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SURVIVING EXAM SEASON: YOUR MIND, YOUR POWER

Megan Grobler @megan.gro_bler   Does the thought of exam season make your stomach turn? Are you a procrastinator? If yes, here are some tips to clear your mind and pave the way for a successful exam season:   1. Get enough sleep   This one may seem redundant, but it is a vital part of maintaining your mental health. Not only is it important to get enough sleep — seven or more hours according to the Mayo Clinic — but […]

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DIGITAL VS PHYSICAL NOTE-TAKING

James Klusener @jamesklusener   In university, many students shift from taking physical notes, as they may have done in school, to taking notes on their laptops or, in some cases, using a tablet or iPad to write notes digitally. Is this more effective? As with most things, there are pros and cons to both methods.   Digital note-taking   It can be appealing for its speed and efficiency, especially since most people, with enough practice, can type faster than they […]

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SLEEP ANNOUNCEMENTS 2025/26: NEW YEAR, NEW SLEEP

Abygail Smit @Abysmit06   The heart of the Potchefstroom North-West University (NWU) campus pulsed with excitement as glasses clinked, food sizzled, and students eagerly awaited the arrival of their newly elected House Committee (HC) members, who would soon enter the building alongside their new sleep residences. On 22 October, at the iconic Drakenstein restaurant, the NWU celebrated one of its most cherished traditions: the announcement of residence sleep pairings for the 2025–2026 term.   While the HC members embarked on […]

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ZINES THAT SPEAK: CREATIVITY, IDENTITY, AND RESISTANCE

Mhlengi Khumalo @into.mbiyakwkhumalo   North-West University (NWU) Gallery collaborated with the Social Anthropology subject group and the second-year Graphic Design students to give us the first-ever Zine Fest, which happened on Monday, 20 October, at the new gallery location, F16G. According to the Barnard Zine Library, a zine is short for fanzine or magazine — a Do-It-Yourself (DIY) subculture publication usually made from paper and reproduced through a photocopier or printer.   What started out as a small stall in […]

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THE IMPORTANCE OF ATTENDING LECTURES

James Klusener @jamesklusener   There comes a time in every university student’s journey when they skip their first lecture. Maybe they decide to sleep in or hang out with friends, but most of us, at some point, do skip a lecture.   As boring or repetitive as they may sometimes seem, lectures can be valuable resources if you use them correctly. Professors often make use of slides, and while it can be frustrating when a lecturer simply recites them word […]

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DORPIE DANS: VRUGTESLAAI IN MUSICS

Amari Marè & Abygail Smit  @abysmit06 & @amari.mare   As jy aan Music Café dink, dink jy dadelik aan karaoke-aande, hulle bekende brandewynjugs en Die Piesangskille. Wat is beter as ‘n aand met al dié en nog meer. Dorpie Dans het plaasgevind op 15 Oktober 2025 by Music Café. Die skare het saam met die kunstenaars losgeslaan en die atmosfeer laat bruis.   Dorpie Dans se tema was vrugte en helder kleure wat jou siel wakker maak. Die skare was hul eie […]

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ED GEIN’S HOUSE OF HORRORS: A DOCUMENTARY THAT GOES BEYOND THE GRAVE

Megan Grobler @megan.gro_bler   Netflix’s Monster: The Ed Gein Story, the third instalment in the acclaimed biographical crime drama series, was released on 3 October 2025. It quickly climbed to the number one spot on the platform’s Top 10 list, where it remained for two weeks.   The true crime dramatization offers a graphic depiction of the crimes committed in Plainfield, Wisconsin, in the 1950s by the convicted murderer, grave robber, and suspected serial killer Edward Theodore Gein, also known […]

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THE DEVASTATING EFFECTS OF AI ON HUMAN LIFE

Awethu Khumalo @awe2s_righttoe   Imagine being convicted of a crime you did not commit, but there is AI-generated evidence that says you did. Or imagine following an influencer on social media who inspires you, only to find out that they are not real and have been an AI model the whole time. AI has become so realistic that it has disrupted the fabric of our reality, leaving us uncertain about what is real anymore. Anyone can be impersonated, including politicians, […]

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MUSICS ETIQUETTE 101: WHAT NOT TO DO

Megan Grobler @megan.gro_bler   Music Café, more affectionately known as Musics to North-West University (NWU) students, is a hotspot for students and Potchefstroom residents alike to wind down with some good music, a lively atmosphere, and the occasional tequila-fueled bad decision. But if you don’t want to be that person getting kicked out, here’s a checklist of what not to do when the drinks start flowing.   For anyone who has ever wondered what it takes to get kicked out […]

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