Her Campus at UCT

13/05/2023

https://www.hercampus.com/school/uct/what-it-feels-like-to-change-your-sexuality/

Figuring out your sexuality as a member of the LGBTQ+ community is simultaneously one of the most emotional but validating experiences a q***r person can have. It’s difficult trying to figure out your sexuality because it’s so deeply personal. There are so many sexualities to educate yourself ab...

13/05/2023

https://www.hercampus.com/school/uct/fallen-angels-the-return-of-the-victorias-secret-fashion-show/

On March 4th, Victoria’s Secret (VS) announced that their famous (read: infamous) fashion show would be staging a comeback at the end of 2023. After a five-year hiatus, the brand hopes to revamp what was once an iconic production. Social media was set aflame, with some saying they were excited abo...

13/05/2023

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https://www.hercampus.com/school/uct/becoming-the-boss-of-pms/

Sore b***s, insatiable food cravings, fatigue, stubborn acne, bloating, nausea, violent mood swings, and inexplicable feelings of sadness. Sounds a little too familiar, doesn’t it? if you are a femme-bodied individual, and have started menstruating, chances are you’ve experienced one, if not all...

09/05/2023

IT IS ALMOST EXAM SEASON 👓📙📙. How are you prepping yourself?

05/05/2023

Writer: Nuba Isaacs
Editor : Anke king

https://www.hercampus.com/school/uct/how-to-use-personal-colour-palettes-to-shop-sustainably/

You might be asking what even are personal colours? Autumn, Winter, Summer, those are seasons? Personal colour analysis is essentially a technique which uses the undertones in your skin to find the colour palette that brightens and suits your specific undertones the best. It’s a pretty common tech...

05/05/2023

Writer: Gabriella Webber
Editor: Kauthar Williams

https://www.hercampus.com/school/uct/balenciaga-bishop-sends-internet-into-a-frenzy/

His Holiness Pope Francis, the head of the Catholic Church, sent the internet into a frenzy after images circulated of ‘him’ stepping out in immaculate (designer) drip. At the end of March, an image posted online made headline news after sending the internet into a total meltdown. The image show...

02/05/2023

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29/04/2023

Writer: Jenna Rigby
Editor: Tayo Wesso

https://www.hercampus.com/school/uct/eat-the-rich-profound-or-performative/

In 2019, the film-world was taken by storm. You could almost hear the crunching of keys as film-lovers rushed to release their review of Parasite on Letterboxd. I would not consider myself a film-boffin of any sort, but even I was excited to watch the movie that everyone seemed to be raving about. T...

11/04/2023

We are officially back on Facebook. Do follow our stories and posts as per the usual. Yay 💃💃🤍

17/11/2022

Are you a former ‘gifted kid’ who is always looking out for something to positively challenge your brain? Have a read through our latest article to find out how you can beat that holiday boredom that’s approaching!

https://www.hercampus.com/school/uct/former-gifted-kids-the-thirst-for-knowledge/

Writer: Georga Kay

16/11/2022

How are tattoos changing the lives of the youth today? Check out this article if you’re interested! 👀

Writer: Hannah Altman
Editor: Lindelani Mulaudzi

How Tattoos Are Changing The Lives Of The Youth Today There was a time, not so long ago, when tattoos were reserved for the buff, scary, biker-type crowd; where skulls and knives were the most popular ink designs. A time when mothers would shield their young ones from anyone with a hint of art upon

14/11/2022

This is why your makeup never looks “right”
It’s not you, its them!

Writer: Nuhaa Isaacs
Editor: Emily Webster

https://www.hercampus.com/school/uct/this-is-why-your-make-up-never-looks-right/

I know I’m not the only one who was a bit late to learning how to do make-up, or then falling into a hole of Youtube and TikTok tutorials frantically trying to catch up with everyone else and all their really cool make-up looks. I know I’m also not the only one who then looked

10/11/2022

Our most recent article dives into the history of q***rness and Pride within our own country, so do yourself a favour and give it a read!

Writer: Sitara Hooseria

https://www.hercampus.com/school/uct/out-of-the-closet-into-the-streets-october-13th-1990/

The first pride march in South Africa was held on the 13th of October in 1990. It was organized by GLOW, Gay and Le***an Organization of Witwatersrand, which was an organization formed by a group of black activists. Many of you may have heard of the quote, “I am black and I am gay. I

07/11/2022

Here’s our take on how to be a more conscious consumer!!

Writer: Georga Key

https://www.hercampus.com/school/uct/how-to-be-a-more-conscious-consumer/

In today’s fast-paced, instant gratification world it can be quite difficult to be a conscious consumer or to be a better shopper full stop. In this article, I’ll be running through a few tips and tricks that you can practice in Cape Town that’ll help you be a better consumer and a better citi...

07/11/2022

Have a look to find your next fave podcast🤩

Writer: Lekia Thaver

https://www.hercampus.com/school/uct/my-top-podcast-picks-for-2022-so-far/

Podcasts have been around since about 2004: a distant time before a few of us were even in existence. Yet all this time later, this outlet of information we love to consume is still richly a part of our lives. Like movies or YouTube videos, podcasts have a certain topic or genre that is the

07/11/2022

Maximalism and it’s influences on Gen Z fashion

Writer:Jasmin Botha

https://www.hercampus.com/school/uct/maximalism-and-its-influences-on-gen-z-fashion-and-decor/

From humble beginnings in Harajuku to the runways of Westwood and Schiaparelli and now our local thrift stores, maximalism has always been around as a staple fashion style. And now is a better time than ever for Gen Zs to popularise it. Maximalism mixes the inspiration of Avant-Garde high fashion br...

