BRUTUS
Your LIFE-HACK into FITNESS
2016
Winter Edition
COMPETITION INSIDE! HOW TO STAY IN YOUR BUDGET
10 PEOPLE YOU SHOULD KNOW Cooking 101
Inspiration Station Surviving Nerina in the Winter One language is never enough! Life hacks!
Stellenbosch Bucket List Culture... Enter a race! 1
Contents Page 3 Nerina Huislied 4 Letter from the bestuurspos - Megan Payne 5 Your life hack into fitness - Anri Magerman 9 Cooking 101 - Sylvia Njoroge 12 Surviving Nerina in the Winter - Lize Nel 14 Run away from your problems‌ enter a race! - Francisca Daniel 16 How to stay in your budget - Annelie Wessels 17 10 People you should know - Monique Jakob 20 Inspiration Station - Elsa Mijburgh 22 Stellenbosch Bucket List - Stefani van der Merwe 24 One language is never enough! - Suzanne Basson 26 Just a bit of culture‌ - Karlia Agenbach 30 10 Nerina Hacks - Mari-Louise Vermaak 32 Second Term trivia! - Andrea Fennel
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Nerina Huislied Daar staan geen huis met beter naam op vaste fondament Waar elke dag a vreugde is en vriendskap waarde het Nerina is ‘n huis waar jy ook jouself sal vind Want hier sal almal saamstem, Dis liefde wat ons bind ♼ Laat ons almal saamstaan, laat ons almal bou Kom laat ons Nerina aan Hom toevertrou Hier waar ons kan lewe, ons erfenis kan behou Hier beloof ons nou vir jou Nerina ewig trou
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From the bestuurspos... To my beautiful Nerina sisters ♥ I firstly just want to thank everyone on my Brutus 2016 committee who contributed to this edition. I cannot be more proud of each and every one of you and the way in which you poured your hearts out to produce this new and exciting ‘Brutus 2016: Winter Edition!’ 2016 started off at a running pace. Welcoming flew by and before we knew it, 100 more girls had become our sisters and our home was full again. Too much has happened this semester to mention it all, but something that has stood out the most for me, is that the more the world tries to break us down, the more we work together and stand tall – we stand together as friends, as a residence, as a university and as a family.
“… Laat ons almal saamstaan, laat ons almal bou…” - Nerina Huislied It is clear from how the year has started that 2016 is one which is going to challenge us all, but if I could give each of you reading this one piece of advice, it would be to focus on finding your passion. When there is chaos around us, the best remedy is simply to lose yourself in the things that you love. We’ve gotten this far through the year – so let’s embrace the rest of it and enjoy the ride. A quote from Anita Roddick: “To succeed, you have to believe
in something with such a passion that it becomes a reality.” I wish you all a wonderful holiday ♥ Megan Payne
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your LIFE HACKS into
FITNESS by Anri Magerman
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E
ver told yourself that you really do need to start
working out? Stared at yourself in the mirror and felt so determined that not one negative comment would change your mind? Then to wake up the next morning to tell yourself; “I feel thinner today so there is no need to workout”, well today there will be no more convincing nor excuses. We are going to KICKSTART your fitness levels!
make the goal set in concrete. In this way, you can also keep track of your progress but also it ensures that you follow the plan YOU created.
They say the best moments are shared with friends. Make this moment one of them. Team up with beginners or sign up at a gym or any fitness society club. They can become your biggest motivators as well as your competition. Change “...you have to be the way you view working out. Do The most important thing to redetermined and not make it a dreadful situation member when deciding to start where you set a certain weight committed…” a workout routine is that you loss goal and count down the days have to be determined and committed. Do not exor calories. Make working out exciting and new. Try pect to see results when you only do physical exersomething new and spice up your workout! cises once or twice a month. Most importantly Never compare your fitness level to the girl who just avoid diets! They will never work because they will came back from her 10km jog. Your journey to ultidefinitely be the constant burden and topic of dismate fitness might not be as speedy as the girl-nextcussion around the lunch table. No one wants to door. Have fun and enjoy the experience. Start today listen to your constant complaining of how terrible and don’t delay. Today becomes tomorrow and toit is to be on a diet. morrow becomes never. GO FOR IT! Look all around you, there is a little fitness guru dying to Wanting to start a fitness routine takes time and come out! dedication. This is the boring part- the planning. You need to specifically plan how regularly you will workout, what will you be doing during this time and what you expect to achieve in the next few months. Always make sure that this is written down as it will 6 6
Follow this link for further detailed information: Http://www.bodyandsoul.com.au/nutrition/nutrition+tips/how+to+kick+start+healthy+habits,8823 Here are a few tips that you can follow to ensure that your pathway to fitness is a huge success:
Promote health and fitness to the family Prioritize your food and activity Eat meals at the table Monitor your weight Eat more vegetables Get some sunlight Eat nuts each day Drink green tea
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Remaining focussed Today is a good day and I have conquered a part of it.
