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NR. 7X\ October \ X . 1st X 2020 No. 2020

Tuntreet Årgang Year 75

TWO BEERS: JARDAR

HUNKATTENE 60 YEARS

NEW SKOGVEIEN

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SENIOR EDITOR IN CHIEF Herman Bjørnson Hagen JUNIOR EDITOR IN CHIEF Guro Størdal JOURNALISTS Vegard Høgi Olsen Petter Nielsen Ingvild Sperstad Nora Helgeland Sofie Bergset Janols Iris van Brunschot Stine Fjellkårstad Julie Westergaard Karlsen HEAD OF PHOTOGRAPHY Nathalie Genevieve Bjørneby PHOTOGRAPHERS Tord Kristian Fjellheim Andersen Simen Walbækken Tangen Åsne Sørlie-Nordnes Ingrid Åsbø Sondov

Herman Bjørnson Hagen Senior Editor in Chief tuntreet@samfunnetiaas.no

Balance and imbalance The wind is howling over the steppes, the trees are slowly losing their leaves, and the days are getting darker. Luckily, there is light in the darkness. Of course, I am not only talking about a new edition of Tuntreet, but the longest week the agrarmetropole has seen (at least in the last two years). Most of you probably understand that I am talking about UKA. Yet again the liquor loop and Aud.Max. will be filled. This time there might not be as much meandering and staggering as usual, but we will have a good time!

Time keeps ticking regardless of UKA. A month of this semester has already rushed by, and time keeps moving quicker and quicker from edition to edition. Even with the coming UKA Utgåve Årgang 07XX Year 75 75 2 Issue and packed schedules, it is important

to calm down for a moment. Just lean back. This has become part of my life philosophy, and I think you could benefit from doing the same. Just do not lean too far back, nor too often. Balance is essential in everyday life. Remember that everyone sometimes experience being unbalanced (even if it’s selfcaused) and need some extra support.

Sometimes a wheelbarrow might even be needed. OK, enough chitter-chatter now.

Please keep social distancing, use face masks, stay home if you are feeling sick.

This is extremely important right now.

We want to get through the rest of the semester, and of course finish UKA! Hope I see you out and about!

HEAD OF PROOFREADING Kristin Gilboe PROOFREADING Hedda Mathilde Jørgensen Julie Andrea Glemminge Rebecca Biong Sunniva Steiro HEAD OF LAYOUT Andrea Øverland Skagsoset LAYOUT Emilie Waldal Martine Hana Løken Maria Langhelle Linnea Laubo Ida Oppen GAME PAGE MASTER Tilde Skaatun HEAD OF TRANSLATION Kaja Mie Botnen TRANSLATORS Astrid Kisen Kristian Bones Enger Aleksander Mæland Munkejord Eirin Aasland Vegard Sjaastad Hansen DISTRIBUTION Annlaug Pijfers Ingvild Munz ILLUSTRATION Oda Braar Wæge Pauline Hovland POTATO Anne Tove Græsdal Tornes Våge

Tuntreet, an organ for Studentsamfunnet in Ås Tuntreet, Postbox 1211 1432 Ås E-mail: tuntreet@samfunnetiaas.no www.tuntreet.org Edition: Print: BK Grafisk, Sandefjord Front page: Åsne Sørlie-Nordnes Centerfold: Anne Guro Røsæg

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18 Renovation AUD.MAX.

34 drinking games

10 Two beers:

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GalA with Studentstorbandet

Jardar lindaas Bringedal

New SKOGVEIEN

Elective positions

ANYTHING BUT CLOTHES

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Health Center

for Youths and NMBU Students?

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday The Health Center is open Mondays, Kaja Mie Botnen Wednesdays and Thursdays, with drop-in Translator on Mondays and Wednesdays. Thursday Simen Walbækken Tangen appointments may be booked by phone Photographer (64 96 22 40) or by e-mail (helsestasjon@ as.kommune.no). The phone is open Mondays 08.30-11.00, Wednesdays between 08.30What, Who and Where?

11.00 and 13.00-19.00 and 08.30-11.00 and Ås Health Center is located in the middle of 13.00-15.00 all remaining weekdays. Ås, at the third floor of Rådhusplassen 29. The rather anonymous entrance can be found in the Drop-ins are good for most people, but if you alley next to Ås Kvartal. wish to insert/remove contraceptives or talk to Julie Westergaard Karlsen Journalist

someone about mental health issues you have The Health Center has a section for youths and to book an appointment. students, called Ås Health Center for Youths and NMBU Students. The Health Center can offer help with issues regarding lifestyle, sexual and mental health. The offer is free for all students, regardless of age.

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TUNTREET Sexual Health Sexual Health encompasses sexuality, contraceptives, pregnancy and testing of sexually transmittable infections. Condoms and tests for chlamydia are also freely available (These are also available at the NMBU post office). People who are at risk may get a Hep B- vaccine.

Mental Health Lately, the Health Center has not had the capacity to help new people with mental health issues lately, but from today (oct. 1st) this offer will be available to all. The SHOT survey from 2018 taught us that loneliness is not uncommon, nor is anxiety or dark thoughts – and several studies have shown that these issues could become more common as a result of the pandemic. Ås Health Center is one of several offers that could help. You may also contact Mental Health Youth Ås or call the emergency room at 116 117.

Lifestyle Issues Lifestyle issues encompasses issues with drugs, alcohol, tobacco, obesity and sleep. In all likelihood, most have found some of these things challenging; remember that you need not be alone!

The Health Center is a very important resource for the students, and AU (The Student Board) has long worked with expanding the offer for the good of the student’s mental health.

An Uncertain Future It appears AU are not getting their wish, however.

The Health Center for Youth and NMBU students is a result of a cooperation between SiÅs and Ås municipality, and the latter are considering not renewing the deal. The fact that the municipality are debating a stop in the support for one of the most important offers vulnerable students have today, is highly disappointing.

Especially considering the “Become one of Ås”campaign. For every student that change their address to Ås, the municipality receives more economic support from the state – but does this support trickle down to the students?

Opening hours Day Hours Monday 08.30-11.00 Wednesday 14.30-19.00 Thursday Appointment

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Semester Kickoff: Gala With Studentstorbandet Even though we are amid a pandemic, we have to kick off the semester, and this time Samfunnet really drummed up something special, literally speaking. A gala with Studentstorbandet (the Student Big Band) as entertainment would play us into a new semester, a task they took seriously. They showed up in their finest and played hit after hit for an Aud. Max. filled with singing students.

Infection Control Many were probably worried about kicking back and dancing freely after seeing Bent Høie brandishing a yardstick while talking about the “meter rule”. Upon arrival at the gala, all guests were assigned tables and told not to leave their places. That way, everyone had their own sitting and dancing space, eliminating the risk of anyone breaking the meter rule. If you have seen the posters reading “Party like it is 2020”, that is what we did in Aud. Max. this Friday night.

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There was decidedly less mingling than what we are used to. I do not think I was alone in that my health app showing far less kilometers than it would have on a normal night at Samfunnet. No - it was best to stay with one’s own table. This was also sort of relaxing, because it meant giving all your attention to either the Big Band or your immediate neighbors.

A Grand Evening The Big Band impressed us all with grand music from the get-go. In the beginning, conversation could be held easily at the table, but as the audience became more and more lively the only choice left before long was to sing along. Few people could sit still when they began Earth, Wind and Fire’s “September”, and when the timeless sing-along song “I Will Survive” followed, the mood hit the roof. Suddenly, everyone was dancing, and if you weren’t already swinging, you were bound to give in when

Nora Helgeland Journalist Kaja Mie Botnen Translator

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“Uptown Funk” flowed through Aud. Max. Being that it was a gala, Samfunnet held nothing back and even served food and drinks to the table. While the trombones raised the ceiling with “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough”, beer was served at the table so that we never missed a beat. Instead of stressing out to buy more beer and constantly shuttling between Aud. Max. and the bar, we all got more time to move our bodies to the music and create vibrations with our vocal cords. The combination of great music, dancing and song elevated the mood.

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Semester kickoff this year was different in every way. Still, somethings stay the same; There was good music and good vibes.

Those of us that got to be at Samfunnet this evening still got a great concert and a great party.

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A Summary of Pluto 6

Vegard Høgi Olsen Journalist

Oda Braar Wæge Illustrator

Eirin Aasland Translator

Pluto 6 is a report that deals with the reorganization of Studentsamfunnet, where the Pluto Commission has looked at the organization and composition of the management of all bodies at Samfunnet. These bodies include The House and Finance Board, the board of Samfunnet, UKA, NU (The Business Committee) and Tuntreet.

The Pluto Commission and the Leaders of Tuntreet The Pluto Commission was appointed by the Core members board, now called the House and Finance Board, to look for changes and improvements that could be made to the structure of Samfunnet. The results of Pluto 6 were presented digitally at this spring’s general assembly, where almost all proposals were voted through by the students except for one. The exception concerned Tuntreet’s management. The proposal itself was about reducing the number of editors from two to one. This caused a great deal of debate during the assembly, where previous editors in particular were strongly opposed to the proposal. The arguments against the proposal were largely based around the division of internal responsibilities, as well as the benefits of having a creative partner in order to be able to lead the magazine in the best way possible.

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the House and Finance Board has made changes in the composition of the board with 1 appointed external representative elected by H&F. The point of having 1 appointed external is to be able to supplement the board with competence they do not have in the board in the first place. This could, for example, be a person with experience within law, accounting or business development. This means that the students at Samfunnet are in the minority in a board with great influence. The rationale is to ensure continuity, with regular replacements of volunteers in mind, as well as long-term financial plans and agreements with NMBU and SiÅs.

The Composition of the Board of Samfunnet The composition of the board of Samfunnet has also been changed. The concert manager takes over the responsibility for the revue, and the event manager is now voted in for three semesters. The deputy leader’s title was changed to Bodega manager. The bodega manager is responsible for all committees that work with parties at Samfunnet, both during UKA and under normal conditions. This also means that the head of administration becomes the deputy.

