RAM Magazine - Issue Tahi

Your experiences matter

It can feel isolating to be at uni and to face problems.

For example, you can’t get your head around the process to make a complaint, or perhaps you are experiencing racism or discrimination.

This is where the Code for learner wellbeing and safety comes in.

The Code aims to ensure we feel a sense of belonging in classrooms and beyond, including in student accommodation. It supports students’ wellbeing, voice and identity.

It also requires your uni to have culturally responsive support services to ensure your mental

and physical wellbeing are well looked after.

The Code is all about improving your tertiary education experience and creating opportunities to talk to your uni if you face problems or have ideas about how to make things better.

Also be encouraged to talk to local or national student associations who will do their best to represent you and amplify your feedback about what you’re experiencing: the great, the good, the bad and the ugly. And if you are still facing issues, you can talk to NZQA.

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Student Exec.

Find out what makes your 2023 LUSA Executive tick, and what plans they have up their sleeves for the Uni and yourselves as LU students.

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Just landed at Lincoln. Hot tips for new arrivals to LU.

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O’Week 23’ - Afterglow

Who’s headlining Afterglow 2023? Read all about your favourite acts coming to Afterglow on Wednesday 22nd February.

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Who are LUSA?

What does LUSA do and who are we? We’ll share with you our mission and a bit about our wonderful selves.

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What happened to all the eggs?

Eggsplainer: Up and down the motu, supermarket eggs shelves are empty...

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What is NFT?

Non-fungible token. That doesn’t make it any clearer...

What do the Student Exec. do?

LUSA executives sit on every committee and board that you could think of to represent the needs and views of students to the people who make the decisions. LUSA loves seeing these students getting involved in campus life and helping to make their campus an awesome place to be, and we need to hear what you have to say to make LUSA tick. A massive part of this is ensuring students are

involved in the decisions made around Lincoln. The LUSA Executive and Student Rep system are key tools for doing this. But they also need you to contribute too! So, drop by LUSA HQ in Grounded or flick them an email if there’s something you think could be better!

You’ll find your 2023 Student Exec details on our LUSA website lusa.org.nz/2023-exec

President

Amy Wells

Welcome to 2023! Hopefully you had a stunning summer, did the mahi and got the treats. I’m Amy, your LUSA president for 2023. A bit about me, I grew up on my family dairy farm in Canterbury and studied a BSc Environmental Science here at Lincoln. Last year I did my honours in soil science. I’ve got a younger brother - if you’re part of the hunting club you’ve probably met him.

After a pretty disrupted three years we are looking forward to as “normal” a year as possible. Hopefully we’ve seen the last of the ‘rona restrictions. So get stuck in, and enjoy your time here as a student.

There’s heaps of cool clubs here at LU, including a few new ones still to get up and running. Be sure to head to the Clubs Market Day on Thursday 23rd, 10am-2pm to check them out for fun activities and a chance to meet new people. If you’ve got an idea for a club we don’t have, swing by the LUSA office or head over to lusa.org.nz/ starting-a-club to fill out the forms.

It sounds pretty obvious, but I’d highly recommend going to your lectures. Yes, they are recorded so you can rewatch them and so you don’t have to go to class if you’re sick. I’ll be advocating to keep it that way, don’t worry. But say hi to someone new in class and don’t be afraid to ask your classmates or lecture questions if you’re unsure about anything. Trust me, it can be a lifesaver.

I’m looking forward to an epic year with you all. We have an awesome team of passionate exec members who are full of great ideas about how to make your experience better. If you have any questions, complaints, suggestions or pesky problems, come have a chat to me or the LUSA team in the ground floor of Forbes/ Grounded (or email president@lusa.org.nz). If we can’t help you, we’ll point you in the direction of who can. Remember to follow LUSA on Facebook or Instagram for the downlow

whanau. For those who don’t know I’m from the Mighty Manawatu off a sheep and beef farm. I’m studying a Bachelor of EnvironmentalManagement.

I’m very excited to sit on the LUSA exec for 2023 and can’t wait to get stuck into projects and make our collective university experience better. One of my key goals in the exec is to work towards maximizing and diversifying LUSA’s income. I’ve spent the summer thinking of ways to achieve this and can’t wait to flesh these out and see how effective these ideas could be.

For the first years, here are some tips that you could find useful. I would highly recommend using a wall planner or calendar. (LUSA have some great free ones for you during O’Week).

