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  • My third year bucket list
    17 October 2025
  • Editor's pickHow to best transform your student room 
    16 October 2025
  • Editor's pickTable for two: Ittou Noodle Bar
    17 October 2025
  • Editor's pickMy big fat (real) college wedding
    3 October 2025
  • My third year bucket list

    My third year bucket list

    Holly Hardman vows to complete her Cambridge bucket list before time runs out

    17 October 2025
    My third year bucket list
  • 'Something old' in Romilly Norfolk's room 

    Space Invaders

    ‘Something old’ in Romilly Norfolk’s room 

    Loveday Cookson reflects on Space Invaders past

    17 October 2025
    ‘Something old’ in Romilly Norfolk’s room 
  • Table for two: Ittou Noodle Bar

    Table for two: Ittou Noodle Bar

    17 October 2025
    Table for two: Ittou Noodle Bar
  • How to best transform your student room 

    Guide

    How to best transform your student room 

    16 October 2025
    How to best transform your student room 
  • The art of adult friendships

    Guide

    The art of adult friendships

    13 October 2025
    The art of adult friendships
  • Not another cut and colour

    Notebook

    Not another cut and colour

    12 October 2025
    Not another cut and colour
  • Thank you, Aldi!

    Thank you, Aldi!

    9 October 2025
    Thank you, Aldi!
  • Which Cambridge tradition are you?

    Quiz

    Which Cambridge tradition are you?

    6 October 2025
    Which Cambridge tradition are you?
  • The Cambridge Cookbook: making magic with a tin of tomatoes

    Recipe

    The Cambridge Cookbook: making magic with a tin of tomatoes

    3 October 2025
    The Cambridge Cookbook: making magic with a tin of tomatoes
  • Ask Auntie Alice

    Ask Auntie Alice

    3 October 2025
    Ask Auntie Alice
  • My big fat (real) college wedding

    Feature

    My big fat (real) college wedding

    Jess Gotterson shares the love story of two newlywed students, who are married both in college and in the real world 

    3 October 2025
    My big fat (real) college wedding
  • The importance of being bad 

    The importance of being bad 

    Lara Glennie trades regret for pirouettes

    2 October 2025
    The importance of being bad 
  • The Italy bug 

    Opinion

    The Italy bug 

    29 September 2025
    The Italy bug 
  • Let us set you up! My Blind Date pitch to you:

    Blind Date

    Let us set you up! My Blind Date pitch to you:

    28 September 2025
    Let us set you up! My Blind Date pitch to you:
  • Imagining my ideal flight

    Imagining my ideal flight

    25 September 2025
    Imagining my ideal flight
  • A Berliner’s perspective on the art of pretending to be fine

    A Berliner’s perspective on the art of pretending to be fine

    22 September 2025
    A Berliner’s perspective on the art of pretending to be fine
  • Which Jack’s Gelato scoop are you?

    Quiz

    Which Jack’s Gelato scoop are you?

    21 September 2025
    Which Jack’s Gelato scoop are you?
  • In defence of 'boring' cities

    Opinion

    In defence of ‘boring’ cities

    18 September 2025
    In defence of ‘boring’ cities
  • Around England in five-or-so days

    Around England in five-or-so days

    15 September 2025
    Around England in five-or-so days
  • What type of college parent will you be? 

    What type of college parent will you be? 

    14 September 2025
    What type of college parent will you be? 
  • Falling head-over-heels for autumn 

    Guide

    Falling head-over-heels for autumn 

    (and why, Jess Gotterson suggests, you should too) 

    11 September 2025
    Falling head-over-heels for autumn 
  • The summer I tried learning Hindi

    The summer I tried learning Hindi

    Salvador Widdicombe reveals his drug of choice and encourages us to sample the language high for ourselves

    8 September 2025
    The summer I tried learning Hindi
  • Take a punt, go on a Blind Date 

    Blind Date

    Take a punt, go on a Blind Date 

    7 September 2025
    Take a punt, go on a Blind Date 
  • A games night starter pack

    Guide

    A games night starter pack

    4 September 2025
    A games night starter pack
  • The internship he told you not to worry about

    Confession

    The internship he told you not to worry about

    1 September 2025
    The internship he told you not to worry about
  • Where should you actually have summered?

    Where should you actually have summered?

