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JAMESRANSTEAD: 2018 President
Kia ora team. As the days get longer and you start wondering why you’re inside with such appealing weather outside, you know another year of Uni is near wrapped up (lets also spare a thought for the postgrad and summer school battlers here, ooft). 2018 has been a big year for LUSA, where we have experimented, plotted, networked and campaigned our way through the myriad of barriers to find our success – defined as ‘an improvement to the student experience’. As I write this, Garden Party hasn’t yet been (we hope it is deemed a success), though a few notable achievements of the year are: •
Overall improvement in engagement with students through an increased number and quality of services across campus
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LUSA taking ‘ownership’ of divvying out the student services fee, ensuring money is being spent where students want it to go.
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The opening of the Forbes student space, and ongoing planning around stage two for 2019.
JAN BUTER:
2018 Vice President Hi everyone! With the storm of exams bearing down on us, I hope you are all hunkered away studying hard. At the recent Blue and Golds we congratulated those who have performed in sport, and community service. Shout out to Kristy and Julie who took out the top Blue and Gold award. Summer is almost here, and for some, this will be the last RAM you will read as a student! To those leaving us, the team at LUSA want to wish you all the best. We are confident you will continue building on the great foundation you got here at Lincoln. For those of you staying, look after it please. James and I will both be moving on, and we look forward to seeing how you will shape this place. Kia Kaha with the merger/whatever it is….. there are many benefits for us, we just need to unlock all it’s potential. Signing out.
Garden Party was an absolute banger, look out for Orientation 2019! I take my hat off to you Lincoln – it's been one hell of a ride, and I have thoroughly enjoyed the experience as your 2018 President.
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I'm baaaack! I doubt many of you remember me but I'm back at LUSA after a year off sprouting a sprog! What a couple of months it's been back on campus - International Night, LUSA's Best and to top it all off Garden Party! No doubt your liver is still recovering and it's time to dust off the books and get stuck into that study.
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Don't worry, trusty LUSA is back at it again, looking after you all by bringing you Study Stall to ease the pain that is exams. Then just like that, there's only 7 weeks left of the year! We have the biggest O'Week Party ever coming at ya for those returning...if not, we wish you well for future endeavours and be sure to 'slip, slop, slap' this Summer!
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2018 Executive Portfolio Updates: Shaun Snoxell
Portfolio: Postgradute Voice Shaun has now left Lincoln University, having shifted to Myanmar for a full-time job. The time spent with Shaun this year was bloody brilliant – he had a really genuine connection with Postgrad students, and although he was frequently overseas, the work that he did do here was amazing, which included setting up the Postgrad Voice Committee, running the Postgrad Barn dance, and representing on committees right across the University. Shot Shaun. It has been an absolute pleasure to work with you!
Mac Thomson
Portfolio: Student Well-Being/Campus Life This year's been a great learning experience as your General Representative. Rolling out the WELLU programme alongside a great bunch of students and staff was definitely the highlight, and I hope this continues to expand in the next couple of years. During the Mental Awareness Week recently, we held a BBQ to continue to get our name and message out there. Look out for the LUSA Exec next year - they're a good group of people who will continue to keep ensuring you are well supported to have the best time you can whilst being a LU student. To anyone reading, best wishes for your exams and whatever's to come down the track for you! I've had an absolutely awesome time with LUSA, and I hope our work has helped you to enjoy your uni experience a bit more. Cheers!
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Dawn Hopkins
Portfolio: Club and Media Engagement This year has been a blast with our latest spontaneous events to the Riccarton Sunday Market and the Court Theatres’ Scared Scriptless going down a treat! I have learnt so much from my time in the Association and worked with some very cool people and also gained some great skills. I wish the next Exec the best of luck and I plan to end my year with one final surprise on Forbes Lawn during exams. Stay tuned..! A hak nak nak ma tak tak ( Hakuna Matata ) - No worries for the rest of your days!!! Au revoir.
Ally Burns
Portfolio: Cultural Diversity Have you been at Lincoln University for two semesters, like making new friends, and enjoy going to events? If you answered yes to these questions you are in the perfect position to apply to be a buddy for international students next year! I am super stoked to let you all know that LUSA and the University will pilot an International Buddy Programme in 2019! This has been a year in the making but it has been awesome to see it start to become a reality. All we need now is you. As a buddy you will be able to attend events for FREE, make new friends and boost your CV with some wicked volunteer experience. If you would like to know more information feel free to email me on ally.burns@lincolnuni.ac.nz. I would love to say a big thank you to everyone who has helped me with my portfolio work this year. Thanks to my fellow Exec members for the fun and support, and a big thank you to you the students - it has been a privilege to represent you!
