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ENGLISH Organ for Studentsamfunnet in Ã…s
NR. 9 \ November 8th, 2018
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LEADER Gunnar Størseth Haarr Editor in Chief tuntreet@samfunnetiaas.no
DESPERATE TIMES CALL FOR LAST-DITCH EFFORTS We are getting closer to Christmas, and our bodies can tell that the days are getting shorter and shorter. The motivation for catching up on the curriculum after UKA is not by any means forcing itself upon us. Luckily, we have developed a certain self-discipline after some time in academics. It can be quite nice sitting down on an autumn evening with a cup of tea, a large book chock full of curriculum you should already know more than half of, a mobile phone which, for the occasion, have had both sound and vibration turned off, and a notebook you hope filling with useful notes in the next few hours. Time flies, and before you know it Frodo has disposed of the ring Earth is safe. The notebook is on your duvet, unused, and it’s getting not to go to bed. You want to make sure you wake up well-rested start the day with a nice, healthy breakfast before you’re at the study you get the good spot, the one in the corner next to the window.
in Mt Doom and Middle so late it would be foolish and with enough time to hall at 07.30 to make sure
Just remember that there are several ways to approach everything. You’re not “bad at planning” or plagued by “chronic procrastination”, you’re “good at gathering information quickly” and “work well under pressure”. This leader could have just as easily been one of the “foreningsprat”, but I’ll take that as a sign that I’m writing about something relatable. A toast to academics, fellow students. By the way: “Have You Heard...” is finally back, something we are very happy about. We would like to apologize for the time it took. You will find it at the top of our webpage, tuntreet.org.
EDITORIAL
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Deadline Publication 25.08 15.09 06.10 27.10 17.11
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Editor in Chief Gunnar Størseth Haarr Journalist Coordinator Jardar Lindaas Bringedal Journalists Kaja Mie Botnen Mathilde Moe Strand Carl-Henrik Lensjø Alvin
Fano Alexander H Grydeland Chiara Magboo Katja Terzic Jane Bergan Helene Vo Christine Husebø Copeland Layout Coordinator Malin Sandven Layout Ingvill Eidesen Runa Gjerland
Anne Tove Græsdal Våge Photography Coordinator Sunniva Buvarp Schmitz Fotografar Merete Guldhav Sandra Elena Orre Tord Kristian F. Andersen Andreas Gustav Meyer Nima Foroughi
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Trying out home-brews
GF: Interview with everyone who is leaving
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Two Beers with Anne-Marie Austad
Interview with Sputnik
42 Illustrators Lina Westermann Korrektur Kjersti Rustad Kvisberg Magnus Dybdahl Ida Lunde Naalsund Julie Andrea Glemminge Carmen I. V. Erdal Translation Hanna Sahlstrøm Rebekka Bedringås
Ingrid Tangvik Magnus Horgen Rekkedal Evita Kolseth Skaar Caroline Lensjø-Alvin Potato Kristian Haraldsen Distribution Tonje Eilerås Nett-distribusjon Halvor Ekeland
Tuntreet, An organ for Studentsamfunnet in Ås Tuntreet, Post box 1211 1432 Ås E-mail: tuntreet@samfunnetiaas.no www.tuntreet.org Print: 1300 Press: BK Grafisk, Sandefjord Cover: Maren Oftebro Centerfold: Bendik Hassel Back Cover: Maren Oftebro
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Is chess being neglected at NMBU? Fano A. H. Grydeland Journalist and photographer
Øyvind Nyheim Photographer
When Magnus Carlsen won the World Chess Championship for the third time in 2016, more than 2 million Norwegians had watched his path to victory. Chess has never been bigger in Norway, but still there is no chess club at NMBU. Where are all the chess players? The search for the chess community NMBU has without a doubt one of the best student communities in Norway, with organizations and clubs for almost anything! Whether you have a voice like Michael Jackson or Ronaldinho’s soccer skills, there’s always a club for you ... well, almost always. If you are as talented as Magnus Carlsen, then there is no arena for you to compete in. I was even confused when I read about all associations but found no chess club. Fortunately, I am of the kind who likes a good challenge, so I have set out to solve this problem for my fellow players. The first question is whether students at NMBU play chess at all. I talked to the board game association Kort og Bredt who
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said that people very rarely came there to play chess. I also considered asking Eika, since chess is technically considered a sport, but luckily I am not that stupid. I was lucky, however, because when I was in town on a Thursday evening, I saw many people sitting in front of chess boards in the basement of Ås Kulturhus. Here is Follo Chess Club, and here I meet Øyvind Wormdal Selboe, an avid student/chess player. The hidden chess players of NMBU Øyvind studies nature management and is on the first year of his master’s degree. He first got interested in chess when he saw Magnus Carlsen in the World Cup 2013, and has played regularly ever since. If there is anyone here who can explain how the
chess community at NMBU is doing, it is him. He says that there are three students who regularly visit Follo Chess Club, which is a ridiculously low number compared to the total number of students. In addition, he tells of a tournament that was organized last year, where 10-12 students participated. This information is anything but uplifting. Are the students at NMBU not interested in chess? Are we chess players forced to throw away the chess board and take up sports like quidditch instead? Will the chess flower slowly wither and die here at Norway’s greenest university? Maybe, but I refuse to let chess die so easily. I have a pair of aces up my sleeve; Magnus Carlsen and Norwegian TV.
TUNTREET NRK makes chess relevant Magnus Carlsen, World Champion in Chess three times in a row, has made chess a popular sport in Norway. Carlsen has become a living legend in the chess community, with several records under his belt. The most impressive one may be that he is the only one who has held all three World Championship titles at the same time. This happened in 2014, when he was world champion of normal-, fast- and blitz chess. One can argue that he is the most successful athlete in Norwegian history! He has also made chess a famous sport in Norway, and he did this with excellent help from the NRK commentators. Much of the credit has to go to Torstein Bae, chess commentator at NRK / TV2. He explains chess in such a way that even people who initially do not understand the sport can watch the game. According to data from the Chess World Cup broadcasts in 2016, there were around 2.2 million Norwegians watching the games. The cool thing about this number was that out of all the people watching most were around 20-29 years with a higher education! You will have to look for a long time to find a more perfect description of the students here in Ås! So why is there no
established chess community at NMBU? I’ll tell you: It’s probably because no one has taken on the initiative and started it! The solution is actually pretty simple! Never let it be said that we in Tuntreet are not solution-oriented! Øyvind has already said that he would be happy to help, to-
father taught you chess while you learned to walk, then we need you. If you’ve always wanted to play chess, but never had the opportunity, then we need you. If you’ve lost both of your arms, I’ll personally sit next to you and move each piece because this is a project I believe in! Let us take this one step at a time, and the first will be this:
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gether with Fano Grydeland, who is also more than willing to help. This is the section where I ask for your help, my fellow students. The Chess World Championship starts on November 9th, and the time has never been better for a gathering. This is the opportunity for people of all skill levels to unite in a new, amazing association. If your
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If you are interested in joining the board (no pun intended) of the association contact me, Fano Alexander Heintz Grydeland, on Facebook or by phone: 486 04 405
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If you do not want to be on the “Board” but want to join the association then contact me. The more enthusiasm, the bigger the chance will be of this becoming a reality.
I’m going to work hard for this dream to come true. I promise an update on this project in the next edition of Tuntreet. Until then, I recommend all readers to watch the World Cup World Cup and consider giving this amazing game a chance! Translated By: Magnus Horgen Rekkedal
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Tips and tricks for biking in the winter
Photo: Daniel Zonneveldt
Nima Foroughi Journalist
Translated By: Caroline Lensjø-Alvin
Bikes are used by many, as a means of transportation to campus or between the different buildings. As the dark and cold season arrives, many of us ditch the bike and store it somewhere for the winter. However, one man defies the cold and the dark. Daniel, better known as the bike fixer in Ås (sykkelreperatøren i Ås), has given us some tips and tricks on how to bike safely though the winter. I sat down with Daniel to get some insider tips from his two winter seasons of biking here at Ås. Good tires
Use studded tires, Daniel says. It is not required to have studded tires, however it does not mean than one should not have it. Studded tires make you feel safer, and are strongly recommended. One of Daniel’s tips is to reduce the air pressure in your tires a little bit to create a bigger grip surface, especially if the roads are icy. Reduced air pressure will give you better grip, however, there is a bigger chance of a flat tire if you hit hard objects. The recommended air pressure depends on the tire, and you have to try and see what works best for you. Make sure to check out the side of 6
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the tires for suggested pressures, as there are many different types of studded tires with different recommendations. More studs will give you better grip on ice, but it is more expensive. If you are thinking of getting new tires for the winter, make sure to look at the dimensions of the tires already on the bike, so you get the correct studded tires. And remember that the frame of the bike has a limit when it comes to how wide the tire can be. Lights and reflective tags
It is required to have reflective tags on the front and back of your bike, as well
as a source of light when it gets dark. In other words, use lights to see and to be seen. The lights that make you visible are usually small, cheaper and produce less light than those used to see, but Daniel recommends having at least one of them. One upside to these lights is that they are easy to remove when you park your bike, says Daniel, who has experienced lights that stop working due to water damage. If you plan on biking on roads with poor lighting, bad conditions or long distances, you should get a more powerful light. You can also get a rechargeable light with a USBport in many sports goods stores, and you
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Make sure you dress according to the weather. Daniel recommends wool under a layer of thin, breathing material. For extra cold days it can be good to wear a down jacket, but make sure you take it slow so you don’t get too sweaty. If it gets too warm, it is better to remove a layer than become sweaty and cold later. If you know you will get wet, bring an extra change of clothes. An extra pair of socks or some slippers can be a lifesaver on a cold day. Your hands are particularly exposed, remember to wear something on your hands to keeps them warm and protected, but make sure you are still able to break and change gears. And last, but not least; helmet. The risk of falling is definitely bigger on a winter’s day, so wear a helmet, even on short distances.
Take care of your bike
Most of today’s bikes have frames made from aluminum, while older bikes usually consist on steel. For older bikes, corrosion is often a problem limited to movable and exposed parts of the bike, like the chain or the wires for brakes and gears. This can be avoided by storing the bike in a dry spot or under cover, along with cleaning of the dirt and salt. Make sure there is no ice on the sides of the tires if your bike has break pads. Daniel recommends oiling the chain regularly, sometimes as often as once a week because the weather conditions wash away the oil. Keep the chain clean. Sand and dirt cause damage to the chain and sprocket, and reduce their lifetime. Daniel even oiled the wires on his bike and recommends it to others, although it can be a little complicated. For longer storage (like over Christmas break), you can consider giving your bike a good wash with soap and water so remove as much salt and dirt as possible. Make sure to dry down the bike properly and oil the chain before your store it.
Other tips and tricks
Another thing that could use some oil are bike locks with keyholes. Many people, who don’t have indoor storage or another safe place for their bike, use their lock in all sorts of weather. If the lock becomes difficult to use, you can buy oil for locks. Unnecessary use of force may result in a broken key, so take good care of your lock. There are two bike repair stations in Ås; one on campus and one in the center, right by the town hall. They are equipped with tools, pumps and a simple rack to hang your bike. Daniel recommends the one in Ås center, as the one on campus is a little worn down. Trial and error
Biking during the winter can be a new and strange experience. The grip is reduced and varied, so you can’t turn or break as hard as you normally would. We recommend to try and see what works best for you, and what works best for the weather. If you don’t feel safe, try on a flat and straight road to see how the bike behaves. Maybe you bike down to the station for a cup of hot chocolate? Biking during the winter is not as scary as it sounds, and I hope to see many of you using your bikes this winter! Ding ding!
