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Words by Dr David Faber You can tell from the very first pages of this beautiful and timely book that the author brings to the historian’s craft and discipline the background of an accomplished journalist, editor and poet. The language is limpid and expressive. Unlike some historians, Baroud does not commit the crime against history […]

Words by Aiden Bedford Acting President of the AUU Brodie Scott Serious allegations have been brought forth against Brodie Scott, Adelaide University Union (AUU) Board director and current acting AUU President, in a report by the SRC’s Social Justice Officer Zerui Li. The report has led to the SRC calling upon the AUU to launch an […]

Words by Ethan Penglase Jennifer (Yunhan) Li was elected president of the Adelaide University Union (AUU) late last year after the sweeping victory of her student political party, Progress, in the 2017 student elections. She resigned today — after “earning” roughly $9,000 for doing nothing. Former AUU President Jennifer Li Li’s resignation will be welcomed by many directors […]

Words by Lazaras Panayiotou This year’s first On Dit issue featured a piece called, “Left, Right & Centre”, which was comprised of representatives from Socialist Alternative, the Adelaide University Labor Club and the Adelaide University Liberal Club who responded to a series of questions. The first question was regarding Nick Xenophon, a hot button issue […]

Words by Tom Haskell Photo credit: Troy Conrad Da Vinci or someone once said that “art is never finished, only abandoned”. After seeing Alice Fraser’s show, ETHOS, I can imagine that these aren’t so much words that she lives by as much as words that she finds solace in. I got this indication in the first […]

Words by Idris MartinArtwork by Adam Hamilton I can pinpoint the moment I realised that Nick Xenophon wasn’t as great as my over-70 uncle seems to think. It was, not coincidentally, the first time I came across the chemtrails conspiracy theory as well. It was back in 2010 and I was keen on ignoring the […]

Words by Padg FyfeArtwork by Anzelle de Kock Election time is upon us again, and it truly wouldn’t be an Australian election without a swathe of baffling minor parties contesting it. To help guide you — the humble voter — I’ve prepared a brief summary of these entities contesting the upcoming South Australian election: Greens The most established “minor […]

Words by Daniel Neser SA-BEST leader Nick Xenophon at University of Adelaide’s O’Week If you’re looking for substantive change for the better, placing your hopes in the upcoming state election is guaranteed to leave you sorely disappointed. Sure, the election itself is (based on current polling) poised to be one of the most disruptive to […]

Interview by Austin Frape To begin with, what were your influences that got you involved in comedy? I grew up watching Jim Carrey movies and loved the voices and the elasticised face would make. In primary school, I’d always wanted to make jokes and be funny and perform. When I was 8 years old, my […]

Words by Felix Eldridge Nick Xenophon was elected as an independent in 1997 and has frequented the upper houses of State and Federal parliaments ever since. Originally the “no pokies” candidate, he has rebranded himself numerous times, now presenting himself as “fighting for South Australia” against parties dominated by the interests of other states. By […]