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Book Review: The Tattooist of Auschwitz - UTS Society of Communications

Book Review: The Tattooist of Auschwitz - UTS Society of Communications

utsoc.com.au — CONTENT WARNING: Holocaust/genocide Briannah Devlin initially picked up Heather Morris's The Tattooist of Auschwitz because of her passion for modern history. But it was the words 'I tattooed a number on her arm. She tattooed her name on my heart' on the back of the book that really got her hooked.

Cleo is my Toto - UTS Society of Communications

Cleo is my Toto - UTS Society of Communications

utsoc.com.au — Everybody has days when they come home frustrated, sad, stressed, or just a mix of everything. Getting home from high school, coming home from a late shift, or just even from being out, I always enter and look out the window for Cleo.

Exchange 101: can I, should I, will I? - UTS Society of Communications

Exchange 101: can I, should I, will I? - UTS Society of Communications

utsoc.com.au — An exchange is a flexible endeavour that can easily fit into your study schedule while letting you discover a niche within your degree. As a student you want to save, yet it's hard to do that when you also want to dabble in the unique pleasures of the world - but it's possible.

The Field Diaries: Vogue Magazine - UTS Society of Communications

The Field Diaries: Vogue Magazine - UTS Society of Communications

utsoc.com.au — Vogue Magazine is based in Surry Hills along with Delicious Magazine, Vogue Living, The Daily Telegraph, GQ and many other publications in the NewsCorp building. TITLE: Editorial Intern CURRENT MAJOR DEGREE: Bachelor of Communications, majoring in Journalism and a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies, majoring in French.

Friday Rally at Town Hall for Julian Assange - 2SER

Friday Rally at Town Hall for Julian Assange - 2SER

2ser FM — For over a year, people have been gathering at Town Hall's steps in Sydney every Friday to raise awareness for the need of justice, and the declining well-being of Australian journalist and whistleblower Julian Assange. Briannah spoke to Tony Wakeham who has attended every rally about the goal of protestors, turnout and how people can [...]

'Until the man is set free': commemorating one year of Assange protests - Central News

'Until the man is set free': commemorating one year of Assange protests - Central News

centralnews.com.au — Protesters have been gathering every Friday at Town Hall for the past year to rally for the release of journalist and whistleblower Julian Assange. Specifically, they are calling for the Australian government to act in helping an Australian citizen imprisoned overseas. The 27th of November marked a year since the rallies began.

A month until Christmas, and it will be a celebration like no other - UTS Society of Communicatio...

A month until Christmas, and it will be a celebration like no other - UTS Society of Communicatio...

utsoc.com.au — With job insecurity for many, it is a stressful time, and re-evaluating what Christmas really means, and what matters. For many, lives of loved ones have been lost, or are isolating for the safety of others. People will be lonely, and vulnerable communities that already struggle during the festive season will be more isolated.

Rare Squid Found in Australian Waters - 2SER

Rare Squid Found in Australian Waters - 2SER

2ser FM — Have you heard of the bigfin squid? It is a rare squid that has been spotted about 12 times in the last 20 years across the globe, and it has been recently discovered in Australian waters for the first time.

NAIDOC WEEK: Selling and showcasing Indigenous art in a pandemic - 2SER

NAIDOC WEEK: Selling and showcasing Indigenous art in a pandemic - 2SER

2ser FM — The spirit of NAIDOC Week embracing and celebrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture was felt from afar this year. With this year's theme being "Always was, always will be", it was influenced not only by the pandemic, but also the Black Lives Matter Movement, and the justice and recognition of Indigenous Australians.

Inner West "cheated" out of Stronger Community Fund grant

Inner West "cheated" out of Stronger Community Fund grant

cityhubsydney.com.au — The investigation into the distribution of funds from the Stronger Community Funds grants has continued, with Mayor Darcy Byrne saying that the Inner West Council has been "cheated" out of $24 million, which could have contributed to a new local library.

Floriade blossoms despite the pandemic - Central News

Floriade blossoms despite the pandemic - Central News

centralnews.com.au — While most major Australian events have pivoted online or taken the year off in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Canberra's annual tulip festival Floriade still went ahead - though it looked a little different this year.

On this day: October 2 - 2SER

On this day: October 2 - 2SER

2ser FM — It is the day that Australia learned of Donald Trump contracting COVID-19, a day that will undoubtedly go down in history. So what else has happened on the 2nd of October? Listen to learn about independence, the publication of beloved classics, debuts of shows and which celebrity you, or someone you know shares a birthday [...]

