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The Dark Side of Colourism

The desire for lighter complexion has long been reinforced by colonial legacies and the caste system, which has been subsequently exacerbated by media portrayals. This fixation with light skin not only influences self-esteem and social dynamics, but it also fuels the risky and illegal business of skin trafficking. 

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Pakhi Adtani Pakhi Adtani

Never Let Me Go, Morality and Technology

Kazuo Ishiguro’s dystopian novel, Never Let Me Go delves into the themes of humanity and the complex ethical boundaries of scientific progress. This article focuses on the inherent consideration of morality in Never Let Me Go and the novel as a reflection of today’s society.

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Journalism Department Journalism Department

Soup Fest

Welcome back to the Feature Festival series! This is not my typical music festival article, but this unique and quirky event deserves recognition. So sit back, grab some soup, and read on.

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Syed Zaid Ali Syed Zaid Ali

MIFF

Staff writer Syed gives the lowdown on his picks from this year’s Melbourne International Film Festival.

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Tarana Kaur Tarana Kaur

The Evolution of Fandoms

Prefer collecting merchandise, learning trivia, binge watching, cosplaying, sports enthusiasm or reading? Every hobby you’ve held onto or regret deeply is part of a bigger fandom subculture, where did it originate?

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Emily Guy & Annika Ramasamy Emily Guy & Annika Ramasamy

LAST WEEK THIS MORNING

Last weeks news brought to you this morning. Better late than never!

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Angelina Michael Angelina Michael

Jai Ho Summer: TikTok's Tone-Deaf Trend Amid UK Events

Amidst immigrant-targeting riots in the UK, the "Jai Ho Summer" TikTok fad is incredibly insensitive, highlighting the irony of appropriating cultures of marginalised communities all whilst ignoring their sufferings.

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Emily Guy & Annika Ramasamy Emily Guy & Annika Ramasamy

LAST WEEK THIS MORNING

Last weeks news brought to you this morning. Better late than never!

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Punya Heinonen Punya Heinonen

The Best of Style in Sports from Past Olympic Games

As 10,000+ athletes begin competing on the most watched televised sports event in the world (at an incredibly inconvenient time for us Australians considering the 8-hour time difference), history is being made.

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Emily Guy & Annika Ramasamy Emily Guy & Annika Ramasamy

LAST WEEK THIS MORNING

Last week’s headlines include Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s bizarre presidential campaign, Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina fleeing amid violent protests and major riots in the UK sparked by misinformation, while Australia raised its terrorism threat level.

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