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DISCLAIMER Nexus is a magazine made by students, for students. As such it’s ortheactuallycontroversialsometimesviewsdon’trepresentthoseofNexusEditor,thewriters,thesponsors. PRINTING Nexus only makes it to the stands thanks to the incredible team at Urban Print. We are proud that we are printed on 90gsm Sapphire Offset stock that is PEFC certified, biodegradable, recyclable and audited to ensure unsustainable sources are excluded. LOCATION The Nexus office is located down the hall at the WSU, usually with Alexa playing terribly dated music. Nexus C/O Waikato Students’ UniversityUnion, of Waikato, Ground Floor SUB Gate 1 Knighton Road Hillcrest 3216 454443424140393837363534323027161514 05 07 08 10 12 14 16 17 18 20 22 23 24 26 28 29 30 32 34 36 37 iBoganologyNewsLettuceIntroEd'sRegularsHeadgot5on it 55TracsYears of Nexus O Neherā Centrefold Classified Decade Review From the Editors Cover Wars Old WriteAdsNow + Poetree BestEntertainmentReviewsofBusted + snapped PuzzlesHorrorscopes Issue 18 volume 55 22th August 2022 Feature= 17 55 Years of Nexus4NEXUSN.18 / V. 55
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When I came into this position, or when I first started with Nexus, I was daily brutal in admitting that I didn’t actually like Nexus while I was doing my undergrad. There was this innate fear that if I was seen reading it that I’d be cast as one of “those kids”. What a stupid fucking thought that was. 6 years later and I’ll say that I’ve become the biggest and loudest fan of this magazine and all it’s stood for in the past 55 years. Nexus, for many, is an easy way to pass time the day you got haurangi and shook some ass in Bar101… wait that’s closed. Hood? No. What’s the equivalent now? Axces? I joke, but it’s an easy form of media that you can use to just escape time. I look at some of the other student mags that’ve been forced into fortnightly and fuck I feel for them. The Cantas, Massives and Debates of the world — it’s just a fucking shame mate. Student media is the backbone of our community, spread the word. I’ve always heard people talking about leaving a legacy, obsessed with the idea of leaving something behind — but that’s never been something I’ve wanted. Though as I’m putting together this issue, I can’t help but feel some pride as I lead the 55th team into battle. Nexus has been, and will continue to be, an institution and a space to express yourself. Sure it’s become editorialised and far less political in our outbursts but the passion will never leave. I’ve spent weeks reading through hundreds of issues, taking the best and worst parts of our illustrious history. There’s some selfish intent there as I decide whether I want to stay on next year or pass the torch, but it’s all been refreshing as I take on ideas from the past and understand the road to our future. One thing I want to make clear is that I don’t hope for defamation trials and lighting the entire world ablaze but I’m hoping to reach into the roots and foundation of what makes us, us. At it’s core, Nexus is a trail-blazing baddie who doesn’t know when to quit. So let’s not quit aye?
I’d be a massive cunt if I didn’t give a fucking chur to the team over in the Te Whare Pukapuka for their hard mahi to bring this entire passion project to life. The WSU have spent the better part of a decade getting a digital archive off the ground and now there’s a space for you, and future tauira, to enjoy Nexus in all its glory. Please remember that while a lot of the shit you’ll see is gross and/or intense for the eye – it’s a huge part of our history. It’s made us who we are today and we’re so proud of everything that’s been accomplished.
Ed's Head from me to you Team Ētita Jak Rāta etita@nexusmag.co.nz Deputy Editor Tehana De tehana@nexusmag.co.nzKlerk Staff Writers Seamus seamus@nexusmag.co.nzLohreyChloeSmithchloe@nexusmag.co.nz Designer Wenyue Ruan - 阮文悦 wenyue@nexusmag.co.nz Advertising Communication& James comms@wsu.org.nzRaffan Contributors CaitlinKeiraGraceCameronWalters-FrekeMailerCarlWatkinsChelseaJamesDaveSnellDawnTuffreyEilidhHugganMitchellHannahHugganHannahPetuhaHayleyJamesJosephRiwakaKatrinaJonesMcGregor Lara Dashfield Lily Bradley Lyam Buchanan Nikki Van Dijk Oliver Dunn Sarah Morcom Stien Huizenga TysZianPatersonVolkov Nexus Media @nexusmagfacebook.com/nexusnzExperience@nexusmedia_nz
Editors that have been, paving the way for me and my successors. The designers that made the Editors look good. Exec boards of WSU, well most of the ones in the past, for helping Nexus be Nexus. My current team and teams to be. There’s something quite magical about it all, the creation of weekly content that’s a massive fuck you to all that’s wrong in this world, mixed with infantile fun. My time as Editor, though not over yet so no celebrating my downfall, has been fucking epic. I’ve met politicians, musicians, so many great fucking artists and come face to face with a bunch of whining fucks. In that time I’ve grown an inordinate amount, I’ve learnt about what I can and can’t write about specific people within the campus grounds and I’ve learnt how to become a stronger writer. There’s still so much I’ve got left to say, and bridges I need to set fire too, but I’ll leave you with this now. Ehara taku toa, he takitahi, he toa takitini Happy Birthday my bro, to many more.
