While the banner unfurled by student protestors at Q&A on Monday night wasn’t the greatest piece of protest paraphernalia created, the web is a treasure trove of funny, witty and poignant protest signs. We compiled a list of our favourites. The Brits are very, well, British when they protest. From mild mannered directness… london.indymedia.org via Buzzfeed.com …to the less polite, but by no means rude… Buzzfeed.com …to just plain punny. indymedia.org.uk via Buzzfeed.com Some protestors just really need to get things off their chests Like this poor bloke… worldwideinterweb.com …and this Mexican flatbread-deprived person… funnystudentprotestsigns.tumblr.com …and these brave guys at the Sydney Gay…
Author: Andre Charadia
Season 2, Episode 7: PopUp decided to get hairy and ask UOW about beards!
Most American college students are more focussed on getting good grades than travelling the world. But Spyridon Ziangos just wants to live a life that makes him happy. Audio by Eva Davis-Boermans
Season 2, Episode 6: In February, Belgium passed laws allowing terminally ill children to end their lives. Euthanasia has always been a controversial topic, so we hit the McKinnon lawn to ask UOW about it!
Season 2, Episode 5: PopUp asked the people of UOW if the sequel is ever as good!
Season 2, Episode 4: Snickers brought out a new ad campaign featuring tradies cat-calling positive things. Gender equality has always been a massive topic, so we asked the students of UOW about gender equality, whether it exists today and how the media represents gender.
Season 2, Episode 3: Tinder, the online dating app, has become a huge thing in the past year, so we decided to ask the students of UOW about their thoughts and experiences with online dating!
Rough storms and heavy rain have wreaked havoc throughout the Illawarra, with 184mm of rain falling on Mount Kembla alone on Monday night. The Illawarra Mercury reported a number of Wollongong suburbs experienced localised flooding, and raw sewage flooded backyards of homes on Kembla Street in the CBD. ABC Local reported this morning that parts of Bulli High School have been severely damaged by flood water, and only Years 11 and 12 were in classes today. André Charadia – Multimedia Reporter
UOWTV Multimedia Reporter Michael Luu was in Vietnam to talk to the most exciting faces of Saigon’s underground fashion.
Season 2, Episode 2: Following the recent lockout laws in Sydney’s nightlife district, PopUp wanted to ask UOW what they thought about these laws and what else could be done to effectively prevent alcohol-fuelled violence.