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Nā Te Ētita

News

Sports

But what about Men's day?!

Germaine, JK, and me...

Whelmed

Soapbox

Columns

Art Feature

Full Exposure

Reviews

Entertainment

Snapped

Campus Fashion

Horoscopes

Puzzles

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Women, amiright? by Tehana De Klerk

These last few weeks have been pretty eventful for me. Firstly, my mum flew all the way from Saudi Arabia to visit my brothers and I (I can’t wait for my dad to get here!). Secondly, I’m already slacking on uni work; why is it so hard to actually study? Give me a break already. And finally, I was asked to grace you beautiful readers with a poor attempt at an editorial. Why? Because this week, Nexus is celebrating and supporting women. Throughout this issue, you’ll see a lot of pretty cool pieces written by some pretty cool people. This isn’t to say “fuck men”, but rather “fuck the patriarchy”. It’s so special to see all of these writers share their stories and views (mad respect to our male contributors who took a step back on this one), and be able to share that with all of you. Also, if you squint hard enough, you’ll see a really cool Top Ten of my favourite female characters that is definitely worth your reading time; call me a nerd, I don’t care… that much. Moving on from the names I’ve been called by various people, I want to use this space to acknowledge some very important women that have shaped me into the halfarsed person I am today. Damn, all of these women would be so disappointed. Firstly, we have Hermione Granger. Oh, you

thought I just meant real people? HAH! That would be so bloody boring. So, Ms. Granger, the absolute legend. I might not have read the books (oops), but, Hermione was everything I dreamt of being in the movies: insanely smart with magical powers. One of those two dreams did not come true. Next, we have Jane Austen. She was such a brilliant author, and I aspire to be that freaking awesome. I also try too hard to act like Elizabeth Bennett sometimes, but that’s because my sense of identity always shifts and I like to be someone that I’m not. Considering I’ve only talked about two of the most basic examples of super-influential women, I want to include more but I would end up going over my word count like what I’ve done in every assignment I’ve ever written. So, to conclude, we have the most important woman in the entire world to me: my mum. Aww, cute right? My mum is awesome, my dad is awesome, and my brothers are semi-awesome, so I’m extremely lucky. I have lots of love for them, and I hope I show them that everyday. So, let this be a little reminder to spread love to the people you care about. And if they’re a badass woman, worship the ground they walk on- figuratively that is. We definitely don’t need anyone looking like a weirdo because of something I said.

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TEAM Ētita Jak Rāta etita@nexusmag.co.nz Deputy Editor Features Tehana De Klerk tehana@nexusmag.co.nz Deputy Editor News Jared Ipsen jared@nexusmag.co.nz Designer Wenyue Ruan - 阮文悦 wenyue@nexusmag.co.nz Stien Huizenga stien@nexusmag.co.nz Advertising & Communication James Raffan comms@wsu.org.nz Lara Dashfield lara@wsu.org.nz Contributors Anahera Harris Catlin Walters-Freke Eilidh Huggan Hannah Huggan Hannah Petuha Katrina Jones Keira McGregor Oliver Dunn Onyx Lily Rachael Elliott Sara Bonache Sarah Morcom Taniesha Parker Zian Volkov WĀHINE WEEKLY

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Last Week This Week by Jared Ipsen

Even though I can’t read (according to an email from a lecturer I received last week), I squinted my moron eyes really, really hard and worked my tiny little brain so hard steam came out of my ears, just so I could bring you the news this week. Spoiler alert: there’s nothing good going on out there. Maybe just stay inside and watch TV. Let’s start off with a few Aotearoa stories this week, shall we? People suffering from endometriosis are pushing for the Government to give a shit about them - even just a little shit. Endometriosis, which affects about 10% of people with uteri globally, is a serious condition where cells that are meant to grow inside the uterus grow outside of it instead, causing extremely painful periods and general shit vibes all round. In Aotearoa, there are as many people with endo as there are those with diabetes and asthma, but sufferers are often not taken seriously by their doctors, workplaces, and schooling systems. Advocates are now calling for an official apology from the New Zealand Government, after a recent local study found that it takes, on average, around nine years (NINE YEARS?!) and five doctors to get a diagnosis of endo. Stuff asked the Ministry of Health to comment on the delay, but they just sent back a Generic PR Statement™️ that you can look up if you care enough.

A survey by NZ employment marketplace SEEK has found that higher hourly wages don’t necessarily make people stay in jobs anymore. Often companies will give an employee a ‘counter offer’ of more money if they want to accept a job offer elsewhere, but of those surveyed by SEEK, only a quarter said they’d accept an offer of more money from their employer to stay in their job. Now, I’m just thinking out loud here, but I don’t think more money is gonna cut it for this next generation - rangatahi want flexibility, opportunities for growth, managers that don’t check on their team’s status and make you have your camera on during every meeting, and management that don’t make casual sexist and racist jokes. Is that too much to ask for? 6

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We’ve already accepted that the economy is fucked, our dreams are dead, and we’ll never afford a house, so y’all are gonna have to cough up something better than ‘living wage.’ Also, no one wants to be a ‘Social Media Rockstar’ for your furniture company. Not every business needs a TikTok. Drug testers KnowYourStuffNZ has identified a new batch of “potentially lethal” drugs doing the rounds at the moment. Thinking they were purchasing some Oxy, users were shocked to find out the pills they’d purchased actually contained the synthetic opioid N-pyrrolidino etonitazene, with Stuff claiming that “a dose equivalent to a few grains of salt can be lethal.” These little blue pills (‘M’ on one side, ‘30’ on the other) are no longer being sold by dealers, but it’s a good reminder to be careful when taking drugs, especially when they come as pressies and you have no idea what’s actually in them. Just smoke weed, guys. Seriously. A small dose won’t kill you, but it might make you eat your flatmate’s last bag of chips. Sorry Matt.

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(CW: sexual abuse) For those of you who grew up singing Mighty To Save a thousand times, you probably would have heard that Hillsong Church’s founder Brian Houston has resigned from his position of global senior pastor. For those who don’t follow all the different flavours of Christianity, Hillsong is an Australian- based pentecostal megachurch, known for their loud music, celebrity attendees, and general extravagance. Following Brian’s recent court case where he was charged for covering up some incredibly serious sexual abuse committed by his father, details emerged of two instances where he behaved ‘inappropriately’ toward two women on two separate occasions, leading to his resignation. Even though I’m a God-fearing man, my disdain toward Hillsong has always been thinly veiled (and not just because they make boring, generic, white bread worship music). I probably would have had more grace for them during this time if they hadn't given such bullshit excuses for Brian’s behaviour, blaming his abuse of women on a ‘sleeping pill addiction’ and ‘a mixture of alcohol and anti-anxiety medication.’ We are ALL living on a mixture of alcohol and anti-anxiety medication, Brian. It’s 2022. The New York Times reports that over the last fortnight, nine of Hillsong’s 16 churches in America have closed. Bye! The Oscars happened. No one cares about who won or whatever (it’s about movies right?), but Will Smith did walk on to the stage and bitch slap host Chris Rock for a pretty distasteful but probably harmless joke about his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith. During a monologue, Chris poked fun at Jada’s baldness, which (probably unbeknownst to Chris) is caused by alopecia, an autoimmune condition that causes your body to attack your own hair. There is a lot of history to Chris and Will’s long standing beef, which dates back to 2016, and there is a lot to unpack about Will and Jada’s frankly bizarre marriage, and there are a lot of layers around chauvinism - all too much for a short paragraph in a student magazine. I think the main thing to remember here is that you probably shouldn’t go around punching people in the face.

