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Style Indaba’s work on a blank canvas
Elodi Troskie The honour of featuring on Style Indaba’s Instagram page is not one that has been bestowed on everyone, since only the best is good enough for their more than 1 500 followers. The fashion-forward curators of @style_indaba celebratedRead More
Campus Closet: Cheese & Wine Festival
Floral prints were all the rage at this year’s annual Cheese and Wine festival, and all the cool kids were seen sporting sunglass straps. Experimenting was definitely in style with some sleek all-white ensembles standing out from the crowd. Guys opted forRead More
Koshuiskos op Instagram
Kara van der Berg “Met sout en liefde. Spiekerish resepte vir studente.” Só lees Koshuiskos, ’n nuwe kosblog, se Instagram bio. Elke koshuisstudent het al moeg geraak vir die bespreekte etes in die koshuis. Vir die gemiddelde student wat opRead More
BRAhSSE: Finessing the system
What do you get when friends come together to “lam” in trust and a shared heritage? A clothing range that seeks to start conversations and “break the norms of modern society through heritage”, naturally. Say hello to BRAhSSE, a clothingRead More
Lief vir Liewer
Suretha Swart “Die liefde is ‘n vreemde ding. Dit bestaan net as jy daarin glo.” Liewer is ’n aangrypende verhaal oor die ongewone deel van liefde. Hiérdie toneelstuk bevat vier mense, twee moderne paartjies van verskillende ouderdomme met hope dramaRead More
Deon Meyer en Ray Kluun gesels oor hulle lewens
Jana Greyling Deon Meyer en Ray Kluun, twee van Suid-Afrika se gunsteling skrywers, het by die ATKV-Boektent met Kirby van der Merwe oor hulle sukses en lewens as skrywers gesels. Meyer is veral bekend vir sy Bennie Griessel-speurverhale. Sy nuutsteRead More
Happening in the tent next to Wilgenhof
Jana Greyling This year’s Woordfees kicked of at Bloekomhoek with two performances by bands that started out in Wilgenhof. Wilgenhof’s own jazz band, Kwod Roaches, was the first to performs. They treated the audience with their smooth and catchy sounds.Read More
Film review: Black Panther
Dané Dooge & Gene Hlatshwayo Director: Ryan Coogler Running time: 134 minutes Genre: Action Age restriction: 12 If you are a fan of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), you will note, without a doubt, that Black Panther surpasses all expectations when it comes to aRead More
Campus Closet: Men’s Edition
We don’t give men nearly enough credit for putting together a stylish outfit and looking good from Monday to Friday. Bringing back the retro trend definitely deserves bonus points. Janique Oliver gave them their due, so you can gush for aRead More
Spoegwolf-drummer speel nou in Drum-kombuis
Elodi Troskie Twee van die bekende Spoegwolwe is deesdae op ’n ander verhoog aan die werskaf. Du-Toit-broers Danie en Moskou, onderskeidelik hoofsanger en dromspeler van die Afrikaanse band, Spoegwolf, het onlangs hul fynproewersrestaurant in Stellenbosch oopgemaak en hulle het gróótRead More
Instagram-profile of the week: The Pretty Blog
Wianda Gilliland The name says it all – The Pretty Blog’s Instagram is filled with all things pretty. Based in Stellenbosch, this Instagram account has over 80 thousand followers and more than 4000 posts. And every picture is absolute goals. The popular lifestyle and fashion blog’s creator, ChristineRead More
Campus Closet: beat the heat in Stellies
Surviving the heat whilst looking stylish can be a challenge, but don’t let it defeat you. Though we expected to see a lot more plakkies, some guys just can’t let go of their favourite kicks. All’s well since these students proveRead More
Woordelys vir Maties
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
How to: Survive on only microwave meals
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
How to: Deal with a roommate
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
Your coffee culture starterpack
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
How to: Make your res a home away from home
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
Rocking the right way: tips from experienced rockers
Wianda Gilliland Spring has sprung and the daisies are about to rock. Each year students from all over the country flock to the Darling-based music festival, Rocking the Daisies, which is famous for great fashion, better music and all-round goodRead More
’n Dag deur die oë van ’n dosent
Of jy hul klasse interessant of vervelig vind en of jy hulle vir pred of 75% smeek, dosente speel ‘n belangrike rol in jou tyd as student. Dané Dooge het met ‘n paar dosente gaan gesels. Prof. Geo Quinot Dosent in AdministrasieregRead More