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Difficult financial requirements for international students Mathilde Moe Strand Journalist
Lina Westermann Illustrator
Translated By: Caroline Lensjø-Alvin
Are you a Norwegian student with over 116 369 NOK in your bank account? 116 369 NOK is actually the amount that international students from outside EEA/EU need to have in their bank account to be able to study in Norway. An excluding system
There is, however, reason for this exact number. Its purpose is to make sure that international students who come to Norway will manage financially. For the sake of the discussion, it is necessary to mention that loans and scholarships are accepted under this sum. It is understandable that the Norwegian state does not want to accept students who cannot support themselves financially. The question is, do we want to exclude a large group of students? In addition to the requirement of 116 369 NOK, the Norwegian government have more terms for the international students. The ones coming from outside the EEA/ EU must pay an additional 5300 NOK to apply for permission to study in Norway. This sum is required every time their visa needs to be renewed (Studvest, 2018). All the payments amount to a large number, which is the main reason why large groups of students are excluded. The West wins
At NMBU, today, about 70 nationalities are represented, which is a new record for the university. However, it is worth mentioning that most of these students come from Europe (Lothe, 2018). A record-breaking number of students applied to the master program in International Development studies this year. Several applicants from developing countries were granted a spot, however many of them never showed up. Maybe a large number of them had to decline the offer, as they were not able to meet the financial requirements? 8
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NMBU seems proud of being able to advertise themselves as an international university. However, the diversity that NMBU prides on could be in danger. In Norway we have an education system that makes it possible for anyone, no matter their background, to get a good education. The same principles clearly do not apply to international students who want to study in Norway. For many students, especially students from Africa, Asia and South America, it can be difficult to meet the financial requirements. Only the most privileged will have the possibility of meeting the requirements. How can we have the diversity we want? Do we want a system where only the privileged and the rich win?
References
Lothe, R. (2018). I år har NMBU rekordmange internasjonale studenter fra ca 70 land. Norges miljøog biovitenskapelige universitet. Source: https://www. nmbu.no/aktuelt/node/35273 (27.10.2018). Studvest (2018, 27. April). Har du 116 369 kroner liggende?. Source: https://www.studvest.no/har-du116-369-kroner-liggende/
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NMBU Writing Centre Workshops:
Critical Reading, Note-Taking, and Stress Relief Chiara Magboo Journalist and photographer
“Picture the most beautiful mountain that you can. Just hold the image and feeling of this mountain in your mind. Let it gradually come into greater focus, as you breathe in…and breathe out...allowing your body and your mind to relax…” This is how the guided meditation that took place during the recent Stress Relief Workshop held by NMBU’s Writing Centre started. Participants sat in a loose circle around the room, situated at the Writing Centre’s Sørhellinga location. Led by one of the centre’s academic writing advisors, the meditation was the final component of a session that discussed stress, self-care and action steps that students can take to help reduce stress in their daily lives. Eating well, sleeping about 7-9 hours each night, being physically active, and maintaining social bonds (friendships, family ties, etc.) are all good places to start. Time management and creating healthy routines are also fundamental. The session emphasized that while there is no way to completely remove stress from our lives, there are definitely things we can do to lessen the burden. The stress relief session was the last of three workshops held on the same afternoon, with the other two workshops focused on critical reading and note-taking. The Critical Reading Workshop revolved around how to better read, understand and analyze texts. It covered tools for critical thinking, including the six steps of Interpretation, Analysis, Inference, Evaluation, Explanation, and Self-Regulation. A structured inquiry of a text, the workshop discussed, requires students to start with their topic: explore the text’s purpose and meaning, and connect it with what students already know about their topic. Secondly, students must establish the credibility of the source, judging it for potential biases. This is followed by actually conducting analysis on the text at hand. Lastly, students should engage in self-reflection, asking themselves whether or not they agree with the text, and for what reasons. The session concluded with an exercise where participants formed a critical synopsis of a text, using the processes outlined earlier. The Note-Taking Workshop, however, delved into the reasoning behind why we take notes when reading a text. We do this for two main reasons: to help us further understand what we are reading,
and to help us with future referencing. Note-taking is something that also helps us understand the important relationships in whatever text we happen to be reading – a crucial element of analyzing the work at hand. Highlighting main ideas, writing one sentence summarizing each paragraph, and writing a few sentences to summarize the entire text are some basic note-taking techniques that students can put into practice. Secondly, good note-taking is useful when it comes to organizing references that will be used in a paper or assignment. “Citing while you write”: jotting down references as you read, and grouping them into categories (for instance, according to author or theme), will save you the work of having to search for and clarify your sources later on. This series of afternoon workshops was the first ever held by NMBU’s Writing Centre. According to the writing advisors who facilitated these sessions, the Centre aims to hold more workshops in the future. Given that the busy exam season is almost upon us, it will certainly be a relief to know that these are among the university’s resources available to students.
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Under 20 during UKA
Katja Terzic Journalist
Sandra Orre Illustrator
Translated By: Rebekka Bedringås
The fun continues after the revues and concerts at UKA are over, at least for most of the students. During October, large parts of Samfunnet are made into premises for those over the age of 20. Spritsløyfa takes up most of the room and entertainment during the events. Spritsløyfa consists of a number of home-made bars with different themes, one for each of the different fraternities and sororities we have here in Ås. There is no doubt that everyone thinks that this is a cool concept, but it is also sucks to be the only one not being able to join the fun. Along with myself, there are several others that share their experiences on this topic.
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You make your own bed
Spritsløyfa is a tradition that grows with the UKA-festival. “You make your own bed” says the former NMBU student, Kristian Sandnes. He admits that it was not fun being on the outside of Spritsløyfa during UKA 2014, even though it was a lot smaller back then. “It is important that you notice the people around you, maybe you can agree to hang out in the Bodega instead some nights, to avoid leaving someone behind”. Helps having good friends
This year’s revue leader Oscar Mork was very committed during UKA 2016 as an actor, but was too young by two weeks to get in at Spritsløyfa. He believes he was lucky to have friends who were willing to hang out with him at the Bodega, instead of spending all their time in Spritsløyfa before heading to the afterparties. “The hardest part was when friends and family
came to visit, I took them to concerts, but after, I wasn’t able to show them around Spritsløyfa”. In the shadow of Spritsløyfa
“The Bodega is the worst place to hang out during UKA”, says Hedda Larssen. She is one of the dancers in this year’s revue, but also one of the unlucky December kids. She reveals that she ends up going straight home after almost every show, because there is barely anything going on in the places she is allowed to be. “Its hard to challenge traditions. But the way it is now just excludes us under 20” Julie W. Karlsen agrees with Larssen and wished there were more bars and activities for those under 20. “I remember someone in 2016 offered me an enclosed ball bin area, like the ones they have at IKEA” she says jokingly. Larssen believes that bars that serve drinks with a lower alcohol percentage can be just as attractive, and can include everyone.
Her proposal is brewery bars that sell beer and ciders with different tastes like raspberry and grapefruit. “It’s nice that we get different drinks to choose from at the Jungle Juice Cocktailbar, but sadly no one hangs out there”, she concludes. Tries to preposition
“The problem is that it is illegal to advertise the serving of alcohol, and because of this not many people know about the Jungle Juice bar” Oscar Mork says. The bar was set up for the first time this year, and was one of UKAs attempts to offer those under 20 an alternative to Bodega. They’re trying to find a more attractive spot for the bar, that will make more people aware of it’s existence and also make them want to hang out there. He believes that, until then, the solution is for those under 20 to team up. Because, as you might have understood reading this text, there are more of you out there. Issue 09 Year 73
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Kindergarten Carl-Henrik Lensjø Alvin Journalist
Andreas Meyer Photographer
Translated By: Rebekka Bedringås
Fall has arrived and the darkness is creeping in. With exams, cold and stress being a part of your daily life, it’s nice to think back on a time where these worries didn’t exist. Therefore, I decided to interview the youngest people in our society. Together with my photographer, I enter Tunveien Kindergarten where we are given a warm welcome. Shortly after, I find myself in a smaller room with five of the eldest kids in the kindergarten: Huey, Dewey, Louie, Hetty and Letty (fake names for the children’s sake). I have prepared some questions for them, but it is made clear to me pretty quickly that exams, stress and lectures are not that interesting. However, other topics are way more interesting and the kids talk about boyfriends and girlfriends, school, and how old they are.
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School “We start school next year, and we are really excited!” says Huey, who is five and a half. Not only are they starting school in a year, but tomorrow is Halloween. It is important to understand that they are looking forward to both, according to Hetty, who is actually OLDER than four years old. As a man who thinks about the future, I ask them what they want to do when they finish school. Dewey, also five and a half, tells me that when you’re finished with school, you start at a new school. They explain that this process goes on all the way until tenth grade and then you’re done. I don’t have the heart to tell them about high school or university. Boyfriends and girlfriends. As I explain the concept of exams to them, Louie asks me if I have a girlfriend. I answer that I do, and is then informed that if I do I have kissed her on the lips. Louie goes on and tells me that they will do the same when they grow up. By the way, Louie is also five and a half years old, his grandma
told him that. I ask them how to get a girlfriend or boyfriend and they are eager to tell me. There are, in fact, a lot of ways to become boyfriend and girlfriend. You can dance, hang out and kiss. They have gotten this verified, because in the music video to “Despacito”, they dance, kiss and hang out. You could also ask the person you are interested in, if they want to become your boyfriend or girlfriend, or you could just let your weewee’s touch each other, but then you’ll get pregnant. Feelings, freedom and superpowers The interview crumbles after a while. The kids have been sitting still for fifteen minutes and they have so much they want to talk about. I write down as much as possible. I am told that girls can play with boy-toys, and that boys can play with girltoys. Being a boy or a girl has nothing to do with deciding if you can wear a dress or not, and Louie eagerly tells me about one of the boys in the kindergarten that has pink boots with unicorns and glittery letters on them. They tell me that if you hate
someone, you’re supposed to throw food at them. Huey explains that you can also talk to them and work it out yourself. He knows this because his superpower is being really smart, and running of course. Most of the kids have superpowers. Dewey can run really fast, Louie can build stuff really fast and Nettys superpower is candy. At the end, I learn that Huey has seen a naked lady on TV. She had a hairy butt, and they can all agree that naked people are gross. The interview eventually comes to an end, whether I like it or not, and we finish off with dancing to the song “Oro Jaska Beana”. It has been quite an experience being around kids again. Even though the sound level back at the student dorm is a bit more bearable, I think it was nice seeing a life without worries. No exams, written assignments or student loans to worry about and it is nice thinking back to a time like that. But, since we can’t turn back time I hope you can have some fun and enjoy the insight into the world of the youngest people.
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Tuntreet`s Test of Homebrewed Beer! Emilie Sandell Beer lover and Journalist
Jardar Lindaas Bringedal Beer lover and Journalist
Sunniva Buvarp Schmitz Photographer and Beer lover and Journalist
Gunnar Størseth Haarr Photographer and Beer lover and Journalist
Although there is a large interest in brewing one’s own beer here at Ås, it is difficult to get it just right. You have to adjust different things like time, grain,microbiology, and most important, love. With many failed attempts behind us, we finally figured out how to let Tuntreets Ølskere™ (Tuntreets beer lovers) test all the different beers in a battle for local, no – subcultural recognition. For the battle of the decade for subcultural recognition, Tuntreet has chosen to overlook some inconsistencies. First of all, not all the participants have categorized their beer, and if they have, they will be judged on it. Tuntreet supports liberation from labeling. Second of all, some of the participants might have used “kits”– homebrewery’s answer to Craft, without our knowledge. This can result in a good drink, but a loss of integrity. Tuntreet appreciates integrity. Let the games begin!
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This is a wheat beer with a strong citrusy and floral arom. It is easy to drink due to its lack of flavor. It is a little flat for its category, and the judges disagree on whether or not they would buy it.
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The first thing we notice is that this is not pilsner. Maybe the participant used an old label? It is a good and simple stout. It’s a tedious experience, based on sense, and the beer has little character.
Gunnar: “It has more scent Emilie: “The flavor is good, but Sunniva: “Nice color. Cool song.” than flavor, but the flavor that the aftertaste is like sucking on is there is good.” a coin” Jardar: “It’s sour and good, but a little foamy. You lose the fizz pretty quick” 16
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TUNTREET Gents Original Beer by Gents Academys Elias Prytz ~ 5 % (The judges start with applause) Gents Original Beer smells citrusy and good, and is exciting and flavorful! We have a leader.
Gents: Apple Hard Cider by Gents Academys Elias Prytz ~ 5 % This cider is really good, and it smells like a freshly picked apple. We love it. This is a cider that even a cider-skeptic would enjoy.
Gunnar: “It is sweet in just the Emilie: “A wonderful comproright way, not sweet like candy, mise between a blondie and a but sweet like apples.” sour ale” nnar: “It presents as thought through and good craftsmanship.”
Jardar: ”Den smaker som røde well eple, veldig god.”
