A WIGNAT WALKABOUT
On August 31st, across Australia, something like fifty-two thousand pairs of feet, according to some estimates, come marching out onto the streets, toting the southern cross and their blue, whites and reds. (not to be confused with America’s patented Red, White and Blue) In Melbourne, people from all walks of life – ordinary working Mums […]
News you may have missed
Donald Trump said he hopes the nation will heal following Charlie Kirk’s assassination. However, in an interview he stated that “a radical left group of lunatics” may stand as a barrier for this. The Trump Administration has asked for $58 million for security to protect the executive and judicial branches following the assassination. Workplaces in […]
Under the Needle: A Conversation with Kaleb Satherley
Interview by Ruby Tocker – Photopraghy by Lans Mcgall Kaleb Satherley, or gypsy_tattooer, is a local tattoo artist who’s known for his clean blackwork. While his subject matter ranges from ornamental flora to a spider wrapped in chains, his pieces are consistently intentional and precise, showcasing both his versatile artistry and technical skill. I’ve been […]
Wuthering Heights
I’m sure we’ve all watched the erotic “Wuthering Heights” trailer by Emerald Fennell. While some may have been captivated by the bearded Jacob Elordi, Charli XCX, and overall sexual manner to it, this is supposedly a “Wuthering Heights” adaptation, which this trailer doesn’t really cover. The story of “Wuthering Heights” is a deeply complex one […]
POLITICS INTERVIEW
Do you think that young people may be less likely to vote in local elections if they see the white male dominated local councils? I think you people will be more likely to vote if they see their interests being addressed by candidates. If young people don’t get out and vote, it is more likely […]
Editorial – 22/58
Tattooing is one of the raddest, welcoming, quirkiest, creative, and friendly cultures I’ve ever encountered. I have twenty tats, nothing compared to Ruby or Lans or folks who’ve had the money or connections and time to really get inked. I’ve enjoyed every one. Nearly half of them I’ve done, about five by friends with a […]
Nexus Knows
Anonymous: How to survive a 9 am lecture? Nexus: The first step is to determine whether your routine needs to/ can change. Do you need to change your sleep schedule and are you capable of doing so? If so, this is a good place to start to get more energy to survive the morning. Caffeine […]
Confessions of a Theatre Kid: Where are the Theatre Kids at Waikato?
HELLOOO??!! WHY IS THERE NO THEATRE CLUB AT THIS UNIVERSITY? I feel like I’m shouting into the void. Only answered by the strong but mighty voices of my beloved Theatre Studies class. It’s one of the greatest blind spots for student engagement here at Waikato. While other unis produce musicals and debut students original work, […]
Commodifying Pop Culture (In The Form of Tattoo)
There’s something to be said about loving an idea so much that you feel the need to condemn it to permanence. We live in an age that sometimes confuses consumerism with love which means that we need to digest or embody something for our claim over it to feel valid. There’s this strange trend these […]
The Reality for Reality TV: Ink Master *GONG WRONG* (Not Clickbait)
The Season 15 finale of Ink Master became a trigger-point for conversations about art, bias, and representation in traditionally masculine spaces. At its centre was Freddie, a queer finalist on the show, whose interpretation of the challenge theme “female” subverted the expected feminine form into something that sparked debate at the judge’s panel and across […]