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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR What a busy term this is shaping up to be. I hope you've been making the most of your student experience and not getting too consumed by your studies. Simple things, like grabbing a cupcake and a pat of a dog on Forbes Lawn on SPCA Cupcake Day, checking out the arts and crafts in your student space on Cook Island Language Day, heading up the slopes on Saturday on the Mt Hutt Ski Trip, signing up for CultureFest to showcase anything from your culture, free live music on a Wednesday at Mrs O's, plus grabbing your Garden Party ticket before it sells out... these things are all a great way to stop and enjoy this time at Uni and make life time memories. Did you enjoy the band 'Lime Cordiale' during O'Week, if you can think that far back? Well, they are back because they loved you so much and are gigging here on Thursday 3rd October! You can grab tickets from the Facebook Event Page. If you're a bit hit up for cash, keep an eye out on our socials (and below) to win tickets or your money back to Garden Party through LUSA and The Edge Canterbury, with selfies, Gnome hunts, unlock the box and lots more creative ways to see the city sights and WIN! You'll see there's no GoodOne Party Like a Rockstar - Flat of the Month... no one signed up! I'm sure you're having flat parties with Red Cards on a Wednesday night, right? So sign it up on goodone.org.nz and your flat party could feature in the next issue plus you'll WIN a flat party pack. I've only got two issues of RAM left to design before I go and have a baby! So, keep your content coming so it can continue being your student driven magazine. Let's go out with a bang!
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RATE A MATE... What have been the biggest of challenges?
I’m a 3rd year student battling away through a BLPM (Rural Waluation).
No more Wednesday sleep-in’s.
Born and bred in Christchurch and my interests are weightlifting and having cold ones with the boys!
What is it that has launched you into Rate A Mate fame? I'm pretty sure it's for the work I do at my old high school (St Thomas of Canterbury College) along with a past student that goes to UC. This is a mentoring programme initiated through the school and the Ministry of Education, mainly targeting disengaged Maori and Pacific Island students. These students range from boys who are slightly academically challenged, to boys who are struggling to find their first job, or boys who are looking to get into an industry-based course.
What inspired you to get involved in this opportunity? It's pretty good to head back to the old stomping ground, catching up with a few of the old teachers, but mainly seeing what these boys can achieve with a little extra push. Plus giving back to the place where I gained so many opportunities and experiences is a bonus!
Can you talk us through the process of how you got involved? Just earlier this year we were contacted by one of the senior teachers to come in for a meeting with the Ministry of Education, about establishing a mentoring programme.
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Testing out my high school maths skills.
Any highlights/yarns/special experiences you’d like to share?
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My name is Reuben JefferyButler...
Pretty much seeing the boys when they realise they are a lot more capable when it comes to their classes and hearing about their achievements.
How can people do something similar to make a difference? Maybe just giving a little time to help out people who struggle slightly on gaining momentum on anything they’re trying to achieve. Also to just remember that not everyone has the resources and support behind them to achieve academically as much as they would like to.
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YOUR STUDENT PRESIDENT 2019
KRISTY HAVILL President
Aaaaand we’re back!
What a cracking way to start off the Semester! Winterfest was an amazing week, with our 100th Birthday celebration and Clubs Market Day kicking things off, Te Awhioraki hosting an art activity, a sold out Winterball, Postgrad Afternoon Tea and LatiNZ movie night – such fun! We’ve got so much more in store for you to finish off the year in style, including the one and only Garden Party! I’ve heard on the grapevine that some of you are a touch confused with how it says 'Peking Duk – DJ Set' on our advertising. We’ve heard that you think that means Peking Duk aren’t actually coming, but that it’s other people playing their songs. WRONG!
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Peking Duk - the boys themselves, are absolutely coming! We just have to stipulate that it is the DJ Set so that people aren’t expecting their live band playing the instruments as well. So never fear ladies and gents, the real deal are on their way – so get your tickets A$AP ROCKY (he’s not coming, don’t worry). Don’t bother waiting for the Tea Party lineup, ours is better – just get in and get your ticket so that we don’t have any Grad Ball or Winterball nightmares, where people were getting upset at me because they had left buying their tickets until the last minute and missed out because the event sold out (insert eye roll emoji here). BECAUSE THIS ONE WILL SELL OUT!!! On to other important matters – the LUSA 2020 Executive Elections. I cannot stress how important it is that you take a few minutes to get to know the candidates who are nobly putting themselves in the mixer to look after you all next year when I’m gone. Your voting email will be arriving in your inbox tomorrow – DO NOT DELETE IT OR IGNORE IT. It will literally take you a couple of minutes. So vote, have your say and be proud that you are contributing towards electing your new Student Executive. If you have a “She’ll be right. The person I want will get in. I don’t need to vote” attitude, well shame on you! That’s what everyone said about Donald Trump and Boris Johnson and look what bloody happened! (Not that I’m saying that any of our candidates are like those two gentlemen, we’re all legends here at Lincoln). So read up on who you want to be representing you next year, and get your votes in. Righto, onwards we go! Only another couple of weeks left this term, so I hope you all have an enjoyable mid-semester break and that you don’t get too loaded up with assignments.
YOUR STUDENT EXECUTIVE 2019
Ollie Rutland-Sims Vice President
Max Lichtenstein Secretary
OH MY MY
Kia Ora whanau! Ke te pehea kotou?
...It's semester two. CAN YOU FEEL IT? This semester is feeling sweet and hot, like FIRE and SUGAR. It’s a good feeling, almost like being WASTED or HIGH or maybe it’s just FAKE MAGIC?
I can’t believe we’re into August already! How have things been going for you now that Semester 2 is well underway? Are you on track with your yearly goals?
Last semester SHOWed ME HOW TO LOVE, but this time round I feel like ANOTHER 24 and going ALL NIGHT before I SINK OR SWIM…. I WONT STOP. If this doesn’t make sense then DON’T TRIP, MY FRIEND. It’s all a KICKSTART(S) to remind you about the banger songs you can experience at Garden Party this year! This year sees an absolute massive line up for little old Lincoln. So, get in quick and nab your spot before it’s too late! Check out the Garden Party feature further along in RAM for act profiles, where to get tickets (if you didn't already know) and all you need to know about the fun that is in the Dry Zone!
Mid-year is a nice time to reflect on things so far and switch things up if they’re not on the same track as you may want. A while ago I wrote about stepping up to a new challenge and trying something different. What better challenge than running for the LUSA Executive 2020? If you have, then, good on you and good luck. If not...maybe keep it in mind for next year. Now all you have to do is to have your say and vote for your favoured candidate, which you'll find featured a bit further along in this issue of RAM. Coming up on 27th September in Aotearoa and around the world are the Global Climate strikes! The strikes are a way of spreading the message that we do not stand for the excessive use of fossil fuels; the damage they are causing to our society, our ecosystems and our earth is destructive and uncalled for. The motivation behind the strikes, is that we want to be able to live productively on this planet in the near and distant future. It is our biggest global challenge and action needs to be taken. The Climate Change Action Meeting is happening tomorrow, August 14th, 1pm in Grounded. There’s plenty happening on campus over the next few months, so keep an eye out on our social media, and get involved and make a stand! At LUSA, we’re always open to suggestions, changes and ideas. So get in touch with any of us if you’ve got some fresh perspectives. Keep up the good mahi team!
