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  • Abbie Simmons

    Abbie Simmons is an emerging editor at W'SUP who is studying a Bachelor of Communication, majoring in journalism. Abbie is proudly the inaugural recipient of the Pasifika Achievement To Higher Education (PATHE) Scholarship. Journalism allows Abbie to explore a broad range of interests like history, literature, law, music, social justice, fashion, social media commentary and lifestyle through storytelling and investigative reporting. When she's not writing you can find her attending live music events and finding the best matcha + thrifting spots. Her hot take is that Charli XCX is more famous than Taylor Swift.

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Boy Sober: Lessons From Celibacy

Boy Sober: Lessons From Celibacy

I am 22 and I haven’t had sex in 3 years, because ever since I was a little girl I have believed that romantic love should be a priority in my life.  The media I consumed heavily informed this belief.   I loved the 1999 romantic comedy Never Been Kissed starring Drew...

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WSU Data breach: What you should know.

WSU Data breach: What you should know.

  On Wednesday the 31st of July Western Sydney University issued a public statement notifying of a data breach within the University’s storage platform, ‘Isilon’. This unauthorised access affects, but is not limited to, the information of former and current students...

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Penrith: The new Op Shop Destination

Penrith: The new Op Shop Destination

As the cost-of-living skyrockets, thrifting is becoming a necessity, and Penrith is becoming a hub for op shoppers. Penrith’s High Street is home to a plethora of op shops including, but not limited to; Anglicare, Red Cross, Vinnies, Salvos, Cancer Wellness Support,...

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The Red-Carpet Experience at Made in the West

(Cinema screen at Made in the West before the films began. Photo by Garish (Luci) Kugathasan, 2024)  On November 30th, 2024, Made in the West Film Festival invited W’SUP to an exclusive red-carpet event celebrating the outstanding work of filmmakers from Western...

Zines and Music: How They Fused in an Inspiring Workshop

(Featured image for Zine Workshop Retrospective, created by Satya Patel, 2025)  On December 14th, 2024, the School of Zines hosted a vibrant zine workshop infused with the spirit of music.   Zines have surged in popularity over the past few years, like a phoenix...

The Ultimate Summer Playlist: Music For Every Moment

(Student reading book while listening to music on headphones. Photo credit: Garish (Luci) Kugathasan, 2025)  Before we get started, this article is brought to you by Jenita Kingston, President of ‘Wusic’, Western’s music club, as she shares her personal picks and...