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s I began writing the Captain’s Corner this week the social calender looked fairly dry. I was dissappointed. Luckily this week Don’s is themed. Take a break from the books, throw caution to the wind, and embrace excess.
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or the next few weeks a few key members of my staff are taking a break. I’d like to thank David and Aasha, and look forward to their return. Where someone leaves, opportunity opens and I look forward to fresh talent getting on board with Scope. I’ve always believed Scope is a team effort, I can’t do it without the help of such a great team. Back in the day I knew an old naval chaplain. He used to say ‘a tight ship’s a good ship.’ Thanks to those that support Scope by contributing I’d say that’s true of Scope.
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f you wish to contribute to Scope please don’t hesitate to email me at publications.busa@ bond.edu.au. Even if you don’t have anything to contribute presently, or your workloads increasing expdentionally your interest will always be noted and if we have anything it may just go your way.
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f your life is anything like mine at the moment the assessments are piling up and the nights are becoming shorter. Take a break, read a book, burn through a dart (or a deck), kick back and look after yourself. It’s only six weeks in and I want to see all of you fresh faced still by the time Mid-Sem Bash comes around.
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ave a good week, and a good time.
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Bondies! I hope you all had a wonderful weekend and have started compiling those notes together for your mid-semester exams! Week 6 is obviously the time we all start to panic about whether or not we have been listening to our lecturers for the past 5 weeks. I can assure you, you probably know a lot more than you think! Looking at the social calendar it seems we still have plenty more fun and exciting events coming up. This week at Don’s the theme is ‘CEOs and Corporate NOs’. This means, taking the jacket off and undoing the top button after a long day at work. Come and party like Jordan Belfort from Wolf of Wallstreet, and do everything you wouldn’t do in front of your boss! Unless you want a raise. Week 8 is the debut of International week, where we celebrate a variety of events ran by the International Student Committee – a compilation of members of international cultural clubs. In addition to International Week, we have the biggest shindig of the semester, Mid-Semester Bash. Can anyone guess the theme? We have a special guest DJ as always coming from Brisbane a long with plenty of theming decorations to spice things up. I wish you all well in your exam preparation and hope that you perform well in the next few weeks. I look forward to seeing you all in the next few weeks, whether it is this Thursday or not until Mid-Semester Bash in week 8! Love Kinloch.
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contents 07 // LGBTI Rights 10 // Drunk Eating 04 // Bondfucius 08 // Photos 10 // CDC Corkboard 11 // What’s On
Communications Director Bridie O’Sullivan
Chief Of Staff
Chief Editor
Publications Director James Jeffree
Aasha Purling
David Simmons
Chief Photographer Robbie Kinloch
Contributors Niktika Balaram, Kate Brady, Charlie Felton, Harrison Carr, Ben Thangkam
The discrimatory elephant in the room – write for LGBTI rights
by Nitika Balaram, Publications Director Bond Amnesty International Amnesty International believes that everyone should be able to freely exercise their human rights, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity. However, the rights of LGBTI individuals are undermined on a global scale because of discrimination, violence,
imprisonment,
torture,
and
sometimes execution.
Ihar Tsikhanyuk is an openly gay man, drag artist, and LGBTI activist from Belarus. This is not an easy task, but Ihar is not embarrassed and wants to show that it’s normal, rather than hiding his sexual orientation from society. He faces abuse from homophobic
the police station for questioning. When he refused to answer, the police officers punched his head and chest repetitively, and verbally abused him for being gay.
shop owners, nuns in his own local parish, and the political authorities.
Following the attack, Ihar’s family and friends feared for his safety. But this did
In December 2012, he tried to set up a LGBTI human rights organisation by submitting the required application to the Ministry of Justice. In February 2013, Ihar was being treated for a stomach ulcer in hospital. The police took him from the hospital ward to
not deter his spirit: “When I see injustice, I start to fight it. I was raised like that – injustice equals horror to me.” He filed a complaint about the incident, and was threatened with more violence and death.
the LGBTI community in Belarus. Mingle with like-minded human rights activists over a drink (or two), sushi, and delicious cakes. Don’t miss out on being a part of this important cause, or our infamous post-it Yet, nobody has been held accountable
note trivia game!
for this gross discrimination, based on his sexual orientation.
Like Bond Amnesty International’s Facebook page here:
Ihar deserves justice and the freedom to
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be openly gay, without having to worry
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about the consequences. The Belarussian police,
political
authorities
and
media
should embrace the LGBTI community, and
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their basic human rights. With the utmost for Rights campaign here: sincerity, Ihar said: “It will mean a lot for us to get support from Amnesty’s Write for Rights campaign. LGBTI people will feel braver and more hopeful. It will show that everyone is equal in the Republic of Belarus.”
Bondies, you can show your support for Ihar and LGBTI rights! Join Bond Amnesty International at our Write for Rights Soiree at Don’s Tavern on Thursday at 5pm. Together, we can take action on the injustice against
http://www.amnesty.org.au/write
BondTHINK. presents
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The Red Cross approach to the international refugee crisis. An exclusive insight.
Presentation followed by Q&A. Refreshments provided.
Be a part of the discussion.
