THE VOICE: Edition One (07/03/14)

THE VOICE FIRST EDITION

MEET THE FRESHERS | LIMERICKS ­ | FRESHCADEMY AWARDS O-WEEK HIGHLIGHTS | QUOTES | POETRY + AWFUL HAIRCUTS

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FROM THE EDITORS

Older than the bricks in the Original Blocks, The Voice is now in it’s 40th year – this year, however, we’re shaking it up. Think new car smell, sleek design, and a two horsepower engine; specially tuned to create the perfect blend of information and entertainment.

As The Voice chronicles your time at Menzies, we welcome all contributions: quotes, photos, drawings, poetry, short stories – basically anything you can fit under a photocopier (just no buttocks, please).

Our aim is to make The Voice something you talk about, share over a lazy breakfast on weekends, and keep as a memento to remind you of the highs, the lows and in-betweens.

Fresh. Bold. With it.

— this is The Voice 2014 Surfs up, Roger & Benjamin CONTACT US: (M) 0434 399 919 / 0418 856 885 (E) thermcvoice@gmail.com (R) S225 / S433 THE VOICE 3

[ Diddly-dee PotatO-Week! ]

MOVING IN

SCAV HUNT

INTRO TO THE RANCH

BLOCK WARS

TOUR DE MAC

HARBOUR CRUISE

The end of your Summer vacation, Menzies – a newfangled location; Share one last meal with your ‘rents, bid farewell in suspense, Thus begins Fresher Orientation.

The Ranch packs sleaze astronomical – an establishment quite economical; The cougars are there, and men with no hair, It is a love quite paradoxical!

What perfectly wonderful weather, For a tour of the campus tied together; Milk, pears, and flour, in a meteor shower, A bond you just couldn’t sever.

FRESHER DANCE

Attendence at U-Bar a must, Our competition eyed with distrust; All hope placed on Cat, who could dance the earth flat But alas - defeat by pelvic thrust THE VOICE 4

That crazy romp through the city; challenges so varied and witty all had much fun 'till the harbour swim was done and then people were decidedly gritty!

It was meant to be a bit of fun Block rivalry out in the sun, but the freshers weren't shy, hit Evie in the eye Do we even know which Block won?

T'was a marvellous night on the sea, with some overly friendly employees Give the Captain a wink, He'll shout you a drink I think we need a new cruise company!

TOUR DE MAC

The Freshers took a tour of Macquarie if you don't like flour and eggs I'm sorry But next year will be soon, And You'll be spraying the goon and watching the new Freshers scurry!

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WHAT THEY STUDY

SCIENCE

FROM GYM JUNKIES AND CAT LOVING FEMINISTS, TO ONE WHO’S ALLERGIC TO “SUSHI AND BULLSHIT” — THESE ARE THE FIRST YEARS FOR 2014

Where do they hail from?

INCLUDING: Bowral / Drillham / Exeter / Harrington / Japan / Jordan / Mudgee / Muswellbrook / Mollymook / Perth / Picton /South Africa n/ Springwood / Sri Lanka / Thailand / Wagga Wagga / Wisconsin / Woolongong THE VOICE 5

ART: painting, music, craft, chilling, eating, trivia RECREATION: sport, dance, scuba diving, horse riding, gaming

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Fresh-cademy Awards –

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These prestigious Awards are conferred upon only the most brilliant displays of zeal, swagger, and tomfoolery; and the Awards go to ...

WORTHY FRESHER(S) Anthony Birch (Sting) Ray Bakker Toby Laidlaw Michael Murphy Kaj Suaning James Ridge Rachel Tracey

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RANDOM: staring at strangers, cats + feminism, Kurt Cobain + quilting

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WHAT INTERESTS THEM

FRESHEST HAIRCUTS Sam 'Starfish' Cooper Brandon 'Frondy' Fahey Brendan 'F'(allon) Jaise 'Patches Jr.' Kelly

FRESHEST DANCE MOVES Matthew Everett

BOURBON AWARD Jason Smith

As stark as Winterfell, Mini Cant's nude pursuits even made a Chinese man cry

Never before has Menzies heard someone roar 'RAAA~NNNCCCHH' with such vigor or primal instinct; breathtaking – a must see THE KEEN BEAN Phillip Leason Feeling too far from the action, Pip set up camp in the Common Room to get in, around, and amongst Menzies' O-Week

RESIDENT NUDIST David Cant

ULTIMATE FRESHER Laura Coleman Having a meal at DLC, parking a trolley in Top C, twerking in The Pond for all to see – these were just some of the highlights that make Laura most deserving of this accolade

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Fresher Haircuts

PIP / CANT / SAMMY STARFISH / (STING) RAY

FRONDY / JAMES / JAISE + TOBY

Proudly brought to you by the Scav Hunt Leaders for 2014

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FEB 23 ~ MAR 7 Ash: ‘Does your puppy pee inside a lot?’

