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The Crash and Burn of a 20 Something Year Old
Editorial Assistant Daniela De Vera reflects on the inevitable collapse of your twenties, and the beauty in becoming by breaking. “For...
May 19
Pop Punk Will Never Die
Editorial Assistant Niamh McGonnell-Hall, our resident pop-punk maestro, takes us on a trip down emo lane, arguing in true emo fashion...
May 19
Burn The Calendar
Deputy Editor Kayleigh Greig redesigns time-keeping with a proposal of the 13-month Phoenix Calendar. With this issue’s Phoenix theme...
May 19
Across the Flame: Gaurav Gupta’s Fiery Display of Rebirth on the Runway
Section Editor Tanisha Shah takes a look at Designer Gaurav Gupta’s latest couture collection and its mesmerising take on fire,...
May 19
The Things We Rise FromÂ
In the morning there is silence. That’s how you know it’s morning, because you can hear the stillness. Why do you think the trees grow...
May 19
The Memories We Hold
Note: this story was inspired by the 2007 Bollywood film ‘Om Shanti Om’ which was a huge part of my childhood. Shanaya stood in the...
May 19
The Changing of the GuardÂ
Nyssa sat on the edge of the fire, shivering with a fever and wearing a necklace; amber lilies framed by rose gold. She was alone....
May 19
The Serpents
Mara stirs inside the belly of a cha siu bao. The air is warm and sweetly scented; she turns her face, sighing into the soft, plush bun....
May 19
A Lonely Lead Life
How many times can you try? Really? How many times can you try with someone until you break? Until you're numb? Until you're forgotten? ...
May 19
A Shooting Star Explodes in the Night
Mallory hesitated at the shore end of the pier, watching Gwen’s silhouette watching the sunset at the edge. She pattered across the wood,...
May 17
The Ultimate Guide to Moving House Without Losing Your Mind
Ever torn your hair out while moving house? Editorial Assistant Vanessa Bland empathises. One week ago, I sat on my bed surrounded by a...
May 16
History of the Phoenix
Deputy Editor Kayleigh Greig recaps the mythical origins of the phoenix. A bird that bursts into flames and rises once more from the...
May 16
He’s Back: Trump’s First 24 Hours in Office and What it Spells for the Country
News Section Editor Chantelle Mackintosh summarises the first day of Donald Trump’s return as President of the United States. Overview On...
May 16
City of Angels now City of Ashes
Editor in Chief Beth Nicholls covers the raging inferno that decimated Southern California this January. Seven ferocious wildfires burnt...
May 16
Popular MQ Campus Eateries
Looking for a place to eat or grab a much needed dose of caffeine between classes? Editor in Chief Beth Nicholls reveals the best...
May 15
NIC’S FLIX: Memoir of a Snail: A Remarkable Story Worth Telling
Repeat Offenders Section Editor Nic Chang reviews Adam Elliot’s sophomore feature, Memoir of a Snail  (2024), the latest triumph in...
Apr 10
You Are Here: Blacktown
Repeat Offenders editorial assistant, Chantelle Mackintosh, reflects on Blacktown, the years of change it has undergone, and what lies...
Apr 10
Soundtrack to the Greatest Years: Songs That Defined My College Memories
Repeat Offenders editorial assistant Vidyani Wanigasekera lists and delves into the songs that best defined her time at college. 1.Double...
Apr 10
POP CULTURE REWIND: Fuck the Haters of Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino
Editor-in-Chief Clara Kristanda talks to Arctic Monkeys listeners, in defence of 2018’s horrible new sound. I’m not sorry for my words,...
Apr 10
GRAPEY BOOK CLUB: Sally Rooney’s Intermezzo is a Masterwork
Repeat Offenders Section Editor Nic Chang returns with another Grapey Book Club article to review Sally Rooney’s latest novel Intermezzo...
Apr 10
Made-Up Memories
Nirvana Prasad captures the nebulous memories we aren’t quite sure of. What does it mean to remember? A simple Google search tells me...
Apr 10
Grapeshot acknowledges the Wallumattagal clan, of the Dharug nation as the traditional custodians of the land on which we work and meet. We acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded, no treaty was signed, and would like to pay our respects to Elders, past, present and emerging.
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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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