Due to an increase of commercial traffic going to the moon, the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory is planning to launch a highway patrol system in space. I can’t even tell you any more details because as soon as I read that, my mind started racing with possibilities of a CSI, Criminal Minds style TV show in space.. Maybe the moon is going to turn into an important drug trafficking highway, and maybe there’s only one man who can stop it.. Chris Pratt. But he’s gonna need a team of secret special agents that don’t play by the books, but by God, they get the job done. Maybe there’s a comic relief robot involved too.. Oh wait, now it’s just turned into another boring 3 hour Marvel movie everyone has to pretend is good and well written. Never mind. Let’s move on. North Korea just test-fired a giant intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) over 6000 km into the air. The test was accompanied by a hilarious/bizarre video on state-controlled media, which featured a leather jacket-ed Kim Jong-un dramatically checking his gold watch in slow motion about a thousand times and pointing in random directions (which is strangely still less cringy than, say, Captain America). These missiles are particularly scary because if they work properly, these ICBMs have the range to strike pretty much anywhere in the United States. The Korean Central News Agency claims that the missiles are to keep North Korea “ready for longstanding confrontation with the US imperialists.” In response, Biden said “uhhhhhhhhhhhhhh” and then fell asleep. Within Russia’s borders, those speaking out against the war are being targeted. Journalists are coming home to shit, decapitated pig heads, and stickers claiming ‘a traitor lives here’ on their doorsteps. This follows the Russian Government passing a law earlier this month that can see people jailed for 15 years for spreading “false information” about the war - the complicated part being that the Government is the one deciding which information is true. On the front line, Ukraine’s military claims that Russian troops are withdrawing from their capital city of Kyiv following “significant losses.” WĀHINE WEEKLY

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Small Town Short News by Jared Ipsen

Contrary to popular belief, Hamilton isn’t the centre of the universe, and it certainly isn’t the most interesting part of the Waikato either. Come on - chuck some fucken diesel in your Ute, turn off the meter, and let’s go for a dangerous jaunt through endless fields of cowshit and toxic runoff to see what the fuck is up with the bolos down south. Starting in Hamilton though, the Hamilton City Council continues to embarrass all of those who live in Kirikiriroa. Council dropped around $14,000 of our money to investigate six code of conduct complaints against noted dork Councillor Dave Macpherson, regarding “inappropriate comments and personal insults” he’d posted on Facebook. He was later quoted in Stuff as saying “’I’m known for stabbing people in the front, not the back.” Why don’t you just like.. Not stab anyone, bro? Also get a real job. This follows Deputy Mayor Geoff Taylor accidentally appearing naked on Zoom during a Council meeting earlier this month - he reckoned that he was only topless, but we know what was really going on, Geoff. We know. It also looks like rates are set to go up by an estimated 4.9% catering for Council meetings isn’t cheap, it seems. The population of one of Aotearoa’s rarest birds has been decimated by animals in Waihi. Two dotterals and their three chicks have been killed both by cats and dogs off their leashes at Waihi Beach over the last few months. Dotterals, which are smallish brownish birds that live mainly on the east coast of New Zealand, are gumby enough to make their nests in sand dunes and areas with a lot of foot traffic, which causes a lot of difficulty for those trying to protect their species from extinction. It’s against the law to let your dog off its lead at many beaches across our country, but it seems some people just can’t resist letting their nasty little crusty white dogs run free across the sand and kill native birds (as a treat). Sadly, the Department of Conservation estimates there are only 8

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about 2500 dotterels left in New Zealand. Rest in peace to Zig, Zag, Stardust, Rebel and Spider - we are sorry to see you go, but Karen had to let her dog stretch its legs a little bit. You understand. Even though the median age in Te Awamutu Central is 48.1 years old, you’re never too old to pop your shoulder out of its socket attempting a heel flip. Upgrades are almost finished on Te Awamutu’s Centennial Skatepark, which will now feature some more stairs, a couple more rails… There’s like, one of those bowl things... I don’t know. I don’t know how skateparks work. Looks cool, though. The Council reckoned the upgrades were needed after residents expressed that they were leaving town to go to ‘better equipped’ skate parks, but maybe young people were just leaving town because it’s kind of boring and full of 48.1 year olds. Work is underway to restore Lake Kimihia to its former glory. Located just north of Huntly, Lake Kimihia has shrunk by almost 90% over the last 80 years due to open cast coal mining, which is pretty much exactly what it sounds like it is. Over the last few summers, the lake itself has been drying out completely (climate change! capitalism!), killing tuna (freshwater eels), and damaging the environment as a whole. The lake has long been a significant site for local Waikato-Tainui hapū, who will be collaborating with other local groups to install a bund, a weir, and two culverts in hopes of improving the lake. I don’t know what any of those things do, but they sound pretty cool right? For those of you who are familiar with the sixty-odd painted cow statues throughout east Waikato, you may be shocked to hear that Morrinsville’s police cow, ‘SaferCowmoonities’, has had its horns ripped off by vandals. The so-called ‘herd manager’ was quoted in the Morrinsville News, lamenting the loss by saying “the police cow is a community cow… She’s a beautiful cow... That is a popular cow. It has upset the cow whanau [sic].” Police are currently investigating the attack, but they may be hard pressed to find the time in between racially profiling Māori and shooting people.

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N: Are there skills that transfer across the different sports?

Ngawai Hawera by Oliver Dunn

Oh 100%. Because I played touch rugby from quite a young age, the ball stuff was fine, it was just the tackling. With touch rugby a lot of the structures are the same, you pass the ball the same, you run similar lines. N: What’s been your favourite sporting moment?

Athlete, Waikato native and proud Māori, Ngawai Hawera has been around the world playing professional sport, the likes of rugby union, sevens and netball and representing New Zealand in touch rugby. Now back home, she reflects on her journey so far, the diversity of her sport and what the future holds.

