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
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...
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...
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...
Paper Women: The feminist art project that aims to conquer sexual and emotional abuse
By sharing our stories, we make our mark – we create change. The older she gets, the more she knows what men can do. The Victorian artist and feminist Amanda Firenze doesn't back away from talking about what we don't want to hear. Paper Women aims to showcase hundreds...
Nintendo finally brings Animal Crossing fans everything they’ve been asking for
Nintendo finally brings Animal Crossing fans everything they’ve been asking for W’SUP editor Katelyn Brunner celebrates the end of semester by binge-playing the Animal Crossing update. Image courtesy of Nintendo. Animal Crossing: New Horizons is the fifth...
Hamilton Sydney- You’ll want to be in the room where it happens!
Hamilton Sydney- You’ll want to be in the room where it happens! Editor Katelyn Brunner did not throw away her shot to see a world-renowned musical. The world-renowned musical by Lin-Manuel Miranda has made its way to Sydney and it does not disappoint. The musical...
Your guide to Western Sydney’s cultural food spots
An incredible variety of cuisines from around the world can be discovered in your neighbourhood, writes Jostina Basta. With Western Sydney’s incredible and unique diversity come perks – an array of different and mouth-watering cuisines. If you’re anything like me,...
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...
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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Professor Accuses University’s Health institute of Engaging in Unethical Research
The Western Sydney University for Palestine (WSU4P) collective held a rally at Western’s Parramatta South University on the 13th of August 2025. Professor Alana Lentin, a long-time scholar of race and racism, and self-proclaimed Jewish anti-Zionist, was among...
Alexandria Burnham and ‘Swallow’: WestWords and Publishing
Read Part 1: the Writing here. Award-winning writer and WestWords Creative Producer Alexandria Burnham’s debut novel ‘Swallow’ will be released in November 2025, after she announced in May that WestWords Books acquired publishing rights. From Creative to...
Alexandria Burnham and ‘Swallow’: the Writing
Award-winning writer and WestWords Creative Producer Alexandria Burnham’s debut novel ‘Swallow’ will be released in November 2025, after she announced in May that WestWords Books acquired publishing rights. ‘Swallow’: Australia’s Untold Story The novel is set in...
Liverpool’s Ganesh Chaturthi: Perseverance Against Protests
(Caption: Bharatnatyam dancers at the religious event. Photo credit: Samina Rakhshani, 2025) Hundreds of people gathered in Liverpool to celebrate the birth of Hindu deity Ganesha on Suday, 31 August 2025. The event coincided with large nationwide anti-immigration...
Clubs Crossword Solution
View Crossword in W'SUP News' October print edition 2025. View Crossword solutions here. Q4 Crossword Giveaway Terms and Conditions 1. Entry is open to any currently enrolled student studying at Western Sydney University. Only the first 10 entrants who...










