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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Abygail Smit @Abysmit06   On the 16th of October, the North-West University (NWU) School of Communication hosted its second Communication Industry Summit in Building F1. This event was nothing short of insightful and inspiring for the students who attended.   The theme of the summit was Full-proofing yourself for the world of work, and the guest speakers undoubtedly delivered on this topic. Hosted via networking by the Vanderbijlpark, Mahikeng, and […]

Mhlengi Khumalo @into.mbiyakwakhumalo   The North-West University (NWU) Potchefstroom Campus Anime Club wrapped up the year with an unforgettable event, Anime Villain’s Night, held on Friday, 17 October, behind the F2 courtyard. The theme of the night was “Sometimes it’s good being bad,” and it brought together die-hard anime fans for a screening, cosplay contest, laughter, and debates that had everyone shouting.   The evening began with a few technical […]

Megan Grobler @megan.gro_bler   The annual Battle of the Bands competition wrapped up on 13 October with a high-energy Finals Night, announcing the three winning acts that stood out after weeks of fierce musical battles. This year marked a new chapter for the event, hosted for the first time by Music Café (Musics) following the closure of the beloved Bourbon Street nightclub and restaurant. The semi-finals took place on 6 […]