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By Sejal Madan The COVID-19 pandemic has proven to be a difficult time for us all, and it has not been any easier with the constant adjustments being made to life at UNSW. It began with few students testing positive on campus, followed by the slow process of moving courses …

By Shajara Khan The vague nature of COVID-19 has created a storm of panic and confusion across the globe. Australia is no exception. Panic buying of toilet paper, flour, and pasta have turned supermarkets into gladiator arenas. None of this panic is aided by the government’s lacklustre response to the …

By Rosie Bogumil Undoubtedly, the current coronavirus crisis has widespread global effects – it wouldn’t be called a pandemic if it didn’t. But in a healthcare system already known to be failing communities outside of major cities, how are isolated regional areas coping with the virus? Access to health care …

By George Bai Overview In a mere two months, the coronavirus has transitioned from a novel media curiosity into a global pandemic that threatens the foundations of Australia’s financial, economic and societal institutions. To overcome this crisis, the Australian government must act decisively with strong, consistent health messaging and well-reasoned …

By Batool Aljfri “Have no fear of perfection, you’ll never reach it” – Salvador Dali In psychology, perfectionism is a multidimensional personality trait that is characterised by an individual’s striving for an idealised image of the self or a particular situation. The individual sets high standards (often unattainable goals) for …

Words by Chantel Henwood. Pictures by DEFNE. On 24 June 1978, a small group of people known as the Gay Solidarity Group marched through the streets of Darlinghurst to commemorate the anniversary of the Stonewall Riots. Homosexuality would not be made legal in Australia for another 26 years. Yet the …