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In one century a lot has changed. On the cover: an old postcard showing the crossing of Wellesley and Queen Street.

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Samantha McQueen

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ello readers! I hope you are all feeling fabulous and rested after a summer of sun, sand, tan lines and pina coladas and are rearing to go with a brand spanking new debate. Yes, that’s right, Ryan has been deported to Kazakhstan* and I am now responsible for keeping you awake during lectures, tutorials and other educational torture devices.

Who am I, you ask? Well, dear readers, my name is Samantha McQueen (you can call me Sam) and one year ago I was an AUT student like you. I studied a Bachelor of Communication Studies (doesn’t everyone?), majoring in journalism.

I was hounded by the banks during Orientation Week and answered simple questions about AuSM so I could score free primo. I too used to pore over the pages of debate on a Monday morning while being told in our lectures we would never find jobs because of the recession. Shame on you tutors for instilling such fear in me. I believe convincing AuSM to let me take the reins is the equivalent to roundhouse kicking the recession in the face.

Changes are brewing at debate at the moment and in the next few issues you’ll see a different (but totally awesome) structure evolve. This issue of debate features a photograph taken of Wellesley Street from the early 1900s, while the contents page shows how it looks today. How things have changed. My futuristic editorial photo was taken before an IMAX 3-D screening of Avatar showing you now need to look like a tool to see movies. Perhaps more symbolically, it’s representing the future of debate (my image and sound teacher would be proud).

The range of content will be diverse; political musings to a satirical guide to university life (see page 31) but this is only possible with the help of you, the students. The fact is debate survives on you guys. It’s more than just a student magazine; it’s a platform for you to put your thoughts out there. You don’t have to be a journalism student to write for the magazine. In fact, we are desperate for students for all faculties. Are you an avid sports fan with more opinions than Paul Henry? Write a sports column. Do you spend all your free time watching film and TV? Send me reviews. If you are a budding photographer or graphic designer, design a cover. You never know who will see your work. (Oh man, how preachy do I sound? Gross. I promise to be better behaved next issue.)

I have to apologise for the lack of said awesome changes in the first issue. I started work bright-eyed on Monday only to hear: “the magazine goes to print in four days”. I’m sorry, what?! Needless to say, I shamelessly bribe contributors to help fill the 36 pages you are now reading. I’m now shouting them the first round next Friday night.

So drink up kids; this year is going to be wild.

Sam

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Manukau campus opens for business AUT University’s brand-new Manukau campus opens its doors this year, offering a number of courses for both undergraduate and postgraduate students.

The new campus will join MIT as the only tertiary institution in South Auckland to offer full degree programmes, as well as postgraduate study.

After extensive public consultation between April and June last year, the university found Counties Manukau was in need of a world class tertiary institution.

AUT Communications Advisor Lara Vodanovich says the project received local enthusiasm from day one.

“The consultation made it very clear to us that a university campus is very welcome in Manukau, and we found that people right across the community were very interested in contributing.”

Vodanovich says Manukau’s increasing population and economy will benefit greatly from the new campus.

“The decision to open a campus in Manukau was a very strategic one - based on a fast-growing city, young population and the needs of business and industry in the area.

“AUT saw a gap in university education opportunities for the area.”

Enrolments are open for Business, Education and Teaching, Health Sciences and Sports Management and Science students.

AUT last to adopt student services levy For the first time AUT students will be able to begin a Bachelor of Business without having to travel into the city.

Bachelor of Sport and Recreation students no longer have to travel to the Akoranga campus for study, saving a number of South Auckland residents time and money.

Postgraduate study is available for those in the Education and Teaching school, with papers available at both Postgraduate and Masters levels.

AUT University has a plan in place that aims to have 5000 students fully supported at the Manukau Campus by 2020. Just 400 students start university on the Manukau campus this year.

For now, students will be required to mix Manukau campus study with further classes at either Wellesley or Akoranga but Vodanovich says the students will have full access to all student services.

“The Manukau Campus has a library, study space, computer labs, student mentors, a cafe and will also have orientation activities this year.”

A shuttle will run between all three campuses which will allow students access to student facilities not provided at Manukau.

A compulsory $360 levy will be added to AUT student fees this year, making AUT University the final university in New Zealand to adopt the fee.

The seven other New Zealand universities already include a learner services levy in their fees package.

The fee, while substantial at $360, is the third cheapest out of the eight universities and goes towards making students lives easier.

Among the improvements the levy will cover are extending library hours, better wireless internet connectivity over all three campuses, a commitment to building a student recreation centre for Wellesley students and plans to keep AUT’s shuttle fares the same for the next two years.

Services levies at other universities range from $130 (Waikato University) up to $600 (Canterbury University).

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The Australian Calculation

The last time Australia played cricket in this country was a little more than three years ago. It was Chappell-Hadlee time in the summer of 2007, and we smashed them.

In three one day internationals over five days in February, the Black Caps defied all the odds at the TAB, and spat in the face of the record books – defeating our trans-Tasman rivals 3-0. We sent those Aussies packing with their tails between their legs.

Now they’re back again and, dare I say it, their touring party is ever so slightly less impressive.

There’s no McGrath, Matt Hayden or Nathan Bracken this year (although, if his knee injury from last year heals Bracken could potentially be back). In place of Bracken and McGrath our top order will face up to the annoyingly aggressive Doug Bollinger, who looks certain to get in the faces of at least one of our boys.

Even the best Kiwi batsmen have always struggled against Australian pace men (just ask Stephen Fleming how he feels about Brett Lee for proof of that) and there’s no respite in this tour. Bollinger and Mitchell Johnson have both been up around 150kph in their recent Pakistan and West Indies series’, and opener Sean Tait delivered the third fastest ball ever about three weeks ago (160.7kph) which is faster than anything our boys have ever seen. Should Tait get one of those on target over here, that’ll be that.

That’s not to allude to any weakness in our batting line-up.

Our current team has decent batting ability down to number nine and, certainly, it’s one of the best batting sides we’ve had in the last decade. McCullum and Guptill opening the innings is the first time there’s been a partnership at the top of the order with true hitting power mixed with experience and skill. I don’t think we’ve ever had a batsman that can play proper cricket shots with as much power and aggression as Martin Guptill. It’s also great knowing that if he doesn’t fire (or McCullum skies one early) the most in form limited overs batsman in the world is coming in next.

This is a big call but Ross Taylor has proven himself over the last two years. He has shown he has the technique and the eye to hit from the first ball and on his great days the structure to his game makes him seem invincible. Let’s hope he doesn’t choose this Aussie tour to let it all go.

With the hitting power of Taylor, McCullum, Oram, Ponting, Hussey and White, big scores aren’t going to be a problem

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in this series – it should unfold as a real battle of the bowlers.

We had Shane Bond in 2007 and he was the most deadly bowler we’ve had since Hadlee. They’re big shoes to fill and we don’t have really anyone to step up. Daryl Tuffey’s back in the team and, after a decent month of cricket, he’s hitting the right line and length. At around 130kph though, the top order Australians may pick him off. Tim Southee has the pace and aggression but lacks experience. He’s had a few good series but at times he’s been shown up by experienced batsmen (and Australia aren’t lacking there). Newcomer Andy McKay will almost definitely feature in the one day team. His ability to break the 150kph barrier makes him a New Zealand cricket rarity and after good performances against the awful Bangladesh squad he’ll have a real test of character in the coming weeks. Let us not forget about the (current) best bowler in the world. Dan Vettori has done it all this season – selector, coach, captain, top batsman and best bowler by a mile. Depending on how Vettori can perform will undoubtedly be one of the major contributors to the overall result. In a team full of players as arrogant as the Aussie side, Vettori will either be a massive success or they’ll shut him out of the game completely.

An interesting test match is somewhat of an oxymoron to most people but the there is definite potential in the two match series to be played in Wellington and Hamilton. There’s no question our test match team has been the weakest link in our cricket history. With a current test ranking of 6th, we’re firm underdogs against most decent sides in the world. With a team as good as we have now, that has to change. Our bowlers need to be tested properly against a quality line-up. Facing a side that has played six tests to our one this summer, it’ll be an uphill fight. With the advent and proliferation of Twenty20 cricket, test match enthusiasm has dissipated, to say the least. It seems that if any sort of test-related excitement is to be enjoyed this summer, it’ll take two big hitting sides to spark it. Here’s hoping.

