What’s Your Number?
Hector* clocks in at 7, Tonya* at 10, Dominica* at 16 and Augusto*? A solid 41. Get your mind out of the gutter, folks – I’m not talking about that number. I’m talking about a number that – through no fault of your own – can change your life, make or break your dream and dictate how much of the world you get to see and how easily. Drum roll, please: the global passport index. Passports have a...$5 Lunch Hijacked by OUSA Executive Election Forums
$5 lunch was overrun last week with three days of lunchtime forums to give students a chance to dissect the policies and promises of the 25 candidates running for the ten OUSA Executive positions for 2027. To save you from over six hours of forums, here is our three-page summary of the 12,000 words of notes we took. Day One President Last year was the first time in three years students had two options for president....Critic Recipes For Bored Fuckers
They said independence and flatting would be fun. What a load of hogwash. Before long, you've mastered the art of quick gruel for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Your parents are concerned: “you only eat what?” You explain that sometimes you simply need to shove something in your gob before rushing off to your class or getting back to that assignment. But deep, deep, deep — no, keep going — DEEP down, you want...Critic’s Fat Chat With Flatchat
Ōtepoti students have undoubtedly had their fair share of flatting horror stories. However, Otago graduate Ryan Cole is here to help lessen that with Flatchat. Boasting “honest flat reviews from real NZ tenants”, this platform is designed to increase visibility around the Aotearoa rental market, and “bring some of the power away from the landlords and back to the tenants”. Ryan graduated from the University of...From Pandas To Parliament
Critic Te Ārohi recently sat down with Opportunity’s Wellington Bays candidate, Kayla Kingdon-Bebb. Alongside contesting the Wellington Bays electorate, she serves as Opportunity’s spokesperson for climate change, conservation, the environment, oceans and fisheries. This is your go to Opportunity candidate if you’re curious about their environmental policies. Usually found at the helm of the World Wide Fund for Nature...ODA opens the gates to Willy Wonka’s factory
For two nights only, the College Auditorium is becoming Willy Wonka’s factory – minus the workplace violations. The Otago Dance Association (ODA) is bringing Charlie and The...
Editorial: The Crawl To The Finish Line
Last Wednesday, I was on the phone with my best friend, Grace. For avid Critic nerds, Grace was the main creator of the For The Girls game included in the centrefold of the Party Issue....
OUSA Exec: Vote.
Every year students have plenty to say about OUSA, and don’t get me wrong, that’s exactly how it should be. But if you’ve got strong opinions about who should be leading and advocating for you in 2027, the best way to make sure you’re...
Moaningful Confessions: The day I lost two things: my fave g-string and my…
Let me set the scene. It’s a Saturday night in my home town, and the clubs are calling my name. Naturally, I put on my...
Horoscopes: Issue 24 2026
Libra: Your love life has been on life support in 2026. It’s time to start thinking about dipping your toes back in the water, before your flatmates start feeling bad for you. Ask someone on a date – the stars promise that it’s...
Crossword Answers - Issue 24 2026
Across 1 - Division 4 - Smooch 9 - Mannequin 10 - Joeys 11 - Anakin Skywalker 14 - Sid 15 - Chests 18 - Ensuite 20 - Chud 23 - Omit 24 - Odious 25 - Hoarse 26 - Due Down: 1 -...