The newly launched archival system is an online forum that can be used by anyone to view 55 years of history. But it’s not just Nexus my mates, it’s the entire University’s history, and it’s just getting started. Like you’ll read from Steve later, O Neherā is still in its infancy and we gotta give that kid all it needs to spread its legs (onya Hipkins). Continuing me being a massive cunt, I need to also give thanks to some more people.
Recently we received a complaint. It’s nothing new, you can’t voice an opinion without finding descent, and, as you will discover in this issue Nexus is no stranger to the courting of controversy. This particular complaint wasn’t your everyday issue, it wasn't someone telling Hoata to “Stop talking about living in your car” or “We get it, you are still figuring out your sexuality”. Instead it was a student who had deconstructed spread by spread mostly to critique the typography size, readability or the fact that we weren’t putting the WSU elections on the front cover. The reason I bring it up isn’t to impugn the nature of the complainant, or the argument but it served as a reminder that no one really owns Nexus, and at the same time everyone kinda has an ownership of Nexus.
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It’s funny taking a trip through history as the team has done this week. While particular issues change for students the themes still seem to remain consistent. The feeling of being undervalued and underappreciated, of not being given the credit you are owed, of identity and sexuality are all there. Even back to the first days as “The Waikato Student.” The conflicts are ever present too, it probably has something to do with the dogmatic nature of the University but it seems that Nexus has always been there to kick a hornets nest or two, even when they were just doing it to see if there were hornets. Presidents and Boards of the WSU were targets of editorial wrath, as were Chancellors, racists, and religious fanatics. And student poverty was there too. Each successive editor would rail against the categorisation of entitlement and their generation's version of
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woman's right to choose, or a desire to restore Aotearoa to a Castle loving democracy that instituted trial by combat and a chocolate fish based economy, Nexus always played by its own rules and was informed by its own moral compass. Today the writers, Etitas, illustrators and designers will continue to make decisions they feel are appropriate, continue to be guided by their own sense of what the magazine needs, and crucially remain aware that no one owns Nexus but we do have a duty of care for a little while. Finally we want to acknowledge the people that made this possible. Not just the past Editors, designers, and typesetters but the wonderful team from the University Library who spent the better part of the last year digitising the entire archive to help us celebrate 55 years of Nexus. We know 55 is a weird anniversary to celebrate and some new team will have to do this again in five years, but we are patting ourselves on the back.A decade ago the General Manager of the WSU David West and the Communications and Marketing Manager (NAME UNKNOWNpoor record keeping) had a vision for a digital reference library for all students. A complete’ish Nexus archive. Today we are extremely grateful…. If for no other reason it allows those who think the text is too small a way to zoom in on Wellcontent.doneNexus. Happy anniversary. NEXUS
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Letters to the Editor have been an institution for Nexus over the past 50-odd years. It’s been a place for students to complain, to brag or just shoot the shit, with a place to just post their thoughts and feelings. Instead of opening upp this page, I thought I’d just put in some of my favourites throughout the years. There’s so many, so just keep yours eyes out and let us know some of your favourites. Jak Rāta 1999 - Issue 23 Dear Nexus I am sick and tired of hearing people complain about animal testing. Don't these idiots realise that if scientific tests weren't conducted on 'innocent, cute, furry, white bunnies' we would probably all be dead by now? Animal testing does a lot of good, and has improved our standard of living immeasurably. If medicines weren't animaltested, how would we know that they work? We would be sick, and would have far less faith in medical sciience. If a few rats, cats, monkeys or dogs need to be sacrificied in order to test technology, then so be it. As far as beauty products go, I'm sure not mosty people don't care how many animals are tested. As long as their faces don't break out in huge blotches or hives, the majority of people are happy. Sure, no one likes the thought of their pet puppy Rover having an ear grown on his back, but people need to harden up and realise
3. Said student was one of the following: John Speed, David Smith (Editor’s wife) or Kim Holmes (names changed to protect the innocent). Signed: The INNOCENT (including Shaun Goble the
ANIMAL TESTING IS NECESSARY. Sandy Sproull 1984 - Issue 16 I like your· squawky ducks Are the ducks waddling around nice campus the most thoughtful group at Waikato University?Sadly, I suggest so. When I came here to fill in for Kris, I had high hopes. This being a university filled with intelligent young people, I expected intelligent opinion, radical viewpoints and fiery debates.Iwas disappointed. It seems debate is limited to letters to the editor about the existence of God, of the “yes he does, no he doesn’t” variety.Three years ago, a protest at Waikato University against the Student Loan scheme drew more than 300 students. Earlier this year, a similar protest held in Garden Place struggled to attract 50 people. Have things improved so much in three years that we students can afford to stop protesting? Or have we simply become apathetic and resigned to unfair, antistudent politics? Do we not care that the Vice Chancellor is paid more than $220,000, which comes from fees? Will we happily pay to park at the University, without putting up a fuss? It would appear that the squawking ducks that grace this campus’ ponds are the most vocal members of Waikato University. David PS Can somebody explain to me why I cannot buy cigarettes here, and why the first aid kit in the ITS TV studio is filled with condoms? Also, I am intrigued by the posters in toilets asking people not to post pornography. A very interesting campus you have here. 1992 Issue 12 Dear Mr Nexus (no sexism intended) In reply: On or about the 18th May, an ad of extreme distaste was witnessed in or about the area of the library photocopiers. Said ad was the photocopying of a prominent members of his/her anatomy, in full view of fellow students. Said student then, with a great deal of assistance, ptA enough words together to write a letter to Nexus. Said letter gave excuses, THERE ARE NO EXCUSES1 As an eyewitness I can state: 1. The aforementioned student used somebody else’s card.2. Said student used ‘reduce’ to fit the full display of anatomy to a single A4 sheet.