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Digital Career Day Sofie Bergset Janols Journalist

Herman Bjørnson Hagen Photographer

Career Day 2020 at NMBU will be held on the 14th of October. This is the first time it is held digitally. What does that mean? And what exactly is the Career Day, who is it for, how can you participate, and how should you prepare? We have been in contact with Lars Engesæth, head of the Business Committee at NMBU, for some clarification.

What is the Digital Career Day? Digital Career Day is a career fair, held digitally to be safer for students and companies during in regards to the pandemic. This way students can participate, meet and greet possible future work colleagues safely. This year we are collaborating with NMBU Careergate to have a platform to hold the Career Day on.

Who is it for?

The Career Day is open to NMBU students at all levels – including PhD candidates! Both the Business Committee at NMBU and the companies hope to see as many students as possible that day.

How does it work?

Practically speaking, everyone who participates on Career Day will have access to a virtual career fair where they can talk to all the companies present. Students can visit the booth of companies they are interested in to get more information and chat with the company if they have any

Eirin Aasland Translator

queries. The company can visit the student’s profile to get an impression of what kind of candidate this is, and therefore it’s a good idea to work on your profile and make something that will grab the companies’ attention. If the company finds it relevant, they can invite the student to a video call. Later, the conversations that were held on chat will be available to both the companies and the students if they want to follow up on the conversation.

What is the program?

Without revealing too much, I can say that this year there will be held company presentations throughout the entire Career Day. We will announce the companies as the Career Day approaches.

Do you have any tips for someone who thinks this sounds good, but is unsure of how to proceed?

The most important thing to do is to prepare in advance.

Usually this means that you should read up on the companies and ask specific and relevant questions. This will be important this year as well. In addition, it is important to sign up for the Career Day and prepare a good profile at careergate.nmbu.no to give the best impression of yourself as you possibly can. For the occasion, The Business Committee at NMBU and NMBU’s Career Supervisor are holding a course on “How to prepare for Career Day?” on October 7th.

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“You say yes to one obligation, you get 10 more requests” Guro Størdal Journalist

Simen Walbækken Tangen Photographer

Jardar Lindaas Bringedal is committed to working towards what he wants, and is always on the ball to reach his goals. This has led to him having already experienced a lot, and he still has a good bit to do.

“It is so nice being back in Ås!” he mentions as one of the most important happenings for him right now. Last year, he was an exchange student in Brazil, and completed a bachelor’s degree in environmental- and Natural Resources. Now, he is back in Ås and is doing a two-year bachelor’s degree in Social Economics. Recently he has spent time getting to know new people and catching up with old friends. Looking forward, he will work on developing CaféKlubben further.

An Interest for Tea and Café As the new Committee Chief for the newly established committee CaféKlubben, there is a lot of potential that he wants to use. Ever since his first semester in Ås, he has wanted to work there. After talking to those that did, a spot opened up already in his second semester.

Now he wants to make it even cosier, and is looking into improving the sound equipment, putting in bookshelves, a bar along the window, change the furniture (the ones that aren’t vintage), and last but

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A café where people can meet for a coffee, and relax.

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not least making it a café where people can meet for a coffee, and relax. Not just a place to stop by and wait until you go somewhere else. Ha can’t promise this of course, there is a budget and time that needs to add up, but when the place opens up again after UKA, the committee hope to open an upgraded version of CaféKlubben.

Even though UKA is occupying CaféKlubben the next weeks, he has enough tea at home to not worry.

At one point he had 43 types of tea at the same time, and he drinks more than a litre a day. This is often shared with a friend, so his catering skills are maintained.

Astrid Kisen Translator

London He got his love for cafés when he worked a year in London at the YWCA-home. He had his breaks at various times during the day, and he spent these times visiting as many cafés as possible. After getting a bike, he visited over 130 independent cafés, and sometimes cycling 30km one way for a cup of coffee.

Photo: Erik Tylleskär

Bravo Brazil This spring, he was on a longer exchange journey.

Two semesters in Brazil at ESALQ, the oldest agricultural university in Brazil. This is one of seven campuses under Universidade de São Paulo, USP. To go there, he had to plan his studies and committee positions here from the very beginning of his studies. The inspiration to go to Brazil came after reading Mengele Zoo, a wish to learn Portuguese, and just a fascination for Brazil in general. “Brazil has so many important traits that are taken care of poorly” he says.

He says that in many ways, it is very much the opposite of Norway. “I can’t think of anything that isn’t the opposite of Norway”. The social system is completely different, with a clear hierarchy. Professors are strictly addressed as “Professor”, and snarky comments from the lecturer was normal if you arrived late to a lecture.

He experienced this first-hand. “It is weird when 200 people laugh at you, when you don’t really understand what is being said” he says. This didn’t really affect him but sets a good example of how different it was. “something like this would never happen in Norway”.

Photo: Petter Meeg

During his time in Brazil, one thing he really appreciated was the party culture. There was dancing, often to a live band, from the time you arrived to the time you left. This suited him well while he still didn’t speak the language completely. You just danced anyway. The plan was to learn the language fully the first few months, and then spend the last time before the exams to study the subjects. That plan was abolished quickly, as each subject had two to four mid-term exams that counted the same towards the final grade. With mandatory attendance and being busy from the get-go, he studied more than he ever has done before. Despite this, he got through the semester and now speak a good bit Portuguese.

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TWO BEERS Personal Bus Record He spent the holidays from December to February travelling around SouthAmerica. He surfed, visited lagoons in the desert, meditated 10 days straight, walked in the rain forest, visited Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, and other cities. He touristed together with people he met along the way, got a lift with strangers to get around, and celebrated Christmas and New Years with his friends’ families. He also set a new personal bus record from Fortaleza to São Paulo, by taking the same bus for 3000km, 58 hours straight.

Back at the university he just got started before the world was changed by the Corona virus. There were protests from the students as the university basically continued on like before, even though the infection rates rose.

Max Atmosphere in Aud.Max There was a lot of planning involved to make the exchange semesters fit into his studies. During his first spring in Ås a lot happened. He became the Keykeeper at Samfunnet, started working at Caféklubben, joined Sangkoret Lærken and was elected Editor of Tuntreet. Living at Samfunnet was pretty okay, when he had to be in the building so often anyway. It was fun trying to live in a different way. “Part of my motivation to apply as the Keykeeper, was to get rid of my fear of the dark” he laughs. He was also good friends with the other Keykeeper, and doing the rounds to lock all doors became a good routine.

“When I locked Aud.Max, I put on good music and danced my way through the room!” he remembers.

An Early Journalist He really appreciated being the Editor of Tuntreet. The best part was to see the finished product the Editorial Staff had put together, writing the Editorial, make an overview of the different preconceptions at NMBU and working with two very different co-editors. Having both the role as Junior and Senior Editor in Chief is a

this particularly well, as he and his friend were given the questions the adult journalists didn’t want to ask themselves.

Soft rebel He describes himself as a soft rebel in primary school. “I wore the same jumper for a year, twice, just to prove a point. I didn’t like the fashion peer pressure” he says. Up until Christmas last year, he had the same phone for 11 years. At last, his old Nokia 1680 had to retire after many years of faithful service. “The goal was to keep it until it stopped working, before I had to get a new phone” he tells. And when the microphone stopped working, and the battery was no longer to be trusted, the fight was eventually over.

Environment, nature, and resources are topics that interests him, and it is something he wants to contribute to. With a degree in Environmental and Natural Resources, and soon a degree in Social Economics, he hopes to get a job where he can have an influence in building bridges between science and economy.

Photo: Øistein Norum Monsen/ DAGBLADET

At last the university closed, and when Denmark advised their students to return home, he decided to go back to Norway.

There were few cases in Brazil at that point, and the Brazilians probably thought he was exaggerating a bit, but he didn’t want to take any chances, as he is in the high risk group with his innate heart condition.

He is happy he left when he did, even though it was rushed. “I still have a phone subscription and a bank account there” he says.

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The bike was bought at a flea market on Broadway, from the bike seller himself. He called himself “Ginger” and had everything orange. The bike was taken apart, put in a suitcase and brought back to Norway

good combination in his eyes.

He gained his interest for journalism already in lower secondary school. He then worked with a friend at Breakfast-TV in Haugesund, for TV Haugaland. Here he got to interview celebrities at the red carpet, make film reviews and interview the Prime Minister, Erna Solberg. He remembers

He drinks more than a litre of tea a day!

Greetings for Jardar

«Do you wanna be my friends?” “Yes!” “Do you wanna dance?” “WTF?” Jardar came to Tuntreet as an innovative yearling in 2017, and quickly stood out as an interesting journalist when he wrote an article on pushing the boundaries and testing strategies for flirting with friends at the bodega. Not everything worked, but he was undeterred and charmed both the readers and the Editorial Staff time and time again. Just as important – he set a progressive agenda.

From peace and climate to equality and influence – Jardar is an incredible joy and passion for Samfunnet and the community.

This is noticeable in his many positions, among others the largest (in our eyes) position as Editor in Chief of Tuntreet.

As Editor, Jardar was curious, creative, knowledgeable, and good. Maybe not surprising considering his career at TVHaugaland. He is also a dutiful, cool, kind, nynorsk-using, passionate, caring, smart, adventurous, intelligent, sympathetic, clever and great person that wouldn’t even hurt a fly. There is a lot more to say about him, and most of it is positive. If you need a coffee-, tea-, book-, or philosophy partner, Jardar is always ready.

The yearling Jardar is now a trotter. He is part of the race to save the world. We look forward to see where and how, and know that you will inspire many others along your way. You would never accept the role of being a dictator, but if the world had to have one, you wouldn’t be a bad choice <3

Viva la revolución!! [fist-emoji]

Dear Jardar. Getting the honour of praising you in a few simple lines is no easy job. You are a complex and multifaceted guy, with a lot of irons in the fire. Some of us here in Stova has had the pleasure to know you since the buddy week in 2017, and others got to know you along the way. There was therefore no question of whether you were welcome to live with us when you returned as a lost child after a corona-interrupted exchange year in Brazil, searching for shelter. You are a person with great passion, and you can claim the titles of Editor of Tuntreet, Keykeeper, singer in Lærken, and now club master at CaféKlubben. However, we won’t waste this precious space to list all the impressive achievements you have balanced during your studies the last few years. This article probably has them all covered already. We just want to thank you for all the good conversations and discussions we have had over a cup of wellchosen tea, your sharp eye, your passion and your ability to care about the people around you. We appreciate getting the opportunity to live with you, and we look forward to all the good times in the future.

