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Hey guys!
No Captains Corner this week sorry!! James is a bit under the weather at the moment so the troops have rallied! Thank you to James for entrusting his ‘precious baby’ to us this week, we hope you enjoy the read! If you’re at all like me you will have just realised it is in fact week 11 not 10 and you’ve just lost a week of your life. Exams are fast approaching, time to get studying... jokes let’s not kid ourselves we’ll still be cramming the night before! So given the time of semester I’m extra thankful to the guest contributors for putting this together! I believe their individual talent shines through in the amazing calibre of articles. Maggie, Rachael, Mel, Steph, Bridie, Vanessa, Ashleigh, Mark and Rob, words can never say thank you enough for your contributions. For turning out articles on such short notice I am extremely grateful! So Bondies I hope you have a stellar week, get Fratty Tuesday, rise and shine for free food at Wednesday by the Water, pull yourself together and find a job at Careers Fair on Thursday, get around the BAWL and Sea Shepherd event in the evening before heading to Dons for a thirsty Thursday and front up for Footy on Saturday!
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Bondies,
We hope you’re all staying alive heading into week eleven – it’s pretty crazy to think that we have less than four full weeks until this semester is over. This week we’re looking forward to recognising many of our individuals, clubs and societies at this semester’s Executive Drinks. The awards will be held on Friday night in the ISDA Atrium commencing at 7.30pm and all RSVPs should be communicated to Michelle Pham through your Club President. Nominations have closed and the BUSA short-listing committee has finalised the nominees for each award. We’ll be opening up voting in the next 24 hours and we’d love to see as many votes as possible to recognise the achievements in what has been a wonderful semester. Thanks so much to those who came out yesterday to celebrate our campus life at the Twilight Relay and Live at Bond as part of Bleach Festival. It was wonderful to see such an active campus on a Sunday and to welcome members of the community to our grounds. This Saturday night we’ll be hosting North v South AFL out on the fields. Our AFL team are one of our many teams that have been working hard to prepare for the season and we’d love to see you out there supporting them. The match sees those from the northern states of Australia face off against those from the Southern states and will be one not to be missed. Our AFL team are also having their presentations at Don’s from 7pm this Thursday and would love your support. Don’t forget to vote for Exec Drinks this week in the link sent to your emails from Michelle Pham. We’re looking forward to providing you with the list of winners in our final edition of Scope for 141 next week.
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06 // AMBASSADORS 08 // LEADERSHIP 16 // EAT STREET REVIEW 20// THE LIKE TRAP 22//NUG LAUNCH 23// YOUR SAY Features - FRESH FEMINISM 10 // NOT A DIRTY WORD 12 // NOT A BAD THING The usual goodies 18 // PHOTOS 26 // WHAT’S ON
Melanie Hayden Michaela Orsmond Robert Sheppard Stephanie Smith Ashleigh Nay Rachael Young Maggie Munn Kari Grace Mark Schulz Kari Grace Bridie O’Sullivan BASIC BAWL Bond Sport and Rec BSA CDC
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The views expressed in Scope are not necassarily the views of BUSA or the editorial sub-committee. © Bond University Student Association 2014
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Our Ambassadors Bond’s International Student Ambassadors
by Robert Sheppard
Over the course of this semester, Bond’s International side has been in the limelight like never before. Multitudes of cultural and international clubs have been putting on more internationally themed and widely acclaimed events, the International Student Committee (ISC) put on a very successful inaugural ‘International Week’, all this indicates nothing but an upwards spiral of growth.
In the midst of this international frenzy, Robert Sheppard, Abigail Cuenca and Ahmed Almuwais, three Bond students, have had the honor of being appointed as part of 10 International Student Ambassadors to the Gold Coast. This is a program supported by Tom Tate, the Coast’s Mayor, and the Gold Coast city council.
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Mr. Tate’s initiative aims to ultimately increase the number of students coming to live and study on the beautiful coast we all know and love. The ambassadors will serve as the channel for the implementation of this goal, as they will share and promote their daily experiences on the Coast on social media, will help run workshops with International Students, and will go on fieldtrips to promote the iconic Gold Coast locations and activities. They all have one common goal: to help potential students love the Gold Coast as much as they do. This is an initiative that will allow Bond to have a larger presence both on the Gold Coast and Internationally, with Robert, Abigail and Ahmed aiming to bring contacts to the University so that they can further their equally impressive growth.
