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EDITOR RACHAEL ELLIOTT EDITOR@NEXUSMAG.CO.NZ DESIGN HAYLIE GRAY
CONTENTS
MANAGING EDITOR JAMES RAFFAN
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CONTRIBUTORS SPORTS GUY DR RICHARD SWAINSON
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Editorial
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Lettuce to the Editor
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News
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News from the University
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Sport
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Ridiculist & Vox Pops
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Reviews
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Honest Matt
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Horoscopes & Playlist
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Auteur
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Arts and Stuff
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Travel
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Stay Calm
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Dream Interpretation: Truth or
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EDITORIAL RACHAEL ELLIOTT
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ast week I had the dubious pleasure of sitting in on a WSU
The scariest part for me is that I don’t even realise I’m doing it.
board meeting. They were discussing changes that Aaron
I’m trying to do better- I’m putting my phone down more often
wishes to make to the constitution. (That’s the thing than
and it’s on silent most of the time. I’m turning my data off overnight
governs the WSU- so it’s pretty important stuff.) While the list of things that concerned me about that meeting are legion- one issue in particular stood out for me: the gratuitous use of cell phones. They say people in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones- so I want
so I don’t get the constant alerts. But if I’m being really honest- last night proves that I’m failing. That constant pull is almost impossible to ignore. That’s why I tried really hard to be understanding about the entire board staring at their phones instead of at their President while mak-
to note right here that I am terrible at being rude to people I love by
ing a decision that could fundamentally alter the way our WSU is run.
using my cell phone. Just last night I had a hot date with a lovely
But I couldn’t. I was appalled by it. Facebook, texting, snapchat… god
man and at one point in the evening he accused me of not listening
knows what else. I often try to justify my phone use by saying that’s
to him. I hotly denied this, but when he asked me details about what
it’s work (it often is, but even that’s a shitty excuse.) But there is no
he’d been saying I couldn’t remember them. I didn’t even know the
way on earth that Snapchat could ever be described as ‘working’.
name of the guy in the story. Why didn’t I know? Because I had been checking my facebook messages on my phone. In the grand scheme of things I’d rather be on a hot date with a sexy beast than on my cell phone- but that insidious flashing light
The meeting was long and hideously boring. I could have done any number of things with that two and a half hours of my life I’ll never get back. But I was there, cell phone off, taking notes so that Nexus could let you guys know what’s going on.
really gets to me. What if it’s work? What if it’s a family emergency?
I asked Aaron about the policy regarding cell phone use during
What if it’s really, really important? So you check your phone to find
board meetings and he said they take a “relaxed” view of it. I wonder
you’ve been messaged by an old school friend who found an article
if he’ll change his mind when he sees the number of Snapchats that
you might find interesting. And in doing so, you miss out on real life.
were sent of him with cocks drawn on his face?
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LETTUCE
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Blue Balls BLUE BALLS
When someone’s literally making your job easier, and doing it without getting paid, you don’t fucking make them pay you money for the privilege. Oh, also, the chick in the van who was going on about how the cop was hot and how she likes a man in uniform – I love you. You made the cunt real uncomfortable.
Dear Nexus
Karma’s a bitch, and I love you for laying down that law.
After spending a decent amount of cash on reo activitys and missing a shit load of classes I only have one question How did I not get laid? I mean I drank enough to be able to lower my standards and even had a free van
Stop Acting
and a room to crash in, but somehow the ladies were not buying it. To the girl who grabbed my cock at 101 on
A.RON LITCHER
wednesday I thank you for giving me my only hint of sexual pleasure for the week, but surely theres got to be more I mean its milking season so surely all the hamilton hephers havent all dryied up. come on ladies help a brother out.
Dear irrelevant (ACT on campus) Three questions: 1: Why are you a thing? 2: What degree of success did you expect to have,
Not Everyone Loves Football
telling students that interest free student loans aren’t a good thing? (Appealing to your target market- do you even attempt this motherfuckers?) 3: Does it feel bad to support a party less popular than chlamydia?
EVERYONE
To the guy who said soccer isn’t worse than genocide. Yes it is.
Honestly! THE GHOST OF ANTONIE DIXON
Oink DRUNK GUY IN THE VAN
Why is he called honest Matt meets? I have been reading his shit for two years now and it should be called “A guy named matt sucks up to indie bands that no cunt has ever heard of.” Seriously though what is so honest
I’m going to give away the plot of this story early. That plot is cops are cunts. Don’t know how many of you rocked the vans that the
DISCLAIMER:
WSU was putting on, but those guys are GCs. I mean,
Letters published contain the opinion of
fuck spending all of REO driving drunk cunts to and
the writer and the writer alone. Nexus
from town. But anyway, I was in a van on Tuesday night
publications take no responsibility for the
heading back to uni when a cop decided to pull over the
content or opinions so expressed. By sub-
van. Long story short, cop got upset that there were too
mitting your letter you give consent to its
many people in the van, kicked out half the drunks from
publication in Nexus and subsequent pub-
the van then fined the GC driver.
lic scrutiny. Letters are the authors own
Seriously, what the actual fuck? The cop went on about
work and Nexus will not edit to compen-
drunk guys taking out the van and killing people, but
sate for lack of intelligence or coherency.
that’s a what if. Let’s be honest, if those vans weren’t
Nexus reserves the right to edit or refuse
there, there would be more drunk drivers on the road,
to publish any letter which breaches any
more students walking home either getting assaulted or
law, is defamatory to any person, or con-
smashing people’s letterboxes/fences. That’s not a what
tains threats of violence or hate speech.
if, that’s a guarantee.
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about a guy asking the same standard questions” He’s more formulaic Matt than honest. If he was Honest he would realise that he is a bit of a talentless interviewer and he should stick to his mediocre rugby career and pouring pints at a pub in Cambridge.
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NEWS CLUSTERFUCK: WSU EDITION - A SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING A NEXUS NEWS EDITORIAL
— There is a old adage that says there are two things you never want to see while they get made: laws and sausages. After last week we can add Special General Meetings to that list.
on pushing through any changes to the role prior to the election of a new VP Maori. During a spirited debate in which most of the executives were busy on their phones or had lit-
The Waikato Students’ Union board met on Tuesday
erally left the room, a number of questions were
last week and decided to call a Special General
raised including whether or not the WSU should
Meeting to amend some sections of the constitu-
remove the VP-Maori title. The new VP-Maori
tion- specifically those relating to the Vice-President
Steffan Van Lieshout suggested “ the perception of
Maori and some provisions that have been largely
being ‘demoted’ to director would lessen the mana
redundant since the passing of VSM.
attached”. He did however endorse making position
The curiosity isn’t in the fact that the action has
ex-officio because “it gives the ropu a better voice.
been taken, but rather in the manner in which it was
With the three ropu on campus working together to
taken, the debate that arose around it and the nature
make one group it should be easy to get a candidate
of that conversation (in what was an unusually open
everyone is happy with.”
dialogue in a very public forum). Let’s start by getting the simple message out of the way because we don’t want to let the rest of the
The move is also backed by freshman director Sam Marelich “since the ropu are demonstrating they can work together.”
dialogue get in the way of what is an important deci-
The key concern seemed to be around time frames
CONFLICT IN THE MIDDLE EAST MOVES FROM LETTUCE TO NEWS GABRIEL BANKIER-PERRY
— The conflict in the Gaza strip has steadily escalated over the last week as Israeli forces continue a military engagement codenamed Operation Protective Edge. There have now been over 1,000 reported strikes and according to Israeli Prime Minister Benyamin Netanyahu it’s unlikely that the strikes will cease anytime soon.
sion. The WSU resolved to call a special meeting in
and the need to move quickly, with appointed direc-
LG.01, Wednesday 30th July 2014, at 1pm. For an SGM
tors Kate Lunn, and Catherine Monckton and Zanian
"No international pressure will prevent Israel from continu-
to occur 250 WSU Members are required to attend
Steele all expressing a desire to take more time and
ing its operation in Gaza. The leaders of Hamas are hiding
and be present for the entirety of that meeting. Those
be better prepared.
members have to have signed up prior to the day of the SGM. On the agenda are motions to remove redundant
Director Johnny Ryan (referred to as the “litmus
behind the citizens of Gaza, and they are responsible for all casualties," said Netanyahu.
paper and the voice of the average student”) and
Reports estimate that since the commencement of
wanted to see more options, and General Manager
Protective Edge on July 8 th, over a hundred Palestinians,
clauses from the constitution, the rephrasing of a
Dave West wanted it noted that he had some serious
civilians have been killed, and a further thousand wounded.
couple of clauses that are particularly embarrassing
concerns about the action.
At the time of print no Israeli fatalities had been reported
(like the one that states “The WSU President will be
The end result of the concern around speed, time
but there had been up to two dozen resulting casualties.
the representative on the University council”, which
frames and even options is that the board voted
This is due in large part to both the crude, home-made
we all know he lost the right to in the last election),
unanimously to call the SGM and will discuss four
nature of the Palestinian rockets and the sophisticated “Iron
some phrasing changes around the adherence to
possible outcomes around the VP Maori position.
Dome Missile Defence System.”
the principles of Te Tiriti O Waitangi which has been
Those options are:
comically misspelled in both the official posted notice and the minutes, and of course the restructuring of the VP Maori position- because apparently the WSU
·A general election will be held and the VP Maori will be elected by all students (the status quo) ·The position will be filled ex-officio by a person
According to one UN agency, two-thirds of those injured are women and children. “We have received deeply disturbing reports that many of the civilian casualties, including of children, occurred as a
have 99 problems are most of them are adequate
nominated to a representative role within the ropu
result of strikes on homes," said UN high commissioner for
ways to structure Maori representation.
groups on campus (no election)
human rights Navi Pillay. "Such reports raise serious doubt
For those of you who are gluttons for punish-
·An election will be held but only persons identify-
about whether the Israeli strikes have been in accordance
ment we have published the full notice in place of
ing as Maori will be able to vote for the position (a
with International Humanitarian Law and International
President's column this week. However the most
Maori electoral roll will be created)
Human Rights Law."
·A general election will be held but criteria will be
Tension had been rising in the area for weeks following
“The role of Maori representation is large and
introduced requiring candidates to show they have
the kidnapping and murder of three Israeli teenagers in June,
dynamic. It may not be practicable to expect the per-
connection with, and endorsement by the Maori
and the alleged retaliatory burning-alive of a Palestinian
son holding that office to also undertake duties of a
community
teen shortly thereafter.
interesting phrasing comes in motion 2:
more administrative nature, that time and effort may
Should the WSU board reach the 250 members
The ensuing conflict led to Israeli armed forces arrest-
be better applied in the area of Maori engagement.”
required to hold the SGM it will up to them to deter-
ing hundreds in the West Bank many of whom were only
mine the fate of the VP Maori position.
recently released in a prisoner swap agreement.
Contentious phrasing aside, the WSU seem intent
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CYCLE SAFETY CAMPAIGNER CAUSES CHAOS SARA LEMME
— Hamilton blogger and social media activist Max Coyle has created controversy by converting a story published about the accidental death of cyclist Margaret Mary Pouw into a story about rape. The original New Zealand Herald article, written by Nikki Preston was titled ‘I didn’t have time to brake’. Coyle’s analogous re-write, was titled ‘I didn’t have time to ask permission’ and replaced keywords throughout the story to shift the tone from a courier driver crashing into the cyclist to a man raping a woman. Mr Coyle stated that he had taken the action to draw attention to “...the culture of victim blaming and shaming, whether
BAD YEAR TO BE AN AMERICAN GIRL JAMES RAFFAN
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that's rape victims, cyclists, whomever." Waikato Police District Commander, Superintendent Bruce Bird has stated there will be action on “behalf of [rape] victims”, the statement also suggested that it was the view of the police that Mr Coyles actions trivialises the issue of rape and they intend to look into legislation to see if they can hold Coyle to account
The United States Supreme Court concluded this year's judicial term
Coyle said he has been contacted “by four female rape
by ruling 5-4 that not only can corporations have religious freedom
survivors thanking me for what I've done, my post and
but that freedom supersedes the right of their employees. The case
my newspaper coverage, and countless cyclists.” He also
was brought to the supreme court by Hobby Lobby, a small chain of
took issue with a quote by Waikato Road Policing Manager,
craft stores who argued successfully that they should not have to pay
Inspector Freda Grace.
for things like female contraception or the morning after pill because it violates their co-operations right to freedom of religion. In delivering their majority opinion the justices noted that it followed from the
gear, your bike is in good condition ... you are fit for the road,"
Citizen’s United decision earlier that “corporations were people” and
In Coyle’s replacement version it read “ensuring safety is
if that is a legal standing then as people they have inalienable rights
paramount in your mind. You are wearing respectable modest
such as freedom to practice their religion and uphold its principles.
clothing, your hair and makeup do not attract attention … you
So there you have it, not only are corporations people now but some
don’t appear over attractive when in public.”
of them are devoutly religious. It also caps a year of really anti-female decisions from the court including removing a safe protest free zone for women to go to abortion clinics. Because if protesters had to stay 30 feet away it would violate their free speech. In other words there has never been a better time to be an American woman, provided you don’t actually live in America.