Best wishes, Stova

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The first time I met Jardar, I felt old. And not in a good way. Because Jardar is a guy with an incredibly youthful spark. He is the symbol for fertility and life lust. It doesn’t take long for a conversation with him to turn to a topic he’s passionate about. Optimism, radicalism, and expressionism flashes before his eyes as soon as the conversation reached a certain depth. In other words, it doesn’t take many minutes with him to realise that Jardar is a very inspirational person.

An adventurous Duracell rabbit which apparently never runs out of power. There is no question that he will stay forever young.

Maybe I should also go vegetarian? Jardar has since his first semester contributed to the student community we have here in Ås.

And he deserves praise for his work. Editor, Keykeeper, barista, song bird, and so much more. He always has a fast pace when he walks. That’s because he has somewhere to go. A good, honest, and most of all lovely.

Friend. It has been an absolute joy and pleasure getting to know Jardar.

An empathetic, charismatic, and a tad bit dramatic greeting from your ex-roommate HC

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You could be a freedom fighter – without even knowing it

Many might only know SAIH from the voluntary fee you can pay together with the semester fee, but Norwegian Students’ and Academics’ International Assistance Fund (from Norwegian “Studentenes og Akademikernes Internasjonale Hjelpefond”) is an organization that works for students’ rights all over the world. Tuntreet have been so lucky to be able to interview the leader of SAIH, Sunniva Folgen Høiskar, to learn more about their work.

Ida Lunde Naalsund Journalist

Solidarity for sixty years The background for the interview with SAIH is that they have a new campaign called ‘What does a freedom fighter look like?’ The answer is as simple as you and me. A freedom fighter doesn’t necessarily stand on the front lines, they could be anyone, anywhere. Every year, 200 000 students in Norway contribute to SIAH so they can fight for the rights of students and academics all over the world, but many might not be aware of it themselves. As such, SAIH wishes to show the students what their money goes to.

SAIH is a student solidarity organisation founded in 1961 when Norwegian students wanted to support black students working against apartheid in South Africa.

Since then the organization has grown, and SAIH now cooperates with student organizations, universities and student movements all over the world. When Sunniva explains what their work entails, a lot of big ideas are put forth: fighting against unjust structures, academical freedom and a right to study one’s own language is the basis for SAIH’s work.

Also, a lot of the important work happens here in Norway, where SAIH are working on getting students on the political agenda regarding development.

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Education for the indigenous SAIH does long-term development assistance work, and one of their projects has been running for a full 25 years. In Nicaragua, SAIH has supported the development of an intercultural university, where the language and cultures of indigenous peoples are in focus. The indigenous groups have long been oppressed and without the opportunity to study in their own language. This has meant that young people who leave home rarely return, since they do not receive an education relevant to society at home. With an education from the intercultural university, the young people can contribute to developing their local community while their own identity and culture are taken care of. According to Sunniva, this is one of the projects she is most proud to have worked on, since it is such an important project with clear results: “Several years ago, the university was officially accredited as the only intercultural university in Latin America and is now one of the best universities in the country. By emphasizing the language and history of the indigenous people, the university was able to strengthen this entire region, which has been oppressed for centuries. “

Vegard Sjaastad Hansen Translator

Support for student activities The work of SAIH is varied, and not always uplifting. In Zimbabwe they collaborate with the student movement ZINASU, and Sunniva tells us that their leader was imprisoned by the authorities only the day before our talk. “Sometimes, the best way we can support students in Zimbabwe is to give them support in legal aid. It is also important to contribute to international awareness of the human rights violations that take place in the country, and in this way put pressure on the authorities. An example of this is the ongoing campaign on social media with the hashtag #Freetaku».

Life as a committed student is very different in Norway and in Zimbabwe. “If I were to demonstrate outside Stortinget, it would have looked good on my CV, but in Zimbabwe the students risk being imprisoned and thrown out of university if they get involved.” explains Sunniva.

Through the ages, students and academics have taken to the streets and demonstrated against injustice, and contributed to a positive and democratic development in their countries. Committed students and academics are important social actors, but have little protection in countries such as Zimbabwe. Fortunately, SAIH has gained support for the establishment of Students at Risk, a scheme that gives persecuted student activists the opportunity to continue their education in Norway.

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New issues during the pandemic Most people have experienced that their lives have been turned upside down as a result of the Corona pandemic, but it has been extra difficult for SAIH, whom work internationally. SAIH have not had the opportunity to visit and follow up on the organizations as usual, but continues to support them. The organizations SAIH work with have completely new challenges during the pandemic. The Intercultural University of Nicaragua has faced huge challenges in changing to digital teaching.

SAIH’s partner organizations have, among other things, had to purchase servers and work to expand the internet in the villages without government support. Sunniva sums up that “the work has become more difficult, but all the more important” during the pandemic.

It’s hard not to feel humble and inspired when Sunniva talks about the work she

does and everything she’s done, at the age of twenty-five. When I ask her what drives her to get up every day and work for the rights of others, she does not have to think before she answers. Working together with student organizations that sacrifice everything to change their societies for the better is more than enough motivation. And, of course, it is motivating to persevere when the work gives such good results.

What do you want to say to students who want to contribute to a fairer value, but have no idea where to start?

“First and foremost: Do not give up!

Although the world can be depressing at times, it is important to make others aware of what is happening. And if you find someone who is interested in the same problems as you, it can even be kind of cool”. Sunniva says that SAIH is an organization that is easy to thrive in. If you have more to give than the 40 kroner

that comes with the semester fee, there are many opportunities to do that. According to Sunniva, the best thing you can do is join one of SAIH’s local groups.

This is how Sunniva started in SAIH, and fortunately there are local groups in Ås as well. Maybe you too will find your place in the organization that fights for students all over the world so they can hve as good a life as us?

Sunniva Folgen Høiskar

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UKA IN ÅS IS AT OUR DOORSTEP The UKEvacuum is over, and the party we all have been waiting for is at our doorstep. Today it all starts at Samfunnet, and the UKE Board claims that the 50th anniversary of UKA will be the best ever!

FIMKE FREDERIKA PIJFERS: UKECHIEF What are you most excited about with UKA and why?

Everything kicking off! The intensive period is over and the house opens up tonight! The Chiefs of Committee have done a fantastic job planning everything down to the last detail, and I am so proud of everyone that contributed to bringing UKA to life.

Why is your role the best role in UKA? As UKEchief, I get to join in a little in everything, which is very rewarding. The chief is also a face of UKA, and people recognize you for working with something you care about, which is pretty fun and also a bit strange.

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HELENE STORLIEN: CHIEF OF ADMINISTATION What are you most excited about with UKA and why?

That there’s finally going to be real party vibes at Samfunnet again. I’m looking forward to seeing the result of all the work the chiefs of committee and all the volunteers put down, and share what we have done here with everyone at Ås.

Why is your block the best block in UKA? We might not be the most visible block in UKA, but we are most definitely the machinery behind it. Without us, UKA would not work. We are also responsible for infection control, which is super important now during the pandemic.

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GURO ARNTSEN: CHIEF OF EVENTS What are you most excited about with UKA and why?

«Gøy på landet» has got to be the high point. It is a super social event that everyone can join. There might even be some tractor driving during this fantastic and traditionrich event!

Why is your block the best block in UKA? You get to join in and create everything that happens, and see the result of your efforts with your own eyes. For instance, volunteers in sound and lights get to “pretend show”.

EIRIK SØNSTEVOLD: CHIEF OF MARKETING What are you most excited about with UKA and why?

That we (as per now) can have 600 visitors in-house at the same time! We have divided the house into three isolated parts, thereby

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UKA is the living proof that real drive and passion exists among the students here, and it warms my heart every time to see everyone doing such an immense effort together!

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making the most of the venue for the largest amount of people. I am excited to see this happen.

Why is your block the best block in UKA? You are constantly working toward making UKA available for as many as possible, and since there are no guarantees, this means challenging - but at the same time very exciting - tasks.

SYNNEVA GJELLAND : CHIEF OF REVUE What are you most excited about with UKA and why?

The revue is the apple of my eye, so I have to say that this is what I am looking forward to the most.

Why is your block the best block in UKA? Everyone in the revue block is putting in an insane amount of effort, and it warms my heart to be the leader of a gang that never ceases to give. There is also a lot of good humor and without a doubt, lifelong memories.

ANDERS SANDNES: CHIEF OF SALES What are you most excited about with UKA and why?

I can’t wait to see the result of the effort everyone has put in, especially regarding innovative solutions to the corona restrictions, like for instance dividing the house into three parts to increase capacity for good times.

Why is your block the best block in UKA? We bring the majority of income through cooperation deals and ticket sales, which is an important part of greasing the wheels of UKA. Being part of practical work is also fun, we build, paint and fix things now to dress Samfunnet up in the familiar UKEstyle.

MILDRID HOFF: CHIEF OF CATERING What are you most excited about with UKA and why?

The gala opening this fall, where everyone dresses up for the official opening of UKA in Ås 2020. It is an important part of the UKEtradition at Ås, and we will have some old and familiar guests come by and say hello.

Why is your block the best block in UKA? The UKEgrill and the liquor loop complete UKA. This year, we have had to take infection control into consideration, but we have managed catering of both food and drinks in all parts of the venue, so you can look forward to a burger in Johannes, the liquor loop, and enjoying everything Sprudleria in the foyer of Aud. Max. has to offer.

SANNE KARLSEN: CHIEF OF ECONOMY What are you most excited about with UKA and why?

The concerts! It’s been so long since we have had some good offers now, so I am looking forward to a good live show.

Why is your block the best block in UKA? It is both challenging and educating, as well as very practical work. You get experience on a whole new level outside your lectures, and this is very useful for later life.

UKEchief Fimke rounds off by pointing out that it is fitting that UKA is reduced this year, because it makes us appreciate the amazing student life at Ås even more.