From left to right, the three Ambassadors, Ahmed, Robert & Abigail
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by Stepha There is that classic quote, that leaders are “made” rather than born. What makes a leader? There are a lot of misconceptions that often float around about what you need to know (or more often than not, who you need to know). The duty of being a leader is one that too many people waste and/or take for granted. If you think you want to be a leader, have a read below and start to think seriously about your objective.
IT’S ABOUT PASSION, NOT POSITION If you want to lead, you will need a clear vision. Ask yourself the following questions: Why is it that you want to be in charge? What difference will you make as a leader? How can your leadership benefit others? Most importantly, are you wanting to lead because you have a passion, or because you want the position? Let me tell you now, if you enter into a position of leadership for the “position”, you’re going to have a terrible time. Don’t say I didn’t warn you (re: next point - it takes hard work). You cannot be a leader if you are only interested in the position title. True leadership comes from having a passion to change something. Without passion, your time as a leader will achieve nothing of merit, purpose, and worth. You will be a zombie; fulfilling only the obligatory duties and not attempting to strive to achieve more in your role due to a lack of vision and passion. You don’t need a title to be a leader.
IT TAKES HARD WORK (SHOCKER) It never fails to irritate me when people take on leadership positions without recognising the fact that this then means they will be taking on a significantly heavier workload. It takes hard work to be a leader. It isn’t about 8 | scope
shaking hands and signing will work harder than anyone Effective leadership isn’t about liked, it’s about getting the job for the faint (or lazy) of heart. people will come from showing through your actions. If you directing your minions to do someday they are going to ____ heard the phrase “lead by that what you do as a leader impact than what you say.
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certificates. A great leader else to achieve their vision. making speeches or being done. Leadership is not Plus, gaining respect from them that you are a leader recline back on your throne all your dirty work for you, __revolt. I’m sure you’ve all example”. Just remember will always have far greater
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NOT FEAR CRITICISM’
You will find as a leader, and in life, that everything is not going to go your way 100% of the time. And that’s ok, as long as you have contingency plans in place to overcome obstacles that will arise. Life was not designed to be easy, and as a leader you will be faced with daily challenges that will test your strength, patience, and at times, sanity. Don’t be disheartened by failure, as it should be viewed merely as a roadblock to ultimate success. Similarly, don’t be disheartened by criticism. I hate people pleasers. You will never be a true leader if you sacrifice your vision and passion to accommodate for other people’s opinions. Herbet Swope put it simply,
“I cannot give you the formula for success, but I can give you the formula for failure, which is: Try to please everybody”. It is important to remember that being a leader is not easy, it takes the strength to stand up for what you believe in, courage to stick by your convictions, and a drive to push through failures and criticism to achieve your vision. If you undertake the responsibility of being a leader in any capacity, do not take it lightly.
Work hard, lead by example, and use your position to develop and improve yourself and others. Or else, what’s the point of leading at all?
