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Top 10 Comfort Movies in Time of Celebration
By Jennifer Loughman This is what some Normo girls have said and based on studies, you may disagree. 10 At the bottom of the sleigh ride, Noelle . “If this is about Christmas spirit, I think I’ve got some of that.” Santa’s daughter, Noelle Kringle (Anna Kendrick) has always been full of Christmas cheer, just not full of responsibility. But when her brother (Bill Hader) runs away before his first Christmas Eve as Santa, Noelle must save the season herself. With humor, heart
Nov 123 min read


From Scalpels to Studio: Billy Idol's Horror Muse
By Shriyaa Madan Gopal This article is a murder article. Not literally, I didn’t take the Halloween theme that far. But the words, “this song is a murder song,” was what Billy Idol used to tell people when describing his classic 80s hit, ‘Eyes without a Face.’ With its distinct synth and guitar riffs, the song has certainly made its influence on New-wave synth pop music. However, behind this dark ballad, there is a past, or rather, a girl named Christiane, and her descent int
Nov 122 min read


Our Favourite Sophie Silva Costumes
By Kiera Short and Isabella Scotti Most of you have probably seen Sophie Silva before, but for those who don’t know who she is, she’s a fashion content creator who has created numerous amazing costumes over the years. Here, we have collected our ten favourite costumes to share with you. First up, we have Jack Skellington from her recent 31 days of Halloween costumes! The makeup is on point, and the costume is costuming. The dress and corset are absolutely perfect, with the st
Nov 123 min read


Brief History of Thanksgiving
By Ainsley Benbow Commonly associated with turkeys and apple pies, Thanksgiving is an annual holiday in the United States and Canada which dates back to the pilgrims era. It all started in 1960, when a group of English settlers, the Pilgrims, arrived in North America aboard the Mayflower, seeking religious freedom and a new life in the ‘New World’. The first winter they spent in Plymouth (present-day Massachusetts) was utterly devastating, with nearly half of the 102 passeng
Nov 123 min read


The True Colours of School Subjects - The Science Behind it
By Isabella Scotti Everyone has at one point or another assigned colours to their subjects, and some of you may have wondered why you...
Sep 153 min read


“darkness”
By Olivia Sukari you are the darkness. when i asked you whether you thought you were the sun, the moon or stars, you told me you were the...
Jun 21 min read


How to Prevent and Avoid Misogynistic Music
By Liliana Cannizzaro Introduction It’s inevitable that you have heard some form of sexist music in your life, either on the internet...
May 313 min read


Banana Leaves Do Not Pray
A Song of Nang Tani: The Banana Tree Spirit By Heidi Rong the banana trees do not protest— they cradle themselves, green limbs...
May 313 min read


Inspiring Stories of Women and How They Changed the Picture: Oprah Winfrey
By Charlotte King Oprah Winfrey To start off this new 'series' we have Oprah Winfrey, an undoubtedly influential person who changed the...
May 311 min read


Superfine at the Met: 300 Years of Black Style and the Stars Who Got It Right
By Charlotte Barnett and Lucy Gray The 2025 Met Gala was nothing short of outstanding. Honouring 300 years of Black self- expression in...
May 314 min read


The Rise and Fall of Rock music (and MCR’s stance in a Pop world)
By Sophia Kwak-Fang “Please don’t put your life in the hands of a Rock and Roll band” - Oasis Music is everywhere. It’s the soundtrack of...
Apr 79 min read


Music that Represents Different Eras/Events
By Ainsley Benbow, Ava Carroll and Mackenzie Eyles Ice Ages - ‘Let it Go’ by Idina Menzel, from Frozen (2013) “ Let It Go ” from Frozen...
Apr 75 min read


Top 5 Best Musicals (in my opinion)
By Tanaz Tahery The Greatest Showman (2017) The Greatest Showman is my all time favourite musical. The cast, the moral behind it and the...
Apr 73 min read


Sydney’s 2025 Concert Calendar: What’s Confirmed and What’s on Our Radar
By Hannah Kent This year, Sydney is set to host an impressive concert lineup, featuring established artists and emerging talents. With a...
Apr 75 min read


Green Day Concert in Review (and the Relevance of Punk Rock Today)
By Katie Zhao Period 6 on a random Monday was when the realisation struck me - one of my favourite bands would be taking their world tour...
Apr 74 min read


A Breakdown of Kendrick Lamar’s Half-Time Performance at the Superbowl LIX
By Amara Miller and Lexi Sam The Superbowl is always one of the most anticipated musical performances each and every year and Kendrick...
Apr 78 min read


Assigning You A Wardrobe Based On Your Favourite Artist!
By Ania Vasudev (All credits for included collages go to their respective artists on pinterest) Have you ever fallen IN LOVE with the...
Apr 72 min read


Asking Heads of House to Finish the Lyric to their Music Festival Song
By Charlotte Barnett and Joanna Cowan
Apr 71 min read


'HOT TO GO!' Video
By Katia Hales and Heidi Rong
Apr 71 min read


How Streaming Services Are Changing How Artists Make Music and How We Experience It
By Rose Cunningham The music industry has undergone a dramatic transformation over the past two decades, driven by the rise of streaming...
Apr 76 min read


Truly the Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess: My Massive Chappell Roan Debrief
By Clara Ding Art by Hannah Hippmann I’ve always wanted to write an article about Chappell Roan but not enough people knew about her as...
Apr 711 min read


