CANTA ISSUE 1, 2023

CANTA

Editorial Editorial

Slap me silly it's 2023. For a lot of us 2022 was admin, a lot of admin. Inflation got even worse and suddenly made cheese the price of a disposable vape, forcing us uni students to revert back to the noodle and stale bread combo. World War three started trending after Vladimir Putin decided he wanted another country, and the US took away a women's right to get an abortion. Oh, and the Queen finally retired.

We have all had a huge break over the summer, with some of us working full time at awful hospo jobs. While the rest of us went hard at the many festivals happening around Aotearoa. The good news is, is that O-week is fast approaching, along with the much-anticipated Electric Ave. Can’t stop, won’t stop.

Now because it’s a new year we all automatically think of it as a new beginning, a fresh start. New year’s resolutions are being set and this can often come with a lot of pressure. Just because it’s a new year doesn’t mean you have to create a new you. Who cares if you don’t go to the gym, eat healthy or start journaling. Take the pressure off, chill out and make 2023 your year of not giving a fuck.

When it comes to Canta this year we are mixin it up. You’ll see some things you recognise, some you may see are missing and a LOT that you’ve never seen before, this year it’s a new year new Canta. We have a brand-new look and feel, adding a little spice. We are ultimately here to let you know what’s up, entertain you and to be your fortnightly line snort of news.

The amazing thing about our team this year is that the majority of us are fulltime undergraduate students. We feel your pain, we know your stress, and we are familiar with the dust. We are ran by students for students (since 1930 baby).

Our digital presence will be better than ever (turn it up), with our website and socials getting a bit of a reboot along with a lot of news and current events content to keep you updated. We have our TikTok up and rumbling with party and uni content so give that a gander. Also be on the lookout for our Canta team at upcoming O-week events as yes, ‘Canta Can, Canta Does’ will be returning with a vengeance.

One overall goal this year is approachability and connection with you lot. Canta has an open-door policy, come and have a chat with us in the Canta office at Haera-roa any time or even just flick us an email. We will also be at clubs day on the 21st and 22nd of Feb so come have a bant and say hello. We are YOUR student media, YOUR voice for 2023, so use us!

Get amongst it you good things.

Go hard or go home, Your 2023 Managing Editor, Maddy Croad

Well, well, well, welcome to Canta 2023. We have been expecting you. Yes, you poor, sleep-deprived, anxiety-ridden, alcohol-driven uni student.

Canta is here to remind you that there is more to this world than boring lectures and bad grades. We are all so excited to be able to take the pain of being a university student (especially in this economy) and turn it into a lot of pretty pictures to show that you sure as hell are not alone.

As a student magazine, we want to hear from you! How else are we going to give you all content you want to see? Please, don’t forget to hit us up every so often. We are here for you via email, IG, FB and even TikTok, so no excuses.

A very warm welcome to our 2023 freshers! This issue is almost all for you. We wish you good luck (you’ll need it). A lovely, sarcastic “you made it back” to all the veterans returning for another year. At least take comfort in knowing that the Canta crew will always be there for you. No matter what you did last night...

Strap in, we're going on a fucking ride. You and your mates better be there.

Your Print Editor for 2023, Hariklia Nicola ~mic drop~

Presidents Piece Presidents Piece

Kia ora koutou!

The new year is now well upon us, and 2023 is in full swing. It has been great welcoming everyone on to campus – both those returning and our new cohort of freshers starting this year. I can’t wait to share some of the things that we have instore for this year – the University of Canterbury’s 150th Anniversary.

Brief bit about me – my name is Pierce, I’m the student president this year. I have a law degree, and I am just about finished a BA. How good. Quick facts: love plants, records, and the beach – and I have two cats that sometimes visit the office!

The UCSA Student Executive is made up of 14 other students from a diverse range of backgrounds. This includes the Te Akatoki Māori Students’ Association representative, and the new Pasifika rep role. The team is buzzing for the year ahead.

While there is a ton of info about UCSA Services later in the issue, I’ll quickly give an overview of how the UCSA works. The UCSA is totally independent of the University (though we have a great working relationship). We are funded in part by the Student Services Levy (we receive around 20% of this, with the rest going to the university to be spent on other services). The rest of our funding comes from external investments and operations, including being a leading provider of the Ka Ora, Ka Ako programme, which provides free lunches to over 4000 school kids each day.

We also run many of the food places on campus, but these are run at a cost-neutral basis. There are two key reasons for this. The UCSA’s aim is to keep food on campus as cheap as possible, and we are a registered charity, which means our core focus is not profit, but providing for students. This approach has allowed us to continue to invest into services for students, as seen by increasing the Hardship Grant to $1000 this year, as well as increasing the dental allowance significantly.

But yeah, our mission is to look out for students, from the highest levels like Council and the Academic Board, to individual faculty meetings, and class reps. The UCSA is always available if you need any assistance. My personal email is ‘president@ucsa.org. nz’ if you’d like to get in contact, and if you’d rather chat, my office (floor 1, Haere-roa) is always open (even if the door is closed!!!)

Now – back to the weeks ahead. Clubs Day is coming up on the 21st and 22nd of February on C-Block Lawn. There are around 150 clubs on campus covering literally everything under the sun (faculties, music, mental health, parties, politics, volunteering, gaming, skating – honestly the list goes on!) Make sure you check this out and sign up to a few clubs yourself – it is a great way to meet people, have some great times, make connections, and have the full ‘UC Experience’.

There is also a load of cool things coming up over the next few weeks – but rather than go through everything I’ll just say keep an eye out! Follow our Insta or even our Facebook if you’re feeling frisky – they are the best way to get updates on events, information, and everything else you may need here at UC.

That’s all for now – can’t wait to see you all around campus over the next few weeks!

Tumuaki Piece Tumuaki Piece

He toki ngao pae ki te ao Mārama Chiseling pathways to the World of Light

Mauri Ora e te whānau, Nau mai, hoki mai ki te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha!

Ko wai tēnei?

He uri tēnei nō Ngāi Tāmanuhiri, nō Rongowhakaata. Ko Tūranganui a Kiwa tōku tūrangawaewae, engari i tipu ake au ki kōnei, ki Ōtautahi.

Ko au te Tumuaki o Te Akatoki ō tēnei tau.

Ko Anna Pohatu ahau.

This is my third year being on the executive and I am in my last year of study doing a Bachelor of Honours, Majoring in Māori and Indigenous Studies.

Te Akatoki is the Māori Students’ Association here at Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha, and we cater to the needs and wellbeing of all tauira Māori. Te Akatoki sits under Te Mana Ākonga (our National Governing Body), which is led by our past Te Akatoki members: Rosa Hibbert-Schooner and Ngāwahine Thompson. We work collaboratively with the UCSA, CUSSA, Te Pūtaiki and the UC Disabilities Students’ Association to ensure we are always striving for the best for our tauira.

Te Akatoki’s Strategic Goals for this year are:

• Cultural Competency

• Advocacy

• Sustainability

• Engagement and Comms

• Tīno rangatiratanga

Te Akatoki Team for 2023: Executive / Pou (the governing board of Te Akatoki). Our executive is made up of our Pou, each there to ensure we remain tika and aligned to our goals as Te Akatoki.

Tumuaki Tuarua (Vice President) - TiaRaumati McIntyre Kohinga and Mia Tietjens ta.tumuakituarua@gmail.com

Kaihāpai (Finance and Engagements Officer) - Kiwa Kahukura Denton teakatoki2020@gmail.com

Pou Ahurea (Cultural Officer) - Kiliona Tamati-Tupa’i ta.pouahurea@gmail.com

Pou Hono (Social Events Coordinator)Te Rina Heta Cooper ta.pouhono@gmail.com

Pou Hauora (Health and Wellbeing Officer) - Kisania Shingleton

ta.pouhauora@gmail.com

Pou Taiao (Sustainability Officer)Shardae Cassidy ta.poutaiao@gmail.com

Pou Pāpāho (Engagement and Comms Officer) - Wairaamia Tikao TaratoaBannister ta.poupapaho@gmail.com

Academic Representations: Te Akatoki also have Academic Representatives who sit on the Faculty Boards across the university to advocate the academic needs of our tauira Māori.

Arts - Danielle Baleilevuka artsteakatoki@gmail.com

Business - Mia Tietjens businessteakatoki@gmail.com

Education - Avalon Te Haara-Barr educationteakatoki@gmail.com

Engineering - Matteo Brennan engineeringteakatoki@gmail.com

Health - Te Atarau Doig healthteakatoki@gmail.com

Law - Rā Neilsford & Rireana Kirkwood lawteakatoki@gmail.com

Science - Tia-Raumati McIntyre Kohinga sciencesteakatoki@gmail.com

Postgraduate - Not Confirmed

Are you a Māori Postgrad tauira who’s passionate about student advocacy? Email ta.tumuakituarua@gmail.com and apply for our Postgraduate Representation position!

Te Akatoki are back and excited for the big kaupapa we have for 2023. We have exciting things coming for O-Week so keep an eye out for our comms to come! We are excited to be collaborating with CUSSA (Samoan Students’ Association for UC) during O-Week to engage our Pasifika and Māori community!

Make sure to sign up for our Social Sports and come along to our Weekly kapa haka. Our Whare is open from 8:00am - 10:30pm (Tuesday - Friday) 8:00am - 12:00am (Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday). We have computers, full cupboards of kai, and books all free for tauira! We hold weekly study nights at the Whare on Mondays so come down and study with us!

