Covers that are better than the original: 

Some songs are so good they survive being messed with. Others get completely reworked, stripped back, sped up, slowed down, or dragged somewhere their original artists never intended – and somehow come out better for it. This playlist is dedicated to the covers that didn’t just pay tribute to the original, but gave it a […]

BIOMO204 

I sit down with some old friends from highschool, and after the obligatory “where are they now” gossip sesh, we start the lecture with the big ol’ title “Endocrinology” on the screen; I zoned out to type this, and now they’re talking about a bunch of very sad, very painful and probably lethal diseases. And […]

Horoscopes – Issue 21

Aries: A bad idea will sound surprisingly reasonable this week. Give it 24 hours.  Taurus: Your bank account has noticed your recent behaviour. Consider putting down apple pay.  Gemini: You’ll accidentally become involved in drama you were only supposed to hear about, protect your peace.  Cancer: Someone will overshare with you this week, refuse to […]

Aunty’s Steamed Pudding 

WARNING – this recipe uses golden syrup, so if your aunty does a burnt sugar instead, then go ask for her recipe. I dont wanna hear it.   Ingredients  You will also need a baby formula tin with the top cut off (you can do this with a can opender)   Method  Aunty’s Tip  For a little […]

Is This Our Year?

“Ki te moemoeā ahau ko ahau anake, ki te moemoeā tātou ka taea e tātou.” Arā kā kupu aTe Puea Hērangi e kawe ana i ngā tūmanako o ō tātou tamatoa i tēnei tau. Inā te tini ngerongero o ngā whakataukī e kōrero ana mō te hiranga o te kotahitanga kia eaai ngā wawata. Ko […]

IF THE ATUA WERE UNI STUDENTS… 

Which one sounds like you?  If atua Māori were walking around campus, which one would you be?  Read through the descriptions and pick the one that feels a little too accurate.  HINE-TE-IWAIWA  You’re nurturing, capable and somehow everyone’s mum, even when you never volunteered for the job. You’ve got snacks, spare pens and somehow know […]

Opinion – The Classical Argument  

Waikato has some great courses available under the Bachelor of Arts… but I’m thinking it could be even better. When looking at paper and subject options when I was enrolling for my degree, there was one particular subject that appeared to be missing, Classics. I never studied it at high school, but as someone who […]

Recipe – Yo-Lemo-Nana Smoothie

Things You’ll Need:  One Banana  One Lemon Yogurt Cup  One Scoop of Vanilla Ice Cream  ½ cup of Frozen Mango Chunks  A Blender  How to:  Start by taking out your frozen mango chunks, and let them thaw out on the counter for 20 minutes.   Next, blend together your yogurt and banana in your blender, until […]

Soundcheck: My Laneway predictions (via playlist)

Are you free February 21st, 2027, and are getting prepared to spend an arm and a leg on Laneway tickets? Do you miss the rush of finding out festival headliners? Could you not care less but want to know what some random person thinks Laneway 27 could hold? Then this playlist is for you, here […]