Hip Hop(e): Fightin’ the Power since 1973
The world changed forever in 1973. Within the smoke and vibrations of a Bronx apartment building’s rec-room, at what is now known as the ‘Bethlehem of hip hop’ (1520 Sedgwick…
Unfinished Business: Industry Super to face increased political pressure
Following the announcement of Scott Morrison’s new ministry, Victorian Senator Jane Hume has been promoted to the role of Assistant Minister for Superannuation, Financial Services and Financial Technology. Unfortunately, Senator…
Medea: Review
Love, did you say? It is a mighty curse. Medea, Euripides, (44). The latest production by Black Swan Theatre Company is an adaptation of the centuries old Medea by Euripides,…
The Bachelor Who Wants to Believe
Australian journalism’s favourite fluff-piece machine, The Bachelor, has returned. This year’s bachelor is 31 year-old astrophysicist Matt Agnew, and he has used his sexy man-brain to earn himself a place…
From Ukraine to ‘Russia’: A foray into the annexation of Crimea
On 20 March 2019, the Dutch-led joint investigation into the downing of Malaysian Airlines flight MH-17 announced charges against three Russians and one Ukrainian. Russian nationals Igor Girkin, Sergei Dubinsky…
Midsommar Review: Pastel Coloured Nightmares
(Some minor spoilers ahead) The last time I sat down to watch a horror movie, I was five and seeing A Muppets Christmas Carol for the first time. Fifteen nightmare-fuelled…
Life on Mars? a chat with Professor Martin Van Kranendonk
As part of Pelican’s National Science Week coverage, we were lucky enough to snag an interview with esteemed scientist Professor Martin Van Kranendonk. Martin is appearing as an expert in…
Jennelle Eliana: The Van Girl Who Broke YouTube
It is not every day that someone comes along and completely shakes up an entire social media platform, but Jennelle Eliana did just that, armed with only her van and…
Exhibition Review: (cross)hatched by room01 collective
(cross)hatched is the debut exhibition of the emerging art organisation, room01 collective. Its founders are all current undergraduate and postgraduate art students, tying into the purpose of the exhibition itself:…
Single Ladies Interview with Director Jacqueline Pelczar
Catherine is a workaholic who has given up on love after a string of bad relationships. Nina is afraid of dying alone and will stop at nothing to make sure…