By TILEAH DOBSON Young people in Australia today are dealing with copious amounts of stress. From social, physical, financial, and now a pandemic was thrown in, it’s no wonder most of us are anxiety-riddled messes. New research conducted by the Monash Centre for Youth...
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Western Sydney gains a new sports centre
By TILEAH DOBSON As the year draws to a close, exciting things are in the works for early 2022. Western Sydney will be gaining a new indoor sports centre, set to open in March 2022. The Billbergia Indoor Sports Centre, which will be located in Camellia, Western...
Handling stress: which one are you?
Handling stress is one of the most difficult tasks when it comes to adulting - you have uni, work, a social life to maintain, maybe go to the gym and get your life together. Ultimately with more work, comes more stress - and it’s easy for us to sweep it under the...
COVID culture: Which zoom student are you?
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...
Tackling disability support: is WSU really the uni that “cares”?
How proactive is the university with disability support? Western Sydney University (WSU) advertises itself as a supporter of equality for all and "committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment for all students and staff, including those with...
The wonderful wizard of Western: making the most out of your Western experience
I think about my first day on campus and how easy it was to get lost. Following the crimson bricked pathways which seemed to have my head in circles, I wasn’t sure if I had made a mistake. My heart was beating so fast; I wasn’t sure if I had developed heart disease or...
“I might be crazy”: Mental health over uni burnout
Trigger/content warning: Topics surrounding mental illness and suicide are discussed throughout this anecdote. See below for mental health and wellbeing services available for WSU students. You know that song that goes: “I remember when, I remember, I remember, when I...
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...
I read it so you don’t have to: how the FLY handbook can help broke uni students
Illustration by Sarah Cupitt Some books have the power to change lives - this is one of them. Once leaving the safety net of high school, you’re on your own. Whether you remain living at home with your parents or not, the only person in control of your future is...
Uni tips and tricks: for all of you first years
Ah, autumn. The season of change, with your cool weather, jumpers for days and the reminder that Easter is right around the corner. And a new year of university to be kicked off. Students can finally sign our campus names on the WSU rants page rather than ‘Zoom...
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Book Fair 2024: A Celebration of Stories, Creators and Community
(Front entrance in line waiting to get into Book Fair. Photo Credit: Luci Kugathasan, 2024) On November 2nd, 2024, Book Fair Australia hosted its annual event at Sydney Olympic Park, bringing together an incredible myriad of writers and a diverse range of genres and...
Interview with Singer-Songwriter, Lottie McLeod – Part 1
From her inspirations to scholarships to her proudest moments of 2024, upcoming indie pop musician Lottie McLeod covered it all. Best known for her debut song ‘Happy Birthday’ and for being Triple J’s 2023 ‘Unearthed’ Feature Artist, McLeod has been rising to stardom...
NEW YEAR NEW YOU: The Return of WSU Summer Sessions and How To Prepare For 2025
As the 2024 Spring semester has now come to a close, it has signaled Western Sydney University’s Summer subjects' session to officially begin. The Summer Session is designed to assist students and give greater opportunities for choice and flexibility to fast-track...
You have a new notification: social media banned for anyone under 16 || opinion piece
Author: By Barsha Rai (Edited by Eugenia Kourkoutas) From Barsha Rai: It’s mid-April 2026. You just got home after a stressful shift at Maccas. You want to unwind, so you decide to scroll through Instagram reels, laugh at memes, and make a TikTok video. Or maybe...
A Call for Justice and Change: Alleged Police Brutality at Western Sydney University Pro-Palestine Demonstration with Tenesha Kumar
Author: Tenesha Kumar (Edited by Eugenia Kourkoutas) Foreword by W’SUP Editorial Team: The W’SUP team has always been dedicated to recognising the voices, ideas and experiences of the Western student population and the Western community overall. In continuing...