the the voice voice august 2024
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contributors
zoe zoe
My binged show during this break was a fun mini-series based on a book I read as a teenager. Geek Girl is perfect for people who love fashion, fun locations, and geeky gals with fabulous pals.
watched geek girl editor editor
bella bella writer writer
taelon taelon editor editor
samara samara writer writer
Do you ever have those moments where you just need to switch off and have a laugh? Taskmaster was a hilarious way for me to escape reality watching comedians attempt wacky and fun challenges like making a music video for a nursery rhyme. If you need a laugh, check it out!
watched taskmaster
bella
Those of you in dorms should know the joys of bringing together a wild group of people who just seem to click. For me, Friends is the perfect show for all the feels, and shows what life can be like when we are surrounded by the best kinds of people. Whether you're looking for laughs, tears, strange characters or iconic lines, you should absolutely check this one out.
Spanning many seasons and a slew of iconic quotes and hilarious scenes, The Office is the best watch for those of you who love the bizarre and strange goings on of office life.
watched friends watched the office
taelon
contributors
Over the break, I’ve been watching Hilda. Yes, it’s a kid’s show, but there’s something so captivating about it. First of all, the animation is incredible and the show is worth watching for the artwork alone. The show is set in a suburban fantasy world and carefully balances mystery, comedy, drama and character development. Finally, there’s a real depth of heart and coziness to this show perfect for relaxing with a cup of tea.
ben ben designer
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hadassah hadassah writer writer
watched hilda
bella
This break, I’ve been binge-watching the Korean show The Atypical Family. It’s about a superhero family and honestly I’d need a large whiteboard to explain the plot. I liked it because they linked the people’s superpowers in a complex and surprisingly believable way. I wasn’t super invested in the main character Do Da-Hae but there were some great subplots and everything tied together awesomely.
watched the atypical family
Over the break, I’ve binged a unique series called The Glass Window. A fun combination of reality show and documentary, the series details a family’s four-wheel-drive expedition with their extended friend group through the eyes of the girlfriend. Mixing wonderful scenery with incredible relationships developed across each episode, The Glass Window is, in my opinion, a five star show certainly worth watching if you get the chance. Which… Hehe
watched the glass window
taelon
from the editor
“The danger of adventure is worth a thousand days of ease and comfort”Paulo Coehlo.
All good novels start with adventures. Can you imagine how dull The Hobbit would have been if Bilbo Baggins had declined the offer to join the quest and stayed home? Or if the Pevensies hadn’t decided to explore Narnia? Our society loves adventure so much we’ve made it its own genre!
When our heroes make poor decisions on their journeys, we scoff and say, “I could totally handle that”. But if you think about it hard enough, I think you’ll find that when adventure crosses into the real world, most of us avoid it like the plague.
We are a society which is utterly besotted with the idea of ease and comfort. We love our comfortable beds, our favourite mugs and hot drinks, our overstuffed couches and the countless little knick knacks that take a sterile house and make it ‘home’.
But like it or not, change finds us, and our cosy routines come to a grinding halt. For many of us, that drastic change came in the form of entering university. Gone were the predictable school days with teachers we knew and loved and the careers we served in for so long thinking they were ‘the one’. And what remained was a life-changing moment. An adventure.
As our second semester dawns at Avondale, many of our veterans will slide back into the routine of university life and ignore all the opportunities for exploration around them. We need to capture the spirit of our incoming students, the mix of excitement and ‘newness’ that encourages us to take on the challenges and opportunities university provides.
This issue of The Voice is dedicated to the exciting, addictive, and sometimes terrifying spirit of adventuring which (despite our efforts to deny it) drags us out of our comfort zones. From road trip reflections to Netflix finds, trailblazers to new dishes, this issue is packed with some great pieces that boil down to one central message: embrace adventure.
exploring exploring our heritage our heritage
By Zoe Cochrane
For generations, students have taken pride in Avondale University’s long and fascinating history. Through natural disasters, wars, economic depression, and great social change, Avondale has remained a pillar of strength for the Adventist community.
As you explore around campus, you may notice that several buildings carry the names of past students. Ella Boyd, Watson Hall, Andre Hall, and many more. But who were these people? And why were they honoured?
Let’s journey together to find out!
Ella Boyd
In the late 1800s, a single mother and her only surviving daughter arrived at Avondale. Having been a missionary in Switzerland and South Africa, Maud Boyd was invited to be a matron at the college. She would continue to fulfil this role for 70 years.
