debate issue 16 2012 by Debate Magazine

issue16 2012

FEATURE: An Unofficial History of the Modern Olympics + EXCLUSIVE NZ HOCKEY INTERVIEW

ARTIST of the week | SPORTS | NEWS | FASHION | REVIEWS

CONTENTS

FREE PARKING* AT

ATRIUM CARPARK *Spend a minimum of $5 at any outlet at Atrium on Elliott and receive your first hour of parking FREE, valid Monday - Friday until 6pm, or receive your first 2 hours FREE on Saturday, Sunday & public holidays until 6pm

ENTRANCE THROUGH CROWNE PLAZA HOTEL

21-25 Elliott Street, Auckland • Ph: 09 375 4960 • www.atriumonelliott.co.nz

WWW.AUSM.ORG.NZ

CONTENTS

Editorial

Caffeinated Banter

Artist of the week Sooji Kim

Sports Top 10 sexy reasons to watch the 2012 London Olympics

NEWS FROM AROUND THE WORLD

15 RecIpe corner Feature 17 An Unofficial History of the Modern Olympics 21

27 30

on the cover:

AuSM Prez sez AuSM update

Olympic Issues Sooji Kim

Article Olympic athletes and teams to keep your eye on

editor Nigel Moffiet nigel.moffiet@aut.ac.nz

HUMOUR 50 shades of cray

sub editor Matthew Cattin

Article Podium finish for NZ hockey? ‘Ranga’ reckons so

POLITICAL Auckland: our city, our future Fashion The flowing trends of brightly coloured hair Annah Stretton - Wise Heart

advertising contact Kate Campbell kate.campbell@aut.ac.nz

32 Reviews

debate is a member of the Aotearoa Student Press Association (ASPA)

This publication is entitled to the full protection given by the Copyright Act 1994 (“the Act”) to the holders of the copyright, being AUCKLAND STUDENT MOVEMENT AT AUCKLAND UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY INCORPORATED (“AuSM”). Reproduction, storage or display of any part of this publication by any process, electronic or otherwise (except for the educational purposes specified in the Act) without express permission is a break of the copyright of the publisher and will be prosecuted accordingly. Inquiries seeking permission to reproduce should be addressed to AuSM.

disclaimer Material contained in this publication does not necessarily represent the views or opinions of AuSM, its advertisers, contributors, PMP Print or its subsidiaries.

Keep an eye out for the Windows U Crew around campus Do a trial, get a USB Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s that easy Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/windowsucrewnz Follow us on Twitter: @WindowsUCrewNZ

WWW.AUSM.ORG.NZ

EDITORIAL

reception a huge event like the Olympics. Moussambani finished the race with a personal best and a new Equatorial Guinea record!

uckle into your seats folks, hold your breath, and behold the Olympics! Like many of you, I have memories of this event from a young age – at school we did projects on it, and we were encouraged to show our national pride when New Zealand punched above its weight as a nation. I have to admit, it’s easy to get caught up in all the hype. I enjoy the human drama, not necessarily the sporting drama; something more along the lines of Cool Runnings. One of my favourite Olympic memories to date was from the men’s 100 meter freestyle heats at the 2000 Sydney Olympics. Taking one of the middle lanes, Eric Moussambani (aka “Eric the Eel”) from Equatorial Guinea was in a heat with two other competitors who were disqualified for false starts. This left Moussambani in a race on his own and a sure chance of winning – if he could swim the whole 100 meters without drowning, that is! As Moussambani (who qualified as a wild card draw to compete at the Games) came back for the final 50 meters, spectators were left wondering if he could even make it. “I am convinced this guy is going to have to get hold of one of the lane ropes in a minute” enthused one British commentator. It was a funny scene, but it was also inspiring. The crowd (and viewers around the world) got behind him, and he just, just managed to finish the race in one minute and 52 seconds – more than double that of other competitors, and outside the 200 meter world record. But I like to adhere to the old belief that sport isn’t all about winning, and I thought it was a magic moment at

After hopping out of the pool, he was asked how he felt. “I’m feeling good, I’m feeling happy,” he said grinning from ear to ear. Closer to home, it was also a memorable moment watching Valerie Adams take out gold in the shot put in Beijing; a performance that almost seemed too easy for her. There she was, in the centre of the birds nest stadium, camera flashes lighting up like fireflies, winning gold for New Zealand in the centre of a jam packed stadium. I couldn’t help feeling a sense of pride as she raised the New Zealand flag and walked up to the crowd to hug her coach. On top of this, there’s a fair bit of politics and criticism centred around the Games too. Certainly, some countries have been accused of elevating the success of their athletes, using this as propaganda to cover up the less romantic realities that exist within their borders. Many raised questions over China’s right to host the last Olympics based on their human rights record, and with masses of journalists from around the world entering the country, Beijing was carefully monitoring the stories that were coming out. Looking back, as you will read in Scott Moyes’s piece, controversy has dogged the event for years. On another interesting note, this year’s Olympics coincides with the religious event, Ramadan. So it’ll be interesting to take note of some of the Muslim athletes and see how they shape up as they take centre stage during a time of fasting. And lastly, all the best to the 2012 New Zealand Paralympic athletes. May you all do yourselves and the rest of us Kiwis proud.

- NIGEL.

City Campus Level 2, WC Building 921 9805 Mon-Thurs: 8am-5pm Fri8am-4pm North Shore Campus Level 2, AS Building 921 9949 Mon-Fri: 11am-1pm Manukau Campus MB107 921 9999 ext 6672 Mon-Thurs; 9am-3.30pm

governance & leadership Kizito Essuman AuSM Student President 921 9999 ext 8571 kizito.essuman@aut.ac.nz

management

Sue Higgins General Manager 921 9999 ext 5111 sue.higgins@aut.ac.nz

advocacy

Nick Buckby Liaison Manager 921 9999 ext 8379 nick.buckby@aut.ac.nz

marketing

Kate Campbell Marketing and Communications Manager 921 9999 ext 6537 kate.campbell@aut.ac.nz

events

Carl Ewen Student Life Manager 921 9999 ext 8931 carl.ewen@aut.ac.nz

LETTERS Dear debate,

Dear debate, Thank you for listening to my story. It meant a lot to many Maori students and especially for myself also; having the opportunity for the unheard to be heard. Cheers, Kiwa Huata

It was interesting to read about some of the changes taking place around drinking ages and regulations, but I feel some of the changes are alarmist measures that won’t change anything in particular, certainly not my drinking habits which aren’t excessive but probably considered so.

media

Happy drinker.

sports

Nigel Moffiet Publications Co-ordinator 921 9999 ext 8774 nigel.moffiet@aut.ac.nz Melita Martorana Sports Team Leader melita.martorana@aut.ac.nz

Dear debate, Just wanted to say a big thank you on behalf of the girls and I - great to shed some positive light on pageants, they have been taking a hacking recently! Thanks for the AUT support, I’ve had a lot of students commenting positive thoughts today at uni. Kind Regards, Nicole Brown

vesbar

Zane Chase Vesbar Manager 921 9999 ext 8378 zane.chase@aut.ac.nz

volunteers & clubs

Letter of the week wins two movie tickets for event cinemas debate letters policy: Letters need to make it into debate’s mailbox before Wednesday, 3pm each week for the following issue. You must give us your name when submitting letters to be eligible for letter of the week, but you can use a pseudonym for publication if you wish. Any letters longer than 250 words may be subjected to editing. The editor reserves the right to decline without explanation. Most importantly, the views contained on the letters page do not necessarily represent the views of AuSM. Send your letters to debate@aut.ac.nz or if you want to kick it old school, PO Box 6116, Wellesley St, Auckland.

Deanna Berry Volunteers Coordinator 921 9999 ext 8911 deanna.berry@aut.ac.nz

www.ausm.org.nz

Elesha Edmonds

Caffeinated Banter

“Moccona heft mere mmmm.” I like instant things: instant money, instant messaging, and instant noodles. I like anything instant that does not use up any of my time, effort, or motivation. That is why instant coffee is one of the best inventions on the planet. Instant coffee was invented by a Japanese scientist in the early 1900s. However, it was an Englishman named George Washington – who probably would hate the fact that everyone gets him mixed up with an American president – who introduced the world to the process of making instant coffee. George, who worked at a chemist in Guatemala, was curious about the powdery build up he found at the bottom of his coffee pot. He began experimenting and eventually produced his own coffee granules – instant coffee! This led him to create Red E Coffee (get it?!) which was the first ever coffee brand.

There is nothing exciting about the process of making instant coffee. Instant coffee is simply regularly brewed coffee beans that have been dehydrated so that the water is removed. Not all brands use the same method, but most dry them out by either freeze-drying or spraydrying. Adding hot water to instant coffee rehydrates the granules and, voila, you have your own homemade coffee! Instant coffee’s convenience, effortlessness and speed gives it the edge over “real” coffee. The only trade-off is in the taste. However, the strong mindblowing taste of coffee can be achieved when instant coffee is made correctly.