I had one season where I played touch rugby for the Waikato women’s team and we won gold. I also played in the New Zealand U21 team in the Trans-Tasman competition. I’d have to say that was probably my most memorable moment. It was fun and we won.

N: What positions did you play across both rugby and netball?

N: With a career in both sport and the fitness industry, what is it about being active that you like?

So in rugby sevens I played Centre, and in rugby union I played Flyhalf and Winger. I played Wing Attack and centre in netball. N: How does your mentality change before a game going between netball and rugby? In terms of netball it was about doing my role and doing it well. Sticking to the structures, and executing our game plan as well as I could. Similar to rugby, but because I was so new to the sport, my mentality going into each game was more so about being strong and not being afraid. The difference is more around the strength part for me.

It’s always been a lifestyle. Playing different sports, I’ve always loved the challenge and the change of environment. I’ve learnt that I like doing different things and that’s probably why I like playing so many different sports. And now that I’m older I’ve found that my passion is helping people. Seeing people be better than they were before and knowing that I’ve played a part in that, it’s just so rewarding. N: Who was a role model you looked up to growing up in sport? The likes of Leanne Walker. She was a Tall Fern and played for the Touch Blacks women’s team. Her skillset and her mentality, wow; she was just such a smart and skilful player. In both sports she was so creative, she could create something out of nothing. The fact that she was Māori as well and grew up in the Waikato region really made her stand out to me. N: What would you say to a young woman looking to get into sport? I’m mentoring a few girls in my Magic development team at the moment who play more than one sport and they’re at a point in their lives where they’re feeling pressure that they have to choose. My advice to them is not to choose, make it work as much as you can. If you’ve got the right support around you and those sports have your best interests at heart then, why not go for it? Why not play two sports, three sports if you can? Don’t limit yourself if you really love it. N: What does the future hold for you and sport? I think my mentality towards it now is trying to help the younger generations. Seeing those younger girls, they remind me of where I was when I was pushed into that environment so young. How I had little to no support from older players or women in that environment outside of netball. As a mentor, I’m just making sure that the girls are ok mentally outside of netball as well. I still want to get out on the court for Magic this season, that’s my only goal really. Playing in the Magic development squad this year and being in that leadership role, I just want to leave an impact on the team. I think of the best captains and leaders I’ve had and what I’ve learnt from them. Whether or not we win or lose, I just really want to create a good culture because at the end of the day, that’s all that really matters.

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But when is mEN’s Day?! by Sarah Morcom

It’s November 19th. Oh, you didn’t think there really was one? Well there is, and let me tell you a little bit about it. Appeals for an International Men’s Day started around the 1960s. It was established properly in 1992, and again in 1999. According to InternationalMensDay.nz, the day aims to promote positive male role models, celebrate men’s positive contributions to society, and highlights discrimination against males. Oh, and it’s one of the most Google searched things on March 8th, AKA International Women’s Day. One of those Google searches this year was from yours truly, as once again, I was asked by a poor oppressed white man, ‘but when is International MEN’S Day?’ So I got to start off my day angrily; hunched over my phone, passive aggressively typing in a Facebook comment section, seething into my morning coffee. And after explaining to my male friend that he did in fact have a day of his very own, and that International Women’s Day aimed to celebrate and encourage equal rights and respect for women everywhere, I was replied to with ‘thank you Sarah, and I hope that men can also enjoy the encouragement and respect as well as equal rights that you speak of. Have a great day’. I didn’t have a great day after that; I had an annoyed day. A pissed-off, complaining-to-every-female-friend-I-have day. Because it’s so shitty, isn’t it? It’s a bit like when you were a kid, and your brother got an ice cream while he was at the shop with mum, so she brought you one home. And because he had already eaten his ice cream and didn’t currently have one at that very point in time, he threw a tantrum about your having an ice cream being unfair. Makes sense when a kid does it; not so much a fully grown man. Why is it only when women are given something, that these men begin to whine about not having it as well, even when they already have it? If they really cared about having an International Men’s Day, you’d think they would be Googling it the other 364 days of the year, wouldn’t you? But no, only on the one day that isn’t celebrating them, do they decide to have a moan.

And I say the one day, because if I’m being honest, doesn’t every other day celebrate men? Do we not see the celebration of men constantly in movies, in leadership roles, in history books, and in news stories? Let’s take the Bechdel test as an example. If you’re not familiar with this test, it’s a sort of feminist rule for movies that states that a movie must A) have at least two named female characters who B) have a conversation about C) something other than a man. It may seem like a simple enough rule, but there really aren’t that many big movies that pass it. Several big movies from last year did not, including Free Guy, The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard, and Love Hard. I’m sure you can think of more classic and famous movies that fail the test. So I guess I could just say, ‘there IS an International Men’s Day, end of argument!’, but that’s not really what I want to say. I want to say, let us have one day to ourselves. I want to say, why do you feel the need to make every little thing about you? Hasn’t history given you enough already? Look, I’m not oblivious. I know that there are real men’s issues involving mental health and suicide rates, among other things. But if the one time you bring up International Men’s Day is on International Women’s Day, be honest with yourself: do you really care about having a day for men, or do you just want to speak over women on the one day that is dedicated to them? I felt cheated out of my International Women’s Day this year, the very same way I have in so many of the years before. Misogyny exhausts me and so many other women all year round, and I look forward to March 8th. But every year on the day, I just end up feeling more angry than I usually do. From the boring sexist jokes that were always told on the day in high school (‘happy dishwasher’s day, haw haw’) to the complaints from grown men that I hear now, it always seems to be a shit day on March 8th. I want women to be able to reclaim the day for ourselves, but we can’t do that until certain men let us have the day that we deserve. WĀHINE WEEKLY

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Much like your emo teenage cousin, feminism has been through a few different phases. These are mostly referred to as waves. I’ve spent a lot of this summer swimming at Raglan, and I can tell you that waves are many different things, rolling tidily one day, and smashing into each other the next. In the same way, the waves of feminism have been messy and complicated throughout their history. And right now is a particularly confusing time to be a feminist. The first wave of feminism was focussed on fundamental human rights and equality - getting the vote, owning our own property, and not being owned by men - although mainly white rights. The second wave was about societal and institutional oppression, challenging trad fam values, and starting to think about queer theory. Wave three moved on to freedom of expression and sexuality, and in many ways re-embraced femininity under feminism in a way that hadn’t happened before. The internet took off during the third wave too, which expanded views on feminism and started to acknowledge the rights and struggles of BIPOC women. Some people resist the feminist label because they have an image of angry man-hating ‘wimmyn’ wanting to run the world with men as downtrodden slaves. While I can’t deny that has a certain appeal, feminism has never been about man-hating or superiority. It’s about equity acknowledgement that men and women have equal value and should not be treated differently, paid differently or seen differently because of their gender. You don’t even have to be a woman, to be a feminist. The current wave of feminism is referred to as intersectional feminism, and the rise of social media has provided a platform for a wider range of voices, and critique of ‘white’ feminism which has ignored the unique struggles of BIPOC women. Trans rights have also been pulled firmly into the spotlight. And this is where the great divide currently sits.

