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2024 Term 1

Interviewing Anjum Hasan

Anandi interviews author Anjum Hasan on her latest, "History's Angel" and how it sheds light on the complexities of life, love, writing history, and how national and patriotic myths can be maliciously subverted.

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Interviewing Angela Griffin

Akane interviewed UNSW student activist and gendered violence researcher Angela Griffin regarding her research and discussed whether the university is doing enough to ensure the safety of women within university spaces and beyond.

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A Definitive Ranking of all Reality Dating Shows

Madeline uses her plethora of trash TV knowledge to curate THE most accurate ranking of all reality dating shows.

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Past Lives: The latest addition to the heart wrenching ‘In Another Life’ Cinematic Universe

Ysabel shares her thoughts on Celine Song’s directorial debut and the Academy Award-nominated film, Past Lives (2023).

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Barbie and The Academy: are we still missing the point?

Ella reflects on the outrage surrounding 'Barbie's' nomination snubs in the 2024 Academy Awards.

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UNSW Fit Check

In this exploration of student styles, we dive into some of the eclectic closets that tell stories, merging the realms of fashion, music, and personal identity on this bustling Kensington campus

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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!

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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.

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The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes Review

Following the release of The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, Amelie shares her thoughts on the movie.

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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.

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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.

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A Review of 'The Frogs' by NUTS

Divya reviews NUTS' camp rendition of the greek classic, The Frogs.

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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.

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A Behind-The-Scenes look at NUTS' 'The Frogs'

ivya gets the inside scoop of the latest NUTS production 'The Frogs'.

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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.

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Top 10 Best Halloween Movies

Adam shares a list of his top 10 watches for the spooky season.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Addison Rae: The Pop Industry Saviour?

Patricia contemplates how leaked music can work in favour of an artist’s career and social presence.

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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'.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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A Theatre Novice Reviews 'NUTS x MTS Cabaret: Miscast'

Divya discusses the latest production of NUTS and MTS Cabaret: Miscast.

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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.

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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. 

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An increasingly detailed and unhinged list of Barbie (2023) predictions

Michelle shares her very serious predictions for the upcoming Barbie movie.

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Mr. Burns: A Post-Electric Play hits close to home

Eloise reviews NUTS' latest production of the highly ambitious and immersive, Mr. Burns.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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A Night With Julia

Patricia praises Julia Gillard’s feminist outlook of politics and “that speech” at this year's Sydney Writers Festival.

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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?

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Foretelling Formula 1 2023

Ananya provides a list of not-so-fun predictions for the ongoing Formula 1 season.

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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.

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'Fuck My Life' Fucked MY Life - sincerely, a passionate Carat.

Ananya celebrates 8 years of SEVENTEEN with their 10th mini album Fuck My Life

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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.

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The Super Mario Bros. Movie Review

Grace reviews the eye-popping animation based on the nostalgic childhood sensation- The Super Mario Bros. Movie.

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In Defence of Gale Hawthorne

In the midst of the Hunger Games Renaissance, Michelle attempts to understand one of its most hated characters.

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Ranking all the Scream Movies

Following the release of Scream VI, Amelie ranks all of the Scream movies to date.

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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.

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Term 1 International Markets Highlights

Highlights from the most recent International Markets held on 5th April, 2023.

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Reagan Kelly: A Revolutionary Comedy Production

Raquel reviews and gives her insights on the latest NUTS production, Reagan Kelly.

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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.

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5 Chill and Cute Mobile Games to Play

Prudence explores 5 Chill and Cute Mobile Games to Play.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Why Do We Play Life Simulation Games Over Life?

Prudence dives deep into the temptation to play life simulator games over life.

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Music for Matriarchy March

Patricia provides a combined list of recently released and upcoming music by women to celebrate Women’s History Month.

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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.

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‘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.

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The Actor’s Nightmare: A Dream Student Production

Eloise pens her thoughts on the latest NUTS production 'The Actor's Nightmare'.

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Cocaine Bear (2023)

A very critical and introspective glance at Cocaine Bear.

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2022 Term 3

Practicing Self-Awareness: An Intuitive Guide to Being Okay

Tom shares the idea that trying to become more aware of your emotions everyday is a practice which promotes self growth.

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Golden Blood: Culturizing Dysfunction

Jennifer reflects on Merlynn Tong’s play, Golden Blood, and it's stark commentary on family dynamics, and culture.

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3 Epic Speakers at Better Futures Forum

Elle shares with us three incredible speakers at Better Futures Forum, a virtual platform to for organisations to launch their commitment to climate action!

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We Reviewed UNSW's Staff-only Restaurant: The Lounge

The one and only valid source for the truth behind how mid UNSW's staff-exclusive restaurant, "The Lounge" is. The bottom line is... the food court has tastier options.

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Jagged Little Pill - Play Review

Grace gives her thoughts on the social value of hit Broadway musical, Jagged Little Pill.

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Running Up That Hill - Song Review

Grace muses on the forty year old hit song, made popular again by Stranger Things, "Running Up That Hill" by legendary Kate Bush.

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2022 Term 2

Much Ado About Nothing at Flight Path Theatre: The Funniest Turbulence You Could Ask For

Alexa muses on Flight Path Theatre's electric and stomach-hurtingly funny performance of Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing,

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M.Rock: Play Review

Grace reflects on and reviews, ATYP’s season of M.Rock, a play about an elderly woman named Mabel Mabel who finds her ambitious spirit when she pursues DJing for thousands of people at a Berlin Nightclub.

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Trophy Dreams Exhibition

Vivienne brings us UNSW Library's newest exhibition in partnership with StudioA, Trophy Dreams which addresses issues ranging from our relationship with the spirit world to the accessibility of tertiary education.

