Words by HARRISON JOHNSTONE Art by CASSIE STEVENS
When lame was cool, punks played trumpets and edgy teens expressed themselves through a dance called skanking – third wave ska headlined a decade, checkered suspenders and all.
Author: harrisonjohnstone
Centre of Attention
Words by MONISHA ISWARAN Art by ELAINE LI
Being the object of an artist’s attention. To anyone who’s interested in creative industries – actors, writers, visual artists – it’s a romantic, idealized notion.
Future Sex (& Where to Find It)
You probably don’t need me to tell you what an insane time it is to explore your sexuality right now.
Recipe: Three Cheese Zucchini Ravioli
A little under a year ago, I was diagnosed with coeliac disease. This devastating announcement seemed like the end of the world to me – a die-hard fan of pizza, pasta, pastry, cake, biscuits, scones…you get the idea.
Summer Bucket List
With 50 degree days apparently coming up this summer in Victoria, it’s safe to say cool places are going to be flocked.
Displaycation
Have you ever wanted to be somewhere, just, not here?
Scrubbing-related pun, something something, Brendan Fraser
I’ve always been what you’d call an expert on the human expression, a creative genius, if you will – not that I’ve ever been one to blow my own trumpet.
… Scrubbing-related pun, something something, Brendan Fraser
*Love Reacts Only*
When was the last time you praised yourself? When was the last time you praised yourself to someone else – not on text, phone call or Snapchat?
Uncle; Brother; Boyfriend; Son; Trans.
As a transgender man, I am very used to questions. As a disempowered minority, I am just as good at answering them.
10 Ways to Love Yourself
Hey you, yes you. Glance down at the blobs and bones you call your body. This is an ode to you and the fantastic human being you really are. Quit blushing and read on to learn some self-lurvin’ tips and tricks.
Shaping Me
To some, I am nothing more than a mannequin to dress up and down as they please, becoming perfectly hollow on the inside.
An Honest Look at Compulsive Lying
Let’s be honest, we have all lied at some point in our lives.
I’m just not that into your relationship
Unlike so many, I love it when my friends enter into new relationships.
My Name Isn’t Earl
You know the kind of lady who makes pretty tame mistakes, but then crucifies herself for them? Well, that’s me.
Hey Miss Jay, what’s your number?
What’s your number? The double entendre I fear the most.
The next generation of liars
How do you know when a politician is lying? Their lips are moving. I’ve heard this joke more times than I can count.
Our Secret Relationship
Here’s hoping that one day their innocent love will break down the institutions that bind them.
No strings attached
At first I thought she might have been on her period but quickly realised what had actually happened – my fabled banjo string had snapped!
The Truth: Our Love/Hate Relationship with 457 Visas
‘They’re stealing our jobs,’ has become the famous rhetoric of our population’s dialogue and it’s easy to see why.
Sex Edition – Out Wednesday
Honesty Edition Writer Call-Out
Esperanto is on the hunt for some genuine talent to contribute to the HONESTY EDITION. … Honesty Edition Writer Call-Out
Esperanto Magazine 