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Women’s Rugby Why we need it

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FROM THE EDITOR

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hange is an inevitable aspect of life. A teacher of mine once told me that change is the only constant in life and art can also be used to bring change. We are confident that this semester’s Sauti will blow your mind away. It will get you excited to turn the pages and read on. We decided to give Sauti a fresh look and will thus be unveiling a new look magazine.

We introduce the Arts and Entertainment section and implement a new design that’s both elegant and eyecatching. I am extremely grateful for the opportunity and experience of being the Editor for Sauti. I would like to appreciate the editors and contributers for working tirelessly around the clock to make this magazine a reality.

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MOTIVATION

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CANCER AWARENESS

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THE ARTIST

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ENTERTAINMENT

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JUST MUG IT

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Learn about the USIU-Africa women’s rugby team

TRM Flash mob for breast cancer awareness

Up close with Sylvia Mwihaki

Top Anime you should watch

Learn how to make simple food in a mug

The multi-talented model

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The multi-talented model

By Esther Wanjiru

Jo Kisila was the top student of his divison during his final year of primary. He was also named the school’s sportsman of the year in his high school senior year. Travelling and music are his passion.

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You only get one chance to make a first impression and do whatever it is that you have set your mind to, like it was the last chance that you ever had.

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Who is Jo Kisila, what do you do and what words describe you best?

JK: Oh that’s easy: humble, super athletic,free-spirited, loud, and DRIVEN! I’m your down to earth boy next door, International Business Administration student at USIU-Africa, international based model and a Dj.

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We know you for your art of modeling which is so authentic. But when you are not doing that…what could Jo be doing?

JK: Probably playing soccer.(laughter). Soccer is actually my first love. (which got me playing rugby and being called up to the U/21 Kenya Rugby team.) I love keeping fit so when not studying, I’m probably working out, working on some new Dj sets, spending time with my closest people and having the ritual Sunday afternoon soccer with the boys.

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Your sense of fashion and personal style tells us how much grooming matters to you. Some guys do not really pay attention to the way they dress. In your opinion, Should it matter to a guy, how good he looks?

JK: Good grooming and personal style come with the line of work for

me but with that being said, looking good and feeling good go hand in hand. And no I’m not talking simply about clothes but good grooming and healthy lifestyles.

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We want to know what you really love doing as a student in USIU-Africa and where can anyone catch you hanging around mostly?

JK: You’ll rarely see me hanging around because I’m always on the move but when I do have time, I’m either in the gym, café latta catching up with friends or in the auditorium for the different school activities like talks from guest speakers, performances, culture week etc.

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Jo, who in the world inspires you most? And why?

JK: My mother and my twin brother who I love to death! They both have such beautiful hearts and are the most hard working and selfless people I know!

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Most people have talents but don’t really know how to unravel them. What motivated you to wake up and say, this is my path, art is what I want to pursue, and I will start today and give it 100%?

JK: Given that I literally stumbled

upon it, I love being the best at whatever it is that I’m doing and it’s that drive and determination that made me hungry for more to the point of wanting to do it on a global level.

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In the next 5 years, where will Jo Kisila be?

JK:Why would i take all the fun by simply stating it?

Watch this space…..

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Ladies are wondering when I will ask this question, are you dating, single, talking?

Which is which? Tell us your status.

JK: Is she out there? Hmm, guess we’ll just keep them guessing for now….. haha

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What’s your parting short?

JK: You only get one chance to make a first impression and do whatever it is that you have set your mind to, like it was the last chance that you ever had.

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The positive impact of

women’s rugby

By Mariam Ahmed t encourages us to be strong in a culture that tells us to be delicate. It teaches us how to improve the bodies we have, and not suffer for the bodies that society wants.”

“It’s a man’s world” – No more. In an age where women’s rights are being advocated for all over the globe, sportswomen are still looked down upon as “too bulky” or “too masculine” in some cases. This is a label the rugby players of the USIU-Africa women’s rugby team are eager to shed. Women can play sports which require an exhibition of strength, power and raw ferocity.