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STUDENT EXECUTIVE 2019
Jacob Wright General Rep
jennifer tregurtha General Rep
Kia Ora Whanau,
Hey everyone!
I hope everyone’s settled back into the Uni life really well! This semester started off with a sell-out crowd at Winterball. I’ve got to give a shout out to the Hot Donnas, Wolfpack, and DJ Spinal for the good tunes!
Well, we’re back into the thick of it this semester - they certainly don’t ease us in do they!
Looking forward to the semester ahead, there is going to be some awesome events run such as Planet O, the LatiNZ Club events, DJ CSM,and then finally, Garden Party! How sweet is the line-up?! Make sure you guys get your tickets as its going to sell out for sure. All in all, I just want to wish you guys all the best with everything else happening this semester, as it's definitely going to be a big one, so make sure you get out and have a bit of time for yourself.
At the time of writing this, I have run three out of the four social degree lunches, and...No one came to the first two (sad face). Come on team! At this stage I’m thinking I probably won’t run any more, since the amount of effort to organise them is not worth it when no one comes. However, if you really, really want to see this happen for your area of study, let me know and I may just be convinced! As we move into the election season, I really encourage you guys to consider who you want to vote for! Please don’t just tick a random box - the candidates put so much effort into campaigning, so please respect that and take the 30 seconds to read each person’s blurb. Happy voting!
Ellen Pryor Tumuaki of Te Awhioraki
Kia ora e te whanau!
Kia ora Tatou! I feel like semester 2 is going super fast.. Anyone else? Our first few weeks back have been filled with planning, planning and more planning. Planning how to get ourselves more known on campus. We asked ourselves ‘What do students value most?’ we decided it was FREE FOOD!
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So every Friday at 1pm in Te Whare Whakakotahi (first building on the right of Calder Drive) are doing a free lunch for ALL STUDENTS! I don’t mean soggy club sandwiches either, You will have to show up to find out what goodies we are supplying. As always, 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!
STUDENT EXECUTIVE 2019
JAMES LEE International Rep
IT'S ELECTION SEASON!
Hope you’ve got your popcorn for an exciting few weeks of drama and political sabotage! Haha just kidding…unless…? But for real, this is a time where you can play a part in deciding the future of the uni. So get amongst it and vote! But on the International Rep front, Culturefest is all go! We’ve been having meetings with the council and it’s shaping up to be an amazing event so make sure you get involved, even if it’s just attending. On the James front, I’ve started my Masters and it is…interesting. Getting used to self-driven study has taken a wee while, especially with Minecraft so accessible and much more enticing! But I’m getting there. On a side note; If anyone wants to jam some Minecraft hit me up! But as always, I’m getting off topic - to sum up, we’re prepping for an awesome semester ahead so keep an eye on events happening and love life!
Jemma Ramsey Post Grad Rep
G’day team!
During Re O'Week LUSA hosted thePostGrad Afternoon Tea. It was great to see about thirty of you there. It was a fun get-to-together to kick start Semester 2 and of course to meet some new students that have arrive at Lincoln Uni to study, welcome! I hope everybody enjoyed PostGrad Week?! It was an awesome week celebrating all things PostGrad. Another event to lock into the PostGrad calendar is the Barn Dance coming up on the 6th of September, which you may have just passed in this wee mag of yours. LUSA elections are here! I highly recommend being on the LUSA Exec! It has been such an awesome learning experience as your PostGradRep for 2019.
Sam Blackmore General Rep
Well, in the infamous words of my personal style icon and 80’s ultimate heart-throb Jon Bon Jovi “Whoa...we’re halfway there...!” and shit there are a few of us (myself included) 'living on a prayer', that's for sure! My mugshot will also be appearing elsewhere in this issue, so I’ll keep this one brief. Make sure to look after yourselves as the assignments pile up, nothing wrong with going for a walk or having a
drink at Mrs O’s on a Wednesday night to de-stress. You may find it easier to concentrate if you give yourself time to 'stop and smell the roses'. Get your votes in for the LUSA elections this week (candidates listing in this issue of RAM). The people you vote in will be deciding, advocating for and delivering your student experience in 2020! Nga mihi!
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Meet your 2020 candidates... Sam Blackmore President
Kia Ora all! My name is Sam Blackmore, and I am running for President in the 2020 LUSA elections! I’m also teaming up and campaigning for your vote with my great mate Max Lichtenstein who is running for Vice-President! It’s been LUSA’s best year to date in my humble and obviously unbiased opinion. New events that are bigger, louder and I reckon, better than we have done before – wouldn’t that be a dream if we could keep it going? Lets just remember back to O'Week: The Chats, Lime Cordiale, Bogan Bingo, Ivey Dreams. And what about Peking Duk and Example on the lineup for Garden Party. Do I continue? Well, I’m pretty keen to give the kids what they want and to keep having LUSA delivering some high-quality events throughout 2020 and beyond! And, after such a wicked year on the 2019 Exec, that’s exactly why I’m putting my hat in the ring to run for President. If I’ve grabbed your attention with that, then damn, you may as well just vote for me already! However, if you need a little more convincing then please do read
TK Yukate President
My name is TK, and I am currently a postgrad student now, writing my thesis at Lincoln University. I started my degree; Master of International Nature Conservation, at Lincoln mid-year 2016. After finishing my first year of course in both New Zealand and Germany, I chose to return to Lincoln to focus on my thesis. I graduated with a Bachelor of Science at the University of Melbourne, with an average class size of about 300 students per lecture. I felt like I was just a 10
on… If you don’t know me, I currently hold the Mental Health and Wellbeing portfolio on the LUSA Exec, and I am hugely passionate about student welfare. Unfortunately, the majority of our awesome 2019 Exec will be moving onwards and upwards at the end of this year, so having an old hand on board will definitely be useful as the new exec for 2020 take their place. Max and I are really proud of what the Exec has done so far in 2019 which is why we are teaming up to lead a fresh Exec into new and exciting times in 2020. I’m never afraid to have a chat or to share my opinion around – as those who know me will happily attest to! Being President will require confidence to push the student voice and represent every one of you throughout the University; so that students remain at the center of the University’s decision-making process. I’m pretty open to new ideas and to be challenged on what I’m doing – so feel free to come have a chat! Make sure you get your votes in when the elections open! Nga Mihi!
number there in a sea of undergrads. The university was so big that it has its own postcode! After coming from Melbourne, I am incredibly appreciative of now being at a small university. That’s what I think Lincoln has on offer that most universities cannot provide, a sense of community and friendliness. Last year, I decided to start the Lincoln Ecological Society. As a postgrad, I don’t have much interaction with any undergrads. This club was a great way to focus on engaging with undergraduate students more and also build interests in ecology and conservation. I am also a member of the Postgrad Voice Committee and part of the Sustainability Action Group for our environment (SAGE). This means I’ve been mainly behind the scenes trying to advocate for postgrads as well as the wider student body. As a postgrad who has experienced a range of
different university environments, I believe that I can help make Lincoln a better place for all students on campus. I also understand the importance of social events for students to enjoy. I have been both an international and a domestic student, and I can understand and relate to their differing needs. I would really love to close the gap between undergrads and postgrads on campus and believe that this can benefit the university as a whole. We all know Lincoln as a land-based university, and
Max Lichtenstein Vice President Kia Ora Lincoln Whanau! Ko Max Lichtenstein toku ingoa and I am running for Vice President in the 2020 LUSA elections. I am teaming up with and campaigning alongside my good mate Sam Blackmore who is going for President! I came to study at Lincoln because it is somewhere different, off the map and full of incredible people doing incredible things! My past three years here have provided me with an unreal experience. I have learnt a lot both in and out of lecture theatres. It is the people here that make me so passionate about LUSA and the work we do for the students. In 2019 I have been fortunate enough to work with an incredible Exec team as their Secretary. This year, we have been working hard to inspire an efficient,
Sarah Visser General Rep
Connecting students with culture and the environment. I had a pretty solid Kiwi childhood climbing trees, making mud pies and hunting for bugs. I understand there’s a few students that haven’t had much of an outdoors experience engaging with our native backyard or aren’t currently activating their inner child. I want to be the person to facilitate opportunities for you lot to be creatively inspired though bushwalking, chucking paint around, and doing mudslides.
