By Justin Hu (he/him) Students living in AUT accommodation will undergo mandatory consent training from next year, according to the university. The changes come as the university reports that 12 recommendations from its harassment review have been carried out thus far, as of early August. The 36 recommendations were accepted in full by Vice-Chancellor Derek McCormack in February. Implemented recommendations include establishing a 14-person “culture change transition group” th

By David Williams (he/him) Ten years ago, the Arab Spring was in full bloom. People across the MENA (Middle East, North Africa) were revolting against authoritarian governments and demanding greater democratic rights. This time, protesters used a tool never before seen in revolutions: social media. They used Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube to mobilise people and spread their cause. These platforms were helpful because they evaded government censors while also quickly dispersin

By Alana McConnell Feature Writer | Illustration by Yi Jong The hospitality industry is one that has long operated with an open secret, a culture of harassment. Alana McConnell discusses why this behaviour has been accepted and why we are so unwilling to address the root cause. Content Warning: This article touches on issues regarding workplace harassment and misconduct. If you are seeking help on disciplinary matters, the highly trained advocacy team at AUTSA can provide a c