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Schoolyard Star Crossed Lovers

Schoolyard Star Crossed Lovers

  14-year-old me could have never imagined that I would be playing Juliet in a production of ‘Romeo and Juliet’ by William Shakespeare. Okay, maybe she could - but it was never going to happen; most community theatre companies are not regularly performing...

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Fantastic naps and how to get them

Fantastic naps and how to get them

By Tileah Dobson There is a word in the English language that adults look forward to and children despise it: naps.  Yes, the very thing we hated as children is the very thing we crave as adults—with university students being one of the biggest advocates. But despite...

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The lucky (racist) country

The lucky (racist) country

For many of us growing up in Australia, we were often reminded of the fact that we live in the ‘lucky’ country, made up of a rich fabric of multiculturalism. Our diversity is touted as one of our key strengths, particularly when compared to other Western nations. But...

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Boys will be boys

Boys will be boys

Many of us would be familiar with the adage ‘boys will be boys’, but in light of recent global movements – such sentiments only highlight the absurdity of this way of thinking. Let’s start with what’s happening in our own backyards. The role of what a man is and how...

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Exploring Dreamtime: art and stories

Exploring Dreamtime: art and stories

Many international students desire to learn more about Australian Indigenous culture. Here, Ishmamul Haque provides a brief guide to Dreamtime beliefs for our international students. Aboriginal people are part of the oldest continuing culture in the world. A vital...

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A taste of Western Sydney’s music scene

A taste of Western Sydney’s music scene

Sydney, and particularly its West-end is becoming a thriving and evolving hub of talented musicians, fulfilling musical appetites with a diversity of genres that matches its diversity of people.  Don’t sleep on our Western Sydney and local Sydney artists, otherwise,...

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Using AI: Good vs Bad

  Artificial intelligence (AI) is a common tool for university students and lecturers today. Yet, confusion and limited awareness of what counts as ethical use of AI remains.  Academic Integrity teams are working alongside Subject Coordinators, Academic Program...

WSU Jobs on Campus: What’s in it for students?

Want to earn money, build experience, and stay close to your studies? Working on campus might be just the thing – but of course, it’s not always as easy as it sounds.   While Western Sydney University offers a variety of on-campus job opportunities, many students face...

Aussies have the Love-Bug for Lottie McLeod: On Her New EP and Tour

  On May 30th, 2025, Australian singer Lottie McLeod released her newest album, ‘Bug’, after her father’s nickname for her. McLeod embarked on an Australian tour with musical act LoveLoveLove from the 10th to the 26th of July 2025.  McLeod’s father taught her how...

Western’s Student Union is almost here!

W’SUP News has been closely following news regarding Western Sydney University’s student union that is set to be established in the upcoming months with operations to begin early 2026. We recently asked SRC President Laine Fox for union updates. Laine’s Statement:  ...