I would like to incorporate more environmentally conscious ideas onto our campus. I want to increase the green spaces available for students on campus, in order to create a place for students to relax and hang out with your friends. After experiencing the stress of postgrad studies and talking to other students, taking care of one’s mental health is essential. I also want to advocate more accessible counselling services with a shorter wait time for students. productive and positive future for LUSA. Sam and I are really proud of what the Exec has achieved so far which is why we are teaming up to lead a fresh Exec into new and exciting times in 2020. Lincoln University is in the middle of a period of change. We see this time for change as a fantastic opportunity to pick up the ball and run with it. Change allows us to be bold, create a legacy and build on the hard work already done. As VP of LUSA I want to be at the forefront of that change to create a sustainable, dedicated and transparent student’s association. We aim to be representative of, connected by, and engaging with the students we lead. To summarise, I’m stepping up to the challenge of Vice President for 2020. Both building on my existing experience, and working hard with Sam, to create an awesome environment for the students of Lincoln! Vote for Sam and Max as President and Vice President 2020. Your vote is critical so make it count.
Outdoor education and artistic expression are a passion of mine, and I want to see you guys learning more about all the fun activities you can have outdoors with your mates. There is value in the outdoors to grow your wellbeing and flourish in your life. I am enthusiastic and love people and BUGS. I love to communicate and be involved on campus as often as I can. Most of you guys will know me through PASS, Christian Fellowship, Kapahaka, as a Library student worker or volunteering around campus. I really hope that I can further create a welcoming environment for international and domestic students on Lincoln campus and look forward to meeting more of you as the year progresses as your potential General Rep! 11
Zee HammondWalker General Rep
Kia ora, Ko Zee HammondWalker toku ingoa. My name is Zee HammondWalker and I am a second year student here at Lincoln. I study a Bachelor of Environment and Society, majoring in events management. The rest of my courses are mostly ecology and psychology with the odd random elective! I am from Whakatu (Nelson) but I live in Otatutahi (Christchurch). My passion surrounds the well-being space, and this is what I would aim to improve if I was one of your LUSA General Representatives. I have been involved in well-being around campus over the last year and a half as I believe it is so important to create spaces and an atmosphere that encourages well-being. Ways in which I would like to do this include more well-being promoting events, celebrating the huge diversity on campus and providing more resources for those who need it. Lincoln University is a unique place where you should feel safe, valued and celebrated! Well-being is for everyone. He waka eke noa (we are all in this together)
Barbera Forster General Rep
Hi, my name is Barbera Forster and I study a Bachelor of Agricultural Science, I will be running for the General Rep position. I am currently the President of Thursdays in Black on campus and so I may have already harassed some of you walking past the stall in the library or Forbes! I hope you find me approachable enough to chat to and think I would make a good representative. I also enjoy working with the well-being department at uni, rolling out the Respectfully Lincoln workshops to improve the safety and well-being of students on campus. I speak my mind and am outgoing in the hope that I can voice any concerns students may bring to me to further improve the experience here on campus.
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Gregory Fleming Secretary & General Rep Kia Ora, I’m Gregory. A second year Accounting and Finance student. I am interested in becoming your Secretary as I am passionate about this university and its people. As your secretary I would make sure that LUSA remains transparent and honest, so you know exactly where your money goes. I would strive to continue to add value to your university experience. I am also keen to make mental health services more accessible for everyone because it is so important that there is anyone who needs help can receive it. A little about me; I enjoy tramping, coffee, brunch, and a good dance at Fat Eddies! If you ever see me around campus, please say "Hi" and I’ll be happy to discuss what is important to you!
Meet your 2020 Te Awhioraki candidates... Charlotte Parry Tumuaki
Ko Te Kohurau raua ko Takitimu ka mauka teitei Ko Kakaunui te awa Ko Waimataitai te roto Ko Uenuku te whare tipuna Ko Kati hateatea te hapu Ko Tiramorehu te takata Ko Kai Tahu te iwi Ko te pa o Moeraki te turakawaewae Ko Harden te whanau Ko Charlotte Parry oku inkoa. Tena koutou. Kia ora. My name is Charlotte Parry and I am currently in my second year doing my Bachelors in Landscape Architecture. I arrived in Aotearoa about four years ago as I was brought up in London, with my mother being english and my father maori. Our whanau hail from Wairoa (Ngati Kahangunu) and Moeraki (Kai Tahu). Since returning home, I have had a tremendous want to reconnect with my whakapapa and learning about my Tipuna, my Marae, myself and where I come from.
Through my journey, it has lead me to study Te Reo for the last three years at Te Wananga o Aotearoa. My Te Reo path has progressed to studying here at Te Whare Wanaka o Aoraki doing MAST 121 and 122. I am inspired to incorporate my passion for our whenua into my degree, focusing my studies on reinvigorating our native flora and fauna. My own learning has created a desire to help other tauira thrive and achieve through learning. Some of my peers would describe me as a bit of a workaholic, committed to my beliefs, but also a joker who brings some loudness to everything I do. I find this a good a way of being able to help tauira, breaking down barriers and working to support Te Awhioraki. Currently I hold a General Rep position, however I believe that I possess the skills and abilities to fulfill the role of Tumuaki. Through my time here at Lincoln University, I have been involved with Te Awhioraki in both an active and supportive way. I know that this is not going to be an easy role to take on, however, I am prepared to learn and take up every opportunity that may come along. I want to see positive change here at Lincoln and with a full Executive, this can be achieved. No reira, Me mutu au i konei i te whakatauki, Nou te rourou, naku te rourou.
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study a Bachelor of Commerce (Agriculture and Professional Accounting) so three years down and one to go.
I’m a Southlander with a passion for anything to do with the outdoors. On the weekends you can find me out hunting, fishing, four-wheel driving, and tramping.
I joined the Te Awhioraki exec as treasurer at the beginning of semester two this year, as a way to get more involved, and I’m enjoying every minute of it so far.
Te Kaitiaki Putea
I’d really love the opportunity to continue in this position next year so that I can work with the rest of the exec to get more Maori students involved.
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2020 Te Awhioraki candidates cont... Maia Wylie Kaimahi
Kia ora, Tena koutou katoa Ko Maunga-atua toku maunga Ko Taieri toku awa Ko Ngati Tuwharetoa toku iwi Ko Maia ahau I grew up on the fertile Taieri Plains and moved to Lincoln a year and a half ago to begin my studies after high school. I have always been an active person and love getting involved with as many things as possible. I especially love snowboarding, surfing and getting out to try new activities. I have started my Te reo journey this semester and look forward to learning more of the language and incorporating it into my everyday life. I am excited to be more involved in Te Awhioraki through activities, events and being around the whare more. I hope through my learning; the Maori language can become more integrated into the Lincoln campus and into more classes to allow a larger range of students access to the culture. Nga mihi!
