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Archive: November 2016

Basket of fruit and vegetables

The low-down on vegans

by Loren Howarth Most Australians are well-known for their love of meat and many of my family and friends couldn’t think of anything better than a Saturday night barbecue consisting of snags, rissoles and steaks. But this year, Australians have...

CSU Students enjoying summer in the pool at the Wagga Wagga Campus

Avoid the summer sting

by Loren Howarth The weather is warm and it’s the perfect time to take a trip to the beach or visit your local pool. Lounging around in the sun is one of the best ways to spend summer. However, long amounts of time spent in the sun can be dangerous...

Dark clouds and lightning create a thunderstorm

Thunderstorm asthma — are you at risk?

A friendly heads-up has been issued to people as thunderstorm season approaches. Although this time it’s not a warning for storm damage. Residents are being warned about spring-time thunderstorm-triggered asthma. What is it? We caught up with CSU...

Girl holding book and cup of coffee - being productive

How to be productive over summer

by Loren Howarth Summer holidays are here and you have numerous activities planned and top destinations to visit. Whilst you should relax and make the most of the uni break, these holidays are also a great opportunity to learn a new skill or find...

Residential Advisors raised $3630 by selling their Nude but not too Rude calendars

Nude, but not too rude

Res students from the Wagga Wagga Campus have been busy doing their bit to help out vulnerable people in the community. Our Residential Advisors bared nearly all, for the 2017 Nude but not too Rude Calendar. $3630 was raised from the calendar and...

Three pre-payday recipes

Being a student and having a healthy diet are two things that don’t go hand-in-hand. Although it’s important to include healthy foods in your diet, sometimes it’s hard to do so on a tight budget. Especially when you’re living pay cheque to pay...

City views of Melbourne, Australia

Get exploring

by Amy Carlon Summer holidays are finally here (HOORAY) and if you have some free time between work and summer subjects, here are some places you may want to check out! Personally, I’m looking forward to travelling as there is so much to do and see...

Student Central employee at work

What Student Central taught me

The team at Student Central are our hero’s. They feed us with advice, answer questions regarding exams and grade releases, and help us avoid weekly panic attacks. This time round I had the chance to speak to three CSU students; Lara, Eleanor and Amy...

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Summer holiday destinations for the student budget

It’s common knowledge that students love to travel. It’s also common knowledge that students are normally on a tight budget. So, here are my suggestions on where to holiday so you can make the most out of your session one and two savings...

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