ISSUE #02 APRIL 2016
Editorial
Contents Editor Claudia Houstoun
Ode to Writer’s Block I have written much, of money, events organised lots
Assistant Editor Sharna Kosmeier Graphic Designer Chloe Lwin
And yet can find nothing to say Should I speak of recycling, the future, Sydney real estate, bleaching in 95% of the northern Reef? Or should I keep it light? Talk about dogs, tell you a childhood memory? Nostalgically dwell on first year, three whole years ago? I guess we’ll never know. (But come to FilmFest this Sunday night, central College campus; it’s shaping up smashingly).
Cover Artwork Blake Parkinson Special Thanks Hot Cross Buns SBS On-Demand CORE Revitalise Massage Morisset Daiso Parental generosity No Thanks Sugar addiction Humid-weather hair MOTO FOMO Continuing Trump hysteria Writer’s block
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Vox Pop
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Interview with Kristi Tucker
Aunt Edna’s Advice
How to be a Christian
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Orphanages
Caf Hacks
A Year in Outdoor Recreation
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Battle on the Horizon
Book Review
Music Review
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Film Review
Street Style: Campus Edition
Sports Segment: Uni Games
30 While You Were Sleeping
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Contributors
VOX POP
Dat Nguyen
Claudia Houstoun
Dat’s Facebook-official occupation has been ‘Token Asian at Avondale College of Higher Education’ since 2013.
Has found a latent, violently competitive streak while playing Bananagrams and lowgrade basketball. Shanae Waring
Strongly believes in the mixing and matching of flavours, insisting on both peanut butter and marmite on a salad sandwich. Sharna Kosmeier
Sharna shows affection by being sarcastic and always seems to clean her room when no one is around to appreciate it. She’s also considered becoming a taxi driver if College doesn’t work out.
Chloe Lwin
Has never owned a pet, is an avid lover of durian and is often mistaken for a vegetarian.
Can spend every waking minute binge watching Netflix. She also genuinely loves some television characters more than real people - Jim Halpert am I right?
Levi Ross
With an uncanny ability to either bog or break motor vehicles, he’s ruined more than one old person’s lawn.
Josh Carnie What’s the deal with dinosaurs? Were they genetic mutations? What happened to them? Were they even a thing? Anonymous How cool heaven is and what awesome stuff happens up there! Lachlan Harders How would you respond to terrorism?
Ashley Steele
Catherine Bradley
Amber Fenwick All the other galaxies, world and creatures He has created. Kira-leigh Josey I would fan girl and freak out because, come on guys, it’s Jesus Christ.
Karina Parker
Some things she wanted to be growing up: Amish, MI5 Agent, Pirate, Trapeze Artist, Dentist (because they’re rich) & Safari Leader (to name a few).
If you sat next to Jesus on a bus, what would you talk about?
Has an ace memory for birthdays and crusades for new emoticon combinations to represent common sayings. Eg x = fingers crossed.
Matt Wilson I won’t ask him, I’ll let him do all the talking. Anonymous What kind of food is in heaven? Elise Mckay Who was your favourite disciple and why? Jan Weekes I would sing with him
Laura Mitchell
Likes dark chocolate, polka dots and running away from adult responsibilities by reading good books.
Marcel Neuhoff
Though Marcel doesn’t have small fingers, he likes building walls and has the best words.
Jacob Ugljesa
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Interview with Kristi Tucker
Have you been to Australia before? No. My first time being here was a week before college started. So I was a bit like, “What if I hate it?” What made you come to Avondale? A really long time ago my family and I were joking around about moving to Australia for my dad’s work, because they have an office here. And then we found out there was an Adventist college down here, and in America doing a year abroad is becoming more and more popular which I thought would be fun. I picked Australia so I didn’t have to learn a new language because that’s kind of intimidating, so that eliminated all of Europe except London or the UK.
