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Caroline Stanley
Hi Bondies, For the last time - welcome to Week 3! I find myself very sad, sitting here writing my last address to you. The last 12 months on BUSA have gone by so very fast and they have honestly been so much fun. I’ll miss everything about sitting at this computer in the BUSA office - I’ll miss our printer Rico’s insistent beeps when he decides to die on me, I’ll miss Mitch’s incessant monthly office cleans, I’ll miss Rhys’s dad jokes and his massages, I’ll miss Jose’s cheeky sleazy comments when he knows I’m about to kill someone, I’ll miss Matt’s funny phobias, I’ll miss Dora and my spider catching antics, I’ll miss ballroom dancing in the middle of the office, I’ll miss Rupert’s sarcastic comments, I’ll miss the clicking of Mel’s little heels, and so, so much more. I owe so many thanks to the beautiful people that I have been involved with on my time on BUSA particularly the committee members, as they have been the centre of my BUSA experience, and it’s been a great one. I would also like to extend my thanks to the Scope sub-committee. Without them, there would not be nearly as much content, nor as much breadth and variety in the articles that you read each week. I particularly want to thank Cal Wood and Mat Blake for their help in getting me started with Scope. Without their help and expertise, I could not have done it. Over my term, I have been lucky enough to work with a number of students in their capacity as ‘features’ sub-editors. I thank Anita Nielsen, Georgia Hick, Kelsie Realf, Halligan Quin and Anis Lutfi for their contribution to Scope over the last twelve months in the ‘features’ section. They were all wonderful people to work with – all very polite, hard working, practical and talented writers with great potential. Particularly Georgia, who wrote me funny messages and brought me muffins - all that one needs in life. When I started, the next section was called the ‘music, arts and reviews’ section. Maggie Munn and Dylan Hans manned this section for a long time. They started up weekly or fortnightly columns bringing in more articles about both video games and the “classic” movies and books that everyone loves universally. Maggie and Dylan were always looking to change things up and be imaginative with their content and approaches to the section. It was a pleasure to work with them both. More recently, I appointed four new people to this section, and together we renamed it the ‘arts’ section of Scope. Antony Scholefield, David Simmons, Nicholas O’Hara-Boyd and James Jeffree hit the ground running with their new section. I am sad that I did not get to work with these boys for longer (particularly Nick, who titled emails with ‘Sweet Caroline’ and always left me with a cheeky anecdote), and wish them all the best in the future. The ‘sports’ section of Scope has changed too. At the beginning of my term, Jess Drummer and James Cornish ably oversaw this section and provided a great connection to the sports faculty, who contributed regularly throughout this time. I was very sad to say goodbye to James when he graduated but Rizal Redzuan stepped up to the plate and has been an enthusiastic and organized addition to the committee ever since, -he brought a new flavor to the section with his sport interest in the Bond students. All three were lovely to work with and I thank them. Finally, over my whole term as Editor of Scope, Elle Kaldis has filled the position of Student Life sub-editor. Elle created this section - a fun page each week of hilarious memes, acrostic poems, photos, funny dictionary definitions, and university-relevant gags that added so much fun and joy to the magazine. Elle has always been organized and upbeat and has made my time on Scope a lot more fun. Each and every sub-committee member has been an absolute pleasure to work with and has given Scope access to so many more students, and has given so many more Bond students a voice. I hope they do not underestimate the work they have done on Scope, because it was truly wonderful work, and I will miss them very much. Finally, I would like to extend my congratulations to James Jeffree - my successor as Editor of Scope. I have had the pleasure of working with James as part of the Scope sub-committee, and I know he will do great things with the magazine in the year to come. I can’t wait to see what he comes up with! I’ll miss doing this every week Bondies, and I’ll miss having a channel through which to communicate with you all. It’s been a pleasure. For the last time, Lots of love. Caro xx
The 6 reasons you are studying your degree Why are you studying what you’re studying? It’s a question that is worth answering given the massive amount of money that you are costing either yourself, your family, miserable future-you or the lonely heiress you have fooled into funding your education. Well, whilst you probably have your own specific, individually attuned reasons as to picking your degree, I am going to attempt to categorise every reason you could have possibly had for selecting the course that you did. With psychology? No! Of course not! With vague anecdotal evidence! Here are the 6 possible reasons for why you are studying your degree. 1. The money Power. Status. Fast cars. An exhaustive collection of Phil Collins and Huey Lewis music. You know what you want from life, and all of those things can be bought directly or indirectly with the vast amounts of money that your degree will eventually earn you. You may be an entrepreneurial type who is going to invent something revolutionary and then sell it to people at an amazingly overinflated price (probably something catering to the elderly: they are gullible and there’s going to be loads of them!) Or you might claw your way to the top of the corporate ladder by amassing more letters behind your name than anyone else. Whatever your future career path, in your head the future looks like a rap-video montage. “But can money really buy happiness?” people will ask you. And, given that money can buy you a Maserati with a built-in chocolate fountain, the answer is obviously yes. 2. The passion These are the people about whom inspirational books are eventually written, assuming that their area of passion is reasonably inspiring. You were born to study your degree. If you’re studying Med, then you spent your childhood healing your toys from the various illnesses and injuries that you inflicted on them earlier. If you’re studying Law, then you spent your childhood defending your teddy bear in teddy-bear court against trumped-up charges of teddy-bear larceny. If you’re studying Forensics, then you were an unloved child who enjoyed going through the waste bins behind butcher shops. Whatever your background, you have known since your brain first had a pulse of selfawareness what you’ve want to be, and your degree is going to get you there. Your very existence depends on achieving your dream, and everyone else secretly hates you for being so damn certain. Unless you’re terrible at what you study, in which case no problem.
3. Your parents made you Ever since the dawn of capitalism, your family has practiced the noble art of [insert respectable profession]. Your father/ mother, and their father/mother before them, going further back than anyone can count (especially true if the profession is one that doesn’t involve maths). Secretly, you quite fancy yourself to be good at [unrespectable profession]. But the pressure was too much-the expectations of your father/mother, and their father/mother, and that portrait of the long-dead relative on the wall with the eyes that stare deep into your soul and say “if you don’t follow the family tradition, I will murder you in your sleep”. So you’ve decided to study whatever degree will allow you to realise their ambitions. And at family reunions, you’ll be able to get together with all your relatives as they all drunkenly reveal that they never liked much doing what they do, but there was a family tradition to be upheld.
4. You know, whatever “Well, you know, I sorta kinda liked this one subject in school. I mean, I didn’t like it THAT much, like, it wasn’t my super-duper favourite or anything, but it was pretty cool, you know? So I thought, why not study 3 years of that? And I had to go to uni, I didn’t want to be stupid or anything. And my ex was studying in the same place, so it made sense from a long-term perspective. I didn’t really think about what kind of job I might get, but if I don’t like it at the end of next year I’ll just do some post-grad. Or whatever it is people do after uni”.
5. Cereal told you to It was the morning of your meeting with your uni counsellor, and you had no idea what you were going to say. Arguably you could study anything, but you didn’t know if you liked anything enough to commit that kind of time and money to it. And then, there it was. The answer. Spelled out in your bowl of Nutri-grain: “Study Medieval Literature”. You didn’t really care much about Chaucer, but listening to cereal has never led you astray. Now you are in rehab.
6. You were reasonably good at it, were reasonably interested in it and found a degree that suited your preferences. You are boring and difficult to stereotype. Go eat a salad or something.
