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futurefarmersnz.org

Tēnā koutou ngā Rangatahi - Hello to all the young people of the food and fibre sector Future Farmers NZ is looking to expand our members & partners!

We are a group of professionally, culturally and politically diverse young people who are deeply passionate about the sector. We are from all walks of life, on the ground farmers, students, and young professionals right through to the end of the supply chain innovators in fashion and agritech. We submit on policies on behalf of young people and have multiple different workstreams focused on getting young people represented at key decision-making points and igniting a brighter future. We are proudly non-partisan and provide

a safe space to discuss and debate policy and the future of the sector. There is no required time commitment for the group members, each just chips in where they can and it’s a great professional development network to be a part of. If you’d like to learn more, check out futurefarmersnz.org and get in touch.

We’d love for you to join us in our quest for a united, healthy and prosperous Agricultural sector. Any queries or to ask to join please email futurefarmersnz@gmail.com with one thing you like and don’t like from our manifesto (on our website) and one national policy change you would like to see.

Kia Kaha, Aimee Blake futurefarmersnz@gmail.com

Fat Eddies | Tickets $80+bf

President Amy Wells

And just like that, we’re a quarter of the way through the uni year! Last term we brought you a jam packed O’Week featuring lots of free food, Afterglow, Clubs’ Market and the highest ticket sales to Toga in memory,. Rumour has it, it was the most servings of free food given away in O’Week ever! Shout out to the LUSA exec and staff who did some massive hours to deliver O’Week.

I’ve loved meeting so many new people. Thanks to everyone who’s turning up and making Lincoln the vibrant campus that it is. Hopefully, you’re all settled into uni by now. No doubt assignments are coming thick and fast. This term will fly by, and before you know it, it will be time to study for exams. If you think you’re falling behind, it’s best to ask for help sooner rather than later.

While study is the most important thing you’ll do at uni, make sure you get involved with club events too. There’s been heaps of awesome events already, and plenty more in the works. Clubs are a great way to have fun,

meet new people, and learn new skills. You can find out about all our clubs on lusa.org.nz/ clubs-directory.

If you’re a postgraduate/honours/mature student, keep an eye on the Lincoln University Postgrad Society Facebook, and the emails from your faculty admin about upcoming events. The fourth postgrad morning tea is on June 15th.

Coming up, we also have Grad Ball which has sold out the past 4 years. It’s set to be another awesome event. We’ve also got the Postgrad Cocktail night in the works, as well as Winterball, and more free food. Keep an eye on LUSA’s Facebook and Instagram for a heads up on free food.

Sometimes life gets in the way of study. If you have an unexpected circumstance like getting sick, injured, or a relative/ pet dying, you might want to apply for an aegrotat. Basically, they’re a bit like derived grades or extensions in high school, and all the info is under Exams & Assessments on Akoraka | Learn.

While it’s less disruptive than previous years, Covid is definitely out there. If you get covid, fill

out the ‘LU Student COVID-19 notification form’ on the SafeLU app, and consider if you need an extension for any assignments via the aegrotat process too.

If something doesn’t seem fair in your courses, come see the awesome LUSA team to see if there’s anything we can do. If you have any issues, questions, concerns, or just want to have a yarn, pop into the LUSA office. You can also contact me at president@lusa.org.nz or pop a note in the mailbox outside the LUSA office. Feel free to fill out the anonymous feedback form on our website if you need lusa. org.nz/feedback. We exist for you, the students, so please let us know how we can help you.

All the best for this term, you’ve got this!

Mā te wā, Amy

VICE-President

With the last half of semester one now upon us it’s time to knuckle down and study hard before the onslaught of exams. While it’s important to study hard it’s also important to find time to get a break from the uni work, join a club or do a day walk such as Crater Rim.

The first half of the semester saw many clubs going on trips ranging far and wide, of note a highly successful trip ran by Handy Landy’s where they picked apples as a fundraiser for the north island flood response.

We also had a smooth and successful O-Week with events such as Toga and Afterglow and lots of free food. The exec has been brewing up some ideas for some events in the future, stay tuned for those.

International Rep

Hi everyone, welcome to the second term of the uni semester. I hope everyone had a great break and are coming back with energy to get stuck into their studies again!

This term offers lots of activities, events, and interesting things for you to join and get involved in. Along with your studies and learning new things, remember to reach out if you ever need help.