    31 August 2025
    Where should you actually have summered?
  • Head-to-head: eating in hall or cooking? 

    Head-to-head: eating in hall or cooking? 

    28 August 2025
    Head-to-head: eating in hall or cooking? 
  • The joys of student cooking 

    The joys of student cooking 

    25 August 2025
    The joys of student cooking 
  • Which West End show are you?

    Which West End show are you?

    24 August 2025
    Which West End show are you?
  • Caving to big Labubu 

    Caving to big Labubu 

    21 August 2025
    Caving to big Labubu 
  • My full circle moment

    Notebook

    My full circle moment

    It’s amazing how much can change in a year

    18 August 2025
    My full circle moment
  • What character arc will you have this summer?

    Quiz

    What character arc will you have this summer?

    Take this quiz to find out what character development you’re in for over the break 

    17 August 2025
    What character arc will you have this summer?
  • A summer stranded in rural England

    A summer stranded in rural England

    14 August 2025
    A summer stranded in rural England
  • An ode to college accommodation

    Notebook

    An ode to college accommodation

    11 August 2025
    An ode to college accommodation
  • What type of summer holiday are you?

    Quiz

    What type of summer holiday are you?

    10 August 2025
    What type of summer holiday are you?
  • The job hunt: a fruitless search?

    Guide

    The job hunt: a fruitless search?

    7 August 2025
    The job hunt: a fruitless search?
  • Why don't you write me a letter?

    Notebook

    Why don’t you write me a letter?

    4 August 2025
    Why don’t you write me a letter?
  • Break-ups in the bubble

    Guide

    Break-ups in the bubble

    31 July 2025
    Break-ups in the bubble
  • Sit on a bench and stare at a tree

    Sit on a bench and stare at a tree

    28 July 2025
    Sit on a bench and stare at a tree
  • Keeping the spark alive (platonic edition)

    Guide

    Keeping the spark alive (platonic edition)

    24 July 2025
    Keeping the spark alive (platonic edition)
  • How Wellbeing Day revived me

    Notebook

    How Wellbeing Day revived me

    Jess Gotterson reflects on the importance of college wellbeing days in Easter term

    20 July 2025
    How Wellbeing Day revived me
  • Seven species of Sidge

    Opinion

    Seven species of Sidge

    Buckle up for a Sidge rat safari with India Nimmoneser

    17 July 2025
    Seven species of Sidge
  • A bloke on a bike

    Notebook

    A bloke on a bike

    14 July 2025
    A bloke on a bike
  • Trial and Error: A Sober Night Out in Cambridge

    Trial and Error

    Trial and Error: A Sober Night Out in Cambridge

    13 July 2025
    Trial and Error: A Sober Night Out in Cambridge
  • Reflections on rowing

    Day in the Life

    Reflections on rowing

    10 July 2025
    Reflections on rowing
  • So, you’re dating a … 

    List

    So, you’re dating a … 

    7 July 2025
    So, you’re dating a … 
  • The myth of a perfect Cambridge

    Notebook

    The myth of a perfect Cambridge

    6 July 2025
    The myth of a perfect Cambridge
  • It's pretty fun to talk to strangers

    Guide

    It’s pretty fun to talk to strangers

    3 July 2025
    It’s pretty fun to talk to strangers
  • The art of pre-ing

    Guide

    The art of pre-ing

    30 June 2025
    The art of pre-ing
  • Blind Date: 'Life's about taking risks'

    Blind Date

    Blind Date: ‘Life’s about taking risks’

