Caclin August 2013 by RAM Magazine

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Are you looking for the perfect excuse to go to Europe? Master of Natural Resources Management and Ecological Engineering (MNaRMEE)

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Get a Master’s degree in the discipline of sustainability from two internationally renowned universities: Lincoln University, Christchurch, New Zealand (three semesters) and BOKU University, Vienna, Austria (one semester). Work with top researchers in: • Economic and social sustainability in natural resources management • Nature conservation and wildlife management • Ecological engineering and risk management. Costs* the same as Lincoln University’s other two-year Master’s degrees. FREE AIRFARE to and from Vienna! For more information contact: Dr. Michaela Balzarova michaela.balzarova@lincoln.ac.nz (03) 325 3838 ext 8404

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On campus – please see Michaela on Wednesdays 9.30am – 11.30am and Thursdays 1.00pm – 2.30pm in C114. *

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CACLIN August 2013

LUSA O.E

LUSA share some of their travel experiences

CHCH PUB CRAWL

Tom Agnew reviews some of the top central city bars

Lincoln student Shannon Coghlan takes on BOKU in Austria

FEATURES

SEVEN SERIOUS QUESTIONS

WHAT’S BEEN HAPPENING?

CHOICE AS, BRO!

International Edition

Double page photo album of all the latest shennanigans around campus!

A page celebrating all things Kiwi!

CLUBS WEEK

A quick summary of how some of the clubs went

THE REGULARS

CACLIN: August 2013 Editor Jo Meyer Design Jess Irvine Contributors Jo Meyer Jess Irvine Ash Cassin Kent Lloyd Fabian Kulpe Tom Agnew Johannes Welsch

4 NEWS

19 SPORTS

5 PRESIDENT’S COLUMN

20 REVIEWS

7 FYI

23 FUN

CLUBS

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NEWS FLASH By Tom Agnew

In breaking library news this week, LUSA is looking for suggestions to rename the Time Out collection in the Library. The Time Out collection is the fictional/ non-fiction books you will find on the first floor. This is where you’d expect to find Harry Potter, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo or some Jeremy Clarkson. Together with the Library, LUSA covers the cost of updating this selection a couple of times a year. So not only are we collecting names for the collection, but we are also taking in suggested titles and authors to update our collection. If you have an idea (for any of the above) please email LUSA.info@lincoln.ac.nz. P.S The Kent Lloyd Memorial Library is neither an original, nor acceptable name for the new collection. Another selection committee LUSA has a hand in, is the serials review committee. Journal articles are probably something all students use yet have no idea how much they cost or how they are selected. Fortunately, a dedicated team from LTL are in charge of selecting what journals are relevant and important to Lincoln students. Due to the qualifications reform set to kick in next year, this process will become even more important this year. If you have any suggestions about what journals we should be including please email LUSA.VP@lincolnuni.ac.nz.

NEWS A NOTE FROM LUSA Hey everyone, it’s Jess, your ever charming LUSA receptionist! Hope you have all settled in to your second semester nicely. We have been made aware that many of you don’t know about events and other such fun going-ons, and we’ll be damned if we let this travesty continue! The best way to find out about parties, free BBQ’s and other general info is through our Facebook page, so make sure you go ahead and ‘like’ us at www.facebook.com/studentsatlincoln. We promise we won’t bombard your newsfeed with Candy Crush requests and duck-face selfies. Remember to keep an eye out for the posters around campus, and check out each monthly issue of Caclin for details on upcoming events too. Cheers, Jess

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It has only recently been explained to me that textbooks can be downloaded online at various websites! Whilst this is fu*king awesome, it is also unfortunately completely illegal. The Library and LUSA would like to discourage all students from taking this option, but if worst comes to worst, you get three strikes! It does raise an important point, which is “why don’t lecturers make textbooks available online?” If you are after a cheap alternative from purchasing the books at the University bookshop, feel free to hit up sites like Trademe and Amazon where you can often purchase both hard copies and E-Books for significantly cheaper prices. LUSA also runs a second-hand book sale for the first two weeks of term. Kent Lloyd, Tom Ferguson and I recently attended the LTL Launch Event for 2013. Here, they welcomed in a new age of access in terms of how the University shares its research. Now this might not sound particularly interesting or relevant to you, and to be honest, it didn’t to me either at first. What it all boils down to is that any article of research, any photograph, or any press release completed at Lincoln University will be instantly available to not only Lincoln students and staff, but to other members of the community. For example, things such as PhD thesis are available at request through a process of application. The new system will have these theses available online (at the authors’ permission) where anyone on the system can instantly access it. Lincoln will be the first University in New Zealand that is completely open access. So as you can see, it is pretty big news!

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LETTERS TO THE ED IS TAKING A BREAK THIS MONTH, BUT ... GOT SOMETHING TO SAY? SEND YOUR THOUGHTFUL / EXCITED / WHINGING / OR JUST PLAIN CRAZY OPINIONS TO LUSA.EDITOR@LINCOLN.AC.NZ Keep letters to a max of 200 words. Include your real name or pseudonym, and full contact details (but these won’t be published). Spelling and grammatical errors will not be corrected.Any letters that use any hateful speech towards an individual or group will not be published. LUSA reserves the right to decide what is deemed acceptable for publication, and can edit letters, within reason, without notice.

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PRESIDENT’S COLUMN 5 I was struggling for a theme this issue, so beer (is that the right ‘beer’??) with me, it could get random:

CLASS REPS

We have an awesome new cohort of people who have put themselves out there to help us all out. These guys do a great job, and make my life a lot easier. If you don’t know what a class rep is, here’s a quick summary:

• They are elected, nominated, volunteers from your class that convey the thoughts, concerns, questions and opinion from the students to the lecturer. • They are also part of the Uni’s feedback loop, so they might bring questions from the lecturer, to the class, or ask you questions that they have got from LUSA about important uni issues. • Most importantly, they are fellow students, who are a good first point of call if you are having any trouble.

So it is important to know who your Class Rep is, and if you don’t have one, talk to your lecturer about getting one for your class.

