OPINION by Tegan Reeves Ebola. That disease in that far off country that only affects poor, bush meat eating citizens. Not anymore. A number of leading international medical professionals and aid workers have contracted Ebola whilst on the African continent, and finally, Western media has gotten hold of the story that is the biggest outbreak of Ebola, since its discovery in 1970. In July of this year, Doctor Kent Brantly, a citizen of the United States, was diagnosed with Ebola, contracted through his work treating others with the disease in Liberia. This case of a non-African victim spurred the epidemic…
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OPINION by Tegan Reeves This week has seen the launch of Mental Health Week, and accompanying it is the ABC’s brilliant website Mental As. It aims to create more discussion about mental health, while removing some of the stigma that surrounds mental health. In response to this, here goes: I was diagnosed with depression after a series of unfortunate events (that may or may not have had anything to do with Lemony Snicket) a few years ago. At first I was hesitant about disclosing this information, and was even more hesitant about writing this piece. Sure, I might have no issue writing about…
OPINION by Tegan Reeves Sometimes you think you want something, until you get it, and then you realise that you no longer want it. Like when you order steamed dumplings at a restaurant, and your friend orders the fried ones, and you’re all like, ‘mmm, dem so gud and crispy, mine be all soggy and shit’. Or when you receive that dress from ASOS in the mail, and try it on, only to discover that you are probably half a meter shorter, and half a meter wider than the model on the website, and you ain’t looking all that banging.…
OPINION by Tegan Reeves Remember March in March? It was a day of protest around the nation that aimed at highlighting the huge levels of discontent with the Abbott government, while providing a platform for everyday citizens to voice their displeasure. Sure, the mainstream media didn’t report on it too much, but it was visible – in the streets (the SMH reported 112, 000 attendees), and all over social media. The March in March protests were pre-budget release, meaning that the nation had enough to be pissed off about to get out of their seats and protest, all before one…