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Melbourne’s Laneway Street Art: From Tourist Postcard to Public Battleground

Trinity College Foundation Studies Media and Communications

By Zimo LIU (Delysia), Shidi Chen & Yongxi Chen In Melbourne, a wall can go from Instagram-famous to plain grey in less than 24 hours. However, the artists seem to like it in this way. Step off the busy streets into a narrow alley, and you will see walls exploding with colour, slogans, and stencils. These works are not only decoration but also they are street art which telling stories about the city’s values, ideas, and protests.   Immersive enjoyment “Coffee with Street Art is the best combination ” —— Passerby. While we were having brunch, we heard Mr.S say … Continue reading Melbourne’s Laneway Street Art: From Tourist Postcard to Public Battleground

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Would you still use these products if you knew the truth?

Trinity College Foundation Studies Media and Communications

By Yueer Feng, Xinchen Tao & Sirui Wu If you stopped a student on campus at random, chances are they would instantly recognise names like Chanel or Dior. Many might even be carrying a perfume, lipstick, or skincare product from one of these brands in their bag at that moment. These labels “invade” our daily lives, as symbols of luxury and style that feel almost impossible to avoid. But beneath the sleek packaging and glossy advertisements lies a reality few people see: a story of cages, scalpels, and silent suffering, hidden behind the promise of beauty. This article delves into … Continue reading Would you still use these products if you knew the truth?

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The Pandemic Didn’t End for Us: Gen Z’s Silent Struggle

Trinity College Foundation Studies Media and Communications

By Yiwen Lu, Yifei Wu & Yanzi Zhou Gen Z didn’t walk out of the pandemic—they’re still with it. Lockdowns faded, but stress, anxiety, and disconnection stuck around like an unwanted roommate. For many, “back to normal” is just a new mask over the same scars. A recent survey and interviews with 10 Trinity College students reveal how young students cope with these questions and what other challenges they face. Covid lockdowns affected the learning styles of Gen Z students. Out of 68 valid questionnaire responses, stress and lost motivation topped the list of struggles, affecting more than half of … Continue reading The Pandemic Didn’t End for Us: Gen Z’s Silent Struggle

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Celebrating Pride by Bringing Drag Queens into Schools

Trinity College Foundation Studies Media and Communications

By Cythera, Christin & Jing Photo:  Getty & Brandon Bell via SBS News Does featuring an inclusive drag queen show in an academic environment open a can of worms? On May 17 each year, communities around the world observe IDAHOBIT (the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism, and Transphobia). This day began in 2004. It reminds people that the fight for equality goes on. Like Pride marches, IDAHOBIT mixes celebration with activism to lower prejudice. In Australia, schools, workplaces, and local councils observe it by raising rainbow flags and sharing public stories. This shows that diversity is accepted and a … Continue reading Celebrating Pride by Bringing Drag Queens into Schools

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Can fast food be healthy?

Trinity College Foundation Studies Media and Communications

By Taha, Hasan & Ahmed We all know that fast food is unhealthy, but the question we should ask is can fast food be healthy? If we look at it from this perspective we will start choosing healthier options in the food we crave, that way we wouldn’t have to worry about chronic health impacts of fast food. Research shows that 2 out of 3 people consume fast food at least once a week, and 13% of the world eat fast food on a daily basis. If we look at these statistics we start questioning the health risks such as … Continue reading Can fast food be healthy?

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How could the US government do such things to 14 year- old children…?

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By Shunxin LI, Shihan Zhang & Haoyang Cui Can you believe a young child about your son, daughter or siblings’ age working in the workplace? I think it goanna be a really hear broken scene once you saw a small girl or boy, about your shoulder’s height working hard in a factory. This terrible scene might happen once America publishes the policy that allow children of 14 to be hired. I just can’t believe that a child cannot get married, driving cars, consuming legal drugs but can be hired at such a young age. Besides this, we also found out … Continue reading How could the US government do such things to 14 year- old children…?

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Universal Basic Income: A Promise or a Gamble?

Trinity College Foundation Studies Media and Communications

By Sarah Alobaidan, Huor Alofi & Daisy Wang Do you ever feel like you’re doing everything right, but you are still scraping by? Between rent, tuition, and groceries, it’s rough being a student nowadays. Whether local or international, life in Australia isn’t cheap. Now imagine this: every month, the government hands you a steady amount of cash into your account— no 20-hour work weeks, just flat-out financial stability; in other words, implementing Universal Basic Income (UBI). So, would UBI be beneficial? Well, we asked around and looked into whether it could work. What is Universal Basic Income (UBI)? You finish … Continue reading Universal Basic Income: A Promise or a Gamble?

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Syrian Women: A case of resilience

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By Salman Altowairgi & Salman Obaid In 2011, peaceful protests in Syria against Bashar Al-Asad’s regime erupted into civil war. Protesters against Al-Asad’s authoritarian regime were met with brutal force. Due to this horrific conflict, 500,000 Syrians were killed and 13 million displaced. Over the past few years, the Syrian refugee crisis has become one of the largest refugee crises in modern history. But as of late 2024, a new chapter has begun; the return. As in December 2024, rebel militias successfully overthrew Al-Asad’s government and he was forced to evacuate to Moscow, Russia. While the early signs of stability … Continue reading Syrian Women: A case of resilience

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She’s Accepted, He’s Rejected: From prejudice to inclusion

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By Ryan Yang, Iain Lan & Jack Sun “What should I do? I am afraid that I will have to live in this world full of discrimination” said May, a previous Trinity student who is the high school girls’ volleyball team leader and she’s also the one of member in LGBTQ+ community. Her story is far from unique. While sport is commonly considered to be a place of fairness and inclusion, LGBTQ+ youth athletes still face cultural pressures and gender stereotypes. Is discrimination in youth sports getting better? Overt slurs and visible bullying have declined in many youth sports. “Of … Continue reading She’s Accepted, He’s Rejected: From prejudice to inclusion

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Eggs Now a Luxury: How inflation strikes international students in Australia

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By Riddle Yang, Stephen Xu & Ethan Huang Student is browsing the price of eggs Photo: Jintao Huang “$12 for eggs?” That’s right—Eggs are really a luxury now. Have you ever stood in front of a shelf, staring at a $12 carton of eggs and asking yourself, “Hold up，is this the very egg laid by that cloud-castle hen from Jack and the Beanstalk?” As international students in Australia, we always tend to do some mental maths, converting currency, comparing grocery prices with our own country. After all this “mental fight”, we might prefer to leave empty-handed. After all this mental … Continue reading Eggs Now a Luxury: How inflation strikes international students in Australia