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The paradox of uniformity: Who do we dress for?

Walking to chapel on a mid-winter Wednesday morning, you could almost be certain to hear a teacher’s anguished cry: “Take those hoop earrings out!” Until two years ago, my...

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.

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’.

Art as protest on university campuses

CW: rape. This week, Cornell University has made headlines as prosecutors reopened an investigation into...

Snog Marry Avoid? #4

Xin Fan and Vickie Morrish take the SMAorgasBoard to Narnia this week as the discerning Oxford townspeople give their vote on which CS Lewis creation they most approve of.

Grumpy Old Oxford #2 Oh What a Night

In the second episode of the series our grumpy students discuss the shortcomings of the Oxford nightlife scene.

Interview: Messiah Man

Ruby Riley and Matthew Isard talk to the writers and actors of the new comedy Messiah Man about how the merger of comedy and drama work, and what is the best way to get into writing in Oxford.

What a Wit

Ruby Riley and Bria Thomas talk to the co-directors and lead female of upcoming play Wit.

Cherworld: Hilary Week 3

Two library-related stories this week, eliciting some very passionate opinions from Sophie Jamieson and Robin McGhee.

Simply Spring

A quick guide to updating your wardrobe for Spring

An exploration into Orpheus In the Underworld

Hannah Blyth speaks to Ben Holder and Julia Sitkotvesky about the production of Offenbach's operetta Orpheus in the Underworld.

Speaking in Tongues – Part 2

In the second part of this radio play further complexities in the lives of this family are revealed, as the children especially struggle with the divided loyalties of love, faith and family.

Men on a Mission

CherwellTV chats to three intrepid undergraduates about their ambitious plans to raise money for the charity Headway. We find out about their motivation, their fundraising plan and their training so far.

Interview: The Hothouse

Hannah Blyth speaks to Jamie MacDonagh, the director of Pinter's 'The Hothouse', and cast members Ruby Thomas and Barnaby White.

Interview: Twelfth Night

Directed by Declan Clowry, Twelfth Night is being performed from the 1st to the 4th of February

We can’t BBelieve it

Rachel Lobley and Helen Tatlow investigate the latest ‘miracle product’ on the British beauty scene

Art Gallery in Oxford

Ruby Riley is taken around the Sarah Wiseman gallery, a contemporary art gallery in Summertown, by its founder Sarah Wiseman.

An Insight Into Celebration

Ruby Riley and Emmanuella Kwenortey talk to the director, producer and cast members of Pinter's Celebration.

Snog Marry Avoid? #3

Xin Fan and Vickie Morrish kick off the new year with a fresh instalment of perky Oxford opinions. Which Romantic composer will our connoisseurs take note of?

Speaking in Tongues – Part 1

The first part of a radio play written, performed and produced by Oxford students and brought to you by Cherwell. The play addresses issues such as family relationships and faith.

Latin! Or Tobacco and Boys

Ruby Riley and Bria Thomas talk to the directors of Stephen Fry's Latin! Or Tobacco and Boys about their new production's controversial themes and beloved author

Cherworld: Hilary Week Two

Having warmed up on Radio 5 Live Sophie Jamieson returns with Robin McGhee to discuss perceptions of Oxford in the national media, as well as Ms Nowell's infamous rejection letter.

Mephisto: The History

An interview on the history behind the play of 'Mephisto', adapted from the book written by Klaus Mann

Grumpy Old Oxford #1 Hack Attack

First episode of CherwellTV's brand new Oxford Lifestyle series, featuring hilarious ranting and raving about life at Oxford. This week - the perils of hackery.

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