Category: Analysis
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Naarmcore: the commodification and appropriation of multiculturalism
There’s a new trend in Australian youth subculture. It originated on social media platforms such as TikTok and Instagram as a way to show off one’s self-expression in a new aesthetic. You may have noticed the explosion of loose-fitting clothing with random graphics, trucker hats, baggy jeans, jorts and carabiners latched onto belt loops as…
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On the benefits of teen-girl rebellion
The teen girl dystopian protagonist archetype is not only realistic; but has positive real-world consequences.
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Acolytes of the barricade
Collage: Anh Noel If you’ve been to a concert recently, you would be forgiven for mistaking it for some kind of Olympic sport, or rather, a battle-royale-free-for-all, to the point where it’s almost cliché to complain about it. You’ve heard the stories: haven’t we all? Maybe someone you know flew out to Perth and Melbourne…
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The Fall of Wario: An Ode to Pizza Tower
Being a platformer fan has you spoilt for choice. Whether you decide to pick up an entry from Nintendo’s huge catalogue or venture out for some indie games, the platformer genre always provides a fix. But there’s been a series long dormant since the Wii days. Despite the variety you’ll see in today’s age, it’s…
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So you’re thinking of making an OnlyFans
Art by Annie Nguyen Let’s be honest; it’s financially a bad idea to be a full-time student in 2023. The cost-of-living crisis is in full-swing, Youth Allowance rates are only slightly better than those detailed under the Panhandler Award 2010, and retail and hospitality jobs are rarely tolerable. I’ve been saying since 1st year that…