The aversion of originality is chronically injected into the livelihoods of many Malaysian creatives simply because we find the need to position art and theatre as something that appeals to the masses, something extremely digestible for the purpose of attraction and monetization. Art now can’t simply be left conceptual and raw. There is a need…
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Monash Waterbomb Festival 2025: Where Were You When it Rained Fun? by Nicholi De Silva
If you weren’t soaked, shouting or posting about, were you even at Waterbomb? The festival didn’t just splash water; it flooded campus with music, movement, and pure chaos. It was the kind of event where you didn’t just attend, you became part of it. And if you weren’t there? You felt it. Deep in the…
MUSA DID WHAT #5: Brushes with Racial Sociopolitics
Perhaps something of value to derive from this meeting was that students are concerned with the community dynamics within the Monash student body and we are collectively tired with finals approaching us fast. Accusations of Racism The fifth MSC meeting of the year and finally, the student body is effectively utilising their rightfully owned platform…
SASS x SOB x SOMHS Murder Mystery: Murder on the Ballroom (or Badminton Court) Floor by Sanjana Rajagopal
Did you see Katy Perry in the news for being in that space shuttle for 15 minutes? What do you think of that guy who fatally shot the United Healthcare CEO? As much as we like to hate the wealthy (eat the rich!) as the more anti-capitalistic generation, it is hard to ignore the fact…
One Word, Epilogue: MUISS Olympics, Where International Peace Took a Day Off by Jananee Jagadeesan
Borders were invisible, but the tension wasn’t. On May 10th, the much anticipated MUISS Olympics kicked off, proving once again that international students don’t need politicians to air their rivalries—just a dodgeball and mild dehydration. You can hate the government, the carbs, even your own passport. But the second someone says you’re playing for your…
One World, Prelude: Where Culture Performs and Capitalism Quietly Claps by Jananee Jagadeesan
They say One World is a celebration of culture. But that’s only half the truth. Culture, in this context, is not just celebrated – it’s served. Plated, priced, and posted. It is styled for visibility, spelled out phonetically, and handed over with a smile rehearsed somewhere between homesickness and hospitality. Walking through MUISS’ Cultural Bazaar…
TunnelVision 2.0: Live, Loud and Liberated by Bianca Eunice Miranda Calma
The local indie band scene in Malaysia is rising—and it’s a force to be reckoned with. Driven by themes of self-expression, individuality and creative freedom, their voices are loud and ready to be heard. But in a music scene dominated by mainstream acts, local artists rarely get the limelight they deserve. Last Friday, TunnelVision 2.0…
Monch! JINGS Specialty Coffee, USJ 4 – When Duck Meets Dessert, and Onigiri Meets a Slight Identity Crisis
Jings Specialty Coffee sits quietly in USJ 4 like it knows it doesn’t need to prove itself. It’s the kind of place that doesn’t scream at you with neon signs or too many QR codes. Waiting to be stumbled upon like a well-kept secret your favorite cousin casually recommends. Not all cafes need to reinvent…
MBP Survival Games: Exposure Therapy by Hii Mao Ann
I like to refer to myself as a catastrophically asocial individual, a notion that is doubtlessly universal amongst people familiar with my temperament. Mao Ann is to human interaction what cats are to water, or what vampires are to sunlight, or what billionaires are to paying taxes: fundamentally and fatally averse. Case in point, despite…
Holi 2025: Coloured Chaos and Powdered Joy by Reona
Originally, the concept of throwing powdered colour on each other and then dousing each other with water can seem somewhat strange—maybe even downright sadistic. Holi, better known as the Festival of Colours, personally sounds strange, because why would there be a festival to celebrate all the colours when we see them every day—on objects, on…
Swayin’ the Night Away: A Calm Pause amidst the Chaos of a Semester by Simone Tan
It’s easy to lose yourself in the semester, when things start building up and getting intense, there will be moments where we find ourselves moving too quickly. Frantically waking up 30 mins past the alarm you tried snoozing because you stayed up late rushing an assignment, to trying to get ready for the day in…
Monch! Jamboo Café, Ara Damansara – A Reprieve From Chaos
Behind twists and turns, sitting next to mamak stalls lies a quaint café tucked away from the bustling city. Upfront you’re welcomed by the delicate jade green arched entrance coated in a rough texture that takes inspiration from the traditional Thunder Tea Rice (Lei Cha) Mortar’s shape, with an ideal outer sitting area to spend…
Night in Monash: When You Sparkle, Stars Shine by Khardeeja Sapora
The four-pointed star. Times three. Is everyone familiar with the sparkle emoji? It’s my favourite. When I think about the “Night in Monash”, that’s what comes to mind. The event took place on a young Thursday evening – the 10th of April – which was pleasant. Though not at first because it rained, but with…
MUSA DID WHAT #4: Shoan’s Endless Meetings and Rambles
Enduring the forth student council meeting exposed MUSA for what it is and what it will always be, a somewhat giant student corporate organization that tries to be as functional as it possibly can within its jurisdiction. The President’s Boundless Office The president is truly the busiest person in the office because why is this…
Avurudu 2025: The Rope That Binds Us by Nicholi De Silva
Stepping into a new year can feel daunting, especially when you’re far from home. But that’s where university, with all its glory, steps in. Avurudu at Monash becomes more than just a celebration; it’s a reminder that even in unfamiliar places, tradition has the power to create a sense of belonging. And what’s a celebration…
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