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Issue 3 May/June 2015

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What the Prez Sez

From the Ed

I hope you all had a well-deserved break and are getting

I have to say, it was so difficult choosing what bits of

ready for the cold winter ahead of us!

RAM were ok for us to publish. If the content of RAM

By the time you read this issue of the Caclin, Graduation week will have been and gone. It is a very busy week with the Future Leader and Sports scholar Celebration, Ra Whakamana, the LUSA Grad Ball and the Graduation ceremony at the end of the week. I congratulate all Lincoln students who graduated and celebrated finishing their time at Lincoln on behalf of you, the current student body. The proposal for tuition fees for 2016 was taken to the Lincoln University Council on the 21st April. LUSA sent an email to all students asking for feedback on the proposal, so we put a submission to council with the student body’s views which were in favour of the ‘package fees’ concept and the

was complained about as much as it was in the 70s, what chance does it really have in 2015? The pages and cartoons that made it in to this hot little rag you hold in your hand are comparitively, incredibly tame, to say the least. If you love sexist, racist, homophobic humor from yesteryear, I highly recommend seeking out a copy of RAM for a squizz. Any year will do, they're all great/highly offensive – and that's offensive to everyone. RAM didn't discriminate. Here's a cleanish joke from RAM '73. What most annoyed Robin Hood? His Little John.

‘price guarantee’ concept. We voted against the 4% increase

I also want to say a great big thank you to everyone

in individual course fees and the increase in package fees.

who contributed to this issue. Your hardwork is so

The package fee essentially means that if you enrol for your

appreciated!

entire years courses at prior to starting classes, you will pay

Three of Caclin’s regular student writers are heading

a smaller amount compared to if you enrolled in individual

back to their respective Universities back in the

courses separately in semester one and semester two. The

States, so there are some spaces becoming available

price guarantee means that if you enrol for the entire year

in next Semester’s issues of Caclin.

for the duration of your study and pass in the adequate time frames, you will pay the same amount each year after your

Get in touch if you have something to contribute to

first year instead of fees increasing.

Caclin. And remember, just because we don’t have

We also mentioned the feedback in regards to value for

mean that we don’t want it.

money and the reasons why some people did not want the package fee or price guarantee. We have been assured that students will receive good communications from the

something like it in the magazine already doesn’t

Caclin doesn’t discriminate.

university in terms of how fees will affect you.

| Jacqui Leigh

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| LUSA President@lincolnuni.ac.nz

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The Latest on Our Hilgie

ighto, so here’s the Hilgie haps for the last week or so: Consent has been received by whoever gives consents to commence

deconstruction when ready. Come June, things should start to get a little smashy. There’s some soft stripping about to take place inside the building. Yeah, sounds a bit rude, but this actually means the removal of fixtures, fittings and other assorted bits and pieces. Anyway, it’s the last item on the To-Do list before smashy times. For those of you who enjoy observing earth moving equipment in action (and, let’s be honest, who doesn’t), the last week has been a good one for you. As you’ve no doubt noticed there is some pretty significant trenching work still going on, which will continue for a little while yet. This is all part of diverting utility lines to keep Burns and George Forbes operational in preparation for the upcoming smashiness. The removal of asbestos-containing building material is progressing well – around 60% complete. Just a reminder: the asbestos is contained within the building material (it’s not loose fibres); the job is being handled by specialist contractors; and the air is being constantly monitored. Currently more than 70 tests have been performed, all of which have returned negative for asbestos – which is a smashingly good result! That’s all for now! Smashing! | Ian Letham

Academic Audit

Postgrad Conference

This is all happening at the Uni at the

This year's Postgrad Conference is happening August 27 & 28th.

moment, and now’s your chance to have your say. Sections 2–4 are on Learn. Check it out, and let the Uni know what you think. Contact Kahlia to give your feedback,

POWER OF MINDS: Facing Challenges of a Changing World Registration is opening soon!

at LUSA.President@lincolnuni.ac.nz On 423 0578, or pop in to LUSA HQ by May 10th. Caclin Issue 2 | 5

Meet Leisa Pronounced Lee-Sa

LUSA.Education@lincoln.ac.nz Leisa is the new Student Advice & Support Co-ordinator at LUSA. That means that she's the person to see if you are in trouble, have failed a test but want to dispute it, or don't have enough money to buy even one pack of noodles and are suddently hit with a huge, unexpected and

This is Sam LUSA.Recreation@lincoln.ac.nz

unavoidable bill. Any of that chewy stuff.

Sam is the new Clubs and Events Co-

Leisa loves weaving, painting, fishing and family. You can see some of

from the Christchurch City Council,

her amazing artwork on page 29! She's lovely and very approachable, so

where’s she’s been organising awesome

don't hesitate to come and see Leisa at LUSA (lol).

events for the past couple of years,

Ko Uretane toku mauka.

ordinator at LUSA.She has come to us

and getting heaps of practise in for organising awesome events at Lincoln!

I rerenga te manawa o te awa Waitakitaki, I te whenua o oku Tipuna.

Sam's already had her first big success

Ko Ururao te waka .

ideas brewing for the rest of the year.