“...CORPORATIONS HAVE RELIGIOUS FREEDOM BUT THAT FREEDOM SUPERSEDES THE RIGHT OF THEIR EMPLOYEES.”
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At the time of print Mr Coyle has refused calls for him to remove the post.
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NO, IT’S BASICALLY A CRIME SHORT NEWS
— National MP Claudette Hauiti last week said she had committed a “Massive Boo Boo” when she used her parliamentary charge card to pay for a trip to Australia, a couple of hundred dollars worth of refreshment spending and a bunch of other small items. Just for clarification’s sake, a boo-boo is when a five year old skins their knee and their mother kisses it better. What she did was misappropriation of funds, a falsehood and confirmation that politicians are out of touch bloodsucking leeches who are feathering their own nests that borders on fraud. If you tried that shit at your work you would be fired.
NONE OF YOUR BEESWAX STONER SHORT NEWS
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THIS WEEKS ISSUE: THE UNIVERSAL STUDENT ALLOWANCE *ANGELS SINGING* NEXUS DOES THE ELECTION
— The notion that all students, regardless of age or parental support, are entitled to an equal living allowance while they are studying. Currently: The student allowance is available for a maximum period of 200 weeks to all those over
Karl Robert Glick a 26 year old Californian man has been arrested for stealing beeswax. Police found 91kg of beeswax which Mr Glick said he had stolen from various hives to sell to candlemakers in order
24, and 17- 24 if their parents earn below the relevant threshold; it is then available for only 120 weeks to those over 40 and is not available to anyone over 65, studying at a postgraduate level or less than full time.
to buy drugs. This makes you wonder exactly how stoned you have to be to come up with a wax based economy and a hive heist. This man shouldn’t be arrested he should be busy writing Transformers 5, it would be fucking amazing.
What The Parties Are Promising: Labour - This was the big student focused proposal from Labour during the ’08 election campaign with a plan to increase the parental threshold and then eventually abolishing it if they were to win the election, (which they didn’t). In their 2011 policy the universal allowance had magically vanished. National - John Key at the time called it an “interesting idea” but said it wasn’t on the cards.
ARACHNOPHOBIA MEETS BACKDRAFT SHORT NEWS
Since winning the election, the allowance entitlement has become more restricted with the parental threshold being frozen. They also removed all exceptions to the 200 week limit for long courses (such as medicine) in 2012. Signs so far aren’t showing a wild ‘pro-universal allowance’ National appearing any time soon. NZ First - Winston notoriously never shuts up about how they were first to suggest this idea back
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in the 90s and still stands strongly by it for all full-time students.
A Washington man caused $60,000 worth of property damage when
idea of lifelong learning.
Greens - Support a universal allowance at the level of the unemployment benefit and the general
he fashioned a homemade blowtorch to kill a spider on the corner. First and foremost we have to say that is about the coolest over-
Maori Party - Support a universal allowance at the level of the unemployment benefit. Internet Mana – unable to find official stance on either Party’s site, however Mana’s policies are
reaction we have ever seen to a spider, it’s almost like he had a rolled
very focussed on economic justice and welfare. Members have also expressed support for a universal
up newspaper and thought “wait I can do better.” Secondly, it feels
allowance.
like this is a story they will come back to in three weeks with the headline ‘Detectives find 16 bodies buried in the ruins’: fly/blowtorch story bullshit.
The Conservatives - are crazy. Act – their website has nothing available on the matter but their entire tertiary page consists of three lines so just take a guess at their stance.
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NEWS FROM THE UNIVERSITY
GET MICROSOFT OFFICE FREE — We are giving you Microsoft Office 365 free, just for being a student. You can download the latest version of Office 365 on up to five computers or five mobile devices. The software is free to use as long as you’re a student here. Visit
GET SORTED FOR B SEMESTER
www.office.com/getoffice365 and enter your student email address and password to download your free copy.
— Make sure you get your enrolment for B Semester sorted. If you are adding or changing papers, you need to go to iWaikato and complete a Change of Enrolment form as soon as possible before the end of this week. If you need help, go to the Student Administration desk on level 2 of the Student Centre or phone 0800 Waikato.
3MT COMPETITION — The Three Minute Thesis (3MT) is an academic competition for research students held during Postgraduate Month in October. Candidates have just three minutes to present their thesis and its significance to a lay audience. Applications
MAORI LANGUAGE WEEK SMOKEFREE CAMPUS - #WAITEREO — —
The University of Waikato Hamilton campus is now totally
This week is Maori Language Week and the theme this
environment for everyone. If you smoke, please make sure to
year is Te Kupu o te Wiki – The Word of the Week. Head to
leave the campus before smoking. More information, includ-
Smokefree as part of our commitment to provide a healthy
open on 1 August and heats are held in September. www.waikato.ac.nz/sasd/postgraduate/3mt
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the University’s facebook page for the phrase of the day,
ing a map showing the campus boundaries, is available at
information about free seminars, lectures and activities, and
www.waikato.ac.nz/about/smokefree.shtml. Please
links to helpful sites where you can brush up on your te reo.
note St John’s College grounds are also Smokefree.
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NBA FREE AGENCY NEWS PART TWO SPORTS GUY - OPINION
— Big news for all you bandwagon fans out there. It looks like you’ll all be supporting the Cleveland Cavaliers next year after LeBron James (SF) agreed to a 2 year contract with his hometown team worth around the $42 million mark.
WHY BRAZIL DISAPPOINTED AT THE FOOTBALL WORLD CUP.
— Chris Bosh will sign a 5 year extension with the Miami Heat.
SPORTS GUY - OPINION
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In one of the stranger moves so far this free agency, aging sharpshooter Paul Pierce (SF) will be playing his basketball alongside John Wall next year, taking up a 2 year contract with the Washington Wizards. — Trevor Ariza (SF) has penned a 4 year deal with the Houston
If you remember back to my picks to win the Football World Cup, I did not think Brazil had what it took to win; I picked Germany to take it out as they had the most well rounded team of any. For those of you who still thought Brazil were going to win it, here’s my opinion of what went wrong.
Rockets, who look poised to miss out on resigning their current SF Chandler Parsons (looks like he’s going to Dallas at this point) — The Utah Jazz are willing to match any offer for Gordon Hayward (SG/SF). Keeping him is their #1 priority this off season. They’ve matched the Charlotte Hornets’ $63 million offer for him. — Vinsanity is set to hit Memphis, with Vince Carter (SF) signing a multiyear deal to join the Grizzlies. —
Brazil play with a ‘you’ll win as long as you score more goals than your opponent’ mentality. Simply put, this means Brazil are not a defensive minded team. This mindset was acceptable in the group stages, but needed to change when it came into the round of 16 and beyond. Teams don’t qualify for the round of 16 unless they can play football and this was proven with Brazil scraping through their matches against Chile (which they only won on penalties) and Columbia. Their semi final match was against Germany. To go into a game against a team as clinical and star studded as
After the departure of Thabo Sefalosha (SG) to the Atlanta
the German outfit was, you have got to be on your game.
Hawks, the Oklahoma City Thunder have signed Anthony
Germany are a team who, while not renowned for their goal
Morrow (SG) as they look to add depth and 3pt shooting
scoring, are able to put the ball in the net at a fast rate if
to their bench.
you sit back and watch it happen – which is exactly what
— Isaiah Thomas (PG) has be acquired by the Phoenix Suns in a sign-and-trade deal. However with Bledsoe and Dragic still on the books, he’s looking like an early 6th man of the year contender.
Brazil did. Now, I know they were missing Neymar and Thiago Silva in the semi final, but in all honesty does anyone think having these two players in the squad would have changed the result all that much? I certainly don’t.
— Indiana have signed “one of the best shooters in Europe” in the form of 6-10 Croatian forward Damjan Rudez.
The same thing happened in the playoff for 3 rd and 4 th against the Netherlands. Brazil pushed everyone up on attack and were caught out on defence. They were better in this game, but they still lacked defensive discipline that a championship calibre team must have. Brazil need to look to bring in defenders who actually, you know, defend rather than attacking defenders like David Luiz who are more interested in scoring goals than stopping them.
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RIDICULIST
VOX POPS
Ridiculous ways people try to make their assign-
Vox populi is a Latin phrase that literally means voice of the people.
ments look less rushed.
Kayley, CUP course.
1 A really BIG font. If you're under the word count, that font won't hide it.
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What's your number one way to de stress? Have a milo and watch prison break. What's the weirdest thing you've done to stay healthy? Went on a lemon honey and ginger diet. It worked. What do you want to change about your B semester timetable and why? Still figuring out tuts - hopefully no classes on Friday.
Bold, italics, or underlined anything. Seriously? It's a two page essay on Batman. It doesn't need a pithy title.
Heidi, Physio. What's your number one way to de stress? Hot shower. What's the weirdest thing you've done to stay healthy? Gone on a liquid only
3 Handed in 10 minutes early. It's still warm from the printer, and even a glance at
diet. What do you want to change about your B semester timetable and why? All classes with even breaks between rather than back to back.
the front page tells us you pulled an all-nighter.
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Kirthana, BBA. What's your number one way to de stress? Watch a movie. What's
Dodgy References.
the weirdest thing you've done to stay healthy? Nothing. Stay inside
They're in five different fonts and seven different
and watch movies from under my blanket. What do you want to
sizes, and they're all from wikipedia. One's APA,
change about your B semester timetable and why? Maybe stats
one's MHRA, and the rest are just odd looking.
shouldn't be so early.
5 2.5, 3 or 4 point spacing. Usually used in conjunction with a big font, the amount of white space on the page is an instant red-flag, and matches the colour of your eyes.
Naveen, Law and Psychology. What's your number one way to de stress? Hang with friends. What's the weirdest thing you've done to stay healthy? Not eat at all. What do you want to change about your B semester timetable and why? Nothing really, it's alright.
6 Pictures or diagrams when the assignment didn't ask for them. We don't read your essay for the pictures, this is not a porno mag.
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Thabo, Computing and Mathematical Sciences. What's your number one way to de stress? Sports. What's the weirdest thing you've done to stay healthy? Nothing. Just watch movies. What do you want to change about your B semester timetable and why? I would like a day off.
The handwritten "it was only five minutes late!" note. It is never, ever only five minutes late, as anyone who has ever met someone for coffee can attest.
Richard, Computer Science. What's your number one way to de stress? Music. What's the weird-
8 The "I can't afford printing" excuse. And yet somehow the other sixty-two students figured it out.
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est thing you've done to stay healthy? Shower. What do you want to change about your B semester timetable and why? Bad. Need another day off.
