Is it time we dropped ‘balls’?
Caitlin Kendal doesn’t think testicles are a pre-requisite for courage.
Letter to the Editors: First world problems
Last week we published a story on the controversial Corporations Law exam. Now the Dean responds.
There’s nothing impressive about a political hack
Henry Innis is a political hack at Sydney University. He completely accepts how much of a fucking hypocrite he is right now.
United States Studies Centre academics respond to Tim Anderson
USYD academics argue that the US Studies Centre encourages debate rather than indoctrination
Pretentious perspectives on politics
Milly Ellen asks us to look beyond the walls of Sydney Uni and start a Bogan Revolution
Treason d’etre
Ben Brooks on the Rosenbergs, Manning and Snowden
Chasing enlightenment and inevitable disappointment
In this Opinion Competition-winning piece, Milly Ellen looks at how travel has changed
Reclaim the night, reclaim our rights
Ellen O’Brien argues for the significance of talking about and marching against gendered violence
Letters: Week Twelve
Correction Last week, we wrote that the USU had passed on “the personal details of members to the USUAF”. We have been informed that this is not true, rather, the USUAF sent the USU the email, which was then distributed on their behalf through the member mail. Honi Soit sincerely apologises for the mistake. […]
The Great American novelist
Grace Lin asks when women’s writing will be considered literature rather than ‘chic lit’
Letters to the Editors – Week 11
In defence of SULS Dear Honi, I write in response to last week’s article on SULS’ tax debt to clarify SULS’ position on some of the issues raised. SULS receives annual sponsorship from corporate law firms as its main source of income. We receive around $160 000 each year, rather than the $350 000 claimed […]
USYD and the administration of gender
The University needs to respect students’ rights to determine their own gender, writes Anonymous
Christopher Pyne, equity goals, and the p-word
As a student from a low-SES background, hearing Christopher Pyne effectively say I am “the poison that would undermine [universities’] reputations” stings
Mental health and the law
Nick Gowland writes about the mental health issues facing a huge chunk of law students.
Rerouting the march of progress
Achieving change doesn’t have to be a grand battle, argues Rebecca Wong
Sydney Uni Sport and Fitness should be ours
Alex Gillis reports on SUSF’s ongoing operational capacity
Women and uni elections
There was student elections over the past month, in case you didn’t notice. I wanted to reflect on the experiences of women in the election and propose some things for all of us to consider moving forward. What I think is an undeniable testament to the progressive nature of Sydney University political and feminist scenes, […]
Nobody reads poetry anymore
In the words of Charles Bukowski (questionable figure, brilliant poet), ‘poetry is what happens when nothing else can.’
Ch-ch-changes to NSW crime laws
Rebecca Wong turns and faces the reality of legislative amendments by the O’Farrell government
Letters to the Editors – Week 10
What is the USU? The situation surrounding Tom Raue poses an interesting question for [USU] Board Directors: who do you represent? Funnily enough, the answer is not students, but the Union itself. Union Board Directors, upon being elected face a dual mandate; they have to represent the students who elected them, whilst concurrently running the […]
History will be kind to Julia and cruel to Kevin
Zachary Thompson reflects on the former Labor leaders after Gillard’s interview with Anne Summers on Monday night
The Wallabies: Bring back Alan Jones
Tim Whelan tackles possible solutions to the Wallabies’ failing fortunes.
Silencing the science
You can tell something isn’t right when a new Prime Minister starts their term by showing scientists the door
It’s not just Abbott
Abbott’s Cabinet isn’t the only place women are underrepresented: Coalition governments around the country have the same problem
Drones for sale
The commercialisation of military drones means more than just a new Phoenix music video, writes Tom Joyner
What can Australians learn from the German elections?
Tom Joyner thinks Australia should take some cues from European politics
Department of Corrections – the conservative commentariat
Where have the intelligent conservatives press-hacks gone?
When voting for the Sex Party, use protection
Many of the people who turned out in support of the ASP are progressive, but the party itself isn’t inherently left wing.