Excited to see you all back on campus,

Tēnā churr

Anna Pohatu - Tumuaki o Te Akatoki

Email: ta.tumuaki@gmail.com Contact: 022 386 1062 Hours: Māne/Monday - Paraire/Friday 8:30am - 6:00pm 129 Ilam Road, CHCH, 8042

“Te Akatoki aligns with these goals by actively upholding our Pou to ensure that each kaupapa we hold aligns to our goals for 2023.”

Canta news.

Canta news.

Jacinda Ardern Says ʻYeah Nahʼ to Politics

Matteo Zhang (he/him)

Former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced her shock resignation in January, with many kiwis now looking back at the legacy of one of New Zealand’s most influential PM’s.

Since her rise to power in 2017, Ardern has become a household name, with daily press conferences during the pandemic reinforcing that fact. Ardern's popularity was underlined in the 2020 election which saw Labour win the first ever single party majority under the MMP (Mixed Member Proportional) system. However, her political fortunes were not looking as clear in recent times, with polls highlighting a shift of public opinion. Many were expecting a tight election.

In a routine press conference turned bombshell announcement, Ardern laid out her reason for resigning, noting the toll 6 years on the job had taken.

“I know what this job takes,” stated Ardern. “... and I know that I no longer have enough in the tank to do it justice.”

The challenges faced by the PM cannot be understated, and Ardern’s capacity to show both empathy and strength in the face of national tragedy earned her global respect. For many, much of her legacy will rest on the leadership she showed through crises after crises.

Whether it be the March 15 Terror Attack, Whakaari White Island Eruption, or the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the focus on crisis management as a measure for a leader's legacy often misses how policy will leave an arguably greater mark.

For students, Ardern's promise of fees free tertiary education directly impacted their lives. The policy was an attempt to end what had been three decades of a ‘user-pays’ system. In its first term, Ardern’s government introduced the first part of its promise with first year fees free. Yet the next two stages of fees free did not come. With the cost of Covid-19 mounting, Labour dropped its policy of further funding in the second and third years. While the first year of tertiary study remains free, its future remains in the air. With opposition parties calling for it to be scrapped, the next election may see the return to a full user-pays system once again.

Overseas, Ardern’s charisma enhanced New Zealand’s profile on the world stage. For experts Ardern’s foreign policy stands out as being a crowning achievement.

Ardern ushered in a bicultural approach to NZ foreign policy, refocusing it around kiwi values, explained University of Canterbury Political Science Professor AnneMarie Brady. “She has put NZ-US relations on a strong footing, better than it has been since the rupture of 1987 and the anti-nuclear policy.”

“Her government has also achieved two new major FTAs, with the UK and EU, and has worked hard to deepen relations with our Pacific partners.” Ardern also navigated one of the countries’ biggest foreign policy questions around New Zealand's relationship with China with careful diplomacy.

Ardern’s ushered Professor Brady

“She has managed to make quiet adjustments in NZ’s China policy” Brady added, “And deal with China’s foreign interference activities in NZ, without causing any perceptible damage to NZ-China trade or the broader relationship.” With Ardern's swift exit complete and the new PM Chris Hipkins sworn in, her legacy will continue to be analysed for years to come.

Yung Gravy Takes on O-Weeks Across the Country

Matteo Zhang (he/him)

Yung Gravy is set to headline university orientation events around New Zealand, as students head back to study in semester one. Victoria, Otago, and Canterbury University Student Associations have all secured the American rapper to perform his new album “Marvelous” as the artist tours Australia and New Zealand.

At the University of Canterbury, Yung Gravy will headline at Ori 23’s “Summer Stein” on the 21st of February. This years O week comes after significant Covid-19 disruptions to orientation events in 2022. Events this year include Outset, Toga Party, Mardi Gras, as well as the Crusaders vs Chiefs game. However, ‘Summer Stein’ lead by Yung Gravy is perhaps the most anticipated night of the event-packed week.

Yung Gravy first earned recognition with his song " Mr. Clean,” he holds several RIAA-certified-Platinum and Gold records. His albums include “Sensational”, “Baby Gravy 2” and “Gasonova.”

Despite his undeniable success, there is no lack of controversy. Near the end of January, the singer came under fire and faced a lawsuit from Rick Astley. Astley claiming that the 2022 Yung Gravy track “Betty (Get Money)” impersonated his voice from his own song “Never Gonna Give You Up”.

The Lawsuit was filed by the Los Angeles Superior Court, with damages expected to be in the millions of dollars.

Christchurch Water Quality Turns to Literal Shit

Beccy Arnold (she/her)

Popular swim spot Corsair Bay has been deemed ‘unsuitable’ for swimming after high levels of faecal matter were found in the water.

Environment Canterbury (ECan), who tests the water quality weekly, have advised the public that swimming at Corsair Bay would put them at risk of contracting diseases. Initially, Christchurch City Council (CCC) only distributed these warnings through their website, though there are now physical warning signs placed at the entrance to Corsair Bay.

The majority response from locals was a cavalier attitude towards the warnings, with many choosing to swim regardless.

Others were in disbelief towards the accuracy of ECans’ testing and took it upon themselves to test the water quality. Local swim coach, Dan Abel, sent his test into a private lab and found that though there was faecal matter in the water, the levels were low enough to allow for safe swimming.

Abel believes the weekly ECan water test should be carried out more often during the summer months and that these warnings are moving swimmers to other spots that are more dangerous than the calm waters of Corsair Bay.

He claims that less competent swimmers will be at

a higher risk by swimming at beaches where rips and currents are at play, than they are of potentially contracting diseases from the water at Corsair. The repercussions of these warnings are not limited to water safety but also extend to the livelihood of local businesses surrounding Corsair.

Neil Porter, owner of the iconic ice cream van at Corsair, states that his business has fallen by 70% since these warnings were distributed just before New Years’ Eve. Though regular swimmers have not been deterred from Corsair, Porter has noticed a significant drop in general foot traffic around the bay and joins Abel in the call for more frequent testing to ensure his business can continue for many summers to come.

Corsair has not been the only swim spot affected by these warnings, with Diamond Harbour Beach, Purau Beach, Rāpaki Bay and Sandy Bay included as well. Though Cass Bay, a mere few hundred metres down the road from Corsair, was initially part of the no swim warnings, it has now been updated on the CCC website to be suitable for swimming.

So, if you still want a nice swim in calm waters, maybe skip past the muddy waters of Corsair, pick up an ice cream from Neil, and swim at Cass Bay instead.

UC Student Takes a Plunge for Mental Health

Maddy Croad (she/her)

Third-year University of Canterbury student, George Glover, completed a mammoth task over the summer, completing a 300km swim around Lake Rotoiti at the beginning of February to raise funds for the mental health charity ‘I Am Hope’.

Over the course of 10 days, Glover raised over a whopping $100,000, making an enormous dent in the much-needed funding for mental health in New Zealand. The swim was originally planned to have taken place from Christchurch to Blenheim, Glover’s hometown. However, the unfavorable weather conditions forced Glover to embark on Plan B: 15 laps of Lake Rotoiti.

As the 2022 president of Lads without Labels, Glover has committed a large amount of his time to improving mental health, particularly in men, and has carried out several fundraising events already. In 2020, at the age of 17, Glover swam a 123km loop of the Queen Charlotte Sound, raising over $60,000

for Mike King’s ‘I Am Hope’ charity.

In 2021, in Glovers first year of university, he and his friends carried on this fundraising streak, playing 24-hours of non-stop backyard cricket as well as running a marathon between the wickets. Raising

more than $42,000 again, for “I Am Hope”. To top this all off, in 2022 when Glover became president of the mental health club ‘Lads without Labels’, the group coordinated the annual 72-hour long relay around the UC campus, raising over $15,000 for men’s mental health.

Deservedly, Glover has become a finalist for the 2023 Kiwibank Local Hero of the Year award for all of his work, particularly in his role at Lads without Labels. As well as his contribution towards removing the stigma attached to men’s mental health in New Zealand. The area of men’s mental health has been a sore spot for statistics, with the numbers from 2020 showing that 72% of suicides in New Zealand were men.

for all of his work, particularly in his role from were

A number that desperately needs to change. With more individuals such as Glover coming out of the seams to support the cause, the hope is there for gradual change in the coming years.

The Recap

The Recap

War Continues in Ukraine

The War in Ukraine continues as Russian missiles continued to hit Ukrainian cities. Heavy fighting rages on in the east and south of Ukraine, with Russia defending the areas which it claims to have annexed.

Russia illegally invaded Ukraine on the 24th of February 2022, nearly one year ago. The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) verified a total of 7,068 civilian deaths during Russia's invasion of Ukraine as of January 22, 2023. Of them, 438 were children.

The real toll is much higher than those that have so far been verified. Military casualties have not been published officially by either side in the war but are thought to be in the thousands.

Western weapons and equipment have kept Ukraine in the fight against its much larger neighbour. In a win for Ukraine, Germany has approved the export of Leopard 2 Main Battle Tanks (MBT), allowing other European nations to also export the Leopard 2.

Jair Bolsonaro Supporters Protest in Brazil

Following the 2022 Brazil Election, supporters of former President of Brazil Jair Bolsonaro stormed Brazilian Congress, Supreme Court, and presidential offices in what is being compared to the January 6th insurrection of the US Capitol.

Supporters of Bolsonaro, who lost the election, believe that the new president of Brazil Lula De Silva won through illegitimate means. Throughout his term Bolsonaro has questioned the integrity of Brazil's institutions – previously claiming the voting system of being prone to fraud, despite no evidence to support his claims.