WINTERFEST

That was an awesome way to bring in semester 2. It was cool to see the effort some people went to on the first night with their costumes! There were two highlights for me: The Feast - I had the interesting job of cutting the meat. I don’t think I have ever and will ever again cut that much meat in such a short period of time. The other highlight was seeing the Jib Jam return. For those of you who are new to Lincoln, we have done a jib before, off the old Union Building. We have always wanted to bring this event back, but it has been difficult since the closure of the Union. It went pretty well, so we might just see it back again …

JOBS

It’s getting to that time of year when we start thinking about summer jobs, or for those of you in your last year, it’s time to think of that thing your parents keep talking about - a ‘career’. I’m in the same boat as the career people, and I have been doing some work recently around my CV and finding the right people to talk to. Here’s what I have learnt so far:

• Who you know is very important; don’t be afraid to ask anyone you think will help for a reference. • Your lecturers are onto it, and might be able to help you out with some connections or some tips/career advice. • Experience is key, if you don’t have any, look out for a part time job to add to your CV (check out www.sjs.co.nz for some opportunities). Even some unpaid work experience can pay off in the future. • Extra-curricular activities look good, and show a potential employer that there is more to you than work and study. • Call people, ask to meet them, show an interest in their business. You can make a much better impression face to face.

That’s it from me. Enjoy the rest of the mag.

Kent - lusa.president@lincolnuni.ac.nz

7 SERIOUS QUESTIONS

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1 New Zealand

Johannes Welsch

2 Kiwis

Studying: Phd in Ecology From: Germany

3 Vegemite 4 Xin Chao (Hello)

5 Skydive and water skiing

7 SERIOUS QUESTIONS

Studying: 2nd Year Master of 7 Too friendly! Agricultural Science From: Hochiminh city, Vietnam

International Edition QUESTION 1

WHAT'S BEEN YOUR FAVOURITE COUNTRY TO VISIT?

QUESTION 2

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE THING ABOUT NZ?

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QUESTION 3

Studying: 3rd Year PhD in Plant Protection From: Iran

QUESTION 4

1 France then Greece

VEGEMITE OR MARMITE? CAN YOU TEACH US A COOL PHRASE OR WORD FROM YOUR HOME COUNTRY

QUESTION 6

WHAT IS THE BEST THING TO BBQ?

QUESTION 7

WHAT IS THE WEIRDEST THING ABOUT KIWIS?

2 White and long clouds (I feel clouds are to close to me here in NZ!) 3 None of them PLEASE! 4 Marriage is like a watermelon (you never know what you've got till you get into it.) 5 Skydive 6 Garlic lamb and Mushrooms yummy! 7 Their sweet and funny accent

1 Generally the South American continent, and especially Argentina. 2 Laid back attitude, and the outstanding mountains and nature of the South Island. 3 Sorry don’t fancy either of them I love Nutella. 4 Well, according to NZ’s outstanding news and good journalism, a recent article comes to mind talking about one of the supposedly longest German words: The term rindfleischetikettierungsuberwa chungsaufgabenubertragungsgesetz - that's 63 letters long for those of you keeping track at home - means "the law for the delegation of monitoring beef labeling." While this is probably not the coolest word, it’s certainly a mouthful ... 5 Well actually, I would rather have a nice long run in the mountains or a hike. Bungee or skydive doesn’t really interest me. 6 Freshly hunted venison or lamb chops marinated in rosemary, dark beer and honey mustard. 7 Well, the fluffy little bird can’t fly ;-)

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WHAT WOULD YOU PREFER? BUNGEE OR SKYDIVE?

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Did you know? • There is a town called “Big Ugly” in West Virginia • Los Angeles has 3x more cars than people • The biggest pyramid in the world is in Mexico • Antarctica is drier than the Sahara desert • Alaska has a town called “Chicken”

• Mt Everest has grown 1 foot in the last century • A compass does not point directly north • Jousting is the official sport of Maryland state, USA • Thailand means “Land of the free” • The entire population of NZ could fit into Sydney

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INTERNATIONAL NIGHT One of the most anticipated events at Lincoln, happening this year on Saturday 3rd August. This night of food and performaces from all over the world is always a sell-out. SHAUN WHITE IN NZ World famous snow boarder and Winter Olympics gold medallist Shaun White will be heading to Cardrona skifield in August for the Winter Games. SUSPENDED COFFEES Pay for an extra coffee when you pick up your double soy extra choco-mocha latte and let the cafe give it to someone less fortunate. See here for more details: www.facebook.com/ SuspendedCoffeesChristchurch

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LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE By Liana Prior STICKS AND STONES (project one) was recently presented to first year Landscape Architecture students. A brief outlining the need to design a sculptural form which coincides with an artistic work book was presented to students. It encourages the development of abstract thinking and the manipulation of natural materials which could be found within New Zealand’s natural environment. To begin, four individual materials were presented to the students; a rock, flax, cane and twine. The natural properties of the materials were asked to be identified, noted and sketched in their workbooks and concepts which combined all four of the materials were developed from this. One of the concepts was chosen to go forward into the construction stage of the project. Sculptures were developed using simple cutting tools such as, scissors, saws and garden loppers. Glue and nails were just some of the resources which were permitted during the construction stage of the project. Twine was the only material which was provided and at our disposal when it came to the joining and tying together of the separate materials.

WITHER HILLS PINOT GRIS The W/H sauvignon blanc generally tends to be their calling card, but next time check out the Pinot Gris: It’s like angels pissing on your toungue.

STINK ONE THE JULY CENTRAL NZ EARTHQUAKES Sort it out, New Zealand

WHITTAKERS L&P CHOCOLATE It had so much promise, but was just one big artificial lemon disappoinment. One upside was the poprocks though; they make everything ok. FACEBOOK PASSIVEAGRESSIVE MOODY STATUS UPDATERS No, I am not going to ask you what’s wrong, because that’s exactly what you want. Go and pity yourself somewhere offline.

PEOPLE WHO LEAVE SHOPPING TROLLEYS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE CARPARK You are just the worst kind of person ....

The time constraints were a challenge for some as the small intricate details became the focus of the structure and required more time to be developed than expected. Everybody developed a sculpture which was completely unique and demonstrated an array of ideas which were projected very clearly throughout the finished form. The project encouraged abstract thinking and designs which were to be ‘outside of the box’ so to speak. The overall result was incredible. The abstract sculptural forms have been on display throughout the first year incubator and lecturers and students from within the Landscape Architecture school have admired and gained inspiration from the project for their own work and designs.

CACLIN August 2013

INTERNATIONAL SPECIAL

OE: OverseasEducation BOKU

Imagine completing your Masters study with the backing of two internationally renowned universities! Shannon Coghlan, a 23 year old Natural Resource Management and Ecological Engineering student, thought that opportunity was too good to pass up, and so signed up to complete one semester on the other side of the world. She tells Caclin about her experience studying in Austria. Interview by Jess Irvine.