I’d love to hear any of your feedback or ideas, especially from our International students. You can contact myself (your international Rep.) or one of the LUSA team. My email is: Chamabadee.suphakit@ lincolnuni.ac.nz

I am looking forward to seeing you around and joining different Clubs and attending LUSA events. Have fun and all the best for the rest of the semester!

Rainbow, edi & wellbeing rep

Arabella Dudfield

I hope you are well and had a restful mid-semester break! I can’t believe we are already in Term 2 of Semester 1. Crazy how time has flown this year! There are heaps of awesome things happening in the Rainbow and Wellbeing space this half of the semester, so keep an eye out and get involved. Some of these events include SPACE Ball, Hauora Well-being Month in May, Pride Walk, and activities during June for Pride Month. Information will be posted on Raftr, LUSA, and SPACE Social Media pages. I hope to see you there!

Enjoy everything Term 2 has to offer. Feel free to reach out to the LUSA team if you need anything. Study hard.

Demetrio Cooper

Camabadee (Ploy) Suphakit

Engagement & media rep

Kia ora team, I hope you had a fantastic Easter break! It’s always a great time to take a breather and enjoy the autumnal beauty of New Zealand. Whether you spent the break with loved ones or took some time out for yourself, I hope you made the most of it.

As we head into term two, I want to encourage you to stay motivated and keep pushing forward. It’s a new term, a fresh start, and a chance to set new goals and work towards achieving them. Remember, success is not just about getting good grades, it’s also about learning and growing as a person. Embrace those challenges ahead, be open to new opportunities, and stay positive, even when things get tough.

If you’re looking for a creative outlet to express yourself, don’t forget to contribute to Ramblings, our section for short creative content.

We can’t wait to see what you come up with!

Disability, edi & wellbeing rep

It’s hard to believe that we are in the middle of the first term break! I hope everyone has managed to take some time for themselves to reset and come back motivated for another term of uni.

I went on the MGMT316 Southland Field Tour during the first week which was a great experience seeing different farming systems and other parts of the industry. I’ve been busy attending lots of different meetings and events and getting stuck into some uni mahi.

Respectfully Lincoln workshops for first-year students have been up and running since the start of the uni year. Make sure you sign up and attend a workshop if you haven’t already!

Iconic has been offering fortnightly swimming trips to the Selwyn Aquatic Centre to club members which have been fantastic! Sophie Williams the current Future Leaders Chairperson organized Connect & Accept – an inclusive community event for disabled people and their friends and

family as part of her future leader’s projects. The event was amazing with a heap of informative stall holders and many activities, performances, and displays creating an incredible atmosphere for all involved. I’d like to thank all the stall holders, volunteers, performers, and attendees for making the event a success, it was great to see the joy on everyone’s faces on the day, and the day was enjoyed by all!

May is Marama Hauora (Wellness Month) keep an eye out on Raftr and the LUSA social media platforms for more info. Study hard and enjoy the term!

Vivian Wang

Cam Holmes

Pasifika Rep

Talofa lava and warm pacific greetings to you all.

Sheesh first term went by quickly and the holidays went by even quicker! Speaking of holidays, I hope your Easter was goodie and well spent with your friends and aiga. Also, I hope you took an ‘actual’ break before heading into the rush of assignments, which will quickly turn into exams for the final half of Semester One!

• SOQO NI LUPISA - is our upocming event on the 3rd of May. Where we welcome and celebrate the BROWN EXCELLENCY in Te Whare Wanaka O Aoraki. It will also be the grand opening for Pasifika Language Week 2023! This event will be the first welcome for LUPISA students; therefore, it is very significant for us. Hence, external guests will be invited, including families of Pasifika Students, representatives from Ministry for Pacific Peoples, Ministry for Education and He Waka Tapu. Throughout the event there will be performances, guest speeches from our graduated Pasifika student and delicious island kai to entertain our guests!

LUPISA and I as your Pasifika Rep. wish you nothing but good vibes this semester!

We need your RAMblings...

www.theram.org.nz

LUPISA BUSINESS:

LUPISA has been busy busy busy! Planning and holding events in focus of our goal which is navigating toward building a great foundation for LUPISA. So farLUPISA have achieved:

• CLUBS MARKET DAYLUPISA blasted island music - to set the vibe, gave out LUPISA MERCH and Otai (tongan fruit salad) to engage with Lincoln Students.

