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I know you'll all have your heads down, bum up right now, studying away and getting ready for exams - go you! But remember to take time for yourselves too, even if it's just 10 minutes. Study Break is happening this week with free hot soup, or brekky (if you're up!), mindfulness workshops; which is where you take some time to be fully present and aware of where you are and what you’re doing. It's a chance to not be overly reactive or overwhelmed by what’s going on around you. It can be a welcome relief to some of you guys during this time...and of course we have doggie cuddles with Sadie which always works a treat!
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YOUR STUDENT PRESIDENT Wowzas, what a busy ole’ time it’s been of late! Now, I’m just gonna yarn away about myself here for a bit, because I can and it’s free, also because it’s my column so I’ll write whatever I want! Please and thanks. Graduation! What an exciting week that was. Fear no more – I am here to give you all the tips and tricks of how to get through this special time once your day comes around: LUSA put on an absolute belter of a Grad Ball. However, if you’re a genuine tomboy battler like myself, you’ll have a doozy of a time lasting the night in heels if you’re cutting shapes on the dancefloor. And you get told off by security within the first 20 minutes for taking them off due to going barefoot, being a health and safety risk - heck, it’s gonna be a long night! But boy do I have a solution for you. Get yourself a damn fine Vice President (who’s there working while you’re having a ball), who lends you his (rather skodey) Vans for the rest of the night. And yes I am celebrating that pun from the last sentence, you’re welcome. But in all seriousness, those Vans were a godsend. Although, if anyone is a friend of Ollie Rutland-Sims and knows when his birthday is, he needs a clean pair. Next cab off the rank is your alcohol consumption at the Ball – holy hecka there were some dusty looking people that I could see from my vantage point on the stage during the morning and afternoon ceremonies the next day at Graduation. Kids, she’s a long time in a crowded and hot room waiting for your 5 seconds of fame, so best you’re in as finer fettle you can be so that you don’t screw up the photos that will only last the rest of your life. Now, the procession. Ladies, you do indeed scrub up well, but you’ve gotta re-evaluate your shoe choice for the procession to the Graduation venue. You know the saying “don’t judge someone until you’ve walked a mile in their shoes?”. Well, we do indeed walk about a mile, and it’s not a good time in your 6 inch stilettos that you just bought the day before. What you want to do is wear flats in the procession, then have someone waiting at the venue with your high heels and do a cheeky swap-a-roo when you get there. That’s what Kristy did. Be like Kristy. Shout out to Andrea for the assist – you the real MVP. Right, the moment we all wait for on this big day. The walk across the stage. And you shake hands with the Chancellor, who waves a hat over your head, and then you shake hands with the Vice-Chancellor who gives you a piece of paper. But the walk down
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the stairs is as perilous as taking on the Night King if you’re anyone other than Arya Stark. TAKE YOUR KRISTY HAVILL TIME WALKING President DOWN THEM. If you find the afternoon ceremony live stream on the Lincoln Uni Facebook page, fast forward through to somewhere in the middle, you may or may not see me slipping down the stairs after my speech. Maybe. Last but not least – celebrate with those that you love and who helped you reach this milestone in your life. Do not underestimate how big of an achievement this is. A phenomenal amount of hard work went into this, and you should be proud. So treasure the moment, and congratulate yourself. So, there you have it. A crash course in how to survive a Lincoln University Graduation. You’re probably still chuckling away about my pun (not), and all of my advice has now gone out the window. But oh well. Don’t say I was never any help! Aunty K-Hav
YOUR STUDENT EXECUTIVE
Sam Blackmore General Rep Exam stress is certainly growing and the last assignments are upon us. Now is the time to use your downtime for some good! Get some exercise, see some mates, and take care of yourselves before the holidays. Remember, the gym is free this year, so get amongst it! Support your local Mrs O’s events for a bit of a social shindig during the week. Take some time to recharge each day – you'll be better for it by the time exams roll around. All the best for your study efforts, and see you again in Semester 2, to do it all over again!
Ollie Rutland-Sims Vice President Brrr how about those cold mornings recently! (those of you who walk or bike to uni know what I’m talking about!). As you all know, cold weather can bring about a variety of nasties that make you feel pretty down. These can include things such as, the flu, a damp and cold house, or an empty feeling inside inspired by the final episode of Game of Thrones (2/10 IMO). I suppose it’s a good thing we have pulled some strings for you this year and made sure the buildings here on campus are warm and cosy for ya! đ&#x;˜‰ But seriously a few things have been in the works around the office since we last chatted. You may have noticed a new suggestions box outside the LUSA office (pretty good looking box if I do say so myself). Go nuts and fill it with your deepest and most private personal thoughts! Actually don’t‌ we really don’t want to know about what you think of your flat mate down the hall‌ icky. What we do need though are your raw, real and downright honest thoughts and suggestions on what we have been up to and hat you want us to do. Let us know your ideas, your worries, what you hate, what you love, pretty much anything that’s not to do with your flat mate down the hall‌ Your opinions are our life blood, your thoughts have a massive impact on what we put our time towards. So, let us know what you think by slipping a bit of paper into that box!
Jacob Wright General Rep It’s that time of the semester again, everyone’s been pretty loaded up with assignments and exams are coming up as well. I’m wishing you all heaps of luck for the exams coming up. Keep smashing the studies before your wellearned break, but also make sure to look out for one another and be sure to have a bit of fun in between. Since my last RAM write-up, there have been some awesome things happening on campus, such as the University Mental Health day (how good were the free apples?) – shout out to the BHU for that, you guys are awesome. Other events included Planet O (Lee Mvtthews & Nomad), how good! And Pink Shirt Day - a huge thank you to everyone who donated their time or money to help out on the day to stop bullying. So, cheers for the awesome semester everyone, it’s you guys who make Lincoln such a special place. I’m looking forward to seeing what the second semester for the year holds for us. 7
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Max Lichtenstein
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Wasssuuup! It’s getting to that time in the term where assignments pile up, exams are around the corner and we all procrastinate together (I learnt why cats meow yesterday! YouTube is a great thing). But let’s ignore all that for now. How are we all holding up? Me? Brilliant! I’ve gotten to a point where caffeine doesn’t work anymore which is kinda concerning but that’s okay! Anyways there’s heeaaaps happening on the International Events front; Culture Showcase, Culture Fest, Crusaders game, the Buddy System and IVC. It’s all go! On the non-LUSA front, I did a few modelling shoots for the uni recently, some of my Quarters students even joined me which was super cute! So, look forward to seeing this beautiful face plastered all over campus! Jk they’ll probably Photoshop me out. Anyways, hope we all get through exams and we’ll see you on the other side!