Mishael Coulter Kaituhituhi
Kia ora koutou! Ko Hauturu toku maunga. Ko Manaia toku awa. Ko Ngati Pukenga toku iwi. Ko Te Tawera toku hapu. Ko Mishael ahau. I travelled and worked before I figured out that I’m passionate about what can be done for Papatuanuku- so here I am! I moved to Lincoln at the beginning of 2019 after living in Amsterdam, and I’m enjoying everything I’m learning in my Bachelor of Environmental Policy and Planning. Aside from Papatuanuku, I’m also passionate about indigenous rights, learning languages, history, food and travelling. I’ve been involved with Te Awhioraki as a general rep, and I’d love to take on the kaituhituhi role next year. I’m a super organised person who makes a lot of lists and sends a lot of emails - I feel like it will be a great fit! I want to help Te Awhioraki to grow and provide awhi and tautoko to tauira who need it, as well as provide a bit of fun and free kai. I'd also like to focus on developing more opportunities for tauira to network and attend workshops in Te Whare Whakakotahi. Nga mihi!
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The LUSA Exec Yay or Nay? With the LUSA Executive Elections here, I thought I’d write about my experiences of what is involved with being on the LUSA Executive – from the heart, ya know! I have thoroughly enjoyed my time with LUSA and would recommend it to anyone!
LUSA exists for the common and collective concerns of all students at Lincoln University. The organisation is powered by a relatively small group of people that punch well above their weight! Like any company, the association has a board of governors (AKA the Exec) who make strategic, long term decisions for the students. The Exec sits externally to the LUSA staff, who report to our General Manager, that reports to the President and the Exec. The Exec’s role is to represent students and ensure that LUSA’s operations align with the needs of LU students. The interesting thing about how that works is that it seems LU has the most diverse, different and unconventionial group of individuals than any other university in Aotearoa – which is awesome!
To put it in perspective, the Exec works hard to make it known and achieve what students want! We attend board meetings once a month that follow a formal agenda to discuss all things going on. Big kudos also goes to the team of staff based in the office who cover the operational side of LUSA; organising events, provide student support, coordinate the clubs on campus, produce the RAM and create all communication advertising! As students, the Exec are also the face of LUSA – handing out snags, helping with Planet O events and just being there for the students. So it’s a good all round mix of doing the mahi, and getting the treats!
Being A Super Secretary! My three biggest lessons I've learnt from being involved with LUSA in 2019, has been: •
The importance of colloborative discussion
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Thinking with a strategic mindset
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How awesome the people are at Lincoln!
The applied governance skills you learn from our strategy-style meetings are second to none and are a great cornerstone for your personal development, as a (soon to be) career professional. The strength of the team and the different skills everybody brings to the table are also a great way to create positive and impactful change that directly benefits students.
My role as secretary may sound boring; admin, typing, proofreading (or lack of), questioning, more writing, listening, discussing, and creating a (transparent) policy – which involves more writing! But actually, it’s the opposite (the snags are an epic payout!). Being involved in meetings, creating new solutions and helping others all make up for the undesirable minute writing! At times taking meeting minutes can seem loathsome, slow and mind numbing but knowing that you are creating an accurate record for the future strength of LUSA as an advocacy organisation is actually really cool! But like I said earlier, as well as the behind the scenes admin work, you also get to be the face of LUSA! Doing the mahi on the barbie, jamming at the sweet gigs at Planet O and organising other cool events.
That’s just a quick insight into how I have found being involved with LUSA as the super secretary. It’s been a great personal challenge and chance for me to grow as an LU student. There are nine positions on the Student Executive, so there’s plenty of diversity and options for everyone that could align with your personal skills. Overall, I’d say “shit yeah, do it!” I encourage you to have a read of the position descriptions, think about what changes you’d like to see for Lincoln students, then get involved! With 2019 being LUSA’s 100th birthday, working on the Exec is an outstanding opportunity to build on the past and create a new legacy for the next 100 years of LUSA!
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SH#T! WE NEED TO DO SOMETHING! By Chelsea Yeoman
The phrase Climate Change is thrown around a lot, so much that we often become deaf to what it actually is... Yes, our climate is warming and yes, it would be doing that whether humans were around or not. HOWEVER, the alarming thing is, the speed at which our climate is warming…that is often ignored. The Schools Climate Strikes have been a huge worldwide movement, that began this year. It simply started with one sixteen year-old kid called Greta, standing outside her country’s parliament, alone, with a cardboard sign saying “Schools Strike for Climate” This prompted millions of school kids worldwide to stand with Greta and demand the same message. 'A world to live in for future years'. Which isn’t too much to ask, is it? In the past University Students have been the driving force behind other big movements in New Zealand such as the Nuclear Free Protests and the 1981 Springbok Tour to NZ.
What is our excuse? Now, I could throw shocking facts about climate change at you but what I really want is to call you to action. We’ve sat back but now we should stand up for the future that is also ours. 'LU Climate Change Action Group' has recently formed, to demand changes on our own campus, alongside other Universities across New Zealand, to stand up and call for a response from both students and staff alike. WE NEED YOU TO: 1. Like the facebook group @LUclimateaction 2. Come along to the discussion in Grounded tomorrow - 14th of August 1pm 3. Strike with us on the 27th of September (see advert on opposite page)
This is our moment, this is our future, so we seriously need to do something!
But where have we been for this?
Voting opens Wednesday 14th - 18th August President, VP, Secretary & General Reps
Wednesday 21st - 23rd August International & Post Grad Reps
How to vote: 1. Open your uni email 2. Open the email from LUSA* 3. Take 5 mins to cast your vote 4. Done *you might need to check your spam/clutter folder
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JULY
AUGUST
17th: Winterball at the Woolston Club
7th: DJ CSM
24 th: Will to Live
14th: LatiNZ Club Event
31st: Planet O
21st: DJ CSM
9.00pm
7.00pm – 11.30pm
6.00pm – 9.30pm @willtolive
Act To Be Announced. Tune into LUSA on Facebook!
6.00pm
9.00pm
Last Wednesday Before Mid-Semester Break
SEPTEMBER
OCTOBER
11th: DJ CSM
2 nd: Blue and Gold Awards
9.00pm
( University Event)
First Wednesday After Mid-Semester Break
18th: Planet O
Act To Be Announced. Tune into LUSA on Facebook!
25th: LatiNZ Club Event 6.00pm
9th: LUSA’s Best Awards 6.00pm
16th: DJ CSM 9.00pm
FRIDAY 18TH OCTOBER: GARDEN PARTY 18
FRESHER'S INTERVIEW Living In The Halls What motivates you? Money. The most
important thing in the world. Beer or wine? Beer definitely takes prize on a
summer's day, but Wine drunk is fun… Something you really disapprove of?