that it is not. It is that moment when you look at yourself and you feel great despite the bumps and humps. It’s the emotional well-being you feel deep inside. It’s the moment you look at someone and say I don’t want to be like him/her. It is about how I feel when I wake up and go to sleep.
I remember my couch potato days where I could not stand the odd person running, jogging or working out. I remember the times when living a healthy lifestyle was just an unnecessary factor in my life because we were all going to die whether or not we were healthy or fat. I had this negative attitude towards living more Our mindset has become this negative space and it cautiously about my health and my weight. puts you off. You lose courage and you set the bar way too high for yourself. The expectation you create leads The day I decided to change that attitude was to your own disappointment and that is why we give probably the best decision I have ever made. Yes, I up. moaned for 3months straight but the reward was amazing. I fell off the wagon quite a few times but I The day you want to do something for yourself will be refused to let that be my excuse for not continuing the best day of your life. Not only will it be the break my hard work. Giving up after binging or ruining you need in life but it will be your serotonin and dopayour routine seems easy because you create this mine you need. It will be the distraction during a mindset of “Oh, it is already ruined” breakup and work away the guilt you feel after having too many snacks in the day. I disagree Remember: it is only up to you and only you can I fell off the wagon for a solid two months and this change for the better. No one should put their ideas morning I still got up and tried again. and pressures on you. You must want it. Once you want it you will persevere. Staying positive is hard especially when you do fitness training. It is exceptionally hard when you have to eat a certain way as well. And yes they say it is important And then YOU WILL FEEL THE SUCCESS WITHIN to eat your greens and cut out the sweeteners but that never helps you stay focused. It makes you less eager “If you’re tired of and it creates the excuse you need not to workout. staring over, I can honestly say that I still eat as I please and do as I please. To me, working out at first was about losing stop giving up.” weight and having this exceptional body but I realized
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1 0 1 g n i k o o C y t i s r a v l l Recipes a students r e t s a m should ge o r o j N a i v l y By S
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The life of a varsity student can be tough sometimes between all the classes, assignments and tests it’s hard to find the time or money to try out all the different hotspots in town for delicious meals. Let’s face it, not all of us woke up ready to conquer master chef, props to you if you are killing it, but for the rest of us when you’re that busy or just too lazy it’s easy to fall into that stereotypical black hole of ramen noodles for late night dinners and steamed vegetables for lunch. So for those of us who are struggling or if res food just isn’t cutting it (except for schnitzel Wednesday of course), I’ve come up with a list of cheap and simple, tasty recipes to try that will keep you going till that pocket money comes in or for those of you who just feel like spoiling yourselves. Haven’t had a chance yet to try My Brew’s new cupcake, ‘Oreo Surprise’? Don’t worry; I’ve got you covered with this super quick and easy Oreo mug cake recipe that’s really going to satisfy that sweet tooth. Ingredients: 8 pairs of Oreo cookies 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder 1/2 cup of milk (can be low fat) Method: -Crush the Oreos, once completely crumbed add with the baking powder into your mug (the bigger the better, just make sure its microwave safe). -Add in the milk and stir well. -Pop it into the microwave for about 2 minutes and voila!
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Winter is coming, and it is no joke. Get ready for those cold winter nights curled up in bed with this creamy Butternut Soup recipe that is as close to a hearty home cooked meal as it gets. Ingredients: 2 cups of cooked butternut (This can be made in the microwave too) 3/4 cup of chicken broth/stock (you can also replace the stock with milk) 3/4 cup chopped cooked carrots 1 tablespoon butter/margarine 1/4 teaspoon basil (optional) Method: -Mash the carrots and the butternut together - Mix in the butter and stock into the mash whilst - Pop it into the microwave for about 5 minutes -Add in basil and salt to taste *If you’d like it super nice and smooth add the mix into a blender for about a minute.