Her daughter, Ella, grew up on the campus and in 1902 completed a teaching degree. She was not the only female student amongst the first graduates, but she was nevertheless one of few.
But however happy her graduation ceremony was, the event was tinged with sadness. Whilst at Avondale, she was involved in the famous drowning incident, where the carriage she was riding in alongside Sarah Peck and Elsie Gates overturned into Dora Creek. Ella and Sarah survived the incident, but Elsie Gates lost her life.
In spite of the loss of her friend, Ella maintained her decision to work for Christ and moved to teach in Brisbane and Tasmanian schools. But soon an unexpected call came, Ella was invited to teach in Tonga as one of the first few female missionaries in the region.
Despite the hardships of being a single young woman in a foreign land, Ella oversaw pioneering education work in Tongan schools, and was remembered for her life’s work on the 26th of November, 1989, when the new girl’s dormitory was forever dubbed, ‘Ella Boyd’.
Charles Watson
Sometimes our lives move in directions we don’t expect. That was certainly the case for Charles Watson, a wool classer whose successful business sold wool to knitting mills. In the early 1900s, Charles and his wife, Elizabeth, chose to become Adventists, and were so impressed by the preaching of Robert Hare that the couple moved to Cooranbong in 1907 so that Charles could train as a minister.
In 1911, Charles graduated from his Bible course, and with the support of his beloved college mentor, Robert Hare, climbed the ranks from student to president of the Australian Union Conference in just four years.
Charles’ business sense made him a highly capable leader, and he tackled the complicated task of directing countless churches, schools, and other mission institutions across the Pacific with ease. Only 11 years after graduation, Charles was once again promoted to the General Conference in America, and later,
became the first and only Australian to ever be given the title of General Conference president.
Presiding over the most difficult period yet, the Great Depression, Charles nevertheless lead the church to a growth of 90,000 people, 1000 new churches, and new mission stations in over 184 countries.
As you can imagine, there were few Avondale graduates who’d reached greater success than Charles Watson, and in 1965, his name was forever immortalised in Watson Hall.
Hattie Andre
In the late 1940s - 1950s, the college administration faced a problem. With a campus full of students they struggled to keep the male and female students apart to maintain their integrity. Unfortunately, the old living quarters were situated in such a way that the girls walking to work in the factory and the boys walking to work at the farm were forced to cross over frequently.
To separate them, new dorms were planned, and as the girls dormitory took shape, questions were raised about what to call it. Out of the suggested names, one stood out.
n 1892, young teacher Hattie Andre was selected to be a member of the
crew of the Pitcairn, who aimed to set up and man schools in the South Pacific. Arriving on Pitcairn Island, Hattie turned the isolated outpost into a thriving space for young people. After sailing to other islands such as Tonga, Vanuatu (then called the New Hebrides), and Fiji, Hattie returned to teach in America.
In 1900, Hattie became a leading female staff member at Avondale. Taking charge of the teacher training department and local school, she presided over the growth of the course and a wave of student educators headed to the Pacific.
On the 16th of November, 1952, Andre Hall was officially named in honour of this pioneering lecturer and her abundant courage.
dorm chef
s'mores cookies
By Bella Ebens
Ingredients
½ cup Castor Sugar
¾ cup Brown Sugar
1 pinch (tsp) salt
115g butter (melted)
1 egg (large)
1 tsp vanilla extract (generous)
1 ¼ cups plain flour
½ tsp baking powder
½ bag of mini marshmallows
1 bag of chocolate buttons (chopped)
Method
1.
Preheat oven to 180* (160* fan forced)
2.
Wisk together the sugars, salt and butter until it has formed a paste with no lumps.
Wisk in egg and vanilla –beat well until light ribbons fall off the whisk and remain for a short time before returning to the mix.
3. Mix in flour and baking powder with a spatula attachment – don’t over-mix.
4. Fold in chocolate and mini marshmallows.
5. Chill dough for 30 minutes. 6. Roll dough into small balls (1 regular spoon) and place 6 per tray.
7. Bake for 15 minutes 8. Let cool – Enjoy! 9.
dorm chef
sweet and sour tofu
By Bella Ebens
Ingredients
1 tbsp rapeseed or vegetable oil
75g extra-firm tofu, cut into 2cm chunks
½ onion, cut into thin wedges
½ red pepper, chopped into chunks
1 large garlic clove, finely sliced
80g fresh pineapple chunks
1 tbsp low-salt ketchup
1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
½ tbsp dark soy sauce
cooked basmati rice, to serve sesame seeds, to serve
Method
Heat half the oil in a nonstick frying pan over a medium heat. Add the tofu and fry for 5 mins, turning regularly, until golden brown on all sides. Remove to a plate with a slotted spoon and set aside.
