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Bankstown poetry slam: a place to connect

Bankstown poetry slam: a place to connect

Bankstown poetry slam is unlike anything you’d expect. Nothing about the slam is censored, and there are absolutely no boundaries around how individuals choose to deliver their message. You can stomp, yell, dramatically pause, sing, or flail your arms as passionately...

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Why Friends will never die

Why Friends will never die

No, I’m not talking about your closest friends, I am talking about one of the most popular sitcoms of all time, Friends. Friends was first showcased to the world 25 years ago. The famous sitcom that featured 10 seasons of pure comedy, started in 1994 and ran for 10...

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Life on the edge

Life on the edge

The time passes quickly. Baby, toddler, big school teen with lots of friendships in between. Almost in high school then uni is done each year full of adventurous fun. Goodbye parents hello wife babies bring the promise of new life. Always seeing the next step and...

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Rhythm in your DNA

Rhythm in your DNA

Being in love with two things at once requires a lot of time and commitment, but what if you were able to bring them together and experience both at the same time. Dr Mark Temple, who is a molecular biology lecturer at Western Sydney University and a former drummer...

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Crazy Rich Asians – Film review

Crazy Rich Asians – Film review

2018 has been known as the year of diversity in regards to Hollywood films. With the success of titles such as Love Simon, Black Panther, and Wonder Woman, receiving rave reviews on sites such as Rotten Tomatoes and earning millions in the box office. It’s clear that...

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The crib 

The crib 

Student accommodation reaches mythical heights in this short story by Abigail Nash. Her room includes spacious corner units sporting fine dining choices like baked beans in a can. On a student’s part-time wage only the best will do. One corner contains the feared...

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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:  ...

Arrest made in relation to Western Sydney University Cyberattack

Former Western Sydney University electrical engineering student Birdie Kingston was arrested on the 25th of June 2025, for hacking Western Sydney University’s digital systems. Kingston, former general officer of the Queer Collective in 2024,  was released on bail on...

Stealing the Show: Behind the Scenes with the WSU Livestock Team

It's 5AM on show day and my alarm is going off. It's cold outside and the sun is yet to rise. I chuck on my clothes and boots, grab my show bag, and head off to the Hawkesbury showgrounds.  This whole process started many months ago at the WSU farm at the Hawkesbury...

Your Career Starts on LinkedIn

Many phrases can strike fear in a university student’s heart.  Exam season, internship application, student fees- the list goes on.  But there is one thing that often tops the list: creating a LinkedIn profile.  Since starting at Western Sydney University in 2023, I...

What It’s Really Like to Study a Master’s at Western

Pursuing a master’s degree is more than ticking off another qualification - it’s a personal and professional turning point. For those considering postgraduate study, especially at Western Sydney University, understanding the student experience can make all the...