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James Klusener @jamesklusener   “Failing to plan is planning to fail.” That’s a familiar quote to most of us. While it holds some truth, organisation skills and over-scheduling can sometimes do more harm than good.   Planning is important for staying on track. Without a plan, it’s easy to fall behind, miss deadlines, and feel overwhelmed. However, planning can become so rigid that it restricts creativity, spontaneity, and even progress […]

Megan Grobler @megan.gro_bler   Aileen Wuornos: Queen of the Serial Killers is a documentary released on 30 October 2025, directed by Emily Turner. It examines the life and crimes of Aileen Wuornos, a convicted serial killer who spent six years on death row before being executed on 9 October 2002 at the age of 46.   Wuornos, who had been working as a prostitute on Florida’s highways, shot, killed, and […]

Megan Grobler @megan.gro_bler   The Obsession, written by Nora Roberts and originally published on 12 April 2016, is a contemporary romance, thriller, and domestic fiction novel. The novel explores themes of childhood trauma, sexual assault and murder, as well as triumph and community.   The story follows Naomi Carson, formerly Naomi Bowes, who as a child outed her father as a serial killer and rescued one of his soon-to-be victims. […]

James Klusener @jamesklusener   With exam season heavily upon us, and end-of-year fatigue hitting everyone like a truck, it is more important than ever to eat healthy. Unfortunately, most of us are not doing that. So here are some foods that can help you get through the rest of this exam season.   Citrus Fruits   One of the lightest and easiest study snacks you can eat is citrus fruit. […]

Amari Marè @amari.mare   Late-night study sessions, last-minute emails to lecturers, and panic all the way. Sound familiar? This is the melody of exam season, where your brain cells burn from processing information, only to forget it the moment you put your pen down in the exam hall. Luckily, there is an abundance of music for every phase you go through during this time.   The Prepping Phase (also known […]

Megan Grobler @megan.gro_bler   Everyone has that one go-to study spot, whether it’s a quiet corner in the library or a patch of grass under a tree. But have you ever wondered what your favourite study space says about you? Your study environment might reveal more about your personality than you think. Here’s what your study spot may say about you.   The Library Learners   While the library is […]

Awethu Khumalo           @awe2s_righttoe   We are well into the exam season, but that does not mean all hope is lost. There is still time to save the semester. If you have been struggling to retain information or stay awake while studying, there are some study techniques that may be unconventional but could be helpful to include in your study routine.   1. Keep your mouth busy! […]