The Next Chapter

BOUND

The Next Chapter

I’ll be honest, I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t sh*tting bricks when the task of reviving BOUND first landed into the palm of my hands. I was only in my second semester at Bond when I became BUSA’s Publication Director - talk about a baby journo in the deep end! After countless hours spent reading through dozens of previous BOUND editions, wondering if I could ever pull off Soph’s leather jacket and live up to Eden’s phenomenal designs, I pulled up my boots and well I’ll let you be the judge.

Oh hiya!

Welcome to the Next Chapter of BOUND. This edition’s theme represents two things. The obvious one being: BOUND is back baby! The other, is an encouragement to all Bondies to step outside of your comfort zone and begin a new chapter in life no matter how spontaneous or scary it might be. It’s a little sappy I know, but the only constant thing in life is change.

Speaking of new chapters, if you’re a fresher, I’d recommend giving the Bondie’s Language Guide a read. Also, BUSA’s VP of Education Heaven shares Six Heavenly Tips (see what I did there) on page 20. Get some advice from your older sister on page 18, and take some time for yourself on page 8. Check out a film student’s favourite spot to catch the next blockbuster on page 24 and hear some pretty cool shower beatz on page 28. After a good read? Noises on page 16 is for you. Hear from a Master of TESOL student on page 14 and take a look into the life of a doppleganger on page 11. You DON’T want to skip over the glorious BONDSTOCK gallery on pages 30-37.

I’d like to thank the amazing group of Bondies who contributed to this edition of BOUND. From students studying Property and Law to Film and TV, BOUND is a creative outlet for everyone regardless of degree. It is a platform for students to share their stories, photography, videography, designs and more. A place to push boundaries and step outside of your comfort zone. I’m a firm believer that passion can make the impossible possible, and I hope that BOUND becomes a platform that represents this.

If we haven’t met yet, Hi I’m Elka. I’m a girl from the bush who grew up reading my local newspaper every week. I have a strong passion for regional Australia and this has lead me to Bond to study a Bachelor of Communication. I love to waterski, and I’m learning to love Crossfit. Just like all of you, I’ve stepped outside of my comfort zone and started new chapters. Whether that be moving to uni, overcoming anxiety, or just trying something new. You’ll think I’m crazy but life is kind of like waterskiing. You can launch yourself across the wake and feel the adrenaline pumping through your body only to hit the water in an instant. Yet, every time you crash, the boat always circles around and pulls you back up.

Embrace the new chapters in life and never stop pushing yourself outside of your comfort zone.

Until next time,

BRINGING ‘U’ TO THE CENTRE OF BOND

Adiarte

Anderson

Bond Lachlan Creese

Elishav Garrett Fitzgerald Jake Manoussakis

Prieditis Cameron Vele Josiah Neal

Welcome to THE NEXT CHAPTER

Greetings Bondies,

Welcome to 2022! I hope that your holiday break was filled with opportunities to reconnect with loved ones, reflect on 2021 and ready yourselves for the year ahead.

BOUND is the Bond University Student Association (BUSA) student publication for those who are not aware. It is released twice a semester, showcasing the creative talent of our peers. BUSA is the overarching student representative body at Bond, run by students for students. We provide a range of services divided into three primary areas: Education, Recreation and Sport. To help us deliver you a seamless student experience, there is a lot of overlap and collaboration between these areas of our committee.

The Education team works together to represent student interests on several sub-committees within the University. Heaven, Bronte and Lachlan ensure that all students feel respected, accommodated, and cared for in and outside of the classroom. They also provide support and advice to students who appear in hearings for a range of misconduct issues. Beyond this, they also promote wellbeing and equity issues on campus, addressing all matters from inclusivity to mental health. Our Vice-President of Education, Heaven Elishav, will be organising our annual ‘BARTS’ (Bond ARTS) Week next semester, so keep an eye out for news around that!

The Recreation team help to organise events and activities at Bond in collaboration with the Faculty Student Associations (LSA, BSA, HMSA and SDSA) and other clubs and societies. The Recreation team organises social events such as Campus Crawl during O-Week, Mid Sem Bash and End of Sem Bash. They also run our Club Sign on Day in Week Three to help all Bondies, both new and returning, get involved within our student community. At the end of each semester, the Recreation team also celebrates the achievements of those active in the student community at Club Executive Awards. Our Vice-President of Recreation, Carmen Davies, is the Convenor of Bondstock, a week-long celebration of everything ‘Bond’ in September (including four parties!). Bondstock is an event you DON’T want to miss.

For those who enjoy swinging a racquet, bat, club, stick or enjoy running around an oval, field, or court (or watching professionals do any of the above) – the Sports Team are your people! Perhaps the most fun and energetic members of BUSA, they work to ensure that the offerings for sport and

recreation are diverse and adequately managed. Their work extends from encouraging attendance at games and events to supporting our Elite Bond University Bull Shark athletes. They also work alongside the sporting clubs to organise both social and competitive levels of competition to get all students involved. The Sports team will also be hosting on-campus views of major sporting events such as the State of Origin, Superbowl, Grand Slams and more!

BUSA shares essential information about events, activities, and initiatives both on and off campus with students outside of these areas. We also maintain relationships with external stakeholders such as other student organisations, sponsors and more. We also work with the University to improve the facilities on-campus to fill gaps in the needs of students. The entire BUSA Management Committee is apolitical, secular and unpaid. Our only focus is to make sure you have the best time at Bond!

