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FIFA Fever: How the Taliban stole joy from Afghan women

FIFA Fever: How the Taliban stole joy from Afghan women

Image of Parramatta Square at the Matildas versus Lionesses game || Photo by Ruby Ritchie. Excitement, tension, and unbridled devotion filled Sydney’s streets with the recent Women’s FIFA World Cup. A testament to this can be found just outside our WSU Parramatta City...

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Tips on overcoming academic disenchantment

Tips on overcoming academic disenchantment

University giving you burnout? You aren’t alone || Photo by Siora Photography on Unsplash Are you ever at home writing an essay on a topic you couldn’t care less about and think … “Maybe I’m not cut out for University”? You aren’t alone. According to the Australian...

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The Art of Woman, Life and Freedom

The Art of Woman, Life and Freedom

Where are you? | Credit: Simin Keramati. In late June, the Student Representative Council (SRC) issued a statement titled: SRC Calls on Western Sydney University to Pressure the Federal Government to Place Further Sanctions on the Iranian Government and Officials. As...

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Chained to the rhythm

Chained to the rhythm

For many of us, platforms like iTunes and Spotify can be our solace. Whether it be plugging in your headphones or air pods for some tunes while studying, heading to class, or riding the shuttle home. Why is that? And what is up with our obsession with music? Well, put...

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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...

Parramatta Light Rail: Game-Changer for Students

  The wait is over. The Parramatta Light Rail project has debuted, connecting Westmead to Carlingford. Trams just 9 minutes apart can now take you from Parramatta Square straight to Western’s Parramatta South campus.  The Yallamundi light rail stop is just a...

All-Women Show ‘Khair’ Sold Out for International Women’s Day

  In honour of International Women’s Day, Powerhouse Youth Theatre (PYT) Fairfield presented ‘Khair’, a dazzling show written, choreographed and performed by an all- women ensemble.  Showtimes included Friday 7th March at 8:30pm, and Saturday 8th March at 2:30pm...