Words by: Vivian Tang Art by: Madison Marshall
Social media. We’re akin to it because it’s entrenched in a way that feels true to us, a part of us. But I’m concerned about how it affects us.
… Existential Hour: A Reflection of Social C̶o̶n̶n̶e̶c̶t̶i̶o̶n̶ Media
Words by: Ella McEwan Art by: Carla J. Romano
Last month, as I was lying in bed a couple wines deep, I decided to jump back on Tinder. Seeking validation I couldn’t get while in lockdown, I updated my photos, rejigged my old bio, and got swiping.
… Swiping in Solitude
Words by: Tiffany Forbes Collage by: Kate Thomas
From the day I entered this world kicking and screaming, to the day I was introduced to Cinderella at age five, I’d been force-fed the same old stories: happy-ever-afters defined by a true love’s kiss and fairy tales that only ever ended with finding The One.
… Dolly Alderton Book Club
Words by: Binari Almeida Art by: Aastha Agrawal
Love. You fall in it. You fall out of it.
… Fallin’ Outta Love: The Reality of It.
Words by: Kiera Eardley Art by: Jake Porter
Footy. It’s warm beer sloshing around a plastic cup. Direct sunlight blinding you in the grandstand on a Saturday afternoon. The roar of an unbridled crowd prickling with nervous energy as the ball is bounced.
… Bonding and Brownlows
Words by: Ruby Ellam Art by: Natalie Tran
The spirit of listicles that tell you what not to say in different circumstances (say a date, or meeting the in-laws, or, in this case a family dinner) is often used as a means of placating your familial audience.
… Things Not to Say At Thanksgiving
Words by: Joseph Lew Collage by: Ella Pang
Humans are social creatures, sure, we all know that; we’ve heard it all before. But our generation is desperate for connection.
… Sweaters and Snapchats
Words by: Ruby Ellam Art by: Lisa Vullings
Open water is way scarier than space — there, I said it.
… Thalassaphobe’s Nightmares
Words by: Simone Kealy Art by: Ashley Scott
While many of us have escaped into fiction during quarantine, there are numerous places across the globe that bring these stories to life. Here are a few that have inspired me to travel after this madness is over.
… When Fact Is Better Than Fiction
Words by: Sarah Petty Photography by: Alexis Hancock
The state of tranquillity and clarity that occurs for hikers when partaking in long treks was profound for Alexis Hancock, who trekked the Kokoda Track in Papua New Guinea as well as Kala Patthar which lies along the south ridge of Pumori in the Nepalese Himalayas.
… The Power Of Exploration
