News: Culture
On the terrace
![music notes sheet](/student/wellbeing/sites/default/files/styles/ua_landscape/public/media/images/2023-11/marius-masalar-rpomlgwai2w-unsplash-1.jpg?h=c4dd2c7b&itok=4rvCXsdd)
On The Terrace is a pop-up music experience on North Terrace showcasing 40 musicians!
New food & a new perspective
![Thai desserts](/student/wellbeing/sites/default/files/styles/ua_landscape/public/media/images/2022-04/thai-g3a6ebaecd_1920.jpg?h=e5aec6c8&itok=GqDgeJ5C)
Trying a steamed Thai pandan-coconut cake opened my mind up to new ways to make delicious desserts.
Conquering public speaking
![A microphone](/student/wellbeing/sites/default/files/styles/ua_landscape/public/media/images/2021-10/public-speaking-gfd08cd599_1920.jpg?h=e5aec6c8&itok=WnxTl-kk)
"The top two things that scare people are death and public speaking, we're going to be tackling one of those today". These were the words of my instructor for a recent stand up comedy workshop event I participated in.
Australian 2032 Olympics
![Olympic rings](/student/wellbeing/sites/default/files/styles/ua_landscape/public/media/images/2021-07/olympic-games-1608127_1280_0.png?h=56a14a0e&itok=BiCY63Xl)
It is exciting news! Australia will host the 2032 Olympics in the Brisbane region. Even though it is still far away, I am already excited.
Cinema at a standstill
![Empty cinema hall](/student/wellbeing/sites/default/files/styles/ua_landscape/public/media/images/2021-07/cinema-2502213_1920.jpg?h=e5aec6c8&itok=-juQrrjw)
Since the outbreak of Covid-19, the film industry in Hollywood has revised its business model, and within that time, the concept of cinema has radically changed.
Is it irresponsible to limit your news intake?
![Stack of newspapers](/student/wellbeing/sites/default/files/styles/ua_landscape/public/media/images/2021-07/newspapers-3488861_1920.jpg?h=e5aec6c8&itok=07wFLGVz)
In this new COVID-19 age, we’re surrounded by a near-constant influx of pandemic-related news. As the situation continues to escalate, we each have to manage how we cope day-to-day, and that might mean limiting the amount of news you ingest. But is it irresponsible to do so?
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Movies and TV shows about women aren't just for women
![retro TV](/student/wellbeing/sites/default/files/styles/ua_landscape/public/media/images/2021-07/tv-1844964_1920.jpg?h=06f6671c&itok=JGEex7qV)
There's an accepted falsehood that films and TV shows about men are for everyone, while films and TV shows about women are for women only. Finally, that's starting to change.
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How I missed Game of Thrones
![Game of Thrones keychains](/student/wellbeing/sites/default/files/styles/ua_landscape/public/media/images/2021-07/keychain-3689063_1920.jpg?h=e5aec6c8&itok=kXV-mvel)
When it comes time to admit to people that I didn't watch Game of Thrones, I’m met with a variety of reactions, usually shock, sometimes disgust. How could I possibly have missed out?