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Veronica Ng Lam

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Kind greetings to all my fellow AUT Titans for the year 2010!

What an AuSM choice you have made to study here at AUT where I will hopefully be given the opportunity to meet you somewhere on your journey to academic success.

For those of you new to AUT and whom I haven’t had the pleasure of meeting yet, I am Veronica Ng Lam, your student President for what will be the greatest year of them all: 2010! For our returning students, welcome back and I am sincerely looking forward to continuing to serve you respectfully. My existence is purely to make sure that student life here at AUT is fair, fun and a worthwhile experience no matter what age, culture or walk of life you come from.

AuSM (Auckland Student Movement @ AUT), pronounced and defined as AWESOME, is your student association. Owned, driven, and operated by the student body, it is run by elected students who become part of the Executive Council. YOU can run for any one of the roles that are available and this is a great way of giving back to the student body and ensuring that tertiary life is more than just about a great education, but also a place to foster lifelong friendships, create fantastic memories and ultimately to have fun!

We provide a range of services that aim to cater to the wide scope of our students. In

trying to make your life easier, here are some of the services that are freely accessible for you throughout the duration of your time here: free feeds, debate – your weekly student magazine, discounted bus and train tickets, discounted prepay cards, Student Job Search (SJS) to help finance you while you’re here, Vesbar to ease and comfort you, Clubs that anyone can start and/or join, Advocacy and Liaison services, and the list goes on. The bottom line is that we are here for YOU and we are here to support and assist you wherever possible during your stay with AuSM! Throughout the year our Events team work hard to deliver a whole load of events that vary in style, genre and flair. Activities and events help keep you involved and give you a place to enjoy yourselves. Look out for our big events of Orientation and Winter Fest featuring some of the best music and acts in New Zealand.

As your President for 2010, I look forward to the challenges that lie ahead and can assure you that I will always have your student interests at heart and will do my utmost to represent you through all levels of the University.

Best wishes your studies and blessings for this year – Ia Manuia

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8 Invite yourself round for dinner

After the few weeks of settling in and making friends, you’ll start to notice your pantry cupboard consists of sweet chilli sauce, half a bag of rice, and salt (A perfectly legitimate student meal, but not the most appetising). This is when you text friends/family members who live nearby and ask if you can visit. Plan said visit conveniently around dinner time, and linger until they ask you to stay for a feed. You save money and someone else cooks for you. Excellent.

7 Group cooking

If you run out of people to scab off, see if your flatmates want to cut costs by cooking together. Cooking for four is so much cheaper than cooking for one, because you share the costs of ingredients. It also means your cooking duties decrease from 5-7 nights a week to 1-2 (depending on the number of people in your flat). People often make Friday and Saturday “fend for yourself” nights, but use those nights to host pot-luck dinner parties. Everyone brings a plate and you get to keep all the leftovers.

6 Shop Homebrand

Homebrand is Foodtown/Countdown/Woolworth’s budget brand and a regular fixture in student pantries around the country. Who wouldn’t be tempted by a loaf of bread for $1.45 when normal prices can reach $4.59. Homebrand does more than bread too. In fact, you can get almost anything branded with the comforting red and white label.

5 Mince: the versatile meat

Top 10 ways to: eat for cheap at university Next to rent, food is responsible for eating up (pun intended) a large majority of your weekly funds. Here at debate we enjoy our food, especially a good chicken stirfry, but can’t afford the $22.99 a kilo price tag. So here are 10 ways to cut down on your food bill this year, so you have more money for other “necessities”.

10 Give up food

This option is not recommended but it’s no doubt the most effective way to slash your food bill. Some of you already follow the motto “eating’s cheating” in your lives but lack of food will make you unable to concentrate and prone to fainting. Plus, no one wants to be friends with the loser who can’t offer you something to eat when they come over for dinner.

9 Drink more water

Often we think we’re hungry when we’re actually dehydrated. Our brain is sending us mixed signals (as if we didn’t have enough of them to deal with). You’re reaching into your miniscule bank balance to pay $3 for a greasy meat pie when all you have to do is turn on the tap. Think of the money you’d save on snacks.

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There isn’t a meat in the world as versatile as mince. There are so many ways to use mince in meals. It’s as comfortable in a shepherd’s pie as it is topped with sour cream and thrown over nachos. You’re also taking a food trip around the world. From Italian spag bol to a classic kiwi hamburger, mince is that friend you can always rely on. Better still, it’s one of the cheapest meats available.

4 Become a vegetarian

If you can’t afford meat in general, why not become veggie. It’s healthy, there’s less cooking involved and you don’t have to scrub any fatty residue off the bottom of your “non-stick” fry pan. You can also save even more dough by buying frozen rather than fresh.

3 Work/date someone in hospitality

Everyone knows that people who work in hospitality get discounted or free food from their workplace. Find out which places give the best discounts on good food and get a job there. If you are a McDonald’s fan, imagine how much you would save if you could mac for free. If you can’t find a job at any café/bar/restaurant because some other buggers got in first, flirt with the best-looking person there. Then you’ll have a boy/ girlfriend AND cheap food. Double win!

2 Free food

People may not give away free money but AuSM does give away free food. Throughout the year you’ll experience AuSM free feeds, where they give away free sausages (or falafel for those who took up #4) to AUT students. It happens Monday-Thursday during Orientation Week and weekly (or bi-monthly for those in Manukau) during the rest of the year.

1 Invite mum over

I know what you’re thinking: “why would I want my mum at my flat?”, but think what could happen when she sees the state of your fridge. Her maternal instincts will kick in and she’ll march you down to the nearest supermarket to stock up – her shout of course. If you were sensible you’d stock up on items like bread, fruit and rice, but if she offers to pay, splash out on “luxury” items. You can finally afford chicken, cheese and treat yourself to a packet of Tim-Tams to eat while watching Desperate Housewives. Plus, you get some quality time with mum, which you appreciate when you leave home. Aw. Samantha McQueen

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University: where everyone needs a bargain

Welcome to university! Or welcome back to university! It’s a great time of year to be a uni student – the sun is still out, plenty of people around, and the beers are cheap. There are plenty of other good deals around the place too; you just need to know where to look. To give you a wee hand, I’ve put a list together of a few places you can go to pick up a bargain.

The Warehouse

I didn’t do a lot of research for this one. Based on the fact that their slogan directly references bargains, I thought it would be a good start. The nearest big red shed in the city is down at Westfield by the waterfront. Also at this mall is a ‘Coinmax’, where you can get all kinds of crap for less than 10 bucks. Anything less than $10 is a bargain in my books (unless it’s lollies). Speaking of lollies, Westfield Downtown ALSO has a Willy Wonka shop! It’s not the biggest, but they make up for their small size with inedibly massive lollipops and the like.

Upper Queen St

If you’re willing to venture north of Mayoral Drive (that’s the one Hollywood Bakery is on) Queen Street has heaps of cheap stuff to offer. I once got fried rice, sweet and sour pork and a couple of wontons for $5.

Sure, I got an interesting bout of the ol’ food poisoning, but you can’t argue with a feed and a half for a fiver. Also on Upper Queen Street, there’s a massive pool hall which is around $3 for an hour. It’s just down the road from the White House. Speaking of the White House, I reckon it’s probably one of the more bargain strip clubs in the CBD, and it’s definitely the closest one to uni. If you’re that way inclined.

Mr Vintage

If you’re flatting in Auckland, you most probably live on Bond Street in Grey Lynn. Somehow there are 100,000 people who live there, but only a couple hundred houses. Go figure. Anyway, just up from Bond St on Great North Road is a little shop called Mr Vintage, which just happen to sell t-shirts. Cool t-shirts in fact, and they don’t get more expensive than $30. In fact, just for you, Mr Vintage will go even cheaper for one day only. Go along to the store on March 4 at 6pm and you can have any t-shirt for just $20. Just don’t forget your ID. Or your wallet. It’s just opposite Repco, or 302 Great North Road if you Google Map everything in existence.