• Write down the dates of when assignments are due and cross off the days as they fly by.

• Don’t start an assignment the day before, you will hear this a lot and will quickly realize why.

• Utilize LTL (learning teaching and library) and spend a few minutes exploring the website.

• Book a study room, attend an academic workshop, and more.

Vice President

Demetrio Cooper

Kia ora and welcome back to LU and for the first year’s welcome to the Lincoln

• Go onto the LUSA website and explore the clubs we have to offer here at LU, ranging from Wine Appreciation to Carpentry and everything in between.

Secretary

Campbell Barclay

Hey all. I am the secretary for the 2023 LUSA exec. I’m a third year student studying a Bachelor or Agricultural science. I’m passionate about the AG sector and love getting my hands dirty in the outdoors.

You’re most likely to see me around the pool table in Grounded when I have some spare time.

As secretary, my main role is admin and recording events as they happen in meetings. I also get the chance to add input into the ‘big’ policies and changes which occur behind the scenes, that help to provide you a great student experience at Lincoln. I’m looking forward to working with my fellow LUSA exec members to bring those changes and policies to a standard which they can provide a meaningful experience to all students as well as provide insight into how these policies are examined and what happens behind closed doors, to provide all students the chance to be heard.

I’m a huge fan of good chat, so don’t be shy to come have a chat or ask any questions. All the best for your studies, and here’s to a great year with lots of fun filled excitement.

Postgrad Rep.

Tash Smith

Kia ora and a big Ello. Welcome back existing students and a warm welcome to new. I am Tash, Postgrad representative for LUSA; this is my second and final year in the role. I look forward to what awaits us in 2023.

I’m here to help all students but primarily postgrads. Please reach out with any issues you may have, and I’ll try to help as best I can or get you in touch with someone that can help. My focus is to get postgrads and

mature students networking. By connecting and engaging with others across faculties, to encourage more friendships and support networks. Studying can be hard at times, so having a friend really can make a difference.

I’m currently doing my masters thesis in ESD, completed my bachelors and masters in Sport and Recreation Management, and Master of Business (Global Management and Marketing), all here at Lincoln. I understand student life, while working and juggling being a parent, from my studies here at Lincoln, both face to face and online, before and during covid times. You’ll often see me on campus, possibly with one of my kids tagging along, please feel free to come say ‘Hi”. Don’t forget to smile and say “Hi” to others, as smiling is contagious and a simple smile or a friendly greeting can make a huge difference to someone’s day.

International Rep.

Camabadee (Ploy) Suphakit

Hello all, you can call me Ploy. I am your International Rep for this year.

I am originally from Thailand and have been studying in NZ since year eleven. I’m studying a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture and am in my second year. I can certainly say that I have no idea how things are going to be in 2023, but all I know is that I can only do my best with every moment that I have! So why not enjoy our time at Lincoln Uni and give out it our the best shot at uni life!

I am open to any ideas and thoughts; internationally or domestic. If you want to see any changes in university culturally, feel free to email me your ideas.

I look forward to meeting you all on O’week!

-Ploy-

Pasifika Rep.

Punipuao Moananu

Talofa lava, Kia orana, Noa’ia, Mauri, Mālō e lelei, Tālofa, Ni Sa Bula Vinaka, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Mālō ni and a warm Pacific greetings. I’m a 3rd year student, studying a Bachelor of Environment and Society. I am of Samoan descent and I proudly represent the “685 to the speakers”.

This year I have the privilege of being the first Pasifika Rep for LUSA, whilst taking the role as President for Lincoln University Pacific Island Association (LUPISA). This means that I will be doing everything I can ensure I leave a good legacy for my fellow tagata Pasifika who have sailed before me, those who are are still on the journey and those who are about to paddle with us. As the Pasifika Rep and the President of LUPISA, I will navigate towards `creating a fa’avae (foundation) for tagata Pasifika in Lincoln, by sharing our customs and culture during Pasifika Language Week and most importantly through our our kai - so you too can have a taste of the islands!

Chehooooooo.

Sustainability Rep.

Sam Dryden

Kia ora! My name is Sam Dryden, and I’m super excited to be the Sustainability Representative for LUSA in 2023! I’ve lived in Ōtautahi all my life, and am now continuing the second year of my Lincoln journey as a Bachelor of Environment and Society student.

