Thursday, May 29, 2025

Culture

Food, fashion, and escapism in a cost of living crisis

Food costs have been front and centre in newsreels as of recent months, whether through Trump-inspired ‘eggflation’ or farmers’ protests against Labour’s inheritance tax policies. It’s unsurprising, therefore, that...

Oxford Fashion Gala’s ‘Metamorphosis’ reflects the beauty of change

The Oxford Fashion Gala was back and bigger than ever, with a larger venue,...

Tailoring expectations: Couture culture shocks

Academia has a historic relationship with fashion, both officially and unofficially. The former manifests...

No-buy Trinity: A guide to buying less and creating more

For Oxford students, the start of Trinity marks not just the start of the...

The Oxford Gargoyles

Acapella the Oxford way: "Being in the Gargoyles is definitely not like being in Glee club".

Eye Candy: Oxford Students Do Summer Vintage

Check out some of the summer styles to hit the high street in the sun...

Read all about it

At least Izzy Boggild-Jones was at the Oxford Literary Festival, even if you weren't

Eye Candy: 5 Of The Best Playsuits.

Play with a trend that suits you...

Dine Hard: Sojo

Cherwell follow in Giles Coren's foodie footsteps, will we agree?

Top 5: Veggie Restaurants

Sick of the same old rabbit food? Then check out our veggie finds...

Blind Date: Week 1

Spring has sprung, and love might have blossomed...

My Home Town: Bramhall, Cheshire

A paradise of niceness.

Making it Work

How do young academics build careers and sustain relationships?

Creaming Spires: Let’s Talk about Sex

A thinking man's exploration of bumping uglies

Sweet Home Chicago

Alistair Smout talks to the playwright about Obama, Motown and that Question Time appearance

The Boat Race

Riverside coverage of the 156th Boat Race

Scenic View: Malaysia

Perfect for culture junkies and nature lovers alike, says Joel Krupa.

Swot Shop: Belle Of The Ball

Help on how to rock the floor length gown from our own fairy godmother.

Thailand: away from the bloodshed, the patience.

Western commentators fail to see past superstition in condemning protest efforts as futile, says Kate Hodge in Bangkok.

Eye Candy: Come Dye With Me…

Make clothes to dye for out of old t-shirts, jumpers and jeans.

A funny thing happened on the way to the tattoo parlour

Chris Graham takes the pain out of getting a tattoo

Scenic View: Taipei

Through the smog, Joel Krupa manages to see an eclectic and exciting city.

Here’s What You’ve Missed: Season Finale!

Hitting the streets of Oxford in a one-off video special

Out of Breath Podcasts: Rough Trade

Written by Toby Lloyd, performed by Sean O'Reilly

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