Casey Ashton
Te Awhioraki President Kia ora koutou. We’re at the business end of the year once again. This year has gone incredibly quickly. It will be sad to say goodbye to the students that are finishing their time at Lincoln, but I’m excited for all new students arriving in the new year. A massive thank you to everyone that has been involved in the Te Awhioraki sphere and everyone we have been fortunate enough to work with during 2018. Just a reminder that over the exam period Te Whare Whakakotahi on Calder Drive will be open to Māori students and staff for extended hours. There will be plenty of kai during this time. Any questions, please don’t hesitate to email teawhioraki@lincolnuni.ac.nz.
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Re-cap: LUSA’s Best 2018 On Wednesday 10th October, LUSA celebrated their very best by holding the LUSA’s Best Awards. With the very best musicians opening the night, free food and drink, and a turnout of approximately 100 students representing Clubs, the Flock, RAM writers, and Student Reps, it was a fantastic event. Congratulations to all of the following students for receiving awards
WINNERS LUSA’s Best 2018 RAM Article
LUSA’s Best 2018 Club Event
Supreme Winner - Mac Hodgson
Supreme Winner - Lincoln Mountain Bike Club - Bike Giveaway
Runner up – Nick Beattie
Runner up - Thursday’s In Black – Sex Quiz
LUSA’s Best 2018 Club Member Supreme Winner - Megan Fitzgerald
LUSA’s Best New Club 2018
Runner up - Jodanne Aitken
Supreme Winner - LatiNZ
Special mention goes to George Gill of Lincoln Young Farmers who very narrowly missed the runner-up award!
Runner up - Agroecology Club LUSA’s Best 2018 Flock Member Supreme Winner – Jennifer Tregurtha
LUSA’s Best 2018 Quality University experience Supreme Winner - LUPISA
LUSA’s Best 2018 Student rep Supreme Winner – Nick Beattie Special mention also goes to Jono Williams, Jay Mckendry, Anna French, Nick Beattie, Sarah Visser and Galen McGinley
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Being Queer
in a Rural Community... Kia ora koutou! My name is Mac and I hail from a small farming community in backcountry Hawkes Bay. As you can imagine, not exactly the bastion of LGBTQIA culture and support that a young queer person might desire and benefit from. Woah… hold onto your tractors! Don’t get me wrong, being from a rural community myself, I understand how defensive we can get about our home turf. Stick it to the townies and all that, am I right!? I certainly had a privileged and incredible childhood experience that I owe to my rural upbringing, and that makes me luckier than most. Sadly, however, several facets of myself were neglected and did suffer, simply due to certain aspects of the rural community and lifestyle. Although nowadays I’m confident in identifying as gender queer/pansexual (I haven’t heard the kitchenware joke before, say it again!) this hasn’t always been the case (for the curious, pansexuality is the sexual attraction towards people of all genders, cis, trans and, to quote the great Fez Fa’anana, “genders unforeseen”). While greater society views the world through heteronormative glasses, the idea of heterosexuality as default intensifies as you move further away from urban centres. Along with the vilification of queer people, the fact that queer culture isn’t discussed within these small farming communities leads to a lot of fear, confusion and isolation among LGBTIA* youth in New Zealand. It took me a long time to accept and understand what I was feeling and longer still before I considered discussing it with others. Had a younger edition of myself been aware that support resources exist, I would have spent a lot less time feeling ashamed of who I was, and fearing the consequences of being that person. On a large scale, having resources, support and education readily available throughout the community would curb suicide rates, with queer youth in New Zealand being around five times more likely to attempt or commit suicide than their peers. Wow. I know right, that is messed up. We have this demographic representing a large chunk of the population vanishing for lack of education and support. Do we really
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need to cling to our arbitrary societal ideals and continue ostracising people simply because that’s what we’ve always done? Sigh. A bit dark I know, but knowing that many people remarkably like oneself are becoming statistics will do that to you. Let’s move on. I’d like to touch on another of the many hurdles facing queer people in the rural setting: New Zealand’s strict male/female approach towards gender roles. Gender roles differ across cultures, and refer to the social and behavioural norms deemed appropriate to a person based on whether they are male or female. I will point out that this is certainly not just a queer issue, but one with widespread negative effects over many demographics. My personal experience of this issue comes in the form of the hyper-masculine Kiwi bloke image. Unfortunately, it took leaving the rural setting for me to come to terms with who I am as an individual. Though I love getting dolled up and going out for a night at the theatre, you will find me equally as comfortable clambering through the bush, and it is a pity that there isn’t space for both in today’s farming culture. Rural Pakeha-dominated communities cling ferociously to their settler/farming roots, and as a young male, nothing could be worse than deviating from the staunch, gritty image of your forefathers. The “man up, don’t be a sissy” attitude promoted by our communities is damaging, not only to queer people, but to society in its entirety. It belittles women and provides unrealistic standards for men. It tells us that in being ourselves we are doing something wrong, and inhibits the ability of queer rural youth to discover their own sense of self. Believe it or not, it’s hard to feel safe expressing individuality in a culture that expects the male species to fill their time driving tractors backwards through an avalanche while wrestling a shark. Queer people are just as diverse in their personalities, interests, and expression of self as everyone else, and we are everywhere. Chances are you know some of us already. Maybe we’re related, perhaps a member of the friend group. Hell, you yourself could be family. Whoever you are, be a friend.