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2. It’s easier than carrying a mirror.3. it’s cheaper than photography.
1992 Issue 13 Dear Lowly Mortal, In reply to the slanderous fetter from David Speed, John Holmes (isn’t he a porn star?), and Kim Smith, I wish to state that I am in no way the type of person to photocopy his dick In the library. I wouldn’t put it past Darryn CLIFFORD Goble or Nigel the Hand, but one fad excludes me from suspicion of such a deed - I am a divine being, sent to Earth mlllenia ago by powers of which your feeble mortal brain cannot hope to conceive. In my current guise as a mega sex symbol and all round great guy Stephen Taylor, I can only pretend to take even the least interest In the Infinitely trivial affairs of the majority of mortals, but I cannot overlook the use of my human name without all due reverence and awe. This shall be considered an act of blasphemy by They Who Are Ominously Sinister, and the culprits shall therefore be banished to An Extremely Nasty Place With Lots Of Fire For All Eternity. However, if the guilty ones do not seek my Immediate pacification, I shall shed all magnanimity and reincamale them as Management Students. Yours sublimely, Stephen Taylor. P.S. Print this or you shall suffer the same fate. 1993 Issue 15 Unending Arguements Futile Dear Editor, I am sick of reading all the articles about whether or not homosexuality is right or wrong. As simple human beings we can argue this point for ever and a day, and our arguments will always anger, frustrate, and hurt homosexuals and heterosexuals alike. Who are we to say what is right and what is wrong? Who are we to cast that first stone? We are all sinners, and we are all mortal. I say that we should let God be the judge.If homosexuality is wrong, unnatural, and as big a sin as many heterosexuals say it is; then judgement will come at the time of death, and punishment, (if God does not forgive, which I think is highly unlikely), will be eternal. I give a word of warning to all those who are so quick to condemn homosexuals. Your judgement also comes at your death - what if you are wrong? D 2000CollinsIssue 06 Romance Lives I was walking through the Waikato University the other day, I was very pleased because I noticed chalk messages all over the University from an obsessed girl called “Cath”. I am glad romance hasn’t completely died out.· Being a Jaffa I thought all the cowcockies in Hamilton had better things to do with themselves; like dating their sheep and “milking” their cows. Jason C was the object of Cath’s affection.However I sort of wonder, this Cath chick, does she love her boyfriend? Or is she just trying to embarrass him, I mean, if I was Jason I’d start to evaluate my relationship and call me, on 0800 I’m single. Sue
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hotstud hand). P.S. There may be no excuses, but here are some reasons for creative photocopying.
1. Varsity photocopiers have an ‘enlarge’ feature.
The McGillicuddy Serious party, formed in 1984 in Hamilton was a satirical political party, with its logo being the head of a medieval jester. Candidates were selected through trial by combat (using newspaper swords and water balloons), with the loser becoming a candidate. Their policies, among some, consisted of replacing money with chocolate fish, raising the school leaving age to 65, votes for trees, student loans for attending kindergarten, and breaking its promises. Nexus reported on the party in 1984 issue, Issue 2, reporting on the party values, and encouraging people to vote for the party that November.
The McGillicuddy serious party1984, Issue 15 1984 issue 6
And so, the editor, co-editor, and printing company got sued for defamation. The editor retracted the statements and publicly apologised, and the coeditor also retracted their statements. However, these settlements left the printerWanganui Newspapers Ltd open to charges, with the printers trying to use the defence of innocent dissemination. Justice Prichard rejected this, as the printer‘s management knew of the nature of the articles and should have vetted them more thoroughly. The printers were also aware of it being possibly defamatory in nature. Jensen was awarded $30,000.
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1976- Nexus and their printers get slammed for defamation. Professor Jensen, the Head of the history department wasn’t too happy that nexus talked shit. Jensen sued Nexus for defamation, and a settlement was reached after the 1967 publication and he promised not to sue. Then came along the 1976 editor, who reopened the can of worms. Over a dozen articles stated Jensen “was a devious and vindictive individual who would not hesitate to sacrifice the welfare of his students and the good name of his University in order to further his vendettas”.
2003- Issue 20- Funnier than porn incident Nexus got in the shit after they used an image featuring primary school-aged boys watching porn (a superimposed image) and the caption- “Nexus, Funnier than porn” as an advert. Didn’t go down well, bit hard for some to swallow. But then again what’s new?
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1969- Students leave student village over shit food In the 13th October 1969 edition of Nexus, it was reported that students from Student village were sick and tired of shit food. And getting food poisoning. Not a controversy just ongoing.
