Cherwell is an independent
newspaper, largely published for students of
Oxford University. First published in 1920, it has had an online edition since 1996. Named after the
local river,
Cherwell is published by
OSPL (Oxford Student Publications Ltd.), who also publish the sister publication
Isis along with the
Bang! science magazine,
Industry fashion magazine and freshers' magazine
Keep Off the Grass. One of the oldest student publications in the UK, it is editorially independent and has been the launching pad for many well known journalistic and business careers. The newspaper has a commercial business team, receives no university funding and is independent of the student union.