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Must theatre be so dire? Thoughts on the “unworthy scaffold”

If 'art est celare artem' (true art is to conceal art), then theatre is pretty poor art. You ain't fooling me into thinking that's a storm.
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Fashion trends: The illusion of choice

Our fashion choices emphasise how our individual styles are limited by the available market, and what fashion magazines and brands declare as ‘in style’.
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Art as protest on university campuses

CW: rape. This week, Cornell University has made headlines as prosecutors reopened an investigation into...
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The legacy of the caricature

That the ‘In Memoriam’ section of the 2026 Academy Awards is going to be a serious tear-jerker was solidified by the passing of Dolly Parton and Tim Curry over two consecutive days.
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Cherworld: Michaelmas – Week 5

Following the news that Merton are to adopt an unusual college animal, Sophie and Anthony turn their attention to a pressing matter: are tapirs adorable or hideous?

Report: US Elections 2012

Cherwell reports from five colleges as Oxford students watch the American presidential election unfold on Tuesday 6 November and the morning of Wednesday 7 November, in a race widely thought by commentators to be 'too close to call'.

Movies and Shakers – Episode IV

In a belatedly spooky edition, Huw and Hattie examine the films and collaborators of Tim Burton, including his latest picture Frankenweenie.

Cherworld; Michaelmas – Week 4

Following the news that Hugh Grant is one of New College's latest batch of honorary fellows, Sophie and Anthony ask what makes one worthy of this honour.

A Long Hard Look At… Hallowe’en.

Spooky seasonal banter from Robin and Will.

Report – Oxtoberfest @ The Duke’s Cut

Cherwell takes a Friday night jaunt to the Duke's Cut to sample the sweet nectar at the Beer festival.

Report: Oxfam turns 70

Oxfam, which started in Oxford during the Second World War, celebrated its 70th birthday at the Oxford Playhouse on 14th October 2012. Xin Fan meets some of the charity's famous supporters, including journalist and satirist Ian Hislop.

Fashion is a Feminist Issue

Daniella Shreir discusses whether an interest in fashion can be reconciled with feminist principles.

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.

Photoshoot: Bright Young Things

Fashion get messy in their own version of the Hindu festsival Holi

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?
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