I’m writing this blurb from the stunning Aoraki/ Mt Cook National Park. What a place to be! As we approach the end of the semester, I’m going to say something that’s quite ‘cheesy’ and you’ve probably heard before. Over the next few months I encourage you to challenge your usual ways of thinking, put yourself out there or just try your hand at something new. Last week I baked some lamingtons for the Pink Shirt Day bake sale, never done that before – I thought I was going to cake it but they turned out really good! Who knew? The main reason I’m wanting you to challenge yourself is so that we can share our experiences with our mates and ultimately just have fun! It sounds cringe, I know, but challenging ourselves is a good chance to grow and develop. I’m not trying to sound like a old wise man but I think given that I’m in the mountains, I’ve somehow turned philosophical... Anyway, ski season is not far away, so I’m just holding out for the deep powder, great times and bluebird days – might see you up the mountain! Keep up the positivity Whanau! Kia Kaha. Nga Mihi, Max
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Well done on finishing the semester! Hopefully it went better than you were expecting and you're not dreading your exams too much! We have a nice solid gap now before the next semester, so I'm looking forward to hearing what everyone gets up to - I'm planning on doing some winter tramping in Fiordland which should be stunning! If you're a first year not living on campus, hopefully you came along to the end of semester feedback lunch. If not, feel free to flick me an email with suggestions on what LUSA could do for you next semester! All the best for your exams, and have a great, well-deserved break.
Ellen Pryor Tumuaki of Te Awhioraki Kia ora e te whanau! I’m sure by now, you’re well in the swing of exam prep! Another semester is nearly over, and we can all relax for a few weeks before we do this all over again. This last semester has seen Te Awhioraki get some stuff going on campus. We gave away fried bread in conjunction with University Mental Health Day. We have been running study night every Tuesday and Thursday and have had a number of students engage in tutorials, run by students for students! These study week sessions will continue into next semester, kai provided. If you want to learn some local waiata (song) and traditional dance, we hold kapa haka in Te Whare Whakakotahi every Monday from 3pm. I’d also like to invite all students to use Te Whare Whakakotahi over study and exam time. We will have dinner every night and we have the best wifi on campus.
Jemma Ramsey Post Grad Rep Wowweee, it has come around quickly but we are at the business end of Semester 1! I hope everybody has enjoyed their semester in regards to LUSA putting on some epic events! I am currently working on postgrad representation throughout the university and notifying postgrads about upcoming events, as well as recruiting new members for the Post Grad Society in a newsletter so make sure to check that out when it pops up in your inbox. There will be more exciting stuff to come for the latter half of the year – but until then, good luck to those of you that have exams and I hope everyone’s research is coming along. See ya soon!
Just a reminder that Te Whare Whakakotahi is open to all students. Kaore e whakama! Nau mai haere mai ki Te Whare Whakakotahi! Don’t be shy! Everyone is welcome in Te Whare Whakakotahi! Kia kaha Whanau! You can do it!
CLUB NOTICEBOARD The LU Volunteer Club's first event for 2019 was a sign language taster/beginner class, as part of New Zealand Sign Language Week! An experienced tutor ran a fun class which was filled with smiles, as a group of students learnt the sign language basics, such as how to introduce themselves, talk about their families and order drinks at a cafe. Learning a language is scientifically proven to improve your memory and ability to learn, plus sign language can be useful in heaps of different situations. Amy Wells 9
CLUB NOTICEBOARD WELLU's Pink Shirt Day bake sale and candy floss stall was a massive success, with over $200 being raised for the Mental Health Foundation. All of the baking that was sold, was kindly donated and baked by students and staff who were keen to support the cause. Many smiles were seen and the theme of pink was clearly enjoyed by all. At the end of our bake sale, there was lots of left over candy floss which was given out for free, along with the Pink Shirt Day stickers. A huge thank you to those who donated baking and helped to run the stall on the day! It was a super awesome event for WELLU and definitely our most successful so far. Zee Hammond-Walker
Lincoln Ecological Society had our Careers night on Thursday 23rd May and it was an absolute success! We had an amazing turnout, lots of delicious pizza, and some awesome speakers. Steve Bush from Trees for Canterbury kicked off the night by telling us about his great work planting trees around Canterbury and working with local communities. Johannes Welsch continued on with his career at Environment Canterbury about how his role had changed, what he does, and what he looks for when hiring new candidates. He finished a Masters of Natural Resources Management and Ecological Engineering here at Lincoln and continued on to a PhD, so it was good to hear what life is like after LU! Vikki Smith and her karearea, Hera wowed the crowd and told us all about falconry and potential careers in NZ and overseas working with these incredible birds. She used to work here at LU and is now an independent science writer (whoa). We wrapped up with Colin Meurk from Manaaki Whenua, who told us about his career as an ecologist and what they look for when hiring at Manaaki Whenua, and what roles are around. Many good yarns were told at the close of the event, with speakers and guests sticking around for over an hour after we finished to talk shop, and answer questions about how us students could get to be in their shoes one day. We’re stoked that so many of you showed up, and hope you all had as much fun as we did! If you want to keep up to date with our events, look out for our posters in Grounded or contact myseld, the secretary on:
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natalie.blackstock@lincolnuni.ac.nz See you for our next event, love from the Lincoln Ecological Society team. Natalie Blackstock
BEAVERS BANTER
BEAVERS BANTER HERE FOR A DAM GOOD TIME! Hey guys… Beaver back again! Here to give you some fresh AF life advice... I have found that there are two types of people in this world. There are the people with no shame (AKA me) and people that worry if Karen and her mates are going to judge you for slipping a little sphintoral melody. Brooop… Keep your beady eyes to yourself, Karen, my melodies are beautiful, they sound like a combination of Fergie and Jesus. Judgemental fuck! If you are a person of the latter tendencies, not to fear. Beaver is here! And I am going to help you overcome your fear of public embarrassment... There are two common embarrassing moments that we are going to tackle today, one being what we have already touched on, publicly letting a little steam slip through the butt cheeks and the other is the good ole face plant. Nothing gets the face redder than when you go down faster than Patricia after a sniff of Rose. Now, public flatulence is nothing to be ashamed of. We all do it. Even Karen slips out a hot one when she has had one too many Kale smoothies. I, for one, applaud anyone who can let one rip and be proud. Bask in the ambience! If you do slip a steamer and are feeling a little embarrassed, one of the best ways to deal with it is to quickly follow through with an act more glorious and memorable than your rectal melody. My go-to is to slide straight into a mad beatboxing session. This is also handy when you need to let a few more slip past the gate, it will just sound like some deep base and you will gain street cred for your sick beats. However, my utmost favourite way to get through less than favourable flatulence moments is to take
a stand, or seat, and stare that embarrassment right in the eyes. You are going to quite literally lock eyes with whoever has looked your way in disgust, and you are going to hold that stare with the same gusto as the force of nature that just exited your behind. Maintain that eye contact so they know who the alpha anal linguist is. Add in a wink if you’re feeling spicy. This will shift the focus and embarrassment onto them and there is nothing I love more than projecting my issues onto others. The second most common embarrassing moment is when you take an unintended trip. And I don’t mean like that one time in Laos when you thought a happy shake was a milkshake made with love. I mean face first, feet in the air and tasting ground. Come to think of it, it’s a little bit like the trip in Laos but, I digress. An unintended trip is a bit easier to brush off and I find it’s best to tackle these efficiently in the following two ways: 1. Act like you were doing push-ups, get to your feet quickly, call a cab straight to the airport and start a new life in Poland. Or, 2. Just lay there and take a nap. You cannot be embarrassed if you’re having sweet dreams of Poland.