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Grace of Monaco FILM REVIEW BY DR RICHARD SWAINSON
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes FILM REVIEW BY DARCIE
250 words are insufficient to do justice to the shortcomings of this would-be biopic of Grace Kelly. Nicole Kidman is miscast in the title role, being too long in the tooth, too red-headed and just too dissimilar physically and as an actress. Why did she not at least dye her hair blonde? Why did she not attempt Kelly's distinctive accent? Did the producers not think there would be issues of credibility around the fact that a 32 year old woman of legendary beauty is being played by a 47 year old who long ago butchered her face with a combination of plastic surgery and botox? Hypothetically, if you had never heard or seen images of the actual Oscar-winner-turned-princess, Kidman's performance might pass. However, the film itself never settles on one particular story or theme. It attempts to be about several things at once: Grace's dithering over a return to Hollywood, the problems in her marriage, spying and espionage in the court of Monaco and Charles De Gaulle's attempts at annexing the principality. Whilst individual moments have a fleeting type of dramatic power and the supporting cast isn't bad, the script is overly wordy and the direction stylistically wayward, with an overuse of extreme closeups and steadicam shots. An ending in which the princess saves her country from the might of France through heartfelt oratory alone comes off as fanciful nonsense and there are no hints of the actual problems that later beset the Grimaldi fairytale: drinking and infidelity.
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes is every bit as impressive as it was made out to be, with new director Matt Reeves. Although he’s not a big player in the directing world just yet, he’s likely to be heading that way now. A fantastic continuation of the first movie which, although quite slow initially, made up for it with everything else. The special effects were amazing of course and a step up from the first movie by being eerily realistic, particularly in some of the newer additions to the ape family. The story goes a bit darker than the first, as it’s shown a bit in the future when there has been a virus outbreak and the human population is dwindling. Caesar as the alpha ape has to deal with his conflicting feelings about humans as they come into the apes’ home in search of power sources in order to survive. Once the ball starts to roll, it’s quite obvious what’s happening in the wider scheme of things, and those familiar with the allegorical and dystopian nature of George Orwell’s Animal Farm will likely pick up on things even quicker, seeing the kind of story that is being told. Jason Clarke, Gary Oldman, Keri Russell and Kodi Smit-McPhee as some of the new additions worked well in the movie, as of course did the ape regulars. Andy Serkis definitely takes the cake though in bringing Caesar to life.
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Sincerely Yours
The Codes
ALBUM REVIEW BY ALEX BARLOW
ALBUM REVIEW BY HP
Fresh off the success of Gas Pedal, Sage the Gemini’s insane club
With his last album, Under the Influence, PNC was in the midst of
banger, the song that launched a thousand twerk videos, Iamsu!
some serious difficulties; love, life, lyrics. With some complexity came
releases his debut album. Iamsu! was featured on the song and runs
some amazing expression, but with his new album, The Codes, that
the record label HBK gang which signed Sage. Songs like Gas Pedal
turmoil has fuelled an all-out attack. The beats are bigger, the subject
and Red Nose put a spotlight on the talent coming out of the San
matter broader and the willingness to push boundaries is evident
Francisco Bay Area and Iamsu! is showing the Hip Hop world why
right from the second track. Needless to say, this album might be
they should be paying attention.
PNC’s best.
The album is long at 19 tracks and can feel a bit all over the place at
With PNC amped up and throwing out his rhythmic lyrical complexi-
times but Iamsu! switches up his style and flow regularly throughout
ties like its spring cleaning, the new album has so much energy. His
the album and there are only a couple of skip-able tracks. He can be
latest single, 100 cups, mixes sweet and sour vocal samples and
relaxed and cruisy on songs like Girls where he sings about getting
stretching electronica-inspired beats with PNC rhyming like his life,
high on a date and he gets lyrical on the title track rapping about
or at least his next drink, depends on it. The celebratory feel pops up
becoming one of the greats without making all their mistakes. He is
again on songs like Ride with Shapeshifter’s P. Digggs, but it’s PNC’s
heavily influenced by Kanye West and has a Drake feel in the way he
signature flow covering important topics that is centre stage here.
utilises both rapping and singing. He features several other Bay Area artists on the album as well as
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He’s able to use those slick rhymes to sweep through dubstep to R ‘n’ B, with the slow jam grooves proving just as successful as high
Wiz Khalifa, 2 Chainz, Sage the Gemini and Dizzy Wright. If you’re
energy beats. What should have been the peak with David Dallas on
only interested in his turn up club songs you’re not alone; his slower
Kobe and LeBron, lacks one of the great hooks filling the rest of the
songs aren’t bad and are worth a listen but the jumping tracks are
album, but with such finicky little details being an issue says more
where Iamsu! really shows his strengths. Most of these songs are
about the achievement of this album than any criticism. He makes
found towards the end of the album, with his fast halting flow on The
sure his music is accessible and funky. Continuing to strike a balance
Weather standing out the most.
remains one of his greatest assets.
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2312 BOOK REVIEW BY RENÉE BOYER-WILLISSON
Super Street Fighter IV: Arcade Edition GAME REVIEW BY KARL GUETHERT
In 2312 Kim Stanley Robinson creates a vivid and richly imagined picture of our world 300 years from now. It is obvious that he has thought about this world in great detail, but this becomes one of its weaknesses as well as a strength. The story’s protagonist, Swan, and her love interest Wahram are interesting, as are many aspects of the story. The main issue I had with the book was that 2312 doesn’t quite know what it is trying to be. The love story gets lost in the ‘who-dunnit’ aspect of the story, the mystery gets lost in the environmental warning; the warning gets lost in the ‘brave new world’ idea, which in turn gets lost in the social and political commentary. There are some lovely cinematic scenes, like the ‘reanimation’ of Earth, where the planet is repopulated by animals floated down from space in aerogel bubbles, but in general there was just too much information and too many ideas fighting for attention within one book. Robinson is clearly passionate about the world he has created and in the end that, along with the brilliantly flawed character of Swan, made the book worth the slog through to the end. However, I think that with a tightened focus or perhaps by making this into a series rather than a single novel, 2312 would be able to reach and entertain a much wider readership. Originally reviewed at booksellersnz.wordpress.com
Okay, so this one's a throwback to 2010, but since it was free with Xbox Games with Gold just recently (it was the 1 year Anniversary for Games with Gold apparently...) I wanted to get a hold of it for old school Arcade-style nostalgia. By which I mean "getting my ass handed to me by a girl, since I clearly have no idea what the hell I'm doing". (To be fair, she also has copious hours of Tekken gaming under her belt, and I haven't played anything remotely similar since 2005). All that aside, the game itself delivers on the "Arcade". Glorious button mashing accompanied by cries of "How the hell did you do that?!" answered with "I have no idea!" are sure to be thrown about as frequently as Hadokens. The graphics still look like the old school (and I mean Oooold) upright arcade machines, but more refined. Which is great. A game like this really doesn't need flashy graphics as a selling point. The thing that lets this down the most is that many of the combo/ special moves are so very hard to pull off. And the "Moves List" key isn't as comprehensive as one might like it to be. For instance, it took me a while to realise that the directional part of a move was relative to your character's facing and not just a fixed direction. Then again, if you’re content to button mash ‘til your fingers drop off, this won’t be much of an issue.
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HØNEST MATT MEETS DOMINICK Honest Matt Matt Hicks
Matt Hicks has a chat with young Zambian born, Hamilton rapper/producer
on the beat with an Australian artist, Darnell was on the chorus and I was
Dominick about adjusting to life in New Zealand, his releases so far and the
hit me up for a verse. He later told me a guy called Joe Citizen was going to
response to his recently released 360-degree interactive music video.
make the 360-degree music video to the track ‘H Town Vibe’ for NZ music
What have you released so far in your career? I have released one EP
month. Was making a 360-degree video any different to making a normal
called ‘The Arrow’ when I went by the name of YounG-World (when I was
video for you? Yes it was because I was not used to that kind of technology.
just starting out). I recently released a Mix tape called ‘Genesis’. How’d you
We were performing for this crazy looking lens opposed to performing the
come up with the name Dominick? My artist name was first YounG-World
shoot in front of someone holding a DSLR camera. It was a pretty interesting
as I thought that that was cool “A young dude living in a young world”. But I
experience. Do you ever plan to return to Zambia to release music there?
recently met my biological father when I went back to Zambia last November
It’s definitely a much bigger market than New Zealand’s. Yes! I intend
and his father (who is my granddad) told me that the name he gave me was
to go back and do more work with the artists over there as I met most of
Mulenga Dominick Chengo Munshya, which I didn’t know. So I removed
them when I went back. Like Dandy Krazi, Mac2, Baska Baska, tony Breezy
YounG-World and decided to make it Dominick, as that is one of my names
and Shanky who are all international artists, very well known in the afro pop
You made a bit of Hamilton music history recently when your group
industry (which is considered as hip hop). But wouldn’t live there as I am
NDD premiered your new 360-degree interactive music video. How did
too used to the NZ lifestyle. What are your thoughts on the health of the
this opportunity come around? I am not in a group but we worked on the
music scene in Hamilton? How could it be improved? I think it’s pretty
project as a group for NZ music month, which was pretty awesome having
good, as there’s a lot of talent in Hamilton. Artists just need to recognize that
creative minds come together. Nuke got approached by one of the Wintec
if they want to make it in the music industry they need to take it seriously.
tutors about doing a track to showcase at the Hamilton museum (which is
More at sounzgood.co.nz.
going down at the museum on the 22ndof August 2014). Nuke collaborated
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Scorpio (October 23 - November 21) Those who do not learn from the mistakes of history are destined to repeat them. In other words the only thing worse than the penicillin shot for your REO STI is the look on the nurse’s face when she is all like “Mother fucker didn’t you learn in March when we did this?”
John Lennon once said “Life is what happens when you are busy making other plans.” but more profoundly it was his wife Yoko who said “Hey that creepy bastard outside our hotel keeps reading Catcher In The Rye.” The lesson here is trust no one.
Ancient proverb or Jaden Smith? “Commit to love, not to people. Commit to Happiness because when you commit to people the love leaves and you are forced to stay.” If you guessed Jaden Smith then you are today’s mystery winner. That wise all-knowing little bastard.
Cancer (June 21 - July 22)
In the words of the immortal Sam Cooke, change is gonna come. Of course change relies on the acceptance of a belief that time is a linear construct. But following the logic of Descartes it would be fair to say that you can’t really be sure of existence outside your own mind so any perceived change is really just your imagination rebelling against its own monotony.
Libra (September 23 - October 22)
Allow yourself to be a beacon in the world for all that is good and right and just. Stay true to your convictions and champion the cause of the less fortunate this week. It is only when you have truly become the symbol of righteousness that you can rub other people’s noses in your own perfection until their souls hurt.
You will win Lotto, somewhere in the vicinity of 500 and 20 million dollars. I mean it isn’t going to happen this week or anything but if you keep buying lotto tickets the stars have foreseen that sometime in your life you will win at least $500.
Gemini (May 21 - June 20)
Virgo (August 23 - September 22)
It seems the only sure fire way to inspiration is the death of a parent. The Waynes died and Batman was born, Mufasa died and Simba became king of everything the light touched, The Bain family died and David finally stopped wearing Cosby sweaters. Still, we have to err on the side of caution and say just because you want to finish your thesis there’s no reason to kill your parents.
Pisces (February 19 - March 20)
That B semester Study Link money is in- time to live large like Lebron, no more two minute noodles and red tube porn for you. It’s all Kristal and Posh-men this week.
Aquarius (January 20 - February 18)
It’s time to move on. Looking back on last semester now is like watching Disney movies in your 20s- don’t do it. In both scenarios you just become aware of hidden subtext, obvious villains, and signs that love never really has happy endings. In both scenarios you just end up cry-wanking to the little mermaid feeling sorry for yourself. Move on.
Capricorn (December 22 - January 19)
Forgiving yourself is the only way to truly be happy this week. However if you can’t then I know a guy selling weed, ketamine and bath salts out of Bryant Hall whose name is an anagram of ‘Bryan Smith sells weed’.
Sure things seem bad this week but take solace in friends who believe it’s always darkest before the dawn. Mainly because they are far dumber than you could ever be. It isn’t darkest before the dawn it is in fact really fucking light, it’s about to be dawn. It’s darkest when the Earth is furthest from the sun.
You will meet a dark stranger, not dark as in ethnicity but dark as in world view. I guess you can’t really call him a stranger in the traditional sense either, you may know him, he’s just stranger than other people. Really what the stars are saying is that you may run into a cynical weird guy.