Wait! Even better news. Debate is giving away two $35 vouchers for Mr Vintage’s store. The first two to email debate@aut.ac.nz with the subject line “I’m so retro” wins!

Hollywood Bakery

Earlier I mentioned a bakery on Mayoral Drive called Hollywood.

There’s a few of them around Auckland but based on my experience, the Mayoral Dr one is the winner (or maybe tied with Parnell Road because that one is decent too). Anyway, you can go there in the morning and get a hot chocolate (delicious) for $3.50, which is average, BUT, you also get a free muffin. Chocolate muffin? Yes. Bran muffin? Yes. Raspberry and vanilla muffin? I don’t think so. That’s you sorted for breakfast. Just quietly they do a mean pepper steak pie too. Also, they’ve always got the Herald in the mornings so you can start the day by pretending you care about real news.

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Bar None

If you’re returning to university, you probably have a very good understanding of a little bar on Elliot Street called Margies. I’m sorry to say it, but you’re a big kid now and you need to step it up a level (same goes for you first years). Bar None on Customs St West have the cheap drinks Margies boasts, with about 10 per cent more class. It’s no Sale St, but a $3 pint or a $5 cocktail on a Thursday never did me any harm. It’s got all the panache of Amstel on tap, mixed with all the fun of Windows Media Player as a DJ and a copious collection of Ricky Martin mp3s. If you know your waterfront, Bar None is just behind Portofino (if you order a pizza they actually get the Portofino chefs to make it). If you don’t know where that is, find a seedy looking bloke in a brown trench coat and follow him around for a bit – he’ll no doubt end up there at some stage.

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Never in my life have I had as much access to free stuff as orientation. It’s a great way for local businesses to get you addicted to their product so that they can slowly raise the prices over the next three years and end up bankrupting you in the nicest possible way. When around the shops during o-week, ask for discounts on stuff because you’re a student – most people will oblige. Global Sandwich opposite the movies will give you 10 per cent off, and Giapo (opposite Subway on Queen St) will give you free ice cream if you love them on Facebook (more details on the voucher that came in your orientation bags). People are generally pretty nice to us in this part of town, so why not make the most of it?

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Orientation 2010.

“O” Week is a two week student festival which celebrates the start of the academic year.

From music and parties to comedy and guest speakers, a broad range of shows are organized just for the fun of it, and everyone is welcome.

FAT FREDDY’S DROP – 7pm March 5, Hikuwai Plaza, City Campus

Fat Freddy’s Drop is a seven piece roots, reggae, dub and jazz group from Wellington which has achieved massive success both in New Zealand and overseas, while epitomising a truly unique brand of New Zealand dub. Over the past decade, Fat Freddy’s has achieved two critically acclaimed albums, including the seven times platinum album Based on a True Story, which includes hit single and summer anthem Wandering Eye. Producer DJ Fitchie (Chris ‘Mu’ Faiumu) first built the foundation for Fat Freddy’s under his record label The Drop, which released lead vocalist Joe Dukie (Dallas Tamaira)’s EP Better than Change. After live collaborations with Black Seeds trumpeter Tony Chang and jam sessions in Mu’s Wellington home, Fat Freddy’s expanded from three to seven, with Fulla Flash (Warren Maxwell), Ho Pepa (Joe Lindsay), Jetlag Johnson (Tehimana Kerr) and Dobie Blaze (Iain Gordon) joining the group.

Fat Freddy’s first musical offering was 2001’s Live at the Matterhorn, a 70 minute live recording, but it was the 2005 studio album debut Based on a True Story which cemented the group as quintessential kiwi listening. The album made history when it became the first independently distributed album to debut at number one on New Zealand’s music charts. Today, Based on a True Story has sold over

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The Orientation festival is an opportunity to learn your way around, meet new people and get a feel for the social aspect of university life.

AuSM, your student association, works throughout the holidays to organize the event, tailoring gigs to suit both campuses.

The student diary (also produced by AuSM) has all the information that you need for the year: phone numbers, maps, important dates, guidelines and more. Get yours from the AuSM office before they run out.

Details of O week events, gigs and tickets can be found at the AuSM website:

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150,000 copies worldwide.

In between sell-out tours of Australia, New Zealand and Europe from 2005, the group lost Fulla Flash to family commitments and gained Choppa Reedz (Scott Towers) in time to record their sophomore album Dr Boondigga and the Big BW in 2009. Recorded over two years in Mu’s home studio, the album shipped gold on release and stayed at the top of the New Zealand music charts for five consecutive weeks.

Fat Freddy’s Drop encapsulates the kiwi spirit; laidback and original with the feel of the ocean in their sound, they truly are a must see during summer. The “sevenheaded soul monster” that is Fat Freddy’s Drop continues its unstoppable charge to world domination by performing at Hikuwai Plaza at the City Campus on Friday, March 5 before embarking on yet another overseas tour.

With each live performance a unique blend of everything from electro dub, soul, jazz and funk, Fat Freddy’s Drop is an event not to be missed during Orientation Week.

Presales are just $5 for AUT students, available at the AuSM office, while other tertiary students pay $15 at either AuSM or AuSA offices. The public can buy tickets for $40 at either office, or on www.eventfinder.co.nz. Door sales on the night are $30 for all tertiary students and $40 and $30 to the public. With normal Fat Freddy’s tickets selling out at $70 a head you’ll need to get in quick.

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March 2 marks the date for the first ever Pro Wrestling at AUT as the high flyers of the IPW come to the quad to show everyone what they’re made of. Showcasing all the skills, charisma and flair that professional wrestling survives on; it’s sure to be one hell of an afternoon.

HARVEY KNOWS A KILLER – 12pm March 3, Hikuwai Plaza, City Campus

SMASHPROOF – 12pm March 1, Hikuwai Plaza, City Campus

Kicking off the most epic week of the year is South Auckland’s finest hip-hop export in years, Smashproof. The trio consisting of Tyree, Young Sid and Deach are fresh out of a massive 2009 where their album The Weekend made it to three in the charts and their single Brother went double platinum. Brother also broke a 23-year-old record by staying in the Number one spot on the New Zealand singles charts for 11 weeks – the longest run for a local act. In addition to smashing records, Tyree and Young Sid both have acclaimed solo albums and Smashproof has spent the last 12 months touring both domestically and internationally.

With a unique blend of slow tracks and quick raps, melodies and big bass, Smashproof will be a huge start to a huge week in the sun. Make sure you’re in the quad on March 1 to see New Zealand’s biggest hip hop group in action.

IPW – 12pm March 2, Hikuwai Plaza, City Campus

In 2002 the lights went out on New Zealand’s Pro Wrestling circuit, as Mania Pro Wrestling was shut down. However, with the help of wrestlers, organisers and fans, Impact Pro Wrestling was formed in its wake, and the IPW has been going strong since.

ELLERSLIE RACES – 12pm March 13, Hikuwai Plaza, City Campus Ladies, dig out those five inch heels and your mountains of bling, as SKYCITY Diamond Day on March 13 is back to wrap up another week at the races.

Auckland Cup Week is Auckland’s self proclaimed “biggest party of the year”, with the focus more on fashion and booze than who’s in the winner’s circle. Anyone who’s been to the races can attest to the fact that when the sun (and half of Auckland) head to Ellerslie, it’s a massive day.

Beautiful people and fashion everywhere, a ton of entertainment and beer and wine ever flowing, Diamond Day is essentially Ladies Day. Diamonds may be a girl’s best friend but at the races, it’s all about colour, and remember - fake it until you make it. With numerous fashion competitions, including the Diamond Darling award, given to the most stylish race goer, this is an event for the glamorous.

Cup Week concludes on March 13 with Diamond Day and AuSM are taking you there! Literally. For $35 you’ll get a ticket into the event (which costs $50 on the day), plus a lift from the City Campus to Ellerslie, and back again after a day of sun, fashion, food and drink. Oh, and some racing as well. Get a group together and enjoy the last big summer party.

If you happen to be on the Shore, AuSM will run a bus from the Akoranga hostel if there is enough interest from students. Email dvictor@ aut.ac.nz and let him know if you’re keen.

Harvey Knows A Killer is a young, upcoming Auckland band with a passion for musical individuality. The band calls on a number of different genres and artists as inspiration, from The Beatles and Pink Floyd through to Kora, The Black Seeds and Tiki Taane.