What is your hometown like? I come from Lincoln, Nebraska, which is a college town so there’s a state university there, and also the Adventist Union College, which is where I went for a year and a half. It’s a small town. Tell me about your favourite part of America. There are so many fun things; I’ve travelled a fair amount. But I always really like going to the North-Western area, like Washington and Oregon. My aunt lives up there and has a cabin; it’s so relaxing and beautiful with the mountains and snow and a volcanic rocky coast. Where is the coolest place you’ve travelled/would like to travel? My sister is in Spain doing a year abroad, so I went over during the Christmas holidays and travelled around Europe with her for a month. The coolest place that I went and probably the top of my list, is London. I loved London, the streets were fun to walk around, all the buildings were so old, and it was easy to get around the city. 08 | The Voice Issue 02 April 2016
She’s just a good influence, and smart and responsible. Hobbies? What do you do in your spare time? I’m good at the Internet. If you could live in a book, TV show or movie, what would it be? I think it would be really fun to live in the magic world of Harry Potter; it’s probably my latest obsession. I read all the books and watched all the movies in my first year. I had a lot of time on my hands!
Why do you want to study your course? I am studying Business with Marketing major. I’m not a medical person, and I didn’t like teaching, so I kind of picked it by default, but I actually do like it. It’s fun to see how different things can affect how people purchase products. Who is someone who has made a big impact on your life? Not to sound cheesy, but probably my sister. She’s a year and a half older than me and so we’re like best friends, we shared all the same friends and went to the same school. 09 | The Voice Issue 02 April 2016
You submitted your questions and we asked our favourite aunt: What is the best way to avoid the First Year Five? Well dear, I assume you are referring to the 5kgs my thighs gained in my first year at Avondale, all those years ago. Here are some helpful hints to hinder those hips: don’t put too many plates on your tray at the Caf. Serve sparingly. Minimise Maccas runs and frequent visits to the Snack Shack. The powerful temptation to eat late in the evening must be resisted. Lastly, do some exercise. Embrace the freedom of the Audo, tennis court, pool, gym and walking to non-compulsory classes. Follow these simple tips and you’ll be looking as daft as I. Start now, don’t weight. Is Shrek love and is he life? What a strange question darling, I assume you’re referring to one of my grandchildren’s favourite movie characters. However, as hilariously charming and friendly the ogre is, he is most certainly not love, nor life. Jesus Christ is love, the life, the truth and the way. Get shrekt. What do I do if this guy/girl likes me (I think) but we’re both too shy to say anything? If this is written a strapping young lad, then you need to be a man; do the right thing. Say something or she’ll give up on you. However, if this is written by a gorgeous young lass, I affirm you for seeking assistance on such a delicate issue. In my day, ladies such as us were not encouraged to speak out about our feelings. In this day and age, you have every right to go and tell your man how you feel. Otherwise, continue to ‘drop hints’ and hopefully your fella will man up. Bless you all, ta-ta for now, don’t be afraid to #askAuntEdna 10 | The Voice Issue 02 April 2016
FEATURE ARTICLES 12/ How To Be A Christian 14/ Orphanages 18/ Caf Hacks 20/ A Year In Outdoor Recreation
How To Be A Christian WRITTEN BY JACOB UGLJESA
What does it really mean to be a Christian? Is it really a light show with music and being an eloquent speaker? Surely it can’t be about attending a church once a week, can it? Is it where you pay your money, perform your rituals, say the right words, do the right things, hoping God will accept you? To be a Christian is to have a similar experience to Bartimaeus (Mark 10:46-52). The story starts with him sitting on the side of the road begging. He’s poor and blind. He’s the Son of Timaeus, which in Hebrew means ‘Highly Prized.’ In other words, he’s from a wealthy background. So why is a rich guy’s son sitting on the roadside begging instead of being at home with mum and dad? Blindness in Hebrew culture was a symbol of sin. Blindness meant you could not see God properly;
that all you could see was sin and selfishness. Not only was he unacceptable at home, he was supposedly unacceptable to God. Enter Jesus. Bartimaeus realises now that the first real chance he’s ever had is coming his way – so he starts to scream and yell. He won’t give up until he has Jesus. Jesus tells the disciples to call him over, and they do just that, saying to Bartimaeus: “Rise, He is calling you!” Immediately he gets up, throws off his garment and runs to Jesus. Now Jesus says, “What do you want?” He responds with the obvious: “I want to see.” And it happens! What he has been seeking he finds in Jesus – and straight away he followed Jesus in the direction that Jesus was travelling.
