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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Top 5 movie makeup collaborations that have taken the makeup industry by storm
In 2019, makeup has taken over the world. A $445 billion-dollar enterprise, according to Forbes, is luring customers through pretty packaging based on popular movies and cult-classic favourites. Movie/makeup collaborations have become a significant trend with makeup...
When they call you a terrorist: A Black Lives Matter Memoir (Review)
'I hope it impacts more than we can ever imagine.' - Patrisse Khan-Cullors, one of the founders of #BlackLivesMatter The #BlackLivesMatter movement is one of the most prominent modern movements coming out of the United States. After the recent coverage of race-based...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Flip the Script opens up a stage for young performing artists in Sydney
A new opportunity for young performing artists in Western Sydney has once again risen from the roots of Bankstown, with the aim to have their “disenfranchised” voices heard. Flip the Script is the latest project of the Bankstown Poetry Slam (BPS) that opens up a stage...
Film review – Cargo
Cargo is an Australian zombie drama which adapts a 2013 Tropfest finalist short, both of which were directed by Ben Howling and Yolanda Ramke, and written by Ramke. The post-apocalyptic tale is set in rural Australia, as we follow Andy, played by the very British...
Why Netta should (and should not) have won Eurovision 2018
Israel’s Netta won Eurovision 2018 with the song ‘Toy’ but does it really deserve to win? Last weekend the grand final of the 63rd Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) was broadcast live from Lisbon, Portugal on SBS at 5am AEST. After three hours of watching the final 26...
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Want to Stay in Australia After Graduation? Read This First!
It’s the final year of uni, and while assignments and exams loom large, for many international students, an even bigger question hovers in the background: “Can I stay in Australia after I graduate?” If you’ve ever Googled visa types or relied on a friend’s...
5 Quick Tips to Boost your Mid-Year Reset!
(Caption: Notebook with article title and permanent marker. Photo credit: Garish (Luci) Kugathasan, 2025) The mid-year is a great time to pause, breathe, and refresh your organisational systems. It’s the sweet spot to set yourself up for a Spring...
Highlight of The Hawkesbury
For Western Sydney University students, the 9th-11th May 2025 was filled with cows, science, and more cows at the Hawkesbury Agricultural Show. Known as the place where the country meets the city, it’s the second biggest agricultural show after the Sydney Royal Easter...
How to Work Where you Study!
Ever thought about getting a job on campus but didn’t know where to begin? I’ve been there too. After working in two different roles at Western Sydney University, I’ve picked up some valuable insights into the perks and challenges of on-campus jobs. In this...
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...