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Engelsk bitter by Erik Sand ~ 6 % This received varied feedback because of its bitter undertones. Many of us appreciate it, for some, it is a little too much. It feels like a pretty round lager, and everyone agree: it would pair perfectly with something salty.
Gunnar: “Goes well with salty snacks or cheese doodles, but it is a little too bitter on its own.”
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Belgisk Trippel by Viktor Sand / Anders Løkkeberg ~ 7 %
Imperial Stout by Viktor Sand / Anders Løkkeberg ~ 7 %
This Belgian Tripple is a hefty beer full of spices. The category is unknown. It is sadly a little too much for us, a couple sips was enough.
This stout is a little sour and hefty at the same time, which gives us a stout with an exciting flavor palate. Sadly, it is very flat and overwhelming.
Sunniva: “It sticks to your throat and stays there.”
Jardar: “A sour stout. Intriguing.” “Very, very good!” according to one, while another was “not satisfied”.
Emilie: “It kinda tastes like dinner (in the wrong way).”
Belgisk Trippel by Erik Sand ~ 8.6 % First of all: this is not a brown ale. However, it did get a lot of good remarks from the judges. It is aromatic, and maybe bitter enough to scare away some of us, while others loved it.
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The Winner of Tuntreets Homebrew Test 2018 is Elias Prytz for his Gents Original Beer!
The panel agreed that this was the beer of highest quality and best flavour. We were surprised over how well thought through it was and one panel member said that the beer was “fine and beige.” Tuntreet congratulates you and thanks everyone who delivered their beer to be tested.
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NMBU - STUDENT’S PREJUDIC E Have you ever thought that people in a specific organsations act a certain way, look a certain way or have a certain kind of attitude? Of course you have. We have asked Tuntreets Facebook followers (Like our page if you haven’t already) about their prejudices against the different organisations at NMBU. Descriptions are taken from the organisations Facebook pages.
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Hankattforeningen st.1902 is Norways oldest Student union. Johan L. Hirsch, første Direktør at NLH, founded Hankattforeningen in 1902, and was our first Administrerende Direktør. Hankattforeningen is for young men that wish to get as much out of their university years as possible, both when it comes to the ladies, experiences and fun, but just as important, life experience. Personally I have been exposed to testing and characterbuilding trials, all while partying, drinking, and Penetrating. The Unions founder, Johan Hirsh, was one of the biggest men this country has ever seen. The unions goal is to caryr on Hirsch’s spirit and let young men follow his way of life to become true Herremen.
Foreningen Hunkatten saw the light of day on Torsdag 13. Oktober 1960. After a meningless, empty and shallow existence amongst the crowd, 10 proud, fearless and initiating young women saw that the time was right to cause a not so small Reformation of the organisations at NLH. (These 10 were the only female students at NLH at the time...).
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Foreningen Hunkatten is made up of the Board: FFD, Skriver (Writer) and $paregris (Piggybank), other Hunkatter and Pusekatter. All Hunkatter are given an important position from FFD. Foreningen Hunkatten has their own Qultural Drink, Song book and Revue, Suite, Outfit and their own Traditions, Rituals and Events.
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Laget
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Swing
Laget is a group of about 40 students that meet every Thursday. There we meet for sing psalms, devotion, with cake and coffee afterwards. Laget also arranges bible groups and other social events. We are not tied to any specific church, we wish to gather all Christians in Ås. Laget is part of Norges Kristelige Student- og Skoleungdomslag (NKSS). Our main gail is to spread Jesus message so people will believe, love, and follow him!
DÅs is a dance organisation for NMBU’s students. We create life and movement. on campus as well as on Samfunnets stage. We dance to everything from Jazz to HipHop and Ballet.
Swingklubben dances every MONDAY from 18.00-20.00 and every THURSDAY from 18:00-20.00 at Samfunnet. You do not need to be a member to come, and there is no cost for Mondays or Thursdays. New and old, welcome!
Bible groups are a great place to learn more about the bible and meet new people. We offer several different Bible groups, both ofr those who like to be inside as well as outside. Issue 09 Year 73
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Nightmare on Pentagon Street: ESN asks you to bring your
boos to the 2018 Halloween Party Zarifa Barkatullah Journalist
Ainhoa Castillo Photographer
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A mess of guts. Knives strewn all around the tables. Chopped parts discarded haphazardly on the ground. And perfectly gruesome smiles stared back at the students.
gate at the end of the carving event. Most had the classic look but some took the shape of skulls, trees and even a bat. The major part of the decorations was done!
The Jack-o-Lanterns were ready!
All that remained were the cobwebs, props, and bloody wallpaper for the photo station. Snacks and drinks were set up, with a frozen hand floating in the punch bowl, ready to salute all the thirsty guests.
On Wednesday 31st ESN hosted two events: Pumpkin Carving from 16:00 till 18:00 and the Halloween Bash from 21:00 till death do us party… Students gathered inside the ABC basement around late afternoon to pick their pumpkins and began working. Some tried to carve intricate patterns to make their jack-o-lanterns look stylish and charming while others opted for the classic lopsided grin. As she carefully poked the eyes out Luca Kohlman said, “I feel like a child again. The pumpkin is softer than I thought it would be and it’s easy to get the design I wanted.” Twelve terrific pumpkins lined the ABC 20 Issue 09 Year 73
Nightfall welcomed all the party goers with the Ghostbusters theme music. The witches, vampires and ghouls started pouring in, along with their victims (aka the no-costume folks). Although, many did end up utilizing the artistic abilities of social committee member Laura Anguix, as she was requested to draw spiders and stitches with the ESN face paint for those seeking a scary makeover. However not everyone came dressed to depress, for a few heroes were spotted too. Two spider(wo)men, friendly mermaids and a doctor to heal any potential patients
were present as well. Along with the easiest, zero NOK spent costume available in town: couple dressed as each other. Some were a bit obscure, such as a towel with the number 42 written on it (hitchhiker’s guide to the galaxy) but made for great conversation, especially when someone actually got the reference! As the night went on, the lights went out. Some danced in the dark to a spooky playlist while others played beer pong. But the most popular place was the photo booth, and nearly everyone took a snap with their favorite partners and props. The Nightmare on Pentagon Street lasted into the wee hours until finally it was time to fall asleep again. The ESN board is super stoked to have pulled together this paranormal party along with the wonderful help of the ESN social committee, and wish everyone a Happy Halloween!
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Drunk at the Octoberfest Sunniva Buvarp Schmitz Photographer
Jardar Lindaas Bringedal Journalist
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Free Positions up for grabs at GF Jardar Lindaas Bringedal Journalist
Helene Vo Journalist
Sunniva Buvarp Schmitz Photographer
Studentsamfunnets General Assembly, also known as GF, is where all the big decisions are made. New regulations will be proposed and discussed, and postions will be filled. All members of Studentsamfunnet in Ås have a right to vote, both when it comes to the regulations and who will take on each position. At Studentsamfunnets General Assembly on the 19th of November, at 17.00 in Aud. Max. a number of positions will be filled. We interviewed those who have carried out their duties and are now taking a step back. 1. Editor in Chief of Tuntreet 2. Every issue that is published is a highlight in and of itself, it is very rewarding to stand there with a fresh issue and see the results of the effort everybody in Editorial has put in. 3. In many ways, it is that I have become a little bit of a better writer, both in funny and academic texts. There is a lot that is useful in other aspects of life, and you become more conscious about cutting out filler. The positions has also improved my ability to read Gunnar Størseth Haarr critically. I have also become more attentive about the power that words carry with them. I was surprised over how large of an effect Tuntreet can have, and the contents of the paper are often spoken about on campus. It is both humbling and rewarding to take part in everybody`s daily agenda. 4. I have gotten to know many people and met many different personalities. It is very exciting to work closely with the other Boards at Samfunnet, and I am impressed by the level people are performing at. After all, you learn a lot by listening to others. 5. If you care about the student environment and realize that you can be a part of improving things for those that come after you, you should get involved. Running for a position can be very scary, but if you gain the trust of the General Assembly, it is also an incredibly valuable learning opportunity that you will not get in any of your courses at NMBU. Competence from committee or board work is really important, both in the working world and other private involvments later in life. 6. I ran because I think it is incredibly fun to take part in creating Tuntreet, it is a very nice group you get to work with and I felt I had something to bring to the table. Others should run because even though I am leaving, I am leaving behind a very nice and competent gang that works with Tuntreet and it is incredibly exciting to work behind the scenes with something that is so much bigger than yourself. Jardar, who will be Editor in Chief after Christmas, is an amazing guy who I can guarantee will be nice to work with!
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Translated By: Hanna Sahlström Caroline Lensjø-Alvin Evita Kolseth Skaar Ingrid Tangvik Rebekka Bedringås
1. Which position did you have? 2. What was your highlight in this position? 3. Is there something you have learned that you would like to carry with you? 4. How has this position shaped your student life? 5. Why should people actively participate in Studentsamfunnet, either by going to the General Assembly, or by running for a positon? 6. What made you want to run for this position, and why should others do the same?
1. Administratory Officer Studentsamfunnet
2. Through restructuring,
we have been able to optimalise Studentsamfunnet. Committees have been moved around so that we can get the most out of every section, among other things. 3. I have learned a lot, Studentsamfunnet is a large and complex organisation, so the learning curve has been steep, but rewarding. I Margrethe Espen have also learned how to relax in the middle of a hectic work day. 4. The position leads to many pleasant moments at Samfunnet and with people. There is always an email to answer and something that needs to be done besides studying. It has enriched my student life with many new familiar faces. 5. Because it is a unique opportunity to get involved while you are still young! You will get networking, adventures and experiences that you will remember for the rest of your life! 6. Get involved - it is worth it!
TUNTREET 1. Event Chief Studentsamfunnet 2. It has been fun to plan out the semester program. It is an exciting honor to be part of the entire process, from planning and making decisions behind closed doors together with the committees and Board - to finding out what actually is up my alley. When do we hit a nerve? We have, now and again, been caught off guard. For example, Runa Tunheim the great meetup at the flirting course, which should be mentioned is not our proudest booking. Also, this years freshmen deserve some praise in that they have been unusually eager to both engage as volunteers and in going to events. That is when it becomes fun to organize events. My proudest moment while in this position has been to get the rap artist Per Skranglebein to work with the folk-dance group FRIKAR. 3. To calender and organize is worth its weight in gold. I have also learned that most of what you want here in life can be yours if you want it bad enough! You just have to believe! 4. It definitely enriches your student life. Each day, you meet a bunch of amazing people who contribute to the life and spirit here in Ă…s. It is inspiring. It has given and it has taken. It has given great friendships, important experiences and lots of lots of fun. It has taken time, it has taken sleepless nights and maybe affected my studies just a bit, but aaah, screw it! 5. It is good to study for for a future career, but you don`t become less attractive with a little practical experience! We can study and study, but theory needs to be practically tested. Getting involved in student life during your studies is a golden opportunity to gain some organisational competance, among other things. Besides, it fills the present with meaning. 6. First I was the Event Assistant, and afterwards it started to dawn on me that it was actually just completely ordinary people that were elected into GF. So I became crazy enough to give it a shot. Others should run because they get an opportunity to affect the bubble they are in, and because you get the chance to see your efforts and ideas come to life. To widen your horizons and jump out into the unknown gives you an important experience. It becomes what you make of it. If you are doubting, go for it! Vice President Studentsamfunnet The feeling of mastery that you get from all this rewarding work. It has also been nice to sit on a board where you always have people around you who ar supportive and understanding. You are never alone. You learn so much about organisational work, and the different structures in the organisation. In addition. you become very sure of yourself and what kind of leader you are. You also learn how to work in a group, and what role you are comfortable in. It has helped give a good structure to my weekday, and been something that is fun and challenging to spend your free time on. It takes a bit of time, but it is definitely worth it. First and foremost, it is important to fill your time with other things beside school. In addition, it is rewarding to be allowed to offer students more to do on their free time. You also get a nice network to engage in and you always feel included. I ran for Vice President because I wanted to have a more central position tied to party events at the house, and to take part in developing and improving the relevant committees. In addition, the social aspect mattered a lot to me, and is something I have found a lot of joy in, both on the Board and with my brilliant KSs.