Last year I had a lot of fun planting our campus arboretum, helping with sustainability week, and getting Lincoln representation at climate strikes. This year I’m excited to share my passion for the environment with you all and I’d love to go even further by empowering Lincoln students to protect Papatūānuku/Mother Earth in ways that excite them personally, as well as collaborating with other universities and local councils.

In my spare time, I love embracing my inner creative and adventurer. I enjoy painting, tramping, and getting stuck into working bees. I also love meeting new people, so feel free to come and have a kōrero anytime!

Engagement & Media Rep.

Vivian Wang

Happy 2023 fellow lincolners!

xīn nián kuài lè (mandarin, Happy new year)!

It’s so awesome to see you back on campus again! I have missed ya!

To all the new faces on campus, congratulations and welcome! How exciting it is to start your new learning journey! Have you found a club that interests you? I hope you have found where to go for all your lectures now! It has always been a challenge for me!

We are starting the new year with some great events. Have you got your tickets for Afterglow? I hope to see you there at Mrs O’s!

2023 is going to be a great year for all of us. The world is finally alive again, post covid. There will be some amazing events throughout the year to bring us together, so make sure you follow LUSA on social media or keep an eye on the noticeboards on campus!

Disability, EDI & Wellbeing Rep.

Cam Holmes

Gidday! I’m extremely excited to be your Disability, EDI & Wellbeing Rep for this year. I grew up on a cropping farm in Mid Canterbury, which fueled my passion for agriculture, leading me to LU. Having a few new positions on the LUSA Exec this year shows the commitment needed to represent all students at LU. I want to continue the work previous LUSA Execs have done, and to make the most of the opportunity I’ve received through being elected. The brand-new role of Disability, EDI & Wellbeing Rep is a definite challenge that I’m ready for. I’m excited to work with Arabella and Jonty to plan some great events within the Wellbeing portfolio. Make sure you keep an eye out on social media throughout the year, as we have some really cool events in the works.

I hope you have all had a good summer break and are ready for a great year of uni! Make sure you come along to some O’Week events, such as Afterglow and Clubs Market Day, plus there will be heaps of free feeds. I’m always keen for a yarn.

Rainbow, EDI & Wellbeing Rep.

Arabella Dudfield

Hey Everyone! My name is Arabella Dudfield and I’m the LUSA Rainbow, EDI and Well-being Rep for 2023. I am currently in my third year studying a Bachelor of Agribusiness and Food Marketing, Majoring in Supply Chain Management.

I wish to welcome all new and returning students back to Lincoln University! I hope everyone had an awesome summer period and managed to get a well-deserved break. I am super excited to be on the student executive this year! The exec have been working hard behind the scenes on some terrific initiatives that we can’t wait to present to the student body.

With Covid lockdowns behind us (fingers crossed) I encourage everyone to get involved with what Lincoln University has to offer. There are plenty of activities, sports and clubs along with free food and social events throughout the year. There is sure to be something for everyone. Have an awesome start to the semester!

Who Are Te Awhioraki?

Te Awhioraki is the Māori Students Association at Lincoln University. We represent and advocate for Māori tauira studying at Lincoln University. Providing academic, social and cultural support to all students.

Tumuaki Takirua

Brooklyn Greer-Atkins and Travis O’Boyle

Kia ora Team, Brooklyn and Travis here. We are your co-presidents for Te Awhioraki for 2023.

Te Awhioraki is the Māori Student Association here to support Tauira and celebrate Te Ao Māori on campus.

We are really excited to start Semester 1 for 2023. The semester is going to go fast with a whole bunch of events organized and catching the last of the hot summer

weather (whilst fitting in some study too).

We are here to tautoko (support) you throughout your time at Lincoln. If you’re first year, you will learn quickly that Te Awhioraki puts on mean feeds for you, and if your 2nd 3rd or 4th year, you know where the fridge is. Everyone is welcome to come to the whare and use our facilities, or just come for a catch-up.

Keep an eye out for our off-campus events coming up and we are looking forward to seeing you around campus. Good luck for the first semester!

Noho ora mai.

Key Values: Purpose:

Whanaungatanga— a sense of family connection.

Manaakitanga—the process of showing respect, generosity, and care for others.

Celebrate and respect all cultures.

Where to Find Us:

Increase culture awareness on campus. Create a place of belonging and support for students.

A place where Māori students can connect with other Māori students and create a positive network.