That’s all for this month, fam. If you find yourself in a bit of an embarrassing moment, be sure to use beaver’s solution motto: ‘Don’t be the dork, make someone else feel awk.’ Regards, Beaver 11
Studying...notice the word dying! Do you ever feel like your study habits simply aren’t cutting it? Many students realise that their high school study habits aren’t very effective at Uni. We have 6 Simply Study tips to help you study effectively.
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BREAK IT UP
Your brain only effectively absorbs information from the first and last 15 minutes of studying.
Don't write a 15 page essay in 1 day. Take specific and realistic steps each day towards finishing it.
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Set a timer for 30 minutes and just do it. No matter how little you do, it's still better than nothing. 12
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After 30 minutes of studying, treat yourself to a snack or an episode of your favourite Netflix show.
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SIT AT A DESK
Sitting at a desk will ensure better posture. Psychologically – your posture will signal to your brain that you’re supposed to be studying. If you’re on your bed, your brain may think that it’s time for sleep.
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STUDY WITH BOOKS
Avoid the laptop. There are too many distractions, even if you use site-blocking. Plus there is something magical about physical books and highlighting!
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Just saved 100% on stress by not giving a f*#k! Each Semester, exams may threaten to fry your brain, but there are ways to stop stress in its tracks. Check out these tips for soothing your frazzled nerves and increasing your brainpower during your serious study sessions.
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FALL ASLEEP FASTER
Sleep deprivation (less than 5hrs a night) is negatively related to your results. On average, those who pull all-nighters have a lower marks.
Disconnect before bedtime. Electronics stimulate your brain, keeping you awake. Artificial light may also lower melantonin levels.
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Grab a stress ball to relax muscles and releive stress. Reflexology (foot massage), reduces free radical levels and raises antioxidant levels improving health & reducing stress.
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Certain scents, like lavender, cypress, and rosemary aid concentration and reduce stress. Smelling certain scents, like perfume while studying may help with recall!
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OUT OF SIGHT OUT OF MIND
Keep it clean - The sight of clutter induces anxiousness. Things like happy photos, nature and energising colours have been proven to have positive effects on your well-being.
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EXERCISE & MEDITATION
15 to 20 minutes of silent meditation or focus on breathing each day reduces stress. As oxygen helps your brain stay sharp and alert. Exercise releases endorphins that improve your mood and decrease health problems.
An emotional cry releases stress-related chemicals, like adrenaline from your system.
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YOUR YARN
FINDING THE RIGHT
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By Lisa Morrison - part-t ime Masters student and full-t ime job seeker With the end of Semester One here things are looking interesting in the job market. I have been on www. sjs.co.nz (Student Job Search) and there are a huge variety of positions available, from cleaning, telephone sales, labouring and even a job paying $3800 before tax for a medical trial which will take three days… you get one guess for which of those caught my eye the fastest. So what do you want to do for work either these holidays, the summer break or once you leave the safe haven of university? At my ripe old age of 31, I can offer some suggestions, advice and examples of what has worked for me and what I view as the crucial details to consider when applying for a job. To start, experience is experience, so treat every opportunity which comes your way as a good one that’s better than none. Be realistic with the kind of job you want and can likely get. It’s important to aspire for greatness, but realise that unless you are particularly lucky or have the right connections, you may not be a serious contender until you’ve built up your experience and skillset. I have learned over the years that finding a job is a two way street. Value yourself and acknowledge that while you need or want a job, the company you are applying for also needs and wants a great employee. So often I hear of people feeling really disappointed that they missed out on a job or had a bad interview, or simply never got on a short list so never heard from the company. It’s such a competitive market and can be really ruthless and that’s challenging to deal with over and over again. Keep at it – persistence will get you a job eventually.
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Have a think about who you want to work with and the kind of outcome you want to achieve at work on a daily, weekly, right through to an annual basis. By aligning your values and interests with a company as best as possible, you may find it is the aspect of your application that gets you an interview. From there, in my experience, you will have a higher chance of really enjoying your job and thriving in their environment. CVs, cover letters and interviews These need to be covered in a separate piece because it’s an enormous topic and there is lots of information available on the internet to get you started. My best advice is to keep your CV simple, concise, relevant and update it as you progress through your career. Include voluntary or community work on your CV. More on this later, if LUSA will put something else of mine to print next issue! I’ll skip ahead to when you receive a job offer. Read your contract. Make sure you are given sufficient time to review
Remind yourself that they want you and if they have put that desire in the form of a contract, they also need you. This is where the two-way street scenario comes into play again. Stand your ground if there is something you want to be reviewed or adjusted, but don’t be a dick. It will be a strong indication of how you conduct yourself in potentially challenging situations and robust conversations. You don’t want to jeopardise the positive light you have shown yourself to be shining under up until this point. Now, I want to talk about starting work and being prepared. The principles of any meeting or appointment apply: arrive early or before you must be there so that you are ready to work at the start time. Be well presented, shake people’s hands when you are introduced, repeat their names to try to remember them, figure out where to park your car or bike, how break times work and where the all-important toilet and kitchen are hiding. Aside from that, learn as you go, get plenty of sleep as learning a lot in a short space of time is draining, smile and always use your manners with your new colleagues and customers! Go well out there guys and girls. I am off to check my emails to see what this pharmaceutical trial is that may get me a few grand fast!
and ask for advice from someone you trust. There are legal requirements around that so know that you should never feel pressured or rushed to make a decision or SIGN ANYTHING. The best time to negotiate pay, hours or other contractual clauses is at the beginning – before signing it.
