From Pandas To Parliament

Posted 2:22pm Sunday 27th September 2026

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 Read more...

ODA opens the gates to Willy Wonka’s factory

Posted 2:21pm Sunday 27th September 2026

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 Chocolate Factory to life on October 2nd and 3rd, with over 100 dancers storming the stage to perform Read more...

$5 Lunch Hijacked by OUSA Executive Election Forums

Posted 2:20pm Sunday 27th September 2026

$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 Read more...

What’s Your Number?

Posted 2:12pm Sunday 27th September 2026

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 Read more...

Your Body, On Drugs: What's Actually Happening in There?

Posted 2:09pm Sunday 27th September 2026

Today is a very special day. Today, we are riding the Magic School Bus into our friend Sally. Sally is having a very normal night for an Otago student. There’s alcohol in her stomach, caffeine keeping her eyes open and nicotine being passed around. As the evening progresses, things are Read more...

Moaningful Confessions: The day I lost two things: my fave g-string and my…

Posted 3:51pm Saturday 26th September 2026

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 sluttiest outfit and hit town with the confidence of a white man. ‘Come on Eileen’ was playing as I locked eyes with the pookiest man I had ever seen. Thankfully Read more...

Horoscopes: Issue 24 2026

Posted 3:48pm Saturday 26th September 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 time.  Hangxiety-inducing moment in town: Read more...

OUSA Exec: Vote.

Posted 3:46pm Saturday 26th September 2026

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 heard is to vote!   The Read more...

Crossword Answers - Issue 24 2026

Posted 3:43pm Saturday 26th September 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 - Doomsday 2 - Veins 3 - Splendid 5 - Oreos 6 - Holster 7 - Sanjay 8 - Judas 12 - Alias 13 - Read more...

A Degree in Disobedience

Posted 3:42pm Saturday 26th September 2026

It’s been almost one hundred years since students first got fucked off at the University of Otago and decided to protest. Over the decades, Otago students have occupied the Registry building, marched down George Street, and transformed lecture buildings into bases for fiery protests. Students Read more...