The drinking hours in the halls and segregation. Do you have a party trick? I can do the
Big O Oliver Rodgers Where's your hometown? Rural Tauranga Why Lincoln? I knew that I could make a
career here by getting a degree in the Agricultural sector, especially with the growing demand in the industry. Where do you see yourself in 10 years’ time? In a house, hopefully with a missus and a
splits. I'm not kidding. What is your comfort food? Would have to
be K-Fry. Your dream Guest list at your party and why? All the boys and Jacinda has to be
there sinking some serious piss so I can verbally abuse her. Dream Car? Customized RX-7. White with
carbon trim body kit with dark blue TE37 wheels.
cool dog. What was the last Lie you told? I wasn’t The most Kiwi thing about you? I love cows
and I own a nice pair of gumboots. Which TV series would you never miss?
Love Island What is your greatest fear? Definitely
losing my Vape, or Snakes. I fucken hate those things. Ideal Holiday? Rolling around Europe getting
on the piss and seeing all the cool shit around Germany and Amsterdam.
drinking in the halls when Josh Waterman asked me… Best Life lesson or Motto? ‘The clock isn’t
stopping, so keeping moving forward'. 'Life is what you make it.’ Coolest thing you’ve done this year? If I
told you the coolest thing I’d be kicked out of the halls. But the boys trip to Gold Coast was sick! What do you think happens when we die?
I hope we get to haunt people. But we die. We just stop living, and that’s it.
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STUDY ABROAD
LIVING & STUDYING IN SOUTH KOREA Attending the Chonnam National University summer session was an experience I will never forget. How could I?! Four weeks of food, culture, learning and friendships is not something easily forgotten. Unlike a night at the Grouse. So, where should I begin?! I first arrived at Seoul airport to a sea of unfamiliar faces. Two hundred students from twenty five different countries arrived that day, to begin the program. It was time to break the ice, step out of my comfort zone and walk over to introduce myself. Everyone was very friendly and I soon began forming friendships with people from countries I had never heard of. Skipping forward a few days, and I had met my American room-mate from Georgia (very coincidental!). By now we had been put in to teams of eight, including two Korean buddies. The next few weeks involved cultural excursions such as traditional costume fittings, calligraphy classes, a trip to 20
a green tea plantation, two trips to Seoul, temple visits, and a Korean cooking class! Here we learnt how to make Bibimbap – a dish consisting of rice, meat, vegetables, egg, seaweed and a bit of chili paste all mixed together. Yum!!
While in Gwangju, I took a paper in International Trade. I learnt a lot about the history of trade and trade routes, along with current regulations and the development of trade organizations. It was interesting to learn that Chonnam National University led the democratic movement back in 1980. Hundreds of students died, however it led to the rise of Democracy in South Korea. We were able to visit the memorial and museum dedicated to those who fought and lost their lives. The four weeks in South Korea came and went within the blink of an eye. I now have friends from all over the world, and a greater knowledge and appreciation of Korean culture and practices.
I cannot recommend more the worthiness of such a program and others like it. The knowledge and personal growth I have gained is priceless, not to mention the memories I will have with me for life. So, my advice is‌ go out, get involved, experience life, and be merry!
by georgia M a
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3 THINGS TO KEEP YOUR FLAT WARM AND DRY 1. VENTILATION / AIRING OUT THAT FLAT •
Open windows in the house for a short time every day – even in winter (as if you have burnt the bloody toast).
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Keep lids on pots when cooking, use your range hood or open a window. Things could get quite steamy!
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When using the bathroom, keep the door closed. Obviously! Use the heater and extractor fan and open the window after showering.
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Hang washing outside - drying a load inside can release up to 3 litres of moisture into the air!
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Take advantage of the sun by opening your curtains during the day, by wiping away any condensation and by closing curtains at sunset to help retain the heat. Toasty.
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Having good insulation in the flat is one of the most important ways to keep the place and its guests healthy. It will help keep the place you cooler in summer and warm in the winter, reducing the cost of heating your flat. Ask your landlord to get good quality lined, winter curtains, or you may be able to access free lined curtains from Community Energy Action Curtain Bank. Have them seal up any gaps around windows and door frames to prevent draughts and get yourself a door snake to help retain the heat.
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3. HEAT TO THE RIGHT LEVEL •
The best temperature for health is 18 21 degrees in the living room while you are at home and 16 degrees overnight in bedrooms.
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Be sure to heat the bedrooms of infants, elderly or unwell people as they are more vulnerable to the cold.
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Use an electric heater or heat pump.
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Avoid portable gas heaters inside as they release dangerous pollutants and moisture as the gas burns.
STAY WARM SPREAD YOUR POWER BILL •
You may be able to spread your power bill payments across the year so that there are no surprises. Talk to your power company.
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Use powerswitch.org.nz to make sure you are on the right plan for your flat with the cheapest provider.
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If you need help with your power bill contact your power company first. You can also get in touch with Work and Income, or try the Mayor’s Welfare fund.
MAKE SURE YOUR HEATING IS SAFE AND EFFECTIVE •
Clean heat pumps – vacuum those filters regularly.
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Use only untreated, dry wood in your fire, rather than damp wood which burns less efficiently.
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Find out how to use all the levers and slides on your burner to make sure you are using your burner correctly!
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If your log burner has a switch on the wall make sure this is on. This could improve your fire’s efficiency, giving you more heat for the amount of wood.
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If your chimney is smoking for more than 15 minutes, then the wood might not be burning efficiently, or it may just need a clean!
For tips and tricks on how to light your fire visit warmercheaper.co.nz
STAY WELL GET A FLU VACCINATION •
The flu vaccination is available from your GP and may be free, or reduced cost, for some people.
GETTING WARM INSIDE AND OUT •
Dress yourself and your children in layers of warm clothing, even when you are at home. Wool or polyester (polar fleece) clothes are best.
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Woollen blankets, a good duvet, and hot water bottle will keep you warm in your bed.
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CLUB NOTICEBOARD
Across the street from the old Burns Building, there is a rickety looking cottage. You just might say it looks like the kind of place where you might find a guy wielding a bloody machete and a hockey mask! Be warned, for when you enter RAM RADIO through the crimson door, you will find something ten times more terrifying: an unkempt and sleep deprived LU student! Don’t worry though, you can easily get on his good side if you give him a cookie. The person you see before you is the RAM Radio President, Jacob Belway. For those of you who don’t know, Lincoln University has just started its own student-run podcast, RAM Radio. Which is an available outlet for all students who might have an interest in self-expression through music, spoken word, everyday discussions, or any other oratory media they would be interested in broadcasting online! RAM Radio is looking for new members, who might want to host their own show via this podcast. As long as you follow the simple rules of “don’t be an ass (within reason),” we are interested in what you, the student body, have to say! If this sounds like something you’d like to dip your toes into, simply email: lincolnstudentradio@gmail. com, and look out for flyers around campus, showcasing future RAM Radio hosted events.
