W'SUP

Student newspaper of Western Sydney University W'SUP is the student newspaper of Western Sydney University. Write us a story! Est 2016

23/07/2024

Join our amazing team at W’Sup News 🥳!

For your information Editors; Fact check, summarize and grammar check submitted works and create original pieces for both our print/online mediums.

This is role is remunerated and applications close on the 2nd of August by 9am. Submit your expressions of interest via the link in bio!

10/07/2024

Check out ’s guide on alternate activities to night life! Find the rest of the article in our archive (link in bio!)

25/06/2024

Nataša Aster-Stater interviews author KT Major and Joanne Macias from “The Talented Writers Department”. Read her tips for university students who want to be to part of the writing industry!

31/05/2024

Read W’SUP News Editor, Shabnam’s investigative piece on Isreal’s recent ban of media network Al Jazeera. Learn how it undermines world press freedom amidst the ongoing attacks against Gaza.

Link in bio!!

*Original background image (rubble) credits: reuters

07/04/2024

Ever wondered why ‘Holi’ is called Holi? Why is it celebrated by throwing colors? Keeyon answers all these and more through her article (link in bio!)

15/03/2024

‘RED’ by Chris Sifniotis was one of the incredible poems published in our 2021 Spring Edition: Inspired!

You can find the rest our archive via the link in bio.

15/03/2024

“By summer Marsden Park will be the HOTTEST place on Earth” - Samuel Austin, consulting senior urban planner.

Find out why and what we can do it about it on our website (link in bio)

04/03/2024

Join our amazing team at W’Sup News 🥳! We currently have two vacancies, here’s what’s expected from them:

Editor 🖊️ - Fact check, summarize and grammar check submitted works and create original pieces for both our print/online mediums.

Multimedia Officer 💻 - Record and edit; photographs, videos and audio files, while assisting editors with their creative endeavors.

Both the roles are remunerated and applications close on the 8th of February by 9am. Submit your expressions of interest via the link in bio!

25/02/2024

*Drumroll* SUBCULTURE EDITION IS READY!

W’Sup news is so proud to announce the release of its newest print edition; The Spring 2023 Subculture Edition! Filled deep dives of the various subcultures and littered with gorgeous art, this edition is sure to satisfy your artsy cravings ✨

We would like to thank all the editors and contributors that have made this edition as amazing as it is and are looking forward to making even more print editions in the future! 👀

Grab your copy at the W’Sup News welcome week stall! It will also be available across WSU campuses soon!

24/02/2024

We’d love to get to meet everyone! And of course there will be some freebies involved 👀

-Week

23/02/2024

The editors assist in the decision making process of the publication, working with contributors (such as yourself!), sharing ideas & creating content ✍️

The Editors look forward to receiving your incredible pieces this year, and take pride in providing the students of western Sydney with a voice!

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23/02/2024

The officers of W’Sup do various tasks and are integral keeping W’Sup up and running. We currently have three officers:

The Student Publications Designer; She’s responsible for creating visually appealing, engaging, and cohesive designs.

The Marketing Officer; she’s responsible for conducting marketing campaigns that increasing W’Sup news’s brand awareness.
a._y The Social Media Officer; He’s responsible for managing all of W’Sup socials (and also wrote this caption)

The officers are all excited to get creative and present our beloved W’Sup news to you in 2024 🤩

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21/02/2024

W’Sup News proudly presents the 2024 Student Planner! 🥳

This handy-dandy planner is an excellent way to organize your year and also contains useful contact details to the many services of WSU.

You can pick one up at your campus or access the digital version via the link in bio!

19/12/2023

A massive CONGRATULATIONS🥳 to Raynesh Charan for becoming the 2023 WSUP Editors Choice Award WINNER!

Be sure to read the Well-being edition Autumn 2023 magazine to see his amazing work titled, “Trees don’t grow In the dark”🥳 and who knows next year it might be you😏🔥

19/12/2023

An absolutely amazing end to an amazing year! The student leaders gala 2023 was a huge success and a great event with great company.

Thank you to everyone who submitted your articles, read our magazines and has been with us throughout the year🥳

We’re excited for next year and hopefully you are too😏 Have an amazing New Years and cheers to an even better 2024!

