Craccum Magazine

12/10/2024

Where did your journey with us begin this year? Was it our very first Orientation Edition, Youth Edition, or perhaps the Food Edition? Today, with love and gratitude, we’re proud to share something special with you—our final Craccum issue of 2024, Nostalgia 🔮

To our cherished readers, 97 years have come and gone, and through the ever-changing new media era, your unwavering support and love have kept the Craccum legacy alive. We couldn’t have made it this far without you. So, as we close out the year, we invite you to take one last look, flip through the pages, and celebrate the Craccum Purple of 2024 with us 💜

Thank you for being part of our story.

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This week’s cover and centrefold are brought to you by:
Cover: Younsoo Kim
Model: Craccum 2024 Staff
Centrefold: Sophie Henwood

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Illustrations:

ARTS Poem, ‘Cigarettes’ - Ezekiel Ah Ching-Lava
Studio Ghibli movies illustrations - Younsoo Kim
Māori, Bro town article - Ben Luo .7
Māori, Maya Angelou article - Ben Luo .7
Puzzles - Day Park

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Copies of our “Nostalgia Edition” this week are available for pick up from the New Arts Building, Kate Edger, the Library, OGGB, the Quad, the Humanities building and the Halls. You can also find it online at www.craccum.co.nz

Media Inquiries: Lee Li (she/her) - Socials Editor [email protected]

07/10/2024

✨ Craccum Open Call! ✨
We’re wrapping up the year with our final issue – Nostalgia 💭
We’re on the hunt for incredible art pieces to feature in our centerfold and articles for both Nostalgia and Taumata Rau.

🗓️ Deadline: This Wednesday, October 9th at 5 PM.
📧 Send your submissions to: [email protected]

Let’s make this final issue of the year unforgettable – can’t wait to see what you’ve got! 🌟

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Media Inquiries: Lee Li (she/her) - Socials Editor [email protected]

23/09/2024

𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞—it‘s the thread that weaves our identities, revealing who we are and where we go. It is our past, our future and our differences. In Aotearoa, we honour these differences, embracing the richness of our identities.

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Editorial - Kala Takebe Burgess

“In this issue, we hope to reflect on our university culture and take proactive steps to ensure that every student feels valued, respected, and included. Our university is home to a rich tapestry of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences … With culture comes people, food, place, way of living and more. We may never experience a culture other than our own, although hard not to when living in Aotearoa, a somewhat diverse country, but it is important we respect and appreciate each and every culture for what it is. It’s 2024 people about time we appreciate and celebrate everybody. “

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This week’s cover and centrefold are brought to you by
Younsoo Kim

Illustrations:

Verona poetry night / interview with Dr Tahua - Ben Luo .7
Reverse Culture Shock - Ben Luo .7
Student culture at the halls - Ben Luo .7
NEWS - Younsoo Kim
AUSA flag - Younsoo Kim

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Copies of our “Culture Issue” this week are available for pick up from the New Arts Building, Kate Edger, the Library, OGGB, the Quad, the Humanities building and the Halls. You can also find it online at www.craccum.co.nz

Media Inquiries: Lee Li (she/her) - Socials Editor [email protected]

21/09/2024

Craccum is calling for submissions for the Ubuntu Issue, Auckland University’s International Students Magazine! 📚✍️

Got a story, experience, or insight to share? Send your articles to [email protected] by September 25th.

10/09/2024

10/09/2024

Upcoming Events: “The 2024 cohort of Art History 734
would like to invite you to our end-
of-year exhibition, Through The Lens:
Gendered Reflections, co-curated by
us and Associate Professor Linda Tyler. The
exhibition will take place at Old Government
House, 24 Princes Street, opening on
Wednesday October 2nd.”

Read more on our “Masculinity Issue” this week or visit craccum.co.nz ...

Artwork: Shigeyuki Kihara. After Tsunami Galu Afi, Lalomanu (2013). c-type photographic print. The University of Auckland Art Collection.