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Shakespeare: Henry V Review

Alexa give us her take on the chilling language of violence in Shakespeare's Henry V screened by the National Theatre Live.

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Coil: Play Review

Billy reviews 'Coil' from The Opera House’s Unwrapped season, a play which tells the story of the now dead breed of business, the video store

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Humans of UNSW: Oliver

Carla and Caroline spoke with Oliver about how he came to work as a roving guard at UNSW and chat about the struggles and blisses of the job.

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Cosplays I'd Like to See at SMASH! 2022

Estela digs deep into the world of cosplay, and shares what costumes she would love to see at SMASH! (Sydney Manga and Anime Show) this year!

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Top Gun: Maverick Film Review

Louisa Chen has a examines Top Gun: Maverick (2022) as a tear-jerking, as aggressively patriotic, and as a fantastically nostalgic nod to the original 1986 film.

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Being Present: An Intuitive Guide to Being Okay (Part 1)

Tom gives us a brand new perspective on managing our emotions, and all it involves is staying in the present. But don't be fooled... it's not as easy as you'd think.

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2022 Term 1

Comedy Shows for Each Day of the Week

Need of a laugh in these trying times? Rosabel gives us a list of weekly comedy events in Sydney for under $25.

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How to Smell Like Kate Sharma: The Best Lily Perfumes to Seduce One Viscount Bridgerton

We look at A̶l̶e̶x̶a̶'̶s̶ Lady Whistledown's critique of the best Lily scented perfumes so you can smell like Bridgerton's Kate Sharma and seduce your own Viscount Bridgerton.

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Best Books for Aries Star Signs

Yasmin from UNSWeetened lists the top eight books which embody the qualities of vigour, excitement, passion, fun, adventure, ambition which flares within every Aries soul.

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Food With Threatening Auras Review

Blitz and Food Hub team up to review the absolutely most cursed foods people have unfortunately created...

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Our Boat

Explore the limitless sea of life and love in the pensive Red Boat. Prepare to get emotion sickness as this writer sails you through the heart-wrenching experience of their recent breakup, reminiscing on everything beautiful and tragic.

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Why Are Small Dogs Not Scared of Big Dogs?

Carla speaks to the professionals about why on Earth small dogs are never terrified of big dogs? Free dog videos included.

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Shane Warne: The Entertainer of Our Generation

Did you know Shane Warne used to play AFL? Abhranil recaps the journey of Shane Warne's illustrious cricketing career, and the magic of his personal life and philanthropy.

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A Definitive Ranking of the Beloved Papa's Pizzeria Games

Alexa ranks our the childhood cult classic, Papa's Pizzeria games. Where does your favourite lie in the ranks?

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Donda 2: Kanye Wants You To Pay For It, But Is It Worth it?

Max delves into the controversy of Kanye West not uploading his latest album, Donda 2, to popular streaming services such as Spotify, Deezer, and Apple Music.

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The Biggest Zoom Fuck Ups

Carla has a look at the worst fuck ups made by students (and lecturers) over Zoom for the past two long years of online learning.

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Eileen Gu Golden Olympic Shredder Told to Represent US or China. I Don’t Care and Neither Should You.

Odelia deconstructs the controversy around Olympic Shredder, Eileen Gu revoking her US citizenship and raises the question, why do we even care about her decision?

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Shrek Is Love: A Philosophical Analysis

Caleb explores four different meanings of love in the movie, Shrek. Next time you're watching Shrek mid Netflix & Chill, ask them what they've learned from Shrek.

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A Guide to Making Friends at UNSW

Lonely and got no friends on campus? Caleb and Sana have a few easy ways to make friends on campus including information on societies, uni-camps, and even making friends from uni outside of uni!

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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

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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.

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​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?

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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.

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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.

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About Closed Doors: Isolation and Art

Earlier this term, Caleb covered the opening of UNSW Library's newest exhibition, 'About Closed Doors'.

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Simone Biles' shock exit sparks discourse on mental health

Odelia addresses the recent conversation about mental health in the Tokyo Olympics.

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Review: Cruella

Patrick takes us through the fabulous new 101 Dalmations prequel, 'Cruella', and how it surprises you with its creativity.

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The Definitive Guide to Zombie Defence - Hell’s Kitchen Edition

Alexa extensively covers the best kitchen utensils for Zombie Apocalypse survival. What the hell?

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Sex/Life: What in the Goddamn?

Arianna regales us with a tale of the utter garbageness of Netflix's newest show, Sex/Life.

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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.

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Talking About Asexuality

Liam explores what it means to be Asexual, and covers some common misconceptions on the topic.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Supporting First Nations Businesses

This NAIDOC Week we revisit Ana's article that highlights First Nations small businesses that you can support

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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.

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The BTS Army: A Cult?

Shakira walks us through the BTS ARMY fandom and why it gives her cult vibes.

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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.

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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'.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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'.

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The State of Sports: Ari's EURO Match Day Round-up

Arianna covers what happened in this year's EUROs.

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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.

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Where to Eat on Campus

The gang at Blitz recommends the best places to eat on campus.

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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.

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2022 Term 1

Comedy Shows for Each Day of the Week

Need of a laugh in these trying times? Rosabel gives us a list of weekly comedy events in Sydney for under $25.

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How to Smell Like Kate Sharma: The Best Lily Perfumes to Seduce One Viscount Bridgerton

We look at A̶l̶e̶x̶a̶'̶s̶ Lady Whistledown's critique of the best Lily scented perfumes so you can smell like Bridgerton's Kate Sharma and seduce your own Viscount Bridgerton.

