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...
Not only is each episode in Black Mirror eerily entertaining and mind-twisting, but they all highlight the issues regarding humanity’s relationship with technology. Below are some of the themes we’re exposed to in this thought-provoking series. Warning - spoilers...
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...
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...
'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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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: ...
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...
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...
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...
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...