Many protestors have called for a military coup to restore Bolsonaro as President, prompting fears of a return to Brazil’s dark history of a military dictatorship.

Lula has said his administration will find those responsible for the unrest, with the Supreme Court opening an investigation into whether Bolsonaro is potentially culpable.

NZ Breaks Its Own Heat Records in 2022

New Zealand has broken heat records for the second year running. National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA) measured New Zealand’s average temperature at 13.8C – 1.2C hotter than the average between 1981-2010 which is used as a baseline.

The record temperature is part of a global trend, which saw France, Spain and the UK also breaking national records in 2022. Last year also recorded 10% more rainfall than normal. Winter in particular, was the wettest and warmest on record.

The warm temperatures are due to a combination of cyclical climate patterns and climate change, a perfect storm for high temperatures according to NIWA.

NIWA meteorologist, Chris Brandolino, said that if carbon emissions do not reduce, we can expect extreme weather events to continue and accelerate.

It’s an Election Year! Election Dates for 2023 Recently Confirmed

Outgoing Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced New Zealand’s next General Election to be held on 14th of October this year.

The house will rise on August 31st and parliament will be dissolved on Friday, September 8th. The announcement was made at the Labour Party’s annual caucus retreat, held this year in Napier.

Ardern then shocked the world by sharing that she did not intend to seek re-election, instead, resigning as PM. The Labour caucus then voted on Chris Hipkins as the next Labour Party Leader, Hipkins was the sole nominee.

Prime Minister Hipkins was sworn in on January 25th. This year's election has been dubbed by pundits as the “Battle of the Chrises,” with recent polling showing Labour and National neck and neck, with the election expected to be a tight race.

Costs Rise, Inflation Stays Steady

The latest figures from Statistics New Zealand show that while inflation remains relatively steady at 7.2%, the cost of living continues to bite.

One of the main drivers of high inflation is the rising cost of housing as construction costs soar. The price of building a new house rose 14%, with rental housing rising 4.4%. On top of this, grocery prices are up 10.2% cutting into household budgets.

The annual inflation rate is comparable to other countries, with Australia most recently recording 7.3%, the United Kingdom 10.5%, Canada 6.3%, the United States 6.5%.

The cost of living will be one of this year's biggest election priorities for all political parties.

Australia Day Protests at Large in Australia

Activists have gathered across Australia to protest ‘Invasion Day’ on Australia’s national holiday. The day marks the first landing of British convicts on Australian shores, but for many it celebrates the start of British colonisation and the systemic oppression of first nations people in Australia.

The protests are a regular occurrence on Australia Day; however, they have been particularly acute this year. A referendum proposed for later in the year would enshrine an Indigenous “voice” to parliament in the constitution.

Australian PM Anthony Albanese, who was elected last year, has put indigenous rights and reconciliation at the forefront of his government agenda. The voice would advise the parliament and government on matters relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

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Tickets

If you didn’t get tickets to the O-Week events you wanted, and all your mates are going - don’t stress! People are always re-selling their tickets last minute. Keep an eye on the UCSA Noticeboard Facebook page or Tixel.

Hangxiety

On the topic of O-Week, the hangxiety goes away eventually. Whatever it is you think you did oh so wrong last night will seem like a distant memory by the time pre’s roll around the following day.

Parking

Get a parking pass! If you’re planning to park on campus, you need a parking permit (which you can get from the Security Office). A full-year pass will set you back $475 (extortionate, I know) but the parking officers are already out in force, and have been clamping cars with a vengeance. So if you haven’t paid, you will get clamped, and those fines will quickly add up to more than the pass!

Don’t stress

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It’s not that deep. Whatever it is, whether your sneaky link isn’t snapping you back, or the people in your classes are different from what you’re used to - just remind yourself that it’s not that deep and it doesn’t actually matter. Your first year is a time for mistakes to be made (and believe me, they will be made), so stop stressing! It’ll all work itself out, I promise.

Make the most of halls

If you live in the halls, appreciate them! Obviously, there are cleaners, cooks and RAs to help you out, but halls are also the easiest opportunity to not just make friends but to keep them as well. Your mates are just a few doors away, so make use of how close you are.

Put yourself out there

If you live at home, we see you, we commiserate with you. And secretly, we’re a little jealous you’re saving so much money by living rent free, with a mother who is probably still doing your laundry. But even though you won’t be paying with actual money, you’ll be paying with pieces of your literal soul. So please get out of the house, go to your lectures and make some friends.

Maintain your hobbies

Keep up with your hobbies! Chances are, you’ve done a bunch of extracurriculars throughout highschool, and it's too easy to let those things you enjoy take a backseat when you get to uni. So have a look through the Clubs & Socs page (or even better, go in person to Clubs Day) to find a club or two that are right for you.

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S T U D E N T E X E C

YEAR BOOK YE YEAEAR AR B BOOOK K

PIERCE

HE/HIM

Role: President

Star sign: Scorpio (I know, I know)

Advice for first years: Go to lectures when you can (it makes your life much easier when exams come around)

BRYANT XAVIER

HE/HIM

Role: Vice-President

HE/HIM

Role: Engagement Officer

Star sign: Virgo Star sign: Virgo

Advice for first years: Try everything because that way you'll know if like them or not

Advice for first years: Say hi to someone new – they might be your future best friend

ANGELINE

SHE/HER

Role: Postgrad Rep

Star sign: Capricorn

Advice for first years: If you need help, don’t be afraid to ask! The UCSA Advocacy and Welfare Team is amazing

MELODY JEREMY

HE/HIM SHE/HER

Role: International Rep

Role: Equity and Wellbeing Rep

Star sign: Virgo Star sign: I'm a walking red flag as a Gemini

Advice for first years: Keep calm and breathe Your thoughts are only but a facade of reality (I hope that makes sense hehe )

Advice for first years: Get out there and join clubs, go to events, and take advantage of the fun things going on around campus.

SARAH

SHE/HER

Role: Science Rep

Star sign: Scorpio

Advice for first years: Put more safety pins in your toga

Role: Law Rep

Star sign: Aquarius sun, Virgo moon, Aries rising x

Advice for first years: Chat to the people next to you in lectures!

Role: Education Rep

Star sign: Scorpio

Advice for first years: Hard times can be part of the journey – try not to sweat the small stuff

KALEIGH ARIA OLLIE RENZ KARTIKEY MADDY

Role: Engineering Rep

Star sign: You'll have to add me on Co-Star

Advice for first years: Get a computer

Role: Health Rep

Star sign: I'm an asparagus, jks. I'm a Gemini

Advice for first years: Participate more in the social side of Uni, like clubs and events

Role: Arts Rep

Star sign: Leo

Advice for first years: Reach a balance between studies and other things in life

Role: Commerce Rep

Star sign: Scorpio

Advice for first years: Buy a desk lamp and diffuser

SHE/HER SHE/HER

SHE/HER HE/HIM

HE/HIM HE/HIM

Te Akatoki Rep Pasifika Student Advisor

Albums to Start your Semester off Right

Being one of the more conceptual albums to release over the summer, Hearts Aglow comes as the second chapter in Weyes Bloods’ trilogy, beginning with 2019’s Titanic Rising.

You may know Little Simz from her hit song Venom, which did the rounds on TikTok in 2021. However, behind the trends, Simz has quietly been building one of the most impressive active discographies in hiphop over the past few years.

A surprise release in midDecember, NO THANK YOU sees Simz drop the veil on the corporate side of the music industry. While providing some of her best pure-rapping performances to date, Simz goes into depth about unjust profiteering and the corruption of artistry in what are some of the most chilling conscious rap verses of 2022.

With its catchy and surmounting tensity, Heart on Fire is a powerful confessional track and the crown jewel of this record. Another favourite of mine is Gorilla, which is a vibrant deviation from the exposé nature of her other songs, instead featuring a reggaeinspired buoyancy to it.

While Titanic Rising detailed the foretelling of disaster on the horizon, Hearts Aglow is centred around the departure of said disaster. In telling this story, Weyes constructs gorgeously textured baroque-pop soundscapes that lay the foundation for some truly stunning vocal performances. On tracks such as Hearts Aglow, God Turn Me Into a Flower, and Grapevine, Weyes preaches the value of clasping onto human connection in a world torn apart and acknowledging the strength of vulnerability.

in the Darkness,

If the stress of studying comes flooding back all too soon, Rozi Plain’s blend of indie folk and art-pop is the exact cure you’ll need. Her gentle, synthinfused instrumentation and minimalistic stylings are alleviating and best on display in the opening track Agreeing for Two.

I really admire artists that continually challenge their sound and Prize feels like Rozi’s previous experimentation bearing fruit. Help and Spot Thirteen are both standout tracks, as their respective layered synth builds and horns, contribute towards the album’s genrebending charm. Vocally, Rozi in part reminds me of Brooke Singer from French for Rabbits, a Wellingtonbased dream-pop band also worth your time.

Prize Rozi Plains

Tim Smith (he/him)

Music is integral to the day-to-day life of many uni students, whether that be heading out to a gig to blow off some steam or knuckling down in the library with headphones, trying to survive a strenuous study sesh. At the end of the day, there are few study buddies better than a good playlist.

When it comes to album releases, this summer break absolutely delivered. So, without further adieu, here are some of my personal favourites from the past few months to kick off your semester one soundtrack.

