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NWU GREEN TEAM: MAKING GREEN MATTER

Abygail Smit  @Abysmit06   The North-West University (NWU) is known for its green grass, tall trees and blooming gardens that can be found everywhere on any of the three campuses. The university tries to display our environmentally friendly habits, but there is one group that ultimately stands out when it comes to being green The NWU Green Team started in 2023 and has been influencing students each day since then. With a strong executive committee who lead their helpers, organise […]

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NWU SHAPES FUTURE TEACHERS THROUGH PRACTICE

Abygail Smit  @Abysmit06   The North-West University (NWU) has a proud history dating back to 1919. Today, the Faculty of Education is the largest provider of both contact and open-distance learning in South Africa. The faculty not only focuses on creating well-rounded teachers, but also preparing students for their careers.  By combining practical and theoretical assessments, NWU requires education students to participate in probation periods at schools. Practical experience has its benefits as well as struggles, which students face every […]

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TRADITION AND STUDENT LEGACY AT STAKE

Abygail Smit  @abysmit06   The recent painting of the North-West University (NWU) West-Campus Duikweg roof and poetry wall sparked a recent conversation among students. In July, the iconic West-Campus Duikweg was not only filled with students on their way to and from class, but also with maintenance workers who were repainting its ceiling.  A few weeks later, painters were seen removing the art on the side walls at the entrance and the exit of the Duikweg. In addition, the Duikweg […]

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LAUGHTER, LYRICS, AND LOTS OF WAPAD TRIVIA

Amari Maré @amari.mare   “I had a lot of fun and would really like another night like this.”  After a long wait, the Wapad Trivia night finally arrived! On Wednesday, 13 August, Wapad hosted a Trivia Night at The Mystic Boer. The venue came alive with multi-coloured lights, laughter and quiz papers flying around. The night kicked off with Kerkstraat performing popular songs and one of their original songs. The crowd enthusiastically screamed the lyrics along as if their lives […]

todayAugust 22, 2025 24

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BEHIND HUMANITIES EVENTS: PLANNING AND PURPOSE

James Klusener  @ jamesklusener   Throughout the course of the year, the various faculties on campus host a myriad of events for students to attend. At times, it can feel like every week there's all these activities taking place, all in the name of connecting students. But it turns out there's a lot of thought and planning that goes into these events.   After speaking with Thandolwethu (Khannii) Masina, someone involved with organising the various events held by the Humanities […]

todayAugust 22, 2025 14

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RESURFACED VOICE NOTE: HARMFUL MISINFORMATION

Cristine Struweg @c_r_i_s_1_0   An old voice note has resurfaced, once again causing uproar within the student community and amongst parents.  The voice note, originally from 2023, resurfaced from an alleged student called Mira, who urged others to pray for the North-West University (NWU) after claiming that students were no longer allowed to hold worship nights or pray in their rooms. This voice note caused chaos back in 2023, and a few eyebrows were once again raised when it made […]

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PRIMS UNITE TO SUPPORT THE LESS FORTUNATE

Amari Mare @amari.mare   The Big Prims event is held annually, and this year it took place from 16 - 18 July 2025. The purpose of the event is to help raise awareness of the less fortunate. Each residence has a Big Prims portfolio, which is used to gather donations to give to the less fortunate within the residences. The Student Campus Council’s (SCC) Treasurer arranges the Big Prims event, during which the Prim of each residence along with the […]

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HEIMAT MEN’S RESIDENCE UPHOLDS TRADITION

Megan Grobler @megan.gro_bler   Founded in 1927, HEIMAT Men’s Residence is a residence built on Christian values and gentlemanly values of integrity and respect for all. The word HEIMAT is German and means fatherland. It started off as a campus residence, occupying the oldest building on campus, but was changed into a day residence in 1991. When asked what traditions have remained since HEIMAT’s founding, the current primarius, Enzo Rohrs, stated that HEIMAT is still spelled in all caps and […]

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DISABILITY RIGHTS WEEK: RAISING CAMPUS AWARENESS

Abygail Smit @abysmit06   In honor of the North-West University (NWU) Potchefstroom campus hosting Disability Rights Week, where residences used stalls to represent  different mental and physical disabilities. They hosted events, talks and fun games to raise awareness. It is  important that students know about the etiquette regarding  disabled students and their aids. According to Accesibility.com, a website created to help people navigate their communication with disabled peers, there are a few etiquette guidelines students can follow to ensure that […]

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