2023 Term 3
Get to know the 2023 Student Coordinators!
Get to know some of the remarkable individuals working behind the scenes, who made your 2023 a brighter and more memorable year!
It's the illness, not the person: Netflix’s ‘Everything Now’ may be the long-awaited portrayal of eating disorders we need
Jade reflects on the portrayal of eating disorders in Netflix's latest high school drama, Everything Now.
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes Review
Following the release of The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, Amelie shares her thoughts on the movie.
Interviewing Addict from Vertex (IEM Sydney 2023)
Patrick chats with Addict, a player from one of Australia's top Counter-Strike 2 Teams, Vertex during IEM Sydney.
Knowing Who Our Villains Once Were – Does It Make A Difference?
Ishrat examines the rising trend of prequels being used as a medium to 'humanise' the villains.
A Review of 'The Frogs' by NUTS
Divya reviews NUTS' camp rendition of the greek classic, The Frogs.
Rachel Zegler- A Case Study in Cultural Misogyny
Michelle breaks down the backlash faced by Snow White actress Rachel Zegler and the history of the trite and overused version of mainstream feminism in Hollywood.
A Behind-The-Scenes look at NUTS' 'The Frogs'
ivya gets the inside scoop of the latest NUTS production 'The Frogs'.
One Piece, Two Reviews
A casual viewer of the One Piece live-action, Amelie, compares her thoughts on the series with that of a mega fan of the One Piece anime & manga, Harlen.
Top 10 Best Halloween Movies
Adam shares a list of his top 10 watches for the spooky season.
So...what about the 2023 Writers Strike?
Adam breaks down the 2023 Writers Guild of America strike and why we need to pay attention to it.
Everything is Sh*t- Grace's Top Picks from The Sydney Fringe
Grace reviews the fun, thrilling rock cabaret Everything is Sh*t, starring the delightful and powerful voice of Andy Freeborn for the Sydney Fringe Festival.
Blacklisted- Grace's Top Picks from The Sydney Fringe
Grace reviews Almitra Mavalvala’s heartwarming autobiographical sold-out show, Blacklisted in the Sydney Fringe Festival.
Theoretica- Grace's Top Picks from The Sydney Fringe
Raw. Glittery. Brave. Grace reviews the Sydney Fringe Festival 2022 NIDA Emerging Writer award-winner 'Theoretica' and its tackling of grief and depression.
Addison Rae: The Pop Industry Saviour?
Patricia contemplates how leaked music can work in favour of an artist’s career and social presence.
Review of NUTS' Drunk Shakespeare: Much Ado About Nothing
Divya reviews a NUTS classic production, Drunk Shakespeare with their unhinged rendition of 'Much Ado About Nothing'.
Heartstopping Heirs: Exploring the Current Landscape of YA LGBTQ+ Media
Harper provides a commentary on Heartstopper and Red, White and Royal Blue, and the current state of LGBTQ+ media.
Who is Olivia Rodrigo’s target audience?
Eloise ponders if she has outgrown Olivia Rodrigo's target demographic and reviews her second studio album, GUTS.
Pop Culture 2023: Nine Months In Review
Emma turns the clock back nine months to explore the plethora of pop culture moments 2023 has had to offer up until today.
Switch it Back On!
Patrick shares his experience returning back to the life of console gaming and how conventional ways of 'hanging out' have changed in the past decade.
Matty Healy: Solidarity or Performative Activism?
Amelie does a deep dive into the recent controversy involving The 1975 and their concert in Kuala Lumpur's Good Vibes Festival.
2023 Term 2
Top 10 Australian Advertisements
Eloise goes down memory lane to recount some of the best and most iconic Aussie Ads that are etched in all our memories.
Humans of UNSW- Professor Koshy
Carla and Caroline talked to Professor Koshy of the School of Materials Science and Engineering at UNSW about his passion for using waste materials for a sustainable project.
Reality Winner was so real for that: A Review of Reality (2023)
Eloise reflects on Tina Satter's debut with 'Reality' (2023) and the rise of Sydney Sweeney as an actor.
A Theatre Novice Reviews 'NUTS x MTS Cabaret: Miscast'
Divya discusses the latest production of NUTS and MTS Cabaret: Miscast.
Barbieheimer- A Meme Review
Post the release of Barbie and Oppenheimer, Divya looks back at all the hilarity the internet served us in the weeks leading up to Barbieheimer.
I Need That One Thing (a 1D Reunion)
Patricia recaps the recent chaos in Directioner land to determine if a One Direction reunion is still on the cards.
An increasingly detailed and unhinged list of Barbie (2023) predictions
Michelle shares her very serious predictions for the upcoming Barbie movie.
Mr. Burns: A Post-Electric Play hits close to home
Eloise reviews NUTS' latest production of the highly ambitious and immersive, Mr. Burns.
Why your favourite Black Mirror episode sucks
In this satirical piece, Jade reviews the top five most popular episodes and tells exactly why they are terrible.
Shirley Le- Funny Ethnics | Sydney Writers' Festival 2023
Lychee chats with Shirley Le about her debut novel Funny Ethnics, marginalization of Asians in Australian pop culture and art criticism ahead of the festival.
Madison Godfrey- Dress Rehearsals | Sydney Writers' Festival 2023
Natalie sat down with Madison Godfrey and discussed their novel, Dress Rehearsals and how it relates to their experience of finding joy, learning, unlearning, and re-learning femininity on their own terms.
