Erik Matti’s Seklusyon is more than just a horror film—it is a haunting reflection of how power, when left unchallenged, can corrupt even the most sacred of spaces. Set in post-war 1947 Philippines, the story follows four deacons sent to a secluded retreat before their ordination, only to encounter a young girl named Anghela who…
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Art & AI: A Tale Through Time, Fate & Love
As snow softens beneath the glowing horizon, as flowers blossomed anew, born beneath tender dews and warmth was a girl pure as first dawn. There was nothing magical nor noteworthy about the moment unlike fairytales weaved for young ears. It was simply unassuming, yet gravitational. Born of tiny bursts of starlight from billions of souls…
Choke Me Gently: A Still Life in Nicotine and Salbutamol
There’s a strange comfort in the repetitive patterns of self-destruction. They’re so familiar, they’ve become second nature. You notice it in the smallest ways. Nothing poetic like chasing the same kind of person or falling for the same kind of silence — but tiny, humiliating repetitions. Always being the one to text first, or apologizing…
Mirror of Films by Austin Loo
“Ring ring rinngggg!!!” Another day of seeing the first rays of sunrise, a beautiful sign to a gloomyschedule for the day. Getting out of bed was a pain as my soul clung to the comforts ofthe mattress. Slowly, whilst dreading every step, I did my morning routine of preppingmyself for the day. After getting dressed,…
MUSA DID WHAT #6: Rehash and Refresh
The second semester of the year is naturally to be more energetic and uplifting, MUSA has many events planned out and the campus environment– amidst orientation– follows suit. Precursor to Exercising Democracy Preparations for the Annual MUSA Elections have begun with the Election Blueprint drafted and approved by all relevant parties. Previous regulations for nominations…
Humans of Monash: Wallflower and Defining Music
To define sound is to impose a structurally flawed mechanism that compartmentalises music in pseudo categories that are fleeting and ephemeral. Wallflower is an eclectic combination of individuals from rather distinct backgrounds, at least musically. Five imperative members with five imperative minds constructing Wallflower from its grassroots and successfully penetrating the local indie music scene!…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Monch! Team Udon, TTDI – Udon Neuvo
“When you ask people if they’re team ramen or team udon, they typically say they prefer ramen. So here at Team Udon, our vision is to introduce udon as the new staple, the new rice.” Upon stepping out the grab and onto a one way TTDI street, the bold sans-serif “TEAM UDON” sign welcomed us…
Grand Iftar: A feast for the Soul (and a Moderately Portioned One for the Stomach) by Jananee Jagadeesan
The thing about university events is that you never really know what you’re signing up for. You pay RM25, tell yourself it’s for the experience, and then pray (ironically) that it’s worth it. I have never fasted a day in my life, but hunger is a universal experience. It dulls the senses, sharpens the mind,…
Respect at Monash: The Beauty of Boundaries by Reona
University can often feel heavy as we navigate the concepts around being on the cusp of adulthood. In doing so we often forget about the beauty of simply existing amongst each other. It becomes easy to forget that we coexist amongst individuals with unique life experiences and cultures. Respect at Monash was a gentle reminder…
Cultural Clash: Networking, Culture, and Inspired Frivolity by Yashven Jayabalan
The idea that university events have to be structured into a serious and scholarly agenda lacks the baseline function of frivolity inspiring connection. Mingle events are designed to forge friendships or at the least, a mutual on instagram and a proper event design would entail an aggressive approach to making an event as frivolous as…
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