In this indie rock hidden gem, Sophie Jamieson is brutally honest as she delves into her selfdestructive history with alcohol.

Sink and Runner are likely the more accessible tracks but Fill and Violence bear these moody builds that give the project such emotional weight. For as brooding as the record gets at points, it is ultimately about not dwelling on the rough patches and instead choosing yourself and persevering. The final lines on the closer illustrate this saying...

“You’re no clown, you’re a woman, and you’re only on side A, you’ve still got the whole long play, to twist”.

The poster boy of the Earl Sweatshirt generation, MIKE has created a name for himself as an up-andcoming star in alternative hip hop. At just 24 years old, he already boasts an extensive discography, with his most recent record being my favourite body of work he’s released so far.

While MIKE’s style can be divisive, his lucid delivery shines on this record. Also, true to form, his knack for sampling is the star of the show. With the record’s combination of soulful loops and self-affirmation heavy lyricism, Beware Of The Monkey proves to be a cosy album, full of character and engaging moments.

SZA’s historic debut album Ctrl swiftly anointed her as a figurehead in the field of modern R&B, so producing a worthy successor was always going to be a tall order. In saying that, it’s hard to argue that her sophomore record SOS was anything but THE album of the summer. After a five-year hiatus between projects, SZA came for the throne and refused to budge, topping the Billboard 200 for weeks on end and achieving the best streaming week ever for an R&B record.

SOS sees SZA explore the ebbs and flows of her confidence while truly honing her contemporary, pop-centric R&B sound. Some tracks are packed with valiance, such as SOS or Smoking on my Ex Pack, while others like Special and Nobody Gets Me are more tender and intimate listens. By merit of this, there’s a little something for everyone over the course of 23 tracks.

If there is one definitive banger, it’s Kill Bill. The prechorus / chorus is beyond infectious and one of the more addictive moments on the album. While Travis Scott, Don Toliver, and the late Ol’ Dirty Bastard all deliver on their features, my favourite has to be Phoebe Bridgers on Ghost in the Machine. It’s a uniquely ethereal track and a powerhouse crossover that I’d love to hear more from in the future.

Choosing Sophie Jamieson

Beware of the Monkey MIKE

&CONCERTS CAPITALISM

Why Ticket Prices are Only Going Up

Beccy Arnold (she/her)

Another year, another tour announcement, another depleted bank account. An endless cycle that continues to make the already poor student population even poorer again. If you’ve been wondering where all your money went over the summer, you’re not alone.

After a successful summer festival season following the past years’ failures and cancellations due to Covid-19, we welcomed back international artists to an increasingly lucrative set of festival line-ups, which of course were accompanied by an increase in ticket prices. Notably, massively popular artists such as the likes of Phoebe Bridgers, FINNEAS, Lorde, FredAgain.., and Joji were on the line-ups of some of the biggest festivals in the country over the summer, creating a huge buzz around this seasons’ festival circuit (though many of these big artists were unable to perform due to the severe flooding around Auckland and subsequent cancellation of Laneway Festival).

Additionally, the concert scene in New Zealand is gaining momentum once again with a large number of wildly successful global artists set to perform in 2023 - Harry Styles, Elton John, The 1975, Lewis Capaldi, Morgan Wallen and Ed Sheeran to name a few.

But with such a compelling array of artists to see and with budgets as tight as ever, people are struggling to cough up money for tickets. A single day pass to Rhythm and Vines was set at around $150-$170, a full 3 day pass up to $380, and camping and ticket packages

Compared to other artists of similar popularity, their prices rank at the lower end of the spectrum with tickets for GA at Lewis Capaldi’s Wellington show (at the same venue as The 1975 - TSB Arena) priced at $139.90 and Morgan Wallens’ March show at Spark Arena an astonishing $374 for GA tickets. With some of these artists playing the same arenas, why are ticket prices so different?

Obviously, some artists will be more popular than others, therefore increasing the demand for a limited number of tickets. Think of it in terms of Harry Styles compared to The 1975. Harry is one of, if not the biggest, pop icons of the past few years and to some degree, almost everyone is a Harry fan. His immense popularity means getting tickets to his show is a battle, becoming a fight between the most hard-core fans to score tickets. Harry will sell out arenas in MINUTES, whereas The 1975 may have tickets left right up until the week of the show.

inclusion of international artists, these festivals appear

Yet even with inflation and the rising cost of seemingly as they are. The 1975, a popular pop rock band from

for General Admission (GA) tickets. Though The 1975 is widely considered a fairly alternative band, their popularity cannot be understated, having amassed over 16 million listeners on Spotify and achieving mild TikTok virality for their unorthodox and simply wild antics during their show, ‘The 1975: At Their Very Best.’ They have demonstrated with immense success that

It’s basic supply and demand but because we live in such a tiny country with about 3 or 4 big arenas in total, there simply are not enough tickets to supply the demand, which drives prices up. This is what’s known

before they sell out.

For those of you that live under a rock, capitalism

a show can be performed at the highest level while

boyfriends, original hater of Jake Gyllenhaal, master of

already know - Taylor Alison Swift: singer, songwriter, filmmaker, queen of pop, long-time singer of exkeeping ticket prices low.

“Capitalism and its place in the music industry has fundamentally changed the way the industry works”

‘easter egging’ her music, cultural icon to all. Oh, and let me add one more thing to that already interminable list - soon-to-be billionaire. With a capital ‘B’.

After her recently announced ‘Era’s Tour’, she is predicted to achieve billionaire status, the first of whom to ever obtain the title with music as the main source of income. A report from David Herlihy, Music Industry Programme Coordinator at Northeastern University, noted that Taylor will make 48 times more money than Ticketmaster from her tour. Billboard estimates that the ‘Era’s Tour’ will generate $591 million in ticket sales, with $12.9 million in fees for Ticketmaster at the most. Reportedly, the average price of a ticket is $215USD equivalent to around $332NZD.

Though Taylor’s shows are just as much a visual performance as it is a musical one and requires extensive resources, Taylor herself is receiving an inordinate amount of profit, enough for her to achieve billionaire status. I hate to break it to you, but Taylor isn’t just in it for the music - she’s here for the money too.

Just because Miss Swift is a: singer, songwriter, filmmaker, queen of capitalism, long-time exploiter of ex-boyfriends for profit, original ruiner of Jake Gyllenhaal’s’ reputation, master of re-releasing music (in part) for monetary gain, and most importantly: THE cultural icon of the decade, who sets the standard for artists across the globe. You can still be a Swiftie and recognise the less shiny side of her societal status. Her influence in the music industry cannot be stressed enough - what Taylor does, the rest will attempt to recreate.

meaning that it is Taylor and her team who set the prices for concert tickets, not Ticketmaster themselves.

Though Ticketmaster and other ticket selling platforms are not without fault. Forbes released an article in December 2022 that revealed Ticketmasters' fees have gone up from 27% in 1995 to 78% in October, 2022. So what does this mean for the regular concert-goer? Essentially, it means that while artists remain in control of ticket prices whilst Ticketmaster, who controls 70% of the ticketing market according to Forbes, keep their fees at an all-time high. You will be paying for tickets in accordance with their profit goals, not your student budget.

Capitalism and its place in the music industry has fundamentally changed the way the industry works, and combined with the rise of internet culture over the past 20 years and how it continues to change to this day, the music industry itself will keep changing to adjust to new audiences.

The digitalisation of music as a whole continues to both revolutionise and limit the industry as it makes it more difficult for smaller artists to make money and yet for the rare few, catapults them into viral fame. Spotify reportedly pays between $0.003 and $0.005 per stream, which is then split between the rights holders and distributors before it eventually makes its way into the artists’ hands. Therefore, for many artists’ particularly those with a bigger following, live music and ticket sales is how they make a profit to sustain same section as someone else for double the amount.

The ticket release for Taylors’ Eras Tour introduced dynamic pricing, where prices varied and surged due to high demand so people would buy tickets for the

themselves.

of the queue, and when people finally got out of the waiting line, the only tickets available were nosebleeds or VIP tickets.

Taylors’ Eras debacle was the music industries’ capitalistic circus on full display. It epitomises the unrelenting and ultimately disheartening cycle of capitalistic gain under the guise of connection between artist and fan. According to a statement from Ticketmaster, the “promoters and artist representatives

This ethical dilemma places neither the artist or ticket single group holds a moral high ground, rather they fortune.

But that’s just what happens when art becomes a commodity to grow capital. Perhaps the silent hands that control the ticketing market are hiding under the age-old question - how can one put a price on art? Art,

be quantified into monetary terms with ease. So the next time you end up purchasing tickets for some big musical event, don’t expect those prices to be going down anytime soon.

“Perhaps the silent hands that control the ticketing market are hiding under the age-old question, how can one put a price on art?”

A Guide to the University Year...

Charlotte Thornton (she/her)

To celebrate our 2023 orientation issue of Canta, staff writer Charlotte Thornton decided to throw it back to 1983. By writing as if it was an Orientation in the 80’s, Charlotte makes us realise how different life was back then, how far we’ve come, and how far we will keep going as the years go on. Welcome to Canta 1983, Issue 1…

How’s it going mate! Welcome to the brand new university year here in the beautiful Garden City. We know last year was a big one – the wage and price freeze from Rob Muldoon, twenty-six medals at the Commonwealth Games, Mark Inglis losing his feet on Mt. Cook… it can’t get much bigger than this, can it? Alright, maybe it can. Here’s a guide to 1983 at varsity!

