Official Student Newspaper
KATHRYN VAN DEN BERG When the name Shakespeare is brought up, reactions will be mixed depending on your experience with the Bard. Regardless of your opinion of Shakespeare, watching the Stellenbosch University (SU) drama department’s production of A Midsummer Night’sRead More
KATHRYN VAN DEN BERG As the end of the Semi-final round of the competition took place on Sunday evening, everyone now impatiently wait for the arrival of the 2019 SU Acapella (SUAC) final round. Only twelve out of the thirtyRead More
One of Stellenbosch’s very own starring in a world-renowned musical. Kathryn van den Berg interviewed a relaxed Phantom cast member on break from touring the world. The Phantom of the Opera is a name that we all know and isRead More
KATHRYN VAN DEN BERG Besides posters and advertisements put up by society organisers, FinAcc tutoring service providers and second-hand book salesmen, the Neelsie’s walls are decorated in colourful A4 posters with headings that speak of kindness. ‘Dare to be kindRead More
Kathryn van den Berg asked students whether they think that residences should be allowed to keep live animals as mascots. Janique Oliver brought her camera along. AJ Cordy BSc (Physics) “I think it is fine as long as the people caringRead More
SASCO member addressing students in Irene yesterday. HELÉNE LEONARD & KATHRYN VAN DEN BERG An incident of alleged racism was brought under the attention of Irene residents yesterday. Mem- bers of the South African Student Congress (SASCO) requested that Sasha Marais, Irene HK member for media,Read More
JONATHAN FROST Guide dogs are trained to lead the blind around obstacles- this is known to many, but emotional support animals (ESA) might be a new concept to some. An ESA is a companion that is advised by a therapist, psychologist orRead More
KATHRYN VAN DEN BERG Scattered with locks of hair, and highlighted with dye of every colour, the Rooiplein was clearly the host of the Shaveathon organized by CANSA along with Groomed Academy. Friday 28 September saw Maties sitting excitedly onRead More
KATHRYN VAN DEN BERG Prof Wim de Villiers – Rector and Vice-Chancellor of Stellenbosch University (SU) –gave a “shout-out” to the supporters of #Move4Food who “took the problem to heart and acted. Well Done.” This was expressed in a shortRead More
KATHRYN VAN DEN BERG Stellenbosch University’s (SU) Adriaan Steyn is not only the recipient of the Africa Thesis Award 2017, but is also completing a PhD in African Studies at Harvard University on a full scholarship. The award was presentedRead More
Kathryn van den Berg Stellenbosch University (SU) Computer Science students win the Cyber Security Challenge. The team of four participated in a three-day challenge, made up of one main challenge and several sub-challenges; all of which proved no match forRead More
Kathryn van den Berg Local and international thought leaders are being honoured by Stellenbosch University as part of their 100 years celebrations. The University’s centenary tribute will ensue with honorary doctorates awarded to fourteen individuals during the 2018 March graduation ceremonies. Some of these individuals include Trueman Goba,Read More
Kathryn van den Berg The current water crisis affecting Stellenbosch has given two final year engineering students a platform for a unique business: a waterless car-wash cleaning service. With their professional and accessible service ‘Keep it Clean Waterless Car Wash’, these students have made sure that theRead More
Kathryn van den Berg “I solemnly swear that I am up to no good” is a phrase that the up-and coming Harry Potter Alliance Chapter in Stellenbosch does not take seriously at all. The goal of this society is to give fans of the HarryRead 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
Kathryn van den Berg “Think global, Act Local” is a phrase which 20-year-old Stellenbosch University student Kayla Arnold embodies. She was selected as the human rights youth ambassador of the United Nations of South Africa (UNASA). As a result ofRead More