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feminism -not a dirty word-
Feminism is not a dirty word. As a passionate feminist, the most common misconception I have found is that being pro-woman means you are anti-man. Feminists are not a group of deranged women hurling burning bras at The Man. Most people are feminists at heart. Ask yourself – do you believe that women and men should receive legal, economic and political equality? If yes – congratulations on achieving a minimum level of human decency. If not – #whohurtyou. Perhaps you should consider on what basis you consider yourself superior to 51% of the world’s population. Feminism means not typecasting women. I am very feminine; I want babies, I like to be complimented on my appearance, pink is a delicious colour. However, I can also fiercely argue, I love to lead, I aspire to be powerful. Women are multifaceted human beings. In an era where confident women are more often referred to as “bitchy” or “bossy” than assertive, feminism means I can explore who I am without fear of being judged
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as too girly to be in charge, or too aggressive to be a wife (#banbossy). To quote Lena Dunham (the voice of our generation?) “I am busy trying to become who I am.” Feminism is a celebration of female sexuality. Have a listen to Beyoncé’s new album – a brazen and aggressive celebration of female sexuality in which she identifies herself unequivocally as a feminist. Sadly, Queen B has been criticised (mostly by men) that she can’t be both sexual and a good role model. However, Beyoncé actually represents a challenge to the patriarchal ideology that women shouldn’t have sexual agency. Feminism shouldn’t be outside the norm – you should not raise your eyebrows in surprise when I say I am a feminist. The irreproachable Lorde has stated, “Feminism is completely natural and shouldn’t even be something that people find mildly surprising. It’s just a part of being a girl in 2013.” As an Australian woman, I am highly educated and I can booty shake at Sin City if I so choose. I
can wear a tight dress and makeup. I am allowed to drive. I can leave the house without a male escort. My father won’t offer a dowry for my hand in marriage. If I am raped, I won’t be liable for criminal charges because I had sex outside of marriage. My future husband cannot legally beat me. I am in the minority.
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— Women work two-thirds of the world’s working hours but earn only 10% of the world’s income — Women own less than 1% of the world’s property
— Women represent 70% of the worlds one billion poorest people — One in three women around the world will be raped, beaten, coerced into sex or otherwise abused in her lifetime. — A girl in Sierra Leone is more likely to be sexual assaulted than attend high school.
“I AM BUSY TRYING TO BECOME WHO I AM.”
Ladies, we are the generation of women which needs to stand up and say; We will not allow gender bias and discrimination to form the basis of legislative policy, at home or abroad. We will enjoy the same level of respect our male counterparts enjoy. We will be judged by our merits, not our bodies. We are powerful forces for good. And lads – being a feminist does not make you any less of a man. Feminism isn’t just for women. Get behind empowering your sisters, mothers, wives, daughters, friends and classmates. As university students, we really are Australia’s future leaders. Use your time at university to explore concepts like feminism that may be unfamiliar to you – open yourself to discussion about the role women play in society, identify your biases, then challenge them. It’s the 21st century – to paraphrase Daenerys Targaryen, you can either live in our new world, or you can die in your old one. By Rachael Young scope | 11
WHY FEMINISM ISN’T A DIRTY WORD… OR A BAD THING By Maggie Munn
(I strongly encourage you to listen to the Eurythmics song Sisters are doin’ it for themselves while reading the following article.) When you start talking about feminism or writing about feminism on the Internet, or in Scope as it happens, you’re diving tits first into a cesspool of ignorant shit. That’s honestly the best way I can sum it up, yet here I am writing about it anyway. Being someone who wears her sassy heart on her sleeve and bears her feminist soul on a daily basis means that I am regularly involved in conversations where my fellow gal pals everywhere reply to my question “are you a feminist?” with “I wouldn’t say I’m a feminist, that’s a bit much, I don’t burn my bra or anything, but I am all about female empowerment.” *Cue eye-roll* That, or being the constant subject of piss taking, wind ups and cheeky Family Guy “Men. We don’t know what we did” vines (looking at you McNaught.) Not that it bothers me in the slightest because I can cop gags as much as I can dish them out, but it’s become increasingly apparent to 12 | scope
me that people really seem to have this convoluted 70’s-esque idea of what feminism is, so here I am to set the record straight. In a world where our newsfeeds, and morning news segments are constantly dominated by the Kardashians, Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, T-Swift, horse-face from Sex
and the City, and other starlets who deny feminism on the basis that they promote equality, not superiority it’s pretty plain to see how their opinions translate through popular culture to easily-influenced teenagers and young women. This process of really not actually understanding
what feminism is, and denying it anyway is what shits me off because it perpetuates this idea that’s floating around that being a feminist is a dirty thing to be, which really just gives a perfect example of exactly how relevant feminism actually is. Feminism is not a dirty word, and being a feminist doesn’t mean that
and why it can, and should, be very important for generations of young girls to come. I get that it’s a bit of an oversimplification, that’s fine, but when the stereotype of feminism, and feminists override the ability of people to get behind what the institution of feminism actually does, it’s a bit fucking annoying. So on the next two pages are 10 things that we raging feminist souls promote, and maybe you can actually make up your mind if you are one too, whether or not you like the title. That’s what we have to do here as well. Stop hiding, and start teaching. I’m a proud feminist who loves getting her nails done, and online shopping, the company of the lads, I admittedly even froth on rap music that refers to us as bitches and hoes. Being a feminist doesn’t mean I have to give these things up, it means I promote equality of the sexes, don’t cop shit from no man, and use my voice in times of injustice for those of our fellow gal pals who can’t use their own. You can be too.