Ko Ngai Tahu, Ngati Mammoe, Waitaha, Aerana, Kotarania oku iwi. Ko Kati Huirapa raua ko Kati Hateatea oku hapu. Ko au te uri o Rawiri Te Maire i te taha o toku Hakui. No Tuaefu I Apia me Safune, i Savai’i, Ngati Hamoa toku Hakoro. Ko Tagaloa Atoa te tipuna o toku Hakoro. No nga fanau ikoa Atoa me Tugaga o toku Hakoro. Ko Tipene toku hoa rangatira. Ko au te Hakui o Te Maire ratou ko Hema, ko Fualili Kihere, ko Arohaina, ko Piki Kotuku. Leisa Aumua toku ikoa. Kia ora koutou, I descend from Tuaefu and Safune in Western Samoa through my father and from Waihao, Arowhenua and Tuahuriri, Ireland and Scotland through my mother. I am a direct descendant of Rawiri Te Maire and Tagaloa Atoa. Stephen is my chiefly friend (husband). I am a Mum to Te Maire, Hema, Fualili Kihere, Arohaina and Piki Kotuku. My name is Leisa Aumua. Towards the end of March I started as the Student Advisor and Support Coordinator for LUSA. Caclin Issue 2 | 6

with Grad Ball, and has some brilliant

Sam's also the person to talk to about clubs stuff - running a club,organising club events, starting a club, club fundraising, club storage, club sandwiches... When she's not working, Sam loves running, biking, and puppies, in no particular order.

Joining the team after the recent by-election:

Here's Max sarah.butters@sjs.co.nz My name is Sarah Butters (more commonly known as Max) and I’m your Student Job Search (SJS) Brand Ambassador for your time here at Lincoln.

Hazel hazel.carr@lincolnuni.ac.nz Hazel is your new elected Faculty Rep for AGLS.

SJS is funded by LUSA and the government, and aims to match students with jobs! The SJS website is only for tertiary students to use so you don’t have to worry about competing with applicants with higher qualifications or more experience. SJS not only provides oneoff cash jobs such as babysitting, and gardening, but it is continuously increasing the number of permanent part time jobs that can help you gain experience for your degree, and to top it all off – you can find these anywhere throughout New Zealand. I’m sure there are heaps of you out there that are struggling with the demands of uni life without having to worry about

Marin

money. If there’s anything I can help you with – whether it

marin.macnamara@lincolnuni.ac.nz

hesitate to flick me an email or approach me around campus.

Marin is your new elected Postgrad Rep.

The LUSA Exec are there to represent the students, so don't hesitate to get in touch!

is connecting you – the students of Lincoln University with jobs, or just leading you in the right direction please don’t

HEAD TO WWW.SJS.CO.NZ TO START YOUR JOB HUNT TODAY, AND CHECK OUT STUDENT JOB SEARCH ON FACEBOOK AND INSTAGRAM FOR COMPETITIONS, PHOTOS, AND UPCOMING JOB OPPORTUNITIES! Cheers, Max.

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Study Abroad – Colorado | Sarah Hawkins & Annika Coveney

e have spent the last 6

the variety of farming systems, and how a

months on exchange to

countries economy will greatly influence

Colorado, USA. This has

their farming.

been the most amazing experience ever, and it

far exceeded our expectations, which were pretty high. “The only thing I would change if I were to do it again would be to go for an entire year instead.” – Sarah. It allowed us to get out there and experience a different part of the world and meet so many incredible people. We would highly recommend doing an exchange as it really is a life changing opportunity where you will make lifelong friends and many memorable experiences. “Going on this exchange was one of the best decisions I

Aside from the learning, spending 6 months overseas gave us both a huge opportunity to travel, and we have seen and done so many things that would be impossible had we stayed in NZ. “Visiting the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone national park, hearing

“The only thing I would change if I were to do it again would be to go for an entire year instead.

wolves howl, going on a back country hut ski trip have all been possible, and amazing experiences!” – Sarah. “One of the most memorable moments for myself was getting the opportunity to be able to travel America. The Grand Canyon and the Colorado Plateau national parks were definitely a highlight! I also fell in love with the Colorado mountains,

have made.” – Annika.

incredible skiing! The people in

Going on exchange allowed

so friendly and welcoming. I

us both to grow as a person, having to organise everything as well as cope with being in a completely different environment with new people. Aside from the personal growth, studying overseas allowed us to meet people in our field internationally, so we have a much wider network of connections than had we stayed in NZ. We also managed to select courses that related to our degrees, allowing us to gain an American perspective. We now have a much broader understanding of

Colorado were also unforgettable, will most defiantly be returning sometime in the near future.” – Annika. We have made friends that we will keep for a lifetime, and places to stay all over the world when either of us has time to travel again. We urge anyone who wants to travel without putting themselves behind in Uni to consider studying abroad. It really is the chance of a lifetime. Everyone should do it at some point!

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Asking

the Big Questions | by Robert Carpenter

If you were an ice cream, what flavour would you be? Holly Cookie Dough

Lizzie Mint Chocolate Chip

Because it is simple and classic, but generally makes people smile

I am classic, cool, and refreshing! And I also taste good with chocolate syrup!

Andrew The Flavour You Like Least

Nick Cookies and Cream ~

That way I do not get eaten!

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it brings the best of both worlds togetherâ&#x20AC;Ś.cookies and ice cream, how could you not like it??

Lisa Vanilla

You can eat it anytime and with everything!

Jack Hokey Pokey

And I would turn myself around. That is what it is all about!

East to West One ship drives East and another drives West, With the selfsame winds that blow. ‘Tis the set of sails and not the gales, Which tells us the way to go! – Ella Wheeler Wilcox “East to West”, how funny and

literally getting in your car

simple that little saying is but

and making a day trip 3-4

how complex and different

hours, I would say, to the

its meaning has between

literally opposite coast. You

Home, and my Home Away

do not get that in the United

from Home! That is from

States of America! If someone

Thiel College in Pennsylvania,

was to say let us go on a tiki

United States of America to

tour to the west today, I would

Lincoln Uni, in New Zealand.

have to look at them twice

Perspective and diversity

and ask them if they are all

are two major aspects of life

right! It would take a solid

and let me tell you having the

two weeks to get across the

opportunity to come here as

country to the west from the

a Study Abroad Student has

east (Pennsylvania is on the

opened my eyes to these two

East Coast).