    29 June 2025
    Blind Date: ‘Life’s about taking risks’
  • Made in Madrid: lights out, sun’s out

    Made in Madrid

    Made in Madrid: lights out, sun’s out

    In the penultimate installment of his column, Patrick Dolan reflects on his enlightenment after a power cut

    26 June 2025
    Made in Madrid: lights out, sun’s out
  • Treats, trinkets & thoughtful gifts

    Guide

    Treats, trinkets & thoughtful gifts

    Mary Anna Im gives us the ultimate student guide to gifting on a budget

    23 June 2025
    Treats, trinkets & thoughtful gifts
  • Trial and Error: London on a budget

    Trial and Error

    Trial and Error: London on a budget

    22 June 2025
    Trial and Error: London on a budget
  • What’s worth doing in Cambridge? 

    Guide

    What’s worth doing in Cambridge? 

    19 June 2025
    What’s worth doing in Cambridge? 
  • Staying sane in exam season

    Guide

    Staying sane in exam season

    16 June 2025
    Staying sane in exam season
  • In conversation with the couples of Cambridge

    Feature

    In conversation with the couples of Cambridge

    13 June 2025
    In conversation with the couples of Cambridge
  • What is your May Week horoscope?

    Horoscopes

    What is your May Week horoscope?

    13 June 2025
    What is your May Week horoscope?
  • Dear Auntie Jessica...

    Agony Aunt

    Dear Auntie Jessica…

    13 June 2025
    Dear Auntie Jessica…
  • So long, Cambridge

    Notebook

    So long, Cambridge

    13 June 2025
    So long, Cambridge
  • Take a walk on the welfare side

    Guide

    Take a walk on the welfare side

    9 June 2025
    Take a walk on the welfare side
  • How unhinged are you?

    Quiz

    How unhinged are you?

    Complete Gabrielle’s quiz to discover just how many marbles you’ve lost over exam season

    8 June 2025
    How unhinged are you?
  • Regrets of someone scared to do anything

    Notebook

    Regrets of someone scared to do anything

    Gabrielle Saraway reflects on her first year

    2 June 2025
    Regrets of someone scared to do anything
  • Blind Date: 'the whole date was an experience!'

    Blind date

    Blind Date: ‘the whole date was an experience!’

    1 June 2025
    Blind Date: ‘the whole date was an experience!’
  • The not-so-perfect guide to getting through your exams

    Guide

    The not-so-perfect guide to getting through your exams

    29 May 2025
    The not-so-perfect guide to getting through your exams
  • The ultimate guide to Cambridge brunch

    Guide

    The ultimate guide to Cambridge brunch

    26 May 2025
    The ultimate guide to Cambridge brunch
  • What social media platform are you?

    Quiz

    What social media platform are you?

    25 May 2025
    What social media platform are you?
  • How to handle flatmate friction

    Guide

    How to handle flatmate friction

    22 May 2025
    How to handle flatmate friction
  • Reflections on a no phones night at MASH

    Trial and Error

    Reflections on a no phones night at MASH

    19 May 2025
    Reflections on a no phones night at MASH
  • Blind Date: the descriptors caused laughs and confusion

    Blind date

    Blind Date: the descriptors caused laughs and confusion

    18 May 2025
    Blind Date: the descriptors caused laughs and confusion
  • A complete Cambridge student’s guide to people watching

    Guide

    A complete Cambridge student’s guide to people watching

    15 May 2025
    A complete Cambridge student’s guide to people watching
  • Made in Madrid: a (temporary) home away from home

    Made in Madrid

    Made in Madrid: a (temporary) home away from home

    In the next instalment of his column, Patrick Dolan reflects on how he feels lucky to call somewhere new home, even if it’s just temporarily

    12 May 2025
    Made in Madrid: a (temporary) home away from home
  • Which study café are you?

    Quiz

    Which study café are you?