So, what makes a Christian? Firstly, a Christian is someone who has realised that they have been blinded by sin, but that sight is only found again in Jesus. We will never desire God’s will until the blindfold is removed. Secondly, as a beggar, all he owned was his garment. When Jesus called Bartimaeus to follow him, he threw it off immediately and followed after Jesus. Even before he was healed he was ready to give up the baggage. A Christian is willing to give up (aka. surrender) everything to follow Jesus. Finally, Bartimaeus didn’t stay begging, he started following Jesus on the road. That road was leading to Jerusalem (Mark 10:32), where Jesus was going to die on a cross. That cross would
be where Jesus would take on all the guilt of humanity and be separated from God for us. He would make us right with God. A Christian has a new destination for their life. They now love the things they once hated. Now, they are ready to serve God and to live out every word He says. Let’s stop sitting on the side of the road, let’s start our journey on the road. “Rise, Jesus is calling you.”
The Trouble With Orphanages WRITTEN BY ASHLEY STEELE
“What are you doing over the summer?” I asked my friend, contributing to obligatory small-talk. “I’m actually going over to Africa to begin building an orphanage.” “Wow, that’s awesome!” I exclaimed, acutely aware of my now seeminglymediocre plans to work and attend summer camp that break. As I listened to my friend tell me about how he had picked a plot of dirt in Africa and was flying over there to begin building, I remember being flabbergasted that someone I knew was actually doing something so monumental all of his own accord. I genuinely meant it when I said I thought what he was doing was awesome. Fast-forward two years and with a mere one year of study under my belt in International Poverty and Development Studies, the flaws of his plan stick out like red flags. In my very first semester I found myself learning about ethical orphan care, and no part of his plan fits that bill. So what exactly was he doing so wrong? First of all, coming from an extremely privileged country like Australia, we have the tendency to believe that any problem can be fixed if you throw enough money at it. Someone’s an orphan? Fundraise money to build an orphanage for them to stay in. They need funds to go to school? Take them on as a sponsor child. These seem like practical solutions to give the 13 million double-orphans worldwide1 a place to rest their head at night. It’s been estimated that 2 million of these children are in institutional care around the world.2 But what these solutions fail to consider is the mental wellbeing of the child.
declaring they “should not be a typical orphanage, but a unique program designed to consider the mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical needs of the child.”3 Thus the ‘group-home plan’, a model designed to imitate a typical family setting, was established. ‘Orphanages’ become a village, with 10-12 children in each house under the care of a ‘mum’. So we’ve found a solution, right? Rather than just one large orphanage we’ll split the children up into a dozen smaller ones so they receive adequate care. Well, it’s still not that easy. Despite best efforts from organisations like ICC and SOS Kinderdorf Children’s Villages, these villages segregate children from their community by offering a level of care much higher than the standard of children living in the surrounding community, making attempts to reintegrate into society once they leave a children’s village difficult.4 Furthermore, it is often a family’s poverty, not lack of family, that will result in a child being placed in institutional care. Families abuse orphanages as a way of coping financially, as these institutions offer a quality of material well-being that relatives are unable to provide. Therefore, NGOs have been looking into alternative solutions that will support children in their current environment, and avoiding institutionalisation altogether. Sinking additional finances and social support into community outreach and ‘family strengthening programmes’ may prevent family breakdowns, which in turn lowers the abuse of an otherwise social necessity, preventing institutionalisation and reducing this cycle (UNICEF, 2009).
