Inheritance in Black Silk
The face of spring was only a veil to cover the winter that had long frozen over in her heart.
Latest
Symonds Street Safety Petition Update: Welcome AUTSA!
Update: AUTSA joins the Symonds Street Campaign. We will be presenting the petition together to Auckland Transport on 24 June!
Stray Theatre Company presents: The Glass Menagerie
An upcoming student-run production of the Tennessee Williams classic. Directed by Florian Williams & Laura Young Show. 28th-31st May at Pitt Street Theatre.
An Interview With Dope Lemon
Craccum sits down for a chat with Angus Stone aka Dope Lemon to talk about his new album 'Golden Wolf' and his upcoming tour!
5 Psychology Facts About Music You Might Not Know
Scientific research shows that music shapes the brain in profound ways. This article reveals a few key psychological insights into why music matters more than you think.
Twelve Questions with Bea from UoA's Trans on Campus
I think Bea likes The Thing.
Comedy Review: 'White Man's Burden' by He Huang
A short comedy review of He Huang's 'White Man's Burden'; featuring a witty sociopolitical satire and interactive character study.
Review: The Weeknd's Hurry Up Tomorrow (The Movie)
The Weeknd's attempt to make the 2020s equivalent to Purple Rain feels more like Purple Pain.
BREAKING NEWS: AUSA International Students' Officer Resigns
At 5:13pm on Friday 16th May, AUSA put out a post on their Instagram page announcing that their International Students' Officer Hisham Haq has resigned.
Popular Opinion: What the Hell, Sure.
Pop culture’s in a weird little era right now. It’s all a bit random, but maybe that’s the charm. Let’s catch up.
Oh, So We're Killing Kiwi Now?
NZ Government has pushed for an amendment to the Wildlife Act to allow for the killing of native wildlife species under areas of infrastructure projects.
The grass is greener on the other side
Uni's hard, yes, but it is short, You'll be done soon, you'll get your sheet. And then you'll leave, find a good place. Where the grass is greener, on the other side.
Food Review
First time eating at the student quad...a review of Nick's Kitchen
Me and Frogo decided to try out Nick's Kitchen on a sunny Wednesday afternoon
Review
Murder On the Orient Express
If you love a murder mystery, you’ll love Murder on the Orient Express from the Auckland Theatre Company. The play is adapted from the Agatha Christie novel by the same name, adapted for the stage by Ken Ludwig.
News
Are You (Legally) A Woman?
NZ First has announced a Member's Bill to define 'woman' and 'man in law. Other political parties have critiqued the bill as a means of distraction from other issues.
Events
Event Invite: Craccum Pan Asian Music Night
Craccum’s First Public Event of the Year Hits the Quad this May. RSVP Below, Free Entry.
Events
Pan-Asian Music Showcase Night: Celebrating Identity, Community, and Belonging
On 28 June 2025 from 6 PM, Pan-Asian Music Showcase Night will bring together a diverse lineup of musicians and artists—Glxria, Sabreen, Iris Zhang, Han Lee, and Papercity—for an unforgettable night at The Tuning Fork (Spark Arena), one of Auckland’s premier music venues.
Review
La Bohème: Your New Opera Fix
Puccini’s iconic opera, La Bohème, is coming to Auckland. I sat down with one of the leading ladies, Elena Perroni (Mimì) to talk all things opera, music, and drama.
Review
A Moon Shaped Pool (2016) - Album Review
We are helpless to resist, into our darkest hour...
I Didn’t Invite You Here To Interview Me
I Didn’t Invite You Here To Lecture Me is a comedy by Amy Mansfield, based on real lines from UoA lecturers. After debuting in living rooms, it opens at Q Theatre on May 21. I sat down with Amy and Mika to chat about the show.
News
Targeted Recruitment on Campus: Do You Feel Their Presence?
Students at UOA City Campus have been reporting targeted recruitment from religious groups. AUSA has heard the issues and posted how to identify red flags when being approached, and Campus Security can support any issues that occur.
Opinion
Unfortunately, your therapist was right.
How do we find joy in a world that is struggling to simply survive and why is it that we sometimes feel guilty for finding it?
Archive
Craccum Throwback | Frene Ginwala at the Town Hall
A review of Frene Ginwala's talk at the Auckland Town Hall from the April 1972 issue of Craccum.
News
BREAKING NEWS: Get in Loser, We're Getting a New Building
The article that made me question whether I have a life.