Harvey Knows A Killer incorporate Funk and Soul with dark melodies to create a genuinely different sound, and one that will surprise and impress you. Don’t forget to check out their performance Wednesday, March 3 in the quad.

THE PANCHO BROTHERS – 12 pm March 4, Hikuwai Plaza, City Campus

You might hear the term Pancho Brothers and automatically think of a tag team wrestling duo, but these Panchos are lovers, not fighters.

Don, Josh and Drake Pancho are three musical brothers who have been performing their whole lives, and playing together for almost a decade.

The boys have enjoyed success both across the ditch – performing at the 2005 Woodstock Festival in Brisbane – and on home soil, wowing the crowds with their “pop with balls” tunes. AUT crowds sure love them, crowning them champions at last year’s Battle of the Bands final.

Pancho Brothers blend its poppy lyrics with gritty vocals and a poprock/metal sound to create a rockin’ love story. Pancho Brothers grace the City campus on Thursday afternoon while the AuSM crew put on one of their famous free feeds.

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SONS OF ZION – 12pm March 1, Awataha Plaza, North Shore Campus

If you’re over the Shore for O-Week, Kiwi band Sons of Zion will be kicking off your year with their six piece reggae/dub/rock/roots outfit.

Coming from all over the country, Sons of Zion have performed alongside household names like The Black Seeds, Kora and Katchafire.

Producing all their music in lead vocalist Sam Eriwata’s garage, the band has a distinct Kiwi dub flavour, with some deep bass and soulful melodies. Sons of Zion released their self titled EP in late 2007 after winning the annual Soundsplash Band Competition.

IPW – 12pm March 3, Awataha Plaza, North Shore Campus

In 2002 the lights went out on New Zealand’s Pro Wrestling circuit, as Mania Pro Wrestling was shut down. However, with the help of wrestlers, organisers and fans, Impact Pro Wrestling was formed in its wake, and the IPW has been going strong since.

March 3 marks the date for the first ever Pro Wrestling at the North Shore campus as the high flyers of the IPW come to the quad to show everyone what they’re made of. Showcasing all the skills, charisma and flair that professional wrestling survives on; it’s sure to be one hell of an afternoon.

PANCHO BROTHERS – 12 pm March 2, Awataha Plaza, North Shore Campus

You might hear the term Pancho Brothers and automatically think of a tag team wrestling duo, but these Panchos are lovers, not fighters.

Don, Josh and Drake Pancho are three musical brothers who have been performing their whole lives, and playing together for almost a decade.

The boys have enjoyed success both across the ditch – performing at the 2005 Woodstock Festival in Brisbane – and on home soil, wowing the crowds with their “pop with balls” tunes. AUT crowds sure love them, crowning them champions at last year’s Battle of the Bands final.

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Pancho Brothers blend its poppy lyrics with gritty vocals and a poprock/metal sound to create a rockin’ love story. Pancho Brothers grace the Shore campus on Tuesday afternoon while the AuSM crew put on one of their famous free feeds.

J WILLIAMS, ERAKAH & DANCE CREW - 12 pm March 4, Awataha Plaza, North Shore Campus

Coming from a family with music and dance at its core, it’s little wonder J Williams has achieved success from the same areas in the last two years.

Williams’ debut single Blow Your Mind achieved massive airtime on New Zealand radio and TV and after releasing his album Young Love last year, his number one single Ghetto Flower exploded onto the New Zealand charts and stayed there for nearly three weeks.

The J Williams show at AUT features the classically trained hip hop inspired vocalist Erakah, who featured in Williams’ single Your Style. The blend of J Williams lyrics and moves with Erakah’s powerful voice is set to make for a big show.

Make sure you’re there to catch New Zealand’s biggest up-and-coming RnB act this Thursday at Awataha Plaza.

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COMEDY NITE – 8pm March 8, Vesbar City Campus

The AuSM Comedy Nite is back for 2010! Hurrah! This year your three featured funny men are Jamie Bowen, Steve Wrigley and Ben Hurley.

Comedy.co.nz calls Jamie Bowen (pictured on right) one of New Zealand’s most exciting and creative young comedians and it’s not hard to see why. After beginning his career with the sketch group GARY, Bowen has become a regular on the kiwi comedy scene, starring in TV3’s A Thousand Apologies in 2008 as well as Comedy Gala and Pulp Comedy. His comedy is a blend of obscure ramblings, personal musical stylings, storytelling and stand, making Bowen one comedian you want to keep an eye on.

Steve Wrigley (photo left) is as close to a Kiwi version of Dane Cook as you’re gonna get.

With his high energy shows, ridiculous imagination and lack of concern for political correctness, there’s little wonder why Wrigley has shot to the top rungs of kiwi comedy.

Winner of the Billy T award in 2008, as well as best comedy at the 2008 New Zealand Fringe Festival, Wrigley has created numerous different characters shows that he’s taken to the US, Canada and Australia and well as being a big part of TV3’s hit show 7 Days. Wrigley has a knack for improvising and creating highly imaginative stories which take audiences on a journey down the proverbial rabbit hole. His tales have a whimsical but a bizarre edge to them and he’s not above bursting into song to attack your stomach muscles with fits of laughter. Put simply, each show is gold.

You may have seen Ben Hurley’s bearded mug (photo on right) plastered over TV3’s 7 Days, which he writes and stars in, or as a co-host on @Seven recently, but on March 8 you get to see him out of the box and back to his stand up roots. Over the last seven years he has performed five different shows to sell-out crowds both here and beyond and has cemented himself as one of New Zealand’s current leading comedians. After winning the Comedy Guild’s Best Male Comedian and the Billy T Award in 2004, Hurley moved to London and worked the English comedy scene for three years, performing with acts like Andy Parsons, Stewart Lee and Ed Byrne. Hurley’s upfront, selfcritical style of laid-back comedy is a massive hit with Kiwi audiences and his ability to build on a joke throughout his shows is what keeps audiences coming back for more.

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DEJA VOODOO & I AM GIANT – 8pm March 12, Vesbar City Campus

I Am Giant is a half Kiwi half British four piece with a big sound and an even bigger future (photo left).

Former Blindspot drummer Shelton Woolright met up with his old mate Paul Matthews (Stylus and Tadpole) in London two years ago for a few jam sessions. After meeting with UK vocalist Ed Martin and guitarist Max O’Donnell, the group penned I Am Giant – and the rest is history.

After making a splash on the international stage last year, I Am Giant have been asked to feature on a number of surfing and snowboarding DVDs, including the Kelly Slater film, Cloud Nine. It’s this kind of exposure that led to the release of the band’s EP and European shows.

Within a year they released the hit single City Limits and the City Limits EP is achieving big success in the antipodes, suggesting an I Am Giant album isn’t far away. AuSM is giving you the chance to catch the boys in New Zealand before they get too cool for school.

Deja Voodoo (photo on right) is undoubtedly the grungiest, dirtiest band to grab the attention of New Zealand rock fans over the last decade - and don’t we love them. Leads Matt Heath and Chris Stapp first appeared on the Back of the Y Masterpiece television show in 2002, and from there the boys have gone from strength to strength. After the release of their debut album Brown Sabbath in 2004 (which featured hit tracks We are Deja Voodoo and Beers), Matt and Chris focused on their film and television exploits, which included the bands’ film, The Devil Dared Me To. Deja Voodoo has been performing at venues around Auckland since forever, and if you caught them at BDO you’ll know about their kickass live show. It’s hard to imagine a rowdier way to end orientation so be there early and join the lads for a pint.

Guy Cater – 7pm, March 10, Hikuwai Plaza City Campus

Guy Cater has been coming to AUT for orientation since...well since orientation was invented. At least it seems that way. The world famous comic hypnotist is an institution at O-Week and continues to come year after year because the crowds (and the laughs) are always huge. Cater has been performing as a professional hypnotist for over 25 years and is no stranger to the university crowd.

Cater has been an MC, stand up comedian and hypnotist in cities from Dubai to Las Vegas, including a multitude of shows in Asia and America.