For the record, I am a feminist, but not a woman. I recently came out as genderqueer, and have a nonbinary kid and many friends in the trans community. Trans rights are massively important to me, and I will come out swinging (with my words; I’m not Will Smith) at anyone who tries to invalidate trans people’s right to exist.

Old vs new feminism Because original feminists fought so hard for equality, visibility, and the right to be loud, some of the old guard hang on to these views a little too hard. The growing understanding and acceptance of transgender people has made some hardcore feminists uncomfortable, as they’ve seen it as a threat to the women’s spaces and places they fought so hard for. And, if gender is a social construct as many older feminists believe, being transgender is buying into that construction. This holding onto the past and fierce grip on what it means to be female, has led to the emergence of a new breed of feminist - the TERF, or ‘trans-exclusionary radical feminist’. Sadly, some high-profile feminists like Germaine Greer have planted themselves on the TERF side of the debate, attempting to shut the equality door behind them rather than welcoming in the next generation of queer.

What is a TERF? Trans-exclusionary radical feminists hold tight to the notion that only people born with a vag can be a woman (and only someone born with a penis could have the audacity to be a man). They believe that trans women are ‘men in dresses’ and trans men are ‘confused lesbians’. They spread lies about trans women being predators who are ‘dressing as women’ in order to invade women’s spaces to commit sexual assaults despite this never actually happening, and the fact there is no forcefield on the door of a women’s bathroom to stop a cisgender man getting in there anyway. They have accused parents of gender diverse young people

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of ‘transing’ their children, and, bizarrely, of homophobia, claiming that a parent might be so horrified at the thought of a gay child, they’d rather make them change gender instead. I don’t know if you’ve ever tried to convince a 10 year old to do anything, but I could barely make mine take a shower, let alone ‘change gender’. TERF rhetoric (i.e. the shit they say) is dangerous and inflammatory, goes against the science and psychological research around the transgender community, and gives validation to conservative, religious, and far-right ideologies who want to erase trans people from the world.

JK Rowling In case you’ve been living under a rock for the last three years (and let’s face it, no-one would blame you if you had been), the tl;dr version is this: JK Rowling is a transphobic TERF-bag, and is using her considerable author platform to make hateful and hurtful statements about trans people. Not only content with loudly tweeting TERF-y unscientific, and misinformed hate-spew, she even resorted to writing a whole book about a crossdressing serial killer, presumably to back up her own poor arguments. There are several ironies in this, including the fact that JK writes her crime novels as ‘Robert Galbraith’. Yes. A man. For someone who built her fictional empire around acceptance of diversity and difference, this behaviour is particularly reprehensible. But the weirdest thing about it is that in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, there’s a scene when Hermione has taken Polyjuice potion to change into Harry. JKR uses “she” and “her” pronouns for Hermione in this scene, in which Hermione literally has, at that moment, a cock and balls. Go figure. What a jk.

So what now? Thankfully, the majority of the younger generation of queer people and other feminists are rising up against the TERFs to stand firmly with our trans brothers, sisters, and nonbinary siblings. Ther TERF arguments crumble with only the slightest shaking so unless you’re looking for a reason to hate trans people, you’ll come down on the side of inclusion. I am grateful to the pioneers of the feminist movement for everything they’ve done for women and the queer community in the past. But now it’s time to open up the doors and pave the way for everyone to get their own shot at equity.

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Whelmed by Rachael Elliott

The smarter you are the more likely you are to struggle with your mental health. I dunno whether that makes y’all more or less likely to hit the skids to be honest. You did make it into uni, but then you actually chose to come here when higher education is the biggest money-making scam the boomers managed since the housing crisis so… Jury’s out. Recent stats from the NZ Health survey reported that women aged 15-24 were experiencing anxiety and depression at double the rate of men the same age, and Māori youth are 1.5 times more likely to have a diagnosis of anxiety disorder than non-Māori. Our trans, non-binary, gender queer, and takatāpui whānau are even more marginalised, so they’re even deeper in the hole. So don’t try and tell me that there isn’t a societally constructed, gender specific, kyriarchal component to our mental health crisis. The effect of gender-roles and the negative experiences of these throughout your life, often starting before you even realise what is happening, is a very large and specific risk factor for mental illness. Not to mention the fact that we’re usually left literally holding the baby (or the sibling, or parent or grandparent). Despite being the gold fucking standard of humanity, wom*n (yes, all wom*n,

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inclusive) are being thrown under the fucking bus. In every country from which data is available, in every racial, ethnic, and age group, from every historical period: we have lower arrest rates than men for all crime categories except prostitution (which shouldn’t be a crime, sex work is work). Several peer-reviewed studies over the last few decades have shown that wom*n outperform men in many of the key areas that make for good leadership: self-awareness, kindness, self-control, humility, social skills, and moral sensitivity. While men outperform us in unprovoked aggression, psychopathy, narcissism, greed, and the kinds of Machiavellian tendencies that create things like white collar crime, mishandling of a global pandemic and the need for the #metoo movement. And yet they’re still in charge. And you still ask us why we need feminism. Anyway, I digress. Why are wom*n more likely to struggle with their mental health than men? MaYBE iT’s ThEiR HoRMoNEs? Are wom*n more likely to be anxious and depressed because we do all the emotional labour or because men aren’t allowed to have feelings? Either way you can thank the patriarchy, and the solution is feminism. Perhaps we’re anxious and depressed because we’ve been sexualised since we were children? Nothing like never being sure if you can trust a person to keep you

on your toes. Perhaps it’s because we still get paid less than men for doing the same work. Nothing like feeling unappreciated to make you want to stay in bed all day. Maybe it’s because we’ve been taught 10 different ways not to be raped but boys still haven’t been told not to rape us? That deep down, some men think they’re entitled to our smiles, our time, and our bodies, even when we say no. Maybe we’re all fucked up because we’re more likely to experience mental and physical violence and abuse than men, and trauma is directly linked to the development of anxiety, depression, and a host of other mental illnesses. Maybe, until we sort that out, wom*n are going to struggle more with their mental health than men. If you want to help? Call out your friend’s shitty misogynistic jokes. Even just saying that you don’t get it, or you don’t find it funny- that one small awkward moment is worth something huge. Because suddenly, the 1 in 4 women in the room that have been sexually assaulted? Feel just a tiny bit safer. And that’s a tiny step in the right direction.