Heat the remaining oil in the pan over a high heat. Fry the onion, pepper and garlic for 5-6 mins, or until the veg begins to soften. Add the pineapple, ketchup, vinegar, soy sauce and 50ml water, and simmer for 1 min, or until slightly reduced. Stir the tofu back into the pan. 2.
Cook the basmati rice following pack instructions. Serve the tofu in bowls with the rice and a sprinkling of sesame seeds. 3.
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crafting the ultimate road trip playlist
By Hadassah Liebke
When we get into our cars, what’s one of the first things we do? We queue up a playlist that matches the vibe of our travel destination. If it’s late at night, we might pick something a little more chill, if we’re going to the beach, we might choose songs we can blast out open windows. But of course, that doesn’t consider our own personal taste. For one person sitting in traffic, the soundtrack of Hamilton might be the way to go. For someone else, it might be heavy rap. And when these two people are riding in the same car for almost a whole month, it means their ultimate road trip playlist is about as ‘poly-jam-orous’ as it could be.
Before I go into the construction of our ‘Cape York 2024’ trip playlist, perhaps it would be wise to explain a little more about how unique our tastes in music
are. Most featured in my recent playlists of late include artists such as Coldplay, Harry Styles, Owl City, and Bastille to name a few. For Ace, his tastes include Beastie Boys, Limp Biscuit, XXXTentacion, Metro Boomin, Juice WRLD and Denzel Curry. Get the picture?
While we might have very different artists, there is one thing we both agree whole-heartedly on – a strong dislike of Taylor Swift, so she doesn’t feature (although I won’t tell him I added a Kidz Bop version of ‘Shake it Off’ just for my own personal amusement).
To start the playlist, we had to kick off with the trip’s theme song ‘It’s a Long Way to the Top’ by AC/DC. Following Acca Dacca’s 1975 rock banger, we had to add ‘Wherever I May Roam’ by
Metallica, as the car’s name is inspired by some of the lyrics. Building upon that, we’ve got at least 5 or 6 songs by the Foo Fighters and a couple more of Metallica’s best hits. Not forgetting other classic rock bands such as Gun’s N Roses and Def Leppard, the playlist now begins to transition into more alt-rock. Nirvana, Linkin Park and Nickelback feature with some of their most wellknown songs, mixing with the consistent rock artistry of Bon Jovi and Kiss. Of course, it wouldn’t be an ‘Ace-curated’ playlist without ‘Twist’ by Korn – trust me, it is the definition of head-banging.
Now, we get to the songs I’ve added. I’ve steered away from the harder guitar riffing of Pantera and Green Day, instead choosing more alternative rock with Fall Out Boy, and Imagine Dragons. Don’t underestimate me, I have a couple hard songs of my own (‘Blood // Water’ by Grandson goes hard), but compared to Ace, my taste in music seems pretty soft. I’ve added some of my own personal
favourites from the Cranberries, Arctic Monkeys, and Whitesnake, all colluding together to make a mashup of rock, alt, and pop. Between the two of us, the playlist is exactly eight hours long, perfect for a long day of driving dusty roads or winching through mud and river crossings.
I’ll admit, this playlist is not for everyone; those who prefer country music or pop ballads will be thoroughly disappointed. But the beauty of a road-trip playlist comes with the combination of a variety of music tastes to match the trip’s vibe. Hardcore four-wheel-driving needs hardcore music. Late nights or beach drives require something different. So if you’re planning a road trip for the upcoming mid-semester or over the summer, why not start creating now? Get your carpool together, find your collective vibe, and start jamming! And remember, the perfect playlist is not just about the destination, but the music that brings the hype throughout.
Sydney Wolverton
What is your favourite quality about Elijah?
There’s a million qualities about him I love but to give just a sentence, I’d say he’s the most fun person, he’s so excited for life, and he just makes me laugh.
What is your favourite memory together?
We spent so many nights out stargazing and just talking for hours in our first week of really hanging out. All of these were super significant for me. But once we started dating, the time we swam in our clothes at the beach in the middle of the night and pouring rain.
What is the most romantic gesture Elijah has done for you?
