What a weird “term” it has been! I left the first term thinking that I was getting an extra two week’s holiday and then I would return to school for the grind of exam season. Boy, was I wrong! Firstly, I hope that everyone is safe and well and that during this lockdown period you have been taking good care of yourself. During these weeks (months!) at home you may have taught yourself how to make Dalgona coffee, the perfect banana bread or mastered the art of ignoring Google Classroom notifications and during the next few months, you may need to use those stress-relieving practices to adjust to the ‘new normal’. The new behavior that we have to adhere to has been difficult to get used to; I know I have found it strange to say ‘Hello’ to friends from afar instead of giving them a hug. My least favourite habit to get used to, by far, is sanitising every single grocery item when someone has been shopping. I have, however, become a simpler person. I no longer wish for overseas trips and fancy dinners at restaurants. Going to Cavendish or walking down the road is all the excitement I need in my life now! An exciting thing I don’t need in my life anymore is Google Classroom notifications. At the beginning of lockdown I was looking forward to online school as I thought it would be a good introduction to the independence you get at university. I now know that I much prefer being dependent on my teachers and friends at school, because being self-motivated is hard! The first week of online school had me sitting at my desk at 8am, ready to start the day and motoring through all my schoolwork. Now, I am not even awake at 8! Virtual learning has been interesting, to say the least. We are very lucky at Rustenburg to have had access to our normal school lessons but it has been tricky to navigate at times. Seeing a fifteen minute video lesson, at first, was great! Little did I know how often I would have to pause that video to write down the text, which turns a fifteen-minute video into a thirty-minute video (these teachers are clever). I am, as I’m sure you are, very much looking forward to returning to school, so I can regain a sense of routine and normality in my life. Also to be able to see and ask questions of my teachers face-to-face. Luckily, that will be soon! In the meantime, enjoy this lockdown edition of the Bug (yay for digital publishing!). I hope that the familiarity of the magazine will put a smile on your face (underneath your mask obviously!) and I look forward to seeing you all at school again soon.
‘Beauty’ standards around the world
By Chloe Pentz
FRENCH WESTERN (America) -”The Media”
SOUTH KOREANS
-A natural look
- Pale, thin, red lips, small face etc.
SURI & MUSURI (Ethiopia)
-Wooden plates in lip cut
KAYAN (Thailand)
-Brass coils to elongate the neck
MAORI ( New Zealand) -Moko
“Beauty” is a subjective concept as everyone sees beauty in a different light. The idea of what is beautiful changes constantly as new trends and styles arise. Western beauty has become ingrained in many of our heads as the norm. This idea has been portrayed in the media and it pressures many to look a certain way. Pop culture figures such as Kim Kardashian and Beyoncé represent this ideal body type. The rest of the world doesn't particularly conform to the Western idea of “beauty” as everyone is different.
The Maori are the native Polynesian people of New Zealand. A common tradition that many Maori men and women have is to get a moko. A moko is similar to a tattoo but a moko is a sacred cultural affirmation. This tradition is known as the Ta Moko. A moko contains an ancestral tribal message and it represents his/her social status in Maori society. Facial mokos are seen as the ultimate statement of one committing oneself to be a part of Maori society. While both men and women get a moko, women get theirs on their lips and chins and it signifies beauty.
The Kayan is an indigenous tribe in Myanmar, Thailand. Kayan women's idea of beauty is to wear brass rings around their necks to elongate them. These rings can weigh up to 11 kg. A long neck is not only seen as beautiful but also proof of a wealthy family. 5-year-old Kayan girls begin the process and over time their neck length will increase. Sadly this tradition comes with consequences as many Kayan women suffer from health problems.
The Suri and Mursi tribes of Ethiopia Suri and Mursi women wear large lip plates as it signifies that they have reached child-bearing age. When they turn 15 or 16, their two front teeth are removed and their lower lip is split by their mother or another woman of their settlement. The cut is held open by a wooden plug until it heals. Many women decide to stretch their lip further as it is a sign of beauty and maturity that men find attractive. Sadly these women have become tourist attractions as foreigners see this sacred practice as ‘exotically interesting’.
France Paris, France is known as the fashion capital of the world. French women aren't expected to be as extravagant, but to have a more natural and effortless look physically. To look their best they must use minimal makeup. They are taught from a young age what is best for their skin, hair and body to make them reach the goal of someone who is naturally beautiful. This puts a lot of pressure on French women as they are expected to look beautiful with none of the tools that Western women use constantly. Some French women have chosen to embrace their body hair by not shaving/waxing it to fully embrace the idea of a natural look.
South Korea South Korean men and women have an enormous amount of pressure when it comes to beauty standards. They have the world's highest rate of cosmetic surgery per capita. It is common for girls to wear makeup and obsess over their weight from a young age. The ideal woman in South Korea has pale skin, big eyes, skinny legs, cherry lips and a small face. In South Korea, there is little room for difference in appearance. Recently South Korean women have been rebelling against the strict beauty standards by taking part in a trend where they smash their cosmetic products. This movement is called ‘Escape the corset’ and it is a push against the country's patriarchal society. Some countries have unrealistic beauty standards that put pressure on women to look a certain way, but remember, beauty is something you find in yourself. We are all diverse and what makes us as human beings beautiful is being our unique selves.
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The queer fashion icons of 2020 we all need By Megan Cusens It’s Pride Month and if you’re not already aware of these people, you’re missing out on a whole lot of style inspiration and unapologetic queer goodness. Whether they’re strutting their stuff on the runway, the red carpet or an Instagram feed, these LGBTQA+ celebrities are inspiring us all. Not only do they all look remarkable, but they are speaking up and continuously fighting discrimination and heteronormativity too. Girls and gays - listen up! Billy Porter (he/him) Insta: @theebillyporter With unabashed confidence and bold outfits, Billy Porter is hard to miss. This fifty-year-old openly gay actor, performer and singer has been making waves in the entertainment industry for decades and is forever confronting toxic masculinity through his gender-neutral red carpet looks! W ith multiple awards under his belt and a humble, kind, charismatic nature, Porter deserves to be congratulated for his talent, work, activism and contribution to the queer community. On his Instagram he is always raising awareness, spreading love, rocking funky glasses and smiling his lovely grin! If you want to see his perfectly elegant and badass looks and feed check his Instagram out. I believe his outfits truly belong in a museum!
