‘I’m a woman, phenomenally’
By Jani Roux The year is 2022 and women of this new era now have the right to vote, to be treated equally in the workplace and even to do something as simple as wear pants on campus or getRead More
What Does ‘Going Green’ Really Mean?
By Ila Alberts The climate is in a state of crisis, and we have to act fast. This is a central message that has been at the forefront of the news for the last decade, especially in light of theRead More
Wyn en samesyn!
Deur Danielle Joubert Die Stellenbosch Street Soiree is terug in volle swang ná ’n droewige afwesigheid weens COVID-19. Dié gesogte wynfees word elke tweede Woensdagaand gehou, en spog met wyn van Stellenbosch se ongelooflike wynroete, lekker kos en heerlike musiekRead More
Adam & Eve bederf Potchefstroom
Deur Emma Hamman Die passieprojek van Danneel Stone, Adam & Eve Collab, wat Stellenbosch voorgestel het aan bagels, unieke Suid-Afrikaanse handelsmerke en oorgenoeg plante om enige woonstel ’n bietjie meer na huis te laat voel, het op 2 Maart hulleRead More
Tattoos: Deeper than skin
By Aurelia Mouton Since before the hippy 1960s and the ‘80s power rock era, tattoos and piercings have been used in many cultural and religious practices in Africa, China, Egypt, Samoa and even Ancient Greece and Rome. One of theRead More
Studentenaelsalons Gee Kleur aan Stellenbosch
DEUR STELLA JOUBERT (VERTAAL DEUR MIEKE DE WET) [The English version of this article follows the Afrikaans] Baie mense hou daarvan om hulle naels te laat doen. Dit laat hulle netjies en chic voel. Gelukkig is daar verskeie onafhanklike naelsalonsRead More
Bly Koelkop in die Stellenbosse Hitte
DEUR SKYLA THORNTON (VERTAAL DEUR MIEKE DE WET) Wanneer die temperature in Stellenbosch styg na ’n folterende hitte, vind sommige studente dit moeilik om op hulle studies te fokus of om enigiets anders te doen as om oor die hitteRead More
Final-years Say, ‘We’ve Been There, so Just Trust Us.’
BY ALISON HERMANUS So, you’ve just started your first year at Stellenbosch University (SU), now what? Your first year at university is a time filled with new classes, new faces and a completely new environment. Whilst this can all beRead More
We All Scream for Affordable Ice Cream!
BY KEZIAH MEYER AND ALISON HERMANUS Picture this: it’s a typical Stellies summer day; the sun is beating down on you as you walk across the Rooiplein; and you have a sudden craving for ice cream. Luckily, not far fromRead More
No Shiny Object Syndrome for Cuban Fourth
BY FLAVIA DAVIDS A desire to create an affordable and easily accessible luxury brand for young people is what drove two Stellenbosch University (SU) students to start Cuban Fourth. Final-year BAcc student and Simonsberg Residence prim Simeon September, and MatieRead More
Will this be recorded?: Students adjust to changing lecture formats
BY ARSHIA RAMLUCKUN The academic year has officially begun, but it has been anything but smooth sailing for many students. After completing two years online, one would think that Stellenbosch University (SU) students would be used to it all. “TheRead More
The He(art) of Stellenbosch
BY SKYLA THORNTON An idyllic way to spend time exploring Stellenbosch and take a break from studying is to experience the culture and beauty of the town. There are few better ways to do this than by taking a strollRead More
Compulsory introduction course: Tantalising your taste buds 101
BY DANIELLE JOUBERT Stellenbosch’s student life is back at full throttle, and you can earn those extra credits of fun by visiting the much sought after “weekend-classes”! Wine Tasting This curriculum requires no prior registration, although a minimum of threeRead More
No wine? No problem—socialising the sober way
BY KULANI NGOBENI With its rolling hills of vineyard, world-renowned produce and just over 100 wine farms, one would not exactly be wrong in associating Stellenbosch with wine. In truth, however, whilst the wine farms certainly add to the incredibleRead More
Working students reach tipping point
BY SKYLA THORNTON A well-known struggle of student life at Stellenbosch University (SU) is a lack of funds. Many students attempt to rectify this problem by working part time. For the most part, they work as waitrons or bartenders, butRead More
How to: IT Hub
BY ARSHIA RAMLUCKUN It has been two years since the IT Hub has seen lines with waiting periods of up to four hours. This is because students have had to make appointments to receive help from the IT Hub dueRead More
Die nuweling se gids tot ’n nuwe begin
DEUR JEAN-MARIE UYS ’n Nuwe koers van rigting en ’n vars begin kan miskien gevoelens van opwinding en entoesiasme meebring vir die nuwe student. Nietemin, is dit nie kort voor lank voordat die skaduwee van uitgawes, organisering en wat ditRead More
Pret vir Pasmaats: Die Stellenbosse Liefdeslysie
DEUR MARDENE VAN SCHALKWYK Dit is die maand van liefde, en romanse blom in Stellenbosch. Van bergklim tot wyndrink is daar altyd iets prettig om met ’n pasmaat te doen. Daar is egter ’n paar dinge wat al amper tradisieRead More
1987 se Studenteliefde
DEUR KARLA DE BOD In die dae voor WhatsApp, Catwalk, Instagram DM’s en Tinder was daar slegs braaie, telefoonhokkies, danse en vertroue dat jou bewonderaar op die afgespreekte tyd gaan opdaag. Waar studenteverhoudings vandag staatmaak op sleutelborde om nuwe menseRead More
Coffee Shop and Study Spot All in One
BY ARSHIA RAMLUCKUN As exams draw closer, many students find themselves preparing to hibernate amongst their textbooks and lecture videos. During exam season, these students spend countless hours in their rooms, deprived of sunlight and fresh air. However, Stellenbosch UniversityRead More