The ENID Network is an online journalism platform created by and for female-identifying and non-binary university students. Named after Dame Enid Murial Lyons, the first woman elected to the Australian House of Representatives and to then serve in the Federal Cabinet, the ENID Network hopes to inspire university wom*n of all backgrounds. With a strong focus on intersectional feminist issues, as well as personal experiences, ENID is a community of support and empowerment.
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Marina’s Positive Mantras and the Restorative Power of Music
Ever since it’s release on June 11th, Marina’s fifth album ‘Ancient Dreams in A Modern Land’ has been the soundtrack to Arleen’s Sunday runs and work breaks. There’s much more to this album than just the music though; it abounds with positive, restorative mantras.… Continue reading Marina’s Positive Mantras and the Restorative Power of Music
Godard’s 1966 film ‘Masculin Feminin’ is a Postmodern Masterpiece
“One of the most intellectually exciting and insightful films of the 20th century”… Continue reading Godard’s 1966 film ‘Masculin Feminin’ is a Postmodern Masterpiece
Lana Del Rey and the Dreams of a Generation
Pop artist Lana del Rey is familiar to many, but the woman herself is a slippery figure. Even if her persona is fabricated, her music has something to say about authenticity. Shinae examines Lana’s lamentations.… Continue reading Lana Del Rey and the Dreams of a Generation
Dear ‘Golden Girls’
Jessica Lees on the cultural significance of ‘The Golden Girls’ as a beacon of sexual empowerment and agency, particularly for ageing women.… Continue reading Dear ‘Golden Girls’
‘Dance Moms’: Entertainment or Exploitation?
Making children cry for the sake of money-making television sounds like something out of a fictional dystopian world – like ‘The Hunger Games’ or ‘Divergent’. But, as Helena reveals, it’s happening right in front of us.… Continue reading ‘Dance Moms’: Entertainment or Exploitation?
Medical Misinformation on TikTok
Until she began to use TikTok, Shinae had never given much thought to medical rumours. Although it can represent an irresistible world of music and dance, there is a dark medical underworld to the wildly popular social media platform.… Continue reading Medical Misinformation on TikTok
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Why I Write: Caitlin’s Story
Caitlin has always wanted to be a writer. After reading her story, it’s easy to see why. … Continue reading Why I Write: Caitlin’s Story
Why I Write: Shinae’s Story
Shinae knows she has a lot to learn about writing. But she also knows that “writing is freedom” – and so it is only fitting that her work focuses on inequality. … Continue reading Why I Write: Shinae’s Story
Why I Write: Rose’s Story
Before she became a writer, Rose liked to think of herself as a storyteller. Why does she write? To keep telling stories – to anyone and anything that will listen.… Continue reading Why I Write: Rose’s Story
Meanwhile, in lifestyle…
Come to Paris and New York With Me?
In the midst of Sydney lockdown, Caitlin is lamenting her previous travels. When she was younger, she travelled the world with books and film. Currently, she can only travel with her words…… Continue reading Come to Paris and New York With Me?
The Polaroid Project
People don’t normally get philosophical about photography. In an age of throwaway consumerism, what value do polaroids offer?
Part 1 of a new series from our gal Caitlin, ‘Imprints of our past’.… Continue reading The Polaroid Project
5 Awesome Must-Read Books by Female Authors
As a former English tutor, Shinae has seen the impact of the “no time to read” attitude. But literacy should be at the centre of our culture. And what better literature to champion than those with female authors.… Continue reading 5 Awesome Must-Read Books by Female Authors
On Single Mothers
This Mother’s Day, Shinae reflects on her upbringing in a single mother family – and society’s ongoing prejudices towards such families.… Continue reading On Single Mothers
What We Learned From 10 Influential Women in Fashion
When it came down to choose just ten fashion icons from the past century, it was an absolute struggle to narrow it down. Lucja reflects on a myriad of incredible influential women from the ages, who have changed fashion forever.… Continue reading What We Learned From 10 Influential Women in Fashion
A Beginner’s Guide To Jade Rolling
If improving your skincare and overall self care routine is one of your goals for the new year, you may have already come across the concept of jade rolling, and by extension, gua sha. In a nutshell, a jade roller is a small tool made of, well, jade, that typically has a cylindrical shape on… Continue reading A Beginner’s Guide To Jade Rolling
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