12/10/2023

This is a perfect opportunity for a student looking to be involved in campus news as W’SUPs very own Student Governance Reporter🥳
Find the link in our bio to submit you EOI🔥

12/10/2023

We’ve got exciting opportunities for everyone looking for a editor role🥳
Find the link in our bio to submit your EOI🔥

04/10/2023

🚨 🚨 News just in! 🚨🚨

W’SUP is introducing our very own Editor’s Choice Award!

One student will win an award for their outstanding non-fiction work, hand-chosen by our Student Editors and Director of Student Publications.

The award will be given out at the prestigious Student Leaders Gala on December 1st.

To submit, click the link in our bio to the submissions box. Submissions close October 31st 11:59pm, so don’t miss out!

For more info send us a DM or email, and we’ll get back to you as soon as practicable.

05/09/2023

Do you think guns should be allowed on campus?

The SRC president, Daniel Bonatti, seems to think so despite the rest of the SRC’s opposition. Comment what you think below. Click the link in our bio if you want to read more.

30/08/2023

Diversity Fest 2023 is coming!

What are your thoughts on diversity at Western Sydney University?

What does diversity mean to you?

If you want to share your thoughts or questions reach out to us through email or Instagram 💜💜

29/08/2023

W’SUP is looking for students to design our next print edition, do you have what it takes? Click the link in our bio to find out!

Submissions close on the 8th of September at 5PM. You don’t wanna miss it! 🚨

06/06/2023

🚨Apply Now for W’SUP Vacancies 🚨

If you’re looking for a platform to show off your skills, gain some experience, and create some incredible content tailored for students – apply now for W’SUP vacancies! W’SUP News is a student-run publication on the hunt for highly motivated students interested in writing, editing, design, and reporting.
Check out the positions available below:
X1 Editor: Opportunity to level up your communication skills by editing and creating original content for the W’SUP online publication and magazine.
X1 Student Publications Designer: New role! Opportunity to bring ideas and words to life, crafting visually stunning publications.
X1 Student Governance Reporter: New role! Opportunity to uncover campus news, making the voice of the students heard. This is especially ideal for students interested in politics and current affairs journalism.
Successful candidates will be remunerated via honorariums.
Applications close: Tuesday 20th June, 4:00pm.

To apply and find out more, click the link in our bio or email us at [email protected].

07/12/2022

HASS Skills and Employability Forum.
Online work. Co-design learning experiences. Network with employers.
$ 42.71 per hour - for 15 hours of work over 2 weeks.
Closing 9am - Thursday 8th December 2022.

Opportunity for currently enrolled undergraduate students in 𝐀𝐍𝐘 program and 𝐀𝐍𝐘 year level from the following Schools: Business, Education, Humanities and Communication Arts, Law and Social Science.

Find out more and apply through Jobs on Campus.
https://careerhub.westernsydney.edu.au/form.aspx?id=1172133

05/12/2022

📢📢📢 The EOI’s a decision was made to extend the EOI’s until 12 noon Friday 9th December, please note that the Penrith [Kingswood] Campus representative role is now open for EOI’s as well, any interested student can submit an expression of interest at the same link https://au.cglink.me/2ih/s698

28/11/2022

WE NEED YOU!
Students can now apply for new positions at WSUP. You will have opportunities to not only expand your knowledge and skills, but also to broaden your network!
Join us to make the most of your university experience!!!

22/11/2022

Dear all students 📢📢📢
EOIs are live for the following positions that will be occupied between January and December 2023. These would be amazing opportunities for you to learn and to enrich your skills and experience😊

The link below is for the form, which closes on the 5th December ❗️❗️❗️

https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/aEGwCP7LBGcokDoBiz42dJ?domain=au.cglink.me

20/11/2022

Congratulations on finishing the exam week! It is time to relax and have fun! If you don’t know what to start with, visit our website for joining the photo challenge! https://wsup.news/photo-challenge/

02/11/2022

Join the Environmental Collective and Inclusive Communities this Thursday at 6:30pm for a Burrito Movie Night!
Register here https://au.cglink.me/2ih/r46982 Dinner to be served from 6.30pm on Level 1.
'Don't Look Up' to be screened at 7pm in PC.01.03.29 after dinner.

