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…

MONCH! Taste the Artistry, Feel the Warmth: Chloe.co Cafe

Nestled within the vibrant streets of SS2, Chloe.co emerges as a haven for those seeking solace from the bustling city life. Originally renowned for its establishment in Ipoh, Perak, this beloved café has extended its warm embrace to the heart of Petaling Jaya. Stepping through the iconic revolving front door, visitors are immediately enveloped in…

The Man in White

Legends tell of a man in white, with a glowing guise and a gentle smile. Snow white hair waves past his neck, and a white coat covers his body, that is spotless and clean. Townsfolk caught glimpses of him, in buildings, churches, cemeteries. He is present yet absent all around the town. A ghost? an…

Dante The Devil

The social platform, Discord, has been used by many to socialise, especially during the lockdown. But one unknown entity knows this all too well. Its name goes by Dante. It is unknown if it’s even a real person due to the lack of information on its profile. However, it feeds off pure rage by joining…

MONCH! A Hidden Gem: Monroe KL

Located next to KLoé Hotel at Bukit Bintang, Monroe is a comfy, cosy, classy retro restaurant that serves modern American cuisine inspired by LA cafes and NYC diners. As I entered the cafe, it felt like entering into a beautiful hidden gem due to it being tucked away in the corner of the entrance to…

MONCH! Spilling the tea on Cha Inn Tea

Cha Inn’s logo stuck out to me as we searched for parking. Luckily for me, I live relatively near to Kota Damansara, and the tea house stood out among the shop lots. A warm, welcoming exterior greeted me; literally, it’s painted a welcoming brown and off-white cream. The interior’s gorgeous, too; carrying the same warm…

welationship

Hey, do you remember the first time? “The first time? The first time what?” The first time you and I met. In real life. “Yeah, you were a lot taller than I expected.” I told you my height before? “You exceeded expectations nonetheless. Congratulations.” Pfft. You know, I’m really glad we met when we did….

hope.

You said that you hope I aren’t this nice all the time. That if I am, people might take advantage of my kindness. I say that I hope I am. I hope that I am as kind and patient to a lost child, as I am to the spider descending onto my shoulder. I hope…

Monch: The Daily Grind KL

Tucked away amidst the buzz of activity and life in the busy suburb of Bangsar is The Daily Grind, a nonchalant diner-style restaurant. The Daily Grind has two locations, one in Ampang and the outlet we visited, in Bangsar. The restaurant boasts a very extensive menu, from burgers to an all-day breakfast range to comfort…

Orientation July Intake 2023

Orientation Day 1: The Semester Begins! Students gathered in the auditorium, bustling with nerves. It’s hilarious to watch the new students and realize I’m only their senior by a couple of months. They were introduced to the various departments of MUSA before given a tour of the campus by the Monash Buddy Program. Most of…

back 2 u

To all of the boys I’ve loved before,   Thank you for making me realize I deserve better,  Thank you for making me realize that love can be the most simple thing in the whole world when you’re with the right person,  But most of all  Thank you for bringing me back to him, because he…

Goodbye

Hi dad, how have you been? It’s been months since we last spoke, since I’ve tried to move on. I see you’ve moved on too, a new life ahead of you while I fix the broken one you left me in. I know you wanted a son instead of me, but why did you have…