A recent mid semester exam in the computer science course COMP2420, Introduction to Data Management, Analysis and Security, has faced accusations from students of being administered unfairly.

After a two-year hiatus, the ANU Interhall Arts Committee’s (IAC) long awaited Big Night Out (BNO) is back. Taking place on Thursday at Wamburun Hall, BNO saw UniLodge, Burton & Garran, Bruce, Johns, Wright, Burgmann, Griffin, Ursula, Wamburun and Wright Halls battle it out.

The Australia-India Institute is an academic institute and thinktank, founded in 2008 to promote Australia-India relations. A mass exodus of academics this year has raised alarm bells, with those leaving accusing the Institute of having become an arm of the government.

Yesterday, ANU’s Postgraduate and Research Student’s Association (PARSA) released an open letter to the political parties and candidates running in the federal election on the key financial, social and environmental issues that postgraduate students in Australia currently face.

Woroni sat down with Senator Katy Gallagher to discuss her ongoing election campaign for the seat of the Australian Capital Territory. We asked her about climate change, territorial representation, a federal integrity commission, and her time at ANU, among other topics.

ANUSA and UnionsACT have launched a survey with the aim of gathering information on wages, staff treatment and working conditions for students who work in businesses on the ANU campus.

With the Federal Election drawing nearer, Woroni interviewed Dr Tjanara Goreng Goreng, former public servant, academic, unionist and Greens candidate for the Senate. We asked Dr Goreng Goreng about her opinions on climate action, systemic racism and sacred leadership.

Following the delivery of the Federal Budget on March 23, the Leader of the Opposition, Anthony Albanese, responded to the with Labor's Budget Reply two days following, focusing on improving aged care, making childcare affordable, and strengthening Medicare.

With the federal election race well under way, Woroni sat down with former ANU academic and Independent candidate for the ACT Senate Kim Rubenstein. We discussed Kim’s approach to a federal ICAC, climate action plan, and how her background in academia informs her candidacy.

The College Representatives Council (CRC) last Wednesday discussed ANU’s grading system, changes to some College of Arts and Social Sciences (CASS) programs, and a possible return to in-person classes in Semester Two.

ANUSA recently announced a grant of up to $750 per semester for students who tested positive with COVID-19, awaiting test results, or must isolate as a close contact.

At the final Student Representative Council (SRC) meeting of the term, representatives discussed the National Student Safety Survey, passed changes to election review groups, and engaged in a protracted debate on the AUKUS scholarship.

With a federal election called for May 21st, voters only have a short period of time before heading to the polls. Whether you are voting for the first time, or need to update your info since moving to Canberra, Woroni has put together a guide for all your enrolment needs.

As part of our election coverage, Woroni sat down with Tim Hollo, The Greens’ candidate for the electorate of Canberra, to discuss his campaign, particularly regarding issues related to students and the climate.

Following on from the release of the National Student Safety Survey (NSSS) on March 23, which revealed higher rates of sexual violence at ANU than the national average, the ANU Women’s Department held a Special General Meeting this past Wednesday.