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Looking for an interesting spin on your classic popcorn movie nights or just a small snack to take with you to lectures, try these microwavable Sweet Potato Chips.
Are you missing having that fresh homemade banana bread with your morning tea or coffee? Make your own with this Banana Bread in a mug recipe.
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons of olive oil 1 sweet potato 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Ingredients: 3 and a half tablespoons of flour 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon baking powder 1/8 teaspoon of baking soda 1 egg 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 tablespoon milk Half a banana, mashed
Method: -Slice the sweet potato into thin pieces (the thinner the crispier). - Toss the slices into a medium bowl with the oil, salt and pepper. Make sure all the slices are evenly coated. - Coat a large microwavable plate with cooking spray and spread the sweet potato evenly onto the plate - Microwave, uncovered for 2-3 minutes until some slices start to brown (depending on thickness of slices and microwave power). -Remember to keep turning and checking on your slices so they don’t burn. - Transfer the chips to another plate and allow them to cool complete before you try them.
Method: -In a large mug, coated in cooking spray, mix all the dry ingredients first. -Add in the egg and mix well. - Stir in the vanilla, oil & milk and then add the mashed banana -Microwave for about 2-3 minutes depending on the microwave intensity. There is a chance it could rise over the mug as it heats.
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Surviving Nerina in the Winter By Lize Nel
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W inter. Wow. Am I the only one freaking out that winter is already upon us? For me, winter is always so sneaky. When you close your eyes it’s already May and people have dusted off their fuzzy coats and their expensive leather boots. I think winter is the bestespecially for our girls. To dress, although it will take a bit longer, is much easier. You only need pants, a sweater, boots, a scarf and a warm jacket. And here’s the best partno one will know if you’re wearing a bra, walking around with your pajamas underneath your coat or even if you have showered. All you need to worry about is if you are warm and that the outer layer of your outfit is on point, no one has to know what’s on the inside. Here’s a few tips to keep in mind during this winter.
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If you are in res and you are getting cold- don’t be lazy and see how long your body can resist the cold, go put on a sweater. Don’t leave your coldness until you’re freezing and have to get in a warm shower. The moment you’re getting cold, you’re getting sick. Always wear socks, trust me, if your feet are cold, so are you. Get yourself some decent pantoffels.
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Vitamins are key! Yes, girls, all of us suffer from the severe disease of almost dying as the seasons are changing. Get your vitamins and minerals in stock so that you can fight those buggers.
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Always have your umbrella with you and be sure to have a rain jacket for the winter, no matter how hideous it is, you don’t want to be wet when it is already freezing outside. Of course rain boots go with the rain jacket, wet socks aren’t even funny.
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Take your pajamas with you when you go to the shower. Otherwise, by the time you get to your room, you’re so cold, you’ll have to take another shower.
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Always have hot chocolate in your room for those cold nights when you and your friends are having a slumber party and decided in advance to skip class the next day.
#6 Remember, then again- summer bodies are made in the winter. Sorry, I had to
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Run away from your problems... Has the running-bug bitten[1] you yet? Want to run away from all your problems? Why don't you run a race? Check out these amazing races that you can start training for today. Start getting the endorphin-rush going. All you need: good sportsbra[2], running tekkies[3], socks, and NERINA[4] GEES! But how, do you ask? How do I start running? Start small - focus on running to the stop street and back. Every run, go further and walk less until you're faster than The Flash[5].
[1] Please note that this is a figurative bug. No injury would be induced if bitten by this bug. [2] A good sports bra means that if you are more voluptuous, a good supporting sports bra would be best. [3]Tekkies: translation closed exercise shoes. This is an Afrikaans reference. [4] Please note that the word Nerina in this context refers to the Stellenbosch University ladies residence, Nerina. This does not refer to the beautiful flower, Nerine sarniensis (L.), which also is called Nerina. Nerina is a house where you will always find yourself. Situated on Klaasens Rd, Stellenbosch. Coordinates -33.935407, 18,870852 [5] Reference to DC Comics' superhero, Barry Allen a.k.a. The Flash. The Flash's superpower is to run and move extremely fast. This is however a metaphor that you can become fast. No one is faster than the Flash. It is known throughout the galaxy. You can always try if you want to. Not recommended to persons under the age of 18. *Disclaimer: Please be safe when training. It is not advised to run after dark. Always tell someone you are going to jog or find a jogging partner to keep your accountable as well as safe (safety in numbers). Always consult a doctor when starting a new training program after a sedentary lifestyle.