Bruce: ‘She has accidents now and then ...’

Julia: ‘Don't we all?’

Who knows?

Maybe this is acceptable behaviour in Parkes ...

Cat's sweet choreography ‘WHY ARE THEY CALLED “WISDOM TEETH” IF THEY’RE RETARDED??’

Finally catching an elusive ibis RMC meals HOT NOT

ERIK S., always asking life's profound questions

The Fresher Flu pandemic

'There's a reason that Pitbull says his name before his songs; so you can turn it off'

Scubar holding us hostage

MOLLY G., clearly a fan of pop ‘music’ with random smatterings of

Defeat by DLC’s pelvic thrusts – again.

Spanish thrown in – ¡dalé!

THE TIME WHEN BERETS WERE WORN

Evie: ‘What do I need for the gym?’

Chris: ‘A good attitude and a sweat towel!’

Chris Marlow – accounting student by day, gym consultant by night

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College Lingo 'CHAT'

‘Yeah, it's kind of weird that I like having balls in my mouth’

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AARON W., on

bubble milk tea – allegedly.

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“Winnie the Wee” is renamed “Winnie the Pooh” due to complaints from the Equine and Fertiliser industries

Date RMC was opened by Hon Peter Griffin; 40 years after Macquarie Uni was established

[adjective] Something gross or disgusting: "That's Chat!"

'BLEAK' [adjective] A feeling of anger or negativity: "Yaar, it made me feel so bleak"

O-Week Composer Leon Dhemba ‘Tis the end of O week, It’s rather sad All the great fun that has been had Memories created, friendships formed Bonds of forever, not to be torn The week has been long, jam packed with stuff Some of it easy, most of it tough One thing is true, this week is a blast A time to be grateful, and not downcast At first it is awkward, faces unseen Beginnings unknown, a slate that is clean New direction soon to be sought The weather a changing between cold and hot From nights at the ranch, to time in the City Getting to explore the wonders of Sydney Embracing nature, in more ways than thought “Would I rather be at DLC?” I think not The haircuts were awful, Scav challenges obscene And learning to dance was quite the scene Grey beach days, no volleyball, all quite sad But still, bonding experiences were had

Clothes were dirtied, some of them soiled DLC’s attempted invasion was foiled A room redone, right over there And making strangers stop and stare A tour of the Uni was on the cards More than was bargained for, I’m sure it was hard Tied together, teamwork essential The egging and flouring completely incidental A trip of the harbor soon came along Everyone went crazy for the fresher song The costumes spectacular, looking quite nautical The effort put in some was nothing but laudable Not wearing clothes, a recurring theme End of the week, we’re all out of steam Tired and weary, but still full of life We all made it through the pain and strife Now O-Week is over, the time is nigh Uni begins soon, time to study and try stay on top of everything, every assignment & test I wish you all the best as you start your glorious quest

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ELECTRICITY USE IN COLLEGES IS HIGH Macquarie University is on a mission to reduce energy use and promote sustainable living.

During March, Macquarie University Sustainability is running the ‘10 ways to Save Challenge’ between DLC, RMC and The Village.

SWITCH OFF

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To get involved, take a photo ‘switching off’ and upload it to the Facebook page (simply search for Macquarie Sustainability) Each week, the most creative photo entry from each college will win a $20 Max Brenner Voucher. The best photo at the end of the month will win two Gold Class cinema tickets!

SPORT

WHAT’S ON 7 ~ 21 MARCH

VOLUNTEERING Optus RockCorps luna park 12 march

Give 4 hours of time and Get Given a music reward! Concert line-up: Samantha Jade, Empire Of The Sun, and Rudimental

Inter-college Volleyball mqu gymnasium 16 march

The first inter-college sporting event of the year. Don your Blue and Gold and support RMC in our quest for sporting glory!

Contact Joey Crane of a member of the Exec if you’re interested in playing

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Short+Sweet Film Festival newtown 21 march

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Short+Sweet is a global festival, presenting highly successful Theatre, Dance, Cabaret and Song Festivals around the world. Catch the finals on the 21st March

MUSIC

shortandsweet.org

optusrockcorps.com.au

Mountain Sounds Festival mt. penang gardens 15 march

A brand new boutique and sustainable product of Australian music, art and culture located on the Central Coast; featuring bands such as Jinja Safari, Snakadaktal, Ball Park Music and Yolanda Be Cool mountainsounds.co.au

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Master’s Supper alisons’ & bruce’s 10 – 27 march

Join Alison, Bruce and their puppy Cilla at their place for a relaxed evening of drinks, nibbles and chit-chat RSVP on rmc.org.au – or see the Office THE VOICE 13

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St Patrick’s Day C-Block Supper

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To-do, Assessments, Groceries, Important Dates, etc.

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B-Block Supper UBar: Toga Party

March Equinox D-Block Supper

S-Block Supper

Earth Hour (8.30 pm)

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