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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C&S Week S1 2025: Conversations with Presidents by Yashven Jayabalan
Student communities and the different ways culture intersects with each other serves as the branching off point for Clubs and Societies (C&S) week. Occurring at the start of every semester, the C&S division imagined and manifested a significant part of student culture, that is finding communities to gel with, finding their people and creating an…
Social Shuffle: Third Spaces and Why You Need Them by Yashven Jayabalan
The production and construction of mingle events at the start of the university semester unequivocally champions the idea of ephemeral third spaces serving a purpose of deconstructing the normality of being antisocial. It is being thrusted upon people that making small talk and conversing about seemingly inconsequential aspects of your life is now perfectly fine….
Game Wars: Unconventional Mingling by Yashven Jayabalan
Monash’s first few weeks operating the new semester means a flurry of mingle events hosted by student departments and clubs to aid the acclimatisation of constant networking and dreary study sessions. Monash University International Student Association (MUISS) developed a concept. A concept that is now one of their flagship events. Game Wars had an objective…
Lights Out: The Semiotics of Partying by Yashven Jayabalan
Trick or treat? The contemporary quasi-ritual play and the commemoration of Halloween. To dress up as either a slutty witch or Ghostface from Scream. Why do we submit to this tradition? Why am I here writing this while dressed as Barry Keoghan from the Midsummer party in Saltburn and why did I spend two hundred…
Beyond the Burn Book: MUMPACs Mean Girls Production by Jananee Jagadeesan
A certain simplicity of Mean Girls that sticks with you, no matter how many times you’ve watched it. It’s timeless. The snappy lines, the outrageous high school drama, the way it instantly became a comfort movie for so many of us. It is one of those movies you can watch anytime whether it’s on a…
Monash Cup (Closing Ceremony): Reckoning the Forces of Sportsmanship by Yashven Jayabalan
Manticore, Leviathan, Culebre, and Opinicus, all front and centre. This week in Monash was a reminder of sportsmanship and exhilaration. I sat under the umbrellas waiting for the event to start and I slowly noticed the concourse area along with the entirety of the cafeteria and the balconies at the upper levels of building 6…
EDI Week: Paralympics: Equity, Diversity, Inclusivity in The Limelight by Teresa
Even though the Olympics season is over, the spirit still lingers here at Monash University Malaysia. Come join us for this year’s EDI Week with the theme “Paralympics,” where we celebrate the diversity and uniqueness of each one of us. The event was hosted on September 4th, 2024, with a lineup of various activities. Four…
Monash Cup (Opening Ceremony): A Night to Remember by Pooja Tamara
The rain was pouring, but spirits were high as people gathered around the Porch for Monash Cups’ opening ceremony. An inaugural event, the ceremony launches the games that will take place over the next month. It started with a performance from Monash Street Dance Society (MSDS), dressed in vibrant hues of red and black. Their…
Wellness Week: How to defend yourself (emotionally, mentally, and safely) by Pooja Tamara
Wellness Week Monash ran from 9th – 12th September, a week full of fun events, games, and bazaars. Bazaars lined the walkways of Monash, ranging from student-owned vendors and food stalls, henna design places, to a free photobooth! Monday 9th September Monash Street Dance Society (MSDS) started us off with a hip, street-style performance to…
Movie Night: Under the Stars by Jananee Jagadeesan
It’s August 22nd, and we’re all set for what was supposed to be a perfect “Night Under the Stars.” The sky had just cleared up after a brief shower, painting everything in this soft, Instagram-worthy shade of pink. The kind of sky that makes you pause and think, “Okay, this might actually turn out to…
Night of Drama: Revitalising Art and Theatre by Yashven Jayabalan
I love art and film and theatre. I love dysfunctional characters who have bad relationships with their parents. I love dreams and psychedelics. I love Rachel Sennott. I love being a hopeless romantic. Embark on this journey with me through the vastly distinct worlds of four student-directed plays. This will be a relentless stream of…
C&S Week: A Dynamic Kick-off To The Semester
Here at Monash University, the start of a new semester is nothing short of a celebration, with kaleidoscopic colours, creative and dedicated stalls, and excitement- LOTS of excitement in the air! The credits for this lovely kick-starter atmosphere go to the highly anticipated Clubs and Societies (C&S) week. This staple event in the semester calendar…
July Orientation Event 2024: An Invitation to the Global Theatre
The MUSA Activities Division presented an exciting blend of entertainment and socialising to welcome Monash University’s freshies. On July 17th, the Monash Badminton Court was transformed into a lively “Global Theatre,” offering a glimpse of various continents’ cultures through engaging games, performances, and culinary delights. The court featured game stations inspired by different continents where…
A Taste of Home: One-World by Jananee Jagadeesan
On May 21, 2024, MUISS’s annual event One World, showcased an enchanting display of colours, aromas, and sounds. This event promised—and delivered their beloved tradition where students from diverse backgrounds come together to celebrate and share their unique cultural heritage. By 10 a.m., the Foyer had transformed into a vibrant bazaar, with booths representing countries…