Top stories published by The Isthmus in September of 2015

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Sep 18, 2015

Real Housewives or Real Business Women?

Reality television shows are a dime a dozen nowadays, with viewers being able to find a program about people doing just about anything. From plastic surgery makeovers and house renovations to dating games and culinary cook-offs, there is no shortage of shows…

The Isthmus in The Isthmus

Sep 17, 2015

The Evolution of Australian Restaurants — From Immigration to Globalisation

As I sit here digesting the numerous different cuisines I sampled tonight at Brisbane Eat Street Markets, I think to myself, how did we get to this place in dining history. We are living in an age…

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The Isthmus in The Isthmus

Sep 13, 2015

The Bachelor vs The Stanford Prison Experiment

We’re heading into the final crunch of series three of the Bachelor Australia and the countdown is well and truly on for who will win Sam Wood’s heart!

The Isthmus in The Isthmus

Sep 17, 2015

Why reading is not dead and how short form is bigger than ever

Reading on the internet is awfully handy. Just like in any other decent media outlet speaking English, thinking critically and having eyes is a necessity. The internet’s diverse proliferation of online readership has…

The Isthmus in The Isthmus

Sep 18, 2015

Ronda Rousey; I’m not a do-nothing bitch.

Ronda Rousey has built her reputation as being the best, her anti do-nothing bitch philosophy and outspoken nature has catapulted her from not only being a champion fighter but also a celebrity in her own right.

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The Isthmus in The Isthmus

Sep 5, 2015

The social media shame ship and our new bully culture

We’ve all seen the posts…dog owners sharing seemingly remorseful pictures and videos of their precious pooches, often with accompanying captions relating to their misdemeanors after they’ve been “caught in the act”. According to the…

The Isthmus in The Isthmus

Sep 21, 2015

The Curious Case of Triple J

Last month’s radio ratings revealed that for the first time in Australian history, Triple J beat its commercial competitors for the highest ratings amongst the coveted 25–39-year old listeners in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth. In other words, Triple J just…

The Isthmus in The Isthmus

Sep 17, 2015

This Ain’t No Love Game: Lady Gaga Bites Her Thumb at The Frankfurt School

There’s no denying that Lady Gaga’s records are catchy. They’re earworms that dig their way into your brain and refuse to leave. 2008 marked her meteoric rise into the pop stratosphere with her aptly…

The Isthmus in The Isthmus

Sep 17, 2015

The paradox of music piracy

Growing up in the 90’s meant I was exposed to the birth and subsequent growth of music pirating and illegal downloading. I’ve seen the emergence and failure of Napster, Kazaa, Limewire, BitTorrent, Megaupload, FilesTube, and now on to the legal services like Spotify, Rdio and…

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Sep 18, 2015

Married at First Sight… Wait, What?

We live in a world where a portion of society is fighting the acceptance of all people of all sexualities being able to marry. Amidst this online and offline political and societal battle, we have recently seen the airing of a reality television series, Married at…

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