Kia ora and a hearty haere mai to all the cool cats of Waipapa Taumata Rau, Auckland University! As the sands of the new year trickle through the hourglass, we, your humble guides Kieran and Kala, extend a welcome to the madcap world of our magazine. Spitting lines and sticking it to the man – the stereotypical. Seriously, folks, Kieran’s got that swagger that screams, “I know what I’m doing,” despite being two years younger than yours truly. He’s basically a 30-year-old salaryman trapped in a student’s body – talk about early onset adulthood!
Ah, but let’s talk about the main event – O-week! It’s the ultimate mixtape of events designed to welcome all you fresh faces to Tāmaki Makaurau and the UoA campus. Whether you’re a homegrown Kiwi, a global citizen, or a lost soul wandering in search of enlightenment, there’s something here for everyone. From the Maori-Pacific powhiri to the international student parties, it’s a diverse space Craccum wants to represent and create the best media for.
And let’s not forget the pièce de résistance – the Alfred Street Party! It’s the stuff of legend, folks. If you’re not there, you’re square. Get ready to dance like nobody’s watching and party like it’s 1999 (or at least 2019, before things got weird).
But wait, there’s more! Dive headfirst into the Clubs Expo and discover your tribe. And hey, if you’re feeling adventurous, swing by our digs on the fourth floor above the quad. We’re the cool cats opposite the 95bFM entrance. Shoot us a message, slide into our DMs, or drop us an email at editor@craccum.co.nz. We’re all ears – well, metaphorically speaking.
This year Craccum gets sexier, crazier, and so much more (sexier and crazier). I would recommend to all the students who find their place here at UoA -and all the students who don’t at first- to find solace in Craccum as your official guide to life (and for a literal guide to uni life, see Lewis’ latest article)!
So here’s to the new school year, folks. May your textbooks be light, your coffee strong, and your Wi-Fi signal strong. Until next time, keep it real, keep it weird, and keep on keepin’ on.
With love and loathing,
Kieran & Kala