RATE YOUR MATE
RATE YOUR MATE Zee Hammond-Walker
tell us about yourself Kia ora koutou, ko Zee toku ingoa! I am a second year studying a bachelor of Environment and Society, majoring in Events Management! I was originally studying conservation and ecology, but I soon realised that I like organising things (and other people) and so Events Management was a more natural fit for me. I am also really lucky to be a Future Leader Scholar! I am also the chair of WELLU and a member of the Lincoln Volunteer Club. What is it that has launched you into Rate A Mate fame? On the 17th of May, WELLU ran their most successful event yet, with a Pink Shirt Day bake sale and candy floss stall, to raise money for the Mental Health Foundation. We raised $204.60 which was about ten times what I was expecting! Other events that WELLU has run so far this year have been the ‘Bling Your Gumboots’ stall on Gumboot day and we have just launched our new project called Quirky Collections. It’s a bit weird, but that’s totally the point. Quirky Collections is a display in the library (ground floor, next to the stairs) where we showcase collections of items that you wouldn’t normally see. The aim is to provide students with a moment to think about something other than studying, exams and books. It can also foster connections between people, and start conversations. Our current display features a Converse sneaker collection, and the Quirky part is, they are all owned by one person…and I thought I had a lot of shoes. What inspired you to start being involved in wellu? There are some really dedicated people in the background who are working on policy and portfolios (the nitty gritty stuff) however I wanted to make a difference to peoples wellbeing as soon as possible, and through small events and campaigns that were easy to implement and had an immediate effect. Mac Thompson started WELLU in 2018,
and I was the only first year involved at the time. Flash forward to 2019 and here I am running the show (or trying to)! I believe wellbeing is so important, and unfortunately it is overlooked in our busy lives and so any part I can do will make a difference. What were some challenges you have experienced when creating a company?
WELLU has been really enjoyable so far, however our main challenge is not having much people power! I’ve been really lucky to have some awesome friends who help out with the events when they can but we definitely need more members involved with the behind the scenes, organising and planning the events. How can people find out more about WELLU or get involved with WELLU? Follow us on Instagram and Facebook! Our Instagram is ‘wellulincoln’ and our Facebook is ‘WELLU Lincoln University’. Please get involved! We need your help, if you are passionate about wellbeing and making a difference, send me an email at zee.hammond-walker@lincolnuni.ac.nz. Any highlights/yarns/special experiences you’d like to share? The candy floss machine we had for Pink Shirt Day was a total highlight, and it’s a great addition to any event that I never even thought of! Who wouldn’t want to go to a business conference with a candy floss machine! Just kidding.
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AGRICU YOUR YARN
By Christina Berneheim - President of the Agroecology Club
Regenerative farming or Regen Ag. is quickly becoming a buzz word around the world. And no surprise really, as regenerative practices on farms can increase the bottom line and can help combat climate change. So what is it and how does it work? The focus is on the soil. A healthy living soil full of the right ratio of microbes, fungi and bacteria can increase soil organic matter, increase water holding capacity and aeration, as well as improve animal health. And with improved soil and animal health, you lower your costs, lower your own stress, and increase your productivity. And all this while lowering dependence on chemical fertiliser inputs and complying with regulations around leaching. Now to the big question. How do we do this? I never knew much about soils. The reason is, I actively avoided courses on soil during my undergrad, because soil chemistry and biology simply sounded way too complicated. And yes, soils are complicated but they’re also possibly the most important thing we have. Everything we eat comes from it, so it should really be everyone’s favourite subject! Because I had been negligent with my education on soils, I registered to take part in the Integrity Soils’ workshop on regenerative agriculture led by Nicole Masters. For three days, about 40 farmers, consultants and agribusiness people were taught everything about soils; How to balance your cations and anions. How fungi, bacteria and microbes help the plants in harvesting sunshine. How weeds can tell you what your soil is lacking...etcetera. Needless to say, it was a truckload of information and I would greatly recommend anyone with an interest in regenerative agriculture to take this course! 18
One big take home message for me from Nicole’s course was, how our management practices over time have depleted mineral content in our meat, dairy products, fruit and vegetables. Some with as much as 50%! A lack of minerals leads to increased susceptibility to inflammation and disease, both for animals and plants, and hence also for us. Our management practices can change this by providing animals with diversity. A great diversity of plant species will allow a cow or sheep to choose the feed with the minerals it needs to stay healthy. To put this into context, wild animals feed on about 50-80 species in a day. A diversity of plants with different root depths also allows pastures to hang on longer in periods of drought. And what was that about combating climate change? Forget trees. Sure, planting trees is great and stores carbon but that carbon is released when we cut the trees down. The truth is that soil is the largest carbon sink available to us, and we have a lot of it. And since we can store carbon while continuing production on the land, we do not have to forego any personal income or national export revenue. It is also not possible to grow trees in every environment, but we can grow soil and hence keep producing food. With regenerative practices, you can increase the carbon content of your soils by as much as 10-20 tonnes per hectare per year!
