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While you have all been away on break, the team here have been busy preparing for the up and coming events.

Welcome back everyone! I hope you had an awesome break, but from us here at LUSA we are glad to have you back.

We've sold more tickets to Winterball during this early stage than ever before. It's an event which includes both a live band AND a DJ set, a LUSA first! We have also finalised the plans for the PostGrad barn dance for the 27th July, and are planning a real BIG Garden Party this year, so stay tuned.

The first semester has flown by, we have been busy beavers improving your current and future student experience. The majority of my time was spent representing your voice in staff meetings across campus, ensuring that staff have your interests at the heart of their decisions. A student experience board has been started to improve the top non-academic and academic issues on campus as informed by you.

At 8:30am on Wednesday 18th August (first week back), the student space doors will be flung open, and the coffee will be pouring. This is YOUR space to do YOUR thing, conveniently located in the heart of campus.

We are also planning the second stage of the Forbes student space development at the moment (other side of Forbes corridor), and would love to have your help in designing it. Do you want a swimming pool? A fire place? A movie theatre? One of these is already in the drafts, and so come along to our planning session on Thursday 26th July 1pm–3pm (you can come for just a short time) in F3A if you want to push for anything else!

Email President@lusa.org.nz if you would like to come.

Thank you to those who have given feedback to LUSA in the first semester as it has helped us accurately represent you in staff meetings.

Second semester goals are to improve the communication between you and us, so if you have a good idea drop me a line and we will put it into action.

All the best for semester two, summers just around the corner!

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Welcome back from hibernation!

I’d say pack up your blankets and movies, but it’s the first week back and lets be real, 0% of anything is going to get done.

Semester One gave you a small taster to what LUSA’s got on offer but you’d better clear you calendars because we’ve got some big things coming for Semester Two!

Add Winterfest, especially our big night party, Winterball. If you’ve not got your tickets, what are you waiting for?! Stay tuned for Exec Elections, GARDEN PARTY, Clubs Awards and Blues and Golds Awards.

This RAM focuses on tips, tricks and food, yum, for flatters or those of you who are planning on flatting next year, good luck to ya.

Cover artwork credit to Cécile Dormeau, girls check out her Instagram!

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Semester Two: The Low Down Whether you’ve been off globe trotting, movie marathoning or in a constant state of hangover recovery, you’ve all been on holiday for at least three weeks, lucky sods.

We, here at LUSA and LU, have been busy working away on a whole bunch of projects.

Here’s the low down on what’s changed, changing and coming up! So hold onto your hats Lincoln, Semester Two is about to hit.

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We’re farewelling a Lincoln Legend!

You might know her as mum, the lunch lady or just Heather but since 1987, that’s 31 years for those of you that can’t do the maths, she has contributed extraordinarily to our university. But the time has come for us to farewell this very special Lincoln legend!

Heather Watson, Catering Manager, has given her resignation and we would like to say thank you and acknowledge her achievements, commitment and contributions to the University and its students, staff and alumni over the years.

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It’s time to check outta study & into your new space!

Since March this year, Forbes has been a little bit darker, a little bit colder and a whole lot noisier. But great things come with a little bit of disruption! We are super excited that YOUR new student space will be opening on Wednesday 18th July! There’s grounded, a grab and go cafe, indoor and outdoor space AND stage two is in the planning. So get in there and enjoy the space!

Follow us on Facebook to be the first in the know!

Feeling a ‘lil lazy?

Want a locker?

Are you following LUSA on Insta?

Yes, you heard that correctly! If you need an extra pair of hands to hold your stuff, then a locker might just be the answer to your problems. There are 12 lockers located opposite D5 on the ground floor of SOLA.

LUSA loves you and to show it, we’re going to be doing more giveaways over on our Instagram, so head over and follow lusa.nz for your opportunity to feel the love! #shamelessinstagramplug

It’s a first in, first served deal so if you want one of the 12 lockers available, get yourself into LUSA asap. We’ll take you details and then you can either get your own lock or pay a $10 deposit at LUSA for one of our snazzy code locks!

Lincoln Uni has had a makeover...

Obviously T&Cs apply. These available at LUSA!

Flick over for a cheeky look!

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Introducing the new Lincoln University Over the next few months you are going to see a few changes at Lincoln, around how we present ourselves to the world. We wanted to tell you first. So, here goes.

Introducing… the new Lincoln.

We have gone back to our roots, focussing on the things that make Lincoln University unique and special, and making sure that the wider world knows just what we do and how relevant we are.

And we’ve gone back to how we used to look too- it will be something our alumni might recognise. We are highlighting our traditions and proud past, to grow an even stronger Lincoln from one tended to by generations of students and staff.

Education is often compared to a journey. If so, in an education sector undergoing a lot of change, while travelling in the right direction we may have gone down a few side roads.

But we have reset the GPS to make sure we are now on the best possible route.

We’ve done a lot of work around our courses and programmes, making sure they are what students really want to learn. We’ve also introduced transferable majors to give you

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choice and flexibility as you move towards a career in the world, and we’ve made moves into blended and online learning as well.

Now we want to ensure future students, and the world at large, know what you and our alumni know: that our graduates get jobs, we are highly ranked globally (and rising), we offer specialised qualifications future-proofed for a changing society, and we have small classes with face to face interactions- the only number here is on your mobile.

So, with some guidance and direction from the Transformation Board, we’ve been working on it.

You will see the results on billboards, the back of buses and online, and hear it on the radio.

Students of Lincoln, past, present and future, this is our story.

