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The Argonauts by Maggie Nelson God, I adored this book. It follows the author, Maggie on her journey through pregnancy and IVF, whilst her partner, Harry, is undergoing gender-affirming surgery. She utilises philosophical theory to ground her work at times, then switches to a personable, humorous manner. The novel is a confessional of the inevitable […]
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The Guerrilla Girls are an anonymous activist group who utilise disruptive visuals and striking statistics to protest gender and racial biases in the art world. They use “guerrilla”-like tactics – loud posters and protests – to expose these issues, whilst wearing gorilla masks to ensure they remain anonymous. The art collective believes in undermining the […]
Continue ReadingWhat is with our fixation on fear? As humans, we are biologically programmed to be in constant fear – it may seem caveman-ish, but it’s our survival instinct. When it comes to watching films, jump scares, tense music scores, and sharp sounds can all heighten our feeling of fear. So why do we love horror […]
Continue ReadingThe “Slip, Slop, Slap” slogan is likely one those of us who grew up in Australia are very familiar with, as is “no hat, no play”. But in adulthood, the rejection of sun safety is alarming – it becomes uncool to lather yourself in sunscreen or wear a hat. Instead, young adults in Australia are […]
Continue ReadingI recently sat down with the UQ Union President, Jaafar Jabur, to discuss his role and get to know him, so our readers don’t have to – although, if you want him to, he will probably yap your ear off. He’s pretty passionate about his role. What does it mean to be a UQU President? […]
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