Not bad for a bloke from Tokoroa. Cater’s rare brand of X-rated humour is always hit with students and here at AUT the quad is always buzzing to see who will be hypnotised and, more importantly, what hilarious stuff Cater will make them do.

What better way to start of your year at AUT by making a fool of yourself in front of thousands of potential friends? Cater ensures that you won’t do anything you wouldn’t ordinarily do, so it’s really like one big icebreaker. Make sure you come along and check it out (or get involved) because it’s bound to be one of the funniest things you’ll see all year.

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Are you a winner?

Quiz

This handy wee quiz is designed so that you can work out whether university is for you. Simply add the points you get for each question and use the guide at the bottom to work out your awesomeness. Go! Question 1 – Do you drink beers?

Yes. I love beers!

I’ll have a few every now and then.

Beers? Gross. I’ll have a cruiser though.

I’m allergic to beers

Question 5 – How many new friends have you made since orientation started?

20 points 15 points 10 points 0 points

None Less than 10 More than 10, less than 20 20+

Question 2 – What’s the most exciting part of starting university?

0 points 20 points 50 points 100 points

Question 6 – What are you doing tonight?

The potential knowledge!

The parties!

The mates!

The beers!

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Movie night with the flat down the hall Get some early readings done Town

A house party with uni friends

20 points 0 points 30 points 50 points

Question 3 – Where do you live?

Final Question - Do you own crocs?

Shit! Forgot about sorting that.

Mum and Dad’s.

Grey Lynn The pub

200 points 0 points 50 points 25 points

Yes No

-5000 points 20 points

Question 4 – Are you wearing shoes?

Of course - expensive ones too.

Jandals.

What are these shoes you speak of?

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RESULTS

Less than zero – You and your dirty, dirty crocs are not welcome here. Over to AU you go.

0-20 – You’re a studious young critter aren’t you? While you may not be the life of any parties this year, and you might not make as many friends as most, there’s definitely a spot for you here. To the library!

20-100 – You’re in a bit of trouble. You don’t know whether you want to party or study and I’m sorry my friend, that’s just not the spirit. Make your mind up or jog on!

Exactly 135 – You’re an alcoholic loner with no shoes. These are worrying times my friend. Uni is not the place for you. Perhaps rehab is a better option?

120 – 250 – You’re not the craziest cat in the universe, but you’ve got some mates and you like a laugh. Chances are you’re straight out of high school and keen for a big year. Word to your mother.

250 – 300 – You’re the ideal university candidate. Friends? Check. Fun? Check. Laughs? Check. Get involved! Danger though, you have potential to be a self-important uni-bully who thinks s/he is more special than everyone else. Real life is not an American Pie movie, settle down.

300+ - What an animal. You probably drink too much, sleep wherever you can find something soft, eat what you find stuck on your shoes and use your living costs to buy smokes. You need to dial it down or you could trading in the lecture theatre lifestyle for a smaller room with more bars. Sort your shit out.

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Fashion in the one-der years by annaloren, who will be sadly missed.

Hello, dumplings. How are you? I am fine. While you were slacking off over the holidays, smoking P or playing with your Tamagotchis or whatever it is you kids do nowadays, I was hard at work keeping tabs on the fashion world. Here’s a roundup of what you missed over the summer break (take notes, this will be in the test): My favourite singer-songwriter-slash-bag-lady, Imogen Heap, rocked up to the Grammys wearing a digital necklace that displayed scrolling Tweets sent by her fans. She also carried a transparent handbag containing an iPhone that displayed photos uploaded through Twitter. All together now: Awesome.

You should probably buy a ticket to her concert at the Juice Bar on March 19, and on the night you should probably meet up with me and debate editor Sam McQueen and buy us both mojitos.

Yeah, that sounds like a pretty good plan to me. (I promise I didn’t write this, but I wholeheartedly agree – Ed.) Louis Vuitton recently released a US$2,000 garbage bag purse (sorry, ‘Raindrop Besace’) in your choice of brown or grey, complete with plasticky orange drawstring tie. Alternatively, you can grab an 80 cent jobby from the supermarket for a superstar look on a student budget. (Sidenote: I am constantly typo-ing ‘student’ as ‘stupid’. Latent self-hatred? Discuss.)

Speaking of the trend towards the derelict, tracksuit pants are ‘back’, according to Vogue and a bunch of other misguided magazines. Firstly: No. Secondly: When were they ever ‘in’ to begin with? (No, sport and rec. majors, you don’t count.)

Creepy website HunkWithJunk.com put a ‘genuine’ lock of Farrah Fawcett’s hair up for sale, with bidding starting at a modest $1,000 (consider whacking it on your course related costs). “Someday the technology will be available, and you might be able to create your very own angel” reads the description, which is still online at the time of writing. If you’re a fan, you’ll want to get in quick – a lock of Elvis’ hair sold for $15,000 last year.

Canadian boutique Ssense published one very mortifying photo shoot featuring a dog licking the bare thigh of an orgasming model. I was, for once in my life, rendered speechless.

Speaking of inappropriate photo shoots, one of Vice magazine’s latest, entitled ‘Work Hard Play Hard’, features a

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bunch of gentlemen sporting impeccable coifs, tailored suits... and prominent boners. Could this be the start of a new trend in fashion photography? To get the look, you could don a pair of Andrew Christian’s new Shock Jock underwear with ‘Extreme Frontal Enhancing Technology’, which, from the looks of things, acts like a push-up bra for your package, “adding girth and dimension”. Because erections in public are always good for your image.

While reading up on the above product, I found a link to DapperDicks.com, which sells “designer penis apparel for your little man”. Their tagline is “dress for success”, and they sell miniature fireman, cowboy and pirate costumes - complete with matching hats! - which slip over your junk. And now I pray that no one else uses my computer, ever, because my viewing history is utterly reprehensible.

Word on the terrorist street is that female suicide bombers might be undergoing surgery to insert explosive devices into their breast implants. According to British intelligence agencies, these hidden bombs would be difficult to detect with both scanners and external checks. However, the likelihood of a suicide bomber being able to actually detonate these devices is pretty slim, so it looks like, for now, we’re all safe from exploding tits.

In non-body part related news, Vogue editor-at-large André Leon Talley has replaced Miss J. Alexander on the judging panel of America’s Next Top Model. Cycle 14 of the show, otherwise known as “The Best Thing About TV Ever!” (annaloren, 2003present), will start screening in the U.S. in March. Miss J. will still be fulfilling his role as resident ‘runway diva coach extraordinaire’, and – even more exciting – the wannabe models visited New Zealand earlier in the year for a series of challenges and photo shoots. How will Tyra manage to offend this time?

Will there be moko makeup? Shoots with a colonial theme? Stay tuned!

The very fabulous Cyndi Lauper and the even more fabulous Lady Gaga were named the faces of the M.A.C. Viva Glam Spring 2010 campaign. Shortly after viewing the promotional image of the two of them together, my head exploded from amazement. I will be sadly missed.

Oh, and apparently in 2010 biker jackets, beige dresses, orange lipstick, leopard print, metallic eyeshadow, peep-toe ankle boots, capes, khaki, and denim shirt-and-jeans combos will be in. Wear ‘em all at once for the ultimate in cool.

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Reviews Edge of Darkness

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Martin Campbell is a director who knows how to make action films. Campbell was responsible for the first Pierce Brosnan film, GoldenEye, in 1995, which at the time was the highest grossing Bond film ever. He followed that up with The Mask of Zorro (1998) and The Legend of Zorro (2005), and he then started another Bond career, directing Daniel Craig in Casino Royale (2006).

So off the bat it’s no surprise that Campbell’s newest action/ thriller is a winner. Edge of Darkness is Mel Gibson’s first true action film since We Were Soldiers back in 2002. Don’t worry, he hasn’t lost the knack. Gibson plays veteran cop Thomas Craven, a presumably separated (or widowed, we don’t find out) father of a mid-twenties MIT graduate, Emma Craven (Bojana Novakovic). After Emma is brutually gunned down (and it is brutal), Craven decides to exact revenge.