Janelle Monáe (she/her) Insta: @janellemonae She is a queer thirty-four-year-old multitalented musician, actor, activist and producer who brings her avant-garde, campy, androgynous style with her everywhere. She is involved in many campaigns for racial equality, women’s rights, AIDS research and the LBGTQA+ community. She’s been nominated for a Grammy award eight times and has won countless other awards for both her music and acting. When discussing her most recent album, Dirty Computer (2018), she said, “I want young girls, young boys, non-binary, gay, straight, queer people who are having a hard time dealing with their sexuality, dealing with feeling ostracized or bullied for just being their unique selves, to know that I see you”
Hunter Shafer (she/her) Insta: @hunterschafer Shafer is a queer transgender twenty-one-year-old model, actor and LGBTQA+ activist who is mostly known for her mesmerising role as Jules in the TV show Euphoria. In her teens she protested against the North Carolina Public Facilities Privacy & Security Act that compelled schools/public bathrooms to only allow people to use the bathroom that matched with the sex on their birth certificate. Her colourful, sometimes abstract, contemporary outfits on the red carpet and streets never disappoint. She’s also an artist and fashion school graduate and has modelled for designers like Dior, Miu Miu, Calvin Klein, Versace and Marc Jacobs!
Amandla Stenburg (they/them or she/her) Insta; @amandlasponsored Amandla is a gay non-binary twenty-one-year-old actor, musician, activist, and an intersectional feminist. You will know her from The Hunger Games, Everything, Everything and The Hate U Give. She has spoken out about everything from cultural appropriation and race to her sexuality and gender identity in the hopes of inspiring other young people. She has won awards for her acting, was on Time’s list of Most Influential Teens in 2015 and 2016 and was included in Oprah’s SuperSoul 100 list of visionaries and influential leaders. I have always loved her style: chic, androgynous, trendy, funky, loud and definitely memorable.
Here are a few more lovely gays to follow on Instagram: @aaron___philip; @jazzmynejay; @eugeneleeyang; @florencegiven; @q.uintessa; @orionvanessa; @indyamoore; @chellaman; @alokvmenon and many more...
Just wing it: life, eyeliner, everything! Now ladies, we can all agree on one thing… Looking good for the camera! But in today’s crazy world, what are our beauty standards when the only people we see are on the other side of a screen?
There are two types of “looks” in today’s world: what you look like when the camera’s off versus what you look like with the camera on. We girls know that when the camera is off, there is approximately zero effort put into our makeup. Mainly because if no one can see you, why even bother? In this situation most will be lounging in sweatpants and a comfortable top, whether it be your warm, cozy hoodie or a plain and simple tshirt. Maybe your hair is loose and wild or just pulled back in a lazy bun or pony tail, but we all know, none of us are aiming to please! And don’t forget about the makeup! Oh, the makeup! At this moment, you will be convincing yourself natural is better, when in fact you’re just too lazy to try and go for a flawless makeup look when you can just keep your camera off! But when that camera is on… you know. The perfectly natural look must be created! Your eyebrows must look sleek, your cheeks tinted pink, eyelashes long and flowing, but remember… this is all natural… to everyone else. So how can we get this lovely look without too much effort or looking too fancy? Here are three looks that are simple and easy, but keep you looking natural!
Look #1 : The “Soft and Pretty” This look is brilliant for highlighting the natural and beautiful features all girls possess, while embracing that softer look. For this makeup look, the essential things to remember are: Define your features! Add a neutral eyeshadow shade to keep it natural, but also to add some extra finesse. Keep the lashes light and natural with only a few coats of mascara.
Keep your lipstick close to your natural shade. With this, you have a gentle makeup look with just a touch of glam!
Look #2: The “Nude & Pink” This look is for those who still want to keep it simple, but want a dash of a gentle colour to highlight their feminine looks. For this gentle makeup look, what you want to remember is: Start with a nude eyeshadow colour. Add a pinky-nude colour eyeshadow on top to the build the intensity of the look, while still keeping it subtle. Use dark mascara to add volume to your lashes and bring attention to your eyes. Finish the look with a nude or soft pink lip to keep it natural, but add a touch of sweetness. And with this you have achieved a soft and cute, natural makeup look!
Look #3: The “Brown Smokey Eye” Nothing says natural, but classy like this makeup look! This will keep you looking like you’ve gone mostly all natural, but will add a dash of a dramatic flare. A few tips on this look are:
Add a neutral brown eyeshadow, but add a touch of a lighter shade to the inner corner of the eye to add a bit of dimension. Use eyeliner to make the look pop, but still keep it simple! Finally, to make your eyes be the main focus, add dark black mascara.
With this, you have finished the daring, but subtle smoky-eye look!
“I Can’t Breathe”: Death of George Floyd Yes, it concerns you. Yes, you must care. No, you may not remain out of it. On 25 May 2020, the world was sent into upheaval as footage emerged of George Floyd, an AfricanAmerican man, arrested outside a shop in Minneapolis, Minnesota. After being handcuffed with no resistance from Floyd, the two white police officers roughly attempted to put Floyd into the squad car. They were met with struggle from Floyd who protested, stating he was claustrophobic. Officer Derek Chauvin soon arrived at the scene. He pulled Floyd out of the passenger side, face down onto the ground where he lay handcuffed and clearly in distress. For 8 minutes and 46 seconds, Derek Chauvin proceeded to place his left knee between Floyd’s neck and head. Derek Chauvin did not relent, despite Floyd’s pleading that he could not breathe. At the six-minute mark, Floyd became unresponsive. Another officer checked his pulse but could not find one, and still, Derek Chauvin did not move. At 20:27, he removed his knee and Floyd was taken to a nearby hospital. He was pronounced dead an hour later. His crime? A falsely accused forgery of a twenty-dollar bill to buy a pack of cigarettes. Protests have erupted across the United States and around the world demanding justice for Mister George Floyd. For Floyd’s death is much bigger than simply an act of police brutality. It is a spark that has once again ignited the anger and frustration of black citizens across the globe and has brought two facts to light once again: 1. White people need to step up. 2. It is not enough anymore to simply be “not racist”.
