Scope Magazine - Issue 20 by Scope Magazine

4 disney interview 6 politics is policy 8 plastic fantastic 10 reality bites 12 fresher fest 13 student life 14 photos 18 music/arts/reviews 20 cdc

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Caroline Stanley

President

Matthew McLean On behalf of the Bond University Student Association, I am pleased to welcome you to Semester 2, 2013. To our new students, we trust you enjoyed your O-Week and are settling into your new life here at Bond. To those continuing students joining us for another semester, we hope you made the most of time with family and friends and return safely after a well-deserved break. As we begin another semester, it is timely to remind you of all that you are entitled to from your Bond University Student Association and your Student Activities Membership. Education: • Representation on Academic Senate • Advocacy representation and Reconnect program • Legal referral service • Support for students with special interests • BondBook for new students • Bond in Africa Social Justice Program • BlueCard Child Safety Registration • OverGrad Postgraduate Student Festival • Alumni Student Excellence Medals • eTeval Results Online • Education Gateway One Stop Shop Recreation: • Wednesday by the Water BBQ • Thursday Night at Don’s Tavern • 45+ cultural clubs, societies and associations • Executive Drinks Awards Night • Bondstock Festival each September • Administration of student events • Facilitation of nightclub sponsorship • Club Mentoring program • Club Sign-On Day • Grad Party • Mid-Semester and End-of-Semester Bash Sport: • • • • • • • • • •

Around 30 sporting clubs and societies Access to the Bond University Sports Centre Support for internal sporting competitions Subsidy for external sporting registrations Northern and Australian University Games subsidies Bond Elite Sporting Program Rival Night against Griffith University USA v Rest of World Basketball Mega-Bowl in conjunction with Faculty Student Associations Sport@Bond Publication

Hi Bondies!

Welcome to (or back to) Bond for semester 132! I’m very excited to welcome all of our freshers. Those of you whom I’ve met I’ve had a great time with, and judging by the photo albums it looks like you enjoyed yourself plenty over the course of O-week (Eddo Langley, maybe a bit too much?). If you are new to Bond and haven’t already, it’s a good idea to add Bond Scope Magazine on Facebook so that you can have access to all of the photos from O-week, which you may or may not be excited to forget, and to keep up to date with some BUSA (Bond University Student’s Association) initiatives. On that note, I would like to announce that we have four positions to fill on the Scope team. We are looking for one graphic designer, two Music/Arts/Reviews Editors, and one Sports Editor. If you are interested in any of these positions, please email me a cover letter and resume at caroline. stanley@student.bond.edu.au!

Administration: • Weekly What’s On • Scope Magazine • Annual Bond University Student Yearbook • Yearly Student Diary • BondSync • SAM Discounts and Special Offers for Bond students • Student Executive Council • Bond Student Portal • Allocation of BUSA’s 65% of SAM revenue • QandA with the Vice Chancellor Should you have any questions about these services or about the Bond University Student Association, please do not hesitate to contact busa@bond.edu.au. I know I speak on behalf of all my team in again welcoming you to semester 132 and wishing you all the very best for the remainder of 2013. Hit the ground running this semester. Come along to Club Sign-On Day this Friday from 11 on the Ornamental Lawns, join in the fun at the best of Gold Coast pubs and clubs with Angry Birds on Friday night. We look forward to offering you another year of student service and continuing to work hard to ensure the Bond student experience grows from strength to strength.

We also have a very exciting ticket giveaway for the SAN CISCO concert at the Coolangatta Hotel this Saturday Night the 18th of May. If you would like to win some double passes, make an O-week meme and send it to caroline.stanley@student.bond. edu.au to win! You must be over the age of 18. I hope everybody continues to enjoy the beginning of the sem! Love, Caro x

FOR INSPIRATION

By Charlot Daysh Since she was 10 Bond graduate Candice Dixon knew she wanted to be on TV. Now she has landed her dream job as a presenter on Channel 7’s hit show Saturday Disney. Series Producer Monica Burnell said she immediately saw why Candice was chosen for the position. “From day one she showed enthusiasm towards all aspects of the role, both in front and behind the camera; from the creative processes behind setting up concise and entertaining segments, to ensuring her interview subjects feel 100% comfortable on the day and therefore retrieving the best performance from them.”

In this interview with Candice we explore the reasons behind her great success,

I also feel as though my partget an insight into her fast tracked life time jobs set the foundations for my career. During univerand learn how she overcame the great- sity, I taught Speech and Drama est challenge of her life. Candice also at a local primary school and worked for 90.9 Sea FM and 92.5 gives expert advise on how you can Gold FM radio stations.

How land the job of your dreams. I used to drive the promotional cars, did you perform live crosses and coordinate manage to outdoor broadcasts, which really gave me get the job that so many people want? Definitely a lot of hard work and resilience. I studied

a Bachelor of Communication at university, which really helped to prepare me for the media industry.

an insight into broadcasting. Work experience was also important, I joined Channel 9 Gold Coast news as well as 102.9 Hot Tomato radio station during my final year of study.