Why
The DEEP web and how to find it By Halligan Quinn
the Internet is bigger and more mysterious than you might think For anyone who uses the Internet, it is fairly unthinkable to do so without a search engine. Most of us probably don’t even venture past the first page of a Google search. And why bother? Google allows access to a seemingly infinite number of websites-5 years ago it had indexed the addresses of over 1 trillion individual websites. It’s easy to think that a person skilled enough at using a search engine could find any site on the Internet if they wanted to. Easy, but also wrong. In fact a huge proportion of websites can’t be accessed using search engines and exist outside the realm of the mainstream Internet. The catch-all term for this incredibly varied category of content is The Deep Web, and it is much, much bigger than the “searchable web” that most of us use.
How much bigger? A common estimate is that the searchable web makes up a mere 1% of the Internet. More progressive estimates put the Deep Web at 1000-5000 times larger than the indexed Internet. Given that by last year Google had indexed 50 trillion websites, this gives you an idea of how big the Deep Web could be.
So if it’s so big, why can’t you find it with a search engine? There are a number of website types that Google is unable to index. Some are innocent “contextual pages” that require log-ins-iLearn for instance. Others might be dynamic pages that change with user interactions. And some are old or unused websites. Most of these would fall into the category of unintentionally inaccessible. In order to visit these sites, you need to know the exact URL (web address) that you are looking for. Entire websites are devoted to cataloguing the countless websites and databases you can access. And then come the websites or communities that are made to be explicitly inaccessible to search engines. Websites can use file formats that aren’t handled by a search engine’s indexing systems. Users can also create their own password-protected databases. Google could take you to the gate of these databases, but it couldn’t take you inside.
But probably the most interesting and famous parts of the Deep Web are the com-
munities designed specifically to be exclusive or secretive. These are sometimes called Darknets: networks that are used to share content or files whilst aiming to maintain total anonymity for users. A notable early example was Freenet, which you can still download. It was created by Irish computer scientist Ian Clarke out of his final university paper, which was entitled “A Distributed, Decentralised Information Storage and Retrieval System” (he got a B for it). As wordy as that title is, it tells you pretty much everything you need to know about what Freenet does. Users download free software that brings up an index of “free sites”. The “free” refers to freedom from detection: data is broken up amongst users, and then reassembled when you access it. Data is also heavily encrypted. The idea is that anyone can publish anything over the network and expect total anonymity. Unsurprisingly, Ian Clarke’s agenda when creating Freenet was to protect freedom of speech: he once said “to modify Freenet would be the end of Freenet”.
The most famous of the “Darknets” is TOR- short for “The Onion
Router”. Again, access is gained via downloaded software, and the intention is to prevent detection. Information is sent to users via randomly encrypted pathways, which are changed each time to make them impossible to geographically locate. Despite its clandestine nature, TOR actually had a legitimate start: it was developed by the US navy and so was partly funded by the American government. Although you can use TOR for pretty much anything, its anonymous nature endears it to the Internet’s mysterious side. Famed whistleblowing organisation Wikileaks recommends its use when releasing information. Earlier this year, an Internet tracking company managed to analyse TOR’s traffic, and estimated that about 30% of its transactions were fraudulent. The most notable of TOR’s “hidden services” is The Silk Road, an online black market that uses virtual currency Bitcoins and can hypothetically let you buy anything. As of March 2013, about 70% of the goods offered by the roughly 10000 sellers were illegal drugs. However, the site’s terms of service are against the sale of anything that aims to “harm or defraud”. If you’re wondering whether TOR gets much government attention, it does: earlier this month the FBI admitted to infecting a version of Firefox that supported TOR with malware in order to identify a child pornography distributor.
So, remember when you’re next browsing that the Internet isn’t one big, all-accessible whole. For better or for worse, there’s a deep world beneath the surface. Some of it is good, some of it is bad, but none of it will come up on Google.
Inappropriate Awkward Headlines from Around the World ... Even people with no interest in journalism will confidently tell you that the newspaper is dying. Regardless, one invention we’ll always owe newspapers for is the headline. But some newspapers abuse the immense power that comes with a headline. They grab our attention with point-blank outrageousness, show no understanding of what’s going on at all or commit terrible language misuses. Here are some of the most awkward headlines ever. Awful Innuendos Anyone who is too mature for this or under 18,
Republicans turned off by size of Obama’s
go read War and Peace or something.
package A USA Today headline about US health care re-
Tired Gay succumbs to Dix
form. Of course. Ahem.
Disappointingly, this isn’t a poorly spelled headline from a sexually catty uni newspaper.
WTF Headlines
It was a Reuters story reporting that sprinter
Some headlines have so much going on that you
Tyson Gay had lost to Walter Dix in the 200
have no choice but to read the article.
metres. Gravy-wrestling model suffers horrific facial Sex Boxes open in Zurich, but will anyone
injuries after being hit with monkey wrench
come?
when she interrupted a friend having sex
This story had half the work done for it.
The Daily Mail’s website has made an art form
Zurich opened a “sex drive-in”, offering a
of putting as much rancid detail into their
safe and contained zone for sex workers. But
headlines as possible. For this story, that
whoever wrote this wasn’t going to let the op-
approach is completely justified.
portunity for an innuendo go to waste. Gordon Ramsay’s dwarf porn double found dead Condom truck tips, spills load
in a badger den in Wales
This headline either goes in the same category
Tragically, further investigation suggested
as the story above or was written by the most
this story was fake, which is probably better
oblivious writer that the London Free Press
for the reputation of dwarves, Wales and badg-
had available.
ers. Plenty of legitimate news outlets reported it anyway.
Colleagues finger billionaire Unbelievably, this was a front-page headline for the Wall Street Journal, reporting on a massive 2009 insider trading case. Stop sniggering! This is serious business!
Dolphins died of heroin OD after rave at zoo, report says
blown.
This is a sad story in spite of its apparent absurdity. The dolphins were at a Swiss zoo that rented out an area
Is this the rail price? Is this just fantasy? Caught up
near the dolphin’s tank to a rave.
in land buys. No escape from bureaucracy! Another musical one. To express outrage over the ridicu-
The world’s most dangerous slide: Chinese factory in-
lous price of a new railway, Northern Ireland’s Ulster
stalls children’s toy on the roof which leads to 40ft
Gazette decided that Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody would do
drop onto concrete
the trick. Just think what they could have done with
Another Daily Mail headline, referring to a playground
something interesting!
slide that offered children a swift and merciless death. If you didn’t get all that from the headline.
Skywalkers in Korea cross Han solo To celebrate the world hire-wire walking championships
Unfortunate Combinations
in Korea, which involved walking over the Han river,
When the right details come together, spectacular double
the Washington Post decided to make sure their readers
entendres and bizarre combinations abound.
couldn’t take this story seriously.
Marijuana issues sent to a joint committee
Foot heads arms body
A Toronto Star headline alludes to maybe the most liberal
When British politician Michael Foot was put in charge of
government job ever.
a British nuclear disarmament committee, a lesser headline writer would have missed their chance. But London’s
Big rig carrying fruit crashes on 210 Freeway, creates jam The LA Times, possibly reporting on the most delicious road accident of all time.
Springfield police charge one-armed man with unarmed robbery From US news site masslive.com, a headline suggesting multiple kinds of police incompetence.
Headless body in topless bar In 1983, the New York Post almost had no choice but to run this headline after a man robbing a Bronx strip club beheaded a hostage. The Daily Mail would have been all over this one.
