COLUMN: Actress Geena Davis spotlights ageism in Hollywood


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Last week, actress and women’s rights activist Geena Davis sat down with The Guardian to discuss the depressing numbers game for women working in Hollywood today. Many people who have followed this issue know the plain truth: It’s hard out there for women in Hollywood, no matter their title. The cards are undeniably stacked against […]

Bali elucidates economic disparity between lifestyles


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My friends and I joke that we have vitamin D deficiency thanks to sunless Melbourne. Luckily, a cure was imminent — a 10-day holiday to Bali. Because of Australia’s proximity to Asia, I seized the opportunity to explore a new country on a continent I had never visited before. We decided to spend our university […]

Kortschak Center helps students with time management


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We haven’t even hit the  middle of the semester and, yet, many of us have already gone through our first wave of midterms. I’ve been fortunate enough to have had mostly papers, but I am by no means exempt from my assignments all being due at the same time. As the semester officially kicks into […]

Women who get internships don’t end up getting the job


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In fall 2013, when my freshman class sat in Norris Cinema Theatre and officially began our tenure at the School of Cinematic Arts, we were told our education would span far past the reaches of our classrooms and into the real world. We would be crewing on sets, getting hands-on experience behind the camera and […]

COLUMN: Upcoming Banned Books Week highlights literary masterpieces


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Since 1982, more than 11,300 books have been challenged in schools, bookstores and libraries. These books include world-renowned and highly influential classics. Some of the novels that have been banned throughout history do not surprise me, particularly those that carry heavy political undertones and critiques, such as Catch-22, Animal Farm and Brave New World. However, […]

Melbourne supports environmentally conscious efforts


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When people ask how environmentally conscious Austrailia is, the first thing I mention is the water bottle filling stations in the streets. But, there are other measures people use here in Melbourne to protect the environment. From flipping a switch in order to use an outlet to being inundated with public service posters about recycling, […]

Pilates Plus improves muscle flexibility, increases energy


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Tucked away on Broadway and 9th Street, Pilates Plus is a hidden gem amid the hustle of its busy Downtown location. Despite its position across from the Orpheum Theatre, the studio is easy to miss without a keen eye on the lookout for its gray and yellow signage. One of the first businesses on Broadway, […]