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May 22, 20245 min read

All-Boys schools and violence against women

As discourse continues to grow surrounding Australia’s attitude toward women, I have been incredibly reflective of my time at private school

REVIEW: HIT ME HARD AND SOFT- An ode to all the eras of Eilish

Molly Inglis

May 22, 20246 min read

REVIEW: HIT ME HARD AND SOFT- An ode to all the eras of Eilish

“HIT ME HARD AND SOFT” does exactly as its title envisages to do to listeners.

News consumption and social media: a double-edged sword

Jade Nacionales

May 20, 20242 min read

News consumption and social media: a double-edged sword

As the internet grows, news corporations have made the shift towards broadcasting news online yet credibility has become a problem.

Palestine protests at University of Melbourne escalate with establishment of ‘Mahmoud’s Hall’

Tye Wilson

May 16, 20241 min read

Palestine protests at University of Melbourne escalate with establishment of ‘Mahmoud’s Hall’

Students and staff at the University of Melbourne took hold of the Arts West building yesterday afternoon, renaming it ‘Mahmoud’s Hall’.

China’s influence in the Asia-Pacific explained: how does this implicate Australia?

Jade Nacionales

May 15, 20243 min read

China’s influence in the Asia-Pacific explained: how does this implicate Australia?

A superpower super-focused on power China’s presence in the Asia-Pacific has granted them influence in the politics of their neighbouring...

Misdiagnosis in women’s health: A barrier to the diagnosis of endometriosis

Mia Cutugno

May 15, 20242 min read

Misdiagnosis in women’s health: A barrier to the diagnosis of endometriosis

Endometriosis is a common disease where tissue similar to the womb’s lining grows outside it in other parts of the body.

Melbourne Museum launches Digital Art Classes exclusively for adults

Yvette Campitelli-Slee

May 15, 20243 min read

Melbourne Museum launches Digital Art Classes exclusively for adults

If you grew up in Victoria, it’s more than likely you took plenty of trips to the Melbourne Museum in Carlton.

Victoria's live venue industry continues its battle to stay afloat

Nicole Manolitsas

May 14, 20243 min read

Victoria's live venue industry continues its battle to stay afloat

It’s no secret that Australia’s highly celebrated music industry has recently been hit with obstacles

REVIEW - Challengers: An addictive thrill, filled with sweat, tennis and eroticism

Matilda McDermott

May 13, 20242 min read

REVIEW - Challengers: An addictive thrill, filled with sweat, tennis and eroticism

“Whose side are you on?” was the phrase uttered when leaving the theatre after Luca Guadagnino’s Challengers.

AI ABBA, pagan rituals and Israel booing: 2024’s unique Eurovision Song Contest

Chelsea Szabo

May 13, 20243 min read

AI ABBA, pagan rituals and Israel booing: 2024’s unique Eurovision Song Contest

There was a lot going on at the Swedish-hosted contest this year.

Australian students step up the global fight for Palestine

Julia Sicilia

May 8, 20243 min read

Australian students step up the global fight for Palestine

As the Israeli-Palestinian conflict continues, university students across the globe are taking measures into their own hands.

Federal government announces plan for major HECS debt relief

Joanna Beard

May 8, 20242 min read

Federal government announces plan for major HECS debt relief

The Australian government has announced plans for $3 billion of HECS debt fees to be “wiped out” as part of the cost-of-living relief effort

Second-hand vs new: Which is better for my bank account?

Charlie Kondos

May 7, 20242 min read

Second-hand vs new: Which is better for my bank account?

There's no doubt Gen Z are some of the biggest consumers of pre-loved clothing, in particular curated second-hand pieces.

‘Our lucky charm’: The stories behind Flinders Street's (not so) hidden gem

Bennett Davy

May 7, 20244 min read

‘Our lucky charm’: The stories behind Flinders Street's (not so) hidden gem

On Flinders and Elizabeth Street lies one of Melbourne’s oldest photo booths. It's beloved by many and considered a 'hidden gem'.

Emily O'Mahoney

May 6, 20242 min read

Impact of new vape bans questionable

The Therapeutic Goods Administration’s new laws banning the importation of vapes without a licence have now been in effect for over a month.

Album Review: The Tortured Poets Department

Sarsha Kerton

May 1, 20244 min read

Album Review: The Tortured Poets Department

Lyricism at its finest, Taylor Swift has done it again.

The world of indie game development: The Game Expo 2024

Patrick Lyne

May 1, 20246 min read

The world of indie game development: The Game Expo 2024

This March, the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) was flooded with cosplayers, gamers and artists.

Thousands sign petition to fix 'HECS debt crisis'

Joanna Beard

Apr 30, 20242 min read

Thousands sign petition to fix 'HECS debt crisis'

A petition to the federal government to make HECS debt “easier to pay off” has received more than 280,000 signatures.

Dylan Cohen

Apr 28, 20246 min read

Showcasing tomorrow's creations

A behind-the-scenes scoop on the future designers, hailing from RMIT

Vic Bailey

Apr 23, 20242 min read

My problem with biopics.

Biopics generally offer a glimpse into a life filled with glitz and glamour. But is there an ethical dilemma when we watch them?