Arts and Entertainment

James Klusener  @ jamesklusener   A new semester is more than just deadlines and added pressure; it’s a second chance. A chance to reframe and commit to the goals you’ve set for yourself, a time to reevaluate and to prove you can. The beginning of a new semester is the best time for a fresh start and there are many effective techniques out there to help sharpen your focus and […]

Nehema Ntumba @nehema_ntumba   On Saturday, 28 June, the NWU Gallery hosted their first Art Exhibition at its new location F16G, titled, I Hope You Dance. This theme was conceptualised by the new Art Curator of the Gallery, Sherly Msomi, and her amazing team. "Ethereal" is the word to describe the evening. Entering the space felt like being in a completely different environment. The ambience, music, food and people created an […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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. […]

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 […]

Nehema Ntumba  @nehema_ntumba   The North-West University (NWU) debating union is one of the youngest arts societies on campus. It was officially recognised by the university's Arts Department  in 2020. Despite its infancy, the union has remained consistent in achieving success each year by reaching new heights that seemed unachievable.   Despite winning Southern African Universities Debate Championship (SAUDC) Nationals - which is one of the biggest debating tournaments in […]

Amari Mare @amari.mare   Roots Academy, located in Potchefstroom, hosted their Open Day on Saturday, 10 May. The excitement in the air was contagious - with the Roots Academy students appearing more thrilled than the visiting matric students. Students and parents were welcomed with warm coffee and rusks to fight off the early morning cold and tiredness.   The Roots Academy staff wore bright red sneakers. They explained that it […]