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Where Art Thou, Muse? the Artist’S Muse Has Been Hunted for Centuries NEWS: THE HISTORY OF OTAGO NORML THE GOLDEN GAMES FROM ANONYMITY TO LOCAL ISSUE 11 Otago students have been gathering Josie Adams explores Dunedin’s final An organic farmer inspires change May 12, 2014 since as early as the 1970s in support bastions of arcade games and their in the Dunedin student community’s critic.co.nz of legalising cannabis. PAGE 18 near-certain demise. PAGE 24 food choices. PAGE 28 Where art thou, muse? The artist’s muse has been hunted for centuries. But is it truly a source of inspiration, or is it the projection of a passion, something beyond human? PAGE 20 ISSUE 11 May 12, 2014 NEWS & OPINION FEATURES CULTURE ABOVE: From "The golden games” 20 | 32 | LOVE IS BLIND WHERE ART THOU, MUSE? Illustration: The artist’s muse has been hunted for centuries. But is it truly 33 | ART Daniel Blackball a source of inspiration, or is it the projection of a passion, 34 | BOOKS something beyond human? Critic’s music editor explores the phenomenon, from Greek and Roman mythology to the early 35 | FASHION musical influences of his childhood. 36 | FILM COVER: 18 | HISTORY OF OTAGO NORML By Adrian Ng 38 | FOOD From "Where The University has seen proponents art thou, muse?” of the reformation of cannabis laws 39 | GAMES traverse its campus for years, but none Illustration: 40 | MUSIC Daniel Blackball as lasting as the University of Otago 24 | THE GOLDEN GAMES Arcade games have been around for a while now. But with their National Organisation for the Reform 43 | INTERVIEW near-certain demise playing out since as early as the 1980s, Josie of Marijuana Laws, otherwise known 44 | LETTERS Adams explores their surprisingly long history and Dunedin’s final as NORML. bastions of vintage electronic entertainment. By Laura Munro By Josie Adams 04 | NEWS “ Well I think the thing is, you know, a 08 | DAVID CLARK university degree doesn’t guarantee you a job. 11 | SPORT 28 | FROM ANONYMITY TO LOCAL The current situation we have is there is not As more people feel the need to slow down and connect with the 12 | POLITICS a big difference in New Zealand, and I think world around them, organic and local food choices have become this is an important issue, between having a 14 | NEWS IN BRIEFS increasingly important. Critic sat down with an organic farmer to university education and not. work out how her lifestyle could influence the Dunedin student 16 | DR. NICK COLIN CRAIG community’s food choices. 16 | QUEER EYE LEADER OF THE CONSERVATIVE PARTY By Loulou Callister-Baker 17 | SCIENCE, BITCHES! ” - PAGE 11 EDITOR FEATURE WRITER Rosie Howells Mandy Te CONNECT Critic is a member of the Emma and Liam Sydney Lehman Aotearoa Student Press Zane Pocock Lucy Hunter Association (ASPA). Disclaimer: Sophie Edmonds Ashley Anderson the views presented within this NEWS EDITOR CHIEF REPORTER READ ONLINE: Baz Macdonald publication do not necessarily Claudia Herron Josie Cochrane DISTRIBUTOR CRITIC.CO.NZ OR Adrian Ng represent the views of the Editor, Max Pocock ISSUU.COM/CRITIC_TE_AROHI Planet Media, or OUSA. FEATURES EDITOR NEWS INTERNS CONTRIBUTORS Loulou Callister-Baker Emily Draper ONLINE CONTENT MANAGER Press Council: people with a Alex Carroll GET IN TOUCH: Nina Harrap Oli Cameron complaint against a magazine SUB EDITOR David Clark [email protected] should first complain in writing to Laura Munro Max Prestidge Allison Hess ADVERTISING SALES FB.COM/CRITICTEAROHI the Editor and then, if not satisfied with the response, complain to SECTION EDITORS Dr. Nick PLANET MEDIA DUNEDIN TWEET: @CRITICTEAROHI TECHNICAL DESIGNER the Press Council. Complaints Daniel Lormans Sir Lloyd Queerington Josh Hannagan should be addressed to the Sam Clark (03) 479 5335 Carys Goodwin Elsie Jacobson Elaine Oldham Secretary, PO Box 10-879 P.O. BOX 1436, The Terrace, Wellington. DESIGNER & ILLUSTRATOR Tohora Te Maiharoa Tom Tremewan Hannah Collier DUNEDIN Daniel Blackball Laura Starling Jacobin 2 | Issue 11 Critic EDITORIAL EDITORIAL 11 THE GREAT POLITICAL CIRCLE-JERK “But while the Opposition’s MPs are, as a general rule, just ast Tuesday and Wednesday, the Critic fucking useless, what’s up with so many of National’s MPs office was tuned in to Parliament’s ques- being genuinely awful? Paula Bennett, Gerry Brownlee, L tion time with the hope of watching Judith Steven Joyce, Judith Collins … You’ll find that most National Collins’ head roll over the Oravida scandal, her supporters you talk to seem to agree that these are amongst habitual dishonesty, and her generally awful the most unlikeable characters in our country.