Weir House’s Downfall: Students Eating out of a Tent Amidst Construction NoiseWords by Janhavi Gosavi (she/her) Weir House was first opened in 1933 and is an iconic VUW hall of residence. In 2019, it boasted over 300 residents across its three buildings. That was the last year the hall was functional in its entirety. For the… Aug 15 22August 15, 2022Article at Salient Magazine
No Bang For Our Buck: VUWSA Fights Against Student Levy IncreaseWords by Beth Mountford (she/her) and Janhavi Gosavi (she/her) Victoria University of Wellington Students’ Association (VUWSA) are once again fighting to stop the Student Services Levy (SSL) from being raised. VUWSA’s main concern with the SSL is… Aug 01 22August 01, 2022Article at Salient Magazine
Wellington Anti-Sexual Violence Protest Leads to Improvement in Our CityWords by Janhavi Gosavi (she/her) and Azaria Howell (she/her) Last year, over 500 people took to the streets of Wellington to protest sexual violence amidst Wellington’s unsafe nightlife scene. Now, actions are being taken to address safety concerns… May 16 22May 16, 2022Article at Salient Magazine
Controversies Erupt on Social Media Surrounding VUWSA’s Motion to Leave NZUSAWords by Azaria Howell (she/her) and Janhavi Gosavi (she/her) This year’s Victoria University of Wellington Students’ Association (VUWSA) by-elections came with a controversial referendum regarding the students’ association giving a 12-month notice… Mar 28 22March 28, 2022Article at Salient Magazine