Stray Kids' latest is a tribute to wildlife lost in the Australian Bushfires
Emma decodes the meaning behind Stray Kids’ track FNF, a song dedicated to the nature and wildlife devastated in Australia’s 2019-2020 bushfires.
Sally Colin-James- One Illumined Thread | Sydney Writers' Festival 2023
Connor speaks to Sally Colin-James about her debut novel, One Illumined Thread, which explores the complexities between mother and child and women’s eternal fight to overcome oppression.
You don’t need your P’s to drive in the new Zelda
Following the release of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Amelie talks about her first impressions of the game and all that she is excited to experience.
A Night With Julia
Patricia praises Julia Gillard’s feminist outlook of politics and “that speech” at this year's Sydney Writers Festival.
Death of the MCU
The Marvel Cinematic Universe was once a glorified, loved-to-death franchise within Hollywood, uniting millions of people worldwide. However, it seems to have fallen apart in recent times—where did things go wrong?
5 Things I Learnt at the Sam Neill panel at the Sydney Writers' Festival
Anandi reflects on the things she learnt at her childhood hero, Sam Neill's panel at the Sydney Writers' Festival.
Mawunyo Gbogbo- Hip Hop and Hymns | Sydney Writers’ Festival 2023
Josefine and Thierry had the pleasure of sitting with ABC pop culture reporter and author of her new memoir, Hip Hop and Hymns, Mawunyo Gbogbo.
Ranking all 4 of Twice's 'Ready to Be' Concerts in Australia
Jade cements her ultimate ONCE status by attending all of Twice's shows in Australia. Here are her detailed thoughts.
Benjamin Stevenson- Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone | Sydney Writers’ Festival 2023
Ahead of the festival, Anandi chatted with Benjamin Stevenson about the inspiration behind his book, life as a Comedian vs author, the process of creating this book, a surprise cameo from his twin brother James and much more.
The Worst Show I’ve Ever Loved- 20 Years on from Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Marcus explains how he came to love the classic show despite its many flaws.
Foretelling Formula 1 2023
Ananya provides a list of not-so-fun predictions for the ongoing Formula 1 season.
Sydney Writers' Festival | An Interview with Michael Kirby- A Private Life
Ahead of former High Court Justice Michael Kirby's talk with two-time world champion debater and writer Bo Seo at the 2023 Sydney Writers’ Festival, Jade spoke to Kirby about his 2011 story A Private Life.
'Fuck My Life' Fucked MY Life - sincerely, a passionate Carat.
Ananya celebrates 8 years of SEVENTEEN with their 10th mini album Fuck My Life
2023 Term 1
‘D Day’ Review: The Powerful and Emotional Conclusion to Agust D’S Iconic Mixtape Trilogy
After years of struggling to reconcile his many personas - SUGA of BTS, rapper and producer Agust D, and the individual Min Yoongi - the renowned South Korean artist finally seems to have found himself in his latest album, D-DAY.
The Super Mario Bros. Movie Review
Grace reviews the eye-popping animation based on the nostalgic childhood sensation- The Super Mario Bros. Movie.
In Defence of Gale Hawthorne
In the midst of the Hunger Games Renaissance, Michelle attempts to understand one of its most hated characters.
Ranking all the Scream Movies
Following the release of Scream VI, Amelie ranks all of the Scream movies to date.
Harry Styles Love on Tour Review / 04.03.23
Lana shares her experiences of when Harry welcomed us to Harry’s House with Love on Tour in Sydney at the Qudos Bank Arena.
Term 1 International Markets Highlights
Highlights from the most recent International Markets held on 5th April, 2023.
Reagan Kelly: A Revolutionary Comedy Production
Raquel reviews and gives her insights on the latest NUTS production, Reagan Kelly.
Cutting Room Floor: The Disregard and Misplacement of Horror Films in the Mainstream
Lily dives into why Horror movies aren’t recognised as dignified forms of film in mainstream society, especially in major award shows.
5 Chill and Cute Mobile Games to Play
Prudence explores 5 Chill and Cute Mobile Games to Play.
The Pandemic We Didn’t Notice – Disney’s Live Action Movies
Ishrat explores the reasons behind the insurgence in Disney’s live action movie remakes over the past decade.
Top 9 things to look forward to in Law Revue’s ‘Barbie: Life in the Jailhouse’
Bringing you highlights from the latest production of Law Revue.
Top 10 Best Places to Cry on Campus
Curious about the best places to cry on campus? Here’s a list of the best 10 spots at UNSW to let out your emotions.
Why Do We Play Life Simulation Games Over Life?
Prudence dives deep into the temptation to play life simulator games over life.
Music for Matriarchy March
Patricia provides a combined list of recently released and upcoming music by women to celebrate Women’s History Month.
The Top Five Best Dressed At The Oscars 2023 (And Constructive Criticism For Five Others)
Eloise classifies the red carpet looks at the 95th Academy Awards as slay or not-so-slay.
‘READY TO BE’ review: A mature twist on TWICE’s love songs
TWICE prepare for their first tour Down Under with retro love song SET ME FREE, from their 12th mini album READY TO BE.
The Actor’s Nightmare: A Dream Student Production
Eloise pens her thoughts on the latest NUTS production 'The Actor's Nightmare'.
