Culture

Why I don’t celebrate Halloween

This article was basically going to advise you against celebrating Halloween. But as I was planning how to write that piece, I could already imagine the sort of push-back it would get:Ā Wah, these...

Culture

Reflections on Skyrim: I didn’t make my lives count

Skyrim (2011)Ā isĀ a video game from the Elder Scrolls video gameĀ series that originated inĀ the nineties. The player learns that he or she is the chosen one, prophesied to defeat Alduin the...

Culture

Am I still a female if I’m unfeminine?

IĀ was never a feminine girl. Just ask myĀ grandma.Ā She’ll confirm that I used to be punishedĀ with the boys for being a nuisanceĀ duringĀ kindergarten. We’d faceĀ the wall as our...

Culture

"I thought it was my inevitable reality as a woman": Sexual harassment in the workplace

I had been praying for the right work opportunity after ā€˜Aā€™ levels to earn some pocket money and also start on a personal missional lifestyle: To share the Gospel with my colleagues as salt and...

Faith

Join the mission: #HACK for Jesus

How can technology be employed to address the increase in suicides among the young? What could be some creative digital pathways and opportunities that might help stop people from taking their lives?...

Culture

One man’s thoughts on Harvey Weinstein and sexual predators

More than 30Ā Hollywood actresses ā€“ includingĀ household names such asĀ Gwyneth Paltrow, Angelina Jolie, Cara Delevingne and Kate Beckinsale ā€“ have come forward to accuseĀ film mogul Harvey...

Culture

Why I’ve never stepped into a club in my life

I’m 23 years old and I’ve never stepped into a club. I’ve also never smoked or gone out drinking. Many say they’re surprised when they hear this.Ā I wouldn’t consider...

Culture

Frightened to death: The high cost of horror films

As someone who lovesĀ films, I’ve always had a soft spot for the horror genre. I especially respected the auteurs who could subtly unsettle you without having to resort to jump-scares. Despite...

Culture

Making sense of tragedy: Thoughts, prayers and mourning for Las Vegas

I worked in the TODAY newsroom for almost a decade.Ā It’s where I learnt about life and love, andĀ along the way, about journalism too. The past week, my newsfeed has been filled with people...