It’s Cath’s first year at university and she is moving away from home to live on campus. Cath, the protagonist in Fangirl, spends most of her free time working on her Fanfiction. She is obsessed by the fictional character Simon Snowa parody of Harry Potter. Although...
By Hannan Lewsley: It was cold as gentle snow finally began to build upon the outside ledge of the only little window in a delicate bar. Inside, shielded from the excitement of the snow that had developed into a flurry of falling flakes outside, people congregated....
Julia Readett reviews Southwest of Salem: The Story of the San Antonio Four at the Queer Screen Festival: Southwest of Salem: The Story of the San Antonio Four explores the compelling and unbelievable case of four Latina lesbian women who were accused of child sexual...
By Mark Mariano: Let me begin by saying how great 2016 has been so far in terms of multicultural programming, and it goes without saying that The Family Law has pioneered the movement with its bold January release. Spanning across six episodes, this fam-com (based on...
By Dr Mel Macarthur: Dear Professor Glover, A word of introduction. I am a graduate student (D.C.A.) currently in my third year at Western Sydney University in the School of Humanities and Communication Arts. I have previously taken degrees at the three long standing...
By Winnie Dunn: “A good story—one that knows its use and power—startling imagery and syntax, and a curious perspective can help us bypass problematic social and political structures that are in part designed to limit voice.” – Landan Osman Kingswood campus’ Whine and...
By Narelle Ontivero: How many people does it take to organise a Postgraduate conference? Five students; and, two convenors. I’ll be first to admit, the words “Postgraduate” and “Conference”—like the lame attempt at humour above—are not the most smack-bang riveting...
By Vanessa Noble: We see it every day, people forming opinions based on a single experience with an organisation. People may have a bad experience with airline staff on a flight, with a checkout operator at a major supermarket chain or with a tour guide whilst they...
By Alby Davidow: Willing wives will wallow once; What wandering wolves wonder; When pouncing placid, peaceful doe; Why would wolves wish to wither wonder? What piece of purpose first pierced peace; and planted panting pride? Was it found in fir’s first flutter?...
By Jemimah McMurray: The night begs attention silent, bold unfraid of stillness unafraid to hold the fierceness, fragility of breath the finity of death & behold her blackness the darkness, and in the void to rest to wait for what is left and for the...
On May 26, 2025, Teach Us Consent – a movement founded by activist Chanel Contos, advocates to dismantle rape culture, launched the Promoting Consent Initiative. The initiative aims to provide young people with online content communicating the importance of healthy...
Disney’s Finding Nemo. A 2003 childhood classic, full of laughs, tears and family bonding. Haven’t seen it? Here’s the whole plot. And here’s an out of context, no spoiler version: A serial killer brutally murders a mother (Coral) and almost all of her children...
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should be aware that this article contains images, voices and names of deceased persons. ‘I remember him being a very gentle, kind, knowledgeable man, wearing a hat, he had the biggest smile and was always very highly...
A New Chapter for Literary Engagement The Sydney Writers’ Festival (SWF) is one of the world's leading literary events, taking place in May each year. Since 1997, it has provided opportunities for storytelling and cultural exchange. Now, the SWF will...
University isn’t just filled with lectures and attending classes. It’s packed with lessons no one prepares you for. It’s a new beginning, whether you’re coming straight from high school or pivoting onto a different path, your journey will have ups and downs. The good...