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Nonhlanhla Khoza (left) member of the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Legislature, and Lindiwe Zulu (right) minister of Social Development, visit Gail Schreiner (center) head social worker at Kerr House during the annual 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence in Nov. 2021. PHOTO: Courtesy of Gail Schreiner.

Women’s shelter works to provide holistic care for survivors of violence

Sara Garstka August 8, 2022

Durban, South Africa — Nestled in the Windermere neighborhood of Durban, Kerr House is a home for women and their children who need support following gender-based violence, abandonment, homelessness...

Students practice yoga during a class at The Toolbox, a studio in Durban. PHOTO COURTESY OF NOSIZWE MJI.

Sisters’ studio makes yoga accessible, promotes healing

Sara Garstka July 11, 2022

Durban, South Africa — Nosizwe Mji, co-founder of The Toolbox yoga studio, began her yoga journey following a near-fatal car accident in 2006, her last year at the University of Cape Town. After two...

Sara says

Sara says

Sara Garstka May 4, 2022

What are some healthy and easy meals to make on a budget?  -Carter K. ’24 Hi Carter, Great question! Before I get to some cheap, easy meal suggestions, I have some advice to help you...

Sara Says

Sara Says

Sara Garstka April 12, 2022

How do you recommend handling having a job and being a full-time student?   -Selena D ’22  Hi Selena! Working while taking classes full-time is no easy feat, but is certainly...

Sara Says...

Sara Says…

Sara Garstka April 5, 2022

Where do you recommend studying in the library?  -Ally C. ’23 Hi Ally! In my opinion, you can’t go wrong with any space in the library, but it depends on what you are looking for in...

“Sara Says…”

“Sara Says…”

Sara Garstka March 22, 2022

What are some of the best places around campus to sit outside as the weather gets nicer?            -Megan C. ’23  Dear Megan, Spring is by far the best...

Hawk Kitchen: Mom’s simple sugar cookies

Hawk Kitchen: Mom’s simple sugar cookies

Sara Garstka February 22, 2022

Growing up, there were only a few recipes my mom knew by heart. Among them was her recipe for simple sugar cookies, which she was introduced to in middle school Home Economics. These cookies have always...

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