WHAT MADE YOU WANT TO GET INVOLVED?

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I already had decided to stay on after my bachelors and complete post-grad study with a specific interest in a Masters. I looked at other university programs and this program grabbed my attention as it had a specialisation in 'international business and sustainability' which was the topic that I wanted to explore for my post graduate. Also the idea of doing one semester abroad was very exciting. Once I Google-mapped where Austria was in Europe, I was sold on the fact it bordered 8 other countries!

“MNaRMEE is a joint Master’s program between LU and BOKU (Vienna, Austria). It requires NZ students to complete one semester of courses in Vienna. Austrians are to complete one semester in either NZ or Prague, Czech Republic. One semester of courses and the thesis is completed at LU” For more information on how to get involved, contact Michaela Balzarova: Michaela.Balzarova@lincoln.ac.nz WHAT IS VIENNA LIKE?

Vienna is a beautiful old city. The central district is described as an 'open-air museum' because of the old buildings. It has an amazing, cheap transport system which runs all over the city. I paid about $100 (NZ$) for a semester ticket which included all buses, trams and underground trains around the city. I never felt like I needed a car to get anywhere. Vienna is also a very safe and wealthy city with lots of cafes, bars and great nightlife. Many of the clubs have nights especially for international students with amazing drink specials. Vienna also has many parks and green spaces which makes the city very liveable.

“After visiting a handful of cities around Europe I have no doubt that Vienna would be one of the best cities to live in”

TELL US ABOUT YOUR STUDIES – HOW DID IT DIFFER/RELATE BETWEEN THE TWO UNIVERSITIES?

The structure of courses was completely different as I had to take 12 courses in total (compared to 3 at LU). However, because of the course content and assessments, the workload was a lot less. (Which meant I could get away in weekends for sightseeing and travelling). All the courses were taught in English and I felt like I had an advantage being a native speaker. The university had three campuses, and I had classes on two of them which required public transport and time to get between them (approx 20mins). The courses offered at BOKU werer very similar to LU, with many involving science and agriculture. The 12 courses meant I could cover a range of topics from wastewater management to organic agriculture. Some courses were only short term while others lasted the entire semester. Most only had one assessment such as an exam, presentation or report.

DID YOU DO ANY OTHER TRAVELLING WHILE YOU WERE THERE?

I was lucky because I had a large break between semesters. I initially did two months travelling before arriving in Vienna. I flew into France and went on to Italy, Croatia, Bosnia, Switzerland, Germany and the Netherlands.

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No, everyone in Austria learns English from a young age so most people can handle basic English. I was learning german throughout the semester which helped but it was not needed.

DID YOU MAKE MANY FRIENDS ON YOUR EXCHANGE?

Yes I did. Our university held special international nights (“stammtisch”) every Wednesday at a bar which was a great opportunity to meet other students.

“If I was to return to Europe I wouldn’t need to book accommodation for most countries now” Highlights of the trip were sailing in Croatia for 7 nights along the Croatian coast; walking the 5 villages of the Cinque Terre and drinking beer by the litre at Oktoberfest. My favourite place was a small town called Luneburg near Hamburg in Germany. I stayed with a friend I had met in NZ. The architecture of the town was amazing and I felt like I was on a movie set.

Facebook has allowed us to keep in contact. The great thing about the programme is that some of the friends you make over there end up coming here for a semester if they are in the same programme.

WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO SOMEONE WANTING TO GET INVOLVED WITH MNaRMEE? Key points we want to promote to students:

WHAT WAS THE HIGHLIGHT OF YOUR EXCHANGE?

Skiing in Austria – a trip with 150 international students to a ski resort in Austria for 3 nights which included 3 days skiing and three themed all-you-can-drink parties. We all stayed in a hotel with a restaurant with buffet breakfast and dinner and with a wellbeing area on the top floor (saunas, relaxation room etc). The ski field was a 5 min walk away and the parties were held in the same hotel, which included a bar and night club. Also ski gear hire was offered in the same building.

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The team at LUSA are a well travelled bunch, and so thought they’d like to impart some of their worldly knowledge upon the LU community. LUSA manager Jo, and Events man Fabian each tell us about one of their favourite travel spots

Article by Fabian Kulpe

GERMANY I am what they call a German/Kiwi; born in New Zealand with all the German trimmings: Language, passport, love for bratwurst, etc. This being the case, the obvious journey for an OE after high school was a good look around the motherland. I was able to see some pretty cool things while I was over there and am only happy to pass on some of the more memorable moments and maybe some useful tips for anyone interested in having a look. BERLIN The City That Never Sleeps: Party all night – why wouldn’t you? They don’t call them 24/7 cities for nothing. Check out a club called Bergheim; it is an old five story factory (like so many clubs over there) which only really kicks off at 3am. We managed to escape at around 8am - in time for a pretzel on the way back to the backpackers. Street Art: Berlin has an amazing artistic underground vibe to it. This was mainly spurred on by the fall of the wall and a post war melting pot of cultures. If you are visiting Berlin, it is imperative to go on a street art tour to really get a good insight into how people expressed their frustrations through art. War Memorials: It is well known that Germany has a checked past, but it’s worth mentioning that this hasn’t been bypassed. The Jewish war memorial and museum is a fascinating look into a very dark era. And, of course, there is the Berlin wall itself, which has been transformed into a monumental art relic. Some very cool works on a unique canvas. MUNICH (BEER) Oktoberfest: I’m ashamed to say that I haven’t been! As a Kiwi, it is almost a rite of passage to attend an Oktoberfest during your OE. The festival is by all accounts simply mad, with Kiwi’s and Aussies having a reputation for some of the rowdiest in attendance. One piece of advice is to book your accommodation well in advance and look for cheap campsites, as hostels and backpackers charge through the nose during festival time.

