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Rags to riches: unravelling the stitched up class divide in fashion

Fashion trends come and go as quickly as the seasons change, but is the UK class system still entrenched by these shifts in style? New movements in vintage fashion...

Self-Portrait of a Stranger: A Review of Frank Auerbach’s Charcoal Portraits

The Griffin Catalyst Exhibition, The Charcoal Heads, shows the early career of Frank Auerbach...

The Oxford Revue: A Room with Revue

'a simple and clever production which ranks as one of the most enjoyable shows I've seen all year'

Mistakes and Markers of Time

"It's very easy to criticise and cringe at old pictures of yourself, wondering how your mum ever let you leave the house in your most treasured white ripped ‘joni jeans’"

The Oxford Fashion Gala is Back!

"After an incredible sold-out 2023 show, The Oxford Fashion Gala is back for 2024, so get the date in your diary (W3 TT24!)"

Cherworld – A* is born

As Cambridge ups their standard science offer to A*A*A, Anthony and Anna consider whether Oxford should follow suit

Wrapped-up Winter

Hilary might be looking chilly, but our first shoot highlights some winter styling.

"I interned at NASA"

VIDEO: A fresher at Oriel interned on NASA's open innovation programme this summer. He explains what good hacking is all about

Jailbreak 2014 begins

VIDEO: Students taking part in Jailbreak 2014 for charity and RAG tell us their plans to escape from Oxford

Cooking with Delia – Gnocchi

VIDEO: Quick meals to cook with friends, hosted by the inimitable Delia Lockey and special guest Tamison O'Connor

Opera – Marriage of Figaro in Camera

VIDEO: Heartstrings Opera Company's performance of the Mariage of Figaro takes place tonight in Camera. Tickets sold out!

The Great British Makeover

VIDEO: How to transform a boring jeans and t-shirt look into something amazing, with a few accessories

Students protest cuts to homelessness budget

VIDEO: Students, OUSU and councillors protest against the 38% cut in Oxford County Council's homelessness budget

Cherworld – Oxford fuels discontent

As OUSU condemns the university's fossil fuel investments, Anthony and Anna ask whether Oxford can be expected to stick to purely 'ethical' investments

Cherwell investigates study drugs in Oxford

VIDEO: Are students tempted by study drugs that claim to improve concentration?

Shark Tales – The Return

Toby Mather returns from exile in Siberia to host a special episode of Oxford's answer to Question Time

Nailing the Art of Manicure

Cherwell investigates the growing trend for ever-more adventurous nail art

Have your say – the "Clashing" trend

Clashing colours are in on the catwalk, but can you get away with them in hipster Oxford?

Winter Warming

The chill is setting in - and we're showing you how to stay on-trend while staying toasty!

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