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PROTECTING YOURSELF ON AND OFF CAMPUS By Casey Roche The latest updates on break-ins around Summerstrand can have your hands trembling and spilling your coffee when you open your morning newspaper, or when you open your news application (app) on your phone or switch on the radio. Thoughts race through your mind, “What if I’m next?” or “How can I tweet if my phone gets stolen?” Fear not because here is some information as well as tips on how to be more safety conscious on and off campus. “NMMU has one of the lowest incident rates of all South African universities,” said Derek Huebsch, the Head of Department of Protection Services at Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU). He went on to explain that incidents which require investigation average around 120 occurrences a year at NMMU which include: theft, house break-ins, motor vehicle theft, assault and possession of banned substances. In addition to the NMMU protection services implementing various safety measures such as the safe route between North and South campus which is currently being tested and will be implemented soon, students are advised to take special precautions in various situations to reduce the possibility of being a target.
Security guards pull over a car at South Campus main gate as one of the precautionary steps to reduce theft of motor vehicles and assets. Photo credit: Anthea John
Term 1 | March 2016
Huebsch was more than happy to provide a few useful tips for students on and off campus which include: •Wearing visible NMMU ID cards when on campus to help reduce the amount of unauthorised persons on campus. •Don’t leave property unattended especially in computer labs as these are targeted due to the amount of laptops, tablets etc being present. •Be alert at all times and don’t text on your phone while walking, as this allows you to become an easy target. •Rather use ATM’s inside shopping centres or at petrol stations. •Don’t walk alone after dark, stick to groups of two or more and always use well-lit routes instead of dark short-cuts. •Trust your gut instinct, if something doesn’t feel right get to a safe place or someone you trust immediately. In addition to the above install apps on your cellphone and laptop that act as a tracking device which can be used to track the devices when stolen. If you do get yourself stuck in a dangerous situation, keep calm, co-operate and focus on identifying the perpetrator, after which report any stolen wallets or cellphones to the police as soon as possible.
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Letter from the Editor March 2016
Administrator Sade Prinsloo sade.prinsloo@nmmu.ac.za Editor Emily van Heerden s214063216@nmmu.ac.za
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Assistant Editors 䴀愀爀挀栀 ㈀ 㘀 Vasti Visser s213436795@nmmu.ac.za Lazola Dyasi s211075492@nmmu.ac.za News Editor Dana Hyde s214088103@nmmu.ac.za Lifestyle & Entertainment Editor Yonga Jizana s213374072@nmmu.ac.za Sports Editor Kahl Kritzinger s214039862@nmmu.ac.za
Welcome back from holidays, NMMU! We hope it was a time of rest and refreshment, and that you are all ready to tackle term 2! So much has been happening at NMMU and around Port Elizabeth these last couple of months and it’s quite difficult to keep track of everything. But fear not, because our writers have got you covered with all the latest news, trends and information! In this edition, we chat about the First-Year Success 圀攀氀挀漀洀攀 戀愀挀欀 昀爀漀洀 栀漀氀椀搀愀礀猀Ⰰ 一䴀䴀唀℀ 圀攀 栀漀瀀攀 椀琀 眀愀猀 愀 琀椀洀攀 漀昀 爀攀猀琀 愀渀搀 爀攀昀爀攀猀栀ⴀ
Program and The Big Statement that will be reaching all students within the 洀攀渀琀Ⰰ 愀渀搀 琀栀愀琀 礀漀甀 愀爀攀 愀氀氀 爀攀愀搀礀 琀漀 琀愀挀欀氀攀 琀攀爀洀 ㈀℀ next month. This is to encourage dialogues between all different 匀漀 洀甀挀栀 栀愀猀 戀攀攀渀 栀愀瀀瀀攀渀椀渀最 愀琀 一䴀䴀唀 愀渀搀 愀爀漀甀渀搀 倀漀爀琀 䔀氀椀稀愀戀攀琀栀 琀栀攀猀攀 氀愀猀琀 kinds of students here at NMMU. And speaking of dialogues, you 挀漀甀瀀氀攀 漀昀 洀漀渀琀栀猀 愀渀搀 椀琀ᤠ猀 焀甀椀琀攀 搀椀昀昀椀挀甀氀琀 琀漀 欀攀攀瀀 琀爀愀挀欀 漀昀 攀瘀攀爀礀琀栀椀渀最⸀ 䈀甀琀 昀攀愀爀 渀漀琀Ⰰ 戀攀ⴀ can also read up about the “Decolonise or Perish” dialogues that 挀愀甀猀攀 漀甀爀 眀爀椀琀攀爀猀 栀愀瘀攀 最漀琀 礀漀甀 挀漀瘀攀爀攀搀 眀椀琀栀 愀氀氀 琀栀攀 氀愀琀攀猀琀 渀攀眀猀Ⰰ 琀爀攀渀搀猀 愀渀搀 椀渀昀漀爀ⴀ have been happening on campus. 洀愀琀椀漀渀℀
We are very proud of our Architecture department who hosted the Exhibition of International Architecture, where they 琀椀漀渀 琀栀愀琀 眀椀氀氀 戀攀 爀攀愀挀栀椀渀最 愀氀氀 猀琀甀搀攀渀琀猀 眀椀琀栀椀渀 琀栀攀 渀攀砀琀 洀漀渀琀栀⸀ 吀栀椀猀 椀猀 琀漀 攀渀挀漀甀爀愀最攀 showcased many great and innovative designs and ideas. And 搀椀愀氀漀最甀攀猀 戀攀琀眀攀攀渀 愀氀氀 搀椀昀昀攀爀攀渀琀 欀椀渀搀猀 漀昀 猀琀甀搀攀渀琀猀 栀攀爀攀 愀琀 一䴀䴀唀⸀ 䄀渀搀 猀瀀攀愀欀椀渀最 漀昀 with architecture in mind, we also learn more about the new and 搀椀愀氀漀最甀攀猀Ⰰ 礀漀甀 挀愀渀 愀氀猀漀 爀攀愀搀 甀瀀 愀戀漀甀琀 琀栀攀 ᰠ䐀攀挀漀氀漀渀椀猀攀 漀爀 倀攀爀椀猀栀ᴠ 搀椀愀氀漀最甀攀猀 琀栀愀琀 amazing Science Building on South Campus. 䤀渀 琀栀椀猀 攀搀椀琀椀漀渀Ⰰ 眀攀 挀栀愀琀 愀戀漀甀琀 琀栀攀 䘀椀爀猀琀 夀攀愀爀 匀甀挀挀攀猀猀 倀爀漀最爀愀洀 愀渀搀 吀栀攀 䈀椀最 儀甀攀猀ⴀ
Science and Tech Editor Brendan Smit s215077512@nmmu.ac.za
栀愀瘀攀 戀攀攀渀 栀愀瀀瀀攀渀椀渀最 漀渀 挀愀洀瀀甀猀⸀
Blog Gabriella Groepe s211129828@nmmu.ac.za
愀渀搀 愀洀愀稀椀渀最 匀挀椀攀渀挀攀 䈀甀椀氀搀椀渀最 漀渀 匀漀甀琀栀 䌀愀洀瀀甀猀⸀
Desginers Nkhondo Chirwa s212240315@nmmu.ac.za Siyabonga Msindwana s211160652@nmmu.ac.za Inka Niedermeier s211133175@nmmu.ac.za
NMMU is a wonderful university and we have a ton of resources 圀攀 愀爀攀 瘀攀爀礀 瀀爀漀甀搀 漀昀 漀甀爀 䄀爀挀栀椀琀攀挀琀甀爀攀 搀攀瀀愀爀琀洀攀渀琀 眀栀漀 栀漀猀琀攀搀 琀栀攀 䔀砀栀椀戀椀琀椀漀渀 漀昀
available to us that so many students don’t even know about- like 䤀渀琀攀爀渀愀琀椀漀渀愀氀 䄀爀挀栀椀琀攀挀琀甀爀攀Ⰰ 眀栀攀爀攀 琀栀攀礀 猀栀漀眀挀愀猀攀搀 洀愀渀礀 最爀攀愀琀 愀渀搀 椀渀渀漀瘀愀琀椀瘀攀 搀攀ⴀ
the Writing Centre! So scroll through our paper to get the lowdown 猀椀最渀猀 愀渀搀 椀搀攀愀猀⸀ 䄀渀搀 眀椀琀栀 愀爀挀栀椀琀攀挀琀甀爀攀 椀渀 洀椀渀搀Ⰰ 眀攀 愀氀猀漀 氀攀愀爀渀 洀漀爀攀 愀戀漀甀琀 琀栀攀 渀攀眀 on the really supportive team that is willing to help you with your essays and assignments (and they do it for free- bonus!).