ULTURE FOR THE FUTURE? Regenerative agriculture might be a new concept for many but the reality is that is has been around for a long time. Especially in the USA, Latin America, and Africa. Recently, Australia has started paying farmers for sequestering carbon in their soils through no-till practices, cover crops, and grazing management. In USA, Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez is spearheading the Green New Deal, which supports regenerative agriculture as the solution to climate change. Regenerative agriculture can be New Zealand’s point of difference for which we receive premiums on the world market. It would also allow us to farm within nutrient limits imposed by regional councils, and allow us to retain our touristic image of being ‘clean and green’. The change is coming and it’s coming fast. Regenerative farmers can not only help feed the world,
it can also help save the world. It is therefore also high time for Lincoln University to embrace this transition and provide courses that teach the science behind regenerative practices. In this way, students that graduate from LU will have the relevant knowledge and be well prepared for the future. For more information about regenerative agriculture, visit: •
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carbonfarmersofaustralia.com.au/carbon-farming/
Want to visit a regenerative farm in New Zealand? Contact the Agroecology Club on agroecologyclub@lincolnuni.ac.nz or find us on Facebook @AgEcoClubLU
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LU RUGBY
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It's hard to believe that we have already played 6 rounds of the Premier Men's competition and 4 the Premier Women, Reserves and Colts. Meanwhile the Social Horns commenced their Varsity Social competition. The Premier Women's side had their fourth consecutive bonus point victory over High School Old Boys to place them top of the Premiership competition. Other good victories over Premiership sides Christchurch and Suburbs has put them clear of the table and this weekend they will play against their Ilam Road counterparts in a bid the claim the Premiership Cup. The team has gone from strength to strength this year and their superior fitness and speed around the paddock has them looking as the team to beat. After their second loss in as many weeks the Premier RAMS have had some soul searching to do ahead of this weeks match against Belfast. Club reporter Jim Doyle summarises the match against Sumner.
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as Sumner were caught on the hop. Early in the second half George Stratton showed the momentum he can summon in the tightest of situations to somehow get through from 10m out. When lock Liam Robinson scored at the 65min mark after substitute wing Tahu Kaa snapped up a neat attacking kick by Rameka Poihipi, the Rams were out to 19-5. Not enough against a Sumner side never willing to lie down. Lincoln had Ere Enari at halfback for the second half but he couldn’t quite provide the extra spark the Rams needed. Nor could Caleb Makene, who had done so brilliantly at the death the previous week. Liam Allen had strong moments from No.8 while John Borland, in the No.6 jersey, stood out wider on the park with his trademark full steam ahead approach. Captain Nic Souchon made a fine break in the first half but otherwise was kept busy trying to hold his team together in the face of an eager assault by Sumner.
SUMNER v LINCOLN UNIVERSITY At St Leonards: Sumner 21 (Hayden O’Donnell, Alistair Crossdale 2 tries; Eliji Kaneda 3 conv) beat Lincoln University 19 (Fletcher Morgan, George Stratton, Liam Robinson tries; Morgan 2 conv) HT: 0-5. Referee: Kyle van Veen (Auckland). It’s getting to be a bit of a habit watching opposing sides celebrate wildly after playing 80min against the Rams. Two tries in the last 10min by speedy Sumner centre Alistair Crossdale, against the run of play, spelled doom for Lincoln, who should have had a bigger buffer against such a lowlyranked side. Crossdale’s first try came directly from an intercept as the Lincoln backs probed into Sumner territory and tried the wide pass. His second came after impressive No.8 Matthew Taula Fili snapped up another loose pass by the Rams and made a big run over nearly 50m. Crossdale finished the movement on the other side of the park. Effervescent fullback Eliji Kaneda again converted from wide out. At least the Rams gained a bonus point to go with the two they garnered when losing the previous week. But they have slipped to third on the leaderboard behind Christchurch and Linwood. Lincoln’s troubles throughout could be traced back to the set pieces. They struggled with their lineout play and also had problems in the scrums. Fresh props in Ben Crawford and Dom Devine in the last quarter helped the Rams get their own back in the scrums at times, but not enough to cover the unexpected. It was a bit cruel to be undone by two intercepts, but that’s life. Fletcher Morgan scored the first try of the game after 23min and it was surprisingly easy for the tall, long-striding left wing
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Lincoln’s second division side also coughed up points as the second half as the curtainraiser unfolded. Up 42-0 at halftime the Wethers had to settle for a 42-28 win as Sumner came howling back at them. Coel Kerr, back from injury, was classy at centre for Lincoln, crossing for three tries. Ryan O’Neill was again to the fore in the points-scoring stakes. Regular first division hooker Callum Burrell, another back from injury, made a spectacular dash from 50m out to score. Locks Tom McKay and Ollie Porter played their hearts out to help Lincoln to their big lead. LU scorers: Coel Kerr 3, Ryan O’Neill 2, Callum Burrell, Ollie Porter tries; O’Neill 2 conv, pen. Our Premier Colts side had the BYE last week so will be fresh and eager when the head out to Burnside Park to take on the Young Bombers. The team has been looking good picking up convincing wins against Old Boys, Christchurch and Marist/ Albion to have them equal first on the table with HSOB with a match in hand. The final match to be covered was that of the mighty Horns who turned out for the first time this year. They are playing in the infamous Varsity Social Grade. Once the initial cobwebs were cleared and the pent up aggression released the boys go into their groove and produced some scintillating football to come away with a great win 26-0.
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commitment is as strong as ever. With over 30 players getting involved in mini matches both evenings the gym is heaving at the seams. A tournament/league schedule is being developed for the start of semester 2 in late July so keep an eye out for the draft.
After last year's initial Monday Night Netball League proved to be so popular we have expanded to eight mixed teams this year and the first two weeks or competition have been sensational. Christchurch Netball Centre have set up a draws and results page so you can keep track of how you team is going when you come down and support the exceptional talent on offer.
Moving onto Tuesday and Thursday afternoon and the Football fun continues. With the cooler weather and dark nights the teams have moved indoor but the standards and
Friday features the fast paced frivolities that is Volleyball. Turn up and play with this amazing group of male and female players from around the world as they dig, spike and set their way to the start of the weekend.
If you're lucky enough to make the cut in selection for the Social Horns Rugby team Saturday Social Footy at UC is the place to be. The team is sitting on 1 win and 1 loss as they look to keep the Canterbury lads honest with a bit of Lincoln banter, brawn and BS. Come down and support our future RAMS.
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'THE PETTING ZOO' FLATTIES ARE LIKE FAMILY. HOW MANY MEMBERS ARE IN YOUR FLAT FAM? WHO ARE THEY & WHAT ARE THEY STUDYING (IF ANYTHING)?
