SUBSCRIBER
This year we’ll battle over the student soul
SUBSCRIBER
This year we’ll battle over the student soul
It doesn’t take a careful observer to figure out that something is awry on the streets of studentville.
Hugh Askerud
Seeking strategies to stem the summer student exodus
Seeking strategies to stem the summer student exodus
As North Dunedin empties out in the annual student exodus Hugh Askerud wonders if there's an alternative scenario. Not a whisper of sound floats through Castle St, the Leith trickles unperturbed by...
Powering up a solid PowerPoint night
Powering up a solid PowerPoint night
For some it's a slide presentation software, for others it's a lot more, writes Hugh Askerud
Initiation madness a craving to belong
Initiation madness a craving to belong
Grim Otago student initiations which have been making headlines are a byproduct of a student community which has lost its way, writes Hugh Askerud.
When all hope is lost, hold a talent show
When all hope is lost, hold a talent show
When winter really sucks and you’re on the verge of despair, create something to hope for, like a flat talent show, writes Hugh Askerud
The fish didn't make it but the ducks and rats are thriving
The fish didn't make it but the ducks and rats are thriving
With students barely surviving Castle St what hope for a fish? But, as Hugh Askerud writes, plenty of creatures thrive in this harsh eco-system.
Loud and proud: the rise of the Northern AFC ultras
Loud and proud: the rise of the Northern AFC ultras
Passion, noise and a big drum. There's something brewing on the sidelines of Dunedin premier football and the Northern AFC ultras are leading the way.
Tensions rise as rival flats flex their food
Tensions rise as rival flats flex their food
Student eating habits are erratic at best, except when it comes to the serious rivalry between flats using social media to showcase their nachos and pasta, Hugh Askerud writes.
Creatures of the central library: an important study
Creatures of the central library: an important study
As the new university semester begins, Hugh Askerud reflects on some important discoveries he made in the central library during exam season.
Otago Nuggets: the best fun $3 can buy
Otago Nuggets: the best fun $3 can buy
Crowds are flocking to watch the Otago Nuggets and University of Otago student Hugh Askerud couldn't be happier - especially at $3 a game.
Opinion: Enough with the student-bashing
Anti-student sentiment ignores our contributions
The prevailing narrative is that students are lazy, chaotic, and destructive, but they do a lot more for the city than breaking glass on Castle St, writes Hugh Askerud
Beloved band returns home, honours roots
Beloved band returns home, honours roots
It is almost impossible to leave a Six60 concert with voice still intact and Saturday night, in Dunedin, was no exception.
Staff passion, care makes O Week great
Staff passion, care makes O Week great
As O Week comes to an end, student Hugh Askerud reflects on a soul-warming seven days of boozing.
Return of student shenanigans
Student shenanigans make welcome return
Student shenanigans are a welcome relief after Covid restrictions locked the O Week fun away, writes Hugh Askerud.
Memories hewn of cracked teeth
Memories hewn of cracked teeth
O Week is chaotic, but through this chaos many doors can be opened, writes Hugh Askerud.