Why do we need…Robotic pets

Posted 12:14pm Sunday 10th July 2016 by Anthony Marris

Humans have always had a relationship with animals. From practical uses, like seeing-eye “dogs,” to the gimmicky, like courier “pigeons”, this constantly developing sector will alter the course of humanity. Robotic pets are, exactly as the name implies, manmade animals (or Read more...

Insiders Dunedin | Issue 14

Posted 11:27am Sunday 10th July 2016 by Sam Fraser-Baxter

Alleyways are traditionally those dark, seedy, urban pathways you want to avoid. They mean trouble. They’re typically the go-to for shady people carrying out shady dealings. However, when you walk past an alleyway mysteriously lit with blue fairy lights, curiosity will probably get the better Read more...

Out & About in Dunedin | Issue 14

Posted 11:31am Sunday 10th July 2016 by Hugh Baird

If you’re a little bored and in need of something to do to fill the hours at the start of the semester then head on down to the Otago Museum. If staring at ancient artifacts aren’t really your cup of tea then why not check out some of the awesome interactive exhibitions such as the Read more...

David Clark | Issue 14

Posted 11:45am Sunday 10th July 2016 by David Clark

Otago SPCA’s area is the largest in New Zealand. It stretches from the Waitaki River north of Oamaru down into parts of Southland. The main buildings used to house and care for animals are in Opoho, not far from the Alhambra rugby fields.   They have a small paid staff, but the Read more...

Something Came Up | Issue 14

Posted 11:48am Sunday 10th July 2016 by Isa Alchemist

It’s not as if you can say to your flatmate/classmate (pharmacists and doctors in training though they may be) “can you take a look at this?” You can’t even scratch it without diving into your clothes and having it look like a desperate solo attempt at sexual Read more...

Dear Ethel | Issue 14

Posted 11:52am Sunday 10th July 2016 by Student Support

Dear Ethel, I’ve just found out my mum is really sick, with possibly only a few months left. I want to drop out and be with her but she says she wants me to keep studying. Only I can’t focus and what if I have to go home during exam time? What can I do? -Tom   Dear Read more...

Dear Ethel | Issue 13

Posted 12:07pm Sunday 29th May 2016 by Student Support

Dear Ethel, I am a first year student, fresh out of high school. Our high school teachers never really talked about relationships and identities that weren’t heterosexual and neither did any adults in my family.  I’ve never dated anyone before but I feel like I might be Read more...

Sexcellent | Issue 13

Posted 12:10pm Sunday 29th May 2016 by Sexcellent

Dear sexcellent I’ve recently just started sleeping with this girl and my friend thinks someone is going to get attached. Is there ever really such a thing as just sex, especially between girls? Help Commitment issues    Dear commitment issues I am a huge believer in Read more...

Dante’s Peak

Posted 12:30pm Sunday 29th May 2016 by Alex Campbell-Hunt

Rating: B+ Was this anyone else’s favourite movie as a kid? For me it even overtook Jurassic Park at one point. (Though it just occurred to me that many of this year’s freshers weren’t born yet when it was released... holy christ). In my flat we bought a projector in lieu of a Read more...

Matters Of Debate | Issue 13

Posted 11:57am Sunday 29th May 2016 by Otago University Debating Society

This column is written by the Otago University Debating Society, which meets for social debating every Tuesday at 6pm in the Commerce Building Affirmative, by By Old Major Most of us probably couldn’t imagine the unbearable pain and suffering people must endure in the end stages of Read more...