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EXCHANGE TRIP TO:
Canada, eh? University of Guelph
Stepping off the plane into -22 degrees‌ I panicked. "I could actually die out here!" This was a reoccurring theme for nearly four months in the crazy Canadian Winter. The cold paired with being chased by squirrels and friends pelting you with snowballs, ensure you get to class in a hasty manner! My exchange was definitely one of the most entertaining times of my life. From finally having easy, stress-free classes, to making friends with people from all over the world, to acquiring a full-on Canadian accent. I got the complete uni experience.
I chose to take some cool courses in a different area to my degree back in New Zealand. I got to go to Niagara Falls, Montreal and see the Raptors (basketball team) in Toronto. Living in halls again was a blast as it was with all other International students or 2nd year Canucks who loved to party! The uni put on activities like ice skating and snowboarding trips. But it was the people who I met that made my time what it was. They were all fun and outgoing and the group snapchat still goes off most days! Overall would highly recommend anyone to do exchange! It offers you so many opportunities and there are scholarships too, so it isn’t actually that much more expensive! You make contacts all over the world and get exposed to a whole other culture! So how bout it, eh?
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Benita spent 4 months on an exchange in Canada!
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$1 beers on Monday & Thursday nights
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My Spanish housemate and I throwing the best party in East Residence
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Taking courses on completely random stuff like bee-keeping and human pathology
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Bussing to New York for my holidays
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Eating Poutine and Maple
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Getting fined because your oncampus party was too good
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Not making the ice hockey team
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Everyone made fun of my accent
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Never seeing those cute boys
Top Right - 'Do you even study agriculture if you don’t get a squad photo with the university tractor on a night out?' Right - Suprizing cultural differences Far Right - 'Am I at Hogwarts or in Montreal?' 11
Garden Party - Recap
Review As Justin Marshall would say: “Me oh my I have enjoyed this, yes boy”. And I tell ya what ladies and gentlemen, enjoy Garden Party we did. Unsurprisingly, things kicked off bright and early - and what better way to start a Friday off by watching the sunrise with a couple of Billy Mavs to keep one hydrated. We all stumbled along to Gate 2 of uni, enjoying a cheeky bacon buttie and coupley donuts along the way. Personal story: I ate a donut too quickly and got indigestion, and was really struggling to breathe. More nervous than a turkey before Thanksgiving, I had to ask a lovely security lady if I could throw the donut up into the nice big rubbish bin beside her. God bless that woman, she said yes and was my MVP of the day. Anywho, onwards we carried. Bugger me it was hot wasn’t it?! Sunscreen applied, top up of a
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couple of beersies and the day continued. Albion Place, Savage, Sachi and Kings kept the place pumping – while the DJ tent was heaving more than many of you were earlier in the morning. If I had a dollar for every time Savage (lad) dropped an F bomb, the IRD would come’a’knocking wanting me to pay it towards my student loan. And holy shit who was the lucky bugger who won $1000 from Ben and Sharon?! I didn’t see those two suckers all day! Congrats to you for winning the moolah all the same girl, not sure who you are, due to me beginning to get a hangover when I saw that memo, but good on ya. Ah well, what a day. Cheeky shout out to all of those who made it happen, on behalf of all of us who got to reap the benefits of all your hard work. Legends. Catch all of you misfits again next year for an another doozy of an event.