Taurus (April 20 - May 20)
Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21)
Leo (July 23 - August 22)
Aries (March 21 - April 19)
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Classic MKTO
Ariana Grande / Zedd
Break Free
Alexis Jordan
Happiness
Nico & Vinz / Am I Wrong
Am I Wrong
Clean Bandits / Jess Glynne
Rather Be
Calvin Harris / Summer Summer
Bruno Mars / Doo-Wops & Hooligans Count On Me
Train / Drive By Drive By
REO Speedwagon / Hi Infidelity Keep On Loving You
Avicii / Nicky Romero I Could Be The One
Don Omar / Lucenzo / Meet The Orphans
Danza Kuduro
Sage The Gemini / Gas Pedal
Red Nose
I Wanna Dance With Somebody
Whitney Houston
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AUTEUR PRESENTS GRACE KELLY Auteur Dr Richard Swainson
One of the many failings of Grace of Monaco, the new would-be biopic
Oscar-winning actors were a Kelly speciality. She is known to have slept
ways of relationships and romance than she actually was. To an extent
with the Best Actor winner of 1934 (Clark Gable); 1941 (Gary Cooper, a
this approach buys into the most obvious myths about the actress-turned-
notoriously well-hung ladies man); 1944 (Bing Crosby, who proposed); 1945
princess. Kelly's screen image was that of an ice-goddess: a heart-breakingly
(Ray Milland, whose 13 year marriage she very nearly ended); 1952 (Cooper,
beautiful blonde with a cool, patrician exterior. Many of Kelly's roles seem-
again); 1953 (William Holden, who also wanted to marry her) and 1954
ingly fit this persona. In High Noon she is the virginal Quaker wife to Gary
(Marlon Brando).
Cooper's put-upon sheriff. In The Country Girl she is another long-suffering
Kelly herself won the most controversial Academy Award of all time. Cast
spouse, this time to Bing Crosby's alcoholic actor. In both Mogambo and
against type and class as a dowdy, down-trodden woman in The Country
High Society Kelly plays aristocratic women who are cold and unreachable,
Girl, Kelly was laudable enough but paled into insignificance in comparison
at least on the surface.
to Judy Garland's performance-of-a-lifetime in the remake of A Star is Born.
These generalisations tell only part of the story. If you dig a little deeper
The contest came down to six votes only, the fact that Warner Brothers did
Kelly can be seen to be cast repeatedly as the unfaithful woman, willing
next to nothing to promote Garland or her movie and that the terminally drug
to sleep around on her husband or boyfriend. Her three films for Alfred
addled musical star was unpopular and difficult to work with, making all the
Hitchcock see Kelly as sexually pro-active, especially for the conservative
difference. Still, even Kelly's own father suggested to the press that a fairer
1950s. In Dial M for Murder, Rear Window and To Catch a Thief her characters
result would have been a tie.
are either engaged in affairs or aggressively chase older men. Rear Window
If Grace felt any guilt that night it was soon forgotten. Solace was found
even sees her hold up a slinky, transparent negligee, announcing it as a
in the arms of fellow winner Marlon Brando. Bing Crosby allegedly found
"preview of coming attractions".
the two naked in bed together and fisticuffs ensued. It was a classic fight
Kelly's private life prior to marrying Prince Rainier was very much in keep-
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any man was fair game. Especially famous co-stars.
of Grace Kelly, is that it suggests its subject was far less worldly in the
of Old Hollywood vs New Hollywood, the geriatric crooner taking on the
ing with this side of her persona. Sexually voracious, she knew what she
icon of method acting. It's a sure thing that Grace Kelly would have enjoyed
wanted and unashamedly went after it. Regardless of age or martial status,
the show.
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ART AND THE COSMOS Arts & Stuff Peter Dornauf
Did you celebrate and help bring in the New Year? Not the one back
In traditional times Matariki was a signal for Maori to prepare the ground
in January where you probably stayed up till midnight with revelry
for crop planting, begun in September if the stars were bright, later if hazy.
and drunkenness, but the more recent one. I’m referring, of course, to
Offerings were made to the god of fertility, Rongo, to sweeten the deal.
the beginning of the New Year in early June, celebrated by members of the
Singing and dancing and flying of kites would ensue. It was also a time
indigenous culture in New Zealand.
for Maori to remember their ancestors since it was believed that the stars
It’s the one also recognised by members of other older cultures who acclaim the winter solstice on the other side of the world in December.
housed the souls of the dead. Death and new birth thus came together in these celebratory rituals.
Maori call their New Year, Matariki (eyes of the Gods) because it coincides
Neolithic cultures like those associated with Stonehenge also hailed the
with the rising of the star cluster Pleiades. New stars in the sky on the
winter solstice and, not surprisingly, in Christian mythology Jesus was
shortest, darkest day of the year is the point at which the sun reverses its
claimed to have been born at this special time in the cycle of the year while
ebbing, after which the days begin to lengthen and thoughts of planting
the Roman festival, Saturnalia, honoured the god Saturn, the agricultural deity,
new crops occur.
you guessed it, around December 25.
It makes a certain agricultural sense where people once needed to be in
The Matariki practices ceased in the 1940s, perhaps because of the war, or
tune with the cycle of life and death and the seasons. Urban creatures that
the growing feeling of Pakeha nationalism provoked by centennial celebra-
we are today and post-industrial, we don’t check on the sun and moon and
tions. But recently, in the new century, the celebrations have been revived.
stars. We just nip down to the supermarket. Something is gained by this but
New Zealand Maori artist Brett Graham was ahead of the pack when he
something is also lost in the process. Modern man has lost contact with the
constructed a sculpture called Te Matariki in 1994 for the courtyard of the
cosmos, as D H Lawrence once proclaimed.
Law School on campus. Made of laminated wood, the piece depicts an
As a measure of how far we have become disconnected from the “cos-
abstract seven-petalled flower in bloom, (complete with steps) symbolic of
mos” here in Hamilton, City Council staff with chainsaws have slaughtered
new beginnings which both alludes to the seven stars in the Pleiades and
200 mature liquid amber trees in one street because people complained
Tane’s journey into the heavens searching for the baskets of knowledge.
about leaf-drop; a testament to all the plastic people who inhabit this town.
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AINAN, JAPAN Overseas Experience Christy Gibbs
Skyscrapers, flashing neon lights and really damn fast trains are perhaps some of the main ideas people have when they think of Japan, and to an extent, that’s accurate enough – the likes of Tokyo or Osaka really can be a concrete jungle. Deep in the countryside though, it’s a different story. I’ve lived and worked in Japan for two years now as a participant on the JET Programme, and though I had experienced something of the rural side of the country during a previous visit, it was still a bit of a shock to find that there was no train system at all in town, and that the nearest food store wasn’t within walking or even cycling distance. Until 2004, Ehime’s Ainan used to be nothing more than a collection of villages, and most people outside the prefecture have still never heard of it. I didn’t choose this place in which to live… but having grown to love it, I’d like to think that it chose me. Still, there are plenty of opportunities to travel further
looking to experience as much of Japan (or any country for that matter) as possible in a limited amount of time is to visit as many types of places as you can; don’t limit yourself to only the more urban and touristy areas. For such a relatively small country, Japan is incredibly diverse. (Oh, and be sure to hit up a Japanese festival. Seriously, a good one of those is worth planning an entire trip around.)
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Stay Calm MADAME OLGA
?In this fast paced world of lectures, assignments, social media and drinking it can be hard to quiet your brain. Madame Olga may have the answer. Some of you will be thinking “Oh I tried that once and it
your thoughts wander or you notice something about your body,
was a load of horse shit”, but there is no denying that medi-
just acknowledge it, tell it to shut the fuck up and then return
tation has been around for centuries and persists amongst
to your breathing - in for 5 and out for 5.
many cultures and, let’s be honest, new age fads. Meditation is used to slow your mind down and (hopefully)
How long do you keep going for? As long as you like really! What you are looking for is the tension to start to leave your
clear it of the destructive voices in your head- if only for a few
body and that the compulsion to rush around like a chicken
minutes. These few minutes are generally enough time to reset
with its head cut off to disappear. Don’t go rushing to jump up
your panic and worry so that you can continue with your day. Meditation doesn’t have to be sitting there with your legs
as soon as you are done. Open your eyes slowly. Let the light in, stretch, become aware of your body, your surroundings and
“MEDITATION DOESN’T HAVE TO BE SITTING THERE WITH YOUR LEGS CROSSED AND FINGERS PRESSED TOGETHER “OHMING” AWAY TO MUSIC FILLED WITH TIBETAN BELLS...”
crossed and fingers pressed together “Ohming” away to music
reality. Then drink a glass of water. DON’T QUESTION ME just
filled with Tibetan bells or whale sounds, or transcending to the
do it!!! Water helps to move toxins out of our body and lying (or
ether and coming back as your flat’s own personal guru. It is
sitting) and breathing deeply will activate your lymphatic system
very simple to slow your thoughts.
(you know the one that drains all the crap out of your muscles
You will need: a quiet place (turn your damn phone off), uninterrupted time for 5-10mins (hang a sign on your door if you need to), somewhere comfy to sit or lie down, and you! Lie down (or sit), close your eyes and then count your breath-
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and stuff.) This means you will need to drink water or you may end up with a headache. If you want to pursue this further there are plenty of guided meditations on youtube, google play or itunes that you can get
ing: in for 5 and out for 5. Keep focused on your breath. Your
cracking on. Otherwise just stick to the breathing. Meditation is
thoughts will start to wander, thinking about what you have left
useful the night before an exam or when your flatmates’ pubic
to do, how your back or arm or something hurts, telling you that
hair in the shower drain creeps out and your murderous tenden-
you are tired and you could just catch a quick nap. Every time
cies come out to play.
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Dream Interpretation: Truth or Bullshit RACHAEL ELLIOTT
Dreams: are they the mystical gateway to understanding our unconcious selves, or weird things you have when you eat too much cheese? Nexus investigates. Everyone has an opinion on dreams. Freud thought
aspect of yourself is in conflict with another aspect of
dreams compensate for parts of the psyche that are
yourself. Or, you know, it could be a parallel of a fight or
underdeveloped. Some other guy thought they were
struggle that you are going through when you’re awake.
the way we process things from our waking lives. I just think they’re fucking cool. There’s no denying that dreams have meaning, even
Puff, you’re fighting to the death which means you refuse to acknowledge some waking conflict. You’re unwilling to change an old attitude or habit. But no one
if it’s as simple as dreaming of peeing because you
likes a quitter! So keep being awesome, just pinch
really need to pee. Luckily for me, the interwebs can
yourself whenever you see Ali Ikram. Make sure you’re
create a dream interpreter out of anyone. I asked my
asleep when you confront him- I can’t afford to bail
friends to share their dreams with me so I could make
you out.
fun interpret them. I added the last dream I had to
When you fight with someone but you can’t punch
the list, then went googling. This is what I discovered.
properly it means you have low self-esteem or lack of
Puff said- Oh man, My favourite dream that I just can’t explain was having a mortal kombat style fight to the death with tv3 news presenter Ali Ikram. I honestly have no idea where it came from. I've nothing against the guy. Weirdly, ever since then I've been seeing him around a lot. I think the final confrontation is close... J said- Having a fight in a dream but punching really weak, so it never ends! Gentlemen, when you dream you’re in a fight it indicates some kind of inner chaos. Maybe you’re feeling
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at 9am. The inner turmoil is great within you lads, some
they’re to do with wish fulfilment. Jung thought that
confidence in your abilities to do something in your waking life. It could mean that you’re not sure what to do next. Take Heart J! Your mum thinks you’re awesome. It’s also possible that the REM paralysis that happens at this level of sleep carries over into your dream, but nah, probably not. Naomi said- I often dream my teeth fall out. Sometimes they’re black and ugly, and sometimes they’re shiny. Once I tried to put them back in but they just fell out over and over.
conflicted about sharing naked cuddles with your flat-
Teeth dreams refer to 8 different things (because
mate. Maybe you’re feeling conflicted about the papers
they’re greedy): vanity, communication, embarrass-
you’re taking this semester. Maybe you’re feeling con-
ment, powerlessness, health, death, deception and
flicted about whether or not you should have that beer
money. Because, you know, the tooth fairy or some
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shit. Dreaming of teeth can reflect anxieties about
searching it means you’re feeling the lack of something
your appearance and the way people perceive you.
needed in your life. It might be love, spiritual enlighten-
If your teeth actually fell out you’d definitely be ugly,
ment, peace, or it might be beer. It’s probably beer.
but you’d also have trouble enunciating your words. A
Take steps to acquire the missing piece of yourself and
dream about this might mean you don’t feel ‘heard’.
the dreaming should stop. I recommend Haagen beer,
Dreaming of rotten teeth means you said something
it’s cheap and won’t rot your insides. Much.
you shouldn’t have. Watch out- those words will come back to haunt you. Trying to shove your teeth back into your face shows a lack of self-confidence. You might be afraid that other people will find out the truth about your lack of successes. But success is relative- and not always about money Naomi. You got out of bed really successfully this morning, after all. Terri said- I dreamed a giant wolf ripped at my stomach. It ripped at it and ate my insides and when I went to hold the blood, I had no intestines or anything there at all.