• PIZZA WITH LUPISAwas held on the 22nd of March, to put names to faces and to get to know the Executive better.

Punipuao Moananu

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What have Te Awhioraki been up to?

Welcome back to term 2!

It’s been an exciting start to the year for Te Awhioraki. We have enjoyed meeting all of you freshers at our events and we look forward to seeing more of you around campus.

The year started with orientation week and it was good to see everyone in high spirits, with over 200 of you coming to the whare during goose chase. We held our first event off-campus event, which was at the Grouse and Codebreakers in town. Big shout out to Liv’s group who cleaned up, beating every other team by 10 minutes.

In term two, things to look out for are waiata practice every Wednesday at 1pm, culture workshops and off-campus events. They will be advertised via our socials and uni email, so make sure to follow us on Instagram. In addition, our welfare fund is available and can be applied for on our website along with our TA merch.

As it gets colder and assignments and exams come closer, please remember we are here to support and help in any way we can. So, drop into the whare and have a korero. There’s always Kai and people around to catch up with.

Ngā mihi, Te Awhioraki Exec

Respectfully Lincoln

Learn more about consent by attending a Respectfully Lincoln first-year student workshop Gain knowledge on how to engage in safe and respectful relationships, understanding consent and preventing harmful sexual behaviour. All Respectfully Lincoln workshops are co-designed with tauira (students) and presented by trained student facilitators. If you haven’t attended a

workshop yet, we’ll be contacting all eligible students to sign up soon.

To find out more, contact Alex Michel-Smith, Safer Communities Programme Advisor at experience@lincoln.ac.nz

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Celebrating food

produced in Selwyn.

During May participating eateries are showcasing ingredients grown by local producers.

Try the dishes on offer and learn more about what’s grown right here in Selwyn.

Take a photo of your dish and share it with us using #tasteselwyn.

decorating onabudget

Woohoo, you’re off to uni and finally free to decorate your own space! Whether is located in student accommodation or a room in a flat or even the entire rental, you are usually very limited in what you can do to make it looks nice. Luckily there’s K Mart and The Warehouse, to help find cool stuff for your room. But how do you make an impact without breaking the piggy bank and the environment?

The truth is, a lot of interior design can be expensive. Instagram and Pinterest pics make it look ohso-simple, but usually, the price tag attached is eye-watering. It’s worth waiting until you’re out of uni to invest in large, expensive furniture. Student digs are temporary and you often don’t know where you might end up after you graduate. For now, let’s look at how to make an impact without breaking the bank. First up is our fabulous list of places to shop. All are affordable and some even list items totally free of charge – check them out:

Facebook Marketplace

Facebook Marketplace lets you discover, buy and sell items within your local community. All you need is a Facebook account and time to scroll the adverts. Find anything from clothes to plants and furniturebest of all, many of the items are free if you collect!

Top tip: Take a friend with you to collect your goodies, there is safety in numbers and they can help you carry your haul!

IKEA

This Swedish giant is a household name and needs no introduction. IKEA designs and sells ready-toassemble furniture, kitchen appliances and home accessories, much of which is both space-saving and economical, plus you may learn a thing or two about your flatmates while assembling items with them!

Freecycle

Freecycle is a grassroots and entirely nonprofit movement of people who are giving and getting stuff for free in their local areas. It’s all about reusing and keeping good stuff out of landfills and membership is free.

Head to freecycle.org/town/ChristchurchNZ to get shopping!

Second-hand stores

There is no shortage of second-hand stores in Christchurch. From national stores like SaveMart to regional stores run by charities like the EcoShop, Red Cross, St John and the Salvation Army. Find your nearest shop and nip down to see what goodies are on offer.

By Theo Wolfhagen

On the 10th of March, a group of 36 young farmers took three vans and made the trip down to Queenstown. This trip would consist of a few stops and a trip to the Wanaka A&P show. The first stop that the group visited was Tim Coughlan whose family owns and runs BarbaraField, a small beef farm just outside of Temuka. Tim, an ex-Lincoln University graduate, talked to the group about the processes on the property and some life experiences about returning to the family farm too early.

After this, we were back on the road heading to Beaumont Station, a 28,000Ha property near Millers flat. The group were able to witness some farming on a larger scale and in difficult terrain.

The following day was an early and wee bit dusty rise before heading to Wanaka for the A&P show.

