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Spectra ’24: A Celebration of Talent and Unity

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The Rotaract Club of the University of Colombo, Faculty of Arts, proudly hosted Spectra '24, the most anticipated talent show of the year. Held on October 8, 2024, at the New Arts Theatre, the event brought together a lively audience of 100, celebrating the diverse skills and creativity of students across the university. The show featured 16 performances, showcasing their talents in an impressive lineup of performances. Adding a unique touch, the items were presented in all three national languages, reflecting the rich cultural diversity and unity of the university community. Spearheaded by the Professional Development Avenue under the leadership of Director Sanuthi Wickramaachchi, alongside the dedicated efforts of Project Chairpersons Inura Déwasinghe and Vihangi Uswatta, their vision transformed the…

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Beach Cleanup: United for a Cleaner Coastline

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On the 28th of September, the Environmental Service Avenue of the Rotaract Club of the University of Colombo, Faculty of Arts, took a significant step towards environmental preservation by organizing a joint beach cleanup at Preetipura, Wattala. This initiative marked the first collaboration with the Rotaract Club of the University of Kelaniya, the Rotary Club, and the Rotaract Club of Colombo Uptown. Together, these groups worked to tackle the pressing issue of coastal pollution while promoting teamwork and sustainability. The beach cleanup brought together dedicated volunteers who rolled up their sleeves to remove plastic waste, discarded fishing gear, and other litter from the shoreline. This effort went beyond tidying the beach—it aimed to highlight the harmful effects of marine pollution…

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Vibes & Vistas: Weaving Bonds, Crafting Memories

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On the 4th of October, the Membership Development Avenue of the Rotaract Club of University of Colombo, Faculty of Arts hosted Vibes & Vistas—a picnic organized to bring members closer and strengthen bonds within the club. Held within the university premises, the event was organized by Rtr. Tharushi Dineshika, the Director of the Membership Development Avenue, and Chairperson Rtr. Menara Himandi. With careful planning and teamwork between the Organising Committee, the Executive Committee, and the Board of Directors, the event came to life as an evening full of connection and laughter. The picnic began with a song session that set a positive tone for the day. Members, both new and old, mingled, sharing chatter and laughs that helped them form…

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Avenues Community Service Events Our Events

Paws of Joy: Spreading Love to Our Furry Friends

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"Happy Paws" was a project conducted by the Community Service Avenue of the Rotaract Club of University of Colombo, Faculty of Arts to brighten the day of the adorable fur babies at the Animal Welfare and Protection Association (AWPA) in Dehiwala. The Co-Directors of the Avenue, Rtr. Vibavi Rupage and Rtr. Ayadi De Alwis, the chairperson of the project, Rtr. Vihangi Uswattage, as well as the six members of the organizing committee made their way to the shelter on the 18th of October, with donations of dry rations, cleaning utensils, and other essential items to support the shelter’s work in keeping its almost 150 inmates, including injured and disabled dogs, well-fed and happy. A huge part of this project focused…

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The plight of the Crow Island Beach

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Nestled in the north-west corner of Colombo city, in Modara—a location where one would scarcely expect it to be—is a once-beautiful stretch of sandy coastline with a fantastic view of the ocean. An area that could potentially rival Sri Lanka’s finest down-south beaches, without any of the travel hassle. By almost all counts, Crow Island Beach should be known by one and all. Yet, why is this beach seldom spoken of and, in fact, hardly even recognized? The sad truth is that, for all its potential charm, Crow Island Beach, in its theoretically fabulous locale, is overrun with trash. In an ideal world, being situated near the mouth of the Kelani River would make the area a picturesque natural haven—all…

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Blog Series Creepy Pasta Editorial Poems

Welcome, Welcome

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Come, come you won't get bored,'cause I let you in my humble abode.Promise I'll keep your company to no end,For you are my bestest friend. There,Greet my mama on the couch.Worry not, they're inside this pouch.Her eyes and ears and tongue and hair,Stored inside with love and care. Look,My little brother wants to play ball.But, alas, he is useless than a clay doll.His arms and legs, you ask where?Oh, they are probably in his play area. We are an odd bunch, now you see.There's also my big brother in his study.He never comes out of that big ugly room,"Scary things happen there", whispers the moon. Fear, oh fear, I see in your face.Now I know you're about to run a…

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Blog Series Creepy Pasta Editorial Poems