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NewsMan Nexus Ad Man, Tony Arkell is seeking a retraction (or outof-court settlement for about $30,000) over a statement in Issue 2 of Nexus that Mr. Arkell finds defamatory. In issue 2's Nexus article - 'Meet the Staff...' Tony was quoted as "a lover of fine wine and cheap thrills". Tony insists that in fact, the reverse is more accurate, "My thrills are so fu*king expensive that I can only afford cheap wine". New Nexus Editor, Carl Watkins says he finds the whole thing tragic and says that Mr. Arkell is a bully.”
The start: 2002-2003- Defamation case against Nexus Publications Ltd In 2002, a defamation claim of $40,000 was lodged against Nexus publications by Moananui Rameka. This claim was settled outside of court on the basis of no liability for a confidential sum. Nexus was also required to publish an apology. The Nexus team today could not find or read the content said to be defamatory. In 2003 the WSU was out of pocket by $30,000, with $20,000 of that having been granted for nexus publication. This money was claimed to have been spent elsewhere in 2003 Nexus editions.
Another defamation debacle
Limited hits back at costs claimed by Rameka
In issue 13, 2003, it was reported that the disputes tribunal dismissed claims regarding the Rameka dispute. This finally put an end to the whole saga… we think? There’s a lot of retracted editions, or features that got pulled from print regarding this.
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Monday 15th August: 2003, Issue 3- Not long after we got stung with defamation charges….. In true Nexus style, we brushed the shit off and kept rolling and just taking the piss In issue 3, this feature was released: “NEXUS AD MANAGER SEEKS RETRACTION Word too small. Me angry. HAPPY 55TH NEXUS
“You may have read a bit about Nexus in the papers recently, how last year's I\JPL Board 'settled' with Moananui Rameka for a 'confidential sum' estimated by the Waikato Times to be upward of $30,000. Rest assured that this'year's Board completely disagrees with the payout, and as it was not· In the best interests of NPL (as it must be under the Companies Act), we will be pursuing last year's Board for recovery of the costs involved. As a director, and long-time undercover Nexus volunteer our duty is to do what is best for the company and magazine - not necessarily ourselves. I will also be resigning from the. Board as soon as it is possible to do so without harming the magazine - having too many WSU Executive members on the Board is not a good thing (as we can see from last year's debacle), though in the meantime it is essential for the smooth running of the company in this transitional period.”
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I is for Iron Maiden. Another of my all time favourite bands. Often ac- cused of being hair metal, were in fact part of the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM)
X is for X-Rated. Like backstage at a Marilyn Manson concert. Y is for Young at heart. (See also Crusty old bogan and also ZCougar!)isforZombie, Rob Zombie. The new Ozzy Osbourne. Z of Bogans
0 is for Ozzy Osbourne. Former Heavy Metal legend (that's right I said it!). Lost his legendary status after spawning a horrible TV show that reduced him to a Metal version of Victor Meldrew and for spawning two horrible abominations for kids ... and one normal one.
Burton C. Bogan & Boganette
R is for Raging, Rocking and Rebelling. The 3 R's of Metal (Not be confused with the 3.R's of pirates).
Selected titles include: "Honey What'II You Do For Money?", "Let Me Put My Love Into You" and "Rock n Roll Ain't Noise BPollution".isforBlack - The only colour there is. Paint it Black. C is for Chingy. Just kidding ... as if D'is for Dimebag Darrell. Rest in Peace man. E is for the Eighties. The greatest time for Heavy Metal music and the decade where metal rose to power. F. is for Fear Factory. Led previously by guitarist Dino Cazares (El Presidente). The very cool vocalist Burton.C.Bell is one of the more modern greats (and where I take my name from). Selected titles include "Replica", "Shock" and a very cool cover of Gary Neuman's "Cars".
A rough alphabetical guide to all that is Bogan. I've tried to avoid just doing a list of bands but there are some honourable mentions and personal favourites that I couldn't leave out....
Now known as elusive Dr. Bogan, our resident Dr in all things bogan, was a staple in Nexus for years. A continued writer and frequent contributor for us — we’ll leave the great legend anonymous but it’s only a quick search away. We love you Dr. Bogan
P is for Parental Guidance warnings. All good albums should have them. Q is for Queen. Another band that influenced metal although not a lot of Bogans would readily admit it, mainly due to Brian Mays hair I'll wager.
Taken from 2005, Issue 08
A is for ACDC - And I've broken my own rule on the first letter but how can you leave out the greatest band in the world?
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J is for Judas Priest. Another hugely influential band. They were also originally the inspiration for the movie Rock Star but pulled out part way through. Selected titles include "Ram it Down" and "Monster of Rock". K is for KISS. Known by certain Parental Groups in the past as Knights in Satans Service but is actually what you do with your lips. Selected titles include ' Love Gun", "I Was Made For Loving For You" and “God Gave Rock N Roll To You". L is for Live in Concert. Gigs. Like the 8ft Saliva, Dawn of Azazel and Frankenbok which was brilliant. And the Axe Attack Album Tour on the 5th of May that I would've gone to by the time this gets printed.
G is for Guitar Solos as done by the master Kirk Hammett and many many other honourable mentions his for Hair Metal. .. because my boganette girlfriend (Boganette) made me put it in here. Most importantly Bon Jovi (her favourite band that I also had , to mention).
