Thursday 22nd January 2026

Culture

Lighthouse Productions on ‘Lemons’

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

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.
Culture Victoria Corfield -

In defence of the theatrical release

If film, like all art, nourishes itself on its own œuvre, I don’t think we can afford to sever the association between the cinema and the film.
Culture Nora Miles -

Falling out of Louvre

In spite of recent events, the expected heightened security was nowhere evident.
Art Beatrix Arnold -
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Cosmopolitan Rush

Living fast, living en vogue

Lessons from Anna Wintour, Pope of the Fashion World

Throughout her extensive career, the Vogue editor-in-chief’s timeless yet on-trend looks have never failed to impress. Here are some of the best - and what we can learn from her ubiquitous style.

Oxford commemorates passing of its Iron Lady

Student Tories travel to London to honour the former Prime Minister, but she continues to divide students as much in death as in life

Port Meadow threatened again

Planning application received for more student housing near Port Meadow

Student Womble runs marathon

St Antony's graduate student raises money for Jesuits in costume

CNB Comment: Margaret Thatcher

In a week of mourning and reflection in the wake of Margaret Thatcher's death, Harriet Smith Hughes meets Oxford students to discuss the life of the ex-Prime Minister

Anya Hindmarch A/W13 at London Fashion Week

With her mesmerising domino display and preoccupation with colours and games, Anya’s latest show recaptures the playfulness of LFW and solidifies her status as one of the greats of British fashion

The Boat Race 2013

Cherwell presents coverage and reaction from the 159th Oxford-Cambridge Boat Race on the River Thames

Pick of the week: Floral Dresses

In spite of the chilly March weather, florals are already out in force on the high street - and it’s not hard to see why. Pretty, versatile and wearable all year round, there’s no reason not to invest in a floral dress this spring.

Spring/Summer 2013 Trend: Pastels

Feminine, flattering, and almost good enough to eat, pastels are a fashion staple. This season they’re a key trend, but, as designers from Christopher Kane to Oscar de La Renta have shown us, they’re far from predictable. Thanks to the high street, you don’t have to pay catwalk prices for your sugary spring/summer wardrobe.

Cherworld: the gender gap

Recently released figures reveal that men still outperform women in finals. Sophie and Anthony ask why this discrepancy exists.

Cherworld – Examining the evidence

Sophie and Anthony discuss the dilution of Classics Mods, formerly known as the hardest exams in the world, and debate whether the exam is still the best means of testing intelligence

Blabberwocky – Episode 6

In this penultimate episode, Viccy and Huw do 'Desert Island Books'. There is almost no singing.

About the Town – Episode 5 ‘Party’

Episode 5 asks the general public the most embarrassing thing they have done at a party.

OUSU vote not to propose Israel boycott

A motion requiring delegates to table a motion in support of the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement at the forthcoming NUS Conference was defeated on Wednesday at OUSU Council by 69 votes to 10

LGBTYou

For LGBTQ History Month, we interviewed students at Wadham College, Oxford University, about their LGBTQ experiences and opinions.

Blabberwocky – Episode 5

Does familiarity breed contempt, or do we look at the past with rose-tinted glasses? Huw and Viccy discuss rereading old favourites.

Cherworld: accommodating our needs

Sophie and Anthony are joined by guest presenter Anna Leszkiewicz to examine the spate of housing controversies which have sprung up at Oxford colleges

Protests to save Port Meadow

Protesters outside the Union and Bodleian campaign against the University's construction on Roger Dudman Way

George Galloway in anti-Israel storm

George Galloway has been accused of 'pure racism' by his debate opponent after 'storming out' of Christ Church.
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