01/11/2022

Zine applications open NOW

WSU are seeking creative contributions for the new Zine project. Focusing on Cultural Wellbeing, this is a great opportunity to explore and share your creative expression!

For more information and submissions
📧: [email protected]

Applications close 11/11/2022

15/10/2022

If a picture is worth a thousand words, what’s a video worth?
You don’t need to be great to start making videos, but you can start now to make the greatest videos than ever 🤩🤩🤩
Register through Westernlife for more information 😍

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The Sydney Writers festival was so thought provoking, informative and of course - FUN! We’re so glad we got to attend @sydwritersfest 2024 and we can’t wait to share what we learnt with you soon 👀 #sydneywritersfestival #carriageworks #russthestorybus

We’re so glad to have attended the ‘Welcome to Western - Autumn 2024’ Scavenger hunt hosted by @slsu_wsu And also getting to try ‘KOTTU’ 🤩 The event was super fun and something very different for sure! Always keep a lookout on WesternLife (@wsustudentlife) for events like this and more! #scavengerhunt #socialactivity #srilanka

Diversity Fest 2021 - Diversity and Culture

"Home is where the heart is". Western Sydney University has one of the most diverse student populations of all universities in Australia. This Diversity Fest, W'SUP explores the meaning of diversity, home and culture. Contributors: 1. Samanda Tharaki Mularachchi (she/her) - SriLankan International Offshore Student studying a Bachelor of Arts (Criminology) 2. Bayan Sohailee (he/him)- Centrist ethnic Kurd from western Iran and an adherent of the Baha'i faith studying a Bachelor of International Studies/Social Science & Applied Leadership & Critical Thinking. 3. Vicky-Rae Reed (she/they)- Non-binary, bisexual person in a heteronormative relationship with a Scottish/Maori/Norwegian heritage, a tri-lingual and neuro-divergent mother of 4 studying a Bachelor of Arts/Pathways to Teaching (Primary)

Register for the workshop! Share your opinion for a chance to win $100! Canterbury City Council is delivering a new kind of public space that is unlike any other in Sydney. The Paul Keating Park Play - https://haveyoursay.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/paul-keating-park-play project is not a simple play space, but a fun, playful and unique experience for people of all ages to come together, take a break, do some work or simply hang out with friends. This world class space will be adjacent to the new WSU Campus in Bankstown and we need your help to ensure this space responds to the needs of young adults, and students of WSU. As such, we are thrilled to invite you to a 60 minute online, interactive workshop, where we will explore your priorities for this space through a range of fast paces design thinking exercises. The workshop will be held on Tuesday, 21 September from 6-7pm. Spaces are limited, so we do ask that you reserve your virtual seat by registering here - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/paul-keating-park-play-building-an-adult-play-space-workshop-tickets-170110179125 Unable to join us to provide direct input on the design brief? That’s okay, jump across to our quick visual survey (https://haveyoursay.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/paul-keating-park-play/paul-keating-park-play-community-survey) to select which features you would like to see in the space - it takes less than 5 minutes and all entries go in the draw to win 1 of 5 $100 visa gift cards. We look forward to seeing you at the workshop and helping to design this space together.

📣📣ATTENTION WSU Humans 📣📣 Have you been running a business during lockdown? We want to hear YOUR experience. Email us today [email protected] quickly!!

Calling for all hidden Da Vincis, Picassos and Shakespears! Our team at W'SUP are working on the next magazine. It's the Inspired edition, and we want YOUR work to showcase! Create your next masterpiece and show it with pride to students of Western Sydney! 🎨📝📰 Please email us at [email protected] 💌 #letsgetcreative #studentsbeinspired #lookatallthosecolours

🎥 Outdoor Movie Night 🎥 Join Campus Life for the most quotable movie of our generation, Mean Girls 💋😎 Free Food Truck providing the goods Students may bring a +1 so long as they are over the age of 18. 📍 Campbelltown Campus 📆 9th Feb ⏰ 7 PM Registrations are essential http://au.cglink.me/2ih/r13961 To register a non-WSU student +1 email [email protected]