The advantages of being an election swinger
Where you live will alter your power in determing the outcome of the 2013 election.
Like father, like daughter?
Matilda Surtees explores the dynamic between male politicians and their daughters as a vehicle for policy
Dangers of the ‘Nordic model’ for sex work
Evan Van Zijl makes the case for fully decriminalising sex work
There’s nothing casual about racism
We should really stop joshing about racism, writes Ezreena Yahya
Mopping up Helen Razer’s Bile
Astha Rajvanshi and Felix Donovan respond to ‘Candid Makeup-Free VaginaLiberalism with Added Rape’
Why we should boycott the Sochi Olympics
Josh Tassell argues that Australia should denounce Russia’s homophobic laws
The vagina dialogues
Eighteen vulvas. All belong to women of Sydney Uni. Why are they on the cover of Honi Soit? We are tired of society giving us a myriad of things to feel about our own bodies. We are tired of having to attach anxiety to our vaginas. We are tired of vaginas being either artificially sexualised […]
Would you like diabetes with that?
In April this year, I posted a status in celebration of my chronic illness’s 13th birthday. It went something like “This week marks my 13th year of living as a type 1 diabetic. I will now overindulge in chocolate as a big SCREW YOU to diabetes.” Most of the feedback was in ‘like’ form, no […]
Department of Corrections – The Daily Telegraph and partisanship
It slipped silently onto doorstops and newsstands in the early hours of Monday morning. In hindsight we shouldn’t have been surprised. But its brashness caused quite the stir. “Finally, you now have the chance to … KICK THIS MOB OUT.” It was The Daily Telegraph’s slap in the face to media objectivity, splashed across the […]
How to overcook a king
Ben Brooks examines what the royal baby means for the future of the British monarchy
Australian politics and marriage equality: ‘It’s Complicated’
Caitlin Burns discusses the conscience behind the same-sex marriage debate in politics
Letters – Week 1, Semester 2
Message of solidarity against USYD admin from Honduras Tegucigalpa, Honduras 11 July 2013 To the university authorities of University of Sydney, Australia. In the honour of solidarity between the peoples of the world, from Honduras, we learnt of the abuses by police against university students and workers and other people who fight for […]
Da Fuq? — Libra Get Fresh Wipes
The advertising for Libra’s ‘Get Fresh’ wipes perpetuates sexist stereotypes, writes Lane Sainty.
I didn’t believe them either
Despite what we’d like to believe, the police force went too far at last week’s peaceful protest, writes Felix Donovan.
Beyond coal and gas
“If you love this country, fight for it. This will be the biggest social movement this country has ever seen, and it will change this country forever.” – Drew Hutton, Lock the Gate Alliance President. From Urban ASEN students to rural Knitting Nanas, 270 community campaigners from across Australia joined experienced activists, doctors and academics […]
Poking a stick at the ANZAC myth
Over beers last week, a few close friends and I found ourselves debating the way we talk about Australian soldiers killed in Afghanistan. “That’s un-Australian,” was the blubbered consensus. “How could you not be grateful for their sacrifice?” In spite of my usual reservations for a word like “un-Australian,” I’m curious to know what I’m […]
Letters – Week 11
Our letters from this week, covering a broad range of topics, including the SRC, Ralph, objectivity, and trolls.
Women’s Report Week 11: Racism in poetry
It’s not okay to use racial slurs in poetry, writes Women’s Collective member Tabitha Prado Richardson
Why conservatives should support SSAF
It isn’t surprising there is a strand of antipathy towards the Student Services & Amenities Fee (SSAF). Everyone hates paying fees. But the Union Board candidates most opposed to it – Will Dawes, Grace O’Brien, Kanika Batra, and Tom Russell – are all either Young Liberals or endorsed by the Liberal Club, and although they […]
This charming man (or: Morrissey is an asshole but whatever)
Bryant Apolonio knows how Joan of Arc felt.
Spence ignores the truth
Nick Rowbotham critiques the Vice-Chancellor’s response to allegations of police violence at last week’s strike.
A lazy conscience
The attack on our generation’s apathy is not entirely unfounded, writes Max Chalmers.