Throughout my BUSA term, I am looking forward to making changes both within BUSA and the broader Bond community that vastly improves the opportunities, relationships and experiences that Bondies receive and enjoy throughout their time at university. I hope that the 2021/22 Committee under my leadership can have a positive and tangible effect on all your lives. Enjoy reading BOUND – I have an article in here if you get really bored. Don’t be a stranger, BUSA, and I will see you around!

Warm Regards, Josiah

My motivation as President comes from a profound love for everything and anything ‘Bond’.

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DEAR

Hey Bondies,

I want to share a strategy that I use for self-love and managing my stress and thoughts when I just can’t get them out of my head. I turn to a new page or write wherever I can, “Dear (name), ….” The words that follow are all my thoughts on a single page. I find that through this method I lead myself to the root cause of what I have been searching for.

I only share this because I see the pain that lies below the surface for so many individuals. There has never been any hope for an individual to hide their emotions from me, I see what some can’t even see within themselves.

So, I ask you to do one thing over the next week, or even right now. Write yourself a “Dear (name), …” letter. Fill it with everything that you’re afraid to admit. Let it lead you to maybe somewhere that you don’t like going within yourself, or even to somewhere you didn’t know that you were going.

Take a moment the next time you are walking around campus alone to explore your thoughts. Appreciate the beauty in the way the leaves fall from a tree, or how the lake glistens as light reflects on it. Come back to yourself. Personally, I put my air pods in and put them on noise cancelling with my favourtie poetic song on, the one that makes me feel the most. It has led me to laying under the arch at bizarre hours alone. Coming to Bond and being in the present moment of your life can encapsulate many emotions. They may be good; they may be bad. But, no matter how you are in this present moment, be wary that the present moment is all that it is, and the future is even a moment from now. And now. And now. The future was and is now and gone. Your Bond journey will disappear before you know it. Two years is a drop in the ocean that will be your life, even five years is only a small handful.

Love from, Anonymous

STUCK IN THE MIDDLE

NAVIGATING THE STRUGGLE OF LIFE BETWEEN OLD AND NEW CHAPTERS

Words & Photography: Elka Devney

I bought my first polaroid camera before a solo trip overseas that never left the tarmac thanks to COVID-19. I’ll be honest, I’m no photographer but in these past two years I’ve attempted to capture every aspect of my life. I even managed to squish together a NSW Minister and 18 eager kids from the regions for a pic. My collection may or may not be well over 200 now, so call me an addict but I love it.

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While my camera is yet to leave the country, it has captured moments in my life that I both cherish and have tried to forget.

From my very last day of high school to countless weekends down at the ski park, parties with some of my closest friends who are now strangers and of course my very first day at Bond. I love the idea of polaroids as they are instantly tangible and can capture moments I don’t want to end. Although, in recent months I’ve found myself trying to forget some. Whether it was losing one of my closest friends or become a stranger to someone who encouraged me to open my heart. It was hard to accept that some chapters in my life had ended. I realized that some people didn’t belong on my wall anymore, and funnily enough, while it was very therapeutic and difficult to do at the same time, these memories became cut up pieces at the bottom of my bin. Yeah, a little dramatic I know, but if I’ve learnt anything since moving away from my small hometown, you have to surround yourself with people who truly love and support you.

For a long time, I always felt like an outcast. In honesty, during high school I got on better with people at my local rotary club than kids my own age. Admittedly, I had different priorities and spent my weekends volunteering rather than at the pub. I was never the coolest person at school, but I didn’t really care. I focused on the world outside of my small town and was itching to make it my oyster. Like my mum has always told me:

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Don’t worry about anyone else, just keep rowing your own boat.

Sometimes I laugh because I have two versions of myself, Gold Coast me and hometown me. The Gold Coast version has become a yes person who pushes anxiety to the bottom of my stomach and throws myself into new situations. I’ve become a person who enjoys meeting new people and challenging myself. I even spontaneously joined a CrossFit gym (this is something I’ve been putting off for well over a year). Although, most importantly I’ve become someone who is more confident in themselves.

On the other hand, back home I’m a lot more reserved. Moving to the Gold Coast gave me a fresh start and a new chapter in life. Don’t get me wrong I love my hometown. In fact, I’ve advocated for it on both state and national levels, but I can’t help feeling lost in a place where I feel like I don’t fit the puzzle.

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When I go home, I’m flipping back from this new chapter to an old one, and it is hard but also completely normal.

Starting a new chapter in my life has not only changed the person I am today, it has also influenced the way I look at the world. While it was scary at first, I’ve been extremely fortunate to have the support of people who truly love and care for me. Even though I’ve lost some friends and made many new ones, I wouldn’t change it for the world.

Sometimes I feel stuck in the middle of the old and new chapters in my life, but just like my polariod wall, it has become a reminder of my growth.

Overtime, I’ve learnt to embrace change as it is the only constant thing in life. I’ve also started to slowly put down my polaroid and appreciate life in the moment. Whether it is the way the light hits my shower in the morning and reflects a little rainbow or the smile of my favourite person in the world. As someone who is constantly flipping between chapters, embrace it, but don’t let it change the person you want to be.