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Petter Nielsen Journalist

Simen WalbĂŚkken Tangen Photographer Aleksander MĂŚland Munkejord Translator

About 50 years ago, in 1970, Aud.Max stood finished for the first time. Since then it has housed countless concerts, dances, parties and all sorts of other events.

This has led to an extensive need for upgrades and maintenance.

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Current State Aud.Max is a well-known venue for everyone at NMBU, and for years it has been a meeting place for large events and other occasions.

It’s starting to show. Worn down floors and walls, and windows that have stood the test of time and changes in the uses of the room. Not much is done to regulate the temperature or light. In short, there’s a lot to undertake.

Lots To Do The restoration project of Aud.Max is currently in the planning phase, but it is already evident that there’s a lot to do. The focus of the upgrades are the conditions of the building itself. The roof needs re-insulation and re-roofing. The windows are worn down and no longer meet the requirements, so they all need to be replaced. The facade needs replacement and re-insulation, the concrete foundation needs inspection and rehabilitation, the stage tower needs re-insulation and exterior maintenance. There’s also a need for work on the outdoor lighting and the handling of runoff surface water.

Inside there’s a need for replacements of the floor, and renovations of the wardrobes and backstage. Heating-, cooling-, ICT-, lightingand electrical facilities are also in need of replacements. It has also been proposed a rehabilitation of the stage lift and stage rig, something everyone involved with the revue or setups of large events will appreciate.

Improvements With Respect To Teaching Sunscreens are to be implemented, and the insulation is to be improved, something that will benefit anyone having classes in Aud.Max. Better insulation and sun protection will give a more stable temperature in Aud.Max, and will better the condition for teaching and other events held at the venue. As an added bonus, this upgrade is the lowered energy consumption, which leads to a smaller carbon footprint.

In The Early Stages The restoration project of Aud.Max is still in the early stages.

Throughout the fall, more inspections of the conditions at Aud. Max. will be conducted. Investigations and engineering of the upgrades is necessary before the project can be put up for bids. Once all this is done, it will be easier to know more about the progress of the project itself. The extent of work and the development will also depend on whether the project is financed completely or partially.

When the construction begins, it is likely that the building will be closed for teaching and other activities. This entails a lot of planning. The aim is that the development can be adapted to make room for large events demanding the use of Aud.Max, something that can cause challenges during the renovations.

Thanks to Tor-Åge Diserud at the Deparment of Estates and Facilites (EIA) at NMBU for great information.

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The Sorority Hunkatten Celebrates 60 years!

Ingvild Sperstad Journalist

The sorority Hunkatten, the oldest female student association at NMBU, turns 60 this autumn. The sorority was founded on a Thursday evening, October 13th, 1960, by the only ten female students at NLH at the time, and has since brought up hundreds of new Hunkatter. This will be celebrated Saturday October 10th , even though there are certain restrictions on social gatherings at the moment. For not only is it 60 years anniversary, but also 15x4-years, and double anniversary this year.

In the year 2x4 (1968), FFD invited all X-Hunkatter to an anniversary celebration at Hunkattloftet. Nowadays they can’t all fit in the Loft, so this year the celebration will take place in Festsalen at Samfunnet.

Jubelkatt Gjertrud, together with her right hand Hurrakatt Yva, is responsible for the event and has invited former Hunkatter.

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X-Hunkatter will participate. They are fewer than they would have been due to the strict restrictions.

The oldest X-Hunkatt with the opportunity to participate in the celebration this year is X^3 Skriver Inger Ekkeren Vamnes (82).

She was one of the ten students who founded the association in 1960, and we have had the pleasure of talking to her via e-mail.

Inger was a student at NLH from 1960 to 63, and lived in 1960 on the south wing on the 3rd floor of the Circus with most of the other nine female students. This was the original Hunkattloftet (Hankattforeningen St. 1902 was located on the north wing, and it was almost 60 years old when the sorority Hunkatten was created).

The Beginning 1960 was an UKA year, and NLH’s students were going to Oslo on Friday October 14th to promote UKA. Both

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representatives from the UKE revue and most student associations were to participate. Inger says that between the approx. 300 male students, the only ten female students wanted to make their mark on the procession up Karl Johan.

Thus, the sorority Hunkatten was founded the night before, during a gathering at Inger’s dormitory.

The sorority Hunkatten was very important for the women at the agricultural college in Ås. It made it possible for them to join an association, gather, be social, and have a place to belong. The sorority was an important counterpoint to the maledominated student community. Even today, Hunkatten symbolizes precisely this, and therefore, one of the most important purposes of the association just to exist.

The night was used to plan Hunkattene’s

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The first Hunkatt flag was sewn that night, from the tablecloth of X^3 Skriver, which was on the table the ten studies sat around. They also wanted some form of common clothing, so agricultural student Kitty provided enough straw sacks for everyone. All the students travelled by train to Oslo on Friday, and the Hunkattene brought with them a four-wheeled cart, a sprinkler box and a half-grown pig.

Hunkatt Anne took care of feeding the pig, and in front they had a large poster with the text “ALMA MATER GRISEN (Alma feeds the pig)”.

From Inclusive to Xclusive In the first years, Foreningen Hunkatten was an inclusive association, and all female students at NLH could become members.

A leadership was established the evening the association was formed, but Inger says that otherwise there was little organizing to do. The members gathered and were social at Hunkattloftet, and performed as an association on - among other things the ski day and 17th May. They also had some contact with Hankattene, but Inger says that they careful not to copy them, The X-Clusive Foundation PB, or other partyloving fraternities.

In the mid-60s, as more female students joined NLH, one had to start applying to become a member. In 1967, Hunkattloftet moved to Pentagon, where the Hunkattene still live today - in what is now known

Eight of the ten original members of Hunkatten. Inger Ekkeren Vamnes is no. 2 from the left (in a dark suit).

as Qlturens Høiborg/the High Castle of Qulture.

The High Castle of Qulture At Qlturens Høiborg there are six Hunkatter, among them the current board of the sorority: FFD Mette, Skriver Erika and $paregris Mette, with whom we also spoke. With painted cat paws along the stairs, a red-painted door, and several cat motifs on the wall, there is no doubt that this is where Hunkattene live. Inside, the collective is filled with pictures and other Hunkatt-objects. Many of them are donations from X-Hunkatter, including the stuffed cat Felix 2.0, after the first Felix

(who was one of the first FFDs’ own stuffed cats) was stolen from the attic by the rock band Purified in Blood during UKA in 2010 , and who is now rumoured to have been cut up and ended up as the head of a robot at NTNU in Trondheim.

The neighbouring collective has the name Nonneloftet, and this is also a girls’ collective. It is rumoured by former Hunkatter that none from “the weaker sex” were supposed to live in the third floor of the Inferno, and since Hankattforeningen St. 1902 has got both sides of the attic at Jubilo, there should be an all girls’ loft at Inferno as well.

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TUNTREET The Sorority Today The sorority Hunkattene currently consists of 13 Hunkatter, 8 Pusekatter and 1 Kattunge (which is in a training phase).

They say that they have a very good time together, and that the most important thing then and now is to have a place to belong with good friends, with whom you have incredible fun. This is also reflected in the archive images. Hunkattene are pro diversity, and consist of many different girls, who each make their mark on the association. Due to the fact that there are always new members, it is also constantly changing. The members add new things, while preserving the traditions.

Traditions Many of the traditions, such as the board positions and the straw sacks, go all the way back to the beginning, but over the years new traditions have started, and the old traditions have changed. Some positions are new, and some old ones have dissapeared.

The straw sack is used as clothing today as well, and symbolizes that the female cats can be stylish even in a sack. These have also changed over time, as the bags were a little longer and larger before. What is under the straw sack has also varied.

Some periods there have been specific upper and lower parts, some periods it has been optional. Today, the straw sack is worn with a long black skirt and a top that covers the shoulders. Previously it was decorated with medals, while today it is decorated with personal donations. The red hat was introduced in the 70s.

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Yearly Events Hunkatten also organize annual events, including Akekonk in the spring, which has been arranged by Hunkatten since the beginning. The competition is to be the first woman or man down Ringneskleiva, and other associations can also participate, however, Hunkatten is undefeated. The Ola car Irma has been used since the start in 1960, and on the 6x4 year anniversary, Irma was named honorary member, Æreshunkatt.

In the autumn, the annual “Sailing Trip” is arranged. Here, the other two associations in the Cultural Trinity also participate. The event starts with games, which are held by a Lekepus, before they go to Samfunnet and eat shrimp, drink Kildebrygg and have discussions. Originally, this was a real sailing trip, and the tradition started with FFD^36 borrowing a sailing boat in the 80s from Oslo Sjøkorps. Another annual and popular event is the sale of Puppcakes out on campus in the spring, to raise money for breast cancer research.

A Sorority Full of Tradition The sorority Hunkatten, with its 60 long years, has become an association rich in tradition. It is also still an important symbol for female students at Ås, as it has not always been a given that there should be such a high proportion of female students here at NMBU as today.

Therefore, it will be very cool with the 60th anniversary celebration later in October. And, we can all look forward to Hunkattene’s anniversary revue this spring!

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Irma in action during akekonk

Todays Hunkatter From left, behind: Barkatt Ingrid, Læge Maren, $paregris Mette, FFD Mette, Skriver Erika, Budbringer Tiril, PR Celina, Matrise Agnes 07 Årgang 75 Utgåve From left, in front; Hurrakatt Yva, Løpekatt Agnes and Pusekatt Ingrid Not present: Jurist Mildrid, Muskatt Julie og Jubelkatt Gjertrud

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Student Parliament 4

Vegard Høgi Olsen Journalist

Oda Braar Wæge Illustrator

Kristian Bones Enger Translator

The student parliament 4 was held with a physical attendance by the representatives in Festsalen in The Clock Building, instead of a zoom-meeting like the previous parliament. This is the fourth student parliament held this year, and here is a short summary of it.

Decisions for the Environmental Policy One of the biggest cases was the decision to set in motion an environmental policy. The action plan for the student parliament states the following “… establishing political documents or platforms within areas where there is a need for politics”. This is in regard to uniting the opinions of the student masses at NMBU, and the requirements we have for the environment. This applies to a local, national and worldwide level. Such political documents are meant to last for 5 years, and the contents and statements needs to be timeless. The environmental policy was accepted.