Purpose of the Whare:

A place where students can come and connect with other students, study, share kai and relax in a fun and supportive environment.

Contact Us:

Harris Moana

Tumuaki

harris.moana@lincolnuni.ac.nz

teawhioraki@lincolnuni.ac.nz

Brooklyn Greer-Atkins

Tumuaki Tuarua

brooklyn.greer-atkins@lincolnuni.ac.nz

teawhioraki teawhioraki.org.nz

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Our own private and safe online social media platform for all LU whanau (new and returning students)

On Raftr you can:

• Keep informed

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How to join: Log in with your LU email address and password on the Raftr app or Raftr website app.raftr.com

Arguably the biggest innovator in hip-hop New Zealand has seen in two decades, David Dallas has sold out shows across New Zealand, Australia and the United States, released three chart-topping albums, opened for huge acts including Eminem’s Rapture Tour (NZ) and received a long list of accolades. After signing to underground powerhouse Duck Down Music NYC in 2011, David Dallas released second album The Rose Tint in the US for free digitally, racking up more than 60,000 downloads worldwide and achieving A-rotates on MTV US for singles ‘Take A Picture’ and ‘Caught In a Daze’, before embarking on a huge tour throughout North America with hip-hop duo Aer. David Dallas continues to be one of the country’s biggest innovators in hip-hop.

Real Estate lists only the best songs in house music and like the current housing market, interest is rising. She specializes in tribal, tech, deep house and disco. Like most artists, her passion for music came from an early introduction; Growing up with the sounds of early French House DJs like SuperDiscount, Daft Punk and Bob Sinclar, as well as a variety of Jazz and African-inspired artists such as Spearhead, Johnny Clegg and George Benson. While Real Estate is just over a year into her music career, she has opened for artists such as Cinthie, Cut Snake, Bontan, Little Fritter, Jordan Brando, Ben Rua, P.Diggs and more. So far, Real Estate has been on the lineup for festivals like Rhythm and Alps, Bay Dreams, Rolling Meadows, Tea Party and Nostalgia. Give Real Estate a listen on soundcloud.com/nzrealestate

Genre-expanding outfit The Grogans are a trio of best mates from Melbourne who explore nuanced maneuver’s in surf, punk, blues, garage, psych and rockabilly. The band’s latest album ‘Which Way Is Out’ is their 3rd album (6th release since 2017) and digs deeper into the bands genre fluidity. The Grogans have supported the likes of Ocean Alley, Maddy Jane, Northeast Party House, Drunk Mums and The Chats and Hockey Dad across 18 dates on their 2022 Regional Tour. As well as festivals & showcases during 2022 including a Rolling Stone x Sailor Jerry Showcase, NYE on the Hill (VIC), Great Escape Festival (TAS), Drift Festival on the Mornington Peninsula & a free all-ages headline at Fed Square (Melbourne). Following a huge year of touring through 2022, The Grogans are jumping straight back into another packed year – announcing their 27-date AUS/NZ tour in support of their latest album ‘Which Way Is Out’ (released October 2022). Do not miss your chance to catch this rising chameleon act as they perform songs from their expansive surf, punk, blues and reggae catalog this Summer.

Hot tips for new arrivals to LU

A big ‘welcome’ to every new student that has just arrived at Lincoln University! It’s a big step to not only decide but to study overseas. It can be a bit scary, but we are here to support you. So, here are some hot tips to help you out during your time in NZ and especially Lincoln University!

5 Easy ways to meet new people

1. Say “Hi” and be yourself! There’s no point in waiting for people to come and talk to you. Just say ”Hi” and start up a conversation.

2. Join as many clubs that interest you. Make sure to go to the Club Market Day during LUSA’s O’Week and check out the clubs and also the Club Directory on the LUSA (Lincoln University Students Association) website. If you want some recommendations, LUICS (Lincoln University International and Cultural Society) is a club that supports international students and can connect you with domestic students too!

Be sure to grab your ‘Welcome Bag’ from LUSA on the Clubs Market Day too, as it will have a lot of useful information in there.

3. Make the most out of your free LU Gym membership. There are heaps of varied gym sessions for you to attend, have fun, and get fit, all for free and to suit all levels, and who knows, you may meet a new friend.

4. Participate in different events we have on campus. During the year we have lots of events for you to participate in, brought to you by LUSA or the clubs you have joined. And if you are in the halls, many more activities are waiting for you! Follow LUSA on social media to find out what’s happening next.