East To West Embrace the Moment Day by Day, No matter what, Stay thy way, Start the adventure And give if your best No matter how you are going, From “East to West”!

qualities that are critical to be aware of. “East to West”, how different that phrase is to a Kiwi versus an America. Here in New Zealand East to West means

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Do These Things Suggestions of a few things to do over the coming month, which are made for International Students, but are really good for anyone. | Weiwei Zhang

Visit The Tannery A distinct place near Heathcote River with 57 retailers and over 65 local businesses located. Boutique culture combines casual fashion, handmade décor stuff, quality arts and fine dining etc. Spend half or one day around the Tannery, exploring the variety of experiences on offer, and lighten up your life.

SHE Cafe Chocolate and Mountain View lover? SHE Café on Cashmere Hill is here ready for you. It is one of the popular café to go in Chch, in which authentic Belgian chocolate drinks and high tea are offered. As you drive through Roundabout Hill Road, the enchanting mountain and sea views you pass by will surprise you. Inside SHE, a delicate entryway and cute small garden are downstairs while a more comfortable environment for a light meal and high tea is upstairs. Enjoying the stunning view with a glass of iced chocolat is a great idea for a lazy afternoon.

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Attend Spectrum Street Art Festival February 26 – May 10 2015 Location: Canterbury Museum

Scared Scriptless Location: The Court Theatre Shows on: Every Fri & Sat, 10:15pm Book it: The Court Theatre $14 – $16 or go to www. COURTTHEATRE.org.nz

NZ International Film Festival – Autumn Events Location: Hoyts Riccarton For more info, check Hoyts Website

Left column: City Centre The Tannery The Tannery

Right column: All SHE

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A World Away | translated by Weiwei Zhang

Two months of full time work on a dairy farm in Rakaia could be described as a shock to the system for someone who has no experience on a farm. Pre-dawn milking, cleaning work, feeding calves, repairing walls and moving the water spray. Yao quickly discovered the water spray is too heavy for him to carry and move 20 meters, especially while wearing gumboots. For international students like Yao who were born in urban sprawl and have no farming background, it can take a bit longer time to adapt to the environment and work load on a South Island farm. When he had time for a rest he enjoyed the wide land, blue sky and groups of cattle, but few people made him a bit lonely. However, instead of using electronic devices like he usually would at home, Yao put more effort into building his understanding of dairy farm operation. With the help of his colleagues, he gained much more experience than he would have thought. After two or three weeks there, he was soon enjoying everything about the farm. It is the first time that Yao started to work in a foreign country when he came to New Zealand to Study Agriculture Science at LU. Compared to the living environment in China, there is less entertainment but more quiet space to study, which he thinks provides a totally different meaning of life. Yao said it is because of the environment here that he understands the importance of work hard and play hard, as well as becoming independent.

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A group of passionate storm enthusiasts from Lincoln are heading over to Tornado Alley this month to literally chase their passion. Follow their journey on Facebook / stormchasers.co.nz

A BIT STRESSED AND NEED SOMEONE TO TALK TO? Michael

LINCOLN UNIVERSITY CHAPLAINCY We offer pastoral and spiritual support for ALL students and staff, regardless of your religious background. This might include: • A listening ear, or informal chat

Trevor

• Pastoral support in difficult times, eg, stress, grief, loneliness, family or relationship issues CONTACT: • Prayer, guidance and support for your spiritual journey • Help with nonmedical aegrotats • Support for Christian groups on campus

Ani

Glenda

• Practical help, eg, winter clothing.

We are here for EVERYONE! Drop by at Hudson 101 & 102 (above the Inclusive Education offices) or email to make a time to talk

Glenda Hicks (Senior Chaplain) P: 423 0514 M: 027 711 4166 E: glenda.hicks@lincoln.ac.nz ASSOCIATE CHAPLAINS (AC) P: 423 0515 Michael Cooke (AC) E: michael.cooke@lincoln.ac.nz M: 021 040 2434 Ani Kartikasari (AC for Post Grads) E: ani.kartikasari@lincoln.ac.nz M: 022 619 6922 Trevor Weavers (AC for International Students) E: trevor.weavers@lincoln.ac.nz M: 022 6332132

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| Sydney Johnson

eing an international student, my best guess at what a capping magazine could be was some sort of hat catalogue. But when

put in the context of RAM, Lincoln University’s capping magazine from yesteryear, I soon realized this longstanding New Zealand tradition has nothing to do with beanies or berets. Instead, it’s part of a conglomerate of graduation events that once nearly overshadowed the excitement of commencement itself. More formally, a capping magazine is a satirical university magazine that comes out once a year, usually around graduation time (hence the ‘capping’). RAM was Lincoln University’s very own, alive and well from 1972 to 1987. But RAM was not the only capping magazine ever produced at Lincoln. Just one year prior to the first issue of RAM, a magazine known as Pizzle Rot was published in 1971. However, its undeniably and intentionally repugnant humor didn’t come without a dispute. After its distribution, the Indecent Publications Tribunal, a New Zealand government censorship organization from 1964 to 1993, formally decided that Pizzle Rot was inappropriate for those less than 16 years of age. Yet despite the Tribunal’s attempt to mask the vulgar material, the magazine continued in 1972; this time under a new title, RAM. The origination and essence of RAM is clear from its very first issue, which reads, “R U [under] 16? Last year’s issue was classified as INDECENT in YOUR possession by the Indecent Publications Tribunal. This could be also, so tough luck, kids–go have a beer instead.” This is followed by an image of a sheep saying “Last year I had PIZZLE ROT but that upset all sorts of people, especially my farmer friend, so to solve the situation I’ve decided to come forth in full this year. Pizzle Rot is dead, long live RAM!’”