I wanted to share the positive impact of rugby because I play rugby with the team in USIU and to share the positive empowering environment that rugby fosters with the whole university.

Rugby has an intimidating reputation. Most collegiate women’s rugby teams struggle with recruitment. No matter how active the team is on campus, we still encounter people all the time who are surprised to learn that USIU-Africa has a women’s rugby team. When trying to recruit women into the team, excuses like ‘rugby is too intense’ or ‘a tough demeanor is required’ are quite common. The truth is,

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there is no prototypical rugby player. You can be tall, short, skinny, fat, muscular or lanky and still find your place on a rugby team. Yes, it is intense. But it is also empowering.

It encourages us to be strong in a culture that tells us to be delicate. It teaches us how to improve the bodies we have, and not suffer for the bodies that society wants. It tells us to eat well and be healthy, and to never be ashamed to go back for seconds (or thirds).

There are many debates on why women should not play rugby because it’s a man’s sport. One such debate is about women being physically built differently from men (with lighter bones, less muscle, more fat, and more mobile joints). While the larger female breasts give some weight to the top of the body, women get much heavier than men in the lower part of the body. The body’s center of gravity is therefore usually slightly lower in women than in men.

These differences mean that the female body functions in a mechanically different way from that of the male.

Rugby carries a number of values that are essential in everyday life. Values such as passion, humility, respect, determination, commitment, teamwork, unselfishness, perseverance and loyalty are fostered within the sport.

These values are so prevalent that rugby is nicknamed

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From left: Faith Gatha, Kimberley Wanjiru, Jordon Weaver, Paula Mzisa, Margret Nakunza, Jason Rosario, Dana Grazia and Melisa Ngare.

“the school of life”, because we learn to respect the rules, the referees, our teammates, our coaches and the opponents.

All these values rugby players carry off the pitch. There is a great social aspect to playing rugby as well – a rugby team is like a family where you are sure to get friends for life!

Even though rugby is a contact sport, skills and techniques are also developed in order to go forward. In that respect

Rugby can let girls develop their confidence as well as their communication skills, since communication is vital for the game to be played well. rugby is a very complete sport, through the efforts players put in to take the hits and the initiative they have to take when doing more tactical things.

Therefore, rugby can let girls develop their confidence as well as their communication skills, since communication is vital for the game to be played well.

This is due to the format of the game: in rugby, every single player on the pitch has a role to play, and can’t play this role alone. Constant support to each other is necessary to succeed, hence the developement .

“Rugby not only embraces women and girls’ bodies in all their forms, but positively celebrates them. From strong, solid front rows, tall second rows, faster back rowers out to the half backs, centres and speedy back three, there is a place for every body type and a team needs all of them to work together to succeed.

Anyone new to the sport can turn up and find themselves their own space in the team, and if their body changes, there is another place to work towards. Any sport challenges you physically, but once you’ve found your position in rugby, it is easier to focus on your goals fitness-wise. It’s the contact that shows you what your body is capable of and it continues to surprise you as you push yourself that little bit further. It’s at this point, you start seeing your body as a tool and you get out of it what you put in, instead of it just being a consequence of your lifestyle.

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Kalpa, Rahel and Samson raise Breast Cancer awareness at the Thika Road Mall

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Dance for breasts

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By Priyanka Bharadva y now many of us know that October is the month for breast cancer awareness. It is represented by the colour pink all around the world. Media has made an extraordinary job by creating awareness so to have such a large number of doctor’s facilities, NGOs, establishments and individuals who are passionate about discovering a path forward in this. Not only that, the highest retail regional market – Nakumatt, has reaffirmed its support to relieve the financial burden on cancer patients through its partnership with Faraja Cancer Support Trust.