Making instant coffee is one of those skills that gets passed through the generations, rather than through books like “Coffee making for dummies”. So in order to get that “wow, it’s like I’m sitting in Starbucks” flavour, I would advise you to follow this recipe:

 Pick a mug. Make sure it is a nice colour and clean. Maybe choose a mug with a motivating slogan like “Caution! Handle with care! I’m hot!” or “Keep calm and drink coffee”.  Put water in a jug and turn the jug on. If you don’t have a jug (how tragic) put it into a pot, on a stove, and boil it; or put water in a bowl and put it in the microwave; or go to McDonald’s and get a free hot water... hopefully you get the idea.  Put one heaped teaspoon of instant coffee into a cup – the more coffee, the stronger the taste.  Pour a teaspoon of hot water into the cup; just enough to dampen the coffee. Add sugar here if needed. Mix the coffee and sugar into the liquid. This step is usually forgotten by most instant coffee drinkers and is important for that strong coffee flavour.  Stir in the rest of the hot water.  Add milk or milk powder. Make sure it is blue top. George did not invent instant coffee so it could be polluted by trim milk.  Add flavourings such as vanilla essence, cocoa, hot chocolate, cinnamon, or chocolate sauce to make your coffee extra trendy.

So next time you have a brew, make sure you use at least two spoonful’s of instant coffee, forget the trim milk, mix in two sugars and say “instant coffee heft mere mmmm”.

George Constant Washington, (born 1871, died 1946) introduced the world to the process of making instant coffee and ran a successful coffee company for several decades.

Kitty Stuck

ISSUE 16 2012

ARTIST OF THE WEEK

Sooji Kim Hi my name is Sooji Kim. I’m a 3rd year Graphic Design student. My major is illustration and I have liked drawing since I was a little kid. When I entered high school my passion for illustration continued, however, as time went by I stared to get interested in graphic design as well. I chose to be a graphic designer and illustrator when I entered uni. I like to use watercolour, acrylic and Indian ink with use of different media. I’m also interested in digital illustration as well. I would love to work on children’s book character designs. Check out my work

Soojiportfolio.tumblr.com

WWW.AUSM.ORG.NZ

ARTIST OF THE WEEK

Top 10 sexy reasons to watch the 2012 London Olympics With any elite sporting event, athletes endure blood, sweat, and tears to reach the top of their game; they put themselves to the ultimate test physically and mentally, reaching the very peak of their body’s performance. The Olympics, the world’s pinnacle sporting event, brings together athletes from all over the world who have been training for years to reach their ultimate goal, the ultimate dream -- gold. For these reasons, it’s no coincidence there’s a fair share of athletic ‘talent’ on display.

Leryn Franco

Paraguay | Age: 30 | Height: 5’8 Sport: Javelin Throw(Track & Field) This will be Franco’s third Olympic Games but don’t expect this former runner-up Miss Universe Paraguay to get past the first round. In saying that she can still throw a javelin over 55 meters and has graced the cover of Sports Illustrated!

Nathan Adrian aka “the Berkeley dreamboat”

USA | Age: 23 | Height: 6’6 Sport: Swimming Will compete in the 100-meter freestyle and 4x100-meter freestyle relay events at the 2012 Olympics and is a previous Olympic champion. His exotic looks are probably a result of his mother being Chinese and father American.

Darya Klishina

Russia | Age: 21 | Height: 5’9 Sport: Long jump (Track & Field) A strong medal contender in the Long Jump at the 2012 Olympics. This will be Klishina’s first Olympics but she is a world youth champion and has jumped over seven meters! Her secret to success….. loooooong legs.

Allyson Felix

USA | Age: 26 | Height: 5’6 Sport: 100m & 200m Sprint (Track and Field) Allyson Felix is as cute as she is fast and can often look like the only athlete on the start line who hasn’t taken performance enhancing drugs. Felix won two silver medals at the 2008 Olympics proving that women don’t have to look like men to run quick.

Giuseppe Lanzone

US | Age: 29 | Height: 6’4 Sport: Rowing A native of La Punta Peru, this will be his second Olympics rowing for USA. He’s also a Ralph Lauren model, surprise, surprise.

Jessica Ennis

UK | Age: 26 | Height: 5’5 Sport: Heptathlon (Track & Field) Ennis is Britain’s golden girl of the 2012 Olympics and the favourite of the heptathlon. She’s half Jamaican which may be where her talent on the track comes from.

Hugo Parisi

Brazil | Age: 27 | Height: 5’7 Sport: Diving This will be Parisi’s third Olympics. Not a lot has been written about Parisi, but there are a lot of photos and I’m okay with that.

Ryan Lochte

USA | Age: 27 | Height: 6’2 Sport: Swimming A six-time Olympic medal winner, Lochte is looking to add to his already impressive medal haul in the 2012 Olympics. He also beat Michael Phelps twice at the 2011 World Championships so get ready for some great competition between these two.

David Oliver

USA | Age: 30 | Height: 6’2 Sport: 110 Hurdles (Track & Field) A bronze medallist at the 2008 Olympics, Oliver is certainly a medal contender for 2012. His arm muscles are so big they look like they are about to explode.

Francesca Piccinini

Italy | Age: 33 | Height: 6’1 Sport: Volleyball This soon to be four-time Olympian has featured in countless men’s magazines and a google image search made me feel like a complete perve at work.

NEWS FROM AROUND THE WORLD

C A

B B

Colorado, USA

Tropics

Glasgow, UK

► In the wake of last week’s tragic shooting in a Colorado cinema, America is reporting a surging rise in gun sales. The rise in gun sales made a particular spike in Colorado itself as residents were on edge after the massacre. The Colorado Bureau of Investigation says it approved more than 2,800 background checks last weekend – an increase of 43 per cent compared to the weekend before. Firearms instructors say they’re also seeing a rise in the number of people getting training to carry a concealed weapon. The shooting left 12 people dead while 58 were injured in the attack. James Holmes, the man accused of the shootings, appeared in court for the first time last week with reports that he sat “dazed” and “motionless”.

► A study covering 36 nations across the tropics in Africa, Asia and South America has found the biodiversity in tropical forests is still continuing to decline. The research was carried out by a team headed by Prof William Laurance from James Cook University, Australia and was published online by the science journal Nature. “The rapid disruption of tropical forests probably imperils global biodiversity more than any other contemporary phenomenon,” the international team of research wrote. “In many cases, the landscapes and habitats surrounding the reserves are under imminent threat,” they said.

►The London Olympic kicked off with an embarrassing blunder last week causing the North Korean women’s football to walk off the pitch after their images were shown on a screen beside a South Korean flag. The game started over an hour late after North Korea were persuaded by officials to return to the pitch. “Clearly that [was] a mistake, we will apologise to the team and the National Olympic Committee and steps will be taken to ensure this does not happen again,” said a statement from London 2012 organisers. North Korean coach Sin Ui-Gun expressed his frustration, stating “we were angry because our players were introduced as if they are from South Korea, something that may affect us very greatly as you might know”.

NATIONAL

►Gay marriage in New Zealand is one step closer to fruition after Labour MP Louisa Wall had her submission drawn from the Members Bill Ballot last week. Wall’s The Marriage (Definition of Marriage) Amendment Bill aims to legalise marriage between two people regardless of sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Currently, couples of the same sex cannot legally marry in New Zealand under The principal Marriage Act 1955. The bill is supported by Labour leader David Shearer, as well as members of the Maori party. Prime Minister John Key has also expressed his support for gay marriage but cannot promise his commitment to the legislation.

►Coroner Garry Evans released findings last week stating Chris Kahui is likely to be guilty of the murder of his twins based on information that is more than “beyond reasonable doubt”. Mr Kahui was acquitted of murdering his three-month old twins in 2008 yet the coroner’s report states “the traumatic brain injuries suffered by Chris and Cru Kahui were incurred by them . . . whilst they were in the sole custody, care and control of their father [Chris Kahui]”. The coroner’s findings have angered Mr Kahui’s defence team stating they “objected in the strongest possible terms to the coroner’s findings”.

Labour MP Louisa Wall

Chris Kahui

STUDENT RELATED ►AUT students are celebrating winter graduation with a record number of PhDs. Thirty eight PhDs were awarded over two days of ceremonies – the highest number AUT University has ever given out. Twenty doctoral degrees were awarded in 2011. Amongst those receiving their PhD was New Zealand Tourism and Research Institute’s Senior Research Officer and single mum, Carolyn Deuchar. Deuchar completed her extensive research on small tourism enterprises network formation in rural New Zealand and the integration of information and communication technologies and community in Western Southland. ►A recent Ministry of Education report on expulsion and suspension rates shows male Maori and Pacific Island students are the worst affected. According to the report, Pacific Island students made up the largest number of expulsions, while schools throughout New Zealand stood down more Maori students than any other group. In total, there were 3748 suspensions throughout New Zealand in 2011.

