2025 Term 3
The Letdown of After the Hunt
There was so much potential for this film to be a masterpiece, from the star-studded cast to the award-winning director, yet the stylistic choices let this film down.
What did your Smiggle Pencil Case say about you?
Smiggle has always had a hold on Australian children and their parents’ wallets. So, what did your Smiggle pencil case say about you?
King Kylie is back.
Bubblegum pink hair, grills & blurry iPhone photos summed up the 'King Kylie' era. And with the 10th anniversary of her cosmetics line, Kylie Cosmetics, the 'Kylie lip kits' are back in all their former glory.
Why are we afraid of being happy?
In a culture that prizes productivity and constant improvement, simply being content meets suspicious eyes.
If TV Characters went to UNSW: Part Two
The long-awaited part two, where Hayley makes weirdly specific assumptions about the university lives of fictional characters you know and love.
Katseye's Leftovers or the next Spice Girls? 'Prelude' by HYBE x Geffen
Rachel wonders whether the new Prelude group will remain in Katseye’s shadow or surpass them to gain Spice-Girls-level fame?
"Gen Z are Lazy."
Amelia explains why life should be more than spending hours of your day doing meaningless tasks for minimum wage.
2026 Grammy Predictions
The drama, the speeches, the awkward performances - Meet gives his predictions for next year’s Grammy Awards.
From Juliet to Ophelia: Taylor Swift Turns Shakespearean Tragedy into Stardust
Taylor Swift recalls being warned about the pitfalls of fame, but now she owns every challenge, every scrutiny, every high and low.
The Rory Gilmore Guide to Ruining Your 20s (and How Not to Follow It)
From burnout to bad decisions, Rory’s slump is a warning sign for anyone who’s ever thought success was guaranteed. Here’s what Meet learned from her mistakes and how you can avoid doing the same.
From Suggestion to Statement: The Evolving Language of Popular Music
Alan explores the evolution of lyrical content over the past two decades and unpacks this fascinating pivot in artistic expression.
Fit or Fright: A Deeply Unqualified Guide to Halloween Costumes
Parul’s guide to Halloween 2025! The costumes that slay, haunt, and accidentally reveal way too much about who you are.
NUTS Drunk Shakespeare: Romeo and Juliet
Perfect casting and improvised comic aspects, but Lilya wonders if NUTS missed the drunk memo?
The Matcha Man Is No Faker Than Us
Parul guides us through why calling things ‘performative’ does not liberate; it only reinforces the act.
Hot Stalkers and Glorified Psychos: Has BookTok Taken Dark Romance Too Far?
Asha assesses BookTok’s precarious balance between the alluring and the disturbing.
Walter's Wisdom
From fluctuating WAMs to a complete lack of motivation, your academic angst over the year have not gone unchecked!
We Ought to Talk About Politics Over Tea and Coffee, and Not on the Internet
Tea & Coffee Society discusses why talking about revolts and revolutions in cafés made sense in 18th-century France and why these conversations still matter today.
Five Cozy Games For Your Study Break
Maddie’s guide to the comfort games you’ll actually want to play on your study breaks (no, it’s not just Mario Kart).
(this is an opinion article on Royel Otis)
Ruby unpacks Royel Otis' new album ‘Hickey’ as a lyrical embodiment of Peter Pan Syndrome.
Everything You Need to Know About the 2025 TCS Sydney Marathon
If you spent your Sunday sleeping in like a normal person, Amelia explains what you missed at the Sydney Marathon.
The Struggle of Chasing "Pretty"
“Will I ever be pretty enough?” I ask myself for the 40th time today while looking in the mirror.
Eat the Rich to Become the Rich
STC’s The Talented Mr Ripley asks the question of how far would we go as humans to satisfy our desires, and does not judge us if our answer is this far.
Chamber Music in the Age of TikTok: Deep Connection and Attention in a Distracted World
Northern Lights reminded Anik that the attention we offer one another in physical space is sacred and meaningful. And endangered.
