Playing Sport After Highschool
There are a lot of reasons to sign up for your local sports club, fitness, friendship and an excuse to kick people.
mastering the walk of shame
Disclaimer: A walk of shame isn’t shameful because you’re having casual sex. It’s shameful because the yo pros and seniors in your area get to see you at your absolute lowest. We’re talking crusty lips, smeared mascara, unzipped flies - the lot! And that is factually both funny and shameful.
Why are men obsessed with their penis size?
So what makes men (I would say boys as an ode to most men's maturity level, but it may not be appropriate when talking about penis) so obsessed with the size of their shaft, the dimensions of the dick, the proportions of their penis?
‘Shrink your focus’ when it comes to climate anxiety
Big questions like ‘will I be able to have kids?’ and ‘will I have a career?’ are causing climate anxiety for young people, after scientists warn we are heading towards an unlivable world.
Solicited Advice
Solicited advice is a weekly column where an underqualified anonymous guru answers the questions you want answered.
Editorial 7 - To fuck, or not to fuck?
For many avid swipers, it can be tricky to decide whether or not to take the plunge with an online stranger, but I’m here to wave a few red flags in your face, to ensure your next hook-up satisfies all your needs.
Worst of the Worst movie reviews - Shadow Conspiracy (1997)
Every week I’ll be watching the worst rated movies on Rotten Tomatoes so you don’t have to. I’ll be doing one every week until the final issue where I’ll review the worst movie ever made (according to a random article I found).
I dare you to name one local councillor… bet you can’t.
If you’re young and live in Aotearoa, chances are you probably don’t know much about local government and it’s likely not your fault.
Sexpectations
One of the worst things to be on the receiving end of during sex, is pressure. And not the fun “wow there’s a hot person lying on top of me” pressure, but the nagging till you say yes kind.
Confessions of… someone who took a 1-year break from sex (while in a relationship)
Confessions of a is an anonymous column that looks to unearth viewpoints from unique individuals at Massey University.
CW: Mentions of suicide.
Ancient Gay Sex and Kinky Emperors
The Romans didn’t make homophobia a trend: but they did make kissing a trend. The Romans loved kissing so much they were what made this lip smacking fun global.
Netflix says thou shalt not share passwords
Sharing a Netflix account with your ex who doesn’t know you still use their password may not be so easy in a year’s time, when a password sharing fee is introduced.
Massey needs rainbow rooms!
For the most part, this statement runs true. Massey University is severely lacking in the ‘women and queer space’ department and could definitely do with an inclusivity boost if it wants to maintain that “diverse, supportive and active community” status the website claims it has.
Porn: It’s complicated.
There has always been a stigma around women watching porn online, something that is so often targeted towards the pleasure of straight men.
Navigating Casual Relationships in the Age of the Internet
This week, I’ve sat down with some people who are living their lives in direct antagonism of stranger danger and the advice that our parents tried so hard to instil in us.
Jake Law elected as ASA President
In his seventh year of studying (at various universities), Law brings a wealth of experience to the position and believes he can use this to restore Albany’s campus culture and remind students of the support ASA offers.
international travel is back
A lot of countries have been open to the rest of the world for a while now, so there was always an option to leave New Zealand, but getting back in was a different issue.
What do Massey students think about politics?
Like Wellington’s ongoing rivalry between Victoria and Massey University, Aotearoa’s Labour and National party have been battling it out recently as new National leader, Christopher Luxon, has overtaken Aunty Cindy in kiwi popularity.