P1: Well known as Munich’s most infamous night club. It hosted celebrities during the 70-80’s much like Studio 54 did in New York, with rumours of bowls of illicit drugs presented to guests in their private booths. I attended a summer festival at P1 which is an exclusive event with a lot of rich tossers and stuck up ladies, but quite the spectacle if you can make it. Beer Tours: This is a must if you are visiting Munich. These are generally walking tours which take you to all of the major breweries, and basically get you hammered off steins (1L beer glasses), then take you back to your hostel to party on. HAMBURG (MY HOME TOWN) Football: I fell in love with Hamburg’s cult football team the F.C St Pauli. The team isn’t really a top performer, but has an amazing global cult following. If there is one thing you should do in Hamburg, it is go to an St Pauli match and take in the atmosphere - electric! The Reeper Bahn: Not only is the St Pauli district famous for football, it is also famous for its red light district. The Reeper Bahn spans over at least six city blocks with an abundance of bars, nightclubs and brothels. It is famous for having a ‘men only’ stretch of road which is blocked off at either end. If women try to walk the ‘sinful mile’ they are verbally abused and have water/rubbish hurled at them. The Reeper Bahn is a must see, and despite all of the dodgy undertones, is actually a very safe place to go and party. The Port: Hamburg is famous for its port, as it is still one of only a handful of tax free ports in the world. This allows shipping companies to store their goods without paying customs taxes - a very appealing option for the global transport market. The port is the heart of the city and the reason why it thrives. The people of Hamburg have a saying that “when the port is empty, things aren’t going well”. Fair enough I guess.

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Article by Jo Meyer

JAPAN

The Japanese actually say ‘Nihon’. With 127 million people and counting, Japan is one busy place to visit. It’s mountainous and that means not all the land can be used but it also means great skiing! I’ve visited Japan 4 times. The last 2 visits have been in search of powder. So I went to a wee ski village called Niseko. To get there, you need to jump on a plane to Tokyo, catch an internal flight to Sapporo – in the very northern island of Hokkaido, and then bus the final snowy journey to the village of Niseko. It’s a long trip of around 21 hours from door to door. I chose to stay in Tokyo on the way home for a night to do some of the more traditional sights, but before we get there – here’s the lowdown on one of the world’s best skiing spots. Niseko is actually made up of 4 fields. For the most part, people stay at Grand Hirafu – but you can stay in any of the resorts including Niseko, Annapuri or Hanazono. All of the fields link up via the top lifts so (although it might take some time) you can ski in between all of them.

TOP 5 REASONS TO SKI NISEKO POW POW POW! It’s the powder capital of the world.

If you are thinking you’re sold, here’s some advice that might help you:

• Make sure your bags are clearly labeled and tie a big ribbon around the handle (someone mistook my bags when getting off the bus and that meant I was house bound on a bluebird day after a massive bloody storm)

• If you are into having beers, meeting people and having dinners out, stay in Hirafu. It’s the main place. If you want first tracks and quiet nights, check out Annapuri.

• If you are staying in Hirafu and not too hungry, try getting a few meals from the

7-11. It’s cheaper than the food shops and they have some nice hot snacks in the warmers like hot dogs and dumplings. If you are on a super tight budget, packs some pre-packaged treats like 2-minute noodles and muesli bars to keep you going in-between meals. Because you are on the go, you’ll be burning loads more fuel than normal.

• Take the right clothing as it’s really cold and stuff is expensive when you arrive.

You need the right gear, including low light goggles (for the frequent snowy days), good thermal undergarments and something good for over your face. No shortage of face shots here!

• Travel insurance is a must. Seriously, don’t leave home without it and make sure

that you check out if you are covered if you ride off trail. If something does happen, you want to make sure you are covered. Hospital bills are very pricy over there.

You don’t go to Niseko for bluebird days; you go for the extreme amount of snow they get due to the cold winds blowing in from Siberia. Their average snowfall is about 14 meters every season! It snows so much, that you don’t find a lot of terrain parks as they’d be buried in hours. The snow is also the lightest, fluffiest powder you will find – ever. You can hear the uncontrollable laughs from people when they are waist deep, floating on heaven. In fact if you want to go off trail, you better pack a snorkel.

• Pack carefully. I am a female with a tendancy to overpack but I am also too tight

NIGHT TIME DELIGHT! Niseko is one of the better lit fields which

If it’s your first trip to Japan, allow 2 days (at least) in Tokyo to soak up the craziness. Over 13 million people in a little over 2,000 square kilometers makes this one hectic place. In saying that, it’s all part of the charm. You will see things like 2 story car parks, ferris wheels in shopping centres, 10 story buildings dedicated to technology products and then you’ll see beautifully groomed gardens, temples and more bicycles than long bays on a Sunday. It’s a fascinating city – from the almighty bullet train to the one- man-stand-up noodle bars. You can purchase beer and cigarettes from a vending machine, but money machines are hard to find.

means that you can ride from 9am till 9pm everyday. Although the whole field isn’t accessible, there is plenty to fill your boots. It’s often dead quiet at night too so you can be sneaking in some solo powder runs uninterrupted.

CULTURAL PUNCH! Join the cultural experience with a bit of

extreme fun and kill two birds with one stone. I love the fact that Japan is so different to NZ, and I really feel like I’ve been overseas when I come back. I do have to confess that I speak some Japanese and while that may help in a couple of situations, Niseko is 80% full of tourists so they speak English 9/10 times. The food is great there too and one of the coolest things is placing an order at a vending machine or stopping for a Japanese curry in the middle of a snowstorm.

TERRAIN TO SATISFY THE TOUGHEST CRITIC! Niseko is big. There is really something for everyone including some great off-piste skiing. Most of the time in Japan this is a big NO NO. But Niseko allows it. Just make sure you have the gear. A good idea is to do one of the tours to get used to it especially if visability is not too good – it’s easy to get a bit disorientated. The only thing is that Niseko isn’t a big mountain. Don’t expect massive mountains, with cliffs to huck. But I can say it makes up for it in every other way. I spoke to loads of tourists and 99% of them were repeat offenders. They just couldn’t stay away! OPEN SESAME! Yip, it’s almost always open. Even when the

weather was atrocious, they opened some of the lifts. It’s unusual for the whole place to be shut. And that is great because you don’t go to Niseko to do anything else but ride. Ski in, ski out – yes please!

to pay for excess luggage. You can’t take a gear bag and another clothes bag so I got a big gear bag and rolled everything. My mum actually gave me that trick and it worked so well I was shocked how much I could fit into the bag. It pays to also maximize on the hand luggage and get as much in there as possible. They are getting strict these days and because there are so many internal flights, it can be worse. Get your luggage checked right through, where possible.

