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Lans McGall

Live, Laugh, Acid-Land

Conversations about psychedelics, especially acid end in one of two ways: “don’t do it” or “DO IT!”, I’m here to say, give acid a go, but within reason. Whether you’re new to drugs or have done a few too many, it’s common knowledge that everyone has different reactions to things. 

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Issue 14 / 58
Lans McGall

Sports Centre – Issue 14

The Chilling Case of Chris Benoit Steroids have long been used by wrestlers in the WWE to achieve and maintain the strength, size, and stamina needed to succeed in the industry. While anabolic steroid use in professional wrestling was once an open secret, it’s since been masked by a Wellness

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Features
Lans McGall

Embracing Kinks

Destigmatising Desire and Navigating Consent Sexuality is a vast, colourful spectrum, and kinks, unconventional sexual interests or practices are a vibrant part of it. Yet, despite growing conversations about sex-positivity, many kinks remain shrouded in stigma, misunderstanding, or shame. Destigmatising kinks is not just about making sex more fun; it’s

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Issue 14 / 58
Lans McGall

Tensions in Iran

Tensions in Iran remain high as the country grapples with the aftermath of recent Israeli airstrikes on its nuclear facilities. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian confirmed that Iran cannot access certain key nuclear sites, contradicting earlier reports that downplayed the damage. Despite this, Iranian officials continue to dispute claims from the

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Features
Lans McGall

Riding The Waves History of Feminism

Feminism has evolved through several decades, each wave marked by distinct priorities and strategies. While the movement has global roots and impacts, New Zealand’s feminist history offers unique milestones and challenges that both parallel and diverge from international trends.  First Wave: Suffrage and Legal Rights  First-wave feminism emerged in the

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Issue 13 / 58
Lans McGall

Sports Centre – Issue 13

Ballin’ On A Budget The gender pay gap in sports is not just a gap—it’s a canyon, and in 2025, it remains one of the most glaring injustices in the athletic world. Despite the surge in popularity and undeniable talent of female athletes, the numbers are staggering. Globally, 58% of

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Editorial
Lans McGall

Editorial – Issue 13 2025

The Future Is Female As you flip through the pages of this issue of Nexus, one thing is clear: to celebrate women is to celebrate possibility, perseverance, and the power behind shaping our ever-changing future.   Let’s start with something big: dismantling the patriarchy. It’s a term we hear a

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Issue 9 / 58
Lans McGall

REVIEWS

ROLLING “STONED” REVIEWS – by Kyuss Maxwell In our typically surreal antics Nexus found a random stoner at the skatepark who was willing to review his fave underground local bands for a few strong beers. We’re talking underground UNDERGROUND. Rise the Wicked are cruising with 102 monthly listeners, Indicator dogs

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Features
Lans McGall

Borderline

Borderline is an indie pop-rock band from Auckland. Members Ben, Matt, Max, and Jackson have curated a funky, idyllic sound that’s both playful and mature. The Kiwi band is currently going global, touring in America and heading to England later this month. How did you find your “sound”?Definitely a mix

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Features
Lans McGall

Managing to Make Music 

Lans sat down with their cousin Jayden Keoghan, founder and managing director of August Avenue who represents artists such as Bic Runga, Borderline, Kimbra, and Sol3 Mio. Waikato raised, Keoghan talked about how you can become an artist in Aotearoa, what managers are looking for, and some inspiring words for

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