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Enter a race! By Francisca Daniel
Date
Race
Distances
Venue
14 May, Saturday
Run for a Cause Trail Run
10km, 5km
Rhebokskloof Wine Estate - Paarl
22 May, Sunday
Voet of the Wine Route
10 km, 5 km fun run
Zevenwacht Mall, Kuilsrivier
29 May, Sunday
Senecio
10 km, 5 km
Lourensford Wine Estate
25 June, Saturday
KwikSpar Somerset Spookhill
15 km, 5 km
Beaumont Primary School, Somerset West
6 August, Saturday
Brackenfell Pick 'n' Pay Family Store
21 km, 10 km, 5 km
Brackenfell Primary School
9 August, Tuesday
Totalsports Women's Race Cape Town
10 km, 5 km
Grand Parade, Cape Town
17 September, Saturday
Sanlam Peace Trial Run
22 km, 11 km
Cape Town
25 September, Sunday
C.T. Festival 21.1 Classic
21.1 km
Promenade, Sea Point
9 October, Sunday
Outsourance 94.5 Kfm Gun Run
21 km, 10 km 5 km
Sea Point Promenade
15 October, Saturday
Durbanville Hills Trail Run
10 km, 5 km
Durbanville Hills Wine Estate
12 November, Saturday
Vital Winelands
42.2 km, 21.1 km, 10 km, 5 km
Eikestad Primary School, Stellenbosch
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how to stay in your
By Annelie Wessels As a student, it is always difficult to stay in your budget. Here are a few tips to help you to lower your expenses. But these are just a few examples! Use your creativity and don’t spend without taking note. Keep note (more or less) of all your expenses and plan ahead for every month.
Drink water instead of cool drinks (it’s good for your wallet and your body) Walk instead of drive (if possible) Eat in res (or prepare your own food – stay away from restaurants and take outs) Use the Wifi (or university’s internet) instead of mobile data Don’t visit En-route too often… Be on the lookout for any midmonth or end of the month specials when buying expensive things Get club cards/loyalty cards at your usual stores (i.e. Woolworths, Checkers, Pick ‘n Pay, Clicks, Myog, Spar) Stay away from the Neelsie to avoid emotional eating Exercise: do Kayla in res or walk/jog with friends (it’s free!) Buy exam pads, workbooks, pens etc. at supermarkets like Checkers and Spar and not in the Neelsie Make use of all the specials you can get your hands on!!
A few specials* to take note of:
Domino’s: Any large traditional pizza for R49,90 on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Sgt Pepper: 2 for 1 pizza on Tuesdays. De La Paix: A burger and a beer for R65 on Fridays from 12:00 to 18:00. Oude Werf Hotel (restaurant) has end of the month specials for students. Myog promise to have winter specials every month. Clicks has midmonth specials every month such as 3 for 2 and a lot of discount.
*Brutus is not responsible for any special that is incorrect or no longer valid.
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10 PEOPLE YOU NEED TO KNOW By Monique Jakob Of course these people are known for much more than what I will mention and are definitely worth some extra research! You will be sure to discover a lot of interesting things about each and every one of them.
POLITICIANS
Forbes listed him as the most powerful person in
Angela Merkel (Chancellor) Country: Germany Born: 17 July 1954 Why do you need to know her? She is the longest-serving elected EU head of state. She fought of a national recession during the global economic crisis and steered the EU through two existential crises. She is the second most powerful person in the world for good reasons.
the world for many more reasons.
PS. Obama ranked third on Forbes List.
Vladimir Putin (President) Country: Russia Born: 7 October 1952 Why do you need to know him? Being known for being able to do what he wants and getting away with it, Putin bombed ISIS forces in Syria and then met face-to-face with President Assad.
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COMPOSERS Johann Sebastian Bach Country: Germany From: 31 March 1685 – 28 July 1750
Hildegard von Bingen (Saint Hildegard) Country: Germany From: 16 September 1098 – 17 September 1179
Why do you need to know him? He is known as
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the greatest composer who has ever lived. His
chants and the first musical drama in history, but
Mass in b-minor has been argued to be the sin-
she was much more than a composer. She was a
gle greatest work of music of all time, in any
Benedictine Abbess, writer, composer, philoso-
genre, in any style.
pher, pharmacist, poet and much more. To wrap it up, she is someone to remember.