Expanding on Fact One, it is no secret that White Colonialists are what we could say is the “root” of racism. From the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade to the American Jim Crow Laws to Apartheid South Africa, White people have been the very reason for systematic oppression and segregation. I could write you countless books on how the history of our own country is founded on the backs of slaves. But no one is denying any of this. As a South African, you can see the lingering effects Apartheid has on us as a society. We have countless resources and texts which describe oppressive governments of the past where human rights are violated in writing. Our current global crisis we are sitting with is not that White people are unwilling to admit their involvement in centuries of oppression (although there is a horrific number of people who claim we need to “get over Apartheid” or “get over slavery”), our problem is: 1. White Privilege is vastly misunderstood and rejected. 2. #BlackLivesMatter is not an invalidation or disregard of the lives of white people. 3. White people compartmentalise “Racists” and “Non-Racists” and refuse to see the grey area of internal bias.
Racism is a problem which only white people have the power to demolish. If People of Colour (POC) could do the same, we would have solved racism centuries ago. Why is it the key to stomping out racism lies in White people? Your privilege. As a White person, you are born into a world which has been structured and built to idolise a Eurocentric way of life. A world where you benefit from the previous systematic oppression of POC which, though it may not be on paper anymore, is still very much prevalent in society. A world where unless someone of your race speaks up, no one will listen. Does this mean you have never faced struggles in your life? Of course not. Privilege is not something you ask for, nor is it your fault that you hold this privilege. White privilege simply means your life is not threatened nor made more difficult because you are White. It means you can always see yourself represented. It means you never have to think about whether you earned something purely to fill a quota. It is an institutional set of benefits that allow doors to open for White people purely because of your skin colour. There is no reason to feel attacked or defensive. You are not being told you are inherently evil; you are being told you have the power to change the system.
Your privilege is, therefore, proof as to why #BlackLivesMatter is so vastly important and why it is crucial as a White person to involve yourself. The Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement was founded in 2013 by African-Americans and has since spread internationally, to bring attention to the systematic racism and police brutality Black people experience on a daily basis. It is not in any way saying your life is any less important as a White person or POC. #BlackLivesMatter is drawing attention to the fact that while we are constitutionally all equal, Black people are still significantly oppressed and treated unequally purely for being black. As a White person, you do not fear the police. As a White person, you are not beaten or murdered purely for being white. Your silence as a White person in terms of the Black Lives Matter movement and excuses of “not wanting to get involved with politics” is not only you refusing to acknowledge the everyday sufferings of Black citizens, but it is also your privilege screaming loud and clear. The people who can afford to “not care” about politics and movement such as BLM are those who do not need to fight to just get to the starting line before the race has even begun. As a White person, supporting BLM and advocating it to the people around you and those you meet, not just on social media, is not only acknowledging your privilege, but it is also sending a message that you see your fellow Black citizens. You see their struggles. You see how you have benefited from the oppressed and you understand how you can use your privilege to break down the systematic racism in society. It is important to note that POC are also crucial in supporting BLM. While it is a movement directly intended to raise awareness for Black people and while POC do not experience White privilege themselves, it is not simply a responsibility between White and Black Citizens. Supporting BLM is a movement which indirectly also brings awareness to the racism experienced by POC and opens up the conversation of the many, many shades of racism and the depth it extends to. For BLM to make a significant impact, we need not only White but also POC to advocate for it.
Fact Two is the key to dismantling racism within our society as well as acknowledging within ourselves our own racial biases. We isolate the term “Racist” and justify that we are not one of them. But we do not reflect on our internal racial bias. Real change can only happen when we perform a transformation within ourselves. We acknowledge that we have grown up in a Eurocentric society which has shaped our views and beliefs to favour White ideology. It is only when you truly reflect on yourself every single day and check yourself constantly, that you can truly stand to make a difference. It is simply not enough to be “not racist” anymore. As a person, you must strive to become anti-racist. When you see injustice happening no matter how small, you speak up. You speak up to your friends and family. You educate yourself. Read. Always read. Talk to your Black friends. Learn from the real experience of others. You practise Anti Racism as if it were like brushing your teeth every morning. Staying silent in times of injustice is a privilege. Staying silent is to be complicit. Staying silent is to side with the oppressor.
Link between the exploitation of animals and zoonotic diseases By Chloe Pentz
Could Covid-19 have been prevented? To answer this question we have to rewind to the root causes of zoonotic diseases. A zoonotic disease is a disease that can be transmitted from animals to humans. The exploitation of animals is a practice that has been carried out for thousands of years. These actions have led to multiple zoonotic diseases spreading worldwide. In a statement sent to Plant Based News, “the CDC warns that three out of four new or emerging diseases in people come from animals.” Some countries have taken it upon themselves to create laws to prevent these diseases from spreading. Sweden and the United Kingdom have banned Gestation crates, while Australia's largest supermarket chain, Coles, have stopped selling branded pork and eggs supplied by factory farms. These farms have unhygienic conditions. Many other countries, such as China where Covid-19 originated, still practice unsafe methods of animal exploitation.
A wet market in China
It is believed that Covid-19 originated in Wuhan, China, at a wet market. This pathogen developed in pangolins and was later transmitted to humans. It is easy to blame ”foreign” countries for causing pandemics but that isn't going to solve the remaining problem. Animals are living in unhygienic conditions all around the world which is resulting in the creation of new Zoonotic diseases. The human population is growing, which means that the demand for meat will keep increasing drastically. By 2050 it is estimated that 10 billion humans will walk the earth which means our need for meat will increase by 20%. This will increase our need for factory farms. The media has shown wet markets to be the consistent beginning of zoonotic diseases, but factory farming is just as bad.
Factory farms usually keep their animals in close proximity to one another (it is common for farms to use confinement practices), breed them to be almost genetically identical to one another (thus diseases spread easily with no resistance) and transport animals long distances. This is why factory farms are perfect breeding grounds for zoonotic diseases. Another risk of zoonotic diseases spreading in factory farms is the use of antibiotics. Antibiotics are used world-wide to increase animal growth rate and prevent illnesses from spreading in cramped spaces. How does this increase the chance of a zoonotic disease spreading? Well, the overuse of these antibiotics results in animals losing their resistance due to the bacteria in animals developing antibiotic resistance. It is worrying that a farm animal can contract a disease that can no longer be cured by antibiotics, as they have lost their resistance. This disease can then be spread to humans and become untreatable.
