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DANCER, FIGHTER
The lamp rests steady
Behind a sea of black lingers.
The flame, dances and rides,
Upon the rhythm of passing breeze
Bringing a light,
A little bit of warmth,
To the surrounding darkness.
And for long the flame rages
Neatly seated in her little glass cage,
Petit to any wandering eye
Yet ferocious…
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Fashion has always been a form of self-expression, but for women, it carries a weight that goes beyond style or personal taste. In today’s world, a woman’s clothing is still often seen as a marker of her character and intentions, with assumptions made about her morality, respectability, and consent. This troubling link between fashion and…
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Talk is currently on fire over the recent streaming of former heavyweight champion, boxing legend and senior citizen Mike Tyson, against the controversial youtuber and illegitimate Gen Z boxer, Jake Paul. Let’s go through it all – the fighters, theories and what legacy remains after the loss…
Tyson or ‘Iron Mike’ holds possibly one of…
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Have you ever felt like your focus is being hacked, invaded and stolen right in front of your eyes?
Let’s face it, I’ll be the first to admit, our attention spans are slipping through our fingers, and we’re often left wondering, “Where did all that time go?” Take a moment to consider how many times…
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It’s that time of year again, when our wonderful students of the Drama Society (DramSoc) put on their annual showstopper of a play. Friends, family, and the St Andrew’s college community flocked to a transformed Parisian dining hall in anticipation for what was sure to be a dynamic performance rife with scandal, satire and sultry…
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In the 5th century BCE, Athens experienced a radical transformation in governance. The city's elite gathered in the Athenian Assembly to discuss and, most importantly, vote on civic matters. This has come to be known as democracy and has evolved into today’s dominant political system.
Yet, inadvertently, the Greeks also discovered the concept of echo…
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Queensland will embrace the home comforts of a packed-out Suncorp Stadium tonight as they aim to repeat history and shut down NSW’s efforts in Origin Game III. Billy Slater and his squad are chasing their third consecutive series win, while Michael Maguire’s Blues seek to break the curse and reclaim the shield in a Brisbane…
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Are you doing enough?
Are you doing enough to build your career?
Are you investing enough time in friends and family, work and uni?
Push yourself, do more than what’s expected of you, go above and beyond everyone else. Get ahead. But don’t overdo it. Relax and take time for yourself, journal and meditate, but…