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Wianda Gilliland Aan die einde van 2019 sal Maties weer plek hê by die Neelsie om te parkeer. Die konstruksie van ’n massiewe nuwe leersentrum tussen die Neelsie en die Polimeerwetenskappe gebou, sal meer studente kan akkommodeer as enige ander huidige onderrigruimte op kampus. Dit sal naRead More
Ingrid Heÿdenrÿch Culture on campus is turning over a new leaf this year. Sêr, Toneelfees and debating are all undergoing changes. Blaine Josephs, chair of KuKo, the culture committee of the Student Representative Council, said that it is important to constantly try new things, especially when it comes toRead More
Annerine Snyman Cato Louw helped newcomers by picking some of campus’s sport stars to share their wisdom. Cato Louw is one of MFM’s most recognisable voices. She has always had a passion for sport and her sport science degree hasRead More
Annerine Snyman bib∙li∙o∙teek´ (ook bib) Die enigste kuierplek wat jou gewete tydens die eksamen sal sus. brazens As iemand hierna verwys as “Happy Oak”, is hulle waarskynlik nog nie langer as twee jaar op Stellenbosch nie. COB (vergelyk met Bitcoin) Niemand weetRead More
The various residences on campus host a variety of events throughout the year. Here are some of the events which are open to all Stellenbosch students so that you can plan ahead and get amped for 2018. Luke Smith, Jeanine Malan,Read More
Annerine Snyman Atletiek Maties se atlete het verlede jaar uitstekend in die Boland Senior Atletiek Kampioenskappe gevaar. Hulle het aan twee Varsity Atletiek byeenkomste deelgeneem en verder het Maties die plaaslike atletiekseisoen met vyf goue, drie silwer en twee brons medaljes afgesluit. By die USSA-toernooi hetRead More
Wianda Gilliland One of the most terrifying questions you ask yourself long before your first year starts is: “What am I going to eat?” And then there’s the classic: “How am I supposed to make my own food?” Fear not, new Maties, because it isRead More
Lisa De Clercq While for some first years the idea of having a roommate can be quite exciting, others may find it terrifying. Here are a few tips on being a good roommate (or surviving a bad one). Sleeping habits While 10pm could meanRead More
At university you will quickly learn that caffeine plays an important role in getting through those 8AM classes, surviving the long nights before an assignment is due and of course, having quick coffee dates in the Neelsie in between classes. Elodi Troskie sharesRead More
Luke Smith Stellenbosch has quite the party scene and since so many events happen in and around the area it can be useful to know what to look out for. Vanguard Former Stellenbosch University (SU) student, Dane Hong, wanted to bring something new to Stellenbosch’s night-life scene.Read More
Annerine Snyman & Tivan Leak Direkteur van sport, Ilhaam Groenewald, se boodskap aan studente is dat almal welkom is by Maties Sport. Maties Sport het die afgelope drie jaar al baie onder die leiding van Ilhaam Groenewald, direkteur van sport, verander. Een verandering is om eerstejaarsdeelnameRead More
Ingrid Heÿdenrÿch What the Stellies Rage posts will look like this year. With a new year comes new challenges and conversations happening on campus. There are a few prominent issues that will be sure to create a debate amongst students. Of course, fees andRead More
Living on campus calls for immediate independence. At first the idea can be thrilling, but at the same time it can be overwhelming. There is no place like home, but with a few tricks your residence room can become more homey,Read More
Arleen Stone Although most Maties students rarely refer to the Stellenbosch University’s (SU) main campus library by name, a recent renaming hopes to create change. In an official press release, the university said this decision forms part of a larger effort to promote transformation and the “furtheranceRead More
Ingrid Heÿdenrÿch & Kathryn van den Berg Day Zero looming over the head of the Western Cape, it is unclear what concrete plans Stellenbosch University (SU) has for when the water runs out in Stellenbosch. Martin Viljoen, SU spokesperson, saidRead More
Courtney Williams More than 15 000 supporters filled the Danie Craven Stadium in Stellenbosch last night for the 11th annual FNB Varsity Cup where Maties beat Shimlas 56-21. Despite last week’s victory against Tuks, the defending champions, the Maties outfit provedRead More