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Who Stole Your Focus? And Why You Can’t Pay Attention?

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…

‘Boeing Boeing’: An escape to the farcical world of Parisian romance 

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…

For You or Against You? Tiktok’s echo chamber dilemma

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…

The Decider – 2024 State of Origin Game 3 Preview

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…

The Trifecta of Health and Wellness

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…

“For the Women of Australia:” What the Brittany Higgins Decision Means to Me

I pride myself on being a relatively informed individual. Whether my yearning for political knowledge has been instilled in me from my Politics degree or the need to keep up with my politically informed friends, I have always believed that staying updated with the global decisions that greatly impact our lives is vital.  However, while…

When an Immovable Object Meets an Unstoppable Force – 2023/2024 Premier League Preview

As the sun sets on the 2023/2024 Premier League season, it is only fitting that after one of the most exciting competitions in recent memory, the title's destination has yet to be confirmed. It's no surprise that Pep Guardiola's Manchester City is once again in the driver's seat, looking to secure a record fourth successive…

Watch Your Mouth – Cancel Culture and the Limits of Digital Discourse

‘Ummm yeah, I can’t believe he posted that. He’s cancelled.’ Shaped by the rise in digital activism and online political organisation over the past decade, our present post-pandemic political sphere is characterised by the convergence of wokeism, left-wing politics, and a push for change and freedom of speech. This amalgamation has given rise to a…