STATISTICS

In 2010 ( the latest year for which detailed statistics are available) there were 12,996 murders in the US. Of those, 8,775 were caused by firearms. California has one of the highest rates of gun murders in the US. In 2010 1,257 people were murdered with firearms, which is 69% of all murders that year and equivalent to 3.37 per 100,000 people in the state. There are 250 - 280 million firearms in the US 40 - 50% of US homes own a firearm, that’s 120 - 150 million people

AUT University Winter Graduation - (source: AUT University Facebook page)

It is estimated that guns are used for selfdefense in the United States as many as 2.5 million times each year. Source: www.americanfirearms.org

ISSUE 16 2012

crossword

Correctly identify the five differences in the two photos then circle them and drop your entry into your nearest AuSM office, or the box on the side of the red debate stands, or post to debate PO Box 6116 Wellesley St before 12pm Thursday. What’s up for grabs? Two “squawk burgers” vouchers for Velvet Burger on Fort St, Auckland CBD.

CONGRATULATIONS!!

to our issue 15 winner

Angela Waters North Shore Campus

Across

1. African equine (5) 3. Artery (5) 5. Part of a circle (3) 7. Farm vehicle (7) 9. Embellished (6) 10. Break suddenly (4) 13. Plant support (4) 14. Lumber (6) 16. Household implement (7) 17. Make a mistake (3) 18. Awful (5) 19. Cacophonous (5)

Name Phone # Email Campus

Down

1. Avid (7) 2. Shrewd (6) 3. Slightly open (4) 4. Atmosphere (3) 6. Yield (7) 8. Well-founded (7) 11. Depict (7) 12. Stringed instrument (6) 15. Catch sight of (4) 16. Large vase (3)

WWW.AUSM.ORG.NZ

Dear Agony Aunt

Dear Worried

Recently I noticed a black mark on my leg. It's really small about the size of a pin head. The weird thing is I don't know whether it's just appeared or whether I've had it for ever. Could it be skin cancer? I'm starting to get a bit worried. I use suntan lotion regularly but not always on my legs.

If in doubt check it out. Skin cancer is a very real risk and you should always get moles, birthmarks or anything that appears on the skin that has not been there before checked by a doctor. In future make sure that you put suntan cream all over your body not just on your face and arms. Skin cancer can affect any part of the body particularly areas that are exposed to the sun, that includes legs and feet.

From worried

Do you want to create a tasty meal for under $10 for 4 people? Then look no further, this is what you could be having for dinner tonight….

COST: $8.01

(With optional ingredients $9.49)

This recipe is a classic and it’s simple, tasty and super affordable to create on a student budget. Your family and/or flatmates will love you for it and have you preparing meals on a weekly basis.

INGREDIENTS:

Macaroni Cheese Step 1:In a large pot fill 2/3 full with water and 1 tbsp salt, bring to boil, add macaroni when water is at boil, cook for 10-12 minutes. Step 2: In a medium sized pot melt the butter and add the onion, simmer for 2 min add the garlic and bacon, cook for 3-4 min (add optional ingredients and cook for 2 min more). Step 3: Add flour and stir constantly for 2-3 min. Slowly add milk 1 cup at a time until each cup has thickened in the mixture, this should take 10- 15 minutes. Step 4: Add to sauce mixture cheese and salt & pepper to taste and stir. Step 5: Drain macaroni when cooked and place back into large pot. Step 6: Add sauce mixture, stir till well combined. Enjoy!

► 500g Packet of budget Macaroni Elbows ► 2-3 Cups cheese (edam, Colby, mild) ► 1 Large onion, roughly diced ► 2 cloves of garlic crushed/finely chopped ► 200g Packet shoulder bacon, largely diced ► Optional 4 mushrooms, ½ capsicum diced ► 100g Butter ► 4 Tbsp Plain Flour ► 3-4 Cups milk ► Salt and Pepper to taste

WWW.AUSM.ORG.NZ

SPORTS

Scott Moyes

James B. Connolly

Frank Kugler

George E.

Jim Thorpe

French educator, Baron Pierre de Coubertin, revives the ancient Greek competition. England, Greece, Italy, Russia, Spain, Sweden and the United States competed. James B. Connolly won the very first medal for his efforts in the triple jump and started the tradition of America winning everything at the Olympics.

CHARLOTTE COOPER

Is in Missouri, USA. Were more of an exhibition than a competition. Many European athletes refused to travel to Midwest America. Boxing was staged for the first time and gymnast George Eyser won six medals with a leg made of wood. Frank Kugler also won four medals in wrestling, weightlifting and tug-of – freakin-war. He’s the only competitor to win a medal in three different sports at the same Olympic Games.

Women compete at the Olympic Games for the very first time. The first female medal winner was Charlotte Cooper who represented Great Britain in singles tennis. Alvin Kraenzlien (an American believe it or not) becomes the first person to win four gold medals. 1900 seems way modern than 1896 does. Maybe it’s just me?

British Olympic Team 1908

Alvin K.

Originally planned to be held in Rome. 2,000 athletes compete with Britain whoring 141 medals. The marathon was run for the first time at its current length. On a more personal note, New Zealanders competed at the Olympic Games for the first time. However, they competed under the name of ‘Australasia’.

Games not celebrated because of World War I. Buzz kill.

An Asian nation competes for the first time; Japan. Electronic timing devices were used for the first time and Jim Thorpe, an American Indian, won both the pentathlon and decathlon. This feat has never been repeated. This is what I love about sports and athletics; records stand the test of time.

Olympic flag is unveiled

Is in Belgium if you were about to ask someone just as I did. Austria, Bulgaria, Germany, Hungary and Turkey were all not allowed to participate because of all the World War One business. The Olympic flag is unveiled for the first time, along with the Olympic Oath and the releasing of the doves. We competed under the name New Zealand for the first time and claimed our first medal (a bronze in rowing).

SPORTS

ISSUE 16 2012

Eric Liddell

An Olympic village is used for the first time. 44 nations compete including Scotland’s Eric Liddell and England’s Harold Abraham. Their successes in the 400 and 100 metre races becomes the 1981 film, Chariots of Fire (you know the tune… da da da da daaa daaa).

Los ANGELES 1932

Johnny Weissmuller

Los Angeles won the bid because everyone else was feeling a bit down in the dumps during the depression. A winner’s podium is used for the first time and 16 new world records are set. Berlin, July 31, 1936

Many traditions began such as the lighting of the Olympic flame and the parade of nations. On a personal note, New Zealand claimed its first gold medal (under our own name). Johnny Weissmuller won two gold medals in swimming and later appeared in several Tarzan movies.

Hitler’s way of showing the world what a soft-touch he was. Germany were intent on out-doing Los Angeles, building state of the art facilities for the Games. Jews and blacks were reluctantly allowed to compete on the threat of a boycott. It was in Berlin that the Olympic torch fun was established.

Games not celebrated because of World War II. It would have been the first time an Asian nation hosted the Games. World War II kills it again. Kind of depressing right?

Fanny Blankers-Koen

Germany and Japan were not invited for being a bit naughty during World War II. A woman named Fanny wins four gold medals, becoming the first female to do so. American Bob Mathias becomes the youngest American Olympics decathlon champion at just 17.

Helsinki 1952

Yvette Williams, NZ

Located in Finland. The Soviet Union rejoins that Games after a 40-year absence which I found quite intriguing. After coming home empty handed in London, the New Zealanders hauled in three medals (a new record).

Yvette Corlett (nee Williams) the first New Zealand woman to win an Olympic gold medal. Helsinki 1952

Bob Mathias

flame cauldron, Melbourne

Hello Southern Hemisphere. Yes, cities that weren’t in Europe or America were allowed to host the games. Although, they were partly held in Stockholm; there were quarantine issues with the equestrian events in Australia. 11 new world records are set.

Abebe Bikila

Abebe Bikila of Ethiopoa smashes the world record in the marathon in bare feet. Cassius Clay (Muhammed Ali) wins gold in boxing with his soon-to-be legendary flamboyance. But screw up of the Games goes to Vilho Yionen of Finland; the field shooter shot a bullseye at the wrong target, dropping from second to fourth.

WWW.AUSM.ORG.NZ

SPORTS

Peter Snell

Japan invests a casual $3 billion in preparation. It marked the first time an Asian nation hosted the games. In Tokyo, Peter Snell wins gold in the 800 and 1500 metre races. New Zealand returned with a total of five medals and the Russians blitz the gymnastics.

Tommie Smith and John Carlos

One of the most controversial Games of all time. The Olympics were overshadowed by the ‘Munich Massacre’. Eight Palestinian terrorists broke into the village and took nine Israeli athletes, coaches and officials hostage in their apartments. All were killed after a botched rescue attempt.

