With the blink of an eye, our rather short semester break is now over and we are now back on campus, in the midst of reacclimating to the rigour that is uni life. To welcome us back, the Monash University Student Association (MUSA) organised a back to school carnival from Tuesday, 24 July 2018 to…
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Vote of No Confidence? (5th MSC, Summarised)
At the end of Week 11, the post-assignment, fatigue-ridden MUSA members gathered one more time before the semester wrapped. Mr. President started off by giving an update on the current WiFi situation. Students can expect newer access points by the end of May, or early June. Health checks on the Wi-Fi connection are also carried…
Open Mic Night: A MEWS and MHA Collaboration
It’s that time of the semester again! The familiar feeling of sleep deprivation, lethargy from all the mini panic attacks you get throughout the day because: if you don’t get through this degree, you’re not going to get a job; and if you don’t get a job then you won’t have financial freedom; and that…
Styling and Photography Workshop by MEC
Thanks to Hollywood, most of us seem to be entrenched with the idea that photoshoots are just fun and glamorous, nothing else. MEC decided to provide the students of Monash with a more realistic approach towards creating a ~*lewk*~ and making sure that not only does it look good on Instagram, but also looks fantastic…
Tinder, Monash Style? (Sort of)
“Is this a speed dating event?” asked a passerby at the sight of the pairs of chairs arranged closely together with a small table in between at the Foyer. With red tablecloths, red and black balloons in addition to the soothing soft beats playing from the speaker, it was not surprising that a number of…
A Night Full of Drama
On the 7th of May 2018, the Monash Performing Arts Club (MPAC) hosted their 8th semi-annual Night of Drama, right here on campus. Essentially, this event allowed members of MPAC to showcase their talents. At the start of the semester, the members are grouped up and are tasked to come up with short plays roughly…
Solace: Mohsin
I find solace in the fact that I don’t depend on anyone for my happiness In the fact that I have been blessed in a billion ways I find solace in being the reason behind the happiness of the people around me. In being content with what I am. Which is good because in the…
Solace: Stay
You have taught what it means to comfort a soul, how raw and impossible it is to embrace, but to do it anyway because of love. Call to me in the darkness just to hear something real, keep the line alive even if you can barely breathe. Though the clouds shade the night sky it’s…
Monash Street Jam Vol. 2: The Novices’ Floor
Editor’s Note: Here’s our special guest-written piece by MEWS! More of their content can be found here! It was a quiet Saturday of Week 7 in the Monash campus until you approached the badminton court where you’re met with blaring music and the smell of buttery popcorn. Open the door and you would find people…
Monash Cultural Night 2018
You know that friend who didn’t seem particularly interested in performing… until she went overseas and started appearing in every Malaysian Night production? This is what I would imagine how our diverse population of international students felt during our annual Monash Cultural Night. It’s hard not to amp up your patriotism when you’re overseas, and…
Pantry for Students? Yassss! (4th MSC Meeting 2018)
Come Week 8, every second counts for a Monashian. The 4th MSC commenced at its fastest time yet in 2018 – 6.15pm – and had an interesting evening over two hours. The resignation of a MUSA member, Monga’s Instagram affair, and after-hours learning spaces – bring them on. President Thush starts off with a report…
Monash Cultural Week 2018
The best way for one to become educated about the world around is to experience the world first hand, to see the different cultures and lifestyles up close. With a diverse population existing in Monash, our university is a melting pot of different cultures, each one unique in its own aspect. What differentiates one societal…
J, K, L and M of Monash
J – Jaywalking Who cares if there’s a well-built, elevator *and* escalator-equipped overhead bridge that links the main entrance to the BRT station and the shoplots of Sunway? A big part of Monash culture is a real-life simulation of Crossy Roads, where out of ‘convenience’ and pure laziness outweigh the risks of jaywalking across four…
Dance Into The Night (Denim Style)
Any decent person would know better than to tell a woman what she can or cannot wear, or whether her choice of clothing determines the odds of getting harassed. The Wom*ns Officers’ Denim Dance was not only a celebration towards that statement but also brought together a crowd indigo-loving for some good fun. The event…
Politics (for Dummies)
With the election just around the corner, the political sphere can seem overwhelming to navigate especially for first time voters. Don’t fret though! In this post, I’ll be giving a low-down on how Malaysian politics and the election works (just enough to get you started or at least maintain a conversation). Here in Malaysia, there…