PAINTERS Pablo Picasso Country: Spain From: 25 October 1881 – 8 April 1973
Marlene Dumas Country: South Africa Born: 3 August 1953
Why do you need to know him? He is most
Why do you need to know her? She is one of the
known for his introduction of cubism and overall
most important figurative painters and her work is
the most well known name in modern art with
known for its hauntingly bleak quality that has
the most distinct style.
taken the audience by storm. She was awarded the honorary doctorate degree from Rhodes University in 2010 and from Stellenbosch University in 2011.
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WRITERS Victor Hugo Country: France From: 26 February 1802 – 22 May 1885
Agatha Christie Country: England From: 15 September 1890 – 12 January 1976
Why do you need to know him? He was a poet,
Why do you need to know her? She was a crime
novelist and dramatist and considered one of the
novelist, short-story writer and playwright. She is
greatest and best known French writers. Some of
the best-selling novelist of all times and ranks 3rd
his most famous works are ‘Les Misérables’ and
in the world’s most widely published books, be-
‘The Hunchback of Notre-Dames’.
hind Shakespeare’s works and the Bible.
SCIENTISTS Nikola Tesla Country: Croatia From: 10 July 1856 – 7 January 1943 Why do you need to know him? The SI unit of mag-
Rosalind Franklin Country: England From: 25 July 1920 – 16 April 1958 Why do you need to know her? She was an expert in
netic field strength was named the Tesla in his honour. graphite structure as well as carbon compounds and He is known to be one of the greatest scientists and made tremendous contributions regarding the soluplayed a key role in the development of electro mag-
netism and had a breath-taking number of patents and discoveries.
tion structure of DNA, demonstrating the double helix of DNA in an X-ray experiment.
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Vision Board 101 A Vision Board is a visual representation of your goals, dreams, desires, bucket list and whatever else motivates you. The goal of this board is to act as a daily dose of inspiration and positivity. Choose your medium. You can create your vision board on a poster, your wall, in a memory book, on your fridge or any other place you want. Magazine Hunting. Take a heap of old magazines (there are quite a few in the Batestoor) and start tearing out pictures and words that you find interesting, inspiring or just pretty. Don’t be scared of tearing out to many pictures and don’t over think it, you can always throw the extras away later. Just trust your instinct.
Ask yourself the following questions and incorporate some of the answers in your vision board: What are my goals for 2016, university and life? Identify your dreams and desires. What makes me happy? What do I want to accomplish in life? (Bucket list) What are my positive attributes? What inspires me? What characteristics about myself do I want to improve?
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In en Om Kampus... Your Stellenbosch Bucket List By Stefani van der Merwe
’n Mens sal nie in jou leeftyd by elke plekkie in en om Stellenbosch kan uitkom nie. Ry net vir 3 minute, dan het jy klaar 9 wingerde, 16 wynplase en 31 koffiewinkels gesien. Met my soeke na die perfekte, lekkerste plekkies om die lewe te vier in en om ons kampus, het ek besluit om vir myself ’n bucketlist te maak. Ek nooi jou om in my emmertjie te kom kyk. 22 22
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The Spice Route is net buitekant die pragtige 9. Paarl geleë en is perfek vir ’n luilekker Sondagmiddag. Met ’n sjokoladefabriek, pizza -restaurant, roomys- en koffiewinkel, biltongeetplek en vars pannekoeke, beloof dit om jou 10. skaal te laat kreun as jy daar wegry. Met ’n panoramiese uitkyk oor wingerde en Tafelberg as agtergrondversiering, slaan The Spice Route ’n mens se asem weg. Basic Bistro-melkskommels. Pynappel, mango en kersies klink dalk soos iets wat in ’n gesonde ontbyt hoort, maar maak geen fout nie - ’n vrugtemelkskommel by hierdie oulike kafee, gee vrugte nuwe lewe. Wie hou dan nie van vrugte nie? Wel, nie heeltemal vrugte nie. Vrugtegeur… Gemeng met roomys. Goed, vrugteskommel. Ag, ’n melkskommel, gaan drink net ’n melkskommel. Gaan eet ’n wafel saam met jou kamermaat by De Warenmarkt. Dit was my en Liandi se eerste amptelike kamermaat-uitstappie. Maar voordat ek nou sentimenteel raak… Jou wafel -deel-maatjie kan ook jou ma, pa, tannie, kêrel, eks, goudvis of selfs jouself wees - kom net by die plek uit. Gaan draf klas saam met iemand anders. As jy in gedigte belangstel, gaan vind uit wanneer die BA-studente poësie het. As jy lus is vir ’n bietjie Chemie-stimulasie, soek ’n enginerd op en gaan kyk sommer vir interessantheidshalwe wat gaan aan die anderkant van Merriman aan.