Nadia Comanici

Is in South Korea. Shout outs to Ethiopia, Albania and Nicaragua (whoever that is) who declared an Olympic record fourth consecutive boycott. 9,600 athletes compete. New Zealand wins a total of 13 medals (the most to date).

Dream Team

The first games in 20 years to commence without boycott. South Africa are allowed to compete for the first time since 1960 because of its apartheid policy. Barcelona saw America’s basketball ‘Dream Team’ compete with Larry Bird, Magic Johnson, Michael Jordan et al.

Danyon Loader

Rob Waddell

Hamish Carter (gold and Bevan Docherty (silver)

Finally the Olympic Games returned home. I remember watching these Games thinking all the time how bloody hot it always looked. Who could forget Hamish Carter and Bevan Docherty standing together on the podium? A very proud moment for New Zealand indeed.

Caroline, left and Georgina EversSwindell

The high-elevation of the city meant many world records were shattered due to the thin air. However, Mexico City was most remembered for the medal award ceremony where African-American athletes Tommie Smith and John Carlos raised their black-gloved fists in support of civil rights. They were banned for life.

14 year-old Nadia Comanici becomes the first Olympic gymnast to score a perfect 10. The air-head that is Bruce Jenner wins gold in decathlon and Princess Anna competed with the British equestrian team. She was the only female competitor not to have to submit a sex test, despite confusion surrounding which one the horse was.

Celebrating 100 years of the Modern Olympic Games. Atlanta becomes the third American city to host the Games. Many Kiwis will remember Atlanta for Danyon Loader’s two gold medals in the men’s 200 and 400 metre freestyle races.

Probably the first Olympic Games many of you will remember well. Rob Waddell winning gold. Hamish Carter coming nowhere near first. For some reason I always think of that song by Vanessa Amorosi (absolutely everybody). YouTube it.

China’s opportunity to show the world that they’ve arrived as the newest super-power. Michael Phelps breaks the record for most career gold medals and Valerie Adams destroys all competition in the shotput. I’ll always remember the Evers Swindell twins winning gold again. They announced it during a Warriors game and the whole crowd cheered as one.

getYourAwesomeSticker.pdf

21/06/12

12:11 PM

come to the AuSM office and grab your sticker

its FREE!!!

www.ausm.org.nz

WWW.AUSM.ORG.NZ

AuSM Student President

You can also join by filling up the membership form at the AuSM office on your campus or at any AuSM stall on campus.

Kia Ora everyone, We are already in the third week of the second semester and I am sure the assignments, projects and other means of uni assessments have started coming in for most of you. If you need any help as an AUT student, please feel free to come and talk to us at the AuSM office on your campus. AuSM, your student association provides you with student advocacy and legal information service, employment service (SJS), media, representation, entertainment and many more. It is also our job to provide all AUT students with an accessible, effective and efficient problem solving and complaint resolution process. The university has also got a wide range of services and facilities to enhance your study experience and life at the university. Some of the essential services the university provides include harassment & prevention support, jobs and career planning, disability resources, counselling, international students’ support, medical & nursing, Pacifica support, Maori students’ support etc. If you have still not signed up as a member of AuSM, I encourage you to sign up now and enjoy the full benefits of being a member. It is absolutely free to join – no membership fees! Visit our website www.ausm.org.nz and sign up online. Whiles you are there, you can also check out all the benefits that you get when you become a member.

The AuSM re-orientation week programme ended last Friday with the foam party at Vesbar. I hope you all enjoyed the whole re-orientation programme that was rolled out by AuSM this semester. If you have any comments, concerns or feedbacks about any of the activities or events, just feel free to contact AuSM or you can directly contact me by email or phone. I would like to take this opportunity to welcome all the new clubs that have been affiliated to AuSM. We are here for you and it is part of our vision to build a vibrant environment for all students at AUT and clubs and societies on campus play a major role in that. So if you have something in mind that you think could help address student issues or make life much better for all on campus through club establishment, then come and talk to us. AuSM will help you make it possible. Remember, big things start with little ideas. There is also a wide variety of clubs to join and as an AuSM affiliated club, you receive financial and other supports to help you help us make student life at AUT better. For more information, please email or contact the Clubs & Volunteer Co-ordinator, Deanna Berry on dberrry@aut.ac.nz or AUT ext 8911. Lastly, congratulations to all our new AUT graduates who were capped last Thursday and Friday. It was a privilege to be there on stage as your student president for such a memorable two days. Until next time, have a lovely blessed week. Your Student President!

Stand out from the Crowd!

Nominations for the 2013 Student Executive Council are open! There are 12 positions available including a paid position for the elected Student President, a great first step into the real world! Being on the Student Executive is a great experience and ensures all AUT students have a collective voice. It also looks great on your C.V! Check your inbox for nomination details or go to www.ausm.org.nz.

AuSM Sports

Entries are about to close for the Northern Tertiary Challenge on Friday 10th August. Let’s bring home the trophy this year!! Sign up at your AuSM office or email: melita. martorana@aut.ac.nz. There’s also a social netball league and futsal league starting in August on the North Shore campus – sign up now by emailing Melita or check out the “Sports” section at www.ausm. org.nz.

Latest from Mates Rates…

Check out our Mates Rates for special deals just for you! 10% off dental care and heaps of local restaurants, we’ve even got special rates on Video Ezy, boxing classes and Spookers! Be part of AuSM and enjoy over 130 discounts available at www.ausm.org.nz and on our latest smartphone app “AuSM Connect”!

AuSM Connect App

Did you know we have an AuSM App? Download it now! Search AuSM Connect in the iPhone App Store or Google Play!

Like Us

Been snapped during ReOrientation? Check out the latest AuSM photos from www. facebook.com/ausm1 and keep up with what’s going down.

ARTICLE

ISSUE 16 2012

Olympic athletes and teams to keep your eye on Matthew Cattin

Im Dong Hyun (South Korea)

Usain Bolt (Jamaica)

Valerie Adams (NZ)

Archery is the sport I would associate with the very pinnacle of eyesight, accuracy and precision. Therefore it is amazing to discover Dong-Hyun, a gold medallist archer of the last two Olympic Games, is legally blind with 20/200 vision. What’s even more amazing is that he refuses to wear glasses or contacts to rectify his sight, despite competing against world class bowmen with perfect vision.

Jamaican sprinter Usain ‘Lightning’ Bolt is the fastest man on earth, and he looks like he’s not even trying. He won three gold medals at the Beijing Olympics for the 100m, 200m and the 400m relay. So he’s pretty fast… Will he break his own world record? Or will the world witness the fall of a giant? Keep an eye out.

I don’t want to jinx it, but I’d go as far as saying young Valerie Adams is a sure thing for a podium finish this year in the women’s shotput. Unbeaten since 2010 and in top form of late, (shot) put your money on Valerie for gold. She’s got this.

Mahe Drysdale (NZ)

Rau’Shee Warren is one of those athletes that just seem cinematic. Growing up rough in Cincinnati, Warren had two choices, boxing or most likely end up in prison. Living in a town that was stand up or be cut down, Warren chose boxing to learn how to defend himself. And it turns out the kid can fight, chosen as the favourite to win the flyweight boxing this year. If boxing is your thing, get your gloves on and root for Rau’Shee Warren.

Rau’Shee Warren (USA) The USA basketball team LeBron James and Kobe Bryant. You watched these giants face off in the NBA finals and now it’s time for them to band together to take on the world. Comparisons are being made already with the legendary 1992 Olympic team which boasted Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson and Larry Bird but with a 43 point average winning margin in ’92, the bar for the new team is set pretty freakin’ high.

I remember like it was yesterday watching Mahe Drysdale rowing his way to a heroic podium finish at the Beijing Olympics in spite of a gastrointestinal infection that laid him out for a week prior to the race. I remember the absolutely gutted expression on his face as he crossed the line, collapsing with exhaustion after giving it his all. Hopefully this year, Drysdale will be in good enough health to get the gold I feel he deserved.

Tom Daley (Great Britain) Lisa Carrington (NZ) Ohope girl Lisa Carrington will have a stab at the gold medal for the K1 canoe sprint after winning the world championships last year and qualifying for London. If she crosses the line of the 200m course first, Carrington will secure New Zealand’s first kayaking gold medal since 1988.

Oscar Pistorius (South Africa) Also known as ‘blade runner’, South African sprinter Oscar Pistorius has been making headlines lately as ‘the fastest man on no legs’. Why? Well Pistorius was born without fibulas and has been an amputee since he was six-months-old. Amazingly, this hasn’t slowed him down or deterred him from setting his sights on a sprint medal at the Olympics.

Diving is easily one of my favourite sports to check out in the Olympics. The danger and precision, not to mention the ‘how the heck did he just do…’ factor, make it quite the thrilling sport to watch. Which is why watching Tom Daley, a 18 year old diver from Great Britain, will be absolutely amazing as he plummets off the diving board in his tiny little tog shorts! Well done Tom! Well done for making everybody else feel like underachievers.