Galaxy Nexus: Android Ice Cream Sandwich guinea pig If you know about technology this CNET headline might make sense to you (Android=phone makers, ice cream sandwich=type of phone). If you don’t, it means whatever you want it to mean.
Job well done Sometimes the elements are all there, and sometimes a headline writer has to make gold out of whatever they have. These are pure platinum ridiculous.
Super Caley go ballistic Celtic are atrocious This article would not be complete without a mention of UK lewd headline specialists The Sun. In 2000, Scottish soccer team Caledonian Thistle (“Caley”) unexpectedly beat oft-winning Celtic FC, allowing them to pay homage to a classic Liverpool Echo headline. If you don’t get it, think of a Mary Poppins song and have your mind
The Times hasn’t survived over 200 years for nothing.
Mr. President
Matt McLean Over the past twelve months I have had the pleasure and privilege of serving as the President of the Bond University Student Association. This experience coupled with an earlier twelve months as Vice-President (Education) of BUSA, has brought me closer than ever before to the University in which we study. Perhaps more than most I have learned a lot about this institution and now that I will have a lot of spare time on my hands, I wanted to share my thoughts on what I like to call the Bond difference. The Bond difference is imbued by many things and you need not look far to find it. It is a oneof-a-kind learning experience, a skills-driven and outcome-oriented education delivered through small class sizes and an accelerated academic calendar. Lecturers that know your name and tutors who know your story. The Bond difference is a new experience each and every day. Friends that are like family, places to be proud of. It is a community that comes together in good times and in bad. A community not so small as to lack diversity but not so large
as to loose its intimacy. The Bond difference is a campus life whose variety is matched only by its vibrancy. In sports, recreation and education, we offer our students an entrĂŠe to the world. Cultural clubs and sporting societies are the lifeblood our student experience. Basketball, baseball and badminton, salsa, secularists and shark fishing are all a slice of life here. It is a social life, the envy of students the world over. Any given week our students see BBQs, beers and bake sales and enjoy parties, palavers and pub crawls. Bondies work hard and play hard, life as a Bondie is free and fun. The Bond difference is a journey of self-discovery at a time of self-importance. Most of us arrive as school-leavers, we journey to university at a time you explore your values, your politics and your worldview. A path past new ideas, new experience and new life. A road signposted by friendship, enjoyment and love. The Bond difference is a global outlook and a local flavour. There are rich opportunities for exchange throughout the four corners of the planet. With over 65 nationalities at any one time, we have a melting pot of culture and a smorgasbord of diversity.
The Bond difference is relationship and friendship. With students, with staff, with alumni. It is a beer with the ViceChancellor or a steak sandwich with Alan Finch. The Bond difference is a University whose vision is imbued with a spirit to innovate, a commitment to influence and a dedication to inspire tomorrow’s professionals today. This is underpinned by a core curriculum that embeds graduate attributes of knowledge and critical thinking, leadership, teamwork and initiative, communication skills and responsibility.
ing slogan around here, it is a way of life. Come together and go beyond is not a catch-phrase, it is a lifestyle.
From the sounds of our social calendar to the culture of our campus life, from the care our class room to the standard of our scholarship. Bond University is the place to be. It has certainly been the right place for me. My time on BUSA draws to an end this week, my time at Bond concludes this semester. At each important stage of one’s life it is important to pause and reflect, to value and appreciate. Whilst any experience captures both highs and lows, my The Bond difference is opportunity and networks. Over experience at Bond has been the greatest of my life. I’m the past twelve months alone we have had on campus a list proud to be a Bondie and I suspect deep-down you are too. of VIPs ranging from Clive Palmer, Bob Brown, Julie Bishop to Bill Clinton’s right-hand man, the Australian Consul-General to New York and a billionaire philanthropist. Titans of industry, pioneers of public policy and leaders of science and research can spotted on our campus almost every other week. The Bond difference is all of these things and so much. It is education, experience, campus life, community, discovery, culture, relationship and opportunity. Because across teaching and learning, throughout research and scholarship, in skills and resources, we set our sights high and reach for sky. Bringing ambition to life is not just a mark-
An Open Letter to Bond Campus Hey baby, what’s good?
day then you are dead wrong, and trust me, even though I didn’t say anything, I definitely did notice when you got the grass around that beautiful wet lake of yours trimmed. I appreciate it babe.
I know with me living off campus these days you worry about us not spending as much time together, but trust me, all night I just lie there in my bed, dreaming of getting inside one of I just been sitting here in the library, gazing out the window, those sweet buildings of yours, or maybe of parking my car around the back. and let me tell you, I be mirin’. I know you feel the same way too (it was pretty obvious when your lake gave me a bit of a spray in the face the other day), and I just wanted to reassure you that while some other students might feel the need to get a bit on the side from that slut the Institute of Sport down in Robina, I will forever be true I notice you’ve been having a bit of work done lately, and I to you. really hope you’re not doing it to please me, I love you no matter what size your architecture building is, and trust me You are my one and only forever girl, baby gurl, you already got curves in all the right places (mmm Love Georgia Hick dat arch…). We’ve been together for over a year and a half now, and your thinking steps got me doing some serious thinking. Basically I just wanted to let you know how beautiful you are girl, and how much I appreciate you, for who you are.
If you think I don’t notice how beautiful you are every single P.S. No, I don’t think your lake is a funny shape.
Women’s Welfare for the Win By Alice McNamara
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n Saturday the 14th of September, the Bond University Women’s Welfare Society was delighted to host a High Tea Event at the Lake Café. We managed to squeeze about 70 excitable guests into the Lake’s event room, including three fantastic speakers. Although most of the guests were female, there were a few males brave enough to join in the festivities – we’re looking at you Ben Green (aka Darkness). Firstly, the BUWWS would like to thank everybody who came along – it was great to spend the afternoon with all of you wonderful people. For those of you who missed out, here is the lowdown of the event. Therese Kerr, an author, speaker and ambassador for Holistic Family Health focused on the health and wellbeing of women in a natural holistic manner. Not only did Therese give birth to the goddess that is Miranda Kerr (which is an achievement in itself) she is also the co-owner of Kora Organics. Therese spoke to our guests about how to adopt a holistic approach to living a physically, mentally and spiritually powerful life.
Therese was great to listen to. Most of us managed to meet her and shake her hand, which means we have practically touched Miranda Kerr. It was great that Therese took the time out of her busy schedule to offer us health and wellbeing tips. Leon Wolfe, an Associate Professor of the Law Faculty (who is hilarious by the way) spoke to our guests about the development of sexual harassment law in the workplace, with a particular focus on Japan. It was interesting to witness a law lecturer deliver a presentation outside the confines of the law dungeons. Believe it or not, presentations on law can actually be interesting. Our third and final speaker was Bronwen Healy, whom Gemma Sullivan aptly described as ‘phenomenal’. Bronwen spoke candidly about her history of drug addiction and her involvement in Brisbane’s sex industry. I think I can safely speak for everyone present at the High Tea when I say that Bronwen’s story was truly inspirational. I must admit that before hearing Bronwen speak, I was unsure about how much I would be able to relate to a former drug addict and prostitute. However, her ability to convey her story with such openness and truth made her story relat-
able to every person at the event. All proceeds raised from the event will be donated to the Hope Foundation in Brisbane – a foundation established by the lovely Bronwen. We will continue to support the Hope Foundation this semester, so keep an eye out for future BUWWS events! A very special mention is to be made of the ultimate woman, Miss Bonnie Whitehead. Bonnie remains in our minds and hearts not only at this time – but always. Once again, thanks go out to all who supported the High Tea event. Thankyou to Ben Thangkam who committed to playing photographer for the afternoon and managed to get a sneaky photo (or three) with Ms Kerr. We look forward to everybody’s continued support in the future. Watch this space!
