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By Hannah Herchenbach

Hannah Herchenbach Canta Online Editor

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You are not here for a degree

That is part of the purpose, for certain. Otherwise you wouldn't be taking on a debt of about twenty grand. But there is so much more to university than that. Finding yourself in the long staggered crawl of what happens is a timeless process, there's nothing new about it. Constantine Cavafy said...

Oh, hurro! Canta here.

Just wondering if you were interested, amidst the sunburn and beer, in joining our little vagabond team of hunters. Hunters, yes. Here is a checklist just in case you're not sure whether or not you qualify: Do you not just look at the world through booze-soaked glasses, but want to save...


By Erin Jackson

Erin Jackson UCSA President

3 posts Profile

Girl On Top

By the time you read this, we will be well into the biggest ten days that the University of Canterbury has ever seen. I’m pretty excited about the paddling pool, bottles of paint and other various paraphernalia floating around the offices currently. Orientation Events are one of your best...

President's Welcome

Welcome to the University of Canterbury for 2012! Whether you're arriving here to commence your tertiary education or you're a seasoned student, this year looks set to be pretty bloody brilliant... some might say the best yet. However, regardless of whether you're a fresher or fifth...


By UCSA Advocacy & Welfare

UCSA Advocacy & Welfare Contributor

1 post Profile

Agony Ants

What happens when you disagree with the mark for your assignment? What do you do if you get sick the day of your exam? If you have tooth ache but can't afford a dentist? Don't worry, kids. All your worries will be soothed with the love and kindness of the Agony Ants – otherwise known as...


By The Minister for Televisual Affairs

The Minister for Televisual Affairs Contributor

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Media Schmedia

A while ago I was trying to find some Aqua Teen Hunger Force on the Adult Swim website because, after a day formatting bibliographies and weeping over French philosophy, all I want are the animated adventures of a simpleminded ball of meat, a floating box of French fries and an asshole...


By Aurora Leigh

Aurora Leigh Contributor

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Sweet French Toast

4 eggs2/3c milk1 1/2t cinnamonpinch salt8 slices stale bread (thicker the better)2T butterFruit, syrup, whipped cream or mascarpone to serve Whisk eggs, milk, cinnamon and salt in a shallow dish. Soak the bread. Fry on medium...


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