Category: Editor’s Notes

Editor's Notes Editorial

Canva Crashed, So Did We – Bye!

By RotaractArts 0

(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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Editor's Notes Editorial

Co-Editors Reporting to Duty!

By RotaractArts 0

Well, well look who finally made it! After what felt like centuries of trying to get this together, here we are at last! (Let us confess, co-writing was quite the struggle!)  As many of you might have already heard, the Editorial is fondly known as home for Rotaractors who love to put their thoughts into paper, and WE have no argument there. I think it’s safe to say that most of our contributions to Rotaract over the past year have been through the Editorial. (Not saying that we slacked when it came to other projects!) Honestly though, the Editorial gave us freedom to voice our thoughts, and to publish our work—whether it was poems, short stories, or essays. Having people…

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Editor's Notes Editorial

Painted with Resin, Multicolored Skies Grace the Ambiguous Portrait 

By RotaractArts 0

PSA: We had quite the task structuring this article, so two things! One, it ended up being much longer than we anticipated, so we apologize for the long read; it's our last yap session, so please bear with us and two, there were people we each individually wanted to appreciate and some collectively. So, there will be bits that Kusali wrote, bits that I wrote, and bits we wrote together; we’ll let you know who wrote what before each section!  (Sajani talks…) When my mind kept nagging me about having to write this article.. I was truly wondering what to write and how to write it in a way that justifiably encompasses my journey in Rotaract, which is also how…

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The Next Chapter Begins!

By RotaractArts 0

It is safe to say that for the both of us, among the many avenues of the Rotaract Arts Club, the editorial was the one that felt most like home. The editorial is more than words on a page; it is a sanctuary of sorts where imagination knows no bounds and you can write to your heart's content. In addition to being the tapestry where all our emotions, feelings, and opinions are woven together, we are also dedicated to upholding the public image of Rotaract Arts Club. Yes, it is a tremendous responsibility, but one that we as editors find great joy in! As we start our journey as co-editors (hello, hello!) for the year 23/24, we cannot start this…

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The One Where We Say ‘Thank You’

By RotaractArts 2

All good things come to an end, but the next experience awaits! In such spirit, this article is aimed to catch three birds in one stone (strictly metaphorical): we want to say thank you, look back at the progress made and give our newbies some exclusive intel as to how the club works, how they can contribute and what kind of work to look forward to in the year to come, so, here we go! Here goes the first bird! (Yes, metaphorical) The past year was, to put it simply, remarkably momentous. From the most lively dance parties to the most charitable of events, we truly did it all as a club, and none of this would be possible had…

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‘Crosswords’ by the Editorial: When in Ceylon

By RotaractArts 0

For this week’s puzzle all you need is to just tap in to your inner Sri Lankan. Grab a pencil and solve away. Across 4.A place known for its intricate woodwork, and the wood itself was sourced from an abandoned royal audience hall 5.The place of pineapples 6.Tallest self supported structure in South Asia’s 7.One of the peaks of the Hanthana mountain range 10.South Asia’s best natural harbour 12. The place where a son betrayed his father Down 1.The Bridge on the River Kwai 2.An ancient natural landscape named after a monk 3.The Buddha is said to have visited this place 9 months after he was enlightened 8.Baby elephants are in abundance here 9.6th century Christian cross found in Anuradhapura…

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‘Crosswords’ by the Editorial: State-ing the obvious

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In this weeks edition of Crosswords by the Editorial, you're going to need to use your expertise in geography and general trivia! Across 3. The internet domain extension for this country is the abbreviation for television 4. Recent most Royal wedding took place in this country 5. Indiana Jones & the Temple of Doom was filmed in this country 7. Fastest sinking city in the world is located in this country 9. The first country to grow coffee commercially 10. Beneath the capital city of this country holds the remains of nearly 6 million people 12. The lesser known 'Bula' shirts are popular in this country Down 1. Lego was invented in this country 2. The only place in the…

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‘Crosswords’ by the Editorial: A Novel Idea

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Hope you did your reading as kids Rotaractors, because you're going to need it to solve this weeks crossword - 'A Novel Idea'. Grab your pencils and get cracking! Across 2. Everyone read at least one of her stories as children 4. The book which made us realise Martin Wickramasinghe secretly had a thing for cows being murdered 5. The best of friends 7. Everyones favourite cousins who solve mysteries 8. Alice through the looking glass is based on a game of __ 11. Nanda is forced to marry this person since Piyal was of a low caste Down 1. The ultimate question of life the universe and everything according to the Hitchhikkers Guide to the Galaxy 3. The only…

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‘Crosswords’ by the Editorial: A Current Affair

By RotaractArts 3

In this week's edition of "Crosswords by the Editorial" you've got to read up on the news because that's exactly what you'll need to complete 'Just a Current Affair'. So grab a pencil and some paper and get to it! The instructions are given below. Across 4. Location of Naadhagama's concert in October 2023 6. Patali Champika Ranawaka's new political party 7. Second richest man in the world 9. Fear of fear 11. Theme of this year's Met Gala 13. Type of monkey that SL plans to export to China 15. Stage name of Abel Tesfaye 16. Sri Lanka's first electric supercar Down 1. Litro Gas was previously known as 2. Location of the 2024 Olympic Games 3. Captain of…

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