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LU International Club
Lincoln Soils Society
We couldn't have picked a better day: A crisp Spring morning that turned into a fabulously sunny Saturday! A dozen curious members of the Lincoln Uni International Club (LUIC) traveled to the Willowbank Wildlife Reserve just North of Christchurch.
On the evening of the 17th of September, the Lincoln University Soils Society helped raise funds for the up-in-coming trip to the Australian Soil Judging competition with a quiz night.
Exploring NZ wildlife and Maori culture!
We learned hands-on about Maori culture and even got to try some games as well - not surprisingly, hand-eye-coordination wasn't the best amongst us academics! It was fun nonetheless! Afterwards we had plenty of time to roam around the beautifully landscaped reserve and explore the native wildlife, next to some favourite exotic animals in the zoo. We finished our adventure with a late lunch in town together, happily chatting away about our experiences and making new friends along the way. Thanks LUIC for making this possible!
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The Soils Society held a quiz night to help raise funds.
The quiz was a huge success, with a record turnout; including teams of lecturers, students and members of the local community. Nibbles were served while attendees browsed and bid on the silent auction items, which included gift packs, vouchers and overnight trips to great NZ locations. We would like to extend a massive thank you to all of the local and NZ wide businesses that supported us by donating prizes. The quiz kicked off at 7pm with multiple rounds of sporting, entertainment and international trivia, with all categories proving challenging but fun for all teams. Team ‘Dan’s Clan’ came away with the win after the general trivia rounds. Before the night ended there was a soil trivia round which decided the victors of ’The Golden Spade’ award for 2018; this year the winners of the Golden Spade were team ‘Moronic Bonds’. If you are interested in joining the trip to the Australian Soil Judging competition, please email jaden.jonasen@lincolnuni.ac.nz to register.
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Club Highlights Milmore Downs
Agroecology Club The Agroecology Club went on another field trip to Milmore Downs, a Bio Gro and Demeter certified Biodynamic mixed cropping family-run farm in Scargill, North Canterbury on Saturday 15th September. Blessed with brilliant weather, we spent a fantastic day observing how a successful working Biodynamic Farm operates in Aotearoa.
Guided by the wise and grounded Ian and Eva Henderson, we witnessed first-hand that farming ecologically in harmony with Nature is not only possible here in New Zealand but profitable and thoroughly enjoyable. The day started with a warm welcome from Ian and a “Biodynamics 101”. Biodynamic Agriculture was pioneered by Dr. Rudolf Steiner in the 1920s and promotes healthy ecological farming practices based on a spiritual perspective of soils, plants, animals, humans, the earth and the rhythms of the cosmos. Soil health is key in Biodynamics as the entire Farm is viewed as a living organism and the health and vitality of the Farm 18
Milmore Downs is best known for its high-quality Biodynamic grain/flour production but also produces grass fed Beef and Lamb. Farm produce is sold throughout New Zealand and abroad, to health food shops and to customers directly. Ian, Eva and the Team at Milmore have a camaraderie with their customers and are very highly regarded within the Biodynamic and Organic circles around New Zealand and the globe.
begins with the soil. This was followed by an in depth look and explanation of the mechanical Biodynamic preparation stirrer as well as the high-tech stoneground flour mill. Afterwards we enjoyed a shared lunch and were lucky enough to share 3 superb loaves of bread baked by Eva that morning from grain that was grown, milled and baked all on-farm. You can’t get any more local than that!
After lunch we experienced an inspirational farm walk with Ian where we had the pleasure of experiencing the animal and cropping aspects of the Farm up close and personal. A successful rotational system is utilized with the cropping that includes Wheat, Ryecorn, Spelt, Barley and Lentils. Animal health, wellbeing and overall vitality on the Farm is excellent, with an emphasis being placed on supporting natural immunity strength and keeping stress to an absolute minimum. Ian discussed the importance of keeping a closed herd system and the difficulties of dryland farming in the drought prone North Canterbury climate. The Cattle are Angus/Hereford/Devon cross and the Sheep are a composite meat breed selected over the years by Ian and by his Father before him. Ian’s son Matt is now
in charge of running the daily operations of the Farm making Milmore Downs a 3rd generation Family run operation. To round the day off, Ian showed us the pond irrigation system where flood water is collected from a local creek and stored for the big Summer dry in a large pond. This pond is a focal point for wildlife and Ian feels that it adds another ‘organ’ to the holistic Farm organism. Many sincere Thanks to Ian and Eva and the entire team at Milmore Downs for kindly hosting us and making the whole experience one to remember.