一䴀䴀唀 椀猀 愀 眀漀渀搀攀爀昀甀氀 甀渀椀瘀攀爀猀椀琀礀 愀渀搀 眀攀 栀愀瘀攀 愀 琀漀渀 漀昀 爀攀猀漀甀爀挀攀猀 愀瘀愀椀氀愀戀氀攀 琀漀 甀猀
琀栀愀琀 猀漀 洀愀渀礀 猀琀甀搀攀渀琀猀 搀漀渀ᤠ琀 攀瘀攀渀 欀渀漀眀 愀戀漀甀琀ⴀ 氀椀欀攀 琀栀攀 圀爀椀琀椀渀最 䌀攀渀琀爀攀℀ 匀漀 猀挀爀漀氀氀 We also take a look at what is hot and happening
琀栀爀漀甀最栀 漀甀爀 瀀愀瀀攀爀 琀漀 最攀琀 琀栀攀 氀漀眀搀漀眀渀 漀渀 琀栀攀 爀攀愀氀氀礀 猀甀瀀瀀漀爀琀椀瘀攀 琀攀愀洀 琀栀愀琀 椀猀 眀椀氀氀椀渀最 around town, and how to get home safely with Uber.
for students
琀漀 栀攀氀瀀 礀漀甀 眀椀琀栀 礀漀甀爀 攀猀猀愀礀猀 愀渀搀 愀猀猀椀最渀洀攀渀琀猀 ⠀愀渀搀 琀栀攀礀 搀漀 椀琀 昀漀爀 昀爀攀攀ⴀ 戀漀渀甀猀℀⤀⸀
I just want to thank all the writers who put in the effort to make this edition what it is, as well as our editing team for the amazing 栀漀眀 琀漀 最攀琀 栀漀洀攀 猀愀昀攀氀礀 眀椀琀栀 唀戀攀爀⸀ job that they are doing! 圀攀 愀氀猀漀 琀愀欀攀 愀 氀漀漀欀 愀琀 眀栀愀琀 椀猀 栀漀琀 愀渀搀 栀愀瀀瀀攀渀椀渀最 昀漀爀 猀琀甀搀攀渀琀猀 愀爀漀甀渀搀 琀漀眀渀Ⰰ 愀渀搀
䤀 樀甀猀琀 眀愀渀琀 琀漀 琀栀愀渀欀 愀氀氀 琀栀攀 眀爀椀琀攀爀猀 眀栀漀 瀀甀琀 椀渀 琀栀攀 攀昀昀漀爀琀 琀漀 洀愀欀攀 琀栀椀猀 攀搀椀琀椀漀渀 眀栀愀琀 椀琀
We hope you enjoy reading through this edition, 椀猀Ⰰ 愀猀 眀攀氀氀 愀猀 漀甀爀 攀搀椀琀椀渀最 琀攀愀洀 昀漀爀 琀栀攀 愀洀愀稀椀渀最 樀漀戀 琀栀愀琀 琀栀攀礀 愀爀攀 搀漀椀渀最℀
and remember to like us on Facebook (NMMYou Student Newspaper) and 圀攀 栀漀瀀攀 礀漀甀 攀渀樀漀礀 爀攀愀搀椀渀最 琀栀爀漀甀最栀 琀栀椀猀 攀搀椀琀椀漀渀Ⰰ 愀渀搀 爀攀洀攀洀戀攀爀 琀漀 氀椀欀攀 甀猀 漀渀 follow us on Twitter (@nmmyou) and Instagram (@nmmyou), as 䘀愀挀攀戀漀漀欀 ⠀一䴀䴀夀漀甀 匀琀甀搀攀渀琀 一攀眀猀瀀愀瀀攀爀⤀ 愀渀搀 昀漀氀氀漀眀 甀猀 漀渀 吀眀椀琀琀攀爀 ⠀䀀渀洀洀礀漀甀⤀ well as our blog (www.nmmyouonline.wordpress.com) to keep 愀渀搀 䤀渀猀琀愀最爀愀洀 ⠀䀀渀洀洀礀漀甀⤀Ⰰ 愀猀 眀攀氀氀 愀猀 漀甀爀 戀氀漀最 ⠀眀眀眀⸀渀洀洀礀漀甀漀渀氀椀渀攀⸀眀漀爀搀ⴀ up to date with what our team is up to.
瀀爀攀猀猀⸀挀漀洀⤀ 琀漀 欀攀攀瀀 甀瀀 琀漀 搀愀琀攀 眀椀琀栀 眀栀愀琀 漀甀爀 琀攀愀洀 椀猀 甀瀀 琀漀⸀
Good luck with preparations for tests and exams, and remember 䜀漀漀搀 氀甀挀欀 眀椀琀栀 瀀爀攀瀀愀爀愀琀椀漀渀猀 昀漀爀 琀攀猀琀猀 愀渀搀 攀砀愀洀猀Ⰰ 愀渀搀 爀攀洀攀洀戀攀爀 琀漀 欀攀攀瀀 猀洀椀氀椀渀最
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to keep 愀渀搀 猀栀椀渀椀渀最⸀
smiling and shining.