From this point the film takes on a Punisher style plot-direction where Craven, with nothing to lose, finds his way through a thick mess of nuclear secrets and government lies on his way to avenging Emma’s death. Edge of Darkness is, perhaps aptly, a very dark film. It goes without the little jokes that are interspersed throughout Campbell’s Zorro and Bond films. Perhaps this is a result of the screenplay being co-written by William Monahan (The Departed, Body of Lies), but it takes on an eerie mood of real depression.

After minor roles in Seven Pounds and Drag Me To Hell, the role of Emma Craven is a big one for Serbian born Bojana Novakovic. While it’s still not a major role, Emma appears in a number of scenes after her death and, all in all, Novakovic does a great job. Gibson performs brilliantly and you get the feeling all the way through that the death of Craven’s daughter was, effectively, the death of him as well.

The plot drags a little toward the middle, and it seems at times that there are a few holes in the story, as if the writers had an amazing A and B, but got lazy drawing a decent line between the two. Besides that, the film is pretty decent. A moderate start with a great hook get you involved early and the promise of some real gritty action keeps you interested throughout. The ending is solid and it ties up all the loose ends (with bullets), which is just how it should be.

Anyone that knows me is well aware I am a musical fanatic. Therefore, when I saw Nine , the film adaptation of the musical stage show, was to be released in cinemas I squealed like a kid at Christmas. Nine is about middle-aged film director Guido Contini, who is struggling to find purpose and meaning for his latest film endeavour. He attempts to find this through his relationships with his wife, mistress, mother and lastly, his muse.

When I saw the cast line up I was convinced this film would be one of the best I’d seen in a long time. Nicole Kidman (who is one of my favourite actresses of all time), two-time Oscar winner Daniel DayLewis, Penelope “always seem to light up a screen” Cruz and the always impressive Judi Dench lead the all-star cast, with support from Marion Cotillard, Kate Hudson, Fergie and Sophia Loren. Plus, the director is Rob Marshall; who directed Chicago (and won a golden statue for).

Therefore I didn’t hesitate in digging into my shrinking student bank balance to see this film on the big screen. Half way through the movie -about the time I fell asleep- I wished my money had been spent more wisely. I’m not usually one to not enjoy films. I see the underlying messages in them and appreciate them for what they are. I enjoy the acting and the mindless story line and I go away happy. Nine, however, was different. Perhaps my expectations of the film and the cast were too high. The cast didn’t let me down.

Each of the actors challenged themselves, and created some spectacular performances. It wasn’t the sets or costumes either.

They were quite simply, amazing. They did everything brilliantly; from casual to movie star to cabaret style clothing.

I think it was the storyline I did not enjoy. Although I enjoyed the second storyline of Contini’s failing relationship with his wife, I tired quickly of Contini not being able to write a word for his new script, despite the first day of shooting only ten days away. The flashbacks in time, particularly when we see Contini as a child, confused me somewhat as to its relevance in the story.

But what about the musical numbers? I did enjoy the songs themselves, but the way they were performed on screen was lacking. Each number represents the thoughts in a particular character’s head. They were not incorporated into the story but portrayed as an almost fantasy world where the particular character gets to sing on stage about their emotions.

Sadly, I wasn’t the greatest fan of Nine. As a musical lover I knew I would have seen it despite the reviews, but I’m in no hurry to see it again.

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The Future of Film:

A look at 2010’s most anticipated releases

Alice In Wonderland Director: Tim Burton Starring: Mia Wasikowska, Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, Anne Hathaway, Alan Rickman, Martin Sheen, Stephen Fry, Matt Lucas Release Date: March 4, 2010 As with all Tim Burton films, the visual effects for Alice In Wonderland look both spectacular and slightly twisted. Burton has based his film on a loose adaptation of the film –Alice is now 19 and escaping to Wonderland to avoid a proposal.

Newcomer Mia Wasikowska plays Alice, while Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham Carter make their expected Burton appearances as the Mad Hatter and the Red Queen. With the option of seeing it in IMAX 3-D, this film has movie-goers counting the days until March 4.

Iron Man 2 Director: Jon Favreau Starring: Robert Downey Jr, Gwyneth Paltrow, Mickey Rourke, Scarlett Johansson, Don Cheadle, Sam Rockwell Release Date: April 29, 2010 For some unknown (but amazing) reason New Zealand gets to see Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark (aka Iron Man) more than a week before Americans. Following on from the first

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movie (if you haven’t seen it, skip ahead) the world knows who Iron Man is and wants his technology. Obviously Stark doesn’t want to and so battle ensues. In true sequel style, there are new characters, including Scarlett Johansson as Natasha Romanov – Stark’s new assistant who’s hiding an alter ego, and Mickey Rourke as Whiplash. Like most sequels, the bar has been set high by its predecessor and come April 29, fan boys will be lining up to experience a piece of the action.

Toy Story 3 Director: Lee Unkrich Starring: Tom Hanks, Tim Allen Release Date: TBC Pixar has dominated the animated film genre for more than a decade and this year they are releasing Toy Story 3; the film that made them a success. Woody and Buzz’s future looks grim as Andy is all grown up and off to college. It will be interesting to see the audiences this film pulls, as most of Toy Story’s audience have grown up as well. Still, maybe a classic like Toy Story will have people curious to see how it ends.

Clash Of The Titans Director: Louis Letterier

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Starring: Sam Worthington, Gemma Arterton, Liam Neeson, Ralph Fiennes Release Date: TBC I’ll be honest, I haven’t heard much about this movie but my ex flat mate kept raving about how much she wanted to see this. A quick Google and IMDB search tells me it is the remake of a 1981 classic and stars Avatar’s Sam Worthington. It is an Olympian-era film; Perseus (Worthington) can’t save his family from Hades (Ralph Fiennes), God of the underworld. Perseus goes on a dangerous mission to defeat him so he can steal Zeus’ power (Liam Neeson)… or so says the plot synopsis on their website. Basically it promises loads of fighting, gore and CGI – perfect for a guy’s night out.

Other noteworthy films to watch out for (which I ran out of space for) Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I (Finally, the wait has been agonizing) The A-Team (another 80s remake) Date Night (starring Tina Fey and Steve Carrell.

Enough said) Sex and the City 2 (Let’s hope this movie is an improvement on the first) The Twilight Saga: Eclipse (I know some of you are secretly counting the days)

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Böl on the Dole The unemployed life as told

by Sarah Böl My name is Sarah, I’m 21 years old, I have a Bachelor of Communication Studies (in Journalism) and I don’t have a job.

Like most students, I naively thought I could stumble blindly through my degree, bottle of Smirnoff in hand, graduate, throw on a business shirt and find myself employed.

No such luck. It’s now February, I’ve spent a month travelling, had a lovely break, but my promised dream job still hasn’t turned up. No days spent writing about fashion, love and weight.

No chasing parliament officials around for a statement. Not even an internship where my most important responsibility is making sure the editor’s double tall non-fat cappuccino is decaf.

Basically, it sucks.

But in the words of the late, great, Calvin Harris* - I’m not alone. Just the other day the unemployment rate (yet again) hit the highest level in a decade. It is now up almost one per cent since September – and I think this is something to do with all the recent graduates.

Our friend Mr Key says unemployment is a “lagging indicator”, meaning it’s the last thing to show improvements in the economic scheme of things – but I don’t buy it.

The media has been hard hit over the past few years. New technology and plummeting readership means a huge decline in advertising dollars. Somehow, I don’t think this is an industry which is going to catch up fast enough for me and other wannabe reporters.

Communications grads aren’t the only ones finding it hard either. Ask any creative, arts or commerce graduate and they’ll tell you the same thing – finding work is hard.

I’m considering post-graduate study, but I can’t help but wonder if perhaps our universities are pumping out far too many creative and arts graduates. Maybe following our dreams was a bad idea? Maybe I should have faced my excrement phobia and become a plumber? (Then I’d be employed, have no student loan and would meet somewhat eligible men) It’s not that I haven’t been trying. I’ve applied to call centres, for retail jobs and even the few media jobs that I’m actually qualified for. Needless to say, the “ladies wanted” ads in The Herald are looking more appealing by the day.

That said, being unemployed is kind of similar to being a student – lots of time on Facebook, financial stress and I even get to write for debate (and you should too, email me! – Ed.). On the downside, your parents stop being proud of you and the parties aren’t so good.