Have you always known that you wanted to become a TV-presenter? From about age ten I knew I wanted to be on TV whether that was as a presenter, journalist or actor. I have always loved the performing arts and was heavily involved in Speech and Drama from age seven. At school, I participated in public speaking, drama and musicals as well as securing small roles in local television productions including H2O: Just Add Water and The Sleepover Club. The excitement I felt being part of these productions and performances made me realise that it was something I wanted to do forever. It was always a guessing game to see what role would come next and I started to realise that rejection was just part of the game.

What do you think it takes to be good TV- presenter? You need excellent communication and social skills. As a presenter, I’m required to interview people of all ages and backgrounds so it is important that I can have a comfortable conversation with them on and off camera. The more relaxed the interview talent feel, the better the story becomes. I also research, write and then paper edit all of my stories and interviews so once again communication skills are extremely necessary.

What is the most exciting part of your job at Saturday Disney? I get extremely excited at media junkets, especially ones that involve overseas travel! Shortly after joining Saturday Disney, I was lucky enough to be sent to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It was part of a junket for the movie Rio and I was to interview the director Carlos Saldanha. Within Australia, I have been lucky enough to interview celebrities including: Hugh Jackman, Billy Connolly, Zach Braff, Kevin James, John C. Reilly, Sarah Silverman and Kath & Kim. I also love animal encounters and recently hand fed lemurs and lions at Mogo Zoo. Finally, our Double Dog Dare segment is awesome! I’ve been dared to do everything from dressing up as a baby in a shopping centre to taking a public yoga class. If we fail the dares, we have to eat the punishment that is sent in. For example, sardines mixed with soy sauce and marshmallows. It’s always great having a close up on television while you’re stuffing your face with terrible culinary combinations!

What has been the biggest challenge? I had to move interstate for my role. I was born and raised on the Gold Coast in Queensland however I had to move to Sydney within a few days of finding out my exciting news. I’m very close to my family and friends and I absolutely love visiting home to hang out with my Mum, Dad, Grandma, 15-year-old triplet sisters and 20-year old brother. Not to mention my array of pets! At home we have chickens, guinea pigs, fish, two dogs and two cats. I have established a lovely friendship group in Sydney but it still has been the most challenging thing I have ever

faced. Other challenges include learning to take criticism and performing under pressure. An example of this pressure might be a physically enduring shoot or extreme weather conditions. For example, I recently did a story about an obstacle course race and had to jump into mud pits and climb over nets. Even though I was absolutely exhausted I had to keep going! We also shot a location show at Hong Kong Disneyland and temperatures reached 38 Degrees Celsius with extremely high humidity. I had to smile through the sweat!

What would you do differently if you could go back? There isn’t much I would really change because I have learnt so much along the way! In life, I do believe everything happens for a reason. I remember being obsessed with all things Disney when I visited Disneyland at age six. I always dreamed of acting in a Disney sitcom or presenting Disney shows around the world. I really do treasure the opportunity I have been given and try to seize the moment as much as I can. Looking back, I could have invested more time in making an amazing show reel to send to producers and media organizations. My timing was pretty incredible given that a spot with Saturday Disney became available just after graduating university. If it hadn’t been, I would have relied on sending out a showreel to absolutely everyone I could access.

Top 3 tips to succeed? 1) Positivity. I know first-hand that it is very difficult to get started in the media industry. You must maintain a positive attitude and come to terms with the fact that rejection is just part the process. If you don’t land a job, it may be because the perfect role is just around the corner. 2) Confidence. You need to strongly believe in yourself and stand by the comments you make. It is difficult to make everyone happy, especially if you are talking to a national audience. As long as you appear confident and do your research, you will succeed both on and off camera. 3) Commitment. As glamorous as the television industry sounds, it does require an immense amount of hard work and long hours. You need to own every moment you have in front of the camera and make a commitment to the crew you work alongside. Not to mention making a commitment to the viewers who take time out to tune in!

JUSTA R E M I N D E R FOR THOSE

who may have forgotten: Politics

IS policy

By Alan White

Perhaps it might be because the West Wing is my favourite television show, Hilary Clinton is my home girl or the fact that I aspire to be a politician myself one day, but the art of politics and all it encompasses builds quite a buzz in my system. Politics excites me and shows me that inside the walls of the House of Representatives and the Senate, the proud transformation and evolution of our nation through democratic Government and the display of steadfast policy can be observed. Or at least, that’s how the story would unfold in an ideal world. Unfortunately, for as long as I can remember and from what I have read in the annuals and Hansards of our political history, Australians young and old tend not to give the sweetest of ‘fucks’ about the foundation of good politics in Australia – good policy. I use such sweeping and crude language simply because it best describes the unfortunate understanding, perceptions and beliefs I believe so many Australians have. Since when were decisions on who to vote for and who to support in Australian politics not based on the policies, but on the color of ones hair, their voice, their gender, the generalist and biased writings of the “free and open media” and even modeled on the pattern of parental voting. So as I delve into my thoughts on policy, I know that I might already be boring you – and lets be honest, this article isn’t going to get any funnier. But for all that I love about Bondies, read what I have to say, write a reply, agree, disagree – but hold an educated opinion. Don’t choose who you will vote for in the Federal elec-

