The History of Irony and Why It’s Kinda Fucked Up
By Liam Hansen (he/they) Almost every time I’ve walked into a room these past few months, I’ve compulsively blurted out “Howdy!”. I don’t...
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Mila van der Pla
- May 20
- 3 min
Cop or Drop: What To Add To Your University Wardrobe
Microtrends vs. Timeless pieces: We’re all well aware of how microtrends are yassified and how short-lived fashion is these days. It is...
Bee Kyle
- May 20
- 4 min
A Postgrad Survival Guide
Hi! My name is Bee and I’m a postgrad student here at AUT. I’m studying a Master of Science (Research), majoring in Marine Biology...
Reece Skelley
- May 2
- 4 min
Dad Rock: By Dads, About Dads, For Dads
By Reece Skelley (he/him) Dad rock has always been a derogatory term. I’ve hurled it more than my fair share of times at artsy-fartsy,...
Bailey Fleming
- Mar 29
- 3 min
The Madonna Whore complex: Wifey material or for the streets?
By Bailey Fleming (they/she) Illustrated by Liz Yu (she/her) Most of us have our hookup stories - the good, the bad, and the ugly. It’s...
Joel Armstrong
- Mar 29
- 5 min
The Unethical Depiction of MLM Relationships in Boys Love
By Joel Armstrong (he/they) If you need support or want to talk, you can reach out to Safe to Talk - a free sexual harm helpline. Free...
Nam Woon Kim
- Mar 2
- 4 min
An AUTSA lodge getaway: cabinfever, or cottagecore?
By Nam Woon Kim (he/him) Author’s note: I just happened to visit the lodge at the end of last year. AUTSA did not, in fact, send me to...
Reece Skelley
- Sep 27, 2021
- 5 min
Psychonauts and the Evolution of Self-Help
By Reece Skelley (he/him) This article contains spoilers for Psychonauts 1, which came out 16 years ago, and mild spoilers for...
Nam Woon Kim
- Sep 26, 2021
- 3 min
Ping Pong the Animation: the ultimate comfort show
By Nam Woon Kim (he/him) When Alana suggested writing about comfort shows this week, I immediately knew what I would be writing about. It...
Alana Rae and Kubra Iqbal
- Sep 12, 2021
- 3 min
Did You Win the Breakup, or Are You Just Emotionally Constipated?
Process your feelings! It’s Good 4 U. By Alana Rae (she/her) and Kubra Iqbal (they/them) It’s been three days since you two have broken...
David Williams
- Sep 12, 2021
- 5 min
No One App Should Have All That Power
By David Williams (he/him) Ten years ago, the Arab Spring was in full bloom. People across the MENA (Middle East, North Africa) were...
Alana McConnell
- Sep 12, 2021
- 7 min
Closing The Medicine Gap
By Alana McConnell (she/her), illustrated by Kwok Yi Lee (he/him) At some stage in your life, either you or your loved ones will...
David Williams
- Aug 8, 2021
- 4 min
Seasoned Students
By David Williams (he/him) Mature students on campus aren’t uncommon. However, each possess different motivations for returning to study....
Nam Woon Kim
- Jul 25, 2021
- 3 min
Now... That's What I Call Hot Takes
If you hate pop music you're probably miserable.
My Kanye album ranking is better than yours.
Trying not to overplay a song is for cowards.
Andrew Broadley
- Jul 25, 2021
- 4 min
I Thought the Brief Was Hotcakes So Here is My Piece About Hotcakes.
Andy runs through the menu of your local hotcake suppliers to see which one should be your next stop for this timeless snack.