You’re likely to have heard of the term cultural appropriation, and if you haven’t – it’s more likely you’ve seen examples of it. Consider social media posts you’ve seen of people dressing for Halloween as Native Americans in feathers and headdresses, or Mexican...
Australia prides itself on being a multicultural country. We’ve known this our whole lives. But how much of Australia actually reflect this? Who we see on television is meant to mirror our society and communities, but Australia doesn’t seem to be getting this right....
Despite the cancellation of the traditional Ramadan Nights markets because of COVID-19 restrictions, the annual street bazaar went ahead. The Ramadan night markets returned to their casual roots this year, with fewer stalls running. “The markets remind us of the...
The US Consul General Sharon Hudson-Dean and the Japan Consul General Kiya Masahiko spoke to students at Western Sydney University about the United States and Japan’s relationship with Australia and the work they are doing to combat the threat of climate change. The...
Imagine you are on a date with a guy you met on Tinder. The date turns out to be a disaster. He makes unwanted advances towards you, and the situation feels uncomfortable. What do you do? Four years ago, the Ask Angela scheme was launched and aimed at addressing...
As a student during COVID, I never thought such an economic shift could affect me so early on. But come March 2020, and every major company running an internship or cadetship program in Communication and Journalism had halted their initiative program. I was devastated...
Beach culture is a major part of Australian life, however, not everyone is aware of the dangers associated with being around water or water safety measures. Unfortunately, an average of 42 cases of costal drownings occur on Australian beaches every year. Around...
Zoe Papagianopoulos is a 2019 high school graduate from South West Sydney. Entering her first year of university studying a Bachelor of Arts, Zoe was not expecting her first year of university to be interrupted with many obstacles. Interviewed by W’SUP editor, Dania...
As we wished a fond farewell to 2019 and the previous decade, many were eagerly looking forward to 2020. Counting down the seconds, hoping, and praying for a great year; no one could image the disasters laying ahead. Australia had already been beaten down by the...
Attention coffee addicts, eggs benedict-obsessed enthusiasts and all-around brunch lovers! As we are power on through these uncertain times with ever-changing restrictions, it’s completely understandable to be feeling a little disheartened or maybe even lonely. But...
In a historic show of unity, Western Sydney University students voted unanimously on August 21, 2025, to pass a pro-Palestine motion demanding the university sever research links with Syqe Medical, lift the suspensions of student protesters, halt staff job cuts, and...
What could possibly be worse than a father eating his son because he’s deformed? Well, you’re about to find out. This is part two of finding Nemo a therapist (yes, Disney’s Finding Nemo). Why? Because clownfish are slightly traumatising. Click here for part one if you...
“Re-Gen Z Science” is headed by Western Sydney University’s Dr. Mark Jones and School of Science Engagement Officer Loise Graham. With a focus on making science relevant to younger generations in the Hawkesbury, the program covers how science can address some of the...
On May 26, 2025, Teach Us Consent – a movement founded by activist Chanel Contos, advocates to dismantle rape culture, launched the Promoting Consent Initiative. The initiative aims to provide young people with online content communicating the importance of healthy...
Disney’s Finding Nemo. A 2003 childhood classic, full of laughs, tears and family bonding. Haven’t seen it? Here’s the whole plot. And here’s an out of context, no spoiler version: A serial killer brutally murders a mother (Coral) and almost all of her children...