䬀椀渀搀 爀攀最愀爀搀猀Ⰰ
Emily van Heerden
LIFESTYLE & ENTERTAINMENT
FIRST-YEAR SUCCESS 䘀䤀刀匀吀 夀䔀䄀刀 匀唀䌀䌀䔀匀匀 PROGRAMME 䰀䤀䘀䔀匀吀夀䰀䔀 ☀ 䔀一吀䔀刀吀䄀䤀一䴀䔀一吀 䰀䤀䘀䔀匀吀夀䰀䔀 ☀ 䔀一吀䔀刀吀䄀䤀一䴀䔀一吀
THE NEED FOR A MORE SUSTAINABLE INTRODUCTION 䘀䤀刀匀吀 夀䔀䄀刀 匀唀䌀䌀䔀匀匀 倀刀伀䜀刀䄀䴀䴀䔀 TO THE WORLD OF NMMU
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吀䠀䔀 一䔀䔀䐀 䘀伀刀 䄀 䴀伀刀䔀 匀唀匀吀䄀䤀一䄀䈀䰀䔀 䤀一吀刀伀䐀唀䌀吀䤀伀一 吀伀 吀䠀䔀 圀伀刀䰀䐀 伀䘀 一䴀䴀唀
䈀礀 䔀洀椀氀礀 瘀愀渀 䠀攀攀爀搀攀渀 By Emily van Heerden 吀䠀䔀 一䔀䔀䐀 䘀伀刀 䄀 䴀伀刀䔀 匀唀匀吀䄀䤀一䄀䈀䰀䔀 䤀一吀刀伀䐀唀䌀吀䤀伀一 吀伀 吀䠀䔀 唀猀甀愀氀氀礀Ⰰ 愀琀 一攀氀猀漀渀 䴀愀渀搀攀氀愀 䴀攀琀爀漀瀀漀氀椀琀愀渀 唀渀椀瘀攀爀猀椀琀礀 ⠀一䴀䴀唀⤀Ⰰ 昀椀爀猀琀 礀攀愀爀 猀琀甀搀攀渀琀猀 愀爀攀 攀渀ⴀ 圀伀刀䰀䐀 伀䘀 一䴀䴀唀 挀漀甀爀愀最攀搀 琀漀 愀琀琀攀渀搀 愀 琀眀漀 眀攀攀欀 伀爀椀攀渀琀愀琀椀漀渀 瀀爀漀最爀愀洀 愀渀搀 琀栀攀渀 渀愀瘀椀最愀琀攀 琀栀攀椀爀 漀眀渀 眀愀礀猀 Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU), first year students are encouraged to attend
a愀爀漀甀渀搀 甀渀椀瘀攀爀猀椀琀礀⸀ 䠀漀眀攀瘀攀爀Ⰰ 琀栀椀猀 礀攀愀爀Ⰰ 琀栀攀 䐀攀愀渀 漀昀 吀攀愀挀栀椀渀最 愀渀搀 䰀攀愀爀渀椀渀最ᤠ猀 漀昀昀椀挀攀 栀愀猀 two week Orientation program and then navigate their way around university. However, this 䈀礀 䔀洀椀氀礀 瘀愀渀 䠀攀攀爀搀攀渀 搀攀挀椀搀攀搀 琀栀愀琀 琀栀漀猀攀 琀眀漀 眀攀攀欀猀 愀爀攀 渀漀琀 攀渀漀甀最栀 昀漀爀 昀椀爀猀琀 礀攀愀爀猀Ⰰ 愀渀搀 琀栀愀琀 愀 渀攀眀 洀漀搀攀氀 year, the Dean of Teaching and Learning’s office has decided that those two weeks are not 唀猀甀愀氀氀礀Ⰰ 愀琀 一攀氀猀漀渀 䴀愀渀搀攀氀愀 䴀攀琀爀漀瀀漀氀椀琀愀渀 唀渀椀瘀攀爀猀椀琀礀 ⠀一䴀䴀唀⤀Ⰰ 昀椀爀猀琀 礀攀愀爀 猀琀甀搀攀渀琀猀 愀爀攀 攀渀ⴀ 渀攀攀搀猀 琀漀 戀攀 椀洀瀀氀攀洀攀渀琀攀搀⸀ 挀漀甀爀愀最攀搀 琀漀 愀琀琀攀渀搀 愀 琀眀漀 眀攀攀欀 伀爀椀攀渀琀愀琀椀漀渀 瀀爀漀最爀愀洀 愀渀搀 琀栀攀渀 渀愀瘀椀最愀琀攀 琀栀攀椀爀 漀眀渀 眀愀礀猀 enough for first years, and that a new model needs to be implemented.
愀爀漀甀渀搀 甀渀椀瘀攀爀猀椀琀礀⸀ 䠀漀眀攀瘀攀爀Ⰰ 琀栀椀猀 礀攀愀爀Ⰰ 琀栀攀 䐀攀愀渀 漀昀 吀攀愀挀栀椀渀最 愀渀搀 䰀攀愀爀渀椀渀最ᤠ猀 漀昀昀椀挀攀 栀愀猀 吀栀椀猀 渀攀眀 洀漀搀攀氀 椀猀 挀愀氀氀攀搀 䘀椀爀猀琀 夀攀愀爀 匀甀挀挀攀猀猀 ⠀䘀夀匀⤀ 愀渀搀 猀琀椀氀氀 椀渀挀氀甀搀攀猀 琀栀愀琀 圀攀氀挀漀洀攀 䌀攀爀攀洀漀渀礀Ⰰ 搀攀挀椀搀攀搀 琀栀愀琀 琀栀漀猀攀 琀眀漀 眀攀攀欀猀 愀爀攀 渀漀琀 攀渀漀甀最栀 昀漀爀 昀椀爀猀琀 礀攀愀爀猀Ⰰ 愀渀搀 琀栀愀琀 愀 渀攀眀 洀漀搀攀氀 琀栀攀 刀攀最椀猀琀爀愀琀椀漀渀 瀀爀漀挀攀猀猀 愀渀搀 琀栀攀 䠀漀眀㈀䀀一䴀䴀唀 漀爀椀攀渀琀愀琀椀漀渀 猀攀猀猀椀漀渀猀Ⰰ 戀甀琀 愀氀猀漀 爀攀挀漀最渀椀猀攀猀 琀栀愀琀 This new model is called First Year Success programme (FYS) and still includes the Welcome 渀攀攀搀猀 琀漀 戀攀 椀洀瀀氀攀洀攀渀琀攀搀⸀
琀栀攀 琀爀愀渀猀椀琀椀漀渀 椀渀琀漀 甀渀椀瘀攀爀猀椀琀礀 椀猀 漀渀攀 琀栀愀琀 爀攀焀甀椀爀攀猀 愀 礀攀愀爀ⴀ氀漀渀最 瀀爀漀最爀愀洀洀攀 愀渀搀 琀栀愀琀 椀琀 瀀氀愀礀猀 愀 瘀椀琀愀氀 爀漀氀攀 椀渀 琀栀攀 猀甀挀挀攀猀猀 漀昀 琀栀攀 猀琀甀搀攀渀琀猀⸀ ᰠ圀攀 爀攀挀漀最渀椀猀攀 琀栀愀琀 猀琀甀搀攀渀琀猀 渀攀攀搀 洀漀爀攀 琀椀洀攀 愀渀搀 洀漀爀攀 爀攀ⴀ
Ceremony, the Registration process and the How2@NMMU orientation sessions, but also recognises
吀栀椀猀 渀攀眀 洀漀搀攀氀 椀猀 挀愀氀氀攀搀 䘀椀爀猀琀 夀攀愀爀 匀甀挀挀攀猀猀 ⠀䘀夀匀⤀ 愀渀搀 猀琀椀氀氀 椀渀挀氀甀搀攀猀 琀栀愀琀 圀攀氀挀漀洀攀 䌀攀爀攀洀漀渀礀Ⰰ that the transition into university is one that requires a year-long programme and that it plays a vital 猀漀甀爀挀攀猀 愀瘀愀椀氀愀戀氀攀 琀漀 琀栀攀洀 搀甀爀椀渀最 琀栀攀椀爀 昀椀爀猀琀 礀攀愀爀 琀漀 栀攀氀瀀 琀栀攀洀 琀爀愀渀猀椀琀椀漀渀 愀渀搀 戀攀 猀甀挀挀攀猀猀昀甀氀 愀琀 琀栀攀 刀攀最椀猀琀爀愀琀椀漀渀 瀀爀漀挀攀猀猀 愀渀搀 琀栀攀 䠀漀眀㈀䀀一䴀䴀唀 漀爀椀攀渀琀愀琀椀漀渀 猀攀猀猀椀漀渀猀Ⰰ 戀甀琀 愀氀猀漀 爀攀挀漀最渀椀猀攀猀 琀栀愀琀 role in the success of the students. “We recognise that students need more time and more resources 甀渀椀瘀攀爀猀椀琀礀ᴠⰀ 猀琀愀琀攀搀 