2021 Term 2
The Crisis in Afghanistan and What You Can Do To Help
Arianna shows us how we, as Australians, can help the people of Afghanistan during their time of crisis
Nick Vickers on the Origins of the Kudos Gallery
Elaine Kim speaks with one of the founders of Kudos, Nick Vickers, about the origins of the gallery and his initial vision.
I tried out a social media detox… and lasted 2 days
Lili tried out a social media detox... let's just say she didn't last very long. But are they really that important during lockdown?
If you spend over 5 hours a day on your phone, you need to read this
Just in time for exams, Patrick shows us how draining our screen-obsessions are to our lives.
Talking with: UNSW's Muslim Students' Association
Carla spoke with some of the members of UNSW's MSA to find out about the society as well as some of the challenges they face.
About Closed Doors: Isolation and Art
Earlier this term, Caleb covered the opening of UNSW Library's newest exhibition, 'About Closed Doors'.
Simone Biles' shock exit sparks discourse on mental health
Odelia addresses the recent conversation about mental health in the Tokyo Olympics.
Review: Cruella
Patrick takes us through the fabulous new 101 Dalmations prequel, 'Cruella', and how it surprises you with its creativity.
The Definitive Guide to Zombie Defence - Hell’s Kitchen Edition
Alexa extensively covers the best kitchen utensils for Zombie Apocalypse survival. What the hell?
Sex/Life: What in the Goddamn?
Arianna regales us with a tale of the utter garbageness of Netflix's newest show, Sex/Life.
Blitz Interviews | Mi-Kaisha
Richard spoke with RnB musician Mi-Kaisha about her music, the perceptions of First Nations people in America, and how creative expression provides us a voice.
Talking About Asexuality
Liam explores what it means to be Asexual, and covers some common misconceptions on the topic.
The Problem with Youtube Adoptions and Kid-Fluencers
Pin delves deep into the world of Family Youtube channels, and tells us how they're becoming increasingly toxic.
Humans of UNSW - James
Carla and Jelynne spoke with James about how he came to work at UNSW and talk about some old tech stories.
The State of Sports: Is It Coming Home?
Thaveesha takes a look at the history of modern English soccer and gives his predictions for the upcoming Euros Finals.
Supporting First Nations Businesses
This NAIDOC Week we revisit Ana's article that highlights First Nations small businesses that you can support
Blitz Interviews | Shag Rock
Tilly sat down and had a chat with Shag Rock’s Alex Wilson to talk about the new album, inspirations and where the name 'Shag Rock' first came from.
The BTS Army: A Cult?
Shakira walks us through the BTS ARMY fandom and why it gives her cult vibes.
What to do this lockdown (other than binge Netflix)
Miss Rona has returned and we're back in lockdown, so Lili is taking us through some new hobbies we can pick up to pass the time.
An Ode to Iron Chef: The Cooking Show That Reigned Supreme
Richard looks back on a cultural touchstone of cooking shows. The legendary and inimitable 'Iron Chef'.
Breaking Boundaries: the "most scary and enlightening" documentary on climate change
Sacha takes a look at the newest documentary 'Breaking Boundaries' which covers climate change and the unsustainable direction we are heading towards.
Being an Ally
Respect Week is coming to a close, so Richard spoke with Chantel about how we can show our continuing support to members of disadvantaged groups.
A Definitive Ranking of the Barbie Cinematic Universe
Alexa extensively researched, polled and analysed the Barbie Cinematic Universe. This is her scientifically objective and infallible top 10.
Humans of UNSW - Danny
Carla and Jelynne spoke with Danny from Pho House to learn about where he came from and how UNSW changed his life.
Blitz Book Club: No Longer Human
Layla takes us through a harrowing and painful masterwork by legend of Japanese literature, Osamu Dazai. This is 'No Longer Human'.
The State of Sports: Ari's EURO Match Day Round-up
Arianna covers what happened in this year's EUROs.
Yours and Owls @ The Gong
Tilly went down to Wollongong for the annual Yours and Owls festival, and covered what's changed with the festival this year.
A Quacking Good Time: 8 Questions You've Always Wanted To Ask A Duck Owner
Regina takes us through the joys and trials of duck ownership.
2021 Term 1
Top 5 Clubs to Change the World
Want to make a difference while you're at uni? Take a look at some clubs you can join to help make the world a better place.
GTR Festival: Behind The Racing Lies a Family
Carla explores the culture behind Drag Racing, and how it brings a community together.
Underground: The Film From A Forgotten Country
Screams, betrayal and a monkey driving a tank. This is Underground, one of the last films from a country that no longer exists. Joey reminisces about this underseen gem.
Top 5 Clubs for Creative Arts Enthusiasts
Do you have a creative passion lurking deep within you that you just want to express? Thinking about getting involved with campus life? Look no further.
Hamilton | Sydney Lyric Theatre
A musical about the captivating legacy of a founding father and his ambition to shape American history. Christine discusses whether the Sydney production lives up to the hype.
On Nomadland
Since his viewing of Chloe Zhou’s Nomadland at TIFF's virtual screening, Patt has been meditating on its significance to our present political and cultural moment.