Let’s hope one day soon Böl on the Dole will become Böl on the Pay Roll. Until then, accompany me as I slouch on the couch and watch infomercials. Enjoy university, party study hard and enjoy it because you don’t know what’s out there! x Böl *Calvin Harris isn’t dead. I just wanted to make sure you were reading.

Anyone want to hire me? Questions or suggestions? Email me: sarah.bol@gmail.com

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But hey! That’s just what I think With Ben Hope.

In 1893 the World’s Columbian Exposition - also known as The Chicago World’s Fair - was held, quite obviously, in Chicago.

This fair was a first for the great nation of America, it contained the first ever Ferris wheel, hamburgers, Juicy Fruit gum and a guy named Hershey tried caramel in chocolate. It was the home of America’s first identified serial killer, inspired the Pledge of Allegiance and got Americans thinking they ruled the world. It is around this time I wish I was coming into adulthood. Many people say the wish they could be born in the 70’s or 80’s, but I’m so retro, 1893 is the year I want to turn 21.

Why 1893 you may ask? Well, that particular year is considered by some to be the start of the future, the point when the world started inventing and discovering everything and consuming like mad.

More importantly, 1893 was still the age of the gentleman and not to toot my own horn, but I have opened the odd door for a lady (although after a recent accusation of being a “Neolithic penisholding dinosaur hunting chauvinist” and that “strong, independent, self assured women can manage”, I realised I shouldn’t do it outside a Women’s Studies lecture).

The dress sense at this time was even more outstanding.

Everybody ‘suited up’, with civic workers wearing woollen suits complete with a vest, tie and a bowler hat. Imagine the fat guy in the digger holding up traffic in a suit with a sweet bowler hat. That would be worth a delay at least. The ladies too wore dresses to the floor, and hid so much. Now I won’t lie and say I don’t enjoy the summer months in New Zealand, but sometimes mystery and imagination is better than the real thing.

This time of enlightenment around the world also added mystery to an already astounding world. Science hadn’t solved everything and people still wondered about why people died and how the sun hadn’t burnt us all to a crisp, why ice was white and the water was blue.

But with positives comes negatives. Obviously this time frame has its downside. I mean, I could die from a cold, be drafted to the First World War, and would be lucky to live to 40. But hey, what a 40 years!

The world we live in now is quite average, but being 21 in 1893 would mean I’d see the world become an adult rather than a pubescent nerd. Because let’s face it, in my life time I have seen the birth of terrorism, catastrophic natural disasters and economic collapse. All offset by the birth of the iGeneration and the popularity of the Bowflex body.

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A-Z Guide to University Life

Don’t know the first thing about living like a student? Don’t worry, this handy alphabetical guide will tell you everything you need to know.

A is for Assignments. Unfortunately, during university you will be given at least one assignment (or ASSignment, as they are affectionately known). Assignments will make you frantically search for notes of a lecture you didn’t attend, pull all-nighters writing and get you addicted to caffeine. Some students somehow manage to finish a week before deadline. Chances are that student isn’t you.

B is for Books. Completing the above is a lot easier if you have books. UBS has every book you need and if it’s not in stock, they’ll order it in for you. However, brand new textbooks cost hundreds and some need that money for rent/food. Students are always selling old textbooks for cheap and there’s hardly ever any difference. If you really need the newest version but don’t have the coin, you could always head to the (gasp) library.

C is for Condoms. No condoms + sex = potential babies and/or Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs). Goodbye stud-ville, hello parenthood and a nasty rash that won’t go away. AUT’s Health, Counselling and Wellbeing centres give out free condoms, as do sexual health centres around Auckland. They also do free (or heavy subsidised) sexual health checks so make sure you have regular check-ups to make sure you aren’t passing on any nasty surprises.

D is for debate. What is debate? Well my friends, it is this little morsel of goodness you are holding in your hands. It will guide you through your years at university. It will tell you what movies are crap and what are worth spending your bling on. It will help you know who to see at AuSM for cheap public transport, healthcare or a food parcel if you are struggling to get by. It will inform, delight, entertain and distract you during your morning lectures. It is YOUR student magazine but we can’t put it together without YOU. So go on, write for us now.

E is for Exams. Like assignments, exams are another form of torture that come around twice a year. “Borrow” people’s notes early, stock up on pens and study/cram hard.

Oh, and make sure you know when your exam is. Don’t fail because you turned up at 2pm instead of 9am (it’s happened before).

F is for Friends. Friends are arguably the most important part of university (aside from the degree part). Remember, you’re not the only student starting university for the first time. It creates an icebreaker. Some of the greatest friendships come about as a result of two people being lost. Others are created over a box of cheap beer and the latest rugby game. Just make sure you have friends. They’ll help you study for a test, let you borrow their collection of The O.C, and hold your hair back when you’re “sick”.

G is for Graduation. For those of you popping your university “cherry” this year, graduation seems impossibly far away. But unfortunately this finish line creeps up awfully fast. One day you are sitting in the quad, munching on a free sausage, the next you are walking down Queen St in the heat of summer dressed like Harry Potter.

H

is for House hunting. Rent in Auckland is expensive and unless you live at home (bastards), it’s inevitable you’ll have to house hunt.

For $145 each a week you’ll get a three bedroom townhouse with no third bedroom, no insulation and a leaky ceiling. The same price in Christchurch will get you a three bedroom, two bathroom fully furnished house with a heat pump and a gardener. That’s right. A gardener. The downside is you have to live in Christchurch.

I

is for Illness. If you have the immune system of Chuck Norris, skip to J. If you are human, you’re probably going to get sick while at university. Visit the Health, Counselling and Wellbeing centres. Why? Because most of the services are free. Yes, that’s right, FREE! There’s free counselling, health advice and nurses services are free too. And guess what? If they’re not free, they’re heavily discounted. No more forking out $60 to hear a doctor tell you that you have the flu. The best part? They’re right on campus.

J

is for Jugs of Beer. Finally! A letter dedicated to beer (B was already taken. Stupid books). Chances are you will encounter at least one jug of beer at university. The definition of jug changes depending on where you’re from though. Don’t be surprised Aucklanders if you see someone slurping down a Speights/Waikato/Double Brown (again, depends on geographical location) out of a bowl. It means they’ve run out of clean cups. Vesbar (see V) also sells jugs of beer when you are in need after lectures. How convenient.

K

is for Karma. As spoken by the wise Justin Timberlake, what goes around comes back around. If you do bad things, bad things will happen to you. If you do good things… well you get the point. So write for debate, or prepare to get shat on by a pigeon.

L

is for Lectures. In between all the student festivities on offer, you will have to attend some lectures. Groan if you must but these are vital if you want to pass those dreaded exams. Use lectures as a chance to make even more friends, particularly the ones with pens and paper on their desk.

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is for Money. Everything at university costs money. Fees cost money, books costs money, shoes costs money. Students don’t have money. It’s a vicious cycle. Most students will have a student loan to help but remember it is not free money each week. You have to pay it back. An interest-free overdraft from your bank will help you with the essentials (food, rent, clothes) if you are really struggling, but again, it’s not free money. A part-time job while studying will earn you money, but you’ll have to work for it. Seriously, there’s no free money.

N

is for Nutrition. Long days at university and even longer nights soaking up every bit of student life will take a toll on your eating habits. The lack of the aforementioned money will also make food choices more limited. No more Sunday roast courtesy of Mum; instead it’s two minute noodles and 100 different ways to cook mince.

O

is for Orientation Week. Orientation Week is most kickass two weeks to ease you into student life. Yes, that’s right. It may say week, but here at AUT you get two. It’s time to be gluttonous. Eat up everything your student association, AuSM (see S), has put on offer just for you. Bands like Smashproof and Fat Freddy’s Drop will be cooking up musical genius while comedians Ben Hurley, Steve Wrigley and Jamie Bowen will make even your taste buds laugh at Comedy Nite. Snack away on Guy Cater’s hypnotist show or be devoured by foam at Vesbar’s foam party. Hungry for more? AuSM is holding Free Feeds during the two weeks at both the City and North Shore campuses.

P

is for Procrastination. Procrastination means you’ll want to be up-to-date on the latest news kick before an assignment is due.