Overcrowded turkey factory farm
Some people have supported the idea that factory farming isn't to blame for zoonotic diseases. Maryn Mckenna is an author and journalist who has stated that most diseases have transmitted from wildlife to humans. This is true in many cases such as Covid-19 and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) but we can not ignore diseases such as swine flu (H1N1) and Nipah that originated from domesticated animals in unhygienic factory farms. The question we have to ask ourselves is: ‘Are we willing to relive Covid-19’? If not, we must make a change in society. Some solutions could be: passing stricter laws to make wet markets and factory farms more hygienic and safer for the animals, or changing our diets so we consume less meat. If we don't go all the way in preventing the spread of these viruses, it is likely that zoonotic diseases will continue to rise.
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By Erin Coull
The lockdown of businesses, both big and small, has put an enormous amount of strain on the economy of South Africa. Countless people have lost their source of income and many of these people are the sole breadwinners of their families. This results in even more strain on the economy because many unemployed people and families are reliant on social grants. There is a way that we can help though; we can support local businesses to keep them alive and employing people. By choosing where we spend our money we can positively impact the lives of those in our greater community. So take a look at the local businesses I have mentioned below and let us help our country recover.
Flowers for Africa You can never go wrong by gifting flowers so why not check out Flowers for Africa in Retreat! Many of the fresh flowers found at this store are sourced from neighbouring African countries or our own so they haven’t travelled far (this also has a lower environmental impact than flowers flown in from Europe). You are able to customize your bouquet or wreath to whichever flowers you wish and have them delivered to your door.
Smitten Found on Kenilworth Main Road, this beautiful store can help you with the whole present-buying process. Smitten provides the gift, card and wrapping all in one! Products it sells include clothing, jewellery, pencil cases, knick-knacks and children’s toys. I recommend getting your gift wrapped as the wrapping is particularly pretty.
Faithful to Nature If you don’t want to venture to the shops, take a look at online store Faithful to Nature. This shop only sells sustainably-made goods ranging from food to clothing. It’s amazing how many local sustainable brands there are and visiting their website often leads me down the rabbit hole! If you want a gift or just to buy something for yourself, check this store out.
Purely Porcelain This jewellery store combines the delicacy of sterling silver and the beauty of porcelain to create wonderful masterpieces, often inspired by South Africa’s indigenous flora! All the jewellery is handmade and you are able to order earrings, necklaces, paper weights and more. The studio is in Imhoff but you are able to get the jewellery pieces delivered. I have one of their necklaces and it is gorgeous!
The Red Kitchen If you want something tasty then look no further! The Red Kitchen is based in Plumstead and the biscuits are also available at The Deli Cafe in Harfield. This bakery sells spectacular biscuits, cakes and more! You can order custom designs or choose one from the Facebook page. I have ordered multiple times from here and it is totally worth it.
Woodstock Jewellers If you are looking for something slightly more premium and possibly customised, check out Woodstock Jewellers. It is situated across from the Biscuit Mill in, you guessed it, Woodstock. This collective houses many individual jewellery artists who operate in one space. A few of the jewellers include Gabi Klein, Reverie Designs and Anvil&I. It is wonderful to see such a supportive space where you can get unique designs made right there and then!
Reverie Designs
Gabi Klein
Anvil&I
Most, if not all of these stores, are located in the Southern Suburbs or have delivery options available so they are very accessible. These are only a few suggestions but I encourage you to find more unique, local suppliers in your neighbourhood!
Gay Pride Month: THE FIRST PRIDE WAS A RIOT By Katie Worthington-Smith It has just been June 2020 and I hope you know what that means: it’s pride month! And even though we’re currently experiencing a global pandemic, it’s not going to stop us celebrating! I don’t know about the rest of you, but I had no clue as to why we celebrate pride in the month of June. It turns out it it’s all because of the Stonewall Riots! Don’t know what those are? That’s OK, here is a brief rundown for you:
History: The Stonewall Riots The 1960s were tumultuous times for the LGBTQ+ community in America, as samesex relations were illegal in most parts of America, like New York City. Because of this, LGBTQ+ people would flock to gay bars, as they were some of the only places where they could express who they really were. However, these establishments could not completely shield them, as police would frequently raid these bars and many of them did not own liquor licenses. In particular, Stonewall Inn, New York City, was an important establishment in the LGBTQ+ community. It provided a safe place for queers who had been turned out of their own homes and it was a place where they could all connect. Most importantly, it was one of the last gay bars that allowed dancing, as public dancing with someone of the same sex was illegal at the time. Stonewall was owned by the mafia at that time, and the bar had no liquor license, and relied on corrupt policemen tipping them off before any raids occurred. However, on the day of the Stonewall Riots, 28 June 1969, a raid occurred at the Stonewall Inn, and this time no one was tipped off. Police officers stormed the bar, taking any bootlegged alcohol they could find and arresting 13 people, some of them employees, others patrons. Furious with the constant harassment from the police force, the patrons refused to leave, and after seeing a lesbian brutally assaulted by an officer trying to force her into a police van, the crowd erupted. Joined by a few neighbourhood residents, the patrons started throwing pennies, bottles and rocks, and soon a full-blown riot had started. The police and a few prisoners barricaded themselves in the bar, which the crowd then attempted to set alight. Amongst this crowd was Marsha P. Johnson, a transgender woman and drag queen. She was one of the most prominent protesters in the riot and later went on to lead and establish many other organisations and marches for the community. Today she is recognised as an icon and a revolutionary. (If you want to know more about her, there is a documentary on her on Netflix you should check out!)
Eventually, the fire brigade managed to rescue the people stuck inside the bar and managed to disperse the crowd. However, protests continued in the area for another five days. 28 June 1970 marked the one-year anniversary of the Stonewall Riots and to honour them, LGBTQ+ people from all over the country gathered in NYC and marched 51 blocks to Central Park. It was the first ever Gay Pride march in U.S. history and it kick started all the Gay Pride marches we have today. The Stonewall Riots were an important turning point in LGBTQ+ activism and are considered to be the spark that brought about the gay liberation movement in America and shaped the fight for LGBTQ+ rights today. It is also the main reason why we use the month of June to celebrate Gay Pride today!