䐀爀 䨀攀渀渀椀昀攀爀 圀椀渀猀琀攀愀搀 漀昀 匀琀甀搀攀渀琀 䄀昀昀愀椀爀猀⸀ 琀栀攀 琀爀愀渀猀椀琀椀漀渀 椀渀琀漀 甀渀椀瘀攀爀猀椀琀礀 椀猀 漀渀攀 琀栀愀琀 爀攀焀甀椀爀攀猀 愀 礀攀愀爀ⴀ氀漀渀最 瀀爀漀最爀愀洀洀攀 愀渀搀 琀栀愀琀 椀琀 瀀氀愀礀猀 愀 瘀椀琀愀氀 爀漀氀攀 椀渀 琀栀攀 猀甀挀挀攀猀猀 漀昀 琀栀攀 猀琀甀搀攀渀琀猀⸀ ᰠ圀攀 爀攀挀漀最渀椀猀攀 琀栀愀琀 猀琀甀搀攀渀琀猀 渀攀攀搀 洀漀爀攀 琀椀洀攀 愀渀搀 洀漀爀攀 爀攀ⴀ available to them during their first year to help them transition and be successful at university”, stated 猀漀甀爀挀攀猀 愀瘀愀椀氀愀戀氀攀 琀漀 琀栀攀洀 搀甀爀椀渀最 琀栀攀椀爀 昀椀爀猀琀 礀攀愀爀 琀漀 栀攀氀瀀 琀栀攀洀 琀爀愀渀猀椀琀椀漀渀 愀渀搀 戀攀 猀甀挀挀攀猀猀昀甀氀 愀琀 吀栀爀漀甀最栀 琀栀椀猀 瀀爀漀最爀愀洀洀攀Ⰰ 昀椀爀猀琀 礀攀愀爀 猀琀甀搀攀渀琀猀 眀椀氀氀 戀攀 Dr Jennifer Winstead. 甀渀椀瘀攀爀猀椀琀礀ᴠⰀ 猀琀愀琀攀搀 䐀爀 䨀攀渀渀椀昀攀爀 圀椀渀猀琀攀愀搀 漀昀 匀琀甀搀攀渀琀 䄀昀昀愀椀爀猀⸀ 椀渀琀爀漀搀甀挀攀搀 琀漀 琀栀攀 搀椀昀昀攀爀攀渀琀 爀攀猀漀甀爀挀攀猀 愀瘀愀椀氀愀戀氀攀 愀琀
Through this programme, first year students will be introduced to the different resources available 一䴀䴀唀 昀漀爀 琀栀攀椀爀 瘀愀爀椀漀甀猀 渀攀攀搀猀Ⰰ 戀甀琀 琀栀攀礀 眀椀氀氀 愀氀猀漀 戀攀
吀栀爀漀甀最栀 琀栀椀猀 for 瀀爀漀最爀愀洀洀攀Ⰰ 昀椀爀猀琀 礀攀愀爀 猀琀甀搀攀渀琀猀 眀椀氀氀 戀攀 at 攀渀挀漀甀爀愀最攀搀 琀漀 琀愀欀攀 爀攀猀瀀漀渀猀椀戀椀氀椀琀礀 琀漀 甀琀椀氀椀猀攀 琀栀漀猀攀 爀攀ⴀ NMMU their various needs, but they will also be encouraged 椀渀琀爀漀搀甀挀攀搀 琀漀 琀栀攀 搀椀昀昀攀爀攀渀琀 愀瘀愀椀氀愀戀氀攀 愀琀 to 猀漀甀爀挀攀猀⸀ take responsibility to 爀攀猀漀甀爀挀攀猀 utilise those resources. 一䴀䴀唀 昀漀爀 琀栀攀椀爀 瘀愀爀椀漀甀猀 渀攀攀搀猀Ⰰ 戀甀琀 琀栀攀礀 眀椀氀氀 愀氀猀漀 戀攀 As part of the FYS programme, reaching out to all students is 䄀猀 瀀愀爀琀 漀昀 琀栀攀 䘀夀匀 瀀爀漀最爀愀洀洀攀Ⰰ 戀甀琀 爀攀愀挀栀椀渀最 漀甀琀 琀漀 愀氀氀 攀渀挀漀甀爀愀最攀搀 琀漀 琀愀欀攀 爀攀猀瀀漀渀猀椀戀椀氀椀琀礀 琀漀 甀琀椀氀椀猀攀 琀栀漀猀攀 爀攀ⴀ 猀琀甀搀攀渀琀猀 椀猀 琀栀攀 䈀椀最 儀甀攀猀琀椀漀渀 琀栀愀琀 眀椀氀氀 戀攀 瀀漀猀攀搀 昀漀爀 琀栀攀 the Big Statement that will be posed for the year. The Statement 猀漀甀爀挀攀猀⸀
礀攀愀爀⸀ 吀栀攀 匀琀愀琀攀洀攀渀琀 昀漀爀 ㈀ 㘀 猀甀爀爀漀甀渀搀猀 愀 一攀氀猀漀渀
for 2016 surrounds a Nelson Mandela quote. “[It] encourages 䄀猀 瀀愀爀琀 漀昀 琀栀攀 䘀夀匀 瀀爀漀最爀愀洀洀攀Ⰰ 戀甀琀 爀攀愀挀栀椀渀最 漀甀琀 琀漀 愀氀氀 䴀愀渀搀攀氀愀 焀甀漀琀攀 ⠀猀攀攀 戀攀氀漀眀⤀⸀ ᰠ嬀䤀琀崀 攀渀挀漀甀爀愀最攀猀 猀琀甀搀攀渀琀猀 猀琀甀搀攀渀琀猀 椀猀 琀栀攀 䈀椀最 儀甀攀猀琀椀漀渀 琀栀愀琀 眀椀氀氀 戀攀 瀀漀猀攀搀 昀漀爀 琀栀攀 students to come together on a particular thought and to discuss 琀漀 挀漀洀攀 琀漀最攀琀栀攀爀 漀渀 愀 瀀愀爀琀椀挀甀氀愀爀 琀栀漀甀最栀琀 愀渀搀 琀漀 搀椀猀ⴀ 礀攀愀爀⸀ 吀栀攀 匀琀愀琀攀洀攀渀琀 昀漀爀 ㈀ 㘀 猀甀爀爀漀甀渀搀猀 愀 一攀氀猀漀渀 what it means to everyone”, Dr Winstead continued. 挀甀猀猀 眀栀愀琀 椀琀 洀攀愀渀猀 琀漀 攀瘀攀爀礀漀渀攀ᴠⰀ 䐀爀 圀椀渀猀琀攀愀搀 挀漀渀琀椀渀ⴀ 䴀愀渀搀攀氀愀 焀甀漀琀攀 ⠀猀攀攀 戀攀氀漀眀⤀⸀ ᰠ嬀䤀琀崀 攀渀挀漀甀爀愀最攀猀 猀琀甀搀攀渀琀猀 “We 甀攀搀⸀ understand that students will have different opinions and we 琀漀 挀漀洀攀 琀漀最攀琀栀攀爀 漀渀 愀 瀀愀爀琀椀挀甀氀愀爀 琀栀漀甀最栀琀 愀渀搀 琀漀 搀椀猀ⴀ want to open up a dialogue that will allow students to see different 挀甀猀猀 眀栀愀琀 椀琀 洀攀愀渀猀 琀漀 攀瘀攀爀礀漀渀攀ᴠⰀ 䐀爀 圀椀渀猀琀攀愀搀 挀漀渀琀椀渀ⴀ ᰠ圀攀 甀渀搀攀爀猀琀愀渀搀 琀栀愀琀 猀琀甀搀攀渀琀猀 眀椀氀氀 栀愀瘀攀 搀椀昀昀攀爀攀渀琀 漀瀀椀渀ⴀ 甀攀搀⸀ ideas and opinions”. 椀漀渀猀 愀渀搀 眀攀 眀愀渀琀 琀漀 漀瀀攀渀 甀瀀 愀 搀椀愀氀漀最甀攀 琀栀愀琀 眀椀氀氀 愀氀氀漀眀
ᰠ圀攀 甀渀搀攀爀猀琀愀渀搀 琀栀愀琀 猀琀甀搀攀渀琀猀 眀椀氀氀 栀愀瘀攀 搀椀昀昀攀爀攀渀琀 漀瀀椀渀ⴀ NMMU is also encouraging students to use various means to 猀琀甀搀攀渀琀猀 琀漀 猀攀攀 搀椀昀昀攀爀攀渀琀 椀搀攀愀猀 愀渀搀 漀瀀椀渀椀漀渀猀ᴠ⸀ 椀漀渀猀 愀渀搀 眀攀 眀愀渀琀 琀漀 漀瀀攀渀 甀瀀 愀 搀椀愀氀漀最甀攀 琀栀愀琀 眀椀氀氀 愀氀氀漀眀 do一䴀䴀唀 this. “We want to go beyond what琀漀 is甀猀攀 traditionally 椀猀 愀氀猀漀 攀渀挀漀甀爀愀最椀渀最 猀琀甀搀攀渀琀猀 瘀愀爀椀漀甀猀 asked for with 猀琀甀搀攀渀琀猀 琀漀 猀攀攀 搀椀昀昀攀爀攀渀琀 椀搀攀愀猀 愀渀搀 漀瀀椀渀椀漀渀猀ᴠ⸀