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Best Books for Aries Star Signs

Yasmin from UNSWeetened lists the top eight books which embody the qualities of vigour, excitement, passion, fun, adventure, ambition which flares within every Aries soul.

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Food With Threatening Auras Review

Blitz and Food Hub team up to review the absolutely most cursed foods people have unfortunately created...

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Our Boat

Explore the limitless sea of life and love in the pensive Red Boat. Prepare to get emotion sickness as this writer sails you through the heart-wrenching experience of their recent breakup, reminiscing on everything beautiful and tragic.

Read More

Why Are Small Dogs Not Scared of Big Dogs?

Carla speaks to the professionals about why on Earth small dogs are never terrified of big dogs? Free dog videos included.

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Shane Warne: The Entertainer of Our Generation

Did you know Shane Warne used to play AFL? Abhranil recaps the journey of Shane Warne's illustrious cricketing career, and the magic of his personal life and philanthropy.

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A Definitive Ranking of the Beloved Papa's Pizzeria Games

Alexa ranks our the childhood cult classic, Papa's Pizzeria games. Where does your favourite lie in the ranks?

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Donda 2: Kanye Wants You To Pay For It, But Is It Worth it?

Max delves into the controversy of Kanye West not uploading his latest album, Donda 2, to popular streaming services such as Spotify, Deezer, and Apple Music.

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The Biggest Zoom Fuck Ups

Carla has a look at the worst fuck ups made by students (and lecturers) over Zoom for the past two long years of online learning.

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Eileen Gu Golden Olympic Shredder Told to Represent US or China. I Don’t Care and Neither Should You.

Odelia deconstructs the controversy around Olympic Shredder, Eileen Gu revoking her US citizenship and raises the question, why do we even care about her decision?

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Shrek Is Love: A Philosophical Analysis

Caleb explores four different meanings of love in the movie, Shrek. Next time you're watching Shrek mid Netflix & Chill, ask them what they've learned from Shrek.

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A Guide to Making Friends at UNSW

Lonely and got no friends on campus? Caleb and Sana have a few easy ways to make friends on campus including information on societies, uni-camps, and even making friends from uni outside of uni!

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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.

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GTR Festival: Behind The Racing Lies a Family

Carla explores the culture behind Drag Racing, and how it brings a community together.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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​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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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Do We Live In A Dystopia?

Alexa explores just how close to a dystopic world we really are.

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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.

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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.

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Drive to Survive: F1 in a Different Light

Arianna takes you through the highs and lows of Netflix's popular series, Drive to Survive.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Study STEM Smarter

Joey takes you through the best methods for studying smart, not hard, in STEM degrees.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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2020 Articles

Streaming Suggestions: What You Should Be Watching This November

Streaming Suggestions is a month-by-month series of recommendations for film lovers and those interested in expanding their horizons. Richard takes you through some films that will blow your mind.

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Can We Watch Brooklyn Nine Nine in a World Dominated by the BLM Movement? Or is it Just Copaganda?

Brooklyn Nine Nine has been an instant hit since it burst onto our screens 8 years ago. But in a BLM world, is it still morally right to continue watching it? Nina gives her hot take.

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'The Queen's Gambit' Might Be Netflix's Series of the Year

Netflix's most recent hit might be the best series it has released this year. Freya reviews 'The Queens Gambit'.

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The Haunting of Bly Manor: Ominous, Scary, and Dark

Carla reviews Netflix's hottest new Halloween series, 'The Haunting of Bly Manor'.

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Stop Using Sexist Tropes to Defend Gladys Berejiklian

In light of the Premier's most recent, and perhaps most serious, corruption scandal, commentators from across the spectrum have been coming to her defence... with sexist tropes. Marc explores the situation.

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The Bachelorette 2020: Cut the Girls Some Slack

The Bachelorette is back for a new season! But it doesn't seem to be quite the lighthearted fun it used to be. Nina explains why.

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'Altered Carbon' Feels Like a Punch in the Gut

Season 2 of 'Altered Carbon' has just been released. But is it as good as its predecessor? Liam explores both seasons of 'Altered Carbon'.

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What You Should Be Watching This October: Corona-ween Spooktober Spectacular Streaming Suggestions

It's October! Time for ghosts, witches, and demons - from within the safety of your own home, of course. Richard takes us through a list of films perfect to watch in anticipation for Halloween.

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5 Webtoons to Read When You're Bored Out of Your Mind

Webtoons, online comics originally from Korea, are beginning to take the world by storm. Alina introduces us to 5 great webtoons.

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Under Their Influence: Should Celebrities Stay Out of Politics?

2020 has been undeniably shaped by politics. Everyone we know has been posting or talking about social justice and modern issues, so why is it such a big deal when celebrities do it? Freya takes us through celebrity activism.

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'Enola Holmes' Is a True Delight

'Enola Holmes' is the newest take on the classic Sherlock Holmes stories. It's bright, fast-paced, and surprisingly emotional for a Holmes story. Cheryl takes us through the movie.

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'The Album' Review: Blackpink Can Make Anything a Hit

Blackpink's long awaited first album is here! But does it live up to the group's singles? Katie explores the album.

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'Among Us' Taught Me Not to Trust Anyone

'Among Us' is a hit new game that has made a huge resurgence two years after its initial release. But what makes it so popular, and why are people enjoying it today? Liam takes us through 'Among Us'.

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Why Spotify Wants to Become the Netflix of Podcasts, and How it Marks a New Era for Podcasting

The explosive popularity of podcasts over the last few years have led media giants like Spotify and Amazon to begin signing creators to exclusive deals. But what does this mean for podcasters and their listeners. Aaron dives into the world of podcasting.