WWW.AUSM.ORG.NZ ISSUE 16 2012

An erotic thriller by B. F. Kelly The night was lit by the moon, because there were no clouds and it was night time. Sophie was lying on the docks like a flaccid starfish; she had long ago surfed upon the waves of love, rising and falling like a mongoose unwittingly captured in the midst of a hurricane. But one too many bad romances had left her stranded on a desert island of loneliness, vomited up by the sea to die an inevitably lonely death, probably of starvation or venereal disease. She often came down to the docks to be alone with her thoughts, even though your own thoughts often do not make very good company, particularly on the docks in the middle of the night, regardless of how much the darkness is alleviated by the lack of clouds and the presence of the moon. Sophie had had a hard day at work, and the docks had called her once again. “Sooooophie,” wailed the docks. “Soooooooophie. It’s the docks. You know, the docks? Yes. With all the wood, and that. Come and lay on uuuuus. It’s coooold but do it aaaaanyway,” they moaned, quite instructively in the circumstances. Eternally vulnerable to fate’s sexual advances, Sophie had answered the call – gratefully, thankfully, desperately. And so she lay on the docks, listening to the water sloshing like a half-empty bottle of high-quality champagne beneath her, her thoughts floating away like errant driftwood along the currents of brain activity. They ebbed gently along the eddies of consciousness, thoughts of life and, as is the tendency for a young woman lying in a dark place inhabited by sailors and dead herrings by herself in the middle of the night, to love.

HUMOUR

Indeed, Sophie’s mind had adhered to the topic of love like a barnacle to a whale’s belly. It had attached itself so firmly that Sophie completely failed to notice the ominous footsteps approaching her, the shuffling tread akin to someone wearing a strait-jacket running a three-legged race with an emu for a partner. And so it was quite a surprise to hear a voice emanate from the night, the clear peal of a bell that has been filled with gravel and beaten with a sledgehammer before being thrown into a ravine somewhere.

as violent as a pregnant wildebeest like they have back home in Paris.” Raoul sagged, exhausted from both his passionate use of figurative language and the excessive loss of bodily fluids. “His villainy is unmatched, and I could not defend against his frenzied attacks. He will arrive here to slay me at any moment.”

“’Hello, Sophie.”

One pincer reached up to gently grasp her trembling fingers. “No, Sophie. You must flee; but I will stay and face Ernesto. I will either stop him and follow you, or…well, either way, you shall be safe. Now go!”

She turned, her brow damp with the sweat of unparalleled passion despite the fact that the docks had said it would be a cold night, which only goes to show that anthropomorphic docks, though caring, know very little about the science of weather forecasting. She faced the mysterious stranger. There at her feet he stood, this symbol of love, lust and forbidden temptations. His name was Raoul; he was a lobster. Even more surprisingly, he was French. “Oh Raoul, it’s you! I thought I would never see you again!” Raoul grinned devilishly, the moonlight glinting of his crustaceous outer-shell as he moved in closer. His pincers clicked as he made his way forward. He stepped completely into the light, and Sophie saw what she had failed to notice at first – Raoul was bleeding. His face bore the distinctive scars given to him by his brother many years ago, the only things that made it possible to tell the two apart. But a wound in his side gaped like the mouth of a shark with gingivitis. “Oh, Raoul!” she exclaimed rather repetitiously. “You’re hurt! Whatever has happened to you?” The brave lobster waved a claw at her, his other gripping the sabre on which he leaned heavily. “Sophie, my sweet, it is nothing but a flesh wound; I come tonight not for our usually passionate making of love, as much as I would like to ravish you like a locust ravishes corn. How I wish I could feel your trembling bosom against my firm outer-casing; but alas, my little tendril of pleasure, I come to protect you against our many enemies.” At his words Sophie’s face became as ashen as her ashen-coloured sweater. “Oh, Raoul! But who could possibly what to do this to you? To us?” “My darling Sophie, my sweet anemone, I am so sorry. It was your ex-lover, my twin brother, Ernesto! His jealousy at our love has driven him mad with rage,

“Oh Raoul,” sighed Sophie. “We must flee, now! Come with me, and we will make a new life together, beneath the waves!”

With a muffled whimper and a cry that sounded suspiciously like “oh, Raoul,” Sophie was gone. Raoul turned, lifting his sword to face the perils that awaited him. He knew in his heart what Sophie did not – that although he was staying to fight, he could not win. Heart heavy, he gritted his teeth, his breath frosting the air as though it was a cake composed of 78 per cent nitrogen, 21 per cent oxygen, and 1 per cent other gases. The night was still and silent. Raoul crept silently to a dark corner to await his twin’s arrival, gripping his sword tightly, ready to make one desperate thrust in the name of love. Unfortunately, Raoul did not realise that Ernesto had been lying in wait in the corner for some time, camouflaged amongst several crates of oranges. In a flash, Raoul lay dying, his brother grinning madly in the moonlight. “Farewell, brother,” whispered Ernesto, twirling his moustache gloatingly. “I wish I could stay longer, but I have a dame to catch. But perhaps we can make things a little easier on her.” Taking Raoul’s sword, Ernesto calmly scratched his own face to perfectly mirror that of his brother. He donned his cape and tunic, strapping his dead brother’s sword to his waist with a triumphant chuckle. The cape twirled as he turned on his heel, striding confidently from the grisly scene he left in his wake. Raoul’s eyes stared lifelessly up at the night sky, his chitinous shell cracked and broken. He would never know the horrors that this night had set in motion. With one final, choking gasp, Raoul shed a single tear; it slid down his cheek, a droplet of pure emotion that splashed depressingly to the cobbles like a baby being dropped into a river. The night was empty, and all that could be heard was the tear of the lobster, flowing softly to the sea.

Andy Hayward

Known as “ranga” to his team mates, 27-year-old Andy Hayward looked more like a Scottish lock than a New Zealand men’s hockey player when we met to discuss the team’s preparations for the upcoming London Olympics. Any assumptions I had that his personality would match his head of fiery red hair and huge build were quashed immediately, as the friendly and calm test veteran sat back over a beer (probably one of very few in the last year) and talked with me about his Olympic expectations in London. Since debuting for New Zealand in January 2007, he has scored 47 goals in his 135 caps for the team. This means he is the third highest goal scorer in the squad travelling to London; a huge responsibility he holds as the team’s ‘drag flick’ specialist and number one weapon come penalty corner time. The Black Sticks men are currently ranked 7th in the world, and enter the Olympics only having won gold once in Montreal, in 1976. Even after some impressive results over the last 12 months, the odds of the team getting a medal are seen as very marginal on paper. Try telling this to the motivated giant (with very good reach) sitting across from you. “I think with going to the Olympics, you go over there to win it, you don’t go to do anything else. I don’t think there’s any point in going if you’re not going to have the mind-set to win every game and come away with first place,” said Hayward. This was hard to argue with, not that I was going to try, so I just sat and listened as he continued. “So we’re going over there to do that, you know - it will be a very tough ask, obviously ranked seventh in the world the teams above us are pretty good, but I think on our day we can beat any team we want. We’ve just got to make sure we get consistent and play well each day.”

Black Sticks Men’s 2012 London Olympic Team (Photosport)

“...it’s about making sure you perform there, rather than just going there to compete...” It was only five minutes in and already I had a strong belief in the team and the man sitting across from me to pull through and reach the medal round. Yet I still felt the need to mention the pool and the teams they would come up against: Germany (2), Holland (3), Korea (6), India (10), and Belgium (11). This would not be an easy road. Hayward agreed and said: “It’s a pretty tough pool, but there are only two pools in Hockey, so it is difficult either way.” “We have got to try and make sure we definitely beat India, Belgium, and Korea and have some good results against Holland and Germany. It’s just really important to beat those bottom teams in your pool and to not drop points against them (no draws or losses) because that’s what will ping you in the end,” he said. When put this way and looking at recent results, Hayward’s optimism definitely seemed legitimate. At the end of last year, the Black Sticks finished fourth at the Champions Trophy ahead of Germany and Korea and in May/June this year they won the Azlan Shah tournament in Malaysia ahead of both Korea and India. As for Belgium, this shouldn’t be too much of an issue given that New Zealand has beaten them regularly over the past few years. But as proved in the past, anything can happen at an event where the level of hockey is at its peak. Not only

is the physical strain on the athletes staggering, but the mental pressure can leave any team falling short. After all, this is the pinnacle for the sport. But how were the New Zealand players feeling? “I guess some of the guys in the team have already been to one, some of them two Olympics before, but for a lot of the team it will be their first Olympics, so they are really excited,” said Hayward. “I think it’s important that we keep training hard as well, because you can drop and just focus on the Olympics itself, but it’s about making sure you perform there, rather than just going there to compete,” he continued. If the Black Sticks Men do perform in London and return with a medal they would not only turn heads but they would open up new opportunities for what is a financially struggling amateur sport in New Zealand. It would mean, once again, that a forgotten and undervalued Kiwi sports team is punching above its weight on the biggest sports stage in the world, and against all odds. I now certainly believe they can do so. As for Hayward and his lethal drag flick, I think we will be seeing a fair bit of action starting today against Korea. Come on the ranga! Follow Andy on Twitter: @ranga05

ISSUE 16 2012

Political

Auckland: our city, our future Jarred Williamson increases after strong public pressure forced a back down and meant that rates would not change for the next financial year. Not a request I’d expect from “the mayor for all of Auckland”.

