Student’s death shocks campus

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Student’s death shocks campus

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Nuwe skool en grade vir die US

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Kul jou hier, kul jou daar

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Maak Huisdans goedkoop

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Paballo Thabethe

“I feel so strongly this. Because I personally come from a background where my mom was abused, all of this triggers a lot of emotions. I feel so strongly about this topic, and about asking Stellenbosch to stand up, because Stellenbosch was usually a university that barricaded such issues. I feel like the fact that we are out here, speaking about it, is a step in the right direction.”

Leo Figueira

“For me, it was very apparent that there were not a lot of men, and specifically white men, at this rally. That is the main thing that, as a white man, stood out for me. The lack of concern on the faces of the management was also very clear. The general anger, fear, frustration and anxiety was very apparent, and I think it came out in a way that it needed to come out. This will hopefully resonate with the rest of the community.”

Elode Duvenhage

“I feel like the management, at times, was not listening or engaging. There was no understanding. In a way I do understand that it is horrible to be screamed at by students and then having to respond, but just trying to show a little more sympathy would have been nicer. Another question is: how come they are only listening to us now? This started years ago, and these issues shouldn’t be dealt with now, on the last day of the third term. Also, and many people brought this up, this is a situation where students must choose between human rights or marks. It is not fair to place that on students who want both.”

Kaiser Aryee

“I was initially playing devil’s advocate, because I thought that this is an educational institution, and if there is no major obstruction, we should continue as normal. But as I got here and the officials addressed us, I felt that there was a sense of apathy – I don’t think they are on the ground enough with students, and that is what they get paid for. I can’t play devil’s advocate as much as I previously could. Our officials can definitely do more for us. We need more engagement with students. I am sick of emails – it is the most impersonal way to address people. I feel like, as a leader, you should be able to use your critical thinking skills, which you should have if you are in that position, to think up solutions – you can’t just go in circles when people are dissatisfied.”

Mieke Verster

“Administratively, the students are more prepared than the management. This is not right, because obviously it is our jobs at university to study, to learn and gain knowledge, and it is theirs to look after us. And I can understand the frustration of students – but of course, it is also frustrating when the crowd starts to talk in circles. I think we need to channel that energy into finding solutions – not because it is our job as students, but because, clearly it is not happening.”

Anon.

“I feel like the management should have supported us more – like, for example, by organising transport to protests. I also think that residence heads should have been here today. I feel like they are making it a you-problem. They could also have given better options for people missing assessments to go to the protests. I am from the biggest female residence, and I can tell you now that only a small fraction of us are present today.”

Kampus Quotes

Hipster

Meraki is the basic white b*tch vir die lewe.

Frustrated friend

No one needs you to be a teen mom right now, you are not Kylie Jenner.

Student talking to a shopaholic friend

I can take you out of Dischem, but I can’t take the Dischem out of you.

Concerned girl

Dit is wat Stellenbosch aan jou doen. Jy sal enige iets vry.

Student with siblings

The only thing you learn through having siblings, is to not react when they’re trying to irritate you.

Confused student

I have so little upper body strength that I can’t even lift my arm to wave.

Disappointed student

Ek het so lekker gevibe met hom. Maar toe maak hy sy mond oop en praat.

Student wearing Stellies gear

You will never see me wearing this again.

Sinies-optimistiese honneursstudent

Alles werk uit... of jy gaan dood.

First year student on the excessive use of lip balm

Kissing her is like making out with a stick of butter.

Tired student walking into a lecture

I’m literally just here for gees. I’m gonna nap.

Loveless student

He smells so good. He smells like a boyfriend.

Broke student

The only thing that has a hangover is my wallet.

Student having a mild panic attack in the bib

“I spilled redbull on my laptop now my keys are crunchy.

Filosofie-student

Eva was verlei deur die slang, want Adam het nie mooi geweet hoe om syne te gebruik nie.

Student discussing SU’s parking problem

I might just get personal with a lecturer to have secure parking.

Student walking behind a slow pigeon

I could do it. I could catch one of these mf with my hands.

Gorrelkop

’n Breek in my rooster

Gorrel raak skoon lui as Gorrel ’n groot gaping in Gorrel se skedule het.

Gorrel bevind dat Gorrel dan na die lange rus nie weer lus het om klas toe terug te keer nie.

En Gorrel kan agterkom dat die affêre ’n effek op hulle akademie begin hê.

Fietsryers kyk nie

Gorrel hou nou nie juis van fietsryers nie, want Gorrel voel asof die fietsryers nie vir Gorrel in ag neem nie.

Die fietsryers dink dat die pad aan hulle behoort, maar Gorrel wil graag dit onder hulle aandag bring dat geen pad aan fietsryers behoort nie.

Karre haat vir Gorrel

Gorrel sê al vir jare dat karre regtigwaar vir Gorrel en Gorrel se mede-studente haat. Gorrel verstaan nie hoe ’n kar sommer sal rem as Gorrel oor die straat loop nie.

Gorrel kyk altyd baie mooi voordat Gorrel oor die pad loop. En Gorrel kan met eerlikheid sê dat Gorrel nooit voor ’n kar inloop nie, maar as die kar op Gorrel gaan afjaag, gaan Gorrel die kar se tyd dan mors.

Iets wat wel net vir Gorrel mal maak is die feit dat Gorrrel voel dat karre aspris is. En dit werk op Gorrel se senuweees as ’n kar op Gorrel afjaag.

Toetsweek

Gorrel hou nou nie meer van al die gespottery oor toetsweek nie.

Alhoewel dit vir Gorrel se mede -studente snaaks is dat almal kwansuis toetsweek het, wil Gorrel graag net sê dat toetweek sleg is. En Gorrel het sy innige simpatie met sy mede-studente wat ’n slegte week gaan hê volgende week.

Gorrel se raad is wel om nie die stres op Gorrel uit te haal nie. Dit maak slegte vriende vir Gorrel.

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