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Defending the kingdom | Issue 11

Posted 3:11pm Sunday 11th May 2014 by Alex Carroll

Most readers will agree that sexism and racism are bad things, and that there are no tangible differences within the human species. But how would you react if I told you that there are no tangible differences between humans and the entire animal kingdom? I think most readers would consider this Read more...

Editorial | Issue 11

Posted 3:11pm Sunday 11th May 2014 by Zane Pocock

Last Tuesday and Wednesday, the Critic office was tuned in to Parliament’s question time with the hope of watching Judith Collins’ head roll over the Oravida scandal, her habitual dishonesty, and her generally awful demeanour. As at the time of writing, it was both disappointing and surprising to Read more...

Love is Blind | Issue 10

Posted 4:20pm Sunday 4th May 2014 by Lovebirds

Critic’s infamous blind date column brings you weekly shutdowns, hilariously mismatched pairs, and the occasional hookup. Each week, we lure two singletons to Di Lusso, ply them with food and alcohol, then wait for their reports to arrive in our inbox. If this sounds like you, email Read more...

Science, Bitches | Issue 10

Posted 4:20pm Sunday 4th May 2014 by Hannah Twigg

The other day, I was talking to a friend and they told me a story of someone they met who didn’t believe in gravity. Now, I don’t know about you, but try as I might, I can’t just levitate at will and ignore one of the fundamental laws of physics. (Though if you know a way, hit me up! How cool would Read more...

Queer Eye | Issue 10

Posted 4:20pm Sunday 4th May 2014 by Sir Lloyd Queerington

“We’re here, we’re queer, get used to it!” Or are you used to it? Are you so used to it that every time you hear about a pride parade or see queer posters you think, “They’ve got gay marriage, what more could they want?” Well, I am happy to admit that those conspiracy theorists who warn you about a Read more...

Hi Dr. Nick | Issue 10

Posted 4:20pm Sunday 4th May 2014 by Dr. Nick

Hi everybody, Children are sexy. Now, while we wait for the police to read that statement and come knocking on my door, let’s talk about Spider Man. I went and saw the newest Spider Man film yesterday. While by and large I found it quite a good film, something in the end bugged me. Read more...

ODT Watch | Issue 10

Posted 4:20pm Sunday 4th May 2014 by Kristen Stewart

At first glance this appears to be an awfully inept spelling mistake … but no. It is, in fact, an awful and confusingly contradictory pun about a pacifist’s response to international terrorism. When I give someone a piece of my mind, it is most definitely not peaceful! Incoming Read more...

David Clark | Issue 10

Posted 4:20pm Sunday 4th May 2014 by David Clark

Dunedin delivers in the cultural sphere. It always has. Think Robbie Burns. Think New Zealand’s first University. James K Baxter. iD Fashion. The Dunedin Sound. Six60. I think of the Dunedin books I stumbled across at University, like Dennis McEldowney’s Full of the Warm South or Archibald Read more...

Defending the kingdom | Issue 10

Posted 4:20pm Sunday 4th May 2014 by Elisabeth Larsen

For animal rights activists, Mojo Mathers is a woman who requires no introduction. She is frequently hailed as “the voice for animals,” as well as a trailblazer for people with disabilities. The list MP has been an adviser to the Green Party since 2006, and a Member of Parliament since 2011. Read more...

Editorial | Issue 10

Posted 4:20pm Sunday 4th May 2014 by Zane Pocock

With the OUSA survey results published last week, now seems as good a time as any for Critic to respond to feedback and step back to reassess our efforts. Our feedback was positive overall; we came in as OUSA’s second-most satisfying service and second-most used service, beaten by Events in Read more...