Gender impact statements have been missing from Australian budgets for over 30 years, let's bring...

Gender impact statements have been missing from Australian budgets for over 30 years, let's bring...

2ser FM — An article was released in The Conversation this week on the absence of 'gender impact statements' in the Australian budget, which would be helpful in addressing the economic hardships that women have been facing as a consequence of the pandemic. Women have been more economically disadvantaged than men in these times, with less secure work, [...]

On this day: September 18 - 2SER

On this day: September 18 - 2SER

2ser FM — Another Friday is upon us, another week is coming to an end, with another weekend beginning. We are also over halfway through the month. It might just seem like another day, but what has happened on this very day? Think battles for independence, the founding of iconic brands, suffragette movements, movie releases, band break-ups and [...]

Wear It Purple Day - 2SER

Wear It Purple Day - 2SER

2ser FM — For the last ten years, August 28 has been Wear It Purple Day-an international day for raising awareness and embracing young people within the LGBTQIA+ community. This message began after the losses of young people taking their lives, due to the bullying and discrimination they experienced, and the lack of support they had as a [...]

The current state of sex and relationship education in Australia versus England - 2SER

The current state of sex and relationship education in Australia versus England - 2SER

2ser FM — At the beginning of September, England has made sex and relationship education a government priority, with primary and secondary schools needing to create policies showing how they are implementing this in their schools, and wider communities. This will mean that primary schools will see a focus on relationships such as those with family, friends, and [...]

Conspiracy theories that blew me away, when I realised people actually believed them - UTS Societ...

Conspiracy theories that blew me away, when I realised people actually believed them - UTS Societ...

utsoc.com.au — Ah, conspiracy theories. They have certainly been at the forefront of current conversations, haven't they, in these times? In this article, Briannah Devlin shares five conspiracy theories that shocked her the most.

I am here to tell you can be friends with an ex - UTS Society of Communications

I am here to tell you can be friends with an ex - UTS Society of Communications

utsoc.com.au — In life, there are break-ups. And sometimes whether you are the dumper, or the dumpee, the question "Can we still be friends?" can pop up. When my first ex and I broke things off, I did find it a little bizarre. He was my first boyfriend, and as a consequence, my first break-up.

I have mixed feelings about online learning - UTS Society of Communications

I have mixed feelings about online learning - UTS Society of Communications

utsoc.com.au — It is fair to say this year is far from ideal for many reasons, and has caused inconveniences across all facets of life. Routines have been pulled from underneath us, and we have been forced to adapt, and create new ones. One of these adjustments has been doing the university semester online.

I have mixed feelings about online learning - UTS Society of Communications

I have mixed feelings about online learning - UTS Society of Communications

utsoc.com.au — It is fair to say this year is far from ideal for many reasons, and has caused inconveniences across all facets of life. Routines have been pulled from underneath us, and we have been forced to adapt, and create new ones. One of these adjustments has been doing the university semester online.

Reality TV might be trash but it got me through lockdown - UTS Society of Communications

Reality TV might be trash but it got me through lockdown - UTS Society of Communications

utsoc.com.au — Over the years, there is no question that shows have become more manufactured in order to create drama, and potentially bring out the worst in people in order to boost their ratings. Year after year, producers and editors want to bring viewers characters that become fan favourites, so that they will fall in love with and root for.

Going in blind: my experience with blind dating - UTS Society of Communications

Going in blind: my experience with blind dating - UTS Society of Communications

utsoc.com.au — My ex had broken it off with me over a year prior thinking long distance could not work. Georgia asked if I was still single (which I was), and she asked about my thoughts on going on a blind date. I was completely over my ex; it was a matter of fearing the unknown.

Behind the scenes: essential workers in Pakistan and Australia - Central News

Behind the scenes: essential workers in Pakistan and Australia - Central News

centralnews.com.au — Sindh is the second most populous province of Pakistan and the country's worst-hit region for coronavirus infections. According to the Government of Pakistan's official website, there were more than 112,000 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Sindh, as of July 19.

Behind the scenes: essential workers in Pakistan and Australia - Central News

Behind the scenes: essential workers in Pakistan and Australia - Central News

centralnews.com.au — Sindh is the second most populous province of Pakistan and the country's worst-hit region for coronavirus infections. According to the Government of Pakistan's official website, there were more than 112,000 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Sindh, as of July 19.
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