I really can’t say enough about Japan as a destination. It’s long since been forgotten in the Flight Centre campaigns, but the people are beautiful – so humble and accommodating; the food is fabulous (although you won’t find teriyaki chicken or cream cheese in your sushi). If you are going for the snow, it’s probably the one place where you can have guaranteed snow and it won’t cost the earth. When you weigh up some of the destinations, Japan is now a serious contender with some great early bird deals. I would give it a 10/10 and went back a second time because the first was so good. I imagine Niseko and I won’t be strangers for too long.

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Third year Bsc student Nicole Mesman tells us about the world record breaking gumboot throw on Wednesday 17th July out on the LU rugby field. Attracting Campbell Live (and a streaker), hundreds showed up to biff their faithful wellies in the name of competition. The event was part of a Future Leaders project, involving Angus McKenzie, Tyler Koning, Jess Page, Matthew Redmond, Sally Terry, Alex Ward, Lexi Obrien, Marlee McDougal, Dean Sinnamon, Cameron Ring and Nicole working to make it a success. HOW MANY PEOPLE ATTENDED THE THROW? 354 WERE YOU EXPECTING MORE OR LESS PEOPLE, OR WERE YOU PRETTY HAPPY WITH THE TURN-OUT? We were hoping for 350 people but Lincoln made us proud by showing up full force. We estimated a crowd of over 500 turned up which ended up being too many to fit into the venue but it was great to see everyone getting behind the event and showing their support. DID YOU BREAK THE RECORD? The current record stands at 250 people so as long as our application is accepted by Guinness World Records then yes we did. APPARENTLY SOMEWHERE IN AUSTRALIA ATTEMPTED A SIMILAR RECORD RECENTLY. DO YOU KNOW HOW THAT WENT, OR IF IT AFFECTED YOUR RECORD? Yarra Valley in Victoria Australia attempted to break the record on Saturday the 20th of July, we haven’t seen any media releases yet as to wether they were successful or if they surpassed our attempt. DO YOU KNOW THE STREAKER? We thought we would give him identity suppression for now. SO WHAT RECORD ARE YOU PLANNING TO BREAK NEXT? Number of people to do the Harlem Shake? No haven’t thought about that yet but we are open to suggestions.

“Zacchy looks like a right bloody dag in these sweet as togs, eh cuz?”

“ We had a number of sponsors that made sure the event went off; a big thanks to: Skullerup for their gumboot prizes, Cactus Equipment for their gift vouchers, Coca Cola for their prize packs, Chupa chup, The Edge road runners for the BBQ, LUSA for their support, Lincoln University Recreation Centre Staff and all the Future Leaders who came out and helped” - Nicole Mesman

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Christchurch used to be one of New Zealand’s premier night spots prior to the earthquakes of 2010 and 2011. The 6.3 magnitude earthquake on the 22nd of February, 2011, devastated a vast majority of our central city. The once busy and bustling CBD became a deathly quiet ghost town for over a year. Most of our favourite bars and clubs (including Boogie Nights, Shooters and the infamous Mad Cow) were damaged or destroyed on the spot, with many more closing due to cordon restrictions around the inner city. All of a sudden, Christchurch was no longer regarded as the night time attraction it once was, with die hard revellers being removed from fringe bars such as Running Bull or Aikmans by about 1am. Fortunately, things have been looking up! Extended licenses have been provided to bars in suburban areas such as Merivale, Riccarton Road and Lincoln Road. More encouragingly, bars are continuously springing into action among the rubble of our central city. I took it upon myself to present a basic review and run down of the major bars situated within Christchurch’s four avenues:

THE MONDAY ROOM (367 MOORHOUSE AVE)

The Monday Room is situated along the always busy Moorhouse ave. It’s more of a sit down, quiet and ambient cafe style pub, although they do have an outside area which occasionally boasts a local DJ. Drink prices are hefty, but the decor is nice. The whole building is a tad on the small side, similar to the inside of a sardine can. Its location is good, as it links up with the Madras St and St. Asaph St scenes. If you time your departure from The Monday Room correctly, it is within a stone’s throw from both McDonalds and B.K!

SMASH PALACE (CNR. VICTORIA ST AND BEALEY AVE)

One of the first bars to pop up following the 2011 earthquake. Was a popular spot over summer based on its entirely outdoor setting. Drink prices are reasonable and the atmosphere is decent, however has become noticeably less popular during the winter months despite well placed outdoor heating!

REVIVAL BAR (94 VICTORIA ST)

Another one of the Victoria St emergers during 2011. Unlike Smash Palace, there is a larger inside area of the bar which is made entirely from containers and reused materials. The fact that they open until 3am on Thursdays, Friday’s and Saturdays makes them popular later in the evening. Lines can be large and drink prices seem to become steeper as the night goes on. DJ’s and 3 piece bands are common so the entertainment is pretty decent!

CRUZ BAR (77 VICTORIA ST)

Cruz is typically renowned as the only gay and lesbian orientated club left in central Christchurch. Despite what its title suggests, this is not a bar solely dedicated to sausage fests, and people from all sexual orientations can be found here either loading up before hitting the Casino, or late at night when the other bars and pubs close up. They do have a cover charge of $5 which increases after 1am, but the drink prices are reasonable and the DJ is usually not too shabby either.

CHRISTCHURCH CASINO (30 VICTORIA ST)

After the earthquakes it became one of the most popular night spots in Christchurch, with revellers over the age of 20 keen to avoid the grimy and questionable patrons of places like The Running Bull. Drink prices here are probably the best in town, although it can still end up being an expensive night if your luck is out. Also a good place to have a feed at the conclusion of the evening, as they offer a full-on bar snack and pizza menu until the wee hours!

POMEROY’S (292 KILMORE ST)

Pomeroy’s is a bit further out than the rest of the central city bars and pubs, but can be a good place to start an evening out. It really is a pub style bar, with a decent menu and one of the biggest selections of craft beers in the city. Starting a night on craft beers comes with a warning though, as they are all around the 10% alcohol mark, which can be a trap for young players. They do have some cheap drink specials earlier in the day, and expect live entertainment from singer-song writer types.

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BAR REVIEW

THE DARKROOM (336 ST. ASAPH ST)

The Darkroom is an intimate, candlelit bar which is popular with those interested in alternative, underground and emerging music artists. Whilst not a large bar, all gigs are provided free. To keep up with the seeming trends of our re-developing city bars they have a handsome collection of both craft and popular label beers at very reasonable prices. During the day time the decor and atmosphere is pleasant, with a busier vibe present after dark. Definitely not as grimy or alternative as many people expect.