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For those concerned in 1971, Pizzle Rot was only the beginning. RAM flaunted every aspect of what you’d expect a satirical student magazine to exhibit – distasteful, offensive and merciless humor. RAM wasn’t unique in its kind

Former 1975 RAM editor, Geoff

Hidden underneath RAM’s ill-

either, as capping magazines of this

Banfield, described RAM distribution

mannered material was, ironically,

sort could be found all across the

as a “holiday” for those involved.

an element of charity. Each

country at that time. For example,

“RAM only distributed once a

issue sold donated five cents to

there was also Massey University’s

year in the fall. We would go out to

local organizations including the

MASSKARADE, which faced a

distribute on a Friday all over from

Christchurch Diabetes Association

similar condemnation as did both

Dunedin to Auckland,” he said. “Some

and Rolleston St. John’s Ambulance

Pizzle Rot and RAM. According to an

45,000 copies were sold all over New

Brigade. The remaining sales were

article written in 2002 in MASSEY

Zealand”

returned to students, as being a part

magazine, the Tribunal declared MASSKARADE “indecent in the hands of persons under the age of 17”

Jane Edwards, current Scholarships Manager at Lincoln University, said,

of the RAM staff was a paid position for most.

“I wasn’t a student at Lincoln when

“It was a good fundraiser for

RAM was produced but some of my

the Student Association, a good

University.

friends were. They used to visit me

fundraiser for charity, and we had a

every year at Otago University to sell

good time doing it,” said 1974 RAM

Nevertheless, students everywhere

RAM magazines.” Edwards went on to

editor George Pottinger.

were gearing up for each new issue,

say that the RAM sales brought about

just waiting to see what someone

a “very social weekend in Dunedin.”

and issued a $2000 fine, which was paid by both the magazine staff and

might dare publish next.

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RAM was, for better or worse, garnishing quite a bit of attention

across the country. But aside from

of political correctness that

the censorship committee in 1980

the excitement of some, plenty were

the magazine came to an end,”

to comb through the magazine a bit

still upset with the content being

Pottinger continued. “The crude

more than before and to keep RAM

produced.

humor was getting too much publicity, and

“There was controversy around 1973 when we published a cartoon that used a professor’s name,” said Pottinger. “I think the older generation always thought the stories were a bit outlandish, especially some of the cartoons we would get away with. But, many of the lecturers would turn a bit of a blind eye

that probably wasn’t a

“[RAM] did give a bit of a shock... this was a time of upheaval where everyone wanted to show they were more radical than the rest.

to it, say ‘that’s what

good reflection for the

running.” “[RAM] did give a bit of a shock,” Self continued. “But this was a time

University.”

of upheaval where everyone wanted

“It’s just another example

the rest. It was a funny era, and there

of the sterilization

were a lot of radicals surrounding

of our society,” said

New Zealand student politics.”

Pottinger. And soon, this “sterilization” forced RAM editors to make changes in the magazine’s

to show they were more radical than

“There was a score of almost a radical Christianity at that time, too,” said Self. “There were clashes

production.

of radicalism from all directions, and

“In 1979, there were

old values and new values.”

massive moves within the

students do.”

Christchurch City Council

“You don’t hear

sold on the streets, so

to ban RAM from being

anything about capping magazines

we had to do something,” said 1979

now. I think it was an example

Caclin editor Michael Self. “We formed

there was definitely a clash between

The last known issue of RAM was published in 1992. It came five years after RAM’s initial fallout in 1987, when a few students tried to produce a “revival” issue. According

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to Alastair McAra, a student at

Issues of RAM (including the 1971

in the U.S., we pride ourselves with

University of Canterbury who was

Pizzle Rot) can still be found here on

our founding liberty of speech. But

recruited to help sell the magazines

campus and are now kept amongst

this “right,” as we call it, doesn’t

that year, copies sold, but the rebirth

other famous – or infamous – New

come without controversy and is not

of RAM was short-lived.

Zealand works at the New Zealand

perceived the same way universally.

“The easiest to sell to were the people who were students during the RAM’s own time,” said McAra. “It was harder to sell to them than current students because they didn’t know the history of the magazine.” RAM, although obscene and unpleasant at best, was undeniably popular in its heyday – the same time at which the U.S. and U.K. underground comix scene was also emerging, pushing boundaries and gaining popularity in many counterculture movements. A part of Lincoln and New Zealand history, the dismissal of

Cartoon Archive in the Alexander

A part of Lincoln and New Zealand history, the dismissal of RAM and other capping magazines across the country throughout the 80’s and 90’s has come to represent a shift in culture, expectations and censorship.

RAM and other capping

Turnbull Library, a branch of the National Library in Wellington. Research librarian at the Cartoon Archive Dr. Melinda Johnston said, “the cartoons in these magazines are indicative of a particular moment within one subset of New Zealand’s student culture, and I hope that today our cartoonists, and our students, take a more balanced approach.” But what exactly does a more “balanced approach” look like? Even though capping magazines have been on the decline around New Zealand university

magazines across the country

campuses, satire journalism is

throughout the 80’s and 90’s has

widespread today. The Onion, or most

come to represent a shift in culture,

relevantly Charlie Hebdo, are just

expectations and censorship.

a few primary examples. At home

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So at what point does a statement, cartoon, or capping magazine go too far? And at what point does silencing become infringement? I don’t believe this is something that can be answered so simply, and yet, maybe I have already said too mu–

with Céline Cousteau Daughter of ocean explorer and filmmaker Jean-Michel Cousteau and granddaughter of the legendary Jacques Yves Cousteau, Céline Cousteau is founder and executive director of CauseCentric Productions, a non-profit organisation that creates cause focused multi-media content. The creation of Céline’s nonprofit CauseCentric (cause focused film production) is based in the belief that people react strongly to visual information, in turn inspiring action. Because of this, she can best support causes by providing a crucial visual communication tool to help increase worldwide exposure, raise funds, and attract members or volunteers. Most frequently focusing on the human story within the natural world. In 2010, Celine started working with Contiki as their Sustainability Partner, soon joining the TreadRight Steering Committee, and in 2015 accepted the role of Global Ambassador for the TreadRight Foundation. Caclin had the awesome opportunity, along with magazines from other Student Associations in NZ, to interview Céline about her amazing life.

