Surviving the End of Semester Blur
Are you ready?! On your marks, get set, GO! You’re whirling and running as the gun goes off, papers are flying past your face,...
Lovehoney Joy Roller Rechargeable Double-Ended Vibrating Massager
The Lovehoney Joy Roller is very interesting in how it’s created for recharging. Before using it, you first need to unlock the...
The Environmental Review of 2023 Federal Budget: what the heck?
Wondering how to sift through the complex political thing that is the federal budget? Wondering how this might impact our...
Lovehoney Juno Rechargeable Music-Activated Knicker Vibrator
From first impressions, the Lovehoney Juno seems a bit gimmicky. The vibrator is made up of three parts: a bullet vibrator, a...
Bandwagon Fans: Good or Bad?
The world of sports is known for its passionate fans who support their teams through thick and thin. These fans are the...
Desire Luxury Rechargeable Strapless Strap-On Dildo Vibrator
This product was my partner and I's first experience with strapons. To have it also be strapless and double ended also...
An International Journey of Resilience and Inspiration from Sporting Icons
Passion is one of the most powerful driving forces in an individual's life. It is the fuel that ignites the fire within us to...
Turning Pain into Passion
*Trigger warning of Sexual Assault* If this article brings anything up for you and you need support immediately, please contact...
Hold up… Am I too passionate?
Hey! How are you? Oh my god I am so excited I just have to tell you about this…” Okay, just stop there, you honestly just need...
My Passionate Eras
Passion is the driving force behind many decisions I have made in my life, good and bad. I have been passionate about many...
Dedicated to you, Opus
Opus Noun An artistic work, especially one on a large scale. I am so happy to be back for the year writing for Opus again. I...
Postgraduate Passion
Postgraduate Adjective Relating to or denoting a course of study undertaken after completing a first degree. I am incredibly...
The Halcyon Morning
15 Sept. 1974 Her espresso is piping hot when it arrives. With lilting eyes, she catches the handsome man’s gaze from...
Pro Wrestlers: the Misunderstood Entertainers
*EXTENDED ARTICLE FROM PASSION ISSUE 2, PG 16-19* I was driving to the House of Free Fighting, a training school and home...
What’s in the 2023 Budget for Students?
The 2023 Budget has been released, and if you're like me, you usually let this slide under the radar. However, getting older and...
Lovehoney Juno Rechargeable Music-Activated Vibrating Love Ring – A Couple’s Perspective
If you’re looking for a new addition to your sex life, the Juno Rechargeable Music-Activated Vibrating Love Ring could be for...
A Guide to Your Next Indie Music Gig
Looking for cute, local bands to listen to and fashion ideas for shows? Here are 5 indie bands from in or around Newcastle, and...
Lovehoney Rose Clitoral Suction Stimulator
Let’s state the obvious: this is the PRETTIEST sex toy ever. Its 10 different modes of air pulsing functionality has got me...
The Art of MMA/Boxing Entrances
When it comes to the days and hours leading up to a fight, regardless of the combat, there are many ways that a fighter can show...
Fifty Shades of Grey Pleasure Overload 10 Days of Play Gift Set
The products in this set are not of the best quality however, are great for beginners, or people who are looking to experiment....
2023 Book-to-Film Adaptations You Don’t Want to Miss
For those who aren’t sure about the whole book-to-film adaptation scene, you have more than likely watched a movie or a TV-show...
Lovense Lush 3 App Controlled Rechargeable Love Egg Vibrator
I will preface the following by noting this is solely based on 1, single use of the item. Upon initial inspection, I was not...
Shout out to the ‘older students’
A couple of years ago, when I first started university, I had just turned 18. As in, at the end of January I had just turned 18....
Womanizer X Lovehoney InsideOut Rechargeable G-Spot and Clitoral Stimulator
The Womanizer InsideOut is a unique sex toy that offers a combination of clitoral and G-spot stimulation. The clitoral part...
