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…

Humans of Monash: Dr Agata

As students, we often perceive lecturers as faces on our weekly recorded videos or a voice droning on in the background as we play in class but few of us rarely take the time to get to know these interesting, valuable educators that we have in our midst. It is with this in mind that…

MSDS Concert 2024

Welcome to Rhythmic Reverie, Monash Street Dance Society (MSDS) ‘s first-ever concert! Before the show started, the room was filled with the perfect blend of enthusiasm and nervousness, waiting to be unravelled. The room became even more packed as the show was about to begin; it was a whole house! No one knew what was…

Respect at Monash 2024

Commemorating the beginning of a new academic year, precisely on March 19th, the event “Respect at Monash: Embracing boundaries” was a colorful celebration of diversity and unity, aiming to foster a safe and respectful environment for all students and staff. From interactive stalls to enlightening seminars, there was something for everyone to engage with and…

C&S WEEK 2024

With the start of a new semester, new and returning students get to embrace the eventful C&S week hosted by MUSA to find out where they belong, what clubs or societies they should join, and what new interests they can delve into?  Spanning three days, clubs and societies set up booths and interact with new…

MUSA DID WHAT #2: STIRRING THE POT: WILL THEY CONTINUE TO THRIVE?

Dearest Readers, It is the time of the month when the prestigious student council gathers with a couple or more tea to share. Concisely compiled, here is our take on the latest tabled discussion. Another Round! The interim of MUSA shall prepare their horses as the long-awaited by-election is coming soon! After careful consideration, the…

MUSA DID WHAT #1.2: UNRAVELLING THE UNREVEALED: A SEQUEL

Dearest Readers, After a jaw-clenching, nerve-wracking, unfinished first council meeting, the student association gathered for the second chapter. While I must say that today’s meeting was much more laid-back, the council still has much to tell! Working On The Technical Stuff As dull as it might sound, it is essential to set the technical stuff…