Category: Editorial

Canva Crashed, So Did We – Bye!

(Chamo) Hello, hello! Now that indeed has been one hell of a year! Starting the year, making loads of captions and trying to find translators, I wonder if both of us stopped for a moment and thought about the day when we will have to say our final goodbyes. Now, that did come out as very dramatic but honestly though, it feels as if time just flew by. The Editorial has been a real home to both of us – and this is no exaggeration, ‘cause for my dearest Co-Editor and me, the Editorial was a safe haven through which we formed lasting friendships and bonds, while making creative expression our mode of connection. The lessons we learnt, the artistry…

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State of the Blog: So that’s a wrap!

Wohoo! What a year it’s been! Can you believe it all started with us trying to rally the PR Directors for our very first project to get the Editorial rolling? No, I guess we were already on roll, writing captions and finding translators even before we kick-started our projects. Such is the duty of the Editors, and we embraced it all – from non-stop caption making to encouraging creative expression among the club members. And now we are about to wrap things up, looking back at everything we’ve done with a mix of pride, relief, and a little bit of disbelief at how fast time flew by. And thus, we bring you the State of the Blog, marking our last…

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Month In Review

May was the month of exams—but even with textbooks piled high, notes scattered everywhere, and LMS tabs open round the clock, the Rotaract Club of University of Colombo, Faculty of Arts didn’t hit pause. Instead, the club wrapped up the month with a calendar full of impactful events. Club Service Avenue The Club Service Avenue, in collaboration with the Rotaract Club of Cinnamon Gardens, hosted Baila Night ’25—one of the most awaited events on our Rotaract calendar. Held on the 30th of May at King George Hall, University of Colombo, the evening was a lively celebration filled with classic Sri Lankan Baila tunes, dancing, games, and plenty of kottu. More than just a night of fun, Baila Night brought people…

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Month In Review

A recap of the last few months—full of energy, impact, and fun! Club Service Avenue The Club Service Avenue successfully organized a Valentine’s Special Love Flix – a movie night on the 5th of February. The screening took place at Hall 223, Faculty of Arts, University of Colombo, from 5:00 PM. It was an evening filled with entertainment, fun, and fellowship, bringing together rotaractors to celebrate the spirit of love and friendship. In addition, the Avenue took the initiative to organize the Kabaragala Hike which took place on the 23rd of February. This adventurous outing was held in collaboration with the Rotaract Clubs of the University of Moratuwa and the University of Peradeniya. The event provided an excellent opportunity for…

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Lost Love’s Lament

It's my fault for wanting more than You were willing to give  For falling in love and wanting your attention  I hoped you would love me back That you would call me darling forever  I wanted to make you happy  I did everything to make you like me back  Everything you wanted me to do  But I was too stupid to think you'd ever like someone like me  I got what I deserved  Because you never wanted it After all, who would love a dead soul? - Rtr. Vibhavee Sarathchandra

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Twins

Chrysanthemum Lip BalmYou laughed, knowing no one sells those types,But I believed at least you would believe meJust the way I thought two summers agoWhile I was unraveling my deepest parts to youHow you brushed away my remarksAnd told me not to throw a pity party.And I wondered how could a girl with green eyesSay these kinds of thingsAnd finally, when I confessedMy sins and dilemmas,Panic attacks out of nowhereYou just smiled , embraced meAnd told me to toughen up.Handed me a store-bought Coke canAnd told me to get six hours sleepThe whole time I was explainingI looked out for signsSigns of empathy in your eyesBut the green emerald shade kept giving me second thoughtsAbout my own existence.And like a…

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Month In Review

A long overdue three months in review, and the club’s been keeping busy. Club Service Avenue The Club Service Avenue hosted the 15th Installation Ceremony of the Rotaract Club of University of Colombo, Faculty of Arts on the 5th of November at the New Arts Theatre (NAT). The event celebrated the club’s legacy and achievements, and officially appointed the Executive Committee and Board of Directors for the RI Year  2024/25. The ceremony, themed Royalty, was graced by the presence of dignitaries including the District Rotaract Representative, Assistant District Rotaract Coordinator, and District Past Presidents, alongside the families and friends of Rotaractors. With inspiring speeches, heartfelt gratitude for the outgoing board, and a forward-looking vision shared by Incoming President Rtr. Vibhavee…

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Through Her Eyes, I Watched

Backup flowerBlooms between the cracksLayers of muddy bootsChomped her down the laneNo more marbles to tossOr going around the bushShe clasps her petalsAnd yearned for bloodA little insect pierced her left handSilent cry hid in candy wrappersBoys are down the laneReady to go for another roundMaybe anotherAnd maybe one final aroundJust like some sweet before dinnerThey took turns laughedAnd went straight homeWhile the last petalStraight fallen to the groundAnd a tear fell effortlesslyLoosening the ground Rtr. Mihiwamee Pabasara Senarath

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To the One the Skies Whisper About

Though I have never seen you,You dwell in the quiet recesses of my heart,Like flowers blooming after the storm’s embrace. I call you God of Rain,For your presence is a tender melody,Whispered softly through the heavens above. Are you real,Or merely a fleeting dream I’ve yet to meet?Still, I wait beneath the cloud-stained sky,Hands open to the hush of falling grace,Hoping one day your rain will find me. -Rtr. Tharushi Dineshika

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When You Love Someone

When you love someone,Does it hurt you or does it heal you?When you love someone,Do you feel every breath you take catching with the butterflies in your heart,Calling you home?When you love someone,Is it supposed to terrify or comfort you?Because I think I’ve been loving you,But darling, it’s slowly making me wantTo kill myself while staring at a night skyFull of stars. -Rtr. Barani Imasha

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