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4 days ago · Cherwell is Oxford University's oldest student newspaper, independent since 1920.

Feb 14, 2024 · The Eagle and Child, a pub in St Giles renowned for its literary links, has been visited by new owners to discuss details of its upcoming refurbishment and newfound additional purpose as a social hub for the Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT). The celebrated pub unfortunately had to close its doors in 2020 following lockdown after 336 years of business. The previous owner, St John’s ...

Nov 27, 2024 · The Norrington Table, which ranked undergraduate colleges by their students’ degree results, has been discontinued by the Conference of Colleges on the grounds that it is not fit for purpose. A spokesperson for the Conference of Colleges told Cherwell: “It was judged that the Norrington Table does not encapsulate the added value given by college […]

Feb 25, 2012 · If you’ve been to the theatre at any point in the last twenty years, chances are you’ve heard of John Godber. His characteristically biting, bittersweet plays have enjoyed enduring popularity among professionals and amateurs alike. His older plays are perhaps the most popular, and provide staple material for school and university drama, as exemplified by his prevalance on the Oxonian scene ...

Jan 17, 2024 · Chappell Roan is the newest pop star who is quickly rising through the ranks, and charts; she is confident, queer, and bold.

Apr 26, 2020 · In the spring of 1970, 50 years ago, a collection of musicians underwent the Mad Dogs and Englishmen tour, which came to be immortalised in a live album and a concert film. This tour fell on the cusp of a dramatic change in the way that music and musicians were viewed. It was the last […]

Nov 21, 2024 · Following the success of Bedbugs last year, expectations for Coco Cottam’s newest play were bound to be high. With NUTS, she not only meets these but exceeds them, offering a harrowing portrait of deceit, desire, and the murkiness of morality. The play marks a departure from her previous work, veering into a more plot-driven territory while retaining the strength of character that made ...

ertford College has announced changes to its bursary scheme, involving a cut to those receiving the Crankstart Scholarship. A range of changes have been announced, including increases in eligibility, the form of compensation, and distinguishing between Crankstart scholars and non- scholars. With the aim to “provide improved levels of support, in a …