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What sparked your love for the

effective at protecting the area they

Do you think that there can be such

environment, the oceans and travel?

study and defend. Training those

thing as a harmonious connection

who are on the ground to better

between the average tourist and their

understand how an entire system

destination environment?

All three of these have been in my life since I was born- my family has been travelling for exploration and storytelling since the 1950s and most of the subjects have been about discovering and sharing the environment, more specifically the oceans. In both a personal and professional way in essence, these

works and how to make it work for you in protecting the MesoAmerican reef means creating a powerful contingency of defenders. These skills range from presentation skills to grant writing to public speaking; all key components to a successful environmental protection project.

It takes a little more than simply travelling to witness this connection - one has to travel with eyes wide open to where you are, what youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re seeing, and who you are meeting. But travelling gives you a privilege to have this opportunity and come

Being able to experience other places, people, cultures, and ecosystems brings us closer to understanding how we are connected to those places. Once we cross paths with someone else, even if for the smallest moment, our lives have become connected to them. I truly feel that travelling creates a greater sense of global communityâ&#x20AC;Śas long as we look up from our phones! elements continue to be part of me. It

How do you think travelling is

back with stories of far off places and

is evident that we are interconnected

beneficial to humans and the

hopefully a heightened sensitivity to

with the environmental and

environment?

the environmental in general. Part

travelling is one way to explore that

of this opportunity lie with the tour

relationship.

Being able to experience other places,

What has been your favourite project

brings us closer to understanding how

to work on with Contiki?

we are connected to those places. Once

With the "share and forget" habits of

we cross paths with someone else,

many frequenters of social media, are

even if for the smallest moment, our

you concerned that the videos and

lives have become connected to them.

projects you are involved in may get

I truly feel that travelling creates a

lost amongst the thousands of appeals

greater sense of global communityâ&#x20AC;Śas

that are made online each day? How

long as we look up from our phones!

do you make your work stand out?

Working in Mexico with the MAR Program has been truly inspiring. This program is about creating a domino effect of change by empowering the change agents with all the skills they need to be most Caclin Issue 2 | 22

people, cultures, and ecosystems

operators that can add additional information to their clients.

It’s tough to think that though I

to being opportunities for creating

level, those who have the will power

create cause focused content to

positive change.

to move forward, but need support

inspire change, it has the potential of getting lost amongst the growing volume (of content) regardless of its relevancy. At the same time, I feel that the ability for each person to create their own content is an incredible potential for each individual should they choose to create content that has a purpose to create positive change. In trying to make my own work stand out, I want to be genuine in highlighting the efforts of inspiring people who are focused on making change in other people lives or in protecting the environment. Hopefully the subject itself, my honest approach, and the

Why did you decide to accept the post as the TreadRight Ambassador? Because I am a filmmaker and advocate for many causes, becoming

the tourism industry has an incredible opportunity to lead the way in areas of sustainability and reciprocity because of the access we have to places and people

more creators of visual content will focus their efforts on creating change.

What is one tip you would give people who want to travel more sustainably? It’s hard to give just one, but I would start with a perception shift - changing the way we see where we travel from just being destinations,

TreadRight - and

through skills training, education, and access to resources, but always in collaboration with the person in need.

Have you seen TreadRight at work in the field?

therefore the public

Prior to my role as the TreadRight

voice or storyteller

Ambassador, I worked closely with

for these efforts - was

Contiki as their sustainability

the natural next step

partner. In that role I was lucky

in our collaboration.

enough to experience and film

Beyond that, I know the

several TreadRight projects, first

tourism industry has an

the Mesoamerican Reef Leadership

incredible opportunity

program in Mexico, WildAid’s

to lead the way in areas

project called Sharks Count in The

of sustainability and

Galapagos and most recently the

reciprocity because of the

Sea Turtle Conservancy rescue and

access we have to places

rehabilitation centre in Tortuguero,

and people, as well as the

Costa Rica.

ability to influence the experiences of travellers. I wanted to be part of that.

quality of the filmmaking will speak for itself. I can only hope

the Ambassador for

to make it happen. This can be done

I’m excited to visit the artisans involved with TreadRight’s Heritage Initiative in 2015.

Is there a TreadRight Initiative or project that you feel most passionate about? My heartstrings leap at the possibilities of supporting wildlife conservation projects and I will always be present to help defend the species that need it. That being said, I have a real penchant towards helping empower people at the grassroots

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"Seeing a lot of water like that every day is probably an important thing for human beings." -Haruki Murakami, What I Talk About When I Talk About Running

