Words by Aastha Agrawal Art by Shi Min
A trip back to India after three years was what I had dreaded for a solid six months prior to even booking the flights. … But who am I?
Only in an Asian supermarket
Words by Steffanie Tan Art by Melody Ou
There’s a distinct smell that hits me maybe two or three steps down a narrow aisle.
Bourdain; of culture and cuisine
Words by Georgia Cameron Art by Allison Gonsalves
Things are different now. Months have passed since the death of Anthony Bourdain, the famous chef turned author and TV personality. … Bourdain; of culture and cuisine
Last call of the Amazon
Words by Emily Burkhardt Art by Audrey Chmielewski
If you’re someone who hears the word ‘Amazon’ in 2018 and thinks of empowered female warriors freaking the crap out of Chris Pine with their fierceness, you’re going to be disappointed by this article. … Last call of the Amazon
Your retro lookbook
Words by Maggie Zhou Photography by Maggie Zhou
Oh, the ‘80s. The decade of Pac-Man, MTV and Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. Of Madonna, Tetris and Ghostbusters. But, the fashion – the fashion could make you unconsciously shudder and involuntarily squirm. … Your retro lookbook
Memsperanto
Words by Harrison Johnstone Art from past Esperanto covers
Esperanto Magazine is a revolution, and an evolution, of our fave student publication. … Memsperanto
Not so sexy truths
Words by Mona Chatskin Art by Perri Athanasiou
Whether you’ve tried to repress them or not, we all have memories from our awkward early teen years. … Not so sexy truths
Traumatising TV
Words by Nicolas Zoumboulis Art by Nicholas Manton
Australian children’s television was the gateway to a whimsical world of excitement and adventure. Like any good Australian millennial, I loved the ABC (this piece is not for those boujee kids who had Foxtel), but its darker and stranger side haunted me. … Traumatising TV
Walkman revival
Words by Freya Lauersen Art by Matthew Mendoza
As winter settles in the ‘feeds’ begin to divide, between those sipping Aperol Spritzes on the Amalfi coast and those stuck in Melbourne making the most of their Thursdays with a brief summer #throwback.
Living on speed dial
Words by Chermaine Wong Art by Bridget Melville
“Hello, may I speak to __ please?” was the first thing I’d always say when I rang up my friend’s home. … Living on speed dial
Minimalism. Evolution.
Words by Georgia Cameron Art by Kaye Simonson
Rapid technological growth and globalisation are major features that define our current lives. … Minimalism. Evolution.
So Fresh 4eva
Words by Emily Burkhardt Art by Rochelle Oh
When it comes to nostalgia in the world of music, you can’t go past a good old CD. … So Fresh 4eva
Our yellow family
Words by Caitlin Johnston Art by Angharad Neal-Williams
The majority of my childhood was spent in front of the television. Now that I’m in my 20s, I’ll sometimes spit out random facts during conversations, or have a little bit of extra knowledge when faced with certain situations. … Our yellow family
The Daria diaries
Words by Georgia Cameron Art by Leitu Bonnici
Daria was the cynical MTV cartoon from the late ‘90s that filled the afternoon for millennials across the globe. … The Daria diaries
The nose knows
Words by Emily Burkhardt Art by Dasle Gang
Our nostrils are one of the most underrated orifices on our bodies. I firmly believe that we don’t talk about our noses enough. … The nose knows
Farmville forever
Words by Steffanie Tan Art by Allison Gonsalves
It’s the summer before high-school and I’m determined to get this done. … Farmville forever
How far we’ve come
Words by Bonnie Bryson Art by Mariah Lantouris
We’ve come a long way since the invention of the wheel and the circumnavigation of the Earth. But, just what has been accomplished in OUR lifetime? … How far we’ve come
Killer Kodak
Words by Maggie Zhou Art by Maggie Zhou
Some spend their time pondering about the immensity of the universe, of the heart-thumping mystique of death, of the possibility of mythical creatures and faraway lands. I spend my time thinking about photography. … Killer Kodak
Naughty noughties fashion
Words by Tess Astle Art by Bowen Shen
The 2000s were a different time. A time where everyone was watching Lizzie McGuire, typing like tH1$ on MSN and listening to Avril Lavigne’s ‘Sk8ter Boy’ un-ironically. … Naughty noughties fashion
The VICE scooter mystery of ’99
Words by Harrison Johnstone Art by Victoria Mangano
It was the spring of 1999 on Roxton Road, when Ryan Somers awoke to a sound that would change his life forever. … The VICE scooter mystery of ’99
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