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MOUNT ANNEKE

Written by anon **NSFW** – note: Both characters are engaging in consensual role-play. Everything following is part of that act. Coins. Artefacts. Untreaded caves. You’ve made a lot of great discoveries throughout your life. But none come close to Anneke; the gorgeous woman, propped up in bed eating the pancakes you prepared for her. Part […]

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Arts + Culture

A Night at The Hausman Hotel

You are awoken by a scream. The residual sound waves from the scream weigh heavily on your body, long sunken into the too soft mattress. What do you do? Do you try turning over and return to your slumber, and let the night auditor, who is surely around, to deal with the terrifying sounds? Or […]

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Opinion

Diary of a Blow-Up Doll.

Words by Arantza Garcia Trigger Warning: Mentions of sexual violence A friend told me the other day that she was grateful for blow-up dolls. It came out of nowhere, a comment made in passing – as if it tried to hide under a disguise of polite conversation. It failed in its undercover mission, stopping me […]

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Opinion

Birth Control and Anxiety

Words by Sienna Sulicich The horror stories about all the different forms of birth control are enough to freak out anyone. The Pill used to be the only ‘safe’ one. Until now. We somehow only discovered the arm-length list of side-effects hidden in the packet about a year ago — crazy, I know. It’s just […]

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Analysis

STI Management

Words by Sebastian Andrew Australian high school sexual education (be it public or private) tends to focus on STI prevention. What happens if reliable (nothing is 100% foolproof) prevention methods fail, or aren’t used, isn’t elaborated on in great detail.  If you’re sexually active – especially if you or your partner have multiple sexual contacts, […]

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Opinion

Disabling the Stigma: Yes, They Are Sexual Citizens Too!

Words by Charlotte Whincup CW: Contains discussions of ableism and sexual abuse.  Yes! Yes! Yes!  That’s what we like to hear.  Crazy concept, I know, but believe it or not, people with disabilities, chronic illness or neurodivergence have sexual desires too!  What?!  You mean being diagnosed with a disability or medical condition doesn’t change your […]

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Arts + Culture

The Pigeon

Ariana Haghighi and Marlow Hurst answer your burning questions. Some were delighted, others outraged, but most were just confused in the wake. On the 6th of November 2020, a sculpture was unveiled in Rundle Mall, joining the likes of the shiny Malls Balls and Bronze Pigs. Towering over shoppers, a beady-eyed geometric pigeon stands proudly. […]

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Reviews

The Tempest Review

Written by Kathers Anderson and Sienna Sulicich  4 star rating Shakespeare’s The Tempest — a classic! It is difficult to take on such a distinguished play, by the University of Adelaide Theatre Guild’s performance was fantastic. The show’s director, Bronwyn Palmer, and their Assistant Director, Mark Wickett, created a version of The Tempest that was […]

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Reuben Solo ‘Palindrome’ Review

Written by Sienna Sulicich 3.5/5 stars Was I scared when Reuben started doing the soccer coach voice? Yes. Was it funny? Also yes.  If prop comedy is your jam, you will love this show. Reuben is full of fun and a proper entertainer.  Reuben Solo accurately describes his show as ‘off-beat stand-up’. The comic uses […]

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Rio 40° Review

Written by Asirah Abdul Kadir 5/5 stars I know it’s only the second week of classes, but I’m in dire need of a vacation. How about I go to the tropics of Brazil? Yes, that’s exactly where I have to go: TQ Productions is supplying my ticket, and the energetic dance crew of Rio 40° […]