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5 Tips for a Better Night's Sleep

For many of us, the coronavirus pandemic has ruined our semblance of time and, by extension, our sleep patterns. Many of us are sleeping at 3am and often struggle to wake up for our midday tutes. Luckily, Katie will take us through some tips to improve yo

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Everyone Owes Paris Hilton an Apology

In the early 2000s, everyone thought they new everything about socialite, Paris Hilton. She was the epitome of a 'dumb, bimbo blonde'. But the release of 'This is Paris' has cast a new light onto public knowledge of Paris. And now, Marc insists that every

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Fall Guys is a Clunky, but Hilarious, Battle Royale Platformer

Fall Guys is the big new hit to enter the gaming world. It's fun, addictive, and has taken even the non-gaming world by storm. Liam takes us through the ups and downs of Fall Guys.

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5 Important Things You Should Have Learnt in Sex-Ed

Sex-ed was probably one of the most important subjects we were meant to learn in school. But so many programs just didn't teach you what you really needed to know. Nina takes us through 5 important things you need to know about sex-ed.

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"Hello, I'm Fat"; How 'Shrill' Exposes the Realities of Being Fat

Henry reviews 'Shrill', one of the best and more nuanced shows about the realities of being fat.

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The Voice of Our Youth: A Review of LaGravenese’s 'Freedom Writers' and Plea for Educational Reform

The past few months have been politically tumultuous for a number of reasons. Many events have proven that history rhymes and that we can learn from the events and pop culture of the past. Deborah takes us through LaGravenese's 'Freedom Writers'.

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How to NOT Kill Your Houseplants

Did you buy a houseplant at the beginning of lockdown only to find that it's dying/dead? Don't worry, it happens to us all. Luckily Nina is here to take us through some hot tips for taking care of your next plant.

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Umbrella Academy Season 2 Doesn't Have the Impact It Needs

The much-awaited second season of Umbrella Academy has been released, but according to Cheryl, it just isn't what it used to be.

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Why I Hate the #GirlBoss Movement

Freya discusses how a phrase once used to empower women has been weaponised and corporatised beyond recognition.

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'Use Me' Sees the Continued Evolution of PVRIS

Katie takes us through the highs and lows of PVRIS' third studio album, Use Me.

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The NBA Strike Could have Been a Real Moment for Racial Justice and Labour Rights

The NBA Strike was an intense and highly public show of solidarity by various NBA players. But it could have done so much more. Marc takes us through the story.

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How Coronavirus Has Impacted Minorities

The coronavirus pandemic has made life difficult for all of us. But, like many other social issues, it has disproportionately affected minorities, particularly in regards to discrimination. Carla explores minority discrimination.

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Back to the Big Screen: Unhinged

Now that cinemas are re-opening, there are only a few movies that are available on the big screen, and 'Unhinged' is one of them. Anna reviews the newest Russell Crowe thriller.

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Diving In: A Rewrite of the Rom-Com

Diving In is a fantastic Australian-made film that premiered at the Sydney Film Festival earlier this year. Madeleine takes us through its ups and downs.

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5 Tips for Getting Through Term 3

The last leg of the year has finally begun, and a lot of us don't feel like we have it in us to finish the year. Nina provides us with some great tips on finishing the term.

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Streaming Suggestions: What You Should be Watching in September

Richard takes us through what we should be watching this month!

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'Les Misérables' Review

Les Misérables is a gritty and timely French thriller.

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Blitz Exclusive: A First Look at Snapchat's Cameo Stickers

Take a look at one of Snapchat's newest features!

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Review: 'Charter' - A Mother's Desperation for Love

Anna reviews Amanda Kernell's feature film, 'Charter'.

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What's So Bad About Thatcherism and Reaganomics? - A Response to Josh Frydenberg

With Josh Frydenberg's recent comments on the future state of Australia's economy, Freya explains the issues that underlie his plans.

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Streaming Suggestions: What You Should be Watching in August

Richard walks us through what we should be watching this month.

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Jack Whitehall's 'I'm Only Joking' is a Breath of Fresh Air

Nina review's Jack Whitehall's latest comedy special, 'I'm Only Joking'.

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Michael Brooks Awakened My Political Consciousness

With the passing of political juggernaut, Michael Brooks, Marc reflects on Brooks' impact on his political outlook.

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Why You Should be Nicer to People Who Work in Hospitality

The pandemic has seen a huge spike in 'Karens', those people who demand to see a manager over inconsequential things that no one can change, often throwing a tantrum over it. Nina takes us through why we should be nicer to those people who take the brunt

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What Can Students Do to Help the Environment?

As university students, we are likely to be the ones inheriting this burden and may witness the more severe impacts of climate change within our lifetimes. Luckily, Freya has some tips for what we can do to help limit the impact of the crisis.

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'Folklore' May Be Taylor Swift's Best Album Yet

Taylor Swift's newest, surprise album has taken pop music enthusiasts by storm, with many suggesting it may be her best, and most earnest release to date. Freya takes us through the album.

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Top 10 Most Iconic 'Glee' Covers

Regardless of whether you like 'Glee' as a show, you cannot deny that its covers have had a huge cultural impact over the last decade. Thaveesha takes us through the show's most iconic songs.

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How to Approach Proofreading and Editing

With essays, reports, and reflection deadlines coming up, Jeremy takes us through an in-depth approach to proofreading which can help you reach that HD.

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Review: To Say 'Atlantis: The Lost Empire' Is Fantastic Isn't Enough

'Atlantis: The Lost Empire' is an often overlooked childhood movie that has been upheld as one of Disney's best non-musical movies. Nina takes us through what makes it so amazing.

