‘Like’: one of the most frequently spoken words in the English language. It’s clear that the reputation of ‘Like’ is tarnished by its overuse. But maybe it’s time to reform our impression of it. Perhaps it is not merely the ‘lazy linguistic filler’ of the present day – why not give it a chance.
The distribution of vaccines has constantly been an area of importance for governments and international organisations, especially during times of health crises. However, targets to ensure that all nations and all citizens have access to vaccinations has historically (and quite recently) been an issue. The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the need for discussion around this topic since we saw the inefficiency and delays in distributing vaccines that resulted in tragic losses, community disturbances and economic devastation.
Folk music has long acted as a universal preservative for common history and culture. Folk songs encapsulate lived experience and daily life in a completely unique way, making them invaluable legacies for a history, which is often excluded by traditional scholars and writings. Taking a place in almost akin to something succeeding the ancient rhapsode (a performer from ancient Greece), folk songs preserve oral history and tradition in a way that has endured the ever-changing and developing society around them, where other oral histories have not.
I was rather late to the party when it came to watching The Last of Us. I’m not someone who enjoys watching horror, but it was popular enough that I was convinced. Unsurprisingly, it was as good as everyone said it was, and somehow, a show full of undead zombies managed to pull off some stunning cinematography. However, I was surprised by the elegance of the cause of this zombie apocalypse.
Australia, an expanse of ecosystems, teeming with wildlife and natural beauty. A haven, buzzing with ecological wonders, yet also an unfortunate protector of the creepy crawlies so terrifying that haunt my dreams. But when asked which animal is the most dangerous in Australia, answers vary, as personal experiences overtake rational thought. Perhaps it’s the infamous blue-ringed octopus, which packs a deadly venom in a tennis ball sized care package or the nefarious box jellyfish whose venom causes cardiac arrest in 4 minutes.
