Mario Kart 8 Deluxe isn’t just about karts, items, and chaotic banana-related betrayals—it’s also a subtle personality test disguised as a racing game. Your go-to character is a window into your soul (or at least your racing strategy). Are you a speed demon? A chaos gremlin? A cool-headed pro who knows how to time a […] The post What Your Favourite Mario Kart 8 Character Says About You appeared first on Cherwell.| Cherwell
It often feels as if the so-called ‘Oxford bubble’ is full of binaries: commoners and scholars, undergraduate and postgraduate, town and gown. These dualities are neatly emblematised through the medium of fashion – not only through our academic gowns and sub fusc, but through other, more implicit, rules of dress. A friend recently pointed out […] The post Styling by the book: Oxford’s secret fashion rules appeared first on Cherwell.| Cherwell
★★★⯪☆ If there is one word to describe Karen Hall’s Delusions and Grandeur, it is anxious. The one-hour solo cello comedy show is filled with anxiety, existential dread, and uncertainty. As she rightfully points out, that is the life of a professional musician. The human brain will forget around 80% of what it hears within […] The post ‘Delusions and Grandeur’ at the Fringe appeared first on Cherwell.| Cherwell
Balancing coursework, social life, part-time jobs, and maybe the occasional existential crisis is enough on its own. Add in the cost of gaming subscriptions, in-app purchases, and DLCs, and suddenly being a student gamer feels like a luxury lifestyle. But what if there was a way to keep your gaming life alive without linking your […] The post Why a Razer Gold card is the ultimate student-friendly way to pay for games appeared first on Cherwell.| Cherwell
Being a student often means stretching your finances while trying to maintain some semblance of a social and personal life. Between tuition fees, textbooks, overpriced coffee, and rent, it’s easy to feel like your hobbies need to take a backseat. But that’s not always true, especially if one of your hobbies is gaming. Gaming is […] The post Why Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is a smart choice for students appeared first on Cherwell.| Cherwell
★★★⯪☆ Returning for their 62nd annual pilgrimage to the Edinburgh Fringe, the Oxford Revue rolled into town with their new sketch comedy hour For Revue Dollars More, accompanied nightly by their stand-up showcase Stand-upping Citizens. Between cowboy puns and character comedy, the Revue delivered a solid 45-minute sketch cavalcade that landed somewhere between “mildly chuckle-worthy” […] The post The Oxford Revue at the Fringe appeared first on Cherwell.| Cherwell
R.F. Kuang’s Katabasis touches on a range of near-universal academic experiences: impostor syndrome; frantic, caffeine-fuelled study sessions; watching someone effortlessly ace every single test you suffer through; and, of course, accidentally sending a professor to the depths of Hades. For the novel’s protagonist, Alice Law, all of these experiences are just a string of inconveniences […] The post Academia is hell, literally: R.F. Kuang’s ‘Katabasis’ appeared first on Cherwell.| Cherwell
Around 50 protesters from Stand Up to Racism (SUTR) and other local groups gathered today outside a Holiday Inn Express near the Kassam Stadium to oppose a smaller anti-immigration demonstration.| Cherwell
Hertford College faces student criticism for limiting display of Pride flag| Cherwell
The experiences of a director at the Edinburgh Fringe.| Cherwell
The Oxford Commas are a contemporary gender-inclusive a capella group who had their Fringe debut this year. They kindly agreed to talk to Cherwell about the trials and tribulations of preparing their new show. ‘Aca-demic Weapons’, performed at theSpace, paired anecdotes about student life with a wide repertoire of songs ranging from Justin Timberlake to […] The post Oxford Commas at the Fringe – Interview appeared first on Cherwell.| Cherwell
★★★★☆ A-capella groups from Oxford have long been favourites at the Edinburgh Fringe, with Out of the Blue, Oxford Gargoyles and Oxford Belles often returning year-after-year to sold out performances and enthusiastic audiences. This year however marked a new act on the festival scene: The Oxford Commas. Self-described Aca-demic Weapons, and dripped out in their […] The post ‘Aca-demic Weapons’ at the Fringe: Oxford Commas Review appeared first on Cherwell.| Cherwell
Do Zombies Dream of Undead Sheep? is a one-man, one-puppet musical journey through the apocalypse created by John Butler.| Cherwell
Rupert Hill reflects on his understanding of and personal relationship with British identity throughout his life.| Cherwell
Timestamp, by Emilee Lord and Karen Cecilia, is a part-theremin, part-dance exploration of womanhood, expectation, and time.| Cherwell
Oxford’s religious syncretism is most obvious on May Morning – but in the city of Granada, it lives and breathes through its paint and stone.| Cherwell
HOLE IN THE WALL L’HOPITAL at Fringe| Cherwell
HOLE IN THE WALL L'HOPITAL is his Fringe debut and though somewhat scrappy, it is full of vulnerability that makes it a worthwhile watch.| Cherwell
Reflective essays look easy on the surface. You write about your experience, say what you learned, and hand it in. But in practice? They’re some of the hardest to get right. A lot of students either turn them into personal diary entries or keep things too shallow. Others over-explain the events but forget to reflect. […]| Cherwell