Piling orphans into a single building and assigning a handful of adults to supervise causes all sorts of emotional issues and potential abuse. In its foundations, International Children’s Care (ICC) recognised this need by
So, what can you do if you want to help? Start with research. If you’re thinking about donating to an organisation, research exactly what you’re donating to. Are you giving your money to the organisation to put towards whatever they feel is most pressing or are you donating to a certain project? Either way, make sure you check that the organisation is ethical in their
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approach to aid, especially towards orphan care. If you happen to be in a third world country, keep in mind that there are those who profit from poverty and take advantage of other people’s struggles. If you’re in a place where touring orphanages is advertised, then it’s likely a privately-run orphanage where the owners - not the orphans - are benefiting from your financial “support”. If you really think about it, is there any reason you need to go to an orphanage? You’re not a professional aid worker, and when you think about it, it would be about as appropriate as an Asian tourist walking into your house as part of their holiday to take some happy snaps because they heard that your mother had died and your landlord said it was okay to visit.5 Above all else, do not let the fear of doing harm keep you from helping. If in doubt, ask an expert, or Avondale’s own IPDS lecturer Brad Watson. Additionally, any IPDS student will leap at the opportunity to have a related conversation with you, so don’t be afraid to ask! Notes: 1. A double orphan is classified as a child who has lost both parents. (UNICEF 2015) http://www.unicef.org/media/media_45279.html 2. (UNICEF, 2009) http://www.unicef.org/protection/files/Progress_for_ Children-No.8_EN_081309(1).pdf 3. (ICC, 2014) http://www.forhiskids.org/about.php 4. (Subbarao, Coury & World Bank, 2004) Subbarao, K., Coury, D., & World Bank. (2004). Reaching out to Africa’s orphans: a framework for public action. Washington, DC: World Bank. 5. For further information on orphanage tourism or voluntourism, visit http:// www.goodfellowpublishers.com/free_files/fileProgressVol1(1).pdf#page=94 16 | The Voice Issue 02 April 2016
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Let’s be real, there are days that you walk into the Cafeteria and just don’t feel the food. So if you ever enter through that turnstile and find yourself staring blankly at the offerings, don’t panic. Here are some top Caf hacks, as suggested by you: Chia Pudding A recent and growing breakfast trend among hipsters is the infamous chia pudding. Combine chia seeds, milk (traditionally almond) and honey in a bowl, let it stand for a few minutes until solid. Can be eaten by itself, but is best served with yogurt. The Humble Toastie Hot meal not tickling your fancy? A popular go-to is the classic cheese and tomato toastie (with pineapple if you’re lucky). Another popular alternative is the toasted salad and nutmeat wrap. Egg and Lettuce Sandwich Have a quick peek down the line to see if there are eggs. Mash them up in a bowl with some creamy mayo, add some lettuce, and whack it in some bread.
Quesadilla A fiesta of flavours! Place plain beans, tomato, corn, cheese and capsicum in a folded wrap and toast. Best served with sour cream and guacamole. Spice up your Fasian Add some oriental goodness by creating your own sauces. Use sweet chilli sauce and peanut butter, or honey and soy sauce to add some flavour to those noodles. The Egg McMuffin For that authentic Macca’s breakfast, toast two English muffins and fill with cheese, eggs and hash browns or any other brunchy goodness, such as tomato and avocado. Salad Dressing Salad a little bland? Combine salt, pepper, lemon juice and honey for a light and tangy dressing. Master the toaster Struggling to find the perfect setting for that lightly golden piece of toast? See Scott Hansen. Falafel Salad Bowl Not feeling like a wrap on wrap day? Toss a salad and add some crushed falafel balls for a healthy, low GI meal. Melted Cheese on Haystacks Put the beans and cheese on your chips, then place in the microwave until the cheese melts. Try a hack this week, give it a rating out of 10 and spread the word.
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A Year In Outdoor Recreation WRITTEN BY LEVI ROSS
Around about 36 degrees 57 minutes south, 147 degrees 18 minutes east is a place I almost cried. It’s around 2000 thousand metres above sea level and at that time about 5 metres below a thunderstorm. It wasn’t the lightening only a hundred metres away, or the thunder that sounded like the moon fell on New Zealand. No, it was the fact I was wet and cold and I had seven more days with a group of kids that could operate an iPhone 6 but didn’t know where they were on a map. Despite this, I went on to have one of the best weeks of my life. I think it’s the magic of company in adversity that makes Outdoor Recreation so appealing to some. I did it as a gap year after the first year of my teaching degree, which turned into an “oh hell, what am I doing with my life?” year. No matter, different story. Outdoor Recreation has the effect of making diamonds; through hardship creating lifelong friendships and developing trust. And to put this in perspective I think it’s important you understand that fundamentally, I am not an optimist and the Outdoor Recreation course will expose you to things that will convert optimists into defeatists: walking through blistering winds and snow on an icy mountain slope; or paddling a plastic titanic for six hours straight with a partner who skipped arm day for nineteen years. Try being totally exposed on a rock face sixty metres up from a safe place; all the while you’re a wrong decision away from Newton’s obvious discovery. Yet throughout a
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cluster of experiences that could crack some people open, what it is it that makes it worth participating? There’s a different kind of accountability and intuition to be a successful guide. Training to be a teacher and you bugger up a lesson, no biggie. If you somehow perform a yearlong muck up, that kid can go onto bigger and better things. If an outdoor guide clips a carabiner backwards, they could paralyse someone for life. Those kinds of possibilities are very real and very in the present. I’m not trying to tell you the coursework is harder than your garden-variety teaching degree, but while you are winding down with some basketball at the end of the day, repeating “Outdoor Rec? You mustn’t be doing any work at all? You guys have it so easy!” They’ve just sweated out five days of Caf food through a blister the size of your precious macarons. I will be honest though, I’ve done enough ten-question quizzes to last six lifetimes and they range from counter-intuitive to downright infuriating. But despite the simplicity of paperwork, the education is second-to-none. Places like Kosciusko, Mt. Arapiles and Alpine National Park teach you things about yourself and others through one years’ worth of experiences that others won’t touch in 80 years. Sweat, blood, tears, blood, spiders, noodles, like a lot of noodles, first aid kits, salty spray, navigation, rain, snow, freezing water, blistering heat. All worth it and they all temper your character. Picture a 200 metre high sand dune surrounded by deep blue water on one side, Brisbane’s black bay on the other. Golden orange sunrise over a glassy ocean, with fiery red clouds on its flanks, sky visible 180 degrees above you as it transitions from peach through scarlet, cool blue to navy, and finishes a brilliant violet into black behind you, where a white crescent moon settles over the still-lit Brisbane skyline, still nestled in darkness. For a thousand moments of nature’s worst, there’ll be one that makes you believe it’s all worth it. And I think it’s when nature is at its barest, its most extreme, that you arrive at the pinnacle of experience.