A Degree That Works From Agribusiness to Landscape Architecture, Viticulture and Oenology to Tourism, Lincoln offers a wide range of degrees relevant for today and ready for the future.

Digging Deeper Lincoln’s renowned 27,000sqm Joint Facility supports collaboration between up to 900 researchers.

Lincoln has a higher number of academics producing world-class research, relative to size, than any other university in New Zealand.

Big On Small We’re New Zealand’s smallest university, and that’s a big advantage. Your students will enjoy a more personal learning environment and much more face-time with lecturers. Plus, Lincoln’s village atmosphere means a real sense of community and helpfulness between students.

The Grass Is Greener Rather than trying to stretch ourselves across everything, we put our resources into what we’re truly best at. Our history is land-based and that’s where our future lies. If your student does too, they’re on the right side of the fence at Lincoln.

World’s 15th Best Small University * We’re footing it with the very best. Lincoln University is recognised around the world as an outstanding small university that delivers quality learning and achieves exceptional results.

15% Higher Graduate Employment ** The working world knows we produce outstanding graduates. A degree from Lincoln opens doors and helps you gets careers going and growing.

90% Course Completion Lincoln does more to help our students grow. We offer them the skills to achieve their study goals. That’s why nearly all of our bachelor-level students successfully complete their courses.

Our Doors Are Open Our staff pride themselves on always being available to students. Our open door policy is there to offer support so they get the most from their studies.

Keeping It Green So much of what we do at Lincoln University involves land and how we treat the planet. Our world-leading research includes ground-breaking innovations to mitigate emissions, alternative fuels and sustainable tourism.

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Kicking it off on Monday, we have the annual Ivey’s Birthday celebrations. There’ll be savouries, cake AND the Radical Run, which by the way, is a 30m long inflatable obstacle course, wicked!

On Tuesday, come rain or shine, but hopefully shine, is Clubs and Market Day, winter edition. It’s pretty much the same deal as O’week, free stuff, club sign-ups and food, but it’s a shit tonne cooler.

The Edge will have a free Candy Bar, just in case the cake isn’t sweet enough for you!

Check out the Edge stand for loads of awesome giveaways!

On Wednesday night LUSA’s present Open Mic Night. Think High School Talent Show, but you’re a bit older and have had a few more years to practice. So whether you can jam out on the bass, or recite poetry like it’s your second language, it’ll be a night for everyone.

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WINTERBALL is a massive evening event, so you’d best get ready to glam up and party like there’s no tomorrow.

We know how it is when you’ve had a few and your head is a bit cloudy and bed is much more inviting than the lecture theatre, so LUSA is here to soften the hangover blow. With a classic bacon buttie, LUSA will have you right as rain and ready to go forth and conquer the day!

We’re kicking Winterball up a notch this year with an epic venue, two stages, a glitter bar, The Edge and heaps more!

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See the Snow Duration: 9am–4.45pm LU Ski Trip Duration: 7am–6pm To top off the week, there are not one but two trips to Mt Hutt. The first one is a trip for the whole family, literally. It’s an opportunity for you to see the snow and have a jolly time rolling around making snow angels and all that. The second is a full day trip for anyone intending to strap their feet to something. Everyone is welcome and lessons are available.

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On Wednesday 18th July LUSA present our first ever day dedicated to club events.

There will be limited spaces for each event so sign ups are 100% necessary.

You can sign up for each event at the clubs stall at Clubs and Market Day on Tuesday 17th July.

Winterfest Ride

Quiz Night

Free Bus, Chair Lift $25, 10am

FREE, Mrs O’s, 5pm–7pm

• Flying Nun to Sign of the Kiwi • Bowenvale Traverse • Mt Vernon • Witch Hill Track • Summit Rd to Castle Rock Track • Summit Road to top of Mt Pleasant • Greenwood Park Track • Captain Thomas Track to Sumner • Refreshments in Sumner • Bike back to Bike Park

Time to test your peers on their trivia skills! Join us for this FREE pub quiz where you will enjoy some awesome free food.

Mostly flat/undulating and downhill.

Some climbs but relatively short.

Intermediate level of skill required.

Find the Agroecology Club on Club and Market Day to sign up!

Mountain Bike Club

Participants will need their own mountain bike, helmet, sturdy shoes and hydration. Gear can be hired from the Bike Park.

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Amazing prizes to be won including vouchers from The Laboratory.

The bar will be open, so get your team ready or find new friends on the day.

Winterfest Climb Tramping and Climbing Club

Free Bus, Prices below, 1pm–4pm Keen to learn how to rock climb?

Well this is your chance! We will have instructors on hand to help teach you the ropes, excuse the pun!

Where: YMCA Climbing Centre in Christchurch.

When: 1pm departure from Lincoln Uni bus stop outside Forbes and arrive back by 4pm.

Prices: Inducted climbers: $8 New climbers: $12 Please remember to bring money with you on the day to pay.

Expected Time: 3 hours, Departure: 10am from LU. Total Distance: 40km approx.

Register at the Club Stalls on Clubs & Market Day! Events take place on Wednesday 18th July 10

Cake for Questions During the last semester’s exam study stall, Christian Fellowship gave out free cake to all the hardcore studying students in return for an anonymous question on God or Christianity. We received around 90 questions, on over 60 different topics.

One common question was “what is Jesus’s favourite type of cake?”

After doing some extensive research, we have determined that Jesus’s favourite cake flavour was most likely simple raisin cakes, just like your grandma makes.

But on a more serious note, a popular questions was “Is Christianity a religion or relationship?”

The short answer is that it’s both. It is considered a religion in that it meets the dictionary definition of religion as ‘believing in and worshipping a god or gods’.