The group were able to witness sheep dog trials, stock judging and horse events...

before taking a wee stop at Lake Wanaka for a small dip and a drinks break before getting on the road once again to Queenstown, our final destination.

After a very “quiet night and an early bedtime,” the crew rose and made the perilous journey back home to Lincoln. Finally, after a 6-hour drive, the group made it back in one piece, wiser and possibly sleep-deprived back to Lincoln.

A big thanks have to be said to the drivers and the executive team for organizing and helping the trip run as smoothly as it did. This trip was a great opportunity for the first years to meet some other young farmers in other years at the university, and it was clear that everyone had an absolute ball and made some lifelong friends.

Ashburton College

CANTERBURY POLYFEST 2023

CANTERBURY POLYFEST 2023

By Punipuao Moananu

Canterbury Polyfest was back in full force on the 18th of March, with a sunny day of dance and vibrant Pasifika song performed by secondary schools across Canterbury region.

Crowds of aiga and supporters gathered at the Speacial Events Area, North Hagley Park, Christchurch, to welcome back the event since covid- 19, full of anticipation for the return to the festival feeling that makes Polyfest an iconic date on the Cantebury school calender.

Though the festival is known for its fierce performance across the Samoan, Tongan, Fiji, Nieuan and Cook Island cultures, over the years the perfromance has expanded to

include other Pasifika cultures like Kiribati and Tahiti. The stage was on fire from one performance after the other between the 25 Canterbury High Schools that attended the event.

Not only the performances were on, but the kai provided at the event was a double win. Paper plates piled with barbequed chicken, chopsuey, a Raro donut and that famous Otai (tongan fruit salad) make up the perfect hot plate at this year’s Polyfest.

This years Polyfest was definitely HOME AWAY FROM HOME. As Pasifika, everything we do is about embracing our values, culture and identity. This is what we do. This is what we love.

Cheeehoooooooo!!!!

Timaru Boys High, performing for the first time at Polyfest

Families and Supporters at Polyfest

St. Thomas of Canterbury College

As parents, we all want our children to be healthy and active, but sometimes it can be difficult to find the time and resources to make it happen. That’s why we’re proud to offer the LU Parent Society Children’s Fitness Class - a free, fun, and engaging way for students and families to stay active and healthy.

Held every Saturday morning 10:30 at LU gym, our children’s fitness class is open to all LU students and families, and offers a wide range of activities and exercises designed to promote physical fitness, coordination, and overall wellness.

Led by certified instructors who are passionate about helping children stay active and healthy, our classes are suitable for children of all ages and skill levels, from beginners to advanced little athletes.

Our children’s fitness class is more than just a fun way to burn off some energy - it’s also a great way to connect with other families and build a sense of community. Through group activities and games, children are able to make new friends and develop social skills, while parents can connect with other like-minded families and share experiences and advice. And the best part? Our children’s fitness

class is completely FREE for all LU students and families. We believe that access to healthy, active lifestyles is a right, not a privilege, and we’re proud to offer this program as a way to support our community and promote overall wellness.

So if you’re looking for a fun and healthy way to stay active, connect with other families, and make a positive impact in your community, we invite you to join us for our next children’s fitness class. No prior experience is necessary - just bring a positive attitude and a willingness to have fun!

By Liam Hunter

As Lincoln Uni Christian Fellowship (CF) we are all about learning who Jesus Christ is, discovering or growing in faith, and sharing that with others. Whether you’re a seasoned Christian or never even heard of Christianity the CF is a place where we dig into God’s word the Bible, discover Jesus’ love and become strengthened in our faith.

This year over March the 17-19th the Christian Fellowship had our annual camp at Hibburt Park in Spencer Park, north Christchurch. The camp was a combination of hanging out, playing sports, team challenges and hearing a series of messages from Tim Hodge, a TSCF (Tertiary Students Christian Fellowship, the nationwide CF movement) staff worker. We were looking into the Bible book of Haggai, which is a small book in the Old Testament.

Between the competitive games of touch rugby and force back, the CF had a weekend full of fun as well as studying a relatively unknown book in the Bible and seeing why this book is in the Bible and what relevance it still has to us today.

The book of Haggai was written by the prophet Haggai and through this prophet, God spoke to his people, the people of Israel. The book centered around God telling his people to rebuild his temple in Jerusalem, but the people were too busy building their own houses and putting off working on the house of the Lord. So, for us we were challenged by the book as we considered our own lives and asked ourselves the question, are we spending our time building up our own houses or God’s kingdom?