    Madeleine Farrow‘s quiz lets you know which study cafe is perfect for you

    11 May 2025
    Which study café are you?
  • The woes of intercollegiate friendships

    Notebook

    The woes of intercollegiate friendships

    8 May 2025
    The woes of intercollegiate friendships
  • It's the little things in life

    Guide

    It’s the little things in life

    5 May 2025
    It’s the little things in life
  • Blind Date: rugby opponents reconcile

    Blind date

    Blind Date: rugby opponents reconcile

    4 May 2025
    Blind Date: rugby opponents reconcile
  • A beginners' guide to C-Sunday

    Guide

    A beginners’ guide to C-Sunday

    1 May 2025
    A beginners’ guide to C-Sunday
  • Snippets from my scrapbook

    Notebook

    Snippets from my scrapbook

    28 April 2025
    Snippets from my scrapbook
  • Blind Date: 'I’m the worst person to go on a blind date with...'

    blind date

    Blind Date: ‘I’m the worst person to go on a blind date with…’

    27 April 2025
    Blind Date: ‘I’m the worst person to go on a blind date with…’
  • Traditions of term time 

    Guide

    Traditions of term time 

    25 April 2025
    Traditions of term time 
  • So, you got rejected from your Cambridge Master's...

    Notebook

    So, you got rejected from your Cambridge Master’s…

    25 April 2025
    So, you got rejected from your Cambridge Master’s…
  • Coping with grief at Cambridge 

    Coping with grief at Cambridge 

    Ellie Buckley reflects on how the process of grieving is different during term time

    24 April 2025
    Coping with grief at Cambridge 
  • Which coffee are you?

    Quiz

    Which coffee are you?

    Ellie Buckley offers her conclusive caffeine quiz to determine what your coffee order should be this Easter 

    20 April 2025
    Which coffee are you?
  • The sweet treat dilemma 

    Opinion

    The sweet treat dilemma 

    17 April 2025
    The sweet treat dilemma 
  • First year, take two

    Notebook

    First year, take two

    14 April 2025
    First year, take two
  • Blind Date: 'She owes me a round of drinks!'

    Blind Date

    Blind Date: ‘She owes me a round of drinks!’

    13 April 2025
    Blind Date: ‘She owes me a round of drinks!’
  • Made in Madrid: hasta mañana

    Made in Madrid

    Made in Madrid: hasta mañana

    10 April 2025
    Made in Madrid: hasta mañana
  • This is your sign to stop looking for signs 

    Opinion

    This is your sign to stop looking for signs 

    7 April 2025
    This is your sign to stop looking for signs 
  • Which college brunch should be next on your list?

    Quiz

    Which college brunch should be next on your list?

    6 April 2025
    Which college brunch should be next on your list?
  • A Goodchild's Cambridge Confessional: Volume two

    a goodchild's cambridge confessional

    A Goodchild’s Cambridge Confessional: Volume two

    3 April 2025
    A Goodchild’s Cambridge Confessional: Volume two
  • Discovering you're an extrovert 

    Notebook

    Discovering you’re an extrovert 

    31 March 2025
    Discovering you’re an extrovert 
  • Blind Date: bonding over cats and Kate Bush

    Blind Date

    Blind Date: bonding over cats and Kate Bush

    Josh and Jane divulge all the details of their blind date 

    30 March 2025
    Blind Date: bonding over cats and Kate Bush
  • Term time trips

    Notebook

    Term time trips

    Ellie Buckley reflects on why it’s important to leave Cambridge during term, even just for a day

    27 March 2025
    Term time trips
  • Don't sleep on the power nap

    guide

    Don’t sleep on the power nap

    24 March 2025
    Don’t sleep on the power nap
  • Who do you become in Week Eight?

    quiz

    Who do you become in Week Eight?

    23 March 2025
    Who do you become in Week Eight?
  • Made in Madrid: Striking the Balance

    Made in Madrid

    Made in Madrid: Striking the Balance

    20 March 2025
    Made in Madrid: Striking the Balance
  • Escape to the city

    Notebook

    Escape to the city

    17 March 2025
    Escape to the city
  • On making friends 

    Guide

    On making friends 

    13 March 2025
    On making friends 
  • The art of slowing down

    The art of slowing down

    10 March 2025
    The art of slowing down
  • Which type of friend are you?

    Quiz

    Which type of friend are you?