Hidden Challenges in the

Life of a Doppelganger

Words by Anonymous

The most significant challenge, but also my biggest blessing, was being born a twin. My whole life, I have been in a constant battle to cultivate my own identity. This has taken a major toll on me, mentally and emotionally, especially when I am not viewed as an individual. I have had opportunities throughout my life, taken away due to me being part of a ‘package deal’. This has previously caused me to question my identity and see myself as only a twin. I have pushed myself to the limits to tread my own path. I have thoroughly enjoyed my life growing up, however there were numerous roadblocks which set me back. Roadblocks such as the constant pressure to excel, to avoid people deducing my efforts to questions like ‘who is smarter? or ‘how come you aren’t as pretty as your twin?’’ This has taken a massive toll on my personal growth. I still wonder why seeing twins always implied they should be compared. Why must one be better, or one viewed as less.

Over the past year, I have been able to slowly build my own identity through my passion to make a change in my community and through enjoying life to the fullest at Bond. After joining uni I finally had an opportunity to develop my own identity without the shadow of being a package deal. The bonds I have developed through my Uni life has allowed me to feel satisfied being known as just me rather then a twin. Right now, I feel as if I am a powerful individual with the ability to make significant changes in the world. No longer consumed with the idea of never being seen, but thriving at the idea that it is not up to others to define who I am, it is what I do that will give a spotlight on my true identity. I think this is why I have thrived being part of the Bond community. It is a place where I am not just a number or a twin, but me. I have come to realise that this is all I need.

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TESOL PRACTICUM

Words by Garrett Fitzgerald High School Teacher & Master of TESOL Student

THIS HAS BEEN A BIG LEARNING EXPERIENCE.

Herein lies an account of my first time teaching English to second language learners at Bond College. I am also a Masters of TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) student here at Bond. Although, I am a young but experienced high school teacher, this was still something new and challenging. At that stage, I did not have experience learning a language, teaching adults or language teaching. My initial enthusiasm became tinged by apprehension. With school teaching one can draw on their own schooling experiences as a student, which everyone has. With language teaching, this is not the case, more observation prior to the teaching practicum and in the future is required to help me feel confident and more knowledgeable. My teaching philosophy is heavily relationship based, which is another cause of apprehension about language teaching generally, as you do not spend such a significant duration with students over the extended period of time, thus bearing witness to their growth and development is not so profound or deep.

THE PRE-TEACHING STAGE

At first, I perused the materials provided by my supervisor.

Secondly, I used Google to browse and orientate myself with the websites and recourses available online.

Thirdly, I created a shortlist of useful resources to use. Before narrowing this down, by availability of concurrent worksheets, age appropriateness, level appropriateness and sequencing.

After this, I left the process to take a step back and reflect what I wanted to do with these resources and how to use them most effectively. This step also avoided rushing into things. Finally, I created a lesson plan and did some practice runs in my head.

HOW IT WENT

Overall the lesson went well. Although, I found this hard to determine, as I usually use the level of student engagement or disengagement to gauge. However, this was not useful in this situation. As the students are very different and less forthright in their disengagement or lack of interest. The students did thank me at the end of the lesson.

This is good for students and the teacher, as the teacher must derive some form of satisfaction from their vocation to ensure longevity and enjoyability.

THE CHOICE OF THE LESSON

The lesson is on Modal Verbs – Should and Shouldn’t – for the purposes of requests and politeness. This has been set by the supervisor, as students have an exam coming up and require this topic to be covered. I was unfamiliar with what the term Modal Verbs means, thus, my first step was to locate a definition!

DECISION MAKING PROCESS ABOUT LESSON

Students have already been introduced to Modal Verbs, focusing on can’t and cannot. Upon reflection English language, notably British English, contains many polite requests, such as: please take your seat; you shouldn’t smoke here; can you stop? Which are essentially more courteous, and possibly less forceful, ways to say don’t or stop. In Britain and to a lesser extent than Australia, good manners and politeness are important cultural norms, of which TESOL students need to learn to be able to effectively communicate in the English language. Particularly, when learning this language politeness can help people be more tolerant with new learners.

A SUPERVISOR’S HELP WITH LESSON PLANS

Before commencing research, I had a lengthy discussion with the supervisor about the class, teaching in general, and the topic. This provided a sturdy grounding from which to undergird my lessons. He provided me with the relevant resources he used and showed me unit plans, this was very useful.

The Find A person activity did not work, as the class was too small, and I did not explain it well. I did not foresee that students would be unwilling or unable to formulate the corresponding questions in this activity.

ACCORDING TO PLAN

Largely the lesson went to plan, following my structure. With the exceptions of: missing a slide of examples at the start, which I ony realised at the end and still used them. However, they would have been of more value at the commencement; and I felt there was not sufficient time left to complete the Quiz sheet, thus I pressed into service my reserve activity, the health table. This filled the space nicely and was an enjoyable activity. I am very glad I took the time to include this activity as a backup and will do so in the future.

Aspects of the lesson that I didn’t predict were:

The working pace of the students

The ability of the students

The relative failure of the find-a-persona activity

Student attention span and engagement

REFLECTIONS

I have found the supervisor’s feedback most valuable and this has been a significant learning experience. The students did seem to enjoy the lesson although more observations perhaps would have prepared me better. I have learnt so much from the planning, teaching and reflecting new ideas and a much better understanding of adult and ESL teaching. This will assist, my future teaching, general teaching and the rest of my Master’s study. I would like to compound this learning by undertaking more observations or ESL student teaching in the future.

aim to form meaningful professional relationships with students to motivate them and leverage success.

