Cookin' Up Love | Issue 11

Posted 2:17pm Sunday 14th May 2017 by Lovebirds

Each week, we lure two singletons to The Captain Cook Hotel, give them food and drink, then wait for their reports to arrive in our inbox. If this sounds like you, email critic@critic.co.nz. But be warned--if you dine on the free food and dash without sending us a writeup, a Critic writer will Read more...

David Clark | Issue 11

Posted 11:00am Sunday 14th May 2017 by David Clark

The Labour Party recently released its Party list for the upcoming election. Whether as number 26 last time or number 8 this time, I'm proud to represent Dunedin North. It is exciting to be part of a team that's passionate about making New Zealand a fairer place, with the vision and talent Read more...

Vitalogy | Issue 11

Posted 2:31pm Sunday 14th May 2017 by Prof's Wood & Ruddock

Student Support have reported to us that many of you are having trouble with the people living in your place of abode. If you do not understand why a person in your living quarters is behaving oddly or badly, observe carefully the make of the skull and face, for there you may find clues to the Read more...

ODT Watch | Issue 11

Posted 11:12am Sunday 14th May 2017 by Charlie O’Mannin

To start this week the ODT has evil tidings.  Expect military conscription to start any day now.   The ODT went to see a theatrical performance this week.  Thanks ODT, we value your input.   The ODT didn’t stop there. They started to think about Read more...

Vapourium Presents Science Tank | Issue 11

Posted 1:24pm Sunday 14th May 2017 by Carl Pinter

In the New Testament, Jesus reportedly performed a miracle when he raised Lazarus from the dead. 2000+ years later this event still permeates our culture, with even a Doctor Who episode named after Lazarus. Of all of Lazarus’s namesakes, potentially the most interesting is Lazarus syndrome; Read more...

Poetry Corner | Issue 11

Posted 1:27pm Sunday 14th May 2017 by Mel Ansell

What night was it? Perhaps the tenth or eleventh, I was used to the heaviness of your sleeping body already, after all, generations have slept beside each other. It is nice to have just another piece of evidence of my humanity. Our ancestors knew the shapes in which to bend to hold, but Read more...

Anei a Ngāti Scarfie

Posted 1:35pm Sunday 14th May 2017 by Eli Toeke

The last two months of being Tumuaki of Te Roopū Māori have been the best two months of my time here at university. Te Rito (the Executive team of Te Roopū Māori) have been working diligently to provide services and events to tauira and actively advocating for the interests of Read more...

Ethel & Hyde | Issue 10

Posted 3:27pm Sunday 7th May 2017 by Student Support

Dear Ethel & Hyde My flatmate's boyfriend keeps eating my food. I know it is him but when I confronted him he denied it. What should I do? Hangry Ethel and Hyde is brought to you by the Student Support Centre. They advise you to take Ethel’s advice. Send your questions Read more...

The Hell Hole | Issue 10

Posted 3:30pm Sunday 7th May 2017 by Chelle Fitzgerald

It was a warm day in December. A temperate breeze was beginning to pick up, but even the possibility of a turn in the weather could not dilute the Christmas-time joy in Dunedin. Craning their necks impatiently, the villagers scanned the horizon for a sign of the festivities promised. The children Read more...

You Should Drink Bavaria This Weekend

Posted 2:46pm Sunday 7th May 2017 by Swilliam Shakesbeer

I had splurged on a couple of unnecessary expenses this week, like an optometrist appointment and some vegetables, so I was feeling pretty skint when it came to the old moolah department. So it truly lifted my heart when I saw that New World was looking out for me with a $19.99 12-pack club card Read more...