We’re kicking off with an epic nine days of orientation celebrations. We’ve got a performance from the Topp Twins, a casino evening, the Stiff Upper Lip Ball, and more than thirty bands – and if you’ve never heard of Dungeons & Dragons, head along to our tournament and find out what it’s all about! All of these events and many more for just $8.99… there isn’t a better multievent deal for Orientation week in all of Canterbury. Plus we have the newly-released ‘Diet Coke’ drink available for purchase, so make sure to grab some for you and your mates at the jazz evening – just 30c per can!

If you do get a bit too rowdy at the folk music evening (and who wouldn’t?) you might need a reasonablypriced quiche to get yourself together at lunch the next day. There’s no better spot for medicinal vegetarian pastries than crowd-favourite restaurant ‘Dux de Lux’ in the Arts Centre. They also serve dinner and specialize in salads and tostadas, and we can’t recommend the live music in the garden bar enough – though if you’re worried about the noise in the central city, never fear, the dinner service ends at 9.30pm.

We know those 6-point first-year courses can get pretty intense, so to get the most out of your study, you’ll certainly need to stock up on books as your courses begin. How else would you find those readings? To find textbooks head straight to the University Bookshop or Peryer Educational Books on Yaldhurst Road. We’re assured by Scorpio Books that they carry absolutely no textbooks at all, so head straight there for all your fiction and non-fiction needs.

Whether you’re taking Religious Studies, Astronomy, or Computing and Management Information Systems, you’ll need somewhere to unwind in the evenings (okay, especially Computing and Management Information Systems). If you’d prefer to head to the picture theatre, we recommend the Roxy in New Brighton, but if you’re more of a stage play person, the twelve-year-old Court Theatre is newly renovated and tickets to their shows are only $8! Throughout the year there are plenty of dances at the university, typically in the Ballroom with a $3 entry. There’s always the two television channels available to watch. Journalism students should tune in to Fourth Estate, arts students should watch Kaleidoscope, and music students can be trusted to catch Radio with Pictures. If you study anything at all, please do not miss The Young Ones.

Bring a notebook and pen to note down phone numbers, as well as the locations of the drinking fountains and phone boxes on campus. When using the Library, carry extra five-cent pieces for the Xerox machine as the coin changer runs out pretty quickly!

40 Years Ago

It’s looking like 1983 will be a pretty big year for New Zealand. We have new homegrown Kiwi films with Bad Blood, Patu!, and Utu, the TVNZ Telethon, Top Town, and of course the Aussie Cricket Tri-Series. This April, the happy couple Princess Diana and Prince Charles of Wales will be visiting New Zealand with their baby boy William! I can’t imagine a more perfect family - perhaps another bundle of joy sometime soon?

There are plenty of thrilling events throughout the year for varsity students. There’s ENSOC’s Undie 500 where students drive all the way to Dunedin with a few stops on the way. There’s also the annual Easter Tournament, where the New Zealand universities compete in sporting events - not that it’s personal after last year or anything… but let’s smash Auckland and bring home that

Shield! In May, decorate your cars and come along to the Capping Parade – you could even win a prize!

While you’re studying it pays to join some clubs, and the best time to find out more is at the upcoming Clubs Day. There’s the Womens’ Group, Ecology Action, the Christian Union, the Wine Club, and PhotoSoc to name just a few. You could even start your own club – if you love it, chances are plenty of other students will too.

We hope you enjoy 1983 at the University of Canterbury. Get involved, stay on top of your studies, and most of all, enjoy your time at varsity. Rock on!

F E E L I N G U N S A F E ?

A N G E L S H O T

A N G E L S H O T

A N G E L S H O T A N G E L S H O T A N G E L S H O T A N G E L S H O T

A N G E L S H O T A N G E L S H O T

ASK FOR AN ANGEL SHOT

Asking any staff member (bartender, event staff, security) for an Angel Shot is a way of telling them that you are feeling harassed in some way and need them to intervene.

We will discreetly help you to a safe space to support you in choosing how you would like to proceed.

Kia Ora,

My name is Sol (he/him) and I’m Greta (she/her), or Sol’s better half. We are the co-presidents of UCASS. In our role we are lucky enough to work alongside each other to oversee each individual corner of the club. We are essentially the ‘jack of all trades’ in the club, needing to know a little bit about everything. We leave the specifics to our specialised roles of Events Managers, Social Sports Officers, Community Leads, Sponsorship and Design teams.

Tell me a bit about UCASS!

UCASS was founded by two best mates, Jimmy and Jack, after they went out for a round of can-a-hole in 2019 which resulted in flipped golf carts, lifetime bans from the course and stories that are still shared today. They later decided that more students need to experience this mayhem so they started a club that combines what are now our three pillars:

1. Playing sports (amateurly)

2. Having fun (with a cawn in hand)

3. Making mates while at it

They realised that there are countless social clubs on campus and wanted UCASS to be unique, so alongside social events they decided to partner with the UC Rec Centre to create and manage weekly social sports leagues for all UC students alongside our new charity-based community events that will be starting this year.

What are some events or activities you have planned for this year?

UCASS has three types of events and activities throughout the year.

Firstly, our events: Each term we host two social and two sporting-based events, starting with our term one inter- club flat crawl (that has sold out in under a minute every year). The flat crawl bounces between 3 flats all loaded up with free food and drinks, live music and hundreds of students, it is an event I promise you don’t want to miss. Other events include a 3v3 Basketball Tournament in the Haere Roa, our UCASSino Casino Night at Bentleys and a Soap Football Competition based in the swampy back yarns of one of our Ilam flats.

Secondly, our Social Sport League: Every week alongside the UC Rec Centre, we run social games of basketball, netball, futsal and volleyball right here on the UC campus. These leagues are open to all UC students, are free to UCASS members and include weekly prizes for MVP’s and top of table teams. Our Social Sport League is a great way to make new friends, keep active and clear your mind from uni stress. You can join the league at our stall on clubs day or on our socials below.

Our third form of activities is our community engagement: After years of support from students and the wider Ilam

community, this year UCASS has decided to introduce a series of community engagement activities to give back to those around us. The specifics are still in the mixer, but these activities will be open for all students to participate in and will include the likes of mentorship/ coaching roles with local primary schools and sports gear drives, as well as other opportunities to volunteer and give back to the sporting world around us.

Promote your club to the freshers. How would you sell it? UCASS was founded on carnage. We strive to keep pushing the limits of what a uni club has ever done before through our social events but in doing so, we understand the basics of what a student needs.

Being part of UCASS will keep your social life thriving through people you meet at all three of our initiatives. It’ll keep you fit in our social sports league and keep you feeling warm and fuzzy after giving back to those around you through our community engagement.

However, the most attractive thing about UCASS is that we have no expectations. We happily welcome any student that wants to be involved with us and aim to be one of the most approachable clubs on campus. Being a UCASS member doesn’t lock you into any types of commitment or to being a certain type of person. We just want you to have fun, enjoy your time here at UC and to help provide stories that you’ll still be telling for years to come, such as Jimmy and James and their first time out on the green.

How can people keep get involved?

Keep an eye out for our logo around campus. Like I said, we aim to be approachable to all so if you ever see our name, feel free to chat to one of our friendly exec or members.

We’ll have a stall at clubs day under our Blue and Pink Marquee.

Our socials are also actively run so give them a follow or send in any questions you have there.

Facebook: UC Amateur Sports Society

Instagram: @UCASS_

Looking forward to another huge year and we’d love for you to be part of it. Stay active, stay safe, but most importantly have fun.

QUIZ QUIZ

QUIZ WHAT UC STUDY SPACE ARE YOU?

What best describes what you are studying:

a. Engineering

b. Teaching or Media and Communications

c. Law or a Bcom

d. Science or anything environmental

e. The Arts

You have an assignment due tomorrow, you either:

a. Have been working for the past 48 hours straight and still haven’t finished

b. Finished it a week ago

c. Are about to meet up with your smart friends to copy off of them

d. Have left it to the last minute but your not really stressing

e. Forgot you even had an assignment

You get to choose the place you and your mates are going out to, straight away you settle on:

a. Flux or Hide

b. Gin Gin or Pink Lady

c. Mono

d. The Craic or The Bog

e. Anywhere on The Terrace

Unlucky

People often express that your worst habit is:

a. Blacking out the night before an 8am lab or tutorial

b. Always correcting people

c. Never going out because your always studying

d. Never taking anything seriously

e. Always blowing money on weird food and drinks at uni

Your Parents give you $100, straight away you:

a. Buy drugs or booze, whatever you can get the most of for the cheapest

b. Put it into your savings

c. Chuck it into Sharesies or Crypto

d. Buy tickets to a concert or festival

e. Go to the most expensive BYO you can find and shout all your mates

Your friends describe you as:

a. A munted loose unit

b. Organised and always put together

c. Married to uni

d. Chilled out and street dumb

e. Alternative and quirky

for being banished here, you just aren’t elite enough to ndfi a spot in the library.

You’re just hanging around for the $2 rice and random giveaways from UCSA, don’t lie to me.

Mostly E’s: The Undercroft

allowance on the Ancestral Boba, you’re broke.

We know it is tough when EngCore is full and you must come here. Stop spending all your StudyLink

Mostly D’s: Ernest Rutherford

,Look you’re either here cause you want to be or your friends dragged you along for the ride. Whatever the reason, get off ixNetfl and study.

Mostly C’s: Puaka-James Hight Library

Congrats for having a quirky study spot that’s not the library. And congrats for having your shit together, we are all jealous.