these types of things, and allow students to express themselves 洀攀愀渀猀 琀漀 搀漀 琀栀椀猀⸀ ᰠ圀攀 眀愀渀琀 琀漀 最漀 戀攀礀漀渀搀 眀栀愀琀 椀猀 琀爀愀ⴀ
一䴀䴀唀 椀猀 愀氀猀漀 愀猀欀攀搀 攀渀挀漀甀爀愀最椀渀最 猀琀甀搀攀渀琀猀 琀漀 甀猀攀 漀昀 瘀愀爀椀漀甀猀 愀渀搀 琀栀攀猀攀 琀礀瀀攀猀 in 搀椀琀椀漀渀愀氀氀礀 ways that they昀漀爀 are眀椀琀栀 comfortable with,”琀栀椀渀最猀Ⰰ Dr Winstead stated. This 洀攀愀渀猀 琀漀 搀漀 琀栀椀猀⸀ ᰠ圀攀 眀愀渀琀 琀漀 最漀 戀攀礀漀渀搀 眀栀愀琀 椀猀 琀爀愀ⴀ 愀氀氀漀眀 猀琀甀搀攀渀琀猀 琀漀 攀砀瀀爀攀猀猀 琀栀攀洀猀攀氀瘀攀猀 椀渀 poetry, 眀愀礀猀 琀栀愀琀 includes photography, writing pieces, writing songs or 搀椀琀椀漀渀愀氀氀礀 愀猀欀攀搀 昀漀爀 眀椀琀栀 琀栀攀猀攀 琀礀瀀攀猀 漀昀 琀栀椀渀最猀Ⰰ 愀渀搀 琀栀攀礀 愀爀攀 挀漀洀昀漀爀琀愀戀氀攀 眀椀琀栀Ⰰᴠ 䐀爀 圀椀渀猀琀攀愀搀 猀琀愀琀攀搀⸀ 吀栀椀猀 愀氀氀漀眀 猀琀甀搀攀渀琀猀 琀漀 攀砀瀀爀攀猀猀 琀栀攀洀猀攀氀瘀攀猀 椀渀 眀愀礀猀 琀栀愀琀 will then be posted up making videos about the questions. These 椀渀挀氀甀搀攀猀 瀀栀漀琀漀最爀愀瀀栀礀Ⰰ 眀爀椀琀椀渀最 瀀椀攀挀攀猀Ⰰ 瀀漀攀琀爀礀Ⰰ 眀爀椀琀椀渀最 琀栀攀礀 愀爀攀 挀漀洀昀漀爀琀愀戀氀攀 眀椀琀栀Ⰰᴠ 䐀爀 圀椀渀猀琀攀愀搀 猀琀愀琀攀搀⸀ 吀栀椀猀 monthly on the Facebook page. 猀漀渀最猀 漀爀 洀愀欀椀渀最 瘀椀搀攀漀猀 愀戀漀甀琀 琀栀攀 焀甀攀猀琀椀漀渀猀⸀ 吀栀攀猀攀 椀渀挀氀甀搀攀猀 瀀栀漀琀漀最爀愀瀀栀礀Ⰰ 眀爀椀琀椀渀最 瀀椀攀挀攀猀Ⰰ 瀀漀攀琀爀礀Ⰰ 眀爀椀琀椀渀最 The Facebook page甀瀀 is 洀漀渀琀栀氀礀 still in the process of being set up, so 眀椀氀氀 眀椀氀氀 琀栀攀渀 戀攀 瀀漀猀琀攀搀 漀渀 琀栀攀 䘀愀挀攀戀漀漀欀 猀漀渀最猀 漀爀 洀愀欀椀渀最 瘀椀搀攀漀猀 愀戀漀甀琀 琀栀攀 焀甀攀猀琀椀漀渀猀⸀ 吀栀攀猀攀 瀀愀最攀⸀ 眀椀氀氀 眀椀氀氀 琀栀攀渀 瀀漀猀琀攀搀 甀瀀 the 洀漀渀琀栀氀礀 漀渀 launch 琀栀攀 䘀愀挀攀戀漀漀欀 keep a 戀攀 look out for official so that you can take part in 瀀愀最攀⸀ the dialogues. Also, look out for the various posters that will be put
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NEWS
NMMU ARCHITECTURE STUDENTS ‘BUILD’ IDEAS WORKSHOP AND EXHIBITION OF INTERNATIONAL ARCHITECTURE INSPIRES POTENTIAL NELSON MANDELA BAY DEVELOPMENT By Lisa Wentley Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) School of Architecture was the proud host of the Exhibition of International Architecture that took place at the City Hall on 1 February 2016. The workshop consisted of talks by three international architects, and a South African architect. The exhibition workshop ran for a period of three weeks (from 1 February to 19 February) The groups worked on three project areas that are located in the Baakens Valley and ‘where the river meets the sea’. These projects were initiated by the Mandela Bay Development Agency (MBDA), whose hope is to implement some of the resultant ideas. “The International Architecture Exhibition, organised by NMMU, has resulted in some very creative and fresh ideas about tackling the urban renewal of the Baakens River precinct. The project is one driven by the MBDA, who [sees] development of the area as a catalytic [revolution] that can assist in changing the economy of the metro”, said Planning and Developing Manager Dorelle Sapere.