His Jac banquet proposal was extremely iconic. But I’d say when he spent a whole day crafting a collage book in honour of our relationship when we hit 6 months. It made me cry haha.
Who would play Elijah in a movie about his life?
Look this boy could totally just act himself tbh but I’ll say maybe a young Liam Hemsworth or Ryan Gosling.
What is Elijah’s theme song? ‘Silverado For Sale’ by Morgan Wallen.
Is Elijah a morning person or night owl? Definitely a morning person.
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Who is most likely to laugh at an inappropriate time or place?
Lij makes inappropriate jokes at the worst times and then I laugh so I guess me?
What was your favourite TV show as a kid?
It was actually this 1950s sitcom my Grandma got my sister and I onto called ‘I Love Lucy’. I have a poster of it in my dorm room haha.
What is your favourite activity to do together?
There’s so many!! But some faves would be going on runs, playing catch, and going skateboarding. Although I have a blast doing anything with him.
What is something that no one knows about you?
I can only breathe through one nostril. It’s the worst.
Can Elijah cook/bake?
He holds his own. I think he enjoys it more if I’m doing it with him though I can’t lie.
Elijah’s favourite NBA player/s?
Lij is a Knicks fan in case you’re blind, deaf, and/or have been buried under a rock and haven’t experienced this distinct part of his personality. His fave player is Julius Randle. I have a heap of favourites too (up the Knicks) but my fave baller ever is KP in the WNBA.
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What is your favourite quality about Sydney?
She’s such an all-rounder, kind, athletic, smart, and a musical weapon. But definitely her thoughtfulness, its genuinely unmatched.
What is your favourite memory together?
One night after watching the sunset on the headland at Stuart’s point it started bucketing rain, so she dragged me onto the beach and into the waves in my clothes. There was insane bioluminescence, and because of the rain and the waves it was like the ocean was glowing.
What is the most romantic gesture Sydney has done for you?
She gave me a notebook full of captioned photos of us on our six month anniversary which was so sweet, but I still think it was when she followed the Knicks on Instagram just so she could have something to text me about.
Who would play Sydney in a movie about her life?
A young Natalie Portman with the personality of Sid the sloth.
What is Sydney’s theme song?
I’d say ‘Summer Baby’ by the Jonas Brothers, a classic from gym and dance class. But ‘Back to Life’ by Rascal Flatts will always remind me of her too.
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Is Sydney a morning person or night owl?
Despite her 6am wake ups for work she is probably a night owl.
Who is most likely to laugh at an inappropriate time or place?
Honestly a tough one. Syd laughs at everything but she’s also a tad more mature than me, so probably me.
What was your favourite TV show as a kid?
I was big into Star Wars, but real ones know Slugterra was the prime of primary school television.
What is your favourite activity to do together?
We love to exercise together and just yap. Usually we’re either running, hooping or throwing an NFL ball around.
What is something that no one knows about you?
Not once in my life have I even tasted a steak. Not even a bite.
Can Sydney cook/bake?
She’s an incredible cook considering her disabilities (DF+GF). Unfortunately, I’m yet to see her bake and have never received any baked treats :(
Sydney’s favourite NBA player/s?
Seeing as she’s not allowed to follow nonKnicks players, her favourites are Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart and Isaiah Hartenstein. But she’s also a major WNBA fan and would probably sell me into slavery just to meet Kelsey Plum.
messy media all flowers in time bend toward the sun: a discussion of music and negentropy
By Taelon Steele
Song of topic: All Flowers In Time Bend Toward The Sun by Ruby Weapon & Hannah Telle
Recently, in my efforts of exploring new music to enrich my daily listening experience, I came across a captivating soundscape that allured me from the very first listen. This particular song entrapped me with its deep emotions and vivid imagery, drawing me back to experience it over and over again with each listen feeling like it was the first.
Allow me to introduce you to a certified cult classic - All Flowers In Time Bend Towards The Sun. This acoustic gem originally features a unique duet between two of the most distinctive voices of the '90s: Jeff Buckley and Elizabeth Fraser from the Cocteau Twins. Jeff Buckley, celebrated for his distinctively versatile tenor and emotional depth, was a singular talent whose album, Grace, is hailed as a masterpiece, blending rock, folk, and jazz with a poetic sensibility. His music often reflected a deep spiritual longing, occasionally drawing from Christian themes and imagery conveyed through soaring vocals and intricate guitar work. Elizabeth Fraser, the voice behind the Cocteau Twins, brought a different kind of magic to the '90s music scene. With her otherworldly soprano, Fraser's voice became the defining feature of
the Cocteau Twins' dream pop sound. Her lyrics, often indecipherable and abstract, were less about words and more about the pure expression of emotion, creating a sense of mystique and transcendence. While not overtly Christian, her music sometimes reflects a spiritual sensibility that could be traced back to her religious upbringing.