Discussions Regarding the “Teaching Environmental Document “ The Teaching Environment Document builds upon the same foundations of the Environmental Policy Document. This document has to include which factors a student needs in order to learn well, which factors that can improve digital teaching, and what measures that are needed in order to improve the every day life of a student on a general basis, to name a few.

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student parliament stays within the set rules and regulations.

They vow to speak up if any of these are broken. The control committee is present during the student parliament meetings, as well as being a part of the parliament. This committee is meant to last until Christmas for starters, and new representatives will be chosen after Christmas. These members will sit for an entire year. Ane Magnussen, Lise Bennette Hovd and David Martens were chosen for the control committee.

In addition to this, two members had to be elected for the allocation and welfare funds committee. This committee is in charge of processing teams and associations application letters to the student parliament in order to receive welfare funding.

8% of these funds are allocated during Autumn, while the remaining 92% will be allocated during spring. Even August Bremnes Stokke and Pernille Høili Øhrn were chosen to be committee members.

Research ethics selection play a role in solving issues related to research, teaching and administration. This selection has to approve research projects and ensure that the research ethics are upheld and accounted for by the research- and candidate education at NMBU. Bjørnar Djupevik Hagen and Charlotte Eikeskog Ravnås were chosen for this position.

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What is the Drug Reform Really About?

Herman Bjørnson Hagen Journalist Pauline Hovland Illustrator

Eirin Aasland Translator

In December 2019, the NOU 2019:26 “Drug reform – from punishment to help” report was introduced. This report marks an increasingly knowledge-based and humane drug policy. In connection with the Drug Reform Conference 2020, which was held on the 18th of September, we ask the question: What exactly is the drug reform?

The Drug Reform The drug reform was formed by the drug reform committee appointed by royal resolution (by the government) in March 2018. The committee was tasked with preparing the government’s plan to transfer responsibility for use and possession of illegal drugs from the justice sector to the health service. Through its work, the committee was to study and propose a model for achieving the purpose of the reform, as well as study and propose specific legislative changes. The committee consisted of lawyers, scientists and representatives from the healthcare service, the public sector, the police and interest- and non-profit organizations.

the purchase, use, possession or storage of small quantities of illegal drugs should not be punished. The committee has made a recommendation for threshold values for the volume of drugs that can lead to criminal justice.

The drug reform is based on the recognition that drug problems are mainly a healthcare challenge, and that the current reactions to the use and possession of illegal drugs may have stood in the way of helping the users.

The reform has also looked at similar reforms that have been implemented internationally.

In practice, the committee has proposed a model where minor drug offenses (own use or storage for own use) lead to mandatory counselling. Voluntary help and follow-up will also be offered. This follow-up should consist of treatment, other health care and possibly help in finding housing and employment. The police will also lose some of their legal basis for means they can use in the detection of drug crime. If the drug reform is implemented, the police will not be able to conduct house searches, mobile phone searches, forced blood or urine tests or searches under clothing (as long as the amount of drugs is within the threshold value, and the drug is assumed to be for personal use).

Today, the reactions for use and possession is decided by the Medicines Act and The Penal Code. The drug reform committee has recommended that minor drug offenses should be decriminalized. This means that

The drug reform has been out for consultation, and more than 350 consultation responses have been received.

The consultation responses came from a number of different parties, and show

a large spread in the attitudes around the reform. It is planned for Parliament to make a decision on the drug reform before the summer of 2021.

The Drug Reform Conference The drug reform conference is held annually by the association Safer Drug Policy. The organization is an ideal organization that works to put injury prevention and damage reduction at the core of Norwegian drug policy. On Friday, 18th of September, this year’s full-day conference was held. Lectures, panel discussions and debates were held by different parties and politicians, scientists and professionals on the topic of intoxicants.

The political topic of intoxicants is highly polarized, and the conference is there to provide an overview of what is happening with the ongoing reform and the way forward, as well as the future drug policy in Norway.

The drug reform prize will also be awarded at the conference. In 2019, Bent Høie received the award for his work to implement the drug reform, and in 2020 the award was given to Kenneth Arctander Johansen. Johansen was a member of the drug reform committee and is the general manager of the user organization RIO. Issue 07 Year 75 29

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New Skogveien

The Vibrant Student Village

Board Leader Astrid R. Lunde Journalist and photographer: Lars Raaen

August 27th, the first, brand new student accommodations in Skogveien are ready for move- in. We joined two of the people behind it all on a tour of the top modern buildings that represent the largest lift the Ås students’ living conditions has seen since the 1960s.

You have probably seen her rush back and forth between lecture halls and Samfunnet, with her planner close and as packed as the planner of a Prime Minister. Astrid Lunde isn’t only a master student at BioTek and a well known social character- she is also the

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leader of the students welfare organisation; SiÅs.

18B are ready for moving in, with their 295 beds. We hope to have the next step ready

The new student apartments in Skogveien has naturally been SiÅs’ largest project during Lunde’s time there. Despite the pandemic, and the closing of both the community and Samfunnet, the building process had to continue in order for the apartments to be ready to house the new students this autumn.

We are happy to open the doors before the semester starts. So far buildings 18A and Thomas Liptak from Veidekke

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by February 1st 2021. In total, the buildings can house 795 students. In comparison, there are 586 rooms in Pentagon, so this really is a project of dimensions, Astrid tells me proudly as we enter the building site. Here, we meet project leader, Thomas Liptak from Veidekke, which is the entrepreneur of this project.

With the Times It would be a major understatement to say that Skogveien is not one of SiÅs’ most successful projects, purely based on the aesthetic alone. The improvement from the old and shabby apartments that were there before, is formidable. And it is clear that the architech though about more than the just the structure when these glittering buildings were no more than lines on a paper.

“We were careful to make sure the buildings fit into the landscape around them. To get there we had to work deliberately for

finding the most purposeful placement in the terrain, so the tallest buildings are towards the forest edge. I hope and think

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the neighbours are positively surprised over the results”, Lunde smiles.

SiÅs has chosen to focus on wood when building their last projects. Their experiences from Palisaden, which was ready in 2014, has been that the methods and materials not only has a positive effect on the environment, but also for the people living in the building.

“Building in wood has a lot of advantages that other materials can’t compete with.

The walls come as premade panels with readymade features for electrical work like window and door openers. The work beforehand involves in designing 3D-modules that make the ground work for the rest of the productions. Through this process, we avoid time consuming and expensive drilling, which is the only way to work with concrete. The work is also way less annoying for the neighbours, as the noise from the building site is minimal.

Wood is however more expensive than concrete, but this is made up for by the fast building process”, Thomas Liptak says.

Locally Sourced and Alive Using wood as (almost) the only material, is a relatively new technology. The differences between a normal construction and this are many. SiÅs’ new student accommodations have the wood as both the carrying and visible element in the construction.

“The building modules are produced by the Austrian Blinderholz, while the outer panelling is from Ringsaker Vegg-og Takelementer. The firm has Danish owners, but the production is carried out locally in Hedmark. We had originally planned to use the Norwegian owned Splitkon, but their production line for completed building modules in wood were not finished by the end of the year”, Liptak says.

“The wood also creates a better climate indoors, as the entire building is “alive”.

The noise cancelling between the floors are of the best kind. The first layer is 4 cm of casting before insulation and flooring. This gives an almost soundproof construction together with the wood at the core”.

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Even though the outer panelling has Norwegian origin, and prepared by local forces, there is no secret that the corona pandemic brought challenges, both to the supplier and the entrepreneur.

The lockdown on March 12th wasn’t really good news. Certain materials like flooring come from oversees. The original plan was to use a French supplier, but as everyone knows, not much was produced in France this spring. We therefore had to get flooring from all over Europe. The reason we stressed so much with this, is that wood is a living material. When “dead” materials like plaster and linoleum are built in beside wood, cracks and leaks can easily form as the wood construction hasn’t “settled” yet. We have used first class sealant in all corners, and tightened the construction regularly, so there won’t be a problem in regards to that. There is a lot to learn from building in wood, but I feel that we are starting become good at it, Thomas smiles as we walk into one of the 16-person apartments.

For Every Taste One might think the board leader in SiÅs had only a political role, but the truth is something very different when Astrid explains how the student appartements are furnished.

“The most important thing for me is that the students on the board sits with the decision on what is important and right for the students living in the apartments. It was most important to us that all residents got their own bathroom, but we have also decided on simple things like colours.

We did not want white sterile walls, but rather something more colourful and lively.

Throughout this process we have worked closely with the interior architect. This is very important for the well-being, and

it has been giving to know that one has contributed to a good living environment”, she passionately explains.

The student city, Skogveien, should be completely finished within August 10th 2021, and will house both pair and family apartements, single rooms, as well as two, four-, eight-, ten-, and sixteen-person apartements. The areas outside offers bike parking, barbequeing, green areas, and in close proximity, a biologically interesting forest area, Åsmåsan and Frydenhaug.

“The goal and hope is that Skogveien will have the same popularity as Pentagon.

Still, the oldest buildings down there are still wanted, just because they are an oasis of life. The student city, Skogveien, has potential to become a new core in the student society”, Board leader Astrid R. Lunde concludes with a big smile.

The student city, Skogveien, has the potential to become a new core in the student society.

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in Skogveien «High Tech, Plants and ´God S´» Sofie Janols Journalist

Emilie Netskar Photographer

Kristian Bones Enger Translator

Standard and mood are keywords that sit in my brain whenever I ride my bike from Pentagon to Skogveien a Friday afternoon.

Indeed, what is it really like to live in the new student accommodations in Skogveien? Can it really compare to living in a (Norwegian) prison?

Karoline laughs when I ask her if she has seen the post where @hardusettat compares the dorms with prison cells, but she doesn’t really agree. I have been able to come visit where she and Emilie, a TT-photographer lives with four others. Karoline is very happy with the choice of materials, colours, floor plan and toilets: “There is no institution vibe. She does agree that the dorm can be perceived as sterile, or that it is obvious that no one has lived here before.

Plants play a big role in countering this, and proudly shows off her monstera plant.