Along with the team challenges and games we also went swimming at the beach and enjoyed time hanging out over the weekend soaking up the last of the summer sun.

The CF camp is held every year and it isn’t exclusive to only existing members of the CF, anyone is invited, and we would love to have more people come along even if they aren’t in the club next year when we run it again.

For people who missed the camp or are keen to check out other stuff that we do, the CF runs Monday evening Bible studies at 7:30pm at The Well flat which is at 1419 Springs Road opposite gate three of the Orchard carpark. On top of this we also have weekly lunch meet ups in the glass box in the Forbes building from 12:30-2pm during UFT on Wednesdays where we meet up for sandwiches provided by us and normally hang out and run activities. We’re part of various local churches. As a club we also have other one-off events throughout the year, and we try to run toasty nights at Mrs. O’s once a term.

By Giorgia Hickey

The AGLS Society is a club focusing on students within the AGLS faculty at LU (but anyone is welcome to come along to events!). We run both social and academic events to bring students together and so everyone can meet people of similar and different degrees and backgrounds!

Our club has had a great start to the year with a woodsplitting fundraiser getting our bank account looking nice with $2500! We had 15 club members come and give us a hand for the weekend of mahi. We also ran a quiz night at the end of the term which had 3 awesome goodie baskets as prizes. We had 5 teams enter and get through the eight rounds of questions, with a group of third years taking the win.

We look forward to more events to come, including a lecturer panel of everyone’s favourite lecturers coming up at the end of May! So stay tuned for that

If this club sounds like a bit of you feel free to join our Facebook page, or scan the QR Code.

MACAULAY TRIP 2023

by Ben Allen

In the Early hours of March the 4th, ten trucks headed down to Lake Tekapo. Raiding the Fairlie bake house on the way through, we soon arrived in Tekapo, collecting firewood from the Mackenzie Alpine Trust along the way. The convoy of trucks then headed up into the Macaulay River, crossing over countless amount of streams, which made for some good entertainment. The trucks slowly worked their way up the river, climbing over boulders and rocks. After making it into Doc. country, we started glazing the hill-sides looking for sign off moment.

A group of eight of us, were dropped off half way up the river and proceeded to climb the hillside to the top. Nearing the top, the group managed to find a mob of Thar, and hit the deck. Mean while the rest of the trucks

proceeded up the river reaching the Macaulay Hut. From here, several different groups headed in different directions, going to their designated area.

The wind and rain started to set in, affecting everyone. Through the wind and rain a few nice animals were seen and taken. A nice eleven inch bull was taken by Charli Rowe. Everyone then proceeded back down or up to the hut, where the evening carried into the night.

The next morning we all woke to low cloud, sleet and snow half way down the mountain, making the morning nice and cold, to say the least. After packing down tents and cleaning up the hut, all the trucks made there way down the river. On the way back to Christchurch we had to stop in Fairlie again to refuel the body.

Lincoln Association of Boardriders

The Lincoln Association of Boardriders was established this year and we are stoked about it, and so should you be. From a record turnout at our first meeting, we quickly realized that there’s a gap for a club like this at uni! After a couple of dawnies and a fish and chip night which may or may not have ended up with a noise complaint - we are here.

We have some big ideas for the remainder of the Sem,

with some smaller weekly events when the surf permits, and a larger trip later in the term, before delving into the deep, white, fluffy powder that winter will undoubtedly provide.

If you haven’t caught us so far, everyone is welcome to come along to our “board” meeting at the start of next term. Keep an eye on the socials for details as we get into it.

Insta: @thelablincoln_

FB: LAB (Lincoln Association of Boardriders)

Thanks heaps to everyone that has got amongst it so far, see you soon!

Callum and the rest of the LAB exec.

GO RAMS!

Footie has finally started, and this season has a lot to get excited about.

The Lincoln University Rams rugby team will be hosting Burnside on the 6th of May, and we need all Lincoln students to come along and show their support! Not only will your support cheer the team on, but you could also take part in the first-ever inter-hall gumboot relay race!

At half-time, a mixed team from each hall will battle it out in the field to win their spot to take on the 2nd and 3rd years students, staff and

Calling all LU Callingstudents all LU students

Want to show your support for your beloved rugby teams and enjoy a great day out with your mates?

alumni in the final round of Club Day on the 20th of May. What an incredible opportunity to claim bragging rights and be part of something special.

