Kayla Thomas
Kayla is the Editor of PDBY for 2020 and 2021. She joined the copy team in 2017, and became head layout editor in 2018 before starting her term as Editor. Kayla is obsessed with PDBY and is considering moving into the office to live with Pssst... forever. You can reach her by email.
Featured Athlete: Cora Mak

Featured Athlete: Cora Mak

Woman FIDE Master and TuksChess star, Cora Mak, began playing chess at eight years old. Now a masters student at UP, she competes in university and national championships, winning as an individual and as part of the TuksChess team. PDBY spoke to Mak about her career...

Fitness challenges online

Fitness challenges online

While gyms and training centres are open again, not everyone feels comfortable or safe working out in public or shared areas. There are many home workouts that can be completed without exercise equipment or facilities, but some of us need a goal or external motivation...

Let’s talk about ‘not all men’

Let’s talk about ‘not all men’

So you’ve made a statement about gender-based violence, rape or sexism, and the response you received was ‘not all men’ do xyz. Why is this problematic? Is it problematic at all? I’d argue yes, and if you read this and think that it’s exceptionally obvious why it’s...

Javett UP launches exhibition

Javett UP launches exhibition

On 13 March, Javett UP launched Word Woes, an exhibition by renowned South African artist Willem Boshoff. The exhibition was curated by Hélène Smuts and takes its name from an etching work in the exhibition. The exhibition is described by Javett UP as a “retrospective...

Getting a kick out of TuksSport

Getting a kick out of TuksSport

UP features more than 30 sports clubs for athletes of diverse and varied preferences. From beginners to professionals, student-athletes have their pick of sports clubs and can begin sporting careers that lead to championships, titles, national and international...

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