The
VOICE Ninth Edition
Editors Basel Hindeleh Nicole Cairney
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Fun Run ...................................................................4 Grooves in the Grass ............................................................5 ‘The Who, Why and What of Jesus’ ........................6 Make Room for Life .......................................................................7 Farewell Ubar ...................................................8 Servant Leadership – our model at RMC. ...................................10 Exec Elections .............................................11 RT Appointments .........................................................11 Grooves Around College ...........................................................20 Happening: ........................................................21 the Wiretap ...............................................................22
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Fun Run Joggers and activewear weren’t compulsory, as many residents dressed crazily for the North Ryde Fun Run. This event was one not to be missed with contributions going toward supporting youth mental health. Special shoutout to superhuman Keelan on winning the 5K run!
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Grooves in the grass BYO and even better tunes, saw Menzies lounge in the Dunmore Lang’s courtyard last Sunday. The weather was fine and the music topped the afternoon off. From rapping to indie folk, each performer gave it their all and were rewarded with an appreciative applause. Special thanks to all that performed. Cindy, Pasi, Haley and Michael, you all owned the stage with incredible talent.
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‘The Who, Why and What of Jesus’ Residents were enlightened by the discussion conducted by Phillip Jenson upon the subject of ’The Who, Why and What of Jesus’ at the latest Forum. Mr Jenson spoke passionately about the bible and Jesus Christ, exemplifying just how much dedication he has given to his strong belief. Whilst listening to this interesting talk, it was obvious that many of us aren’t aware of how little we know about Jesus and the sacrifices he made for his people. As Mr Jenson spoke about the steps of accepting Jesus, he made it apparent that in order to have faith we need to give our lives to Jesus, and take on the journey illustrated within these steps. At Robert Menzies, our Christian church, Trinity Chapel Macquarie (TCM) allows residents to be enlightened with this information. The Chaplains encourage all residents to explore their beliefs. TCM meet each Sunday at 10am and 5:30pm.
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Make Room For Life It’s the end of paper-shuffling, marathon meetings, coffee to gojuggling road raging and commuting while catching your breath. But it’s the beginning of life. Because I am home. Make room for a new beginning. New linen for a new resident. It might be the start of a new beautiful friendship. Make room for family and for your friends. For those who let you down, but might just be there in the end. Make room for wins, and losses. For bosses and their never-ending stories about the office. Make room for the first time, and the last time. The ones in between, and the past time. Make room for one more, for the dance floor. And make sure you make room for whatever it is that you stand for. Make room for love, make room for loss. For the things you cherish, whatever the cost. Make room just to make it really nice. Make sure you make room for life.
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Jack Bailey: when Avanti was escorted out by the police. Lilly Kirkby: When Kyah got kicked out of Ubar, cried to the female security guard saying how homesick she was just to get back in, got lost coming back to college, then got cranky at me because I wasn’t replying to her Snapchats that she was sending me from my phone…
Aleks: David ‘borrowing’ a blokes motorbike helmet and legging it.
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Mitch Smith: Giving DLC a phresh pounding at the danceoff.
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Caitlin Gabriel: Pip and I were so drunk that we head butted each other.
Nathan Schmidt: When I pushed Aleks over, he tripped on a small pot and then fell into another bigger pot.
Pat McCoy: Andrew Holdsworth playing whack-a-mole with the plastic cups.
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Sarah Harrison: being drunk.
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Jordan Batten: Stopping a fight by getting my nose broken
Nicole Cairney: when Maddie and I dressed up the same.