. Gaan eet ’n stuk koek by Birdcage. Hoe klink ’n Nutella-kaaskoek, Butterscotchcupcake, Oreo-koek of ’n pekanneut-tert vir jou? Maak ’n dag-uitstappie Kaapstad toe. Die moederstad is net ’n klipgooi weg en spog met van die beste toeriste-aantreklikhede in Suid-Afrika. Gaan wees vir ’n dag ’n toeris op eie bodem.
11. Pluk aarbeie op ’n aarbeiplaas in die omgewing. 12. Kyk ’n US lunch hour concert. Het iemand gesê “gratis”? 13. Gaan swem in Jonkershoek se watervalpoele. 14. Root 44. Ek is versot op markies, daarom sal ek hierdie een baie sterk aanbeveel. 15. Oude Bakkerij se ambience is iets vir die boeke! Die aroma van varsgebakte brood en geroosterde koffie is genoeg om enige dag soos ’n Vrydag te laat voel. 16. Tokara is definitief iets wat by jou lysie moet kom. Pragtige argitektuur, goeie kos en gratis wynproe. Stylvol en tydloos. 17. Gaan hou ’n piekniek op Nerina se voorgras. 18. Gaan kyk ’n konsert by Kirstenbosch. 19. Stellenbosch se best kept secret is beslis Amazink. ’n Moderne Afrika-restaurant in Kayamandi met ’n shebeen-gevoel. Verlustig jou in chakalaka, hoendervlerkies, ribbetjies en pap. Met ’n pragtige uitkyk oor die stad se liggies en lekker musiek, MOET jy hierdie plekkie gaan beleef!
Kyk ’n fliek by Pulp cinema. Goedkoop en gerieflik… en wie hou nie van springmielies nie? Gaan vir ’n dag see toe. Swemklere, sonbril, 20. Gaan slaap oor by ’n mede-Nerina in haar kamer - ’n lekker fliek, springmielies, koffie en roomysgeld, padkos, lekker liedjies en oorslaap is ’n goeie kombinasie. fantastiese geselskap. (En ’n kar - of maak maats met Leon in Huis Visser - hy het ’n 21. Gaan doen ’n voldag wynproe te perd of regte-egte liggeel vintage kombi). spring op die “Wine Tram” wat uit Franschoek vertrek. Klim teen Botmaskop uit en slaap bo-op die berg onder die sterre. 22. Kampeer een aand in ons quad. Maak seker dat jy ver weg van ’n sproeier is, anders SAL Gaan drink tee in die Botaniese tuine. jy nat wakkerskrik. Ek praat uit ondervinding. ……………………………………………………. 23 23
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language is
Hi
French Salut
Good morning
Bonjour
Good evening
Bonsoir
Welcome
Bienvenue
How are you?
Comment allez-vous?
I’m fine, thank you!
Je vais bien, merci!
And you?
Et toi?
Good
Bien
Thank you (very much)
Merci (beaucoup)
Good bye
Au revoir
Do you speak English/ French?
Parlez-vous Anglais/ Français?
Just a little.
Juste un petit peu.
What is your name?
Comment t’appelles-tu?
My name is …
Je m’appelle …
Can you help me?
Peux-tu m'aider?
Where is the bathroom?
Où sont les toilettes?
Go straight. Then turn left/ right.
Allez tout droit. Puis prennez à gauche/ droite.
How much is this?
Combien cela coûte?
Excuse me!
Excusez-moi/ pardon
I don’t understand.
Je ne comprends pas. 24 24
never
enough!
By Suzanne Basson
Italian Hi
Ciao
Good morning
Buongiorno
Good evening
Buona sera
Welcome
Benvenuto
How are you?
Come stai?
I’m fine, thank you!
Bene, grazie!
And you?
E tu?
Good
Bene
Thank you (very much)
(Molte) grazie
Good bye
Arrivederci
Do you speak English/ French?