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BattleBattle On The on the Horizon Horizon Part II WRITTEN WRITTEN BYBY SHANAE SHANA WARING E WARING
As the sun sets over the mountains, the temperature is dropping and the wind picking up. It swirls viciously around my face, my horse staunchly fighting against the thick snow, so heavy that I can barely see a foot ahead. I pull the collar of my jacket up around my face and try to rub some warmth into my nose. Flexing my toes inside the frozen leather boots, I pull my horse up. It is too dark and cold now to safely navigate our way through the rocky terrain, and one false move could mean the end of my journey. I stretch and slip off Cyris, and remove his saddle and bridle. He lets out a satisfied huff and nuzzles the saddlebag for a treat. I give him a lopsided smile, an apple half and a fond scratch under his forelock. I have only a thin tent for protection against the violent winds, but it will have to do. I crudely erect it and crawl inside, though it is not much better than being out. My eyes are heavy and I long for sleep, but I must check my location against the compass. I can’t afford to get lost, or bear too far north. A silent groan and a few minor corrections to the map, and sleep finally takes me.
CULTURE 23/ Battle On The Horizon 25/ Book Review 26/ Music Review 27/ Film Review 28/ Street Style 29/ Sports Segment
The crack of a tree branch snapping, a perturbed grunt from Cyris and an unfamiliar voice – no, voices – jolts me from slumber. The howling wind has died away, and the falling snow subsided. My eyes widen as the voices draw nearer, the accent unmistakably Therelian. I can only imagine what they would do if they found me camping here, outside the safety of Sevania. As quickly and quietly as I can manage, the few supplies are repacked and the tent folded. Cyris is alert, ears pricked, facing the way we had come. Had we been followed? How had they tracked me in the snow? I sling the bag on my back and my hands become a blur as the horse is silently retacked. My cold fingers fumble; a stirrup falls, clashing against the girth buckle, and my heart drops. A singular voice and the sound of horse’s hooves against frozen ground ring out through the early morning air. Cyris stamps, eager to escape the looming threat. With my heart in my throat, I leap up and urge him forward. Thus begins the chase.
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Battle on the Horizon WRITTEN BY SHANAE WARING
The sound of a sword being drawn behind me pushes us further into the ride. I move as one with Cyris, his rocky gait familiar and almost comforting. I let him have his head and his instincts take over, nimbly dodging boulders. I duck under a lowhanging branch and a voice cries out behind me, followed by a heavy thud. I turn, and look over my shoulder to see a Therelian soldier lying rigidly on the ground, gasping for breath. Winded. His horse trots to the nearest patch of green grass and begins grazing, apparently untroubled by his rider’s unfavourable situation. An arrow whizzes too far to my right, and I instinctively duck, wheeling Cyris to the left. There are six, now five, on horseback. Four soldiers and two scouts. Their language is unfamiliar, but I know this mountain better than they possibly can. I have travelled it more times than I can count, and a plan to shake them off begins forming in my mind. If I can circle around, lead them away from the Gap, I will have a chance at starting the second leg of my journey.