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Servant Leadership – our model at RMC. It’s Leadership Season here at RMC! RTs have just been appointed for 2018, and the RMCSA elections are coming right up. As I’ve been thinking about who to appoint as RTs, and who to encourage to stand for election, my thoughts have continually returned to the phrase ‘servant leadership’. ‘Servant leadership’ is the model we strive to emulate in all our structures at RMC. All people in positions of leadership at RMC – from the Master down – seek to serve those around them in different ways. The staff, student executive, Residential Tutors and Duty Officers are all appointed to serve the residents of the college. In part this is because of our Christian foundations and ethos. We seek to serve, because we follow a leader – Jesus – who came ‘not to be served, but to serve’ (Mark 10:45), and who ultimately gave his life to serve us. And so, when we look for new leaders in college, we look for people who naturally serve others, rather than who are natural leaders. But it’s not just because we’re Christian. Over the past few decades, the idea of ‘servant leadership’ has been taking hold in the secular business world too. Robert K. Greenleaf’s Servant Leadership: A Journey into the Nature of Legitimate Power, published in 1977, has proven hugely influential. Greenleaf’s suggestion is that people ‘will freely respond only to individuals who are chosen as leaders because they are proven and trusted as servants’ (Greenleaf, 1977). Servant leadership doesn’t mean being a doormat, or never disagreeing with anyone, or being lax about discipline. But it does mean that leadership is other-person-centered. It is about what is best for the one being led, and not what is best for the leader. As we appoint and elect new leaders for 2018, I see a group of excellent young women and men who I am confident will continue to serve their fellow residents in their new leadership positions, because they are those who have already demonstrated a desire to serve first. Katrina Clifford.
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c e x E t n e d u t S
The student executive is a fundamental part of the college community. The team elected has the ability to shape and change the culture at RMC and represent what you, the members of RMC want. It’s not about popularity or what their intentions may be. When voting for the candidates for their respective roles please acknowledge how they have immersed themselves within the college community. Take note of what plans they have made for the future of the executive, and please carefully elect candidates that you want to be your leaders of 2018. And remember, these are the people that represent you and your vote will decide who will be in the 2018 student executive. So please make it an exec you would proud of. Zoe and Keely
The Voice does not endorse any particular candidate for any postion. Inclusion in this edition was entirely the responsibility of the candidates.
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Jack Harvey President
I assume by this stage many would know that I would like to be President of RMC in 2018, however I do not believe I have told everyone why. How about you take a trip down memory lane with me and let’s find out how we ended up here. `I was blessed richly throughout my time growing up in the country of NSW. I came to an understanding of what it meant to be part of a community, one where I was constantly challenged in all aspects of my life. One aspect that resonated with me was how I serve the people around me. We live, very much, in a consumerist society where we look to receive something for everything we give. This was very much in contrast to how I was raised. With my parents as a role model, I constantly sought to serve others for the benefit of their lives, not my own. Yes, this was exhausting and yes, sometimes I felt my service was wasted but then these small pockets of pure joy popped up and spurred me on. I remember a time when I was helping to cook food for the disadvantaged members of our community, I’d do it week in week out. One week I saw a small kid, probably around 6, who was hiding off to the side looking intently at the food that was being cooked. I asked “what’s up?”, he replied “that food smells so good”. “Come grab some then” gesturing to come grab a plate. Looking at the ground, reluctantly, he whispered “I don’t have any money”. I smile back “it’s free” and the smile that formed on his face was wider than Sydney Harbor. Through many moments like this I came to realise it was about how much can I give regardless of my own gain. Another reason is my passion for leadership. While many aspects of my leaderships is visible through the ways I serve, it is not possible alone. One of tremendous assets of working within a group is that there is a chance to achieve something great with many unique skills present. I would love to lead a group that utilises the expertise of all members to the service and betterment of the diverse community that resides at RMC.
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Lauren O’Sullivan President
1. Who is Lauren O’Sullivan? I’m originally from the Central Coast and am studying Commerce-Law. I am currently the fresher representative on the Cultural Committee and therefore already have an idea of how the exec team runs. 2. Why is Lauren running for President? I love RMC, I really do, but I am not blind to areas that need improvement. In particular I believe that RMC is lacking in education of topics such as sexual health, sexual assault, drugs and alcohol. Considering these can cause major issues in a college environment, there should be greater emphasis on them to ensure all residents are safe, healthy and happy. It is also necessary to diversify our college and make it an accepting one. This would involve placing a larger focus on our international residents, LGBTQI community and the like. 3. Why should I vote for Lauren? I was chosen to attend NAAUC this year, which is the National Association of Australian University Colleges. Throughout the week, I was effectively trained to be a member of the exec. I gained invaluable knowledge, specifically on being the president of a college. With the help of the exec team and fellow residents, I believe that I will make undeniably positive change in RMC in 2018.
