Putting the hype in hypothermia

Amani Cassim, Kirsten Minnaar and Jade Fabri

With Winter fast approaching, many people are likely planning on waiting out the cold by spending the next few months indoors. But just because temperatures are dropping, does not mean that you cannot live your best life. Here are some tips to combat the winter boredom.

Get some new hobbies

Winter can be a great time to develop new hobbies and skills that you might not ordinarily have time for. Try your hand at mixology and finally learn how to make that R90 espresso martini. You can also learn how to crochet and make yourself some blankets and scarves to help survive the chilly season. Alternatively, you can create some crochet tops and bikinis in preparation for when summer rolls around again.

Go coffee shop hopping

Campus and Hatfield itself are both filled with an endless array of coffee shops. Why not keep warm by swinging by some new coffee shops this chilly season? Switch things up by trying various specialty drinks. Or order something different and finally find out what on earth a cortado really is.

Host a dinner party

Invite your friends over and host a dinner party. Keep things simple by lighting a few candles and putting on your favourite playlist. If you are feeling more ambitious, then you can pick a theme, and coordinate all of your decorations and dishes accordingly. Either way, you can never go wrong with some pasta and wine.

Go out

Excessive drinking and unhinged dancing are sure to warm you up. After all, it is always summer weather inside the club. Grab all your friends and go “shake ass” on your favourite sticky floors to defrost. And always remember, in the wise words or Cardi B, “Hoes don’t get cold.”

Shop the Steam sale

Steam’s seasonal sales usually have some great deals. This year’s Summer Sale is set to take place from 29 June to 13 July, just in time for the e-sport enthusiasts on campus to start a new game during the winter break. And (finally) finish Elden Ring.

Have a spa day

Those in need of a little pampering can enjoy a mini spa day. Doing nails with scented candles burning in the background and wearing a facemask can truly make one feel like a brand-new person. So why not break out all of those Oh So Heavenly products you still have not touched since you received them at Christmas and spoil yourself?

Winter can be an utterly dull season, but these activities can add some excitement. The cold should not stop anyone from having a good time, especially not during the best and most stressful years of life. Make winter wonderful, but remember to keep your friends close and your hot water bottle closer.

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Spot the Difference (Spot 10)

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Would you Rather...

1. Make out in a bathroom at the strip or during a lecture.

2. Date a crypto-bro or a Formula 1 girl.

3. Fight a rabid Pitbull or a Sonop boy (Blossoms delight).

4. Dress like an engineer or an agriculture student for the rest of your life.

5. Get an STI or a Pregnancy scare every time you dance the devils tango.

Capricorn (December 22 - January 19)

You’re not smart; you’re just loud.

Aquarius (January 20 - February 18)

You’re girlbossing a little too close to the sun right now. Maybe humble that god-complex a little.

Pisces (February 19 - March 20)

You’ve really been going through it, but you’re doing a great job sweetie.

Aries (March 21 - April 19)

Avoiding everything started out as being silly-goofy but it is time to start addressing all those things you’re avoiding.

Taurus (April 20 - May 20)

Stop calling people when you are drunk. It is not cute, and you are causing unnecessary problems in your life.

Gemini (May 21 - June 21)

A lot of people say you are the worst sign. It’s

Across

1. Capital of Egypt

2. Solve this anagram for a famous English actor: BIDE LIARS

7. Food students stereotypically live off

9. Film Four Weddings and a

11. Skin Art

13. Creature that loves brains

14. Fifth ‘rock’ from the sun

15. Most famous Queen song

Down

1. Latin for “seize the day”

3. Mountain range that forms the border between KwaZulu-Natal and Lesotho

4. Solve this anagram for a South African actress: ONE ZILCH RATHER

5. Restaurant on the Strip for your fastfood needs

6. Flower on a 50 cent coin

8. Envy

10. Name of the racoon in Guardians of the Galaxy

12. Newbie really not true, but please… At least try and prove them wrong.

Cancer (June 22 - July 22)

Jealousy is not a cute look on you. Please calm down.

Leo (July 23 - August 22)

You need an attitude adjustment. Stop making everything about yourself- you are not the main character.

Virgo (August 23 - September 22)

Casual dating might not be for you; refer to page 8.

Libra (September 23 - October 22)

Nobody hates you. Mercury is just in retrograde.

Scorpio (October 23 - November 21)

Stop being deluded- they’re just not that into you.

Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21)

Hey babe. It’s finally time to figure out that toxic situationship. Your friends are getting worried :)