It is clear that we won’t be fitting in another million people into the CBD area, with many of this population no doubt living in outer parts of Auckland as many do now. Auckland’s problem lies at where the

“Now, more than ever, is an exciting time for Auckland’s future, but it is also an important time given any stuff ups could harm our city in the long run. ”

Auckland Mayor Len Brown It was another week dominated by partial asset sales, the Maori Party and water ownership. A week that meant local government politics took the back seat, meaning many proposals by Mayor Len Brown on the future of Auckland lacked the critique it so desperately needed. The past year or so has been an important and trying time for Auckland Council and its councillors; as the city comes together politically, some pretty major changes are taking place. We’ve already seen largely unpopular unified rates changes come into effect this month, as Len Brown is all too aware about the council’s debt and funding for his many projects.

Issues swept under the carpet I’m a bit concerned about recent happenings however. I think it is important to have goals and a plan, but in some areas of changes it appears as if the mayor is rushing it through – for example, dog registration fees. In the area of transport, it’s great that we are taking action, but I think there should be concern with the mayor’s mindset on an inner-city rail loop. Now, more than ever, is an exciting time for Auckland’s future, but it is also an important time given any stuff ups could harm our city in the long run. There appears to be opposition to many of the mayor’s plans, but little play out in local and national media. The mayor seemed keen in a council meeting in May for councillors to stop talking about dog registration

Auckland is a prime textbook example of how not to plan a city. There are numerous examples everywhere you look of a generation of planning that seems questionable. Taking trams away from Queen Street and removal of the light rail connection between Howick and Panmure station are just some. Mayor Brown has a vision for Auckland to become the world’s most livable city, placing an emphasis on arts, events and infrastructure. But this drive to become a ‘livable city’ seems as though it will be an expensive city, with the question of funding for vision coming into question. With his promises and visions, Mayor Brown has proposed motorway tolls, regional fuel taxes and congestion charges to pay for infrastructure. Something that the Transport Minister Gerry Brownlee rejects as do many Aucklanders who are facing increased costs. In 2009, then Transport Minister Steven Joyce removed a regional fuel tax from Auckland. Certainly, levies and taxes are not popular and don’t make for a cheaper, ‘livable’ city.

Lack of vision over transport Auckland is projected to increase its population by one million over the next 20 years, according to Mayor Brown on a Radio New Zealand interview. Infrastructure and transport are therefore important areas being addressed in the Auckland Plan, but I don’t think the inner-city rail loop is the answer. Instead, it will be an expensive white elephant at around a billion dollars a kilometer – the $3.5 billion estimated for the project would be a costly mistake.

congestion is coming from and that most certainly is not the CBD. The inner-city rail loop fails to address the problem of people commuting in their cars from outer Auckland into the city, clogging the motorway network because strong transport links don’t exist. Mayor Brown has his mindset on the rail loop dubbed “his train set”. I don’t agree with the rail loop and from experience commuting from areas out of central Auckland I would rather see stronger connections via rail and bus into the city. This would see park and rides, with frequent services from outer parts to rail stations. Surely a tram system in the CBD would be cheaper, reduce congestion and be more environmentally friendly than drilling underground.

Aucklanders must have THEIR voices heard With local government elections coming next year, these visions will be crucial in Len Brown’s reelection as mayor. Controversies such as $10 million for the V8s returning to Pukekohe and the relocation of Auckland Council offices could come up against him. In another area, I found it interesting that the mayor gave a speech at the recent National Party Conference held in Auckland, with Councillor Cameron Brewer tweeting: “Sporting a blue tie, Len Brown proudly strolls into the National Party conference with the PM. Is the Labour Mayor a chameleon or comedian?!” This aside, Auckland is in an important period in its development. Sadly, many residents are not having their voices heard against upcoming projects.

WWW.AUSM.ORG.NZ

ately I have noticed an increasing occurrence of brightly-coloured hair as I walk down Queen Street. It seems more and more frequent to see people with brightly dyed hair in society. The varying shades of bright colours are certainly eye catching and stand out from the rest of the dark wintery fashions. Most people think it’s acceptable for young generations to have fun experimenting with their personalities by dying their hair. It’s a better outlet to express themselves, matching their hair to their bubbly personalities, than resorting to rebelling and getting trashed on weekends. As many hairdressers will attest, your hair colour and style shows what kind of a person you are and reveals more than you think. Reds are a more common colour choice showing an adventurous and outgoing personality whereas more extreme blues and greens express unique personalities and make more of a statement. In fashion, the choice for bright hair is certainly a stylistic statement and a point of conversation. Models on the runways this year have sported pastel greens, blues and purples like that of Thakoon’s S/S 12 show; and the recent ombre coloured hair extensions for the show of Faster by Nick Fast.

FASHION

Katy D However, statement strands are not a recent development in the world of hair colour. Back in the ‘70s with the punk music movement, the world got its first look at fluorescent hair. With the rebellious styles of bands like the Sex Pistols and the opening of hair colour and cosmetics company Manic Panic, mainstream society were introduced to crazy hair colours. Brought to the masses in the ‘80s, the craze for coloured hair was not limited to females alone with the debut of Billy Idol’s signature white-blonde hair. Neon strands were brought about in the ‘90s when bright colours spread to the runways and celebrities – think the electric blue of Gwen Stefani and red/orange of Ginger Spice. But with the new millennium, the rainbow hair trend died down to more naturally coloured hair highlights. Of course, this resulted in the emo and scene kid rebellion and the introduction of the classic mirror self-portrait camera shots. With the recession in 2008, full heads of coloured hair became too expensive to upkeep and the age of ombre and dip-dye set in. Celebrities have brought back in the coloured hair phase. Rihanna with her flame red bob comes to mind and the recently purple locks of Katy Perry. However Nicki Minaj takes top spot as true queen of colour hair, changing the colour almost as often as she changes her shoes.

Yet, coloured hair is not seen as acceptable in situations requiring a professional appearance, apart from the fashion industry of course. It’s a fun point of difference in social or casual settings but if a receptionist for a business or company had big bright neon hair I’m sure many of us would question the seriousness of the institution. In some work places, ‘unnatural’ hair colour is not allowed. It is often written into employee contracts whereby dying one’s hair could lead to a dismissal. Schools also take a hard stance on hair colour. Tom Gardner, of the Daily Mail, recently reported about a 14 year old school girl, Kristy Crooke, who was ordered out of her classroom for a week after dying her hair red. The school insisted it was reinforcing its ‘high standards in uniform’ extending this to include general appearance, but it brings to mind the issues of focusing on teaching children, not what their hair colour may be. There are those who see extremely coloured hair as ridiculous and unnecessary; that those doing so are desperate for attention. I say who cares about them and their opinions – it’s our hair not theirs. And catching the bus into uni with Jean Grey every morning certainly makes my day.

Have Your Say!

here was a time when a tertiary education was seen as a public good - fees were minimal and virtually anyone with the right grades could attend university. In such times the idea that students ought to have a say in how their institutions were run was perhaps a novel notion. But times have changed, and with them universities. The fees students must now pay for their educations rival virtually any other expense most of us can expect to encounter in life, save buying property and raising children. Such an investment expects something in return and not just a few letters to put after your name. Students are now clients and, like the clients of any organisation they expect, and are entitled to a voice. They expect their wants, needs and suggestions to be considered and feedback provided.

Surveys@AUT provides you with a voice and works to close the feedback loop. The AUT survey team conducts various surveys throughout the academic year to gather your thoughts on IT Services, Postgraduate Research, Student Services, your programme of study and more. These surveys are your opportunity to have your say and submit valuable feedback that will help AUT to provide you with an inspirational learning experience, excellent academic standards and a great student life. To thank you for your feedback, all participants go in the draw to win great prizes like iPads, iPods and Westfield vouchers. Over the remainder of 2012 you may be invited to participate in one of these surveys. Look out for these invitations in your inbox and please do take the time to let AUT know what you think.

If you want to know more about Surveys@AUT check out the web page at http://www.aut.ac.nz/being-a-student/student-surveys

What do you think about AUT?

have your say!

