Trigger Warning: This article contains themes regarding self-harm, sexual abuse, rape and suicide. Please note there are resources for support listed below. It was an ordinary day and I opened Facebook. Former NRL star Jarryd Hayne had been accused of sexual...
The final day of the decathlon at the Tokyo Olympics 2020 marked a historic day of sporting glory, not only for Australia but also for sportsmanship across the globe. For the unversed, the decathlon is a two-day athletics event that comprises of ten different track...
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...
July 2025 saw Penguin’s ‘Fantasy Fest’ arrive in Australian cities, readers enjoying exclusive previews of upcoming fantasy novel releases and extensive author panel discussions. In 2023, Penguin Random House Australia, one of Australia’s ‘big five’ publishing...
Diversity Fest was once the booming heart of Western Sydney University’s social life. This year, the campus was silent, with attendees few and far between. This begs the question: Has Diversity Fest lost its spark or has a shift occurred with how students...
‘Romantasy’ is a hybrid genre of fiction rising in global popularity. When it comes to combining fantasy with romance, Australian authors are no exception. Read more about Australian authors at the 2025 Sydney Writers’ Festival romantasy session here. ...
We live in a world where sustainability is spoken about in lofty ideals and grand campaigns. Social media tells us to “save the planet” while news headlines scream about extinction, climate crises, and urban heat. It can feel overwhelming. As students, it’s easy to...
'Music has no borders, but we definitely try to teach our culture from Japan through our performances’. For shamisen player and singer songwriter Noriko Tadano, the Auburn Cherry Blossom festival is more than entertaining a crowd: it's about cultural exchange. The...