S is for Steel Caps. The footwear of choice for Bogans Teverywhere.isforThrash Metal. The best kind of metal, spawning the big four of metal - Metallica, Megadeth, Anthrax and Slayer. U is for underground bars, namely Six Foot Under. The only pub worth going to - go there now!. .. Also listen to The Axe Attack. Told. V is for VBs. VB, VB, va mate .. W is for Westie. The other other Bogan.
M is for Mullet. The Beaver Tail. Tennessee Tophat. Mississippi Mudflap. And so on and so forth ...
N is for New Zealand Metal. World War Four, 8ft Saliva, Subtract, Dawn of Azazel, DIC, Saidaya and lots more. All hard working bands that deserve your hard earned bucks.
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i got 5 on it This week, we return to our roots and ask alll the hard-hitting questions you want to know. Like is Nexus legal? And other shit.
The Questions 1. How long do you reckon Nexus has been 2.around?Areyou enrolled to vote in the local 3.elections?Wheredo you see yourself in 5 years? 4. What advice would you give your younger 5.self?Worst degree to study? Brooke, 23, BcS 1. Well not that long I’d assume. Like 20 years? 2. Yes I am actually, but it’ll be my first year actually voting. Go out and vote. 3. As long as I’m in front of the camera, or behind it, I’m happy. 4. Your body image doesn’t matter as much as you think it does. Focus on your academics and you’ll get far. 5. Teaching Mya, 19, BcS 1. The party don’t start till I walk in, so like 5 minutes 2.agoFirst I can vote, so I’m enrolled yeah. 3. I wanna be rich. I don’t know what the fuck I’m going to do, I just hope I have money in my 4.account.Enjoyyour childhood while you still have it. That’s all 5. All of them Cailen, 20, BA 1. Like...35 years? 2. What’s that? 3. Registered clinical psy chologist and a resident at Back-Bar 4. Don’t rush into things before you’re sure. Everything happens for a 5.reason.Business Ridwaan, 19, BmS 1. Like 5 or 6 years? 2. No 3. Hopefully a corporate job but if not probably 4.marketingDon’tstress about stud ies, you’ll still get good 5.grades.Honestly, any social sciences Olivia, 22, GradDipTchg 1. I have no idea 2. Yes I am 3. I’ll be in a classroom, hopefully primary 4. Don’t look into things too much, just go with the flow 5. I’m really bad at math and science, so probably that Chloe Smith 55
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M U S i C FUCKINGBestAWFUL(justmixed) tracs R.I.P :( Page 1960’s- Fortunate Son Creedence Clearwater 1970’s-RevivalCrocodile rock, Elton John 1980’s- Another Brick in the Wall, Pink Floyd 1990’s- Ice Ice Baby- Vanilla Ice 2010- Dynamite- Taio Cruz 2020- Blinding Lights- The Weeknd Tiptoe Through the tulips- Tiny Tim - My nana loved this song but it genuinely fucking terrifies me after insidious ngl You’re having my baby- Paul Anka - Why just fucking why. Crazy Frog- Axel F - Mad catchy, very fucking annoying. Gives iPad kid vibes. You’re beautiful- James Blunt - Idk i guess it’s lovely but it just grates my Copacabana-earholes Barry Manilow - Kinda catchy, kinda protesting at parliament 2022 vibes. PUORO PASS THE AUX 音乐 Chloe Smith16NEXUSN.18 / V. 55
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55 years of lows and highs with Nexus
Nexus is 55 years old. That’s older than my Dad! Throughout its history, from a tabloid to the glorious magazine you hold in your hands today, it’s been navigating the slippery slope of student media. This journey has had students, just like you, play a part in some of our biggest moments. To pay tribute to your favourite magazine, let’s relive some of them. I’ll rip the bandaid off straight away. It’s already been mentioned; while we were still learning how to walk (and write apparently), there may have been some untrue claims made against a history professor. He wasn’t happy. But, an agreement was made not to pursue any further action and everyone was happy! That was until two years later when the same material was republished. It was deemed “the worst defamation in New Zealand history" and we lost a lot of money. $30,000 is a lot. We kept being naughty. With heaps more defamation charges against our name in 2002 and 2003, along with the publishing of controversial covers, it seemed we hadn’t learnt our lesson. Our independent, editorial based style has led us into swampy waters, with each new controversy making it harder and harder to get out. All of this made us seem like a bully, no better than our friends Critic in Dunners (please don’t take us to court). But as surprising as it seems, we’ve actually done some good. Actually, we’ve done a lot of good. Basically, It’s our birthday and we really want you to like us. In 1994, an apartheid ridden South Africa was set to play in Hamilton. People in Waikato weren’t happy and neither were we. We promoted an ‘Anti-racism club’ on campus and outwardly spoke out against the game and how it represented more than rugby. But we knew this wasn't enough. We helped organise a march on the stadium from the university, amassing a combined 2000 people, leading to the game being cancelled and us showing how we can do more than Overoffend.the coming years we began to develop our voice as an influential medium which inspires a sense of activism within some of the most passionate students in New Zealand. In 2011, this was shown to be true with the backlash towards a law proposed to end compulsory student union membership, the Voluntary Students Membership Bill. Nexus was one of the first media companies in the entire country to highlight this bill's impending issues. A protest was organised on the village green which gained national coverage. Not to pat ourself on our own backs, but this was pretty cool. Throughout the years we’ve continued to be whistleblowers on important issues, standing up for issues students care about. The question is where to next? Maybe we release the information on how radioactive the lakes are (just kidding), how there’s an underground society beneath the student union (just kidding), or how Nexus is the best student magazine in New Zealand (not kidding). Regardless, we’re pretty proud of where we’re at right now and we hope you are too.