When these two unique artists came together for All Flowers In Time Bend Towards The Sun, they created something truly special. The song is an acoustic, almost improvisational piece that captures the ethereal beauty of Fraser's voice and Buckley's raw, emotional power. Their voices intertwine and complement each other, creating a sense of intimacy and vulnerability that is both haunting and beautiful. Originally recorded as a demo, the song was never intended to be released publicly. However, following Buckley's untimely death in 1997, it was leaked online by anonymous sources, and can be found on YouTube today. Over time, it has become a beloved underground gem among Buckley's devoted fans. Now, this timeless piece has been beautifully reimagined in a special cover featuring Ruby Weapon and Hannah Telle, and has swiftly become my new addiction. Their rendition of All Flowers In Time Bend Towards The Sun is a mesmerising homage that breathes new life into a song already steeped in emotional depth - give it a listen!
The cover opens with an ethereal guitar melody that immediately immerses the listener in a dream-like, bitter-sweet atmosphere, establishing a contemplative and introspective tone that aligns seamlessly with the opening lyrics. The first spoken words, "My eyes are a baptism", employs religious and transformative imagery to signify a profound personal awakening or epiphany. Here, baptism symbolises a rebirth or cleansing of past perceptions, suggesting that the speaker's new vision is both enlightening and renewing. This metaphor introduces the theme of transformation, where personal growth is marked by a radical shift in understanding. As the song transitions into its chorus, the lyric "All flowers in time bend towards the sun" emerges as a powerful and recurring motif, encapsulating the essence of the song's central metaphor. This phrase evokes a poetic image of life's natural inclination towards growth, light, and fulfilment. As I kept replaying the song, I couldn't help but allow this phrase, performed in a harmonious melody, to entrance me with feelings of negentropy and its momentum in my life.
For context, the concept of negentropy is the counteractive force to entropy - a concept widely discussed across various academic disciplines. As you may know, entropy is the measure of disorder within a system. In the physical world, systems naturally tend to move towards entropy, chaos, and
randomness. However, negentropy is the defiance of this tendency, where living organisms constantly work against entropy by maintaining order, structure, and function. It is the reason why life exists in such complexity, from the molecular level to the structure of ecosystems. Negentropy allows cells to repair themselves, organisms to adapt, and communities to thrive. In essence, it is the force that enables life to persist against the inevitable decay that entropy represents.
When we consider the phrase "All flowers in time bend towards the sun" in light of negentropy and the human experience, it becomes a powerful metaphor for the inherent drive within all living beings to seek growth, order, and fulfilment despite the ever-present pull of entropy. In an individual sense, entropy could represent the gradual decline or disarray in a person's life when they lose focus, purpose, or direction. Our lives naturally tend to drift into chaos or stagnation if we do not actively strive to maintain structure, pursue growth, or find meaning. This might manifest as a loss of motivation, feeling overwhelmed by life's challenges, or a sense of disconnection from one's goals or passions. Negentropy could symbolise the efforts we make to counteract this decline. It is the pursuit of personal growth, nurturing relationships, maintaining mental and physical health, and the continuous quest for knowledge and self-improvement.
Thus, the hopeful adage, "All flowers in time bend towards the sun," becomes a powerful representation of the natural inclination towards achieving one's potential despite the chaos and challenges that life inevitably brings. From a teleological standpoint, the saying encapsulates the notion that entities in nature have an intrinsic purpose or end toward which they are directed. In this view, the sun represents an ultimate goal or telos, and the flowers' bending toward it signifies a natural drive toward this end. Aristotle's concept of entelechy, the realisation of potential within living beings, aligns with this interpretation. Flowers' bending toward the sun can be seen as embodying their inherent purpose to thrive and complete their developmental trajectory. This teleological framework suggests that just as flowers are guided by their purpose to reach the light, so too are human endeavours and aspirations oriented toward higher goals or ideals - the fulfilment of a purpose. The song's lyrics, with their themes of transformation and growth, echo these philosophical concepts, adding a deeper layer of meaning to the music.
