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WHINE AND WINE WHINGE UP

By Winnie Dunn: “A good story—one that knows its use and power—startling imagery and syntax, and a curious perspective can help us bypass problematic social and political structures that are in part designed to limit voice.” – Landan Osman Kingswood campus’ Whine and...

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The Wolves

By Alby Davidow: Willing wives will wallow once; What wandering wolves wonder; When pouncing placid, peaceful doe; Why would wolves wish to wither wonder? What piece of purpose first pierced peace; and planted panting pride? Was it found in fir’s first flutter?...

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Finity

By Jemimah McMurray: The night begs attention silent, bold unfraid of stillness unafraid to hold the fierceness, fragility of breath the finity of death & behold her blackness the darkness, and in the void to rest to wait for what is left and for the...

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Appin Massacre Remembrance April 17

Appin Massacre Remembrance April 17

By Daniel Jantos: Is there not something in all of us that is restless in the face of an injustice? Winston Churchill may have believed that history was written by the victors, but every historian pursues their craft in the hope that, in time, the fuller story will...

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PHOTO: Last day of exams, Spring

PHOTO: Last day of exams, Spring

By Hakima Husseini: This is my favourite photo of WSU. I love the purple colour of the Jacaranda trees which are all around the pathway of Parramatta campus! It was nice weather on that morning: I took these pictures last year in spring session, on the last day of my...

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Fools

Fools

By Dina Capilnean: Can’t do these assignments no more Can’t work for the man no more Don’t wanna be a corporate girl No more listening to the world Not gonna listen to your whines and cries And pick you up from your hangover nights Try to be me for just one day My...

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My Refugee Story as a Kurd

My Refugee Story as a Kurd

By Dalya Karezi: Our past is a story that only we understand But mine is so messed up that I find hard to tell while I stand. My story is different, but I cannot say I am the only one, Every time I reminisce about my childhood I just want to run. Although I was young...

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Protest to Power: How Students Sparked a National Revolution

August 5th 2024 marks a historical turning point for Bangladesh, an event that revolutionised the political landscape and gave a new voice to the country’s citizens. Earning a second victory over the fascist regime, which had been ruling for 16 years.   What Caused...

Reflecting on my Time in W’SUP: Eugenia Kourkoutas

Eugenia Kourkoutas is a recent Western Sydney University graduate. She was a W’SUP News editor and Student Publications Committee member during her studies.  Kourkoutas’ author profile can be found here.  The speech she gave on W’SUP’s March 2025 Media Day can be...

From Breakfast to Belonging, How Campus Meals Unite Us! 

Some mornings at Western Sydney University begin with the scent of sizzling hash browns, the clink of cutlery, and the quiet comfort of shared silence between strangers who are soon-to-be friends. In these early hours, before lectures and deadlines begin, there is a...

Let’s Talk Periods!

On Tuesday, 27th May 2025, a warm and welcoming corner of Western Sydney University’s Parramatta South campus was transformed into a safe space for tea, treats, and truth-telling about periods. The Environmental Collective hosted this special morning tea in...