Category: Satire

  • The 8 Spiciest Memes about UNSW’s response to the Coronavirus Crisis

    The 8 Spiciest Memes about UNSW’s response to the Coronavirus Crisis

    By Jo Bradley It’s safe to say that UNSW’s response to the Coronavirus crisis has been less than ideal. UNSW’s failure to take swift action with shutting down the Uni, and the perceived lack of consideration for student’s well-being, particularly UNSW students studying abroad, has caused widespread discontent across the student body. There was the…

  • Low Tech Lecturers

    Low Tech Lecturers

    By Nishant Pandav Walking on the side of Oxford Street, I noticed Steve, our Sustainability course lecturer, sipping on Amazonia Acai Juice™ while scrolling on his mobile. For a moment he lifted his head and I took the opportunity to wave at him. He didn’t seem to notice and resumed scrolling. He put down his…

  • Australian Horror Story

    Australian Horror Story

    By Tim Collis You salute to the portrait on the wall of the classroom. A stern face gazes down, surveying the pupils who are eager to leave. It is 5:00pm. The portrait’s eyes follow you as you leave. No one speaks ill of her, but everyone thinks it. You walk outside, the blistering sun beats…

  • Found outside the Chancellery, a message written in blood: ‘cancel trimesters.’

    Found outside the Chancellery, a message written in blood: ‘cancel trimesters.’

    By Claire Keenan Environmental Science students are in despair, one  that we spoke to stating that despite having spent years fighting against the mould of institution and raising awareness for every student-centred movement on campus, having to hand out one just more ‘cancel trimesters’ flyer had finally convinced him that every tree is precious, no…

  • A Day in the Life of an Arts Student in 10 ½ Hours

    A Day in the Life of an Arts Student in 10 ½ Hours

    By Rhys Rushton Report commissioned by The University of New South Wales into the Viability and Utility of Arts Degrees. Abstract: This is but one excerpt of an upcoming report into the strange being that is the Arts student. Misunderstood and much maligned, I have decided to let the subjects speak for themselves by merely observing…

  • Climate change debate erupts at Anzac Parade Light Rail grand opening after monster waves crash against the train.

    Climate change debate erupts at Anzac Parade Light Rail grand opening after monster waves crash against the train.

    By Yvette Hammerschmidt   After years of delays, cost blowouts, and the unending tears of hundreds of small business owners, the day of the Anzac Parade light rail opening was meant to be a joyous occasion. The day started in a celebratory fashion, complete with ribbon cutting and the exciting announcement of a new world record:…