5. Connect with the Lincoln community Facebook group, Rafter, and LUSA social media; Facebook - @studentaslincoln Instagram - lusa.nz

Social media is a good place to source info and LUSA and has a ‘LUSA Noticeboard on Facebook, for you to ask any questions within the Lincoln community.

Simple steps to get a job

• Visit the Career Center in the library. They can help with your CV, cover letter, and give interview practice. They can also give advice about your career pathways.

• Have you got your IRD number sorted?

IRD number (Inland Revenue Department) is the tax number that you need before you start working. Check out the International Students Guide for more information or email our international advisors if you need some help.

• Give out your CV to potential employers.

To apply for a job in NZ, the easiest way is to be brave, walk into any shop you’d like to work in and give out your printed CV! Or another way is to apply for the job online. There are many websites for you to investigate. www.sjs.co.nz

seek.co.nz or nz.indeed.com

Extra Tips

Student Metrocards (bus passes) are available at Campus Books, bookshop (Forbes building) at a discounted price.

TIP: When you need to take 2 buses (or more) between ‘zones’, let the driver knows which zone you are traveling to when you get on the first bus then you will not get charged on your following buses. Check out more information here: metroinfo.co.nz/metrocard/tertiary-discount/

Don’t get ‘food’ homesick!

There are so many yummy international restaurants around Christchurch, or you can find some ingredients and do your own cooking at home. Here are some places for you to visit: Asian - Bush Inn Centre, Kosco, Japan Mart, Bin Inn, and Big T. Simply search these places on Google and head out shopping. Be sure to bring a few empty bags with you.

Weekend time = fun time!

Other than studying, we need some relaxing time as well. Check out these places around Christchurch:

• Canterbury Museum, Air Force Museum, Ravenscar House Museum

• Christchurch Art Gallery and Tūranga Library

• International Antarctic Centre Catnap Cafe

• Timezone Arcade

• Aquatic Centre, Rolleston

• Botanic Gardens and Hagley Park

• Walking and hiking tracks

• Alpine Ice - Ice Skating Activities

• Shopping Malls; Westfield, The Hub, Northlands, The Colombo

Need help?

If you need help or have any questions feel free to come into LUSA in Forbes Building/Grounded or talk to any of the international advisors. Here are some contact email addresses you may need. We are ready and happy to help!

• International Advisors: internationaladvisors@ lincoln.ac.nz

• LUSA International Rep: Chamabadee.suphakit@ lincolnuni.ac.nz

• Student Advocacy: kate.lindsay2@lincoln.ac.nz

• Student Financial Support: StudentFinance@ lincoln.ac.nz

• Student Experience: experience@lincoln.ac.nz

Forbes Lawn is the place to be Thursday morning! Check out the range of student clubs available at LU, connect with local businesses and organisations, and pick up a LUSA Welcome Pack filled with heaps of free goodies! This event is free to attend and always has a great buzz.

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Sputnik Sweetheart

Written By James

Just two lumps of metal roaming around the planet, attracting one another like a magnet, traveling and chasing one another.

Sometimes chasing you, I feel closer. Yet our space differs. Our commands and our governments are incompatible. But I see you in different hemispheres. Opposite of me.

Sometimes you crossed my route, the smell of metal you left behind marks the satellite that you are of. Often time, we’re so close, that we almost touched our compartments, makes me wish that I have a hand that could hold us together.

Maybe we could collide, and we could still roam the space together, like two lumps of metal joining one another and being lost in the universe forever.

Our mission is to ensure that you have a quality University experience through representation, support and activities.

We are here to help you make the most of your time at Lincolnyou’ve got some amazing opportunities ahead of you so, study hard, get out there and experience something new!

General Manager

Nicholas Cowie

Wishing you an excellent O’Week, the best for the new year ahead and introducing myself as the General Manager of LUSA.

Having studied at Lincoln quite some time ago now, I find myself back on the grounds of what is undoubtably the very best University - ( I say without any bias of course). It’s excellent to back on campus and to be of service to Lincoln students. You’ll find me at the LUSA office most anytime and you’re welcome to introduce yourself. Climbing and skiing are my go-to’s for recreation and before the recent repair of some broken parts, it used to include trail running.