27/10/2022

Heartbreak High creates awareness to its viewers on critical topics. One thing that really stood out to us was the depiction of ASD through the character of Quinni. Give it a read!

Writer: Nuhaa Isaacs
Editor: Simona Stome

https://www.hercampus.com/school/uct/why-quinni-from-netflixs-heartbreak-high-is-the-neurodivergent-rep-weve-been-waiting-for/

There’s a pretty long list of things that Netflix’s new show Heartbreak High has done right. From a stellar, and diverse cast that feels like a breath of fresh air, to addressing extremely relevant topics: all this paired with a killer wardrobe and a compelling storyline. You’ll have a tough t...

07/10/2022

This article looks at ecaping fools paradise…

Writer: Sitara Hooseria
Editor: Emily Webster

https://www.hercampus.com/school/uct/escaping-fools-paradise/

I am guilty of gaslighting myself almost daily. Honestly, it’s quite a conundrum. I’ll be sitting doing my work or whatever and out of the blue, my mind just starts an internal battle. It’s especially annoying when I’m answering questions and I gaslight myself into thinking that my answers c...

03/10/2022

Ever read something with so many tropes that you you’re not even sure whether to continue reading? Today’s articles discusses tropes and how they affect literature
Writer: Cameron Alexander
Editor: Jasmine Botha

https://www.hercampus.com/school/uct/are-tropes-ruining-literature/

Enemies to lovers, friends to lovers, best friend’s sibling, forced proximity, and fantasy quests; are just a handful of the tropes that have started to dominate modern literature. A trope is a recurring theme in a book and often assists the direction and outcome of the story. Tropes also tend to ...

28/09/2022

This article looks at BeReal, what it is and why it’s appealing…

Writer: Ruth Dube
Editor: Lindelani Mulaudzi

https://www.hercampus.com/school/uct/bereal-is-this-something-you-should-even-be-interested-in/

21/09/2022

Some gentle reminders for 20-somethings who are exploring love and life…

Writer: Malaika Mohlaba
Editor: Nadia Odendaal

https://www.hercampus.com/school/uct/you-have-not-yet-met-all-the-people-you-will-love-and-other-gentle-reminders-for-20-somethings-trying-to-live-laugh-love-in-these-conditions/

I think my 20th birthday was one of the saddest days of my life. I was struggling with feeling alone – even in the midst of all the love I’d been shown that day – a touch of imposter syndrome, social anxiety…grief. In the months that followed, I didn’t really feel like I was “here” [.....

21/09/2022

The importance of “women’s night”! Let’s deconstruct the idea of women and why it’s important hanging out with other women!

Writer: Ruth Dube
Editor: Chrisli Markram

https://www.hercampus.com/school/uct/the-value-of-womens-night/

Deconstructing the idea of “women”, the importance of hanging out with other friendly femmes and 4 things to do with them! Spending time with your friends is an invaluable part of life’s experience, especially a university one. This article is about the value of spending time with your friends...

20/09/2022

The article below asks us to think critically of our obsession with true crime and takes us through the unethical elements of the sub-genre and beyond.

Writer: Sarah Andrews
Editor: Jasmine Botha

https://www.hercampus.com/school/uct/my-problems-with-true-crime/

True crime media content has increased in popularity significantly over the past few years. Netflix seems to be constantly pumping out new true crime documentaries and docuseries, stretching out episodes as much as they can to keep viewers watching for as long as possible. Netflix isn’t the only c...

20/09/2022

With the rise in popularity of the biopic comes glaring issues that are dissected in this article.

Writer: Jasmine Botha
Editor: Lindelani Mulaudzi

https://www.hercampus.com/school/uct/the-problem-with-biopics/

Typically, a biopic is a biographical movie that focuses on and romanticises certain events of a famous person’s life, often to appease fans and attract more. It’s different to a documentary because the famous people in the title screen are played by other famous people who either look like them...

19/09/2022

Writer: Thato Modibane
Editor: Emily Webster

Come learn the value and importance of tattoos as a form of self-expression

https://www.hercampus.com/school/uct/the-importance-of-tattoos-as-a-form-of-self-expression/

Original ink The word tattoo is derived from the Samoan word “tatau” which describes the tappingsound of tools during the tattoo making process. Tattoos date back thousands of years BC!In ancient Egypt, tattoos were used symbolically on kings and queens to commemorategreat deities or represent w...

19/09/2022

Writer: Lekia Thaver
Editor: Summer Dreyden
https://www.hercampus.com/school/uct/women-changing-the-game-motorsport-edition/

With massive motorsport teams such as the Haas Formula 1 team saying that out of 167 employed staff members, only 15 of them happen to be women, a clear disproportion can be seen in the teams that are meant to be revolutionizing the motorsport industry. Despite this clear disproportion, an increased...

02/09/2022

Here’s why you should consider travelling on a budget🗺

https://www.hercampus.com/school/uct/pros-of-budget-travel/

Writer: Hannah Altmann
Editor: Chrisli Markram

Because not everyone can afford to party on a yacht in the Caribbean Social media has this incredible ability to ‘woo’ its viewers into believing and desiring all that it shows – especially when it comes to the lives of others. You may be drawn in by the countless posts of celebrities and infl...

29/08/2022

Check out our lastest article as we take a “deep dive” into the different types of procrastination.

https://www.hercampus.com/school/uct/a-deep-dive-into-procrastination-the-different-types-and-solutions/

Writer: Sarah Williams
Editor: Oluhle Ndlovu

We all find ourselves procrastinating from time to time, whether it be putting off cleaning our rooms or struggling to start an essay. Sometimes we wonder why we just can’t mentally connect with a task. Here’s some insight into why we might procrastinate, the different types of procrastination a...