I said: Last night I dreamed that I suddenly realised I was pregnant and then I was giving birth at some kind of maternity hospital on the top bunk of pink bunk beds. Luckily, this dream doesn’t actually mean I’m pregnant. The pregnancy is a symbol of a part of myself that is growing or perhaps coming to fruition. This could be a new idea, direction, or project. If I hadn’t given birth it could mean that I wasn’t ready to talk about it yet, but since I did it shows that it’s time for me to own it. When I figure out what it is- watch this space! The fact that I didn’t realise I was pregnant until I
When wolves are nice in your dream they represent
was actually in dream labour implies I’m in denial, or
survival, beauty, solitude, mystery, self-confidence
ignoring the things right in front of me. But I’m defi-
“I’M IN DENIAL ABOUT BEING IN DENIAL? MAYBE MY DENIAL OF BEING IN DENIAL SHOWS I’M IN DENIAL…”
and pride. But unfriendly wolves symbolise hostility,
nitely not in denial. Unless I’m in denial about being
aggression and sneakiness. This dream could repre-
in denial? Maybe my denial of being in denial shows
sent an uncontrollable situation or all-consuming force
I’m in denial…
in your life. It could be an obsession, addiction or a
Anyway, since I’m not trying to get pregnant
person who’s a shit head. Intestines in a dream rep-
the dream may also symbolise my fear of new
resent compassion and courage (whether or not you
responsibilities.
have guts) so the lack of them in your dream shows
The bunk beds could represent childhood and inno-
that you’re not feeling very confident or courageous in
cence- which makes sense, because they were the
this situation. Gather the nerve to tackle your facebook
same bunk beds as the ones I used to have as a kid. It
addiction Terri- we believe in you! Liz said- I have been living an awake life and dream life for about 9 months- every night I pick up from where I was the night before... I'm searching for something, someone or somewhere but I can never remember what I'm searching for when I wake up and I never find it in the dream. Oh Liz, there’s a hole in your life. When you dream of
may also show that I have conflicting views of sexuality- which is pretty fair. It also says I may have difficulty expressing my needs and desires- but that’s some bullshit. Shit to the bull. So I'm still undecided about whether this dream interpretation thing is legit or not. The only thing I know for sure is that I feel better about my own crazy dreams now I've read other people's.
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Manifest Destiny! MELISSA C. WILLS
Everyone harps on about the power of the positive thinking, the law of attraction and putting the things you want into the universe. But is there any point? Chances are that the thought of ‘manifesting your dreams’
you are wanting to welcome the outcome of the spell into your
sounds pretty good. Who wouldn’t want to have everything
home. All the bits n’ pieces simply help YOU to focus your mind
they desire, from fancy new car to perfect part-time job to some
on what it is you are trying to achieve. They make it easier for
hot sex on Friday night and everything in between? The part a
you to stay clear on that desire, so that it has less chance of
lot of us get stuck on is that when it comes to the so-called ‘law
getting muddied down by lack of direction.
of attraction’. It all sounds (and smells) a bit like bullshit. It’s only natural to be sceptical. The idea of attracting stuff (like
Intent can even be thought of in plain Jane terms too. Goal setting is a form of magnified intent; you are distilling all your
material things but also personality upgrades and real world
possibilities down into one clarified and drinkable spirit that has
experiences) is the latest viral concept floating around the atmo-
all the overtones and undertones you truly want in a ‘good life’.
sphere. You can buy the how-to book, attend the workshop and
It’s easy enough to just meander through the day-to-day, with-
be given the quick-fix solution for only $49.99! Whip up your
out knowing what you really would desire from those 24 hours.
own vision board, recite an elaborate affirmation or two and
Goal setting helps make the unseen / unrealised conscious and
“IT’S ABOUT DIVING DEEP WITHIN, FIGURING OUT WHAT MAKES YOU TICK AND THEN BRINGING THAT DESIRE TO THE FOREFRONT OF YOUR MIND.”
you’ve got it sussed! So should you steer clear of the notion
from there, it is far more likely that you will put a plan in place
that you have the ability to manifest your desires into reality?
to make things HAPPEN!
Not at all. But there are a few important pieces of the puzzle that you need to make sure you consider.
So then, using the ‘law of attraction’ isn’t even all that out there to begin with. It’s about diving deep within, figuring
First things first, ditch all the buzz words and boil it all down
out what makes you tick and then bringing that desire to the
to ‘intent’. Intent is at the core of what many spiritual people
forefront of your mind. It’s not about foregoing the real world
have been practicing for eons. Casting a spell (as the oft-feared
activities if you are, say, wanting to attract a new job- you will
witches of the past would have done) is often thought of as
still need to look through the listings, go for the interviews etc.
pretty much just intent, using tools to help focus that intent on
But because you are allowing yourself to truly focus on the act
a particular outcome. So you might combine a particular herb
AND you are allowing yourself to believe fully in your innate
with a particular oil because both are said to have certain quali-
power to bring about the wanted outcome, the experience is
ties attached. You then chant specific words that relate well to
different. You expect for the best and therefore, you are OPEN
the herb/oil combination and you finally place it in a container
to the best.
in a specific part of the house such as a front door because
And that is where the magic lies.
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RIGHT
Maui's Dolphins Ocean Gypsy
Maui's Dolphins Balding Eagle
Simon Bridges took the unusual stance this week of rubbing
Just when I thought there couldn’t possibly be another “Maui”
salt in the wounds of redundant Pizza Hut call centre workers.
that I give less of a fuck about, Tamati Coffey dragged this non-
This was done in large part to distract people from the fact that the
issue from the hell hole he crawled out of. Dolphins are cute, I get
week before he had basically signed a death warrant for the world’s
it. We were basically brainwashed into loving them from a young age
rarest dolphins. Do you know how bad a decision has to be to use
by an onslaught of pro-dolphin Disney propaganda. But should we
the elderly as a distraction?
let our love of dolphins stop us from drilling for oil? Not if we want
I guess the thinking was that under this government the unem-
to succeed as a nation. If killing the last Maui dolphin meant raising
ployed senior is more of a renewable resource than the Maui’s
the standard of living for everyday New Zealanders, creating jobs in
dolphin. That wouldn’t be hard though, considering that by most
economically deprived areas or bringing a large number of children
estimates there are only 55 left in the world.
out of poverty then we should. Call me Captain Ahab, because I’ll
Of course the “Right” rolls it all out under the banner of prog-
harpoon Flipper myself.
ress. You have to break a few dolphin sanctuaries to make a dolphin
The realities of the situation are that there is a negligible risk to the
omelette I guess. The problem is that it isn’t progress, it is fossil fuels.
Maui dolphin from petroleum exploration and that in over 40 years of
At best, a 20th century technology for a 21st century world.
exploration and drilling on the west coast of the North Island there has
This government has refused point blank to make any major
not been a single reported incident where a Maui dolphin has been
“WHO NEEDS SOLAR PANELS, RENEWABLE
“CALL ME CAPTAIN AHAB, BECAUSE I’LL
WIND FARMS, HYBRID CARS AND TOURISM
HARPOON FLIPPER MYSELF.”
MONEY WHEN WE CAN BUILD PROTEST FREE OIL PLATFORMS...”
hurt by petroleum work. There is, however, evidence of the petroleum industry contributing billions of dollars to the local economy and the creation of tens of thousands of jobs. To slow down economic growth
investment in renewable energy preferring instead to chase that fat
because we “might” kill a dolphin would be lunacy.
Anadarko Oil cash and line their own pockets with kickbacks while
I think it’s time we all sat down and took this issue seriously.
destroying New Zealand’s clean green image around the world. Who
Estimates indicate that there are only 55 Maui dolphins left in exis-
needs solar panels, renewable wind farms, hybrid cars and tourism
tence; although I do question the accuracy of that figure given that
money when we can build protest free oil platforms, conduct explor-
they live underwater. If these dolphins aren’t being killed by oil explo-
atory drilling and just wait for the big disaster that will fuck up our
ration, then where are they all going? Perhaps they are being driven
coastline Gulf Of Mexico style.
away by our anti-business mindset? Perhaps they are drilling the oil
Bridges is a cardboard cut-out of a politician, an empty suit mas-
themselves? We need to act now and find a way to balance New
querading as someone capable of sentient thought. He does what
Zealand’s economic interests with protection of the Maui. There is
he can to be a friend of big business and doesn’t care about the
a solution, and that solution is finning. This would greatly increase
consequences including the links between exploratory drilling and
the aerodynamics of the dolphin improving chances of survival, all
fucking earthquakes. His record on protecting wildlife and forestry
while opening up a new export industry into Asian markets who are
is tantamount to environmental genocide. The fact that he is the
apparently into that sort of thing. But Tamati Coffey doesn’t want to
Minister of Climate Change, Energy and Labour is a joke.
hear this because he doesn’t care about dolphins, or our economy, or
But hey, what’s a few dead dolphins, earthquakes and environmental disasters when we are talking about the massive profits a
dying orphans. All he cares about is getting elected. He’s a parachute candidate, and I hope his parachute fails to open.
company that doesn’t pay taxes here might make?
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GET IN OUR VAN! Overheard in ReO Rachael Elliott
I was delighted to discover that you guys
"I shouldn't have taken her home. She pissed
were asking after me in the vans during
my bed and I don't even have a washing
ReO. The fact that you repeatedly asked Aaron
machine. I don't even own a second set of
Letcher if he was me concerns me slightly. I
sheets"
don’t believe his response (or his face- have you seen that thing?) accurately portrays my own
“Two Kids at Uni is fucking lame!”
fine self, but I did like whoever took the opportunity to take the lecherous bastard down. Kia
“Can I have some sausage because I need to
Ora anonymous student, you’re a G.C.
prepare to get some sausage”
What follows are the best quotes we overheard while driving your fine arses around town. Keep
SHAPING YOUR BROW GAME
up the good work Waikato!
Sweet Tips Sweet Painted Lady
of do"
“Stop raping Patrick!” “Bro all you gotta do is talk cricket to these
Student: "Are you Rachel from Nexus?"
Indian taxi guys and they give you cheaper
Driver: "Do I look like a 30 year old lesbian?"
taxis!”
Student: "...now that you mention it, you kind “There’s a hole in my legs, I didn’t know it was there!” “I like Johnny, he stops at red lights.” “It’s not a ride until Jacinta’s in the van”
Last week we tamed your brows into submission, this week we define them by filling them in to enhance your lovely eyes. You can fill your brows in with either a brow pencil or using a powder that best matches your hair colour. Powders are also a great alternative for those lovelies who like boldly coloured locks as there is always a colour to match. 1. Brush your brows up with a brow brush to see your brow shape. Any long hairs can be trimmed. If you’re not keen on doing this you can ask your brow technician to do it for you during a shape. 2 Grab yourself a short angled make up brush, pick your powder and remembering the first line, lightly draw a line up to the under edge of your arch then follow on to the outer edge of your brow. 3. Repeat on the upper edge of your brow until it meets the outside edge. Brush brow hairs into place. 4. Fill in the brows with short strokes until you get your desired look. 5. Apply brow wax or clear mascara to set. Sweet Tips: If you like bold brows start with less powder/pencil and build it up to the darkness you want. Make your under edge of your arch a little darker to define it. Highlighter on your brow bone will also help define them. Soften the corners or brow with a q-tip. sweetpaintedladynz.com
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"Bitches ain't nothing but hoes and tricks" “I taught the Hush Hush girls” Girl showing a facebook photo of a boy she knows: "Do you think he’s too good for me?"
