Edition 50

AN ODE TO THE
MISSING MONTHS
-Akanksha Tanwar, 3 rd Year, IT
Usually, you can spot me cursing college for curating
99% of my daily problems. It took a pandemic for
me to realise how much DTU means to me. When
I gaze at it from afar, it stands tall and empty, a
pompous monument. I saw a picture of our campus
on Instagram; monotonous, failing to capture its
grey traits and the celestial bodies above, unable
to capture the transcendent nature of this carefully
structured brick palace. I took a moment to assess
my relationship with this university, minus all the
hustle and the people that reside inside it; that
moment held me captive against my own motifs
and dreams. Had I not walked along the sleek and
idiosyncratic paths, would my life be the same?
If you take a night stroll, you can feel a light breeze
take over you and might want to contemplate how
this college gives a part of it to everyone who leaves.
You can never quite get rid of the scent of DTU. The
aforementioned stars can be figuratively thought of
as the people who took souvenirs from this college
and decorated them as luminous ornaments above
and beyond it, which makes me think of DTU as the
confetti of a glitter-filled milky way. If I were to leave
soon, I would derange from the thought of partition.
To top it up, some apocalyptic scenario taking over
would tick away precious days from my timeline. I
miss the crowded MechC, students blasting music
near the PR desks, lads wearing goggles and
eating away a lollipop, and above all, our sacred
relationship. I wish that before parting for this long,
indefinite vacation, I could pay you back - or rather
steal something from you - for I want to be forever
in your debt.
A GUIDE TO SOCIAL
MEDIA WILDLIFE
-Ananya Kapoor, 2 nd Year, EE
Welcome to today’s class of Social Media 101, in which
you’ll learn about the strange creatures that populate
the vast jungle of social media.
The Bootlicker
Often found lurking on celebrities’ Instagram and Twitter
pages, the bootlicker is an extremely loyal creature. It is
devoted to one particular celebrity/politician/party and
becomes extremely aggressive if its master is insulted.
The SJW
One of the most ubiquitous creatures of the social
media jungle, the Social Justice Warrior believes in its
own moral superiority and ignores all voices of fact and
reason. Any sort of aggressive behaviour on your part is
liable to be met with outraged howls.
The Perfectionist
Found in the boroughs of Instagram, the perfectionist
is an incredibly sleek and well-groomed creature. It
occupies a cotton-candy universe of international travel,
exotic food and self-promotion. Though completely
non-violent, it often inspires self-loathing in the casual
observer and prolonged contact may even lead to
depression. Better to steer clear.
The Spammer
The most annoying creature of the jungle, the spammer
is often found residing in family WhatsApp groups. Its
method of attack is ruining your day by flooding your
inbox with ‘good morning’ messages, inspirational
videos, or even fake news. Blocking is the only way to
stop it from creating chaos.
The Meme Lord
The meme lord is the king of the jungle and the only
source of entertainment in these bleak surroundings. It
is the only creature you may feel proud of yourself for
befriending.
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