you hate men, you don’t shave your legs or under your arms and you burn your bra on the reg! The only way we’re actually going to overcome this stereotype is if we don’t make it seem so in our culture. Doing this requires the role models of young girls get on board with, at the very least, understanding what feminism means,
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‘10 things that we raging feminist souls up your mind if you are one too,
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promote, and maybe you can actually make whether or not you like the title’ -Maggie Munn
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If you have been looking for a real food adventure then look no further! Consisting of awesome live entertainment, vivacious textile stalls and mouth-watering international dishes, Eat Street Market has it all. Home to Brisbane’s Hamilton Wharf, Eat Street is taking Brisbane by storm with huge crowds flocking to take in a somewhat unique cultural experience. Generally I find trying a new restaurant exciting but this is the pinnacle of the culinary world. Overwhelmed with stall after stall of delicious looking foods spread out before us, this is certainly a place I recommend going to on an empty stomach. It was great to see that this sort of event caters for all ages, young and old. Although the place was streaming with people there was still plenty of seating around the markets. A great touch was the starry affect from the fairy lights that draped over the crowds of people, creat16 | scope
ing an aesthetic appeal which enhanced the buzzing atmosphere. Experiencing Eat Street for myself, I can vouch that it is a difficult task when deciding what to eat. With exotic foods from all over the world, whatever tickles your fancy or satisfies those cravings, they’ve got it here. For me it was the Transylvanian Herb and Cheese Pancake. Smothered in melted cheese and topped with herbs and bacon, I couldn’t swallow it fast enough. Followed by dessert, there was no competition, the tantalising chocolate crepes were the obvious choice. So if you are looking for a fun filled evening of entertainment, that is something out of the norm, head on over to Eat Street Markets. Not only will you leave on a high note but you will also leave with a satisfied stomach. Enjoy! By Ashleigh Nay (Bond University Journalism Student)
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Where will your degree take you?
Bond University Careers Fair thursday, March 27 4.30pm - 6.30pm Bond University Sports Hall The Bond University Careers Fair will give you the opportunity to engage with potential employers from a range of industries.
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Make sure you dress to impress. The 2014 Careers Fair could have you on the road to success!
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week nine/ten Photographer: Kari Grace
Events: Palaver 141 | Moulin Rouge
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The Facebook like
By Vanessa Hogan
you receive optimum likes on your photo; therefore proving you are Many of us would like to think that God’s gift to men/women. Facebook sits on the sidelines of our lives: a mere distraction during study or a therapeutic diversion from real problems. But, a lot of the time Facebook is not only the star player but also the entire game.
• When a friend posts something you think is lame, let the whole world know by making a sarcastic but somewhat true comment. Then sit back, relax, and wait for the likes to roll in. This consolidates in This game I’m referring to is not your mind, and more importantly unfamiliar. In fact, I’ve had entire other Facebookers, that you are conversations centered on it. What funny. Good on you! Somewhere, I’m talking about is what appears Zach Galifianakis is proud. to be the resounding obsession with Facebook likes.
• As soon as you post something, be it a photo, an ingenious status, I’m sure not everyone is willing to or a new event, immediately admit it, but Facebook likes are kind contact your friends and get them of a big deal. There’s no satisfaction to like it. That way, it will pop up quite like breaking 100 likes on a on other people’s Newsfeeds and profile picture, or having 15 people the potential for likes expands back you up on a smart comment you astronomically. thought was hilarious.
