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
Words by Harrison Johnstone Art from past Esperanto covers
Esperanto Magazine is a revolution, and an evolution, of our fave student publication. … Memsperanto
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
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
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.
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
Words by Georgia Cameron Art by Kaye Simonson
Rapid technological growth and globalisation are major features that define our current lives. … Minimalism. Evolution.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Words by Kleo Cruse Art by Rachael Park
A Stoner’s Guide to Nostalgic YouTube Kid’s Show Benders: When you’re high and your attention span is low… … Acceptable in the ‘90s
Words by Edward Wong Art by Rebekah Rose
“When I was your age son, I had a job, a house, a car and a family. Son, what in the hell is bloody wrong with you?…” … Inflation is a hell of a drug
Words by Vicki Baikie Art by Georgia Townley
I can guarantee that the words “Soupe Opera,” will create a nostalgic reaction amongst any Australian ‘90s kid that can only be explained by pure joy. … Soupe Opera, a story of fruity freedom
Words by Paul Waxman Art by Liam Grant
When I’m scrolling through my Facebook feed only to find yet another timeless Disney film is being remade, there’s a feeling in the pit of my being that says this change, well, this adaptation, has somehow “ruined my childhood.” … Nostalgia, the ultimate moneymaker
Words by Sandy Hoang Art by Emma Lucas
Back when I was a kid, we had a family reunion every weekend. It was an occasion on which my mum and aunties would cook different Vietnamese cuisine. … Recipe to remember
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