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My Experience Getting a Coronavirus Test

With the arrival of a second-wave on our doorsteps, it is time to accept that constant testing may be our way of life for the foreseeable future. Margaret sheds some light on the seemingly scary process.

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Blitz Book Club: Two Amazing Books that Put a Modern Spin on a Classic Tale

Cheryl introduces us to some great stories that put a modern spin on classic tales ranging from Greek myths to fairytales.

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Review: 'I May Destroy You' Presents a Lucid, Balanced Vision of Contemporary Life and the Black, Female Experience

Michaela Coel is an up and coming filmmaker whose newest TV series 'I May Destroy You' is a testament to good TV that doesn't conform to mainstream expectations.

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'Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Sage' Gives a Few Cheap Laughs in Exchange for Two Hours of Brain Rot

Will Ferrell's newest movie promised a lot, and with big names like Rachel McAdams, it seemed sure to deliver. Cheryl explains why that isn't the case.

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4 Places to Go in NSW This Winter

With holidays coming up soon and Victorian travel off-limits, it's time to start planning for some great roadtrips in NSW. Nina introduces us to 4 great places to travel to within NSW (and one outside NSW).

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The Top 5 Myths from Ancient Greece

Ancient Greek myths form the basis for some of Western pop culture's most prolific stories included Ulysses, Percy Jackson, and Beauty and the Beast. Cheryl shared 5 of the best Greek myths to get you better acquainted with the original stories.

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Breaking Down the Barrier of a New Language: Tips on Picking up New Languages

Learning a new language is one of the most valuable skills you could pick up. But it is by no means easy. Jeremy shows us some great ways to tackle new languages.

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5 Tips for Your Next Job Interview (Satire)

The pandemic has made getting a job harder than ever, luckily Nina is here to provide us with some great tips for your next job interview.

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'Hamilton' (2020) Exceeds All Expectations and Provides an Exceptional Viewing Experience

A pro-shot of one of the world's biggest musicals has finally dropped on Disney+, but can it live up to the theatre experience? Cheryl takes us through the film.

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How to Stop Relying on Fast Fashion

Working conditions in fast fashion factories have only worsened since the beginning of the pandemic, so Freya shows us how we can stop buying from fast fashion companies.

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10 of 'Avatar the Last Airbender's' Best Episodes

With Avatar: The Last Airbender backa on Netflix, Katie introduces us to some of the serie's best episodes.

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5 Ways to Reduce Your Plastic Consumption for Plastic Free July

Now that Plastic Free July is coming up, Helen brings us 5 ways to reduce your plastic consumption!

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'Space Force' Review: A Comedy That Just Isn't Funny

'Space Force', Netflix's newest hit comedy has just launched and stars a plethora of well-known sit-com stars. Marc takes us through the series.

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3 Great Ways to Jazz Up Your Toastie

As we head into the depths of winter, we all want to spend less time cooking, and more time eating in bed. Mikaela takes us through three great toastie additions that will take the humble grilled cheese sandwich to a whole new level.

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Streaming Suggestions: What You Should Be Watching in July

Richard takes us through movies we should be watching on our favourite paid and free streaming services!

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5 Things to Do Under Quarantine

Nina takes us through some time-killing things for us to fill our days with during the current quarantine!

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The Importance of Teaching Humanities/Arts in Universities

With the Morrison's announcement regarding uni price hikes, the cost of humanities have risen 115%. Freya discusses why humanities need to be taught in an accessible way at uni.

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Blitz Book Club: Three Books You Can Read in One Sitting

Reading can seem really daunting sometimes, especially when some books are as heavy as a brick. So Cheryl introduces us to three books that you can read in one sitting.

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'Artemis Fowl' (2020) is, in a word, forgettable.

Many of us hold Eoin Colfer's 'Artemis Fowl' book series close to our hearts. But does the newest movie live up to our nostalgia?

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5 Comforting Winter Foods You Need to Eat

With the temperature dropping, Nina is here to bring us 5 comforting winter foods that are easy, and delicious.

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Stray Kids' 'GO生' Sets Them Apart from Mainstream K-Pop

Katie goes through every song on Stray Kid's newest album, GO生.

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Supporting Australia's BIPOC-Owned Businesses

Ana introduces us to some of Sydney's BIPOC-owned businesses.

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Has Black Lives Matter Cancelled Pride Month? Far From It.

With this seeming temporal clash between the BLM and Pride movements, Tulliz investigates whether they are competing against, or working for each other.

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Blitz Book Club: Three Books That Hit Home

Nina introduces us to three books that hit home, or at least hit home for her.

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5 Tips to Improve Your Skincare Routine

Skincare can be tricky and overwhelming given the number of products people all around us seem to be peddling. Freya, a skincare retailer, brings us her top tips for improving your routine.

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5 Places You Should Travel to Within Australia

With international off limits until at least the end of the year, Freya brings us 5 great locations to visit within Australia.

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6 Sitcoms That Will Improve Your Day

In tumultuous times like this, some of the best forms of escapism are sit-coms! Alison takes us through 6 different sitcoms that will make you feel at least a little bit better.

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'The Resistance' (2020) Is Disjointed, Confusing, and Underwhelming

Cheryl reviews 'The Resistance', a WWII biopic about French mime, Marcel Mangel.

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"Police Officers Have This Power That No Other Civilian Has... But They Are Not Protecting People of Colour." - An Interview with Filmmaker, Cornel Ozies

Carla sits down for an interview with the director of 'Our Law', Cornel Ozies. 'Our Law' is a documentary about the only Indigenous-run police station in WA and brings to mind questions of police reform, and police history in relation to Indigenous commun

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Gordi Brings Comfort with New Album 'Our Two Skins' Amid Covid

UNSW Medicine alumni turned folktronica artist, Sophia Payten (Gordi) sat down with LA Benoit for a compelling interview about mental health, the news, and music escapism.