What has been the hardest challenge for bringing this project together? Very little difficulty to be honest.
Great articles on events of the day (Rainbow Warrior/ Springbok Tour/Opening of China)
O Neherā is still in its infancy, and we hope to build it into a vast online bank of resources that offers unique, largely primary resources that you may not find anywhere else.
Print copies have been held by both the WSU and the Library. I believe there have been many conversations and murmurings in the past about an undertaking of a project like this.We received a small prompt from WSU last year. With a new library platform for delivering digital collections being implemented about the same time, and us on the lookout for new content the time seemed right - so we did it
“The University of Waikato has a strong history of digitisation of material that supports research in New Zealand history. We hold selections of photographs, postcards, maps and posters, usually with an emphasis on the Waikato, which have been made easily searchable and browsable online.”
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Nexus has been censored by the Printer A LOT University scandals are commonplace - sometimes spanning years/decades
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Orientations always good for a chunder marathon Live Role Play ad from late 90’s calling for Orc, Goblins and other demi-human-oids urgently required for live role-play campaigns. Lots of blood and gore and all the body parts you canStorieseat on the Library are close to home chicken let loose in the Serials section, (1998 issue 6) Why the library has a "closed" section (1971 issue 7 - books keep getting stolen Library Chilli eating contest (1999 issue 1) Some pretty harsh Library reviews from the early issues Perhaps not ‘funny’ but other notables
Something uniquely Waikato. Something that is part of our community. Something that you might stumble upon, out on the world wide web. Something that might prompt you to put the kettle on as you prepare to delve into the world of life in 19th Century Waikato / N.Z.
Personally... I responded to an email. I said yes. I talked to Jak Rāta
Tech wise we had to be a little creative. Particularly when dealing with the big broadsheet & standard newspaper issues of the 60’s and 70’s.
WHAT THE HELL IS O NEHERĀ?
How did you get involved in this project?
You’ve been fairly frequent in uploading content that you’ve found from the archives, what are some of the funnier things you’ve found? It’s an endless list.
Great thing about it being in O Neherā, is every piece of text is searchable. Getting the NEXUS view on any major event / person of the day is right at your fingertips. Give us the elevator pitch of O Neherā and the intent behind it.
Christine Rankin, Michael Laws, David Lange all make an appearance as well as our current PM (then a UoW student) responding to a set of questions including her thoughts on the state of University toilets. All topshelf stuff.
We’re really excited about the possibilities of this platform & these Nexus back issues are going to be an incredibly rich addition to the current pool of resources.
Same as the above really. WSU reached out to see if we had any options. The timing was right. Library management was on board - We got into it! How painstaking of a process was it, could you explain the process to us?
EVERY SINGLE issue so it was ready to ingest and machine readable - (so every word could be searched in the system / on Google etc)
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Arranged masses of spreadsheets of metadata Ingested all the material / files Amee (+ some immediate team collegues) - coordinated all the Personallyscanningtook care of scanning the big issues
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700+ issues was a lot... The process in bullets SetPre:up a little pilot project Scanned & uploaded some items
my incredibly talented colleagues, and it all came together. How was the Library brought on board?
I hope that it is drawn on to inform the University of Waikato student identity I hope that it uncovers parallels (and contrasts) in student challenges of the past with those of today. I hope that it sheds light on the institution that informs an understanding of our past, and future direction I hope that former students can take a trip down memory lane.Ihope that it makes people laugh.
Collections Team Our tireless colleagues who carried the bulk of the A4 tabloid scanning from Library print issues.
It took a while, but such engaging content and the perfect background project for people to get on to when they had the time available. With the existence of this archive, what do you hope will be gained from it?
There is an incredible amount to be gained by our community (past & present), and New Zealand as a whole as we reflect on University life in this country in the late 20th Century.Notwithstanding that this archive offers insights, from an important / often underrepresented angle on significant national and international events. (and chunder marathons)
Honestly - it wasn’t too bad. Took plenty of time… but came together fairly seamlessly.
Delegated scanning of the now familiar tabloid size issues
Got fancy on the software piecing small scans together for thePost-processedbroadsheets
Got approval from WSU Got on with the work Key People Cathy - sorted out everything from the platform perspective Set up metadata templates in the system
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MĀRAKERAKE FULL EXPOSURE 访谈 1990 Toyota Sera, Gullwing doors, excellent condition. Glass top, CD player, air con, new tyres, 47,000kms, manual $8,999. Ph 025-274 6940 Issue 16, 1997 Tiger wall hanging/mat. $18, nice present, ring Kim 856-2280. Issue 22, 1995 WANTED Doc1: Pair of preloved Engish Docs,size 3-4 (no bigger). Ph 824-1846.No imitations! Issue 10, 1993 Assorted new Tooth and nail CDs for sale. Including Roadside Monument, For Love Not Lisa, Selfminded, Star Flyer Phone Nate 856 6400 a/h Issue 10, 2001 Anti McDonalds patches and Readvertising stickers and badges assorted other patches Phone Nate 838 4653 Issue 18, 2002 LAPTOP - Mackintosh Powerboat 150 with Clarisworks and Cashworks. New bag. $300 ono. Ph 854-7571 . Leave a message. Issue 12, 2000 LOST AND FOUND Silver Dirty Dog Sunglasses, lost in school bag. If found contact853-9396Dominicor 025-514338 Issue 08, 1998 17ISSUE1988 ISSUE199705 WHEAKO TAUIRA STUDENT EXPERIENCE 学生体验22NEXUSN.18 / V. 55
DECADE REVIEW
Sure, there aren’t any names attached, but seriously bro? Y’all are fucking wild. It’s a sweet cover idea, and it’d be cool to see us do something similar… maybe.