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Copies of our “Masculinity Edition” this week are available for pick up from the New Arts Building, Kate Edger, the Library, OGGB, the Quad, the Humanities building and the Halls. You can also find it online at www.craccum.co.nz

Media Inquiries: Lee Li (she/her) - Socials Editor [email protected]

08/09/2024

We often hear the phrase ‘Be A Man’, but what does 𝐦𝐚𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 truly mean? Is it a value, a concept, a culture, manhood, or simply an expression of identity?

Masculinity is hard to define, and we aren’t aiming to give a single, definite answer. It’s often shaped by time, culture, and region. In this week’s 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐈𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐞, we open the dialogue on what masculinity can be, inviting diverse perspectives and reflections.

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This Week’s Cover and Centrefold are brought to you by
Cover: ‘Man in the World’ - Bennedict West
Centrefold:‘Roadworks’ - Jack Valentine, 2023 Oil on canvas 910x1220mm

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Illustrations:

ARTS - Unhinged Perspectives - Kalaa Sharma
NEWS - Interview with veteran - Ben Luo .7
NEWS - Youth Boot camps - Ben Luo .7
NEWS - Buildings - Arianna Ramos

LIFESTYLE - Kala Burgess
Editorial - Kala Burgess
Puzzles - Kala Burgess
Yes, all men - Kala burgess
Man in a lake in switzerland - Kala burgess

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Copies of our “Masculinity Edition” this week are available for pick up from the New Arts Building, Kate Edger, the Library, OGGB, the Quad, the Humanities building and the Halls. You can also find it online at www.craccum.co.nz

Media Inquiries: Lee Li (she/her) - Socials Editor [email protected]

26/08/2024

Craccum is seeking a talented and creative 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗘𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿 to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing our cover, centrefold, and other visual elements, as well as illustrating and photographing content. We’re looking for someone with a keen eye for design and the ability to collaborate effectively with contributors to produce compelling and inclusive content.

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Position Title: Visual Arts Editor
Reports to: Editor-in-Chief
Employment Type: Contract (8 hours per week at $27.33/hour)

Key Responsibilities:

• Design & Illustration: Create visual content, including the cover, centrefold, and illustrations for Craccum’s issues using tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator) or similar digital illustration software.

• Photography: Capture and edit high-quality photographs to complement articles and other content, ensuring visual consistency and appeal.

• Collaboration: Work with volunteer contributors to develop visually engaging content that aligns with Craccum’s editorial vision.

Eligibility:

• Must be a current student at the University of Auckland (UoA).

Required Skills:

• Strong drawing skills with proficiency in digital illustration and design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite).
• Photography skills, including the ability to capture and edit high-quality images.
• Experience in layout design and visual storytelling.
• Ability to work collaboratively and meet deadlines.

Application Instructions:

Please send your cover letter, CV, and portfolio to [email protected] by 31 August

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Media Inquiries: Lee Li (she/her) - Socials Editor [email protected]

19/08/2024

Read full article on our “Political Issue” this week or visit craccum.co.nz ...

“Your Vote Is Like That One Text You Actually Should Respond To” by Mahek Nagar

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Have you voted yet?

Voting closes this Friday, 23rd August, at 5pm. You can find all candidate statements and Voting QR Code at the end of our Politics Issues.

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Copies of our “Politics Edition” this week are available for pick up from the New Arts Building, Kate Edger, the Library, OGGB, the Quad, the Humanities building and the Halls. You can also find it online at www.craccum.co.nz

Media Inquiries: Lee Li (she/her) - Socials Editor [email protected]

18/08/2024

Read full article on our “Political Issue” this week or visit craccum.co.nz …

“UGLY. Who’s ugly? Donald Trump.” by Kala Takebe Burgess

Illustration: “UGLY.” by Kala Takebe Burgess

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Copies of our “Politics Edition” this week are available for pick up from the New Arts Building, Kate Edger, the Library, OGGB, the Quad, the Humanities building and the Halls. You can also find it online at www.craccum.co.nz

Media Inquiries: Lee Li (she/her) - Socials Editor [email protected]