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Mitch Smith Vice President
About Mitch: Looking for a strong independent man, who can also show a bit o’lovin? I’m that man. I’ve sacrificed my chances for true love to campaign for VP 2018! So why should you vote for me to bring the SPICE2VICE? -I’ve been involved in RMC since the get-go; from hosting the Talent Show/Revue, winning The Voice Magazine’s ‘Best Entry’, to being awarded ‘Most Enthusiastic Fresher’. -I’m all four AF.
in charge of RMC Merch next year, and as you can tell from of me above, I’ll have no problem keeping our college phresh
-A little less rice with the chicken? I’ll be involved in the 2018 food committee. Having eaten a fair few interesting meals in my overseas travels, trust my tastebuds in giving college diversifies meal plan. -Want more? Let’s Dining-Hall and Chill at 6:30pm, 13th of Sep? ;)
Caitlin Gabriel
Sports Representative Sport has always been a big part of my life. From when I was born, I was following Mum, Dad and other family members as they played soccer, netball and cricket. Many of our close family friendships have been formed through sport. As soon as I was able, I took to the sporting field myself and I have never been afraid to give it a crack. I have participated in athletics, swimming, netball, touch football, soccer, waterpolo and probably a few more! Also, I know it’s not considered a sport but I have danced since I was 2, so if you see me doing a nice pirouette (a spin) or a time step (some tap thing) in the middle of the court yard, for me it’s just normal. My life in sport has left me being babysat by the barman at soccer at age 2 so that one of my clean nappies could be used to stop the bleeding of a head wound!! I also gained a spot at fullback in the school soccer team for taking out one of the other students! I am a very competitive person and am not afraid to do whatever necessary to utterly humiliate DLC on the sporting field! When I moved to RMC, the current exec members helped to make this place feel like a home. Their smiling faces made nervous fresher Caitlin feel at ease. I want to be able to do the same for the new freshers next year and make their time here at RMC as amazing as what the current exec have done for me.
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Lauren Coppel
Social Representative Name: Lauren Coppel Age: 19 Hometown: Sydney Degree: Bachelor of Marketing & Media Position I’m running for: Social Representative Three random facts about me: • I was in the 2009 Qantas Add • I have the most irrational fear of spiders • I know how to juggle (but please don’t ask me too because I’m not very good) Favourite quote: “Success all depends on the second letter” (It’s cheesy I know!) Why I would like to be social rep: Since I was young, I have always loved anything to do with event planning and organisation which is why I believe I am the right candidate for Social rep 2018. I have had experience through planning my Year 12 formal, my friends 21st and many little events through my leadership positions in year 12. I’m an outgoing person who would be more than willing to contact clubs to get us free drinks or cheaper coffee deals on pub/coffee crawl, I promise I would put my absolute best into planning some LIT harbour cruises in 2018 and of course I would aim to create the classiest ball there possibly could be! If I was lucky enough to be selected as a member of the 2018 exec I would also make sure to encourage inclusivity, community spirit and create exciting events in the hope that next year at college is the best year everyone has/will have!
Jessie Coker
Cultural Representative Vote Jessie Coker for Cultural Representative 2018 About me I was born and bred in the country town of Bathurst but have always loved traveling overseas, I learned French in high school and developed an appreciation for culture. I was on the student executive in year 12. I’m currently on the sports committee. I live for organisation, planners, coloured pens and checklists. I’m also an active RMC event partaker. About what I can do for you Vote for me if you want to see a stronger connection between students. We all have something to bring to the table. I want to celebrate who we are and where we’ve come from.