    9 March 2025
    Which type of friend are you?
  • After the bleak midwinter

    Guide

    After the bleak midwinter

    7 March 2025
    After the bleak midwinter
  • A day in the life of an engineer 

    Trial and Error

    A day in the life of an engineer 

    Salome Gakwaya abandons the English Faculty and tries being an engineer for a day

    7 March 2025
    A day in the life of an engineer 
  • Rolling in the deep of third year

    Notebook

    Rolling in the deep of third year

    As the end of her third and final year approaches, Sophie Denny dwells on the importance of making the most of Cambridge while we’re still here

    7 March 2025
    Rolling in the deep of third year
  • Mourning a friendship, paired with oyster mushroom pancakes

    recipe

    Mourning a friendship, paired with oyster mushroom pancakes

    6 March 2025
    Mourning a friendship, paired with oyster mushroom pancakes
  • A Berliner's perspective on Cambridge clubbing

    A Berliner’s perspective on Cambridge clubbing

    3 March 2025
    A Berliner’s perspective on Cambridge clubbing
  • Blind Date: 'there was a power play with the heater'

    Blind Date

    Blind Date: ‘there was a power play with the heater’

    2 March 2025
    Blind Date: ‘there was a power play with the heater’
  • A Goodchild’s Cambridge confessional

    a goodchild's cambridge confessional

    A Goodchild’s Cambridge confessional

    27 February 2025
    A Goodchild’s Cambridge confessional
  • Made in Madrid: ‘De Madrid al cielo‘

    made in madrid

    Made in Madrid: ‘De Madrid al cielo‘

    24 February 2025
    Made in Madrid: ‘De Madrid al cielo‘
  • Which Sidge library are you?

    quiz

    Which Sidge library are you?

    23 February 2025
    Which Sidge library are you?
  • Lasting love: Cambridge couples through the ages

    Lasting love: Cambridge couples through the ages

    21 February 2025
    Lasting love: Cambridge couples through the ages
  • An ode to my second year flat 

    An ode to my second year flat 

    20 February 2025
    An ode to my second year flat 
  • Blind Date: 'Cambridge dating is nightmare material!'

    Blind Date

    Blind Date: ‘Cambridge dating is nightmare material!’

    Charlie, an English student, meets Amy, a HSPS student

    16 February 2025
    Blind Date: ‘Cambridge dating is nightmare material!’
  • Flopping a fresh start, with a side of rosemary and potato soup

    recipe

    Flopping a fresh start, with a side of rosemary and potato soup

    Although Michaelmas didn’t meet Kitty Fay‘s expectations, her rosemary and potato soup exceeded them

    13 February 2025
    Flopping a fresh start, with a side of rosemary and potato soup
  • Made in Madrid: flashback to Barcelona

    Made in Madrid

    Made in Madrid: flashback to Barcelona

    10 February 2025
    Made in Madrid: flashback to Barcelona
  • What should your Valentine’s Day plans be?

    quiz

    What should your Valentine’s Day plans be?

    9 February 2025
    What should your Valentine’s Day plans be?
  • Changing our focus on vision boards

    Opinion

    Changing our focus on vision boards

    7 February 2025
    Changing our focus on vision boards
  • A love letter to the girls

    Notebook

    A love letter to the girls

    7 February 2025
    A love letter to the girls
  • Is Raya all it's cracked up to be? 

    Is Raya all it’s cracked up to be? 

    6 February 2025
    Is Raya all it’s cracked up to be? 
  • A comfort food formal

    A comfort food formal

    3 February 2025
    A comfort food formal
  • The art of the debrief

    List

    The art of the debrief

    30 January 2025
    The art of the debrief
  • Learning to love Veganuary 

    trial and error

    Learning to love Veganuary 

    27 January 2025
    Learning to love Veganuary 

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