NOISES

The Destruction caused by The Next Chapter of Punks

Words & Image supplied by Lachlan Bond

I was on a mission to find out what the point of noise music was. Searching to find out why anyone would listen to the sonic equivalent of broken fire alarms force-fed through guitar pedals and injected with feedback. Or why anyone would publish the producers that make this stuff. I pondered this question, alone, my head throbbing to the rhythm of the godawful rave music, waiting for my friends to walk back from the bar to our table.

Looking to the empty stage where various drag artists had littered props, outerwear, and fake money, a spotlight stabbed my eye. My eyes readily dilated, ebbing and flowing, leaving the effects of the Advil, Alphamox500, Bromhexine Hydrochloride and the remnants of a chest infection to fester into a clouded worry.

“I have two days to write that article about noise music.” I mumbled into the table. Their response of “What?” was barely vocalised. I brought my phone to the table and unleashed a crackly, bizarre state of disappointment to let wallow in their faces. In the form of Woodpecker No.1. Jacob, for instance, winced like he was taking a bite of a degraded, fuzzy-to-the-touch apple. None of us could hear anything over the terrible, booming music, and even less so under the screeches of Merzbow, but we managed to make each other out through the aide of silent-movie subtitle slides and lip-reading. Jacob, re-enacting the elastic movements of blotty cartoons, visibly recoiled at the harsh squealing of static he brought to his ears.

“That’s… terrible.”

“I know.”

“Why are you writing about it?”

“I’m talking about the, like, you know, connections, between the high art world, who view this stuff as fine art, you know, and the, like, high school dropouts who want to, like blow up speakers that make it. You know? Kinda something like that?”

I turned my head. “What do you make of it, Amy?”

“You, you can quote me on this one, hold on…” Amy put their drink down.

In a music store in Nobby Beach, with original nineties band posters and CDs duct-taped to off-white walls. Records were stacked to the ceiling, and the remnants of styrofoam record boxes were speckled across the floor, only halted by secluded The truth about marijuana and The truth about drinking fliers, dusty and sun-bleached on the floor next to a window. Wearing my thick, patch ridden leather jacket in 35 degree heat in an effort to look cool and ease negotiations with the record store owner while asking questions (which worked by the way), I trudged through forgotten 2002 dance singles, compressed JPEG emo records available for free on Bandcamp, and pre-Nine Inch Nails Canadian industrial music before making my way to the counter. In a signature flair that was unlike any other author of our time, I reached out to the owner:

“Hi, um, sorry, I’m trying to write an article on noise music, is there, um, any way that I could… ask a few questions?”

“Noise music? What’s that?”, the owner responded, clad in a purple stoner metal shirt and John Lennon glasses.

“It’s kind of like the first two Velvet Underground records, you know? That whole scene?”

“Ah. Well, I never knew that they called that noise music.” I put my hands into cycles of movement reminiscent of interpretive dance and Cortes Bank.

“It’s kinda like, ccch, cch, ch, ssssssssss, zzzzzrrrrr brrr, you know?”

“Oh, you’re talking about industrial music. Yeah, I know what you’re talking about.”

I put Woodpecker No. 1 on the counter normally reserved for people who weren’t wasting the owner’s time. The owner reserved his discontentment with the piece for a solid four-point-eight seconds before looking at the ground and gathering his words.

Amy looked directly into my eyes with a steeled expression.

“…Made to seek attention, not made to be good.” Amy’s words, spoken under the smog of rave music, smoke and blinding lights, still resonated in the most sober of conditions.

To the record store owner, music was based on two core principles, melody and lyrics. “Rap music, for example… people listen to it for lyrics. [But jazz], people listen to it for the melody…this has neither.” When I mentioned considering different “Art” acts like Yoko Ono, the owner simply started chuckling. “Yeah I guess,” he put on a straight face, “some people like to listen to that.” Even after consulting with the most knowledgeable person I could find in the realm of music, I was not closer to finding an answer that would show me

an excESsively overdramatic form of clownery.

I can’t Describe that beacause It’s not music.

what the point of noise music was. What possible meaning electronic hissing and what I imagine getting brain surgery would sound like could have; I did not know. So I passively continued my journey confused and defeated. Until, like a nail sleeping on a wooden plank, I was woken up by my friend Jack, who grabbed my attention late at night during a party: “I listened to that music that you showed me the other day…” He began, sometimes glancing to the people falling over beside him, “…it made me want to drive my car off the side of the road.” I riposted Jack’s experiences with a simple

And in that moment, I realised that this whole effort had been been pointless. I’d entrenched myself in this subculture of garbage-fire music, even though I’d never enjoyed or been intrigued by noise music. I’d thrown myself into a wormhole of pointless pretentious nonsense under the guise of earning beyond Bond points (I suck at writing, talking, and I hate groupwork, so I figured I’d try and get it out of the way early), but I hadn’t garnered a single useful or interesting point to try to put into an article. I forced all my friends to listen to noise music and tell me what they thought as a crutch, and as an excuse for not having any real personality. So I, like any selfrespecting loser, decided there was only one real solution to my problems. To begin secluding and immersing myself into the realm of critical literature. While critical literacy is used by some extremely smart and determined people, such as the late bell hooks, to tackle social problems and challenge prejudices not only in books but cultural keystones and society, it is used by far more people who are, um, less inclined, to grasp at philosophical straws and nothingness (literally, in Nietzsche’s case) to ponder non-existent problems. Essentially, feminism and social activism within the higher-order English world seeks to solve problems and create change, while in contrast most other critlit stuff devolves into old dudes bickering about how they’re smarter than one another for no discernible reason. The old dudes bickering part of critlit is the funniest sh*t in the entire world, I can assure you. Icons such as Foucault also did things like openly supporting medieval style public executions, while others like Barthes compared over hundreds of pages the philosophical implications of the differences between boxing and wrestling, before entering a discussion about how computer science explains English, and how the meaning of the word “tree” is subjective.

