Hearts, Minds and Laws
Why Holistic Social Change Is Needed For Student Equality At UWS The University of Western Sydney Student Representative Council has passed a motion at its March meeting advocating equal rights for students from oppressed minority groups. The resolution formed the culmination of a contentious debate within the representative structure, which largely focused upon the legal... Read More
Editorial: We’re back baby!
Well, that went by quickly didn’t it? Within the space of three weeks, everyone has to have already gotten into the groove of things, gotten back into the study schedule, spent time buying a whole heap of useless stationary from Officeworks, cried for long nights over the money spent on textbooks no one will read and begun the usual complaints on lack of parking at the Parramatta... Read More
It only took 8
Guest writer, and 3rd year law Student, Natali, shows us how to make a difference. Drought, climate change, the high price of food and fuel, exclusion and poverty are daily aspects of life that millions of children and their families in East Africa face. 13.3 million people are affected by this devastation every day. In Somalia alone, an estimated 30,000 children have died from... Read More
Uni Caters For All.
University life is a lot of things. It can be stressful, exhausting, exciting and enlightening. One thing: it isn’t is easy. Believe it or not though, there is hope. It’s not a secret, it’s as simple as finding your niche in university society. Being a part of the Degree team, has given me a reason to come to University beyond passing classes and time. Writing for Degree... Read More
Playing Frisbee in the Quad…
We’ve all watched American college films filled with societies and clubs and wished for the same experience. You probably haven’t realised that you can have all of that. All you need is to rustle up some friends and think of something that YOU and OTHER uni kids would enjoy doing. Uni doesn’t have to be all about boring-ass lectures, and lame essays, if you invest some time... Read More
I Like Sex, Don’t You?
The Australian Sex Party Only a few sleeps left till the 2010 Election, I came across a new minor Australian party. The Australian Sex Party. Yes ‘sex party’. On my way to uni on Monday I was listening to 106.5FM, and all of sudden I hear Mike E and Carmela introducing Fiona Patten president of The Australian Sex Party. Of course I was hooked at the mention of sex. As soon... Read More
With Pens at the Ready
If you’ve ever thought you could write stories good enough to be published or just enjoy writing as a release from all the pressures of life, there is a group waiting to welcome students with open notepads and fresh enthusiasm. This group is the Writer’s Group who are based on the Kingswood campus and they cater to all writing styles from long flowing poems reflecting on life... Read More
ELECTION TIME
Photo by Daryl Orillaza It’s that time again. No, not state or federal, but our very own, Student Union Elections. It’s a phrase that brings anything from idealistic student zeal for the democratic process or flippant anarchistic shoulder shrugs to mind. Now while you may or may not be in one of these camps or maybe you’re somewhere in between we, here at Degree, believe... Read More
Goodbye Mr. President.
The outgoing Hive President, Jacob Carswell-Doherty of Left Focus reflects on his term, as he bids farewell to his presidency. 1. You’ve faced unique challenges throughout your period in office, such as implementing the new student union and dealing with turbulent funding arrangements between the union and the university. What will remain the biggest problem for the student... Read More
Update Delayed
Hi Everyone, Sorry for the delay of updates to the site, we are in the process of training up some new contributors and should have a steady flow of content soon. Read More Read More