BIO GRO & DEMETER CERTIFIED BIO DYNAMIC MIXED CROPPING FARM SCARGILL
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Club Highlights Wheelie Awesome
Mountain Biking Club This year the Lincoln University Mountain Biking Club organised an initiative called 'Wheelie Awesome', which was led by Maddie Evans. The aim of Wheelie Awesome was to donate second-hand bikes to children who are transport disadvantaged, as their caregivers cannot afford transport costs. Wheelie Awesome began in April after a Facebook post was made to the Lincoln Community. This post sparked our project, as many individuals and families donated bikes which were all shapes and sizes. Once there were enough bikes collected, workshops were carried out throughout the year. Our workshops were guided under the support of ICEcylces. ICEcycles provides free public bike maintenance workshops for the people of the Inner-City East neighbourhood, who are transport disadvantaged and who are on low incomes.
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For our first workshop, we took along 30 bikes. From the 30 bikes, only 5 were completed and repaired. This took several hours to complete 5 bikes and we were a little under prepared, as boy ‘it was a bloody big job Jonsey!' After 6 workshops later, which took on average about 5 hours each, 17 bikes were repaired to the New Zealand road safety standards. These workshops were very rewarding as we met many people from all walks of life.
This was eye-opening for many students, as it taught us about the wider community and the challenges many people face, which we take for granted. On Friday 21st September the LU MTB Club took the 17 bikes into Linwood North Primary School along-side the support from the Christchurch City Council and the Christchurch Philipstown Police. We spent the first hour in the classroom with all Year 6 students teaching them about cycle safety. Following this session, the kids were truly surprised, as they were given their bikes to keep. One of the boys said to me “can you please ring my mum and tell her the
bike is actually mine and not stolen”. To celebrate this exciting day, we had a shared kai which was sponsored by All Good Bananas, Anzco Foods and Eastgate Countdown. The support from the students in the MTB Club has been truly admired and I cannot thank them enough for being just as dedicated to the project, as it is estimated to have taken over 60 hours of volunteering. It was truly ‘Wheelie Awesome’.
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FLATOFTHEMONTH:
CUMMN IG STREET 'Meet Lofty, Ethan, Alex and Rhi!'
The Cumming Street flat has a strong flatmate bond, friendship bond and booze bond! These bonds can sometimes go questionably too far with some nights commonly ending with Rhi hugging all the fatties saying how much she loves them! Ethan likes to get naked and try to wear Rhi's clothes to the pub.
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Alex loves to get aggumentitive when he's drunk and joke about sleeping with other flatmates Mrs! Loft's antics have made us great plasterers! After a long day at Uni the Cumming Street flat, head to Super Liquor for a box of Ice Breakers each to drown their sorrows. Their Super Liquor lotalty cards were begining to tell a bad story so they have decided to start calling themselves 'positive drinkers'!
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WHAT'STHEWORST SIN ANYONE'S COMMITTED? “Its got to be rooting in the lounge with the lights on and the curtains open in full view of Gerald Street. Legs were in the air and everything. Apparently the theory was, if they can't see outside, then people outside couldn't see in!� Flatties are like family. How many members are in your flat fam? Four - Lofty, Ethan, Alex and Rhi.
What is your #1 tip you'd give to another first time flatter? Running through glass doors is expensive and can end in surgery. #agritats
What's the go to hangover cure for the flat? We're all a bit different. Lofty loves a good shower vom, Alexs' is into his nap time and Ethan and Rhi aren't pussys like them, so they run hair of the dog.
What's the longest anyone has every gone without washing their sheets? Well, turns out the only one of the boys have washed their sheets more than once this year.
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Campus Development Update
Campus Development I think you’d all agree that the student space in Forbes is one of the best things we’ve done on Campus. It’s been great in the last few weeks to see the whole space being able to be utilised (yay for sun!) and you all out enjoying yourselves in the heart of campus. As well as the work we’ve achieved this year, and the work that’s currently underway, we have another big summer coming up with work being scheduled across campus to refresh, refurbish, and rebuild.