After seeing the rooms, what is the social life like? Karoline is extremely happy with the share housing and the others living with her in 18B: “We haven’t received any complaints from our neighbours yet”, even though there is a fair bit of partying going on. In regard to the question on whether or not they want to send a complaint through Tuntreet, she replies with a “hehe”.

Emilie and I say our goodbyes and walk up a few stairs before entering a very cosy 16-person share house.

Here I can find Max, Alma, Magnus, Mahlet, Kristin, Sarbani, Amir and Ester sitting around a large table. There is a deck of cards sitting on top of the table.

By the window looking out towards the terrace, I spot a birthday calendar. The group of people living here have already become a tight knit gang, and talk about their communal activities: movies, series (Indian matchmaking), taco night, buying plants and going to war with the share house above them.

There is without a doubt a “god s” (good athmosphere), and they are very happy with the standard set. The only thing posing a challenge currently, is the technology. People “can’t understand the microwave”, and Alma says the doors will lock themselves “at random”, which has resulted in her spending her second night in Skogveien on the couch We say thank you, and make our way towards Skogveien 18A, in order to hunt down an 8-man share house. Jenny, Sunniva and Emilie let us in to a share house where everyone is wearing sweatpants, the TV is on and taco is about to be devoured. Friday is definitely here.

The group living here are happy with both the standard: “Just add some Rituals products, and its like staying in a hotel!”, and each other. They watch the news together, eat dinner together, and plan on having monthly baths. And the neighbours? There seems to be a lot of party loving people, and the walls aren’t all that soundproof: “I fell asleep to Avicii last night”.

While we’re sitting down and chatting, the dishwasher is being fiddled with. It is a bit high tech, and difficult to understand. There seems to be a few common denominators between us and Skogveien, I think to myself, before wishing them a good weekend, and I ride my bike back to Pentagon. High tech, plants, and “god s”.

TT Tries Out Drinking Games Vegard Høgi Olsen Shitfaced journalist

Tord Kristian F. Andersen Shitfaced photographer

Kristian Bones Enger Sober translator

Drinking during pre- and afterparties are basically accompanied by a myriad of drinking games. Some are definitely more fun than others. Yours truly feels like there are more and more drinking games arising, with some variants of these aswell. In order to make an overview of the more popular, and less popular games, we gathered an extremely potent drinking team with Marek “Vakker” Zimmerman, drinking expert (this title is up for grabs) at the front, in order to do some research.

Fuck The Dealer This game requires a deck of cards and something to drink. The rules are as follows: The “dealer” looks at the top card of the deck, and the person to the left has to guess what card the “dealer” is holding.

The “dealer” will say if its right or wrong.

If it is wrong, the person to the left has to guess higher or lower from the original guess. If the person guessing gets it wrong on their second try as well, the player has to drink the difference between the last guess, and the number on the card. If the person guesses correctly on their first or second try, the “dealer” has to drink either 4 or 2 sips, respectively. The drinking team decided

that this game works, but it’s a little basic.

The players at the the table can easily have a conversation, all while playing the game.

It’s not a all consuming game that requires a lot of focus. You are most likely going to lose your focus throughout the evening anyways. We scored it a three.

Busride/trip Place the cards in a pyramid with five lines, placing the image side down. Then, the rest of the cards are dealt to the players. You’ll start by turning one card after the other, starting from the bottom. If you have the card that was flipped over on hand, that player can give out two sips to a person

of choice. This is how you’ll play out the rest of the game. The fourth row equates to four sips, the third to six sips, the second row is eight sips and the last card is 10 sips.

The person sitting with the most cards at the end must go on a bus ride. The cards are laid out like a pyramid again, and the person has to pick one card from each row.

If the player picks a picture card, i.e. a king, the player will then drink the set amount of sips that the row equates to, and the bus ride has to start over. This will continue until the player reaches the top without pulling a picture card. The drinking team agrees that this game is fun and unformal.

The person going on a bus ride is most likely

going to end up wasted, as they usually end up going on multiple rides. This game gets a strong 4, with the exception of Marek. He has ADHD-tendencies, and is not able to sit still for long. He scores it a 2.

Fuck You This drinking game will also require a deck of cards. This is a simple game, and you will start by dealing out the cards to the players.

Each player places a card down on the table and shouts “Fuck you, …”. Cards that are being played needs to be either higher or lower than the card put down before you.

For example, if Anne Tove puts down a 5, the next person has to put down a 4 or 6.

You can say fuck you to the same person, or to another. The person has to take as many sips as there are cards on the table. FUCK YOU ANNE TOVE. Anne Tove has to take 5 sips. FUCK YOU TORD. Tord has to take 27 sips.

The drinking team + Marek gives this a score of 5. Very entertaining and it can be quite active.

Ring Of Fire Requires a deck of cards. Place the deck on top of a bottle. If someone pulls a two, they have to take two sips. The player that pulls

Fucking hell Marek, why can’t three has to take three sips…

you sit still for like two minutes. FUCK YOU BROKE

THE RING, DRINK!!

The team thought was a chill game, Marek hated it and gives it a 1.

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAGS Hockey HOW DID YOU MANAGE TO MISS THAT?!?!?!? ARE YOU FECKIN STUPID. Does anyone know what happened to the fiver???? Chill out, I have a few fivers nailed to the wall in Bohemen. Oops, that glass just hit the floor. Marek is wasted, Marek is waasted, Marek is waaaasted

Buffalo Have we even gone past 14? Tord is constantly fucking it up at 5. IS IT EVEN POSSIBLE?! BUFFALOOOOO. The rule is, you can only drink with your left hand.

“Fuck I don’t even know the difference between right and left”. Penalty drinks for Bølleborr, penalty drinks for Bøøøøllleborrr, Shotteludo penalty drinks for Bøøøøllleborr, cause she Iowqhfiowqhf Oflfmwqfmw is absolutely wasted The drinking team reckons the game has Fmwm F potential, but no one managed to do it UUUU TO C SAM KKK right. Score: 6.

FUN YEAA AA NET !!!!!!! AAAA Give Me the Name Of !!!!!!!

A !!!!!!! AAH L !!!!!!!

GIVE ME (dun dun dun) THE NAME !!!!!!! EEEET !!!!!!!

SG OF (dun dun dun) DIFFERENT (dun dun O dun) BRIDGES IN INDRE ØSTFOLD. SVINESUNDBRUA …. DRINKKKKKK! GIVE ME (dun dun dun) THE NAME OF (dun dun dun) DIFFERENT (dun dun dun) WAYS TO END A RELATIONSHIP. HERMAN MUST DRINK, HERMAN MUST DRINK, UNTIL HE GAAAAAA

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General Assembly Elective Positions Stine Fjellkårstad Journalist

Natalie Genvieve Bjørneby Photographer

Kaja Mie Botnen Translator

Once more, the time has come to announce the leader positions at Studentsamfunnet, and Vegard Sjaastad Hansen from the election committee explains the different positions to Tuntreet. His job is to find the right people for these positions.

“My job is to find promising candidates and get them to apply” he explains.

“We are very fond of all those who use their time on Samfunnet. What type of person you are is not really important, we want as many different personalities as possible”.

During GF – the General Assembly at Studentsamfunnet – the members vote over who gets the different leader positions. Each candidate presents themselves through a three-minute presentation and answer a few questions. Whoever gets the most votes from the members hold the position for the next two semesters. Vegard encourages new students, or students without prior experience from Studentsamfunnet, to apply: “You might feel safer if you have experience from the event block before submitting your candidature as Chief of Events, but even if you don’t have that experience, you could bring new ideas and thoughts that are welcome”, he explains.

the semester”.

Positions at Studentsamfunnet Chief of Events plans everything apart from concerts, such as theme parties and everything else on the house. Vegard says “Our goal is that there should be something going on at Samfunnet every day during

Chief of Marketing advertises for- and so brings people to - Samfunnet. “You are building the brand Studentsamfunnet by reaching out to people through creative and fun methods”, says Vegard.

The one responsible for concerts is Chief of Concerts. He communicates with, and books, artists. “This means that you’ll get to decide, to a large degree, who plays at Samfunnet. There is a wide variety of artists, so one day the house could have a DJ, and the next day maybe Vazelina plays.”

Chief of Bodega is what was earlier known as Assistant Manager, explains Vegard.

“A Chief of Bodega is responsible for the house, or to say it more plainly, you are the leader of all those who work on a party night”.

Chief of Administration is responsible for personnel, IT and entrance, just to mention a few. This is the structure that makes the wheels go round.

Tuntreet needs a new Editor in Chief.

Vegard says that experience from a student newspaper or other journalistic experience could be beneficial for you. The first semester, the position is Junior Editor in Chief, meaning that you’re responsible for the editorial staff. The next semester you’ll be Senior Editor in Chief, responsible for running the newspaper administration.

The House- and Finance Board also needs a new member. This is the supreme body at Samfunnet in Ås. Someone from the outside the board is preferable, but experience from Samfunnet is advantageous.

The Business Committee at NMBU The Business Committee at NMBU needs

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a new President, a Head of Administration and a Chief of Marketing. Together, these three will be the link between Studentsamfunnet and businesses, organize the NMBU business day and get sponsors for Samfunnet.

“The president of the The Business Committee at NMBU keeps up communication with different sponsoring businesses and thus creates a broad network for themselves” Vegard explains.

“The Head of Administration has to be structured and keep an overview over what must be done during the preparations for the Business Day and the The Business Committee at NMBU” if it all is to go well.

The Chief of Marketing has the job of getting students to meet at the Career Day and Business Day. “You need to advertise to the students so they know that it’s

happening” says Vegard.

Vegard’s own position is also up for grabs.

“You don’t need experience for this, you just need to be social and like talking to people, so that you can find relevant candidates” Vegard says. He adds jokingly that a lot of the work is done in the bodega.

So why submit for a candidature?

First of all, the beer and tickets at Samfunnet is cheaper. Secondly, this is a great opportunity to get new or more friends at Ås, and it is a valuable experience.

If you are interested, contact valgnemnda@ studentsamfunnet.no and they will help you with your candidature. And remember, any member of Samfunnet can apply, Norwegian or not!