How to celebrate! Everyone knows that the main way to celebrate pride month is to join a pride march! However, thanks to corona, all the marches for this year have been cancelled. So how can we celebrate this year? Well, I did some research and unfortunately, I couldn’t really find any online gatherings, but that’s OK! There are still plenty of things you can do online to celebrate. Why not have zoom calls with your friends where you can all dress up in your most rainbow outfits? Or even have a Netflix party where you and your friends can watch a queer movie together! Obviously, you don’t have to do anything drastic when it comes to celebrating pride month. The little things count too! You could just make a post about it on social media. You could wear an item of rainbow clothing. Print out a gay flag and display it somewhere. You could even try a rainbow makeup look or rainbow nail look, if you’re into that kind of stuff. Anything goes! And all support from allies is much appreciated.
More dates… Name
Date
International Non-Binary People’s Day
14 July
International Drag Day Wear It Purple Day Bisexuality Day International Lesbian Day Coming Out Day International Pronouns Day Asexual Awareness Week
16 July 28 August 23 September 8 October 11 October 21 October 25 – 31 October
Pride month is when the most amount of Pride celebration occurs, however, there are more dates coming this year that you can celebrate too. To all our fellow students in the LGBTQI+ community, we hope you know that you are loved and accepted at our school. We hope your pride month is fantastic, despite the circumstances, because you deserve it!
#CORONA MADE ME DO IT BY AMY BASSON Lockdown has been a crazy time for all of us. I’m sure that we’ve all had our fair share of sudden urges to try new things or learn new skills. However, there are a few people that let their boredom push them to do the extreme… 1) TED AND ED In Stockport, England, two teddy bears can be seen going about their daily lives outside their house. Ted and Ed, A.K.A The Moor Bears, even have Instagram and Facebook pages (@themoorbears) where they keep the world up to date with what they’re doing during this crazy time. Whether it be ballet dancing, camping, mowing the lawn or taking a bath, these bears bring a smile to the people in their neighbourhood.
2) SQUIRREL RESTAURANT Why force your squirrels to use a bird feeder when you can build them a picnic bench instead? After losing his job, Rick Kalinowski started building mini picnic benches for the squirrels in his garden in his free time. These picnic benches have become extremely popular, and Rick has managed to create a successful business. He created an Etsy store called SquirrellyTreasureCo and received 400 orders within 24 hours of opening!
3) FAST FOOD ON EBAY As we all know, fast food was not for sale during lockdown. This led to the trade of McDonald’s food on eBay. One auction of a Big Mac reached £130 but was taken down. There was also a bid of £2500 for a sharebox of 20 McDonald’s chicken nuggets but it’s unclear whether the final value was actually paid. Desperate times call for desperate measures?
4) BECOMING A POTATO As a result of the lockdown and social distancing, we’ve all had to get used to various tools that allow us to communicate with other people, like Zoom and Microsoft Teams. While having a meeting on Microsoft Teams, a boss managed to turn herself into a potato (quite literally). She couldn’t figure out how to reverse the filter so was stuck as a potato for the rest of the meeting.
5) SUMMONING BATMAN At 4:30am on Tuesday 31 March, a rather strange figure was seen haunting the empty streets of Melbourne, Australia. It appears that Batman himself has been summoned amid all this chaos to come and restore peace. He seemed to do nothing but stand under a highway and look intimidating. Very professional.
6) EXPERIMENTING WITH UMBRELLAS A hairdresser from Bella Rosa Salon in the Netherlands has come up with a new, unique way to ensure safety between herself and her clients. She uses an umbrella with five holes cut out of it to reduce the possibility of bodily transference of the coronavirus. There are two holes for arms, two for eyes, and the last one for eyebrow threading. Even though I’m not so sure how effective this is in preventing the spread of the virus, it shows initiative. However, it is untested, so please don’t try this at home.
I hope this collection of people doing some strange things brought a smile to your face and has inspired you to really let your creative juices flow. If you’re not the squirrel bench making type, try out some slightly more useful new skills such as knitting, learning sign language, or baking something interesting. Stay safe!
Guess who’s back, back again! Being at school during COVID-19 As I start writing about being back at school during COVID-19, the school closes again. Just my luck! Even though I was only at school for three weeks, I did start getting into a routine and I grew used to seeing my friends and teachers, albeit every second day. Hopefully, hearing about what school is like now will help you look forward to going back and not feel so unsure about all the new protocols. To properly prepare myself before returning to Rustenburg, I watched all the videos sent by the school, I listened to the Matrics' perspectives and I had calls with my class and teacher to hear about the new reality of school. It definitely helped me feel more comfortable about what to expect but it still didn't prepare me for actually being back at Rustenburg.
I have to admit, the first day was tough. I had never worn a mask for so long and talking with it on for the whole day definitely wasn’t fun. I arrived at school and walked to the screening station in the Kemp Hall foyer. New paint markings have been made everywhere to ensure 1,5m social distancing is followed which is very helpful. I had my hands sanitised (twice) and had my temperature taken. I received a sticker to show that I had been screened that I stuck on my mask to ensure it was not lost. At first, this procedure felt quite daunting but I think I can walk through it with my eyes closed now! Something quite difficult to get used to is that you have to disinfect your desk in each new classroom before you sit down. It is very easy to forget this step but luckily, teachers and your peers are extra vigilant and will (hopefully) remind you. Fortunately, lessons are longer so you don’t have to disinfect your desk so often. The first day of orientation had no lessons but it was tiring nonetheless. Social interactions can really take it out of you nowadays! After the newness of being back at school had worn off, I was very much looking forward to physical lessons again and regaining a sense of routine. A few days later, I had my first lesson and it was wonderful! I was so happy to back in the classroom, especially being able to see and hear the teachers properly again. The work started to pile up and I have already written a few tests but I am enjoying being back. Everyone at school is very understanding and accommodating of the “new normal” so if you are struggling, do not hesitate to seek some help. One thing that I can definitely get used to with the new timetable, is the one day at school and one day off. It is fabulous to have a whole day to study and catch up on work and I don’t understand how I managed to survive a five-day week for most of my life. I do suggest that you treat every day of the working week like a school day, where you go to bed at a reasonable time and set a routine for each day. It makes waking up earlier for school much easier. I hope that this article dispelled some of your worries about being back at school and like me, you can’t wait to go back, again!
