Amelia Bentley on Keeping Her Art Sacred
Amelia Bentley is an artist who captures beauty with both brush and intellect, balancing her life between her passion for art and academia.
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Welcome to the Salient blog! Here you'll find every piece of writing we've published this year. Browse by category, or just go for a scroll.
Phoebe Robertson
Oct 72 min read
Artist Profile: Jamie Renee Tattoo
When it comes to her work, Jamie’s approach is all about connection and collaboration.
Phoebe Robertson
Sep 303 min read
MADE HER MARC: An Exit Interview with VUWSA’s President
In a reflective interview, Parkinson discussed her biggest wins, her ongoing challenges, and the initiatives that shaped her presidency.
Phoebe Robertson
Sep 94 min read
When Your Body Isn't Yours
Deepfake porn strips individuals of their right to consent, handing control to those who wish to consume their likenesses
Phoebe Robertson
Sep 92 min read
Bird of the Year: Bringing the Community Together (or not)
This year, Salient and VUWSA have ruined their harmonious relationship to campaign for two different birds, the Kororā and Karure.
Phoebe Robertson
Sep 93 min read
Crosswords? Blake knows her.
Blake’s journey into crossword-making kicked off in March last year after reading a particularly scathing anonymous letter to the editor.
Phoebe Robertson
Aug 302 min read
VUWSA Advocates: Use Them
by Phoebe Robertson (she/her) Advocates at Te Herenga Waka provide essential support to students, offering independent guidance on a wide...
Phoebe Robertson
Aug 303 min read
Editorial | Ētita
Student Rights Phoebe Robertson (she/her) It can be a scary time being a student. You’re learning so many things for the first time:...
Phoebe Robertson
Aug 303 min read
Vote Kororā for Bird of the Year
Shouted by Phoebe Robertson (She/Her) It’s that time of year again, and hopefully, it will be a democratic, Kiwi election (with no...
Phoebe Robertson
Aug 124 min read
Will These Dog Treats Get My Friends to Piss Outside?
Inspired by a Spinoff article where author Asia Martusia King tried dog food, I decided to conduct my own experiment.
Phoebe Robertson
Aug 125 min read
The $20 Ghost Waffle
Picture this: it's exam season, and you're hungry, rushing to finish an essay. On Uber Eats you see an influx of unfamiliar restaurants.
Phoebe Robertson
Aug 121 min read
EDITORIAL: i am so sick of waffles
Right now, it’s a busy time for food in our city.
Phoebe Robertson
Aug 51 min read
Best-Practice Guidelines Launched for Refugee Background Students
This World Refugee Day the University launched Enhancing Refugee-background Learner Journeys in Tertiary Education in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Phoebe Robertson
Aug 51 min read
Te Herenga Waka Drops Winter Energy Payment Campaign
Te Herenga Waka has announced a new initiative to help students manage their winter heating costs: Winter Energy Grants for students.
Salient Mag
Aug 52 min read
GREAT SOUNDS GREAT
The Great Sounds Great festival, now in its third year and produced by Eyegum Music Collective, will take place on the 31st of August.
Phoebe Robertson
Aug 52 min read
Activists call for Te Herenga Waka to “Divest from Genocide”
On the morning of the 5th of August, Te Herenga Waka's Kelburn campus awoke to “Divest from Genocide” painted on its walls.
Phoebe Robertson
Jul 291 min read
Second Annual Winter Clothing Drive a Success
Donations came from Te Herenga Waka staff members over several weeks, with this year's contributions easily surpassing those of last year.
Phoebe Robertson
Jul 291 min read
Salient Sweats for Pride
This year, Salient and VUWSA partnered up to Sweat for Pride during June.
Phoebe Robertson
Jul 115 min read
Safety and Harassment in Wellington's Clubs
PHOEBE ROBERTSON (SHE/HER) CW: Sexual harassment, assault. Wellington is facing growing concerns over the safety of its night-time...
Phoebe Robertson
Jul 81 min read
First Photograph of Elusive Mātātā Captured in Wellington Wetland
PHOEBE ROBERTSON (SHE/HER) In a landmark achievement, the elusive mātātā, or fern bird, has been photographed for the first time in Taupō...
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