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I am crouched over, sweating because of the sun and bundled up because of the wind. A GoPro in my face, I cup my hands and drink water from a stream, a daring American action so dutifully recorded. This shot adds to my growing collection of scintillating study abroad kitsch - clean Arthur's Pass water drank without a filter, straight from outside. A week later I stand on a beach on an overcast day with a chill, being cajoled into jumping in the ocean by a friend with less inhibition than I. 'Absolutely not' is my knee-jerk response. But I alter my consideration when I really think about it. Remember that time we jumped into Akaroa then sat in wet clothes on the bus ride home and lived to tell the tale? That was worth it. Remember drinking water in Arthur's Pass (from outside!) and I didn't develop scales/ foam at the mouth because of it? That was worth it, too. I haven't yet regretted any water-related decision here in New Zealand, so hesitating seems too strait-laced. I ask what it really matters that I don't have a towel, or that it is pretty damn cold. Both become insignificant compared to hurdling into another body of beloved kiwi water. Generally, the only jus-

tification I need for anything is: "Aggs, you're in New Zealand." With that, I quickly shed my layers, shotgun a beer and run in screaming. Euphoric is perhaps the only word that accurately describes my state those 45 ensuing minutes spent riding waves in the water (aptly called 'body surfing' by those who know the lingo). I lose my breath from cold as much as I lose it from laughing, reverting back to simple 7-year old revelry. I've had the most fun going into the water at a beach, nothing more. Of all the landscape in this country, the water here intrigues me most (landscape? waterscape?). I echo Japanese writer Haruki Murakami's sentiments that seeing water is probably important - chicken soup for the soul - type consolation. There was the Cathedral Cove water, criminally beautiful on a hot summer day, making us pinch ourselves in disbelief that we were so lucky to swim in it. Or there was the Kaikoura water, gently rumbling with the pull of rocks underneath generating a sound that I probably will never hear again. Even the Milford Sound water, its opaqueness shielding the rocky, uneven bottom that hurt our feet but that didn't

matter because it was Milford Sound. My exploits here pertaining to water have justified why The Great Wave Off Kanagawa by Hokusai is my favorite piece of art (you would know it if you saw it); water is crucial to live not only physically, but probably mentally, too. The sight, sound and feel of moving water grips even me, someone who doesn't swim or surf or fish or do much of anything besides shower in it. Water has the capacity to assuage, even if we don't quite realize it. Maybe therein lies the unobvious reason Hokusai's painting of wave strikes me so much, and why I will always forget the towel and the cold and just go into the water.

| Agatha Kehayas

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Ice Cream and Parties | Abigail Jones We first met J'Nas a.k.a. Jonas, the alien from another world, last month after he and his crew crash landed near Lincoln. Follow his newest adventures as he attempts to blend into Lincoln life while living on campus, studying humans and masquerading as a "regular" student. Find April's issue of Caclin to catch up on the first installment of Jonas.

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J’Nas stood outside the dining hall at

Identifying a group of individuals with

John had watched in disbelief while

Lincoln University. He was an alien

whom he was on terms of familiarity,

Jonas ate the disgusting mess. As they

here to study the dominant local

J’Nas joined them. As he prepared to

all finished eating he broke into the

species, but wore a disguise to escape

embark on his nightly struggle to use

conversation.

detection by the seemingly intelligent

the strange implement the humans

life form endemic on this planet. The

termed a ‘fork’ – no matter how he

device gave him the appearance of a

stabbed with the prongs the potato just

short, stocky human male or ‘man’.

would not stay on – the tall male, John

Other than his height and build,

leaned over and addressed him.

two factors that it was hard for the camouflage technology to change, he

“Hey Jonas why’ve you got ice-cream

“You are so weird man.” *** J’Nas stepped into the redecorated dining hall. Like all the students here

with your veggies? That’s just weird.”

he wore a ‘toga’. Loud music blasted

through the doors into organised chaos.

J’Nas blinked. Why was it considered

in his cranium and torso, bouncing

The room was packed. Near the doors

smelling ice-cream with the vegetative

looked like a perfectly average local. He stood more erect and stepped boldly

a straggly queue was moving slowly past a server on their way to the buffet. His knowledge of human terms was improving; a week ago he would not have known what they called the table with food laid out on it. As he waited in line he stared at the throng of students that packed the tables. A vast array of colours and shapes sat together conversing in different languages and with many different accents. J’Nas found the variety even more fascinating than he found most things about humans. His people showed very little variation in colour, size or build. J’Nas reached the server and presented his shiny new plastic ID card. “Vegetarian? Here you go.” A black uniformed server turned to get the vegetarian option J’Nas looked in disgust at the cooked meat on the table in front of him. How could humans eat that stuff? A herbivore by nature he could view their omnivorous diet as another aspect to study, but felt vaguely nauseated when directly confronted by it. He received his meal with a word of thanks and moved on. He piled his plate with far more palatable ‘beans’, ‘broccoli’ and a whitish foamy thing called ‘potato’ then a sweet scent drifted to his nostrils. Sugary and creamy, it enticed him to a container of cold white stuff on its own little table off to the side. J’Nas scooped some onto his plate and went to find a table.

a social solecism to put the delicious component of his sustenance? Surely it would all mix together in his stomach

at him and he could feel it thrumming around in his exoskeleton. The disguise only filtered out some of the vibrations. J’Nas theorised that their internal skeletons meant that the music was

anyway.

less painful to humans.

“It seems a sensible combination to

He found a seat next to one of the walls

me,” he said tentatively.

and sat watching the humans dance.

“Weird.”

jumping up and down with arms waving

The conversation ended, J’Nas focused on consuming his meal to avoid watching the humans eating. As he ate the nutritious victuals and revelled in the taste he reflected that as he saw it humans were the weird ones. Most of them devoured meat with every appearance of enjoyment and only ate three times a day! J’Nas’ metabolism

Dancing seemed to involve a lot of

“Hey Jonas why’ve you got ice-cream with your veggies? That’s just weird.”

required more frequent

snacking in lectures.

music. It looked simple enough. J’Nas’ foot began to tap. He ventured nearer the source of the blaring music and joined Jennifer and a group of her friends. They shouted greetings to him over the din. He danced stiffly at first, but soon loosened up as much as his concealed exoskeleton allowed and felt his self-

meals so he found himself earning censorious glances for

in time to the beat of the

consciousness slide away. This was fun. Later he found John sitting near the

“Are you coming to Toga Party

crowded bar. A pitcher of amber liquid

tonight?” the female named Jennifer

and some cups were on the table in

asked him.