Points of possible interest: I was very fortunate to have lived and worked in Nepal with my family including during the earthquakes of 2015, I’ve completed the Everest Marathon with a start line altitude of 5164 metres at Gorak Shep and a finish line altitude of 3440 metres at Namche Bazaar, and I’m very pleased to say I got to see The Pixies in concert late last year.

Welcome to all new students, and welcome back to all returning students.

Student Advocacy

Kate Lindsay

My name is Kate, and I am your Student Advocacy and Voice Advisor. I am here to answer your questions and to support you during your time here at LU. I also look after the Student Representative program.

I am originally from the UK but have also lived in the USA for 5 years, and before that I worked on cruise ships in the Caribbean (lots of travelling). We moved to NZ in January 2011 -yep just a couple weeks before the big earthquake, and so subsequently I have lots of renting experience in NZ too! I now only have 2 kids at home as my eldest is at University in Wellington this year. I also have a large dog called Arthur, and 3 cats, Gnocchi, Felton and Montgomery and live we in Lincoln – oh and there’s a husband too!

If you have any questions, need an ear to listen, a shoulder to cry on, or just someone to vent at, then I’m your gal. However, you are also welcome to just pop into the LUSA office and say hello, we love to see you.

Enjoy O’Week, have fun, look after your mates, and stay safe (I have to add that, it’s my job, but seriously, do

stay safe!). Wishing you all an awesome 2023 here at Lincoln University! Oh, and hot tip from recent experience- should you happen to spill Tequila and Margarita mix (basically any cheap sugary alcohol) on your wooden floors and can’t get rid of the sticky residue – white vinegar and hot water is your friend……you’re welcome!

Graphic Designer Ness Weir

Hey there, I’m Ness! (They/ them pronouns). I’ll be the graphic designer for LUSA this year. I enjoy music, video games, soft toys, card games and all things coffee. I look forward to working with you all!

RAM & Comms. Julia Wills

I’m your RAM Editor and Communications and Egagement Coordinator.

RAM provides a voice for LU students that is independent of the Uni. I publish your opinions, concerns, and creative talents. RAM is for students, by students - with a little help from me!

I also host LUSA’s social media platforms. If you’d like to share, sell or promote something student-life related, you can post directly to the ‘LUSA Noticeboard’ on Facebook. Be sure to follow our socials for all event info, ticket links plus more.

Outside of work, I love to hang with my wee girls, who are five and three years old, and our Border Terrier, Oscar, and head out on missions to the beach, Halswell Quarry and copious ammounts of parks!

Events & Clubs Jordan Cameron

Kia ora team, I’m Jordan the Events and Clubs Coordinator at LUSA. My job is to create and deliver all LUSA events, look after all clubs on campus and any clubs related questions, so feel free to flick me an email or come have a yarn in the LUSA office. Super excited to see all of you getting involved in LUSA events and clubs throughout 2023.

Fun fact about me is I am a Lincoln University Alumni, so it wasn’t that long ago that I was in your position. All I would say is just embrace the university environment and get involved as much as possible cause your time at university will fly bye.

Accounts Admin. Bridget Marshall

Hey, I’m Bridget and I am the Accounts Administrator for LUSA. Other than managing our accounts, I also look after club grants & reimbursements, ordering the LU merch that you can find for sale on our website or in the LUSA office, and organising the free food that we love being able to give out to students! I work part-time and I have two boys who keep me busy (exhausted?) the rest of the time with rugby, basketball, touch, cricket and fighting with each other. Have the best year at Lincoln! Have fun, be safe and we’re here if you have any questions.

What happened to all the eggs?

If you’re like me, and eggs are your favourite food, (not just for breakfast, but your favourite food, period) you would have lost your nut (or egg) on that fateful day... The day after you go back from holiday to stock up your pantry/fridge to only find fuck-all eggs on the shelf! Your excuse for your ignorance is; you’ve been out of town, sinking beers on the beach and watched zero news, and now you find yourself standing in front of the usually full egg shelf, thinking, “What the fuck happened to all the eggs!”

Poached, fried, scrambled, in a burger, hardboiled, in a salad, a sandwich...whatever! You now can’t stop thinking about eating those yummy smelly little bum nuts! So there’s only one thing for it. To fuel your knowledge-less brain. You pull out your phone and take to Google - ‘what happened to all the eggs?’

