Varsity View - The Student Outlook

Posted by Victoria Smith on May 16, 2013

Simple steps to lasting change

What change are you looking for? What is the very thing that seems so impossible? Write it down - take note of the way you think.

Posted by Gladys Kisela on May 16, 2013

Paul leaves the Internet

His 'experiment' pushes the point that the internet itself is not the eighth deadly sin, but clarifies where the responsibility lies.

Posted by Charl Edwards on May 14, 2013

Elon Musk: A Real Life Tony Stark

Elon Musk. Does the name ring a bell? If it doesn’t, shame on you. No seriously this guy is the future (if not the present) of clean energy, sustainability and space travel.

Posted by Glenn Kisela on May 9, 2013

Varsity View Needs YOU!

We need your help!

Posted by Gladys Kisela on May 8, 2013

A Resilient Spirit.

Allow me to introduce you to one of the most beautiful displays of resilience, determination and courage.

Posted by Rene Raad on May 7, 2013

Missing Women’s hero: Charles Ramsey’s Comedic Interview

If you’re having a slow day, here is something to celebrate and make you smile. After a decade since they were declared missing and possibly dead, 3 women have been found alive in Cleveland, Ohio. Amanda Berry, Michelle knight and Gina DeJesus were rescued by a neighbour named Charles Ramsey on the 6th of May. Amanda Berry escaped after her abductor had left the house, by signalling Ramsey through a...

Posted by Charl Edwards on Apr 29, 2013

Ale or Lager?

If you are drinking beer right now the chances are pretty good that it is a pale lager. Carry on reading for a brief on the different styles of beer.

Posted by Danica Smuts on Apr 28, 2013

The science behind the benefits of exercising (and dispelling some myths too)

(Part 3 of diet, exercise, weight gain and weight loss metabolism and regulation) What are some of the benefits of exercise? What are some ways in which you can maximize an exercise session? I will try to keep the tips and explanations simple and relevant to the typical student who goes to gym. Regular exercise habits create advantageous muscle adaptations over time – morphological (structure),...

A Resilient Spirit.

Posted by Gladys Kisela on 5-8-13

Turns Out Exercise Can Be Wonderful

Posted by Andrea Joseph on 4-26-13

See Yourself Differently – The Dove Experiment

Posted by Gladys Kisela on 4-16-13

Recent In Sport

Crouch, touch, pause, slap, bend, fist pump… ENGAGE!

Posted by Paige Fisher on 5-13-13

Football is in the news, ALL the news.

Posted by Paige Fisher on 5-10-13

2013 ICC Champions Trophy

Posted by Paige Fisher on 5-6-13

Recent in Tech & Entertainment

Set Course for Love With These ‘Star Trek’ Dating Websites

Posted by Glenn Kisela on 5-17-13

Paul leaves the Internet

Posted by Gladys Kisela on 5-16-13

Building A Computer On A Student Budget

Posted by Glenn Kisela on 5-15-13

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Procrastination Time

Posted by Glenn Kisela on May 14, 2013 in Ramblings | 0 comments

Exam time is coming around the corner. Procrastination is at an all time high?

Breakfast brunches

Posted by Danica Smuts on May 12, 2013 in Food & Flavours | 0 comments

Breakfast brunches - lazy, indulgent affairs. Cooking is therapy.

Karaoke: Grab the Mic!

Posted by Gladys Kisela on May 1, 2013 in Ramblings | 0 comments

Here is a quick view into a week of Cape Town’s karaoke scene.

Wonderous ways to get through a work day

Posted by Victoria Smith on Apr 25, 2013 in Featured, Ramblings | 2 comments

Wonderous ways to get through a work day. How to shamelessly waste your day doing pointless things

Varsity View Chats With Smile 90.4FM

Posted by Glenn Kisela on Apr 23, 2013 in Did You Know, Featured | 0 comments

Smile 90.4FM is a new Cape Town radio station that brioadcasts a mix of talk and popular music aimed at entertaining, informing and inspiring the Mother City. Clive Ridgway is the Program Director.

Boston Marathon Hit With Explosion

Posted by Glenn Kisela on Apr 15, 2013 in Featured, Keeping Current | 0 comments

Two people have been killed and 22 inured after two explosions at the finish line of the Boston Marathon, police say.

Bitcoin: An Open Source P2P Digital Currency

Posted by Charl Edwards on Apr 15, 2013 in Did You Know, Featured | 0 comments

The recent Cyprus Financial Crisis has demonstrated the inherent weaknesses of financial institutions acting as trusted third parties in the processing of electronic payments. Bitcoin provides an interesting solution to this problem. Or are we getting ahead of ourselves?