Finding balance during lockdown Zahraa Solomons Lockdown has had a large impact in our everyday lives ranging from a change in our eating habits, exercise schedules, mindsets and even the way we take on our school work. With all our free time it can seem difficult to stick to a routine, find healthy habits or simply have the discipline to sit down and work. Right now, it is vital to take this opportunity to work on self-care, a balanced lifestyle and a healthy headspace. Everything is connected so starting with yourself can make the rest of your daily tasks so much easier!
FITNESS & AN ACTIVE LIFESTYLE An early morning run or walk can really liven up one’s spirits and set in motion the mindset for a productive and fulfilling day. Fitness is about feeling healthy and energized rather than achieving an idealistic body image. It not only improves your mental space by reducing stress but also aids in maintaining a strong immune system to fight any harmful germs you encounter. The path to fitness is about creating a routine that is challenging, fun and beneficial to your overall health. The shape of your body, your weight and athletic ability do not determine whether you are healthy or not. It is important to have both exercise and a well-balanced diet in your daily routine. Exercise is a wonderful tool that can take many forms and can be rewarding as well as enjoyable. If taking an early morning run or walk between 6am and 9am is not your preference then feel free to find methods of exercise at home! I personally enjoy rolling out a yoga mat in my garden for a morning stretch before following fitness programs I found online with equipment I have at home. The internet is a wonderful source of fitness tips and routines catered to the specific needs of each individual. Trying to work on a stronger core? Perhaps toned legs are what you prefer? Trying to learn how to do the splits or even just increase your flexibility? There are hundreds of routines which can be tried and experimented but here is a tip to make your search a little easier!
How to keep and use a fitness journal: 1. On the first page write down your fitness goal. It must be realistic but be open to challenge yourself.
2. Research what type of exercises will help you achieve the goal you have in mind. 3. Use programs recommended by professionals, gym instructors, fitness experts or fitness influencers as inspiration. 4. On the 2nd page write the exercises down but make sure you know how to execute the exercise correctly so as to not hurt yourself when attempting it later! 5. Create your own routine with the exercises you have researched 6. Add a stretching regimen before and after the exercise routine. (The stretching regimen is important to warm up and cool down your muscles.)
7. Record how long the routine takes to do physically and plan this in your daily schedule. 8. Continue writing in the journal every week to record notes on progress, the way you feel after doing the exercises, your mood and a note of motivation for the next week.
It is okay to slip up or miss a few days because you’re feeling troubled because losing motivation is something that happens to all of us. The first step to a healthy body, mind and soul is accepting that we are flawed and that everything is a work in progress. Embrace days where you need to breathe, take a break or rest. We are so prone to beating ourselves up when we cannot achieve our goals, but becoming angry or sad over it is what makes us human. There is no need to pretend that you are not overwhelmed or stressed; frankly there is no one to try and impress during lockdown. Right now, you are simply with yourself so do not hesitate to take this time away from everyone to really work with yourself for once. You can be vulnerable and you can slip up but make sure to always keep trying.
HUNGRY? YOU BET! Food is a wonderful comfort in times like these and is more than welcome into our new lifestyles. We are eating a lot more or a lot less than we used to (truly depends on the person). Our bodies are bound to change and this too is something to embrace. Seeking comfort in food or lack thereof is natural in a time of high stress and is something we can only control in certain aspects. Go ahead! Eat your snacks 6 to 7 times a day but maybe instead of reaching for a bag of chips, reaching for a bag of dry fruit or nuts will prove a better choice. There is no need to control how often you eat but rather it is better to monitor what you eat. A well-balanced diet is just as important as daily exercise if not more! Eating well is vital to keeping up your immune system and making sure your body is strong. Vitamins and minerals that you receive from a meal help your body function correctly and helps in achieving that energized feeling. Eat without fear of how much you weigh or the new shape your body takes. Change can be frustrating and unnerving at first but it can bring wonderful new insights and experiences. Learn how to make an exotic meal, bake a cake and experiment. Find joy in the world of food!
LOOKING FORWARD TO SERENE THOUGHTS Waking up with the motivation to do work can be tremendously difficult at times, especially when the warmth of your bed and the endless hours of Netflix on your laptop seem to be all you need. Isolation can also be stressful, lonely, terrifying and dark. At the start of quarantine, I was easily overwhelmed, restless and downhearted. It took a lot for me to do work or even get out of bed. I wanted distraction, adventure, a fun time and soon I felt trapped. Cabin fever is what they call it. Being by yourself can truly demonstrate how resilient you are in times of adversity. I realized that being around people gave me joy and is what kept me going. In lockdown I am alone, however I found ways to make every day a little more inspirational! It is important that you can think and reflect in ways that strengthen you and help you find peace. Music helped me a lot; I found excitement and satisfaction in discovering new artists and songs every day. I paint as often as I can, expressing myself creatively to channel the way I feel and this calms me. Some days I sit outside in the sun and breathe and the time I have taken for myself has helped me heal in so many ways. I know things are not always easy to get through by yourself and that lockdown makes it difficult to connect with others well, but take the time to take care of yourself first. Do whatever you need to do to find ease.
Zoom Gloom By Kate Birch
Group video calls when you can’t physically be together is a useful way to stay in touch, but it can affect your psyche in many complicated ways.
Wake up, go on Google Classroom, scroll through Youtube, read my WhatsApp chats, an AP English Zoom class and then finish off the day with a video call with my friends. I’m sure some of you will have similar looking schedules right now. It’s the best I can do to replicate preCovid19 life without going outside.
For many of us, maintaining a social life, keeping in touch with family or attending extra-curricular classes during lockdown means a heavy reliance on video calls and virtual conferencing platforms like Facetime, Zoom and Houseparty.
However, you may be able to relate to other users of these apps who are reporting feeling far more exhausted from video communication - expending more emotional effort to appear interested and to focus on words and making eye contact. This “Zoom fatigue” manifests as a new kind of “digital burnout” and has intricate consequences to how we feel. But where does it come from? Our brains have limited working memory which means we can only do a few things at once. On the other hand, our subconsciousness is able to process a lot more information such as the non-verbal cues that we identify during face-to-face communication.
