Mystery Object Hunt (August 7-13)

Posted 12:46pm Sunday 6th August 2017

We’ve got a nice mellow week of special days - definitely a cause for celebration!   Monday 7 August – Particularly Preposterous Packaging Day How does it feel when you get approximately five chips in a packet puffed full of mainly air? What about when you purchase some Read more...

Art Week Cover Competition

Posted 2:23pm Sunday 30th July 2017

Art Week is approaching and to celebrate, Critic wants artists to send us your artwork. We will choose a piece to go on the cover of Critic for the week, plus you get prizes! The magazine prints at 300ppi so please send high-resolution images. If your work is digital you need to send it at Read more...

Mystery Object Hunt (July 31-August 6)

Posted 12:32pm Sunday 30th July 2017

Only four weeks left until the mid-semester break! But remember not to wish your lives away; each day counts and is worth celebrating.   Monday 31 July – Uncommon Instrument Awareness Day Close your eyes and imagine being a euphonium in this world of pianos and guitars. Can Read more...

Mystery Object Hunt (July 24-30)

Posted 5:57pm Monday 24th July 2017

Everyone loves a reason to be weird, so why not make the most of the plethora of wacky special days of the year out there.   Monday 24 –Tell An Old Joke Day Why did the mushroom go to the party? Because he was a fungi. What do you call Monday 24 July 2017? Tell An Old Joke Read more...

Mystery Object Hunt (July 17-23)

Posted 3:45pm Sunday 16th July 2017

This week calls for masses of celebration (I think that every week but this week holds true. I swear).   Monday 17 July – World Emoji Day, Yellow Pig Day Imagine a world where symbols of emotional expression used frequently in online communication were not adequately Read more...

Mystery Object Hunt (July 10-16)

Posted 12:51pm Sunday 9th July 2017

Welcome to semester two! I trust you all spent your holidays celebrating every special day despite this column’s absence. Without further ado, here’s what’s worth celebrating this week: Monday 10th July – International Town Criers Day & Don’t Step On A Bee Read more...

University seeks student feedback on CCTV proposal

Posted 11:11am Sunday 9th July 2017

The University of Otago made a complaint to Critic Magazine that the article published on the University's CCTV implementation plan was not fairly reported. As a result, Critic provided this space for the University to respond to these issues.   The University of Otago is seeking Read more...

Mystery Object Hunt (May 29 - June 4)

Posted 2:01pm Sunday 28th May 2017

This week we welcome a chilly start to International Mud Month – with the rain we are having as I write this, I don’t doubt it will live up to its name.  Monday 29 May This must be my favourite day of the year: Put A Pillow On Your Fridge Day. Not only is it perfectly Read more...

Mystery Object Hunt (May 22-28)

Posted 2:06pm Sunday 21st May 2017

Day of the Day It’s a special week of special days. Here’s what’s worth celebrating this week: Monday 22 May – Sherlock Holmes Day, Accounting Day and Goth Day. Never have three such concepts come together. Get out the eyeliner, the Netflix, and your tax returns Read more...

The 2017 Capping Show

Posted 1:13pm Sunday 21st May 2017

Dunedin transformed into Funedin this week for the opening night of the Capping Show, which Critic believes is the best one we’ve ever seen. If you’ve ever wanted to see a Nazi going through the letters of the alphabet while performing oral sex on a woman, you’re in luck. A Read more...