Welcome to General Assembly November 2nd, and happy election!

Jostein, Forestry og Anders, Chemistry «You BET it’s clammy!»

ANYTHING BUT CLOTHES Iris van Brunschot Photographer

Sofie Bergset Janols Journalist

We found many creative souls, and asked them the following questions:

Kristian Bones Enger Translator

Selja Dehli International environmentaldevelopmental studies

On the 5th of September, it was time for the “Anything but clothes”-party at Samfunnet.

Tuntreet was of course on scene in order to find the crème-de-la-crème of special outfits.

and

1. Inspiration?

2. How much time did you spend making this?

3. Comments?

Inspiration?

Recycling plastic How much time did you spend making this?

(My roomie) sowed this for two days Comments?

“I think its cool to recycle things!”

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Inspiration?

Recycling/Second hand store How much time did you spend making this?

Not long at all! I had to remove the steel things, and fix the straps for the top.

Comments?

“I feel like my costume brightened up the room”

Brigh Samtfened up unnet

Hannah og Mathilde

Johannes Fjeldså

Alexander Tjaberg

Iris Van Brunschot

Landscape Architecture

International environmental- and developmental studies

Inspiration?

The opposite of trash bag. Environment, future, sustainable. NMBU. How much time did you spend making this?

It took so long. Picking leaves, glue and safety pins.

Comments?

“There is no future without water”

Inspiration?

Classical antiquity How much time did you spend making this?

Finding the material took time. The costume itself took half an hour Comments?

“I feel like a catholic altar boy”

Hanne Siri Hannah Grønseth og Mathilde Nitteberg Food science Regarding social distancing in the picture: they are hugging buddies Inspiration?

Ironically distant from typical wifey material. “We are dressed in washcloths, but we are not wifey material” How much time did you spend making this?

“WE HAVE BEEN SOWING ALL DAY! (…) Or just two hours.”

Comments?

Overheard: “Did you make that yourself?

That looks like a proper outfit!”

Johannes Fjeldså Renewable energy Inspiration? Friluftsliv How much time did you spend making this?

Getting dressed took 15 minutes, including tightening the strap etc.

Comments? «JOIN THE NMBU FRILUFTSLIV»

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Inspiration?

Didn’t feel like anything fancy How much time did you spend making this?

30-40 minutes Comments?

Praises Samfunnet for a fantastic event!

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GG’s corona shape up!

Petter Nielsen Journalist

Åsne Nordnes Photographer

Aleksander Mæland Munkejord Translator

While most of us have gone through a bit of a “shape-down” since the sports centers closed mid-March (with a disappointing execution of the at-home workouts we first imagined), Eika has seized the opportunity of closed doors and made quite the overhaul. The rebuild of the floor in “GG-hallen” (The big hall at Eika) has been part of SiÅs’ Sports plan for a while. So when the corona pandemic arrived, and all training sessions were cancelled, they seized the opportunity to improve “GG-hallen”. Tuntreet had a chat with sports chief Kirstine Bakke on what changes have happened in the hall during the summer.

A need for renewal The parquet that used to cover the floor in GG-hallen has been there since the hall was finished in 1989. A new floor was needed.

There was nothing wrong with the surface of the floor, but the construction beneath was getting worn down. Kirstine tells us that there was a bit of uncertainty surrounding what kind of floor they wanted, and that they ended up with the current plastic flooring because it’s the best for most of the sports that train there. The quality of

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this floor is supposed to be good. “The new floor is of the same type that’s used for NM (the Norwegian Championship) in handball”, Kirstine informs. “The surface is durable, can be cleaned firmly and repaired.

Proper maintenance is important since the hall often is used from 8 in the morning to 23 in the evening.”. Ås Upper Secondary School uses the hall daytime, and NMBUI in the evening. In the weekends the hall is frequently rented out to students and organizations doing tournaments or sports for fun.

Not just the floor There’s more than the floor in GG-hallen that has seen improvements. Two and a half years ago the lights were switched out, and now more elements follow. There are new handball goals, and new heating elements to keep up the temperature during the winter.

Throughout the semester the ventilation will be replaced as well, leading to better air quality in the hall.

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Not only GG-hallen has been upgraded.

The gymnastics hall, also known as â&#x20AC;&#x153;lillehallenâ&#x20AC;?, has been improved in several ways. The parquet is replaced with the same type of floor used in GG-hallen. Kirstine also tells us that rails have been installed where volleyball- and badminton nets can be placed. This makes the hall usable for more sports, and it can now be used for both training and fun.

The icing on the cake GG-hallen and the gymnastics hall are the last parts of the sports center to be renewed.

When the rest of the center was renovated a few years ago, the gym hall was used as a fitness facility, with a lot of the workout equipment and free-weights used in there.

What used to be the climbing wall was also in the gym hall. Now that the last part of the center is renovated, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a good time to appreciate all the workout facilities we have on campus.

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When every square inch counts

- A student’s guide to space utilization Martine Hana Løken Journalist and photographer Eirin Aasland Translator

The dorm is easily cramped if you have a hobby or two. Many dorms are only 8 sqm of space, and that makes it crucial to find creative solutions. Here are my hottest tips for maximizing the number of things, with minimal space.

1. Ask the homeowner for permission They say that it’s better to ask for forgiveness than permission. But the person who made that statement probably never rented a

dorm with a deposit. If you want to nail things to the wall, it is important to ask the landlord for permission. I recommend renting a place that has not been refurbished in a while. You won’t believe what you are allowed to do if the paint already flakes and the window frame has water damage.

2. Build vertically Walls are an underutilized resource. If you use the dorm vertically as well as horizontally, you can easily double the usable space. The key word here is stacking. Loft bed, for example, is a magical invention. By lifting the bed up high, you gain at least 2 sqm of

extra floor space. If you are a plant lover, narrow shelves in the window frame can double, or even triple the amount of greens you can fit. A tall bookshelf does not need to be used for books, but can also house souvenirs, shoes, crockery, and more.

3. Foldable furniture Maybe you played with dolls when you were little? If so, you probably remember those foldable Barbie houses where the beds could be folded up against the wall? This concept can be adapted to tables. A foldable desk provides a lot of extra workspace, while not taking up floor space.

Shelves for storing lighter items are easy to make from cut banana boxes and hot glue. This shelf is now four years old, and joined me when I moved from one dorm to another.

Storage does not have to be expensive. Plant shelves can, i.e. be built of wooden planks and sawed broomsticks.

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A foldable desk is ideal for when you do not have time to clean, and have school assignments to hand in.

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Sports column: NMBUI Rowing Petter Nielsen Journalist

Vegard Høgi Olsen Journalist

The NMBUI rowing club holds place at Årungen stadium, part of the National Facilities of Norway. Sports column met with the club and joined the practice on a chilly Sunday afternoon. Photographer, Simen, got to test out the boat.

History Rowing carries a long history and has been a means of transportation for at least a thousand years in the Nordics. Boat as a means of transportation started with a couple of oars before they were replaced by sails and engines. Rowing as a sport dates back to the 19th century and England. Rowing between the University teams, Cambridge and Oxford, dates all the way back to 1829 with races on the Thames. Today, it is a very popular sport worldwide, where Norway with Olaf Tufte has shown muscles and won several World Championships aswell as the Olympics.

Out of the Starting Hole NMBUI rowing was established in 2019, making them one of the younger clubs in Ås. There has admittedly been an established rowing society in Ås before, but that was many years ago. Thus, a few eager students started a new rowing club, associated with NMBU. It turned out that lots of people

Simen Walbækken Tangen Photographer

Eirin Aasland Translator

were interested, and had been rowing before. Anna Syverstad and Ylva Lysstad thought it was sad that NMBU, with the National Facility that is Årungen nearby, had no rowing club. Even though they admit that the rowing stadium in Årungen could use a refurbishment, it is still in the heart of the rowing nation of Norway. This is where the best rowers of the country get together to measure their strength during the Norwegian championship. And this stadium lies right in NMBU’s backyard.

Sporting and Social Ambitions The level of ambition in the rowing club is divided. They have plans to compete in the student championship in rowing, but at the same time they want to be an inclusive and social environment. They were supposed to participate in the student championship in Bergen last semester, but it was cancelled due to Covid-19. On the other hand, they have participated in the student championship in rowing machine, where they can boast with a third position.

Furthermore, they plan to participate both in the student championship in rowing and on rowing machines next semester, so it is evident that they are a competitive group.

The Workout The rowing club has an eight-man boat, which they bought after they had applied for funding from Sparebankstiftelsen. When Tuntreet got to participate in a training session, it was one of the first sessions in the eight-man boat this year. The rowing club needed one person to fill the boat, and photographer Simen was more than happy to fill the last seat. It soon became clear that rowing requires more than just raw muscle.

It was important to both stabilize and keep pace with your teammates at the same time. It was a challenging sport, both physically and mentally. It’s all about “keeping your tongue straight in your mouth”, as mathematician Ulf Indahl at RealTek would say.

Join Us! The rowing club is looking for more eager souls who can participate at trainings and competitions. It is a low-threshold offer, where they practice twice a week. For more information, check out “NMBUI-roing” on Facebook.

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By Tilde SkĂĽtun

QUIZ

1. When was glass first invented?

2. When was the Versailles treaty signed?

3. How old is Tuntreet? (The actual tree) 4. How many times have Norway scored 0 point in the Eurovision song contest?

5. When did Harald Fairhair die?

6. The most expensive caviar comes from Russia and Iran. What fish does it come from?

7. How many mirrors are there in the Hall of Mirrors in Versailles?

8. How many kernels are there on one cob? ? 600, 800, 1200?

9. How long does a Brandtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bat live?

10. What tree is most common in Norway, measured in volume?

FIND THE WORDS

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Answers on page 50.

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ORIGINAL

NONOGRAM

The goal of a nonogram is to shade in as many squares as indicated by the number in the column above, or on the row next to it. The numbers show how many shaded squares are connected. Two numbers show two “sequences”. There needs to be at least one empty square between each “sequence”. The squares with an “x” cannot be shaded in. This will result in an image if done correctly!