front of him. The liquid smelled of

“Yes.” The party appeared to be an important ritual in university culture. His studies required him to attend. Also, it would probably be fun. ***

bitter fermented plant matter. It was not unappealing. J’Nas slid into a seat opposite John. He thought the human looked a bit vacant, not that he was an expert on human facial expressions. John’s greeting was loud and exuberant. “A good evening to you too John,” J’Nas replied. “What is that beverage you are

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imbibing?” “Huh?” “What are you drinking?” J’Nas rephrased his query. He was getting better at this! “’s beer. Want some?” J’Nas poured some of the liquid into a cup and took a sip. It smelled good, but its apparent intoxicating effect made him wary. Setting the cup down J’Nas considered the matter. He felt fine. Just as he was about to take another sip he sneezed and the beer flew out of the cup all over John who seemed to find

penetrating, monotonous music. Did

others he had overheard in morning

humans not know any other songs? He

lectures which had been rather thin

felt his head nod to the rhythm.

on numbers. It made no sense to him. However, he was currently considering

***

further experimentation with the

The next day J’Nas was walking to the library when he encountered John returning from lunch. John was heavy eyed and his feet dragged. The human stopped him. “That was some party last night. I could have sworn I saw you in the bathroom and you were purple!”

it hilarious. Then J’Nas felt a tingling

“You were definitely tipsy.

beginning in his abdomen. He excused

Perhaps I may aid your

himself and hurried to the toilets.

recall,” J’Nas replied.

Slipping into a cubical J’Nas turned off his disguise and looked down at himself. He had a squat, solid body with shorter

“After the consumption of copious amounts of the alcoholic beverage known as beer you

hind limbs and a dark

decided to

green exoskeleton.

take off your

He knew if he looked he would see a round,

“It wasn’t a bed sheet. It

flat face set directly

was a toga like the Greeks

on his shoulders and

or some such used to

round yellow eyes with

wear.”

vertical pupils which – hang on...

“They used to wear bed

***

went into decline. I hope

sheets? No wonder they they have developed a

John stumbled into the

more practical fashion

bathroom. He peered blearily at Jonas who was looking at himself in the mirror. “Hey Jonas,” he slurred, “Ya know you’re purple, right?” *** Half an hour later as humans measured time, the effects of the sip of alcohol had worn off. Returned to his regular

sense now? Anyway, as you were barely wearing anything under the bed sheet-“ “Toga.” “- Security evicted you and I escorted you back to your room.” “Great night,” John concluded, and ambled off.

hue and disguise once more in place

J’Nas stared after him. He was

J’Nas rejoined the party. John had

perplexed. The human seemed to

become even more intoxicated in his

consider inappropriate behaviour,

absence so J’Nas told security he would

loss of recollections and a splitting

see his friend safely back to his room.

headache the epitome of a good time.

Anyway he was keen to escape the

That attitude was consistent with

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could do so without fear of discovery. It would be interesting to see if he

“After the consumption of copious amounts of the alcoholic beverage known as beer you decided to take off your bed sheet-“

bed sheet-“

in a reflective surface

physiological effects of alcohol when he

could turn himself fluorescent orange. He might not be able to consume their alcohol (in public), understand all their ideas of fun or share their tastes in music, but humans certainly knew how to dance and the food was delicious. Though unquestionably he was only here to study humans J’Nas was finding his stay here very fun indeed.

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Dogtown Diaries

FIRST PARTY

ike a top selling book your Mum would read out in the sun on a summers day; Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll start this story at the end and then cut back to

the start. Thus keeping the readers on their seats

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awaiting some kind of pleasurable realisation of the situation. (No guarantees).

Dogtown Diaries

The morning was welcomed with an alarm reading “West

conditions; reminding people they were alive: and yes last

Coast”, which was snoozed several times until a few of

night DID happen.

the flatmates and I decided we should probably get up

This brought people out of their hidey-holes and brought on a morning-after dance in the kitchen….

and get ready for our weekend away. I hopped out of bed, stepped over some bodies and opened the bedroom door to enter the hallway. My nostrils were greeted with the carcinogenic compounds that were obviously smoked inside the night before. My airways first attempt of

my vocal chords were feeling rougher than the back road to farm road flats. My vocal chords weren’t needed as the creature speaking was failed as

The creature on the floor was still asleep and, like a stripper pole, was in the middle of a bunch of seedy dancers. Most writers would go back to the start of the night now and draw links with the morning after conditions. But I’ve got assignments to get onto. By the sounds of it, stories have been told; it’s kind of a be there or be square situation.

I was trying to communicate was unconscious on the

Next time there’s a party I wouldn’t recommend the square

kitchen floor. The best place to start is bottles so as I cruised

option.

round I found more and more people appear in places

not intended for sleeping. There was a draught your

grandma would complain about in one of the rooms, this

Memories were made; memory was lost. Good times. Cheers for the turn-out. #SASontour

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Dogtown Diaries

COLD SNAP The never ending summer came to a crashing end with a cold snap a couple of weeks back.

Dogtown has as many heaters as Simon has hairs on his inch-worm = ZERO. Alternative techniques have been required for survival.

THERMAL LONG JOHNS UNDER JEANS:

GET OUT OF THE FLAT

Keeps the legs toasty warm and as you

Go to Uni to study, you pay for the

walk the friction between the two surfaces

electricity/heating (may as well use it).

produces heat too, SCIENCE!!* Also head

Capitalize on family friends or extended

down to your local Op-Shop and grab a

family members invite yourself round to

bunch of old knits and jerseys that’ll keep

dinner and overstay your welcome in their

you warm if you aren’t using the money

warm and probably well insulated house

sucking heat pumps!!