One need not look further than Jacques Derrida, a French philosopher who wrote, across thousands of pages and paragraph-long sentences, about how you need to look at things from different perspectives to understand them. In doing so, he accidentally spawned a textual movement labelled post-structuralism, and garnered a following of smart goth people who took his practice of “deconstruction” as the literal demolishing of texts. He said that words have “infinite…meaning” due to infinite perspectives in Writing and Difference, which was taken by audiences literally as “anything can mean anything, if you think about it long enough.” Surely enough, Derrida’s protests about the meaning of his work did not get through to the rest of the world, and he became a

counterculture icon to anti-establishment students preaching the opposite of what he was saying—rather than looking carefully at what words mean, his audiences chose to quite literally completely ignore the meaning of all words and philosophy. This demographic also included me, until probably a month ago, because Derrida writes like he is actively drowning and his typewriter is running out of ink. But it begs the question—were his followers really wrong? They’d taken the philosophy they read from his work and used it to (unintentionally) spite him. They read that “nothing means anything”, a fatalistic notion more applied to Heidegger (who was a Nazi, but most people in the critlit world just ignored that) and adopted it as their driving philosophical force. This anti-everything approach to art and philosophy drove many throughout the 1970s to today to produce astounding works of art that mean, above all else, nothing. The Navidson Record is a key example of this . When you look at the Merz art style used by Kurt Schwitters, quite literally consisting of garbage rearranged and implemented into his house, and Merzbow’s destructive use of miscellaneous noise like a satanic microwave, their Dadaist approach isn’t far off the anti-Derridean fake philosophy. It presents a blatant challenge to the high art world, dispatching classical style and reason in favour of off-putting conversation starters that serve to make audiences blanch. You don’t just dismantle a doll and put it in a doorway because it’s aesthetically pleasing, do you? And in the same way, no human being would possibly listen to Merzbow because “it sounds good.” There is an active, pretentious involvement that comes with viewing Schwitters’ pieces or by listening to Woodpecker No. 1. I can guarantee that reviews for no other genre of music start off with “Music should not make you want to die”, as in Sub Aml’s Pitchfork review for Wolf Eyes’ Stabbed in the Face.

Its foundations in the French musique concrète precede it. It’s just messing around with cool loud things (in the case of Merzbow, while also being smart and basing things on free jazz concepts) until the artist is satisfied with what they’ve created. And because Merzbow has made literally hundreds of albums, it’s easy to dismiss his work as improvisational nonsense that serves no purpose, in the art world, and to say that his work sounds bad, in the normal music world. In reality, Merzbow has plainly stated that his work carries animal rights sentiment. Parallel to experiences of the anti-Derrida Derrida following, Merzbow’s work is extremely difficult to decipher, and at first glance serves no purpose (If you ignore the multiple albums labelled after extinct bird species and his open statements about what his work means), but this doesn’t mean that his work is meaningless. It simply means that it can mean whatever you want it to mean, as pretentious or ineffectual as it sounds. As I sit here alone, writing painfully long sentences about how I have nothing meaningful to write about, I’m left to compare my journey through drag clubs, anti-vax gay bars (more on this if I get a column), and sweaty record stores to the hardcore clicking of the noise albums I’ve forced myself to listen to. My journey was mundane, experimental, and in the end completely pointless. Even my soul searching has yielded marginal results.

Man, you’re not supposed to like, actually lISIten to It. Nobody can actually lISten to thhIS stuff.

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NoISe music doESn’t exISt to be music. It exISts to be noISe.

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ADVICE FROM YOUR OLDER SISTER

1Establish

It takes at least can never hurt are positive. The most valuable so far, is to make mum and dad future lawyer). up, if the first thing already achieved really nice at the ready-made bed. Try to exercise you. Maybe it’s gym or a run around your mental health let’s be honest, lot more of. The (most of the time) provide a much-needed an added bonus, No matter what establish is, try watch the progress

What I wish I knew before starting uni. Love from Anonymous

After studying a completely different degree at another University, I began at Bond as a twenty one year old. Throughout the past 12 months I’ve been at Bond, I’ve met life-long friends, taken advantage of new opportunites and started studying my dream degree. I’ve joined BUSA and BONDSTOCK, participated in the Legal skills competitions and competed in the Cheer and Dance team where every week I get to do what I love amongst those who share my passions. It’s safe to say that in my twenty-two laps around the sun I’ve thrown myself into and experienced my fair share of new and challenging experiences. One thing I’ve come to learn though, is that once you start doing what you love and find where you belong, everything else fits into place pretty quickly. Here is the four most important pieces of advice I’ve learnt from my twenty-two years and I hope you find it useful.