Mostly B’s: Rehua

and V’s, have a good long nap and a shower (no, not at EngCore).

You are a sleep deprived university student who needs to cut back on the vending machine Monsters

Mostly A’s: EngCore

Ft: UCSA President Pierce Crowley

As a new segment this year, Teenage Dirtbag will feature one UC Staff member each issue and have a sneaky peek into their life as a fresher. Everyone looks back on themselves at some point and regrets some of the marginal and perhaps cringeworthy things they did, so we’ve taken this opportunity to dig up some embarrassing dirt on the senior staff and leaders at UC. Enjoy…

What would you have liked baby Pierce to know?

Prepare yourself, it’s going to be a wild ride. Also, just because your lectures are recorded doesn’t mean you shouldn’t go to them – watching them on 2x speed just does not hit the same when you are on your 10th lecture of the day. Also, wear your leavers jersey less, it is awesome (I remain a leavers hoodie defender) but like, don’t get it too roughed up, it is a nice memento to have. Also take more

Tell us a bit about your fresher self

I was enthusiastic about coming to UC. Certainly overwhelmed though – very different to high school. Definitely a bit more reserved then than I am now. I was a bit slack when it came to my studies early on (would not recommend). But I grew into being a uni student over the year. For better or for worse I was around half my current body weight back then (now ripped clearly). It is just an exciting time, having everyone around, going out on adventures, being a fresher is simply

What was your biggest fresher fail?

Going way too hard and fast at pre’s before Tea Party, then preceding to get thrown out by security around 2 minutes after stumbling in the gate. Def one experience to avoid!

Describe your best first year memory

It was a very lowkey party at a mates house, his parents were away and he invited the whole crew over. Towards the end of the night, four of us ended up looking after another friend who was a bit worse for wear in a room away from the rest of the party. We were just chatting away, and then one of the group started to play a song on her phone – it was “Speechless” by Lady Gaga – and we all started singing it. Now, this was far from a choir performance, rather, just tone-deaf screaming – but it truly became a core memory.

Didn’t realise it at the time, but those people would become some of my closest and enduring friends both then and to this day. You’ll probably have a lot of little memories like that in your fresher year, and you won’t even realise until you’re looking back right at the end of your time here at UC.

Starting UC with Autism Starting UC with Autism

My Anxieties and How They Were Proven Wrong

Ella Jenkins (she/her)

For me, my first day of university was one of many emotions - excitement, curiosity and, above all, anxiety. Anxiety is normal of course, and I presumed every first-year student felt various levels of it, but for me there was a whole other aspect behind my anxiety.

The reason I had that anxiety was because I am on the Autism spectrum, and I was worried how my life at university would turn out. I was worried that university would not be accommodating to my disability. For me, the anxiety about lack of accommodation was not unfounded as I had previously struggled with employers, who I felt were intolerant of my disability. I was worried that the same issues that affected me whilst working would also affect me at university.

I was pleasantly surprised, however, to find how accommodating the university was. When I applied for my course and I noted that I had Autism Spectrum Disorder, I received an email from the university’s student accessibility service asking me to book an appointment to discuss how the university could help me excel in my studies.

The accessibility advisers were very attentive of my needs and worked with me to brainstorm strategies to help me make the most of my time at UC. I felt listened to and catered for - something that I hadn’t experience before. It filled me with confidence to know that I would have the support I needed to do well.

One way the accessibility service helped me was accessing notes. For me I can either listen to a lecture or write notes. It’s too hard for me to do both at once. As I result, I would rely on listening to the lecturers and reading PowerPoints after the lecture. However, for classes without PowerPoints this left me in a spot of bother. After discussing this issue with my adviser, we worked through the problem, I would have access to notes from other students provided by the accessibility service. This really helped me. It is an amazing service, and they can help those who are neurodivergent or those with other disabilities make the most out of their time at UC.

There were other reasons behind my anxiety too, mainly worries about how the workload would pile up and my ability to cope with the expectations that were set by the university and myself. I was worried that I would fall behind when it came to assignments, and the ones that I

did complete would not be to the insanely high standards that I set myself. Whilst I can’t speak for other people on the disability spectrum, I can speak for myself and when it came to my work, I was my own worst enemy. Nothing was ever good enough.

One thing that I found really helped me manage my anxiety when it came to workload and expectations was chatting to my lecturers. They helped me understand what was expected of me and answered all my questions I had about assignments, no matter how many and how silly the questions seemed to be.

When it came to managing my workload, I found that what worked for me was knowing that if I slacked off, I would get overwhelmed by being behind. However, the university academic skills centre has many courses to help those who need help mastering time management and essay writing, to name a few. I didn’t take advantage of this service, but I strongly advise anyone who needs help to do so, it’s free and they are amazing at helping students do the best they can.

I don’t believe I am the best person at giving advice but there are some things I would like to say to students who are like me on the disability spectrum.

The first of which is to make use of the services available to you, whether it be accessibility services or academic skills. As I said earlier, they are both great services and they are there to ensure that your time at UC is the most fruitful it can be, they are there to help you succeed.

Secondly, I found that talking to my lecturers was very important. Like the services I mentioned, the lecturers want to see you be the best you can be. For me, just discussing what was expected of me or asking questions to clarify things to make sure I was on the right track was of great use. It filled me with confidence to know that I was on the right track and this helped me reduce my anxiety.

Looking back after my first year of university I am pleased about how my anxieties were proven wrong, and I enjoyed the year immensely.

For those starting this year, good luck and have fun!

FLAT FAMOUS

As one of Canta’s longest running segments we shine the spotlight on a different marginal flat every issue, bringing you the inside scoop of flatting life in Ilam. Have a gander at Canta’s website ‘canta.co.nz’ and click on the ‘get involved’ tab to put your flat forward to feature in the next issue.

P.S. The featuring flat receives a $100 supermarket voucher courtesy of Ilam Apartments (plus a free photoshoot), too good!

Katie A.K.A KDHD

Height: 12.5 Hellers snags

Flat Role: Eliminating awkward silences

Worst Habit: Eliminating awkward silences

Ruby A.K.A RUBUX

Height: 197 Weetbix

Flat Role: To leave no Weetbix behind

Worst Habit: Stealing peoples’ Weetbix

Pip A.K.A SQUEAKY

Height: 1 Road Cone

Flat Role: Landlord

Worst Habit: Always avoiding eye contact

Lucy A.K.A MINGE

Height: 172 Winnie Blues

Flat Role: Getting rid of all of the gluten

Worst Habit: Doesn’t flush the toilet (or wipe)

Renae A.K.A RENUX

Height: 1.72 BBQs

Flat Role: Tames KDHD

Worst Habit: Going to get milk every Saturday night (never comes back)

Introducing ‘The Canta Goes Wild’ - a brand new column making an appearance in Canta this year! As a spinoff of the kiwi classic ‘The Crowd Goes Wild’, we aim to bring you the latest NZ sporting updates, wins, losses and hard mahi happening in kiwi sport at the moment. Read this regularly to maintain that sports knowledge (and impress your mates).

Football Ferns Draw Record Crowds

With the Women’s World Cup approaching later this year, the Football Ferns warmed up into the new year with a pair of exhibition matches against the defending champions.

For the first of two matches against the United States, a record 12,508 fans crowded into Sky Stadium to show their support. It only took a matter of days for this record to be squashed as 12,721 attended the following match at Eden Park.

Despite falling 4-0 in their first game, the Ferns started strong on the defensive end, managing to keep the US scoreless for the first 45 minutes. Unfortunately, game two proved to be equally as trying, with the Americans pulling away with a 5-0 win.

Victory In Switzerland for Sadowski-Synnott

The top of the podium seems to be a second home for Zoi Sadowski-Synnott as the first-place finishes begin to pile up.

The 21-year-old snowboarder has started 2023 with a bang, winning the LAAX Open slopestyle World Cup for the first time in her decorated career. Between a front 450 and a backside 720, Sadowski-Synnott’s first run received a score of 81.30, securing her yet another gold.

Breakers Return to Their Winning Ways

After an NBL22 to forget, the NZ Breakers have undergone a resurgent turnaround. As of writing this, the Breakers sit third on the standings at 14-10, finding themselves in the midst of a tight race for the NBL postseason.

Alongside the addition of an excellent trio of import talents, the key to their success so far has been their staunch team defence, which holds opponents to a

As of late, the team has seen some turbulence, dropping games to the likes of Perth, Cairns, and most notably the should be a shoo-in to make some noise come February (fingers crossed this

By Tim Smith (he/ him)

Charlisse Leger-Walker Rocks the WBB World

In other kiwi basketball news, Charlisse Leger-Waker has been on an absolute tear at Washington State University, leading the PAC-12 conference in scoring with 20.7 points per game.

In December, Leger-Walker erupted for a career-high 40 points against Washington and also tied the school record for the quickest woman to score 1,000 career points. The last and only time a kiwi set foot on a WNBA court was in 1997, and at this rate, we might see another by 2024 with the emergence of Leger-Walker.

Warriors Bring In Kara-France as Wrestling Coach

With the NRL season on the horizon, the Warriors have addressed their physicality by officially bringing in UFC star Kai Kara-France. The MMA dynamo has already been working with the team over the summer and the coaches have cited there being immediate results.

Kara-France has been one of New Zealand’s breakout athletes over the past couple of years, being ranked as high as #3 in the flyweight division with wins over Cody Garbrandt and Askar Askarov.

