Catalyst Magazine
Throughout my time at RMIT University (ALL three years), I was apart of Catalyst Magazine as both a contributor, social media co-ordinator and as part of the Editorial Committee.
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Ghosthunter
On hearing the film’s title, one could easily assume that the 2018 documentary, Ghosthunter, is shrouded in the themes of horror, gore and all things downright terrifying. But, if that’s not your forte, you’ll be pleasantly surprised to discover that the film is centred only around the (metaphorical) ghosts of your past: a dive into how society can break the stigma surrounding adult abuse victims.
Directed by Ben Lawrence, Ghosthunter follows the story of Jason King, a security guard and part time paranormal ‘ghost hunter’ as he reconciles to find his father. As a survivor of a violent childhood, King is determined to seek the answers he never received due to memory loss and post-traumatic stress disorder.
Illustration by Hanh Nguyen Minh
The Pill
For many women, taking the contraceptive pill is something that is empowering. But there’s a fine line between taking charge of your sexual health, and risking the mental occasional physical implications that hormones the contraceptives can cause. In Australia, just over 2.5 million women between the ages of 18 and 49 use some form of contraception. The most popular choice is the pill, but recent studies have shown a link to depression. Although there are many side effects of using the pill, women continue to use this form of contraception. This may be because they think are no other options that are as effective or convenient.
The pill comes in two forms: the combination pill, and the progesterone only ‘mini’ pill, which is often taken by women who have high risks of heart disease, high blood pressure, and those who suffer migraines. However, with recent studies showing the negative effects, many are looking for alternatives to setting an alarm for the same time everyday.