The First Day of January
Sarah Sol examines the mythical influence that the 1st of January has on the rest of the year. Is the strange coincidence of the...
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- Aug 12
- 4 min
Social Media Communication
In the age of social media and technology, the concept of socialising has completely changed. Join Freya Petterson as she delves into the...
- Aug 6
- 8 min
Taylor Swift: A Bad Feminist
Join the MQ Swifties as they retrace the progression of Taylor Swift’s career, mapping out her cultural and political presence as a...
- Aug 6
- 3 min
The Pressure to be a Pocketful of Sunshine: A Discussion on Womanhood and Easy A (2010)
Jasmine Oke sieves through the connections between morality, virginity and joy explored in the popular rom-com Easy A, writing about how...
- Aug 4
- 6 min
GamerGate: How Oppressed Gamers 'Rose Up' to Shut Down Outspoken Feminists
A brief history and analysis of Gamergate as an outlet for bigotry and internet radicalisation Content Warning: Sexism and Misogyny By...
- Aug 4
- 4 min
Eve Was Not The First Women: The Story of Lilith
Sarah Sol dives into biblical history to examine the portrayal of Lilith, the first woman created by God and a modern feminist icon,...
- Aug 4
- 4 min
DeInfluencing: The End of the Girl Boss
Holly Mitchell critically assesses the authenticity of the “girl boss” lifestyle by treating it as capitalist propaganda rather than...
- Aug 4
- 3 min
Bimbofication: Hyperfemininity and its War with Feminism
Sophie Poredos unpacks the social and cultural implications of hyperfemininity, investigating recent social media trends and her own...
- Aug 4
- 4 min
From Best Friends to Familiar Strangers
With the retrospective and melancholic lens of a girl growing up, Holly Mitchell ruminates on lost friendships and platonic heartbreaks....
- Aug 4
- 4 min
The Housewife
Timothee challenges the feminist ideal of the self-sufficient woman, reflecting on the power of stay-at-home mums and redefining the...
- Aug 4
- 3 min
If You Had A Crystal Ball
The future is fickle and unclear, as is the fate of any of our relationships. Take a trip with Sarah Sol as she uncovers the anxieties...
- Aug 4
- 4 min
Maybe I'm Just Sick
In times of loneliness and vulnerability, songs are our greatest solace. Nilab Siddiqi reflects on the honesty and isolation of identity...
- Aug 4
- 6 min
Asexual Romanticism
Freya Petterson writes at the crossroads of clarity and romance, navigating a path full of teen prejudices, misconceptions, and...
- Jul 27
- 4 min
Anxious Disaster Date
Tanisha Shah opens up about her anxiety and how it turned her disaster date into a positive accepting experience. An anxiety attack on...
- Jul 27
- 3 min
Little Town On The Edge Of Our World
Anthea Wilson takes us on her journey as she visits her love and his home by the sea. I will travel long and far to get to you, to get to...
- Jul 27
- 3 min
Truth Hurts: The Reality of a Romantic Dream Manifestation
Making up scenarios in your head about your crush? It’s okay, we all do it. Priyanka Sangar uncovers the realities of our romantic...
- Jul 27
- 4 min
Chooky
As babies we were all attached to that one cuddly toy that never left our side. Anthea Wilson’s cuddly toy was no teddy bear but a...
- Jul 27
- 3 min
Please, A Moment Of Peace
What our futures hold is a mystery, a mystery that we try to uncover everyday. Holly Mitchell encourages us to focus on moments in time...
- Jul 27
- 6 min
Interlude: The Lake of Shining Waters
When life’s demands become too much, the last thing one feels like doing is spending a whole week camping with family. However, when...
- Jul 18
- 3 min
Put Some Shrimp On The Barbie
Australia has some pretty interesting slang. Priyanka Sanger analyses whether Aussie slang is representative of all Australians or if...
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