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Soapbox by Lara Dashfield

Being a female DJ is not a common experience but being a female in a male dominated industry is. The sexualisation and sexism that female DJ’s experience in the New Zealand music scene is something many women can relate to. From only being given gigs purely because they are an attractive female, to not being seen as talented as their male counterparts. These are the issues that a select few women who are brave enough to try and make a name for themselves in the male dominated EDM music industry face. If you're a woman who has even the slightest interest in bass music you are constantly asked “when are you going to be a DJ, we need more females”. Well, how about making it easier for females to enter that space without feeling they were only given the opportunity because of their gender? Even when simply expressing interest in this type of music instead of conversing in the shared interest, the conversation turns to “What dj were you fucking at the time for you to get into (insert any artist that men find too cool for a women to like)”. It doesn't stop there. For those brave enough to even try, she's asked “has (insert male DJ) been teaching you”, because she could never have taught herself. “She only got that gig cause they need a female on the line up”: a statement uttered far too often. Many larger international acts

now will only agree to play at a venue where there is at least one woman on the line up. As much as this is a great idea in theory, it is now perpetuating the stereotype that these very talented females are only given these opportunities because they are female, not because they are equally or god forbid more talented than men who weren't given such opportunities. When finally given these opportunities after event and event with only being males on the line up, statements such as “She only got this gig cause she's hot” or “She only got this gig because she's sleeping with…” are made, because people can't fathom she got there on her own merit. The sexism doesn't stop there after getting these gigs; these talented DJ’s are put into time slots where she is barely seen and not allowed to play to her full ability. Whereas the men are handed better time slots where they can throw down as hard as they like because “I trust him to play heavy''. Ok, but why don't you trust her? Many women are trying to combat this by creating initiatives, such as creating a registry of female and non-binary DJ's and an all-female line up. However, this shouldn't be necessary in a country that claims to be equal. These talented females should be seen for their talent, not their gender.

Kenzy Coffin - kenzcoff@gmail.com

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Fuck All Men by Anahera Harris

A lot of my playlists are already pretty focussed around wāhine artists, so this is going to be no different. But here’s where the twist is: they’re all queer as well. Boom, mind blown right? My reasoning is that men ain’t shit, and the industry is dominated by the male gaze, so why wouldn’t we fuck the system? (not another pegging piece, I promise hehe).

Pynk - Janelle Monáe (feat Grimes)

Songs About You - CHIKA Let me put you on someone: CHIKA. If you haven’t heard her name then you have now. Her influences vary but the rap flow is mouth-watering with rhythm enough to keep you wanting more. Women in rap have constantly been scrutinised for not meeting the level of their male counterparts; CHIKA hasn’t got time for that patriarchal shit as Songs About You just destroys the system, her fury fuelling a conversation about power.

High - Coco Solid

She - dodie

Fuck. If you don’t feel like a bad bitch in charge of your own destiny, listen to one Coco Solid. She has a mix of spoken word, funky beats and smooth vocals. High is a song for those that just want to feel sexy, but also in charge of their portrayal to those around them. High has a strange beat behind it, but it’s addicting. Trust me.

I can already feel your judgmental gaze, but Miss dodie has been doing the damn thing for years. While maybe stylistically different from the other songs on this, dodie makes up a huge part of my teenage years on youtube- a time I wish to forget eventually. She is a song that just exemplifies everything about love in a wlw situation. Thank you dodie, for the vibes.

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While Janelle has some megahits, Pynk was and always will be an anthem underrated with some visual elements that just scream sex. Obviously the iconic vagina pants, but the inclusion of the weird and wonderful Grimes? Queen shit. The song itself is a pump up beat with no intention of keeping your energy low. Make Me Feel is your sex jam, with Pynk being your “boss bitch” moment.

Bottom Bitch - Doja Cat

Probably not the first thing you think of when it comes to Doja. I know there’s so many other artists I could talk about, but this song just screams “fuck all men” and pulls a middle finger to anyone out there who wants to try fucking with your vibe. Fuck them and just jam out to artists you like. Listen to this beat on the stairmaster; you’ll be on for ages.

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Compulsory Courses by Eilidh Huggan

INTFEM100 - Introduction to Intersectional Feminism Kia ora and welcome to your free crash course introduction to intersectional feminism. This is a compulsory course for the bachelor of life. First off, can you describe to me what intersectional feminism is without using the words ‘intersectional’ or ‘feminism’? Whether or not you can, this is an awesome opportunity to increase your understanding of intersectionality and intersectional feminism. Basically, it’s a lesson on how to be a better human. Firstly, we will start you off with the most basic definition of feminism. Merriam-Webster defines feminism as the “belief in and advocacy of the political, economic, and social equality of the sexes expressed especially through organized activity on behalf of women's rights and interests”. Now just hold that in mind while we get to the important part of this lesson: the intersectionality of feminism. What is intersectionality? Intersectionality is a phrase that was coined by Dr. Kimberlé Crenshaw in 1989. While still studying law, she was deeply concerned with the fact there was no legal discussion happening about the way that race impacts gender discrimination. A conversation about racial bias and gender bias was happening, but they were not happening in relationship with each other. In 1989, Kimberlé Crenshaw described intersectionality as a way to

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understand “the way in which many of our social justice problems like racism and sexism are overlapping, creating multiple levels of social injustice.” Since 1989, this term has evolved to include factors beyond race and gender, such as class, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, ability, religion, age, immigration status, etc. etc. For decades, the mainstream (colonial pākehā) feminism movements centered around the assumption that all women experience misogyny the same way. HAHAHA - if only it were that simple dear reader. Let us look at the gender pay-gap in Aotearoa as an example. For every $1 a pākehā man makes, a pākehā woman makes $0.88; an asian woman makes $0.83; a Māori woman makes $0.81; and a Pasifika woman makes $0.75 cents. It would be easy if all women, regardless of race, class, or ability were paid $0.88 to the man's dollar, but life doesn’t work like that sweetie. It’s impossible to separate women’s issues from race, class, sexuality, and ability. To try and separate them is to claim that one is more important than the others and that they act independently. But, the reality is that all of these issues interact and influence each other all the time. Intersectionality is about recognizing there is no ‘one size fits all’ solution. Patterns of oppression are all connected and realising that is the first step to make life a little more equitable for everyone. Now go sprinkle a little intersectionality through your feminism you little equity seeking fairies. Arohanui xxx

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Green fingers by Keira McGregor

It’s ok to have babies. How far are you willing to go to save the planet? Would you give up having children? A 2018 New York Times survey found that 11% of people said they didn't want children, or were unsure because of Climate Change. In general, the justification of this idea is two-fold. Some people, including Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, feel that bringing a child into the world is immoral when their lives are likely to be difficult with impending climate disasters. They feel they owe kids a happy and safe upbringing, and at this rate, that is unlikely. Secondly, there’s the simple maths of adding another person to the planet, creating more emissions. Some people reject this equation by suggesting their kid could be the one to discover a new clean energy solution and save the world. Or by explaining that it’s ok to have kids if you follow X, Y and Z rules. But there’s simply no need. In short, having fewer kids will not save the climate. Holding governments responsible for cutting fossil fuels will. Climate change is not a population issue, it’s just a last resort when individuals have to take matters into their own hands. It is frustrating to see how companies are greenwashing these days. Placing the burden on consumers to change habits is gaslighting.