However, unlike every other religion in the world where us as humans perform works to be better, or reach a higher state, Christianity is based on a relationship with the God made us. It is a relationship in which we can do nothing to get God to love us more - all we have to do is accept His grace. Is makes it a grace based, not a works based, relationship. Christianity is NOT about following a list of rules and regulations so that we are “good enough” for God. In fact, as Christians we

recognise that we will never be good enough and will always fall short of perfection. That is why we just have to accept God’s grace and forgiveness, which allows us to live a life free of guilt from mistakes we have made.

We can enjoy a personal relationship with the Creator of the Universe, who cares much about us and lets us live free from past mistakes.

We can read about this in Ephesians 2:8-9 which states: For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith which is not from yourselves, it is a gift from God, not by works, so that no one can boast.

If you would like to find out more about Christianity and what it is all about, the No 1 best place to start is the Bible. There is no better source of information on Christianity than the Bible. If you have never read the Bible before or don’t know where to start, try reading the book of Luke. If you don’t have access to a Bible, Christian Fellowship will happily provide you with one.

Over the coming term the rest of the questions submitted will be answered during our weekly lunch gatherings. If you are interested in finding out some more and getting answers to questions such as “What are the beliefs of Christianity?”, “Why did Jesus have to die to save our sins?”, and “Can you be a scientist and still believe in God?”, then feel free to join us for lunch at 1pm each Wednesday in either Hudson 1 or Hudson 5. We hope to see you there.

You can also keep up with what we are doing on Facebook at Lincoln Uni Christian Fellowship.

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Club Highlights

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advertising the best clubs and club events on campus

Agroecology Club

Join the Agroecology Club for some fun banter whilst learning about regenerative farming systems!

Our aim is to explore alternative and exciting ways of growing food sustainably – financially, socially and environmentally. How can we sequester carbon through our farming practices and halt climate change? How do we add value to our products and connect to consumers in our own communities? How can we reduce our reliance on chemical fertilisers whilst maintaining or improving profitability? This semester we are hosting a pub quiz, a few film nights as well as field trips to organic and biological farms. We would love for you to join us!

Email: agroecologyclub@lincolnuni.ac.nz Facebook: Agroecology Club–Lincoln University

Entré

We’re looking for Entré’s newest Exec member, the Lincoln Manager.

Entré’s mission is to provide UC, Ara and LU students with the chance to explore their entrepreneurship side by hosting competitions, networking events and workshops.

Do you want to expand your social networks, attend multiple Christchurch entrepreneurial events and develop valuable skills? The role as Lincoln Manager on the Entré Exec is opening! For more info on the role, contact lincolnmanager@entre.co.nz by July 25!

If you want to join the club, head to entre.co.nz

Buddhist Society

You don’t need to be a Buddhist to join!

We want our club to be a broad society so we can all help each other through our studies. We'll do some meditation and some discussion of Buddhist ideas which we can use in our research and writing. We may visit local viharas but practice is foremost.

If you're interested, check out our club page at lusa.org.nz/buddhist

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Lincoln Uni Soils Society LUSS have a few upcoming events in Semester two, so please get involved!

We have our Annual Cave Stream Walk in Semester 2 with the potential to overnight stay at Craigieburn Lodge if there's enough interest!

Peter Almond, Carol Smith and other researchers are keen to speak about their research in the Antarctic. Stay tuned for more info.

We will be holding our Annual Soil Quiz Night as a fundraiser for LUSS members to attend the Annual Soil Judging Competition in Canberra.

More information to come soon!

LUSS Meat Raffles are available to buy! Get in touch with any of our members to purchase!

LU Tramping & Climbing If you’re keen for outdoor adventures, then LUTCC is for you!

With discounted indoor climbing every Monday night and outdoor climbing or tramping trips most weekends, there’s something for everyone. You get discounts at local retailers and climbing gyms, cheap gear hire, and subsidised club trips. If you’re new to the NZ outdoors, we can help you out with gear and advice, and introduce you to some amazing landscapes on Lincoln’s doorstep!

Upcoming trips: July 21–22: Hunts Creek Hut, hard, overnight tramping trip July 28–29: E dwards Hut, hard, overnight tramping trip

Mountain Bike Club

LU MTB Club has had a fantastic first half of the year with heaps of involvement from many of the members.

LU MTB Club is working hard to give back to the local community through the Wheelie Awesome Project. We need as many hands to fix the donated bikes! They’ll then be donated to North Linwood School. If you’re interested in being involved in a fun community project and would like to gain experience on bikes we are more than happy to have you!

We also do weekly rides around different locations in Chch. Check out the Lincoln University Mountain Biking Club Facebook page for all the latest updates.

Please feel free to get on board with the club, as it has been really fun and there’s heaps planned for second semester!

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Important Dates!

Nominations Open: 31st July

Nominations Close: 6th August

Campaigning: 7th–13th August

Election Voting: 15th–18th August

For more info, pop into the LUSA office in Forbes or head to lusa.org.nz/2019-elections

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LUSA Exec?

What’s in it for me?

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You’ll get to know all the important people and they’ll care about what you think.

You’ll be a mad hand on the Barbie, you might stink of onions for a bit after, but at least you’re guaranteed free food!

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President: $52,000 Vice-president: $4,450 Secretary: $4,450 Postgrad Rep: $4,450 General Reps: $4,450 International Rep: $4,450

LUSA staff and fellow Exec members will help you get things across the line and make awesome shit happen.

You’ll meet some pretty interesting people at LU and beyond! They’re the type of people you’ll want to be in with when you get out into the real world.

