Arts and Entertainment

Caitlyn Miles & Fulufhelo Nesane  @pigsareweird21 & @Kaitlynmiles123   From stickers to GIFs and surprised Pikachu faces to Shia LeBouf’s infamous “Just Do It!”, memes have become the hallmark of modern humour. With their origins rooted in pop culture and entertainment, they have rapidly become Gen Z's way to express themselves.   What is a meme?   The word “meme” was introduced in 1976 by evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins in […]

Fulufhelo Nesane  @pigsareweird21   When one thinks of pharmacy, glamour and high-end couture are the last things on one’s mind. However, last night set fire to the stereotypical boring pill dispensaries and agonising queues at your local Dis-Chem. Our soon-to-be pharmacists proved to the audience that glitz and dazzling lights go hand in hand with lab coats and pharmacology textbooks at Mr and Ms Pharmacy 2026.   The scene was […]

Akhona Maphumulo @akhonamaphumulo9   Human Rights Day in South Africa, held annually on 21 March, celebrates the lives lost during the 1960 Sharpeville Massacre, where apartheid police opened fire on a peaceful protest against pass laws and killed 69 unarmed people. The event marked a turning point in the country’s struggle for freedom and exposed the brutality of the apartheid regime to the world. Today, the day serves as a […]

Amari Maré & Abygail Smit @amari.mare & @abysmit06   Lights, camera, action! The auditorium buzzed with excitement, on and off stage. Ecstasy from first-years as they rattled with adrenaline before each act. Parents and students were proud to be part of the experience as they rooted for their respective residences.   SLEEP ONE   A smoking palm tree, a secret script and choreographed dances — this was the opening for […]

Caitlyn Miles   @Kaitlynmiles123   Gothic novel meets modern cinema   After the trailer for the 2026 adaptation of Wuthering Heights was released, starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi, debate quickly spread across social media. Critics and fans alike question everything, from casting choices to whether the film romanticises a story long known for its darkness. This raises the question: what happens when a deeply Gothic 19th-century novel meets modern cinematic […]

Caitlyn Miles @Kaitlynmiles123   For many people living with endometriosis, severe pain can interrupt everyday life — including something as important as a university exam.   Rachel (a pseudonym), a second-year student, experienced this during a recent exam when intense pain suddenly spread through her lower back and abdomen. Hot flashes, nausea, and dizziness followed as her period began. With only thirty minutes left to complete the paper and several […]

Fulufhelo Nesane  @pigsareweird21   The beginning of March indicates more than just the end of summer. It is a time to spread awareness for one of the more under-recognised types of health conditions — autoimmune diseases.   What Are Autoimmune Diseases?   Autoimmune diseases, according to WebMD, are immune system disorders wherein the immune system confuses normal, functional body cells for harmful microbes such as viruses, bacteria, etc., which causes […]

Kyle Bauermeister @kylebauer80   Remember movie cinemas? The smell of popcorn in a large, dark room. Sound effects blaring from speakers in all directions. And of course, being completely and utterly immersed in the story being depicted on the big screen. It sparks an incomparable magical feeling in the air. Do you feel nostalgic yet? Luckily, a North-West University (NWU) faculty brought this magic back by hosting a movie night. […]

Maruné Nel @muisnel14   Safety Awareness Week (SAW) 2026 was indeed one for the books.   The 3-day, activity-filled week kicked off with Stalls Day on Tuesday, 3 March. By morning, the Bib's grass looked like a small village had popped up overnight. Eighteen stalls, each one decorated with enthusiasm. House committee (HC) members in their residence formals and student academic chapter (SAC) members in white-on-black all stood ready at […]