USIU-Africa has also been partnering with Faraja Cancer Support Trust. On the 31st October 2015, Zumba fitness team of USIU-Africa joined hands with Faraja and did a flash mob at Thika Road Mall to spread Breast Cancer Awareness with their pink bras on. Out of the blues, a European girl appeared and stood like a statue at the entrance of Nakumatt and stopped the ongoing show. From 8

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where I was standing, I heard a group of people discussing the dress code of the European girl, asking each other the purpose of wearing a Pink Bra ON TOP of her t-shirt! She is none other than Line Weggerberg who, according to my sources, was supposed to start the flash mob by grabbing the attention of everyone.

Very unexpectedly music started playing and Line started dancing when minutes before she was standing like a statue. Then came two more Zumbees, one of them is the Mr and Miss Contestant 2015 and the other, the main person behind all this, Grace Wawira Mugoh, Zumba Fitness Trainer. The first zumba song was performed by the ladies mentioned above and they danced with so much enthusiasm, after which some more zumbees joined in from the second song doubling both the energy and dancers. It was one unique multiracial dance which also happened to have a few energetic males wearing bras too. Everyone was dancing with one common goal set in mind- Breast Cancer Awareness.

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Meet Grace Wawira Mugoh

By Priyanka Bharadva

Once you are determined to be positive enough to change what is happening, and to look at it as a challenge that you can get over, do not take it as a victim.

Q. How was the experience of your first flash mob outside USIU-Africa?

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It was wonderful, the feedback was absolutely amazing. We had such a large crowd and everyone from their shops came out to watch us. We had a lot of fun.”

Q. What process did you go through for the flashmob?

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I was called for a meeting by the student’s affairs council (SAC), they were planning something with Faraja for cancer awareness week. It has always been a dream of mine to do a flashmob so when they told me about it, I told them we should do something crazy like a flashmob in a mall. So it can reach more people other than the students and we can get the USIU name out there.

Q. Did you face any challenges while organising the flash mob?

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Not really, because I had really good support from the dean’s office. The activities coordinator, Mr Kimani, was very helpful and the management at T.R.M was very supportive. All they needed was an official consent

from school which I already had.

Additionally, I had a bunch of supportive students who came for practise on a daily basis and their love for zumba made it even more easier, so, it wasn’t really challenging.

they got it. Although I wish faraja was there to distribute the fliers to provide more info on it.

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I would tell them to be strong, because nothing is unconquerable.

Once you are determined to be positive enough to change what is happening, and to look at it as a challenge that you can get over, do not to take it as a victim. Surround yourself with people who love you, appreciate you and cheer you on. I have friends who have fought it and made it through fitness and a proper diet by surrounding themselves with people who encourage them. You’re also welcome to USIU-Africa. We will love you and appreciate you.

Q. Was anyone from the crowd interested to join zumba?

Yes I got a few contacts, people are interested to know who we are and where we are from. A few people ask me that whether we offer zumba classes outside of USIU, but well of course we don’t, and I gave out my card to a few people. I also got contacts from a few media houses who wanted to interview us and find out exactly what we do, so yeah, it was good.

Q. How was the impact of cancer awareness to the audience?

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Well, unfortunately, that’s a setback we had because Faraja was supposed to be there with the fliers but they didn’t show up. It was just us there, with our bras hence people didn’t understand. A few people asked and we brought it out that it was about the breast cancer awareness, then

Q. What is your message to our breast cancer patients out there?

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Welcome to USIU-Africa Zumba Fitness Club. You will have fun, meet a lot of people and stay fit! To add on, through the flash mob, people from the outside have the information on the university’s fitness programme.

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POETRY

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Those days are gone Esther Wanjiru

I always felt that poetry defined me, I wanted to understand it.

I always felt like a part of me is build of poetry Trust me when I say, I really wanted.

When I wrote my first I was six, One verse I repeated the same verse thrice.

You won’t believe when I tell you, I recited it to everyone Now u can tell I really wanted.

I still want to love poetry In any case more than I did I want to know poetry better than I do

Tears Mariam Ahmed Droplets of pearls keep on flowing as the tides of tears keeps on growing, little gems from my eyes shine to value the ornament of time.

