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Uni Council To Raise Fees By 6%

Posted 3:37pm Monday 18th November 2024 by Nina Brown

In a bid to stay financially afloat and prevent further job cuts, the Otago University Council (the bigwigs) have agreed to raise tertiary fees by the maximum amount of 6% for 2025. The motion passed almost unanimously, with one abstention from Madame Prez Keegan Wells, the student rep at the Read more...

Council Proposes Stricter North D Booze Rules

Posted 9:32pm Wednesday 13th November 2024 by Nina Brown

The rules and regulations of drinking in North Dunedin could be set to change under a Local Alcohol Policy (LAP) mandatory review. Proposed changes to the policy could mean earlier closing times for liquor stores, a freeze on more off-licences in North D, and a “yeah, nah” to the iconic Read more...

Inaugural Combined Science Ball a Hit

Posted 7:24pm Sunday 13th October 2024 by Phoebe Lea

The Sciences Ball, expected to be a quiet affair, has left pundits gawking after exploding into something so wild that even Law students were taking notes (but when aren’t they?) Around 300 students rocked up to the Otago University Combined Sciences Ball, with students from OMISA, APSA, Read more...

Protestor Arrested in Campus Palestine Protest

Posted 7:16pm Sunday 13th October 2024 by Nina Brown

The University of Otago’s stance of “institutional neutrality” on Israel’s actions in Palestine has continued to be fiercely criticised by its staff and students. Last Wednesday, October 9th, the Otago Students for Justice in Palestine (OSJP) held a peaceful campus protest Read more...

Outdoor Clubs Unite Against Orgy Accusations

Posted 7:12pm Sunday 13th October 2024 by Hugh Askerud

Following allegations that they’re fronts for orgies, three outdoor Otago clubs have come together to set the record straight. Critic Te Ārohi met with the accused and their chosen champions: OUSSC Prez Peter Barclay, OUTC former treasurer Joel Tebbs, and OUCC Prez Hunter Davidson – Read more...

Dundas Fence Collapse Sparks Feud

Posted 7:09pm Sunday 13th October 2024 by Hanna Varrs

In an incident leaving four flats and their landlords at each other’s throats (or at least slightly more passive aggressive than usual), a large fence in a Dundas Street flatting complex of four has collapsed over their driveway. Or perhaps been pulled down? Given some of the flats are owned Read more...

Kayakers Soar Through Campus Amidst Red-Level Rain Warnings

Posted 7:07pm Sunday 13th October 2024 by Jonathan McCabe

Photo Credit: Bryn Dingemans Two weekends ago, East Otago received more than double October's typical rainfall in just 40 hours, making the Water of Leith a kayaker's playground.  A state of emergency was called on Friday, October 4th. Low lying areas were flooded and all main Read more...

Hatchet-Wielding “Council Worker” Trespassed from Flat

Posted 7:01pm Sunday 13th October 2024 by Sam Smith-Soppet

A man has been trespassed by police from a student flat after masquerading as a DCC employee conducting “welfare checks” on Maitland and Stafford Street on Friday, October 4th. The hatchet (axe) he carried made tenants a bit suspect.  Adorned in his Hi-Vis and a lanyard, the man Read more...

Forth St Flat Flames

Posted 6:52pm Sunday 13th October 2024 by Hugh Askerud

A Forth Street flat complex of six went up in flames on Sunday, October 6th. The fire began in a downstairs flat before smoke made its way through the complex. A total of 18 students were affected by the blaze. Thankfully, no one was hurt, but the fire has meant six students have been relocated to Read more...

OUSA Peddles Ethel Property to Fund Clubs & Socs’ EQ Strengthening

Posted 6:49pm Sunday 13th October 2024 by Nina Brown

OUSA Clubs and Socs, home of the humble $4 lunch and sauna, is booked for earthquake strengthening this summer. Clubs and Socs will be closed during summer, with construction starting after exams finish, hoping to wrap up by O-Week next year. Currently, the building isn’t seismically up to Read more...