It’s that time of the year again when heated debates and intense hours of campaigning can be visible across our campus. In other words, MUSA 2019 elections are currently underway, filled with the underlying promise of change and the overpowering feeling of hope. As we all know, MUSA elections are highly competitive and involve long…
Tag: 2018
“SOS”! It’s a “SASS”y Sports Night!
As we go about our average day on campus, most of us tend to fall in a routine and rarely get a chance to venture out. It’s hard to see friends from different faculties as classes are predominantly concentrated to specific buildings or floors. So both the School of Science and the School of Arts…
The Race to the Office (MUSA GE Debate Day 2)
The peaceful morning silence around campus was interrupted by a series of debates and speeches coming from underneath the glass bridge. It was day two of the MUSA Annual Elections debate, therefore presenting a new chance of redemption for students from both contesting parties to step up and speak out (literally) regarding their manifestos, as…
Adobe Photoshop Workshop, Take-Two
Can you really call yourself a millennial if you’ve never edited a photo? Picture editing is more than a skill one can have, it’s an experience. There are so many levels to picture editing; it is not just slabbing on a filter to an image before uploading it on the gram. If done right, photo…
And So It Begins…. (MUSA GE Debate Day 1 )
The Hope Versus The Voice. The first day of the MUSA General Election Debate was held on the 23rd of August, 2018 as Monashians filled up the concourse area; with various food trucks providing an unique backdrop for the debate. The reason for conducting this debate was to have a platform for the candidates to…
A Night of Multiculturalism and Diversity (Indonesian Independence Night)
Monash has often been known to hold gatherings and events that represent its multicultural student population. The Indonesian Independence Night, that was held on the 18/8/18, was no exception. Starting with a brief introduction in honor of the 73rd anniversary of the Republic of Indonesia’s Independence, the speakers explained that this event was organized to…
MUSA Election Info Week
Week 4 would have seemed like any other dull week if not for the “MUSA ELECTION INFO WEEK” notice posted up on the MUSA booth located in front of the foyer, which successfully captured the eyes of many passers-by. It was finally that time of year whereby respective MUSA members had to fulfill their annual…
SOB Zombie Mingle Night
Being shocked is an understatement used to describe the reactions of passersby to the sight at Monash Sports Centre. What seemed innocently like a registration booth for the School of Business’ Mingle Night was crowded with students and the undead. Yes. You read that right, zombies complete with gashes of red, the low hum of…
Politics: The Snake’s Speech
Editor’s note: Here’s the winner for our first instalment of ‘CHAOS’ on the topic of Politics! This piece has given me the same amount feelings without having the hassle to read through another YA dystopian trilogy that comes a two-part finale. THE SNAKE’S SPEECH Armed, suited, I stand by the entrance watching the herd hustling…
Politics: Nightmares From Below
Editor’s Note: Here’s a honorable mention to another one of our submissions for ‘Politics’, where Rhea waxes poetic on the aftermath of political decisions. Nightmares From Below Our whole continent was in a hot dense state and nearly 400 years of slavery couldn’t wait The British began to drool and imperialism was cool because…
MOM KNOWS BEST
Editor’s note: While some pills are hard to swallow, some conversations are harder to have. As a trigger warning, this piece contains mature themes that aren’t usually explored on MONGA. However, it is a raw exposition and insight into a person’s struggle with familial, sexual, and mental relationships. We at MONGA not only encourage you…
Q, R, S of Monash
Q – Quality I’m gonna be honest and say that the letter ‘Q’ was a tough one, but eventually all that came to mind was quality. Quality seems like a cheesy word but it really does ring true in this respect. Monash provides a quality and all encompassing education with lecturers and educators all around…
Speakers Series: YB Maria Chin and Ivy Josiah
“11 years later, I’m back to still talk about sexual harassment” — Ivy Josiah There’s something quite chilling having to hear activists comment on our social climate where seemingly so much has progressed since, while so little has changed. Monash had the privilege of inviting two of the most prolific female figures to deliver speeches…
N, O, P of Monash
N – New Additions Monash is constantly innovating and improving especially in the infrastructure department. With the introduction of more study spaces, rooftop garden as well as the coming transformation of the cafeteria (finally), it seems like Monash is constantly adding new additions on campus which is awesome you know despite the construction. Coming back…
“Lengzais and Lengluis”-Filled Buddy-Buddee Night by SOE
Trust me, hit that Limbo Rock by Chubby Checker and you’re going to be shocked at how low some of these Monash Engineers can go… eerily similar to how we all avoid life responsibilities honestly. On 7th August, the School of Engineering Student Representatives and committee hosted a Buddy-Buddee night to connect over 100 junior…
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