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Photo: Simen Walbækken Tangen

Photo: Simen Walbækken Tangen

Photo: Iris van Brunschot

Photo: Nathalie Genevieve Bjørneby

Photo: Nathalie Genevieve Bjørneby

Photo: Iris van Brunschot

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HOPE

The Lord of the Rings by Tolkien is among the movies that have had the strongest impact on me. I’ve seen the 3 episodes perhaps 10 times each. I am equally fascinated by the plot every single time.

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I am not alone in getting moved and fascinated. What is it that strike our nerves and gives impressions? Tolkien wanted to write a book that without biblical clichés and expressions could communicate the message of the Christian beliefs.

The message in the book and the movies is Christian, but without the usual words and expressions that the bible and the Christian traditions use. It’s about the battle against an evil force, about courage and bravery and the challenges of joining the battle. But also about anxiety and greed. The lord of the Rings is about what gives and forms hope.

In one of the scenes we see the heroes surrounded by a grand army, impossible to defeat. Scared and anxious they stand with heads bowed against the evil force. Aragorn, heir of Isildur, walks around and brings courage to people.

A young boy is coming up to his first battle. Scared to death. Aragorn points at the sword he’s holding and says: This is a good sword. He holds it in his hand and gives it back to the young man.

This is how he gives courage to the one that must fight. A good sword creates hope.

This is a weird scene. I’ve thought long and hard about this one. What does it want to tell us? It doesn’t seem to work. But by pointing at what’s close and what’s good, he gives the young boy hope.

He holds a good sword in his hand. With this he can fight a meaningful battle against the evil.

In another scene it’s the wizard Gandalf that gives the battle perspective. Once again, it’s an impossible battle against the useless. But Gandalf says: This [life] is not all. It is only the beginning.

It continues after death. Implying: It is never hopeless to fight for a good cause.

What is it that gives strength and courage when faced with possible and impossible challenges?

The first is to find hope in the close and the regular events. The people around us. Nature, which never surrenders. Community and relations create hope. Every morning I wake up to a new day. I am alive. That means hope and possibilities.

In the 1st Corinthians 13, also known as the chapter of love, Paul speaks of faith, hope and love.

But, he says, the greatest of these is love.

Here, Paul agrees with many. But perhaps the condition for love, is hope. For what is a life without hope?

All will be well, we say. What does that mean? The Christian hope bases itself on the resurrection of Jesus. This is a rich source of hope. Because: I do not die, I pass on to life.

Sigurd A. Bakke is the student priest at NMBU. His office is in the basement on the left side in the Clock building.

The student priest is available if you need someone to talk to, discuss, or need guidance. He is available on Wednesdays from 11.00-15.00, but is also available for prebooked appointments other days. Appointments can be booked at sigurd.bakke@as.kommune.no

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Board at Samfunnet Pleasant fall, dear students!

In the office wing there’s a lot happening at the moment. Samfunnet is refurnished and ready for the UKEfestival! Even though it will be a different UKE, we can promise 26 days filled with fun. For the festival to be as pleasant as possible, we will need your help.

We hope you continue to keep practicing distancing, sit at your tables at the parties, and mind the other participants and the ones at work. Remember that everyone working are volunteers, so please be nice and generous with your smiles, so we all get a great experience in October! The tickets went faster than candy at the info stands, but there’s been formed a facebook group for buying and selling tickets. We recommend checking it out :) NU (The Business Committee at NMBU) is working on the final planning of Career day, Ocotber 14th. Here you’ll be able to meet your future employer, digitally. To prepare, you need to create a profile on careergate.nmbu.no. Pay attention to the

information from NU to get the most out of this fall’s Career Day and kickstart your job applications!

The Board of Samfunnet is working zealously on planning the time after the UKE-vacuum. This fall’s General Assembly will happen November 2nd, and in that regard, the accountings, budgets and reports are being finished. We are working on the goals for 2021 and doing our best to form a robust plan. The budgeting isn’t exactly easy when we don’t know what the spring will look like, but luckily we have our amazing economy chiefs who ensure control even with all the uncertainties.

Lots of positions are up for grabs this fall, and if any of your braincells have suggested running for a position, do not hesitate to contact the election committee (valgnemda@samfunnetiaas.no). They can answer most questions, and if not, they can refer you to the right person.

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important. We in the Office Wing are here for you, so don’t be hesitant in dropping by for a chat if you need someone to talk to.

If anything is bothering you, contact the ones around you. Spend 2 minutes sending a message to an old friend – a short “How are you?” can be enough. It is so very important to take care of your own and other’s mental health!

We’re looking forward to a cheerful October, where we can enjoy the amazing program the UKE organization have made.

Enjoy the festival!

Best regards Maylinn Dramstad Board leader at Samfunnet

Week 41 brings focus to mental health, something we at Samfunnet find very

Student-Parliament

The semester is well underway, and so are we! The first Student Parliament of the semester was held September 14th – a little different than earlier. It was held in Festsalen in the Clock Building, and not at TF III as usual, due to infection control. Still, we managed to execute it nicely, and we are grateful for getting to meet up physically.

At parliament we finally managed to approve the document on environmental politics, which has been postponed since spring, when we had to hold parliament digitally. A couple of the points we approved are: • Sustainability is to be implemented as a part of the curriculum of all courses where it is appropriate.

• There is to be facilitated for a cycling road between centrum and the university, along Drøbakveien. There should be adequate coverage for safe parking spots for bikes.

The moving to the Veterinary Building is postponed yet again. We do not know the details yet, but there’s a lot of work being done to ensure that the moving happens as painlessly as possible. We know that many are getting impatient and have prepared for moving in January. We also find this message grim and sympathize with everyone this concerns. We’re looking forward to the building being opened and have even been on a tour to see what the building will look like.

It will truly be a great and unique building, which we’re sure we will enjoy for many years to come.

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to support them, and make sure that Ås Municipality doesn’t withdraw from the cooperation agreement with SiÅs about the healthcare service. Therefore, it’s important that you report moving to Ås now. It will show the municipality (once again) that the students are an important contributor to the municipality.

Which we can use to convince them that we need the healthcare service.

We have also worked on the welfare funds. Welfare funds are funds that are handed out to clubs and associations on Campus Ås to ensure a lively, diverse and inclusive student environment.

We are glad that so many have applied, and we look forward to them being handed out at next Student Parliament, the 12th of October!

SOCIETY TALK

Foreningsprat Visast formannj! Ærværdige medlemma!

Potensielle delekvinta!

Samt dåkk annjeran, Skål!!

2020 hi visst sæ å varra etj år utenom det vanlige. Visast formannj e mutt fer at regjeringa hi snytj’n frå anledninga t å kjæmp kampen, men prise sæ lykkelig fer at sterkspritn aldri e langt onnja.

Skål fer kampmot!

Når d e sagt, så hi undertegnede lagt merke t at at d bles jækli godt fer tia, og gulraudt lauv fylle høstlufta på samma måti som spriteimen fyllje etjkvart trøndersk festlokale. Herre betyr at d igjen e muligheit fer potensielle delekvinta å prøv sæ på muligheita t å tre in i de ærværdiges rækka. Sekretærn tar imot søknada på løpende bannj, helt fram t denj 18. Oktober klokka 19:03.

Informasjon vedrørende opptak ligg fersåvidt på nettsia Karsken.no.

Vi Skåles!

- Oversermonimester Sandnes

Foreningen Hunkatten blev stiftet af 10 Studiner ved NLH. Disse 10 Studinene var paa daværende Tidspunkt De eneste Studentene af det sterke Kjønd ved NLH, saa en Motpol mot det mandsdominerte Studentmiljøet var svært nødvendig.

Skaal for at ogsaa Kvinder skal faa skinde ved NLH! I den anledning haver FFD selvsagt bestemt at Hunkattaaret 15x4 skal feires med et storslagent Jubileum!

Skaal for at 60 Aar med Glans samt Glæde feires paa rikitig Vis! Oktober er dog ogsaa fyllt med flere Morsommheter end Jubileum, nemlig UKA! Derfor er saa klart samtlig Katter i full Sving med at lage Spritsløifa’s beste Bar. Skaal for meget med Festligheter samt fuktige Kvelder i vente!

Qlturell Hilsen Jubelkatt Gjertrud samt Hurrakatt Yva

Hvordan kjennes spenningspotensialet mellom to politiske systemer og ideologier med felles interesser? Hvilken sektor tilhører du? Vil du oppleve to motstridende stormakter i ett, og samme rom?

Hvis du har forvillet deg, til en plass som kan minne om grenseland mellom kommunisme og kapitalisme frykt ikke!

Du har mest sannsynlig kommet til Gents’ bar «Den kalde krigen» Sett deg, men ikke la propagandaen rundt deg påvirke din fornuft.

Anstendige bartendere med ushanka tar gledelig imot dine ønsker om forfriskninger Добро пожаловать в наш бар!

Welcome to our bar!

Tiden går så altfor fort Alt skolearbeidet som skulle vært gjort

Gents Academy v/ Lord Ambassador

I UKEvakum skjer de utrolige ting Sørger for tilstrekkelig UKEspenning

Skaal FFD! Skaal Skriver!

Skaal $paregris!

Skaal Hunkatter!

Skaal Qlturelle samt Xklusive!

Skaal Pusekatter!

Skaal Kattunge!

Skaal Tora samt Thorvald!

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Future PB-man I am too afraid of conflict to be a psychopath .

Fest-telegrafenhas taken over for “NMBU kjøp/salg/bytte” Linticket <3 Why doesn’t Samfunnet/UKA their own ticket/payment system like they’ve got in Trondheim? We do have a gang of DataSci- students that could be interested in developing that?

Sick Samfunnet/UKA should rethink Linticket Not OK Distruction of UKA propery is so fucked up. To whomever it may concern, this is not Ås. We don’t do things like this at Ås.We are a community of students that volunteer so that we all can have a good offer and amazing study life, amid a pandemic. Whomever is responsible for the destruction need to take a long hard look in the mirror and rethink whether you really belong here if this is what you think is funny. :( What happened to the crossword puzzle? Give me the fucking crossword puzzle!

Tuntreet needs new buds We need:

- will you feed our soil?

One journalist One photographer

Interested? Tell us at tuntreet@samfunnetiaas.no

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