ABC's of Campus Development Air Con – We didn’t quite get there last summer but this year the replacement of the air conditioning units in Stewart is planned for (and will happen) over the summer break. There won’t be a big visible difference, but we guarantee it’ll be a whole lot more comfortable for lectures in 2019. Accommodation – we’re planning some general works around Centennial Halls, the Quarters and Southland Hall, with a new accommodation strategy being worked on ready for 2019. Building Work - George Forbes phase 2 – works start on this at the end of October and will likely go through to June 2019. She’s a big job mate! But we reckon it’ll be worth the wait!
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But wait there’s more, we’re getting brand new lifts in Forbes. The work will be a bit noisy to start with, but again it’ll all be worth it. Oh and don’t worry, we’ll only do one at a time so you won’t have to use the stairs if you don’t want to. By March 2019 both lifts will operating and you’ll be zipping up and down to your classes in Forbes. Carpet – Commerce, Ivey (ground floor of the library) and the student health centre are all getting carpet replacement and repairs, so they look the part come semester 1 2019. CPTED – Thanks to everyone who completed the CPTED survey mid-year. We have a recommendation paper that we’re working through with the main comments around lighting, security posts and clear pathways. You’ll start seeing improvements when you get back on campus. AND in 2019, we’re going to be looking at planning and design for the Rec Centre expansion and an extension to the Library as well as starting work on the reconstruction of Ivey West and Memorial.
Blues & Golds Awards Dinner: Lincoln Uni celebrated the highest achieving students on Wednesday 3rd October at the annual Blue and Gold Awards dinner, held in style on campus. A few local celebrities were spotted, adding some extra prestige to the Event. Cricketer Andy Ellis was the guest speaker for the evening and the Breeze's, Hilary Muir proved to be a lively MC for the evening. Blues are awarded to outstanding sportspeople who have achieved provincial and national sporting representation this year. Golds offer recognition to several students’ major contributions to the community.
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Andy Ellis attended Lincoln Uni on a sports scholarship between 20002002. He said his time at Lincoln had allowed him to develop integrity, a solid work ethic and the ability to make good decisions, which played a major role in both his sporting and academic success. Sportsperson of the Year went to our very own 2019 LUSA President and part-time time clay shooter - Kristy Havill! She has shown exceptional commitment to volunteering in sport, participating in sports administration committees and playing a key role in many student activities. At the New Zealand clay target shooting nationals in March, she
finished first in the Ladies Single Rise to claim the national title. Next year, she will represent New Zealand at the FISU 2019 Summer Universiade in Naples. Go get em girl! The Sports Team of the Year and recipients of the Chancellor’s Cup were the Premier Women’s Basketball team, who won the Canterbury Basketball Association Premier Championship and the New Zealand University Tertiary Championships. PHOTO CREDIT: Lincoln University
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Ways of Wellness Notices
Mental Health Awareness Week
#MHAWNZ Q&A
Every year, a week in October is set aside for us to focus on our mental fitness. There are various ways you can build your mental fitness.
THE 5 WAYS OF WELLBEING: GIVE / CONNECT / TAKE NOTICE LEARN / BE ACTIVE
These ways help to build resilience which gives us the ability to bounce back after tough times. Other tools are; journaling, listening to music, spending time doing hobbies, exercising, being active, spending time socialising, taking time to be in nature, gardening, gratitude and appreciation. There are so many ways! It is important to try a few to find out what works best for you.
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Feel anxious about things you can't control Have tension headaches Have poor decision making and concentration Be too tired for sex Be overwhelmed by everything Be drinking more alcohol to relax
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Have other vices to help relax Less joy in life in general Be eating more sweets and unhealthy foods Have trouble falling asleep Be sick often? Be irritable and/or grumpy
“How do I know if I’m having a Panic Attack?" Panic attacks are sudden periods of intense fear also characterized by physical symptoms such as chest tightness, racing heart, shortness of breath, dizziness, light-headedness, weakness, unsteadiness, and numbness. These physical symptoms of a panic attack are often misinterpreted as a medical emergency like a heart attack or stroke.
Symptoms of panic tend to peak after 10 minutes, then gradually subside. However, several panic attacks can occur in a row, making it seem like an attack is lasting for much longer. After having an attack people frequently feel exhausted.
