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…
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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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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