BOOK A TICKET

*-not actual science

Head towards the equator. Simple.

BLANKETS IN THE LOUNGE:

BALL-CUZZI

Firstly allocate one room for people to

This is for those that are REAL game.

be in (body heat is the best kind of heat,

Step 1 Get a tea-pot

unless you’re a barred up bull waiting for

Step 2 Fill it with warm water

mating season). We’ve chosen our lounge.

Step 3 Dunk the family jewels in it

Every seat has a number of rugs for locals

Step 4 Find a willing flatmate to provide

and visitors. What better way to get close

bubbles through the spout.

and personal with a new person! Girls

Warning: Steps 1-3 are easy and weird

have found a hot water-bottle blanket

to do by yourself.

combo pretty steamy too.

Make sure you have

GET ACTIVE Physical activity raises your body

Keep your head up over the winter months. People can get into ruts. Look out for each other mentally, have fun and go play in the snow.

step 4 sorted before you start.

temperature. Options include- walk/run, surf/skate, have a hoooon you get my points options are endless.

DOGTOWN'S CURRENT PLAYLIST REGULARS Sticky Fingers- Australia Street

Fat Freddys Drop- Rain

A Certain Shade- Wash Your Hands

Bon Iver- Perth

Lilly Wodd & The Prick- Prayer In C (Robin Schulz Remix)

Sub Focus- Tidal Wave ft. Alpines

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THE POWER IS YOURS

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The Pizza Shop

Mince, Monica from Wanaka, Scargil/Wee Willy, G-Cote, Cortnit and Krate

ocial nudity, dress ups and pizza;

These fellas got creative with the red

some of the best things about

card rules and took advantage of us

flatting. Amiright?

visiting by having to finish your vessel

This Lincoln ex-pizza takeaway joint

when ever anyone said "LUSA."

is a gem to discover, even with its vital

This would have helped a little with

but disconnected bit of plumbing, too

the confidence shown to don the dress

short curtains, and Stewart the pet

ups and head onto the road to pose for,

mouse. (Pronounced Stew-wart). It was

what is probably our most memorable

cosy inside, thanks to the heatpump

Flat of the Month photo yet. Until last

and Garrry the Landlord with 3 Rs,

Wednesday, we hadn't yet had anyone

despite the evening being presumably a

pose in just an apron, questionable togs,

bit nippy. (Can you tell?)

or a pizza box.

It's a welcoming neighbourhood,

LUSA's new rule is that if you win Flat of the Month, you have to beat the previous flat's photo.

demonstrated by the friendly shop owner who provided one of the flatties with free (too short) curtains.

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SOME FUN FACTS: Scargill's greatest achievement: He nearly made it on to X Factor. George has moves like Jagger.

BRUTALLY HONEST SCARILY ACCURATE [KIND OF]

ARIES MARCH 21 – APRIL 20 You will soon command the respect and favours you deserve. In fact, you should probably begin by trying to make people address you as “Master” and changing your email signature to. “Your Chief and Overlord.”

HOROSCOPES TAURUS

GEMINI MAY 22 – JUNE 21 You’ve avoided throwing the baby out with the bathwater. However, you’re now left with the problem of how to dispose of a clean but rapidly drying baby.

APRIL 21 – MAY 21 You thought whale-watching sounded harmless enough, but now that they’ve decided to watch you back, it’s really starting to become a problem.

CANCER JUNE 22 – JULY 23 Things have been looking dire, but you’ll soon learn that a sponsorship deal with a local sausage company will fund you through the rest of the year.

Comics page

VIRGO AUG 24 – SEP 23

Horoscopes LEO JULY 24 – AUG 23

The stars are just going to go out on a limb here and say you’re getting tired of instant mee goreng.

It occurs to you that the best and most practical way for you to follow your dreams is to spend most of your time asleep.

LIBRA SEPT 24 – OCT 23 The doctors will be polite and professional when discussing your condition, but they’ll joke about it later in the lounge before going home to stare at the ceiling, unable to sleep from thinking about it.

SAGITTARIUS SCORPIO

NOV 23 – DEC 22

OCT 24 – NOV 22

You’re not the kind of person who lets social conventions dictate how you live your life, but it would be nice if you could pull that off without being such an asshole.

There’s absolutely no reason you can’t become successful and happy in the next six months, which will make it all that much sadder when you don’t.

PISCES CAPRICORN

AQUARIUS

FEB 20 – MARCH 20

DEC 23 – JAN 20

JAN 21 – FEB 19

There aren’t many people out there who can have so much sex without enjoying themselves in the least, but you always knew you were special.

You’re wasting your potential by living life as you do now, but not as much as you’re wasting your potential energy by not falling from high places.

You’ve always believed you should go with your gut in important matters, which is why every major decision in your life has been accompanied by cheese and onion toasties.

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Puzzles n Stuff

SUDOKU 6

1 2

8 1

2 4

7 5

3 2

4 6

3 5

pretty doable

7 8

a bit tricky

4 5

9 5

8 6

5 3

Shower Thoughts If I install an anti-virus, will my computer get autism? I wonder how many photos I have unintentionally photobombed. If I drink Chai Tea while doing Tai Chi, do they cancel each other out? Fat chance and slim chance mean the same thing. I wonder how many people my breathing is synced up with currently.

I wonder if I’ve ever been an extra in the dream of someone who saw me on the street.

perfectly evil

Are Medusa’s pubes snakes as well? What if ancient Egyptians didn’t actually revere cats, but only jokingly like we do on the internet?

WORD SQUARE T

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How many words can you make using these nine letters? You must use the letter in the middle black box. There is at least one nine letter word to be made! Target: 66 words

Any word can look beautiful with italics and accents. bonér

chlãmydìa

śmêgma érṵption

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