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Caitlin Bell
Sustainability, Volunteering and Fundraising
A little something about me I am currently in my first year at Macquarie University and RMC and am studying a Bachelors of Information Technology. I come from the small town of Peak Hill, NSW (you probably haven’t heard of it so let’s just say Dubbo). I finished my HSC last year and came straight to uni without a gap year. I love tennis, soccer, netball, reading, board games, eating, sleeping and all things nerdy. Why do you want this position? I believe that the role of SVF Rep would give me a chance to give back to college and ensure that everyone has a positive experience in their time spent here. It would open up opportunities for me to host events to bring people together and get everyone actively involved in the experience that RMC has to offer. What can you bring to this role? I have had a lot of experience as a charity ambassador for Epilepsy Action Australia, The Starlight Children’s Foundation and the Butterfly Foundation. I have organised many community events and fundraisers to promote various charities and love helping out wherever I can. I was elected as Fresher Representative for Sustainability, Volunteering and Fundraising at the beginning of this year and would be thrilled to have the opportunity to continue to expand on all the good work that Pip and my fellow SVF committee members have done throughout the year. Thank You
Stephanie Suen
Community, Communication & Marketing Hey Guys!
On Wednesday I’m running for CCM If elected, I would be so excited to make college a place where people feel at home, as well as keeping you guys informed about the activities happening around college. I’m looking forward to being part of an amazing team, and can’t wait to see what we will achieve! Vote Stephanie for CCM! P.S I swear my eyes are also open in this photo
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Jen Good
Community, Communication & Marketing ‘I promise I’ll keep this short and sweet, my name is Jennifer Good and I think I’d be a… good choice for CCM. RMC has an amazing community with so many opportunities. I would love to experience everything that it offers. In this role, I would ensure that everyone is kept up to date and encourage everyone to have a go. I would bring lots of fun and creativity to this role. I really enjoy meeting everyone and love organising little events. Thank you so much for considering me!’
RT Appointments A Block Nicole
Random Fact About Self: I have an addiction to going to concerts. Favourite RMC Memory: The 2016 Fresher Dance- ‘Sorry’ by Justin Bieber will never be the same. Looking Forward to Most being RT: Meeting heaps of new residents, and somehow getting Alex to use his opera singing voice at Block meetings… Just to make things interesting.
Alex
Random Fact About Self: Basically always wears odd socks. Favourite RMC Memory: First O-week. Looking Forward to Most being RT: Having a vague idea as to how to do the job.
B Block Wang
Random Fact About Self: Lived in 3 continents (Born in China, lived in Kenya for 5 years, came to Australia for Uni). Favourite RMC Memory: Spicy Noodle Challenge (S&N Block Event). Looking Forward to Most being RT: It’s going to be a new and fun time!
Julian
Random Fact About Self: Is eligible for passports in 5 countries: Australia, Canada, Switzerland, Germany and Italy. So essentially the new Jason Bourne. Favourite RMC Memory: First Ubar Toga Party. Looking Forward to Most being RT: Helping people make the most of their college experience. The family you make here at college is awesome and to be a part of that process will be amazing.
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C Block Zoe
Random Fact About Self: When drunk likes to do the splits or the worm. Favourite RMC Memory: Kicking Jonty’s red wine out of his hands mid photo and it ending up all over herself (BALL 2K17). Looking Forward to Most being RT: Working with Pasi!!
Pasi
Random Fact About Self: Girls in high school used to hate him because his bum was bigger than theirs. Favourite RMC Memory: First wrap day! Looking Forward to Most being RT: Working with Zoe! #goals
D Block Helen
Random Fact About Self: Spending childhood at the pool and beach, yet still remains one of the palest people going around. Favourite RMC Memory: Toss up between first encounters with the RMC resident dogs and some hilarious ping pong matches with friends. Looking Forward to Most being RT: Getting to know new residents and others I haven’t met, and helping them feel super welcome at RMC. Just keen in general for the fun year ahead (Can’t wait Long!).
Long
Random Fact About Self: Choosing a random degree (Accounting & Finance) and having no idea what it actually was about until studying second semester at Macquarie University. Favourite RMC Memory: Meeting most of his friends when playing pool whilst telling them ‘how society works’. Looking Forward to Most being RT: Looking forward to meeting new residents from different cultures around the world. Can’t wait to work with Helen.
