Nomophobia
By Hannah Thorpe Mobile phones have become an ever-present part of modern life. Not only do they serve as a way to communicate, but they...
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WELLNESS
Aug 16, 2023
THE NO SUGAR DIET: WHAT IT IS AND ITS BENEFITS
By Nthabiseng Mokonyane A sugar diet, also known as a no-sugar or sugar-free diet, involves avoiding added sugar while allowing some...
Sep 21, 2022
Your journey with journaling
by Katherine Elmer-English Journaling is generally thought of as an activity for the average teenage girl but it is so much more than...
Aug 15, 2022
The Struthless Guide to Journaling
by Amy-Grace Bessick Picking up a pen and paper in this digitally advanced world feels archaic but it is essential. An Australian...
Jun 6, 2022
Part 1 of easy, go-to recipes: Hummus
by Hannah Thorpe This quick and easy hummus recipe will tantalise your taste buds and tastes amazing with just about anything! Once you...
Apr 1, 2022
Editorial: Our climate is changing – so should we
by Tauri Kerr The climate crisis is imminent, but university students are a huge part of the solution. We need to be the change that we...
Mar 15, 2022
Editorial: To those who are still grieving
by Yuvthi Misser My mother passed away in 2013. I was only 11 years old and I had seen my loving, warm mother dwindle into a woman I no...
Mar 9, 2022
Editorial: Candles create a calm and captivating scene
by Carmen Visser As a bit of a pyromaniac, it seems natural that I adore candles. I find that a candle changes the entire atmosphere of a...
Nov 15, 2021
Cooking – a caring, calming, and creative activity
by Carmen Visser It seems that most people view cooking in one of the following two ways: a frustrating chore that needs to be done for...
Nov 15, 2021
To-do lists, scented candles, and Yoga: Why winding down is important
by Alyssa Harrison After a long, stressful day of work, there’s nothing I like more than settling down in bed and watching an episode of...
Oct 26, 2021
To-do-lists: A life hack to productivity
By Bukamuso Sebata “There is satisfaction,” he said to Dalinar, “in creating a list of things you can actually accomplish, then removing...
Oct 4, 2021
The power of being alone
by Alyssa Harrison “There is a difference between loneliness and solitude; one will empty you, and one will fill you. You have the power...
Sep 29, 2021
Is thrifting really helping the environment?
by Carmen Visser The Cambridge Dictionary defines thrift as “the careful use of money, especially by avoiding waste”. However, the...
Sep 21, 2021
The power of creativity
by Tauri Kerr “Fill your paper with the breathings of your heart.” – William Wordsworth Journaling has become a part of my daily...
Aug 24, 2021
Part 3: Happiness is loving and being loved
by Bukamuso Sebata “Knowing that someone loves you is to know that someone trusts you with their heart and that they see something...
Aug 5, 2021
A lighter side of lockdown
by Carmen Visser Here we are in August 2021, still in the “three week” lockdown that began in March 2020. While the vaccine rollout has...
Aug 2, 2021
Part 2: Happiness is taking it as it comes
by Bukamuso Sebata Masego Madisha is one of the few friends I made when I moved to Makhanda last year. She has been an extraordinary...
Jun 17, 2021
Optimistic, orderly and organised.
by Carmen Visser The concept of being organised is a strange one. One may wonder what it actually means to be organised. According to...
Jun 15, 2021
Say ‘aloe’ to my little friends.
by Tauri Kerr I’m a plant parent, what’s your superpower? I spent my lockdown experimenting with many different hobbies and, at some...
May 24, 2021
Part 1: Happiness is a million little things
by Bukamuso Sebata I have a problem with the phrase: “The happiest day of my life”. It makes me itch like crazy. Personally, I think it...
May 12, 2021
How Rupi Kaur climbed the mountain to success
by Carmen Visser Rupi Kaur is a 28-year-old poet that was born in Punjab, India. Her family immigrated to Canada before Kaur was four....
May 7, 2021
A student's guide to Bathurst
by Daniel Roodt Bathurst, or the centre of the universe as some locals affectionately refer to it, is a small town only a 35-minute drive...
Apr 20, 2021
Beyoncé and the Brain: Can music boost productivity?
by Alyssa Harrison In our society today, there is a huge emphasis on productivity. By doing a quick search on YouTube or Google, you can...
Apr 13, 2021
We are all tired and that’s okay
by Tauri Kerr Recently we celebrated our one year ‘Corona-nniversary’ and it is safe to say that many people are fairly over the pandemic...
Apr 11, 2021
Pasta: pretty, pleasing, and healthy?
by Carmen Visser Pasta: quick and easy to make at home, scrumptious to eat at a fancy restaurant. Pasta has been around for centuries and...