tion because you don’t like the size of Abbots ears or the fact he wears budgie smugglers, choose not to vote for the Liberal Party because they don’t allow their members a conscience vote on equal rights and gay marriage. In the same vain, forget Gillards voice, her hair and her dress sense, if you don’t want to vote for the Australian Labor Party, make sure it’s because their refugee policy is breaking international human rights law. And so…. An obvious area to look at would be the current Gillard Government, but in fairness, the Liberal Government ably led by John Howard experienced its fair share of “lost policy.” Most of us will remember the introduction of the GST at the turnover of the year 2000, in what was considered at the time “the death of small business.” This regressive tax, of which would eliminate most state taxes and create a comprehensive federal taxation system was discussed with much fan fair, but any sensible policy discussion by the Australian public was lost. Such was the rhetoric to describe the tax, Howard was labeled a thief, a liar and a “capitalist pig, stealing from the poor to provide for his rich next door nighbours.” Petitions were created and protests held which showed the Australian public claiming to be under the control of a socialist order of Government led by the “money hungry” Howard. Scare mongering by the Labor Party of Australia was rife, and to an extent, it worked.

The irony of this situation was that most economists believe the GST was a necessary evolution for the Australian economy, to stabilize markets and create a consistent taxation system – but how many Australians were aware of this? Ask yourself, or if you don’t know, ask your parents whether they understood that over 90% of budget projections completed independently of the Government suggested that we would reach a surplus in the billions, of which was then redistributed to a range of target markets. And the GST was a success, in fact, such a success as suggested by KPMG – it saved you, your family and me from an economic meltdown in 2008.

In turning my attention to the current Government under Julia Gillard – I should admit I’m that guy that voted Liberal who now intends to vote Labor.

I see great strength and value in a number of Labor policies, none of which has been more comprehensively outmuscled through public vitriol than the Carbon Tax. The tax itself was shot down as “attempting to kill Australian ambition” and ruining the values of “a fair go”. Gillard herself was lauded within the free media as ‘Juliar’ for breaking a promise, which led to politi-

cal blogger Tim Doonan to note how a “former Liberal staffer, a mainstay of media talkfest’s and panel shows, mentioned that Julia Gillard should be “kicked to death”, a comment that drew virtually zero condemnation in the mainstream media.” Violent metaphors dominated the discussion of the Gillard Government during the carbon tax debate, led through an orchestrated campaign of fear that was designed to pull at the heartstring and lead the public to believe they would be belted financially through the tax. Advertising, information sheets and grassroots campaigns led in part by Treasury to provide explanation of the carbon tax and its social benefits and economic assurances were sent to waste. Instead, the public protested against a tax on the principle they were promised it wouldn’t happen, and without any evidence, they were going to be worse off. 12 months later, and the full success of the tax is yet to be determined, but it is noted by even the most hardline of liberal commenter’s that the tax has had little negative consequence. Liberal strategists themselves now steer clear of the issue upon realizing that the negative claims made of the ads could not be backed by statistical analysis. So for those of you left reading, I thank you. I argue that citizens should hold their democratic right to vote close to them and be proud of the right that is afforded to them when in many countries across the world; the same right does not exist. Instead of joining the “Julia Gillard is the worst PM in history”, “Julia Gillard Memes” and “Tony Abbot is a liar, hands off our country” Facebook pages, pick up a book, a policy paper or read bi-partisan news such as The Conversation and make an educated, understood vote come September 14.

P LF AAN T ASS T T I C IC By Leilani Gaze

When people think of the Gold Coast they think beach, parties and blondes with big boobs. The Gold Coast image is one that comes hand in hand with cosmetic surgery. Mayor Tom Tate see’s the Coast’s plastic fantastic reputation as a way to pump up the economy. Using the cosmetic surgery fashion trend to lead the way. Mayor Tom Tate says that through medical tourism the Gold Coast can become the surgery capital of the World. And believes women will fly in from all over the world to take part in the glitz and glamour of the Gold Coast’s plastic make over. “The Gold Coast’s tourism industry has diminished in recent years and I see that Medical Tourism is a way forward in strengthening the Gold Coast’s economy,” he said. “I want to see our economy become versatile.”

the best in medical practice, that it is only a matter of time before a link between the two is created. Providing a hot spot for fun and an ideal make over destination, he believes will boost up the economy and put the Gold Coast on the Global map for medical surgery. The Medical Tourism Association is a Global Nonprofit association for the Medical Tourism and International Patient Industry, focusing on educating consumers about their options internationally for medical treatment. With the Gold Coast having over double the amount of surgeons per capita than any other city in Australia, it’s understandable that women living on the Coast get caught up in the buzz of the cosmetic surgery push. Elle Shanahan, aged 22, moved to the Gold Coast three years ago. Since then she feels that living on the Gold Coast has influenced her in having more work done earlier than she might have, if she lived elsewhere.

