An Interview with Waikato PMSA Students
Here at Nexus we value people and connection, so join us as we embark on a captivating journey with four UoW students (Sheldon, Emma, Saya and Jaeden) as they recount their six week venture through India. Guided by “Reimagining India with IndoGenius” and supported by the Prime Minister’s Scholarship for Asia, their experiences offer a […]
To Breed or Not to Breed?
Ahh, a question as old as Adam and Eve themselves. I desperately hope you know what they chose, otherwise I’d advise getting out from the rock you’ve been under. 300,000 years later, here I am, with no snakes nor forbidden fruit, but rather, a bag full of chocolate-flavoured condoms that give me the choice of […]
The art of buying less
Movie recommendation: Confessions of a Shopaholic In the sea of Temu and Shein fast fashion, pile after pile are being demolished and trashed out at the landfills. Donated clothes and brand news are also residents of the Wasteland. These are caused by the overconsumption of our generation and how we exploit the word “sustainability”. As […]
What’s The Deal With Lizard People?
I’ve always been intrigued about the Lizard People Conspiracy. I mean, if there’s a chance that ghosts and aliens exist, then surely it’s not too wild that there’s a secret reptilian race plotting to overthrow our governments. And you know what? Props to the Lizards. Politics is hard. HYPOTHETICALLY if Lizard People were to exist […]
The “Lost” Princess: Where is Kate?
Social media has been a complete and utter mess lately- but truthfully, when is it not? It seems that the hot topic recently is the apparent disappearance of the Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton. Here at Nexus, we’ve decided to take a deep-dive across the internet to uncover the truth about Britain’s “lost” princess. In […]
Why I’m So Scared Of Making New Friends
Hopefully we can all bond over the relatability of having made shitty friends at one point in our lives. Of course, I’ll do my best to be polite towards new people, but on the whole, I will keep everyone at arm’s length until I KNOW that history won’t repeat itself. Anyway, these are all the […]
5 Steps to Getting a Hot Girlfriend When You’re a Mid, Short King (From Personal Experience)
Navigating the realm of dating can be a daunting journey, especially when you don’t fit the conventional mould of tall, dark, and handsome. But fear not, fellow short kings, for love knows no height restrictions. Drawing from personal experience, here are five tried-and-true steps to help you land that hot girlfriend and defy societal expectations. […]
Love in the Era of Doom Scrolling: A Gen Z Perspective
Is love on life support in the era of disappearing swipes, bad pick up lines, and Snapchat hookups? It’s a question that sends shivers down the spines of many Uni students as we attempt to navigate the perplexing landscape of modern romance. With memes losing their relevance and GIFs gathering digital dust, and Snapchat becoming […]
I got accepted onto Raya, so you don’t have to!
If you’re unfamiliar with Raya, it’s an American dating app created to allow ‘alike’ people to ‘connect’. What this really means is that it’s for ‘public’ people to connect with other ‘public’ people. In fear of saying too much and getting banned, I hope you’re picking up what I’m putting down! But how did I […]
10 Things I hate about being a Kiwi Overseas
My year across the ditch has made me aware of the slightly concerning stereotypes people have about us Kiwis! It’s also made me appreciate the things we just get right. So, here are my top ten things I don’t particularly love about being a Kiwi overseas (particularly in Aus land)! 1. “Do a Haka!” Unfortunately, […]