Protestor Arrested in Campus Palestine Protest
The University of Otago’s stance of “institutional neutrality” on Israel’s actions in Palestine has continued to be fiercely criticised by its staff and students. Last Wednesday, October 9th, the Otago Students for Justice in Palestine (OSJP) held a peaceful campus protest that spiralled into one student being arrested for wilful damage of a Clocktower reception glass door. The protest began at noon. A mixed crowd of...The Game of Life, But It’s Just Your Summer 24/25
Answer these questions and we’ll tell you what you will spend your summer doing. 1. What is the best Campus Shop pie? Mince & Cheese Steak & Cheese Butter Chicken Pepper Steak Veggie Korma Spinach & Feta Roll 2. What is your go-to music genre for a long shower? Classical music, but it's really just the Bridgerton soundtrack Top 40 hits, you have no backbone Indie/surf rock,...Forth St Flat Flames
A Forth Street flat complex of six went up in flames on Sunday, October 6th. The fire began in a downstairs flat before smoke made its way through the complex. A total of 18 students were affected by the blaze. Thankfully, no one was hurt, but the fire has meant six students have been relocated to Uniflats until the end of semester. Critic Te Ārohi spoke to two affected students, Jane* and her flatmate Harry*, a few days after...Editorial: Critic Takes a Village
In honour of this being the last issue of 2024, here’s a supercut of Critic’s year. As you’ll see, Critic Te Ārohi is many things. Critic is the magazine. It’s every Monday being like Christmas Day, rushing to the stands and holding tangible proof of your hard work; looking around and seeing students holding it too. Being told how gorgeous the magazine is this year and gushing about how talented the design...Outdoor Clubs Unite Against Orgy Accusations
Following allegations that they’re fronts for orgies, three outdoor Otago clubs have come together to set the record straight. Critic Te Ārohi met with the accused and their chosen champions: OUSSC Prez Peter Barclay, OUTC former treasurer Joel Tebbs, and OUCC Prez Hunter Davidson – who wasn’t quite sure why he’d been invited, but participated enthusiastically anyway. All three flat-out denied the rumours. This is...OUSA Peddles Ethel Property to Fund Clubs & Socs’ EQ Strengthening
OUSA Clubs and Socs, home of the humble $4 lunch and sauna, is booked for earthquake strengthening this summer. Clubs and Socs...
Hatchet-Wielding “Council Worker” Trespassed from Flat
A man has been trespassed by police from a student flat after masquerading as a DCC employee conducting “welfare...
Kayakers Soar Through Campus Amidst Red-Level Rain Warnings
Photo Credit: Bryn Dingemans Two weekends ago, East Otago received more than double October's typical rainfall in just 40...
Dundas Fence Collapse Sparks Feud
In an incident leaving four flats and their landlords at each other’s throats (or at least slightly more passive aggressive than usual), a large fence in a Dundas Street flatting complex of four...
Inaugural Combined Science Ball a Hit
The Sciences Ball, expected to be a quiet affair, has left pundits gawking after exploding into something so wild that even Law students were taking notes (but when aren’t they?) Around 300...
Booze Review: Monster
Critic Te Ārohi originally set out to review every energy drink available in the campus vending machines. But upon parking up at the library (Robertson, because it's obviously the best one), it became evident that the only energy drinks you can really...