Four absolute lose units, and two Americans. I guess they can be semi-lose units too. Three of us take Agriculture Science at Lincoln - Barbera, Brandon and Laura. Jack's doing Dip Ag! James studies nursing at Ara and Sammy studies massage therapy.
WHAT'S 3 THINGS YOUR FLAT MUST HAVE AT YOUR FLAT PARTY? BESIDES FOOD AND NONALCOHOLIC DRINKS OF COURSE!
1. The party animals (usually the cat or alpaca, Derek).
WHAT IS YOUR #1 TIP YOU'D GIVE TO ANOTHER FIRST TIME FLATTER HOSTING A FLAT PARTY?
Go fucking hard because you're already home, and you don't need to worry about host responsibilities.
WHAT'S YOUR FLATS MOST PRIZED POSSESSION?
The giant moth taped to the wall with the word Lamp attached to it.
WHAT’S THE WORST SIN ANYONE’S COMMITTED?
Making someone sleep in their car at Birdlings Flat, because one of us wanted a tinder hookup, and they were the only other one home.
2. Absolute bangers. Got to have a playlist with at least one Shania Twain song.
WHAT'S THE BEST ROOM IN THE FLAT AND WHY?
3. Big hole in the kitchen floor helps for speedy getaways as well.
The bathroom because it doesn't have blinds or frosted glass and there is a big window across from the shower, the view is incredible.
TELL US ABOUT AN EPIC MOMENT YOU & YOUR FLATTIES HAVE HAD:
One night the power went out during dinner and everyone was starving, so we took our chances with the half cooked lamb in the oven. We gathered around the table with candles shoved into Heineken bottles for light, while we cut the lamb up with a curricular saw. We looked like we were having a satanic ritual.
WHAT'S THE GO TO HANGOVER CURE FOR THE FLAT?
Getting your blood pressure taken by James and crying in bed. works every time.
WHAT'S THE LONGEST ANYONE HAS EVERY GONE WITHOUT WASHING THEIR SHEETS?
Probably a month when Laura went to France and Jack was left by himself. honestly he cant function without herin bed. works every time. 22
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EVENT RE-CAPS
Another epic Planet O night was had on 23rd May. 'The Response' opened the evening with their own laid back tunes, a perfect way to wind down after a big week on the uni assignments. The big ticket item of the night was the boys from Nomad. After rocketing to fame with their banger ‘Oh My My’, it was clear from the get go what song the crowd was frothing for. The five piece band played their other tunes and a few covers along the
way, before the highlight of the night came. A few lines of Whitney Houston’s “Wanna Dance with Somebody” (tuuuuuune) quickly segued into a very interactive rendition of ‘Oh My My’, which the students gleefully sung along too. Another couple of cracking covers, including Jailhouse Rock, rounded off the night and that was Planet O done for Semester 1!
The second Planet O event of the year saw a bit of doof come back to campus. 100 punters rocked into Mrs O’s for this one, and enjoyed DJ’s CSM & Hollistic’s tunes as they opened proceedings first off the bat. The Wednesday night DJ regulars had everyone off to a cracker of start, and were rocking some hella cool banana shirts to top it off. The Lee Mvthews boys rocked in backstage and were very impressed with the quality of this up and coming duo, before they
themselves took to the stage. They had an immediate kinship with the Lincoln crowd by performing a “shoey”, and did everyone a favour when they stopped the music and called out a scuffle going on in the mosh pit before telling them to take a hike outside. We then rounded off the night with continuous shouts of encore, some pictures and yarns outside with the lads and memories of a heck of a good night.
Student Services Fee hui Re-cap LUSA hosted a hui (gathering) on 14th May in Grounded to present information and take questions and suggestions about the Student Services Fee. You may have seen info about this in the last issue of the RAM, and this was a follow up session where students could ask us all the curly questions about how the fee gets distributed and why the fee is the amount that it is. We had a good gathering of students engaging with us for both presentation times, so thank you all very much to those of you that attended and provided us with some awesome feedback and suggestions of how we can improve how the fee is spent in 2020 and beyond. The overwhelming majority of feedback indicated that you would like to see more resourcing put into counselling so that the wait time for appointments can be shortened at Student Health, and an increased number and wider variety of events put on by LUSA. We will keep you posted on whether or not we are able to achieve this! 25
STUDY ABROAD
UNI OF GUELPH
BY IMOGENE MACDONALD I’m here to tell you all about the semester I spent abroad at Colorado! My time at the University of Guelph was an absolute blast and is an experience I will never forget. I feel that I really grew as a person during my time abroad as I gained life experiences I never had here.
My semester abroad included two months of volunteering at a Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre just out of Vancouver. Here I helped to rehabilitate native animals such as skunks and raccoons. This was an experience unlike any I had had before as I learnt how to care for these animals. I was also pushed out of my comfort zone in that I lived and worked in very close quarters with 20 other internationals. This proved challenging at times as cultural differences came into play, as well as long hours spent working with animals that were often challenging which often leaving us exhausted. However it was also hugely rewarding seeing the raccoons I raised grow and learn. I had three raccoons which I bottle fed and watching Bubs learn to climb a tree was a very proud moment while the first time Chopper climbed onto my knee I Holding two of the eight raccoons just about cried. I also established I helped to raise. These two are Thor and Teigan! some strong friendships with a month spent traveling Europe after my exchange to visit some of my new friends. While I was at Critter Care I learnt a lot Canadian animals and the rehabilitation process, which could serve me well as I pursue a career working with endangered birds with DoC. I learnt about dealing with conflict and gained people skills which I have since put to use later at Guelph and now in my job.
My time at Guelph also taught me a lot about myself as I essentially had a restart of my uni experience and had to re-establish my friend group and adapt to a new academic
The Quidditch team I joined. That team was one of my favourite things in Canada!
experience. I also had to balance adventuring and making the most of being in Canada with my studies. I joined a few clubs such as the outdoor club, the wildlife club and joined the underwater hockey team and the Quidditch team. I was constantly pushed out of my comfort zone as I went on trips with these clubs with a highlight being the Ontario Regionals tournament with the Quidditch team.Unfortunately due to injury I was unable to go on all the trips I wanted to with the outdoor club, but I did learn to adapt to these plans gone awry and to plan other adventures. The impact on my study was great as I found a majority of my classes built on what I learnt here, but delved into a greater depth. An example of this is my BIOL 4150 (Wildlife Management) class. This was fairly similar to Ecol 302. But uses Canadian wildlife as the examples. It was also a bit more intense. I remember one particular lecture at Lincoln we were discussing how transects and plots could be used to sample a population. At Guelph we delved into the statistical analysis that is done for each and learnt how to use R to predict a population size from an example. This was by far my hardest class at Guelph as it went to a greater depth than any of my previous classes
In my Quidditch uniform eating a bever tail, a tasty Canadian treat.