HAS YOUR CLUB BEEN UP TO SOME EXCITING STUFF LATELY? SUBMIT YOUR CLUB ACTIVITY TO FEATURE IN RAM 150 WORDS | 2-4 PICS COMMS@LUSA.ORG.NZ
“I always remember the day of the dead (2nd November) with happiness. One or two days before, my family gets together and go to the cemetery to clean and put flowers on the graves of our relatives that have passed away. At home, we will set up a shrine with some traditional elements like the Aztec Marigolds, fruits, bread and chocolates. We would also put the favourite dishes or thing that our ancestors used to like. My grandpa used to like whiskey and cigarettes, so those are the kind of things we would put for him”. “I remember that I always looked forward to that date to be able to eat the traditional “pan de muerto” (bread with sprinkled sugar) and decorate the altar with flowers, food and photos of loved ones who died. Also, when going out to the streets everything is adorned, full of colours and people disguise themselves as “Catrinas” (skulls with elaborate dresses). Far from being a sad day, it is an opportunity we have to remember and celebrate people who are no longer with us. No doubt it is a date full of nostalgia and happiness at the same time”. On Sunday 18th August we are planning to go the Lumiere Cinema int eh Arts Centre to watch 'Florianopolis Dream'. A Latin movie in Portuguese and Spanish with English subtitles. Stay up-to-date with all our events by joining us on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ groups/683527035319461/
You can tune into the podcast via Anchor and Spotify, and also get notifications regarding our shenanigans on our Facebook and Instagram - @lincolnstudentradio
On the evening of the 18th July, students and staff were welcomed in Grounded to taste some Mexican flavours and watch 'Coco'. A movie inspired by the Mexican celebration 'Dia de Muertos/Day of Dead'. Our Mexican club members really enjoy this celebration and explained to us how they usually celebrate it back home! 24
We are also glad to host more LatiNZ nights at Mrs O’s. This semester we are hosting two Wednesday evenings of Latin dancing! The 14th August and 25th September. Mrs O’s bar will be open and snacks be provided to all workshop participants. We welcome everyone to join our ‘Salsa and Bachata Workshops’ for beginners. From 6pm - 7.30pm we
will introduce you on the basics steps of salsa: from ‘moviendo las caderas’ (moving your hips) to basic turns. By the end of our first session in August, you will be dancing basic salsa and get an idea of Bachata! In September, we will practice more Bachata for beginners and get back into salsa, where we can all build our confidence! . There is no need to bring a partner, so come by yourself or with friends! After the workshop, we'll dance! Latin dance is about getting yourself in the 'Latin rhythm' but most importantly having fun! So add this one to your calendar.
In addition to periodical activities, LatiNZ is offering weekly classes of Latin American Spanish! Classes are held every Thursday, 5.15pm in room L109. There are a regular group of 'amigos' that started Spanish classes last year and we are encouraging all students to attend our classes! For just a couple of hours per week you can steadily improve your Spanish language skills! Combining language and dancing from Latin America can be a great, fun way to get into LatiNZ culture.
Join us for another
LatiNZ Night at Mrs O's 14th August 2019 6.00pm–7.30pm:
Free snacks provided by LUSA Bar is open
Salsa and Bachata Workshop
LatiNZ vibes!
7.30pm Onwards:
Social Party
Later this year, we will have our yearly LatiNZ Asado (BBQ). We will keep you posted about this and other events in our Facebook page: Lincoln University LatiNZ Club LatiNZ is grateful to LUSA for all support and encouragement given. This contributes to building the bridge between Latin American and New Zealand, plus all cultures at Lincoln University and beyond!
Passionate About Cricket? We want you to join us! We are looking for players to constitute a cricket club and possibly a team for our University. Let us know if you’re keen, be it playing socially or in a competitive tournament. We want to hear back from you.
All levels welcome.
Muslim Association 'Try on a Hijab' was an activity performed by the Muslim Association female students held at Clubs & Markets Day/Re O'Week! Muslim women asked a student of all religions to wear and experience the Hijab and explained what it means and how they feel more secure in it! The students were also invited to learn more about Islam from Muslims on campus.
Email SohamVijay.Jajal@lincolnuni.ac.nz for more information.
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YOUR YARN
BY Mishael Coulter
IhumAtao: Giving voice AND mana to the rangatahi When I heard a couple of weeks ago that protectors of the whenua were being served an eviction notice, arrests were happening and pepper spray used, my heart was heavy. Despite having just woken up to the news I felt beyond tired. I was drained and had this strangely empty sadness. Being indigenous in New Zealand isn’t all learning how to swing a poi and sharing kai. More times than I’d like, it’s feeling anger and sadness and frustration at the systemic racism that pulls at your people, at indigenous people around the world. I felt such a weight pulling at me, and drawn to support this kaupapa, despite being mana waka. I felt the karanga so strongly that I very seriously entertained the notion of dropping this semester to be there. I didn’t. I’m staying here at Te Whare Wanaka o Aoraki to finish my study and I hope to use my degree to help find solutions to indigenous issues, among others. However, I am deeply grateful that I still found an opportunity to go and tautoko the movement. Te Awhioraki, the Maori Students’ Association here on campus, sent me on their behalf to support and be present, and it was an incredible experience. The kawa in place on the whenua, is one of rongo and aroha, and the atmosphere is one of a community day out, rather than the tense standoff that you may have seen in the media. Groups keep warm around fires, with hot drinks and food constantly going around. Songs being sung and jokes being shared, even across the fence that separates us from the pirihimana. As you sleep beside your fire, you might awaken to find that some kind stranger has delivered more firewood and banked 26
up the embers, keeping you in its warm glow until daybreak. For me, the peaceful resolution that everyone held in their manawa went a long way towards it being held in mine. Together we sang and ate and slept and worked, and the frustration and hurt that I was holding fell away and all that was left was gratefulness for being held by and holding this community. The people leading this protection movement are not there because they seek a better deal or some monetary gain. They are there because protecting the whenua is the right thing to do. For some of them, this means standing against their kaumatua and members of their own whanau. This in itself has been a matter of some controversy, but you can have whakaute and whakawhetai for your kaumatua and disagree with their decisions and leadership. I believe that all leaders should be held accountable to their people, and be not without question but work together with their people. But, it’s not all up to kaumatua. Being a rangatahi does not mean that you cannot also be a rangatira. The leaders of tomorrow can be the leaders of today. A popular whakatauki says: He aha te mea nui o te ao (What is the most important thing in the world?) He tangata, he tangata, he tangata (It is people, it is people, it is people). But without the whenua, we are nothing. Without Papatuanuku to nourish us and provide for us, we are
nothing. In te reo, Pakeha whenua means land but it also means placenta. This is not a coincidence. The land is what gives us life, tethers us to this world, in the same way that the placenta nurtures a child. One day, you will die and the whenua will go on. You cannot truly own it. We belong to it, and we owe it our every protection.
Glossary (in order of use): mana - authority; influence; spiritual power; jurisdiction rangatahi - young person whenua - land; placenta kai - food kaupapa - purpose; subject; topic; policy mana waka - refers to being outside of your own lands,
out of your waka mana whenua - refers to power and rights over land;
to be referred to as such is to be known as of that land karanga - call Te Whare Wanaka o Aoraki - Lincoln University tautoko - support kawa - protocol rongo - peace aroha - love pirihimana - police manawa - heart(s) kaumatua - elders whanau - family whakaute - respect whakawhetai - gratitude rangatira - leader whakatauki - proverb Papatuanuku - the earth mother in Maori lore; the earth
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RAMED NEWS Parents and New Students enjoy seeing Binge Drinking Culture Lincoln is so sought-after... Open day proved popular with many prospective students and their parents, touring campus and getting a first-hand experience on how best to funnel a Double Brown. “This is the start of a new journey for you” exclaimed a father in the midst of a poorly-sung ‘Sweet Caroline’ ballad. Wife ‘warned’ Husband not to 'Push-it' - Just moments before Northwood House Explodes...