If you’re looking at your CV and thinking you need the wow factor, then this is definitely a perk! You’ll gain some awesome skills and experiences that’ll make you the pick of the bunch!

By the time we’re done with ya, you won’t be phased by speaking your mind (in the right ways, of course) and using that skill to get things done!

You’ll be paid for your work because we appreciate you and the effort you put into the role! Here’s the dollar figures:

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2018 Exec Portfolio Updates: Ally Burns

Portfolio: Cultural Diversity As the cultural diversity representative my goal this year was to make sure international students feel welcome at Lincoln University and to see increased integration between domestic and international students. So far I have worked with students and staff to update the International Student Guide so that when arriving international students have relevant information to help them settle in. Also in the works has been the re-development of a ‘buddy system’, this will continue this term so keep an eye out for any further updates!

Hope everyone has a fun filled second Semester!

Mac Thomson

Portfolio: Student Well-Being/Campus Life Semester 1 was a great time with LUSA, it has been an awesome learning experience and being able to act on my passion for improving mental health support has been very fulfilling. A great part of this has been supporting the roll out of free nation-wide counselling for individuals under the age of 25. I’ve seen how well this has worked in Australia and it’s a big step in the right direction for providing more help for NZ uni students. We are also facilitating the process of having a group of ‘well-being mentors’ who will offer student-to-student support. As well as this, we are revamping the graduate attribute profile to make it more relevant for students- stay tuned! The research, relationship building and planning that took place in Semester 1 has all lead to what will be a great end of the year. Cheers.

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2019 LUSA Student Exec Nominations open on Tuesday 31st July!

Dawn Hopkins

Portfolio: Club and Media Engagement This year I would like to assist in creating a stronger representation by first year students in clubs and events within the University. This is where I believe being a first year halls resident on the Exec will help as I can make sure our voice is heard.

I would like to help encourage involvement through increasing the engagement between LUSA and students.

By doing these things I believe we can create a stronger presence in clubs and events such as Thursdays in Black and over all create an awesome student experience for 2018. I can’t wait to begin an exciting year with a bunch of amazing people.

Shaun Snoxell

Portfolio: Postgraduate Voice The Postgrad Rep portfolio is pretty broad! Its covers pretty much everything related to the postgrad student experience here at Lincoln. I’ve focused on improving postgrad representation and ‘voice’ at the uni. What that looks like on the ground is a lot of time chatting with postgrads and university staff, and sitting on the committees that influence postgrad study, to make sure the Uni is aware of what Postgrad’s need and want. We’ve set up the Postgrad Voice Committee to funnel student feedback up decision-makers, which has had a great early reception from the Uni. Other things I’ve been working on include pushing for better postgrad facilities, capping the number of students/supervisor, PG social events, and PG mental health support.

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Exec Q&A

We asked the current 2018 Exec to answer the following questions to give you an insight to what’s it’s like being in these leadership roles.

If you’ve got other questions you’d like answered, flick them to president@lusa.org.nz

Q. What’s an important decision that you were a part of on the Exec? How did it feel to be involved?

Jan: Most likely the chairing the Campus Service Council and implementing greater accountability into the reports that LUSA, LHL and Student Health have to give when our Student Levy Fee goes to them.

Ally: Helping decide on the Student Service Fee amount was cool! It was exciting to be involved and see the ideas and possibilities of what can be provided through the fee and most importantly getting to look into where it is going, making sure it is going towards what is important to students.

Mac: Aside from helping plan events such as Garden Party, Winterball and next years O-Week, decisions involving planning for the new Joint Facility and new Student Space have been great to be a part of.

Shaun: I didn’t anticipate the level of decision making that I’ve be involved in! The student Exec makes decisions around a six figure budget, and are making decisions on everything from what bands we want at Garden Party to what the design of the student cafe should look like.

Q. Has being on the Exec changed your University experience? If so, how?

James: Yes. Especially as President. Some people look up to you, some come to you with their issues, some think you have all of the answers. It’s pretty cool to be seen in that light. Rather than being just a student of the university, I am a part of the system.

Jan: Yes it defiantly did. My eyes were opened to how large organisations are run and structured. I underestimated its complexity.

Mac: It has definitely made me appreciate everything 18

that goes on behind the scenes, but the biggest thing for me has been the appreciation of how good we have it being a small university. It definitely helps with versatility in decision-making as well as allowing swift action to take place.

Dawn: As a student you are only told so much, but being apart of the Exec has really helped me understand everything the university does for us and love and effort people make to give us as students the best possible experience.

Q. What have you learnt so far or what has surprised you the most while being on the Exec?

James: I have been surprised by how much I enjoyed it! Although the President role can at times be full-on, it is incredibly diverse and so I learnt heaps! It's not often that a student supports a bunch of people and oversees an organisation and gets to be a part of the national voice of students lobbying the government.

Event planning is pretty cool too – expect big things for Garden Party!

Jan: Democracy takes time! If you want to do it well, decisions wont be made over night.

Ally: I have been so surprised by how much work LUSA puts into providing students at Lincoln with a fun, positive experience at the uni. I never realised that what we actually want gets taken into account and everyone in LUSA speaks on the students' behalf.

Honestly if you’re a student and have something you want help with, fixed or just think would be totally cool go and talk to someone at LUSA to get it done.

Mac: I have learned a hell of a lot of how important good governance is and what makes a good Exec.

A good Exec needs people with a diverse range of perspectives and be progressive in nature.

Q. What made you want to join the Student Exec? Is it what you’d expected?

James: Lincoln for me was a great experience, and I gained heaps from it. As I drew towards the end of my time, I felt like it was only right to give back.

