“I scoff at your stupidity”

By Bianca Silva and Ashleigh Swaile

The widely anticipated general meeting of the student body on Monday March 19 was  later described by some attenders as a “circus” led by the two contesting parties, Paul Hjul and the SRC. The meeting, which was called to discuss a vote of no confidence in the SRC, soon led to the raising of other issues and tensions.

   

Jumping into the deep end

By Oliver Field

Inter-res aquatic sports took over the Rhodes pool on Friday March 9 and Saturday March 10. With very little separating most of the residences in the overall inter-res competition, the weekend acted as a chance for an early lead to be taken in both the men and women’s competitions.

 

So Ghetto, So Hood

By Qhakaza Mthembu 

I was walking to Pick ‘n Pay with my housemate the other day and a group of girls from a local high school were walking past with their usual high school girl rowdiness. Then, as they get louder, one of them turns and says “Do you guys have to be so ghetto?” I only give passing attention to them because I’ve heard the phrase “being ghetto” so many times before.

To the Point with the Kaif coffee guy

Many of us see him every-day, but few people stop to say more than “hello”. Bianca Silva talks to Mcebisi Heleni, the man who serves you your coffee-and-a-sandwich at the Kaif.

    

Facebook

Even with so many ways to procrastinate already, Facebook has become the new fashion. Kim van Beeck and Danielle Brock waste time with you.

Wonderklank

By Ilana Koegelenberg

The impatient crowd is about to reach the end of their tether, but then it happens:  four men suddenly jump on stage, pick up their instruments and start playing. The three hour plus wait is finally over and Jo’burg band Wonderboom is swiftly making it up to the audience by doing what they do best – providing an amazing live performance!

 

Up close and personal with Rory Eliot and The Reason

By Deva Lee and Rogan Kerr

Strolling around De Tap Huijs barefoot, Rory Eliot prepares for his show that night. He begins telling the story of his life, and his animated gestures, teamed with his anecdotal descriptions, make him nothing short of entertaining both offstage and on.

 

Spot of the Week: Welcome

 By Nqobile Shoba and Kirsten Harris

Welcome, Joza’s most well-known shebeen, is the spot to be at! “The sisters of the quart”, Sis’ Bethina and Sis’ Khethiwe, decided to invade the local Joza hangout and find out what all the buzz was about. Situated in the heart of Joza, Welcome is laid against a backdrop of hard thumping kasi music, jiving “sika la khekehe” moves and sizzling braai stands.

Thembi’s radio Aids diary

Thembi’s Aids Diary is a gruelling real-life radio diary about a young woman coming to terms with her life-altering disease.

Getting it up on campus

They don’t call them the Jac Labs for nothing. Filipa de Oliveira and Rodain Joubert get the down and dirty on pornography.

New Narcotics Anonymous

 By Bianca Silva and Gregory Aldridge

The first open Grahamstown Narcotics Anonymous meeting was held on campus last Thursday evening, March 15.

Politics of Politics

By Azwihangwisi Mufamadi

When Seretse Khama, who later became the first president of Botswana, first announced his marriage to Ruth Williams he was answered back with fury and rage from both his family and Williams’. As a result of his marriage to Williams, Khama forfeited his chieftainship and was prohibited from entering Bechuanaland (now Botswana) for five years unless he had special permission.

Running wild

By Warrick Smith

The annual Grahamstown Night Race, sponsored by Albany Sports Club, was held on Wednesday March 7. It drew the fastest and most talented long distance runners from around the Eastern Cape.

 

From the stands

By Adam Wakefield

Saturday mornings are the devil’s work. At this moment in time, I am not a happy chappie. The night before has left me in a world where I am five minutes behind everyone else. And where am I at this most sad panda of times? I am watching 12 strapping young men wage a diminished (read hangover) mental war against one another over a chessboard.

Ciro De Siena on lions, soccer and get well soon cards

South Africans generally have high fences. This generally keeps the dog in and any unwanted elements out, but it also creates a barrier between yourself and your neighbours.

Still black or white

By Adwoa Ankoma

This article began as a survey of Rhodes students’ opinion on the seemingly ineffectual policy of Black Economic Empowerment (BEE). Has it become redundant and what is the white sentiment? However, the piece has created a platform for the exposure of two controversial and conflicting issues.

 

Linux lab’s publicity campaign

By Luke Reid and Jess Levy

A month-long publicity campaign is currently underway to draw attention to the official launch of Rhodes University’s only open-source computer lab. The lab was installed in the basement of the Student Union building in August 2005, but has only recently been declared fully operational.

Students raised a high 5

By Clare Kaeflein

The Give Five campaign, now in its fourth year, collected over R11 000 around campus last week for the Centre for Social Development.

 

Body forms

By Paula Gilbert

Body forms is described by contemporary dance teacher Tshego Tlholoe as an “all body experience”.

  

‘Cos I’m freefalling

By Joy Niemack and Robbie White

Are you an adrenaline junkie looking for something to do this weekend? Are you a fan of the song “Freefalling” by Tom Petty and often find yourself taking jumps down stairs and other long drops in order to try and reach a state of weightlessness which all people want?