THE LAST WORD (31 NEW REGENT ST)

Not really a student orientated spot, but I thought I’d chuck this one in because not many folks have heard about it. The Last Word is a boutique cocktail and whiskey bar, which only allows seated guests at tables of fewer than 6 people, and boasts a massive if slightly pricey list of various whiskeys, liqueurs and cocktails. Whilst it definitely isn’t a raging night spot, keep it in mind when you’re next planning date night or a mid afternoon catch up with the lads.

THE CLUB (685 COLOMBO ST)

The Club is a weekend only venue that is open until 3am every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night. They opened about a month ago, and market themselves as Christchurch’s only genuine night club. Despite their night club name tag, The Club is basically a set of glorified marquees and containers, with carpeted gravel floors. They do have an extensive drinks menu although there have been early complaints about their prices. Perhaps the biggest upside of The Club is the line up of class DJ’s they have on offer every weekend. So far their entertainment has been raved about constantly on Facebook and Twitter.

CBD BAR (208 MADRAS ST)

The CBD bar is owned by the Cassels & Sons brewing company, which also owns The Brewery in Woolston. They sell their own label craft beer as well as many others and have a massive wine list. This is the perfect spot to relax with a few drinks after work, especially during winter due to their inviting and warm lounge/cafe like atmosphere. They do alright on the entertainment front as well, from live jazz bands to popular radio station DJ’s. Definitely worth checking out!

WINNIE BAGOES (CNR ALLAN ST AND MADRAS ST)

Winnie Bagoes was traditionally an iconic pizza restaurant in the centre of Christchurch. It has recently relocated and transformed itself into more of a night time bar scene. Despite this, it still offers a reduced copy of its original menu. It has a private function room that can cater for up to 100, which would make it a legit 21st venue. Their Friday entertainment is said to specialise in “Christchurch talent” and they have a decent cover band playing most weekends. Drink prices here are very reasonable, including their cocktail list!

THE TOWNBALL (52 MANCHESTER ST)

The Townball is certainly hard to miss! The iconic giant inflatable rugby ball initially travelled the world promoting the 2011 rugby world cup. It has now found a home as a central city bar in Christchurch. They do have a menu and market themselves as a restaurant/bar, but most young people will know “the ball” as a late night location. Get in before 11pm otherwise they have a $10 cover charge (although this includes a complimentary drink). The alcoholic offering is extensive but typically pricey for a club type venue. Awesome outdoor and indoor bars, and the music is comparable to the old Mad Cow, which is good news in our books!

BARETTA (174 ST ASAPH ST)

Baretta is quickly becoming known as one of the more classy establishments in central Christchurch. It is modelled on a world famous Italian bar in San Francisco (Beretta), and this class is reflected in its Christchurch location. They support an elegant decor inside, as well as a terracotta paved courtyard which will be awesome come summer evenings and afternoons. Like many of its Merivale neighbours, it has strict dress code policy afterhours. Its drinks selection is pricey to reflect the setting, although their “perky nana” shot is definitely worth a try!

THE IRISHMAN (177 ST ASAPH ST)

The Irishman is another one of Christchurch’s “old” bars that has recently re-opened in the CBD. There is always something special about an Irishbar. Unfortunately the new Irishman is in a strange building, which used to be an old Asian food warehouse. Despite this, it has a cool loft/mezzanine level with couches and comfortable seating during cold evenings. Guinness is served on tap (obviously), and drink prices are reasonable. One thing The Irishman has going for it is that it remains as one of the only bars in Christchurch still offering a karaoke service!

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CLUBS 17 FOOD APPRECIATION AND WINE APPRECIATION CLUBS "Sweet As", was a dessert night that involved the Wine Appreciation Club supplying some dessert wines, from both New Zealand producers and abroad, while the Food Appreciation Club prepared some tasty puddings!

CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP

Monday Milo happened as always on Monday morning, but this week had to move into the library foyer because of the rain. But it was a perfect day for a warm cup of Milo made by a smiley face from the CF and ICF. Monday lunchtime we fired up the BBQ and served some delicious sausages with caramelised onions in return for some great questions people had about Christianity. Some of these weird and wonderful questions were attempted to be answered by a panel of students and a lecturer on Wednesday in the YFC. Some of these questions got into interesting topics like evolution and how we can trust the bible, and some were classic ones like “what was Jesus’ middle name?” Cheese rolls and home made soup while hearing some interesting thoughts on Christianity were all brought together by the Christian Fellowship and International Christian Fellowship clubs.

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Spotlight on:

Lincoln Surf & Skate By President Josiah Lilburne

On the 27th of April Lincoln Surf and Skate had its first roadie. The reports weren't in our favour for any of our options - we had the west coast, Kaikoura, Dunedin and the Peninsula to choose from, and ended up choosing the Peninsula. First we checked Magnet bay which was rather depressing. Then we took the scenic route to Wanui and from there we went to Hickory bay. At this stage we were keen to get wet. All 7 of us went out and enjoyed the micro waves which were still grutty enough to have fun on. As we all retired from the surf, we needed to find a campsite. We drove over to Le Bons bay and found a wonderful pozzie. We headed to the beach to get cooking, but we unfortunately only had one girl. Sausages and marshmallows kept our bellies full.

The night felt like it went on and on, but because of daylight savings it was actually still pretty early. After partying on the beach we walked through a haunted forest and found a desolite flying fox that supported the whole crew! After a lovely sleep and a no pants dance in the morning, we headed back to Hickory in hope of spitting barrels. Once again, it was nothing special, but it was nice and clean so no one was disapointed. After the fun had on the first roadie we've got the next one planned already on the 13th of July. For more infomation contact Josiah at: josiahlilburne@hotmail.com, or else hit up the Lincoln Surf and Skate 2013 Group on FB. Peace, Josiah (Prezzie).

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Before the Canterbury Red Devils, you were part of the NZ U20 squad. What has been the highlight of your sporting career so far? I have two main highlights to my career that I cherish. The first is winning the Div3 U20 World Championship Gold medal and being named the Top Forward of the tournament, breaking all scoring records at the age of 17. The second highlight is winning the NZIHL championship last year. I love my city, and I’m very proud and passionate about where I play. I not only got MVP of the league to add to the big win, but got my forth scoring title.

