Disclaimer: Craccum does not endorse toxic hustle culture in any shape or form. But sometimes desperate times call for desperate measures. And without sounding too Machiavellian, we’re not ones to judge whatever means you take to pump out those last-minute assignments.
We’ve all thought about, or been close to, having a sleepover at uni. Don’t even bother trying to deny this. If you’ve ever napped in Kate Edger, you know how soft—too soft—those damn couches are. And sometimes when you miss the last bus home, the temptation to set up camp right outside your 8am lecture hall is just too hard to resist.
Luckily, Level Zero of the iconic Kate Edger building is open 24/7 until the end of Semester Two. And what better way to push through the final stretch of semester two than by staying overnight? Pack your PJs, bunny slippers, and student ID (so you don’t get locked out), it’s time to throw the slumber party you’ve always wanted!
Making Kate Home Sweet Home
Get squeaky clean in Kate’s toilets.
No one likes a stinky study partner. The stench of B.O. mixed with Kate’s natural instant noodles and toe jam smell is a Health and Safety hazard in the making. Luckily, its state-of-the-art toilets, especially with its lack of ventilation, will ensure you have the steamiest sink shower of your life.
Forgot your towel? No problem! The cloth towel dispensers in Kate toilets are nearly always deconstructed, allowing for easy access to towels that can be customised to your desired length. Forgot your toiletries? Treat your skin to Kate’s foaming hand soap (availability varies), the multipurpose product that will give Nivea Men’s 3-in-1 Body Wash a run for its money. Especially after a long night of hitting the textbooks, it’s important to make sure you rid your skin of all impurities and moisture.
Say ‘Bon Appetit’ to your gourmet vending machine dinner.
Fuelling that big brain of yours is a walk in the park for Kate’s vending machines. These personal chefs not only can whip you up a three course meal in the matter of a few button pushes, but they also boast an extensive menu of overpriced drinks and food. Guests can indulge in savoury and sweet options ranging from delicacies like dry nut slabs, to thinly cut potato slices topped with chicken dusting.
Catch some ZZZs
When you’re ready to get some shut-eye, Kate’s got you spoiled with a wide variety of luxurious choices. There are the classic teal couches, where you can cuddle up with chip crumbs and rest your heavy head on spilled Gong Cha. For students that want to straighten out their back after hunching over at their desk all day, the linty flat surface of Kate’s carpets are a standout option. If you’re after a firmer sleeping surface, the picnic lounge chairs by the Craccum pick-up box are also a cosy option. Experts say that snoozing next to a stack of the best student mags exponentially increases both intelligence and sleep quality!
Activities
Have a pillow fight with the Kapa Haka bronze statue by the Gen Library.
We’ve heard that not only is our boy the perfect pillow fight partner, but also a great listener. Especially during this stressful time, sometimes all you need is a shoulder to cry on. Therapy is hella expensive, so make sure to capitalise off his free services by venting your sad girl troubles to him. Insiders say he’s a Phoebe Bridgers stan too!
Admire the pretty colours of the Chevron stainless steel sculpture by Shaky Isles.
Sight-seeing is not only the perfect study break activity, but it also provides much needed rest for your eyes to avoid them turning square. Bonus activity: crack the puzzle of what the sculpture is actually of! Legends say the artist was inspired by soggy paper straws, but no one, not even Dr. Marten-wearing art hoes, have a clue what it is.
Create an art gallery for yourself by changing all the computers’ wallpapers to your favourite selfies.
Don’t forget to show your gorgeous self some extra self love this exam season. With mid-term quiz and essay grades being uploaded to Canvas, your self esteem has probably taken a hit. But fear not! Not everyone can be beauty and brains, and it’s okay not to possess the latter. We guarantee that creating a thirst-trap slideshow of your hottest selfies will have you feeling ready to conquer any essay question in no time.
Have an office chair race.
After grinding out at that group assignment all day, what better way to release your frustration at the deadweights of your group by challenging your sleepover pals to an office chair race? Simply take the black swivel office chairs from the computers and take turns pedalling through the desks and couches. The first to complete the obstacle course scores a Munchy Mart pie.
Activate a big brain boost by reading Craccum.
There’s no better way to get those brain cells fired up again than by reading your favourite source of top-quality student journalism. Marvel at the gorgeous editorials! Scoff at the silly letters-to-the-editor! Stroke your non-existent (or existent) beard while reading the huge variety of enlightening articles. Fanboy over Omni Arona’s sports column! Spot the typos in the crosswords! What can we say? Craccum is the whole package. Bonus activity: reach the highest level of the galaxy brain by becoming a 2023 contributor. We don’t make the rules.
Hold a lecture movie marathon.
What’s a slumber party without a good old movie marathon? But to pay our respects to the OG academic weapon Kate Edger herself, it would only be fitting to binge watch the lectures we’ve got piled up on Panopto. Pop yourself some popcorn using the student lounge microwaves, chuck that lecture on 2x speed, and you’ll be feeling like you just purchased a Hoyts Lux ticket to the next Alvin and the Chipmunks flick.
