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  • Jasmine Kaur

    Hi, this is Jasmine. I am pursuing a Master of Social Work (Qualifying) at Western Sydney University. I am calligraphy artist, a poetry lover and a dog mom (you'll probably find me watching dog videos in my spare time). My special talent? Adding a Punjabi tadka to Italian and English dishes. Yes, you'll find garam masala in my pasta. I am all about yapping, helping, and making the world a little brighter, one poetry piece at a time. See you on the other side!

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What If We All Went to Therapy?

What If We All Went to Therapy?

Picture this:   You’re sitting in a café with a friend, and instead of the usual, “How’s work?” they casually ask, “So, what’s your inner child been up to?”   And it’s not weird at all!   You sip your coffee and say, “Oh, just reconnecting with some childhood fears;...

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The Gen Z Guide to Love 

The Gen Z Guide to Love 

The Gen Z Guide to Love  We belong to the 'replied to your story' kind of love.  Where at the end of shared playlists a tender hug awaits,  We belong to the 'tagged you in a meme' kind of love,  Hoping that the algorithms align our fate.  We belong to the ‘Taylor...

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You’re not always fine and that’s okay 

You’re not always fine and that’s okay 

Laughing doesn’t always indicate that you’re happy and joyful.   Similarly, ‘I am fine’ often has different definitions.  ‘I am fine’ might mean you’re hurt, you’re anxious, you’re feeling sad but you’re simply trying to ignore or suppress it. ...

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War Here and There, Conflict Slowly Turning into a Genocide

The proxy war being waged in Sudan has reached a new level of urgency that demands the world’s attention. Reports by Al Jazeera indicate mass-civilian killings have taken place, leaving 1,500 dead, with bodies spotted on satellite images.   In 2023, clashes between...

How to Survive Your Student Placements (Without Losing Your Mind)?

University placements can feel like a marathon you never signed up for. Between managing coursework, part-time jobs, and personal responsibilities, adding hundreds of unpaid hours to your schedule can feel almost impossible. I just finished my 600-hour social work...

From Cyberattacks to Staff Cuts, what’s next, Western?

This year has been big for Western, not all for the right reasons. From cyberattacks and job cuts, to conversations about international students, the University community is growing increasingly concerned.    Personal Information in jeopardy:   On the 23rd of October...

Destabilising the Fast Fashion Industry, One Garment at a Time

On 7 August 2025, Western Sydney University students and staff were encouraged to exchange free items to meet their material needs at the University’s Parramatta South Campus. ‘We’re trying to build a community on campus that reduces waste, creates social...

Reuse and Repair: Can Mending End Climate Injustice?

On September 9th, ‘Festival of Action’ – a coalition of Western Sydney University students, staff and partners focus on climate and social justice, hosted the ‘Climate Justice through Reuse and Repair’, panel with advocacy group, ‘Parents for Climate’.    Blue...