(Nobuhiro Shimura's "Afternote: In the Shade of Cinema" exhibition at The Japan Foundation Gallery. Photo by: Khanh Linh Pham, 2024) “Afternote: In the shade of cinema”, is a new exhibition by Japanese artist Nobuhiro Shimura, running from September 13, 2023, to...
Writers are the architects of imagination, the sculptors of words, and the custodians of stories. But what sparks this relentless urge to write? At Book Fair Australia, I was honoured to speak with 12 remarkable authors who shared their deeply personal...
On September 24th, Western Sydney University came alive with a colourful celebration of cultures during its Diversity Fest. Div Fest brought together students from all corners of the world, showcasing the campus's rich hues of diversity. The festival featured a...
(Netflix. Heartbreak High season 2 poster. Chaotic poster with characters from the show. https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/heartbreak_high_2022/s02, 2024) Introduction After a two-year hiatus, Heartbreak High's Gen-Z reboot returned with its second season on...
(Picture of a frame from the ‘Celestial Emu’ short film. Photo credit: Luci Kugathasan, 2024) Introduction On Tuesday, the 13th of August, I attended the Sydney Science Festival’s ‘Celestial Emu’ event at the Powerhouse Museum alongside W’SUP's Social Media...
DIVERSITY FEST IS BACK FOR 2024! The highly anticipated Diversity Festival is back once again for 2024! Div Fest will be held on the 24th of September from 2-5pm at Western Sydney University’s Parramatta South Campus. This long awaited SRC event is free for...
Written by Richard Xu | Edited by Luci Kugathasan Introduction On March 1st, 2024, I attended Go Global’s South Korea study tour at Kyung Hee University in Seoul, an institution that prides itself in advancing scholarship and peace. The trip provided me with insight...
As the cost-of-living skyrockets, thrifting is becoming a necessity, and Penrith is becoming a hub for op shoppers. Penrith’s High Street is home to a plethora of op shops including, but not limited to; Anglicare, Red Cross, Vinnies, Salvos, Cancer Wellness Support,...
Image caption - Pictures taken by Anya Wikramanayake, edited by Nadine Mendis using Canva.com Have you ever caught yourself cramped up in your room after a day of studying or coming home after a long shift and catching yourself scrolling through Instagram stories of...
(Pictured: The facade of Gami Chicken’s new branch in Penrith located in the Nepean Shopping village) Korean cuisine is relatively new to Penrith and as such, Gami inherently stands out from the crowd. While Gami is known for its fried chicken, it also offers a range...
Misty McPhail is an executive producer at Made in the West CREATIVE and the general manager of Made in the West Film Festival (MITW), a grassroots festival that celebrates and showcases Western Sydney filmmakers on screen. W’SUP chats to her about the 2024 Made in the...
In my experience at Western Sydney University, I always knew that I wanted to be a journalist. I’ve always had a passion for learning about the ways that society functions, the foundations and core beliefs that make us the people and places we are today. However, I...
Having any dietary requirement can be a challenge, but for those with coeliac disease, finding gluten free food that is coeliac friendly can be incredibly difficult. Lucky for us here in Sydney, we are spoiled for choice with gluten free finds that are coeliac safe,...
Ever find yourself sitting in a lecture, trying to take in all the information, but still feeling like something isn’t clicking? Or maybe you’ve had those moments where you really wish you could just talk things through with someone who actually gets it? Trust me,...
Films and TV shows often offer the viewer a new perspective (pun intended) every day. From portraying that there’s beauty in the mundane and that there’s more to the world than what meets the eye. In this piece, three films will be reviewed: a short film named...