Sunday 8th February 2026

Culture

Musical theatre and classic literature: A marriage of two minds?

Musical theatre owes a great debt to the literature of preceding centuries. Often, all we need is one idea to ignite a spark that leads to something greater.

Dressed the part: Dark academia at Oxford

The style of dark academia, while it helps us to ward off the worst of the seasonal chills, hints at the class politics underpinning the University.

Lighthouse Productions on ‘Lemons’

The team outlined the vision for their debut production: a political, surrealist piece of contemporary theatre.

Breaking free from the Pinterest board

Over the Christmas vac I was lucky enough to attend an exhibition on one of my favourite designers, Vivienne Westwood, at the National Gallery of Victoria.

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

Students invent bike lock GPS

Two Oxford graduates have designed an iPhone enabled bike lock called LOCK8 with integrated GPS tracker and alarm

Cherworld – £1000 for a first?

As one Exeter alumnus pledges to donate in proportion to the number of students who get firsts, Anthony and Anna are joined by Exeter finalist Ella Kirsh to discuss the rights and wrongs of academic incentives

Hot Coffee: Bashing Oxbridge

In the second episode of the series, Nick and Tom discuss whether media bashing of Oxbridge has a negative effect

Beauty Corner – The Modern Man

Spa treatments and facial creams aren't just reserved for the female sex. The rise of the male beauty regime has finally reached an all time high.

Univ 24 hour Ergathon

University College Boat Club honour Acer Nethercott and Captain James Townley with a 24 hour rowing machine 'ergathon' - raising £4,070

Debate: Should students support the strike?

Barnaby Raine and Charles Malton debate the merits of a strike by University staff, chaired by Anna Cooban

Witching Hour

MT 2013 - Issue 4

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