Mayor Tom Tate says that the Gold Coast doctors are the most experienced and best trained and with the 1.7 billion dollars allocated to the new Southport “I can tell you, that there is an extremely unhealthy hospital, this will become a knowledge precinct, with pressure to look a certain way on the Gold Coast,” medical tourism likely to bring about a high rate she said. industry. “Living here the past years has contributed to me “We hope to tap into international markets and with having more things done, at least having me do it the medical tourism becoming big business around earlier in my life than I thought.” the world, we expect the Gold Coast to play a role,” he said. Since the age of 19, Shanahan has had a breast augmentation, Rhinoplasty (nose job), her teeth have Mayor Tom Tate says that with the Gold Coast hav- had edge filing done to create a smoother aesthetiing the best tourism in Australia and fast becoming cally pleasing smile.

She has had Botox injected on 5 different occasions. Juvaderm (Filler) injected a few times into her lips which makes them appear bigger and more symmetrical, and most recently she has had “cool sculpting” which is a non surgical form of liposuction around the abdomen. Shanahan says that it was her insecurities that made her first seek out cosmetic surgery. However, after moving to the Gold Coast it became just the thing to do, to stay in keeping with the latest look. “I had insecurities, and I saw others around me having it done with really gorgeous results. I felt I would benefit from doing the same,” she said.

It is widely known that women who get plastic surgery are getting younger, and that cosmetic plastic surgery procedures are getting more common. Doctors at the Lotus Institute, Gold Coast, say that young people who get plastic surgery are doing it for self esteem. However, it is easy to look at the media driven society that we live in, and believe that the images portrayed there are having some impact on how women think they should look. The Lotus Institute, Gold Coast, is one of Australia’s leading surgeries with their head surgeon operating for over 25 years. Doctor’s at the Lotus Institute say that surgery has risen drastically over the last 10 years.

“I don’t feel it’s improved my life in any extreme way though, but I do feel more comfortable in my body now days.

“Women who get plastic surgery are getting younger, this is due to people wanting to get the work done while the procedure is minimal,” they said.

“It’s improved my confidence, most notably with my nose job.”

“The longer you wait the larger the procedure gets.”

Shanahan says that sometimes she regrets having her boob job. And that if she had her time over again she would have waited a few more years, or opted with a smaller implant size.

The Lotus Institute say that women used to get facelifts at the age of 60 to 65 but now more and more women are getting facelifts at the age of 30. And that an increasing amount of women around the age of 20 are getting nose jobs, breast augmentations (breast enhancement), ears worked on and liposuction.

“It’s as if it is a fashion, it’s so common these days,” she said. “So if I see a woman without their breasts enhanced, I have a greater appreciation. “Breast implants can be incredibly over done in size and they can appear to look the same a lot.” Shanahan feels she has had enough plastic surgery to last a lifetime, but says she will consider getting more work done after she has had children. She says that people who are considering going down the road of plastic surgery, need to carefully consider the risks verse benefits and to choose a reputable doctor. “I don’t think it will be as popular as it is now, I think people will start embracing natural beauty significantly again,” she said.

“They want to look the best they possibly can,” they said. “We believe image driven by TV and media might be influencing this a little bit, but mostly it’s because of self esteem and because their friends are doing it,” claimed The Lotus Institute, Gold Coast. Whether it is due to personal insecurities, image driven by media or because everyone else is doing it, cosmetic plastic surgery is most definitely on the rise. Plastic surgery procedures are becoming the thing to do. And here on the Gold Coast it is as common as going to the dentist or the chiropractor. With the increasing numbers of people having cosmetic plastic surgery, the Gold Coast is positioned right in the centre of plastic surgery hype.

B I T E S

By Crystal Landers

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Reality is merely an illusion, albeit a very persistent oneâ&#x20AC;?

Albert Einstein

Stress.Heartache. Jealousy. Desolation.Loneliness.Fear.