“What are some ways to help when life feels really busy?” To remain productive while busy and BUILD time into stress relieving activities.
the shower, pick up an instrament and make your own music!
MAKE a plan, prioritise, delegate or share the load.
AVOID coffee and caffeine drinks – Makes you more tired in the big picture!
TAKE a break, a walk, exercise, breathe deeply, get some fresh air, make time to enjoy with friends. SLEEP - Get more sleep. Regular hours are best for our brains and bodies. MOVE - Build it into your routine and daily life. Make it part of your usual schedule. Head to the gym at lunchtime, take the stairs, park further away, take a new dance class, return to a sports team. This will result in more energy, help relieve stress and make you more productive! POSITVE - A positive frame of mind helps manage the busy times.
EAT and DRINK - Healthy food choices are best and don’t forget to drink your 2 litres of water a day. The brain will work better and so will your kidneys! NO - Some of us need to learn to say this word more often. It's not always a bad thing. FUN - Stay in touch with friends and family, and do the things that you know bring you laughter and happiness. ANIMALS - Pets always work wonders. Yours, a friends pet or even just enjoying the spring lambs in the paddock. Take time with your furry, fluffy friends.
MUSIC in the background is nice. Sing out loud, or in
“I know someone who is cutting, what can I do to help?” Cutting and self-harm is the direct, deliberate act of hurting or injuring your body, but without necessarily wanting to die. It’s a way some people cope with intense or very difficult emotions, or overwhelming situations and life events. Your friend may feel embarrassed about it, or worry that other people will judge them, or try to make them stop. Most people who self-harm keep it a secret for this reason. Let them know you are there to listen and help if they want. By Showing them you care and are concerned is a big help.
they can trust. Confidentiality is key. The health professionals at Student Health and Support here on Campus are experienced with this type of issue.
You can help them find someone to talk to that
A helpline is useful as it is completely anonymous, yet you are able to talk to someone who understands what they are going through. •
Youthline on 0800 376 633, or text 234
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NEED TO TALK free call or txt 1737
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Healthline on 0800 611 116
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Samaritans on 0800 726 666
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Re-cap:
International Night LUSA’s annual International Night went down an absolute treat with international students, domestic students, and a huge number of other community members including kids in attendance! Throughout the evening a variety of cultural performances and dishes from all over the world were experienced. Many students spent up to 12 hours cooking, and many weeks of performance practice was carried out in preparation. From Vietnam, to Sweden, to New Zealand and North America, the diversity of the event was huge! Audience and performance engagement was significant also, and a special shout out goes to the group who invited the audience on stage to participate in one of the dances. LUSA would like to thank each and every person who contributed to International Night in some way, shape or form. We have already begun planning for 2019, and all I can say is ‘expect some big changes coming International Night’s way’ (in a good way of course)!
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THEINTERVIEW: HALLS FROMASTUDENTWHOCALLSTHEHALLSHOME
Nicolette Oosterhuis Halls Student
Where’s your hometown? My hometown is called Arusha. Which is in Tanzania, East Africa. I lived there for 16 years in a mud hut before moving to Christchurch in 2016. Why Lincoln? I chose Lincoln because I am not a big city girl. I love the idea of going to a small Uni. It just seemed a lot more relaxed. Where do you see yourself in 10 years’ time? In ten years’ time I see myself living in a country with a tropical climate. Living the dream with an awesome job and a sh*t load of money. The most 'Kiwi' thing about you? There are not a lot of ‘Kiwi’ things about me but two that do stand out are: •
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Which TV series would you never miss? The 100. I am addicted to the series
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and will watch an episode, every chance I get.
I reckon he’s cool. And Nelson Mandela because Morgan Freeman would come and how cool would that be! Dream Car? My Toyota Corolla that I crashed in May. It had Ferrari stickers on the side and she’s still parked in the Halls carpark because I just cannot get rid of her :( What was the last lie you told? That I lived in a mud hut.
What is your greatest fear?
Best Life lesson/motto?
My greatest fear was heights, however, two years ago I decided to do activities such as Skydiving and Rock Climbing to face this! I don’t think it worked, because I am still scared of heights…
Don’t be afraid to get involved or do something bold!
