Who to Blame We’re Debate, 2022 edition! Upon closer inspection you’ll notice there’s a spot missing for our designer. We’re searching for someone new to fill this role, so if you’re interested in joining us, or know someone who is, reach out through debate@autsa.org.nz or our instagram @debate_mag to learn more.
Nam
Role: Editor Pronouns: he/him About me: Every dish needs something plain and reliable to anchor the rest of the ingredients - this is where I fit in. When I’m not dreading climate disaster, unlearning propaganda, re-reading Chainsaw Man, or editing your cool pieces, you can find me at your local yum cha table insisting I don’t have a sweet-tooth, until the egg tarts are carted by. Potatoes are a dish best served as: Gamja-jeon - what Korean restaurants around here call pancakes. These are made with 100% potatoes and when fried to perfection, are simply the best. In 2022 I will…: continue to yearn for the collapse of the American empire. Go-to karaoke song: "Run Away With Me" by Carly Rae Jepsen, and I kill that shit every time. Favourite word that starts with ‘D’ : Derelict, a spooky word.
Petra
Role: Feature Writer Pronouns: she/they About me: I'm a word-loving writer, an art-loving theatre-maker, and an absolutely, positively, human-loving bisexual. Catch me writing about gender politics, humans and society, health issues, and all sorts of queer nonsense. I can usually be found wandering the homewares sections of thrift stores, exploring secret city nooks, trying to convince my partner that we should get a dog, or at home reading a book and snuggling my cat (this is the most likely option, I am a grandmother). Potatoes are a dish best served as: I can't believe you're making me choose, but probably hash browns. Or rosti. Or gratin. IDK, they're all perfect. In 2022 I will…: Maybe learn to master some of that sweet self care and a 'love yourself' attitude - we'll see. Go-to karaoke song: "Untouched" by The Veronicas...not that I can hit those high notes. It's just a banger. Favourite word that starts with ‘D’: Dumbledore...