Establish Positive Habits

least 14 days to create a habit, so it to ensure the ones that you establish

valuable lesson I’ve learned at university make your bed every morning (sorry I know you’d expect more from the It doesn’t matter what time you wake thing you is make your bed, you’ve achieved something for the day. Plus, it’s the end of a long day to hop into a bed.

exercise every day; whatever that means to it’s a walk across campus, a trip to the around Lake Orr. Exercise is great for health and helps relieve stress – which honest, now that you’re in uni you’ll feel a The weather is so lovely in Queensland time) that even just being outside can much-needed dose of serotonin. Plus, as bonus, it helps stop the fresher five. what the positive habit you want to try using a habit or goal tracker and progress you make.

Develop a Work/Life Balance2 3Be Open to Unfamiliar Surroundings

This is a lesson I had to learn the hard way. Remember this. You are not invincible, and you need balance in your life.

I was lucky enough to secure an internship in my first semester at Bond. This was an amazing opportunity, however, it quickly escalated into more work than I expected.

I began juggling a 45-hour working week, study and social commitments. After two semesters in this routine, it was clear I was going to burn out if I didn’t make a change.

Taking on too much too soon can be overwhelming. It never hurts to check your expectations and be realistic about your workload. It can be tempting to get caught in the Bond trap of signing up to every possible sport and club, but don’t forget to be realistic about the time you have and to allocate some towards study. Start slow and find the clubs and sports that suit the work-life balance you wish to have. Remember that your physical and mental health are connected and that paying attention to what you eat and the hours you sleep is important. Strive to balance your non-academic and academic life while taking care of yourself. Pay attention to your health and if you’re starting to feel sick it’s your body telling you to take a break.

I find it also helps to have a physical separation for your spaces. I personally will never study in my bedroom as it is where I rest and relax (Seriously, I’ve pulled many all-nighters in the library because I cannot study in my room). Find a place you feel comfortable in and can avoid being interrupted. There are so many great spaces across campus. Mine is at the green benches in the library. Once you find your spot, you’ll be able to focus and absorb your material with ease. Don’t forget to switch off your phone or take some time out for yourself if you need a break. No one is entitled to your time. You must take care of yourself in order to care for others. And at the end of the day, you can’t pour from an empty cup (and if you do, does the receiver actually gain any benefit?).

If you’re new to the Gold Coast, prepare to feel the excitement of year-round sun (mostly) and meeting new people. It is also okay to feel some homesickness. Moving here from Victoria in the middle of a pandemic left me with little hope of being able to visit my family. There were times when I felt myself longing to go home and see my family and friends, but Anna P and Dan Andrews had other plans.

My response to this homesickness was to facetime my friends and family, focus on creating new friendships, and throw myself into every possible avenue of campus life. This year I have made so many friendships that I know will last a lifetime and I have met and learnt from the most talented, amazing, and kind people in existence. Open yourself up to new people at Bond. You won’t regret it I promise. It’s important to not dwell too much on things you cannot change and instead look for solutions or other ways to spend your time. The culture on campus has such a encompassing vibe to it that it won’t be long before you find yourself calling Bond home.

As I write this, I’m on the plane home to Victoria to see my family for Christmas and looking back I wouldn’t change anything about the past year (obviously except covid). I have become more independent and built relationships that I will take with me through my life, and despite currently sitting on the tarmac of Coolangatta airport I find myself eagerly awaiting my return. Be open to the change that comes with the unfamiliar surroundings of a new environment, it will show you who you are and give you the opportunity to.

4 Ask for Help

If you need help, please seek help. There is no need to feel alone, see the Student Services & Support section of the Bond University website on the help available to you as a Bondy. https://bond.edu.au/currentstudents/services-support

SIX HEAVENLY

Hello Bondies, I’m currently the Vice President of Education on the Bond University Student Association. If you’re a new student, welcome to Bond university, and I wish you the best of luck with your next chapter. If you’re a returning student, I hope you had a fabulous vacation. If you’re a new student who has already completed a degree, welcome back and good luck in getting your second degree. This small article will present some tips, or as I’ll call

TIP ONE

Balanced University Life

This means getting enough sleep, having a social life, and ensuring your work is done. Bond University is a unique university compared to others as it has a very rapid degree completion rate compare to other universities in Australia.

TIP TWO

No Hand Holding

It is important to remember, especially for the recent high school graduates, that universities don’t hold your hand. Unlike high school, it is up to you to remember when your assignments are due or when your exams begin. NO ONE wants to fail a 50% exam because they got the wrong day. I find sticky notes on my fridge or reminders in my phone help me keep on schedule!

TIP THREE Prep Early

Start your assignments or exam prep as early as possible! It is pretty terrible for your mental and physical health if you rush your assignment at the last minute. Doing it the day before might have gotten you through high school, BUT if you start early you can present a masterpeice to your lecturers. Also you don’t have to endure any horrible sleepless nights!

HEAVENLY TIPS

Words by Heaven Elishav

them Heavenly Tips to ensure you have a fabulous and successful time at Bond. While you don’t have to listen to any of my tips, as a student at Bond for nearly three years, I’ve experienced times before, during and the somewhat aftermath of Covid. Plus, I’ve also maintained a casual job as a chess coach, filled roles on faculty-student associations as well as studied. I’ve been down this road before, so I may have some nuggets of wisdom that you may find useful.

TIP FOUR Ask For Help

Make sure to utilise the amazing facilities here at Bond, particularly the Academic Skills Centre. Get an extra leg up by having your assignments proofread before submitting them!Also, on a side note, if you are stuck in a particular area within your subject, do not be afraid to ask your lecturer a question by shooting them a quick email or visiting them in person during their consultation hours. Every lecturer here at Bond is more than happy to answer any questions you have.

