By Rowey Worner Butcher With the mid semester break now finished, and the second semester nearing its pointy end, some ANU students might be feeling overwhelmed by the prospect of another six weeks of lectures, tutorials, readings, assignments, and group […]
By Saffron Geyle Most students at ANU have heard the acronym “SAlt” thrown around in conversation before, but what does it stand for? SAlt is short for Socialist Alternative, a group of left-wing activists who rally for ideological […]
By Rowey Worner Butcher Additional Reporting by Eleanor Ellis Photography by Patrick Guthridge Content Warning: Abortion, medical issues, mental health, physical health, religious discrimination, SASH. “Our bodies, our lives, our right to decide!” International Women’s Day (IWD) 2023 saw approximately […]
By Xanthe Murrell On 8 March 2023, ANU released a statement regarding residential parking. The email outlined new plans for students on campus, which will reduce the number of resident parking spots from 3 July 2023. According to the email, there are […]
By Ryan Bourke, In November last year, Observer investigated how successive increases in res hall tariffs were beginning to lock out low socio-economic students from a residential experience at ANU, with weekly rent surpassing $500 at some colleges. Now, in […]
By Eleanor Ellis Content Warning: This article contains mentions of ableism, sexual assault, and institutional betrayal. Residences recently informed students Lockout Fees for on-campus accommodation will increase from $15 to $100, creating significant backlash from students and ANUSA. ANU informed […]
By Saffron Geyle Content Warning: This article contains discussions of racism and trauma February 13 this year marked the 15th anniversary of former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd’s ‘apology’ address in parliament. This moment in Australia’s political history entailed a […]
By Sophie Felice You pay a fee to ANU every year called the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF), but you might wonder, what exactly is it? Where does it go? SSAF is an annual fee that goes towards non-academic […]
By Ryan Bourke, Graphic by Will Novak. When starting at ANU, it is not unusual to find yourself confronted by groups, organisations, and unions spamming you with emails and pamphlets on University Avenue. Amongst acronyms like SAlt, EAP, and PARSA, […]
By Maya Auld Content Warning: This article contains mentions of mental and physical health issues and conditions With classes recommencing this week, Observer is covering one of the resources available to students in the new year – Education Access Plans […]
