Lola in the Mirror by Trent Dalton – A Review
If there was a person who could capture the true nature of society and articulate it into words, it would be Trent Dalton....
We Still Have a Long Way to Go to Remove Bigotry from Sports
The subject matter of this article that I never really want to discuss, but is still very much a problem within sport, is the...
Recommended Reads for your Summer Break
Can you believe the end of the year is almost upon us? Uni is finishing up for most of us and those pesky exams will be over...
It’s a No for the Voice
By 9pm on Saturday 14th of October, the whole of Australia was informed that the Indigenous Voice to Parliament had failed, with...
The A-League: The best league in the world (for bizarre moments).
So right off the bat, we have to disclose that in terms of football quality, the A-League is not as good as their counterparts...
The Potential Downfall of the Bookish Community
If you picked up a copy of Opus’ third printed issue of the year – the Community magazine – you may have read my piece, "The...
Are Brisbane Sports Teams Cursed?
Once again, the spooky month of October has reared its head and with another year in sports starting to close, even more...
University of Newcastle Postgraduate students: Through the lens of an insider
Introduction Postgraduate study, being further education following the completion of a Bachelor’s (undergraduate) degree, is a...
Cowspiracy: How bad is agriculture really?
In 2014, an original Netflix documentary called Cowspiracy: The Sustainability Secret was released with Kip Anderson and Keegan...
Shaped By You
I love you; I think. It was a soft small infatuation, a bud placed into a field that we tended to. We basked in the sunlight...
Interview with Newcastle Band ‘Photo of the Moon’
Byren (they/them) from Photo of the Moon sat down with me to chat all about the band, inspirations, winning UON’s 2023 Band Comp...
Morocco? I hardly know her!
Assalamu Alaikum Welcome to Morocco, where cash is king, taxis rule the road, and no matter where you’re standing you are always...
The Paradox of University Support: A Closer Look at Mental Health and Academic Rigidity
This piece was written by a student who was denied access to the university’s mental health support services after deferring...
UON Cheer Club: Tumbling & Triumphs
When regarding the most physically and mentally demanding sports, one sport that can throw its hat in the proverbial ring is...
An Intimate Look at Dungeons & Dragons
Baldur’s Gate 3 is only the latest instalment in Dungeons & Dragons’ (D&D) long legacy of role-playing games (RPG)....
Mostly Forlorn Moments
So Long, Solitude! No direction or sense of place. First, become lost, maybe then, found Now unbound, fall into the hands of...
Serving Looks 2023
Barbie & Oppenheimer Barbie and Oppenheimer brought 2023 to a halt when the films were released at the same time. The...
A Profound Journey with “Minimalist: Less Is Now”
In a world dominated by consumerism and the relentless pursuit of more, the documentary Minimalist: Less Is Now emerges as a...
Touched by the Rainbow
I am the red with fire burning through my veins. I am the orange of broken sandstone columns. I am the yellow of forgotten sunny...
Embarking on a Journey of Transformation: My Experience with UON Open Foundation
As someone who always believed that education should have no boundaries, my encounter with the University of Newcastle's (UON)...
The Year for Women & the major events shaping 2023
2023 has brought us many tears, cheers, and unforgettable moments in history. With such an eventful year for women, I wanted to...
Navigating Uni as a Non-School Leaver
Progress or set-back, growth or risk. However, you define it, attending University as a non-school leaver is a decisive process....
What to Showcase When You’re Artistically Inept
Inept Adjective “Having or showing no skill; clumsy.” The theme of ‘Showcase’ for this Opus magazine edition took me a...
My Experience with the EDI Strategy Process at UoN.
In the initial meeting I will personally admit I was not very happy with the status of the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)...
Opus End of Year Showcase Mag 2023 – President’s Letter
Greetings dearest reader, We made it! Congratulations! It’s always a huge achievement to make it to the end of the year,...
Red Paint
Trigger warning: sexual assault. There was a hand; soft-skinned and slender, delicately holding the paintbrush to the canvas....
The predatory advertisement of sports gambling
With any sport that is broadcasted, you are bound to see a form of advertisement from a gambling company. Anything from betting...
Why do we fall in love with coming-of-age films?
I remember being 11 and finding a copy of Judy Blume’s novel Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. Earlier this year, an...
Holidaying through the university
It’s that time of year when everyone is overwhelmed, exhausted and utterly unmotivated. I don’t know about you, but my brain...
Summer is so back. Here are the accessories to show it.
Time to fill out your summer wardrobe again but don’t know what to accessorize with? Sit back, relax, and let me give you some...
What makes you different:
An organisational guide made by a uni girlie who wants to believe she knows what she’s doing. It’s a new semester, we all know...
How to make environmentally friendly choices in a plastic world.
At this point, we all know plastic is bad for the environment. Micro-beads in hygiene products, micro-plastics infecting the...
Autonomy Day 2023
Did you catch Autonomy Day last month? The celebration of UON’s autonomy from UNSW, back in 1965, is acknowledged every year...
Lowbridge by Lucy Campbell – A Review
DISCLAIMER: Spoilers ahead. If you’d like to read this book it is available from Ultimo Press here Lowbridge is a beautifully...
Opus Community Mag 2023 – President’s Letter
Hey there Barbenheimers, Can you believe we’re well into Semester/Trimester 2 already? The year is flying by like a Barbie...
UoN Wollotuka Team represents at the 2023 Indigenous Nationals
In the final week of June, sixteen Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students representing the Wollotuka Institute and...
Taking a Chance on a City
This year, I found myself on the brink of change. It’s always exciting to travel, to meet new people, and explore unfamiliar...
The Loneliest “Community”
Community Noun “A group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common.” A sense of...
Shibui Services – Creating a Change in the Disability Community
SHIBUI [ She · Boo · Ee ] Simple and yet complicated at the same time With over 20 years of experience between them in the...
There’s Still Life in Still Life
To be given this precious experience of life, is to wholesomely give to our loved ones without expectation. If they love you...
Rise of the Bookish Community
Bookworms are known to get extremely protective and a little bit crazy when it comes to all things book related. From their...
Australia’s Swimming Dominance at World Aquatics Championship
With the Paris 2024 Olympic Games just around the corner, the World Aquatics Championships have given a critical insight into...
Mind Vomit and Cigarettes
The Sea Over the shrub, over the trees Past the mud, out into the sea White horses Gallop between Deep blue, all Steered by...
Chanel’s 2022/23 Métiers d’Art Collection – a perfect tribute to its history
Métiers d’art literally translates to Master of Art, and that’s what this collection embodies. In an annual display that has...
The Matildas Proved Football Belongs in Australia, What’s Next?
Though the Matildas were stopped short of playing at a home World Cup final by the English, with 11.76 million people watching...
Community Cover Artist Q&A
Everyone say hi to Cody Ryan and their cover artwork ‘opUS’ (get it?). Tell us a little about yourself I’m your boiler...
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