In conversation with Souldrop
If you’re looking for some tunes with “a twist of psychedelic lemon,” Souldrop is the band to check out this music month.
The Assessment: Putting on a gig
Planning a casual get-together with your mates is hard enough, imagine trying to throw together a whole-ass concert. Yet, that’s exactly what Drew Van Arts and Devon Alexander are in the process of doing.
Tatt Chat: Exploring body art and cultural identities
“In te ao Māori, tā moko is a way of life, it’s a part of whakapapa.”
International Students are facing growing debt from Covid-19
“I get treated like a full-on stranger to this country”
Public Mental Healthcare: What happens to Massey students after they graduate, and why you should care
“Their assessment criteria is such bullshit. I’ve been turned away and ignored by the [public health system] and have had to literally travel to America to receive a different kind of therapy.”
Shit your landlord doesn’t want you to know
Heading into winter, it’s going to be crunch time for just how warm and dry your flat really is.
The Massive Toilet Paper Review
Toilet paper: what separates man from beast. From booze poos to post-sex pissing, toilet paper has always been there in my time of need.
Artist Profile: DARTZ
DARTZ is a Wellington punk-rock band that serves up student realness, from songs about bath salts to shitty flats and Captain Cook being a “wig-wearing cuck”.
Hangry: A deep dive into the politics of limited eating options and food trucks on campus
The question of “what the fuck do I eat today” has become a nauseating, terrible facet of life at Massey University. Massive decided to look into the options, or lack thereof, around the campuses, and how the University is failing to provide for students.
Crazy, Stupid Crocs: The Unlikely Triumph of the World’s Ugliest Shoe
“I just fucked your bitch in my Balenciaga crocs”
David Seymour: On mullets, spooning Gerry Brownlee and the best way to open a beer
“Gerry Brownlee would be great for a cuddle”
Dismantling Sexual Violence
The power under scrutiny is that of the patriarchy, and how society upholds this in a way that continues to oppress the lives of women internationally.
What the fuck happened to that cannabis referendum?
What the fuck happened to that cannabis referendum? Massive talks to Chlöe Swarbrick about what went wrong and what happens next.
Beings I’ve met on acid.
Sit back, relax. Melt into the couch, stare into the depths of the universe. With the right chemical additive, the universe will stare back, showing you possibilities you’ve never dreamed of, or perhaps something you dreamed but never dared to remember.
A Sore Bitch with Endometriosis Reviews Painkillers
Heads up, Countdown Pharmacies and Chemist Warehouse will fill your prescriptions for free.
Snorting myself silly: Massive takes it up the nose
In the name of good journalism, Massive went down the rabbit hole of crushed powders, to find the elusive truth.
“Please sir, can I have some drugs?”
We talk to people about their funniest experiences sussing drugs
The Bath Salt Crisis: how laced MDMA is ruining the vibe
“I remember speaking complete gibberish and having these manic emotional spells where I’d go from being super aggressive, to anxious and upset, and then I’d be uncontrollably laughing.”
Thank fuck for gay clubs
A spot where you feel comfortable to be who you are, regardless of who that is, is so important. Not only for queer people, but for anyone who feels uncomfortable or out of place in the typical ‘town’ experience.