A Moon Shaped Pool (2016) - Album Review
We are helpless to resist, into our darkest hour...
I Didn’t Invite You Here To Interview Me
I Didn’t Invite You Here To Lecture Me is a comedy by Amy Mansfield, based on real lines from UoA lecturers. After debuting in living rooms, it opens at Q Theatre on May 21. I sat down with Amy and Mika to chat about the show.
Targeted Recruitment on Campus: Do You Feel Their Presence?
Students at UOA City Campus have been reporting targeted recruitment from religious groups. AUSA has heard the issues and posted how to identify red flags when being approached, and Campus Security can support any issues that occur.
Unfortunately, your therapist was right.
How do we find joy in a world that is struggling to simply survive and why is it that we sometimes feel guilty for finding it?
Craccum Throwback | Frene Ginwala at the Town Hall
A review of Frene Ginwala's talk at the Auckland Town Hall from the April 1972 issue of Craccum.
BREAKING NEWS: Get in Loser, We're Getting a New Building
The article that made me question whether I have a life.
OK Computer (1997) - Album Review
I'm on a roll, I'm on a roll, this time...
ACT MP Targets Universities in New Proposed Bill
An overview of the new bill proposed by ACT MP Parmjeet Parmar.
The Wall (1979) - Album Review
All in all, you're just another brick in the wall...
Maybe you’re a snob? A Look Into Elitism in Music
Music forges connections and shapes identities, but what about when it is used to divide us? This article looks into the roots of elitism in music, analysing the connection between commonplace gatekeeping and widespread classism, sexism, and racism.
Craccum Online Under Question
Craccum’s new website faced backlash after requiring subscriptions for online articles. A Reddit post called the move “damn annoying,” citing low readership. Craccum says the shift aims to boost digital content and adapt to changing student media habits.
New Zealand International Comedy Festival: Itay Phone Home
Itay Dom is a Billy T Award-nominated comedian and UoA PhD student — his new show, Itay Phone Home, is running May 20-24 in the New Zealand International Comedy Festival.