In the river beds of what used to be.......

The rain in torrents falls down in the storm of my emotional marathons, the currency of loss and gain naviagators of my human pain symbols of my human grief and turmoil fertilise this human soil.

A shining star appearing shy travessing the limitless sky.

Meandering over countless of bonds the endless river never ends the river its source continues innate.

The army of peals reach thier fate, the end of their world they fall and depart.

Falling straight down to melt a heart.

My poetic nature carries my thought to a higher pitch Transitioning in to the ills of others , exalted above others thoughts So I will tell you, I get my greater for their slight sins, With redefined diction that grants peace I want to stretch my truth through my poems, I want, I want, ooh how I want A total definition of me, Being poetry itself.

I want to listen to my own, My own trending poems Expressed with emotions and a true feel I want to connect through poetry Trust me I want all this and more.

Fantasy

Brenda Nyamichaba There you were, sitting across me in class Your brown skin glowing Your hazel eyes showing Everything about you screamed perfection You captured my attention Tormented my thoughts with your presence Thoughts and thoughts Clouded my mind All I could think about Were the little things I want to do to you The girl I could be to you The life we could paint together I built a fantasy beyond my reality I admired your love Beyond what I could afford Then there was a calling, Awake I am With my mind not so foggy My world clear Yet you existed, Sitting right across me But your eyes, They were looking at her.

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I wanted, I want Maiya Baum The days went by, We won’t see those kinds of days any more, The days we borrowed salt form our next door neighbors The days we went to dine with our neighbors, The neighbors at the furthest edge of the village, Simply because they cooked chapattis, Chapattis that we ate once a year When very lucky our mothers cooked twice, The second chance being Jamuhuri day.

I won’t lie gone are those days, The type that we slept in the kitchen bed, With the chicken clucking by the bed side And the sheep hitting the walls separating us and their shed, But why?

Simply because ushago is now boring.

Just so we can sound cool, Gone are those days when mother tongue was a source of our pride, Remember those riddles with granny?

No, not anymore, We want to wrap in English, That’s how we can only sound cool.

I sit on my stone and view the sunset, The yellow mass and orange light sinks and sinks I feel nostalgic.

Because I know so well gone are the days When every simple form of our culture Meant so much, but now it sinks like this sunset.

CULTURE

Kill darkness and celebrate

Diwali

By Priyanka Bharadva

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ho doesn’t like a festival of pomp and color where it’s all about different types of foods, sweet dishes, fireworks and not to forget new clothes? A star fascination on the Indian celebration stage is Diwali – and euphoric festival that, extensively talking, celebrates the triumph of good over evil. The celebration’s name generally means ‘line of lights’ – which is the reason Diwali, is broadly known as the Festival of Lights. It recognizes the triumph of Lord Rama (King of Ayodhya, as indicated by ancient Hindu writings, furthermore a prominent deity) over Ravana (an effective evil man) and his triumphant come back to the kingdom after a time of exile. To make Lord Rama’s homecoming as quick and protected as would be prudent, his euphoric subjects enlightened the route with masses of twinkling diyas (pottery oil lights). It is therefore the lighting of diyas has turned into a key segment of the Diwali celebration.

Kenyan Hindus have for decades celebrated Diwali with aplomb. In spite of the fact that the day is not a gazetted public holiday, the loyal individuals from the communities take the day away from work to perform their customs and rituals at home as well as dressing up in their newest and best attire and going to the temple to celebrate. Additionally, there is the use of different colors to form an artistic design called a ‘rangoli.’ As funky as it sounds, it is a very eye catching piece of art done by young girls on Diwali, making sure of the fact that each one has to be unique in its own way.

On the day of Diwali, I went to the BAPS temple, located in Parklands and as breath-taking as the entire structure was, I was taken aback by the mere sight of it.