Head of Department for Languages and International Education Queensland Sellina McCluskey thinks that there are a few reasons With the gift of life is bred a terrible onslaught that youth engage in escapism. of emotions we would rather not feel but have “It could be that they had bad role models and learnt those behaviours or that they didn’t no choice but to experience. Sometimes we have any limitations when it started and it just choose to escape by taking pleasure in the simple things like a bubble bath, but for some gradually grew and grew until it was too big to people facing the ‘real world’ is more difficult. handle” she says. Avoidance turns into addiction, and this can have harmful effects on your future. The ad- “Alternatively it could be because they are vent of social media and virtual reality games from a cultural group that thinks those behavhas meant that gaming, social media, fantasy iours are okay.” novels and other forms of escape have become all too present in our modern day youth lives. Modern western culture is heavily immersed in fantasy. Blockbuster releases Harry Potter and Twilight are a few examples of the overPicture you are standing tall in a mystical whelming response to all forms of magical stone castle. Metres from you hurtles a fire breathing dragon, brandishing your sword in realms embraced by teenagers. The fandom your right hand, you are prepared to become surrounding the films and novels inspired merchandise such as figurines, costumes, wall the hero. posters and even entire theme parks devoted You have just experienced a brief moment of to fans. Some were so encapsulated that they sincerely believe in the existence of vampires, escapism. witches and wizards. So real in fact, that a world that did not contain these beings was Escapism is defined as a “habitual diversion of the mind to purely imaginative activity or almost unthinkable. entertainment as an escape from reality or routine.” While we all engage in mild forms of Student Isabel Bray is an avid Harry Potter fan this occasionally, things can turn nasty when and says that looking back she can understand how it had affected her study. our sense of what is and isn’t real becomes “I have read each Harry Potter book at least warped. Over obsession with these forms of evasion can negatively influence our relation- ten times,” she says. ships, education, career, health and ultimately “I knew that I had assignments due and exams our purpose. coming up, but I read the books instead. I think I preferred pretending they just weren’t Gaming enthusiast Matthew Ho suffered with addiction in the other-worldly realms of there.” World of War craft (WOW). “It was like the real world didn’t exist anymore, Perhaps escapism is a defensive psychological only the world I was in right then and there” strategy whereby we choose to believe in safe fantasies rather than acknowledge the colhe says. lapsing society in which we live, or think we live. There is evidence to support cultivation “I found myself forgetting basic things like having a shower or eating, I hardly slept. Even theory, in which we perceive our world to be the way it is portrayed to us through television. when my eyes got heavy, I just couldn’t pull myself away.” With the news containing only negative aspects of society it is easy to see how teenagMatthew is by no means the only victim of ers could see the world as harmful. This ‘big addiction to online games. New technology allowing synchronous communication to flow bad world’ syndrome causes viewers to refrain from activities that involve leaving the house between players and high definition quality has led to an influx in players. It is becoming because they believe that all strangers are to increasingly easier to believe that you are en- some degree ‘evil’ and hold ill intent. In turn, tering a new realm altogether. Addiction can they search for alternative means to stimulate lead to back and hygiene problems as well as their interest without leaving the security of the confines of home. insomnia and in extreme cases severe dehydration, hallucinations and anxiety.

University can be a very daunting time for some, with the existence of ‘in’ crowds also comes the existence of minorities. For these students, interactive virtual reality games are a chance for them to feel socially accepted. Psychologist Paula Lye works with youth and believes addicted individuals choose to associate themselves with like-minded beings. “Directly it affects their family life and choices in their friendship network, where they choose people with addiction so that it supports their escapism in order to validate the choices they make,” she says. She also believes that severe addiction can take place because they are exposed to household trauma or a dysfunctional home life, which can lead to dysfunctional relationships in the future. “We could look at it as an ongoing disease and a lifetime issue. Prevention should be looked at for support for the family and we should look at early intervention.” Research supports that escapism occurs in a cyclical fashion. The individual uses the medium as a means to avoid the pain in which they associate reality, when they return to reality they then become desperate to find another way to continue eluding that pain. The only way to avoid this aggressive chain is to alter your mindset to view reality in a more positive light. It could be something as simple as having a strong support unit behind you to drive you towards focusing on real issues in your life. Maintaining a balance between hobbies and daily necessities can also help to get your life back on track. Talking to others who have gone through a similar addiction and found their way is another great way to re-establish purpose, there are plenty of others out there going through the same process. Although negative connotations are usually associated with escapism it isn’t necessarily a negative thing. In fact a healthy dose can help to ease the dull aspects of reality, and keeping our imagination alive helps us to be more creative. Creativity is what helps us seek individuality and helps to set us apart, and is necessary for us to continue advancing in society. It’s important to make sure that when we escape to avoid those unpleasant emotions and find ourselves fighting a fire breathing dragon that we always remember to return to the present and deal with the real dragons that are getting us down, so that we can truly be free.

By Edward Sinclair and Ben Hartsuyker

The first time you saw someone comment that “ha GAYYYY” video on a It’s 6pm so switch the lights off and start singing, because the Fresher Fest lame Facebook status. A menu change at the Brasserie. The first random birthday cake is coming out to the birthday boy. you took home after that break-up. What made these things feel oh-soLike having the birthday song sung to you, while you sit alone in front of a delicious? birthday cake, Fresher Fest is going to be so overwhelming and uncomfortably exciting that you will have no idea what to do with your hands.

FRESHNESS.