Neighbours in the north Christchurch sub division recall hearing a woman shouting in anger and warning her apparent husband to not ‘push her over the edge’ before an explosion destroyed the house in its entirety. 28
By Anonymous
Sixth Cruiser just ‘too much’ for Wasted 2nd Year Student... ‘I can’t fucking do it’ exclaimed the girl to her friends in an apparent cry of defeat. It is unclear her next steps beyond this point of perceived ‘failure’, although it is likely more alcohol will be consumed. Lincoln Residents Exclaim ‘What the Fuck is this?’ at Traffic Build-up on Gerald St... ‘It just doesn’t happen here’ one resident told our reporter as they moved slower than their 60kmph average speed through Lincoln. Likely another meal-deal from the Grouse is to blame for the gridlock.
Reached the end of your Facebook feed, or the sad end of a Long White? Then you need to get Out n' About!
OUT N' ABOUT
By Josh W – President of LEO & Avid Outdoor Enthusiast
Bottle Lake Forest Need an escape? Well, explore this awesome pine forest park in north Christchurch! Whether you’re keen on mountain biking, dog walking, the beach or just a stroll, then this working forestry block is for you! A network of mountain biking trails with sweet jumps and corners link up the criss-coss pattern of roading. Just make sure you have an idea of the Police alphabet as the road network follows it, and it can be easy to get lost when the trees all look the same!
Birdlings Flat Wanna get out into the wild depths of nature? Well a thirty minute drive around the ‘exquisite’ Lake Ellesmere, will take you to the awesome Birdlings Flat beach! This unique community out in the middle of nowhere sits on a pebble shoreline to the powerful Pacific Ocean. The waves here are insanely big, so please god don’t swim here unless you want a broken neck! Leave the water sports up to the seabirds or the seals which inhabit this coastline. Try building a rock tower out of the countless pebbles and test it out against the immense surf breaks or set up a cosy bonfire with the washed-up driftwood; this is definitely the place to go when your uni life can feel a little too much. Only a thirty minute picturesque drive south towards Akaroa, or an awesome bike ride through farmland and the lake edge on the Little River Cycleway.
At the edge of the park is Pegasus Bay and a secluded beachfront, so you’re guaranteed to find a section of sand for a game of cricket or a patch of surf just for you. Only forty minutes from Lincoln, it’s the perfect weekend escape to get active, or even a mid-week break when you’re just sick of classes!
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Lincoln University was the eighth stop on the 'Will To Live' Speak Up nationwide tour. Will To Live is a charitable foundation that provides ongoing awareness and education about mental health to young rural people, and was founded by Lincoln University student Elle Perriam. The event began with half a dozen dogs and their owners coming up on the stage, before a moment of silence was observed to remember those that we have lost to suicide. The silence was then broken by Jess, the now famous Will To Live dog, who was then joined by the other dogs in performing a ‘bark up’. This symbolised that it only takes one voice to speak up and start a conversation that can then have an impactful ripple effect. 100 guests enjoyed an inspirational and empowering evening in the dining room, listening to extremely moving speeches, including from Elle herself. There weren’t many dry eyes in the room, as everyone went away with a resounding message to always look out for your mates, that each individual is worthy, valued and important, and most important of all: that is ok to ask for help. The guests also enjoyed a delicious meal from catering, and had the opportunity to participate in an auction where all proceeds were going to the charity. Thank you very much to all of those who attended and supported this truly special charity. 30
EVENTS RE-CAP
LUSA'S 2019 AGM (ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING) Monday 29th July saw the students file into Grounded for the LUSA Annual General Meeting (AGM), hosted by LUSA President Kristy Havill. It was a short and efficient affair, as the Annual Report was adopted, and Ashton Wheelans and Lane Neave were reappointed as the LUSA Auditors and Solicitors respectively. The biggest part of the agenda were the changes to the
Constitution, which were all received positively and moved unanimously. If you would like to read the agenda and minutes, they are on the LUSA website under ‘Official Documents’. Approximately 50 students who attended the meeting enjoyed free pizza afterwards, thanks to LUSA, and a big congratulations to Seamus Mulrooney who won a Garden Party ticket for his attendance!
LET’S GIVE A SH*T ABOUT LOCAL BODY ELECTIONS! Currently only 63% of 18 - 24 year olds are enrolled to vote. That’s about 172,000 votes that will be missed out on! Bloody shocking stats if I’m honest. You can make a huge difference by voting in the upcoming elections, but to do this, you must be enrolled! So, we held a BBQ on Forbes Lawn in conjunction with Elections and NZUSA to drive up that pitiful enrolment rate. Heaps of people turned out, updated their details
or asked questions about the upcoming local body elections. And better still, all the sausages were eaten! Did you miss out? No worries! If you enrol by this Friday 16th August, you will be mailed the voting papers to your house. So easy right?! Make sure to check your details are up to date online at the Elections NZ website, and give a SH*T about who is making the decisions that affect you for the next few years!
CAREER FAIR The Library Teaching and Learning Career’s Centre staff organised a Careers Fair on the 1st of August. The expo style event was designed for students of all levels of study across a range of different disciplines. There were 32 exhibitors that attended from a range of different sectors; Logistics, Accounting, Environment and Agriculture. It was great to see how keen the industries are to engage with students and promote what they do on a daily basis!
Make sure to take a look at the Careershub website for heaps of resources and careers advice, and to also book an appointment with the Careers advisors based in the library!
WEDNESDAY NIGHTS AT MRS O'S Planet O – D’sendantz The D’sendantz boys showed everyone how it was done on Wednesday 31 July at Mrs O’s. Playing a variety of bangers from all genres throughout all decades, it’s not hard to see why these laidback fellas are one of the best bands in Christchurch. A modest crowd filed in and
out, enjoying the newly-installed Speight’s on tap and trying to win the $400 prize pack, and getting amongst the Christian Fellowship toasties. Make sure you get along and support your local bar on campus – this was a FREE event, what you’d been asking for! 31
LSD
What is LSD? LSD (lysergic acid diethylamide) or 'acid' is a strong hallucinogen that alters your perceptions
DURING USE IT CAN MAKE YOU FEEL... Sensory enhancement
Sweating Quickly changing emotions
Sick Disorientation Loss of emotional control
did you know? LSD is most commonly available in squares of blotting paper, but can come as a liquid or white powder
On edge
Spiritual experiences and revelations
Unwanted spiritual experiences and revelations
Looping and out of control thinking
afterwards, signs of a comedown can be: Low energy Low mood Unpleasant thoughts and feelings Flashbacks
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Seeing, hearing or feeling things that aren't there Repetitive negative thinking
if someone iS EXPERIENCING:
be safer with lsd by:
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Planning your 'trip' and letting friends know when you're taking it
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Using less and waiting an hour before deciding to take more
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Having a quiet, safe place and a person to stay with you in case of a 'bad trip'
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Avoiding use with alcohol, other drugs and medications
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Avoid using if you have mental health issues
Excessive sweating Difficulty breathing Loss of consciousness Seizures
then: Stay with them
look after yourself by:
Find a safe place to calm down Reassure them Give them a non-alcoholic drink
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Take a break to let your brain / body recover
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Catch up on sleep and food
Lie them on their side with open airways Call 111
consider making changes if:
get support to make changes if:
Using and comedowns are affecting relationships, study or work
Having unpleasant feelings or low mood Using LSD weekly or more frequently
Unpleasant effects outweigh the pleasant effects
Spending more time / money on LSD that you want Always thinking about LSD Others are concerned about your LSD use
seek professional help if you or someone you know is: > Having unpleasant thoughts, feelings and flashbacks
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Alcohol Drug Helpline Txt 8681 Call 0800 787 797
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drughelp.org.nz
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drugfoundation.org.nz
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ACT PROFILES Sweat, booze, good vibes and great music — whip it all together and you’ve got Peking Duk. The Duk started their ascent in 2014 with ‘High’, the ARIA-winning, four-times platinum single that was the #1 most played track on triple j that year and #2 in the Hottest 100. They followed that up with two more huge hits - the triple platinum ‘Take Me Over’, and the gold-certified ‘Say My Name’ - before returning in late 2016 with ‘Stranger’, a collaboration with Swedish cool girl Elliphant that’s already racked up 30 million streams on Spotify and won the Apple Music Song of the Year award at the 2017 ARIAs. How’s that for a track record? And they're all yours Friday 18th October.
