Category: Wordsmiths
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Editors’ Hot Seat~Rtr. Jayod Perera
In this new column, we dive into the minds of Rotaract Club leaders, starting with our current President, Rtr. Jayod Perera. Co-editors Rtr. Kavisha Yapa and Rtr. Tanuri Dissanayake got to sit down with Jayod, uncovering the highs, the laughs, and the unforgettable memories that have shaped his Rotaract journey. Q: So, what got you
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Whispers in the Wallpaper
The day Jenna moved into her grandmother’s old estate; curiosity had gotten the best of her. “That place…it never truly empties,” was the same cautionary song, sung by all her neighbors. Jenna laughed it off, calling it silly superstition. On her first day in the old house, as Jenna lay in bed, she heard faint
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The Beauty of Existing~A Thrilling Journey Through Life’s Unexpected Moments
Life is a rollercoaster, isn’t it? One day, you’re riding high, feeling unstoppable, and the next, it’s like everything is unraveling at once. You’ve probably had those moments when the weight of the world feels too heavy, and you wonder, “What’s the point?” But here’s the catch—there’s something magical about just being. Even in the
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Celebrating UN Day ~A World of Unity and Action
Each year on October 24, we pause to celebrate United Nations Day—a day that invites us all to reflect on the incredible impact of global unity. But what does “global unity” really mean to us in our everyday lives? Is it just about diplomats in suits, shaking hands at meetings in New York, or can
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Cosmic Heist: The Guardians’ Latest Wild Adventure
The Guardians of the Galaxy were gearing up for their latest mission, and as usual, things were anything but ordinary. Star-Lord, the always cocky leader, was at the ship’s controls, cranking up the tunes. Gamora was sharpening her sword with the kind of focus that made even her reflection nervous. Drax, the strong but sometimes
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Just how Fast the Night Changes: A Tribute to Liam Payne
There was a time, not so long ago, when the soulful and melodic voices of a five-member boyband entranced teenage girls. They made their audience shout out their lyrics with the utmost passion lifting their fans’ spirits with every song they composed and performed. Their music was the soundtrack of the childhoods of many late
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A Symphony of Soul: Remembering the Magic of Senaka Batagoda
When the world turns gray and solitude wraps around me like a shroud, there is one voice that pierces through the silence, tugging at the very strings of my heart. It’s not just the melody that enchants me, but the soul behind it—the ethereal magic of Senaka Batagoda. I still remember the first time I
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Has the future already happened?
Do your past, present and future all exist right now? Are you reading this blog, being born, and lying on your deathbed at this very moment? Surprisingly, the answer could be yes. But how can that be? How does time work? Imagine the universe like movie. Each frame shows everything that’s happening in the universe in a single moment. Each new
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Black History Month
We are a month into 2024 and we are yet again in the midst of February, Black History Month of the year. Black History Month is celebrated throughout the world in countries with a significant black population, especially in America, to honor all black people from all periods of US history, from the enslaved people
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Unveiling the Canvas: A Glimpse into the Life of an Architecture Student
Embarking on the journey of becoming an architect is a thrilling and challenging adventure. As an architecture student, each day unfolds as a blank canvas waiting to be filled with sketches, designs, and a myriad of creative expressions. In this blog, we delve into the unique and dynamic life of an architecture student, exploring the
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The pool’s deep end [is where i belong, right?]
they say that the only way to learn is to be thrown off the deep end, to fully throw yourself in so you can adapt and survive but what if you can’t adapt fast enough? what if you drown in the deep end? sometimes the deep end is comforting the journey to get there is
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Kendrick Lamar: Urban Poet, Modern Prophet
Kendrick Lamar is one of the most celebrated and dissected artists in the world owing to his penchant for writing incredibly layered and nuanced music. The lyrical depth in his songs earned them such reverence that they’re studied in college courses. He’s also the only rapper to have been granted a Pulitzer Prize for music.
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The Ghetto Philosopher: Diogenes
When we think of philosophers, we generally imagine someone who writes long complicated passages within the depths of their study, maybe even the classy existentialist discussing the futility of life over a cup of coffee and a cigarette. And then there’s Diogenes. A homeless man who urinated on people, lived with dogs and masturbated in
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Franz Beckenbauer: The Emperor of football
Franz Beckenbauer, a German football icon and Bayern Munich legend, has passed away at 78 years old. One of the best German players to have ever graced the beautiful game, Beckenbauer was widely regarded as football’s most complete player ever. Born in 1945 into a bombed-out Munich after the Second World War, the young boy
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The Magic of Christmas
The magical season of Christmas arrives like a gentle snowflake descending from the sky, wrapping everything in a layer of happiness and coziness. Christmas is beautiful not only because of the lights that twinkle on houses and the carols that fill the air but also because of those unexplainable yet beautiful moments that touch people’s
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