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Aug 11
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
The Tortured Fig Tree Department of an Anxious 20-Something-Year-Old
Zara Hernadez’s exciting travels to Seoul and Japan have allowed her to redefine her own perception of Sylvia Plath’s ever-looming fig...
Aug 11
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Jul 28
Woke Toxic Masculinity Type Palaver: The Outdated Outcry Over Newington College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 23
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
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
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: ...
May 23
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
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...
Apr 29
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
Drive-Away Dolls is Ethan Coen and Tricia Cooke’s Unapologetically Queer Throwback to Exploitation Romances
It’s hardy to deny that the Coen brothers are some of the most masterful filmmakers of our generation. From Blood Simple to The Ballad of...
Apr 21
Are You There, God? It’s Me, Margaret.: The Charming Coming-of-Age Film of 2023 You Didn’t Know Existed
Nicolas Chang gives us another stunning Nic’s Flix film review! Join him as he details this Kelly Fremon Craig film, based on the Judy...
Apr 21
Grapey Book Club: 1Q84, Haruki Murakami
Join Clara Kristanda in her review of Haruki Murakami’s 1Q84. Please note the following article contains spoilers In this hazy, 1157-page...
Apr 21
Grapey Book Club: Love, Just In by Natalie Murray
Publishers Allen & Unwin provided Lauren Grzina with a copy of Love, Just In, in exchange for an honest review of this Natalie Murray...
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