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The International Architecture Exhibition, organised by NMMU, has resulted in some very creative and fresh ideas about tackling the urban renewal of the Baakens River precinct.
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“It aims to ensure that the youth of the metro will have an exciting and prosperous place to live, work and play. The voice and solutions proposed by the students will become the basis on which development will be shared”, she continued. Students thoroughly enjoyed the workshop and the projects they were given. “Not only was the workshop and exhibition enjoyable, but a great deal of knowledge was shared. Being in my first year, I learnt a lot about architecture from my peers and international [professionals]”, said first year Architecture student Asanda Zitumane Even though the workshop is over, projects can be viewed on the second floor of the Architecture Building located at South Campus.
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International Architecture Workshop Model - Photo Credit: Vasti Visser
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NEWS
NMMU BOASTS NEW CUSTOM-MADE SCIENCE BUILDING
NELSON MANDELA METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY (NMMU) UNVEILS THREE NEW STATE-OF-THE-ART LECTURE THEATRES, INCLUDING A LUXURIOUS 250-SEATER AUDITORIUM, WHICH SCIENCE STUDENTS WILL MAKE USE OF. By Jessica Preston The three venues collectively seat 420 students and make up the ground floor of NMMU’s new R56 million Science Building on South Campus. Two new laboratories on the first and second floor are equipped with the latest audio-visual equipment and microscopes. They seat 60 and 180 students, respectively. “This building is part of new university infrastructure worth over R200 million that has been in the process of [development] over the past couple of years,” said NMMU Infrastructure Projects Director Greg Ducie. The lecture facilities opened in the last week of February – whilst the rest of the building, which includes a conference room, office space, and a spacious function venue – is set to open sometime in March. Science buildings in the United States and the United Kingdom inspired the environmentally-friendly design of the building. The back wall of the building is ‘fritted glass’, which includes large panes dotted with ceramic paint. “This reduces heat gain, and also reduces the heat transfer to inside the building,” explained NMMU Project Manager Graham Gouws. The focal point of the building – the auditorium – forms a highceilinged, fully-enclosed circular structure and has comfortable seats and fold-down desks. It is also fully decked out with leadingedge audio-visual equipment, including visualisers and a hearing loop to accommodate students with hearing disabilities. Although most of the building uses natural ventilation, the labs and lecture venues are equipped with tempered air-conditioning on timers. Furthermore, natural light floods through the enormous glass windows and doors, which connects the building with its environment. A responsible use of electricity is also ensured through motion sensor lights in corridors and in the bathrooms. The conference room on the second floor includes a large television for video conference calls and Wi-Fi is available throughout the building. New science building – a project to be proud of!
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NEWS
PROUDLY-NMMU E-BIKES: THE FUTURE IS NOW NEW E-BIKE SYSTEM WELCOMES THE BEGINNING OF SHARED INTERCAMPUS TRANSPORTATION
uYilo e-bike: Easy on the environment, easy on the eye
By Dana Hyde Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) is the first South African university to boast a notable collection of e-bikes, which will make commuting between North and South campus quicker, easier and ‘greener’. Each battery-powered bike can be collected and dropped off at a solar ‘charging’ station, as seen outside the entrance of Embizweni Building on South Campus. Weighing in at 35kg, each has an onboard data-tracking unit and can reach an impressive speed of 25km/h. All that is needed to make use of a bike is the simple swipe of your personal access card. Once-off online registration, and collection of keys and helmet from security, is also compulsory. Overall, the response from students and staff has been overwhelmingly positive. This Green Transport Pilot Project is, at its core, the result of the uYilo eMobility programme, based at NMMU and developed by the
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government’s Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) in 2013. “Shared mobility is a new concept being rolled out globally. This is where there is communal availability of either cars or bicycles. With collaboration within NMMU, we were able to design and develop a system for students and staff at NMMU North and South campus, for the free use of electric bicycles for intercampus transport’, stated uYilo Deputy Director Hiten Parmar Students of Engineering, Chemistry and Computer Science departments will also benefit. They will be given the opportunity to research and improve the project, which hopes to one day introduce ‘car-sharing’ – an environmentally friendly concept. “A pilot project of this nature serves to facilitate local skill and technology development, as well as public awareness of the benefits of shared mobility [and] electric mobility. Experiences gained from this development and rollout can then be facilitated towards national projects of this nature”, Parmar concluded.
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SCIENCE & TECH
NASA COMES TO TOWN SOME OF THE TALKS WERE OUT OF THIS WORLD!
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By Brendan Smit Ask a child what they want to be when they grow older, and you’ll get answers like a teacher, a policeman, a fireman and a pilot. But you also get the one from out of this world- an astronaut. I had the great privilege of being able to attend various talks hosted at NMMU by the people that get the astronauts into space. The visiting scientists from America were here to present talks at the Annual Scifest which took place from 1 February to 8 March in Grahamstown. Working together with the NMMU International Office and the Grahamstown Foundation, the U.S. Consulate General (in Cape Town) brought five scientists to present talks at NMMU. These scientists were Jim Adams, Deputy Chief Technologist at NASA; Dr Jeanita Pritchett from the National Institute of Standards and Technology; Professor William Edmonson from the National Institute of Aerospace; Dan Goods, Visual Strategist at NASA and Professor Eric Wilcots from the University of Wisconsin in Madison. Each of the speakers presented on a range of topicsfrom the technological challenges faced with the journey to Mars to “from comets to giant sea shells: when NASA and art collide”. The most riveting of talks was on ‘Solving the Technological
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Challenges of the Journey to Mars’. The professors suggested that humans would one day be able to populate Mars as an ‘Earth away from Earth’. Jim Adams, the scientist presenting the talk, said that The Martian, a movie recently released starring Matt Damon, is one of the most accurate depictions of challenges and conditions faced on Mars. He also dismissed the rumour/ conspiracy claiming that NASA paid the movie’s directors and producers to make the film, saying that NASA approved of the movie’s depiction, but did not pay for it to be made. If you were able to attend any of the talks, you were lucky, as it was a once in a lifetime opportunity. Who knows, in the next 50 years or so, we might be populating Mars. It’ll make for one heck of a road trip, as it takes eight and a half months to reach Mars currently.