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5 Great Exercises to Do During Winter

Now that winter is here, it's getting harder and harder to get out of bed, let alone to do any form of exercise. But never fear, Nina takes us through five exercises that are perfect to keep you moving during the winter months.

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'The Good Place' - A Good Binge with an Even Greater Story

Michael Schur, creator of shows like Brooklyn Nine Nine, the Office, and Parks and Rec, shook the sit-com world four years ago when he introduced a new hit: The Good Place. Liam takes us on a spoiler-free tour about what makes this show work.

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Blitz Book Club: Three LGBTQIA+ Characters You Must Meet

In celebration of Pride Month, Ke-Qing takes us through three well written LGBTQIA+ characters from her favourite books.

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Statues Are About Glorification and Reverence - They Were Never About History

Marc investigates the role of bad faith arguments in relation to historiographical questions about statues and their place in the historical narrative.

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Brownface and Unequal Pay: How the Internet Uncovered Systemic Racism at Bon Appetit

Last week, allegations of systematic racism at one of the internet's favourite test kitchens emerged. Belis covers the ins and outs of the story.

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Blitz Book Club: Three Books That Will Open Your Eyes

In light of the recent events surround George Floyd's death, Cheryl introduces us to three books that will open your eyes.

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5 Tips to Get Yourself Motivated: Start T2 on the Right Foot

With T2 starting again, some of us have already found ourselves skipping lectures and eating lunch instead of paying attention in tutes. Kerisha takes us through 5 tips for self-motivation.

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Season 3 of 'Killing Eve': Funny and Clever, but Mostly Filler

Freya explores season 3 of AMC's 'Killing Eve'.

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Why We Don’t Hear About Australian Police Brutality & What You Can Do About It

In light of the Black Lives Matter movement in the US, we have a responsibility to reflect on our own history of anti-blackness in Australia. Tasnova guides us through Australia's treatment of First Nations people.

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Once Bitten, Twice Shy: 'The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes' - The Hunger Games Prequel

The Hunger Games was the biggest franchise of the early 2010s, and now almost 10 years later, Suzanne Collins has released a prequel. Nina takes us through the book.

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Blitz Book Club: Three Books That Will Warm Your Heart

Ke-Qing takes us through 3 books that will warm us up this cold winter.

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'Endings, Beginnings' Features a Talented Cast Overshadowed by a Mediocre Film

Katie reviews the movie with an all-star cast, but a less than all-star script.

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The 'Big Brother' Reality Show Phenomenon is Deeply Concerning

Henry takes us through the problematic nature of Australia's favourite reality show, 'Big Brother.'

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'Birds of Prey' is an Ode to Female Authorship and Solidarity

Jo takes us through the female-led spin off to 'Suicide Squad', 'Birds of Prey'.

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The Praise for 'Never Have I Ever' is Quite Deserving... For the Most Part

Ishani takes us through Netflix's newest seemingly 'woke' Original, 'Never Have I Ever'.

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Episode II: Attack of the Clones - Not as Racist But Still as Terrible

Marc continues his revisit of the meme-worthy Star Wars prequel trilogy as he continues to spiral into madness.

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Streaming Suggestions: What You Should Be Watching in June

Richard takes us through movies we should be watching on our favourite paid and free streaming services!

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An Ode to Bernie Sanders - His Campaign May Have Died But His Legacy Will Live On

Bernie Sanders, the democratic socialist who campaigned for the working class, ended his presidential campaign just over a month ago. But Sander's legacy will undoubtedly change the landscape of American politics in the years to come. Marc takes us throug

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Drake's 'Dark Lane Demo Tapes' is The Calm Before the Storm

Thaveesha takes us through his favourite songs on Drake's long overdue mixtape, 'Dark Lane Demo Tapes'.

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‘Sawayama’ is One of the Most Refreshing and Captivating Pop Albums I’ve Heard and is Bound to Surprise You at Every Turn

Aaron takes us through one of his picks for best album of the year, Rina Sawayama's newest album, 'Sawayama'.

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The LGBTQIA Experience and How Should We Celebrate IDAHOBIT? - An Interview with Adrian Murdoch

Katherine interviews Adrian Murdoch, Partnerships Director at LGBTQIA charity Minus18 on the LGBTQIA experience, and IDAHOBIT.

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​An Interview With Youth Psychologist, Dr. Hayley Watson on the Impact of Coronavirus

Katherine interviews clinical psychologist Hayley Watson on the toll this pandemic is taking on young people, and what we can do to combat the effects.

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Streaming Suggestions: What You Should Be Watching in May

Richard takes us through movies we should be watching on our favourite paid and free streaming services!

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Justin Bieber's "Changes" Delivers a Classic Yet Meaningful Teen-Dream Sound

Henry takes us through Justin Bieber's newest album, and explores the singer's evolution of maturity throughout.

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How to Procrastinate Productively

With exam season coming up, Cheryl provides us with some tips to procrastinate productively.

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The Best Contestants on This Season of Masterchef Australia

With new judges, and old contestants, Nina takes us through the best contestants of this year's season of Masterchef.

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Vivarium Starts as a Dark Comedy and Evolves Into A Literal Suburban Nightmare

Kevin takes us through the thrilling new movie, Vivarium.

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Blitz Book Club: Tanya Hennessy’s No-Frills Guide to Adulthood Has Us Crying of Laughter

Demi takes us through Tanya Hennessy's hilarious new book, "Am I Doing This Right?".

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Reviewing 'The Phantom Menace' - Cause Why the Hell Not?