In 2012 you may be invited to complete one or two of the following online surveys: IT Services Survey Student Engagement Survey (AUSSE) Postgraduate Research Survey Annual Programme Survey Manukau Campus Survey

Help shape the future of AUT

And go into the draw to win great prizes like iPads, iPods and Westfield vouchers

surveys@AUT For more information see our website at: www.aut.ac.nz/being-a-student/student-surveys

IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR STUDENTS IF YOU ARE ENROLLING FOR SEMESTER 2, YOU ALSO NEED TO RENEW YOUR CONCESSION TO ENSURE YOU CONTINUE TO GET YOUR 40% DISCOUNT

NOTE: This does not apply to full year students. Concession applications must be completed by 21 August 2012.

HOP. YOUR TICKET TO AUCKLAND RENEW YOUR CONCESSION ONLINE AT MYHOP.CO.NZ

ISSUE 16 2012

I didn’t really know much of the Annah Stretton story until I showed up to one of my Microeconomics with Calculus classes (that was a rare sight). This class was notorious for being one of the most mind-numbingmother f***ing experiences of an undergrads potential future. Of 200 people about 30 showed up to each lecture. I hadn’t been for a few days so I thought I better catch up. Best decision I have ever made. Turns out we had a guest lecturer for that day who was none other than Annah’s husband Tony. He talked about the brand, the aesthetic, the marketing,

Annah’s controlling behaviour, and the importance of setting standards. I was more than wowed. I then went on a research binge. I studied how the brand was constructed and the work ethic required to make it a success. Let’s just say I didn’t go to any classes for at least two weeks. My obsessive research then led me to her book Wise Heart. I highly recommend it if you are in a creative field, particularly fashion; read it and study it. I do not believe there is a better insight into what it takes to build a fashion brand in New Zealand. Holla! If there’s one thing I believe every creative degree lacks it would a business grounding. Anyone who can marry both business and creativity will always come out on top. I think designers and artists get caught up in the idea of being a super hero. You need to remind yourself that networking, brand perception (that’s often you), and sales volumes are all equally as important as your craft. Word.

FASHION FASHION

1. Annah Stretton: image from www.magazinestoday.co.nz 2. Air New Zealand Fashion Week - 20009: Photo by Michael Ng 3, 5, 6, 7. RAFW RUNWAY REPORT - ANNAH STRETTON SPRING/SUMMER 2010: image from www.designerdirection.wordpress.com 4. New Zealand Fashion Week - 2011: Image from www.mastermousepatrol.com

nnah Stretton’s book Wise Heart is something I refer back to quite often, particularly when I need confirmation that what I’m doing isn’t complete insanity. I’m going to be honest, I don’t like Stretton’s clothing, and it’s obvious that it’s suited to an older demographic. But what I do like is that she found a niche and she built a very successful brand. She’s often rejected by the fashion world for her ‘left field’ approach, yet she continues to turn over considerable sales volumes. I admire that.

Morgahna Godwin

As one of New Zealand's leading entrepreneurs, Annah Stretton founded the Stretton Group and operates Stratton Clothing and Stretton Publishing based in the Waikato. In 2008 she became a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to fashion, business and the community. Her 2010 book Wise Heart details the values behind her drive for success and shares her strategies and tools which have taken her to the top.

WORTH $4.50

WISE HEART by anna sretton

www.thisismorgs.com

REVIEWS

The Dark Knight Rises

LIVING THINGS

Christian Bale, Anne Hathaway, Tom Hardy Director: Christopher Nola | Run Time: 164 min

LINKIN PARK

The anticipation is over. The greatest superhero trilogy of our time has come to an end. Christopher Nolan has done things for Gotham’s Prince of Darkness that George Clooney’s rubber nipples could only dream about. And in The Dark Knight Rises, the stakes have never been higher. The Dark Knight was nothing short of brilliant. The anarchy of the Joker, the cruel irony of Harvey Dent and ultimately the fall of Batman left the story on the edge of a cliff, awaiting resolution. With any final chapter however, pleasing everybody simply isn’t possible; everybody has their own personal hopes for the fate of the characters they’ve invested in. So with the trilogy in Nolan’s supreme hands, failure obviously was not an option – he is far too classy. There were some flaws, yet, with such high expectations it’s easier to spot the holes. First, I have to say a big thank you to Christopher Nolan for making Catwoman (who was played supurrrbly by Anne Hathaway) avoid any cat puns, meowing or purring. In fact, I don’t think there was even any mention of cats. Her feline-fetish was instead portrayed extremely well by her movements and attitude, and man alive was she sexy. So Hathaway haters you can just GTFO. I think Tom Hardy’s villainous character Bane also deserves a stiff salute for scaring the pants off me in every scene. Comparisons with Heath Ledger’s performance are senseless so I won’t bother trying – they are simply too different. Bane however was the perfect choice to bring Gotham to its knees one last time; incredibly strong, intelligent, brutal and possessive of the same desire that made the Joker so

compelling – to start a fire and watch the world burn. Believe the media though; his voice is difficult to understand at times. Joseph Gordon-Levitt nails his role as a brave young cop, confirming he’s one of the best young actors out there as well as providing a bit of eye candy for the ladies. The regulars are once again right on the mark too. Christian Bale is great, Morgan Freeman was well – Freeman and Michael Caine this time brought some severe emotional punches with his sentimental and unfaltering loyalty to the Wayne family. Bless. At nearly three hours long, it is a long time to be sitting down, but when you’re on the edge of your seat I wouldn’t say it’s a bad thing. The fights and action sequences are brutal and realistic but having watched the trailers, I wasn’t surprised by a great deal. There were a few things that didn’t float my boat including Bane’s fate, a hugely unnecessary and stupid twist and a bit of confusion over the villains’ motives, but the film was so enjoyable it is difficult to mind too much. If it hadn’t already been confirmed by Nolan as the last in the trilogy, the ending definitely gave the impression we won’t see Christian Bale reprise his role as the caped crusader. It will be sad to say goodbye to Nolan and the team but a solid ending a little too soon is far better than an orgy of sequels. The loose ends were tied up quite definitely and despite the fact the knots were a little too neat for my liking, it was a fitting ending to a definitive trilogy. Matthew Cattin

Linkin Park released their fifth studio album, Living Things, at the beginning of June, and if you are a long time Linkin Park fan, this album should be in your collection. The album is a mix of the sound from Minutes to Midnight with the original angst of Hybrid Theory. Combine this angst with some sweet rock rapping from Mike Shinoda and you’ve got the gold which has always been Linkin Park. The first single you’ve probably heard on the radio is Burn It Down and it epitomises this angst. Lead singer Chester Bennington sounds fantastic in it. To me, it sounds like Chester has managed to nail his vocals without putting too much strain on it, something he struggled with in the previous two albums. And, as a bonus, the title track off the album had nothing to do with a Transformers movie. It seems Linkin Park have realised they don’t need Michael Bay to sell more records. The track which kicks off the album is Lost in the Echo and it’s classic Linkin Park. Some guitar, Shinoda with his raps and Chester coming over the top and into the chorus – how is it this combination never gets old? The song also sets up the rest of the album nicely. There’s a flow throughout the album, continuing with the classic Linkin Park in tracks like In My Remains and I’ll Be Gone, and then a bit of a fresh twist in tracks such as Lies Greed Misery. Linkin Park have a few standard formats of songs off all their albums and Living Things picks up on these. First, the song Until it Breaks is their one drum heavy song on the album (think Nobody’s Listening off Meteora). They drop down the tone with Castle of Glass and Roads Travelled. Critics might view this as going soft, but I like the softer side of Chester’s voice amongst the guitar and drums, and it is nowhere near as bad as that Valentine’s Day song. Finally, Chester gives us one last yell with Victimized; it seems he can’t resist bringing up that strong voice which originally got us into Linkin Park. I suppose the big letdown is the lack of really new, really fresh stuff. Chester said Living Things is “embracing everything that [they] have done in the past” and taking the “best pieces”. Yet, remember when Linkin Park released Breaking the Habit? It was so different and yet everyone raved about what a great song it was. That’s what this album needed; something completely different. On the other hand, Linkin Park ain’t broke, so I guess it wasn’t the time to fix it. Renee Simpson