It is interesting to consider the song's lyrics and their connection to the notion of negentropy from a spiritual perspective. While the lyrics to come, "I know you say there is no one for you, But here is one", express themes of support and hope in the face of unrequited love, they also invite a deeper spiritual interpretation. These words can be seen as a reflection of a divine presence offering solace and guidance amidst the chaos of life. In this light, could it be that God represents the elusive, divine force driving the momentum of negentropy? This perspective suggests that, just as God offers comfort and direction in times of
personal uncertainty, He also instils a fundamental drive toward growth, order, and fulfilment in us. The idea of God as the force behind negentropy implies that our efforts to overcome entropy and seek purpose are not merely individual endeavours but part of a larger, divine orchestration. This divine influence could be seen as guiding us through the complexities and challenges of existence, gently nudging us towards our highest potential and helping us bend towards the metaphorical sun of our ultimate purpose.
In this light, the song reminds us that we are never alone on our journey. With faith, we can draw on the strength to 'bend toward the sun', to grow and thrive even in the face of adversity or doubt. It encourages us to trust that a divine hand is gently guiding us toward the light of our true purpose, leading us through life's challenges toward fulfilling our most profound potential. Indeed, the song All Flowers In Time Bend Towards The Sun has a way of drawing you in, making each listen feel like a personal journey. The song's emotional depth is so profound that it is hard not to feel a connection with it, as if it is speaking directly to you and encouraging the inner workings of negentropy.
"Jesus spoke to the people once more and said, “I am the light of the world. If you follow me, you won’t have to walk in darkness, because you will have the light that leads to life.”" - John 8:12 NLT
“No longer will you need the sun to shine by day, nor the moon to give its light by night, for the LORD your God will be your everlasting light, and your God will be your glory." Isaiah 60:19 NLT
is water wet? unpresidential debate
By Tia Abel & Lilly Sullivan
Hey I’m Lilly, a well-known hypochondriac. I think it’s funny watching kids fall, and I’m always right.
Hi, I’m Tia. I love peeling paint, books with unreliable narrators, and when Lilly Sullivan is wrong.
I'm arguing against the premise that water is wet. You might counter, "It’s water, of course it’s wet!" But that's just simplistic thinking. Wetness describes a substance being covered with water; liquids make other materials wet. Water itself can't be covered in water because it is water. This principle applies to other examples too; dirt isn't inherently dirty—something covered in dirt is dirty. And fire doesn't burn fire; it burns other objects.
As a completer of Year 9 Science, I can say with confidence that molecules bond with other molecules. So, the water molecules would be covered by other water molecules. According to your definition would that not make them wet? Also, dirt is by definition anything dirty, whether you've made contact with it or not, so it is in fact inherently dirty. The fire example is utterly irrelevant: fire is a chemical reaction, water isn't. Water is just a silly little liquid. So, please continue to enlighten us on how this logical argument is simplistic thinking.
Well as a completer of Year 12 science and with unlimited access to the internet, I know that water is a liquid composed of many molecules that move and interact with each other through cohesive forces. However, the sensation of wetness actually refers to the way a liquid adheres to a solid surface through adhesive forces. Therefore, water itself does not exhibit wetness as we perceive it, as the forces between water molecules are different from water interacting with solid objects. According to the Oxford Dictionary, wetness is defined as ‘the state or condition of being covered or saturated with water or another liquid; dampness’. I hope you are able to understand the logical argument this time <3.
(read this as me giving a soliloquy) Whilst Lilly + the internet raises a compelling point, I have the power of many impassioned redditors + Jacob Sanburg on my side. Considering this more fully, that is not a good thing. But, because of my undying desire to be right, I must persist.
I’d like to bring in yet another concept I barely understand: surface tension. Surface tension allows water to get on something and make it wet. You mentioned adhesive forces, and the adhesive force water uses, to stick to something solid and make it wet, is the electrostatic polar force. What I find particularly delightful about this force is that it makes you, dear Lilly, incorrect. Electrostatic polar force not only sticks to the molecules of solid object, but also to other water molecules. SO, if wetness ‘refers to the way a liquid adheres to a solid surface through adhesive forces’, and these adhesive forces are also present within water itself, it is, in fact, wet.
In conclusion, neither of these people are good at interpersonal relations. It would take intense levels of medieval torture for either to admit defeat. Both would benefit from a Grade 2 education in teamwork. Results inconclusive.
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