You did some time in Canada – what was that like? Any other travel as a result of this sport? When I’m done with uni, I’m going to have a crack at playing pro. I believe I owe it to my family after the amount of time and money they've put into me. Canada was a great experience, playing with some of the best players in the world. Many of my team mates have signed with pro teams or have scholarships to colleges.

Any nasty or embarrassing ice accidents? One embrassing moment was my first appearance for the Ice Blacks, scoring in the shoot out and beating Australia for the first time. After I shot, and going into celebration mode, I leant back, kicking my feet out from underneath me on national television. Biggest accident would be going into the boards head first 6 weeks ago, breaking my collar bone and knocking myself out. Still haven’t touched the ice since.

Spotlight on: Chris Eaden {Canterbury/New Zealand Ice Hockey forward.Third year Lincoln BSRM major / marketing and health & excercise minor. Mighty Ducks fan}

Is it true you got into Ice Hockey because of the Mighty Ducks films? When I was younger I spent numerous hours watching Mighty Ducks D2. I knew the film inside out - from the TV adverts, to every move performed. I'd run round the house pretending to play, begging to play the real thing. My parents finally gave in, thinking I would only last a session. Sixteen years later and never looked back.

What do you do when you're not playing? Most of my spare time goes into creating the Eaden Project gym while training there, it started off as practical hours with a few team mates and is now growing. Owning a massive gym is something I'd love to pursue providing a new generation of fitness, and focusing on results rather than taking over the world like corporate gyms.

So what is coming up for you? Setting up the Eaden Project - finding a facility to make it a big deal, ha. (Dreams). Once I finish uni, I’ll hopefully head overseas. I’m currently in talks with a few teams/ countries including Sweden, France and Canada. Interview by Jess Irvine.

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WINTERFEST 2013

Mystery Box Student Cooking Challenge Date: Thursday 11 July 2013 Review by: Fabian Kulpe

One of the many standout features of this year’s Re-Orientation was the Taste of Lincoln seminar area. This space saw a range of talks and demonstrations take place over the course of the evening, including a fun filled cooking challenge for three lucky teams. The cooking challenge was in fact a mystery box challenge, where contestants had to present an entree and main course to the judges using only the ingredients given to them in the box. The only catch was that they had to use two main ingredients in one of their dishes. These ingredients were prawns and mangoes … a match made in heaven. The other ingredients included the likes of Sirloin steak, peppers, eggplant and feta cheese. The teams did a fantastic job utilising their forty-five minutes cooking only on BBQ’s. At times the pressure got to them in the small outdoor kitchen, but all teams held their cool to plate up their dishes on time and surprisingly to a high standard. The judging panel on the evening consisted of Heather and Karen from LHL and Ella Krauts ex Master Chef Contestant. The judging was tight with the would-be winners eliminated due to Ella finding a hair in their main course…a big no no in the culinary world. In the end the winning team which was headed by Georgie Lowe produced their take on a prawn salad for their entree and a came up with classy steak dish for their main…I would definitely say that they winged it in the kitchen but never the less a win is a win. For their troubles they received an awesome table-top BBQ from BBQ’s Direct plus some cooking utensils. Good work Georgie and team and thank you everyone for a memorable night.

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Jib Jam

Date: Thursday 11 July 2013 Review by: Jo Meyer

You might be wondering just what it takes to pull off this kind of event: Well, it definitely takes some work! The first thing is designing the scaffolding set up. Back in 2008, LUSA and LSD worked together to put on the most humble of events with a couple of wooden ramps and boxes. They were straight down, with some flat space before the boxes – jibbing 101!

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But in 2009 we decided it was time to go big or go home, and we commissioned a much bigger ramp to be made out of scaffolding. It takes about 2-3 days for the scaffold to be erected, then you are looking at another day of prep for laying carpet on and around the ramp and affixing the boxes and rails. The final day is the finishing touches, and of course, banging out 20 cubes of snow. Many years ago when the set up was small, we used to get shavings off the ice rink and that was enough to cover the small area. But with this new ramp, we needed a huge amount, so we were left with no better option than having it trucked in. Even on paper now it sounds easy, but this is months in the making – planning and designing. We hope you enjoyed it and we’ll be looking to see if students want it back again next year! 2010

CACLIN August 2013 FILM Pacific Rim Director: Guillermo del Toro Starring: Charlie Hunnam, Idris Elba, Rinko Kikuchi Genre: Action / Science Fiction Synopsis (IMDB): As a war between humankind and monstrous sea creatures wages on, a former pilot and a trainee are paired up to drive a seemingly obsolete special weapon in a desperate effort to save the world from the apocalypse.

The highlight of this film was the 3D work which has improved drastically since last time I watched a 3D movie. The animation and special effects added a lot of value to a plot that was lacking any real substance beyond someone else’s take on a Dooms Day, Armageddon or Zombie Apocalypse feature! The gist of Pacific Rim is; Kaiju (giant dinosaur like aliens or monsters that come from a hole in the floor of the Pacific Ocean) attack the world to take it as their own. The response of mankind is Jaegers (giant robots controlled by the mind and action of two pilots synced together). After many years of war between the Kaiju and Jaegers, where both sides react and respond to each other’s techniques and advances comes the final battle. Like a Disney movie mankind beat the alien invaders and the film closes out with a cute coupley cuddle scene between the two pilots that won the war for mankind. Bloody Disgusting proclaim Pacific Rim is “like the 1989 Robot Jocks, mixed with Godzilla and Jurassic Park and then put on steroids”. IMBD rated it 8/10 and supported this rating with “As a war between humankind and monstrous sea creatures wages on, a former pilot and a trainee are paired up to drive a seemingly obsolete special weapon in a desperate effort to save the world from the apocalypse”. Rotten Tomato rated Pacific Rim 71% and claimed “It may sport more style than substance, but Pacific Rim is a solid modern creature feature bolstered by fantastical imagery and an irresistible sense of fun”. Although it was rated well by both IMBD and Rotten Tomato, fellow reviewer Tom Ferguson and I felt it was nothing special. “More cheese than a Christian Fellowship Toastie on a Wednesday Night!” - T-Ferg “Not worth missing basketball ... If you like transformers, but don’t like Megan Fox, Autobots and Decepticonz nor a good story line this is probably the movie for you?!” - Ash A special thanks to our friends at the Radio Network for the tickets to the preview screening at Hoyts Riccarton. Until next time, happy viewing! Ash and T-Ferg

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If you have any recommendations of films our team should review, email them to lusa.editor@lincoln.ac.nz. We hope you enjoy our take on the movies and hopefully save yourself a dollar or two not going to the ones that don’t deserve your hard earned money. Hoyts offers a couple of deals that can make the movies a more reasonable night out. Try Super Tuesday $11 movies, or joining their Rewards programme full of deals and discounts: It only costs $7.50 which includes your first movie, and you then get $7.50 Mondays and $10 for the movie of the week!