There will be musical performances from many of our talented students, as Does the smell of freshly cut grass send ice cool shivers down your spines? well as headliners, pop-punk outfit ‘Give ‘em Hell Kid’, who hail all the way Well your Freshman Council is the Victa lawnmower that gives long wild from Coffs Harbour. grass goosebumps. Move over Woolworths, because the Freshman Council are the only freshAnd the Freshman Council is bringing these delights to you. food people around. The freshest food by the freshest council around will What is this wonder-event of treasures? We’re talking about the free and be provided by the Chinese Club, the Canadian Law Society, and the Japafecking fantastic freshstivities of Foundation Day and Fresher Fest. nese Club. On Wednesday the 15th of May, Week 1 of semester 132, we gonna break Is your Profile Pic, like, nine days old? Well look out for our Fresher Fest out the Bacardi and party like fiddy cent cause it’s Bond’s 24th Birthday. Fotobooth and our cover-photo worthy adult size jumping castle! Firstly, a bit of background on the Freshman Council: we are a group of six For all of you fine-faced freshers, this is a wonderful opportunity to make first-year students led by the wonderful Jona Villanueva. Our main com- meet some new Bondies during the socially-awkward first few weeks. mitments are fostering a sense of pride in our Bond University, and making your Fresher experience an awesome experience. For any further info on the Foundation and Fresher Fest, message the Freshman Council on Facebook. Find our Fresher Fest event at https:// The moistness of Foundation Day commences at 12pm, with Wednesday www.facebook.com/events/409776969120419/. If you haven’t liked us yet, by the Water. BUSA’s wonderful free food will be followed by a Foundation we’ve got a problem. Day boat race and a Staff v Students volleyball competition with everyone encouraged to come have a dig. Thanks for reading, and we (the Freshman Council) wish you a lovely start to sem 132! At 430, the festivities move to the ADCO Amphitheatre, where there will be Foundation Day celebrations, with alcoholic beverages for those of age, Note: in addition, Nick Hooper’s mobile number is 0424 064 680. He is and those with counterfeit forms of identification or facial hair beyond single and willing to help any attractive young freshers (male or female) their years. personally.

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O Week has welcomed another group of Bondy Freshers to campus

New venue for Illegally Bond

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week one Photographer: Ben Thangkam Events: Tight & Bright | Toga Party

MUSIC |ARTS | REVIEW catchy sound. Every Strokes album to date has dropped that one track with an absolutely huge sound that ensures their place as one of the greatest rock bands of the 21st century. So far, we’ve had Last Nite, What Ever Happened?, You Only Live Once and Under Cover of Darkness. Well, needless to say, they’ve done it again. Meet All The Time – one of the most intense and powerful tracks from the Strokes to date. The chorus is just massive and impossibly catchy. It’s the Strokes we know and love. Now comes the grim stuff. Half of the tracks on Comedown Machine are just disastrous. Had I not been such a huge fan of the Strokes, I wouldn’t bother listening twice. I’m not sure what went wrong. Perhaps they’ve just lost inspiration. Whatever the reason, it’s fairly safe to say that the Strokes have momentarily lost their edge. There’s little rage or passion left in Julian’s voice. Maybe he’s dropped one too many soothers. Despite causing great disappointment, do not be entirely deterred by Comedown Machine. I urge you to listen to it at least a few times – you will find some great tracks, I promise. Just have the skip key at hand. While they’re fifth album is a let-down, it’s pretty incredible that it’s taken the Strokes five albums to stuff up. I’d say there’s plenty more great stuff to come in the future. Hang in there, fans. Rating: 3.5/5

ALBUM REVIEW:

The Strokes - Comedown Machine By Dylan Hans 12 years after the hugely successful Is This It, The Strokes have dropped their fifth album, Comedown Machine. The group started as loveable amateurs who found their place atop the wave of garage rock during the turn of the century. Like any great band, they’ve evolved greatly over the years. They inevitably lost many followers with the divergent First Impressions On Earth. I am one Strokes fanboy who has followed the band through their eras, loving every moment. Alas, I finally accept that The Strokes have made something less-than-great. Comedown Machine is an ambitious, but ultimately confusing and disappointing production. I saw Angles as a similar effort to Radiohead’s In Rainbows. It was a demonstration that the boys had matured with interests in a wide range of instruments and genres. Comedown Machine follows some of these experimental efforts, particularly in tracks like Call it fate, Call it Karma, which just plain sucks. In contrast, the album also seems to return to simpler efforts. Not to the extent of their debut, but perhaps halfway between there and First Impressions. Chances and Slow Animals are the only good experimental tracks on the album. The first utilises your classic verse-bridge-chorus-solo Strokes structure with a twist, while the latter focuses on gentler sounds that achieve a fantastic and

Back from the grave motherlickers. But this time I pinky swear, this will be my last attempt at cramming swear words and attempts at humorous cliché’s into 300 words of utter dog filth that I wouldn’t give to Bob Katter on a good day. Jon Heder: I don’t even know what that means. Will Ferrell: No one knows what it means, but it’s provocative. Talking of Will Ferrell, I heard a rumour that his favourite film from 2001 was Donnie Darko. Donnie Darko you say? Insert copy and pasted blurb from IMDB -> “A troubled teenager is plagued by visions of a large bunny rabbit that manipulates him to commit a series of crimes, after narrowly escaping a bizarre accident.” (IMDB, 2013) Troubled teenager, bunny rabbit, crime, bizarre incident. Sounds like some of the crack addicts that inhabit the bat labs between ‘I hear goats p.m.’ and ‘I see sound a.m.’ For those who read this section of scope to gain an insight into my vast cinematic knowledge, than I have two words for you. MIND FUCK. All those rookies who watched Inception and walked out of the cinema boasting to all their friends (or lack thereof) that they could decipher Christopher Nolan’s tantalising visual on the human mind and the subconsciousness, can sit down, watch Donnie Darko, and feel director Richard Kelly’s enormous third leg take your mind virginity and not use any protection. Dude…I would check for neurological STI’s after watching this. This is the first movie I watched, and my first reaction afterwards was to utilise the academic genius of Wikipedia in order to decipher the cryptic masterpiece that blew its load all over my brain. Seriously, I was so captivated by the creepy bunny rabbit (fuck me right), that I didn’t realise that characters Donnie Darko (Jake Gyllenhaal) and Elizabeth Darko (Maggie Gyllenhaal) are actually brother and sister in real life (and they hook up in the movie…jks…or do they?) Donnie Darko is one of the best movies I have had the pleasure of downlo…I mean streaming. If you like Christopher Nolan’s Memento and Inception, and have a passion for time travel, than it’s time to graduate to the big leagues and strap in for Darko initial D. A remarkable 4.763 out of 5. Signing off for the last time, John Farnham.

