Culture

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...

The legacy of the caricature

That the ‘In Memoriam’ section of the 2026 Academy Awards is going to be a serious tear-jerker was solidified by the passing of Dolly Parton and Tim Curry over two consecutive days.

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

Torpids 2010 Highlights

Highlights of Torpids 2010 Rowing Regatta.

Here’s What You’ve Missed: 7th Week

The reviewer becomes the reviewed! We ask audiences what they thought of "BENT" starring Chris Greenwood and "The Fireflies" by David Shackleton.

The Cherwell Fashion Guide To…Sport in the City

Cherwell's Fashion Editor Joanna shows you how to work the leggings trend...

How to Cook… Hot Cross Bun and Butter Pudding

Marc Kidson shows you how to make this Easter alternative to the classic English pudding.

Interview: Barry Chuckle

Grace Flynn has a chuckle with half the brotherly double act

Blind Date: Week 8

Love is in the air

Scenic View: Serbia

Georgia Lindsay is taken out of her comfort zone in Serbia

The non-monogamy train

Christopher Graham makes the case for truly 'open' relationships

Sex blogs and social subversion

Yuan Yang delves deep into the antics of sex-blogger Zoe Margolis

News Roundup: Seventh Week

Antonia and Natalya look at the news, mourn the loss of Trinity's fish and end with a look at the Lifestyle section

Avi Shlaim on Middle Eastern Politics

Oxford Professor Avi Shlaim discusses his views on the Israeli-Palestine conflict with reporter Olivia Williams

Interview with Stephen Garrett

The executive producer behind Spooks and Life on Mars talks to Matt Parvin about British TV and the future of broadcasting.

How to Cook… Really Easy Roast Chicken

This Sunday, try rosemary roasted chicken legs with paprika potato wedges.

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