THE BOND T
By Niamh Ramsay
he more time you spend here, the more you realise how splendid this little place is. After hitting the Big Sem #6, I’ve begun to wonder more and more what it is that makes Bond such a kickass hood. This may be post-Bondstock lust, as following a week of such great festivities, every part of me excluding my liver, exudes only love for all things Bond. Despite this, I’m sure every single one of us can conclude that it really is a great place. What is it, however, that makes it so good? Well after recently introducing some initially timid non-bondies to our community, its become clear that its because us Bondies are honestly the bomb. I think we can all agree that we’re hitting this sem off with a bang, (thank you launch party fireworks), once again proving the power of alcoholism in uniting the masses. Its clear that here at Bond, so long as you can hold your alcohol, you’re in. Well truthfully, even if you can’t hold it, you’ll still be welcomed with open arms for your efforts. The point I’m making is that it’s so easy to be part of the furniture here. It takes all of about one drop of the beat at Dons accompanied by a cheeky little number of bevs to make you feel at home.From the pre-gamin to the DF dirty dancing, it’s difficult to avoid a friendly face. The con-
sistent efforts of Bondies to embrace whoever is around as their next drunk bestie for the night is something that I feel we often forget to appreciate. However, let’s remember that this form of bonding is not limited to Dons - no, no, for here at Bond, we have fountains, da blox, sneaky nighttimes spa ventures, lake skinny-dipping, maccas runs, clocktowers, and many more unique activities that I probably should not mention for legal reasons, to fill your post-party needs. For those of us who don’t find ourselves at one of these distinctive kick-ons, and somehow make it out into the wild world of Surfers (firstly hat’s off to you), only greater bonding can occur. From unbelievably messy times in the booths to dominating the dance floor with our classy moves, we stick together, finding strength in numbers against that seedy group of local randoms in the club who just look a little off in all ways. Thanks to these experiences, and an always interestingly eye-opening conversation in the cab on the way home, new buddies are forever formed and one rarely hits the hay feeling alone… or actually alone. You may not realise it but our culture is a special one - one that is knowingly easy to adopt and unknowingly hard to lose. In essence, all I want to say is thank you Bondies for being such great fun, without your spectacular outlook on life and intoxication this place would not be the same… it would be only empty and soulless, like a university full of Gingers. Yikes.
My Top Ten Reasons why Food is Better Than ...
I’d just like to preface this article by saying that somewhere my parents are reading this, shaking their heads in disgust and wishing they’d sent me to a Catholic all-girls school while they had the chance. To them, and indeed anyone about to read this article, I apologise for my smut. I was not previously aware I had such vulgarity in me, but once the floodgates were opened it simply would not stop coming…
ably already a thing, pornstagram?
1. No one judges you Well, no one important anyway. Sure there might be the occasional skinny bitch judging my lack of self-control when it comes to pizza, but it’s nothing on the bitching I’d cop if I had no self-control when it came to sex. Plus it’s totally fine to be into weird shit with food, case and point; ice-cream with popcorn. Being experimental is kinky and terrifying with sex, with food it’s just ingenious and delicious.
6. The dining experience can be enhanced by alcohol Other experiences often aren’t.
2. Food can’t make you pregnant I’ll take a food baby over a real one any day. I mean sure, food can make you fat, but there’s a difference between a little muffin induced muffin-top and a baby bump, and I know exactly which one I’d prefer. 3. Never have I ever woken up filled with regret and self-loathing about that handsome but stupid Greek kebab I took home with me last night… This point required a rhyming couplet; No matter how saucy and sweet his meat, A delicious kebab is hard to beat. 4. You can’t instagram great sex. You can totally instagram great food. Imagine if you could though, that shit would be hilarious. In fact it’s prob-
5. You have to put pants on in order to take them off Sadly going out and getting some action tends to require getting up, getting dressed and getting a life. Pass… I’ll just be chilling on my couch eating ice-cream, liberated from any and all restrictive garments.
7.
There’s nothing wrong with paying for it Sometimes you just don’t want to go to all that effort yourself, you just want to pay someone to do it right. And there’s nothing wrong with that. 8. Time is not of the essence I mean sure, everyone loves a juicy, tender, slowcooked meal, but I’ve had some pretty darn satisfying two-minute noodles. The same cannot be said for two-minute men. Or so I’m told. 9. You get to decide how full you want to be Sometimes I want cram myself full to bursting, but other nights a simple salad will suffice. Ja feel? (I ALREADY SAID I’M SORRY OK) 10. If I’m going to put something in my mouth it might as well be delicious Oh dear god, I have to stop writing. Now. I’m sorry you had to read this.
By Michelle Gately
ARTS
Hartman has created an amazing world in which Dragons and humans live side-by-side, seemingly harmoniously. They have not fought for decades, yet there is a simmering distrust between them which begins to boil over after the suspicious death of a member of the royal family. As Seraphina attempts to solve the mystery with Prince Lucian she learns more about herself and her ‘condition’. You see, Seraphina is half-dragon, half-human.
Seraphina
Dragons and humans are drastically different, yet each species is both fascinated and revolted by the other. On one hand there are the cold, scientific, objective and analytical dragons who consider emotions a destructive burden which must be controlled, not in control. On the other hand there are the emotive and, at times, reckless humans. When both of these worlds collide, something remarkable happens. Both of these species have a choice; they can either continue to fear each other, allowing fear to manifest as hate, or accept and learn from each other. My favourite personalities throughout the book were those who were prepared to discover and learn. Hartman explores so many themes within the novel that, to me, it felt like so much more than a fantasy. Seraphina’s struggle with self-acceptance and acceptance within the community was touching and wasn’t simplified for a teenage audience. This is something which I am sure many teens struggle with and therefore could relate to. The second major theme of the book - the question of what makes us human was intriguing. Is it really only the breadth of our emotions that separates us from other species? The world-building was flawless in my eyes. The detail involved was mind-blowing. My only problem? I really wanted a map to see this amazing world spreading out across the page. The characters, however, were not flawless. They made mistakes. They fell in love. They let their emotions go a little craycray.They got angry. They got sad. They got scared. They were real. The writing was phenomenal and I don’t mind admitting that I had to look up the meaning of quite a few words. In short: you should read this book. I really can’t say much more than that. Rating: 5/5 Stars
A Guide To Summer Music Festivals By David Simmons
The music festival season – the perfect excuse to get wasted, burn in the sun and dance like an idiot, listening to bands you have never heard of. The season is almost upon us, and 2013/14’s summer is one for the history books. So grab your graphic t-shirts, your party drugs and your insanely overpriced festival liquor of choice as you experience the season of music festivals.
Listen Out
Parklife was one of the most revered boutique music festivals our country had on offer. So it was a real shame when the organisers ditched the festival this year. But fear not, in lieu of Parklife is Listen Out. Being marketed as the ‘intelligent dance music festival’, you can guarantee that this will be an experience on another level, if the Parklife organisers do what they do best. HEADLINERS: Disclosure ~ Azealia Banks ~ TNGHT
Big Day Out
If there is one thing that is a constant in this world, it is that Big Day Out is a guaranteed excellent day. The true Aussie music festival experience is what you get at Big Day Out. This year’s festival boasts one of the biggest lineups to date, with grunge rockers Pearl Jam taking the top slot. As always, the festival hits that perfect medium between pop, rock and dance, with artists like Arcade Fire and Major Lazer sharing the lineup.
