The Courage In Transgender Identity
My eyes opened wide when I saw the July issue of Vanity Fair. A brunette posed provocatively in a fitting white bodysuit, accentuating her…
Opinion
A Guide To Community Kitchens
If you live on-campus, you are probably aware of the communal kitchen (or pantry) areas provided. If you’re lucky, you will walk in and…
Swinophobia: Dividing Malaysia
Disclaimer: Before you read any further, be warned. This is an article about pigs. Yes, the fat, hoofed animal with the large head, snout and curly…
Politics: A Pop Quiz!
Warning: This is likely to get real ‘math-y’. Politics = “The act of influencing other people.” Let’s test your general knowledge shall we? You…
Extend Education: Start At UNMC
The fundamental purpose of education is to spread education. It is unwise to retain ideas that could benefit the society. Any initiatives that can…
No Shave November
Do all of you notice the extra bit of stubble on the faces of some of the male students on campus? Have you realised…
Stereotypes: The Greatest Thing Since Colonialism
In our daily — unfortunately necessary — interactions with people, we often delight in relying on the wonderful mental tool that is stereotyping to…
Gun Violence in the United States
Mass shootings in the United States of America are as common as incidences of a Malaysian politician saying something inane. The former, of course,…
FASS Talks: Depicting Minorities
2 November, Monday: The Centre for the Study of Communications & Culture (CSCC) organized a talk with Malaysian social activist Fadiah Nadwa Fikri, focusing…
Escape the Fantasy
In a state of hopelessness, one starts thinking of a way to make life easier. You could be working hard to overcome your suffering,…