Be sure to come along wearing your Lincoln colours (Blues, Yellow and White) to cheer for your hall, and the Rams on to victory! As a special bonus, we will also have prizes and giveaways for those that attend the game and participate in the gumboot relay race, so come join us and let’s have some fun!

We’ve got the perfect event for you – the Lincoln University Rugby Club Day on 20th May 2023.

All LU Rugby teams will be playing at home on this special day, with the headline game being the Rams vs CFC. There will be loads of fun activities to enjoy, including the much-anticipated LU Gumboot Relay race at half-time with top qualifying Halls teams competing against 2nd and 3rd-year students, staff, and alumni.

If you need any more reasons to come and show your support, then here are a few more – there will be a DJ banging out some tunes, a free BBQ, and a chance to win some prizes for showing your LU pride by turning up in blue, yellow and white! And last but not least, the proceeds from the jerseys auctioned on the day will go to Farm Strong.

Make an afternoon of it with your mates and show your support for our LU Rugby teams at the 2023 Club Day. See you there!

WHAT IS CHAT GPT? WHAT IS CHAT GPT?

Generative AI is causing a big buzz at the moment. The ability of tools like ChatGPT, have a scarily human-like ability to produce well-researched content in seconds. To create text from simple prompts to a standard that can often pass as a human. This leaves many wondering what this technology means for the future of work, inparticular, essay writing... Rather than making humans redundant, we are learning how to use tools like ChatGPT to supercharge our work, give us ideas and prompts and automate mundane everyday tasks to carry out our jobs more quickly and efficiently.

AI isn’t, and may never be, a replacement for human intelligence. Understanding this means learning its limits and recognising situations where human skills, knowledge, judgment, and creativity are still vital. Learning how to use this powerful new technology to enhance our own abilities, to free up our time to focus on more challenging, higher-value work, will be a key skill for new-age professionals in the age of AI. Firstly, what is ChatGPT? Think Alexa or Siri but on

steriods with more advanced, complex capablities. It’s able to handlemore complex inquiries and responses. It’s an example of “generative AI” because it can use existing data to generate new outputs, like poetry and fiction to emails, essays, blog and even computer code.

ChatGPT was created by Open AI, which is funded by a number of technology firms, like Microsoft, who recently invested $10 billion and are integrating it into their Bing search engine!

CEO of Open AI, Sam Altman often uses the example of a calculator. How does a calculator change the way we figure out math problems?

“It actually got integrated into the way we work quite quickly; My expectation is this new tool –this ability to generate text quickly in a foundational, quite generic but logical manner will get embedded quite quickly into the way we work.”

• Writers can use it to generate blogs, articles, and informational material.

• Teachers can use it to summarise educational material and create assignments.

ChatGPT (Chat Generative Pre-trained Transformer) is an artificial intelligence chatbot developed by OpenAI and launched in November 2022 - Wikipedia.

• Financial professionals can automate bookkeeping and reporting.

• Lawyers can use it to summarise case law and quickly develop an understanding of areas of law that they have not previously studied.

• Marketers can use it to create ad copy and sales emails.

• Customer service agents can use it to generate responses to inquiries and compile FAQ documents on issues that are frequently raised.

• Healthcare professionals can use it to extract relevant information from medical records and examinations and compile reports and summaries of patient data.

Don’t get me wrong, OpenAI has heard everyone’s concerns, and it’s finally working on detecting AI-generated writing.

ChatGPT, has caused shockwaves in many industries due to its skilled writing and coding abilities. ChatGPT has already accomplished several impressive feats, including passing the US Medical Licensing Exam, a Wharton MBA exam, and 4 law school courses! It has also caused concern among teachers and other education professionals who say the ChatGPT will help students get better at cheating and plagiarism.

Top lincoln uni’s based on their logos:

When you go to look up Lincoln University, about ten different ones pop up!

I’ve taken the liberty of ranking the Lincolns Unis around the world based on their logo.

So... Open AI launched a web-based program called “AI Text Classifier” to tackle that issue. The program will flag pasted-in text with the following labels: “very unlikely,” “unlikely,” “unclear if it is,” “possibly,” or “likely” AI-generated. OpenAI admits its tool isn’t quite perfect yet: “It requires a minimum of 1,000 characters to determine whether text is AI-generated and is prone to making errors.”

