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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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Arts + Culture Reviews

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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Arts + Culture Reviews

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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Arts + Culture Reviews

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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Arts + Culture

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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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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More merger info + consultation begins

Words by Sebastian Andrew Consultation on the proposed merger of The University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia has begun.  Earlier this week, the Vice Chancellors of both institutions published a joint statement titled ‘A Vision Statement for a South Australian university for the future’. This six-page document outlines the ‘shared ambitions’ and […]