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Some friends & I on a field trip to Long Point. That's a lake in the background. It's so big we couldn't see the other!
My Botany Class was also similar to an ecology class I did over here. In my ecology class labs however we would take a sample plot and look at what plants were present. In my Guelph class we took measurements and used the data we collected to write a report each week. This helped me to hone in on my statistical skills and data analysis.
All the volunteers at Critter Care Wildlife Society where I volunteered for two months
My other classes I did at Guelph were not similar to anything at Lincoln. I greatly enjoyed my Lab Studies in Ornithology class where I learnt a lot about the birds native to Canada as well as general bird anatomy. This class gave me a greater appreciation of the birds in Canada as I learnt to ID several by sight and sound. My Climate Change Biology class added greatly to the experience as well as I have always been super interested in how climate change is impacting animals. This class was one of my main reasons for wanting to go to Guelph in the first place. My other class was Economic Growth and Environmental Quality. I had only ever done one economics paper before this one, but I had been interested in seeing how economics plays a role in sustainability. This paper built on my prior knowledge and showed how economics and the environment can be intertwined using Canadian examples. This was especially interesting as Canada is going to be affected by climate change to a greater extent then NZ is expected to be. The main impact this semester abroad will have on my employment opportunities is from the personal growth I experienced while I was there as I was constantly pushed out of my comfort zone. I became a lot more independent while I was over there and gained a new sense of confidence that can only come from relying on yourself. I had to find my own solutions to any problem that popped up, from the simple such as really struggling with a class, to the more complex of injury and missed flights. Some evidence of that new confidence can be seen by comparing how nervous I was planning that trip to Canada, to while I was there in Canada organising a trip to Europe with relative Me in shorts in the snow at -15deg! ease. These lessons have
already benefitted me in my new job as I am again working with lots of people very different from myself and doing long hours. Knowing I’ve done it before is helping me do it again. The second biggest impact of this exchange on my future employment is that before I went abroad I was over studying and couldn’t imagine doing postgrad. But as I broke out of the routine and repetitiveness of studying at Lincoln and was exposed to new ecosystems my love of learning returned and I was looking at Masters while I was still there. I am now planning to return to study at the end of this year.
Your link to the world
LincOE Lincoln University Overseas Exchange
Learn in fantastic new environments while making your Lincoln University degree even more valuable. Study on exchange in Europe, the USA, Canada, South America or Asia and add unique experiences to your CV. Want to find out more? www.lincoln.ac.nz/LincOE E: studyabroad@lincoln.ac.nz
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METHAMPHETAMINE
What is methamphetamine? Meth is a manufactured chemical. It is a stimulant that speeds up body functions.
did you know?
DURING USE IT CAN MAKE YOU FEEL... Euphoric
Racing heart
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Low appetite
More alert
Hot Unable to sleep
Intense focus
Agitation
Increased sex drive
Mood swings
More confident
Muscle spasms
University students who are burdened with the demand of a rigorous schedule might succumb to the appeal of this drug. Stimulants are the class of drugs that are most extensively used among University students.
Paranoia See, hearing, or feeling things that other people don't (hallucinations) Aggression Seizures Stroke
afterwards, signs of a comedown can be: Exhaustion
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Low mood
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This may last 1-4 days
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Using and comedowns are affecting relationships, study or work
Spending more time/money/on meth that you want
Unpleasant effects outweigh the pleasant effects
Always thinking about meth Others are concerned about your meth use Engaging in criminal activity
seek professional help if you or someone you know is: > Using more to get the same effect or feel 'normal'
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RAM RADIO
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T HE SC REAMING F EMALES In anticipation of the Screaming Females' New Zealand tour at the end of May, RAM Radio's Captain Ahab caught up with their drummer, Jarrett Dougherty for a nice chat about highs, lows, and everything in between.
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RR:
First of all welcome to NZ!
Jarrett: Thank you! Can't wait! RR: Who came up with the idea to come visit us down in the southern hemisphere? Jarrett: Screaming Females loves playing gigs. Since the early years of our band we have played a lot of shows year after year. We love finding places to play that we haven't been before. With that in mind 4 years ago we put a message out into the world asking if anyone would help us to get to an area of the world we hadn't been before. For that post we got the opportunity to go play Costa Rica! We also were contacted by Pablo at Bone Soup who help bring international bands to Australia. Pablo hooked us up with Whammy Bar in Auckland and we were able to do both Australia and New Zealand in 2016. It was a wonderful trip. When we released our new album All At Once in 2018 we decided it would be a great reason to get back to Australia and New Zealand! RR: So you guys have been a band now for well over ten years! Is that right? Jarrett: Yes! We started playing as Screaming Females in 2005! RR: Now how did you all meet initially? Jarrett: Mike and Marissa grew up in the same city and went to high school together. They started a band called Surgery On TV. Marissa went to university at Rutgers U in New Brunswick, NJ where I had been living for a few years already. Friends of mine decided to release a compilation of local artists and Marissa had a few songs on there. We met through that compilation and pretty quickly the three of us were jamming together. RR: Within that time what have been the hardest hurdles to get over