So, there are three steps that we need to consider if we want to transition into the world of AI. The first is to think about how AI can automate the routine and repetitive tasks we do every day. Then we need to consider how it might expand our abilities and allow us to take on challenges that previously might have had us stumped or turning to others for help.

Last but by not least, we need to think about how we can use the time we’ve freed up by harnessing generative AI to spend more time on truly human tasks. This means face-to-face time with colleagues, clients, customers, as well as strategic tasks, creative tasks, and work that requires us to come up with genuinely new ideas.

#7

Nice, practical, straight to the point.

Looks like something an art student drew up.

#1 #2 #3 #4 I think its time for a new line of merch.

a Hogwarts design! It’s got wheat on it, so their growing the future as well. Tigers are cool! #5 #6

Doves and a massive book; I rank it. Meh.

WHY SO ANXIOUS?

By Jay Mckendrey (He/They) (written on the 28th March)

It’s coming up to midterm break, heaps of assessments are due (or will be by end of break) and the only word which bests explains this period is “stress”. It is something everyone has, to varying degrees, and should be talked about and acknowledged.

On a greater level, stress can lean to anxiety attacks, which are something many people (including myself) experience. For those who’ve never experienced or witnessed one, the first thing that might come to mind, is hyperventilating and rocking back and forth!

Understanding the way that yours and other’s anxiety works will normalise the conversation, reduce stigma and could possibly help calm a person during an attack sooner.

So, what are some types of anxiety:

• Hypersensitivity to change, chaos or disorder.

• Sensory overload (be it smell, taste, light, etc.).

• Fast-talking, stumbling with words, stuttering. Almost like a miscommunication between your brain and mouth.

• Silence – not wanting to talk or deal with anyone.

• Unpredictable bouts of irritability or rage.

• Zoning out – staring off into the distance unfocused and stillness.

It is important to note that these are only some forms and does not encompass them all. For me, it changes between different forms. My most common and recent attacks present as a ‘zoning out’.

I disengage with everything around me, including having my hearing decreasing, a looming sensation of unpleasant discomfort and stillness; commonly at night, where my mind goes blank and my eyes tear up, but I don’t feel sad or the likes, just a feeling blankness. Again, it is important to note that it is different for everyone.

Ways people deal with anxiety can be positive or negative; stress baking, over or undereating, exercise, sleep and using many other escape mechanisms. What I find useful is to talk, let it out or redirect it.

Be it talking, writing, reading, baking, exercising or anything, taking the time to have a break and to process things will aid greatly in letting pressure and stress go.

Do not let it build up as it can cause you to crash and trust me that is exhausting both mentally and physically.

There are great services on campus including counselling, Student Health and the Wellbeing team who are happy to talk (located top floor of Hudson).

If there’s something you need help with, the team at LUSA will do their upmost to help or direct you to the people who can help the best!

Look after yourself and remember to take care.

Wild Weather

By Brock Stuart

Over the years, weather has been a topic of conversation. When you’re talking to a person, you either go “what a beauty day” or “such terrible weather we’re having”, or something along the lines of this. The conversation of weather becomes much more in depth when your business and livelihood heavily rely on the weather. Farmers in particular always talk about the weather. When it’s good and bad.

I have always been fascinated with weather. From a young age I have always seen and looked at what was happening above us. I have five weather apps that I regularly check to see what is happening. For fun, when I open my phone, that is the first thing I look at. However, when there is a storm “brewing”, I am constantly looking at rain radars. At one stage, I did consider doing a degree in meteorology, however, I would have needed to be super smart in maths and physics –which I’m not.

A couple months ago while uni was just getting started, cyclone Gabrielle caused widespread damage and chaos for the North Island. It was pretty terrible to witness when the sun was streaming through the living room at the flat. Throughout the storm, I was checking the weather every three to five minutes when I had the chance. What amazed me the most though is how the North Island at the start of this year had so much rain, but the bottom of the South Island was so dry. For example, at my place in Southland, in the month of January, we received 21mm. In Auckland, they received 539mm! The variation of weather in this small country of New Zealand is mind blowing.

Although cyclone Gabrielle was predicted by Metservice to be severe and it was, many severe weather events that occur are not predicted. For example, there was major flooding about two weeks earlier in

Auckland that was not forecasted to be as bad. But actually it was a very severe event with loss of live and property.