HEADLINERS: Pearl Jam ~ Arcade Fire ~ Blur
Falls Festival
If you fancy forking out over $400 for a music festival, then Falls is the place for you to be. Held over the New Year, Falls is one of the most anticipated festivals in Australia. If you managed to score a ticket to Falls, then I probably dislike you heaps. HEADLINERS: Grizzly Bear ~ MGMT ~ Vampire Weekend
Soundwave
This year Soundwave isn’t just for the dedicated hardcore fans and scene kids. With Green Day headlining this year’s festival things will change. The single day festival has always boasted some of the best international acts the alternative side of music has to offer. Heck, Metallica played last year. HEADLINERS: Green Day ~ Avenged Sevenfold ~ Stone Temple Pilots
Stereosonic
This year’s Stereosonic festivities have branched out into a brand new format, expanding the festival over two days. That’s right, now you can listen to the same song for twice as long, ping on MDMA for twice as long, and show off your mass gains to barely legal girls in tiny shorts for twice as long. Doesn’t that sound fun? HEADLINERS: David Guetta ~ Calvin Harris ~ Armin Van Buuren
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A Fight for Love and Glory: McKee’s Lessons in Filmmaking from Casablanca
Back in late June 2009 I flew to Sydney for a threeday intensive with Hollywood screenwriting guru Robert McKee. I vividly remember it as being the weekend when Michael Jackson passed away because, by way of introducing the course, McKee walked on stage to thunderous applause and began, “I suppose you’ve all heard the news. Jackson’s dead. Well, thank Christ – he was a filthy paedophile. Now, let’s talk story.” At 68 years of age, McKee has a volcanic temperament, very little patience for anything that doesn’t serve him or his message and, at face value, is the epitome of a jaded, grumpy old soul. Over the weekend, he kicked three people out of the room for failing to turn off their mobile phones – and he wouldn’t let them return. Never have I been so terrified yet so in awe; this man is the biggest name in screenwriting in the world, his students are the likes of Peter Jackson, William Goldman, Quincy Jones and Russell Brand. Aussie megastar Geoffrey Rush sat out the weekend just a few seats away from me.
Principles of Screenwriting, his three-day course essentially a journey through the textbook. First published in ’97, McKee’s so confident that everything worthwhile knowing about story writing and development is included within the book that he hasn’t bothered to adapt or expand or rerelease it over the last 16 years, and his seminars are simply an application of its material. The third and final day of the ten-hour lecture blocks took a turn as we sat and watched Casablanca (one of my all-time favourite films), breaking down and critiquing stylistic implications and subtle story elections. It was fascinating. Four years on, I rediscovered only the other day the scrappy notes I scribbled down in that theatre hall, and I’ve included some select legible ones below.
• Image systems are where a filmmaker, ‘takes a category that outside the film already has symbolic meaning and brings it in to mean the same thing in the film that it means outside.’ In Casablanca, McKee has become such a household name in Hol- the image system is the city as a prison (this is, of lywood that, through what is essentially an indus- course, a perfect metaphor for why the characters try joke, he had a character based on him and his are there in the first place). Look at the scene in the fiery ruthlessness in the 2002 Spike Jonze cringe- bazaar and see how many jail-esque bars are shot comedy, Adaptation. The bible of all film students through. is the screenplay sensei’s one, and only, publication, Story: Substance, Structure, Style, and the
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Rick symbolises America: like America, he is neutral to the war.
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Hitchcock coined the term ‘McGuffin’, a McGuffin being the thing that the character wants and that, when they finally get it, will give them all the power. In Casablanca, it’s the letters of transit.
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• As always in film, shot choice is very significant, often symbolic. Take the scene with Ilsa and Rick in the bar – it’s a two-shot, and there’s a lamp that sits on the table dividing the two characters: they are together, but separate as she is romantically entangled with Laszlo. Later in the film, after she once again falls for Rick, the shot is mirrored, however this time it’s Laszlo and Ilsa who are separated. • Subtext is rife throughout the film. For example, Rick never explicitly reveals his love for Ilsa, rather alludes to it with lines such as the timeless, “Here’s looking at you, kid.” • Comic counterpoints: many scenes, you’ll notice, kick off as funny, making the end of what ultimately turns out to be a sad scene even more poignant. • Power plays within the shot: as a rule, objects on the right of the screen (and on the third of a shot) have a greater strength of power given the eye’s tendency to scan slower. Keep this in mind when observing the characters and their power relations with others in the scene – both the protagonists’ and antagonists’ intellectual muscle are reflected through this recurring technique. • Love and romance: the movie is simply about Rick learning the difference between the two. Or, as the soundtrack-favourite As Time Goes By subtly denotes, “A fight for love and glory.”
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The other night I watched Dan in Real Life. Not because I was waiting for a mate, or because I was earning a few extra bucks taking part in a university lab experiment on alternate methods of punishment, or because I’d been detained in a watch house – I was watching Dan in Real Life simply because I couldn’t find anything better. My god, what a truly sorry state of affairs. Ultimately, I slipped from this coma of a pity party and went out to find inspiration online – signs that masterfully crafted narrative still exists; it’s simply something worth fighting for. I pray, like a maddened parishioner, that we can adopt these splices of wisdom and go forward to create magical, vivacious cinema, and that the golden age of storytelling doesn’t slip away leaving us with only the remnants of yesterday’s tasty meatloaf. These bootalicious filmmakers know where it’s at. • “I’m never going to be shy about anything, what I write about is what I know; it’s more about my version of the truth as I know it. That’s part of my talent, really — putting the way people really speak into the things I write. My only obligation is to my characters. And they came from where I have been.” – Quentin Tarantino • “I would like to see it. That’s the way I work: I try to imagine what I would like to see.” – Sophia Coppola • “We’re used to making films and observing films with a sort of shorthand. You see the car going down the road. OK. Got it. Then it’s the next shot. Usually what happens then is people start talking about something that will relate to the story instead of something random and more lifelike, like dental work. We learn in English class not to have it be about dental work. But maybe watching the car going down the road is important. To really watch it — as if you were in the car.” – Gus Van Sant
• “If you want to send a message, try Western Union.” – Frank Capra • “I know why I make films — partly because I want to describe female shame — but beyond that, cinema is a mode of expression that allows you to express all the nuances of a thing while including its opposites. These are things that can’t be quantified mentally; yet they can exist and be juxtaposed. That may seem very contradictory. Cinema allows you to film these contradictions.” – Catherine Breillat • “The enemy of art is the absence of limitations.” – Orson Welles • “The saddest journey in the world is the one that follows a precise itinerary. Then you’re not a traveler. You’re a fucking tourist.” – Guillermo del Toro • “In drama, the characters should determine the story. In melodrama, the story determines the characters.” – Sidney Lumet • “I’m convinced we all are voyeurs. It’s part of the detective thing. We want to know secrets and we want to know what goes on behind those windows. And not in a way that we would use to hurt anyone. There’s an entertainment value to it, but at the same time we want to know: What do humans do? Do they do the same things as I do? It’s a gaining of some sort of knowledge, I think.” – David Lynch • “This whole world is wild at heart and weird on top.” – David Lynch • “Curiosity doesn’t matter any more. These days people don’t want to be transported to emotional territories where they don’t know how to react.” – Hector Babenko • “For me, the cinema is not a slice of life, but a piece of cake.” – Alfred Hitchcock • “The motion picture is like a picture of a lady in a half-piece bathing suit. If she wore a few more clothes, you might be intrigued. If she wore no clothes at all, you might be shocked. But the way it is, you are occupied with noticing that her knees are too bony and that her toenails are too large. The modern film tries too hard to be real. Its techniques of illusion are so perfect that it requires no contribution form the audience but a mouthful of popcorn.” – Raymond Chandler