Natalie Conboy reflects on what a picture-perfect Instagram feed disguises, and the pitfalls of holiday envy.| Cherwell
Triptorelin, a synthetic decapeptide analog of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH), has emerged as a focal point in experimental endocrinology and neurobiology. As a potent GnRH receptor agonist, Triptorelin is believed to modulate the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal (HPG) axis, supporting the secretion of luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH). While its experimental implications have been widely explored, its […]| Cherwell
Fancying something a little more savoury? Why not try this week’s mini crossword. Follow the Cherwell Instagram for updates on our online puzzles. For even more crosswords and other puzzles, pick up a Cherwell print issue from your JCR or porters’ lodge!| Cherwell
Mini-crosswords from last term: Follow the Cherwell Instagram for updates on our online puzzles. For even more crosswords and other puzzles, pick up a Cherwell print issue from your JCR or porters’ lodge!| Cherwell
Tate Modern's exhibition captures the complexity of Leigh Bowery's legacy, as his individuality continues to challenge art and ourselves.| Cherwell
In a move that lives up to its motto, St Anne’s College has become the first in Oxford to achieve ‘All-Steinway School’ status.| Cherwell
Studying can feel like a never-ending challenge for students. Hours spent flipping through notes or highlighting textbooks often lead to frustration when test results don’t match the effort. Learning how to study effectively can change everything. By combining smart strategies with self-discipline, students can retain more information, finish assignments faster, and reduce stress. Academic coach […]| Cherwell
Cherwell is Oxford University's oldest student newspaper, independent since 1920.| Cherwell
This investigation into representation of state-school students at Oxford University delves into the numbers and figures, exposing the reality of declining numbers and ineffective outreach schemes.| Cherwell
Mini-crossword: TT25 Week 5| Cherwell
The previous format of entirely open-book examinations is not practicable in the current age of artificial intelligence.| Cherwell
Ellie Clare reflects on her relationship with sugary foods, and how it has affected her university experience.| Cherwell
Financial disparities across colleges in Oxford make it that student welfare provisions are a lottery and University support is not enough to make up| Cherwell
Our passionate ensemble are bringing a bold new adaptation of Federico García Lorca’s Spanish tragedy, Blood Wedding (Bodas de Sangre), to Oxford.| Cherwell
Zara Arif explores whether Oxford students should continue to wear sub-fusc following a year of online exams.| Cherwell
There aren't many sports in which 48-0 is a respectable scoreline. American Football is certainly not one of them.| Cherwell
Recent crackdowns on student protest have raised questions over its future, particularly at Oxford, where the past year has seen many| Cherwell
With university tuition fees continuing to rise and student debt a common concern, many UK students are looking for ways to ease the financial burden of higher education. Scholarships, grants, and bursaries offer vital support—and in many cases, this “free money” can make the difference between attending your dream university or settling for second best. […]| Cherwell
Unhealthy relationships are taxing, both mentally and physically. However, recognising when a relationship is toxic isn’t always as simple as you think. However, spotting red flags early is essential for protecting your wellbeing. You can use a childhood trauma test, which offers valuable insights into understanding the cause of your relationship patterns, to take a […]| Cherwell
To reduce historical fashion to its stereotypes is to miss a broader, more urgent, lesson: its progressive relationship with clothing.| Cherwell
As we walk down Green Dragon Lane, I think for the hundredth time it could do with a pelican crossing. Of course, it makes it easier for the hearse that it doesn’t.| Cherwell
Kavya Kapadia explores the politicised publication of Doctor Zhivago, the Cold War, and writing amidst governmental attempts to silence.| Cherwell
Richard Kuehl examines the similarities between Sally Rooney's Normal People and a niche nineteenth century French work.| Cherwell
Ivett Berenyi explores the controversy surrounding Salman Rushdie's The Satanic Verses, and the relationship between politics and art.| Cherwell
Maya Rybin interviews Oxford music collective Dot's Funk Odyssey, shining light on the fun-loving family behind the groove.| Cherwell
Addi Haran has been elected as President of the Student Union for the academic year 2024.| Cherwell
Cherwell has analysed admissions data and found that over 10% of Oxford offers come from just 14 schools, overwhelmingly selective and in the south| Cherwell
My Name’5 Doddie Foundation announced a multimillion-pound investment in MND treatments for a project led by scientists at Oxford.| Cherwell
Oxford University Student Union's board of trustees has abolished, opting instead for a ‘flat structure’ of four officer roles.| Cherwell
Dr Addi Haran, SU President resigns in order to speak out against what she described as “institutional malpractice” she experienced.| Cherwell
The government has recently announced the bringing into force of the Higher Education Freedom of Speech Act (HEFSA).| Cherwell
