Sunday 1st March 2026

Culture

Red soles, red flags: Jaden Smith and the celebrity takeover of high fashion

Smith’s appointment has raised some serious questions about the extent to which nepotism and celebrity is superseding artistic talent in the fashion industry at present.

Remembrance, resilience, and reflection: Lubomyr Melnyk, the ‘continuous music’ pioneer

On the 23rd and 24th February, the Ukrainian composer and pianist, Lubomyr Melnyk, returns to Oxford for a performance at New College.

Techno, tragedy, and medieval monologuing: ‘Brew Hill’ in conversation

Pecadillo Productions’ ‘Brew Hill’ watches the deterioration of the romance between Nat (Trixie Smith) and Gordon (Jem Hunter).

Will 2026 finally kill the clean girl?

The clean girl has become ubiquitous throughout celebrity culture, magazines, and social media in recent years. Her brand prescribes a lifestyle, a kind of idealised minimalism.

Time to hit the sales!

With red discount signs fluttering and clothes flying off the rails, Cherwell Fashion tries to make sale-shopping a little more organised!

The perfect Christmas jumper

Take a look at our picks of the best Christmas jumpers on the High Street.

Cooking with Delia

Mince pies and mulled wine are the topic of our first 'Cooking with Delia' special

Hot Coffee: Graduate Recruitment

In the final episode of term, Nick and Tom tackle the thorny issue of graduate recruitment and whether firms have an Oxbridge bias

Video Report: Christ Church Regatta

Cherwell report from the annual novices boat race on the Isis

Paradise Lost

MT 13 - Issue 8

Cherworld – Willett do any good?

University minister David Willetts is the target of abuse from protesters whenever he returns to Oxford. Anna and Anthony discuss the merits of this extreme treatment

Hot Coffee: Where next for L. J. Trup?

Nick and Tom consider the implications of the OUSU result, for our new President-elect and elections in general

Caught Between Twisted Stars

MT 2013 - Issue 7

OUSU Presidential Debate as polls open

Watch our 7 minute hust to help you decide who should be OUSU President 2013-14. Filmed on the eve of the election

Hot Coffee: Tackling Misogyny

In the fourth episode of the series, Nick and Tom tackle the issue of whether it's up to JCRs to tackle instances of misogyny, or whether it's a wider university issue

Animal Magic

During Fashion Week season, animal prints were a big presence on the London catwalks. Take note from Burberry Prorsum, Tom Ford, Simone Rocha and Moschino Cheap & Chic: animal print isn't going anywhere.

RAG Bungee Jumping

NOT for those of a nervous disposition

Autumn Leaves

MT13 - Issue 6

BEAUTY CORNER – Homemade Goodness

This week, beauty corner brings you a collection of beauty tips and tricks that you can create using normal, everyday household objects — particularly useful when something has unexpectedly ran out and you are short on time!

Now Trending – AW13

Cherwell Fashion brings you the low down of the must have trends this season

BEAUTY CORNER – Cold War

As the temperature has dropped over the past week, scarfs and hats have come out, and Oxford is wrapping up warm. But a cosy woolly hat or soft cashmere scarf isn't enough to protect your skin from the chill. This week, beauty corner brings you the low down on looking after your skin in winter.

Hot Coffee: Joke Candidates

In the third episode of the series, Nick and Tom look at whether joke candidates, like Louis J Trup, help or hinder student democracy

Two cars catch fire on the Iffley Road

A car engine fire this afternoon caused the Iffley Road to close and destroyed a Jeep parked in the next space

Mirror Image

MT13 - Issue 4

Follow us