Uni Denies Accusations of Artificial Bird Noises on Campus
An Official Information Act request has revealed that the University does not, in fact, use artificial bird noises in its trees, putting an end to a long debate in the student community. Or has it. For context if you’re wondering what the fuck we’re talking about, you only need to take a walk past the trees outside the Burns Building at around 5-6pm to understand. The ears of passersby are assaulted by the deafening sound of...Knox Spree of Lightbulb Thievery
In Issue 11, Critic Te Ārohi received a heated letter to the editor from Knox students who were “pissed the fuck off” after a wave of lightbulb thieving had swept through the college. “If we keep running out of lightbulbs in our double a’s, who will host pres?” Too right. Critic sniffed a story. Critic spoke to Knox resident Emma*, who reckoned that the twitchy fingers of light bulb kleptomania had spread...Cosy Dell Creeper Lurks Over to Queen
The Cosy Dell Creepers are reportedly extending their range, with multiple sources confirming that the figure has been snooping around flats on Queen St. The figure has been reportedly sighted in locations near Prospect Park, a pitch-black field located on the end of Queen St, allegedly prompting a local uptake in security camera sales. Speaking to an incident with the figure, one student Katie* told Critic Te Ārohi that they had received...OUSA Referendum Incoming
On May 27th, the OUSA Referendum will be up and running. Students will be sent the link to an online survey, giving you the ability to vote on matters close to home like accessibility, cost of living, academia, and recreation. It’s a bit like the Critic Census, but with lawyers and tangible change involved (we ain’t doing shit). Administrative Vice President Emily invited students to submit answers to her a couple weeks ago. The...Ex-Critic Food Columnist Releases Cookbook
Fuck, Alice Taylor can cook. The former Otago Uni student and Critic Te Ārohi food columnist turned chef released a baking book ‘Alice in Cakeland’ last month. This has come after Alice took a whirlwind journey from University, to Masterchef stardom, to cooking in some of the country’s most prestigious restaurants – all in the space of less than three years. Alice came to Otago University in 2018 where she...‘Let’s Get Accessible’ Reports Tertiary Ableism
The ‘Let’s Get Accessible’ project mapping disabled students’ experiences has found that a whopping 60% had experienced exclusion or discrimination in the tertiary environment....
North D Speed Cam Catches 207 in 30 Minutes
207 motorists were caught speeding in the span of 30 minutes in the North Dunedin area thanks to Transport Minister Simeon Brown’s targeted speed restriction plan. It was reported that almost...
Rip Scares Prompt Water Safety Advice
Dunedin is host to a swathe of beautiful swimming and surfing beaches. However, two recent stories of beach-going students’ near misses with rips have prompted local surf clubs to warn students...
Criminology Society Publish Petition Protesting Youth Bootcamps
The Criminological Society of Otago (CSOO) has published a petition to the House of Representatives against the impending...
Pint Night Cancelled to Student Uproar!
The fiercely loyal Pint Night community were in shock last week after U-Bar staff announced that Pint Night would be cancelled. The announcement comes after U-Bar was closed on Wednesday the 8th of...