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SPORT
FAST START FOR NEW-LOOK MADIBAZ By Kahl Kritzinger After a lengthy trial process, the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) football squad has been finalised. From an original field of 158 hopefuls, head coach Graeme Harrison and his coaching team narrowed it down to 45 players. The three week process put players through their tactical, technical and conditioning paces, and the final picks will form part of a new look Madibaz team. NMMU Sport Manager, Mark Tommy was equally excited with the interest and turn out at the football trials as this is an indication of the demand for football on campus. “All those students that did not make the final cut are encouraged to join a Campus Football League team or start their own team and play in the hugely popular NMMU Campus Football League that is an internal recreational football league for students.” With NMMU gaining promotion to the South African Breweries (SAB) league last year, the new squad is made up completely of new players. Unlike other Associations teams, NMMU will not be fielding any players from the SAB league in the Port Elizabeth Football Association (PEFA) league once the SAB league finishes. “Players must go up, not come down,” Harrison said. Thus the
PEFA players will act as a feeder of talent to the SAB league team. The players from the SAB league will undergo the necessary rest and recovery before entering a pre-season training programme in preparation for the start of the new season in August. Even though NMMU will start with a completely new team of players, the coaching team will stay unchanged from last year. Having won the league for the past two seasons, Harrison feels both excited and worried about the new squad ahead of this year’s PEFA league. “There is some talent, but you can see they have not been coached,” He said. “We do have a philosophy on how we want to play and getting rid of their technical flaws is going to take some time.” Harrison also believes that the squad has strong depth where central midfielders are concerned, but bemoans a lack of defenders. Despite the lack of experience, Harrison is optimistic about the season ahead, “Obviously we’re going to try and win every game, and that will always be our philosophy. We’re looking at top three and if everything goes well we can probably win it again. It all depends on how quickly they (the players) learn and get used to the concepts.”
Images sourced from soccer.nmmu.ac.za
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LIFESTYLE & ENTERTAINMENT
AESTHETICS FOR SALE
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By Nondumiso Tshabalala I’m sure that I’m not the only food fanatic, and I’m also sure I’m not the only one whose money is spent mostly on food – good food. Lately, the kraal, which encompasses most of the food stalls on South campus, has been flooding with students, mainly because of the convenience of the availability of great foods either at Cassie’s, Madibaz Café, Down South restaurant and Flava’s.
Late last year, Cassie’s introduced a mini Deli that comprises of all sorts of goodies, attracting students almost immediately. The Deli may have been a hit because more than anything, it has a casual vibe to it. Speaking to Siphokazi Mashalaba, who runs the Deli, confirmed this.
‘Our customers love the vibe this corner has’, she said. She also added that students were particularly fond of the uniforms (hip dungarees and t-shirts), which don’t even look like uniforms. What some may not know is that the Deli was also introduced as alternative to Rendezvous, for international students. The best seller being ice-cream at the moment.
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REHAB BOOK DONATION DRIVE #REHABILITATINGHIGHPRICES Rehab, together with the assistance of the Student Representative Council (SRC) are running another book donation drive, only this time, they need your help! Do you have books which you no longer use and no longer want? Well, 1 500 students need your help! All you need to do is simply donate your textbooks to Rehab. The textbook drive will run until the 15 April 2016 and all textbooks will be donated to students in need. Let’s come together and reach the 5 000 book donation target to assist our fellow students to further their education! All textbooks can be dropped off at the Rehab shop, South Campus. Rehab Book Donation Drive, #ForTheStudentsByTheStudents
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LIFESTYLE & ENTERTAINMENT
GETTING INSTAGRAM WORTHY PHOTOS EVERY TIME!
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If there’s one thing we socially savvy students enjoy as much as endless adventures and lazy beach days, it’s sharing these moments with others! We’ve asked two of the best Instagramers (Igers) in the Bay to give us some advice for getting those Instagram worthy shots every time. According to Abo Ngalonkulu (@abo_explores), consistency is key, and with a super impressive feed like his, no one can argue! “People who will follow you on Instagram will appreciate it if the lu quality of your images is consistent. Mistakes to avoid would be taking pictures of random things like a tap or a chair,” he said. “Focus on remaining sharp,” he added. According to Abo you don’t need a R5000 camera but simply a steady hand, tapping the screen to focus, and creativity! Another tip of his is to go for low angles. “A lot of people are used to seeing things eye level; with Instagram you have the opportunity of introducing your followers to a brand new world.” Lastly, Abo recommends that we stay away from over processed filters that make a picture look like it was coloured in with Koki pens. “Stick to one or two filters that best represent you and your style, black and white is always a winner.” Our next local Iger is Kgosi Motsepe (@kickpushkgosi). One look at his stunningly curated feed and you’ll see why this guy knows what he’s talking about. Ano t
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His first word of advice is to be adventurous. “Even going somewhere you’ve been before, this time with photography in mind, can yield great results.” His next tip is one that most of us love; hashtags. “Don’t underestimate the power of the hashtag. The right ones can bring the right audience to your feed.” Don’t forget about captions either. “A good caption complements a photo and makes it even better. The entire post should be an experience. Also, practice good grammar!” Lastly Kgosi suggests that we shouldn’t take it too seriously. “After all, it’s only Instagram” he says. So next time you want to snap a shot, try these super practical and oh-so professional tips to make your memories look even more magical (and be sure to follow these two talented creatives for endless inspiration!)
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LIFESTYLE & ENTERTAINMENT
BRIDGING GAPS THROUGH INTELLECT By Sinesipho Joyi Students and lecturers from the NMMU School of Music, Art and Design have decided to come together to take part in weekly seminar discussions entitled ‘Decolonise or Perish’. The decision to join these was made after mass protests and disturbances on campuses around South Africa. This platform was created for all students of different backgrounds to come together to discuss and understand each other’s daily struggles; such as discrimination related to race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity and many other aspects. The major driving point behind these discussions is to generate conversation amongst students. “It is so important for students to be part of the decolonisation project as the results of the project depend on whether it accomplishes the expectations of the majority of the learners who feel excluded in the university system. It is also important that there’s a diverse representation of voices from a wide student demographic” said Media and Cultural Studies Masters Student, Somila Mjekula. ‘Decolonise or Perish’ discussions help raise questions such as how one can transform the university space to make it conducive to learning for all who are part of the university process. “More than aiming for impact, the weekly discussions surrounding the decolonisation project are there to conscientise the audience into understanding what the project is about; why it is important; as well as to think of the ways that the institution may
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implement it,”Mjekula continued. During a presentation, the mediators urge the audience to feel free to disagree or agree with any points raised, and provide their own analysis as ‘Decolonise or Perish’ is more of a participatory dialogue than it is discussion. “I think it’s incredibly important to have as many voices in the conversation as possible. And I think it’s essential that students’ voices are heard. For the university to
be an inclusive and a truly productive space, students’ life experiences have to shape it,” said Jenny Du Preez, a student who is part of the discussions. The stakeholders involved have urged students to attend the dialogue every Thursday at 12 o’clock as it is always refreshing to hear the different views. The groups meet in the Main Building, Floor 2, room 208, but it is subject to change.