When you speak with someone face-to-face these cues might be them changing their posture as a reaction to something you’ve said, eye contact, or inhaling quickly before they interrupt you. These are vital as theya subconsciously communicate a greater understanding of what someone is talking about and suggest what behaviour is expected from the parties involved such as paying closer attention or being more relaxed. The problem with video calls is that they make these cues far harder to track. Often, you can only see the heads and shoulders of others and image and audio quality is poor which means you have to make a sustained, intense effort to pick up words and facial expressions. On Zoom, we have to use more conscious energy to engage with the conversation and this is what leads to the feeling of fatigue.
It also goes without saying that the lag on video calls makes for a lot of delayed and awkward conversation, staring at a screen for too long hurts your eyes and having to focus your attention on many different things at once (like on group video chats) can be overwhelming. While this does sound very #firstworldproblems, I felt it was important to talk about this as it points to one of the many ways that lockdown and COVID19 can affect our mental health. These times are extremely confusing and uncertain and have strange effects on our wellbeing. We shouldn’t feel guilty if we don’t feel like texting someone or going on a video call. Right now, we need to do whatever we feel will nurture and protect our state of mind. Stay safe!
FULL MOON RITUALS By Megan Cusens The full moon is all about new beginnings, setting intentions and processing feelings in order to let go and heal, but is also a time to have fun and let loose! Your emotions are profound during the full moon so remember to wind down and give your mind and body the nurturing it deserves! A full moon ritual doesn’t even have to be spiritual - one can simply just honour nature or oneself for getting through the week! The next full moon is 2 September 2020 so if you’re open to even an ounce of cleansing (I truly recommend it during this noxious pandemic) then indulge in a few (or all) of these lovely activities. God knows we all need to detoxify right about now… Enjoy these activities:
Make moon water. You will need potable water
and a transparent glass jar that the moon beams can penetrate. All you have to do is fill the jar to the top, screw the lid closed and position it outside directly under the full moon. Before you go back inside, state an intention for the water by placing your hands over the jar and saying your wishes out loud, eg “I wish to release ______” or “I invite in abundance of ______”. After your water has been charged overnight you can drink it straight, make tea, add it to your bath or even water plants with it and the intention will be fully established!
Have a full moon bath with bath salts, bub-
ble bath, candles, a bath bomb, music, your moon water and whatever else you’d like - even if it’s just for the aesthetic! You can go the extra mile by visualizing/setting positive intentions for the next moon cycle while you’re splashing about.
Charge your crystals in the moonlight by leaving them at a windowsill or putting them outside in direct moonlight - the rest is magic!
Meditate, meditate, meditate. Meditate with crystals, meditate outside,
meditate with your cat, anything! Even if it is just for five minutes to ground yourself and say a kind ‘thank you’ to the earth. During meditation it’s helpful to visualize your dreams and achievements too.
Yoga (can be found on YouTube) for as little as ten minutes can improve your mood and often goes hand-in-hand with meditation.
Feel free to take a blissful moonlight walk, but remember to carry pepper spray etc for safety - massive sigh…
Throw a celestial dance party for one! The full moon creates pulsating en-
ergy so go wild and frolic like it’s midsummer! Cleansing and appreciation doesn’t have to be all serious and sober - though it is pretty sacred.
Do some spring cleaning - start afresh.
Burn incense! If you’re more experienced you can also smudge with burning sage. Remember to keep a window open during the practice to allow stagnant energy to leave with the smoke.
Even though I haven’t tried all of these tasks, I think they are simple enough and I am confident that they’ll genuinely invoke some ethereal, peaceful hours for you during this damning time.
Mental Health during Lockdown Taking good care of your mental health is vital, especially during this time when everything is uncertain and stress is at an all time high. Lockdown has impacted all of our lives and left us all at a bit of a loss, as well as feeling anxious and alone, which is completely understandable.
Most of us still have a few more weeks at home before we go back to school and it’s so important that we look after ourselves and re-focus our energy on improving our mental health and overall well-being as well. Here are a few tips to help you take care of yourself during these last few weeks.
Try to stick to a routine Maintaining a routine most days will help you to feel more in control and less overwhelmed by everything else going on in the world.
Find enjoyable things to do that will keep you busy This pandemic is in no way a productivity contest, however, keeping yourself busy by doing something that makes you happy is a useful tool in helping to lift your mood and manage your stress. This could be anything such as baking, reading, going for a walk, doing some work or rearranging your room.
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Focus on things that are within your control It’s so easy to let yourself be swept away by all of the millions of confusing things that are happening in the world and eventually all of those things get to you. Focusing on the day ahead of you and focusing on things that you can control is key in order to stay sane during lockdown. Instead of stressing over current events in the world, focus on managing your stress. Prioritize you. Go for a walk, meditate, exercise, take a shower, make a snack or do whatever helps you to clear your head. Direct your attention towards how you can make every single day easier and more enjoyable for yourself and your loved ones rather than worrying about things that are out of your hands.
Make use of tools that help you with managing stress and anxiety Feeling worried at some point is inevitable, what with everything going on around us, but it’s important to find ways to cope with these worries and integrate these coping strategies in our lives. For example, listening to music, reading books and writing in journals are all useful tools to help minimize our worries and anxieties. These tools help to transport us from the present and are great for drowning out unwelcome distractions and bombarding thoughts. By Clea De Klerk
Poetry
Emma Irwin Poem: Jessica Salfia
WHAT’S TRENDING? BY AMY BASSON (IN NO PARTICULAR ORDER)
CHLOE TING 2 WEEK SHRED
WATERMELON SUGAR MUSIC VIDEO
CUTTING YOUR OWN HAIR
CLOTH MASKS
OUTER BANKS
ZOOM MEETINGS
ONLINE SHOPPING
THE POTATO FILTER
BLACK LIVES MATTER
PINEAPPLE BEER
Which Outer Banks Character Are You?
With all of us stuck at home for the time being, it’s no surprise that we’ve all been enjoying being able to watch loads of movies and series. Netflix’s recently aired original series Outer Banks has captured the hearts of teens all over the world. If you haven’t watched season 1, you definitely should. The plot follows a teenager, John B, who enlists his three best friends to hunt for a legendary treasure linked to the disappearance of his father. Featuring a completely unknown cast, this gripping series ended on a total cliffhanger and left everyone wanting more. Here is a quiz to find out which Outer Banks character you are.
