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IS NWU LOSING ITS CREATIVE STUDENT HISTORY?

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 […]

todayJuly 28, 2025 332 45 2

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STUDENTS UNITE IN WORSHIP ON CAMPUS

Cristine Struweg @@c_r_i_s_1_0   If you thought that worshipping Jesus was exclusive to the four walls of a church, think again.  On Thursday, 24 July, hundreds of students came together for Jesus Night on the Bib’s grass. This is an ongoing collaboration between Shofar, Every Nation and Kruispunt. They presented students the opportunity to come together in the name of Jesus at the heart of campus, where thousands of students […]

todayJuly 27, 2025 33 4

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SURVIVING THE SEMESTER: TIPS AND TRICKS

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 […]

todayJuly 26, 2025 21 3

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ANOTHER SOUL GONE TOO SOON

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 […]

todayJuly 18, 2025 272 10 2

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I HOPE YOU DANCE: REFUGE FOR STUDENTS

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 […]

todayJuly 15, 2025 16

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NWU IS SOLAR FRIENDLY!

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 […]

todayJuly 10, 2025 17 1 2

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TWIRLING PLANES AND SMOKE SHOWS

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 […]

todayJuly 9, 2025 381 2 2

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TURNITIN CAN FLAG YOU, BUT SHOULD IT?

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 […]

todayJuly 8, 2025 45 4

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WHAT TO DO THIS WINTER RECESS

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 […]

todayJuly 7, 2025 30 2

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LET’S MAKE MOVIE NIGHTS MAGICAL AGAIN

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, […]

todayJune 25, 2025 25 1

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