Lydia Ko Back on Top

It’s crazy to think that it’s been nearly a decade since Lydia Ko first became a household name, eclipsing the top golf ranking at just 17 years old in 2015. Seven years on, Ko reclaimed her no.1 title with a stellar 2022 season which saw her win three tournaments in total.

Ko had one hell of an end to the year, winning the CME Group Tour Championship (and its hefty $2 million prize), the Vare Trophy, and earning the LGPA Player of the Year. To top it all off, this December she also tied the knot with her fiancé Chung Jun.

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mrunderstood

An inside interview with an O-Week DJ Charlotte Thornton (she/her)

With a new university year comes a fresh set of Orientation events. There are some amazing gigs coming up this month on campus – Outset, Mardi Gras, and Toga Party just to name a few – and it’s the DJs who always get the UC year off to a great start. Local DJ and producer Alex Parr (he/him) – better known as ‘Mrunderstood’ – performed at First Froth 2021 and RE:Ori 2022. I spoke to him about his signature style, his favourite artists, and of course, Drum & Bass.

How is DJ'ing at an Ori event different from another kind of gig?

AP: People are really into it no matter who is playing, which is really cool to see especially with openers. The energy is super great. A lot of it comes down to the freshers, where it might be their first experience with a show or a gig like that, they bring a whole lot of energy throughout the whole night.

How old were you when you started as a DJ? What sparked your love for it?

AP: I was 14 when I started. It was always something I wanted to try and as soon as I learnt, I knew it was what I wanted to do for a long time. Though being that young made it tougher to get gigs starting out, it did give me time to work on it, so when I did start playing shows I knew I was ready.

How would you describe your style?

AP: Very mixed-genre. I like to do a bit of everything so I can cater to everyone, even just a little bit – when I play a set I wanna have at least one thing that everyone will like, but also things that I like that I want to show to other people.

How did you get the gig at First Froth?

AP: From ‘How About That’, some real legends, and Lucas Perelini – a real one. Our stage was a ‘How About That’ takeover, so it was an amazing showcase of that. Very fortunate to be a part of it.

What's the best way to get a crowd hyped up?

AP: Reading the room, seeing what works and playing into that. If you bring the energy, they'll give it back to you.

Who are your favourite DJs – both local and international?

AP: Internationally, my biggest influences are Skrillex, Virtual Riot and Dillon Francis. Locally I’m very thankful that a lot of the great local DJs are friends of mine like Alex TZ, Blueprint, Unlike You, MAMII, Pirapus, Mike Nicholas and Damage Control. They’re all cool people.

What was your favourite moment from First Froth 2021?

AP: There was a particular moment when I was playing, where I could see everyone singing along to the song I was playing and getting excited when it kicked in, it was just really cool to see the atmosphere. I don’t think anything went wrong, which I was happy about!

Why do you think Ōtautahi is the Drum & Bass capital of Aotearoa?

AP: That’s something I’ve been trying to figure out! I don’t know how or why it got as big as it did here but it’s cool to see everyone almost united in that. We have a lot of variety in that we play a lot of drum & bass stuff and we know people show up. It was a real wave all of a sudden of people getting into it and it’s really stuck. Even international acts talk about New Zealand –and Christchurch, especially – having such a big love for Drum & Bass.

What are your favourite ‘choons’ at the moment?

AP: ‘Rumble’ by Skrillex and Fred Again just came out, that’s taking over a little bit. That one bootleg of ‘Pump It’ by the Black Eyed Peas and the Tantron DnB bootleg is cool. I love Crankdat’s edits lately. Ray Volpe, ‘Laserbeam’ too.

Most overplayed song?

AP: ‘Desire’, though it can be good in the right context.

How does the Ngaio Marsh at Haere-roa differ from other Ōtautahi venues?

AP: It’s a good location ‘cos it can have multiple stages, as well as multiple areas for artists. And the main stage theatre is catered for sound-based performance.

What would you tell a student who’s interested in becoming a DJ themself?

AP: Just give it a go! You’ll hopefully find something that suits you and someone will like it.

Would you come back to DJ at another UC Ori event?

AP: Absolutely. It was a lot of fun and I’d love to do it again.

You can find Alex at @mrundrstood on Instagram and you can find more info on the Ori 23 events at ucsa.org.nz/ori23.

Finding the Right

Balance at University

When I first started at UC one of the worries I had was trying to keep my life balanced. I knew that I had to keep on top of my studies to ensure I did well, but I also recognised the fact that I had to find time for myself and my needs whether it be to take time out for my hobbies or go and socialise a little. There were a few things that helped me balance my life to ensure that I had the most balanced and stress-free time at uni.

For me the most important thing to consider when trying to navigate assignments whilst still finding time for myself was a constant awareness of what was due and when it was due. I knew that if I was aware of what was due, I could plan accordingly to ensure that the correct tasks were prioritised. I kept tabs on this in my head which wasn’t the best of ideas admittedly, instead, it would be better to use a notebook or a notes app on a device to keep tabs on things.

Another way of keeping a tab on things, that I heard from lecturers and other students was to use wall planners. You can put them up on a wall that you view frequently and keep track of your assignments. The benefit of a wall planner is that you can also use it to note down other non-university related things such as birthdays or events coming up if you’re forgetful like I am.

Once I had sorted out assignments in order of priority, I found it useful to sort when I would do work and when I would relax. On campus it is much easier to do, as lectures will often dictate when you need to work and when you can have breaks. For me last year I had a gap of four hours after a lecture on Monday. I used the first hour I had to relax a little, watch some YouTube or talk to some friends. I would also use the time to grab a drink and a bite to eat. The remaining three hours I would use to do any work that needed to be done, taking little breaks every so often to ensure I didn’t burn out. I found getting up and doing some stretches helped to get me focused again.

For me I found sorting out when to work and when to relax much harder at home. Compared to campus

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I found that there was a lot more distractions and after a hard day of uni, I just wanted to do what I like doing, whether it be video games or building model kits. There would be some days where work wasn’t a concern, but there would also be others where I would have to work on a project to ensure I could get it in on time. Depending on when I got home, I would generally take an hour long break to relax a little and then try and allocate 1-2 hours to do any assignments or reading that I needed to do.

To ensure I had time for myself to do the things I enjoyed, I created a rule for myself that unless it was urgent I would not do any university work after 6pm. There would be some times when that rule would be broken, but I found it a good way of helping me to not only balance my needs, but to motivate myself once I got home. “I can do anything after 6pm” I would tell myself and it seemed to work.

When it comes to socialising, finding time to go out and do things with friends and fellow students is something that should also be accounted for when trying to balance uni life. Fortunately, UC helps a lot when it comes to socialising, whether it be the events that are set up around campus or the various UCSA clubs holding events. Whilst I am not a big socialiser, I found going to a quiz night or two was a great way to meet new people and let my hair down.

The Academic Skills Centre holds time management workshops throughout the year, these are useful as they teach you how to organise your time well, with advanced planning to optimise your grades, focused and strategic study, and how to stop procrastinating to get work done. To find out when the next one is on and to book, email the Academic Skills Centre at academic.skills@canterbury.ac.nz.

The best bit of advice I could provide from my experience at uni is to try new ways of organising your time to find what works best for yourself. Study is important of course, but it’s also important to look after yourself and make sure you don’t burn out. Remember there are plenty of people on campus who want to help you succeed and are more than willing to help you with any issues that may arise.

Your experiences matter

It can feel isolating to be at uni and to face problems.

For example, you can’t get your head around the process to make a complaint, or perhaps you are experiencing racism or discrimination.

This is where the Code for learner wellbeing and safety comes in.

The Code aims to ensure we feel a sense of belonging in classrooms and beyond, including in student accommodation. It supports students’ wellbeing, voice and identity.

It also requires your uni to have culturally responsive support services to ensure your mental

and physical wellbeing are well looked after.

The Code is all about improving your tertiary education experience and creating opportunities to talk to your uni if you face problems or have ideas about how to make things better.

Also be encouraged to talk to local or national student associations who will do their best to represent you and amplify your feedback about what you’re experiencing: the great, the good, the bad and the ugly.

And if you are still facing issues, you can talk to NZQA.

SCAN ME

Lucky Dip Lucky Dip

As Canta’s longest running segment we play matchmaker and pair up two lucky UC students to hopefully hit it off on a blind date and record their experiences. Sign yourself or a mate up on our website for some free Rollickin and lovin’.

Here are the raw, unedited results of 2023’s first lucky dippers…

One Side

When I told my mum I was going on a blind date she said, “do you think that’s a good idea for your self-esteem?” C’mon mum, have a bit of faith in me. To be honest, I wasn’t really that interested in the dating scene, but when this opportunity fell in my lap I couldn’t refuse. At the very least, free gelato and a good plot line!

I chucked on a cute fit (by chucked I mean umm’d and ahhh’d, got advice from my friends, then did my hair and makeup), took some deep breathes and off I went. I trotted from my car to Rollickin, over-analysing every guy headed in that general direction. He was two minutes late (red flag) but cute and well dressed. Some kids (ew) ran upstairs and disturbed our peace so we settled into a table outside, and both bumped into some people we knew.

