The rattling of the train makes me look up from my phone.A girl playing a game on a steam deck,A man reading a YA fiction book in front of me,A woman, looking like a textbook teacher, sleeping on the seats.Whenever this happens, whenever I glance at people, millions of questions come to mind, butone question…
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The Rising Wave by Arasu
The beach of summer so hot and wonderful Splashing in the ocean waves The waves whisper to me, calling me to the soft sand, The water sweeps over my feet surrounds where I stand. The waves trickle along my toes, The soft ocean sprays across my nose. Then, the silence grew, No wind flew. A…
MONCH! A Coffee Madness Medley: MÄD Coffee
Dearest Readers, Settle in with us, your loveliest editors, in a minimalist yet warm and earthy cafe established by a mother-and-daughter duo, MAD Coffee. Located in IOI Rio, Puchong, the cafe is a hidden trove of chiffon cakes and unique drinks, perfect for afternoon tea-time with your girls or a whole-day grinding session, as they…
Doing Language As a Colonized
After I spent some years in Malaysia as an international student from Korea, I created my LinkedIn profile, opting to list my pronouns as she/her. I also included my English name alongside my Korean name, considering it a strategic choice in the job market. Now, my pronouns are not in my LinkedIn profile anymore because I…
I, MY: Introducing a New Writing Corner
**This article marks the launch of a new writing corner, “I, MY.” The corner’s primary aim is to invite international students in Monash to share their experiences as foreigners in Malaysia. It’s open to everyone, with the overarching goals of fostering better inclusion, encouraging greater interaction, and deeper understanding within yourself. Submissions can be made…
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…
Avurudu Night: Sinhala Tamil New Year 2024
To embrace the new year with warmth and prosperity, Lankans embark on their customs with decorous household cleaning, culinary arrangements, followed by the lighting of the herth prior to participating in traditional annual games such as tug-of-war, elephant pin and more. A flurry of cultural prowess encompassed the campus grounds as students queued for registration,…
MUSA DID WHAT #3: The Calm Without The Storm
Dearest readers, I must admit, in this episode of the student council meeting, there is no noteworthy gossip to share. Worry not, for I bring news nonetheless—a collection of delightful updates from every corner of our esteemed department! Yet Another Headline For You, Activities Chairpersons Ah, the Activities Department, ever bustling with passion. This year,…
MUSA Wars 2024
On the splendid day of March 30th, 2024, our beloved Activities department orchestrated a spectacle like no other – MUSA Wars! It was all about fun, games and bringing our MUSA community closer together. Imagine this: the courts were abuzz with excitement as registrations opened. Students eagerly chatted, asking each other about their MUSA departments…
MSDS Concert 2024
Welcome to Rhythmic Reverie, Monash Street Dance Society (MSDS) ‘s first-ever concert! Before the show started, the room was filled with the perfect blend of enthusiasm and nervousness, waiting to be unravelled. The room became even more packed as the show was about to begin; it was a whole house! No one knew what was…
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…
Respect at Monash 2024
Commemorating the beginning of a new academic year, precisely on March 19th, the event “Respect at Monash: Embracing boundaries” was a colorful celebration of diversity and unity, aiming to foster a safe and respectful environment for all students and staff. From interactive stalls to enlightening seminars, there was something for everyone to engage with and…
C&S WEEK 2024
With the start of a new semester, new and returning students get to embrace the eventful C&S week hosted by MUSA to find out where they belong, what clubs or societies they should join, and what new interests they can delve into? Spanning three days, clubs and societies set up booths and interact with new…
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