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Friday, Week 6. Please display until February 22nd.
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An open letter to drunk eating
Dear Drunk Foods,
I am writing this letter to you because this affair has gone on way too long. We’re all guilty of it; it is a tough thing to accept. But after several nights out and several visits to McDonalds or those amazing pizza places in surfers, this relationship has to come to an end. This is how the night begins it’s the weekend time to throw back some shots with everyone. Now fast forward a few hours to literally the BEST part of your night. No not finally hooking up with the guy you have been eying off all night in the club, no not finally taking off those amazing but ridiculously high and painful heels and no not breaking out all of those sweet moves on the dance floor. I’m talking about the happiest moment you will experience the entire night and will probably think it is the most wonderful moment to date in your life right now. It begins the minute the alcohol takes over your body, usually after five shots and all you want to do is eat everything in sight. The idea that a greasebomb meal will completely prevent tomorrow’s inevitable hangover is, sadly, a myth. There’s no real scientific reason as to why food tastes so much better when you’re drunk, but it usually leads to feeling guilty the next morning for eating pizza or chips that you know will wreck your waistline. But what is “drunk eating” and why do we do it? Drunk eating is the mindless consumption of food—typically unhealthy food and in large portions—while under the influence of alcohol. Since alcohol impairs our judgment, decision-making abilities, and self-control, it is no surprise that we are less able to regulate what and how much we are eating, especially since eating healthily is something that requires so much willpower to begin with.
By now you have likely woken up to this scene at least once: your head is pounding, your eye makeup is smeared, your party clothes are either still on your body or in a heap on your floor alongside all the contents of your purse and—oh, what’s that? AN EMPTY PIZZA BOX, McDonalds bag whatever your fancy. The realization that you singlehandedly polished off a large pizza while also sending those dreaded drunk texts that you’ll regret in the morning and the accompanying food baby in your stomach may haunt you for the rest of the day. Basically we can’t keep doing this vicious cycle, the guilt is overwhelming. It is a love hate relationship that has to stop. But just in case we cant here is a list of the top 10 foods to eat when drunk. 1. Pizza 2. Hot Dogs 3. Breakfast – aka the big breakfast from any café or eggs benedict 4. Chinese or Thai 5. Burgers 6. Pancakes or ice cream 7. Carbs - Fries , pasta and bread 8. Burritos and Tacos 9. Processed foods, chips biscuits, pretzels, lollies or chocolate 10. Or literally whatever’s in the Fridge Warning: This article was written while participating in drunk eating, I however do not condone drunk eating it is a terrible guilty pleasure. Remember to practice safe drinking and perhaps you wont need to drunk eat until the next Bond event. I look forward to seeing everyone drunk eat at some stage.
Your truly,
Kate Brady, a drunk eater
Bondfucius – The Valentine Pandemic Friday lunchtime. The bra is buzzing. The buzzers are buzzing. Its meal time ladies and gentlemen. Yet, this is not just any Friday. This is a day where dreams are made, and fantasies are shattered. A day where gardens are ransacked for all they are worth and bank accounts are broken. The aftermath of the notorious St. Valentine’s Day is lingering in the campus air, could it be the love? Could it be the grief of rejection? Or, could it merely be the collective scent of the dying roses? Regardless of what is to blame, one thing remains true – the dating market is about to boom. For the jilted gamblers out there... Little do you know, that you are; believe it or not, the beneficiaries of Valentines Day. To quote the wise words of William Shakespeare “Love is a smoke made with the fume of sighs.” The truth is, that by having the courage to risk it all, you have effectively facilitated the catharsis that has devoured your rationality. Exciting stuff right? Still not uplifted? Well ironically the great man himself, St. Valentine, also happened to be executed the very same day he sent his epistle of love to the jailer’s daughter. Fortunately that part of the tradition never really caught on. Love is great, no doubt! Those who have managed to pull it of and win over your dream lover; you have our applause, and for the most part, our upmost and utter respect. As the days continue to flow by, many are however left perplexed and desperate. This however, my fellow contemporaries, is an opportunity like no other. It is an experience like no other. A trip into another state of emotion. As the lovely Isobel Lucas preached “There’s no point in dwelling on rejection.” Although, I do find it difficult to believe that Ms. Lucas would ever be faced with that
issue, she has a very valid point. It’s time to move on. And by move on, I mean, it’s time to love being single and get out there and mingle (cringe). The market is open and as we have reached the end of the romantic day, profitable stock is at an all time high and the Valentines Day sales are about to cause havoc. So who are the real winners? Well that’s not for me to decide. Was spending $60 on a romantic dinner for two worth it? Or would you have rather spent it on passion pop for a mad night out with the mates? If you enjoyed it; welcome to a period of time of where awesome memories are made and dreams are fulfilled. If you didn’t and would have preferred a sloppy kebab at 4am, then welcome to a time of where awesome memories are made and dreams are fulfilled. Whichever ever option you picked, you have now until February 14th to plan it all over again.
Roses are red, Violets are blue, This is one opinion, There are always two.
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Photographer: Harrison Carr | Robbie Kinloch | Ben Thangkam Events: James Squire Tasting Evening | Don’s | The Physical
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