Ally: I really wanted some things to change round the uni and I wanted to help future students so that processes could be improved for them. LUSA turned out to be the best place to go to have some influence to help this. It's very different to what I imagined!! It has been a looot busier than I thought but such a great opportunity to become more involved in uni life and what’s on offer for all students!

Shaun: I wanted to sign up to have an input into making Lincoln an even better place to study and play.

To be honest, I hadn’t anticipated how much talking and meetings are required to get anything done in an institution the size of a University!

Dawn: As a new student coming to Lincoln Uni, I knew what I expected and what I wanted to see. I felt it was important to get a fresh opinion in the mix and make the association as student based as possible.

Q. What is the best and worst thing about being the Exec?

James: Best thing? The diversity, and the fact that I can choose where to put effort. This naturally comes from what I deem as the more significant student issues. Worst thing? It’s a big role that has a lot of responsibility. This can be seen as a good and a bad thing, as it sets you up with some decent skills for later in life, but it also ties you down for another year.

Jan: The Best: Students faces when they get free food. The worst: Bearing the blame for university management and staff decisions.

university the best place for our student. The thing I find the most challenging is holding a strong portfolio as it can be quite time consuming.

Casey: The best part about being on the Exec is being able to create positive experiences for students on campus and to represent the student voice within all areas of the university. The worst thing is that there aren't enough hours in the day to do everything.

Q. What's one piece of advice you have for future Exec members?

James: Be totally honest when in meetings. If you think where our time is being spent could be better, let us know. The Exec are the drivers of the association at the end of the day!

Jan: Gleam as much as you can at hand over. The more you pick up, the easier it will be to have an impact during your term.

Ally: Put your time and effort into the things you are most passionate about and the whole experience will be made easier and more fun!

Mac: Definitely give it a great crack if you’re looking for a rewarding challenge! You will gain huge amounts of personal development, awesome connections, and a skill-set that will be valuable for whatever the future has in store for you.

Shaun: Do it.

Dawn: Don’t take on to much at the very start, focus on what is important to you and let it grow naturally.

Casey: People at Lincoln University are really lovely and want to see you succeed. Reach out and get to know as many people as you can.

Ally: My favourite thing is being in meetings and hearing what is going on around the uni, I’m always interested (perhaps a little nosy) as to how things work!

Mac: The best thing has been giving out freebies to students, it’s a fun and easy way to support students who are battling away with study. The worst thing was that one dusty Exec meeting we had at 8am...

Shaun: Best thing: Get to be part of what’s happening behind the scenes at uni and influence it for the better.

Worst thing: Way to many meetings.

Dawn: My favourite part of being on the Exec is being heard. At Lincoln I feel like I can help make the 19

LUSA Exec

Position Descriptions President 40 Hours a Week $52,000 Salary One Position The President works towards the common and collective interests of students. They spend a lot of time in meetings chipping in with what students are concerned about, or just ways to make things easier.

They’re also the spokesperson for LUSA and students meaning they’ll speak on behalf of Students to media, and external organisations.

The President sits on the National Exec of NZUSA to share Lincoln student views nationally and is also subsequently appointed to the Lincoln Uni Council as the Student Member.

Vice-President 10 Hours a Week $4.450 Salary One Position The right hand to the President, the VP supports the President in what they are doing, and steps up as Acting-President when they’re not available.

They also help keep the rest of the Exec on track and help them on with their work.

Secretary 10 Hours a Week $4,450 Salary One Position

The rest of the time the President is working on LUSA projects and pitching in to make sure everything stays on track and that LUSA keeps doing it for students.

The Secretary's role is to keep things on track and keep a record of what the LUSA Exec have decided.

They take minutes of meetings, ensure polices are up-to-date, and just generally ensure the LUSA Exec are obeying the rules and staying on track.

General Rep

Postgrad Rep

10 Hours a Week $4,450 Salary Three Positions

10 Hours a Week $4,450 Salary One Position

The General Reps are as grass-roots as it gets. They listen to you, work with the Student Reps and pass this information on to those at the coal face to make some quick wins to change the not-so-flash things and make sure the really good bits aren’t lost.

The Postgrad Rep is responsible for representing and advocating for postgrad students on all matters that impact their uni experience. They also support postgrad student engagement to foster their wellbeing and apply to connect with campus life.

International Rep 10 Hours a Week $4,450 Salary One Position

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$10 eye exam

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for Lincoln University Students when selecting 1 pair from the $169 range or above* Riccarton Westfield: (Level 2, near Hoyts), 343 1499.

Riccarton - Windmill Centre: Clarence St, 0800 WINDMILL.

*$10 eye exams available for Lincoln University Students only. Valid LU ID card must be presented at time of exam to redeem offer. $10 eye exams apply to standard eye examinations only normally valued at $60, reduced to $10. Excludes contact lens examination. Limited to one per Lincoln University Student every two years and subject to appointment availability. 25% off applies when selecting one pair of glasses from the $169 range or above. Current LU card must be presented at time of purchase. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer, other than the $10 eye exam. Offers can only be redeemed at Specsavers Riccarton Westfield and Riccarton Windmill.

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Ways of Wellness Notices

REC CENTRE DAY OUT Love sport? Fitness and wellbeing?

What about free food? Then come and meet the Rec Centre team on Tuesday 24th July at 11am on Forbes Lawn! Just follow the smell of those saussies sizzling on the barbie and be sure to bring your own cup for some hot soup!