Question 1: What’s the first thing you’d do with the treasure money?
Question 2: How would you describe yourself? A)
Loyal
B)
Witty
C)
Nerdy
D)
Hippy
E)
Brave
A)
Buy a hot tub
B)
Go shopping
C)
Pay for college
D)
Donate some to various charities
E)
Buy a new boat
Question 3: What are you most likely to spend your time doing? A)
Surfing
B)
Hanging out with your boyfriend
C)
Studying
D)
Working E)
Fishing
Question 4: Which characters do you ship together?
E)
A)
Kie and JJ
B)
Sarah and Topper
C)
Pope and Kie
D)
Nobody
John B and Sarah
Question 5: What would you rather be doing right now?
A)
Hanging out with my friends :(
B)
Tanning
C)
Helping my family out with work
D)
Chilling on a boat
Mostly: A’s - JJ B’s - Sarah C’s - Pope
D’s - Kie E’s - John B By Clea de Klerk
Photography Jemma Cusens took these photographs inspired by the new “normal” of COVID-19.
A Pandemic Of Art Zahraa Solomons
As the year of 2020 charges forward with so many new trends, movements, feelings and changes, there is no better time to infiltrate the world of new art than right now! The splurge of inspiration for art everywhere is boundless as people take new heights with what Covid-19 art can symbolize.
Art has always been a form of expression that many utilize to relieve stress, share a message, to provoke feeling or to support a movement. Art to commemorate the thousands of lives affected by the pandemic is graffitied on walls and chalked into the streets. The health officials who fight to save lives and take care of Covid patients are supported and celebrated with murals and political cartoons. Even official statues have been decorated with surgical masks to demonstrate the community struggle and countermeasures! Artists all around the world have come together to portray a message of hope, a message that offers solace to those who have suffered. The art in itself is an astounding concept because it is a permanent piece marking a moment in time. The artworks made today will act as representations of the world through global pandemic. People will one day study these works in history, the same way we have studied pieces from historic events before us.
Artists like Rashid Johnson, Emil Lukas, Liu Xiaodong and Odili Donald Odita offer works that focus on transpiring feelings felt through the pandemic: the frustration, isolation, disturbance and anxiety that can be felt. Art is a very therapeutic practice as many translate their feelings with abstract shape and colour, others find symbolism an effective way to conceptualize their ideas and thoughts. This allows you to unwind and unload your burden through stretching your ability creatively. The beauty of art is that each piece is extremely personal, ingrained with character and should be appreciated without trying to fit societal standards of beauty. Art is a form of liberation as there are no boundaries or rules to follow.
Odili Donald Odita “Untitled”
Emil Lukas “One of Two Worlds”
Rashid Johnson “Red Crowd”
Taking up art as a creative outlet is enjoyable and passes time in the blink of an eye. Find any materials lying around the house and flex your creative muscles to create a piece that you feel proud putting time and effort into. Have some spare time? Pick up a paintbrush and paint what comes to mind. The world is full of inspiration to offer. Paint everything and anything. Hopefully by the time lockdown is over you will have an entire collection adorning the walls of your house and a little more hope in your heart.
Enough. As the Allies marched through the gates of Auschwitz, Buchenwald, Belzec, Death Camp after Death Camp, the never ending list of Death Camps, our humanity ceased to exist upon seeing the shells of what was once human life. “Never Again”, we swore. Never again will such violence and injustice occur in this world. Never Again. One Man, One Vote. One Man, One Vote. One Man, One Vote. Silenced with Slegs Blankes. This Beach is for White Persons Only.
Look what they have done to my name . . . He fell from the ninth floor. He hanged himself. “Amandla Ngawethu!” (Spelling?) Mandela walks free. The New Democratic South Africa. Never Again. Never Again will such hatred divide us. "A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed." America, 2018. 322 mass shootings. 387 dead. #NeverAgain. #EnoughIsEnough. Uyinene Mrwetyana. “My Fellow South Africans… Let us declare that enough is enough. No amount of anger and frustration and grievance can justify such acts of destruction and criminality.” Enough is Enough. “I can’t breathe.” Millions of lives, crudely sewn and stitched and swept away by three words. Enough is Enough.
-Sarah Irwin, D3
The following texts were referenced throughout this piece: Poems: Van Wyk, C., n.d. In Detention. lines.1-2. wa Selepe, M., n.d. My Name. line.2. Press Release: South African Government, 2019. President Cyril Ramaphosa: Address To The Nation On Public And Gender-Based Violence. [online] Available at: <https://www.gov.za/speeches/president-cyril-ramaphosa-addressnation-public-and-gender-based-violence-5-sep-2019-0000> [Accessed 31 May 2020].
Which Season 12 Drag Race Queen Are You?
1. How would you describe your fashion style? A) Camp B) A little kooky C) Sleek D) Ssssoft and ssssupple E) A little retro 2. What kind of queen would you be? A) Fashion queen B) Weird queen C) Pageant queen D) Comedy queen E) Campy queen 3. Your runway theme is buttons and bows. What would you wear? A) A blazer look complete with briefcase and boots B) A massive pink bow on my head C) A jacket with bows for sleeves D) A long nose and enormous bowtie E) A cute little dress with poofy sleeves
4. It’s the snatch game! Who are you going to play? A) A robot (just trust me with this one) B) That reeally creepy girl from YouTube C) Cardi B, the queen herself! D) Previous judge, Leslie Jones E) A name-dropping housewife 5. And finally, who is your favourite judge? A) Michelle Visage B) Ross Mathews C) Mama Ru D) Carson Kressley E) I’m always excited to see who the guest judges are! Mostly A’s: Gigi Goode
Mostly B’s: Crystal Methyd
Mostly C’s: Jaida Essence Hall
Mostly D’s: Heidi ‘n Closet
Mostly E’s: Jackie Cox
By Katie Worthington-Smith
Thank you Thank you to everyone who contributes to the Bug Magazine, it has been an unconventional process but all the submissions have been spectacular!
Artwork Poster and Cover—Manina Viljoen Fashion Cover—Chloe Ansell Health & Wellness Cover—Kate Birch World News Cover—Chloe Ansell Creative Cover—Hanan Mazema
Back Page Artwork—Maxine Carr
Teachers Ms Campbell and Ms Herrendoerfer