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.

Soundbites from the 10th November Protests

Soundbites from members of the public at the 10th November London Protests

Cherwell’s 90th interview: Naomi Richman and Chris Walker

Naomi Richman interviews Christopher Walker at Cherwell's 90th Anniversary

We’d do anything for a Preity face

Abhimanyu Arni collars Indian superstar Preity Zinta at the Union and gets behind the Bollywood mask - unlike some papers...

Hannah White interviews Phill Jupitus

Hannah White's interview with Comedian Phill Jupitus

Evan Davis speaks at Cherwell’s 90th Anniversary

Evan Davis, presenter of Dragon's Den, speaks at Cherwell's 90th Anniversary

Fashion Mathematics

Cherwell Fashion breaks down the classics into three simple steps

Brook-ie Error?

One Oxford, one Brookes student. One day to show the other of what we’re made - featuring Helen Pye and Kim Jackson.

Drops of Jupitus

Hannah White meets Phill Jupitus for a quick pint (for him) at a picnic table. Hilarity ensues.

Aussie rules ok?

John Federssen gives us the low down on Oxford Aussie Rules

I am Iannucci.

Ben Kirby is very nearly stood up by Armando Iannucci, the most uncompromising perfectionist in British comedy

The Garden of Musical Delights

Naomi Richman and Oliver Moody play with musical instruments from 'The Garden of Earthly Delights'

Giveaway: Skyline goodies

Cherwell Culture has five sets of t-shirts, USB sticks and glowstsicks to give away to our readers

Interview: Armando Iannucci

Ben Kirby interviews Armando Iannucci about his new book, 'The Thick of It: The Missing DoSAC Files'

The Podd Couple: Week 5

Ben Kirby and Matt Parvin give their thoughts on 'Let me in' and 'Easy A'

From our own correspondent: miner mania

Ellen Jones gives Cherwell the inside story on Chile’s Los 33

Cherwell’s House Doctor

Cherwell asks Simon Tyrell, associate director of Finders.co.uk, for his expert letting agent advice.

A reflection over last week’s Browne Protests

A look back at last week's protest against the Browne Review and how it became violent, as police reacted to students' enthusiasm.

Marry me… Undergrad?

I, Oxford Undergraduate, take thee to be my lawful wedded husband/wife. Camilla Turner investigates...

All aboard the LOL-lercoaster

Oliver Moody is steamrollered by Caitlin Moran, Times writer and BPA Columnist of the Year

The wonderful world of Stewart Francis

Andrew McCormack speaks to the Canadian comic juggernaut about Britain, touring with Ricky Gervais and talking to himself

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