CLUBS AND MARKET DAY The Rec Centre, Ways of Wellness (WOW), LU Sport and the Olympic Weightlifting Club are coming to Clubs and Market Day! Be sure to swing by and check out all of the exciting events we’ve got coming up.

WOW WEEK Between 23rd–27th July, come and see the Global Challenge students and the various activities they have been doing, plus there will be a variety of activities for you to do.

OLYMPIC WEIGHTLIFTING CLUB The Olympic Weightlifting Club is back again for Semester Two! Say hi at Clubs and Market Day or email callum.brown@lincoln.ac.nz if your interested in joining.

PELVIC FLOOR WORKSHOP Would you like to know more about pelvic floor muscles and how to train them? Join the workshop on 31st July at 7pm in the Rec Centre.

Members: $5 | Non-members: $9

SOCIAL SPORTS Develop new skills, meet new friends and join us for some friendly competition with our weekly sports leagues and tournaments. Sports like badminton, basketball, indoor/ outdoor football, fast five netball, squash, ultimate and volleyball are scheduled for Semester Two.

GROUP EXERCISE Mega party class, join us as we deliver three tracks from each program. Come for the evening or just a while. There’ll be lots of giveaways throughout the night.

Monday 30th July, 5pm–7pm.

If casual activities are more your style, you can turn up and play throughout the day – no competitions, no pressure, just come into the rec centre. A casual entry fee of $5 for students is applicable if not a Rec Centre member.

DIVERSITY WEEK Diversity Week is coming up this semester, starting Monday 24th September. Keep your eyes peeled around campus for everything going on in the week and appreciate the awesome number of diverse cultures that there are on campus!

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For more information email Kate, LUSA’s Student Engagement and Representation Coordinator (SERC) at: students@lusa.org.nz

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Thank you Canterbury.

Everyday people do something for you, it might be big or small or not even obvious to you, but it is there if you take a moment to think about it.

Thank you to all those people who played a role in the readiness, response and/or recovery of the Canterbury, Christchurch and Kaikoura earthquakes.

Often the busyness of our own lives drowns out these things to become distant flickers of the day. We are so focused on getting to work, to lectures, to that gym class or back home that we forget about the people who affected our lives positively today.

Thank you Canterbury for the nature that surrounds us the plains, hills, mountains, rivers and lakes.

It is a very empowering moment when someone acknowledges you and appreciates what you do for them. Take a few seconds to remember that and how it made you feel when your mate said to you thanks mate you bloody legend, or your boss says thank you, you did some great work today. It made you feel good, didn’t it? It gave you a sense of worth.

Thank you to the nurses, doctors and emergency personnel that aid us in times of sickness, distress and ageing when no one else will.

Thank you Canterbury for giving people the chance to be part of a region of regeneration and innovation.

Thank you to the rebuild workers for repairing and regenerating Canterbury to be a better place.

Thank you Canterbury for reminding us that people are more important than material things.

However, as kiwis I think we have a difficulty in saying this word because of our humility, so often, we don’t say it enough. This is not to say we aren’t thankful for what people do, 9 times out of 10 if you ask a kiwi if they appreciate the rubbish and recycling collectors for taking away their rubbish and recycling they will say yes, they do. It’s just a matter of saying that word thank you like there is a caveat that comes with it.

Thank you Ngāi Tahu and all the Canterbury hapū for sharing your culture, history and generosity to the people of Canterbury.

Canterbury and Cantabrians have faced their fair share of adversity over the past few years with earthquakes, droughts, floods and the rebuilding of Christchurch city. Now we have biosecurity threats with Mycoplasma bovis and the education and health sectors being pushed to the breaking point, all of which are affecting the welfare of Cantabrians. Cantabrians are resolute and resilient and will get through these times. I think now is as good a time as any to take the opportunity to just say thank you to Canterbury to acknowledge and appreciate the people and the place to help get them through these difficult times.

There are many people that have not been thanked, and these thank yous that you have read here do not profess to do that. Instead, it is a starting point.

I challenge you the reader to thank someone now, to go and thank someone maybe you have not thanked before. It could be your teacher, lecturer or work colleagues for helping you, your friend for just being a friend, or your parents or mentor that has supported you with endeavours you have taken. Do not underestimate the power of thank you, it could make someones day.

Thank you Canterbury for the fresh summers days, the crisp winter mornings and the warm summer nights.

Thank you Canterbury for giving the people our identity and heritage.

Thank you to all the people of Canterbury that help its towns, cities and communities work, live and play.

Thank you to you the reader who chose to read this.

Written by Nick Beattie

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Flatting Virgin?

Survival Tips For Flatting Newbies From Those Who Came Out Alive...

Let’s be clear on one thing: flatting is weird.

You go from the peace and familiarity of your home, perhaps via a detour in the halls, to crash land in the bizarre new world of sharing a house with your mates. No matter how well you think you know your flatmates-to-be, living together will be a lesson in differences of opinion, lifestyle, and habits.

Who knew something as simple as which type of cooking oil to buy would become such a divisive issue for the new flat ‘family’? Before you know it, you’re having a pointless disagreement about something insanely minor that you’d never considered before, but now realise is a major personal issue. Like I said, weird.

Here is our advice for first time flatters, based on the things we wish we’d known sooner…

1. DISCUSS EVERYTHING! You may wanna be real chill and just go with it, but chances are you’ll end up with a flatmate buying big ticket items and then wanting the rest of you to chip in.

2. MAKE SURE THE FLAT’S UP TO STANDARD! When choosing a flat, keep in mind the things that will make it liveable. Is it sunny? Is it insulated? Are there enough car parks? Are there smoke alarms?

