Language: What separates us from the animals

By Daniel Griffin: You and I have the ability to use language without even thinking about it, literally. We can understand, speak, (and once we are taught) read and write. Animals, too, can communicate in some ways as well (anyone who has ever watched a nature...

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Bankstown Student Campus Council Update

Bankstown Student Campus Council Update

By Daniel Griffin and Grant Murray: What is Student Campus Council ? The normal explanation goes that the council “represents” and “advocates for” the students. Additionally, each campus council gets a budget of $15,000 to spend on events for students, or campaigns....

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Linguistics, yeah!

Linguistics, yeah!

By Daniel Griffin: I’ve had this conversation like 1,000 times: Person: “So what do you study?” Me: “I’m doing a BA majoring in linguistics” Person: “Oh, right … So how many languages do you know?”   Every time I hear that, I instantly have the urge to punch them...

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Rise of Australian Romantasy: Lily Crozier

Lily Crozier was born in London to a family of book collectors and quickly followed in their footsteps. Now based in Sydney, she is building her career as a literary influencer and publicist at Penguin Random House Australia. Her debut novel, ‘Vow of Eternal Night’ is...

Searching for Space: Disabled Parking and Accessibility at Campus

Arriving after 9 a.m. at Parramatta South can be stressful for many students, but for those who rely on disabled parking, it’s often a race against the clock.  According to the Western Sydney University parking team, there are 24 mobility parking bays across...

OPINION: 2025 Gala Dressed in 1920s Glamour

On the 21st of November, Western Sydney University student leaders and staff members were taken back to the 1920s. Student Leader’s Gala attendees came dressed in glamorous and glittery attire with pearls and feathers, culminating in a Great Gatsby experience. Staff...