“ demeanour. As at the time of writing, it was both disappointing and surprising to find that this hadn’t yet happened. We thought we were good judges of what would be important view- ing, especially considering that the last time we bothered watching Parliament TV with such a keen interest and certainty of change was to ex- perience Maurice Williamson’s famous “big gay rainbow” speech and the subsequent triumph of the Marriage Amendment Bill. It wasn’t just us, either; we spent the whole time chatting online to family members and friends who were also watching, most of whom would not have been doing so out of habit. The country, left and right, was for a rare moment more-or- less united in an impassioned dislike of one po- litical figure. This has been reflected in the polls, with a Labour-Greens alliance coming in at 45.5 per cent, ahead of National’s 42.5 per cent for the first time in, like, forever. But on reflection there may be a reason that Collins is still standing. The left certainly shouldn’t breathe easy yet; as terrible as National looks over this debacle, the general way in which the Opposition went about attacking them reflected too much on the fact that their only political tactic seems to be using buzz-phrases and vitriol (with a few exceptions, granted). This came across so blatantly in the debates that the implied significance of the poll is, simply put, quite surprising. The issues being debated – not only about Collins leader. Unlike almost everyone else, he backed John Key and Bill English seem personable and but also of Maurice Williamson – are very real up his statements and criticisms with docu- switched on, and when they fight fire with and important ones. However, the stench left ments, a strong turn of phrase, and a general air fire, their fire is hotter. The Opposition should - PAGE 11 after the debates was not of corruption or a lack of preparedness, confidence and competence. stop playing National’s game and actually use of confidence in the Government, rather it was Labour certainly fucked up that decision. their brains. that of the Labour Party going into a feeding frenzy over what they were clearly treating as, But while the Opposition’s MPs are, as a general Speaking of political circle-jerks, here we give perhaps, their last chance to pull National down rule, just fucking useless, what’s up with so many you yet another gratuitous image of me with a the ladder. They’re not even attempting to look of National’s MPs being genuinely awful? Paula party leader. I struggle with Colin Craig’s politics, good themselves anymore, and it’s sad. You can’t Bennett, Gerry Brownlee, Steven Joyce, Judith but as Political Editor Carys Goodwin reveals in help but feel kind of embarrassed for them. Do Collins … You’ll find that most National supporters her interview on page 12, it’s fair to say that he’s we really want that to be the attitude towards you talk to seem to agree that these are amongst finally learned to give off the charisma that’s running the country? the most unlikeable characters in our country. required from politicians. To say that we are confronted with a lose-lose On the flipside, however, it’s certainly worth situation seems like an understatement after Zane Pocock noting that Grant Robertson looked like a true last week. At least, whether rightly or wrongly, Critic Editor Critic Issue 11 | 3 NNEEWWSS 120TH CAPPING SHOW MAKES PEOPLE LAUGH, FAILS TO OFFEND keeping the audience entertained during the “EVERYONE KNOWS THE VIDEOS ARE THE BEST Bit” break. He even managed to insult the Indians of the audience, which the show had missed out. he 120th annual Capping Show, A Capping the videos are the best bit.” “We have a stall outside run by the Indians. No Carol: The Night Before Hyde Street, kicked stereotypes, please; it’s not a dairy, although it T off last Wednesday and once again deliv- The show received countless laughs from the does sell lollies, chips and cans of drinks.” ered a unique and entertaining show. Capping audience with the cast ridiculing several well- Show director, Baz Macdonald, said the show known brands, including a Dove parody that The Selwyn Ballet perform at the Capping Show had so far gone “really, really well.” ingeniously interpreted their real beauty adver- every year and Critic believes this year was tisements as a racist slur meaning “real beauty is one of their best yet, with original moves and The first two opening nights were attended white.” Other live and recorded sketches included skirts far too short for these talented ballerinas. by two very different audiences, according to mockeries of Kim Dotcom, Malaysia Airlines and The Sextet and Sexytet groups gave their usual Macdonald. Opening night saw the majority of a violent skit involving the Teletubbies. renditions of popular tunes replaced with explicit tickets given away to Hyde Street residents, while lyrics. Critic would have to give the girls the the second night saw tickets given to friends The Capping Show did not offend to its usu- winning trophy for their performances, which and family of the cast.
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