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New Perspectives through Film

New Perspectives through Film

Films and TV shows often offer the viewer a new perspective (pun intended) every day. From portraying that there’s beauty in the mundane and that there’s more to the world than what meets the eye. In this piece, three films will be reviewed: a short film named...

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Summer reading list: Books to dive into during break

Summer reading list: Books to dive into during break

The president of WSU’s Book Club, Lidya Rivai, thoughtfully put together a list of books that will keep readers entertained and inspired throughout the summer break until next semester rolls around.    First off, we have...  ‘Happy Place’ by Emily Henry  (Picture...

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Diversity Fest in Jeopardy: An Absent Crowd, but a Present Message

  Diversity Fest was once the booming heart of Western Sydney University’s social life. This year, the campus was silent, with attendees few and far between. This begs the question: Has Diversity Fest lost its spark or has a shift occurred with how students...

Rise of Australian Romantasy: Keshe Chow

  ‘Romantasy’ is a hybrid genre of fiction rising in global popularity. When it comes to combining fantasy with romance, Australian authors are no exception.  Read more about Australian authors at the 2025 Sydney Writers’ Festival romantasy session here.  ...

Can We Really Change the Campus, One Tree at a Time?

We live in a world where sustainability is spoken about in lofty ideals and grand campaigns. Social media tells us to “save the planet” while news headlines scream about extinction, climate crises, and urban heat. It can feel overwhelming. As students, it’s easy to...

2025 Student Election Live Updates

22nd September 2025: On Monday, the 15th of September 2025, Western’s student elections opened for the positions on the Board of Trustees (BoT), Student Representative Council (SRC) and the National Union of Students (NUS).   Each enrolled Western student received an...