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Student Elections Preview 2023

Words and graphic by Anonymous Candidates for the 2023 student elections have been announced, and they show further developments in the drama-filled world of student politics at the University of Adelaide. To recap, in last year’s elections, Unite (the broadly Labor Unity adjacent ticket) broke with the Left Bloc it had previously been a part […]

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Arts + Culture Reviews

Kissing the Witch Review

Written by Louise Jackson Kissing the Witch is presented by the University of Adelaide Theatre Guild, written by Emma Donoghue and directed by Imogen Deller-Evans. It will run in the Little Theatre, University of Adelaide until August 20. 4.5 star rating Image supplied by University of Adelaide Theatre Guild; photographer Chris Best Kissing the Witch […]

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Staff under the merger: An Interview with Professor Geoff Hanmer

Interview by Sebastian Andrew The merger between the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia has been approved by the Councils of both institutions. As we’ve previously reported on the impacts of this decision on students, I was eager to hear a staff member’s perspective. I sat down with Professor Geoff Hanmer, an […]

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Breakfast of Champions Review

Written by Devanshi Shah 4 Star rating Breakfast of Champions (Kurt Vonnegut Jr). Theatre Guild Student Society. Little Theatre, University of Adelaide. Last show 8th July 2023. CONTENT WARNING: Violence, mental illness, racism and racial slurs, mentions to suicide, sexually explicit language, and swearing. The University of Adelaide Theatre Guild (UATG) has an eclectic set […]

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A tumultuous engagement – University of Adelaide and University of South Australia Councils approve merger

Words by Louise Jackson It’s official. The controversial merger of the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia is going ahead. The combined ‘Adelaide University’ has a target launch date of 1 January 2026. In a late-night email to students, Chancellor of the University of Adelaide, the Hon. Catherine Branson AC KC, officially […]

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The Wonderful World of Dissocia Review

Written by Asirah Abdul Kadir 4/5 stars Celebrating its 85th year, the University of Adelaide Theatre Guild has presented a delectable line-up for the season. One I’ve had the pleasure of observing recently is Anthony Neilson’s The Wonderful World of Dissocia directed by Thomas Filsell.  The story follows a young woman named Lisa, who, from […]

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Opinion

Oppose the Imperialist AUKUS Pact

Words by Alex Bastiras What is AUKUS? The Australian ruling class is beating the drums of war, with the Albanese government having recently announced the $368 billion AUKUS nuclear submarine deal. This military pact between Australia, the United States, and Britain involves the building of a domestic nuclear submarine industry. We must be clear; this […]

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Miss Julie Review

Words By Charlotte Whincup Miss Julie (After Strindberg). Famous Last Words. Goodwood Theatre & Studios, Adelaide. Wed 19 April 2023, running until Sat 29 April.  5-Star Rating Content Warnings: Strobing lights, drug use, mentions of suicide & depression, sexual themes, & coarse language Based on August Strindberg’s 1888 play Miss Julie, director James Watson superbly […]

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The 1975: At Their Very Best… and Tamest.

Written by Asirah Abdul Kadir In the lead up to the show, caught between the crossroads of anxiety and excitement, fans began pouring questions and concerns over The 1975 Australia’s Facebook group. While most of them were just desperate attempts at securing last-minute tickets for a friend or themselves, others began speculating what the show […]

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History Corner: Upsetting Contraceptives

Words by Louise Jackson The Pill. IUDs. Condoms. All modern forms of contraception that, while having faults, have been hard fought for, and are relatively safe. But these are recent inventions. Let’s take a trip down memory lane to look at some of the most upsetting forms of historical contraception. The Sheep Gut Condom Ranking […]