The Concert Survival Guide
By Mackenzie Eyles Concerts are an amazing experience - bright lights, great music, seeing your favourite artist in person. It is unreal....
Apr 64 min read


Are you ACTUALLY tone deaf?
By Heidi Rong Can you sing a C#? What about an Eb? G#? F? Did you grow up with a musical background? Have you ever recognised a note the...
Apr 67 min read


The Importance of Music in Our Society
By Ainsley Benbow Reflecting on the recent Grammy awards, I thought about how important music is in our daily lives and the world. For...
Feb 103 min read


Whimsical Songs for Studying
By Clara Ding Now that school’s back in session, so is studying! I can’t speak for the collective school community, but I find it hard to...
Feb 91 min read


My Summer Musical Theatre Ticket
By Rose Cunningham The glitz and glam of the theatre is one of my favourite parts of the holidays. My Instagram feed is always filled...
Dec 1, 20243 min read


Coldplay Concert Review
By Charlotte King
Dec 1, 20241 min read


Never Good at Goodbyes
By Evelyn Lupton As their breath warms my face, As their tears stain my cheeks, As I sob, quietly. We march down the path, For the very...
Sep 19, 20241 min read


Connection
By Nat Hardwick Loneliness is a feeling I have never felt, Even when sitting alone I have never felt alone, For as long as I can remember...
Sep 19, 20241 min read


Change
By Nat Hardwick The sudden change lingers in the air, The sun’s rays burning into my skin, With the sun’s blinding glow, Welcomes the...
Sep 19, 20242 min read


Articles That Never Made It Out of The Drafts
By Camila De La Cruz (photo credit: The Simpson (Fox Network), photo edited by yours truly (me)) I’ve been part of the Mary Word team for...
Sep 19, 20245 min read


Europe Tour 2024
By Elisa Jeong, Ava Martin and Rosemary O'Brien
Sep 19, 20241 min read


Class of 24's Graduation Playlist
By Rosemary O'Brien, Elisa Jeong and Ava Martin
Sep 19, 20241 min read


Bittersweet
By Olivia Sukari your eyes are bittersweet. they are the leaves on autumn days and defrosting hands in sun rays. your eyes are a romantic...
Sep 19, 20241 min read


HYBRID 165
By Evelyn Lupton To all the readers, and young writers that someday wish to become authors and bless the world with their words. Chapter...
Sep 19, 202412 min read


Every Isekai Ever - Comic
By My Nguyen Script: Riku, a 26-year-old salaryman, was hit by a bus and woke up in a strange fantasy world. "Ah, classic isekai," he...
Sep 19, 20241 min read


Addressing Stereotypes about 'My Chemical Romance' Fans
By Avery Benbow, Zoe Huang, Camila De La Cruz and Sophie Critchlow
Sep 17, 20241 min read


Theatre’s Place in Politics: Does It Exist and How?
By Rose Cunningham Theatre and politics are two passions of mine, though recently, I’ve begun to notice a blurred line forming between...
Jul 31, 20244 min read


Fallen
By Nat Hardwick A divine angel in the heavens, Soaring across the porcelain clouds, Sweet songs sung by the cherubs. But behind the...
Jul 31, 20243 min read


Hatsune Miku: The Face of Digital Idol
By My Nguyen "Music has the power to unite people from all walks of life, just like Hatsune Miku's concerts." Hatsune Miku was the first...
Jul 31, 20242 min read


Music Survey
By Eloise Goode Link to Survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdxMrBZwLpRSkcIqbwTFhGGLQx5NKVGKrF1bSbT9z4fLjFD7A/viewform?usp=s...
Jul 31, 20241 min read


Autumnus Caligo
By Nat Hardwick The sun stretches its arms above the ebony oaks below, Slowly embracing the icy emerald fields with its glow. Solis and...
Jul 31, 20241 min read


Met Gala 2024 – Fashion’s Biggest Night
By Camila De La Cruz, Zoe Huang, and Katharine Monohan It’s May and you know what that means. Every year on the first Monday of May, the...
May 29, 20248 min read


Immunity: A Review of Clairo’s Successive Debut Album
By Clara Ding In her first studio album, Immunity, Clairo opens up about her mental health, JRA, sexuality, identity, and transformative...
May 29, 20247 min read


Lyrics with Liv: Who’s Afraid of Little Old Me? - A Lyrical Analysis
By Olivia Sukari Intro: Hey everyone! Welcome to the second article in my Lyrics with Liv series! Today we’re analysing the song “Who’s...
May 29, 20245 min read


Thrifting 101
By Jessica Ingham and Nikie Yang Welcome to thrifting! A fun, affordable, and trendy way to shop. You may have seen videos of ‘thrift...
May 29, 20244 min read


HYBRID 165
By Evelyn Lupton To all the readers, and young writers that someday wish to become authors and bless the world with their words. Chapter...
May 29, 202410 min read


The Shows I Was NOT OKAY After Watching… And Why
By Avery Benbow Anyone who interacts with me semi-frequently would know there is a pattern I follow upon getting immersed in an...
May 27, 202412 min read


Cats Take Over the Universe
By April Yang When Myla had a cat; everything changed. From an ordinary cat, things have certainly transformed into chaos. There were...
Mar 25, 20243 min read


Deep Dive into K-Pop
By My Nguyen K-pop, aka Korean pop, is a rising music genre that has been growing in popularity over the last few years thanks to popular...
Mar 25, 20244 min read
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