Marc takes us through Episode I of George Luca's slow and painful destruction of his sci-fi empire.

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Lil Uzi Vert's Eternal Attake: An Overhyped Marketing Stunt or Mumble Rap Gem?

Thaveesha takes us through every song on Lil Uzi Vert's newest and most anticipated album, Eternal Attake.

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Haikyu!! Season 4 Does Not Disappoint

Victor reviews the first half of Haikyu's long awaited fourth season.

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Blitz Book Club: 3 Easy Reads

Cheryl introduces us to three easy reads that can help you get back into reading (even if you haven't touched a book since high school).

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Revisiting 'Saving Private Ryan' in the Lead up to Anzac Day

'Saving Private Ryan' is finally up on Netflix. Nina examines its legacy some 20 years later.

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What Should You ACTUALLY Be Buying During a Pandemic?

In these times of panic, there seems to be almost nothing left on the shelves. Cheryl walks us through what we should really be buying during this pandemic.

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5 K-Dramas to Get into Now That You Have the Time

Katie takes us through 5 K-Dramas for new-comers to the genre.

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'Blood Harmony' Showcases Finneas' Sheer Songwriting Talent

Finneas, often known as "Billie Eilish's brother" has showcased his own unique talent in his new EP, Blood Harmony.

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4 Great Japanese Animes to Get Into

Oliver takes us through 4 Japanese animes that are great for first-time watchers!

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Dua Lipa's "Future Nostalgia" is a Flirty but Serious Masterpiece

Henry takes us through Dua Lipa's hot new album, Future Nostalgia.

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Blitz Book Club: A Book to Help You Through Tough Times

Cheryl takes us through a book that can help get us through these tough times.

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The Story of OneFour

Thaveesha examines the controversies behind Australia's foremost up and coming rap group, OneFour.

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5 Design Tips to Perk Up Your Resume

A lot of us will be looking for new jobs soon, whether that be because we're finally let out, we're looking for internships, or we just need money. Tulliz takes us through ways to make your resume stand out.

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Wake Up Sunshine: All Time Low is Back and Banging

Cheryl takes us through each song on All Time Low's newest album, Wake Up Sunshine.

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How to Celebrate Your Birthday During Self-Isolation

Is your birthday sometime in April (or let's be realistic sometime between now and September)? Tasnova has great tips on how to celebrate your birthday during Self-Isolation

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5 Tips on Keeping Sane During Quarantine

Nina takes us through a variety of ways to stay sane during these trying times.

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5SOS's CALM Delivers a Beautiful Mix of New Sounds, Insightful Lyrics and Songs That Will Pull You In

Katie walks us through 5SOS's newest album, CALM.

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Joshua takes us through Frank Ocean's emotional new EP releases.

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5 Tips to Keep Campus Vibez Alive

Being separated, it's hard to feel like uni is still happening. Yuta walks us through 5 tips to keep us going during these tough times, and to keep campus vibez alive.

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Our Pandemic is Nothing Compared to Contagion.

Marc revisits Contagion and explores its themes, depiction of pandemics, and realism.

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April Streaming Suggestions

Richard introduces us to new movies to watch across a plethora of both free and paid streaming services.

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Blitz Book Club: Books That Will Make You Think

Cheryl takes us through three books that will make you think about the world in a different way.

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How to Dress for Video Interviews

Now that job interviews have been moved online, Nina gives us some tips on how to style for the camera.

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More Celebrities Who Have Caught Coronavirus

Thaveesha investigates more celebrities who have caught coronavirus.

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‘After Hours’ is a Satisfying Reinvention of The Weeknd’s Nocturnal Lifestyle for Both New and Old Fans

Aaron takes us through The Weeknd's first big album since hitting superstardom, After Hours.

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Blitz Book Club: 4 Books to Read Now That You Have Extra Time

Nina introduces us to 4 great books to read during quarantine.

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Tips on Starting a New Hobby

Cheryl introduces us to some tips as we all pick up new quarantine hobbies!

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’3.15.20’: A Culmination of What has Come Before, Is Donald Glover’s Magnum Opus.

Oliver explores Childish Gambino's much long-awaited album, '3.15.20'

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A Review of 'Sibyl'

Sibyl is a movie that genre-mixer of a movie, being a thriller, comedy, drama all in one; even a romance.

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Feeling Nostalgic with the Mates of The Sunday Estate

Meet ‘The Sunday Estate’, the indie-rock band that will make you feel things with their crunchy instrumentals, hearty vocals and sunkissed vibes.

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Blitz Advice Column: I Need Time Management Help!

One of our readers needs some advice! Michelle jumps on to tell us all about how we can improve our time management skills.

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5 Podcasts to Listen to During Quarantine

Getting sick of your own music? Freya has 5 great podcasts for you to listen to.

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How to Feel Less Isolated During Self-Isolation

Katie gives us tips on staying close emotionally while staying distant, physically.

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5 Book to Movie Adaptations That Won't Let You Down

Nina takes us through 5 great movie adaptations. Get watching!

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Blitz Book Club: Books that Will Take You Around the World, in the Comfort of Your Quarantine

Cheryl introduces us to three enthralling books from all corners of the world!

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How to Be Productive While Self-Isolating

During these weird times, most of us still feel a need to be productive. Rida takes us through 5 ways to make you feel productive even when you're stuck inside!

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5 Celebrities Who Have Been Diagnosed with Coronavirus

Coronavirus can affect everyone, and it's spreading like wildfire. Thaveesha highlights five celebrities who have already been diagnosed.

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WHATSONOT and His Friends @ The Roundhouse

Thaveesha takes us through WHATSONOT's exhilarating performance at UNSW's very own Roundhouse!

