It’s hard out here for a bisexual
Bisexuals - in the words of Hannah Montana- have the best of both worlds. We can have a crush on Miley Cyrus and Jake Ryan at the same time, and it’s fucking awesome. However, unfortunately there still exists some shitty stereotypes and stigma that linger around the sexuality, even today in goddamn 2021.
Two national emergencies: One day
Remember when that happened? I swear I’m becoming desensitised.
Artist Profile: Aden Meser
Aden’s recent project To Be A Man is a photobook that tells the story of his life as a transgender man. It captures and beautifully contrasts the monumental events and quiet moments of a man undergoing a medical and social transition.
He Tangata: Wellington Pride’s Opening Gala Was a Breath-taking unveiling of takatāpuitanga
“Here I am, a big-bodeid, fem non-binary takatāpui taking up all of this space in this motherfucking colonial building”
Guest Editorial: An ode to my gay mum.
I was thirteen when I found out my mum was gay. My mother and I have a complicated relationship, you see.
Shit students buy with their course-related costs
Tane over here thought he’d make it big on a Wellington Phoenix game, betting the entire $1k. He lost. That’s gotta sting, my bro.
Opshoppin’ around: the best spots in Wellington
if you’re strapped for cash and can’t afford Recycle Boutique prices, here are some “I can still afford a life this week” priced op-shops close to the city.
Underaged and underestimated: The quest for fake IDs
“I think she felt bad for me, I was so obviously desperate. I just wanted to do vodka shots and slut-drop in a club, who doesn’t sympathise with that?”
Best places to cry on the Manawatū campus
Whenever it’s just too much, Massive recommends the following places for a cup of tea, a lie-down, and a sloppy cry.
Losing your D-card: What’s it like doing drugs for the first time
Massive investigates the highs, the lows and the comedowns
Artist Profile: George Turner
A creator in many forms, George explores art from animation to music, digital and more. In a quiet café in Aro Valley, they spoke about their life, art, and dedication to climate action.
How to Talk to your Family About Climate Change
When issues of the political variety come up, it’s hard not to bite back at Aunty Sharon when she calls Greta Thunberg annoying, or agrees with Judith Collin’s belief that participating in meat-free Mondays is, in fact, communism.
Getting pissed and saving turtles:
How to be an environmentally sustainable piece of shit on the weekend
The plus-size problem with thrifting
“Most of the time when there is a limited stock of plus-size options available, they tend to be snatched up by smaller people looking for an ‘oversized fit’, even though there’s so many other options available to them in store. “
Commuting to Uni? Good luck with that
The people in power aren’t making an effort to fund and improve public transport. Our planet, and wallets, are hurting.
Students are facing privacy breaches, despite it being super fucking illegal
TLDR: Landlords still suck
Making the most of your degree: Where to get FREE SHIT at Massey
God knows we pay enough in fucking university fees.
The Golden Ratio
Often we, as simple students, forget such principles and lose sight of the Golden Ratio. Sometimes for taste, such as enjoying white wine over red or having a favourite brand of beer, but mostly because we’re all not very good at maths, which is why we’re at Massey University.