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.

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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.

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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).

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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.

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Cherworld: Michaelmas Week 3

Sophie and Anthony discuss the Union's decision to invite George Galloway to talk: should they be more careful when choosing guests?

A Long Hard Look…at celebrity.

Subject to Will and Robin's scrutinising this week is the miry mass that is celebrity.

Movies and Shakers – Episode II

This week, Huw and Hattie head back to school as they assess American secondary education, The Perks of Being a Wallflower and the wise words of Emma Watson.

From Paris To Berlin – Episode 1

Keys, crypts, and cynicism. Part one of an inter-railing Odyssey.

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DIY Curly Hair Rescue

Finola Austin solves your hair nightmares

Cherworld: Michaelmas Week 2

Sophie and Anthony discuss government plans for more extensive reports for University students - important recognition or pointless pen-pushing?

Shark Tales Episode 5

It's the moment you've all been waiting for: Shark Tales is back. With a vengeance.

Smash It – Series II Episode I

Four guys provide you with a fresh helping of footy news and banter.

Ski Chic – Varsity Stash!

Sports luxe meets ski chic in our warming and wintery Varsity stash shoot.

Smash It – Se2E1

Cherwell brings you a fresh helping of footy news and banter.

Cherworld: Michaelmas Week 1

Sophie Jamieson and Anthony Collins are back for a new year of Cherworld. This week, the news that OUSU is the least popular student union in the country. Should we care about this?