3. SORT THE INTERNET AND POWER ASAP. There might be a delay in getting connected and often someone will need to be home. Turns out it’s possible to live without internet, but better not to suffer.

4. IT’S OKAY TO BE PEDANTIC WITH MONEY. Even if you trust someone, it’s better to keep everything absolutely above board. Keep receipts for everyone to see, or have a bank account everyone can access.

5. YOUR FLATTIES HABITS WILL SURPRISE YOU. There’ll definitely be instances when what you thought was the ‘only way’ to do something is challenged. Pick your battles, or you’ll spend all your time arguing.

6. YOU DON’T HAVE TO STAY IN A TOXIC FLAT. Sometimes the person you thought would be a great flattie turns out to be a bossy control freak, and the situation can turn bitter. You don’t have to stay, seriously.

It’s better for your health just to get out of there.

7. BAD FLATTING EXPERIENCES ARE EXPECTED. Everyone has had at least one disaster or falling out.

At least the next time round you’ll have a better idea of who you want to live with.

Image credit: Cécile Dormeau

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“I’ve Been Doing This For Years...”

Tenancy Tips Know Your Rights and Responsibilities TENANT’S RESPONSIBILITIES ARE TO: • Pay the rent on time as per the tenancy agreement • Keep the premises reasonably clean and tidy • Notify the landlord as soon as any repairs are needed, or if any damage occurs • Use the premises principally for residential purposes • Pay for outgoings they actually consume or use, such as: electricity, gas and internet • Leave the property clean and tidy, and clear of rubbish and possessions at the end of the tenancy • At the end of the tenancy, leave all keys and such things with the landlord. Leave all chattels supplied with the tenancy.

TENANTS MUST NOT: • Withhold rent if the landlord cannot get repairs done • Damage or permit damage to the premises • Disturb the neighbours or the landlord’s other tenants • A lter or attach anything to the premises without the landlord’s written consent • Use the property for any unlawful purpose • E xceed the maximum number of occupants as stated in the tenancy agreement.

THE LANDLORD MUST: • Make sure the property is in a reasonable state of cleanliness before you start the tenancy.

• Maintain the property and do any necessary repairs.

• Comply with all smoke alarm requirements.

• Write and tell you at least 60 days before they put the rent up (if allowed).

• Give lawful notice to enter the house.

• Lodge bond money within 23 working days.

• Comply with all building and health and safety standards.

For more tips/advice: tenancy.govt.nz

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PROPERTY INSPECTIONS You’ve secured a flat and now it’s time for the initial property inspection with your new landlord. Student flats can get wild so this is an important step, it will help both parties check and agree the property condition prior to moving in. It’s an opportunity for you to make sure everything is functional and identify any areas that require repair.

Your landlord will want to complete a property inspection report to check against the condition of the flat when you leave. Be thorough and take your time because any damage you miss at this point could potentially be blamed on you later. It’s a clever idea to extensively photograph the inside of the flat including the walls, floors, kitchenware, white ware, taps, and shower heads to give both you and your landlord a clear record of the property’s initial condition. Save the photos in a safe place and share them with your landlord. Remember to point out any defects or damage you notice that hasn’t been mentioned. Ask for a copy of the report and double-check all damage has been noted.

How To:

Budget Like A Boss!

Often the first hurdle for setting up any new flat is money, students don’t usually have a lot, so it’s essential to accurately forecast set up costs for yourself and your future flatties.

Important things to budget for include: • Bond (often includes several weeks’ rent in advance) and possibly a letting fee • Rent • Utilities (electricity and/or gas, internet) • Contents insurance • Living expenses • Furniture, appliances and kitchenware BUDGETING TIPS 1. Overestimate your expenses.

It’s better to overestimate your expenses and then underspend and end up with a surplus.

2. Underestimate your income.

It’s better to end up with an unexpected cash surplus rather than a budget shortfall.

3. Build an emergency fund.

Budgeting will help you cover unusual expenses and plan for unexpected changes that may occur.

4. Differentiate between your needs and your wants.

One benefit of budgeting is that it helps you determine if you have the resources to spend on items that you want versus those you need.

WANT MORE TIPS? TALK TO THE CHRISTCHURCH BUDGET SERVICE AT CLUBS AND MARKET DAY 27

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Flat Safety Imagine having only two minutes to fill your bag with all of your belongings you can and that’s it; that's now all you have. Nowhere to go, no home, nothing. This was the reality for my flat.

Slowly and silently during the night, a leak filled our whole house with gas. The typical routine of getting ready for uni was accompanied by a strong smell (turned out to be the gas) so my flatmate and I opened a window before leaving for class. Half an hour later, some form of spark caused absolute hell—setting the whole front of the house alight in 30 seconds. Our smoke alarms alerted a flatmate to the blaze and she had to run towards the fire to frantically wake a sleeping flatmate and escape through the other end of the house. Everyone made it out safe, the ideal outcome in scenarios like this.

We were left homeless for a week and with hardly any belongings as everything was either burnt, or heat/ smoke/water damaged. Our lives were put on hold for a long time while we sorted a place to live, clothes and food, insurance and special considerations. The experience was frightening and overwhelming, and we still relive the traumas of that day constantly. I cannot stress the importance of fire safety enough.

So many alternative scenarios could have resulted in tragic outcomes, but it’s the simple things ground into us during childhood that were real lifesavers: • Make sure your smoke alarms are working • Having multiple escape routes • Saving people, not belongings • Get low and get out ASAP • Strong smells should be investigated These things are so simple, yet so effective. We fell victim to the classic “it won’t happen to us” trap. The sad reality is it can happen to you, so when you get home tonight, check that your smoke alarms are working.

