Southern Events in for a Hyding
Disclaimer: Staff writer Zoe Eckhoff is a band member of Ammonita, who were interviewed for this news article. OUSA’s annual Hyde Street Party on April 5th left its typical trail of Look Sharp costumes, crumpled cans, smiley face baggies, and students happily tired from six hours of boogie banked in the sun. But some disgruntled bands claim that diversity quotas, disorganisation and miscommunication behind the scenes cast a cloud over...Abuser’s Art Ousted from Campus
Content Warning: Contains details of child sexual abuse. The artwork of historic abuser John Middleditch was removed from Otago University campus on Friday, April 4th. The decision was made by Registrar Dr David Clark, advised by a six-person panel – including University staff, Māori and student representation, and sexual violence support and prevention expertise – that was formed following a student-led petition calling...Flat Authoritarianism
Flatting is a delicate balance of personalities, habits, and passive aggressiveness. For the first time, you get to experience life free from the watchful eye of parents or RAs – and that usually means 2-minute noodles for every second meal, putting off your washing to the last minute, and, inevitably, those flat meetings. The ones about power conservation, keeping the flat tidy, and “being respectful to the other people living...Stopping Starters
‘Twas a sad day for the OGs of Dunedin on April 2nd when iconic student watering hole Starters Bar was demolished. An excavator took to the walls of the pre-loved pub, tearing it limb from limb. Many past Starters enthusiasts looked on, commiserating over shared memories from the former, and final, student bar. Now just rubble lies in its stead. Waaaaah. Starters functioned as a great place for students to enjoy affordable drinks and...The Castle Street Baby
CW: Violence Critic Te Ārohi gave a (fake) baby to a five man Castle Street flat to take care of from Thursday to Sunday. There were only three rules: Don’t lose the baby. You must bring the baby with you everywhere. You must keep a diary of your adventures with the baby. We didn’t tell them about our secret social experiment. Would they take care of the toy as if it’s a real baby...Local Produce: Te Oraka – The Good Space
Run by the University’s Sustainability Office, Te Oraka is so much more than a thrift shop. Their kaupapa is to make sustainability accessible to everyone through a series of events and...
Debatable: Have Aliens Visited Earth?
No: Let’s not be silly here, team. I love Star Wars and Aliens in the Attic as much as the next guy, but you know what else I love? Rational thinking. Let’s consider, for one,...
Mi Goreng Graduate: Shepherds Pie
It's that time of year again… winter is coming! This week we have a hearty staple that everyone will enjoy. Full of vegetables and a tasty mince, this recipe is a great weeknight dinner,...
Editorial: It's Called Transparency, Babes
I had been looking forward to writing a silly little editorial this week about something inconsequential and fun. Daylight savings brings it out in me – you don’t need to be bogged down by...
ACT Drafts Bill to Axe Race-Based Uni Support Services
An ACT Party member’s bill has been drafted to “ensure universities do not allocate resources, benefits, or...
Facebook Marketplace Reselling on the Rise
Among Dunedin's students, there is a common interest: the desire to acquire stuff, or to get rid of stuff. The primary tool used in this pursuit is the Wild West of TradeMe: Facebook Marketplace....
Sustainability Office: Tetra Pak Recycling and Prizes for Sticking Around for the Mid-Sem
The nature-loving students at the helm of the University of Otago’s Sustainability Office have announced a range of projects...
Yep, Someone Actually Read Them: OUSA Exec’s First Quarterly Reports
It’s that time of year when Critic gets its hands on the coveted quarterly reports of our OUSA overlords. Rumour has it...