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Nude’. Unlike the Cats, however, the Heads have layers. Naked sounds exubut its lyrics Naked (Talking Heads) | By Antony Scholefield berant, contain some scathing social commentary. Consider ‘Flowers’. It’s an exotic yet weirdly catchy pop song, but it’s also a ferocious attack on hippie culture. For its second half, Naked replaces the happy horns with measured introspection. It’s what Nick Cave would sound like if he replaced his gravel-tongued growl with an aristocratic bray, and actually lived in the real world. Byrne’s shows RETRO off his twisted philosophy with songs like REVIEW: ‘Big Daddy’ and ‘Democratic Circus’. The N a k e d backing musicians stay quiet for several ( Ta l k i n g tracks, then return for closer ‘Cool WaHeads) ter’, and its operatic climax of New Wave By Antony Scholefield weirdness. “New Wave” used to be an insult. It Paul Simon and Peter Gabriel use Afrimeant frilly shirts, silly quiffs, and irri- can horns as guilt-trip weapons. Talking tating synthetisers. David Byrne, Talking Heads use them for poppy funkiness. The Heads frontman and New Wave pioneer, main weakness of their final album is its had none of these. Suited, short-haired, disparate halves. After side one, you’re too backed by an army of exotic instrumen- hyped-up for side two; listen to it backtalists, he stood at the apex of the ‘80s. wards, and the trumpets shatter your selfTalking Heads’ final record, released 25 reflective peace. Of course, it was originalyears ago, marked the end of an era. ly a two-sided vinyl record, so this makes Said record - Naked - should seem dat- sense. Little else about it makes sense - it’s ed. Fortunately, The Cat Empire’s Steal a knot of contradictions - but it’s still a the Light put the brass back into 2013, satisfying slice of ‘80s eccentricity. confirming the immortality of the horns section. Naked’s first half is filled with ef- Top Track: ‘Blind’ fervescent trumpets that get your hips Rating: 7/10 shimmying, especially ‘Blind’ and ‘Totally
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only made it all the better. The stage was blasted with hippy cluster visuals blinding the musicians as they danced trance-like around one-another and on top of anything that would support their weight. The bongo-inspired percussions were complimented with handmade sitars, keytars and flutes as they drowned-out lead man Marcus Azon’s vocals, jamming to the old favourites Peter Pan and Hiccups, as well as to a funkier cover of R. Kelly’s Ignition (Remix).
With the rhythmic African infusions of Graceland-era Paul Simon and the acid vitality of Hendrix, Jinja Safari are one of my favourite new bands of the last couple of years. Forming in 2010, the Sydney boys won Triple J’s Unearthed competition only months later, securing themselves a spot at Splendour in the Grass before going on to support Art vs. Science Even as an awkward white man bopping, as they toured the country, turning heads fist punching and swaying along, everyone in that room on that night came together and tapping feet. for something that transcended music – it There’s a definite Vampire Weekend was a spiritual connection with kindred vibe to the tracks on their self-titled de- souls who love gin and cigarettes. but album released, to critical acclaim, only months ago, with a Sufjan Stevens delicacy and the energy of Tame Impala. What’s most refreshing is that so much of their material is organically instrumental and not a click-drag-drop job on Sibelius, something that’s becoming almost as hard to find as Bill Shorten in a crowd. I headed along to see them play at the Cooly Hotel last Friday and, quite simply, they killed it. It was a gig where you had to bite your tongue and sit through an eternity of support acts before the fellows arrived to smash out a 45-minute set at 11.30pm, however the anticipation
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The second album from art pop extraordinaire, Janelle Monáe, is highly ambitious but perfectly executed. Once again, Janelle takes the listener on an exciting journey into the future, where Janelle takes on the alter-ego of Cindi Mayweather a cyborg woman from the future. And the music produced by Cindi is futuristic in a truly classic way. The Electric Lady is a fascinating blend of soul, pop and RnB; the musical equivalent of a feature film. Every track seemingly flows into the next with absolute ease. Janelle makes making music seem easy. Even her ability to make the album sound organic through taking on classic big band genres sounds second nature for her. In saying this, the album retains a futuristic vibe, achieved through hip-hop
sounds on the single ‘Q.U.E.E.N.’ and fancy production values on soulful ‘Ghetto Woman’ After all, Janelle’s love of the classic, most epitomised by her affection towards the black and white tuxedo, is directly juxtaposed against her love of the modern and art, presented in her crazy music videos. Sure, the album is very long, and there are perhaps one or two songs that fall a bit flat, but The Electric Lady does fly high above a world of non-intellectual pop music, and presents new sounds to the mainstream psyche perhaps unknown previously. RATING: 7.7/10 BEST TRACK: Dance Apocalyptic
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Top 10: Songs To Scream To
Hives) Most modern screamsingers sound like Bowser from Super Mario. They’re By Antony Scholefield unintelligible. The Hives, demonstrate a AUS / USA 10. Nobody’s Fault (Aeros- fortunately, comprehensible old-school My friends and I have a mith) holler, especially on this game; it’s called “Spot the In 2011, frog-faced front- early track. American”. Unfortunately, man Steve Tyler was an 4. She’s a Genius (Jet) it rarely progresses to American Idol judge. In Like The Hives, Jet are con- “Meet the American”. To 1975, he was the hardest temporary scream kings. rocker alive. Proof? This They’re always loud, but make up for that, we’ve at least chucked together song. super-straightforward lyr- some US-to-Aus convermake this their ultimate 9. Out Ta Get Me (Guns ‘N ics sions to help the yanks scream-along. Roses) understand Aussie music. This song isn’t particularly 3. Hell’s Bells (AC/DC) ear-splitting, but paranoid It’s currently a squawk, not Here goes: anger compensates for that. a scream, but Brian John- Hot Popstar “They’re out to get me” / son’s high-pitched holler USA: Katy Perry “They won’t catch me” / was originally as epic as this AUS: Jessica Mauboy “I’m fucking innocent” / “So song. It was his first number Creepy Old Popstar Tryyou can suck me”. with AC/DC, too. ing To Be Hot USA: Madonna 8. Walk (Foo Fighters) Born in the USA (Bruce AUS: Kylie Minogue As usual, Dave Grohl sings 2. well until he lets loose. Springsteen) Blue-collar Rocker “Crescendo” isn’t adequate. The Boss can actually sing, USA: Bruce Springsteen Avalanche, perhaps. authoritatively and empath- AUS: Jimmy Barnes Here he doesn’t, and Metalcore Pioneers 7. Layla (Derek & The ically. it’s still one of the greatest USA: Slipknot Dominoes) rock songs, ever. AUS: Parkway Drive Eric Clapton’s voice isn’t 1. Working Class Man ‘60s Pop Group huge, but he still wails each (Jimmy Barnes) line like it’s his last breath. This track marks Barnsey’s USA: Beach Boys AUS: Easybeats His guitar screams too. evolution from singer to Long-Lived Rock Gods He starts by sing6. Highway Star (Deep screamer. ing, and then forgets how to USA: Aerosmith Purple) sentences AUS: AC/DC Guinness World Records understandable He starts howling Singer-Songwriter With ranks Deep Purple as the make. a werewolf that’s just Millions Of Songs That world’s loudest band. Fa- like a lemon. thers love them. Children eaten He was ranked Nobody Remembers cringe. Ian Gillan howls like Australia’s recently USA: Bob Dylan fifth greatest a banshee. For six minutes. singer. AUS: Paul Kelly 5. Main Offender (The Carn the screamers.
