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NWU IMPLEMENTS QUIET TIMES AND STUDY SPACES FOR EXAM SEASON

Abygail Smit @Abysmit06   While most students at North-West University (NWU) are fantasizing about their festive holiday, the NWU is actively ensuring they have a comfortable environment to study and perform their best during examinations.   The NWU has once again implemented its quiet times rule, giving students designated timeslots during the day when they can study without distractions. This rule applies across residences, allowing students to review their academic work peacefully in their rooms. In addition, the university has […]

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FROM SAMHAIN TO SWEETS: THE ANCIENT ORIGINS OF HALLOWEEN

Mhlengi Khumalo @into.mbiyakwakhumalo   The air is getting colder, the pumpkins are carved, and the spooky season is about to reach its peak. As you plan your final costume or finalise your candy bowl, have you ever wondered where these bizarre traditions come from? Why do people dress up as ghosts and carve vegetables? The history of Halloween is a fascinating journey, stretching back over 2,000 years. Here is a full background of our spookiest holiday, plus our top movie […]

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CSE COMMUNITY PROJECT: HOW THEY KICKED OFF THEIR TERM

Abygail Smit @Abysmit06   On Tuesday, October 21, the newly elected Community Stakeholder Engagement (CSE) Portfolio Committee (PC) of 2025/26 started off their term in a particularly positive way. The CSE office welcomed 36 learners to the North-West University (NWU) campus for a day filled with learning and inspiration.   In collaboration with Promosa Primary School, the CSE office proudly hosted 36 enthusiastic young learners on the NWU campus, offering them an enriching and memorable experience designed not only to […]

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THE PERFECT NEIGHBOUR: HOW “STAND YOUR GROUND” LAWS FAIL THE VULNERABLE

Megan Grobler @megan.gro_bler   The Netflix true-crime documentary The Perfect Neighbour, directed by Geeta Gandbhir and produced by Gandbhir, Alisa Payne, Nikon Kwantu, and Sam Bisbee, premiered on October 17, 2025. Since its release, the film has taken the streaming world by storm, claiming the number one spot on Netflix’s Global Top 10 and topping charts in countries including Australia, the Netherlands, and South Korea.   The Perfect Neighbour explores the unsettling realities and repercussions of “stand your ground” laws […]

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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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