Up and down the motu, supermarket eggs shelves are empty, some assholes even replacing them with Kinder Surprises. (I don’t even know how to unpack that bullshit.) Is there bird flu? No, well not in NZ. Has everyone been making too many Pavs over Christmas?...well maybe, but not enough to have the shelves pillaged. What actually happened is that everyone had forgotten about some legislation that was signed in the beehive back in 2012, committing to banning battery-caged hens. The government thought this 10-year phased battery ban roll-out, would gradually see farmers pull finger and convert battery cages to colony cages or free-range get-ups. Then the ban came into effect during peak bloody baking season (of course), leaving half a million battery-caged hens to do what? Normal chicken stuff that they have no idea how to do? Or did they just whop their heads off because they were no longer ‘allowed’ to lay eggs, and ran around

like headless chickens, literally? Either way, eggs disappeared from shelves, like hotcakes...with no eggs in them.

I don’t blame farmers at all for not converting their farms in time, because I can only imagine the paperwork for resource consents to change their system, was a pile, high! Throw in a couple of lockdowns and basically just dealing with any council in NZ, and wave goodbye to 5 years of wasted chicken coupe conversion time! Not to mention the supermarket duopoly, where they would only buy ‘free-range/barn-raised eggs’ from Woolworths and Foodstuffs, shafting all the other farmers who had already spent millions (not to mention the years of paperwork) on converting their farms to colony cages, leaving the poor buggers out of pocket, scrambling to buy more land or just so stressed, they thought ‘fuck this’, it’s not worth it and bailed all together!

So, for a lot of farmers the industry it’s looking like a total bust, as land is scarce, and if there is land, it’s usually taken up by housing developers. Now my neighbours have gone and bought chickens, who keep annoying me and are probably illegally caged anyway, or have some hideous disease because no one knows how to actually care for them, so there goes the animal welfare component. As for who’s to blame for my eggless omelet? The Supermarket’s behaviour of course! Their suspicious bilateral decision seems to have had more of an impact on the egg industry than the legislation itself. Good luck out there, it’s not all it’s cracked up to be!

WHAT IS NFT?

Non-fungible token. That doesn’t make it any clearer.

Almost everyone spells it out, saying “en eff tee.” The brave call them “nefts.”

NFTs can really be anything digital (such as drawings, music, your brain downloaded and turned into an AI), but a lot of the current excitement is around using the tech to sell digital art. Non-fungible” more or less means that it’s unique and can’t be replaced with something else. For example, a bitcoin is fungible - trade one for another bitcoin, and you’ll have exactly the same thing. A one-of-a-kind trading card, however, is non-fungible. If you traded it for a different card, you’d have something completely different.

This means that one NFT is not equal to another, unlike one Bitcoin that has the same value as another Bitcoin. An NFT is a unique digital asset, mostly digital art, and people bid for them in a cryptocurrency called Ethereum. The winner of the bidding gets the NFT and is the official owner.

Ethereum is a cryptocurrency, like bitcoin, but its blockchain keeps track of who’s holding and trading NFTs.

Now yes, anyone can take a screenshot of the NFT right in their browser, however, they are not the official owner of the NFT, meaning it won’t have any value. It’s like Pokemon cards, if you print out a copy of a Pokemon card, nobody will want it since it is just on plain paper.

But NFTs are designed to give you something that can’t be copied: ownership of the work (though the artist can still retain the copyright and reproduction rights, just like with physical artwork). To put it in terms of physical art collecting: anyone can buy a Monet print. But only one person can own the original.

If you haven’t heard about the Bored Ape Yacht Club (seen above), it’s one of the most successful NFT projects, with apes (which have unique characteristics) selling for millions of dollars. The company behind

the series of NFTs has created a spin-off cryptocurrency, broken the blockchain for a few hours with how popular one of their sales was, and even acquired other massive NFT brands. And a reminder: this all happened because people really like saying that they own a picture of a Bored Ape.

People like, for instance, Jimmy Fallon and Paris Hilton, who discussed their apes on TV in a clip that went viral for being soooo uncomfortable.

This kind of club isn’t really a new phenomenon - people have long built communities based on things they own, and now it’s happening with NFTs.

The Bored Ape NFT collection is one of the most popular NFT collections.

PRIDE PICNIC

Sunday 5 March, 1–3pm

Rolleston Reserve

Grab your friends, bring a packed lunch or enjoy a free sausage sizzle, and join us at our Pride Picnic at the lawn behind Te Ara Ātea, with live music and performances.

