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Cristine Struweg @c_r_i_s_1_0   An old voice note has resurfaced, once again causing uproar within the student community and amongst parents.  The voice note, originally from 2023, resurfaced from an alleged student called Mira, who urged others to pray for the North-West University (NWU) after claiming that students were no longer allowed to hold worship nights or pray in their rooms. This voice note caused chaos back in 2023, and […]

Cristine Struweg @c_r_i_s_1_0   “Real leadership is leaders recognising that they serve the people that they lead” – Pete Hoekstra Should voting be limited to the individuals who attended circuses? The nerve-racking days of who will be responsible for student life for the next year are here and every vote counts. The Student Campus Council (SCC) circuses have concluded and the campus now awaits the announcements of its new leaders. […]

James Klusener @jamesklusener   Over the past week, people have campaigned for the upcoming Student Campus Council (SCC) elections, spending time connecting with students, discussing issues and promoting values to secure their desired positions.   There are many different positions to fill, and while the candidates differ in many ways, they align on many key issues. One issue that was repeatedly raised was that of the private students and how […]

Shanell Binedall @shanell_lalalal   The rules regarding the Student Campus Council (SCC) elections are stated in the Rules of the Student Campus Council of the Campuses of the North-West University (NWU) (1P/1.3.29). It states all rules regarding the nominations, elections, voting and eligibility of SCC candidates. The SCC voting period is set to start on Friday, 15 August until Wednesday, 20 August. How the SCC Nomination Process Works The nomination […]

Shanell Binedall @shanell_lalalal   What initially seemed like a promising way to earn money online is often just a recycled referral model. On platforms like TikTok, several content creators have begun promoting a $100 (R1 817,50) “Freedom Formula Blueprint” and a $39 (R708.82) website fee, which they claim will lead to full-profit digital earnings — without the buyer needing any prior experience or technical skill. These creators label themselves as […]

Abygail Smit.  @abysmit06.   The North-West University (NWU) was officially established on 1 January 2004. With 21 years of sport, culture, art and fun, it is no secret that the NWU has some memorable stories to tell. Most of these stories proudly stand out on our campus in the form of art, but sadly our history is being removed spot by spot.   In the beginning of this semester, it […]

Amari Marè @amari.mare   On the morning of Wednesday, 16 July, a student at the North-West University (NWU) Potchefstroom campus was found deceased in a storage room in his hostel. Seemingly, a fellow student and the House Father found the body after they went looking for him but couldn’t reach him. Paramedics declared him deceased on site. A police spokesperson stated that no foul play was suspected but a follow-up […]

Amari Maré @amari.mare   The sun is a heat source but also a power source, and the North-West University (NWU) took notice of that and used it in their favor.    Solar energy system panels are being installed on the rooftops and parking areas of the NWU Mahikeng campus. The NWU Vanderbijlpark Campus recently unveiled a new solar carport plant. The system will enhance energy independence, because the solar system […]

James Klusener  @jamesklusener   Since the launch of ChatGPT in November 2022, many students have begun using Artificial Intelligence (AI), not just as a tool, but almost like an appendix - an attached dependency that replaces rather than supports their own thinking. With this shift in student workflows, universities, including the North-West University (NWU), have begun to incorporate tools, such as Turnitin, which includes a built-in AI detection feature, to […]