Since the beginning of the pandemic, we have slowly seen a COVID Culture come to life. A key aspect of this new way of life is Zoom meetings, which has been a strange new experience for all of us. There are so many types of Zoom students, but which one are you? The...
W-League football star ready to tackle university
An elite footballer who has travelled the world and represented Australia, Western Sydney Wanderers star Bryleeh Henry is set to take on a new challenge in 2021: university. The year ahead is shaping to be a juggling act for Bryleeh, as she prepares to begin her...
Western Sydney Basketball Club seeks players for social leagues
Are you a Western student looking to play some social sport? Say no more! Western Sydney Basketball Club is calling for players to fill its women’s, men’s and mixed sides for social competitions at both Penrith and Bankstown next year. You don’t need to be a pro or...
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Yes, we all want distinctions and make the Dean’s Merit List. We all want to be top of the class. But sometimes, cruising in the middle is the best you can do. And just because you’re not top of the class, it doesn't mean you’ve failed. Besides, I know significantly...
How many attempts did you take to pass your IELTS or PTE test?
“Your Pearson Test of English (PTE) result is available!” The text arrived at 11:34 AM on a scorching Tuesday in mid-December 2024. My heart sank as I opened it. I had secured an overall score of 77. While that might sound decent, I needed a minimum of 80 in each...
Made In the West Film Festival: The Online Movie Marathon Experience
Part One: ‘Places Please!’ by Paul Rye. Viewers were welcomed to the first short film of the night: ‘Places, Please!’, which delved into the chaotic world of production behind the stage, centring on the life of stage manager, Keith. Audiences experienced Keith’s...
“The lights danced to my music”: Student Composer Bailey Pickles Speaks About Big Dreams
Bailey Pickles, aged 20, is studying the University of Sydney’s ‘Composition for Creative Industries’ at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. “This is the perfect course for me,” Pickles said. “It’s been a fantastic experience because I’m surrounded by so many...
Libby Austin: The 19-year-old Penrith City Council member representing Western Sydney youth
On the 9th of October, 19-year-old Libby Austin was sworn in for her 4-year term as a councillor on the Penrith City Council. The teenage Western Sydney University student was listed on the 5th spot of the Labor party’s PCC East Ward ballot. Austin was elected...