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Tinder dates, foreign spies, and lessons in dating at ANU

Mackenzie Watkins Posted On October 27, 2022

Written by Mackenzie Watkins Dating at ANU is something on most students’ minds. From having a crush on a classmate in your tutorial, to double-taking a cute person in Kambri – dating, even when the opportunity is fleeting, is always […]

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Head to Head for ANUSA Treasurer

Mackenzie Watkins Posted On September 20, 2022

By Mackenzie Watkins The Job The role of Treasurer is an important one within ANUSA. This position is responsible for all financial aspects with the organisation. According to ANUSA’s website, “they work in conjunction with ANUSA’s Financial Controller to […]

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New ANU Food Pantry Accused of “Paternalising” Students

Mackenzie Watkins Posted On August 27, 2022

By Mackenzie Watkins As of late July, two different food pantries have become available at ANU. Whilst the ANUSA-operated Brian Kenyon Student Space (BKSS) food pantry has been in operation since 2011, the ANU-operated Community Connect food pantry launched last […]

Halls of Residence / News / Unilodge

UniLodge Rooms “Filthy” & Application Process “Frustrating”

Mackenzie Watkins Posted On July 10, 2022

By Mackenzie Watkins In recent years more and more students have come forward reporting an over-complicated application process and “filthy” apartments upon move-in day. UniLodge is a major student accommodation service across Australia and New Zealand. They specialise in the […]

ANU / Canberra / News

In Conversation with Pocock on Election Night: Aiming for a Brighter Future

Mackenzie Watkins Posted On May 25, 2022

By Mackenzie Watkins, Ethan Schultz and Will Haldane With the 2022 federal election winding down and a new government established, this year’s election has been noted for the significant role of independent candidates. Amongst the several independents who ran […]