Foreign Singer-Songwriter We Claim As Ours USA: Neil Young AUS: Tim Finn #3 Guitar God USA: Chuck Berry AUS: ... #2 Guitar God USA: BB King AUS: ...... #1 Guitar God USA: Jimi Hendrix AUS: Angus Young #1 Guitar God’s #1 Guitar Track USA: Voodoo Chile AUS: Whole Lotta Rosie #1 Guitar God’s #1 Guitar Track’s #1 Lyric USA: “I stand right next to a mountain” / “And chop it down with the edge of my hand” / “Because I’m a voodoo child” / “Don’t mess with a voodoo child” AUS: “Ain’t no fairy story” / “Ain’t no skin and bone” / “You give it all you got” / “Weighing in at nineteen stone” I could continue, but that last one is a good summary of Australia. Hope y’all enjoy your stay.
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Unravelling was unlike any other book I’ve ever read. It was exhilarating and utterly captivating - and that was just the first few chapters. A book that begins with the main character dying and being brought back to life presents big expectations, after all, where can it possibly go from there? Norris certainly delivers, presenting a wild and fast-paced debut which will leave you desperate for the sequel (but in a good way, I promise there’s no cliffhanger).
Janelle Tenner is bought back to life after being hit by a truck at the beach, but this is only the beginning of a deep and absolutely terrifying mystery which will jeopardise not only Janelle’s life, but the entire world. At 445 pages this is by no means a light book, yet there wasn’t a time when I felt like I was reading that many pages, such was the pacing of Unravelling. Personally, I loved the fact that each of the chapters was quite brief, headed by the countdown timer. I began reading this during a very busy time at uni and, as someone who likes to get to the end of a chapter before putting a book down, I felt that I could make progress even when I only had five minutes free to read. I’m not sure if everyone will have the same reaction as I did, but for me this was brilliant. Janelle was a fantastic protagonist and I loved her eclectic taste in T-shirts, but what I loved more was seeing the relationships she had with her brother and father. Parents don’t usually get much of a look-in in YA novels and it was refreshing to see that, not only was Janelle’s dad featured more than most, the relationship between them was, for the most part, positive. However, Norris didn’t shy away from the complicated aspects of this relationship and explored them in greater detail in the latter half of the novel. The same can be said for Janelle’s relationship with her brother, Jared. I loved the little exchanges between them and felt it really helped me to understand Janelle’s motivations as a character more. I also loved seeing the relationships Janelle had with her best friend Alex and the mysterious Ben. I held my breath for a long time wondering if there would be a love-triangle, but thankfully Norris kept Alex and Janelle’s friendship purely platonic. In terms of Janelle’s blossoming romance with Ben, I felt like the pacing was right. I also thought their first date was really, really gorgeous (although, until that moment, I wasn’t really interested or convinced about them as a couple). Unravelling was an enthralling and unique mystery, with a fascinating sci-fi twist and characters I loved (and possibly got too attached to). Norris’ no-nonsense writing style was
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refreshing and has me eagerly anticipating the next instalment in Janelle’s story. Rating: 4/5 Stars
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about how they went on the day for their competition unless the athlete was the one who sparked and initiated the conversation. I personally do not like to talk about my round of golf and will only want to talk about it off the golf course only if I had a good round and had many positives from it. The importance of this event is not given as much credit it deserves because it is usually seen a week long of partying for Bondies. This might have been true for NorthAustralian University Games Returns to the Gold Coast, ern University Games but this ladies and gentlemen boys #UpTheSharkies #Bullsharks and girls is the nationwide event. The significance of this event is as important as the often talked about mooting By Rizal Redzuan stress felt by the law students. This event is as important as it could be a stepping-stone for people wanting to purA week’s rest after Bondstock is all they get and they are sue their sport professionally. back into action. This is what the feeling is like going to be for the 187 Bondies competing in the Australian Uni- So, Bondies will you support your fellow Bondies? With versity Games from 29th September 2013 – 4th October sports such as water polo and volleyball being held on 2013. This year, the most prestigious sporting event at a campus, there is no excuse to not support the Sharkies. University level in the country is back on the Gold Coast Down the road at the local golf club, the golf team spearand we athletes would want YOU BONDIES to come headed by the former Malaysian national junior golfer down and support us. Albeit being quite frequent that and 4 former American Collegiate golfers will be action this prestigious event is being held on the Gold Coast, we wanting to build on the medal tally for Bond. sporting athletes would love to see fellow Bondies supporting our various Sharkies in action. With this Bondies, I hope to see some familiar faces at the different events to support our Sharkies team. 187 Student Athletes will be donning the Blue & Gold of Simply Google ‘AUG’s Sport Venues’ to identify the loBond across 24 teams. cation of each of the 24 sports you would want to come These Bondies will not only have to strive through man- down to and support your fellow Bondies. aging their respective sporting commitments but also I’m sure our lecturers and tutors would not mind some of some how rather manage their studies because we will be us missing class to support our fellow Bondies. missing the entire Week 4 schedule. Until then do not hesitate to wish a successful University Due to the fact that certain events are of close proxim- Games gesture to our student athletes! ity to Bond, athletes who already stay on campus will still be staying in their rooms. There is a fair warning to people of the Bond community to not ask their friends
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Interviewing Rizal Redzuan before he represents Bond University at the Australian University Games for golf. By Jess Drummer
1. How have you been training for the lead up to AUG? How many days a week? 3. How long have you been playing golf for now? Initially over the holidays, when I went back to Malaysia I had practice sessions on the driving range and also went to the gym a couple of times. Ever since this Semester started I have been practicing at the local golf course which is down the road from Bond. I in fact walk to the golf course or if I’m lucky, I get a lift from a friend heading out from Bond. Walking 30 minutes with my golf bag is definitely not fun when it takes only 3 minute car ride. But as you know, winners are grinders.
2. What are you hoping to achieve at AUG? Well personally building on the success I had previously at NUG, I hope to bring home gold for the Sharkies and I have faith in my team mates that we are good enough to win. (AUG is a team event competition compared to NUG being an individual event).
Well considering the fact that I started golf when I was nearing the age of 4, and now I’m going to be 19 in less than 2 months, I would say exactly 15 years.
4. How do you find NUG competition different to AUG? Well the main competition at NUG was an individual event and at AUG its a team event. So in that aspect I would say that’s the way its different. Also I have noticed that the scores for AUG is way better than NUG thus increasing the standard of play which is good when wanting to improve my golf skills. People take AUG more seriously than NUG which I also love, being a competitive athlete which I am.
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5. Which competition do you 9. Do you believe Bond has a strong chance prefer competing in? of doing well? I would say AUG because I am rarely involved in team competition for golf and with AUG being mainly focused on team play, I would say AUG because it brings a different sort of mentality towards the game of golf.