1. Concert Chief Studentsamfunnet 2. Half of it is which event has been the most fun at Studentsamfunnet and the other half is how I have experienced the position. The most fun event has to be the two Semester Kick-offs that were sold out. The best thing I have experienced is the unity with the rest of the gang on the Board. The opportunity to run such a large organisation Lars Wisth Kolltveit as Studentsamfunnet is of course a highlight. It is also incredibly fun to work with the rest of the organisation, the KSs and other organs (UKA, TT, NU). 3. I have learned a lot about what it means to be a leader, how I act as a leader and a lot about how to run a big organisation. By sitting in the SS, you get the opportunity to take the course AOS234, Studenter i Ledelse (Leading Students). Here, I learned about leading theory, and more about myself as a leader. Very sad that NMBU has decided to stop teaching this course. I have also become more skilled at working with people I did not know from before. This is a quality you really get to use in this position. 4. It is no secret that it takes a lot of your time to sit on the Board of Samfunnet, but not so much that it has noticably affected my school work. My theory is that you become more effective when you have a lot on your plate, even if a lot of the time goes to talking to different people when you are sitting at Studentsamfunnet. My calender has become more structured, something that maybe shows that I have become better at planning. 5. By not participating at GF, you lose a big opportunity to say what you mean about who should have the run of Samfunnet, UKA, NU and TT from now on. By going to GF, you also get an introduction to what happens behind the scenes. For many, Studentsamfunnet organizes party events, but there is so much else that goes on in the background, that you do not get to see on a Wednesday or a Friday. You can really contribute and push for what you want by running at GF. 6. I wanted more responsibility and decision opportunity at Studentsamfunnet. I also feel that Studentsamfunnet has a very exciting history. I would recommend for others to run, it is incredibly fun.
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Karrieredagen for Næringslivsutvalget (NU) 2. It has to be seeing everything come together after planning and working hard for such a long time. Along with seeing its effect and hearing about students who have gotten contacts or job offers after Karrieredagen. It is also a bonus to be Lisa Hoff Strøm able to spend time in the offices at Samfunnet alongside with NU, UKA, Samfunsstyret og Tuntreet. It’s a privilege to be part of such a good group of people! 3. I have learned so much through working on the board of NU, especially about team-work. Furthermore, about how other people receive information and how I handle different situations. To work on a project this big gives you insight on projects, corporations and coordination. I have learned a lot from working closely with companies, especially when the leap to contacting them on my own is very big. 4. Being a part of an elected board at Samfunnet has given me opportunities I would not want to be without. I have built many friendships and to engage on a level like this does wonders for the will to volunteer. If I didn’t have this job, this past year would have been a lot worse. 5. Because we all need to step out of our comfort zone and give ourselves new challenges. It is incredibly fun to do volunteer work and do something this big for other people. To work together on a board with people you’ve never worked with before helps personal growth, and you build relations through team-work and professionalism. 6. It all comes down to the joy of being a part of something at Samfunnet, combined with the need for bigger challenges. I think that’s why I wanted to do this. I also believed that I could develop Karrieredagen to something even bigger and even better. If you want something which will help you as you apply for jobs, I would recommend to apply for head of Karrieredagen. You have good opportunities to build a network as you are in daily contact with over 60 companies over a long period of time. You will learn a lot about yourself and get leader experience and valuable traits you can benefit from later in life.
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1. Head of marketing
Næringslivsutvalget (NU) 2. Some of the highlights with this position have been meeting so many new people from all over, and seeing the development Næringslivsutvalget has had lately. 3. The position as Head of marketing has been incredibly educational and giving. For example, Erlend Kvamme one gains important experience from working in teams, communicating on a professional level with the business world and developing competence within central software. 4. The position has meant a lot for my student life. The social unity at Studentsamfunnet that follows the position and all the new people one meets has been an utterly positive experience. At the same time, I became better at structuring my everyday life, to make new tasks and the school day add up. 5. Studentsamfunnet is built, ran by and for students. For Samfunnet to stay what it is today and continue developing, committed students need to meet up, run for positions and contribute to the house. 6. I volunteered mainly because I wanted to contribute to Studentsamfunnet, but also to get in contact with companies, get good experiences that I can take with me further in work context and last but not least become a part of the social environment at Studentsamfunnet. 7. I would strongly recommend others to run for Head of marketing in NU. The position is very varied, and one can to a large scale put your own mark on NU’s appearance. One comes in touch with the business world and gains some incredibly good experiences for the future. In addition, the social part will contribute to making your time here at NMBU even better.
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- Næringslivsutvalget (NU) 2. Carrying out the Karrieredagen 2018 in cooperation with the rest of the Board was very, very, very, fun, and was absolutely one of the highlights of my time in Næringslivsutvalget. 3. I have learned a lot about myself, and learned how to better work and cooperate on a board. I have also become better Alexandra Østreng at planning my day-today life, and using my time wisely. These qualities are useful in almost any situation. 4. I have gotten to know many people through my involvement in Studentsamfunnet, and been able to take part in a lot of fun things. It has absolutely formed my student life, being involved at Studentsamfunnet, and I think it has given me many new acquaintances, friends and possibilities I would not have otherwise. 5. First and foremost, it is very fun to be involved, and you get to know many people you probably would not have met otherwise. I also think that, by getting involved, you learn a lot about yourself, and you get a unique peek into everything that goes on at Studentsamfunnet in Ås. You also get the opportunity to affect Studentsamfunnet to a larger degree. 6. I had time for it, and not least, I wanted to do it. Being Head of Administration in Næringslivsutvalget has been very fun, and I have learned a lot. Among other things, you have the responsibility to coordinate the faculty organisations at NMBU, an incredibly exciting task where you get to know many skilled people fram all different lines of study. You also sit as a board member at NU, and take part in planning and carrying out all events that NU arranges. Basically, you get experience in many different facets, from arranging small seminars for the faculty organisations to carrying out large events like Karrierdagen. So if you have the time and the will, I would definitely recommend running for a position at GF! You will not regret it!
1. President of Næringslivsutvalget (NU)
2. If working together a whole
year can be seen as a highlight, it has to be that. Together, NU has planned and carried out Næringslivdagen and Karrieredagen. And I am proud of how we have developed Næringslivsutvalget over the past year. 3. As elected representative, you get to take part in so much you wouldn’t have been able to otherwise. Morten Gillerhaugen You learn so much about yourself through the different situations you encounter. 4. I have gained many friends and acquaintances I wouldn’t have gotten otherwise. 5. You learn so much about yourself, Studentsamfunnet and everyone you work with. By taking on responsibility you learn more about yourself then if you don’t dare to try! 6. 6. I have previously been active in a committee and as a volunteer during UKA, but I felt like I wanted to be even more involved in Samfunnet. I felt it was time for me to step up and run at GF. I would recommend everyone that feels that they have more to give, and want to, to run at GF.
1. Valgnemnda 2. To see people engage in Studentsamfunnet
3. The importance of collective voluntary effort
4. You get to know many new, hard-working people.
5. Ås needs the students, and
the students need something to happen in the evenings and week-ends. It would be terrible to study at NMBU without Studentsamfunnet, and Studentsamfunnet needs volunteers to run the Adrian Li Vigni Skistad house. 6. Because I wanted to make people stand for election, so that the student’s can have fun during the university years. PS. Jonas Kjosbakken is also done in valgnemda.
You should attend GF, even if you’re not planning on running for a position. There will be served delicious pea soup, and an excellet opportunity to affect which direction Studentsamfunnet will be moving towards. Show up, bring your student card and use your vote!
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Jollof and Flammekueche and Buuz, Oh My!: The 2018 International Food Festival Chiara Magboo Journalist
Tord Kristian F. Andersen Photographer
Food. What does it signify? Aside from its obvious importance – we need to eat in order to survive, after all – what value does it hold in our everyday lives? What about for an international student, in particular? For those living in a new country, is the act of cooking and sharing one’s local dish about culture? Is it an opportunity to showcase where you are from to others? Does it evoke a sense of home? At this year’s International Food Festival, which took place outdoors at Storebrand on a blustery October afternoon, these questions hovered in the air, mingling with the tantalizing scents of food from around the world. Organized annually by the International Students Union (ISU), this year’s event was also held in conjunction with Smak Ås as part of UKA 2018. Its outdoor location marked a departure from previous years when the festival was held inside at Aud Max. Although it was a windy day, turnout was strong, with large crowds in attendance comprised not just of NMBU students, but also the wider community of Ås. The 2018 fall festival saw an assortment of delectable dishes, with 13 teams competing for four titles: Best Taste, Best Presentation, Most Enthusiastic and People’s Choice. A diversity of regional cuisine was on full display – Mongolia, Netherlands, Spain, Pakistan, Ghana, France, Germany, USA, and Italy among them – with some countries even represented by multiple teams. Norway was also represented, with two of NMBU’s student associations taking part: Koneklubben Freidig and Feminin & Fornem. In fact, this year’s event sought to encourage inclusion and mingling between Norwegian and international students, with two Norwegian student choirs performing throughout the afternoon: Noe Ganske Annet and Sangkoret Lærken. One of the ob28 Issue 09 Year 73
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jectives of the International Food Festival, according to ISU Vice-President Uyahan Uyh, is to bring all students closer together and foster communication. As Uyh puts it, “The main thing is the cultural exchange, to get to know each other.” Also present at the festival was Team “Freegan”, made up of students from different countries. The group cooked and served food – rice, vegetables and fruit salad – that had been collected mainly through the increasingly popular practice of local ‘dumpster diving’. This is something which they would like to promote more of within the student community, particularly at the Pentagon housing village. “It was important for us to show people how much food is wasted and introduce it to them and tell them, ‘This is all from the dumpster. This is all going to be wasted,’” says Jacob Hoedeman, “and it was very minimal effort even to make it; but they could taste how good it actually was; and maybe people will have raised awareness because of that.” Indeed, this year’s range of food fest participants consisted of some truly diverse backgrounds. But what are some of the other stories behind this year’s dishes? For Team “Quad Cuisine”, composed of students from Ghana and Spain, the In-
ternational Food Festival was an opportunity to display a vibrant slice of West African culture. Dressed in traditional clothing made of Ghanaian kente fabric, team members served festival-goers with jollof, a popular dish in West African countries that is prepared using rice and tomato sauce, among other ingredients. The group cooked what they consider to be a universal dish, with jollof enjoyed by locals and visitors to Ghana alike. What’s more, as the only team representing an African country, it was an opportunity to showcase this part of the African continent. As Eunice Boahemaa-Kobil and Gladys Adu Asieduwaa, two of the group’s three members, put it, “We think preparing the jollof and taking part in the competition and in the food festival will help others know who we are.” The sharing of one’s local culture through food was significant as well for Team “Mongolian Cuisine”. Also dressed in their traditional costumes known as deel or terleg, the team’s six members doled out hearty servings of Mongolian meat porridge and buuz – steamed dumplings customarily filled with meat – although a vegetarian version containing potatoes and mushrooms was also served at the festival. Each portion of buuz was accompanied by a cup of milk tea, a staple of the morning meal in Inner Mongolia. The tea is served with salt – perhaps a bit of a shock to many people who take their tea with sugar, but important in terms of authentically presenting everyday Mongolian cuisine. “We want to let people understand our life,” says Qing Na, a member of the team, “Our food festival is about knowing each other’s cultures. That’s our purpose.”
TUNTREET For some students, such as those on Team “Franco-Allemande Gourmets”, participating in the food festival was also an opportunity to strengthen new friendships. The act of cooking together over the course of multiple days brought the four team members, who are from Germany and France, closer together. The menu consisted of food from the historically important region of Alsace, which has passed between French and German control over the course of the past few centuries. With both countries’ flags painted on their faces, the team served flammkuchen or flammekueche, a popular specialty on either side of the border; rote grütze, a German dessert; and mousse au chocolat, a French dessert. The combination of dishes reflected the unique bond shared by the two countries, now represented by the group members. “France and Germany have a common history,” points out Pauline Delautel, “And now the Franco-German [post-war alliance] is quite famous… a really strong relationship.” A final anecdote comes from Team “Go Green”, which was one of two teams in the festival representing the country of Pakistan. With its students hailing from the University of Oslo, this group appeared at
the very end of the event, delighting late festival-goers with a smorgasbord of traditional Pakistani foods: biryani, chikkar chola, aalco tiiki, meetha paratha, swaiyan and halina. For this team, learning how to cook the various dishes was a reminder of the emotional connections that so often lead back to one’s place of origin. Discovering and obtaining the recipes from relatives back home was the highlight of their experience participating in the festival, “It connects us with our home, especially our mothers,” says Umer Anayyat. “The best part was getting to spend time on the phone or Skype-ing with my mother… that’s all her.” At the end of the day, it appears that food – preparing it, cooking it, and of course, eating it – holds a special meaning for each of us. This semester’s International Food Festival expressed the rich diversity of cultures that we have here at NMBU. Just as importantly, however, it emphasized certain qualities that we all share – regardless of background. No matter what type of food your particular taste buds may prefer, this is something that all of us can truly take pride in.