55 years of Nexus… bloody hell. Who even reads this shit for it to have gone on for this long? Y’all are really pulling through and keeping the love alive, and we appreciate that. So, in honour of the youngin’s (like me) who can’t remember anything before 2012 (because that’s the year the world ended and this is a simulation), here’s a nice review of everything right, and wrong, with a few of the Nexus issues over the last decade. So, 2012. That year was basically a fever dream, aye? Well, let’s just say the cover of issue 21 of that year did not disappoint- how could it? It was the Addiction Issue. Sus white powder, half-empty bottles of spirits, a sheesha, an open pack of condoms, some chocolate, ciggies, a credit card (I tried zooming in but it’s blurry- no free pizza my friends), and an XBox controller? What in the fuck was Nexus on? That’s the most chaotic mess I’ve ever had the privilege to see. We’re still a tad bit uncensored today, but we don’t put drugs on our front cover. I think that I can put 2013, ‘14, and ‘15 together, because they are similar… ish.
Nexus sure has changed because at least now we have designs that don’t hurt my eyes. I wasn’t going to talk about the cover for 2016’s issue 22, but it’s too good to not appreciate. It seems to be a bunch of confessions from students, and here’s a few of my…favourites (?): - “Pulled off a threesome” - “Can suck dick without gagging” - “Fucked my mate’s mum” - “Fucked my mate’s ex” - “Fucked my ex’s ex” I didn’t mean for all of them to be sexual, but I gotta say, people are really bold.
2013 gives off the vibe of that one girl in high school who bought the fanciest pens and highlighters just to make the most aesthetically pleasing notes (they were horrible to look at), but was actually really fucking dense. 2014 and ‘15 were more clean cut and reserved, and they reminded me of my history teacher who made us write over ten books worth of notes over the course of two years.
2017 seemed to have a style similar to what we have now (well, less cool because you know, up ‘22 Nexus). However, the coolest thing that stuck out to me was the comic that they had in the mag’, and I think we should bring it back. The comic is absolute shithousery which makes it so fucking good. Also, they lowkey predicted Covid- got some facts wrong, but a global pandemic? Yo, who wrote that…
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The last few years have been very similar; very pleasing to the eye, and very easy to read. The designs are really cool, and honestly it’s just a vibe. Nexus has changed quite a bit, yes, but I think we found a general sort of vibe that can be changed, but is overall very similar. There are two things I do have to say though; one, we should definitely bring back Blind Dates because there’s nothing better than Nexus pairing you up with an absolute twat, and two, who the hell is Barbie fucking in the 2019 Sex Issue? The last I checked, Ken wasn’t a tanned, dark-haired dude with a manbun. decadedecadereview
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Rose coloured glasses blinding me to the fact we’re already treading water. Wish my grip wasn’t so tight.
You have too much influence. A gravitational pull that holds me just out of reach.
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Lily Bradley We sit on the park bench, backs resting on pokey screws. Charles is wearing a crusted linen shirt, unbuttoned. I say his chest hairs look like beetle legs. He smiles and his cracked teeth sing. I kick empty coke cans and chipped pavement. Across the road orange houses catch sun and shadows like tiger eye. Charles talks about a woman who stayed at him last month. She had a skeleton key tattoo on her hip and wore blue underwear. Charles left notes on her apartment door. He went back the other day, but the notes were still there. I show him the scar I got from chickenpox above my left brow, and how it makes my face look asymmetrical. I try my best to hum one of Mozart’s symphonies but I’m not the musical type. Charles reaches into his pocket and pulls out sweet pea’s that were stomped on the ground near his apartment. We eat the petals and throw stems into the gutter. His hands are red and inked from writing. He says in the evening a place will open that has cheap wine. But we stick around and wait for the local Coyote King, who comes to this park bench with bird seeds and howls.
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The last page of a book I just can’t bare to read. Be cause I know, I know that I’m not on your mind.
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The Bats - Daddy's Highway Jared 1987'sIpsenDaddy's Highway is a great wee album, and probably the least annoying of all of the 'Dunedin sound' records that came out around that time. The whole album has that beautiful Aotearoa alternative sound that bFM-core bands try so desperately to emulate - as infinite as the Hauraki plains on a sunny day, sloppy as anything, equal parts hopeful and crushingly bleak, the recording absolute dogshit but in a lovely, endearing kind of way. Bassist Kaye Woodward's backing vocals are a highlight for me, and the track Had To Be You wouldn't feel out of place in the tunnel scene of Perks of Being A Wallflower. The exact kind of record that your dad would have gotten stoned out of his mind to, on some electric puha. Best listened to while pretending you're the main character in a coming of age story.
