Have you prepared your finest silk and gold charms? Because the Monash Ball is coming your way! Anyway, who am I if not fashionably late? Due to heavy rain, traffic, and my time-blindness, I arrived an hour after the designated start time of 6:30 PM. But a queen is never late, everyone else is simply…
Category: 2024
A final celebration of kinship: joy, mirth and bittersweet endings in MUSA Appreciation Night 2024
We arrived at the entrance of Sunway Lagoon on a serene Friday night. A friendly staff pointed us to the buggy waiting to bring us to the venue. It was a short windy ride to our Polynesian–themed MUSA Appreciation Night. Held in the picturesque heart of Sunway Lagoon. Our seats astride from the man-made lake…
Monash Cultural Night: Intercultural Interactions by Yashven Jayabalan
The basis of democracy in Malaysia is intertwined with the sole idea of racial diversity and harmony. We pride ourselves for being a multiracial country and we take this idea and hold onto it tightly enough in hopes that racial sociopolitics will always remain a positive aspect of being a Malaysian. I was born and…
Rhyme of Seasons: Melodies Beyond The Rabbit Hole: Serenade Me A Lullaby by Teresa
I love Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake, perhaps my favourite classical piece. Hence, when I discovered the Monash Chamber Orchestra (MCO)’s setlist includes selections from Swan Lake, I hastily got myself a ticket to their annual concert: Rhyme of Seasons: Melodies Beyond The Rabbit Hole. This year, they are set to follow Alice’s journey throughout the seasons,…
Beyond the Burn Book: MUMPACs Mean Girls Production by Jananee Jagadeesan
A certain simplicity of Mean Girls that sticks with you, no matter how many times you’ve watched it. It’s timeless. The snappy lines, the outrageous high school drama, the way it instantly became a comfort movie for so many of us. It is one of those movies you can watch anytime whether it’s on a…
Monash Cup (Closing Ceremony): Reckoning the Forces of Sportsmanship by Yashven Jayabalan
Manticore, Leviathan, Culebre, and Opinicus, all front and centre. This week in Monash was a reminder of sportsmanship and exhilaration. I sat under the umbrellas waiting for the event to start and I slowly noticed the concourse area along with the entirety of the cafeteria and the balconies at the upper levels of building 6…
MUSA DID WHAT (Emergency)#7.1: The Real Bang
Hi, Monash Siders, The Editors here! It hasn’t been a month since the last issue, but guess what? The council was summoned for an emergency meeting during the last week of this semester, making head turns with curiosity. What actually happened? Do not worry! We are ready to spill our guts on this unexpected edition!…
EDI Week: Paralympics: Equity, Diversity, Inclusivity in The Limelight by Teresa
Even though the Olympics season is over, the spirit still lingers here at Monash University Malaysia. Come join us for this year’s EDI Week with the theme “Paralympics,” where we celebrate the diversity and uniqueness of each one of us. The event was hosted on September 4th, 2024, with a lineup of various activities. Four…
Monash Cup (Opening Ceremony): A Night to Remember by Pooja Tamara
The rain was pouring, but spirits were high as people gathered around the Porch for Monash Cups’ opening ceremony. An inaugural event, the ceremony launches the games that will take place over the next month. It started with a performance from Monash Street Dance Society (MSDS), dressed in vibrant hues of red and black. Their…
MUSA DID WHAT #7: Wrapping Up…
Hi, Monash Siders, The Editors here! Congratulations! We are left with another week before the semester ends. The student council might want to start wrapping up their term as it is truly coming to an end. Before closing 2024 with a bang (hopefully), here are some of the deets of the most recent student council…
Wellness Week: How to defend yourself (emotionally, mentally, and safely) by Pooja Tamara
Wellness Week Monash ran from 9th – 12th September, a week full of fun events, games, and bazaars. Bazaars lined the walkways of Monash, ranging from student-owned vendors and food stalls, henna design places, to a free photobooth! Monday 9th September Monash Street Dance Society (MSDS) started us off with a hip, street-style performance to…
Arunika: The Dawn of Liberation by Teresa
Do you know Indonesia gained its independence 79 years ago? After long and arduous battles against colonialism and imperialism by the Dutch and the Japanese, Malaysia’s “older sibling” declared its independence on August 17th, 1945. Ever since, Indonesians, both within the archipelago and beyond, have carried on the spirit of this festive day in their…
MUSA DID WHAT #6: Along The Road
Hi, Monash Siders, The Editors here! As the climax of this term is approaching, the office is the busiest this time around! Want to know what the council is up to? Ditch your worries as we have taken some notes on the latest chitter-chatter amongst our beloved student council! The Gods and Goddesses Soiree Thanks…
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