18/08/2024

Read full article on our “Politics Issue” this week or visit craccum.co.nz …

Check out the interview “How 2 Go from Student 2
Politician” by Lewis Matheson Creed with Hon. Carmel Sepuloni, Deputy Leader of the Labour Party , and MP Shanan Halbert .halbert

Craccum wants to thank Carmel and Shanan for taking time out of their busy schedules to speak with us for this special politics issue.
Remember to vote in the AUSA elections too! .uoa

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Copies of our “Politics Edition” this week are available for pick up from the New Arts Building, Kate Edger, the Library, OGGB, the Quad, the Humanities building and the Halls. You can also find it online at www.craccum.co.nz

Media Inquiries: Lee Li (she/her) - Socials Editor [email protected]

17/08/2024

15/08/2024

Win Free Tickets to We Were Dangerous! 🎟️

We’re giving away 5 double passes (each worth $40) to the powerful film We Were Dangerous !

To Enter:

- Like this post.
- Tag a friend you’d like to take with you.
- Alternatively, contribute your NZIFF Film Review to Craccum

We Were Dangerous, directed by Josephine Stewart-Te Whiu, tells a powerful story of female friendship. In 1954 New Zealand, Nellie and Daisy attempt to escape an institution for delinquent girls, however not only are they caught, it triggers a relocation to a facility on a remote island. The duo become a trio as well-to-do Lou joins them, and life on the island takes shape under the command of the devout Matron.

In Cinemas August 22nd, 2024.

Learn more in our linktree

The giveaway closes on 20th, 2024.

13/08/2024

Are you passionate about politics? We’re looking for insightful and thought-provoking pieces on political issue. Whether it’s local, central, student, or power politics, we want to hear your voice. AUSA Election is on, so share your perspectives, critiques, and analyses on the current political landscape and how it impacts our lives.

Contribute your articles to [email protected] and get a chance to win a double pass - $40 worth value per double, for the film ‘We Were Dangerous’

11/08/2024

The Festival is on, so of course we are dropping our Cinema Issue ! 🎞️🎥

This week’s cover and centrefold are brought to you by:

COVER:
Noelle Nayon
Arianna Ramos

CENTREFOLD:
film still: Kindling (2023)
dir. Wang Hongtian & Sahil Lal &

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ILLUSTRATIONS (Cinema Issue)

EDITORIAL - Kala Burgess & Arianna Ramos

NEWS - Arianna Ramos
FEATURES - Ben Luo
ARTS - ‘The Rise of the Anti-Heroine’ Ben Luo
ENVIRONMENT - Arianna Ramos
MAORI - Ben Luo

LIFESTYLE
‘Asian Representation in Cinema’ - Kala Burgess
‘Bollywood Taught Me How To Love’ - Ben Luo

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We will keep updating our latest NZIFF Film Review, if you wish to contribute please DM us on Instagram.

Copies of our “Cinema Edition” this week are available for pick up from Kate Edger, the Library, OGGB, the Quad, the Humanities building and the Halls. You can also find it online at www.craccum.co.nz

09/08/2024

🎥 Keen on sharing your hot takes on NZIFF films? Here’s your chance to get published in Craccum!

📣Open Call‼️

Got thoughts on an NZIFF flick? Whether it’s a few sentence, paragraphs or a full-blown essay, we want to hear it! Share your review and get featured on our Craccum’s Letterboxd, socials, or even prints.

Send your review to [email protected] and [email protected].

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Stay tuned for our next week’s cinema issues

07/08/2024

Isn’t it fascinating that I get to post and write myself?! 🤔

I know we’ve been on and off the internet for a while, but your new social media editor is surfing back online! 🛜

I’m Lee, and I’m stoked to take on this role as your social media editor. I’ll be curating our weekly content, editing our online material, and connecting you from our prints to your phone. Hop online and get connected!

Now that our internet is back, it’s time to connect with us.

And don’t forget to grab our latest Internet Edition—you don’t need the internet to access it! ✅

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Copies of our “Internet Edition” this week are available for pick up from Kate Edger, the Library, OGGB, the Quad, the Humanities building and the Halls. You can also find it online at www.craccum.co.nz