OP student fees rise again

Otago Polytechnic’s Council have once again increased fees for domestic students, this time raising them by 3.8%.

One-on-One with "Beau Tyler”"

Gyro gets personal with Peter Feeney, the man behind the
Memphis Meltdown moron

PRIDE: Seven deadly sins

Pride is the first and greatest of the Seven Deadly Sins, the sin which led Lucifer himself to rebel against the Lord God and be thrust out of Heaven.

Nominations Open: OP Sporting Blues Awards

Yes, it’s time to rock on up and nominate that exceptional sportsperson for an OPSA Blues Award...

Pre-election reshuffle at OPSA

OPSA has appointed two executive members, Elena Warman and Michelle Fidow, as Interim Co-Vice-Presidents following the resignation of Vice-President John Cannan.

Secret Places: Cargill's Wharf

This is also known as the Aramoana Mole. And it’s the coolest 1.2km walk you can take. It’s easy to get to the base and you might get to watch the albatrosses flying from Taiaroa Head while you walk.

SLOTH: Those lazy dole bludgers...

I’m a Polytech student now, taking Information Technology. Tell you what, it sure as hell beats being on the dole.

Review: A Night with Beau Tyler

When I saw the advert for this gig I thought it was just another Memphis Meltdown "Big Nuts" promo, not an actual stage show.  Well, to clarify for those of you who missed this event, it was both.

Pacific Islanders invade OP

OPSA hosted the prestigious NZUSA Pacific Island Students’ Fono on 9—10 August.

Stadium opposition growing

Opposition to the proposed Awatea St Stadium continues to build, with a march of hundreds closing George St in early August.

Gyro Quiz: What's Your Besetting Sin?

Each question scores 1 point for a sin.
The sin with the total highest score is your greatest personal sin...

LUST: Why is it considered a sin at all?

What’s wrong with lust?  Why is it considered a sin at all?

One world, One dream, One party...

Amid the fanfare of the Olympics, China's human rights situation has slipped below the international radar. Amnesty International claims China’s human rights stance has deteriorated, not improved, in the wake of the Games.

GREED: but whose?

Practically everyone agrees on two things. Society's troubles are due to greed; and it’s never our greed.

ENVY: Can it be cured?

The status of envy as a disease is still being debated in high philosophical circles. In low, commercial circles it is prayed to daily as the goblin of everyone’s good fortune.

Vice-presidents’ Column

Hey, all wonderful students of Otago Polytechnic ’08!  We just wanted to inform you all about a few changes — in regards to OPSA’s new Interim Co-Vice-Presidents, these being Michelle Fidow and Elena Warman. This decision was made by this year’s exec at an emergency meeting on July 22 and then made official on July 29.  So here’s a blurb on us both.