Monday 2nd 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.

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.

About the Town – Valentine’s Day Special

CherwellTV canvasses public opinion on February 14th.

Cherworld: doing your research

Anthony and Sophie discuss the thorny issue of academic research: should it be accessible to all?

Blabberwocky – Episode 4

Discussion turns a little graphic this week as Viccy and Huw discuss a much maligned literary genre.

A Long Hard Look At… Valentine’s Day

Will and Robin chat about St. Valentine's Day

André Leon Talley: Still in Vogue

Agata Wielondek talks fur, finesse and fabulousness with one of the most influential men in fashion

Oriel votes to fly LGBT flag

Oriel college approves a motion to fly LGBT flag during LGBT History Month

The Cherwell Culture Show – Episode 1

Cherwell Culture presents The Cherwell Culture Show a bi-termly breakdown of the best (and worst) that Oxford has to offer from the world of the arts. This week, Music travel down Cornmarket exploring the world of street performers, Stage go behind the scenes at the O'Reilly with Dull Roots Spring Rain, Film and TV travel to the cinematic savannah that is the Phoenix Picturehouse, and Arts and Books explore a BNOC's bookshelf with OUSU president David J Townsend

An Interview With… The Cast and Crew of Another Country

A behind the scenes interview with the Cast and Crew of Another Country, where we discuss rehearsals, the Oxford drama scene, and first night nerves!

Cherworld: Observing the Formalities

Sophie and Anthony examine the curious Oxford tradition of Formal Hall

Blabberwocky – Episode 3

This week, things get heated as Huw and Viccy discuss the relevance of literary adaptations to other mediums.

Inspired by the catwalk: Monochrome

Monochrome is set to be huge this spring — just look at the sheer number of fashion houses going mono: from big names like Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs and Moschino to our high street favourites Zara and Mango — there is something for everyone. Who says fashion can’t be in black and white?

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