Saturday 7th March 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.

Blind Date: Week 5

No love this time

Oh Trinity!

Put your balls in our hands with this comprehensive review

Join the Debate: Should Terry have remained captain?

Naomi Richman investigates how students feel about John Terry's affair and its consequences.

The Cherwell Fashion Guide To…Valentine va-va-voom

Cherwell brings an end to your angst with its top tips on what to wear this Valentine's Day

Eyecandy: A Man’s World

Delving into the world of men's fashion...

News Roundup: Fourth Week

It's that time of the week again. Antonia and Theo whisk you through the news

Out of Breath Podcasts: Lives of an Artist

Written by Geoffrey Lim, performed by Anna Popplewell

Interview: Zoe Hallam

The student activitst talks confidence and campaigns with Cherwell

Interview: Josh Lospinoso

What's it like to be a PhD student by day and a military intelligence officer by night? Cherwell finds out

Interview: Jennifer Pike

What's it like to balance your time between a degree and a professional touring career? Cherwell finds out

Interview: Emily Middleton

Cherwell talks to the prize-winning poet and youth idol

How to Cook… Chilli Chocolate Mousse

Marc Kidson shows you how to make the perfect aphrodisiac dessert for your Valentine

How well do you know your Big Issue seller?

An in-depth look at who the homeless are, how they live, shelters in the city, and what you can do to help.

Oxford’s intellectual monogamy

Cherwell considers the merits of liberal arts education

Town v Gown Boxing Match

Find out who won this year's legendary boxing match: Oxford Uni, or Oxford City?

Interview with Jon Snow at OxFID 2010

Jon Snow talks to Antonia Tam about journalism, Haiti, and "political motivations"

Join the Debate: Are Richer JCRs Better JCRs?

Comment Team's Sam Wilton brings you a surreal and humorous take on this week's debate

The Cherwell Fashion Guide to… Literary Loveliness

Go behind the scenes at this week's fashion shoot, inspired by The Great Gatsby and other novels.

Here’s What You’ve Missed: 3rd Week

Audiences strip 'Equus' and survey 'Someone Who'll Watch Over Me'

Interview: Brendan Cole

Sarah Ventress talks to Brendan Cole about why he's not the 'bad boy of ballroom'

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