Nexus Knows

Q: Should I change tutorials because there are no cute guys in the one I’m in?   A: Yes absolutely. Jk, but having people in your tutorial you enjoy the company of can be 50/50. The most important thing in your tutorial is of course to work on your learning and assignments, but I know the

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Whisked Through History: The Story of Matcha

Matcha mania has taken the world by storm. What was once a ritual beverage consumed exclusively at tea ceremonies has quickly become a global sensation. Across the world, matcha’s bright green colour, earth aroma, and slightly bitter taste have captured the taste buds of millions. But when have you ever stopped to ask: what exactly is

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What’s the Buzz – Questioning our Smokefree Identity

If you were at the university’s clubs day during Week 1, you may have seen the Young Nats and Labour tents staring each other down. As an avid watcher of Parliament TV, I can tell you that things got even more intense when it came to discussing smoking and vaping policies in the debating chamber.  During

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Timothee Chalamet Lost His ‘é’ 

Overnight the once “white boy of every month” turned into a filler crush no one remembers past February, a scrawny second-string Seamus Lohery knockoff with a French name and zero wattage – torched his arty girl fanbase by shitting on ballet and opera in a CNN/Variety Town Hall with Matthew McConaughey. A man who has literally fucked a

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Everyone wants a thick Latina

¿Sabes qué me rompe las bolas?   Cuando alguien me dice, seguro con tu acento tenés alto levante. Y dejando de lado si esto es verdad o no, si realmente trae algún beneficio práctico, el comentario en sí ya me está diciendo algo, porque no están hablando de mí, no están hablando de mi

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WHAT’S THE BUZZ: THE BIRDS AND THE BEEHIVE

The National Party has proposed a bill to disestablish the Ministry for the Environment. It will then merge with the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development and the Ministry of Transport.  The bill was introduced on the 16th of February and went through its first reading on the 19th.  The

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Philosophy in 600 words: Nietzsche

Nietzsche may be the most misunderstood Philosopher. His name often generates a general sense of unease and controversy. Some of said controversy is a necessary backlash which befalls all radical thinkers, a sort of conservative pearl clutching at ones own cultural values. The controversies surrounding Nietzsche often involve his sexism, link to Nazism

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Profiled: Deputy Vice Chancellor Academic, Jennifer Milam

Deputy Vice Chancellor Academic, Jennifer Milam, sits down with Nexus to explain her horrifically long job title, and now we think she’s too funny and cool to work for the uni.  1. What do you do at the University? As Deputy Vice Chancellor Academic, I am responsible for all aspects of the student experience and

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Left vs Right: Should Hamilton Revert to Kirikiriroa

Left:  When we are asking ourselves if the name Hamilton should be reverted to its Māori name Kirikiriroa, we need to think about what it represents and who is affected by it most. Yes, the city under the name of Hamilton has a lot of history, and the name has become ingrained in

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Not Just a Pretty Scar 

I received the text that toppled my world in the early hours of August 28th, 2025. Wrapped in a blanket and clutching the bear he’d bought me, I read the unwelcome words over and over again.   My Love: I don’t think this is going to work.  In shock, still a little drunk from the party

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Munich Security Conference

Two weeks ago, World Leaders gathered to state their goals and directions in this turbulent time in political history.   These ranged from speeches about ‘values’ and ‘facing reality’ from Germany to the nonsensical dogma of the current American administration.   The most curious thing to me as a political science student is listening

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Laneslay: A Review of the Worlds Gayest Festival

The popular four-stage touring festival Laneway came to Auckland once again on February 5th. If you’re WLW, this year’s festival probably felt like Coachella’s cooler, gayer cousin: Chappell Roan, Wet Leg, Lucy Dacus, and Wolf Alice all gracing Western Springs for what turned out to be a long, glitter-dusted day of music, sunscreen, and

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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.

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Cease And Desist

Cease & Desist – a hardcore band from Hamilton, New Zealand. Koen play bass and does lead vocals, Caleb plays drums and does backing vocals

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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

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Mazbou Q&A

Creatives love to claim they’re too fluid & talented to be defined by a single term, ‘producer’, ‘rapper’, ‘activist’, ‘influencer’ etc. But Mazbou Q is

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The Glovebox

If you ever thought our local music scene was lame, it’s because your uncultured ass hasn’t checked out @thegloveboxofficial on Instagram. Run by Logan Lewis,

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Taking Notes

Many of us have dreamed of being a musician at some point in our lives, and some of us are or will be. But, in

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Coast Arcade

Last week I interviewed Bella, the frontwoman and vocals, and Leo, the bass player of Coast Arcade – a 4-piece indie rock band from Auckland

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Horoscopes – Issue 16

Aries: Have you thought about cancelling that gym membership? When was the last time you actually went?  Cancer: Do not go anywhere near the library stairs

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Toby’s Tips 

For issue 12 I wrote an editorial telling you to use academic jargon and the language of your field of study in your assignments. Here’s

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MASTER DEBATERS

Te Piringa Student Events Association and Te Awa Kōtui Waikato Students’ Union are coming together to host an event very creatively named ‘The Debate’. On August 10th representatives from ACT, Labour, National, NZFirst, The Greens, TOP,

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Roadworks? I sure hope it does!

Since the 20th of January the offramp delivering commuters from SH1’s pothole-laden post-work-and-school traffic towards the Cambridge Velodrome has been closed, not because of any

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Playlist:

Best songs with colours in the title  Back to Black: Amy Winehouse  Black Hole Sun: Soundgarden  Brown Sugar: The Rolling Stones  Red Moon: Big Thief  Orange Show Speedway:

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Toy Story 5 

Rating: 1/5 I went into this movie thinking they’d seriously fuck up the series, since let’s be real, how many movies can you make before it starts to go

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Where are the Fish-Flakes?

Rating: 4/5 First day back in Semester B, and there’s something new in the library! It looks so cozy and inviting, and kind of reminds me of a fishbowl.

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