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2025 Term 2
An Interview with NINE Director, Dean Drieberg
Tully chats with acclaimed director Dean Drieberg to discuss his place in the performing arts and his upcoming show, NINE the Musical with NIDA.
Met Gala 2025: Winners and Losers
Isabella guides us through the winners and losers of the biggest event in fashion, The Met Gala.
Walter's Wisdom
Walter explores how university fashion is the perfect mating call (even platonically!).
Mickey 17: Are We Punishing Fun Movies?
Sumaya asks you to give fun movies, like Mickey 17, a chance.
An Interview with Neel Kolhatkar
Ahead of his Sydney Comedy Festival show, Neel Kolhatkar talks about being dirty, flirty and thirty.
2025 Term 1
New Order at the Opera House Forecourt
Tahlia reviews an iconic band from the 80s, New Order, and the electrifying performance they delivered at the last show of their Australian tour at the Sydney Opera House.
What No One Warns You About Your 20s
Every quarter-life crisis begins when you stop wanting everything you had.
A Conversation with UNSWeetened
UNSWeetened Coordinator, Juno introduces themself and the 2025 journal theme: archive!
The Children Yearn for the Mines: A Minecraft Movie
Katelyn tells us about the unsurprisingly strange experience that was A Minecraft Movie.
Red Bull Racing’s Second Seat: Motorsport’s Most Dangerous Promotion
Anandi examines how Red Bull Racing’s second seat has become a revolving door of disappointment.
A Midsummer Night’s Dream in Drag: Shakespeare at its Raunchiest
NUTS' newest spectacle is a flamboyant, sexually charged makeover of a timeless Shakespearean favourite.
Survival, Secrets, and Psychological Horror: Why Yellowjackets is a Must-Watch Series
The past never stays buried. And in Yellowjackets, neither do all the bodies.
Walter's Wisdom
From rejections to root vegetables, Walter gives us advice on the subcom application process.
"The Happiness Project" by Gretchen Rubin
Shay shares a book that made them feel more like themself.
The Art of Trinketing
From Labubu Monsters to Sonny Angels, Hailey takes us through the recent bag charm trend.
Google Calendar: My Saviour in Disguise
Nandini shares how Google Calendar has become her assistant, mum, and lifesaver.
Lyric Gig Review: A Star Waiting to Explode
Lyric's first headline show at Mary's Underground restored Lilya's faith in the support of the Australian music industry
Five Types of People You Meet on Hinge
Stella assists other naive, hopeful romantics of the digital generation in telling you what to expect when searching Hinge.
NUTS’ Old Times: The Secret Third Thing (and Other Marital Problems)
Divya reviews NUTS' latest production, 'Old Times'.
Thirst Edits I Would Deny Watching in a Court of Law
From Jacob Elordi's Saltburn to Pedro Pascal's Agent Whiskey, Anandi presents the best edits Tiktok has to offer.
Wicked! A Wickedly Wonderful Production
Juliana tells us her thoughts on Wicked from the Broadway stage to the big screen.
Are K-pop Idols Debuting Too Young? Yes - But They Always Have Been
With the recent debut of Korean girl group Hearts2Hearts, Emma looks at the effects of teen idols becoming overnight sensations.
A Review of Green Day’s The Saviors Tour in Sydney
Katelyn shares her experience at Green Day’s first Sydney show in 8 years.
100% Totally Accurate AFL Predictions
On the eve of the AFL season, Maddie uses the crystal ball to tell you who’s bringing home the trophy.
It's Not Anora, It's Ani
Tully shares his personal take on Sean Baker’s painting of a human in Anora.
UNSW Toilet Review: Behind the Stalls
Maddie uses her journalism degree to tackle only the most serious of topics.
Triple J Hottest 100: Where are the Australian artists?
Lilya tells us why Australian culture needs to drop the tall poppy syndrome and start supporting local artists.
2024 Term 3
SNL Isn’t That Bad, You’re Just Old
Patricia lists the ten best modern Saturday Night Live sketches to prove that the show continues to prevail, despite popular opinion.
A (definitely not definitive) meme-review of the 2024 US Presidential Election
As we count down the hours to a result that might literally shape the fate of humanity, let’s take a stroll down memory lane and relive this election campaign—in meme form!
Interview | Astrid Ztar
Amy interviews multidisciplinary artist Astrid Ztar about the intersection of her eclectic, tech-inspired art, and the internet's influence on modern music culture.
Farewelling Liam Payne
Patricia teaches us how to navigate the recent loss of Liam Payne by exploring One Direction’s long-lasting legacy.
Review: NUTS' Drunk Shakespeare 'Macbeth'
Divya reviews the annual NUTS' staple production of 'Drunk Shakespeare'; this time based on the classic tragedy, 'Macbeth'.
Is 'Selling Sunset' Beyond Saving?
Ashna dissects the steaming hot mess that is 'Selling Sunset' Season 8 and asks the question, has the hit reality TV show strayed too far away from its roots of real estate?
WTF is happening between NewJeans and HYBE?
After months of conflict between Korean powerhouse HYBE and its subsidiary ADOR, the companies have come to a juncture that may determine the future of K-Pop supergroup NewJeans.
Your Favourite Fandom - Is It Doing More Harm Than Good?
With all our screen times steadily increasing over the last few years, we have to ask - are we too focused on building parasocial relationships?
In Memory of Daniel Ricciardo’s F1 Career
Maddie farewells the Honey Badger and analyses Red Bull’s assassination of Daniel Ricciardo’s F1 career.
Let's talk about the ending of Joker: Folie à Deux
About Joker 2's chilling finale, revealing why the film's controversial ending forces us to confront uncomfortable truths about justice, empathy, and the thin line between madness and morality.
It Ended With Blake Lively’s Career
Nandini explores the floral marketing fiasco for the Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni starrer- It Ends With Us.
Overworked and Undervalued: The “Privilege” of Being a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader
Claudia reviews 'Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders', Netflix’s latest documentary which shines a light on the pain and glory of being one of ‘America’s Sweethearts’.
Frutiger Aero: Remember When The Internet Used To Be Fun?
Eloise reflects on the nostalgia of internet innocence, where Club Penguin, e-dating, and cereal box CD-Roms were our gateway to 'being good at computers'—whatever that means today.
Adebunmi Gbadebo: 'Creating an Avenue to See Ourselves' – Art as an Ancestral Vessel at the 24th Biennale of Sydney
Danielle explores Adebunmi Gbadebo's powerful artwork at the 24th Biennale of Sydney, where ancestral voices and black hair become vessels of history and identity.
The MTV VMA’s, No One’s Favourite Nostalgia Convention
Patricia critiques the decline of the VMAs, once known for iconic moments but now reliant on nostalgia and fan votes.
Romcoms You Forgot to Fall in Love With
In honour of The Ritz’s six-month-long Rom-Com celebration, Ysabel recommends her favourite underrated romantic comedies.
Awash in a Sheen of Milk and Wine: A Review of Bacchants
Amy reviews Theodore Carroll's latest work for PACT's Underground program, Bacchan, a performance deeply rooted in the enduring tradition of Greek tragedy, The Bacchae, while fully embracing its mythic essence.
SLASHed: Stray Kids’ feature in Deadpool & Wolverine
Emma breaks down Kpop group Stray Kids’ feature on the Deadpool & Wolverine soundtrack - and whether it was all that had been promised to fans.
6 Podcasts That Make Chores Less of a Bore (And Why You'll Love Them!)
Joy recommends six of the best podcasts to keep you entertained while doing chores.
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