Ideal Holiday? Would be on an exotic island, soaking up the sun and drinking yummy cocktails! What motivates you? Ice-Breakers Something you really disapprove of? The bloody fuel prices; costs a sh*t load now to get to places and I don’t have that sort of money on me! Do you have a party trick? Not sure if I have one…. but I can do the worm. Your dream Guest list to a party and why: Josh and Amelia, from Love Island Australia; Josh is funny and Amelia I could rip out for being vegan. Morgan Freeman, just because
Coolest thing you’ve done this year? The Keg Race! It was awesome for students to all get together and dress up (like Garden Party!) But I must say Colombo (my team) beating Southland in the Halls Multisport competition was pretty up there! What do you think happens when we die? Not too sure, I’ll let you know when it happens…
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'HIDDEN' How easy it is
To choose to show The outside of ourself To those we know But so often we keep Deep down inside
The only way to survive is to open your heart
The parts of ourselves
Find me in the Time Out section in the library – Time Out Hon
We choose to hide
If I’m out you can request me online.
Thoughts of anxiety Loneliness or stress We don't want people to know Our lives are a mess We desperately want to talk But not be seen as weak A friend's listening ear Is all that we seek So when you look at someone And think they've had an easy ride Take time to stop and talk Cos everyone has struggles hidden inside
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I Heart Toga Thursday 14th February 7.30pm–11.30pm Tickets $20
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IVY DREAMS Imagine Garden Party on Forbes Lawn, in a magical night time setting with incredible lighting effects, spectacular AV's...the works! Poor Forbes Lawn won't know whats hit it! Featuring International artists and activities galore! This will be one of the biggest events of the year. You don’t want to miss this! Saturday 16th February 5.00pm - 11.30pm Tickets $70 iticket.co.nz
BOGAN BINGO Channel your inner bogan, with this hilarious comedy-style evening, hosted by an Australian act who’ve performed as far afield as London. Dress up as a Bogan, as there are loads of prizes up for grabs. Especially for best outfit as well as best air guitar display! If you thought that was enough, after Bogan Bingo will be a Bogan themed Disco! We gaurentee a good, bogan time!
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PLANET O A great gig with live grunge bands and quality artists, heaps of guitars and wicked vocals. This will be a regular event with another four gigs planned for Semester 1. Thursday 21st February 8.00pm - 11.30pm Tickets $20 iticket.co.nz
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We are looking for students who have completed two full semesters (one year) at LU to become a buddy for our international students. This is a six week programme at the start of each semester. It involves being a buddy for a group of up to five international students. You will get to attend three exclusive events throughout the six weeks for free. We’re currently looking for expressions of interest, so if this sounds like something you’re interested in email ally.burns@lincolnuni.ac.nz 38
ACTUAL STUDY TIPS THAT WORK! ENOUGH SAID.
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REWARD YOURSELF, AND REST UP.
The more you put off simply beginning, the longer you will procrastinate. Once you start, you will realise that you actually can do this, and you can plan your time strategically - while getting time to do all the stuff you've otherwise done while procrastinating. Start after Unitoday, for fifteen minutes, and then see how you feel by the end of the session. I dare you!
Don't set unrealistic study goal for yourself. Don't vow to spend nine hours at the library everyday. Strive for progress, not perfection. It's much more beneficial to study for thirty minutes everyday for the nexy few weeks than it is to have a couple of high-intensity, blocked cramming sessions with no sleep, and excessive caffeine.
STUDY SOMEWHERE NEW TEACH OTHERS TURN OF YOUR SCREENS EXERCISE RELAX THE NIGHT BEFORE
Destroy the idea that you have to be constantly working or grinding in order to be successful. Accept that rest, recovery and reflection are essential parts of success too. Make sure that every time you put in the mahi, you're rewarding yourself by doing something that makes you feel good. This will help you to be create a positive association between the act of studying and the reward itself. 39
TAKEABLOODYBREAKMATE! The classic sudoku
Can you even sudoku?
Brainteaser #1
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I am a 5 letter word. If my 1st letter is removed I come above you. If my 1st 2 letters are removed I am still around you. I am basically used for your comfort. What am I?
Brainteaser #2 What has a mouth but never eats, has a bed but never sleeps has banks but no money?
Brainteaser #3 I am a fruit. I am tasty and provide lots of energy. You can find me on a calendar as well. Who am I?
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I am tall when I am young. I am short when I am old. What am I? Brainteaser #1 HAIR, Brainteaser #2 RIVER, Brainteaser #3 DATES, Brainteaser #3 CANDLE
Goals: Your Alright – 4 Bloody Excellent – 6 Outta This World – 10
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