They’re spinning a false narrative that the problem was always with the consumer’s demands, and the solution to climate change lies in their little individual decisions to buy a 20% recycled material garment. I’m all for doing your part to reduce emissions with keepcups, thrifting, public transport, and recycling soft plastic, don’t get me wrong. But the real problem is not the individual consumer, but the capitalistic system that promotes profit, waste, and has no system of accountability. Each to their own, but don’t feel guilty for wanting kids when there are a million better ways to save the planet.

"In short, having fewer kids will not save the climate. Holding governments responsible for cutting fossil fuels will. Climate change is not a population issue "

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Envi-women-tal by Hannah Huggan

Aaah, women. More specifically, women and climate action - the recipients of my heart. Which is why I hate to sadden your day by starting this piece with the disproportionate impacts women experience as a result of the climate crisis. Women make up both 80% of the displaced population due to climate change and 70% of those living in conditions of poverty. These are real, lived experiences of gender inequality, that are only made worse due to the consequences of the climate crisis. During climate intensified disasters, women’s unpaid work increases, they’re more likely to experience loss of income, and they’re often excluded from access to resources critical to their livelihoods. Society has also continuously marginalised women from decision making processes that can change this. The most important thing to acknowledge first is that this is not a ‘damsel in distress’ moment. In my several years working in the climate action space, it doesn’t take long to realise that it’s wāhine out there doing the mahi. When women are involved in the decision making processes, climate policy is more effective, more common, and more equitable. Time and time again, it’s women leading the charge for climate action. We have knowledge and experience that is vital to the climate conversation but we don’t need help, we just need you to listen. Another aspect of misogyny leads me to a very important question. Fellas, is it gay to want to survive? A recent study found that men worry that eco-friendly behaviours that might brand them as ‘feminine’ and ‘gay’. Fantastic to hear the interaction of misogyny

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and homophobia has wriggled its way into stopping men from taking climate action. Not to make this about white gay men, but homophobia is a weapon of sexism. Traditional gender roles exist in order to support male dominance and subjugate ‘femininity’. Which is stopping men from pro-environmental behaviours today. Yeah… I know. Pursuing gender equality is at the centre of climate change solutions. Here’s three reasons why. 1). It’s slowing us down. Women have innovative solutions, essential knowledge, and valuable lived experiences we’re currently missing out on. Men are also less likely to do anything to solve this crisis for fear of being perceived as feminine. 2). The current systems we have in place that oppress women are forcing them into unnecessarily harmful situations. 3). We have a moral obligation to ensure everyone can still lead meaningful lives through this crisis and we’re nowhere near achieving that. Women, all women, are phenomenal beings who deserve to be treated as such. Until we acknowledge that we’re missing out on a better future - for everyone. There’s no better place for you to take climate action than GoEco’s climate action hub. Follow our Instagram @climateactionhub or email me at hannah@envirocentre.org.nz to get involved.

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N. Tēnā koe e hoa, how are you doing at the moment? T. Kia ora! I’m good thank you, I’m currently adjusting to life in a new city so it’s all very exciting and scary, but what’s life without a bit of adventure aye? N. What is it that you do? How would you explain your craft? T. I have an upcycled clothing brand called BLAH BLAH BLAH. I source second hand pieces, such as shirts, blazers, and jeans etc., and then hand paint designs on them to give them a new life. I am inspired by the designer Vivienne Westwood as she uses her brand to make a statement and I want my pieces to make people feel/think about certain issues going on in the world, for example climate change. I am also a photographer and do most of the photoshoots for my brand. I love to photograph my whānau and friends and collaborate with other local artists. N. With street inspirations and urban elements, do you find the saturated market works in your favour or against you? T. It neither works for or against me as my brand is all about slow fashion and I'm seeking to give an alternative to fast fashion by repurposing and redesigning garments that already exist. The market is all about keeping up with the new trends and giving the consumer lots of options, whereas I want to focus on creating unique pieces that have a story just as each person who wears it has a story and is unique.

"The market is all about keeping up with the new trends and giving the consumer lots of options"

I take inspiration from what is on the market, e.g. Y2K, streetwear, or oversized silhouettes and add my own creative flar to them. N. Where do you see your work going in the next 5 years? T. I’m all about community, so I would love to grow my brand and work with other creatives who have similar values to me. Also we want to go international babyyyy!! Hahah, I would love to have my pieces worn and known by people outside

of Aotearoa and collaborate and shoot with other artists here and around the world. N. With a recent move to Tāmaki Makaurau, do you think you’ll have changes in your style?

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"I want to focus on creating unique pieces that have a story just as each person who wears it has a story and is unique. "

T. There’s a lot more going on in Tāmaki; it’s filled with lots of unique people and places to be inspired by. I get most of my inspiration from people watching, so I think being surrounded by new people and environments will definitely motivate me to try out new styles and just have fun with it!

N. How do you start the artistic process? Is there a method to your madness? T. The first thing I always do when I am creating is play music, I like to match music to my mood! Then depending on what I am creating, I’ll either scroll through Pinterest for inspo or just work with the energies I'm feeling that day. When I’m painting, it’s more of just picking up the brush and seeing where it takes me, but when I’m planning a photoshoot, I have an idea in my head that I will then find inspo images to help get the idea across to whoever I'm working with. Most of the time I have an idea in my head that I will run with and then I add and alter things along the way. N. Who are some creators that you’re frothing right now? T. Once again I am forever obsessed with Vivienne Westwood, but I am also so inspired by my friends and other young creatives in Aotearoa, anyone who is unapologetically themself and shows that through their work. Some of my favourite creatives on instagram are @ashley.emiko, @synthiabahati, @southsides, @laurencesabrine, @toocrueltobekind to name a few. N. Finally, what’s your absolute dream as a creator? T. I would love to organise my own fashion show along with showcasing other creative work that I am inspired by. I would also love to have my photography featured in an international magazine!