as a band, and what have been the best milestones? Jarrett: Marissa got very sick with mono in 2012. We had just released our album Ugly and everything seemed to be going so well. We had to cancel a bunch of shows and take some time off of touring. Looking back now it wasn't even a full year of down time but at that point it was very scary. We weren't sure if we would ever be able to tour again. I think the best milestone will always be releasing our first album Baby Teeth. It was just such an amazing moment to hear a finished record that I had played on. RR: Within your duration as a band, you have dropped 7 albums, the latest one being "All at Once." Is that right? Jarrett: Sounds about right! I think I've lost track at this point. RR: Which one are each of you the most proud of? Jarrett: The first one, Baby Teeth, and the newest one, All At Once. Releasing an album for the first time is such an amazing milestone and we did it completely ourselves. We recorded it ourselves and got the CDs and LPs pressed ourselves. I'm proud of All At Once because not many bands can still put together something new and different for a release 13 years after they started. RR: Changing topic to this upcoming tour, it's Australia, New Zealand, then back up to US and Canada right? Jarrett: We are doing Australia and New Zealand at the end of May. Then we have some random one off gigs in June. Then we head back out for a few weeks of shows at the end of July in the
US and Canada. RR: Which one of those cities are you most looking forward to playing in? Jarrett: I'm looking forward to all of it! We've never been to Hobart, Blenheim, Christchurch, or Dunedin. I love seeing places I've never been before! RR: Out of all your tours what has been the craziest moment/city/ reception? Jarrett: Too many memories to name a single craziest one. Recently we played Zagreb, Croatia and there were like 300 people there. It was totally unexpected to have that many people show up to the gig. There was a guy there who drove up from Serbia for the gig. He is a regional legend in the punk and rock music world. He played in one of the first Yugoslavian punk bands who were called Sarlo Akrobata. It was pretty cool that he made the drive to come see us. RR: Lastly, are you planning on anything in the foreseeable future? More albums, tours, etc.? Jarrett: We are in it for the long haul so I would imagine that our future consists of a lot more tours and albums! Be sure to check out The Screaming Females' latest album: All at Once! RAM Radio out! SUBMIT A CLUB FEATURE IN RAM 150 WORDS | 4 PICS COMMS@LUSA.ORG.NZ 31
JUST ANOTHER TUMERIC TREND? GAME OF THRONES Did you get caught up in the 'Game of Thrones' frenzy? You're not the only ones. It took over the world with the season 8 finale setting a new viewership record, drawing in 19.3 million viewers. If you've never seen an episode (that is OK, and this is allowed) then skip this page all together. We were an eager lot as we waited for the widelyfamous series to return. And the numbers validated the unconditional love we had for the series created by George R R Martin with 17.4 million viewers. And while the first episode of season 8 grabbed us by the eyeballs, literally, there was a lot of GOT love flowing virtually. Over 5 million tweets - all referring to the premiere - were posted, making it the most-tweeted about episode of the show, ever. Fans were quick to tweet their love, or hate, depending on whose side they were on, as the series rolled on with memes and GIFs. One Twitter user posted: "Am I the only one who didn't like it? Nothing happened at all. #GameofThrones." As the season went on, and very quickly may I add, the much anticipated finale, titled "The Iron Throne," aired. With parties being held accross the world, a story that was nine years in the making, was one of the most anticipated in TV history. It left many of us feeling let down and as if it was all too rushed, a bit like our first time. And it respectively gained a score of 57% on review site Rotten Tomatoes barely a pass. As we all pondered the end at Uni the next day and tried to come to terms with death, even if death is the end of a TV programme. Perhaps there is no way to do it without some denial, anger, bargaining, depression and (hopefully) acceptance. Well...I'm not going to dwell on the what should have been, but give you some interesting facts that you may not know about Game of Thrones to ease the withdrawls. 1. THERE’S AN UNAIRED PILOT. The first pilot, was so terrible that it had to be shelved and reshot. “We got everything wrong on a very basic level with the writing of it,” show co-creator David Benioff said. One of the biggest problems? None of the friends he invited to watch the pilot “realized that Jaime and Cersei were brother and sister, which is a major, major plot point that we had somehow failed to establish.”
3. KIT HARINGTON SHOWED UP TO HIS AUDITION WITH A BLACK EYE. The night before his GOT audition, Kit Harington ended up at McDonald's late at night with a woman he was dating. Because it was crowded, they grabbed a seat at a table with another couple, whom they didn't know. Shortly thereafter, the man across from them began making rude comments to Harington's date. Unfortunately, it was only after Harington stood up and challenged the stranger that he realized just how tall his would-be opponent was. "I got battered," Harington admitted, and ended up with a fresh shiner. On the bright side, he thinks that his damaged face is part of what landed him the role. "I think that man who punched me in the face may have helped me get the job," he said. "So if you're watching, thank you." 4. SOPHIE TURNER ADOPTED SANSA STARK’S DIREWOLF. Sophie Turner, who plays Sansa Stark, adopted Zunni, the Northern Inuit dog that played her pet direwolf on the series’ first season. “Growing up I always wanted a dog, but my parents never wanted one,” Turner said. “We kind of fell in love with my character’s direwolf, Lady, on set. We knew Lady died and they wanted to re-home her. My mum persuaded them to let us adopt her.” Sadly, Zunnie passed away in 2017. 5. DOTHRAKI IS A REAL LANGUAGE. In 2014, Living Language released a conversational language course that will have you speaking like Khal Drogo in no time. The course was crafted by linguist David J. Peterson, who worked with HBO to create the Dothraki heard on the show. 6. SHOOTING THE HORSE HEART SCENE WAS AN UNPLEASANT EXPERIENCE FOR EMILIA CLARKE. The horse heart Daenerys had to eat in season 1 was essentially a giant gummy candy—one that, per Clarke, tasted a little bit like bleach. To make the proceedings even grosser, all the fake blood made Clarke so sticky that she got stuck to a toilet.
2. PETER DINKLAGE ALMOST TURNED DOWN THE ROLE OF TRYION LANNISTER. Peter Dinklage shared the reason why he wasn't immediately sold on Game of Thrones; "I had one hesitation, because of the fantasy genre, I told (showrunner David Benioff) I didn't want a really long beard and pointy shoes," Dinklage said." (producers) assured me this character and this world wasn't that. They told me about his complexity, the fact that he wasn't a hero or a villain, that he was a womanizer and a drinker, and they painted a flawed and beautiful portrait of him, so I signed on." 32
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MIND GAMES
RIDDLE ME THIS: Q: I have no life, but I can die, what am I?
Q: When the water comes down, when it rains, I go up. What am I?
Q: I never ask questions, but always answered. What am I?
Q: You can break me easily without even touching me or seeing me. What am I?
Q: I'm there once in a minute, twice in a moment, but never in a thousand years. Who am I?
Q: I'm tall when I'm young and I'm short when I'm old. What am I?
Q: What has hands but can not clap?
SUDOKU:
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OKAY
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ANSWERS: A Battery. An umbrella. A Doorbell. A Promise. The letter M. A Candle. A Clock
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