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Peace of Mind
“Mommy’s just going away for a little while.” The first time I heard those words, alarm bells rang in my head. Back then, we were still...
Aug 11, 2024


George & Jill
Not long after I first heard her name, I began to see her. She was the shadow on the rooftop, the eyes that glittered in the dark, the...
Aug 11, 2024


Her name was Alexa, and
She had glossy black hair that fell in waves well past her shoulders to sit in mosaics across her back. Her name was Alexa and she was...
Aug 11, 2024


Where are you, feminists?
In the ocean of priorities, many of us collectively gaze, We pluck bright seaweed, Fresh and green, in the glare of our sight. Yet we...
Aug 11, 2024


Landscaping
Paul only paid half a mind to his boss droning through the computer in his home office. Instead he watched from the cramped window as his...
Aug 11, 2024


Let’s Kill This Bastard: Female Revenge in Death Proof (2007)
News Section Editor Zaynab Khuder presents another exciting pop-culture analysis as she analyses the violent desires of women in...
Aug 11, 2024


The Soft Life
Sarah Sol shares her perspective as a feminist whose personal aspirations to live as a traditional wife are often misunderstood within...
Aug 11, 2024


Girls v Guys; Unhinged v Normal
Certified Swiftie Beth Nicholls was feeling their ‘Reputation’ era, as they explored the double standards for male sports fanatics during...
Aug 11, 2024


The Slippery Slope from Institutionalised Slighting to Feminine Rage
Bianca Chatterjee reminiscences about The Menu and the brilliant, unbridled female rage present within Anya Taylor-Joy’s character. As...
Aug 11, 2024


Raging Bisexuals; Villains and Vampires in the Media
Lead Section Editor Sophie Poredos asks the question; are you a raging bisexual? If so, you may qualify as a villainess. You roam the...
Aug 11, 2024


Which Came First: The Woman Or The Monster?
Contributor Maryam Bokhari explores the trending phenomenon of ‘monstrous femininity’ and its cultural roots in the horror genre. Blood...
Aug 11, 2024


The Devil Wears Adidas
Fearless Editor-In-Chief Jasmine embodies the spirit of Sue Sylvester in this exclusive tell-all of the most iconic and sassy blonde on...
Aug 11, 2024
Silenced Suffering: The Harrowing Plight of Palestinian Women in the Shadows of Conflict
Izzah Adnan brings forth the challenges faced by Palestinian women during the harrowing conflict occurring in Gaza. Content Warning:...
Aug 11, 2024
Aaron Bushnell and His Political Act of Protest Against the War on Palestine
News Section Editor Zaynab Khuder recounts Aaron Bushnell’s act of protest in support of the cause to free Palestine and its people from...
Aug 11, 2024


NRL Kicks Off in Sin City
Editorial Assistant Beth Nicholls takes us for a ride as they recap the NRL’s debut in America and their predictions for games one and...
Aug 11, 2024
Woke Toxic Masculinity Type Palaver: The Outdated Outcry Over Newington College
Online Editor Jackson Robb delves into the infamous decision to shift the all-boys private school Newington to co-ed, and what this...
Jul 28, 2024


Grapeshot Covers the National Student Strike for Palestine
Features Section Editor Sophie Poredos joins Macquarie Students for Palestine at the National Student Strike for Palestine and reflects...
Jul 23, 2024


A Horny Agreement
Geopolitical and horny; The Horn of Africa to be exact. Kieran Do delves into the controversial deal between Ethiopia and Somaliland. ...
Jul 23, 2024


Remembering Luke Davies and Jesse Baird at Mardi Gras 2024
Jackson Robb retells the heartbreaking tragedy surrounding TV presenter Jesse Baird and his partner Luke Davies. Content Warning: ...
Jul 23, 2024


Pitching For Change: The Student Protests and Encampments for Gaza
Jackson Robb visits the USYD Gaza encampment and reflects on the courage of students across the world who are fighting for humanity and...
May 23, 2024


Macquarie Students for Palestine’s “Stop the Genocide” Protest
This article does not reflect the views of the Publisher or Macquarie University On the 22nd of May 2024, Macquarie University students...
May 23, 2024


The First Omen is the Rare Franchise Entry That Surpasses The Original
The Omen’s status is undeniable in the religious horror canon. Even when its storytelling often falters under its bloated pace and...
Apr 29, 2024
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We would like to extend those respects to all First Nations people reading. Always was, always will be, Aboriginal land.
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