• Don’t dare post a photo But, like everything in life, there are without at least one Instagram some of us who are Gods walking filter. Two, three, maybe four would among mere mortals when it comes be preferable. As long as the photo to the epic amount of Facebook likes looks nothing like it did originally, they attract. So, I asked some of the but somehow still natural enough, experts of the game to let me in on you’re bound to get bulk likes. their secrets (please note, names not disclosed). Here’s what they consider the tricks of the trade…
• If you post a photo and it doesn’t get at least one like per minute for the first hour, take it • Don’t dare change your down immediately. That’s just profile picture unless it is “prime embarrassing. time” (usually between 7-9pm) when most other students are on • And finally, if the photo didn’t 20Facebook. | scope This will ensure that get that many likes the first time
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round, don’t be alarmed! You can always tag yourself in it at a later date, or change your profile picture again so it resurfaces once more. Instantly more likes. Now I’m not saying that I’m a saint who couldn’t care less about how many likes I get on Facebook. I too am guilty of posting at “prime time” or posting a sassy comment to a friend in the hope that someone will like it. I’m even willing to admit that I once got so excited over a boy liking my profile picture that I couldn’t speak. What I am trying to say though, is how did we let something so transparent determine our worth on Facebook? Just like all other things in life, what you do on Facebook shouldn’t be ruled by
other people’s approval. Do what makes you happy, and that should be all that matters. Just think about it: how do you know when it’s someone’s birthday? How do you know when there is an event coming up? How do you secretly obsess over that boy/girl you met at Dons last week? In a world that is almost being ruled by utilitarian social media, it’s hard not to get caught up in the practices and expectations of that virtual space. Please let this satirical article serve as a reminder to not compare yourself to other’s likes on Facebook, because often you’re comparing someone else’s highlight reel with your behind the scenes.
The 2014 Northern University Games was officially launched on Friday 21st March at the University of the Sunshine Coast. The launch saw 6 mixed netball teams (2 x University of the Sunshine Coast, Bond, Griffith University, Griffith University Gold Coast and Southern Cross University) competed in the inaugural Launch Cup. Griffith University took home the Launch Cup, however all teams were able to test their preparations for the Northern University Games in July.
Earlier in the week, the 2014 Team Bond University Games Captains were announced. Congratulations to Laura MacDougall and Benjamin Green. Laura and Ben will lead Team Bond at the Northern University Games at the Sunshine Coast from 6th -10th July. To join Team Bond, pick a sport and contact the team manager to find out about training and trials. All details are available on the Bond Bullsharks Website: www.unisport.com.au/bondbullsharks
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eTEVAL: Have your say... From the beginning of Week 10 you’ll have an opportunity to candidly voice your opinions about the quality of your subjects and instructors. It’s important that you take the time to submit your evaluations as your opinions do count. Your insightful and objective comments can provide useful feedback to your instructors. Why complete eTEVALs Your feedback counts. The feedback received from your evaluations helps inform the curriculum review process, which in-turn helps improve the quality of the course/subject content and the delivery of your subjects. eTEVALs are also used for academic review and promotion. Please remember there are two separate evaluations to complete per subject: The Educator survey – seeks to gather feedback on the individual instructor, whereas the Subject survey – seeks to evaluate the quality and content of the subject. Please note: the Likert scale options runs from Strongly Disagree on the left through to Strong Agree on the far right.
Student email account or to access eTEVALs through iLearn, log in to your iLearn account and follow the pop-up options. What about Anonymity eTEVALs are completely anonymous and are administered centrally through the Office of Learning and Teaching. As a result your instructors don’t gain access to the eTEVAL results until well after exams. In addition to this, once your feedback has been submitted, your personal details and responses are stored in separate tables, and there is no way of identifying which responses belong to you. Where are the Results At the beginning of “O Week”, quantitative data for all subjects will be available in the Main Library reserve as well as online at: http://etevalresults.bond.edu. au. Please note – access to this website is limited to the university campus only. For more information visit www.bond.edu.au/etevals
Accessing your eTEVALS eTEVALs can be accessed in two ways: To access your eTEVALs via By Mark Schulz email, simply follow the email link sent through your Bond
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THURSDAY 27TH MARCH VENUE: GREGOR HEINER THEATRE -BUILDING 5
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