Inside the temple, there were more than 500 different types of dishes that were kept as offerings to God. I was flabbergasted seeing so much of color under one roof, and by color, I mean the color of food! One thing that really caught my wandering eye was a temple made out of biscuits! Such is the talent that people come up with, during the holy festival of Diwali, where all are welcome, whether it’s a Hindu, Muslim or Christian. Then there was

the bursting of beautiful fireworks that went off endlessly, making the sky look so colorful and bright while I was standing there, with my mouth agape, eavesdropping on the hilarious conversation of a group of people talking about how the smoke generated by the fireworks kills mosquitoes.

Diwali is not only celebrated by Hindus only but the festival is such that anyone can celebrate it. I asked students of USIU-Africa which is a diverse culture on its own, on their views on Diwali and this is what they had to say; SHAMSA ABDULKADIR: “I am a Somali but I really enjoy the Diwali festival.

People from different communities get together and enjoy the festivity that’s not only limited to the Indian culture as many people think. For instance, my estate is mainly full of Somali’s and Ethiopians but during that festival everyone from my estate came out of their homes together and lit the fireworks. You could hear the estate full of joy. So, I really think that the festival is not only related to the Indian culture.”

SANDRA NICOLETA GIDOIU: “I know that Diwali is the festival of lights. What I like about the festival is the Rangoli, I like to call it the colorful powder on the floor, and it’s very pretty, It just brings the spirits up and they make you full of life. On the day of Diwali, I usually go and watch fireworks. I normally celebrate it with my friends who also come to celebrate Christmas with me. There was a time I danced in the temple on the day of Diwali with my colorful attire. I love the festival, it’s really colorful.”

SAMUEL NJUGUNA: “I respect Diwali as much I respect my Christmas. I think people should appreciate it more because we get to celebrate Ramadan, Christmas then Diwali should of course be on the same list. I enjoy the fireworks and food very much. It’s about time the world integrates to one society and appreciates other cultural events.”

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THE ARTIST

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Up close with

Sy l v i a Mw i h a k i

By Mariam Ahmed

Sylvia Mwihaki Kimathi first fell in love with art after an emotional episode which led her to start painting as a way to express herself. She needed an outlet and discovered the beauty of art . We got a chance to speak to Sylvia and learn more about her journey through art.

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What is your preferred medium and why?

SM: I love using oil paint and watercolor paint. Oil painting is difficult to use but the end result is amazing. It’s flawless and glossy. Watercolor paint is effortless all you need is water and you will create a masterpiece.

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Do you have an online portfolio or a blog where We can view your work?

SM: I use my instagram page @shaki_ artlover, but I am creating a website that will come out soon

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Do you have a favorite artist? If yes, what draws you to that person’s work?

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she’s an oil painter from the UK. I love how she mix oil colors together, it a very difficult technique and she has perfected it. I also love Dr. Brainwash he is a street art that has combined art and social issues in a fun and creative way.

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Can you remember one of the first things you drew or painted? What makes it memorable?

SM: My first drawing was a dress when I was 8 years. It made me realize that I wanted to do art and I was good at it.

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This being primarily Sauti Magazine I would like to ask if you’ve ever designed any artwork for a magazine If not, would this be something

you’d be interested in doing?

SM: No, but I would love to. Designing the cover page of Sauti would be amazing!

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Where do you gather most of the inspiration for your works?

SM: From my favorite artists and other people work on the internet.

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Have you ever stepped out of your comfort zone and discovered a whole new genre of art? How did it turn out?

SM: Yes, I have done graphic design and I loved it. Tried graffiti but it’s definitely not my thing, nail art, fashion design. I want to try them all!

Bring the idea to life, you might have the amazing idea in your head but putting it on paper is the hardest thing ever

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Do you have any other interesting hobbies or maybe a fun story about an experience involving your artwork?

SM: I collect tons of nail polish and use them to do nail art.

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Where can we reach you if we are interested in commissioning you for our own projects?