Earth Day 2023: Invest In Our Planet
If you didn't know, April is Earth month with Earth Day falling on the 22nd of April every year. Earth Day was founded in 1970...
Capybaras & other animals that boost serotonin
From Covid to the cost of living crisis, the news we are being exposed to regularly often weighs down on us. At least, that is...
What’s Australia Doing About Fossil Fuels?
Climate change, global warming, climate crisis, climate emergency... all names for the one thing no one wants to talk about. Do...
Doxy Number 3 Disco Extra Powerful Travel Wand
The Doxy Number 3 Disco Extra Powerful Travel Wand can only be described as a glittering monster. Measuring in at 11 inches,...
The Impact of Replica Fashion
From Alessandro Michele’s fake Gucci t-shirts for Resort 2017, to counterfeit bags and shoes sold at street markets in almost...
Books! So Much More Than Just Ink on Paper
Many people underestimate the power of a good book. For those who think reading is a waste of time, you are probably one of...
The Wests Tigers: NRL’s Downward Spiral
When professional sports teams start to go into a slump that lasts over the course of one or multiple seasons, they become the...
Harmony Day at Auchmuty Courtyard
Harmony Day celebrates the incredible diversity within Australia by encouraging cultures to unite and appreciate their unique...
“In water, the soul finds freedom; the body has forgotten.”
I saw this very moving poster while waiting for my morning coffee and I could not help but take a photograph of it. The picture...
How the 2023 World Baseball Classic Showcased the Rise of Australian Baseball
When it comes to a sport using a bat and ball to obtain runs and outs, Australians would primarily think of the sport that came...
Local Sexologist’s Advice to UoN Students’ Questions
I’m Jayne McCartney and I’m a sexologist, sex educator, and the University of Newcastle’s Respectful Communities Coordinator. In...
The Latest Food Vendors at UoN
Starving students of UON, your prayers (aka your SFUN survey results) have been answered: new food retailers are here!!Thanks to...
Protecting your Finances, Data, and Heart this Valentine’s Day
February 14th marks a day of celebration for love, but there’s nothing romantic about falling for a scam. This article...
Recommended Uni Break Reads
As the end of 2022 approaches, so does my time as an Opus Columnist. Getting to write for the magazine for the past two years...
Why Pro Wrestling Is – and Isn’t – a Sport
Pro Wrestling is one of the weirdest and most interesting forms of entertainment that has ever existed. The way that millions of...
Women’s body types are NOT social media trends
This article contains topics that may be sensitive to some readers, including body image and weight, and depictions of drug use....
True Hallucinations
I loved my family. Despite the unreliability of my memory—owing both to age and circumstance—I want it to be known, before...
Club Spotlight: ODC
“The Observational Drawing Club provides artists of all skill levels an opportunity to meet, share ideas, and learn off of one...
Don’t Worry Darling: A Non-Spoiler yet Opinionated Review
There’s something kind of terrifying about hardcore fan bases. I don’t mean (terrifying) embarrassing, I mean (terrifying)...
Why The 2022 FIFA World Cup Is Already The Worst In History
Every four years, the world's best footballing nations come together to battle each other for the chance to be crowned world...
Everyone Can Sing – And They Should!
As cliché as it sounds – everyone can (or at least, can learn to) sing! As a vocal coach and singer, I witness firsthand the...
Music – It’s Unforgettable
No matter who you are, I can almost guarantee that as soon as you hear the ‘dun-na na na na’ on the strings, you’re ready to...
The Big and the Small
Celebrate /ˈsɛlɪbreɪt/ Verb Acknowledge (a significant or happy day or event) with social gathering or enjoyable activity....
The Rugby League World Cup Blowout Problem
As we head into the finals of the originally postponed 2021 Rugby League World Cup, there has been one major factor...
Newy Bucketlist
20 things to do before you can even consider being a Novocastrian Go swimming in the Bogey Hole Do the ANZAC walk ...
Goodbye Newy
Bon Voyage Newy, you’ve been… Something… In 2016, a 17-year-old girl moved 397km from her country town to the beachy...