TIP FIVE

Say Yes

Try everything at Bond at least once. As I mentioned before, Bond has so many opportunities for you to get involved and try something new. Who knows, maybe you’ll enjoy playing Dungeon Dragons. If music is your thing, join the choir club. Want to try a new sport? Join one of our many sporting clubs! Who knows waterpolo could be your hidden talent!

TIP SIX Have Fun

Maybe the most important tip of all is to remember to have fun! You are studying areas that you are passionate about and here at Bond time flies! Take some time outside of your studies to explore the amazing Gold Coast and meet new friends. Even though your journey at Bond may go in a blink of an eye, remember once a Bondy always a Bondy.

A BONDIE’S LANGUAGE

With its accelerated program structure, Bond has an incredibly high turnover rate for its students – most of you will be in a cap and gown within two-three years of arriving on campus. However, there are those who will encounter the ‘veterans’ of the Bond student experience, whether it’s the double-degree law students, the medicine students or the postgraduate tutors who have been here since they started their bachelor degree. Amongst this assortment of interesting individuals, you will notice that a certain vernacular has emerged in relation to almost everything that you will encounter as a student at Bond. Below is my attempt to collect some of the more common terms, acronyms, and phrases so that you can fit in, especially for those who aren’t leaving any time soon! Hope this helps Bondies! For those who I don’t already know, I look forward to meeting you whether it’s in Lakey, the MLC or at Thirsty Thursdays. See you around!

Bat Lab

Plural: Bat Labs

1. The subterranean space snaking underneath the Quad from the path next to the Faculty of Law all the way to the Fintech Hub underneath the SBC, a great alternative to the MLC for those late nights.

Bondy

Plural: Bondies

1. A student or alumni of Bond University.

“Once a Bondy, always a Bondy.”

BondX

Associated Term: Lakey

1. The convenience store located near the outdoor seating area of Lakeside that sells everything from deodorant to broccoli chips and accepts student card payment.

“I’ll be there soon let me just grab some study snacks from BondX.”

Block

Plural: The Blocks

Associated Terms: A Block | B Block

1. One of the Halls of Residence on the far side of campus that, depending on the night, changes from a place of residence to revelry to recovery.

“Surely we do pres at The Blocks before we go to Don’s on Thursday.”

Lakey

Associated Terms: BondX

1. Lakeside, the on-campus restaurant, and bar located under Building 6 which is the main feeding and watering hole for Bondies and supplemented by BondX, the convenience store tucked in near the entrance to Building 7.

“They’re defs dating, I saw them having a cute Lakey dinner together last night.”

CDC

NOT: Centre for Disease Control

1. The Career Development Centre, a one-stop shop for Bondies looking for help with building resumes or writing cover letters or looking for part-time, internship or graduate positions domestically or abroad.

“I’m emailing the CDC to try and find a part-time job while at uni.”

“Come study in the Bat Labs its really quiet down here…too quiet…”

LANGUAGE GUIDE

Words by Josiah Neal

Market Square

1. The collection of restaurants, cafes and shops adjacent to the University in Varsity Lakes (honourable mentions are Blackboard Café, Bond Sushi, The Lakehouse Brewhouse and Flying Chicken).

“Let’s give Lakeside a break and get lunch in Market Square today.”

SBC

1. The room located at the back of the Library on Level 2 (past Papyrus Café) which handles student issues and questions about timetabling, enrolments, exams and more.

“I have to go ask the SBC for help because I can’t enrol in eStudent for some reason”

MLC

Quad

1. The large open area bordered by the two arms of Building 1, the MLC and the Library and the Faculty of Law and Bond Business School (Buildings 2 & 4).

“The Canadian Law Student Association are having a pancake breakfast in the Quad at 11.”

Bondstock

1. Bondstock is a week long party that occurs every September semester consisting of a Launch Party, Music Festival, Student Gala and Secret Location.

“Bondstock is the best party at Bond.”

1. A chaotic nexus of study, socialisation and sleeplessness marketed as a 24/7 study space called the ‘Multimedia Learning Centre’ – noise-cancelling headphones recommended if work needs to be done.

“I went to study in the MLC last night but I ended up having super deep conversations with random people while eating their UberEats.”

Thirsty Thursday

Plural: Thirsty Thursdays

1. The weekly ritual (excluding Weeks 6/7 and 13/4 for assessment) of making your way to Don’s Tavern for a big one or a quiet one, depending on your priorities and the flexibility of your arm.

“You’re coming to Don’s for Thirsty Thursday, right? They’ve got a great DJ lined up.” “Oh fine, twist my arm.”

WBTW

Associated Terms: Wednesday By the Water

1. A free barbeque run by BUSA every Wednesday at the Amphitheatre for all Bondies to enjoy.

“WBTW is the best mid-week pick me up.”

EDIT

Who loves watching movies? I sure do! I’m Jake Manoussakis, and I am currently studying a Bachelor of Film and Television right here at Bond University. One of the joys of studying this course is watching many types of different films and learning to understand the whole production process involved. In doing so, what is a better way to watch a flick than in a huge theatre with a massive screen and warm bucket of popcorn.

Sadly with Covid affecting the landscape of our world, the cinema business has been on a steady decline, losing audience members, leav ing numerous amounts of films bombing at the Box Office. This is a scare as I cherish the mov ie going experience. I find nothing better than going to cinemas with a mate or date or even by yourself and watching a new exciting film on a wide screen. It’s sooooo fun. So coming into a new year, hopeful for the theatre revenues, here are four local cinemas on the Gold Coast where you can go and catch the latest flick.