Tylles first art exhibition is finally opening Erik Tylleskär, also known as Tylle, a man who needs no introduction. He is a man with of exceptional character, both in terms of personality and studies, and he is going to show off his creative side. The exhibition will be in the cinema lobby at Ås Kulturhus. It opens 17.00, November 23rd and is open through the weekend to November 25th. The exhibition is free, so there is no need for a ticket. The opening hours are: Friday: 17.00 - 21.00. Saturday: 12.00 - 19.00 Sunday: 13.00 - 21.00 There will also be a movie screening on November 23rd at 19.00, Sorry to bother you. Follow the event page on Facebook “Erik Tylleskär har maleriutstilling på Ås kino” for updates.
Tylle has been painting for about five years and has finally decided to share his work with the world. His exhibition opens on November 23rd 17.00 at Ås Kulturhus. There will also be a movie screening at 19.00. The exhibition does not have a name so far, but Tylle has said that it is dedicated to Even S. Artnsen, his good friend who, sadly, took his own life. Tylle’s paintings are abstract and focus more on use of different techniques rather than subject. You will not find the classic fruit bowl on any of his canvases. What you will see, however, are lines and colours. Some paintings consist of different shapes while others might look like chaos made up of different lines. The special thing about his paintings is that he experiments directly on the canvas. He tries different techniques and sometimes they turn out cool and other times not so much. He compares it with making mistakes in life in general: if you make a mistake you cannot erase it. The only thing you can do is to make the best of the situation. Another special thing about his paintings is that they are unnamed. This is done on purpose so that everyone can choose what they see. In a painting you might see a cheez doodle where another person sees Donald Trump. If, while you are admiring one of his works, you think that it would nice in your flat, it is possible to buy the paintings as well! Tylle has said that he sells them at a student price, so this is a big opportunity to make your everyday life more colourful!
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An adventure for both hair and beard Carl-Henrik Lensjø Alvin Journalist
Erik Tylleskär Journalist
Are you like us - that thin threads grow out of your head at different places? Men have it extra bad because we also get these weird threads out of our face. Luckily, Ås finally got a specialist on removing/fixing these threads.
apprentice he took over the running of the salon. Since then, he has perfected his work for over 20 years. The enthusiasm for the profession can be seen in the way Dani works. According to his wife he fully devotes himself to his work. “He has a bad side, he doesn’t speak to the customer because he is so focused on the work”, she says.
In August this fall “Dani Frisør” (Dani hairdresser) opened in Ås city centre. The salon lies right by Babylon and Better Price and is run by one man, Dani Youkhanna. Before he came to Ås, Dani worked as a hairdresser’s in Oslo with the goal of opening a salon himself. And when the possibility opened in Ås, he did just that.
The experience of getting one’s hair cut was very good, and the same can be said about the result. There were multiple times during the weekend people came up to me and complimented my beard. It felt nice to be properly taken care of as he worked across my face with knives, scissors and trimmers. All I had to do was to lean back and relax. It was very meditative to lie there with my head backward and only listen to the rhythmical sound of clipping, complimented by a little face touching sometimes. You felt safe even though he had a knife strikingly close to your neck. The interior was in pure style
To run a salon is something he has a lot of experience with. In Syria he opened his first salon at the age of 13, where he learned the basic skills necessary for a hairdresser. After two years as an
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and new. It was a wonderful surrounding to be in as you have your hair removed. It is clear that Ås has a new and excellent option for men and women with short hair. I would actually say that I have never gotten a cut this good, both for my hair and beard. And to the great price of only 350 kr. So men in Ås, and women with short hair, go to Dani and experience how it feels to actually have a Fresh-ass fade.
Beard – 150kr Hair – 250kr Beard and hair– 350kr Translated By: Ingrid Tangvik
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With the bird-of-paradise from Malta
Kaja Mie Botnen Journalist
Sandra Elena Orre Photographer
Translated By: Ingrid Tangvik
Anne-Marie Austad sits, colourful with a quick laugh, cross legged at the bed in her room. In her lap she has a bird book and around her every millimetre of wall is covered with photos, drawings, feathers and everything else. She is probably most known for her screaming laughter, but this eccentric bird-of-paradise has a lot more to offer. She has a feather in everything from research in Peru to sound at revue and is always ready for new adventures. The first big journey It is little time after the millennial change and two small islanders run around amongst cliffs and forest at Malta. It is Anne-Marie and her brother, Martin, and they are looking for birds. They have gotten a pair of binoculars from some tourists and little sister Anne-Marie jogs wide-eyed after her brother. The years pass, and Anne-Marie becomes a teenager. She and a gang of same age boys have restarted Birdlifes youth group and spend the days in the woods. It is exciting, not just because of the birds, but also because while they lie in cover amongst the leaves they also fight a silent 32 Issue 09 Year 73
battle against the poachers. On the island they can travel nearly anywhere on short notice and look at birds migrating from all sides. If they are really lucky, they might spot the rarer birds blown over from Africa. With time Anne-Marie turns 19, and just like the migratory birds, she feels it is time to move on. She leaves the nest in favor of her father’s home country – Norway. Mom is not as happy, but dad is thrilled that his daughter finally get to experience being Norwegian and, not least, learn to ski. Anne-Marie waves goodbye to the cliffs, turns her nose north and takes her first beat of the wings on a world tour that might last
her entire lifetime. Birds, birds and birds again Today Anne-Marie live in Ås, and lives and breathes for birds. She has long worked with bird ringing and has seen species from all over the world. During her second year at Ås she was the 2. author on a research article about birds and has been assistant teacher in Zool210. When she is not watching, touching nor teaching about birds, she draws them, and there is a long waiting list to get a hold of one of her drawings. The few she has kept for herself hangs safely on the wall behind her, amongst them the
TO BRUNE original to a Tuntreet cover from last year. Anne-Marie is almost synonymous with nature. At Ås she has contributed to our nature experiences through Friluftslivsgruppa or by taking those who want to go, ringing. As a child she often visited the family cabin in the Valdres mountains, and to afford the trip from Malta, they worked at a summer mountain pasture for goats. Since she was 11 she has roamed the Norwegian mountains with goats and birds as entertainment. She gesticulates with her arms and reminisces about the nature and lack of people. “Nature is one of the most important things for me. I become an angry and grumpy crone when I spend too much time indoors, especially in buildings and cities. I have to get away, out, nature!”. Every moment is a possibility for bird watching As most birds, she has no borders and does not just stay within one country. During the past year she has been to Svalbard, in the rainforest and is going to Kenya for three weeks with Projects Abroad during Christmas. On Svalbard she got to join ringing of little auks, a species that makes her squeak with joy. “They are adorable and sings priipriiiprii and you can hear them crashing in the air” Anne-Marie laughs as she shows a picture from her book. It seems like every instant is an opportunity for this Maltese, and she is not wasting her time. Two hours before catching her plane back to Norway she stood in the talus and took regurgitations-tests (she mystically got three whole seats for herself on the plane back). On the way back from a research project in Peru it was the same. The travel route home went past Cloud Forest, so it ended up with a night at a strange lodge she had heard of to see Peru’s national bird. Later she had a 20 hour lay-over in Lima, but instead of waiting, she of course spent the time looking at… You guessed it; birds. Jungle spirits and toilet-jaguars “It was almost as if the jungle spirits devoured me and didn’t want me to leave. I’ve never been so in love with a place as I was there”. The jungle in the Amazonas, birds, and animals everywhere. Your worries consist of scorpions outside of your tent and swimming past caimans. Everything is out to get you, and you need to beware of caterpillars and everything else. These are wonderful worries Anne-Marie says. “I’m never safe in a city, there are too many people, too many buildings, and way too much making me sick. In nature I’m relaxed. Yes, I’m scared but it’s safe at the same time. If something is going to get me, it’s nature and that’s not too bad. It’s the circle of life”.
Favorite bird: Tårnfalk (Falco tinunculus) Number of jokers on the wall: 100 Number of species seen on international trips: 230 Number of times applied for Lærken: 7 Number of hours spent outdoors last week: ~25 Number of name given rucksacks: 4 (President Pingo, Blåtassen, Grønntassen, Mariposa Negra) Number of countries been bird spotting in: 9 (Malta, Spania, Sverige, Norge, Costa Rica, Peru, Irland, Svalbard, USA) Life ambition: Do research on birds around the world, work towards the end of plastic use and general environmental waste. Issue 09 Year 73 33
TO BRUNE The jungled offered life experiences for Anne-Marie. She is scared of the dark and had to go to the toilet in a pitch-black jungle – but scared of the dark gets a new meaning when you have a jaguar between you and the toilet. She also learned self-control, because if you get scared and run, the jaguar chases. The same goes for when she felt a caiman brushing against her leg whilst swimming. Calm strokes towards the shore whilst the heart pounded in secret. A feeling of accomplishment came from getting back to the tent single-handedly or not freaking out. Snoring became positive because it meant there was no danger nearby. What’s the deal with the laughter? If you have been to Samfunnet and heard an intermittent, loud shriek, it is Anne-Marie’s laughter you have heard. In Peru it quickly became a theme that her laughter was like a whining puppy, which attracted the jaguar. This made Anne-Marie laugh, and all the others tried to shut her up. The laughter has become famous on campus – one and a half years ago a stand-up comedian stopped his show to hold his microphone in front of Anne-Marie. People have screamed for asthma medicine because they think she is having an attack, and once she had an attack, but everyone thought she was laughing. But why does she laugh like this? Does she do it on purpose? “No!” Anne-Marie laughs. “I try to laugh normally sometimes, but then it glides back to my own laugh again”. When she was a child she laughed quietly because she was shy. But after a while she begun to laugh properly and now it is too late to turn back. It is probably genetic, her mother whinnies like a horse, so when they start hysterically laughing, the whole family leaves the room for a while. It does not bother Anne-Marie that people tease her for her laugh. If you are weird you should just enjoy being weird. Let’s just hope she doesn’t get eaten by a jaguar one day. Goodhearted Lærke Anne-Marie is quick with hugs, willing to offer her time and resources and it’s easy to get her laughing and smiling. During the choir weekend, there were choir members sleeping at living room floors all over Pentagon, whilst Anne-Marie gave up bed and bedroom. Those who have met Anne-Marie more than once can see that she easily gets in touch with people. No matter if it is mutual professionals, fellow students or Lærker, everyone is welcome with her. Even though she feels more at home in nature, she also has a big heart for humans. “I very quickly grow fond of people” she answers when questioned about her ability to get in touch with people. “But I never think people like me until it’s proven. They don’t have to say it, but there must be something 34 Issue 09 Year 73
to prove it”. And when that happens she is always flattered and surprised. But at Ås it is easier, she feels like she is not as weird as other places, especially after she joined S. Lærken. Dreaded Ås After a year alone in Oslo she was not ready to try a social life. “I felt very unsafe when I got here. I didn’t want to start”. In Oslo she had bestefar (grandfather), who is plastered across her walls today, but she did not have any friends her age. She took the chance either way, and was met with a good buddy week, a nice shared house and realized after a while that everything would be alright. So she opened up more and more and begun to take on commissions and volunteer work. Ås has given much in reward for coming here and she feels at home here now. “I feel like I’ve grown a lot. I dare to fully be myself and just be weird. On Malta I felt that I always had to fit in and dress like the others and put on make-up like the others and fit the square. Here I can put on anything I like, I can laugh, I can speak about what I truly think and have fun without it being a problem. I can engage in things here. It is wonderful”. The feeling has led to two years on the board for Friluftsgruppa, amongst others as leader. This has done much for her life at Ås – excursions, experiences and people she would not have been without. In addition to Friluftsgruppa, the Naturforvalterlaget, student council at MINA, photo club, sound committee, the UKEre-
vue, Sangkoret Lærken and all others have received so much from this enthusiastic, creative lady. A true bird-of-paradise You know the birds-of-paradise, the small, colourful balls of fun that collect nice things and colours, that finds their own path and attracts an audience with their special calls. It is unavoidable to see the likeness with this colourful Maltese that does not bother with make-up and lives in an organized chaos. She likes to collect stuff and use them for decorations. She collects jokers, decks of cards and feathers. Her special call have been covered already. She is a bit eccentric and prefers to be barefooted in trekking pants. She is always on her way out the door and feels that she is divided between different continents. Not that it is a bad thing – the dream is to be a bird researcher and continue to be spread all over the globe. It is still the tropic that lies closest to her heart, there is so much we do not know in that area. Before the last sip is taken, I ask to get some life wisdom with me as I go. Maybe it can inspire more free souls to take to the air and throw themselves out there. Anne-Marie’s life wisdom “Never give up. If you get a no, it just means no for now. If you want to do something, then do everything you can to accomplish it. A no does not always mean that you are not good and cannot do it, never give up. There is always a way”
Greetings from friends and family
TO BRUNE Greeting from Mikaela I have never met someone like Anne-Marie. She is such a unique person that four paragraphs is far from sufficient, but I will try nonetheless. The first thing I noticed about Anne-Marie was her laughter. That laughter is so unique and wonderful that it is impossible not to laugh with her! Anne-Maries is an incredibly determined person. She works hard at her studies, but also knows that being social is important. Some of my best nights at Ås have been spending time with her until the sun rises. She is not afraid of trying new things. In February I went with her to Morocco to try surfing. Neither of us had been to Morocco before and neither of us had ever tried surfing. However she was not afraid to jump into the waves time after time. Not all friendships will last, but I know Anne-Marie is a freind I will have for life. We will follow each other through thick and thin no matter what. It is in her nature to forever be a migratory bird visiting all continents and ecosystems. I will always have room for her at my place, where the wine glasses shall never be empty and the laughter shall always roll. I love you so much!