THE YEAR (SO FAR) IN MUSIC If 131 was a semester spent primarily in the MLC listening only to the dulcet tones of touch typers on their mac keyboards, or if you have been living under a metaphorical rock, this list is a guide to all the great music you’ve been missing out on during the first third of this year.

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stream with their track ‘Cough Cough’; a track that made number 100 on the Triple J Hottest 100 of 2012 mere weeks after it was dropped.

On this platform they released Arc, a polished piece of indie pop. The album was one of Triple J’s feature albums earlier Arc – Everything Everything [January this year and delivered hits such as ‘Ke14, 2013] mosabe’. Arc is one of the most underratAfter a less than successful debut album, ed albums of 2013 so far, and is definitely British indie rockers Everything Every- one to give a good listen to. thing burst onto the Australian main-

MUSIC |ARTS | REVIEW M b v – My Bloody Valentine [February 2, 2013]

Wolf – Tyler, The Creator [April 2, 2013]

22 years has passed since the release of My Bloody Valentine’s masterpiece. 22 years in which many had given up hope that this shoegaze megagroup would ever release another album that is as sonically breath-taking as ‘Loveless’. Fans were given hope at the beginning of 2013 when My Bloody Valentine played a new track at a gig. They dropped hints of a new album, saying it would be released soon. Days passed and fans though that they would not pull through with the promise. Until the 2nd February, when My Bloody Valentine dropped ‘M b v’ - an album that is in ways the perfect follow up to ‘Loveless’. Holy Fire – Foals [February 11, 2013] Foals blew Australian audiences away at their Big Day Out appearances in the weeks preceding the release of their third album Holy Fire. And what an album it was. Fuelled by the indie-pop tracks ‘My Number’ and ‘Inhaler’, Holy Fire is Foal’s most commercially successful album to date and arguably their best release. To those familiar to the band, Holy Fire brings together the math rock elements of their debut, Antidotes, and their epic second release, Total Life Forever, resulting in a great piece of work.

King of #swag and overlord of hiphop collective OFWGKTA Tyler, The Creator, hits back at haters (and over obsessive fans) on his latest release. Perhaps a more mature and radio friendly release from the You’re Nothing – Iceage [February 19, 2013] rapper that we are previously used to (just watch the video for Yonkers Danish punk rockers Iceage released their second album ‘You’re Nothing’ this year, and it is every bit as good as it was predicted to be. For those unfamiliar with their work, Iceage are a to see what I’m on about), Wolf is a four piece punk rock band hailing from Copenhagen who play blisteringly loud and reckless patchwork of great beats and violent music. ‘You’re Nothing’ is raw, youthful and exhilarating to listen to. They are definitely a band imagery. to keep an eye on in the coming years. The Next Day – David Bowie

New music from David Bowie was a feat many believed would never happen, but in 2013 we have been given The Next Day; a brilliant piece of work from the bizarre singer. The album itself is very solid as are the unique music videos that resulted from the singles on the albums. The Next Day really highlights Bowie’s continual ability to shape-shift into the current musical Zeitgeist.

The 20/20 Experience – Justin Timberlake [March 15, 2013] Justin Timberlake is undoubtedly the modern king of pop. It was almost an impossible task to better his 2006 release Future Sex/Love Sounds, but Timberlake has made a return (a very needed one at that) to the airwaves with the first instalment of The 20/20 Experience. It is an album that has truly made irrelevant any other pop release that may come this year. Keep your eyes out for Part 2 of The 20/20 Experience expected later this year! Afraid of Heights – Wavves [March 26, 2013]

Paramore – Paramore [April 5, 2013]

Free The Universe – Major Lazer [April 16, 2013]

The surf-punk/hippies/stoners from California, Wavves, also returned in 2013. A far cry from their earlier work, Afraid Of Heights is their most languid and depressing album yet. I’m not sure why, I mean these guys are quite a commercial success. But their grunge infused pop-punk is definitely at its prime on Afraid Of Heights, and it’s clear to see why these guys are such an icon in their genre. The pop-punk melancholy of 2007 Paramore has been replaced with revelation and ecstasy on the band’s self-titled release. This album is clearly the band’s most outstanding work to date. It is a reflection on everything the band has learnt throughout their years of touring and is a mature celebration of their international success. Even though some of their songs sound like Taylor Swift wrote them, the album is definitely one listen to and to to play loud.