“Yeah I know Bruce Jenner, it’s whatever.”
Driver: "Yes". “Look are you going to keep being a cunt or Student: "if you do a macca's run, ill shout
what?”
everyone in the van a cheeseburger" To his credit, he followed through.
Guy- “I’m so glad I’ve got my sword” Girl-“Yeah you almost poked me with it all night"
“Big pants, big pussy”
Guy- “I still could…”
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LIKE A VIRGIN? Aunty Slut
Dear Aunty Slut,
pressuring her to have sex? You say you're more experienced than
My beautiful girlfriend is a virgin, has never masturbated before and
her and are larger- it might be freaking her out.
has had a few inexperienced boyfriends. When we've tried to have
My best advice would be to back off sex for a bit- take the pressure
sex, she's far too tight, I'm on the bigger side and she's 2 fingers
off and enjoy each other in other ways. If that sounds unreasonable to
really tight. I'm far from a virgin (not implying that's something to
you- then maybe you are in some way pressuring her. You don't come
boast about).
across as an unreasonable guy, but it's kind of a sticky area- most of
So my general question is will she loosen up over time - it is certainly
the time when guys are pressuring chicks they don't even realise
easier than the first time we played with each other however will it
they're doing it. Perhaps more likely is that she's pressuring herself,
continue?
because she thinks the only way to keep you happy is to fuck you-
Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks
since you're so experienced (not that that’s anything to boast about).
Anon
If that's not the case make sure you tell her that, because even if she hasn’t said anything about it, I bet she’s feeling it.
Dear Anon,
Things to try- get drunk together. Have a bath together. Buy her a
Firstly, there is nothing abnormal about this situation at all. It's very
vibrator (not a penetrative one) and have fun with that. Internal finger/
common for women who have no experience to be anxious, which
vibrator stimulation is good as long as she's enjoying it. Have you
can cause tightening of the vagina. It’s normal for experienced women
tried with her on top? Give her the control, let her do what she wants
too! It’s all about sexual arousal and feeling relaxed and comfortable. It's good you're getting her to come- more of that- lots more- for the win! But I'm guessing that she's afraid penetration is going to hurt and therefore tightens up because she's anxious, then it does
and see if it helps. If she’s afraid of penetration, giving her control over it means she can stop where she feels comfortable. Once you've really tried everything then head in to your GP- there is a condition called vaginismus that could be causing the issue.
hurt, so she tightens up and is anxious and it becomes a vicious cycle.
Make sure you guys remember that there is more to life than penis-
The more you guys stress about it, the more it will continue
vagina sex. Remind each other why you love each other- because this
unfortunately.
sort of thing can cause stress in a relationship. Don't give up.
She needs to feel relaxed in your company. If she's not relaxed then maybe she doesn't trust you completely- are you in any way
Send your sexy sex questions to auntyslut@nexusmag.co.nz
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ENERGISER BUDDY Fitness Bro Lauren Barnard
The neat, cheerful man jogging next to me doesn't look
a guy in ongoing physio can zip around and still hang onto
like the muddy obstacle course type, but I guess it takes
that friendly grin.
all sorts. You don't have to be a UniRec member to sign up
After one too many shuttle runs I can't feel the morning
for this race. Chaitanya Joshi is a statistics professor at the
chill, but my eyes droop and my body is grumbling for caf-
uni, with a quick smile, and saintly patience as I try to catch
feine. It's tempting to mourn the lost hours of shut-eye. But I
his name over the huffing complaints of my lungs. “Or you
can't complain to my new friend, who proudly tells me of his
can call me Chai, like the tea,” he
18-month-old daughter – and the rewarding, but often sleep-
“YOU KNOW, IF THE USUAL 'CUPPA AND BROWNIE' CAFÉ COMBO WAS REPLACED WITH SWEAT AND SCREAMING MUSCLES.”
offers. At first, Chai (like myself) isn't
less, nights she inspires. “I shouldn't really be getting up at 5:30 [for training]!” he laughs.
entirely sure how to explain his
I don't know whether this week's training is less grueling
reasons for taking the Tough Guy
than last week, but it's weirdly enjoyable; working hard in pairs
challenge. As we toss medicine
or threes feels less like P.E. class punishment and more like
balls and high five between push-
light, active socialisation. You know, if the usual 'cuppa and
ups, he muses about the health benefits of the training, especially since his job has him glued to a desk chair all day. Milly is leading the session today and teamwork is key. I'm
brownie' café combo was replaced with sweat and screaming muscles. As things wrap up, and light chatter overtakes harsh breathing, Chai and I talk about the awesome community the team
somewhere between grateful to have such an upbeat workout
is building through shared pain. Before the sessions, his focus
buddy, and jealous of Chai's energy. Despite a chronic shoul-
was on the health side of things; now, after experiencing a bit
der injury, he leaves me in the dust when we army-crawl the
more of the morning mayhem, his reasons have expanded.
cold length of the Sports Hall floor; I marvel at how speedily “It's fun,” he realises. “I think that's why I'm doing it.”
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“NATURALLY WHEN I GIVE ONE OF THESE EXQUISITE ITEMS FROM MY COLLECTION AWAY, I THINK OF IT AS A BOOMERANG… I’D PREFER IF IT RETURNED.”
WAIKATO VS DUNEDIN Carnage Jules Craft
Ever since my involvement in an underground rap collaboration relat-
housing and everything around these areas is set up for students. Cheap
ing to bucket hats and monster killing flows dissing other universities
food, close supermarkets and liquor stores every 2m. The vibe around Castle
I’m constantly harassed about which university is better. Silly question
and Leith street is so dope, pretty much anyone is welcome anywhere all the
really: up the mighty Waikato! To tell the truth though, I think your university
time. You can walk into any random flat and as long as you introduce yourself
experience is purely what you make of it. I guarantee you I’d be a young
and you can sustain a yarn then you’re in easy breezy. We have heaps of
frother no matter what town you dropped me in. However that’s a pussy way
dope cats in Waikato of course but the fact that all the flats are so spread
of tip-toeing around the question. I just got back from Reo week in Dunedin
out means that it’s not quite the mini student country that they have going
and sheeit I had a good time so I suppose I better give Otago props for an
on down there. 1 point Dunedin.
eventful week. I’ll judge the two on a fair points system. So here we go the face2face one outs between Waicats and the Scarfies. Bitches don’t steal your jackets in Hamilton. Let me elaborate. I consider myself a man of chivalry. When I see a damsel in distress goose-bumping
It’s cold as fuck in Dunedin and the flat quality is near third world sometimes. I pay less rent than any of my mates in Dunedin and I get insulation, carpet, and all my walls intact. Some Otago cats are paying a leg and an arm just to get frostbite. 1 point Waikato!
up in the arctic winds of the night I like to, on the odd occasion, offer my
Music flavor down there is amazing! Yeah I know everyone listens to music
jacket for warmth. I take my jacket game seriously. Real jacket selection is
and it’s all personal preference but oo wee did I hear some good tunes while
an art form. A jacket has to be the perfect mix of comfortable, warm, durable,
I was down there. Heaps of j5, Tribe, de la Soul, Cypress Hill, Home brew
and of course uniquely stylish. Naturally when I give one of these exquisite
crew, and plenty of filthy dupstep/trap. I love me some old hip hop flavor. 1
items from my collection away, I think of it as a boomerang… I’d prefer if it
point Dunedin.
returned. The first night I got down to Otago a girl in starters requested the
Waikato has a W in its spelling. 1 point Waikato
services of my snazzy green Kathmandu coat. Long story short, I never got
There ya are 3-2 to the mighty Waikats! Mad love to my brethas down
it back and I froze my ass off all trip. Boo Dunedin. 1 point to the Waikato! The coolest part about Dunedin for me is the way the flatting situation
South though. Had me self a ripper of a time. You should get down there for a visit!
works. Down in Otago there are entire streets if not blocks of just student
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WHERE THE MONEY AT Cash Hacks Alix Higby
“A JOB IS ONE OF THOSE THINGS WHERE
Just because last week’s information may
do this yourself- don’t buy into those stupid
not have been enough to get you saving
scams where people mack on your hard
savvy (likely), I have compiled another
earned cash just for filling out some forms.
short set of instructions to keep you
It’s NOT hard. Go to http://www.ird.govt.nz
on track.
and apply for a PTS. Then you’ll know how
YOU GIVE UP ALL OF YOUR ENERGY,
Now that you’re aware of just how much
much money you are owed/owe (sorry if it’s
money you currently have, let’s work on
the latter, my bad, it happens to everyone
HAPPINESS AND TIME IN RETURN
getting more of it. Most people do this by
at least once) and all you need to do is con-
working at a job. A job is one of those things
firm what they’ve sent you. You can do it all
where you give up all of your energy, hap-
online. I know this, because I just did it on
piness and time in return for money. Most
Friday and I got the money Tuesday. BOOM.
people only have one, but the sincerely
Guess who can afford to go to the Law Ball.
FOR MONEY.”
insane (yours truly) have two or more. If
Option 3: Sell yourself. Take this whichever
for some reason (current financial climate,
way makes you feel the most alive. If you
you slept with your boss, you have a weird
are truly stretched for cash, you can offer
personality etc) you cannot find and/or keep
your services, whatever they may be, for
one single job you will have to look at other
negotiable sums of money. This could be
options. If your daddy is rich you can prob-
taking out someone’s trash, mowing their
ably forget about this column entirely, unless
lawn, cleaning their house, watering their
you want to laugh at the peasants.
plants etc. Prostitution is also legal in New
Option 1: Sell stuff. My first port of call
Zealand, and stripping will earn you some hot
when I need some extra cash is my ward-
dollars. Take care in your decisions however;
robe. Rule of thumb; if you haven’t worn it
as it may mean your identifier will no longer
in a year and it’s not funeral and/or wedding
be your last name, you will be “Casey the
attire - it’s outta there. If you look after your
hooker,” “Sally the stripper,” or “Hans the
clothes (like hand washing when necessary
cleaning lady.” Even when you’re a recent
and spot removing immediately,) you can
grad with no student loan and a future so
flick them off on trade me or drop them off
bright you have to wear shades in the club
to an on-seller like Recycle Boutique. It’s a
like T-Pain. You have been warned.
roundabout refund for clothing you’re simply
Next week- how to create your own
bored with, which I personally consider a
startup! Just kidding, no one knows how
second Christmas.
that works.
PHOTOGRAPH: BROOK JAMES
Option 2: Apply for a tax refund. You can
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“MID-CALF SOCKS AND SHORT-SHORTS IN WINTER? DOES THIS DUDE EVEN HAVE A CARE? IS THAT A BUCKET HAT? WHY, YES IT IS!”
WAIKATO’S FASHION STEREOTYPES A Fashionable Lifestyle Jessica Wilson
Waikato University isn’t immune to fashion stereotypes (or assholes
dude even have a care? Is that a bucket hat? Why, yes it is! Everybody
who point them out for that matter). Through extensive research and
wants to be friends with the chill dude.
analysis, I have found seven distinct fashion stereotypes. This is hardhitting journalism at its finest.
The Funny T-Shirt Guy. He’s with the F.B.I, the female body inspectors that is! Funny t-shirt guy is always wearing a hilarious t-shirt, just last week
The Hipster Lumberjack. This stereotype swept across our University at
he had a t-shirt reading “the funniest thing about this shirt is that by the
a speed comparable to the recent measles outbreak. With a beard thicker
time you realise it doesn’t say anything it’s too late for you to stop reading
than wolves fur, a fondness for plaid shirts and arms strong enough swing
it.” Ow, my sides!
you over his shoulder to carry you from danger, the Hipster Lumberjack simply oozes testosterone-filled sex appeal. The Sexy Gym Addict. No one is sure whether they work out several
The Exchange Student. For someone living out of a suitcase, they sure dress better than the rest of us. Never caught off guard, the Exchange Student is always wearing weather-appropriate clothing. Must-haves
times a day or if they just wear exercise clothing everywhere. Either way
include functional items like windbreaker jackets, warm hoodies, track
you’re not really bothered, their quads are what dreams are made of.
shoes and a noticeable lack of resting bitch face.