Greeting from Torbjørn The word “strange” or “quirky” may be the first words to appear in the header when describing this lady, who lives up to them in almost every way. The enormous interest in birds, and nature and everything about it, plus hiking pants with suspenders for whatever the occasion may be, might be what most people find a little strange. But what we are talking about here is actually a really awesome lady. You have a laugh that surprises even the most experienced standup comedians, a smile that makes all problems go away and all discussions result in joy. Whether there is discussion on the balcony on the fourth floor of Mølla, talking nonsense over the sewing kit or group singing at Bohemen, you set the mood. Regardless of the time of day, there is always the possibility of a coffee cup or a beer, and the stories that appear afterwards are a joy to think about in quieter times. Keep on doing what you are doing, whether it is in Norway or abroad. I always look forward to the nex time we meet!
Greetings from Martin og Marte This is a poem, which sadly could not be translated • Du trodde kanskje du hørte en knirkende dør, men det var hennes latter i gangen på Sør. • Noen tror hun er en same fra Alta, men opphavet er egentlig Middelhavets Malta. • Derfor gir det mening at hun som esel er sta, men jammen meg er hun jo også alltid gla’. • Føler du for å pakke sekken og dra på en verdensferd, ja, da vil vi anbefale å ta henne med som din naturnerd. • Det beste du kan gi henne er en joker som er krølla, den går rett inn i samlingen til skrotnissen på Mølla.
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Self Defence for Women Christine Husebø Copeland Journalist
Ingrid Nedrebø Photographer
Translated By: Hanna Sahlström
There is broad consensus that it is important for women to know how to defend themselves in a potentially dangerous situation. External instructors came to Ås to show us how. A kind voice met me at Sørhellinga a late October evening. I am guided to a known exam room, which feels bigger now that all the desks and chairs had been pushed to one side. The space in the middle makes me uncomfortable, as I am neither athletically dressed or physically strong. Or maybe it is okay that I do not have on the sweat pants I had planned to wear, as it is unlikely that one would run into danger whilst wearing a stretchy waistband and soft cotton. Ås Feministiske Studenter (Ås Feminist Students) arranged a self defence course on a somewhat cold 16th of October. The course was for women, and those who identify as women. And Maus-Sandvig and Mina Jørgensen Bergem who represent Sosialistisk Ungdom (Socialist Youth), stood for information, technics and “case” challenges to better prepare us for undesired sexual, verbal, and physical communication. The reason for the course is a well known phenomenon. 1 of 10 women experience rape, and even more are exposed to sexual harassment. According to Aftenposten on the 2nd of October, 2 of 3, among them men, that they have experienced an improvement in sexual harassment after a comprehensive campaign against sexual harassment at the end of 2017 (#MeToo), but there are still too many, especially women, who experience that they receive undesired attention because of their gender and sexuality. Originally there were several dozens signed up for the course, but only about ten or so actually showed up. This made the course more relaxed and intimate, and it made it easier to get to know one another. The course started with an obligatory 36 Issue 09 Year 73
introduction; what is your name, how old are you, and why did you sign up. After that, the term, “sexual harassment” was defined and different situations were described. There seemed to be a general agreement about the definition in the group. A term such as “sexual harassment” is often thought of as vague in society, and at times it can be difficult to determine the seriousness of a situation that you personally are involved in. Then we stood in pairs on the floor. Both comfort zones and vocal chords were strained when we were supposed to run into each other and “chest bump” with our stomachs and yell an exaggerated “hoi!”. It seemed unnecessary to start with, but this was about pumping up our adrenaline level and making us “fit for a fight”. I realised I was already looking around for potential witnesses, hoping that no one would see or hear me go above a normal decibel level. So we went, went quickly and jumped into each other, but my normal reaction right before impact is to stop, and the “chest bump” turned into a peripheral contact. Later, different scenarios were presented, where verbal communication and avoiding body contact were the solution. Because whether it was (is) someone you know or not, it was (is) important to both show and say an obvious “no”. This worked in part, because even if some of the scenarios were familiar, it was difficult to not view this as acting, and I am apparently a terrible actor. It did not go any better when we were later supposed to yell “no” while we tried to hit and kick a boxing mitt. The punches and kicks quickly became weaker, and the yells became awkwardly quiet, or completely non-existent. The instructor even had to yell for me,
TUNTREET assumedly to get my blood pumping and to raise my adrenaline level. Sadly, this did not help. I have never kicked a predator in the groin. Not because it is not fitting, it is only unfitting if you cannot run away getting a x minute lead on your pursuer. Because as your blood might be pumping as a potential victim, the pursuer’s adrenaline is most likely also sky high if you have landed a kick. That is, if you landed a well placed kick. Or not just then, because no one wants to be kicked in the groin anyway. That is probably also a problem with the self defence course. Even though it was emphasised that the grips and holds shown during the course were only tools, and that you would not be held responsible if you did not use them, it was difficult to not see it that way. Especially when instructors in a position of authority and trust are holding the course. Of course, everything cannot be covered in just a three hour period, as there is an uncountable number of different situations that could occur, technics that can be implemented and possible consequences as a result. The course also felt pressed for time; it was late, and it ended past the designated time. This could be part of the reason as to why the variation in self defence technics felt a bit narrow. Everybody has
different assumptions when it comes to surviving, and as stated earlier, feeling fear in a situation where you are under attack makes it all the more difficult to to execute some of the holds and grips. As if I were to kick someone in the groin, in the leg, or punch someone in the windpipe. During the course, all these tactics were met with success, even though that may not always be the realistic result. Gratitude for the input and commitment seemed somewhat varying. Even though most of the input from the course participants was a general satisfaction with the content, some were more critical and straight forward in their input. It was somewhat embarrassing to not take the displayed situations, definitions and technics as absolutes, even though that may not be the reality of some people. That there is a bigger divide between practice and theory does not mean that it is pointless to try to defend yourself. In fact, the opposite is true. There are many examples of success when using self defence. One example was mentioned: a friend of the instructors scared off a potential predator by jumping into a defensive position and yelling loudly. The fear of being caught breaking the law is often enough to dissuade most from pursuing any further. This is of course a desired result: to
not have to use physical force to be able to escape. Nonetheless, this is not an obvious outcome, and it is important to be precise, especially in a self defence course. The course sadly felt separated from reality, and the rushed feeling at the end lead to the information feeling thin. That being said, it is positive that there are self defence courses being arranged for women, and there seemed to be a feeling of satisfaction in both the content and the environment. Even if the technics are not needed, it is still provides a boost of self confidence to know that you have the physical possibility; that you are not limited because of your sex...
Where finn.no would think that 5000 students could live Translated By: Evita Kolseth Skaar
Katja Terzic Journalist
Long waiting lines without any good result. The large part of those who stand outside SiÅs’ housing at NMBU are familiar with the long drives back and forth that unites them with their coffee cup(s) before six in the morning and NBS’s signal errors. Already before this summer the university expected that hundreds of students would stand in line, and finally, not receive a room. The student welfare organization in Ås, SiÅs, can today only offer about 34% of the university students, housing. Despite of the arranged development plans, we can not expect an easier situation in the future, when the veterinary college is moving from Oslo to Ås in 2020. To those who have «crashed» with their friend since the buddy week, or those who just feel anxious over their future living situation; the advertisement underneath will definitely open your mind. Firstly, I can just as well notify that one finds very few places to rent for less than 5500 in the center of Ås. Ås city is an exclusive city. Moreover, if you are willing to reach further than to the center and campus you can find less pricy offers.
This newly redecorated basement apartment on 43 m3 is located in the street Parallellen. Each of the two rooms have an affordable price at 5000 kr. Issue 09 Year 73 37
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If you are less poor and willing to reach even further, you can have an apartment in Kroerveien with «everything». «Everything» looks like it means a reminiscing back to your old bedroom from when you were seven. The bathroom and kitchen however, looks nice and newly redecorated, like mentioned in the advertisement.
If you are looking for a place to live by yourself, the advertisement above may be attractive. The apartment is partly furnished and has a little balcony. The apartment fits skiing enthusiasts well as it is located close to the skiing- and hiking trails.
Notice that the advertisement was called “Happinness and peace for a very low price” before. I do not know how much happiness and peace it is to pay 7800 kr in rent, but the description in the advertisement may make you consider it anyway. The neighbourhood in Brønnerudveien looks quite cosy as well.
In case finn.no has not convinced you yet, it has published an advertisement for one of SiÅs’ rooms. We are of course talking about Hannkattloftet! It is an available «suite». Nothing more to say about that. And yes, you only need to be a boy and part of the fraternity first.
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Oslo city center without cars Jane Bergan Journalist
On the 17th of October, NMBU got a visit from Hanna Marcussen, part of an urban development council in Oslo. They discussed the project “ bilfritt byliv” (a life in the city without cars), about removing cars from inside Ring 1 in Oslo. The plan is to prioritize safe and comfortable outdoor areas instead of parking and streets for driving. The idea behind it is to make the city center hall is basically closed for cars, and there is a new playground in Myntgata 2. The plan more accessible. Especially since 93% of for next year is to put up permanent street those traveling to the center do so by public signs and information, Olav Vs gate will be transport or bike. By removing almost all closed for cars, and Dronningens gate will traffic caused by cars along with parking have wider sidewalks to draw people to the spaces, other things can be prioritized. cultural district. They will plant trees, put Resources can be spent on creating green out more benches, and the construction spaces, or space for activities that can sites will have zero emissions. The goal is benefit the residents, tourists and even the not only to become the environmental nature. capitol of Europe, but the world as well. It is not about what needs to go, but rather A lot has already happened in Oslo, and about what should come – the possibility the plans for 2019 are in full swing. Almost for a greener future. half of the parking spaces are now used for other things (the handicapped spaces will «Flexible street» controlled by street signs stay). Fritjof Nansens plass behind the city
Translated By: Caroline Lensjø-Alvin
Oslo was named the environmental capital of Europe in 2019, a title that is meant to inspire the rest of the world along with being a role model in urban development. Luckily, a survey done by Oslo city council in 2018 shows that most of Oslo’s residents agree that the urban development should exclude cars. However, it is easy to worry when removing all cars from one part of a city. But don’t worry, you can still get to the city center by car. The goal is to remove regular cars, so deliveries, emergency and handicap vehicles will still be able to drive in the center.
