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TWIRLING PLANES AND SMOKE SHOWS

Amari Maré @amari.mare   On Saturday, 7 June, the annual Airshow took place in Potchefstroom. This was a thrilling experience for little ones, adrenaline junkies and photographers.     Despite the icy Saturday morning, nothing held the crowds back. The lines grew longer as people waited for the floodgates to open and find their perfect spot for the day. Photographers, with cameras bigger than my head, stood front and centre. The little ones didn’t know whether to look at the cool […]

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TURNITIN CAN FLAG YOU, BUT SHOULD IT?

James Klusener  @jamesklusener   Since the launch of ChatGPT in November 2022, many students have begun using Artificial Intelligence (AI), not just as a tool, but almost like an appendix - an attached dependency that replaces rather than supports their own thinking. With this shift in student workflows, universities, including the North-West University (NWU), have begun to incorporate tools, such as Turnitin, which includes a built-in AI detection feature, to deter and discourage total AI usage for written tasks. These […]

todayJuly 8, 2025 46 4

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WHAT TO DO THIS WINTER RECESS

Amari Maré @amari.mare   The time has come for semester vacation, and what better way to spend your time than this winter vacation to-do list at your own home with your friends and family.     For the library mice, here are some books to read while under the blankets, with a steaming cup of hot chocolate in hand. New reads such as Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros, The Emperor of Gladness by Ocean Vuong and Sunrise on the Reaping by […]

todayJuly 7, 2025 32 2

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LET’S MAKE MOVIE NIGHTS MAGICAL AGAIN

Awethu Khumalo         @awe2s_righttoe   Many of us can agree that the art of cinema is dying. In a world full of streaming services and piracy websites, the comfort of home takes priority. However, going to the cinema offers an experience that can’t be replicated from your couch.   The cinema used to be a place where many of us experienced our firsts: first date, first ‘hang sesh’ without parent supervision, first time breaking the rules by sneaking snacks into the […]

todayJune 25, 2025 30 1

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CHALLENGING MASCULINITY, EMBRACING MENTAL HEALTH

Wilma Ernst @_wilhelmina_ernstig_   Every June, the spotlight turns to an issue often buried under societal expectations and gender norms: men’s mental health. While the global conversation around mental wellness has grown in recent years, men continue to suffer in silence at alarming rates. Men’s Mental Health Month is a call to action — an opportunity to raise awareness, dismantle stigma, and advocate for better support systems for men worldwide. Depression, anxiety, stress and burnout affect a large number of […]

todayJune 24, 2025 13 3

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NWU CHAMPIONS DIVERSITY AND STUDENT INCLUSION

Abygail Smit @Abysmit06   North-West University (NWU) is renowned for their ability to include students from different ethnicities and make them feel at home, as well as creating a campus that embraces different cultures every day. Recently the NWU has widened its inclusiveness with the introduction of a new library service, the Universal Access Zone (UAZ).    An interview was held with Dina Mashiyane, Senior Management of the Library’s outreach, projects and quality departments. Ms Mashiyane stated that although the […]

todayJune 16, 2025 42 6

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MIND THE ROAD: STUDENT SAFETY TIPS

James Klusener @jamesklusener   It’s that time of the semester - time to travel back home, rest and reset. For most, that may mean driving back in your own car or with a friend. Whatever the situation may be, there are some useful safety tips drivers should keep in mind when travelling.   Even though it is exciting to head back home, there are some things you can do before your journey to help make the trip as smooth as […]

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PATRIA JULY: MORE THAN JUST TRADITION

Abygail Smit  @Abysmit06   When NWU students think about July, only one thing comes to mind: Patria July! The festival that has been happening on campus for the past 11 years is just around the corner and students could not be more excited.   What initially started as a fundraising event on the lawn of NWU men’s residence, Patria, is now one of the biggest festivals in the country and a highlight on each student’s calendar. With thrilling events like […]

todayJune 13, 2025 84 4 2

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KILL THE BOER CHANT SPARKS OUTRAGE

Chiara Dover @chiaradoverr   Over the past few weeks, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and United States President Donald Trump bumped heads over the Economic Freedom Fighter’s (EFF) campaign “Kill the boer, kill the farmer”, and the murders of white farmers in South Africa. The highly anticipated meeting between Ramaposa and Trump at the White House on Wednesday, 21 May, escalated the chant “Kill the boer” when Trump called out Malema for this action and asked why he had not […]

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