Parla inglese/ italiano?
Just a little.
Solo un po’.
What is your name?
Quale è il suo nome?
My name is …
Mi chiamo …
Can you help me?
Potresti aiutarmi?
Where is the bathroom?
Dove posso trovare il bagno?
Go straight. Then turn left/ right.
Vada dritto. E poi giri a destra/ sinistra.
How much is this?
Quanto costa questo?
Excuse me!
Mi scusi! / permesso!
I don’t understand.
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Just a bit
of culture
By Karlia Agenbach
“photography is an art of observation. It has little to do with the
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“You don't take a photograph…. You make it.” - Ansel Adams
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10 Nerina hacks you wish you knew earlier By Mari-Louise Vermaak
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A magnetic note pad can be your best friend. Put it on your fridge and you will never lose a note with important info ever again.
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If you live on the outside the chances are good that you have blinds. Keep your blinds down to keep the sun out during the day and close them during night so they can serve as curtains #2in1.
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Order a double standard meal when the food is especially nice (read: Wednesday lunch) and freeze one to eat for another meal instead of buying expensive frozen meals.
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Get a plant. It might seem silly but having a plant in your room increases the amount of oxygen in the room and it gives you a sense of accomplishment when you are able to keep it alive. If you don’t have green fingers, just get an “easy” plant like a cactus.
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Collect take-away menus and store them in a box. This makes it easy to see what options you have as well as which places deliver.
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Seat cushions. You will only realise the true value of this when you actually have one and you can’t remember how you coped without it.
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Hanging up your straightener and hairdryer on those plastic stick on hooks in your cupboard, or even under your desk, can save you a lot of time and space.
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Residence rooms don’t always smell the way your room at home did. Fix this by getting yourself one of those self-spray air fresheners that go off every 30 minutes.
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Washietape borders are totally a thing. Being in res and not being able to hang up frames does not need to be a problem. Simply stick your photo onto the wall and frame it with washietape and you are good to go.
10. Invest in a good pair of slops/plakkies. Even though you are used to going barefoot wherever you come from, res-floors can be very dirty and wearing plakkies can help you avoid going to wash your feet AGAIN before bed.
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Second term trivia By Andrea Fennel
questions... 1. Which French brothers' are credited with early developments in film and photography? 2. Who invented the Polaroid camera? 3. Which musician's real name is Marshal Mathers? 4. Which artist painted Sun Flowers? 5. Who invented the Miners safety lamp and discovered the chemical element Sodium? 6. How many Bits are there in a Byte? 7. Which band had a famous album cover featuring Battersea Power Station? 8. In which part of the body is the Stirrup Bone? 9. All but two of the moons of Uranus are named after what? 10. What was the name of Sherlock Holmes' housekeeper? 11. Which airship infamously exploded over New York State in 1937? 12. Which King was the target of the Gunpowder Plot?
fun facts... Do you know the names of the three wise monkeys?
Mizaru (See no evil), Mikazaru (Kikazaru - Hear no evil), and Mazaru (Iwazaru - Speak no evil). The fourth wise monkey is called Shizaru (Do no evil).
answers...
1. Lumiere 2. Edwin Land 3. Eminem 4. van Gogh 5. Humphry Davy 6. Eight 7. Pink Floyd 8. In the ear 9. Shakespearean Characters 10. Mrs Hudson 11. Hindenburg 12. James I
The combination “ough” can be pronounced in nine different ways. The following sentence contains them all: “A rough-coated, dough-faced, thoughtful plough man strode through the streets of Scarborough; after falling into a slough, he coughed and hiccoughed.”
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For the Star Wars fan (I laughed more than I should have....) Reasons why Kylo Ren is like a crow: black pants angry ruffled big pointy nose Reasons why Kylo Ren is not like a crow: -fun fact: crows have been known to visit their aging parents
Hugging for 20 seconds releases Oxytocin which can make someone trust you more
brain teasers... How many human body parts have common/ ordinary name that is spelt with 3 letters?
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#2 #3
What is the fear, hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia, of?
On average, how many people can you fit into an empty phone box?
The first person to send all 3 correct answers to Megan Payne (071 504 0577) will win a point for their section! 33 33
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All images were taken directly from Google Images and respective websites and all articles were written by girls on the Brutus 2016 committee in Nerina Dameskoshuis
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