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An Interview with Luke Heggie

Jeeves interviews comedian Luke Heggie who is on his way to performing at the Sydney Comedy Festival!

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2020’s Wildlife Photographer of the Year Exhibition Will Dazzle You

The Wildlife Photographer of the Year is one of photography's most prestigious awards. The exhibition has now landed in Australia's National Maritime Museum and Kevin had a look and interviewed one of this year's featured photographers, Justin Gilligan.

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Why Cadbury Creme Eggs are the Worst

As Easter approaches, we as a unified mankind must face our worst enemy, creme eggs.

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Streaming Suggestions: March

Richard introduces us to some must-see movies across both free and paid streaming services this month!

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Mardi Gras Reminds Us of the Strength of the Queer Community

Grisha explored the history of Mardi Gras and shows how its effects ripple into the modern day.

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HAPPY PLACE Exists To Help You Find Your Happiness

Celine explored the opening of Sydney's newest Instagram museum, HAPPY PLACE. And answers the age-old question: is it worth going for the gram?

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Somewhere, Somewhere Reflects What Humans Encounter at Different Points In Their Lives

Geordan explores the intricacies of Cédric Klapisch’s new movie, Somewhere, Somwhere.

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5 Female Directors You NEED to Know About

Tasnova tells us about 5 female directors you need to check out.

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The Invisible Man Confirms that All Our Irrational Fears are Real

Steven reviews 2020's reboot of the 1933 classic 'The Invisible Man'

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An Interview with Fletcher Gull

Katherine interviews up and coming artist, Fletcher Gull, on his new single, 'Deciduo'.

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I Watched 'Sonic the Hedgehog', So You Don't Have To

'Sonic the Hedgehog' (2020) has been plagued with controversy since the release of its first trailer. Has it managed to improve since then? Katie takes us through her opinions on the film.

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BTS are Entirely True to Themselves in 'Map of the Soul: 7'

Katie discusses BTS's new album, Map of the Soul: 7

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The Wolf's Call is a Two-Hour Mental Endurance Test

Marc reviews the latest French addition to Netflix's ever deteriorating content line up.

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Getting Down to Earth with Alex the Astronaut

LA interviewed rising Australian star, Alex the Astronaut, about her new single, "I Think You're Great."

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Why Family and Children's Youtube Channels are Problematic

On the surface level, family Youtube channels seem like harmless, wholesome, fun. But Mansi shows us why we must look deeper to understand the invasion of privacy and child exploitation that undermines these channels.

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Orla Gartland Brings a Sense of Vulnerability to "Freckle Season"

Katie takes us through Orla Gartland's new and intense EP, Freckle Season.

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The Future of 'Legends of Runeterra' Looks Bright

Liam review's Riot Games newest competitor in the online trading card game genre.

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Adam Sandler's Performance in 'Uncut Gems' Shows His True Potential

Marc reviews the Safdie Brother's new movie 'Uncut Gems'.

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Top 5 Asian-Australian Creatives

Tasnova introduces us to some of Australia's best Asian-Australian artists and creatives!

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'Honeyland' Makes You Wonder Why Fiction is Necessary When Stories Like This Exist

Richard reviews the extraordinary and multifaceted documentary, Honeyland.

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Being Single and Loving Yourself After Valentines Day

Erica shows us why it's okay to be single on Valentines Day

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An Interview with War Horse Resident Director Charlie Kenber

Alind and Kevin had the opportunity to speak to Charlie Kenber, the resident director of War Horse, about the production.

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Juggling your finances with Up | AD

Banking for the 21st Century! The essential steps to keeping track of your dollars.

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An Interview with Ismo Leikola

Jeeves Verma chats to Finnish comedian, Ismo about the English and Finnish languages ahead of his new show!

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A Definitive Ranking of TV's Best and Worst Talk Show Hosts

Freya investigates and ranks the best and worst talk shows that grace our screens on a daily basis.

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Review: Petals For Armor I

Katie takes us through Hayley Williams' new solo debut album.

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P.S I Still Love You Explores the Complexities of Love and the Trivialities of the Adolescent Mind

Michelle reviews the newest installment in the hit Netflix series, 'To All the Boys'.

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An Interview with Vera Blue

Vera Blue's talk with Blitz before her O-Week extravaganza.

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Bojack is Gone and Everything is Worse Now

Marc reviews the final season of what was Netflix's most realistic and hard-hitting show.

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Hearts and Bones Will Change the Way You Think

Leila walks us through one of the best Australian movies of the year so far, Hearts and Bones.

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Little Women Deserves a Greater Bout of Praise

Ishani reviews the women-led adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's classic novel, Little Women.

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How to Develop a Study Routine

HD student, Spencer Toohey, teaches us their tips and tricks to acing uni courses.

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Kobe Bryant: More Than Just a Hooper

Thaveesha examines the life and legacy of the legendary Laker, Kobe Bryant.

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1917 Lacks Depth and Originality

Richard reviews Sam Mendes' continuous-take Oscar contender, 1917.

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For Sama

Richard reviews Waad Al-Kateab and Edward Watts’ powerful new documentary, For Sama.

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Six the Musical is Not Really a Musical

Katherine reviewed this year's favourite to win the Tony Award for Best Musical. But it wasn't quite as good as it was chalked up to be.

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Alexa ranks our the childhood cult classic, Papa's Pizzeria games. Where does your favourite lie in the ranks?

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Harry Styles Love on Tour Review / 04.03.23

Lana dotes on her experience at Harry's Love on Tour in Sydney, at Qudos Bank Arena.

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Prudence dives deep into the temptation to play life simulator games over life.

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