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Kings of the Gym By Dave Armstrong Court Theatre 29 June 2013 10 August 2013 Review by Jo Meyer

Playwright Dave Armstrong has been making waves on the scene for a while now, with fantastic plays such as The Motor Camp and Rita and Douglas. His style could be described as fast, witty and very Kiwi. His plays (what I’ve seen anyway) are jam-packed with lots of one-liners, that, if delivered with the right amount of sass, are brilliant! For this production, Tom Trevella is cast as the lead – high school gym teacher, Laurie Connor. I had been looking forward to him in this role, as his succession of ‘funny guy’ roles has been consistently good. Well done for this casting! He steals the show with his impeccable timing and precision as he delivers all the funny bits effortlessly. “Oi, Chopstick” will forever be etched in my brain. Eilish Moran is also well cast in her role as the school busy body and resident rule-abiding citizen. It’s great to hear her break out the 4 letter word! The 2 younger cast members are Alex Walker (playing Pat) and Cian Elyse White (playing Annie), both young teachers. It’s Cian’s theatre debut and Alex’s Court debut. With that in mind, I think they did a good job. They definitely committed to the characters but I think a little more time under their belts could see them a little more relaxed on stage. Harold Moot designed a simple set (although he’d probably kill me for saying that, as undoubtedly it took a lot to bring together). It didn’t have any bells or whistles and it didn’t change but it was simple, intimate and served every fuction it needed to. All in all, this is a great NZ play. It touches on many topical issues of the ‘here and now’ and engages audiences with it’s light hearted humor. The only thing I found frustrating, by the end of the play, was one woman (2 rows ahead) that clapped at every funny joke or anytime Hekia Parata’s name was mentioned. Trust me, that was a lot and it got a bit intrusive. I also thought the gaggle of teachers, might, at any time, leap out of their chairs into a spontaneous frenzy. But seriously now, it’s good and I am giving it 3/5!

MUSIC

Fat Freddy’s Drop Blackbird

Review by Johannes Welsch “Mystical, powerful and energetic with a pinch of boogie and kiwi chill out” The long awaited third album from one of NZ’s best live performers was more than overdue, but the result did not disappoint. Four years in the making and uncountable live performances all over the world, they have done it again, new and still the same old. The album is New Zealand #1 Album, and #1 Kiwi Album in the NZ Music Charts, fourth consecutive week - what more do I need to say? What's so amazing is that these days it takes something magical to engage and pique people's short attention spans - but Fat Freddy's do it. And it's no better illustrated than on the album's title track. It starts woozy and dreamy, then the delicious Dallas’s sweet soul voice holds you captivated for almost 10 minutes. The album passes through your internal organs and taste buds like a sweet strawberry souffle melts on your tongue on a summer’s day in the sun, or a tiramisu in the Toscana sun in Italy after a fantastic Italian feast. What I want to say is that the album is a real treat with enough power to get you going, shake your hips, sing along and have a great time partying. The band will take you on a crazy ride during their endless solos and improv sessions, and pick up at the end before you even notice you went on a ride. If rumours are true, they will be coming down to Christchurch sometime this summer and give this place a proper musical shake-up. So keep your eyes and ear’s open! To finish this short and sharp review: Get your record player out, dust off the layers of bad XYZ-factor crap, sort out the speakers, pull the vinyl out, put the needle on and inject yourself some truly good stuff.

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CACLIN August 2013 Aquarius January 21 - February 19 “Love comes in all shapes and sizes”, so you keep telling yourself - stop making excuses and put down the fork, Fatty McFat Fat. Lucky colour: Jersey Shore orange Lucky number: 666 Pisces February 20 - March 20 Don’t break anyone’s heart, they only have one. Break their bones instead - they have 206 of those. Lucky colour: Morning-After Green Lucky number: 42,009

Leo July 23 - August 22 If you’re unhappy about being treated like a doormat, you really need to stop lying in the doorway. Seriously, get out of the way, it’s annoying. Lucky colour: Budget Pie Yellow Lucky number: 278,963 001 Virgo August 23 - September 23 Don’t get your panties in a bunch, Virgo. Make sure they fit properly when you buy them. Lucky colour: Venerial Purple Lucky number: 435,987

Aries March 21-April 20 An apple a day keeps the doctor away, especially if you aim for the head. Lucky colour: Rocketfuel Lucky number: -26

Libra September 24 - October 23 Heed the best before date, lest invest in more toilet paper. Lucky colour: Runners Rash Lucky number: 160,998

Taurus April 21 - May 21 Always follow your dreams, except for the ones where you are running naked through your lecture. Lucky colour: Bogan Lucky number: 0000000.1

Scorpio October 24 - November 22 Curiosity may have killed the cat, but it might be best to have an alibi ready just in case. Lucky colour: Gangriene Grey Lucky number: 3.14159265359

Gemini May 22 - June 21 You don’t have swag, you just don’t have a belt, numbnuts. Stop embarrassing yourself. Lucky colour: Mosh-pit Black Lucky number: 539 Cancer June 22 - July 22 Ladies: Oscar de la Renta once said “Walk like you have three men behind you”. Guys: If she’s screaming and running away, maybe just take the next corner and make yourself scarce. Lucky colour: A&E Red Lucky number: 111

Sagittarius November 23 - December 22 Immature joy can be found upon reading your lucky numbers at 180 degrees. Lucky colour: Dandruff White Lucky number: 58008 Capricorn December 23 - January 20 All that glitters is not gold, Capricorn. Sometimes it’s just a sparkly vampire. Lucky colour: Mystery Meat Beige Lucky number: 001100111

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SATURDAY 3RD AUGUST 2013 FROM 5PM in STEWART FOYER F O O D P R E S E N TAT I O N

FROM 7PM IN THE REC CENTRE CULTURAL SHOWCASE

TICKETS FROM LUSA RECEPTION A D U LT: $ 1 5 / C H I L D : $ 5 / FA M I LY ( 2 A D U LT S + 2 C H I L D R E N ) : $ 3 5 (EXTRA CHILDREN $5 EACH)