Words by Jake Manoussakis

CINEPLEX CINEMAS

Nerang

https://www.cineplex.com.au/MovieSessions/Nerang

Cineplex Cinemas is located on the outskirts of the Gold Coast in Nerang. This little theatre complex is apart of the multiplex cinema chain which has cinemas all over Queensland. What makes this place so special is it’s pricing. Where Event cinemas charges $16.50 for students, Nerang only charges $7.00. Their large popcorn only costs $4.00 as well. So if you’re struggling with money but really want to go and watch a film, Nerang is the place to visit.

HOME OF THE ARTS (HOTA)

Surfers Paradise https://hota.com.au/ cinema/

READING CINEMAS

HARBOUR TOWN

Biggera Waters

https://hota.com. au/cinema/

My favourite place to catch the newest film on the Gold Coast is the Reading Cinemas at Harbour Town. Reading Cinemas is apart of the multiplex theatre chain located all around Australia.

What I love so much about going to this particular cinema is the experience I have every time. Harbour Town has an large amount of eateries so when coming to Reading I make sure to arranage a dinner plan beforehand.

Reading also has the luxury of Gold Lounge and Titan Luxe cinemas, that feature a comfortable lounging chair and an enormous screen to view.

Tickets start at $12 and increase depending on your selected experience.

Right over in Surfers Paradise is HOTA, the Gold Coast’s home of creative arts. At HOTA they host exciting events that celebrate anything related to the arts. From live performances to a range of immersive exhibitions and workshops, HOTA of course has its own cinema.

The HOTA theatres specifically show indie films, international features and timeless classics, making them different from other cinemas on the Gold Coast. Also holding special cinema events throughout the year, HOTA offers something

for everyone. If you’re a Film & TV student, or someone who has a keen interest in movies, HOTA also has a Movie Review Club. Meeting on the fourth Wednesday of every month at 10:30am, this is a great chance for you to meet like minded people on the Gold Coast. If you’d like more info, visit the HOTA website.

Tickets at HOTA for students cost approximately $12 if you’re a non-member, but on Discount Monday and Tuesdays, you can catch a movie for only $9.50. What a bargain!

So if you are a fan of foreign and independent films, make sure to check the timetable at HOTA and see what is showing.

YATALA DRIVE-IN

Stapylton https://fivestarcine mas.com.au/drive-in

Everyone watches movies, and everyone also drives. Combine the two together and you get Drive-In Cinemas!

I don’t think there is a better way to spend Saturday night than watching a bunch of amazing feature films from your car!

Luckily for us, there is a Drive-In Cinema located in Stapylton only 30 mintues from Bond. The Yatala Drive-In costs appoximately $40 per car load (max six people) or $15 per adult. If you loved the first film and wish to stay on for a second, you can also watch an extra movie for only $10 per car load.

I highly recommend checking out the latest blockbuster in the comfort of your car at Yatala Drive-In.

RUNNING

by Sandra Adiarte

No Valuables in Sight

Do not run with your phone or other valuables in sight. This is a plane invitation for people interested in stealing valuables.

Let a Friend Know

Tell a friend where you jog and when you will be back. This way folks will notice if you’re back later than expected.

Same but Different

Jog in a familiar area but vary your routes. Changing your route will prevent someone from knowing your schedule or movements.

Stay Visible

Avoid running at night or in se cluded areas. Run in a well-lit and populated area after dark. Buy reflective running gear such as a light so that you’re highly visible to traffic.

Know your Exits

Know the fastest and most direct exit routes to parks or recreation areas. Estimate how long it would take to get there by walking or running.

Moderate Music Volume

Be aware of your surround ings, otherwise you might not hear somebody following you.

Face Oncoming Traffic

Run towards traffic, this way you can see who is sitting in the car approaching you.

Carry your ID

If you suspect you’re being followed, call the police immediately and find a safe place to wait for them to arrive.

Take your Keys

Take a key with you when you jog. Don’t leave your house unlocked.

Hoodie Off

Hoodies impact your ability to hear and see your surroundings. (Try it…)

Carry a Whistle

Carry a whistle or shrill alarm to summon help if needed. Practice shouting.

Jog in Open Spaces

Jog in open spaces, away from bushes or alcoves where someone could hide.

Pay Attention

Pay attention to changes within the environment, like unknown parked cars or unusual activities.

Stay Bright

Wear bright coloured clothing to imporve your visibility.

Look Behind

Turn around every once in a while. Otherwise you do not always know what is going on behind you.

Talk about Things

Talk to your friends or support service members if a situation or encounter with someone made you feel funny.

Take Notice of Help

Look up the relevant num bers of support services and do not hesitate to contact them. It is their job to assist you when you needed.

Know Who to Call

Have the emergency numbers on speed dial.

Be ready. Just in case.

Try a Self Defense Class

Something is always better than nothing. Explore your status quo.

By Cameron Vele

BONDSTOCK MUSIC

FESITVAL

BONDSTOCK

SECRET

BONDSTOCK

BONDSTOCK LOCATION

BONDSTOCK STUDENT

BONDSTOCK

BONDSTOCK LAUNCH

BONDSTOCK PARTY

MID SEM

BUSA

SEM BASH