I recall that when I used to work as a convenience store cashier back in Korea, customers from outside Korea visited the store from time to time, mostly late at night. They came by the counter, handed me a pack of gum, and asked me whether it had pork inside. Finding a product that did…
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Yi SoYeon, Vanajah Siva, and You
Until today, women live in a man’s world and are killed by men every day. And I, down on this planet, think about women I know or don’t know. The woman who could have been. Women who are born from the stars but are living on the Earth. Post-2008, the name Yi SoYeon was expected…
Monch! Championing Gastronomic Currency: Anything Cafe
Trendy pinterest-esque cafes are taking over the city (rightfully so)! Anything Cafe tucked away in a new up and coming Glenmarie district surprised us with a delicate amalgamation of modern Japanese cuisine and traditional Malaysian delicacies. The modern and trendy outlook made clear by the organised mess of posters plastered across the walls around the…
MUSA DID WHAT #4: (Will be) On Vacation
Dearest Gentle Readers, I bid you my congratulations! You have completed yet another semester. As the curtain of Semester 1 is closing, our beloved student council must make their final report before switching to vacation mode. I must be frank with you. I myself am ready to fly off the country, but I will not…
Monash Waterbomb Festival 2024
Indulge yourself in an array of food vendors, lining up and forming heavenly food alleys right before you enter the main stage! Welcome to the first-ever Monash Waterbomb Festival, brought to you by our beloved Activities Chairpersons and Monash Business Club (MBC)! Even before the registration was open, people were queuing to secure their spot…
The Oldest Celebration: The Indian Cultural Night
What makes an Indian Indian? Of course, there are the cultures. From South to North, the language, music, attire, diet, tradition, dance, literature, education, and many more aspects differ. A person becomes a member of an ethnic group when they share memories and practices across time and space. Celebrating culture often means promoting its beautiful…
Sonder Poem by P H H L
You look up from your coffee,not only that it stands in front of you,It’s a world you look at anew You see a cupid’s creation,soft smiles and secret glances.Oh, to be young and in love!Fingers intertwined. You hear a peal of laughter,a twinkle in their eyes.The more the merrier they say,As people come into our…
Sonder by Austin Loo
As I wake up to another morning,the usual haze of pain, work and strugglefills the mind.As I walk to university,the haze refuses to leave,as I think of the work to grind.Along the way,all kinds of peoplewere walking past.To my surprise,I could see their own unique haze,as some hurried fast to class.Sonder.An experience I had frequently,as…
Sonder by Storykeeper
The rattling of the train makes me look up from my phone.A girl playing a game on a steam deck,A man reading a YA fiction book in front of me,A woman, looking like a textbook teacher, sleeping on the seats.Whenever this happens, whenever I glance at people, millions of questions come to mind, butone question…
The Rising Wave by Arasu
The beach of summer so hot and wonderful Splashing in the ocean waves The waves whisper to me, calling me to the soft sand, The water sweeps over my feet surrounds where I stand. The waves trickle along my toes, The soft ocean sprays across my nose. Then, the silence grew, No wind flew. A…
MONCH! A Coffee Madness Medley: MÄD Coffee
Dearest Readers, Settle in with us, your loveliest editors, in a minimalist yet warm and earthy cafe established by a mother-and-daughter duo, MAD Coffee. Located in IOI Rio, Puchong, the cafe is a hidden trove of chiffon cakes and unique drinks, perfect for afternoon tea-time with your girls or a whole-day grinding session, as they…
Doing Language As a Colonized
After I spent some years in Malaysia as an international student from Korea, I created my LinkedIn profile, opting to list my pronouns as she/her. I also included my English name alongside my Korean name, considering it a strategic choice in the job market. Now, my pronouns are not in my LinkedIn profile anymore because I…
I, MY: Introducing a New Writing Corner
**This article marks the launch of a new writing corner, “I, MY.” The corner’s primary aim is to invite international students in Monash to share their experiences as foreigners in Malaysia. It’s open to everyone, with the overarching goals of fostering better inclusion, encouraging greater interaction, and deeper understanding within yourself. Submissions can be made…
Humans of Monash: Ms Susan Tam
“Consistency to anything is key. Whatever it is, however silly you think you look, just start. As long as you have curiosity, it will take you where you need to go.” This is a piece of advice that many of us need as we begin to explore and find ourselves in university. We – the…
Humans of Monash: Dr Thaatch & Kaira
It was just another day of online Zoom classes, there’s nothing worse than spending your uni years online, confined in your room. I hopped onto my Zoom class for AMU2015: Cities & Citizens; expecting it to just go by uneventfully. That’s when Dr. Thaatch invited us for a little activity, to share memories of our…