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Gender roles can suck a dick (figuratively)

best!) Women are expected to be polite and accommodating, which means none of that “oi fuck off c*nt”. Instead we are expected to welcome everyone (especially men) with open arms. Women are expected to be nurturing and natural mothers – even though some Women don’t really want to push one out and then become a milk machine. But most importantly – women are expected to be domesticated, cooking and cleaning for a man. But not all women like men, and women shouldn’t be expected to do such tasks based on gender.

by Katrina Jones

But there’s other gender norms that modern women are expected to conform to daily, such as in the workplace. Because apparently there's such a thing as a man & woman’s job. Because apparently you can only do manual labour and building houses jobs if you have a penis!! Women are also supposedly worse drivers (not this one, she only wrote off her swift!), but I’m pretty sure that there are more men losing their licence for racing down T straight than there are women though.

Since Eve ate that stupid apple, society has had the sick thought that women belong in the kitchen. However, this woman barely knows how to work the oven, still calls her mum on a regular basis because she doesn’t know how to cook fucking rice, and one time tried to cook a whole ass egg in the microwave – causing it to explode everywhere. Like many great women throughout history, I refuse to conform with Gender Norms. Society has, for many decades, believed that all women should be delicate, domesticated, well presented, and willing to open their legs for their man. However, as times have changed you would expect society perspectives of women have changed too. New Zealand became the first country in the world to give women the right to vote in 1893, but even though we gave women the right of political freedom over 100 years ago it still seems like we can’t give them the same pay as their male counterparts. Society expects women to look and act a certain way in order to conform to the norm. Women are expected to dress in a certain feminine way – even though all Women know that a hoodie, trackies, and some scuffs are the comfiest (and what looks

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Women are expected to conform to stupid gender norms thanks to a mostly male society. The irony of it all is that men pressure women to be good little women and do as they're told, but none of us would be if it wasn’t for women. (or Eve eating that shitty apple – honestly not too sure though, I haven't read that book).

"Because apparently you can only do manual labour and building houses jobs if you have a penis!! Women are also supposedly worse drivers (not this one, she only wrote off her Swift!) "

Dr Gaurav Sharma MP for Hamilton West

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Legacies

Women’s Razors

TV | Caitlin Walters-Freke

Product | Katrina Jones

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Apparently nothing can be left alone anymore because the CW is continuing to milk The Vampire Diaries’ universe with its latest spinoff, Legacies. Some of you, familiar with The Vampire Diaries and/or its spinoff The Originals, may be familiar with this show too.

Every woman has used a bright pink razor at one point or another in their lifetime (don’t lie!). Whether you’re an avid pink razor user or you stole your mums in the shower to illegally shave your legs when you were 12 – we’ve all used one at some point. Women’s Razors are marketed to be sensitive, smoothing, and soft but in reality, they're blunt, scratchy and probably going to give you shavers rash. These double bladed baddies usually come with some shitty plastic handle, and if you leave them in the shower for more than 2 days they form more rust than some random piece of metal that has been in ya grandads’ yard for 30 odd years.

Legacies follows Hope Mikaelson and a new generation of supernaturals as they balance going to the Salvatore School for the Young and Gifted, and fighting mysterious ‘monsters’ which keep popping up around their hometown of Mystic Falls, all while trying to combat the mysterious big-bad Malivore. The show is alright. Frankly, there isn’t a lot that is amazing about it. Hope, who is probably the most interesting character, is frankly a little overpowered (being a vampire, a werewolf, and a witch). Lizzie and Josie Saltzman are twin witches who are also cool to watch; they have a great dynamic and interesting character arcs. What makes these three unique is they have more than one character note. Everyone else feels a little flat, as if they don’t go through much development.

These shitty plastic razors are flimsier than a fucking g-string, and either come with the smallest 0.00000005mm of soap or like 6 inches of it surrounding the blade. Schick Intuition Razor has what appears to be a whole bar of soap surrounding the blades and is marketed as no shave gel required!! But I can’t imagine being demented enough to shave without some sort of shaving gel/conditioner. But women’s razors come in all these funky, fun colours, such as bright pink, purple and blue! But these fun colours come at a cost, usually a few dollars more than a pack of men’s razors (the pink tax is real)!

In terms of story, the show tends to ride one story line for ages, and I found myself getting bored with certain arcs. For example, Legacies has been on for four seasons and three of them have been about defeating Malivore. Luckily, they’re doing something new in season four which is more entertaining.

Ladies, please don’t waste your time with razors marketed for women. Men’s razors are where it’s at, nothing can beat a triple bladed, sleek, black razor. And for all the women who disagree with me,all I can say is that the girls that get it, get it, and the girls that don’t, don’t.

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Live Music

SCUM Manifesto by Valerie Solanas

Music | Keira McGregor

Book | Jak Rāta

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Holy Hell! Live music is electrifying. I took a chance. Last Place’s instagram post promoting the “Holy Hell Tour” included a wolf, ram, rat, and pentagram- not really within my indie pop comfort zone. Last Saturday night included a spontaneous ticket giving off main character vibes. The stage was intimate and the venue was narrow. I enjoyed not having to dance, but in time, toe-tapping is still a risky business. The main gig was Jang, self-labelled “surf punk slam”. Their two opening acts, Rat Café and Undercover Statues, were equally unique. All three bands shared a member: a charming, mischievous rugged person who liked to be the centre of attention, tripped up the guitarists as they slid on bended knees to salute the drums.

I need to preface this review by saying that I realise the irony behind writing a review about a radical feminist piece of propaganda, meaning I’m not dumb enough to compeltely ignore that. I also don’t think I’m more qualified to write a review but no one wanted to read it, and that’s fair enough. Genuinely I just wanted everyone to know this shit slaps.

Rat Café: Firstly, who is Tommy Diamonds? They were definitely not dressed like Shane Tong or took any remote influence from Hallensteins. Undercover Statues: Their catchy rock and roll style made them more than the usual beautiful losers with nothing remotely new to add to the scene. Jang: The three members tuned into the same chaotic energy, each with their own way of commanding the audience. One broken drumstick hammered home how it was a hard day to be a drummer when you look like Taylor Hawkins. RIP There was a lot of suggestive unbuttoning of shirts matched with eye contact that has certainly fucked me up. I tried a sour beer and unfortunately, I liked it. Last Place has the best veggie burger around with a brioche bun to die for. I took a chance and it paid off. Try live music. Even if you don’t enjoy it, at least you’ll have something to write about.

Valerie Solanas was an icon. But not in the way any one person should be an icon, she’s deranged and has no clear direction in her unfinished body of works. Now, with that in mind, I think it’s an important part of feminist literature/history. Solanas is as radical as a radical feminist can get, with her ramblings that make 0 sense as she dissapears into her schizophrenia. You can read her mad diatribe outlining why men are the way they are. But what makes this book different? Valerie wasn’t wrong, nor was she right. When you pick up this book, you’re met with warnings and prefaces aplenty. Authors, publishers, and historians alike feel the need to talk about her works as if they don’t speak for themselves. Her words are hers, while they may not be the most coherent, they’re still hers. You read as she outlines why men ain’t shit (amen) and their impending demise as met by the power of women. Is it extreme? Sure, but I don’t think that she was necessarily wrong? I’m certain I’ve made little to no sense, but that’s a relevant theme with the genuine nature of this book. She doesn’t make any sense and I love that about it. At no point do I find it all that comforting to disappear in the several tangents that she decides to fuck off into, but there’s some kind of balance in knowing she felt content with getting her thoughts out there. The honest answer I would give, isn’t relevant as a man. Just read this work with an open mind. RIP Valerie.

