


39th out of 41 universities: USyd forced to rejig student experience
A poor showing in a national survey of students has prompted the University to reposition itself in student experience

USU announces drastic funding changes to clubs and societies
The changes come after the USU announced opening USU membership to all USyd students, and could have dire consequences for smaller clubs and societies

USU regs breach authorised by Board director Connor Wherrett
Two USU clubs have breached regs by endorsing SRC candidates, including one authorised by the board director.

USU to no longer fund alcohol for off-campus events
The USU's new alcohol funding policy takes effect in Week 1.

Room robberies
The University of Sydney is stifling student societies with room booking charges

Professional peers
Natalie Buckett and Nicholas Horgan reflect on the rise of student photographers

USU threatens to deregister Evangelical Union
The University of Sydney Union (USU) has threatened to deregister the Sydney University Evangelical Union (EU) from the Clubs & Societies program over the latter’s requirement that all members must make a declaration of faith in Jesus Christ. The Board views the requirement as exclusive to participation in the society and a discriminatory religious litmus…

Semester 1, Week 2 Letters 2016
In defence of the University Mardi Gras float Dear Honi. I’m writing this letter very much sleep deprived after what was a late and exciting night. Last night was the Mardi Gras and it was the first Sydney University Mardi Gras Float. However, last week there was an article titled ‘Queer students consider boycott of…

Welcome drinks for people who don’t drink
Ferdous Bahar politely declines your invitation for an O Week nightcap