Zahra Jazmina

Freshers nostalgia: The quiet company of art

Art doesn’t have to wait for a studio, a degree show, or a grand project. It can live quietly in the folds of everyday life. It’s not a truth that is easily recognised, especially when you hold your creations in high regard. The need to share a section of yourself...
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Posted Oct. 4, 2025

A podcast to sum up university

The Boar asked writers to choose one podcast that has been crucial to their university journey. The trio provide a much-needed voice of reason in a media ecosystem otherwise drowning in slop, misinformation, and Goalhanger podcasts. ‘The News Agents’ To call The News Agents an essential part of my commute is...
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Posted Sep. 29, 2025

Summer is for every body, especially yours

Summer has always been framed as a season of preparations. For me, it’s a countdown to everything that embodies freedom: the warmth of the sun on my skin in a sunlit park, the rush of fresh air as I step out of a stuffy lecture hall, the click of a...
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Posted Jun. 11, 2025

Nasi Lemak: from banana leaves to white tablecloths

Born in the fields and kitchens of rural Malaysia, nasi lemak began as a humble meal. Its fragrant coconut rice and fiery sambal create a delicate balance of spice and comfort. Just a fourteen-hour flight away, you’ll find the vibrant streets of Malaysia, lush with hawker stalls nestled by the...
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Posted Feb. 19, 2025

When can I call you? The death of the phone call

Generation Z has not known a time without a phone. Landlines beside the door of a childhood home, mobiles in the hands of working parents, telephone boxes dotted between village greens or local shops. Two of these I have watched die. The once-polished red telephone boxes have become a hub...
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Posted Feb. 16, 2025

The Legend of Batik

When I was ten, my art teacher told me about a legend: A formidable warrior, the admiral of Sultan Mahmud Shah, fought for Johor-Riau during the Portuguese occupation of Melaka (modern-day Malacca). His name was Hang Nadim. Admiring his bravery, Sultan Mahmud had given him a task: sail to India...
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Posted Feb. 15, 2025

2025 Boar Resolutions

Happy 2025! Allow all of us at The Boar to inspire you with our bold new promises for the year – whether that's new sports, no coffee, or (finally) locking in academically.
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Posted Jan. 1, 2025