Edgarzibit hosts Pimp My Clubs & Socs

OUSA is splashing out half a million dollars to pimp out the Clubs & Societies Building. President Logan Edgar says that most of the money will be spent on “boring” maintenance rather than brand new features. The big-ticket item is an “eco-friendly, sustainable heating system”, which will cost $200,000, while the bathrooms may be in line for marble tiles thanks to a $100,000 upgrade allocation. Aside from the routine maintenance, several rooms...

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“Football”Surprise! NFL coaches can no longer reward players for intentionally injuring other players. The New Orleans Saints have been busted for a running a bounty system where players were rewarded for injuring key members of the other team. Bounty prizes...

Even Elton couldn’t save us

The Forsyth Barr stadium is running at a loss of nearly $2 million with the Dunedin City Council considering whether to step in and help foot the bill. Dunedin Venues Management Ltd (DVML), the company running the stadium, revealed a loss of $1.9 million...

Hello I am the moon

A super perigee moon terrorised man and beast alike early last week. The event occurs when the moon is at its closest point to Earth, making it appear 14% bigger and 30% brighter than a standard full moon. The moon reached its fullest point at 3.35pm on...

Upstart seeks token student for “diversity”

Upstart Business Incubator last week announced the opportunity for a student to join its Institute of Directors. The successful applicant will undertake the directorship for 12 months and “bring the...

Degree factory churns out more WINZ applicants

The University of Otago is divesting itself of nearly a tenth of its students this month, releasing 1,755 graduates into the empty void of unemployment. Graduation Ceremonies to mark the event are...

Media get information right second time around

Criticism has continued in response to the changes to the student loan and allowance schemes announced by Tertiary Education Minister Steven Joyce earlier this month. On May 3, Joyce revealed that...

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