Woroni

15/10/2025

Iam rotting by the ocean. The sun is sparkling, the water is pristine, and by all means Spring is springing. I am relaxing on the grass above the rock pool area. The hot wind is filled by the chatter of eager beach goers. In particular, I notice many Irish and English accents gleaming with excitement, the kind of excitement usually followed by the “I just got my two-year working visa approved” spiel.

I sit cross legged, grateful for my Australian citizenship, and with Sally Rooney’s Intermezzo resting on my lap. I don’t plan on reading it today, but the book makes me feel distinguished. Rather than a run club final boss or self-absorbed sun baker, I am a free thinker, an intellectual who rain-or-shine remains in the determined pursuit of fine narrative.

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I am rotting by the ocean. The sun is sparkling, the water is pristine, and by all means Spring is springing. I am relaxing on the grass above the rock pool area. The hot wind is filled by the chatter of eager beach goers. In particular, I notice many Irish and English accents gleaming with […]

13/10/2025

VOTING IS NOW OPEN for the next editors of Woroni. This is your chance (and every student’s chance) to shape the direction of Woroni for next year.

You can vote at this link or with the link in your student emails: https://apollo.anu.edu.au/default.asp?pid=24796

12/10/2025

Interhall Arts Committee Dance Night Interviews pt. 2 by Kristy Sauw

12/10/2025

Interhall Arts Committee Dance Night Interviews pt. 1 by Kristy Sauw

11/10/2025

Often overlooked in German history due to the tumult of the 20th century from 1933 onwards, the 1920s were a terrifically important time for the country. Learning about the era is crucial for understanding modern German and world history. The city of Berlin at this time was one of the largest and most cosmopolitan in the world, and garnered a reputation for extreme decadence. The metropolis was certainly a dramatic place, bursting with artistic and technological innovation, with famous figures gracing its stages and plagued by political turmoil. The state of this city has a lot of important lessons for our world 100 years later. Here’s some parallels that might teach us something.

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Often overlooked in German history due to the tumult of the 20th century from 1933 onwards, the 1920s were a terrifically important time for the country. Learning about the era is crucial for understanding modern German and world history. The city of Berlin at this time was one of the largest and mo...

10/10/2025

In the rugged landscapes of northern Tanzania, the Hadza, or Hadzabe, continue a way of life that predates agriculture, cities and modern technology. With a population of around 1,300, this hunter-gatherer community survives through a delicate balance of hunting, gathering, and deep knowledge of the land, underpinned by a strong ethos of egalitarianism that ensures resources and responsibilities are shared collectively. Observing the Hadza is like peering into humanity’s distant past, yet their existence is not merely historical—it is a living, breathing testament to resilience, adaptability and communal life.

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In the rugged landscapes of northern Tanzania, the Hadza, or Hadzabe, continue a way of life that predates agriculture, cities and modern technology. With a population of around 1,300, this hunter-gatherer community survives through a delicate balance of hunting, gathering, and deep knowledge of the...

09/10/2025

During O-Week, as a bushy-tailed first-year, I auditioned for Law R***e. I made it to the second round before receiving a graciously worded rejection. As I watched this year’s production, titled Pulp Jurisdiction, I couldn’t help but grimace at the thought that I had once believed I had the comedic timing to be a part of such a talented group.

To be transparent, two of the cast members, Oliver Castellan and Zara Clelland, are close friends of mine, and therefore, I came into the show with high expectations and the knowledge that if it was bad, I would be in an awkward position as a reviewer. Luckily for me, it was fantastic.

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During O-Week, as a bushy-tailed first-year, I auditioned for Law R***e. I made it to the second round before receiving a graciously worded rejection. As I watched this year’s production, titled Pulp Jurisdiction, I couldn’t help but grimace at the thought that I had once believed I had the come...

08/10/2025

Iwas sitting on a broken beach chair when I lit a cigarette. It is to be noted that I smoke infrequently — only when drinking — but for twenty or so thousand rupiah, I was willing to make a concession. My large sunglasses sat square on my nose and I pushed them upwards to assuage the light, feeling sweat bead against my skin. The air was sticky, thick with incense and sweat, and this made passersby frantic.

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I was sitting on a broken beach chair when I lit a cigarette. It is to be noted that I smoke infrequently — only when drinking — but for twenty or so thousand rupiah, I was willing to make a concession. My large sunglasses sat square on my nose and I pushed them upwards to […]

08/10/2025

Due to reported inaccuracies, and in light of recent amendments to the proposal, the Woroni team has chosen to retract an anonymous, external submission published today, titled: “A simple case of misunderstanding? Analysing ANUSA’s attempt at electoral reform.”

Further information on the proposed changes to ANUSA election voting can be found at:

07/10/2025

Maya had only meant to dig a little hole for her sunflowers when her spade struck something metallic. At first, she groaned, assuming it was just another stubborn rock in the patch her mother had reluctantly handed over.

“Perfect,” she muttered, wiping her brow. “A rock with a personal vendetta.”

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Maya had only meant to dig a little hole for her sunflowers when her spade struck something metallic. At first, she groaned, assuming it was just another stubborn rock in the patch her mother had reluctantly handed over. “Perfect,” she muttered, wiping her brow. “A rock with a personal vendett...

06/10/2025

Iremember the first uni class I attended: POLS1002. The room was chockers, filled with bright-eyed students, some of whom would one day become the political overlords of this country. While my personal legislative ambitions peaked in Year 7 debating, I was in the big girls’ league now. And goddammit, I was ready to bat!

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I remember the first uni class I attended: POLS1002. The room was chockers, filled with bright-eyed students, some of whom would one day become the political overlords of this country. While my personal legislative ambitions peaked in Year 7 debating, I was in the big girls’ league now. And goddam...

06/10/2025

IAC Dance Night! Woroni will be streaming and interviewing people throughout the night!