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E Block Jake
Random Fact About Self: Despite drinking excessive amounts of coffee every day, I’m probably the worst person in the world at making it. Favourite RMC Memory: Meeting all his friends for the first time around pool table in O-week and laughing so hard his sides hurt. Looking Forward to Most being RT: Meeting all the residents that I haven’t already met and getting to know them better. Hoping to have a positive influence on their lives, and that they’ll be a positive influence on himself (plus all the amazing event that will be organised).
Cindy
Random Fact About Self: Used to have an asian mullet (google that term and prepare to cringe) Favourite RMC Memory: Making John Petherbridge laugh. Looking Forward to Most being RT: Looking forward to being able to meet so many new and different people and connecting cultures together. Making RMC a welcoming cultural hub!
Jonty
Random Fact: I’ll never grow out of my Lego phase. Memory: O-Week this year. Looking forward to: Getting to know all the new crew and helping wherever I can.
Sarah
Random Fact About Self: I have a pet lamb named Tiger. Favourite RMC Memory: The waterslide and relaxing with friends. Looking Forward to Most being RT: Meeting and getting to know new members of RMC family and spending more time with the old ones.
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Grooves Around College Top tunes that have been blasted around college! 1. Dusk Till Dawn - Zayn (feat. Sia) 2. ...Ready for it - Taylor Swift 3. Look What You Made Me Do - Taylor Swift 4. Cold Cold Cold - Cage the Elephant 5. Nancy Mulligan - Ed Sheeran 6. Alone With My Mind - Samson 7. Stay Out - Nina Nesbitt 8. No Good - Kaleo, Vinyl on HBO 9. Wall Of Glass - Liam Gallagher 10. 1-800-273-8255 - Logic, Alessia Cara, Khalid 11. Kicks - Barns Courtney 12. Fantasy - George Michael, Nile Rodgers 13. Bullshit - The Palmer Squares, ProbCause 14. This Ain’t Over - Alex Newell 15. Hold on Me - Cadence Kid 16. Home - AlicebanD 17. On My Way - Distant Cousins 18. Berta Berta - Thomas Vent 19. Pick Up 52’s - Mestizo and Mike Gao 20. Bellbottoms - The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion
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Happening: Wed 13.09.17 Â - RMCSA Annual General Meeting & Elections Thu 14.09.17 - RE:Conception - Atrium Party Fri 15.09.17 - RE:Conception - Lakeside Festival Mon 18.09.17 - Mid-Semester Break begins Sun 01.10.17 - Daylight Savings begins Mon 02.10.17 - Labour Day Tue 03.10.17 - Classes resume Thu 05.10.17 - Education Academic Dinner Mon 09.10.17 - Wellness Week begins Sat 14.10.17 - Spring Festival Sun 15.10.17 - Inter-college Sport: Basketball
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the Wi Liv: You don’t need tickets for Field Day’ (Mixing Field Day up with ReConception Lakeside Festival)
Maddie: What’s your middle name Lockie? Lachlan: Bing Chung Maddie: Is that why people call you binga
Patrick: If I’m too old to go then you are too old you cradle snatcher. Avanti:Two months doesn’t count!!!
Dan Lee: It’s buy one get one free… Avanti: Why can’t it be buy three and get three free?
Jess Morrison: I felt frustrated so I bought salmon and juice
Tami: “Did you just dry your hands with my dress?” Jorik: “ No they are still wet.”
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Andrew H: I don’t have OCD, I have quirks.
The vegetarian is actually pretty good today... it makes a nice sauce for my steak -Alex Wall
iretap Locky: what major event happened in 1997 Dan Lee: My birth Avanti: Thin crust on pizza is like eating air. Keely - “Never have I ever called Matt Preston a silver fox” Cindy - “Okay listen, Matt Preston is well groomed” Wang: Ginger is really good for your hair. It’s really reliable. MORE RELIABLE THAN MEN TBH! Cindy: Yeah! Ginger won’t cheat on you. Helping pip come up with ideas for conception day activities. Jess: “we take Katrina’s car and we smash it!”
Avanti: Ew Patrick: What? Avanti: I touched your banana
Tom: “You know what UNSW stands for?” Basel: “What?” Tom:”U Never See White.”
Tom: “Speaking of sexy, you should see my grandma.”
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