Now, with Covid-19 cases climbing and protests prevailing, everyone is wondering whether life will ever be the same again. Although it doesn’t seem like it, Aotearoa is starting to take small steps towards repossessing its pre-pandemic freedom. On February 2nd, the Government announced its plan to re-open our borders and reunite our country with the rest of the world.

Free Fares is a campaign advocating free public transport nationwide for Community Services Card holders, tertiary students and under-25s. Not only would this mean we are left with extra coins in our pocket, but a cleaner carbon footprint and less congestion on the roads.

“I would not be going anywhere near there.” That’s what a Victoria Law student who works in parliament advises Wellington students. With Red Light restrictions limiting orientation, students are already struggling to enjoy their first week and protestors taking over the city aren’t making it any easier to explore.

The historic Refectory building was closed in 2011 following the Christchurch earthquakes, when the risks of occupying older buildings were brought to light. Now, 11 years later, student’s can finally get around to making the most of this iconic space and admiring its interior beauty again.

After almost four years since the original petition to ban conversion therapy, the bill has been passed. But the Green Party isn’t done yet. It has called to create a Ministry for Rainbow Communities which some hope will make change move faster.

“I have no idea what you’re talking about,” says student

Proposal for a full organisational merge between the students’ associations recently went to consultation with students, which has led to Pasifika students’ associations gaining another two seats in the voting structure of MUSAF

I too, mostly tolerate the idea of classes at all

“Booo” said students. “Baaa” said sheep.

Be wise, immunise!

Massey has confirmed there have been investigations into cheating based on file sharing from online services.

Massey has confirmed it received just over $500k in funding from the $20 million the Government recently put towards the Hardship Fund for Learners.

Election season for MUSA is well underway, with nominations closed and revealing only two candidates running in the whole election.

Massey’s third year Vet students have been “blown away” by the support shown as they continue to fundraise for the traditional Vet School halfway day celebration trip to Taupō.

Two candidates, two positions filled! No surprises there lol

I mean most of the roles were uncontested, so it’s not a HUGE surprise, but good 4 them!!

Essential wellbeing services at Massey have been increased and adapted to online only, with wellbeing staff saying they’re ready to meet the challenge.

An acclaimed expert in Māori astronomy is running the graduate programme at Te Pūtahi-a-Toi, the School of Māori Knowledge, as its new Professor of Mātauranga Māori.

Owners of glitter eyeshadow palettes devasted

It’s been confirmed that there will be no fees rebate for internal students after Massey’s decision to have classes ‘mostly’ online for the rest of semester.