Mar 18, 2021
KitKat or Bar One? University or gap year?
by Nwabisa Moyo “Do you want a KitKat or a Bar One, Ntombi?”, her mother asks. “Uhmm, I don’t know. A Bar One I guess, it’s all the...
Mar 18, 2021
Our obsession with being happy
by Carmen Visser Happiness – “the state of feeling of showing pleasure about / with something” or “the state of being satisfied that...
Mar 15, 2021
How to detect and change toxic behaviour
by Langa Mohlala A person whose behaviour adds negativity to one's life is toxic. Toxic people deal with difficulties in their lives in...
Mar 11, 2021
Stay away from the fads!
by Casey Ludick Body Positivity and Acceptance is a revolutionary movement that shook the fashion industry to its core. With social media...
Mar 4, 2021
Moving Mountains – An interview with Sehera Bisnath
by Aarifah Loonat In 2017, Sehera Bisnath from Benoni, Gauteng, turned 16. A milestone in the life of a growing woman, one usually marked...
Feb 22, 2021
Vegetarian meals that’ll make you say ‘hold the bacon’
by Naomi Grewan Up until recently, most vegetarian meals I’ve made have been more suited to colder, winter weather. But with summer here...
Feb 14, 2021
Why humanity being virtually clueless about the ocean could be a good thing
by Carmen Visser Over 70% of the earth’s surface is covered by a saltwater ocean. This ocean is divided into geographical regions, namely...
Jan 25, 2021
Chocolate: To eat or not to eat
by Carmen Visser “Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get,” Forrest Gump. Chocolate: a tasty and tempting...
Jan 18, 2021
Let's get down to Earth
by Tauri Kerr “Get yourself grounded and you can navigate even the stormiest roads in peace.” – Steve Goodier. During these tumultuous...
Dec 22, 2020
Normalising the night owl
by Jessica Spyker The doors slide open and the zombie shuffles through into the too-bright light of Spar. He heads instinctively to the...
Dec 17, 2020
HIIT – the good, the bad and the ugly
by Tauri Kerr “Train insane or remain the same” is the mindset of many athletes but is this actually a viable motto? Lockdown has been a...
Dec 15, 2020
Give a little, help a lot.
by Tauri Kerr Making the world a better place may be easier than it seems. Organ donation is something that is not spoken about enough,...
Dec 8, 2020
A beginner’s guide to manifestation techniques
by Langa Mohlala Spiritually speaking, manifestation entails using words, thoughts, beliefs and feelings to attract what you want in your...
Dec 4, 2020
Why sunflowers are the best bloomers
by Carmen Visser “Sunflowers end up facing the sun, but they go through a lot of dirt to find their way there.” – J.R. Rim According to...
Nov 25, 2020
The do's and dont's of each love language
by Langa Mohlala In simple terms, a love language is defined as the way in which a person gives and receives love. The five love...
Nov 25, 2020
What a change of season means
by Carmen Visser Spring officially started on 1 September – although the recent winds, rain and snow might not convince you. Nonetheless,...
Nov 6, 2020
The “green” luxury bush lodges in South Africa
by Carmen Visser South Africa is known for its exquisite tourist attractions, especially its large number of luxury bush lodges. Many of...
Nov 6, 2020
No better option than adoption
by Tauri Kerr All you need is love… and a pet. Studies show that having a pet is actually beneficial to your wellbeing. It is easy to see...
Nov 1, 2020
Zoo, the flu, vegetarianism and you
by Savannah Ingham In 2020, we are desperately working towards developing a treatment for the coronavirus. It is important for us to look...
Oct 16, 2020
Complementary and alternative medicine: Part 3
Supporting the soul by Carmen Visser This is the final part of the CAM series and will focus on energy-based practices. These...
Oct 14, 2020
Complementary and alternative medicine: Part 2
Motivating the mind by Carmen Visser Continuing from the last article in this series (read it here), this article will expand on the...
Oct 12, 2020
Complementary and alternative medicine - Part 1
Boosting the body by Carmen Visser There are many conventional routes to follow in terms of healthcare, such as visiting a medical...
Sep 29, 2020
Feed the can, man
by Tauri Kerr There is no denying that littering is one of my biggest pet peeves and I fail to understand how a large portion of the...
Sep 29, 2020
Editorial: My journey through quarantine madness
by Casey Ludick In the beginning, quarantine seemed great for an introverted person such as myself. Limited interaction, long stretches...
Sep 29, 2020
Curls, coils, and kinks: Know your hair type
by Jade Rhode We all have a complicated relationship with our hair, right? We sometimes find ourselves in the “it’s not you, it’s me”...
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