The Irregulars: Come for the Crows, Stay for the Characters
Alexa takes you through the newest Netflix show, 'The Irregulars', and asks if it's worth a watch.
Why We Disliked Ad Astra, and Why We Need to Give it a Second Chance
Since its release, Ad Astra has been met with general disappointment from movie-goers, despite a high rating from critics. Shaye explores why.
Lil Nas X's 'Montero': Expression of Queer Freedom or Conservative Nightmare?
From the Man that took you down the “Old Town Road” to cosplaying Nicki Minhaj in the most Barbie-licious fashion comes Montero (Call Me By your Name). Thaveesha takes you through the story of this controversial new music video.
The sci-fi nerd’s watch: NUTS's thrilling new student production
An hour and a half visionary science fiction play premiered in the 1920s by Karel Čapek that makes you question our society. Regina recounts her experience watching the production of R.U.R.
Med Revue 2021 Review: Somewhere between 'Shrek' and 'Marriage Story', with a Sprinke of Stereotypes
Richard and Kat watched the opening night of Med Revue: Breaking Bones and came out of it with a lot of thoughts. It was dazzling, energetic, and... somewhat offensive.
100 Thieves: E-Sports Culture and Beyond
Thaveesha takes a deep-dive into E-sports culture and how teams like 100 Thieves are diversifying into media brands.
Where to Nap in UNSW
Late nights and long days of study wearing you down? Shaye has compiled the ultimate list of campus locales for some refreshing shut-eye!
The Dark Side of Crystals
During the COVID-19 pandemic, crystals saw a rise in popularity, especially on social media apps like Tiktok. Carla takes a look at the other side of Crystal Culture.
The Genesis of KanyeSoc
KanyeSoc began as a UNSW Discussion Group meme, but grew into something way larger than anyone ever thought. Richard sat down to interview the co-founders of the society, Ben and Sameen.
Drive to Survive: F1 in a Different Light
Arianna takes you through the highs and lows of Netflix's popular series, Drive to Survive.
Review: Ginny and Georgia
Cheryl gives us her take on whether the newest Netflix show Ginny and Georgia can compete with other coming of age stories such as Gilmore Girls or How to Get Away with Murder.
A Rough Guide to: Citypop
A song that makes you reminisce memories you have never had? Yeah, that’s a city pop song. Shakira takes you through this niche sub-genre of music, and curates a playlist that'll give you only the best vibes.
Zack Snyder's Justice League: Unbridled Vision, For Better or Worse
Zack Snyder’s Justice League if nothing else, stands as a testament to filmmaking with a vision. Richard takes a look at this piece of filmmaking history.
Outriders: A First Look
Outriders is the new kid on the block of looter shooter games. With the demo being released to the public Liam checked out if it could find a foothold in its genre and go toe to toe with its competitors.
A Rough Guide to: Alternative Anime
Anime is a vast medium that includes a variety of shows, themes, genres, and styles of animation. Harcharan gives us their top recommendations for what to watch if your tired of all shows feeling the same.
Study STEM Smarter
Joey takes you through the best methods for studying smart, not hard, in STEM degrees.
Top 5 Clubs To Join This International Women's Day
Are you a female studying in a male-dominated field? Do you want to find more opportunities that will make your student experience richer? We have the perfect clubs for you to join at UNSW! Empowering, Fun and Valuable.
Making the Most of Time: Why We Struggle to Do it, and How to Do it Right
Time management can be hard in the technological age, but there are some simple tools and tricks which can help you find a balance between leisure and work. Shaye explains.
Destiny 2: A Fresher Perspective
Destiny 2 has had a tumultous launch and a declining player-base, but its newest expansion has some redeeming features to it. Liam takes you through it.
The Change is Now: COVID and Higher Education
The change is now, an opinion on the revolutionary change on the Higher Education System by the COVID-19 Pandemic, Joey talks about it.
Bling Empire and Crazy Rich Asians: A New Kind of Bourgeois
Bling Empire and Crazy Rich Asians see a rise in the number of bourgeious films and shows coming from the Asia region. Carla takes a look at both of them.
Wandavision: Something Unexpected
'Wandavision' is the newest show from Marvel Studios, but it's a little bit different from the rest... Shakira reviews it here.
Kid Laroi
Kid Laroi is an up-and-coming Australian rapper, born in Sydney, and has worked alongside the likes of Juice Wrld, Onefour and Blackbear. If you've never heard of him, let Thaveesha take you through an exploration of this artist's journey.
Your Guide to Mardi Gras in 2021
Chantel takes you through the absolute essentials to get involved with during this Mardi Gras. Check it out here.
For Sama: To Fight Is To Show The Truth
'For Sama' is a powerful documentary film about a filmmaker's experiences during the uprising in Aleppo. Carla explores it.
A Rough Guide to: 90s East Coast Jazz-Rap
Social awareness, heavy sampling, a funky bass undertone and rappers playing with each other between verses. Joey walks you through an underrated sub-genre of music that you may not have ever heard of.
Minari: Our Shared Ideal
Finn and Richard watched an advanced screening of Minari this February, and had different feelings about the film; Richard loved it, but Finn found it a bit lacking - they discuss it below.