Overall, this album is fine. If you’re interested, listen to it where music is available.
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Submarine Bells by The Chills Caitlin Walters-Freke
The last time Jak recommended some music for me to try, I ended up listening to an hour of random sounds that drove me mad. However, I’m open to trying new things and decided to try another one of his recommendations. This time, I listened to Submarine Bells by New Zealand band The Chills. Released in 1990, the album consists of 12 songs with an alternative rock/pop sound, which I typically enjoy. (I definitely liked this recommendation a lot more than the last one). But I don’t have much to say about it. Don’t get me wrong, I wasn’t pulling my headphones out in tears, hating life. Nothing on this album stood out which made it amazing. I didn’t add any of this to my regular playlist. It all felt rather similar to each other and blended together, to the point where I didn’t notice that I started listening to the Spotify album for the band after finishing the album. Apparently Submarine Bells was a massive hit when it was released so maybe it’s not my style.
Some throwback music fuckers!!!
Lord of the rings has been a favourite of mine since I was nine years old (don't ask) however, after rewatching all three mov ies in one sitting I have a few new thoughts.
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Honourable mentionsTree people fighting back against deforestation and pollu tion? 10/10 Peter Jackson and every New Zealander in 2001 inserting themselves into the movie multiple times as different char acters? Genius. This Kiwi Classic movie always tugs at my heart strings and leaves in me tears. Based on the story of a young Māori Girl raised by her grandparents in a small rural town. This young girl is given the name typically given to the first-born male of their family. However, her mother who passed giving birth decided to name her this. This movie follows the tale of this young girl being over protected and forced into more typical ly feminine roles by her grandfather. This leads to the young girl feeling overlooked and in attempt to live up to her name and in a way earn her grandfather’s love (he loved her, she just felt otherwise) she completes the step and tasks to be come the next chief of the wider whanau and she essentially lives up to the ancestral name that she was given. This always pulls on my heart strings as you see a young girl trying to do anything to please her grandfather and show her that she is capable and worthy of his love and affection when all along he loved her more than anything.
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The whole story is a long winded way of saying men ain’t shit. Every single problem they encounter is caused by a man's greed or hurt ego. Who couldn't throw the ring in the fire in the first place because it was too shiny? A man. Who promis es Frodo he will protect him with his life and then tries to kill him the second they're alone? A man. Who decides he won't go and help the people of Gondor from literal death because “They didn't help us boo hoo”? You guessed it, a man. Literally the modern day equivalent of not wishing someone a happy birthday on insta because they didn't say it to you. Grow the fuck up bro. In conclusion, Aragorn is the only decent one and carries the entire human race for three movies. Also Sam is the best i don't make the rules.
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Crush of the Week: Keanu Reeves In honour of Nexus being around for a fucking long time, Keanu Reeves was picked for our crush of the week considering he’s not only an amazing human, but was also quite the heartthrob back in the day. This man is so goddamn humble and down to earth, and you’ll genuinely never find anyone who has as many green flags as him. Moodboard: Don’t Quote Me
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“…making you trip over would have been well deserved.” - Antonio Conte is wild for that Insta story. Up Spurs. ass” - Why is Cardi B still relevant? Fuck knows. “Hello and goodbye…” - Tom Holland is taking a social media break. Love you King. “I have serious boundaries. And I don’t let anyone cross those boundaries.” - Stan Serena Williams.
Cost of living payment saves troubled student “I could barely afford to fill up my Land Rover anymore” said the student, “when Dad dropped my weekly allowance from $300 to $200, I knew there was a problem.” The first year said they were “glad the Government was finally looking after the most challenged in our society”.
The Martian - This was honestly a great movie. Matt Damon? I looove Matt SplitDamon.-James McAvoy is brilliant and if you disagree, shut the fuck up. Wind River - Jeremy Renner has an annoying face, but this movie was fucking Avengers:intense.
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Firefighters given generous response to their protests After months of fighting for fair pay and equal treatment, firefighters have finally been offered a just reward. The Beehive hopes that their box of Cadbury Roses and a thank you card will “match exactly what they were looking for.”
Infinity War - Best. Avengers. Film. This was peak Marvel, and you can’t argue with Midsommarthat.-A24, Ari Aster, and Florence Pugh. ‘nough said.
“Where else am I supposed to do them?!” said the exasperated student. After seeing the young lady ‘throw it back’ on the squat rack next to the mirror, the gym manager had to call it quits saying “there’s only so much Doja Cat and Lizzo everyone else can take.”
Demon Slayer: Mugen Train - Fuck you Akaza, you know what you did. I’ll never forgive you (haha unless…).
Spider-Man: No Way Home - One of the few good Marvel films after Infinity War. Really ditched the high school drama and gave the audience what we wanted.
Gym goer considering lawsuit after being kicked out of UniRec for doing “too many TikTok dances.”
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Films of the Decade (A Very Biassed List In No Particular Order)
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The Impossible - Tom Holland is great, but Ewan McGregor?? Absolute legend. Always makes me cry. The Conjuring - This is without a doubt the scariest horror movie. Yes, this is a Interstellarfact. - The soundtrack. The cast. The director. The plot. EVERYTHING.
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