We have all had that mental block that stops us from even getting started. What if it’s not good enough? What if everyone is better than us? What if we mess up? What if we’re a terrible artist? Stop the negative self-talk! That type of perfectionism will continue if...
Katelyn Brunner
Lithgow Campus: Reimagined for 2021
Lithgow Campus: Reimagined for 2021 What happened to the Lithgow Campus and where is it now? The Entrance of the Lithgow Campus Indicates its History Photo Courtesy of WSU Do you remember the Lithgow Campus? Did you know that it closed? Do you know that it’s...
Nintendo finally brings Animal Crossing fans everything they’ve been asking for
Nintendo finally brings Animal Crossing fans everything they’ve been asking for W’SUP editor Katelyn Brunner celebrates the end of semester by binge-playing the Animal Crossing update. Image courtesy of Nintendo. Animal Crossing: New Horizons is the fifth...
Hamilton Sydney- You’ll want to be in the room where it happens!
Hamilton Sydney- You’ll want to be in the room where it happens! Editor Katelyn Brunner did not throw away her shot to see a world-renowned musical. The world-renowned musical by Lin-Manuel Miranda has made its way to Sydney and it does not disappoint. The musical...
How to deal with university when you’re burnt out
Photo by JESHOOTS.COM on Unsplash University can get pretty overwhelming sometimes. You’ll find that your typical university student is trying to balance full or part time university, working, taking care of physical and mental health whilst maintaining a...
High-risk groups can hear when you talk about COVID-19
“It’s okay, only old people and people with underlying medical conditions will die from the coronavirus.” Sound familiar? While it might make some feel better, those who are disabled, chronically ill and/or elderly can hear you. Spoiler alert: it doesn’t make them...
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Expanding my cultural horizons in Japan
(Credit: Simran Prasad) Earlier this July, I participated in the Venture Makers Global Exchange held in Kansai, Japan’s innovation capital. The program saw students from universities across Japan, Canada, the UK, India, and Australia collaborate on tackling real-life...
Go Global: My South Korean Odyssey
Written by Richard Xu | Edited by Luci Kugathasan Introduction On March 1st, 2024, I attended Go Global’s South Korea study tour at Kyung Hee University in Seoul, an institution that prides itself in advancing scholarship and peace. The trip provided me with insight...
Street Library Launch
Written by Lidya Rivai | Edited by Luci Kugathasan Whether you live in suburbia, near a CBD, or you’re just out for a stroll, you’re bound to spot one of these little street libraries, housed in a cosy nook of your neighbourhood. (Two members of Book...
Blak, Loud and Proud at Parramatta South Campus
The theme for NAIDOC Week 2024 was Blak, Loud and Proud: Keep the Fire Burning. At Western Sydney University’s (WSU) Parramatta South Campus the Yarramundi Lectures explored the importance of the Indigenous community at Western Sydney University (WSU). The Yarramundi...
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,...