The Fashionista. She cites Vogue as her Bible and would rather buy
The Misunderstood Frat Bro. He does well hiding a lifetime’s worth of
clothes than food. Windsor Smith sandals, sloppy beanies, t-shirt dresses
disappointment under his dumb Supreme cap. The Misunderstood Frat Bro
and oversized sunglasses are the usual in her OOTD (outfit of the day). She
refuses to believe New Zealand University isn’t like in the American Movies.
once broke her iPhone screen, it was tragic.
His fashion staples include grey sweaters, pocket t-shirts, ironic polos, fully
The Chill Dude. Damn, that dude is chill. Is that a Hawaiian shirt he’s
buttoned shirts and a disturbing amount of clothes from North Beach.
wearing? So chill. Mid-calf socks and short-shorts in winter? Does this
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EVEN STUPID PEOPLE HAVE AN OPINION
MEANS TO AN END Politics Ryan Wood
Louise Vs The World Louise Hutt
A strong economy isn’t an end in itself. It’s a way of delivering Lately I’ve been having a hard time forming an opinion. I can hear you slamming your fist down on your Monday morning lecture theatre desk; I know, it’s an anomaly. Maybe there’s something about growing up that makes you realise people with shitty views can still have good arguments and people with good views can also have shitty arguments. What’s the difference then? I was recently visiting a friend’s family when I found out one of their family members didn’t believe in vaccination (amongst other things). Don’t get me
the things people care most about.’ – John Key Imagine a woman you care about; a woman with a name, a face, a whole life. Imagine all those things that are specific to her; her voice, the way her mind wanders, the hair at the nape of her neck. Now, imagine some kind of harm befalling her. Not an earthquake or some illness though; something man made. Imagine a man – a foreign diplomat – follows her home with feelings of lust and entitlement. She might fight him off or she might not. Imagine that, in any case, he slithers back to his homeland to evade justice while hiding beneath the aegis of diplomatic immunity.
“ONE OF THE BEST THINGS ABOUT THE INTERNET IS THAT EVERYONE HAS A VOICE, BUT SOME PEOPLE HAVE UNINFORMED OPINIONS WHICH THEY SHARE AS THE GOSPEL TRUTH.”
Imagine the Government gives the go-ahead to this slithering-away, but later claims it did not and that it was a mistake. Imagine the Minister of Foreign Affairs appearing before cameras and apologising to the Prime Minister for not informing him of this scandal sooner. Imagine the Prime Minister appearing on television, looking bored, shrugging like Atlas and saying there really is nothing they can do. Please, can we just move on?
wrong, they believe that vaccinations exist, what they don’t believe is that
Imagine another politician, a leader of mana, calling the matter ‘a
they are one of the most important healthcare developments in modern
big fuss about bugger all.’ Imagine a right-wing blogger being equally
history. With the recent measles outbreak in Hamilton (which effectively
dismissive: ‘You know, we all have things that happen in our lives.
brought Fraser High School to a standstill) and you know, human history,
And we all need to learn to live with these things.’
outlining how horrific it is to be unvaccinated when an outbreak occurs, the
Imagine a woman you care about.
positive side to vaccinations are pretty obvious. Smallpox, a disease which
Imagine a country run as an economy. Imagine a saturation of num-
was wiped out by the use of vaccination, had a mortality rate of 30% and
bers and statistics, and a Government obsessed with them. Numbers
even if you survived, it could leave you scarred or blind for life. It’s hard to
and statistics are abstract; they do not have faces, or names, or lives.
argue that smallpox is a shitty thing to live without.
They can be compartmentalised and entered into spreadsheets. They
Thankfully, their argument wasn’t that smallpox was hot shit; their argu-
can be used and abused. They can be easily dismissed or forgot-
ment was that vaccinations can cause autism. In 1998 a scientific paper
ten. Imagine a country where the people are little more than office
was published with the findings that the MMR vaccine (which vaccinates
supplies; expendable and easily replaced by cheaper imports from
against measles, mumps, and rubella) was linked to the development of
overseas. Imagine a Prime Minister, bored, dreaming of Hawaii and
autism. I’m all for evidence-based science, so +1 for the anti-vaccination
golf with his fellow millionaires. Imagine a sinking ship; a rotting hull.
argument. Now, before all you pro-vaccinators throw Nexus away in
Now imagine a country run as a community. Imagine a government
disgust, just hear me out. The flaw in their argument is that is the very
obsessed with the wellbeing of the people; not only that they are fed
same paper was later retracted by the journal and the author struck off the
and clothed and sheltered, but that they are safe, and that they are
medical registry for “serious professional misconduct”. Conflicts of interest,
even loved. Imagine a Prime Minister for whom the welfare of his
evidence tampering and not following the ethical code were all cited as
fellow citizens is close to his heart, and who strives not for money
problems with the research. However they obviously hadn’t read that far.
but for the ideal society. Imagine that people are not a means to an
One of the best things about the internet is that everyone has a voice, but
end, but are ends in themselves.
some people have uninformed opinions which they share as the gospel truth. Sites like ‘vactruth.com’ and ‘thepeopleschemist.com’ are hardly going to give you unbiased, well-researched facts because you need to read more than just the hype. You need to read everything, because the unfounded fear of causing autism is not worth the reoccurrence of truly horrific diseases like polio or smallpox. But you know what, that’s just my opinion. Do your own research and form your own opinions by being informed, not by being ignorant and refusing to read further down the page.
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DEATH TO MRS MAC Life of Pie The Pie Men
For weeks now the humble pie men have steered
for the “High End” of the brand. This is a little like say-
clear of what we knew to be our destiny and our
ing “No, we committed the good kind of genocide.” It’s
penance all at once. From a slight anti-Cambodian
a pretty meaningless distinction. The problem is that
sentiment to a failed trip down memory lane we have
when you see on the label ‘Roast Lamb with rosemary’
enjoyed our time but much like the terminally ill we
or ‘Butter Chicken’ there’s an expectation that this will
knew it was leading us to one horrific and inevitable
at least be slightly better than Irvines supermarket pies.
conclusion. Everything we had done had prepared us
In fairness we would have been happy if they were
for our greatest ever challenge: eating Mrs Macs Pies.
above whiskas cat food, but they were not.
From the day you come to uni it is obvious that
It’s time to face the truth: Mrs Mac needs to fuck
convenience is key and there is no more convenient
off and die. We need to go Marie Antoinette on her
woman out there than Mrs Mac. She sells her wares
and remove her aging pensioner figurehead with our
on every corner. She is like the mythical Succubus
guillotine of justice. Today we start the campaign for
“MRS MAC NEEDS TO FUCK OFF AND DIE. WE NEED TO GO MARIE ANTOINETTE ON HER AND REMOVE HER AGING PENSIONER FIGUREHEAD WITH OUR GUILLOTINE OF JUSTICE.”
draining the life from everyone she comes into contact
taste, the campaign for decency, the campaign for a
with but hiding behind an old timey logo are the cold
bakery on campus!
dead eyes of a predator. She gets you junkie hooked
We do want to point out that none of this is the fault
like any good meth dealer would. She may not be able
of Uni Mart. Your Hersheys cookies and cream is worth
to give you the first taste for free but she makes sure
crossing a desert for and your large blue Vs are the only
she is the only product on the shelf. We are convinced
reason we even come close to meeting our deadlines,
that no self-respecting human would walk into the
but this isn’t about you, it’s about pies.
pie warmer of a Mobil, Caltex or Uni Mart and think
So write to the Vice-Chancellor (rgtysec3@waikato.
“time for my weekly dose of congealed shit.” They do it
ac.nz), to the Students’ Union President (President@
because it’s Mrs Macs or no Pie. Well for the first time in history the Pie Men are
bennett@parliament.govt.nz) and tell them that the
going to say something we never thought we would
best birthday present the University could get is a bak-
ever say. If the choice is Mrs Macs or no pie, we
ery. A bakery with real bakery prices not this money
choose no pie. We even tried our best to fool Mrs Macs, we went
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THE LADY'S EXPERIENCE
THE GENTLEMAN'S EXPERIENCE
I have to admit that this was actually my second time going
I had planned my night around reading and laundry, your typi-
on the blind date. So arriving and actually seeing there was
cal wild Tuesday night. This changed when I received a call to
someone sitting at the table and knowing that I had not been
go on a blind date. I accepted and then realised that I had
stood up by a random again was a great start to the night.
bugger all nice clean clothes and even less time to get ready,
Straight away it seemed we both had lots to say to each other.
so went home and changed into an old (but presentable) shirt
So much so that when the waitress came we hadn’t even
and jeans.
looked at the menus. Our meals came (ribs and lamb shanks)
I had no real expectations about the date itself. If truth be told,
and we even decided to be a bit cute and share. By dessert I
I was just as excited about getting out of the house for free
already had him whipped and ordering what I told him to. After
dinner and drinks, so I wasn’t really nervous about it at all. I
teasing each other about me being so young that I probably
sat and waited a couple minutes before she walked in and
liked one direction and him being one of those ‘mature stu-
was shown to my table. Nerves then hit me! She was good
dents’ we decided that friends is where it would stay. As we
looking! Dressed nice! Smelt great! Here I am looking second-
got along so well we ventured down the road to Timezone for
class and thinking about my stomach, poor girl.
a few more laughs where he wasted me at every game. We
I’m not a super talkative guy, preferring to speak only when I
got photos taken in the photo booth there so that we could
have something amazing to say. I made the effort though to
keep them as a souvenir of our great night. I hope that we will
ask a lot of questions and engage in conversation. Luckily, she
catch up again sometime.
was easy to talk to and conversation flowed. As well as being intelligent, she also had some quirky talents and interesting stories that made me laugh. She got cheeky as the date went on, but nothing said with any spite. Once the tab had dried up, we walked through town to the local arcade (her idea). As the self-proclaimed “King of Air Hockey”, I was amused with her ramblings of her prowess at the game. Needless to say, her ramblings were just that, and I won by a handsome margin. We played a few other games and had some good laughs as our competitive spirits were let out to battle. At the end of the night, we talked more and exchanged numbers. Maybe we will hang again sometime.
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OFFICAL NOTICE OF SGM WAIKATO STUDENTS' UNION
— By resolution of the Board of Directors pursuant to rule 10.1 of the
redundant. Other sections would benefit from clarification. The fol-
Constitution, a Special General Meeting of the members of the
lowing motions are administrative changes to the rules which should
Waikato Students’ Union (Inc) has been called in order to repeal, alter,
not impact on their effect.
add to or amend the rules of the Association.
1. THAT rule 2.1.4 of the constitution be altered to read
2.1.4 “Clear Days” means “all days excluding weekends, public
The meeting will be held in LG.01,
holidays and University holidays, and does not include any day
Wednesday 30th July 2014, at 1pm
on which any notice is given or any meeting is held”;
2. THAT rule 5.3 of the constitution be altered to read: The business of the meeting is to consider the Maori representative
5.3 The Association will recognise and act consistently with
role on the WSU Board and the duties associated with that position.
the principles of Te Tirity O Waitangi/The Treaty of Waitangi.
Motion 1: - Currently a General Election is held each year and all
3.THAT rule 7.1 of the constitution be altered to read:
members can vote for all office holders. This is set out in rule 8 of
Schedule Two to the constitution as follows:
may be fixed by a simple majority of the Annual General Meeting of
7.1 Each member shall pay such annual or other subscription as
8.1 An election shall be held for each of the following
the Association in accordance with clause 9.3.3 for the year of that
Board positions.
member's membership of the Association.
