Hate speech or free speech?
At the start of this month, Brash was back on the Manawatū campus as part of the Free Speech Union’s (FSU) controversial nationwide tour.
You probably aren’t being gaslit.
(See what I did there?)
We’ve all heard of it, or even used it, but the term ‘gaslighting’ has taken the online world by storm.
‘Not many people care’: No kiwis protesting for already abortion illegal countries
Countries where abortion is illegal are yet to have their stories heard, as Kiwis in Auckland and Christchurch protest against the Roe v Wade abortion ruling in America.
The Reality of Home-Owning in Aotearoa
For students, most of whom are existing off measly costs from StudyLink, the impending doom of home-ownership seems completely out of reach.
Clearing the mask mandate confusion
In the orange traffic light level, face masks are mandatory inside any public facilities including university campuses and communal areas within a hall of residence; however there still seems to be some confusion around where masks are actually required.
Solicited Advice
Solicited advice is a weekly column where an underqualified anonymous guru answers the questions you want answered.
MUSA partners with Just Zilch to provide nutritious food for Manawatū campus
Studying, Covid-19, and the outrageous cost of living. This is just a short list of hardships students across the country have to constantly juggle. An additional struggle that students juggle, but never should, is access to healthy food.
The fight to end sexual violence isn’t over as nightlife reopens
Town has reopened and, with this, the chapter on safety when out and about in our city needs to be revisited.
Massey Confessions
Everyone loves a scandalous confessions page. You’re never sure if what people saying is fake or not, but that’s what make these pages great.
Is Biomimicry the key to solving our climate crisis?
This is honestly where a shit tonne of modern engineering comes from. Togs were inspired by sharks' skin, we looked to birds when engineering planes, and took inspiration from whales' energy use to create wind turbines. The list goes on and on.
Massey Veterinary School gets an upgrade
The new building comes as part of a ten-year, $160 million capital project and is expected to reach its completion by 2024.
An Ode to Sitcoms
There’s something deeply comforting about switching on a show where the plot is predictable and nothing that bad ever really happens. I just think TV should be fun, I’ve never understood why anyone wants to watch something that puts them through emotional turmoil.
Creative Media Production changes leave students confused and concerned
Massey University's Creative Media Production (CMP) degree is set to be completely reworked. But, for students already enrolled in the degree these changes feel like another roadblock in their education.
I hate craft beer And you should too.
I hate their stupid names. “Yeastie Boys”, “Dirty Water”, “Stag Semen Stout.” I can’t tell if the industry is taking the piss, or if breweries have gotten away with the most elaborate scam of our generation, but they certainly sell.
Drink spiking prevention cast aside as bars focus on other issues
The drugs known as ‘date rape drugs’ are often dangerous and mind-altering. Brands like Nightcap, StopTopps, Spikeys, and Undercover Colours make anti-drink spiking products like reusable or disposable cup covers and drink testers.
The Top 5 "weed" in Video Games.
Thanks to modern computer processing power, and science beyond my understanding, we no longer have to ask “what if”. So, join me, as we look into the cyberspace-strains of everyone’s favourite Class C substance.
Wine was and still is classist
Society has told us to shame people from drinking beer (and bourbon-based RTDs), but why do wine drinkers get off scot-free?
Experience: Losing a friend to a drug overdose
CW: Drug abuse
She expected to spend her weekend hanging out and partying with friends she hadn’t seen for a while, not to lose one.
Micro Dosing Mums: How White Women are Co-Opting Indigenous Healing Methods
Western mothers across the globe are increasingly turning to micro dosing capsules of magic mushrooms to ease the stress of parenthood.