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It has been a well-known fact for decades: women who have heart attacks have worse outcomes than men. A new study from Monash University suggests that women are less comfortable calling 000 and are more likely to hesitate when they have symptoms that could signal a heart attack. Calling emergency services leads to rapid treatment […]
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Fashion has always been a form of political expression. With the change of an item, or preference of a colour, one can shift the way they are perceived by others: are you conservative, alternative, feminine, artsy, goth? Often, our identity is rooted in how we present ourselves through fashion. It has been a topic of […]
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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 […]
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Recently, we’ve had the pleasure of seeing a production of William Shakespeare’s iconic tragedy Macbeth at La Boite Theatre, directed by Courtney Stewart and Lisa Fa’alafi. In the production’s programme, the co-directors explain: ‘This production of Macbeth is a reimagining that places the Witches at the centre of the story, allowing their voices to reverberate […]
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The much-adored Shakespearean ballet took centre stage at QPAC at the end of March, and what a brilliant start to the 2025 Queensland Ballet season, in its 65th anniversary year. This ballet is a classic for a reason – it tells one of the most well-known love stories in a timeless manner, with passionate choreography, […]
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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