Three Books That’ll Teach You More Than Your Textbooks Will WRITTEN BY LAURA MITCHELL
Let’s be honest - no one willingly reads a textbook. They’re expensive, underused and have a resale value of approximately 2% of their astronomic cost. Here’s a list of books that will teach you more than textbooks ever will - and you can buy six of them for the price of that one accounting textbook! The Invention Of Wings - Sue Monk Kidd (History) Set in the early nineteenth century, this novel follows two girls: 10-year-old Sarah, daughter in a wealthy Southern household; and Hetty, also 10, her personal black slave. Together and apart, the story follows their roles in abolishing slavery and founding the women’s rights movement. It’s based on true stories and incredibly well-researched, and brought to life in the fantastic prose of a creative and captivating narrator. The Five Love Languages Of Appreciation In The Workplace - Gary Chapman & Paul White (Business) This is for anyone looking to graduate and land a job - which should be all of us (fingers crossed)! Studies confirm that a workplace is mostly made or broken by its people - most employees quit because of unhappiness with their boss, not with their job. So, it’s important that all workers, across industries and hierarchy, learn to express both appreciation and criticism in a way that will teach and uplift. Any of the Five Love Languages books are a must-read for any person who will ever interact with another person! The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Nighttime - Mark Haddon (Psychology) A novel written from the voice of Christopher, a fifteen-year-old boy with Asperger’s. He writes his first mystery, Sherlock Holmes style, to process the emotional chaos going on in his life. What follows is a hilarious, fascinating and heart-wrenching story that you won’t be able to put down! One Google and you’ll see just how many awards this book has won. A top read, particularly for anyone studying teaching or psychology.
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Music Review: Sons of Korah WRITTEN BY DAT NGUYEN
Recently, Sons of Korah performed at Avondale College Church. For those who haven’t heard of them at all (much like myself at the before the concert), Sons of Korah is a band that employs a sound inspired by different influences, such as folk and Latin. But most notably, they use Middle Eastern-Arabic influences and musical instruments to help construct their unique sound. The quality that sets Sons of Korah aside from other bands, though, is that their content is taken purely from the Psalms. Each song is a chapter of the Psalms, and attempts to express all of the Hebrew text’s poetry and emotion. Having never heard their music before, I was easily impressed by the atmosphere created by their instrumentation. You can definitely hear the various influences that they claim within their music. Their first song, Psalm 126, featured many of the Middle Eastern and Latin elements and very atmospheric soundscape that I was looking forward to hearing (nerdy music student), leaving a very good first impression, with a good taste in my mouth (or ears) for the rest of the concert. Every proceeding song demonstrated Sons of Korah’s proficiency at their instruments,
or multiple instruments for some. A wide range was featured, from keys, percussion, fretless basses, to ethnic instruments such as the mandolin and traditional duduk. As well as that, you could really grasp at how much thought they had put into each Psalm and the way they’ve arranged the music to fit the words, feel and emotion of the Psalms. If you’re looking for a well-thought, meaningful, ear-pleasing interpretation of the Psalms, you can’t go wrong with the Sons of Korah. They provide a refreshing way of looking at the Psalms, locating a very emotional and human way of interpreting them. For more details, visit http://www. sonsofkorah.com Or talk to Claudia. She loves them.
A Pint Of Irish Cinema WRITTEN BY MARCEL NEUHOFF
St. Patrick’s Day might be behind us, but don’t let that stop you from getting into the Irish spirit. With brilliant acting talents hailing from the Emerald Isle, here are two films to give you a modest taste of Irish cinema: Michael Collins (1996) In this stirring biopic from director Neil Jordan, Liam Neeson (Schindler’s List) gives a powerful performance as the charismatic Irish revolutionary in his struggle for the creation of the Irish Free State amidst the bloody War of Independence. Opening with the failed Easter Rising of 1916, Collins seeks new ways to even the odds, employing gritty ambushes and guerrilla-style raids to challenge British domination. His interactions with friend and comrade Harry Boland however, solidly played by Aidan Quinn (Legends of the Fall), set much of the emotional tone. At the chance of British negotiations, Collins’ desperate ache for the Republic is ultimately pitted against Boland’s ‘bitter-end’ defiance, with heart-rending consequences. My favourite of the two, this is a film you really should see.