Pranking Tharunka – is there a lesson to be learnt?
The demonisation of Government lecturer Peter Chen has been largely misinformed and misleading, argues Ada Lee
Controversy surrounds Adelaide University Union’s online elections
Cameron Caccamo reports on cross-campus hackery
Drug discussions not as sweet as sugar
Lachlan Munro reports on a recent expert panel on drugs and alcohol
‘Pranking Tharunka’ assignment cancelled
Sean O’Grady reports on the end of the infamous pranking Tharunka assignment.
My wonderful day
TRIGGER WARNING: THIS ARTICLE CONTAINS GRAPHIC DESCRIPTIONS OF ASSAULT. Tom Raue recounts his experiences with police at the strike on May 14.
USU Board candidates’ boulevard of broken promises
Georgia Behrens thinks you should be skeptical when looking at a candidate’s policy.
NETIQUETTE: Sloth rape jokes deeply unfunny
Georgia Kriz pens a letter to all the people she deleted on Facebook
The goal is coal
Cash-strapped Australian universities have begun turning to mining companies for financial support, with shrinking government funding inadequate in covering their operating costs.
The Australian’s coverage of the BDS movement
Samantha Jonscher questions why The Australian’s eyes are on the SRC’s BDS motions
In tough times, University turns to philanthropy
Max Chalmers looks into why the University will be hitting you up for cash when you get a real job
Galilee Rising
Anyone who has visited a large coal mine will be familiar with the eerie silence that such a massive hole in the Earth visits upon their ears, that silent protest, submissive before humankind’s ability to dominate and transform nature.
Race-based activism on campus leaves much to be desired
Next week, you can pick up a copy of Women’s Honi, and the semester after, Queer Honi – there is no Honi autonomous to people of colour (POC). This is because in activist discourse, race and ethnicity are often absent. I was once told by a queer female to my brown, Muslim-heritage face that I’ve […]
Vote [1]: Inanimate Carbon Rod for NUS
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The Australian National Union of Students (hereby referred to as ‘ANUS’) isn’t a particularly inspiring organisation, and students are less likely to know it than to care about it, but the UK variant is leaps ahead in distrust and distaste. Perhaps due to its considerable size – financially, organisationally, and its public persona – the […]
Students take to the streets against Gonski
On Wednesda,y 16 April university students across Sydney protested the federal government’s $2.8 billion cuts to the higher education sector. The protest was part of the National Tertiary Education Union’s (NTEU) National Day of Action, with rallies at UNSW, UTS and a subsequent demonstration amongst Sydney University students outside of Sydney MP Tanya Plibersek’s office. […]
Community campaigners save the Kimberley
“Waylay and delay. Educate and mobilise. Stop it.” Such were the objectives of the campaign won on Friday, April 12 with the withdrawal of Woodside Energy from the $45 billion Browse LNG gas project. The local community managed to stop the world’s second largest liquefied natural gas hub at James Price Point, near Broome. The […]
DA FUQ: “Mainstream” “Party”
Some of the Mainstream Party’s policies are pretty sound, really. For instance, they advocate the implementation of a pneumatic mail service, with all manner of items being sent from address to address via tubes and compressed air. Sadly, a pneumatic fast food service would mean you’d have to stack pizza slices and all the grease […]
Don’t be afraid to tax and spend
There is a connection between corporate universities, the Labor government, and the Dalai Lama, argues Angus Reoch
President’s Report Week 7: Funding cuts to higher education
David Pink reports on possible funding cuts to tertiary education
Why our SRC should support BDS
Tom Raue voices his support for the SRC’s decision to stand up for human rights.
The struggle for Recognition
Australia is unique in the post-colonial Western world for not acknowledging their indigenous population in their constitution. While the United States recognises the sovereignty of Native American tribes in trade and diplomacy, and the Canadians outline the various indigenous groups that lived and continue to live in the area, the extent of the Australian constitution […]
Celebrating the First Nations
Darren Lesaguis reports back on the indigenous Pow Wow movement in Canada.