Conversation flowed easily and he had good chat. We talked about his missing tooth (kangaroo incident, very tragic, pretty sure I saw tears in his eyes), and went through all the usual first date topics. He’s a commerce student (meh) with a fancy corporate finance internship (ooooo). He’s a bit older than me and we seemed to have a lot in common. He plays sport, gyms, reads, doesn’t vape, likes Harry Potter, watches Love Island, and we went to the same hall. Sounded too good to be true. He’s super committed to his sport, which I respect, but he plays/practices 6 times a week (yikes). That explains why planning a date through third parties was so tricky. The guy has NO free time. I overshared, as usual, and hoped that all the contents of this date wouldn’t be broadcasted across uni. We had a gossip about some mutuals, the usual flat drama, and shared some embarrassing stories (sealed by a pinky promise). I hard launched him on my BeReal, and we played ‘Steve, ray, croc’ for the leftover money on the Rollickin voucher (a wacky version of paper, scissors, rock?). He won :(

Almost three hours later, we decided it was time to call it a night. We went our separate ways, him to his shiny BMW, and me to my dusty Honda shit-box (with the back half falling off because I’d just backed into my parents caroopsies). All in all, I had a lot of fun, and was glad I took the risk! Consider me pleasantly surprised. Thanks Canta!

The Other Side The Other Side

“Do you want to do lucky dip?”

“Is that some kind of swim?”

That was my introduction, the free Rollickin had me intrigued. So, I tried to divulge any and all info out of the mate who asked me and got absolute fucks. I mean what’s the worst that could happen. You either have a good time and get free ice cream and a dessert, orrr you hit gold and she’s hot. It would have been rude not to go.

Turned up fashionably late and my first thought was who am I here to enjoy free ice cream with. First instinct was to wait outside and see if there were any girls sitting by themselves, there wasn’t. So, after waiting another minute and thinking I’ve been stitched up, I decided to ask the cashier…She’s upstairs, moment of truth. She’s blonde, I’m certainly not against blondes. Convo starts and the standard chat comes out i.e., where are you from, what’s your job, how many snags are too many snags (didn’t manage to get this one out, we were interrupted before I got the chance - it’s four.) We go and get ourselves the desserts and I smash back multiple tastings. It’s a red flag if you go to an ice cream shop and don’t get at least two tastings. Green flag if she grabs five. We decided for a change of scenery and sat outside. Date went well enough, the chat started to flow, and our highlights are as follows: She had just recently backed into a parked car I believe. Not really helping the “women are poor drivers” stigma.

When she swapped our desserts, she got chocolate on her arm. I sat there like the gentleman I am and didn’t say anything. I decided there was no point letting her know after I “realised” it was all smeared on the inside of the jumper she just put on 10mins later.

A goss sesh where I learnt more than I asked for. Was not complaining, I love sticking my abnormally large nose in other people’s business.

Winning “Steve, Ray, Croc” and leaving with the extra $19 on the gift card, that shit will come in handy. (Steve Ray Croc = Hawkes Bay version of Paper Scissors Rock)

The dude on the tram that royally waved at me the three times as he went past and laughed thinking he was hilarious.

And when she went to the bathroom, and I was finally able to release the pent up gas I’d been holding in for the last hour. Euphoric.

Thanks for the gift card, time to win back my ex.

MEET THE UCSA A

Kia ora! We're the University of Canterbury Students' Association - a charity that's been supporting and representing UC students since 1894. You can find us in Haere-roa.

ADVOCACY AND WELFARE

If you have an issue and don't know who to see – see us! Our team can provide you with free, confidential and independent advice, support and advocacy on student issues. We also have welfare services like Food Bank, grants and the subsidised dental scheme.

OUR OTHER SUPPORT SERVICES:

Class Reps, Borrow-a-Bike, Charger Library, Menstruation Emergency, and Borrow-a-Calculator.

EVENTS

We run a jam-packed calendar during the year. Things kick off with ORI in semester one, and keep rolling with MONO gigs, BBQs, cultural events, awards, Arts Fest, Grad Ball and more.

CLUBS

Student clubs are a massive part of the UC experience. Get involved by heading along to UCSA's ORI Clubs Day or check out our website. There are 160 groups to choose from!

HOW WE'RE FUNDED

The UCSA is a not-for-profit and charitable status. Like a lot of services on campus, we're funded portion of the Student Service Levy, compulsory part of your student fees.

Over the years we've developed a side hustles, too. These include campus cafés, Ka Ora, Ka Ako | Healthy School Lunches programme, venue hire, Ilam and Montana Early Learning Centres, The Hire Store, and a stake in the UC Bookshop. All these income sources help us to do more for students (and they've even won us a few awards).

REPRESENTING STUDENTS: UCSA STUDENT EXECUTIVE

The Student Exec is your elected group of student reps. The Team act as the governing body of the UCSA and help to give you a voice on student issues around campus and beyond. (The President even sits on the UC Council.)

From academic advocacy and launching special projects, to pushing for a more equitable campus, the Exec work throughout the year to make the Uni experience the best it can be.

Every year we hold elections where you get to vote on who will join the Team. Those of you who’ve been here a while will be no stranger to the flood of signs and Noticeboard posts! Keep an eye out later in the year for info on how to run for a position or vote.

If you wanna know more or have a chat, flick the Team an email or come and say hey. The Exec also run a Suggestion Box online.

ucsa.org.nz/studentexecutive

Exec achievements over the years:

Advocated for drug check and safety education UC now has testing for our b events

Advocated for student bu discounts (They're a thin now )

Continue to advocate for universal lecture capture

Created borrow-a-bike an the charger library (free)

Gave free flu vaccines to international students

Put forward a report to U on the experiences of disabled students

HAERE-ROA

This UCSA building is a space for you to study, unwind, and access our services.

Reception is upstairs. The Student Exec Team are based on the ground floor next to the CANTA and RDU Office.

Haere-roa's located across the river.

SUGGESTION BOX

Got a suggestion for the Student Exec? Want to vote on other students’ ideas? This is the place to do it.

Log in to our website, do your thing, and the Student Exec Team will review it.

Find it online: ucsa.org.nz/studentexecutive/suggestionbox

Free bike rental & charger library

Te Akatoki Space

Couches & Free Games

Event Spaces

The Foundry Bar

Free

Colouring C o l o u r i n g

How many words (atleast three letters) can you make with the word...

MEAT

Keen to get involved with Canta this year? Or even get your work in the next issue?

Keen to get involved with Canta this year? Or even get your work in the next issue?

We are constantly on the lookout for contributors to write, draw, photograph, and design in each issue. If you have some work or an idea, fill out the volunteer form under the ‘get involved’ tab on our website ‘canta. co.nz’! Or even flick an email to this address ‘editor@canta.co.nz’.

We are also always looking for students to be featured on Flat Famous and Lucky Dip so fill out those forms under the ‘get involved’ tab as well!

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Introducing the Chronicals of Canta Cody

FRESHER SCOPES

What is your new years resolution?

Aquarius

Jan 20 Feb 18

Focus on yourself: You’re a lover not a fighter which means you need to maybe tone down the lovey dovey this year. Your either in a long-term relationship and smash out some PDA or you go home with a different human every night. Love Canta instead.

Taurus

Apr 20 May 20

Actually start your new year’s resolution: You have already set new year’s resolutions but haven’t started any of them (and you probably never will). Get your A into G and start reading Canta.

Leo

Jul 23 Aug 22

Put yourself out there: Leos are born leaders, but this also means you’re not used to being a bit vulnerable. Get on the grind, make a Tinder bio and start shooting your shot. Be safe though or the next 9 months could be rough. Get Canta to send you on a Rollickin Lucky Dip date!

Scorpio

Oct 23 Nov 21

Eat actual food: Your diet consists of two minutes noodles (uncooked ofc), baked beans and Symroses meat on chips. Maybe try and eat at least one vegetable a week and no, the devils lettuce does not count. Maybe read Canta to give you some suggestions.

Pisces

Feb 19 March 20

Focus on your studies: Get off zoom and go and attend some lectures. Telling your lecturers, you have Covid every due date isn’t gonna work this year. Read Canta to stay enthusiastic about uni.

Gemini

May 21 Jun 20

Show off more: You are the direct opposite of Aries… too humble. Celebrate those wins, tell your mates when you score, get a C or avoid a hangover. You’ve got it champ. Get Canta to shout you out.

Virgo

Aug 23 Sep 22

Don’t make horoscopes your only personality trait: Lets be real, you are reading this right now and probably taking these resolutions quite seriously as if they are a sign. I can tell you now that I’m having a beer watching the cricket while doing this so unless you genuinely think tipsy me is a fountain of wisdom; stop taking these horoscopes seriously (but still read Canta, maybe I’ll write these sober next time).

Sagittarius

Nov 22 Dec 21

Save some bloody money: You are very well known for blowing your money, whether it be on random tickets you never use or a weird appliance for your flat kitchen (bread maker people you know who you are). Read Canta for free.

Aries

March 21 April 19

Be Humble: Aries is one of the strongest and most powerful signs. Stop being that person at the rec centre who groans when they lift, save it for ‘all’ the action you’re getting. Read Canta instead of pissing people off.

Cancer

Jun 21 Jul 22

Go with the flow: You are deathly afraid of change. Toughen the fark up and ride the wave. Whether its flatting with different people, taking a tougher course or encountering higher potency drugs just take it as it comes (literally). Read Canta to calm yourself down.

Libra

Sep 23 Oct 22

Please stop vaping: We all know it’s terrible for you. If you ever want to be one of those old people who randomly run a marathon you better stop now. Read Canta while you’re going through withdrawals.

Capricorn

Dec 22 Jan 19

I got tired of writing these up so read the next issue of Canta and maybe I’ll write something for you then. In the mean time, idk try learn a new language.