During December last year at home, Metservice and Windy.com predicted about 4mm to fall in a two-hour period. Instead we got 35mm in an hour, of which 29mm fell in 20 minutes. In other cases, the weather says we going to get 15mm during the day and you only get 2mm. When making baleage, the weather seems to be a nuisance. The weather says that you’re going to get 2mm at 8pm, but when the baleage is getting made at 2pm, the rain starts to fall when it is not forcasted. Now I know the weather is easily variable, but the amount of variation is becoming notably significant and different to what is forecasted.

Metservice does get a lot of government funding and windy.com is funded by its customers that use it. I don’t know if this is the cause of the inaccuracies of their forecast, but most will say it is due to climate change. However, weather is weather.

Weather has always been severe even in the past. There is real evidence dating back to 1913, where Gore had a massive flood, which effected the township significantly. We as humans can only predict the weather so much. In fact, it’s actually very rare that weather forecasts are exactly correct. For example, a high of 25 degrees might be forecasted. However, the temperature was actually 25.6. The wind was meant to 5km/h, instead it was 10km/h.

I believe that as the years pass, technology will hopefully continue to grow and develop, therefore improving the accuracy of weather forecasts. But for now, weather forecasts in my opinion are effectively a “writing guide” for what could happen. It can give you a rough idea, but it is never 100% correct.

How steamy are you in the sack?

Taurus

April 20 - May 20

You’re known for you love of routine, which means you’re looking for a relationship, if you’re not already in one. Mainly because you want routine sex. Not whimsical, imaginative sex; just solid, good sex, like your tried-and-true position; doggy style.

Gemini

May 21 - June 20

You do love a good quickie. Spontaneous sex in unexpected places, and experimenting with new positions is your jam. Your active imagination also means you’re likely to be a porn aficionados - so don’t be surprised if you find yourself paying for a premium service this month.

Cancer

June 21 - July 22

You’re after a sexual experience that is intimate, tender and gentle. A deep emotional connection is necessary for fulfillment. But along with tender touch, you’re far from boring. In fact, experimentation and an open mind are just two qualities that make the Crab an excellent lover.

Leo

July 23 - Aug 22

You want every sexual occasion to begin with appropriate foreplay and conclude with unforgettable and sensuous lovemaking. You won’t just have sex for the sake of having it. You normally avoid filthy sex; and quickies are your final option. You’ll need a great deal of attention this month.

Scorpio

Oct 22 - Nov 21

You just love going at it all the time. Day and night. Although you are picky about who you have sex with. Even if you’re attracted to someone, you’re not going to act on it straight away until you get to know the person and trust them. You’ll consider this in casual hookups too.

Aquarius

Jan 20 - Feb 18

You believe in developing a very comforting but extremely sensual relationship with your partner. You do’nt want them to feel shy and so you like to take one step at a time which is what excites your partners the most!

Virgo

Aug 23 - Sept 22

You try to give your partner maximum pleasure, by taking the process slow and enjoying every part of it, as you like to ensure that the pleasure is both ways. It is important that the act is indulgent and that you both reach the maximum pleasure in bed.

Libra

Sept 23 - Oct 22

You’re an intriguing personality that is both gentle and rough in bed. Sex with you can help your partner experience different emotions altogether. You like to stay in the moment and feel the sensuality in sex. Sex with a Libra will truly give you all the feels!

Sagittarius

Nov 22 - Dec 21

Sagittarius is one of the most playful signs in the entire zodiac, so sex with yourself is anything short of an adventure. Being a fire sign, you’ll want to warm up with plenty of foreplay before trying out all kinds of new positions.

Capricorn

Dec 22 - Jan 19

Sometimes you will surprise your partner in sex, becoming as assertive in the erotic realm as you are in your working lives. Your take-charge nature makes you a dominant partner. You become alive during sex and love to explore the body, both your own and your partner’s.

Pisces

Feb 19 - March

Pisces thrive within erotic experiences that are highly sensitive, sensual, and romantic. You are eager to be of service to a partner and seek lovemaking that creates a union not just between two bodies, but between two

Aries

March 21 - April 19

You believe that sex should be a soulful and passionate experience, one that requires sharing all of themselves with another person at that moment. Of course, your sexual experiences aren’t always so deep. You enjoy the playful aspect of sex just as much as the next person.

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