Save Rock And Roll – Fall Out Boy [April 16, 2013]

Love them or hate them (you probably hate them), Fall Out Boy are incredibly good at what they do. Save Rock And Roll was an album with incredible hype and publicity from the moment they dropped the first single “My Songs Know What You Did In The Dark”. The album has been called Major Lazer, a side project of the producer, the logical continuation from their 2008 release Folie a Deux, but I feel it is much more than that. Diplo, grabbed us all last year with the amazing track “Get Free” – a track I was The four formerly mascara-toting emo postersure would get #1 on the Hottest 100 (damn boys have delivered their most polished album to you Macklemore). Rest assured, the rest of date, not to mention most star studded (they got the album is just as brilliant. Diplo demonf*cking Elton John on the album, I mean c’mon). strates how trap/EDM should sound in 2013 with Free The Universe.

THERE’S A VERY EXCITING OPPORTUNITY THAT WE HAVE TO OFFER ALL BONDIES: The band SAN CISCO are gearing up to hit the road

at home in Australia on the Beach tour after blitzing crowds at SXSW, and selling out their own headline shows in the US. They’ll be playing at the Coolangatta Hotel this Saturday, May 18 and we’ve got THREE DOUBLE PASSES TO GIVEAWAY. THE PASSES WILL BE WON BY THE INDIVIDUALS WHO CAN MAKE THE FUNNIEST O-WEEK MEME! SUBMIT YOUR MEMES TO caroline.stanley@student. bond.edu.au BEFORE MIDDAY THIS FRIDAY 17TH OF MAY and you can collect your tickets on Friday afternoon.

The winner’s names will be added to the guest list for the concert, and they have to be over the age of 18. THERE ARE THREE DOUBLE PASSES TO GIVEAWAY, so don’t miss out!

From the Sports Office Rowing Success in Sydney

Current Bondy and BESP member Lucy Harkin recently traveled to Penrith to compete in the Australian Rowing Championships. The Australian Rowing Championships is an annual rowing event that determines Australia’s national rowing champions. This year the event was held in Penrith at The Sydney International Regatta Centre from the 18 – 24th March. Throughout the week Lucy competed in an array of events including U21 Women’s Single Scull, U23 Women’s Double Scull, Club Women’s Double Scull and U21 Women’s Quadruple Scull. Lucy was fortunate enough to be amongst some of toughest competitors explaining, “It’s awesome to be here with all the different countries as it coincides with World Cup as well, so it provides for some tough racing!”

On behalf of Hepatitis Australia, we

are reminding students that you have less than a month to go to participate in See The Real Thing – a short video competition that aims to help de-stigmatise hepatitis C and encourage people who are concerned about the infection or require information about treatment options to see their doctor. To enter all you need to do is produce a 30-60 second video using aspects / lyrics of campaign ambassador Russell Morris’s 1969 international hit song ‘The Real Thing’. The 30-60 second video needs to communicate the importance of: • Seeing the ‘real’ person; not the hepatitis C infection • Seeing a future free from hepatitis C • Seeing a doctor about treatment options

Lucy was very competitive throughout the week, coming home with a gold in the U21 Quad A Final, 5th in the U21 Single B Final (12th Overall), 5th in the U23 Double A Final and 7th in the Club Double A Final. We congratulate Lucy on these fantastic results.

Following an online public vote the winner will be featured on the campaign website and awarded a $10,000 cash prize. The campaign is supported by Hepatitis Australia and Janssen Australia.

To keep up to date with the latest sporting achievements at Bond, remember to like ‘Bond University Campus Life’ on Facebook and visit the Bond Bullsharks website – www.unisport. com.au/bondbullsharks

The competition closes on Friday 31 May 2013. To find out more, visit the campaign website at www. seetherealthing.com. au

FOUNDATION DAY

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UNITES THE CAMPUS

CELEBRATION OF OUR HISTORY

Celebrates

BOND’S

FRESHER FEST

C U LT U R A L D I V E R S I T Y

COMMUNITY

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SPIRIT

PLEASE JOIN US FOR WEDNESDAY 15 TH MAY, 12 PM - 10 PM For the first time, Foundation Day and Fresher Fest come together for Bond University’s 24th birthday in a festive atmosphere featuring fun sporting competitions, multicultural cuisine, music and dance performances.

Bond University www.bond.edu.au/foundation-day

JOIN THE SCOPE TEAM: Five positions have opened up on our SCOPE TEAM. We are currently looking for: - Two graphic designers (one general designer plus one to publish the iPad Edition). - two editors for the music/arts/reviews section - one editor for the sport section Please email a cover letter, detailing the position/s that you are applying for and why, as well as your resume, to caroline.stanley@student.bond.edu.au by 12pm on Wednesday 22nd May.