Written by Junjie, Queenie, and Sophia Intertwined in fate. Credit: Junjie Fan Your strengths could lead to your downfall. For the past 50 years, the unique qualities of African Grey parrots have manifested in their lifetimes of captivity worldwide. Their intelligence is the precise reason they are so adored and how they also fall for traps. But how? The X factor of African Grey parrots Without a doubt, the unique ability of speech mimicry has made African Grey parrots a main target in the pet industry. For, who wouldn’t want a pet that talks to show off to their friends … Continue reading Behind Brains and Beauty: The Bleak Future of African Grey Parrots

by Meer Alshaibani, Kimberlie Chi, Ibuki Handa, Nancy Yin It’s a time of crazy changes, and many teens struggle with pimples and blemishes pooping up are annoying. It can absolutely mess up with your confidence, but guess what? What you eat plays a huge role in keeping your skin clear. Let’s dive in to see how your diet effects your teenage skin and some of the easy ways you can eat your way to a better complexion. Skin care 101(the diet edition) The real magic starts with what you put in your body. First ditch the junk, white bread, sugary snacks … Continue reading The simplest journey to perfect skin  

by Yingjia Yu, Anannya Sircar, Yuncong Yang & Sijia Li Ever heard of the title “shrimp people”? Yes! you could be one of them… if your back hunches more than a shrimps’. Want techniques to get rid of that? Don’t worry! we got you. Dive along with us and discover about posture, techniques, exercise and physical and mental benefits. Recently due to increased smartphone usage students have bad posture and increased physical and mental issues. Sometimes it just takes quick movements to fix these issues. Photo: Anannya Sircar     Trinity students slumping while texting.      Neck and back pain have … Continue reading It’s a Slumping Culture

by Yawen Wang, Boyang Zhao, Zhijing Wu, Shiyuan Zhang Why did the cyclist go to therapy? To get their life back on track and their legs in gear! It’s funny and it also reminds us about the benefits of exercise. Have you ever been considered the quality of your everyday exercises? Here are Four Student-Friendly-Sport Recommendations. Let’s scroll down and find out you may excite to try it now! Running It is never too late to start running. It is not only a sport, a hobby, but also a gift of individual mental and physical improvement. In Runner’s World, experts … Continue reading Easy does it: Four student-friendly sport recommendations

by Yiming Wang, Bo Wang, Yile Yao Have you ever seen the TikTok Physical Challenges? What types of physical challenges do you think are better for international students? These challenges seem to be a fun way to boost your fitness and mental health. But to be real—not every challenge is a perfect fit, especially for international students with different fitness levels and safety concerns. So, it’s important to pick which is both safe and effective. Ready to get healthier in a smarter way? Check out our TOP 5 physical challenges for international students below! Treadmill Model Walk Tired of boring … Continue reading TikTok Don’t Stop!

by Sanuki Abeysinghe, Linetta Govany & Yingxi Liu In the hustle and bustle of daily life, finding the perfect bag is like discovering a hidden gem—it needs to be just right. Whether you’re just heading to class, spontaneous sleepovers, or planning a day out, having a bag that can do it all is a game-changer! But what makes a bag truly “ideal”? Photo: UMSU University of Melbourne Student Union via Flickr We had a chat with ten students, each with unique needs and preferences, from size and material to essential features, to create a comprehensive guide to find the perfect … Continue reading Always Be Prepared! The Ideal Bag for Every Occasion: A Student’s Perspective

By Jialu Han Leah, Keyan Wang Yane, Ninglu Xiao Rita Have you noticed how much diverse fashion there is in Melbourne? Have you ever stood in front of the closet choose your OOTD like a outfit blogger? We spoke to several students about their feelings about gaining joy from their outfits in different way. Lexie— the passion on ‘ALT’ Chockers and cross are classic “ALT” accessories. Photo: Lexie Ma.   Music and movie elements on her outfit. Photo: Lexie Ma.   Lexie is a girl who likes ALT style, which is alternative fashion, which is mostly black, white and gray … Continue reading Gaining joy from what you wear

By May, Siying &Helen Body hair is not just a normal physiological characteristic of people, it plays a big role in how people express themselves and their own culture. But let’s face it, how people think about and deal with body hair is significantly different because they from different country and culture. So, let’s dive into some cool or maybe a bit surprising perspectives from some strange culture and see how ideas of freedom and modesty influence people’s thoughts. What Cultures Say About Body Hair Image supplied by Clay Banks The attitude to body hair has lot of differences because … Continue reading Hair is Everywhere: the cultural significance of body hair

By Jessica Lee, Linda Wang, Bobby & Justin Hu Have you ever had dreams associated with stress? Are those dreams meaningful? Is it possible to gain insight into your subconscious wishes and desires through dream interpretation?  There are many kinds of dreams. Some dreams come from daily life. They are often replays of trivial things in life or looking forward to the future. They may also be things that you have been thinking about in your heart. These dreams have no special significance for psychotherapy. But there are also some dreams that reflect inner experience, suppressed desires and the past, … Continue reading Unveiling the Dreamscape: How Student Life Influences Dreams and Mental Health