Writing features has always been my favourite part of journalism; it offers the opportunity to delve deeper into a story and showcase your literary passion. Something that I learned as a Features Editor for my university’s newspaper is that there is so much potential and creative freedom in features that, if used correctly, can result in a compelling piece of art. So that’s what I try to incorporate every time I pick up my pen and start writing one.
Shadé Zahrai: Her Journey to success
The women’s empowerment coach-turned-TikTokeris here with advice for students dealing with the stress offinding ‘success’ During a period that has cultivated only worry and doubt to generations of students entering or leaving university, Shadé Zharai is introducing her almost 250,000 followers on TikTok to a new mind-set around developing their career.The 31-year-old Australian’s TikTok is…
Introducing Before Breakfast: A band without a genre
The duo talks about finding their sound, belonging to a genre, and the meaning behind their newest single ‘Stand’. With the current lockdown in place my meeting with Before Breakfast begins with blurry screens and muffled voices; not a setting fit to inspire the complex conversations one seeks during interviews. Fortunately, like with their confessional…
Students with Disabilities: Is our university doing enough?
University is considered a rite of passage where both education and self-discovery are offered; existing skills are honed, new ones are discovered, cultures meet and, in many cases, independence grows. Some students view it as a path to economic prosperity or at least a chance to set your feet firmly into the arduous job market,…