Yes we do. We have 4 former American Collegiate golfers, 2 former National Junior players. Only the best were selected to wear the Blue and Gold of Bond at such a high and prestigious level. 10. What do you love the most about golf?
6. Do you believe the competition this year The fact that it is all on you. You have no is going to be tough? one to blame for your failures and you can feel great when the success comes to you. Yes of course I do. People actually had to The mental patience required in competiqualify to play AUG unlike the people I went tive golf is also really high which helps me in against at NUG. Griffith has a golf program my every day lifestyle. Who says golf isn’t a for people doing their degree so I would say sport clearly does not understand the menthey would be one of our closest rivals. tal toughness required to play this sport especially at a high level. 7. How do you think golf at Bond can im- 11. What advice would you give students at prove? Bond who are thinking of joining the Bond Golf Team? The golf at Bond could improve in the future in that it should be given more recog- By joining the Bond Golf Club which has nition amongst Bondies. Because it is not a been reignited this Semester is a massive team sport, it does not manage to share the step. Showing interest and coming to our limelight other sports such as Netball and regular rounds of golf will not only increase Touch get. In reality, at NUG, we golfers your skills by playing with competitive playdid way better than those teams. This sort ers but also manage to raise eyebrows on of achievement was overshadowed by the potentially selecting you for the team next other sports because not many people were year. involved in the success we had. 8. What Bond students are competing at AUG for golf this year? HAHA it’s a good question. Our golf team comprises of 4 Canadians, 1 German, 1 Kiwi and myself the sole Malaysian. We had some local Australians enquiring to me to join the team (because I’m captain) but they were too late in committing themselves to the golf team.
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Ball Hockey at Bond | By Jonathan Mayer The Bond University Ball Hockey Club (BUBHA) is a club that meets weekly on Saturdays for a 3-hour game of Ball Hockey. For those of you who don’t know what ball hockey is, it is essentially the same thing as ice hockey but players wear running shoes and instead of a puck, players use a hard orange ball. Each team consists of 4 players and a goalie. The teams are chosen on a weekly basis, when members throw their shoes into a pile to be separated. This club is ideal for hockey enthusiasts or people who want to learn more about the sport and give hockey a try!
At the end of each semester players compete in tournament called the “Allen Cup”. This grueling daylong endeavour is both mentally and physically challenging. Winning the Allen Cup is not an easy accomplishment, and many members of BUBHA have never earned this honour, which takes skills and discipline to do so. BUBHA encourages all Bondies to come out on Saturdays and to enjoy playing or watching a good old game of hockey. Games are typically held at 10:30AM at the Central Park Apartment basketball courts. Hockey is a unique blend of skill, heart, and teamwork, which is what makes it so much fun. As Mario Lemeiux once said, “Every day is a great day for hockey”.
The BARC Colour Run | By Rob Sheppard
Take a warm, sunny day added with white shirts, water bombs, bucket loads of paint and a few dozen enthusiastic runners and that gives you the BARC (Bond Athletics and Running Club) colour run that happened last Sunday to end Week 1 of Semester 133. Whilst the sausages were already sizzling on the barbeque and elsewhere on campus, the Bondstock committee was hard at work organising that evening’s launch party. Some other Bondies were at the start line of a 1.5km course ready to run around the Bond Sporting Fields and shores of Lake Orr. They were about to get splashed by
Congratulations to ‘Bounce for BUSA’, who after weeks of dedicated campaigning have been elected as your sports-pod for the Bond University Students Association 2013/2014.
The team includes Jake Rischbieth as Vice-President (Sport), Jack Blackburn as Sporting Clubs and Events Director and Caitlin Liddelow as Sporting Projects and Development Director. Each candidate stated three main policies each. Jake Rischbieth - Vice-President (Sport) 1. Raise the public profile of sport at Bond University 2. Develop a professional relationship with Griffith University Sport 3. Publish a semesterly Bond Sport newsletter Jack Blackburn - Sporting Clubs and Events 1. Facilitate the growing competitive culture at Bond University 2. Assist the economic stabilization of sporting clubs and an increase in financial independence 3.Maintain existing sporting events with the addition of sports pod involvement in Bondstock sporting events.
eager BARC members ready to be splashed by coloured tempura and water bombs whilst trying to run the track. It is safe to say that laughs were heard, smiles were seen, sunburns were created and paint stains were created on clothes that no amount of mum’s washing powder could fix. Bondies being Bondies could just buy fresh new white clothing knowing how rich we are. In fact, they are supposed to get white clothing in anticipation for Whitehouse sometime further into the Semester. The BARC run was based on the original Swisse Colour Run and aims to promote healthy living and an active lifestyle.
Caitlin Liddelow - Sporting Projects and Development 1. Encourage greater integration of BESP athletes into the domestic Bond sporting environment 2. Develop and expand various events including the identification and recognition of individuals in the BESP, Blues Awards and Development Days 3. Actively assist students in their applications for the Student Opportunity Fund, BESP criteria applications, government grants and other funding applications. We look forward to see what ‘Bounce’ brings to BUSA 2014/2014 and to the sporting life at Bond University!
“It’s a real step up, I meant they are professional athletes and they go pretty hard and Congratulations to Bondy and Gold Coast this is supposedly a light week for them,” Breakers Rugby star George Duddy who George said. has made the Australian Rugby 7’s team! George’s talent was well recognised at the The Australian Rugby 7’s are looking to sessions and has been selected to head to expand their development pool. In Au- Fiji in October to compete at the FORU 7’s gust, George was given the opportunity to tournament. train with Australia’s best. Well done George on this incredible achievement!
week three Photographers: Ben Thangkam | Jenaya Keats Events: Bondstock
the photos you wish didn’t exist... taken over the last 12 months ...
STUDENT LIFE
The final Scope edition with Caroline Stanley, it’s been a great year of Scope’s!
Hooray! Congratulations to the newly elected BUSA 2013/2014 Recovering… very slowly after a busy Bondstock Exciting times for the Law students mooting this week- Good Luck! Eager to watch the AFL grand final this weekend
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FINALIZE ENROLMENT All students are encouraged to check your enrolment via your eStudent access to ensure it is correct. Changes after Friday, September 20 can be costly. If you withdraw from a subject in Week 3 – the penalty is $250 per subject If you withdraw from a subject in Week 4 – the penalty is $500 per subject Enrolment in standard subjects must be finalized by Friday, October 4, 2013 (Census Date). -if you withdraw from a subject after 5pm Friday, October 4 you will forfeit all tuition costs and receive a ‘W’ grade. -if you withdraw from a subject after 5pm Friday, October 25, you will forfeit all tuition costs and receive a ‘WF’ grade. FEE HELP All Fee Help applications must be submitted and processed by Friday, October 4, 2013. Please check that your application has been processed by viewing your ‘fee’ page on eStudent. You will see that your tuition fees are listed in the category ‘tuition fees deferred to Fee Help’. For further information please contact us: Enquiries - ( 5595 4049
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All positions on the Scope Sub-Committee are now open, plus some new positions. We are looking for: - Features editor - Bondy Banter/ Columns editor - Columnists - Campus life “social” editor - Arts editor - Sport editor - Graphics design team - Photographers Please email a cover letter detailing the position/s you wish to apply for as well a 250500 word article in the vein of the position/s you wish to apply for to james.jeffree@student.bond.edu.au by 12pm Tuesday 1st October. If you have any questions don’t hesitate to contact James.