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Buzz-Kill: bees facing extinction

Buzz-Kill: bees facing extinction

KATHERINE ATKINSON Once abundant on the tropical shores of Hawaii and now threatened by extinction, seven species of Hawaiian yellow-faced bees were added to the endangered species list on 30 September. These are not the only species of bee that are dwindling. The...

Miss Grand South Africa represents SA in Vegas

Miss Grand South Africa represents SA in Vegas

COURTNEY TINK Caitlin Harty is a former UP student and currently holds the title of Miss Grand South Africa. Harty studied drama at UP and acting at the New York Film Academy in Los Angeles. Perdeby interviewed Harty about Miss Grand International, where she is...

Open-mindedness, critical thinking and education

Open-mindedness, critical thinking and education

JACO STROEBEL Open-mindedness is the idea that the knowledge and beliefs that you currently hold will not cause you to dismiss new information because it disagrees with what you already know or believe. If you are unwilling to consider new ideas because they disagree...

Getting money management right

LORINDA MARRIAN Many first-years will have to take up the adult responsibility o f having to manage their own money for the first time. This can be difficult and stressful, but with a few nifty tips and tricks anyone can become a happy, thrifty UP student. Budgeting...

How to have safer sex

How to have safer sex

SAVANNAH PLASKITT Hook-up culture, centred around physical pleasure without the emotional connection or commitment present in traditional relationships, has been labelled a major threat to modern romance, dates and relationships. Hooking up ranges from making out in...

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