Hours are wasted on Youtube, Facebook and other such time-sucking sites. Some people manage to use procrastination to clean their room so they can see floor. Others use it to farm their crops on Farmville. Sadly, neither of these will help you get your assignment done.

Q

is for Queues. The downside to everyone wanting a piece of the university action is queues. Queues for paying your fees, queues for public transport discounts, queues for free sausages… the list goes on. Lucky you have a copy of debate to keep you satisfied while waiting for the dickhead in front to stop hogging the tomato sauce.

R

is for Referencing. Referencing is a foreign concept to you who haven’t been to university before, but don’t worry, soon it’ll be that unwanted person you can never dodge. You have to reference everything. Quotes, ideas, people – and Wikipedia doesn’t count! AUT University uses APA referencing. It’s a confusing bastard but if you search for an APA referencing guide online you should find a simple way to understand it.

S

is for Student Services. Everywhere you go around campus you’ll see the word AuSM splashed around. So, what is AuSM? When you paid your fees you also paid to be part of AUT’s student association, Auckland Student Movement (AuSM). AuSM is here to make sure you to have the best time you can at university. Apart from this super cool magazine, AuSM also puts up Orientation Week, along with other concerts, DJs, comedy shows and entertainment throughout the year. They give you free student diaries, wall planners, free feeds, cheap movie tickets, public transport discounts and so much more. They provide clubs for all types of students, which will come in handy when trying to gain more of letter F. AuSM even helps with the serious stuff too, like provide support when wanting to appeal grades, deal with harassment issues or if you are caught cheating. Basically, AuSM is awesome.

T

is for Transport. Firstly, don’t drive to university. Traffic and parking are rubbish. Take the bus or train instead. It’s cheaper, plus you can catch some extra zzz’s. All full-time students can get 40 per cent discount off all bus and train tickets at the AuSM office. AUT also has a shuttle bus running between all the campuses for only $2.50 a ride. For those fitness freaks out there, bike or walk to university. Both are free and are great ways to get in that 30 minutes a day.

U

is for University Games. Each year universities from around the country come together at the University Games to compete for the title of top sporting university. This time around, the Games are heading to Invercargill and Gore from April 13-16. With more than 20 sports available, from Rugby to Tennis to Lawn Bowls, this is a highlight on the university calendar. The last time AUT won was in 2005. So head down for some southern hospitality - when else would you go to Gore?

V

is for Vesbar. Vesbar is your local while you are at university. Located in the quad, it is a great place to unwind after lectures. Vesbar constantly has something on, such as weekly pub quizzes, concerts or friendly tournaments and they do a mean bowl of wedges. Grab your mates and head down for a cold one. Make sure you’re over 18 though; you won’t get in without ID.

W

is for Wine. If beer can get its own letter, so should wine. A firm favourite among the ladies at university, wine is a drink that makes you look classy without the drink itself being classy. All you need is your Onecard, a nearby Foodtown, a bottle of Corbans, Aquila or Passion Pop and one semi-clean wine glass. Ta-da! Sophisication a la student.

X is for Xmas. There’s no uni over Xmas. It also starts with X. Y

is for Your Mum. Your mum (dad/grandparent/guardian) will not want you to perish at university (unless she’s Satan). Enter the glorious home packages. Money may pay the rent, but Mum’s pecan pies and cookies fill the hole where food should be.

Z

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with Tenani French Summer Edition Click It!

Last FM This little website is simple. Join and it imports your listening history from iTunes and your iPod, then graphs things to find your most listened to tracks and artists. Chuck in the social network part of it and it figures out your musical compatibility with your friends. Awesome! Also a perfect way to stalk friends and catch them listening to Miley Cyrus.

Play It!

The Beatles: Rock Band The game three years in the making, this is possibly the coolest music game there is. Using the legendary back catalogue of The Beatles you can actually play as the Fab Four and make your way through their career. Choose guitar, bass, vocals or drums and go hard on tracks like Yesterday, Come Together, and With A Little Help From My Friends. Favourite Beatles song not there? No problem, this is also the first time The Beatles songs have been available digitally, so just download the ones you want.

See It!

Avatar Possibly the most hyped movie of the last decade, seeing what is essentially a remake of Disney’s Pocahontas has become a modern day pop culture rite of passage. Avatar is the story of a guy who goes to another planet to befriend the natives so that he can negotiate their relocation so the money hungry corporates can mine the place for valuable minerals. When negotiations fall through the company comes in guns blazing and our hero realises which team he should be fighting for. See? Pocahontas. All criticism aside, the movie is engrossing, and you barely notice the long runtime. That, coupled with the truly revolutionary special effects and 3D technology, will make seeing this movie will be one of those generation-defining experiences they will talk about for years to come. Tip: see it in IMAX 3D for the biggest “holy shit” effect.

Hear It!

Blueprint 3 – Jay-Z Jay-Z remains at the top of his game with his latest album, and manages to add another record to his collection. He now tops Elvis for most number one albums, this being his eleventh. His ELEVENTH number one album! What the ACTUAL fuck? Every single album he’s released has hit number one, that’s gotta say something. Jay-Z doesn’t falter in his latest, with appearances from Kanye West, Rihanna, Alicia Keys and Drake. The singles DOA (Death of Auto-Tune), Run This Town and Empire State of Mind have already become huge hits and Jay-Z is sure to remain on top as the new King. Oh, and he’s tapping Beyonce. Sigh.

Eat It!

Renkon, Central, Parnell, Ponsonby Cheap Japanese. Good. Really good. Did I mention it was cheap? Basically it’s perfect for students.

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Horoscopes ARIES

(March 21-April 19) The moons of Jupiter and Mercury align to make this the year you finally pass university.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) All your dreams will come true. You will find the perfect job, lover and win $20 on instant scratchies. Maybe.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21) You will die. One day.

CANCER (June 22-July 22) You will find someone who enjoying impromptu rages during the middle of lectures, making university instantly cooler.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Any attempts to make friends during O-Week will be futile so you might as well not try.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Your teachers will instantly hate you after you walk into your lecture 20 minutes late.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) Someone will make a tampon-related joke when they learn when you’re birthday is.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21) You’ll finally lose your V plates after an awkward encounter at Fat Freddy’s Drop.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) A financial windfall will come your way after discovering lost change while sitting on the bus/train/couch at Starbucks.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) If you are asked a question during lectures, remember: the answer is always seven.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Your week will be shit. Nothing you do will stop it. So stop complaining and suck it up.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) Make a tampon-related joke to a Libra. Seriously, they’ll love it.

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micro-celebs AuSM edition

Sue Higgins 1. Describe your role at AuSM. General Manager – Implementing Executive Council policy and managing AuSM operations.

2. What did you do over summer? Relaxed and had fun with friends and family.

3. If you had a magic wand, what would you change about yourself? I’d be a non-smoker!

4. What’s the best advice you could give to AUT newbies? Keep on top of your course work but make some time to read debate and check out ausm. org.nz Samantha McQueen

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Describe your role at AuSM. Making sure this magazine makes it to your hot hands by Monday morning lectures.

2. What did you do over summer? Planned my Mum’s wedding and quit my job at Starbucks. Hurrah!

3. If you had a magic wand, what would you change about yourself? I’d give myself the ability to fly. It’d be kickass.

4. What’s the best advice you could give to AUT newbies?

Make friends and take advantage of every opportunity

Cameron Leslie M.N.Z.M 1.

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Your role at AuSM? Disability Affairs Officer

What did you do over summer? I’m from up north so went up there and lived at the beach pretty much.

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Avatar or Titanic? Titanic

What’s the best advice you could give to AUT newbies? Relax and be yourself. If you need help feel free to approach AuSM, we’re here because of you. Check out our services and see how we can help.

Jared Van Huenen 1. Describe your role at AuSM. Trying to make sure there’s no mistakes in the mag.

2. What did you do over summer? The usual. Finding any excuse to get out in the sun. Hit a few beaches, did a spot of camping and Matakana’d away my New Years.

This could be YOU!

Watch out for debate around campus – you could be the next microceleb!

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Avatar or Titanic? Neither.

What’s the best advice you could give to AUT newbies?

Get to know as many people as you possibly can, you won’t have the opportunity again.

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