Hi, Monash Siders, The Editors here! Well, well, look where we are. It’s truly bittersweet to bid farewell as this marks our final issue. It has been an absolute pleasure being your go-to source for all the council updates. To be honest, there isn’t much to see here, just some final reports and heartfelt goodbyes….
Category: 2024 Projects
Lights Out: The Semiotics of Partying by Yashven Jayabalan
Trick or treat? The contemporary quasi-ritual play and the commemoration of Halloween. To dress up as either a slutty witch or Ghostface from Scream. Why do we submit to this tradition? Why am I here writing this while dressed as Barry Keoghan from the Midsummer party in Saltburn and why did I spend two hundred…
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…
Inside Dr Yeoh’s Magical Office: Humans of Monash
A room is not just a physical space, it is a projection of one’s personality and a material projection of one’s soul or essence. Knock on the door of Dr. Yeoh’s office, and you’ll be invited into a cultural museum the size of a compact room. As an urban anthropologist and an admitted compulsive collector,…
Inside Encik Nasuha & Encik Fadhlur’s Office: Humans of Monash
You’ve passed by them on your walk to Toast to Love. You’ve stopped by to take a closer look at them. You’ve marvelled at their beauty. And your eyes widened as you spotted Son Goku standing proud. But have you ever wondered who they belonged to? Or perhaps what lies behind those figurines? Come with…
Inside Dr Joseph’s Office: Humans of Monash
A wise person once said that love is what makes a house a home. Well, that person must have known Dr Joseph because, oh my, his office space is simply transformational! Join MONGA and Dr Joseph N. Goh from the Gender Studies Major at SASS as he gives us an exclusive tour of his “queerdom,”…
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!…
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…
The Box by P H H L
My world is a box.I dream of being brave,I dream of being free,All the colours do I see,In my world of a box It keeps me happy,It keeps me safe. Yet, why does it seem so out of place? There stands a door.How did I not see it before?Should I open it? And so I…
Dreaming the World by Austin Loo
High above the clouds,eyes scanning the viewof lush rich greenand boats so few.As clouds parted,I see a landfilled with steel treesand thick grey breeze. Through the chaos, something was glimmering.A clear blue river,with light streaks shimmering.Eyes begin to linger,trailing the blue path,catching the new scenesof ice and sand. As I go further,my eyes were lockedto…
Dear diary, I met a boy by Jade
Dear diary, I met a boy.That’s how it starts,A time, a place, a feeling,Like nothing could tear us apart. Together, we ventured into the unknown,Hand in hand, hearts soft,On a path that could never have been foretold.Living together, a reality from a dream,Home felt closer than it seemed. In a world far from home,A new…
VIII by John Smith
Dear X, I stand tall as the waves brush through the shore, dragging everything away with a relentless pull. My thoughts shattered as the harsh water collided with the rocks, melting into a singularity. But do you remember? Instead of turning the pages, you chose to tear them apart, piece by piece—heaven-made torture, one might…
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…
Monch! Jangsajang Deopbap, SS15 – Artisanal Soy, Savoury Joy!
Nested in the perpetually bustling food haven of SS15, Jangsajang Deopbap opens its doors for all K-lovers to enjoy. Step in, and be greeted by the comforting commotion of a busy restaurant, packed with working adults and young students alike, joined by their shared love for Hallyu. Sit, and you’ll hear iconic K-pop hits from…
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