REVIEWS

HARAKIRI

The Guru of Chai

SERJ TANKIAN

Performer, Writer: Jacob Rajan Director, Writer: Justin Lewis

Serj Tankian is not one to keep his opinions to himself, and does not hold back when it comes to voicing those opinions. On his latest solo album, there is no change. Filled with political angst, Harakiri (the Japanese word for ritualistic suicide) is a political and social statement right from the outset, with lyrics such as “Freedom is raped by war, like whore” from the first single Figure It Out you know that Serj is not messing around. Throughout the System of a Down frontman’s third solo LP he tackles a wide range of issues facing the world we live in: war, materialism, environmental disasters, corrupt CEOs, and repeatedly refers to animal suicide. He even manages a well-placed swipe at the issue of reality TV, and specifically at Jersey Shore ‘star’ Snookie with the lyric, “I abhor the whore who calls herself reality TV”. Serj Tankian is much more than just a musician. He is an artist. He has an unusual grasp and love for language, and with Harakiri he is able paint pictures in your mind when you are listening to the album. Serj is very specific about the message of the album, and each song has a very specific meaning. On his website he wrote the following statement, telling a story with the song titles from the record: “The Cornucopia of love/hate affairs with Gaia have made us scream “Fuck! Let’s Figure It Out! CEOs are the disease.” Where abusive capitalism’s only fate is human/environmental devastation. The Ching Chime, diminutive drama of a gangsta Butterfly revealed that humanity’s tears actually outweigh yearly rainfall on the planet. We have witnessed Harakiri on a grand scale tearing out the Occupied Tears of victims preyed on by victims turned aggressors creating a Deafening Silence through which we hear a

voice plead, “Forget Me Knot, my child.” Reality TV has become the searing indictment of a society best described as the Uneducated Democracy. The daughters of the evolution Weave On with blood dripping down their guilty hands onto the flag as the word republic is replaced by empire.” Serj has an uncanny ability to make you feel when you hear his music. While the album, in parts, rivals the heaviness of System of a Down’s 2001 release Toxicity, it also has its quiet, almost peaceful moments, but these moments hold just as much depth and meaning as the rest of the album. This is an album that seems on the surface to have some very heavy subject matter but Serj Tankian has such a powerful voice, changing between soulful crooning, fast paced rapping and barking, so that the album never gets boring. Even weaving in a variety of musical influences ranging from Armenian grooves and Middle Eastern chants, especially in one of the stand out tracks Ching Chime. He is an artist who believes he can make a difference to the world and makes you believe that he can. He is an activist who passionately believes in making a change. I’m not the type of person that generally buys into this, so for me to start thinking differently, it says a lot. Harakiri is easily Tankian’s best solo album, and one of his best pieces of work since SOAD’s self-titled debut, and according to the man himself it is only one of four albums set to be released in 2012. Serj is a true asset to the musical community, and as he holds residency in New Zealand, this Piha relative is also a true asset to New Zealand.

Carl Ewen

I was offered a ticket to The Guru of Chai by my grandmother. In a moment of unkindness my first thought was “eh, it’ll probably be average”. Then I was told it was a New Zealand play and I thought “eh, it’ll definitely be average.” And when I was told it was a one man play I thought “oh great, it’ll be average and really awkward too.” I do not believe that I have at any point in my life been so wrong. I was picked up, thrown into the chai kettle and poured into a small cup of theatrical amazement. The Guru of Chai is a one man show from the Indian Ink theatre company. It tells the story of seven sisters who sing in a train station in India and the unwelcome attention they get from the local crime lord ‘The Fakir’. The sisters end up receiving the protection of the police officer Punchkin and what follows is an enthralling, entertaining and captivating story about love, trust and the nature of secrets. The story begins slowly and like any story it rises and falls and yet it’s superbly crafted in that there is no moment of the play that feels like filler. It’s a story that draws you in and then continues to draw you in with its twists and turns. The world of The Guru of Chai is filled with distinct characters and each is played to perfection by the ever so talented Jacob Rajan. Rajan plays every character in the play, telling the story from the perspective of the chai seller Kutisa. Rajan is essentially why the play succeeds. Rajan does not appear to play Kutisa, Rajan is Kutisa, and Kutisa plays all the other characters; telling the story as if the audience has happened to gather around Kutisa’s chai

stand. Rajan’s performance is active, charismatic and very, very funny. He talks to the audience, unafraid to deviate from the script and further completes the sense that the audience isn’t at a play, but rather is being treated to a lively story from a particularly charismatic chai seller. Rajan is particularly skilled in that he gives each character a unique voice and appearance, all without any costume or scene changes. He switches back and forth between characters without so much as a pause; being a cast unto himself and really, any other actors would just impede on his unique style. There is one other star to the show however. Kutisa’s mute, musical companion, Dave. Dave provides all the sound effects and music for The Guru of Chai and does a magnificent job. The music is subtle, shyly complimenting the play rather than directly accompanying it and Dave’s sound effects do what sound effects do best; add to the experience. There are few, if any, specific sounds used, but rather they’re more abstract and give a feeling rather than a direct impression. It’s odd, but it works. Adding this to the fact that Dave appears to be just as involved in the telling of the story through his reactions and gestures and you have yourself the perfect musical and theatrical accompaniment to Kutisa. The Guru of Chai is quite simply, awesome. It’s funny, it’s entertaining and it makes you think. I sat down and didn’t even contemplate getting up once; I genuinely didn’t want it to end. It didn’t make the taste of chai any better, but hey, it can’t be a great play and a miracle worker.

Kieran Bennett

The Campaign is coming to cinemas Aug 9, and Warner Bros. Pictures and Debate are giving you the chance to WIN 1 of 15 in-season double passes to the film. Starring: Will Ferrell, Zach Galifianakis Synopsis When long-term congressman Cam Brady (Will Ferrell) commits a major public gaffe before an upcoming election, a pair of ultrawealthy CEOs plot to put up a rival candidate and gain influence over their North Carolina district. Their man: naïve Marty Huggins (Zach Galifianakis), director of the local Tourism Center.

To enter the draw email your Name, Student ID# with ‘The Campaign’ in the subject line to: debate@aut.ac.nz

www.thecampaignmovie.co.nz Rating: TBC

heck the Classification

iN ciNemas aug 9

www.thecampaigNmovie.co.NZ Facebook.com/RoadshowNZ

Work and Play in the USA

Apply online at

www.iep.org.nz

recent students and ry ia rt te ly n o w that have a Did you kno ve chance to si lu xc e e th ave onths? graduates h for 4 or 12 m SA U e th in ay working holid r just doing areer field o c r u o y in g e workin ar or You could b a ski resort, b t a g in rk o w n like something fu you! ark. It’s up to adventure p Plus (12 s) or Work USA th n o m (4 ork USA some Join either W re and gain tu n e v d a r u o egin y months) to b nce. l work experie internationa : you must be To be eligible or older R Aged 18 r ssport holde graduate R A NZ pa nt or recent e d u st ry ia rt te R A fulltime o late! before it’s to sa u z/ .n rg .o at www.iep Find out more

VICE-CHANCELLOR’S DOCTORAL SCHOLARSHIPS

AUT University has a commitment to fostering postgraduate study and research. Our full-time Vice-Chancellor’s Doctoral Scholarships offer a fantastic opportunity to work in one of the country’s most progressive and expansive research environments. The scholarships include tuition fees and an annual $25,000 stipend for up to three years at one of New Zealand’s most innovative universities. If you meet the admission criteria for a doctoral programme, talk to us now.

JUST SOME OF THE OPTIONS OPEN TO DOCTORAL CANDIDATES:

Full-time Doctoral Scholarships from AUT University.

• Biotechnology

• Creative industries

• Commercial law

• Biomedical engineering

• Food science and microbiology

• Nutrition

• Public and social policy

• Construction management

• Måori and Pasifika health

• High performance sports

• Marketing and retailing

• Computing and mathematical sciences

• Public health

• Radiophysics and space research

• Tourism and hospitality

• Sustainable indigenous communities

• Earth and oceanic sciences

• Treaty of Waitangi issues

• Education

• Social sciences and languages

• Physical and social rehabilitation

• Mass communication and new technologies

• Business and finance

• Visual arts

To find out more about AUT’s research areas or to apply for this scholarship go to www.phdscholar.ac.nz or contact the Scholarships Office on +64 9 921 9837. APPLICATIONS CLOSE 24 SEPTEMBER 2012.

EE K W L

FI N A

Secondhand purchasing finishes Friday 3rd August

Hurry in now for instant cash! UBS is currently buying back your used textbooks

Just bring in your textbooks and ID and the cash could be yours!!! The small print:

* Books must have been confirmed by AUT for Semester Two, 2012 and must be the correct edition to be considered for purchase. * UBS will pay 40% of the current Selling Price of the new book. * All textbooks are limited to pre-determined quantities. Once these limits are reached, additional copies may only be purchased at the discretion of UBS. * Proof of identity (Student ID, Drivers Licence or Passport) is required at time of selling your textbooks. * UBS has complete discretion whether it purchases back a textbook and its decision is final. * Other conditions do apply - please ask in store for details.

AUT City Campus AUT Akoranga Campus 55 Wellesley Street East, Auckland City 90 Akoranga Drive, Northcote Tel: 366 4550 Fax: 366 4570 Tel: 489 6105 Fax: 489 7453 Email: aut.city@ubsbooks.co.nz Email: aut.akoranga@ubsbooks.co.nz Web: www.ubsbooks.co.nz Open Monday to Friday or shop securely online 24/7