(Credit: Pexels | Aleksandar Pasaric) The soft musical rhythm of the raindrops hitting the ground so roughly gave me an odd satisfaction, like a heart beating in a gentle rhythm. For once, I felt at peace as I let the little droplets drip down my face, drowning my...
Poem: The real and unreal
(Credit: Pexels | Eberhard Grossgasteiger) Bliss, pure bliss! In the imaginary tunnels of a utopia I find bliss. All colours of a euphoric dream, With the lingering smell of burning steam. I smile for a while, Before I hide for a time. The world in grey is a curse of...
SRC initiative addresses sexual violence on campus
Author: Bowen Fucile | Edited by Samanda Mularachchi (Credit: Bowen) In an era where safety on campus is of paramount concern, the Student Representative Council (SRC) has taken a bold stance to recognise the prevalence of sexual violence on campus, with a focus on...
Diversity Fest 2023: What you need to know about diversity at Western Sydney University.
Caption: Holi Festival (Pixabay) Have you ever wanted to know more about our diverse Western Sydney University (WSU) community? This September, Diversity Fest takes stage, uniting students to celebrate and embrace the rich diversity of students at Western Sydney...
WSU Festival of Action: An events-based grassroots movement
With a curriculum focussing on equity and justice, the WSU Festival of Action (FOA) has innovatively partnered students with staff to find sustainable solutions to address social issues relevant to students - like the climate crisis, food insecurity, and a lack of...
Are international student work restrictions another ‘band-aid’ solution?
Credit: Sam Bayle | Unsplash. Australia, with its breathtaking landscapes, diverse cultures, and world-class education, attracts over 600,000 international students each year. However, amidst this allure, work restrictions tighten the lid on freedom and luxuries for...
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WHITLAM LIBRARY RENOVATIONS: A NEW CHAPTER OF WSU EXCELLENCE
CULTIVATING INNOVATION & INSPIRATION Labelled as the “next chapter of academic excellence” Western Sydney University Parramatta South Campus will be undergoing expansive renovations on Whitlam Library. These renovations will create a means of positioning...
Attention all ladies and gentle-thems, Heartstopper Season 3 is finally here!
Caption: Netflix. Heartstopper season 3 poster. Poster with the main characters, Nick and Charlie. https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/heartstopper/s03, 2024) Content Warning: This television show and review discusses topics of mental health, self-harm,...
‘Tis the Damn Season: It’s NaNoWriMo!
National Novel Writing Month (or NaNoWriMo) is a one-way ticket for writers to enter four weeks of self-inflicted madness (or so many authors have said), and write in any spare moment they can. The need for a rush of words leaves little time to overthink, go back or...
SIX UP AND COMING AUSTRALIAN MUSIC ARTISTS THAT DESERVE THEIR PLACE IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Author: Ayesha Bennett (Edited by Eugenia Kourkoutas) 'WELL, I LISTENED BEFORE THEY WERE COOL!’ Australia’s music landscape has always held a diversity of amazing acts. Yet in recent years, there has come an explosion of upcoming ‘Indie Rock/Pop’ artists that...
Imagining Extinction
Imagine. You and your family are, for some reason, one of a kind. Maybe you can fly, maybe you have 8 arms, maybe you’re made of a precious material. You’re special. Unique. Your purpose is to exist, to continue your species. There’s 3 members of your entire...