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Globalization Conference 2018 Joakim Gitlestad Journalist and photographer
Translated By: Magnus Horgen Rekkedal
Norwegian Social Forum organized Norway’s largest social workshop: The Globalization Conference from October 12th to 14th in Oslo. This year’s theme was power, and among the headliners were: Vandana Shiva, Beverley Beard, Knut Nærum, Terje Tvedt and Sløtface. Tuntreet went there to give its readers some insight into the electrical atmosphere of the festival, which gathered over 600 activists.
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With power as the main theme, the conference wanted to illuminate who really has power, challenge today’s power structures and provide solutions to how to move power closer to the people. With slogans like freedom of choice, innovation and liberalization, strong political forces have moved power away from the people. It is not just about the democratic structures. Power is also about social and cultural structures. Something which the Me-too campaign in the past year has helped to illuminate. Freedom at risk? The first plenary meeting was held in Kulturkirken Jakob, which was much more vitalizing than the boring and gloomy premises of the Oslo Congress Centre, which has been the conference venue in recent years. Knut Nærum opened the meeting with his peculiar humour. He read a self-composed causerie of powerlessness that made me smile several times. Raymond Johansen followed with a quick speech where he proclaimed that “the class struggle is far from over” before he veritably 40 Issue 09 Year 73
ran out of the church. After that, they put in place speakers who really set the tone. First out, the author of “Frihetens Mødre” Magnus Mardal, talked about Freedom 2.0, asking questions about whether today’s democratic models gives us the freedom we deserve. Furthermore, he spoke of how high right-wing populism is growing. The Norwegian government wants to censor its meeting calendars. In Spain, an act was introduced in 2015 that “put a gag on freedom of expression”. And in Hungary, Viktor Orbàn has stated that democracy is no longer globally competitive. The right right-wing populism offers action. Something that is very well illustrated with the wall Trump has promised to build on the border to Mexico. Mardal concluded by saying that the left side must launch a progressive alternative to market liberalism. After Mardal, followed strong speakers from both Greece and the Philippines. Climate, feminism management
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Through the weekend, 60 events were organized in the form of lectures, workshops, debates, courses, concerts and
exhibitions. Climate, feminism and resource management were highlighted in particular as areas where uneven distribution of power has created an imbalance and injustice that requires structural changes. New for this conference was a campaign launch where you continue the knowledge, experiences and opinions of the year’s workshop in a wide alliance fighting power. The Alliance behind “Ta Havet tilbake og Jorda i bruk” wishes to fight the increasing market liberalization and power gap experienced in the fishing and agriculture industry. Fishing quotas are gathered in fewer and fewer hands, the favouring of large industrial farms and increasing debt for both occupational groups threaten freedom and, not least, the social responsibility of these primary industries. DOGA and Kulturkirken Jakob, helped give the conference a rebellious framework, accompanied by cultural elements from India, a drum workshop with Attac and an exhibition on women’s struggle and climate struggle could hardly have been done better.
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Travelouge Nordisk Landskamp
On the 18th of September, Nordisk Landskamp was arranged for the 72nd time. This year’s goal was Helsinki, Finland and overall victory. A sleepy group of Norwegian athletes were standing outside of GG-hallen at 06:00, ready for departure. The trip takes us via bus to Stockholm, and then on a boat to Helsinki. In Stockholm we encounter frisky Danes, tråkiga Swedes and dead drunken Finns. So, it begins.. On the boat we were met by a flawless allinclusive buffet. There was also a tax-free on the boat that was frequently used... In the evening there was a disco on the roof and there weren`t many that made it to breakfast before debarking the morning after. In Helsinki, we begin sightseeing before leaving for the first exercise; swimming. From there we went to the campus we were staying at, and it was time for the opening ceremony, one of the highlights! The annual chief competition between the different countries turned out to be wife carrying. The Danish girls delivered the sassiest show, dressed up as cheerleaders. Male athletes modestly took their places in the front row. Day 2 was a mediocre day in Norwegian eyes. The medal harvest begun, with amongst others gold in shooting. Yet to come was a brawl in the men’s volleyball. Facing each other in the final was Norway and Finland. Two exceptionally good teams met and had to play three sets to
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crown a winner. The Norwegian women could mash with a heroic gold medal in basketball. To celebrate this acheivement all of the countries met up for a costume party in “Låven” in the evening. Friday, the big track and field day. A Swede had been eating carbs for days on end. He was ready for each and all of the running exercises. Norway had on their side, an ace up their sleeve. The name was Kaspar Lilja, and beat this particular swede with one pitiful second at 400 m. The big gold catch continued this day in football and tennis. When the dark of night fell upon the Finnish lakes, the Norwegian veterans went to the veteran party. These are legends that have participated in Nordisk Landskamp four times or more. The rest went to Helsinki city centre and a party boat. The very last day had arrived. The Norwegian women and men nervously toddled towards the grassy fields. We were to defend Norway’s honour in ultimate frisbee. Terrible wind conditions made the
Norwegian gold hunt wait. Both Finland and Sweden scored against Denmark. Norway therefore won on goal difference. In floorball, Norway had no chance against Finland. The tension was therefore high within the Norwegian camp as the evening was closing in. It was time for the banquet and prize ceremony. Who would win the overall victory? Could Norway avenge last year’s second place? The first country to be named was Sweden at fourth place, then Finland at third place. Yet again it was down to Denmark and Norway. The last I remember from that evening was the following: “... and the winner of the Nordic Games 2018 is... NORWAYYY!!!” The proof of the gold medal was easily spotted in the Nordic bar during UKA18. The gold was a fact. At last I would like to thank our collaborators NMBU, Yara and Multiconsult.
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UKA i Ås on a spacetrip with
Lars Raaen Journalist
Oscar Berlin Journalist
Merete Guldhav Photographer
UKA i Ås 2018 has taken a musical journey few has dared to take before them. They booked two of Norway’s best selling artists though the years. We were amazed when we saw Ole Ivars on stage in their sparkling vests in Aud.Max during miniUKA. There was a dance-gala at Studentsamfunnet. We had reached the top. Or so we thought. Our good Lord showed us some unusual grace when the Justad-boy had to move his concert because he had to prioritize The National Broadcaster instead of UKA. Because what happened next? The legendary chiefs of UKA did their magic and reached out to their only companion at the highest step of the social ladder. They called the truck driver from Bostrak in Drangedal, which in 1990 sold more albums than all other Norwegian artists combined. He has given all sorts of music critics from Musikkhøgskolen the finger. He has written himself into history with his country versions of broadside ballads and bethel music, and preformed them in every bethel and racetrack in all of Norway. He who has understood what so few others have, that the best thing is to be yourself and to keep your feet firmly planted in the motherland. Sputnik – the artist that celebrated the fall of the Soviet Union by recording a music video at the Red Square in Moscow, was hired to play at Studentsamfunnet! Yours truly and my dear friend, Oscar Berlin, were given the honor of interviewing the legend. We dressed up in cowboy boots, string ties and leather vests. Nervously we reached out to shake hands with Sputnik, his lady, and the bass player.”Sit down, and let 42 Issue 09 Year 73
Vivian do the talking. I’m pretty dizzy, we’ve come straight from America”, says the now 75-year-old rocket man, as we bow. What was supposed to be a fifteen-minute interview became a pleasant conversation that lasted for about an hour and a half. Knut T. Storbukås, his actual name, was given the alias Sputnik, after the Soviet rocket, due to his ability to load his truck and make delivery twice as fast as anyone else when he was young. His big inspiration as a kid was Alf Prøysen. The American Hank Williams made a big impression on him through the radio in his youth. Sputnik’s music is therefore a successful mix based on Norwegian folk music and traditional, American country music. Throughout his career it has been important to him to sing in his mother tongue, and when he is asked if his latest album has been released, he answers “No, I’ll release an album in the spring, where I’ll be playing a number of Hank Williams songs with Norwegian lyrics.” Even though his truck is sold, and he has given up cigarettes, he won’t give up just yet. Speaking of cigarettes; we tried a “what do you prefer” during the interview. Sputnik was pretty set, but had a few embellishments on
TUNTREET his preferences. Choosing between the accordion and the violin, the accordion was without a doubt his favorite. And when having to choose between fish and meat, he told us that fish is fish, and meat is food. Cassettes or spotify? – he laughed so hard, “I’ll have to say cassettes, I had a delegation from Hære Entreprenør over for a visit last week, that bought over a hundred cassettes from me! They can’t get any radio signals in those old machines anymore, because of that darn DAB-nonsense. So now they have to start using the cassette players again!” A cigarette in the corner of his mouth has always been Sputniks visual signature, but not any more. “I’ve got so much money now, there is money everywhere. In the sofa, in the mattresses, in the basement and the attic!” Getting rid of the cigarettes has made Storbukås a rich man. Many city kids see Sputnik’s music as something only old people and hillbillies seem to appreciate. But Sputnik has fans from all over the place and of all ages. Artists similar to Sputnik have gotten an unfair and bad reputation through the media. Many see people like Sputnik as weirdoes, but no one gets this famous for nothing. Knut Storbukås and his wife Vivian are very thoughtful people. They are genuinely committed to the people that live in the outskirts of Norway, and do what they can to keep people living in the districts. The most eye-watering thing is their genuine interest and care for those of us who don’t have outrageous amounts of money and brains. Every winter, Sputnik travels to Thailand for eight weeks where they collect funds for orphanages in the city Baan Jing Jai. Sputnik and his wife have through several years built the orphanage, together with Hans Rambjør and Asbjørn Skotte, and made sure it has a high standard. About 100 kids up to the age of 18 live here and are given clothes, food and shelter of the western standard. They are also given a good education where they learn the English language, among other subjects. Sputnik performs every weekend at Linda’s restaurant by Villa Norway in Pattaya during their stay, and all their earnings go directly to the orphanage. We want to encourage all you readers to visit Sputniks webpage http://www.sputnik1943.dk/ and donate money. A big lottery is now being held, so you should pay attention. On the occasion of Sputniks 75th birthday, a great book was published about his colorful carrier. Yours truly owns the book, and recommends for everyone to get a copy, because it is really fun!
