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OpinionJanuary 8

Into a bright future from a fond past

This is my last column.
Into a bright future from a fond past
Into a bright future from a fond past
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OpinionDecember 25

Use the noodle or lose the noodle?

Graduation is a scary thing.
Use the noodle or lose the noodle?
Use the noodle or lose the noodle?
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OpinionDecember 11

Dream of the student pub only just alive

Whisper it too loudly and the idea will flicker out into something that cannot be resurrected.
Dream of the student pub only just alive
Dream of the student pub only just alive
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OpinionOctober 16

Student journalism a link to community

Last Thursday I ended my time at Critic Te Arohi, Otago University’s student magazine.
Student journalism a link to community
Student journalism a link to community
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OpinionOctober 2

Proud moment for Dunedin, studentville

How good was the protest last Saturday?
Proud moment for Dunedin, studentville
Proud moment for Dunedin, studentville
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OpinionSeptember 18

Time to reclaim OUSA for students

For the second year on the trot, the role of Otago University Students’ Association president will be given to the only person who applied for the role (barring the case where every student decides to vote ‘‘no confidence’’).
Time to reclaim OUSA for students
Time to reclaim OUSA for students
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OpinionSeptember 4

Get them enrolled in Dun101 course

The sad reality of student life is that almost no-one cares about Dunedin as much as I do.
Get them enrolled in Dun101 course
Get them enrolled in Dun101 course
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OpinionAugust 21

Parking upwards of 240 new problems

Yesterday, submissions closed on a Dunedin City Council parking proposal which would turn 60 unrestricted parks on Harbour Tce into P240 parking spaces.
Parking upwards of 240 new problems
Parking upwards of 240 new problems
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OpinionAugust 7

Dreaming of tasty crusty baked treats

Studentville needs a bakery. I’m sorry New World Gardens but you’re simply not cutting it.
Dreaming of tasty crusty baked treats
Dreaming of tasty crusty baked treats
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OpinionJuly 10

Changing times are testing for tenants

On June 12 all tenants of Edinburgh Realty received a letter (more of an email actually) notifying them that it would be introducing a tenant change fee for all and any changes in the lease.
Changing times are testing for tenants
Changing times are testing for tenants
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OpinionJune 26

Wake-up call for space for teenagers

The tragic death of Enere McLaren-Taana was a shocking and sad consequence of the social climate which had been developing at the Dunedin bus hub for some time.
Wake-up call for space for teenagers
Wake-up call for space for teenagers
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OpinionJune 12

Social football has got a good kicking

All you need are the tiniest things to cling on to during exam season, and, for me, one of those things has been football.
Social football has got a good kicking
Social football has got a good kicking
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OpinionMay 29

Hear me out: the spot for a venue

I sat down to write my thoughts on student life in the OUSA referendum the other day and a funny thing happened.
Hear me out: the spot for a venue
Hear me out: the spot for a venue
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OpinionMay 15

The loaded reaction to honest opinions

It's rare that I ever think about what happens after I write something.
The loaded reaction to honest opinions
The loaded reaction to honest opinions
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OpinionMay 1

Student culture off the beaten track

Student culture is always going to be a tricky one to pin down.
Student culture off the beaten track
Student culture off the beaten track
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OpinionApril 17

While waiting for a student bar, try here

Dunedin is rife with iconic bars.
While waiting for a student bar, try here
While waiting for a student bar, try here
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OpinionApril 3

Play a new song, play a different way

Dunedin needs a new sound.
Play a new song, play a different way
Play a new song, play a different way
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OpinionMarch 20

St Paddy’s Day: fun for (mostly) us all

I sit writing this on the eve of St Paddy’s Day.
St Paddy’s Day: fun for (mostly) us all
St Paddy’s Day: fun for (mostly) us all
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OpinionMarch 6

This year is ‘our’ year — unquantifiable feeling running deep in Zoo’s foundations

Nobody panic, but I think the Zoo’s glory days may be back for this Super Rugby season.
This year is ‘our’ year — unquantifiable feeling running deep in Zoo’s foundations
This year is ‘our’ year — unquantifiable feeling running deep in Zoo’s foundations
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OpinionFebruary 21

Students, RTD brands shaken and stirred

Let's talk about alcohol.
Students, RTD brands shaken and stirred
Students, RTD brands shaken and stirred
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OpinionFebruary 7

Hallelujah, we are saved. Or are we?

There’s something inherently contradictive about rubbish collection and the student experience. Any other flat chore is swell - but for some reason doing the rubbish repulses.
Hallelujah, we are saved. Or are we?
Hallelujah, we are saved. Or are we?