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By Liam Donnelly (he/him)

Rhythm and Brutalism’ To Be Free Drugs at Mono Held At Puaka James Hight Building

In an attempt to entice more people to Thursday night’s Mono event, the UCSA is offering free drugs to those who attend. The University of Canterbury is the latest venue to join in the New Year’s Music Festival market.

“The numbers attending Mono are decreasing, so we had to ask ourselves, ‘What is the thing we’re missing that partygoers love?’ ‘The answer was pretty clear’.” ‘Rhythm and Brutalism’ is the latest addition to the ever-increasing calendar of festivals around the New Year’s period.

When queried about the logistics of offering free drugs, the UCSA explained they’d establish a “buffet-style set up” at the nearest bus stop.

While at Mono, students can request a “buffet break”, which will allow access to a great range of opioids, amphetamines, and hallucinogens. The festival offers “12 floors of fun”, with each level of the Puaka - James Hight building “hosting a different vibe or genre of music”, according to a UC Press release.

The festival will culminate with Scribe seeing in the new year in the Undercroft.

Wolf Juice Receives UNESCO Heritage Status

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization has granted ‘Heritage Status’ to Ilam, as the official home of the infamous Wolf Juice.

UNESCO announced last week it would be granting the status to Ilam due to the cultural significance of Wolf Juice, which was originally founded in the region. “The cultural impact and the hugely important role it plays within student society means Wolf Juice and the region of Ilam, where it was founded, are deserving of this status,” said a UNESCO spokesperson.

The status means any Wolf Juice made outside of the Ilam region cannot officially be recognised as the beverage.

By Ngawahine Thomson (she/her)

Parties, drugs, and alcohol are all fun and games until they’re not. When mates come together for a good time, no one wants the worst to happen, but sometimes things get out of hand. Too many people are drinking way too much and waking up on the neighbour’s lawn or scrapping over nothing and ending up in the ER. Partying and safety can go hand in hand if we do it right.

There are a few ways to keep yourself and your friends safe on a night out. It’s important to know your limit with every kind of drug. Do you need that extra pill? Are the shots really necessary? Once we are under the influence of any drug, our judgement is clouded, and this can lead to silly decisions.

I could give you the usual tips like drink water between beers and remember that eating isn’t actually cheating. To be honest, though, the best thing to ask yourself is this: is the hangover worth it? Try to enjoy a night out that you’ll remember and not be absolutely crook the next day.

Unfortunately, we can’t trust everyone to be safe around us, so we really need to double down on protecting ourselves. Never leave a drink unattended and lock eyes with your drink from the second the bartender starts pouring to the moment it’s in your hand. By staying vigilant with our drinks, we can prevent drink spiking.

It’s also crucial to know how you’re getting home, whether that be putting enough money aside for an Uber, a mates mum or the glorious Sober D. Have some backup options just in case your Sober D forgets their responsibilities or your intoxicated brain tapped into your Uber bank account. Having this planned out can prevent you from trying to wander home or lingering outside the bar trying to sort a ride.

Another way to keep safe is to carry condoms even if you don’t plan on having sex that night. Drunken escapades can lead to anything, and carrying condoms can lower your risk of participating in unprotected sex. Preventing unwanted pregnancies with your one-night stand and lowering your chances of transmitting STIs are two great reasons to protect yourself in bed.

Sex while intoxicated is a risk in and of itself as all parties involved could be vulnerable to sexual assault, consent issues and wake up uncertain about what happened last night. Ensure everyone involved is able to think clearly and are aware of what’s going and, most importantly, enthusiastic about it.

A risky night out is not worth it in the grand scheme of things. By all means, have fun and explore the world but do it safely. Think about what drugs you are consuming and how much, protect yourself and your friends, and engage in enjoyable yet responsible sexual activity. Ka kite anō, e hoa mā!

@cdhbyac