RAINBOW WELLNESS

Wednesday 15 March, 7–9pm

Te Ara Ātea

This workshop is an introduction to the influencers that shape LGBTQIA+ people’s wellbeing. Participants will learn how to be an active ally to LGBTQIA+ people they support.

selwyn.govt.nz/events

Aquarius

Jan 20 - Feb 18

You’re a con-artists, and the most savage thing you’ll do this month is probably cheat on someone. Stop lying and grow a conscience. Taking money, playing on others’ emotions, and leaving your bestie in the dirt to die like a dog is not cool.

Pisces

Feb 19 - March

You’re ripe with narcissism this month. Yes, savage narcissism. We know you’re a cold sign, so being so into your own emotional baggage leaves no time for anyone else. You will never be able to love anyone one-tenth as much as you love yourselve.

Aries

March 21 - April 19

You love a cruel ending. If you’re in a relationship, you’ll break up with them this month. You won’t allow the a moment to defend themselves, and leave in total silence and darkness. You have no patience afterall. You’ll be the most dangerous when you’re angry.

Taurus

April 20 - May 20

You’re a known cheater. You can’t stay faithful, and when your sex drive calls you this month, you go. You’ll rationalise your actions as per and expect others to roll with them, no matter what.

Gemini

May 21 - June 20

You’re star-sign that is all about gaslighting. You will deny truths as easily as notkeeping you promises. Your true savage nature will come out comes out when you’ve decided you’ve had enough of someone.

Cancer

June 21 - July 22

Forgiving and forgettingyou just won’t this month. You will tell someone off for something they’ve done and let them wonder for the rest of their life where they went wrong. You’re the most vindictive zodiac sign.

July 23 - Aug 22

Impulsive meanness is the name of your game, and out of nowhere, you’ll want to suddenly deliver an insult to someone that is so out of line, it’s harsh and violent. Hold off on that this month because you’re already the meanest of the signs, and enjoy throwing that irresponsibility around too much!

Virgo

Aug 23 - Sept 22

Your snarky attitude makes for the most sarcastic zodiac sign. Face it: you already hate everyone, but when you put your mind to it, if someone as much as rubs you the wrong way, you will attack. You have no tolerance for those you hate - and you hate everybody.

Libra

Sept 23 - Oct 22

Stop telling killer lies. You cannot live a day without lying, which sounds minimally crappy until others realise you will lie to their face just to avoid confrontation. You will trample on willingly what people value, defending all you do with lies and more lies.

Scorpio

Oct 22 - Nov 21

You’re OCD will be relentless this month, and you’ll somehow believe you’re always right. You’re like a bad smell, that won’t stop until you smother someone else’s life. Others will pay the price for their own freedom.

Sagittarius

Nov 22 - Dec 21

You’re immensely cold. Nobody is more emotion-free than you! And when you cut others out, they may as well have never existed. Your lack of patience with people will show and you will be quick to get rid of people in your life easily this month.

Capricorn

Dec 22 - Jan 19

You’re a savage keyboard warrior. It’s rare to be involved with you and have it last without hearing from you in the form of a well-written message made up of pure, loathsome insults. You love stabbing your closest with words, and if they cry, it’s a jubilant time for you because you are by far the most sadistic zodiac sign.

Sudoku

How to Play

Every row and column must contain the numbers 1 to 9 without any repetitions. Every 9 x 9 box must be filled with the numbers 1 to 9.

Sudoku

17TH FEB

TOGA

RED BULL PRESENTS

20TH FEB 21 ST FEB

7pm–11pm, Sunken Lawn Tickets: lusa.flicket.com

BURGERS & FIZZ

12pm–Gone, Forbes BBQ

BACON BUTTIES & DONUTS

12pm–Gone, Forbes BBQ

SIMS/NFT

10am–3pm, Grounded

UCSA SUMMER STEIN

6pm, Haere-roa

22 ND FEB

PIZZA 12pm–Gone, Grounded

AFTERGLOW

7pm–11.30pm, Te Kete Ika Tickets: lusa.flicket.com

23 RD FEB 24TH FEB

CLUBS MARKET 10am–2pm, Forbes Lawn

UCSA MARDI GRAS

6pm, Haere-roa

AMERICAN HOTDOGS

12pm–Gone, Grounded

POSTGRAD MORNING TEA

10am–11am, Postgrad Space

CRUSADERS VS. CHIEFS

7.05pm, Orangetheroy Stadium

lusa.flicket.co.nz