It's your landlords obligation to have smoke alarms installed, so if your flat doesn't have any, you need to get in touch with your landlord or rental agency. Please, you have no idea the lives they can save.

Written by Terilee Wickens, House Fire Victim

CONTENTS INSURANCE IS WORTH THE MONEY! Flatting can come with risks. It doesn’t cost to much to cover your clothes, furniture and electronic equipment.

Remember, contents insurance will only cover your own belongings within the flat. Each flatmate will need to have their own contents insurance policy to cover their personal possessions.

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Is It Dinner Time Yet? Wondering how mum actually managed to cook dinner ALL THE TIME? Here’s some grub you’ll be able to whip up and make mum proud!

Veg Sausage Rolls Serves Four

INGREDIENTS: 20g butter ½ red onion, diced 2 crushed garlic 1T fresh ginger 200g orange kumura 1t ground cumin ½t turmeric ¼t ground nutmeg

2T water 100g frozen spinach 400g can chickpeas salt and pepper 80g feta cheese 2 sheets puff pastry 1 egg 1T sesame seeds

LET’S GET COOKING: Preheat the oven to 180C fan bake. Line a baking sheet with greaseproof paper. Defrost 2 sheets of puff pastry.

Melt the butter in a large fry pan on a medium heat and cook the onion until soft. Add garlic and ginger.

Grate the kumura and add to the fry pan. Cook for 8mins. Sprinkle over the cumin, turmeric, nutmeg and water and cook for a further 2mins. Add spinach and continue to cook, stirring regularly, until the vegetables are cooked well.

Drain the can of chickpeas, reserving 2T of the liquid. Add the chickpeas plus the liquid to a food processor and pulse to a rough puree. Then add to the fry pan and mix.

Season with salt and pepper. Set the mixture aside to cool for 5–10mins. Once the vegetable mixture has cooled, finely cube the feta cheese. Stir through the vegetable mixture.

Place half the vegetable mixture onto each pastry sheet about 1/3 of the way up the sheet. Form it into a sausage shape the length of the pastry sheet. Roll the pastry around the filling, as firmly as possible, with approximately 1 inch overlap of pastry. Trim the excess pastry if necessary.

Using a very sharp knife, cut them to your desired length.

Place the cut rolls onto the prepared baking sheet, lightly brush beaten egg over the top of each roll and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the pastry is golden.

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Snap us (lusa.nz) your home cooked creations!

One Pot Cajun Chicken Pasta Serves Four

INGREDIENTS: 2T oil 500g chicken, cubed 2t Cajun seasoning 2t crushed garlic 1½c chicken stock 1c cream 1t salt 1t black pepper ¼t garlic powder 250g dried fettuccine ½ cup grated cheese

YOU CAN’T SCREW UP THIS ONE POT MEAL: 1. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium high heat. Add the chicken and season with 1t cajun seasoning. Cook until the chicken is cooked throughout and no longer pink in the centre. Add the garlic and continue cooking for 1 minute.

2. A dd the stock, half and half, 1t cajun seasoning, salt, pepper, and garlic powder to the pot. Break the fettuccine noodles in half and add them to the pot.

3. C over and bring to a rapid boil. Reduce heat to medium low and continue to cook for 10-12 minutes or until the noodles are al dente and there is only about ¼ inch of liquid along the bottom.

4. Remove from heat and stir in the cheese. Serve immediately.

Pork Dumplings Makes 50

INGREDIENTS: 500g Pork Mince Spring Onions 2t Crushed Chilli 2t Crushed Garlic

2t Crushed Ginger Dumpling Wrappers 2T Oil

MAKING THESE BAD BOYS: 1. F inely cut spring onions. In a bowl mix pork mince, spring onions, chilli, garlic and ginger.

2. P lace wrappers on a hard surface. Spoon 1T of the pork mixture into the centre of each wrapper. Using your finger, rub the edges of the wrappers with water.

Fold the wrapper over the filling to create a half-moon shape, pinching the edges to seal.

3. H eat oil in a large pan over medium heat. Working in batches, add dumplings in a single layer and cook until bottoms begin to brown, about 30 seconds. Add 1/2c water, cover and cook for 3 minutes; uncover and cook until the liquid has evaporated completely and the bottoms are crisp and golden brown, about 2 more minutes. Repeat with remaining dumplings, adding more oil as needed.

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IT'S PRETTY SAD FOR US WHEN NOBODY WANTS TO BE FLAT OF THE MONTH, BUT WE'LL LET YOU OFF THIS TIME CAUSE YOU'VE BEEN AWAY ON HOLIDAY. So this month we're looking back at the previous, sexy, winners of Flat of the Month.

If you want to go in the draw to win a party pack for your flat, you need to go to lusa.org.nz and sign up!

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WANNA WIN A PARTY PACK FOR YOUR FLAT?

Sign up for Flat of the Month at lusa.org.nz

Beat the system, buy a subsidised $15 menstrual cup from Wa Collective Step 1. Buy online from wacollective.org.nz Step 2. Orders delivered in 28 day cycles to campus Step 3. Pickup from LU Main Reception & LUSA HQ Cheers to that For more info head to Wa Collective’s Facebook or website and end period waste, poverty and the bloody taboo too wacollective.org.nz

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What Will You Choose?

President 2019?

The Student Exec Candidate Checklist: Fresh New Ideas Student Voice Passionate Hunger For Change A Good Attitude

For more information on applying, pop into the LUSA office or visit lusa.org.nz/2019-elections