Wednesday 25th February 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.

All we want for Christmas…

It's nearly Christmas, and the Cherwell fashion team have dressed up to help you sparkle this Christmas

Paul Roseby on Telling the Truth through the Arts

Artistic Director of the National Youth Theatre Paul Roseby describes his journey in media.

Restaurant review: The Jam Factory

Naomi Richman reviews the up and coming restaurant 'The Jam Factory'

The Podd Couple: week 7

Matt and Ben take on the film of the year, yes that's the one, do we really have to name it?

Cuppers football: Worcester 1sts v Brasenose 1sts

Worcester 1sts take on Brasenose 1sts for a place in the Cuppers quarter finals.

OUSU elections: Why aren’t Oxford students voting?

Comment asks newly elected OUSU representatives about voter apathy in the recent election

It’ll be lonely (planet) this Xmas

Emily Hawes, with the help of Tony Wheeler, co-founder of “Lonely Planet”, uncovers the top Christmas destinations for grinches and elves alike.

Playing your cards right

Helen Pye talks seances, psychology and calling Lady Di with Britain’s best-loved psychic, Sally Morgan

This Year’s Comebacks

'Great comebacks are not as common as great debuts'

Cherwell Recruitment MT10/HT11

Cherwell is recruiting for Hilary term 2011, to apply go to cherwell.org/ recruitment

Chuckling Spires: A guide to Oxford Comedy

Huw Fullerton takes a tour of Oxford comedy venues

Phaedra’s Love

Declan Clowry looks back at Wadham's Cuppers play entry, 'Phaedra's Love'

French Society’s Open Mic Night

Cherwell goes to French Society's Open Mic Night, held at Queens' College

Comic Potential

Cherwell looks at 'Comic Potential', Jesus' Cuppers play entry

The Podd Couple: week 6

Matt and Ben summarise the basic plot of Jackass 3D as 'lots of slow motion hitting in the face'

ITV, as easy as ABC?

Hannah White chats to Michael Jermey, director of ITV news, current affairs and sport about breaking into the media.

Get your cyber-coat, you’ve pulled…

Hannah White investigates the truth behind dating websites, and gets a little bit too involved herself.

Restaurant Review: Ashmolean Dining Room

A classy venue that welcomes students as well as OAPs

Homage to Catatonia

Why are Oxford students so rubbish at protesting? Oliver Moody goes on two very different demonstrations to find out

Join the debate: Humanities cuts

An inquiry into how Government budget cuts will change the way humanities are funded at Oxford.

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