8.1.1 President
4. THAT rule 8.1.2 of the constitution be repealed:
8.1.2 Vice-President
8.1.2 Where a student applies to the University of Waikato
8.1.3 Vice-President Maori
under the “RELIEF ON THE GROUNDS OF HARDSHIP FROM
Four options will be considered:
PAYMENT OF FEES TO AND EXEMPTION FROM
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MEMBERSHIP ON THE GROUNDS OF CONSCIENTIOUS
OBJECTION OF THE WAIKATO STUDENTS’ UNION STATUTE”,
The position will be filled ex officio by a person nominated to a
and the Committee which governs that Statute rules that such
representative role within the Roopu groups on campus (no
member shall be exempt from Association membership;
election)
5. THAT rule 14.3.1.4 of the constitution be altered to read:
A general election will be held and the VP Maori is elected by all students (the status quo)
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An election will be held but only persons identifying as Maori
14.3.1.4 To be the WSU nomination as candidate for the
will be able to vote for the position (a Maori electoral roll will
University Council and other organisations as appropriate
be created)
6. THAT rule 14.4 of the constitution be altered to read:
A general election will be held but criteria will be introduced
14.4 Taking into account the need to ensure full and fair repre
requiring candidates to show they have connection with, and
sentation of all sectors of the University community the Board
endorsement by the Maori community
shall allocate responsibilities to individual Directors, taking into
Motion 2: - The role of Maori representation is large and dynamic. It
account any special abilities and expressions of interest.
may not be practicable to expect the person holding that office to also
7. THAT rule 14.5 of the constitution be altered to read:
undertake duties of a more administrative nature, that time and effort
14.5 In the event of any dispute or disagreement regarding the
may be better applied in the area of Maori engagement.
allocation of responsibilities the President will have the
THAT rule 14.3.3.1 and 14.3.3.2 of the constitution be repealed.
deciding vote;
In accordance with rule 10.5 of the Constitution, this is the only busi-
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14.3.3 The Vice-President Maori - whose duties shall include;
14.3.3.1 To assist the President in her/his duties;
14.3.3.2 To undertake any Presidential duties in the
absence of the President;
ness to be transacted at this meeting. Further information is available from the office of the WSU.
Motion 3: - The introduction of the Education (Freedom of Association) Act has rendered some sections of the constitution
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A DAY IN LOO MELISA MARTIN FROM YWRC
— Mel Martin is the Educator at the Young Workers Resource Centre, where she relishes the opportunity to tell people stuff they don’t
STUDYLINK PROBLEMS?
already know. It’s interesting when I go into a classroom,
AMBER CARDALE & LAURENCE MCLEAN
how many young people say to me things like
—
“shouldn’t I get double time on Christmas Day?” Or “can I just get paid out for the day in lieu?” So this week I have for you the lowdown on Public Holidays a.k.a Statutory Leave. There are 11 of the blimm’n things spanning the whole year starting with New Year’s Day, and January 2nd. The taking 2
nd
Kia ora e te whanau, ka nui nga mihi o te ra kia koutou katoa. This week’s column presents to you some serious shit about StudyLink and how to make sure you get the financial support that you need. Apart from being freakishly awesome at most things, can you tell which one of the below facts we can’t help with? •
of January off work can be
traced back to early settlers migrating from the Northern Hemisphere and bring their traditions with them as they adapted to a Summer Christmas/New Year’s break. Modern day
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Should you be getting paid double-time for
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According to the Department of Labour
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(by law) of time-and-a-half for working a New
holla at your advocates for help! •
a day-in-lieu. ‘In lieu’ means ‘in place of’ or Essentially, a day in lieu gives you a paid day off later in the year (by arrangement with your boss!) for having worked the public holiday
The WSU advocates can find out pretty fast what’s gone wrong if your application was declined.
of work, you are also entitled to what’s called ‘instead of’.
Are you in prison? (Your 8am lecture doesn’t count). Make sure you answer StudyLink it means you’ve missed part of the application out. That’s when you
ing on a public holiday you get a normal day’s If a public holiday falls on your regular day
Even if you aren’t a full time student you may still be able to get student
all the questions on your application. Often if you haven’t heard back from
Zealand Public Holiday. That means for workworth of pay, plus half that amount again.
If you can’t afford a dentist come into the WSU – we can pull your teeth free
allowance, living costs, or course related costs.
working Christmas Day? – No. every employee must be paid a minimum
The student advocates can help you apply for StudyLink's emergency grants.
of charge. I’m sure one of us did Health in high school…
Kiwis have adopted the custom, and now we reap the benefits.
Your WSU advocates have a direct line to StudyLink for any urgent enquiries so you don’t have to go through those pesky wait times.
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StudyLink have their Hamilton office located at 468 Anglesea Street.
The student advocates at the WSU are your go-to ninjas this semester for all things Studylink. So if you are having any issues make sure to book an appointment with us.
that fell on a regular day of work for you. Contact: 0800 AT YWRC, ywrc@xtra.co.nz.
Contact: advocacy@wsu.org.nz or 027 2065 011. Or make an appointment at wsu.org.nz.
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NOTICES
Derby in Space BUT NOT REALLY
Time Management Seminar
Every Thursday from 11am - 1pm at the Waikato Student's Union in SUB. Brought to you by the WSU and Community Law Waikato. Supported by Law for Change. Email advocacy@wsu.org.nz for more information and booking.
WEDNESDAY 23RD JULY
NZSO
Level Zero. 1pm - 2pm. Want to learn how to
SHAKESPEARE IN MUSIC
Looking for something to do on a Saturday afternoon? Come down to the Melville skate rink at 4pm on Saturday the 26th of July and watch some ROLLER DERBY! Only $2 entry to support your local team, Hellmilton's Raggedy Angst, and watch them battle it out
manage your time better? Are you finding you never have time to fi The man that hath no music in himself / Nor
against the Hawke's Bay's Bay City Rollers!
is not moved with concord of sweet sounds
Maori Mentors PGRAY@WAIKATO.AC.NZ
/ Is fit for treasons... with this in mind, and marking his 450th birthday, we celebrate musical works that have been inspired by Shakespeare’s genius. Korngold’s Much Ado About Nothing Suite is a perfect demonstration of the lush melodies that made him such a popular film composer. And it was for a film version of Henry V that Walton
Maori Mentors for the manage-
composed his regal and resplendent score,
ment school start this week.
while Mendelssohn’s incidental music for A
Monday and Tuesday 2-5pm but
Midsummer Night’s Dream overflows with
they are looking for a third men-
musical magic. Balancing these iridescent
tor. If you are interested contact
works is Strauss’s symphonic poem Macbeth.
Pauline Gray.
A declaration of his faith in modernism, the work is unashamedly dramatic. Led by the supreme musicianship of British conductor
Free Law Advice 11:00AM - 1:00PM
Alexander Shelley, this concert brings the Bard to life in a ‘concord of sweet sounds’. Concert duration: 107 minutes Free pre-concert talk: 6.45pm – 7.15pm Tickets on General Public Sale Monday 10th February. Send any notices to editor@nexusmag.co.nz
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LAMB KOFTAS Cooking for Students Zac Lyon
With Re- O Week done and dusted excuses to skip class need to become more creative. I commonly go with ‘That lone cloud looks suspiciously like it going to rain’, ‘I think I would be more productive at home today’ or my personal favourite ‘I have no lunch to take to uni, therefore it would be better if I stayed home and made dinner early’. This recipe was actually one of those days- had a mean craving for some Turkish food, so decided to stay and home and prepare dinner (never mind it only took half an hour out of my day). These koftas are amazingly quick and simple to throw together. And to make matters even better, lamb mince is sometimes cheaper than beef mince. Ingredients 1kg of lamb mince (or beef mince – whatever is cheaper that week) 1 large handful of parsley 1 handful of coriander 1 tsp of coriander seeds 1 Tbs cumin powder 1 tsp paprika Salt and Pepper Directions 01_ Throw all the above ingredients into a large bowl
and get your clean hand mushing and mixing it
all thoroughly.
02_ Divide your mixture into enough balls to feed
whoever you are cooking for.
03_ Roll the mince balls into a long thick sausage. 04_ With a degree of maturity, skewer the long
sausage lengthways directly in the middle of
the sausage.
05_ Grill these bad boys on a BBQ grill or you can
simply fry them in a pan.
Serve these puppies with some couscous, tzatziki and rocket salad. If you fullas are still struggling to grasp this recipe’s simplicity (perhaps through the haze of a hangover – or other haze…) head over to my Youtube channel, Cooking4Students and check it out.
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Codewords
Each letter in this puzzle is represented by a number 1-26. Crack the code to solve the crossword.
KenKen
Sequence
The bolded groups of squares are called “cages.” In the
What shape comes next?
upper-left corner of each cage, there is a “target number” and a math operation. Fill in each square of a cage with a number between 1-9. The numbers in a cage must combine—in any order, using only that cage’s math operation—to form that cage’s target number. You may not repeat a number in any row or column but you can repeat a number within a cage. Example: Your target number is 5, your operation is addition, you’re using the numbers 1–9, and the cage is made up of two squares. You could fill in 2 and 3 (because 2 + 3 = 5) or 1 and 4 (1 + 4 = 5)
Syllabic
1. Pertaining to speech sounds: 2. Action of a lever:
From the following syllables and clues, form ten words of a least two syllables.
3. Rubbery polymer: 4. Not having accommodations:
ac - age - an - ba - cal - com - con - dat - de -
5. One of the Aleutian Islands:
ec - ed - er - gi - i - i - ic - ic - ish - ka - ko - las - lev - ma - ma - mo - mol - na - net - nom - o - o - pho - plas - ro - sil - ty - u - un
6. Pertaining to modern Greece: 7. Thrifty: 8. Destroy: 9. Surgery to repair a blood vessel: Draw answer here.
10. Capital city of Mali: Enter numbers into the blank spaces so that each row,
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column and 3x3 box contains the numbers 1-9.
EASY
Sudoku
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Target How many four (or more) letter words can you make from the letters in the square without using proper nouns? Each word must contain the centre letter.
Crossword
Solve the clues and fill in the words. Answers for this crossword are in the online magazine at nexusmag.co.nz.
Across
35. Winning move (9)
75. Claw (5)
10. Tightlipped (9)
50. Stringed instrument (5)
1. Fruit (5)
37. Dissimilar (7)
76. Component parts (5)
11. Short moral stories (6)
51. Desiccated (4)
4. Pill (6)
39. Sharp pain (6)
77. Acquired knowledge (7)
12. Article of clothing (7)
52. Ahead of time (5)
7. Adjusts (6)
40. Vanishes (10)
78. Moderate purple (5)
13. Shabby (5)
55. Totally unlikely (10)
11. Combat (5)
44. Nobleman (4)
79. Surprised greatly (7)
14. Flamboyant (6)
57. Confiscated (9)
15. Vegetable (7)
45. Group of players (4)
80. Ancient god of wine (7)
26. Encounters (5)
61. Threw into disorder (9)
16. Sewing implements (7)
46. Diffident (5)
81. Kindled (7)
27. Innate (8)
62. Appended (8)
17. Floorshow (7)
47. Unit of length (4)
82. Top tournament players(5)
28. Similar to a giraffe (5)
64. Greeting (7)
18. Performed (5)
48. Metallic element (4)
83. Peril (6)
29. Intense (5)
66. Domestic fowl (7)
19. Instructor (7)
52. Simple (10)
84. Paragons (6)
30. Pulpit (4)
67. Choose (6)
20. Protective stratosphere
53. Mystery (6)
85. Early warning system(5)
32. Type of sailing boat (9)
69. Memory loss (7)
layer (5)
54. Small edible fish (7)
Down
34. Differences of opinion(9)
71. Conference (7)
21. Each and all (5)
56. Revolt (9)
1. Mattock (7)
35. Felons (9)
72. Slim (7)
22. Totals (4)
58. Thin fog (4)
2. Mediate (9)
36. Presents (5)
73. Reptiles (6)
23. Sharp (4)
59. Capital of Norway (4)
3. Stashed (7)
38. Concur (5)
74. Allows in (6)
24. Narcissus plant (8)
60. Elude (5)
4. Pact (6)
41. Progenitor (8)
75. Jobs (5)
25. Molecule (4)
63. Gape (4)
5. Dressing (7)
42. Legal excuse (5)
87. Simian (3)
29. In front (5)
65. Roomy (8)
6. Large mammal (8)
43. Byword (5)
89. Snakelike fish (3)
31. Pleasant (4)
68. Amphibian (4)
8. Soreness (10)
49. Paper with crinkled
84. Notion (4)
33. Impartial (4)
70. Requests (4)
9. Small flute (7)
texture (5)
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