Editorial: Representation Matters, Now More Than Ever

Let me get this out of the way: I’m a very straight, stereotypical cis-woman. If you look at me, there’s little doubt in your mind that my favourite colour as a young girl was pink, that my first crush was Dan Carter, and that Azealia Banks Twitter lore draws a blank (had to consult the office for that one).  I don’t have to look far to see myself represented in the mainstream – most stores cater exclusively to...

Mi Goreng Graduate: Noodle Wrap

Strap yourselves in folks, cause we are about to get freaky. Have you ever been hungry/hungover as fuck only to discover you have close to no real food? Well then this recipe is for you financially struggling legends. This feed has been built solely on the random scraps you have in the cupboard or fridge which means it can be altered in any way, shape, or form. Happy munching you animals. Ingredients 1x Pack of cheap ass noodles 1x...

Local Produce: ‘Bussy Galore’ by Dirty Talk

If you've found yourself chain smoking outside Woof! or neck deep in an americano at Yours, you may have spotted a slim, lipstick-red booklet amongst the anarchist clutter. No, it's not Mao’s Little Red Book, but it has just as much revolutionary energy. It’s Bussy Galore: Winston Peters’ Self-discovery scandal, written by an author known only as Dirty Talk. The obvious question from any boomer or stray NZ first voter...

Critical Tribune: OUSA Dyes Leith River Green In Celebration Of 135th Birthday

Students may have noticed that the Leith is running more green than usual this week. The Otago University’s Student Association has poured gallons of green commercial dye into our very own Leith River in celebration of their 135th birthday, a move that some ecology experts are calling “out of touch and inconsiderate”.  “There’s wildlife in there,” an Ecology professor, who wished to remain anonymous,...

Debatable: Is the gaydar real?

For:  We naturally put other people in boxes immediately upon meeting them based on preconceptions and perceived signals, real or imagined. We are brought up to understand that subtle indicators are reflective of deeper identities. The subliminal messages that we send with our choices in clothing, our appearance, our habits and behaviour, are all meant to be perceived, on a conscious or unconscious level, and communicate aspects of our...

Booze Review: Kristov Orange Label

We’ve gone DI-why the fuck would you do that this week: Kristov Red Label and Raro. Born from a post in the ‘Throwback 4s & Rotary of NZ’ facebook group, surrounded by mentions of monster-ports, premix, and Purple Goannas, this shit should have made like dreads and tribal tattoos on white guys and stayed in the 2000s. The method for this is to scull the bottle to the bottom of the neck, funnel a packet of raro (sweet navel...

Horoscopes: Issue 13 2025

Pisces Assignment grind has been getting you down, but now is the time to treat yourself to a big present. Who cares if it will put you into financial ruin in the very near future, put that purchase on Afterpay and never look back. Your Queer awakening:...

OUSA Exec: The Referendum (Again)

We know what you’re thinking—“surely the Exec aren’t still going on about the referendum?”  Yes. Yes, we are. Because now the message is louder and clearer:...

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