SM: For now, if someone wants to buy an artwork or want to me to create a painting or logo or poster you could Instagram me @shaki_artlover

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What is the hardest step in creating a masterpiece?Â

SM: Bring the idea to life, you might have the amazing idea in your head

but putting it on paper is the hardest thing ever. Artist block sucks.

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Anime reviews

By Karen Miano ooking for ways to spend your free time? After a long week of assignments and working, there’s nothing that soothes my soul more than a great movie or anime. So here are a bunch of great anime to watch, for the anime fans and the newbies out there.

For those non anime watchers out there, anime are popular Japanese animations, featuring many genres: comedies, drama tragedies, psychological, history, mecha (mechanical- think cyborgs and robots)/military, supernatural/ magic and romance- just to name a few. Contrary to belief, anime can be enjoyed by all, regardless of age.

Don’t believe me? Try it out and thank me later.

To start out, I’d recommend watching short season anime that have around 12 to 13 episodes, and work your way up to the big leagues like Bleach, Naruto or One Piece. Or if you feel up to the challenge, go for it, and watch all 720 (and counting) episodes of One Piece, a story about a pirate crew that is determined to find the treasure “one piece”, and have many adventures along the way. I’m still stuck in the 400s, but I’m sure with a little binge watching, I’ll catch up.

If supernatural is what you have an interest in, with gods and nice katana (sword) slaying actionNoragami is the best start out for

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you. In a world where there are two parts- the normal world for humans, and the spiritual world. The spiritual world has deities and Ayakashi which are emotional fragments can possess humans and cause trouble.

The deities then have the responsibility to remove them, using their weapons called Shinki, which are made from the spirits of dead people. Aired early 2014, and has only 12 episodes, it leaves you longing for more, as you watch the tale revolving around a minor god of war, his Shinki, and a normal human girl. I would tell you more, but this is clearly something you should discover on your own.

One Punch Man is another must watch. This I recommend to all, whether an anime fan or not. Having just aired October 2015, with 12 episodes so far, it’s one crazy exciting action packed anime everyone should watch. I was instantly hooked by the first few minutes of the first episode, and I’m now fangirling all over it. The story is about this average looking bald man, who doesn’t necessarily look in any way at all impressive. Until you discover that he is actually a powerful hero, who can destroy all his enemies with just one punch. His goal now is to find a worthy opponent he can give

him the challenge that he much desires. It’s a perfect mix of hilarity and action.

Other than those two, also go for Attack on Titan, Death Note and Full Metal Alchemist to fuel your soul with some lovely action and dramatic tragedy. If looking for something to laugh out loud to, Gintama and D-Fragments are the shows to go for.

Now that you’re done reading this, go get these shows, and try not to binge watch them all in one night. Enjoy your much deserved free time.

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By Ruby Nita

How to make a mug cake

French toast in a mug

Mug cakes are easy and tasty no-bake desserts.

(Serves 1)

Ingredients

Ingredients

4 tablespoons flour 4 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons cocoa 1 egg 3 tablespoons milk 3 tablespoons oil 3 tablespoons chocolate chips (optional) 1â „2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 tablespoon butter 2 large slices of bread 1 large egg 3 tablespoons whole milk 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Pinch of salt

Directions

Directions

1. Add all the dry ingredients to a large coffee mug and mix them well.

2. Crack the egg into the mixture and mix thoroughly.

3. Pour in the milk and oil and mix well.

4. Add 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract and the chocolate chips (if you wish).

5. Put the mixture in the microwave for three minutes. If you insert a toothpick and it comes out clean, then it is ready.

6. Let it cool for five minutes and serve with whatever toppings you’d like.

1. Add butter to the bottom of a large mug.

2. Cut the bread into cubes and put on top of the butter.

3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, cinnamon, vanilla extract and salt.

4. Slowly pour the mixture over bread and let it sit for about 1 minute and then gently stir it.

5. Put the mug in the microwave for about 4 minutes or until the bread is no longer soggy.

6. Top it with anything you want like maple syrup or powdered sugar.

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