A Remake of a Sequel to a Revival of a Rebooted film: The Cinematic Value of Nostalgia
Ever wanted to move on from the past? Disney won’t let you do that! In an era where originality is sidelined for safe returns, Disney continues to bank on nostalgia.
The Summer I Crashed Out
Stella explains how Jeremiah Fisher’s tiny engagement ring isn’t the biggest joke of The Summer I Turned Pretty. But Belly, who is a walking, talking contradiction.
Group Project Horror Stories
Once upon a time, in an ordinary university called UNSW, there lived a scary thing called a... GROUP PROJECT. These are the horror tales from our Blitzians…
2025 Term 2
Everything We Know About Christopher Nolan’s, The Odyssey
Nolan enters the third act of his career with 'The Odyssey'.
Love Island Racism: Enough Is Enough
Amelia unpacks the recurring theme of Love Island UK, continuously painting Black women as undesirable.
Eugenics, or Just Denim? Why Everyone’s Ripping on Sydney Sweeney’s Jeans
Been on TikTok or Insta recently? You’re probably one of the millions drowning in Sydney Sweeney’s jeans (oh, and her actual genes).
Walter's Wisdom
Walter answers the age-old question: How to get over someone who doesn't like you back :’(
Does Duolingo Actually Work? A Deep Dive
So does Duolingo actually work? The short and simple answer is: no. But Gabriela explains why it's not that simple.
On Tom Holland and Zendaya
Emma provides an analysis of why Tom and Zendaya are the ideal Hollywood couple, and why, if they ever break up, she will honestly no longer believe in love.
The Art of Outgrowing People
We've all heard the ancient adage that sunsets symbolise the beauty of endings. But Sanya explores if that is truly the case?
The Hunger Games Are Back! Sunrise on the Reaping Review
Suzanne Collins is reminding us who the real enemy is after all those President Snow TikTok edits.
Alleyway Kitchen: Yay or Nay?
Gabriela checks out Alleyway Kitchen, the new Chinese place on campus.
Aussie Artists as Drinks
In celebration of Triple J's Hottest 100 of Australian songs, here are some of Lilya's picks for Australian artists as drinks.
Preparing for Tron: Ares, Let’s Talk Tron’s Legacy
With the franchise noted for creative techniques that pushed boundaries, the question is posed: Will Tron: Ares live up to the standards of its predecessors?
Ranking Cannes' Festival Films Based on the Length of the Standing Ovation
Rachel wonders if by the end of the two weeks they start getting blisters on their palms.
Friendship Breakup
Soulmates are not specific to lovers – they can be the friends and families you’ve made along the way. Sometimes they’re meant to stay in your life forever, but sometimes you’re only meant to be together until a certain point in life...
Am I Inevitable? The Decaying Interest in Marvel Movies
It’s hard to believe people used to be excited to watch a Marvel movie in the cinema.
Being Your Own Best Friend in Your 20s: The Truth
Your 20s are a time of self-discovery. You’ll outgrow things, people, habits, beliefs, and that’s okay.
If TV Characters Went To UNSW
Hayley asks if its just her, or has anyone else wondered what would happen if your favourite TV characters went to UNSW?
Walter's Wisdom
Walter's been reading The Secret History and has some advice for your Euro Summer...
10 Underrated LGBTQ+ Films to Watch Before Pride Ends!
From a fictional town in Mexico to an all-girls catholic school in the Philippines.
FREEZE!!! DROP THE… Jellycat???
Hailey investigates the rise of Grand Theft Collectibles...
UNSW Love Letters Has Peaked, and Now Romance Is Dead
UNSW Love Letters isn’t dead. It’s just… in its situationship era.
NUTS: Whose Play Is It Anyways?
NUTS' WPIIA reignites Alan's high school “theatre kid” spark.
Our Favourite Favourites
The ultimate ranking of the chocolates in the Favourites box according to Sanjani!
Bocchi the Rock!
Nyil from AnimeUNSW shares A Love Letter to the Fun, Brilliant World of Japanese Music.
Am I Weird for Finding Nosferatu Hot?
The release of Nosferatu evoked many feelings in its viewers: fear, shock, disgust, and apparently lust.
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.
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