trials of his small parish community, as well as his own as the days count down. Gleeson leads a surprisingly stacked cast including Chris O’Dowd (The I.T Crowd), Aiden Gillen (Game of Thrones), and Dylan Moran (Black Books), whose characters add an unconventional humour and intrigue, though appearing somewhat Calvary (2014) unrealistic in their small-town setting. Brendan Gleeson (Troy; Braveheart) stars Excellent cinematography captures the as Father James, a world-wise and amiable beauty of the Irish coast in a lingering, priest who is threatened with death melancholic style, with lush, windswept by an unknown parishioner, following cliffs offset by brooding storms and vast, a revelation of sexual abuse during stark seascapes. confession. Informed that his murder A mature film, Calvary is both confronting will take place the next Sunday, James is and witty, and a harsh examination of confronted with the moral and spiritual religious belief in the present era. 27 | The Voice Issue 02 April 2016
Street Style: Campus Edition
Sports Segment: Uni Games
WRITTEN BY KARINA PARKER
Get beyond the covers of these books to know people around campus by the clothes they wear.
Megan Vassallo – 4th Year Secondary Teacher
Favourite piece of clothing: My Adidas hoodie Celebrity wardrobe you’d love to steal: Blake Lively Define your style: I don’t like labels ;) Fashion trend you dislike: Birkenstock sandals
Derek Littlewood – 1st Year
Arts/Graphic Design Student Fashion trend you like: For Men: Rolled up pant cuffs. When I first showed some ankle with my dress shoes I was super conscious of them (#sevvylyfe) but I really enjoy rolling up the cuffs and wearing some loafers to go. For Women: Playsuits and jumpsuits. A good playsuit just oozes style while also maintaining a girl’s modesty. Define your style: Formal/casual. Stylish but unique. I love wearing a unique piece, as much as I follow trends when it comes to dressing up I always try to be a little edgy. What’s your favourite era of fashion? 20s. A gentleman’s suit just doesn’t do justice anymore.
Monique Rippingale – 3rd Year Business Student
Define your style: Whatever is clean and folded? Nah, probs a mix between athletic and street. I’m pretty chill about it. Celebrity wardrobe you’d love to steal: Probs Naya Rivera. What is your next fashion splurge? Toss up. Either the Nike Air Force 1 Flyknits or a Nike Tech fleece bomber jacket.
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Uni Games? The ultimate combination of sport, friends and new experiences all packed into a week – hear it from some of the best! Victoria Aoke Being apart of Uni Games was one of the best things I ever did as a first year. Being a first year I didn’t know many people around college and Uni Games is where I met my ‘main one’ (Myressa) and Muzza who are now two of my best friends. One of my highlights was probably the amount of fun we have on and off the field especially with the touchies. My least favourite part about Uni Games is losing as I am not very good at taking losses. Justin Hunter Uni Games is usually a really fun week where you get to play sport and hang out with friends. My last Uni Games consisted of me going home on the second day with a torn MCL, torn tendon and a bone fracture in my knee. I was lucky though, Harrison Deanshaw didn’t even make it through the first day
before he went home injured... Damee Kea Uni Games has been a big part of my college journey. Being able to represent College and put on the eagles uniform makes you feel proud to be a student at Avondale. We do not have the numbers compared to other universities, but we do compete well and universities know who the Avondale Eagles are. My most memorable moment as an Eagle was at the Australian University games 2013 up at the Gold Coast, winning the gold for touch football. Also being awarded three green and gold medals (but only because I begged them). Big shout out to KJ for making Uni Games happen for us! The work he puts into organising everything and making sure we are well looked after is just too awesome! Thanks KJ. Look out for Uni Games posts and posters for try-out dates and more info!
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while you were
sleeping...
In a frightful twist of events, social media users have
been warned that not all content posted on Facebook is true or credible. Ben Stiller fans reacted with their condolences after a post was made in tribute regarding his apparent death. Lucky for all us Night in the Museum lovers, Ben is Stiller live. (mediamass)
Also trending in social media, the Pope has become the trendiest after officially joining Instagram. Gaining 1 million followers in just 12 hours, he has overtaken Jennifer Hawkins’ Insta fan-base. #Pope-ular. (ABC News)
Lastly, a recent article has proven that as a nation, Brits have ousted the Kardashian-Wests in ridiculously naming important things. An online poll to title a multi-million dollar British ship was launched and the results are in: it appears that “Boaty McBoatface” is considered the most appropriate. Hopefully the boat isn’t going North-West. (SBS News)
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