Why Do We Want To Be Told What To Do?
I have a confession to make; in times of stress, I go down internet rabbit holes to distract from my pending tasks. Yes, it’s not a dirty secret but I’m not proud to admit I spent two hours of my…
Stella Oh
Stella is an international student from Malaysia. She enjoys researching and investigating strange or challenging topics, which is why she joined the cult in the first place. She promises she is not naive, just nosy.
Taking on Japan: A guide to Kamakura City
It’s no secret that Japan is on everyone’s travel list. As a seasoned traveller myself, I have been to Japan a handful of times, but Kamakura has a special place in my heart (and stomach). Located an hour and a…
A Curious Case of Abstinence
Sex; a short yet influential word. We hear about it all the time —from the media, our friends, and even raunchy conversations accidentally overheard at cafes. Amidst all that exposure, some individuals are choosing celibacy. Celibacy, or the voluntary avoidance…
On the breakfast table
To be loved is to be seen – but when understanding becomes a form of despair, why must we accept the burden of truth? I spent my entire life trying to understand my father. I scurried around him, keenly aware…
The Criminal
The woman’s right foot rattled the floorboards. She peeled the skin her from fingers and left crescent shapes in her palms. “Did you do it?” The officer asked. The answer sat in her throat like a pill without water; her…
Help! I got a bad tattoo.
‘New year, new me’, that’s a common sentiment everyone shares. But unlike that gymmembership you signed up for, there are some things you can’t ignore – like an unfortunatetattoo. It was Christmas Eve, a market softly illuminated by fairy lights…
Investigating Shincheonji: A Korean “cult” recruiting in Brisbane
An alleged Korean cult has been recruiting QUT students off the streets of Brisbane and through social media platforms, isolating them from family and friends.