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Example isn’t reinventing himself - he's going back to what he is about! And with a career spanning the past decade, he needs little introduction. With three top 10 albums (including the Platinum selling number 1 “Playing In The Shadows”), ten Top 10 singles, arena tours and festival headline slots in over 60 countries, we cannot wait to bring him back to the main stage at Garden Party 2019!
Nomad’s signature lush vocal layers, heady harmonies and infectious, indie-pop hooks are hitting up Garden Party 2019.
After cracking the Auckland scene some years ago, Sly Chaos — the drum & bass trio have since supported some of the biggest artists in the game such as Pendulum, Wilkinson, Dirtyphonics, The Upbeats, AMC, Black Sun Empire and TC just to name a few.
They have spent the last couple of years writing and road-testing songs and have opened for The Vamps, Hanson, Marlon Williams, Fly My Pretties and Dave Dobbyn.
They get their mixing inspiration and style from the all father AMC, his mixing style and energy is what they aspire for in their sets. High energy, full spectrum sets with the freshest palette possible.
DRY ZONE Situated with an epic clear view to the main stage, the 'Dry Zone' at Garden Party is surprisingly the place to be! WHY? •
Plenty of shade available
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Alcohol free bar selling juice, Coke, Sprite... (if you're real keen for something else - let us know)
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Awesome activities including: Hair Braiding and a Biodegradable Glitter Station
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The Edge 'Activation Station'
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Good times guaranteed with no beersies!
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MIND GAMES
ELECTIONS QUOTES: WHAT DID DONALD TRUMP SAY ABOUT HEIDI KLUM? 1. She's no longer a 10. 2. If I could do it all again I'd marry her. 3. Women are all fat pigs, dogs and slobs.
WHich creepy thing did DONALD TRUMP SAY ABOUT his daughter, Ivanka? 1.
We both consider 'sex' as our favourite thing. 2. She does have a very nice figure. 3. If Ivanka wern't my daughter, perhaps I'd be dating her.
how racist is donald trump? 1.
When Donald and Ivana came to the casino, the bosses would order all the black people off the floor. 2. He accused countries like Japan of “stripping the United States of economic dignity. 3. Native Americans operating casinos shouldn’t be allowed because “they don’t look like Indians to me.”
SUDOKU:
EASY PEASY
OKAY
EEK!
ANSWERS: She's no longer a 10, All of the below, All of the below
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RAM Star Signs Just in time for Lambing
Aquarius (Jan 20 – Feb 18)
Gemini (May 20 – June 19)
Libra (Sep 23 – Oct 22)
You have an inventive mind and are inclined to be progressive. You lie a great deal. On the other hand, you are inclined to be careless and impractical causing you to make the same mistakes over and over again. People think you are stupid.
You are a quick and intelligent thinker. People like you because you are an objectophiliac. However you are inclined to expect too much for too little. This means you are cheap. Geminis are known for commiting electral love.
You are the artistic type and have a difficult time with reality. If you are a man you are more than likely abnormal. Chances of employment are low but chances for monetary gain are excellent. Most Libra woman are puzzling. All Libras are impaired.
Pisces (Feb 19 – Mar 20)
Cancer (June 20 – July 20)
Scorpio (Oct 23 – Nov 22)
You have a vivid imagination and often think you are being followed by the CIA. You have minor influence over your associates and people resent you for your flaunting of your power. You lack confidence and are generally a pushover. Pisces people to terrible things to small animals.
You are sympathetic and understanding to other peoples problems. They think you are a sucker. You are always putting things off. That’s why you’ll never make anything of yourself. Most Labour supporters are Cancer people.
You are shrewd in business and can not be trusted. You will achieve the pinnacle of success because of your total lack of ethics. Most scorpio people are murdered.
Aries (Mar 21 – Apr 19) You are the pioneer type and hold most people in contempt. You are quicktempered, impatient and scornful of advice. You are not very nice.
Sagittarius (Nov 22 – Dec 21) Leo (July 21 – Aug 22) You consider yourself a born leader. Others think you are pushy. Most people are bullies. You are vain and dislike honest criticism. Your arrogance is disgusting. Leo people are thieves. Virgo (Aug 23 – Sep 22)
Taurus (Apr 20 – May 19) You are practical and persistant. You have dogged determination and work like hell. Most people think you are stubborn and bull headed. Taurus people have B.O and fart a lot.
You are a logical type and hate disorder. This nit-pricking is sickening to your friends. You are cold and unemotional and sometimes fall asleep while making love. Virgos make good bus drivers.
Side Note: Please do not be offended by these
astrological estimations. They are purely mythical.
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You are optimistic and enthusiastic. You have a relentless tendency to rely on luck since you lack talent. The majority of Sagittarians are drunks and dope friends. People laugh at you a great deal. Capricorn (Dec 22 – Jan 19) You are conservative and afraid of taking risks. You don’t do much of anything and are lazy. There have never been a Capricorn of any importance. Capricorns should avoid standing still for too long as a dog might think you are a tree and pee on you.
SYSTEM PROBLEM REPORT SYMPTOM
FAULT
ACTION
Drinking fails to give satisfaction and taste; shirt front wet
Mouth not open while drinking or glass being applied to wrong part of face
Buy another round and practice in front of mirror Continue with as many as pints as possible until drinking technique is perfected
Drinking fails to give satisfaction and taste; beer unusually pale and clear
Glass empty
Find someone who will buy you another pint
Feet cold and wet
Glass being held at incorrect angle
Turn glass other way up so the open end is pointing towards the ceiling
Feet warm and wet
Loss of self control
Go and stand next to the nearest dog and wait then complain to the owner about its lack of house training and demand a beer in compensation
Bar blurred
You are looking through the bottom of your empty glass
Find someone who will buy you another pint
Bar swaying
Air turbulence unusually high may be due to darts match in progress
Place an apple on your head
Bar moving
You are being carried out
Find out whether or not you are being taken to another pub If glass is still full and no one standing on your drinking arm stay put If not get someone to help you up and lash you to the bar
You notice that the wall opposite is covered with ceiling tiles and has a fluorescent light strip across it
You have fallen over backwards
Everything has gone dim and you have a mouthful of teeth and dog bones
You have fallen over forwards
As for falling over backwards
You have woken up to find you bed hard cold and wet You cannot see your bedroom walls and ceiling
You have spent the night in the gutter
Check your watch to see if its opening time if not treat yourself to a lie in
Everything has gone dark
The Pub is closing
Panic
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