Dreams

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(Volume 02: Nightmares) It was a nightmare… The things we see when our eyes are closed, We call them "Dreams" I dream, but I'm not a dreamer. I just dream. It didn't feel like a dream,  The darkness I witnessed  Was too realistic. People toasting with  Poisonous champagne,  Serpents creeping leisurely In this scene.  I wanted to scream.  I tried and I cried  To take me out of this world,  Not knowing it's a dream. I saw boogeymen, ghouls  And werewolves. But I was most afraid to see  Humans. Corinthian was looking  Straight at me. There's no Sandman to save me. When it all ended,  I opened my eyes to see  What I woke up into... - Rtr. Inura Dewasinghe

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Editorial Month In Review

Month In Review

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We are thrilled to share the first update of the Rotaract year 2024/25, covering the past four months. While there was quite the delay due to a combination of strikes, exams, the start of a new academic year, and mid-semester exams, we’ve finally pulled everything together as we approach the end of the semester! Transition Meeting The Rotaract Year 24/25 commenced with the transition meeting held on the 1st of July, at the Leo Youth Centre,  marking the official handover of responsibilities to the new Executive Committee and Board of Directors for the Rotaract Year 2024/25.  24/25 රොටරැක්ට් වර්ෂය ආරම්භ වූයේ ජූලි මස 01 වන දින ලියෝ යෞවන මධ්‍යස්ථානයේ පැවැති සංක්‍රාන්ති රැස්වීම සමගය. 24/25 වර්ෂයේ සඳහා නව විධායක සභාවක් සහ…

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Blog Series Creepy Pasta Short Stories

வாடகை வீடு

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அவன் அந்த வீட்டிற்கு குடிபெயர்ந்ததில் இருந்து அங்கு நிகழும் அமானுஷ்யங்களை கண்டு பயந்து கொண்டிருக்கிருக்கிறான். அவன் தனது தொழில் நிமித்தமாக அங்கு குடிபெயர்ந்தான். அவனது காரியாலயத்திற்கு அருகிலும் குறைந்த வாடகையிலும்  கிடைத்ததால் அதை அவன் ஏற்றுக்கொண்டான். அவனுக்கு பேய், பிசாசு ஆகிய விடயங்களில் சற்று கூட நம்பிக்கையில்லை. அவனது பெற்றோர் எவ்வளவோ முறை எடுத்துக்கூறியும் அதற்கு செவிசாய்க்கவில்லை. அவ்வாறே சில மாதங்கள் மாயமாய் மறைந்தன. திடீரென ஒருநாள் அவன் வேலையை முடித்து வீடு திரும்புகையில் அவனது வீட்டு வாசலில் பல காகங்கள் கூட்டமாக இறந்து கிடைப்பதைக் கண்டான். சரியென்று தனது பாக்கை (Bag) உள்ளே வைத்துவிட்டு வெளியே வந்து அவற்றை ஒவ்வொன்றாக அப்புறப்படுத்த தயாரானான். அவற்றையெல்லாம் கஷ்டப்பட்டு அப்புறப்படுத்தி புதைத்து தானும் குளித்து விட்டு அங்குள்ள கதிரையில் ஒய்யாரமாக அமர்ந்து கொண்டான். கதிரையிலேயே உறங்கியும் போனான். சிறிது நேரத்திற்கு பின் சுவர்க்கடிகாரத்தை பார்த்த போது அது பத்து மணியை உரசி நின்றது. அவன் எழுந்து இரவு உணவை தயாரித்து உண்டான். பாத்திரங்களை கழுவி வைக்கும் போது சமையலறையில் இருந்த எல்லா பாத்திரங்களும் கீழே விழுந்தன. அவற்றை பார்த்து பயந்த அவனுக்கு…

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Blog Series Creepy Pasta Editorial Short Stories

Smiling, Smiling…

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I looked around my room. Was it the thunder that woke me up? Was it the sound of the downpour outside? A flash of lightning like the one that illuminated the dark room for a moment? Must have been. Or was it the growing sense of dread that persisted throughout the day? I got up from the bed, sweat soaked linens flung aside. My bare feet touched the cold floor. Cold? No not just cold. Icy. So cold that it felt warm. I got to my feet, aware of my breath misting in front of my face. I had to…go. Yes. I had to go outside. There was something I must see. One step forward, then another, and another. I…

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