This Western Feeling
When the setting sun hits Winthrop Hall at a certain angle, a gaggle of men and women costumed in medieval garb and carrying historically accurate weaponry gather on Oak Lawn…
The Weeknd – Beauty Behind The Madness (Republic Records/XO)
In the video for ‘I Can’t Feel My Face’, the bonafide summer #banger from the Weeknd, Abel Tesfaye is set on fire after his performance in a discotheque. It’s a…
25 Days of Guild Elections, Day 15: Was she the girl that’s from the video?
Before we go on, some housekeeping. Firstly, could all you anonymous tippers please refrain from messaging me after, let’s say, 11 pm? I know it’s a 24 hour news cycle,…
25 Days of Guild Elections, Day 14: One long guild election, topped up
I lived the coffee wars. I endured cries of “It’s such a long drive to Rocketfuel!” and “burnt!” and “THIS BARISTA DOESN’T EVEN SPEAK ENGLISH!” I watched on as a…
A Warrior’s Death
Then said Jesus unto him, Put up again thy sword into his place: for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword – Matthew 26:52 History is…
All bets are off
A few days ago I was approached with a business opportunity: sportsbet.com was offering great odds ($3.20!) on the possibility of Abbott facing a leadership challenge before Christmas. I’m not…
The Melbourne Myth
I’m sure you, or perhaps someone close to you, has told you how they ‘really want to move to Melbourne’ and that ‘Melbourne is so much better than Perth’. As…
Living Vicariously Through the Aux Cord: 4 Simple Steps
It’s finally here: the day of your big party, and the monumental playlist is nearly complete. Or hey, maybe it’s someone else’s big party, and the perfect moment to show…
Theory of Obscurity: A Film About the Residents
Director: Don Hardy Jr. Starring: The Residents, Matt Groening, Les Claypool, Pen Gillette The Residents, for the uninitiated, are that band your weirdo friend tried to impress on you at…
PORTRAIT OF THE ARTIST: SPEAKING TO MOANA PROJECT SPACE
Opened in November 2012, MOANA Project Space has established itself in the contemporary and emerging art sector as a venue for art that once did not have a dedicated platform…