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WHAT WOULD YOU CHANGE? By Arantxa Mathapersadh We have all read, seen, or heard about the changes at Stellenbosch University. It is a current affairs issue which most, if not all, students can relate to. If you have been living under a rock for the past year, here’s a summary: Stellenbosch University has chosen to make both the English and Afrikaans language a medium of instructions. This was a revolutionary change in South Africa that followed the #feesmustfall movement. These are events that reflect and highlight the power and impact that current, as well as future generations, can make in the academic sphere. So, if asked the question “what would you change at NMMU”, what would your response be? Media, Communications and Culture (MCC) lecturer, Janelle Vermaak, who has been employed at NMMU since 2004, focused on the positives of NMMU and reasons behind why students should chose to study at this institution. “Besides providing students with world-class education, I think students should choose NMMU because of our core values, [such as] respect for diversity, and how these come through in everything we do with regard to teaching, learning, research and engagement,” said Vermaak. Asanda Penkese, Student Governance and Development Secretary, also discussed these positive attributes. “I chose to work at this university because I believe it is one of the top universities in the country,” said Penkese. However, she suggested that changes can be made to the administrative processes. Many students struggled with the online registration that was conducted early this year and although students
found this to be an advantage, they suggested fixing the glitches in the system to prevent similar problems for future students. Second year BA MCC student, Amanda Msimango, suggested a change similar to the one carried out at Stellenbosch University. Some of the modules offered at NMMU have the option of being translated into a mother-tongue language. “[Having] tutorials that are available in different languages as well as having lecture notes or slides that can be translated into a different language [to make studying easier] for students,” is what Msimango suggested. And while we all are eager and excited to get our driver’s licence and drive our cars to university, parking is an issue, says a third year student. The students suggest the university make more parking areas available for students. Other suggestions made regarding transportation were offered by first year Education student, Athenjwe Bailey, who encourages the idea of broadening the drop-off zones of shuttles to suburb areas. “Some people have this [preconceived] idea that people who live in suburb areas all have cars, but that’s not the case,” pointed out Bailey. Others interviewed discussed what makes NMMU stand out for them and what they enjoyed about the university in conjunction with their suggested changes. Fourth year, LLB Law student, Seymone Earnest, joked about the food at NMMU being one of the most enjoyable aspects at the university, while also seconding the motion to upgrade the administrative processes. Although there are minor issues and problems that we experience at NMMU, students agreed that they enjoy the diversity and education received.
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What is all the hard work for without some fun? At varsity we all learn the art of balance, between work and fun as it definitely helps to remain sane. Keep in mind that, while our studies should never be shoved aside for a “jol” over the weekend, we are, after all, still adolescents and young adults who seek fun and entertainment throughout our varsity years. Summed up below are a few ideas to keep busy and have fun. First up is the ever so popular Valley Market. The unique and alternative market set up takes place every first Saturday of the new month. The Valley Market showcases local food stalls and delicacies from homemade juices to decadent sweet treats, clothing stalls and mouth-watering food as well as live entertainment throughout the day. You can find the Valley Market at the Old Tramways Building on the corner of Valley Road and Union Street, entry is just R10 and gates open at 09:00. If you’re looking for a mid-week boogie, Gondwana Café in Summerstrand is the place to be. Every Wednesday night Gondwana Café hosts the event Just Groovin’ aimed to please locals with different deejays spinning the decks. Entry is free before 20:00 and R40 thereafter. Another event that will get you on the dancefloor is the SoulDeep music events hosted by local DJ, Reece Brookes and musician, Grant Allison. SoulDeep events take place at the Music Kitchen in Mangold Street, Newton Park, entrance is R30. SoulDeep advertises events on their social media pages. As the weekend draws to an end, Deep Brew Sundaze is there to help recharge students for their Monday morning. The relaxed vibe and sunset ambience offers a great Sunday evening party. Doors open at 14:00 and closes at 00:00 and ticket prices vary each weekend and are available at local stores posted on the group’s social media pages. Deep Brew Sundaze takes place at the Roof Garden Bar at 33 Chapel Street. These events are any student’s weekly and weekend fix to blow off some steam and enjoy the fun filled events our city has to offer.
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LET’S GO UBER RIDING! By Uthandile Mniki You’ve all heard that Uber has come to town. But a lot of people are asking what it is. Uber is a transport service. Founded in March 2009 by Travis Kalanick and Garrett Camp, this multinational online taxi dispatch company is based in San Francisco, California. As of May 2015, the service was available in 58 countries and 300 cities worldwide, and is now in our very own Port Elizabeth! Uber provides transport services, but it is quite different from the typical cabs and taxis. The company developed, markets and operates from the Uber mobile app, which allows customers to use their smartphones to submit trip requests which are then directed to Uber drivers who use their own cars. How convenient! All you need to do is visit the Uber website, sign up to create an account with your credit card, and download the app on your phone. Getting a driver is very easy, you just log in, choose your vehicle type, mark your location and wait. Why should we go Uber riding? Besides it being convenient, a few other positive points are: • A notification of when the transport will arrive is given every time you book a ride. • You do not have to tip the driver or pay in cash; they will automatically charge your credit card. • Even after the trip, you are able to contact your driver if you left something behind. • Riders have the option of splitting the fare if they are taking a ride with someone else. And the Undesirable part about it is: • If splitting a fare with someone else, they are also required to have an Uber account. • GPS location services are not always perfect. • If a rider has a low rating, they might not get picked up the next time they need a ride. • You might have to interact with your driver so as to get a high rating. Sorry, introverts. For more information, visit their website: www.uber.com and maybe experience Uber riding for yourself.
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Uber app is available on Play Store and Apple Store
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FEAR NO MORE, THE ACADEMIC LITERACIES AND WRITING CENTRE IS HERE TO HELP By Thaba Ntamo Not everyone was born to be a writer. Some struggle more than others when they are required to put pen to on paper, or fingers to the keyboard. This is especially true when it comes to academic writing. There is so much to consider when writing an assignment such as word choice, grammar, plagiarism, table of contents, layout, referencing; all enough to put students under an enormous amount of pressure. The Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) Academic Literacies Writing Centre was created to help students with their writing and give guidance to help improve academic writing. They concentrate on supporting undergraduate students and postgraduates who need help with their dissertations and theses. The Academic Literacies Writing Centre helps students with different types of writing, such as longer written texts, proposals, reports and essays. The staff will mainly assist you with your writing structure, style, use of language, revision and strategies for self-editing.
You need to send in your draft, along with the assignment instructions, at least five working days before your submission deadline. Build in a day or two to attend to the feedback and suggestions! This ensures that you have more time for editing after feedback has been given. The Academic Literacies Writing Centre was not created to discourage students, therefore feedback will be positive and students receive suggestions for improvement. This is in the form of a reply email, and along with comments and questions at certain points in your text. The Academic Literacies is situated at South, North, Second Avenue and George campuses. For more information on what your draft should include, how to submit it, how to write a CV and who to contact, click the green icon with the words writing centre on your student portal or use the link to their website http:// writing.nmmu.ac.za or http://www.slideshare.net/ginofransman/ academic-literacies-writing-at-nmmu-2016.
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