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Top 10

Don’t Quote Me

Favourite Female Characters “I am sending so much love to you, hoping you’re ok and as well and happy as you can be in these strange times. And again, thank you to everyone working so hard to keep us safe and well. E Xx”

A very biased list of my favourite female characters, because why not?

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“Life snatched the Oscar’s wig. Which is hard to do because it’s already bald. Life is back. That’s what I felt like. Life is back and this time it’s personal. I’m bald too btw”

Bonnie Bennett The superior Bennett. I’m still mad about Enzo.

- Margaret Cho shared a heartbreaking haiku on her feelings towards the Oscars.

Princess Merida A Scottish Katniss Everdeen who wants to decide her own fate. Ugh, legend.

"Yall Salty hoes gotta stop coming where y’all not invited" - Megan proving once again she’s Thee Stallion.

Neytiri If you watch the behind-the-scenes, you’ll praise Zoe Saldana’s performance even more.

Fa Mulan Mulan is the best “princess” to come out of Disney.

Lagertha A total badass. Stan Lagertha.

Daenerys Targaryen Another total badass. Slay queen. Dracarys.

Minerva McGonagall I could’ve said Hermionie, but we’re all about the Minnie love here.

Natasha Romanoff Black Widow is, and always will be, one of my favourite Avengers.

- Emma Watson just being the queen of all people ever.

Elizabeth Swann How could I not add the first female Pirate King?

Mikasa Ackerman My number one, always. A Goddess. I love Ackermans.

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“Can’t be mad you ain’t do it first . Jus do it better” - No comments, just SZA being SZA as per usual. Boss girl tings.

Crush Of The Week

Louisa Wall

While perhaps a bit of an obscure choice, we’ve come to hate ourselves for not realising the greatness that is Louisa Wall. Basically the driving force behind the Same Sex marriage bill, Wall has proved to be one of the most affluent figureheads in Aotearoa politics over her 14 year tenure in parliament. If you’ve not already fallen in love with her, this proud wāhine Māori has given a huge part of her life to helping those who need it the most. Kei te pai.

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Is slapping still considered assault? Not new news, but Will Smith smacking Chris Rock has fans everywhere considering whether an open-handed slap is still considered assault. Chris Rock says yes, but he do be saying shit.

Treading on Twitter Students wary of baddie behaviour 2022 has seen the rise and fall of so many trends thus far, but the ones to remain are our Glassons baddies hitting the path with their crop tops, high rise jeans, and Doc Martens. One student reports fears that they’ll call anyone ugly when approached.

Something’s cooked, and it’s probably me Nexus Media launched last week, as did the inaugural episode of Cooked Cooking. This is breaking news, but basically our team is doing the damn ting, go check it out @nexusmedia_nz.

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Trend of the Week

Campus Fashion

by Zian Volkov

*Screaming internally* UoW is finally brining in the HEAT today! I’m dying for this look – not just the ‘fit, but the make up too.

I’m a sucker for any sort of layered accessories, and the crystals + dragon combo is sending me into orbit. I love everything about it.

There are so many amazing things going on that I just don’t know where to begin. The eyeshadow is giving me bat-signal-just-activated and ‘Uncut Gems.’ The choker is giving me punk rock (just waiting to see safety pins somewhere in this look). Don’t even get me started on the black nails and the stacks upon stacks of rings.

200/10 for look. Also, a side note to all my goth/punk friends. Please stay safe when you wear black in the heat. It’s okay to take the jacket off, your outfit will still look great without it <3

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AQUARIUS JAN 20 - FEB 18

PISCES FEB 19 - MAR 20

ARIES MAR 21 - APR 19

This week is your week. You don’t owe anyone shit, and it’s time to reclaim your power and let them assholes know that you don’t care. Mana Wāhine: Parris Goebel

There’s definitely someone you’re crushing on. Trust me, I can tell. But honestly, take control and don’t be afraid of asking them out. Be bold and beautiful, hon. Mana Wāhine: Janelle Monáe

Now is your time to soft launch your small candle business or whatever it is you’ve been wanting to start. Enough of the excuses, you’re better than that. Take control of the variables and make haste. Mana Wāhine: Emma Watson

TAURUS APR 20 - MAY 20

GEMINI MAY 21 - JUN 20

CANCER JUN 21 - JUL 22

Even if you’re in a 9am lecture, dressing how you want is all you need to do. If you wanna wear full body leather, do it (with the understanding that it’s colder in the AM than later in the day). Be that bitch in MRKTG101. Mana Wāhine: H.E.R

Even if you’re feeling like all your decisions aren’t paying off, trust that somehow it’ll all come full circle. Even if it doesn’t, you’re still smart and hot. Tehe. Mana Wāhine: Lizzo

Bestie, we need to talk. I’m sensing that there’s someone in your life that’s hella toxic. They’re gaslighting and shit-talking. Oh wait, it’s you… Oh well. Fuck the haters. Mana Wāhine: Jean Batten

LEO JUL 23 - AUG 22

VIRGO AUG 23 - SEP 22

LIBRA SEP 23 - OCT 22

Sometimes it’s okay to realise that you’re not destined to be a world-renowned chef. The sooner you accept it, the better. Stick to those cheap pasta packs, it’s not worth the stress. Mana Wāhine: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

This week begs the question: are you a feminist if you decide to rim a guy? Like surely taking ownership in that regard is reclaiming womanhood. Mana Wāhine: Joan Jett

Splurging on yourself works only to a certain point. I’m not saying you shouldn’t treat yourself, but when a fortnightly Afterpay becomes weekly, that’s a Godgiven sign. Mana Wāhine: Lydia Ko

SCORPIO OCT 23 - NOV 21

SAGITTARIUS NOV 22 - DEC 21

CAPRICORN DEC 22 - JAN 19

Let’s be real, no one wants to actually do housework, so call it feminist action and make those men in your life scrub floors and dishes. Reparations. Mana Wāhine: Angela Davis

Life is way too short, just fucking do drugs. Or, you know, touch some grass. Mana Wāhine: Billie Eilish

Adam and Eve were in the nuddy, why the fuck shouldn’t you be? Get ya girls out and go fucking crazy. Paint your ass and sit on a canvas. Get wild with it. Mana Wāhine: Frida Kahlo

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