Time flies when you’re having fun, and we are suddenly out of time. Oscar pulls out two well-used copies of the cassette “Sputnik 1” from his orange Rondane backpack. “I got one of them for two kroners at Dyrsku” Oscar says and Sputnik responds “Well, the joke is on the salesman!” A pen appears, and we are now proud owners of our very own, signed copy of the world’s first rocket cassette. We have to ask the most natural question in the world before we finish; what led to Sputniks great success? We burst out in laughter when his answer, without hesitation is “Heck if I know, I just play!” The atmosphere is, to say the least, epic when the legend goes on stage and start playing the well-known song “Skilles Johanne”– the song that he has played 7841 times before, including tonight. Some might have thought that it would be a half-assed, boring concert, but the joy displayed on stage can’t be compared to anything we’ve every seen before. People are pushing forward and singing along to the music. Jokes and funny outbursts practically fall out of him between songs. The way he gets the crowd engaged and includes us in his performance goes beyond excellent. Indian callings in the song “den siste Mohikaner”, bringing us back to the Red Square in Russia during the song “Lukk opp din hjertedør” and making us, along with the artist, ask ourselves “Zanzibar – hvor er nå det?” As the last song is about to be played, Vivian gets a few people from the audience on stage to perform “Skilles Johanne” together with Sputnik, for the 7842nd time. This is amazing! We truly believe that the audience got a real surprise from how good this performance was. People were having a great time, and the feedback was unanimous; “This is the funniest concert I’ve ever attended”. UKA i Ås 2018 have given us memories for a lifetime. We have to say that it was a great honor and privilege to meet Sputnik and his wife in person. Few people I’ve met are as including and genuinely good as them. If we ever have any kids, this is definitely one of the stories we will tell our grandchildren. But first, we have to take Knut and Vivian up on their offer, to come visit them and have coffee at their place in Bostrak! Thank you, thank you SO much! Translated By: Rebekka Bedringås
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Mythbusters: Rumors about International Students with Lish Earnest Lish Earnest Journalist
As the international officer for the student board (AU), it is my job to represent international students and work with integration between Norwegian and international students. I think I have the best job in the world – I get to meet so many incredible people and help them have an awesome time in a country that I myself only came to four years ago. But there are some times that my job is very frustrating, and that is when stereotypes and myths get in the way of social connections. These stereotypes can lead to both sides of our community feeling isolated and distant from each other, leading to loneliness and alienation.So I wanted to point out a few myths about international students that I have encountered, to clear things up a bit! Myth: All international students are exchange students Reality: False! There is actually an important difference between full-degree international students and exchange students. Exchange students have a home university somewhere else in the world, and come as guest students to NMBU for a semester or a year. Full degree internationals have NMBU as their home university, and are here for their entire degree program: 2, 3, or even 5 years. Just like you! Myth: There are only international students in a couple of faculties. Reality: False! This year, there are international students at all 7 faculties at NMBU, across the Ås and Adamstuen campuses. Myth: Internationals are not a part of fadderuke, or other “Norwegian” social arenas. Reality: False! International students are also assigned a fadder during fadderuke. Unfortunately, many are not contacted by their fadder, or are only spoken to in Norwegian, so therefore we may participate 44 Issue 09 Year 73
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less. However, this is slowly but surely changing, and it is up to the faddere to make sure we are included! We are also active in student unions like linjeforenings, choirs, and social forenings, and we volunteer for UKA and Samfunnet. In other words, we’re all around in the community, just like Norwegian students! Myth: Internationals don’t try to learn Norwegian, since they can just use English here. Reality: While this maybe be true for some students who will only be here for 5 months, it is overall false! Most international students are trying their best to pick up the language, and the Norwegian language course for foreign students fills up in a heartbeat. However, it takes a while to learn a new language! Many of us still need to use English while we are learning Norwegian, if we want to have an active social life or participate in things like the student democracy. Refusing to speak English in meetings or at events because we “need to learn the language anyway” only isolates us away from the community, and can actually make it more difficult to learn anything. We appreciate practicing Norwegian when we ask for it, but in other situations, if we ask
for English it is not because we don’t care about learning Norwegian, it is just because we want to be active in student life here, and it may take a couple years of living here before we are able to do that in Norwegian! Myth: Internationals are just so...different my Reality: False, we’re all different! Just as Norwegians have their own personalities and interests, so dointernationals. It’s important to remember that we’re not two opposing groups, but rather, one community where everyone is different from each other – from our backgrounds to our interests. My dream is to see one single NMBU community where everyone is included and internationals get the help they need to be equally active as everyone else here. This task belongs to all of us! Instead of creating a campus that is fragmented due to differences in language and background, let’s challenge these myths and stereotypes wherever we find them, and remember that we are all a part of the same thing!
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SPILLSIDENE av Kristian Haraldsen
1. Fra hvilken by kommer Leonardo da Vinci? 2. Hvor mange kommuner finnes det i Norge, 222, 322 eller 422? 3. Hvilket lag ligger best an til å vinne Eliteserien i fotball for menn? 4. I hvilket land drikkes det mest kaffe per innbygger? 5. Hvilken fisk er den største som finnes i norske farvann? 6. Hvor stort kan vingespennet til en havørn bli: 180 cm, 240 cm eller 310 cm? 7. Hvilken kinofilm er den mest sette i Norge hittil i år? 8. Under hvilket navn er Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta bedre kjent? 9. Hvilken bilmodell har det blitt solgt mest av i Norge i år? 10. Ranger disse landene etter folketall; Brasil, Kina, Pakisan, India, USA og Indonesia.
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Preaching Pries Can life be mastered? Picking the course of life What course should I set for my life? I believe that is a good question to ask oneself. What will my answer be: Good health, an interesting job, lots of friends, family and enough money for the things I want to do? Yes, it is easy to agree with this. Many of us set our course for these goals. We want to be successful both socially and careerwise. A way to get your bearings is to look around. Society gives us norms and demands and the market wants us to adapt to whoever is selling. We are being deceived, yes manipulated many times to think that we need the things commercials and trends want to sell us. We are products of our time. «The world wants to be deceived». It means that we are all affected and moulded by the spirit of our age. No man is an island, we are all affected by our surroundings. Are there other ways of orienting yourself? One way is to ask: Who am I? What do I long for? How can I be better at being myself? I see humans as crafty and wonderful beings. I am a mystery which is unlike any other human. In me there are hidden grottos and depths I have yet to explore. It is a lifelong journey to figure oneself out. I am much more than I think I am. Some like to be guided and keep to traditions. Here at NMBU there are many old student associations. Some love to be a part of these and follow the old traditions and doctrines. They create a feeling of security and are something to be guided by. Traditions can keep me from falling victim to the market which is often controlled by savvy advertising agents wanting me to follow the latest trends. Traditions is at its best a safeguard in a life that can be difficult to orient yourself in. You avoid having to choose a course in a world where everyone want you to follow their course.
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The church is an arena that offers tradition: Baptism, confirmation, marriage, funeral. It takes a lot to go through life always picking the course for your life by yourself. Is finding my own course a goal for me? Is it possible to find myself when encountered by pressure and social norms? I think it is possible to make certain choices that will lead me closer to my own will. It it possible to become better at being who I want to be. In November the student priest together with the Health Station host a course in how to cope with life. Here we will help you with some fundamental attitudes towards life and raise some questions I often ponder over. Life is a challenging arena. Everyone will sometimes feel the pressure of living. Sometimes the sun is shining, however sometimes there is a cold wind blowing from the north. Talking about a course for life is about looking at the challenges everyone will encounter sooner or later. What challenges? Can’t sleep? Do you have too much to do? How many friends should you have? Have you lost someone? How do you relax? What is a healthy life? The course will be held in «Det stille rommet» next to the student priest’s office, Wednesdays 13.30 –15.00. Posters and fliers can be found around campus and info can also be found online. I believe God is the creator of our lives. We say that we are created by God. That means that we do not live by coincidence and that our lives has meaning and purpose. Today we are challenged to find our own course. 360 degrees of choice in all directions. It is therefore important to get to know oneself more. Finding out what you want, can be a tough nut to crack. Welcome to talks and guidance about the open road that lies ahead of us. Sigurd A. Bakke, student priest NMBU
Sigurd A. Bakke is the student priest at NMBU. His office can be found in teh basement of the Clock Building to the left. The Student Priest is available if you need someone to talk to, discuss or consult with. Available on Wednesdays 11.00-15.00, but also available at predetermined times on other days. You can book a time by mailing sigurd.bakke@as.kommune.no 48 Issue 09 Year 73
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Stressed Student There is no one in the reading hall on a Sunday at 8 in the morning, the exam stress has just come early for me this year... Weary KS Did not take a vacation from school during UKA and now have to catch up on a month’s worth of studying... Worth it! [object Object] HAR DU SETT AT is just nonsense... Thorvald It is called the earliest, not the oldest habibi the oldest candy cannot be found at Europris, instead it can be found at Coop :( Ken Lee Low fat Have You Heard (vol. 2) You need to provide your email to spread rumors??? AppAppApp Trine Skei Grande filmed the “Yes Viken”-act for the UKErevue and sent it to Monica Mæland? Editors did not want feedback and therefore stoppped including “Have You Heard...?” Surprise Vitenparken is turning 5 years old :O Ans.Red. “Have You Heard” is back??! Knulf At Pål Finnskog has lost his FYS-compendium Halvor Ekeland Let us try this people :)
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Foreningsprat DERES REF: Mykjy lys VÅR REF: Mykjy varme FADERLOFTET, DEN 1. november I DET 116. K.Å. Globalstrålingen avtar drastisk. Temperaturen har falt og det samme har snøen. Administrerende Direktør merker at noe brygger nede i bringa. Vi går mørkets årstid i møte. Vinterens mørke har en effekt på folks sinnstilstand. Mangelen på sollys gjør at mange blir tyngre til sinns på vinterstid. Det var derfor man i gamle dager hadde en stor feiring rundt solsnu, hvor de lyste hver en krok og holdt skyggelandet på avstand. Denne feiringen har med tiden blitt utkonkurrert av jula. Administrerende Direktør gleder seg stort til å pynte til jul. Skål for julepynt! Resultatene fra SHoT-undersøkelsen kom nylig ut, og det var ganske dyster lesning. Nå som vi går den kalde, mørke årstiden i møte ligger det an til at det vil bli verre. Et kaldt og mørkt klima kan føre til et kaldt og mørkt sinn. Skulle hatt litt global oppvarming nå. Neida, men på Loftet er vi så heldige at vi har noe som gir lys og varme, og tar kampen mot vinteren; peis. Skål for peisen! Administrerende Direktør er blitt oppmerksom på at ingen andre på 3P, Pentagon, Palisaden og Pomona, har peis. Direktøren syns litt synd på de gemene. Han har derfor besluttet at på torsdager skal han dele Faderloftets peis med alle som trenger lys og varme. Det blir derfor peistorsdag hver torsdag fremover mot jul (unntatt 15.11) kl. 19:02! Det blir enkelt servering og alle er velkomne. MKH _____________________ Administrerende Direktør Ole-Andreas Stigsrud
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Skaal FFD! Skaal Skriver! Skaal $paregris! Skaal Hunkatter! Skaal Qlturelle samt Xklusive! Skaal Pusekatter! Skaal Tora samt Thorvald! UKA er over for dende Gang, dog føltes den ei mer end èn Uke lang. I Behind Bar(s) var det mange Katter at finde, samt paa Dansegulvet kunde De atter skinde. Under UKA haver det blitt danset til Solen stod opp, dog haver Kattekroppen Dagen derpaa ei føltes saa topp. Skaal for Behind Bar(s)! Tiden fremover føles tom samt trist, dog værer Hunkattene en liten Gnist. Julebordsesongen er rett rundt Hjørnet, noget der betyr at det er Tid for at kvesse Klørne. For paa Samfunnet er det fortsatt meget med Arrangement, samt under Grand Prix kan Tora samt Thorvald nyde alles Sang!
Feminin&Fornem For en avslutning på en festival så gal, Frøknene har festet hardt og trapper ned fra sin høye sal. Nå er det tid for årets faglige skippertak, Og gjengen skal på eika og trene sin fissne bak. UKA Har gitt oss så mangt av opplevelser med (lite) minner, Men det medfører at både rumpe og penger bare forsvinner. Skippertak på alle kanter er i ferd med å tre i kraft, Men Ops, vi har flere artige eventer som kommer på løpende bånd i stor fart. Vi venter artige kvelder med Treenighetens balleutstyrte part, Både de stripete meow›ene og superhelter i rødt og svart. Lykke til i skippertaksmåneden november, Hvor mye bart blir samlet inn til årets movember? Xoxo Forfatterfrøken
Skaal for en November fylt med Festligheder! Qlturell Hilsen Budbringer Agnes, Gambler Hanne, Spilledaase Tiril samt Pusekatt Sofia
Da var plutselig UKA i Ås over for denne gang, men for en tid det har vært! Den herlige Ås-stemninga har skint som aldri før under disse 26 dagene med konserter, konkurranser, quiz, fest og annet sprell. Vi i Collegium Alfa vil spesielt takke frøknene i Feminin & Fornem for et fantastisk samarbeid med baren vår. Vi er utrolig stolte og håper alle har kost seg like mye der som oss. Nå begynner derimot høstkulden å snike seg innpå, og fest og drinker i spritsløyfa blir byttet ut med lesing og kaffe på lesesalen. Vi ønsker alle sammen lykke til i siste innspurt av semesteret.
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For oss i DÅs har høsten vært en tid for feiring. Vi har feiret at vi har fått med 8 nye, herlige DÅsunger, vi har feiret UKA i hele oktober og ikke minst, vi har feiret vårt 5-års jubileum! 11. august 2013 ble DÅs stiftet, og det kunne ikke gå upåaktet hen at vi i år ble 5 år. For å (nesten) sitere Postgirobygget: “Det var øl, berusende ord, det var jellyshots og det var dans”. Det var stor stas for oss at så mange av de andre foreningene ble med på feiringen og vi ønsker å takke alle for gavene og minnene vi fikk denne kvelden. Undertegnede har også kost seg helt enormt på flere av arrangementene i UKA og vi er utrolig stolt over alle som bidrar til å gjøre UKA til et så uforglemmelig høydepunkt. Spesielt stolt er vi av at vi har flere medlemmer blant de frivillige, både KSer, NK, UKEdansere og funkiser. Nå er det tid for å gå tilbake til hverdagen, men litt fest og moro skal vi alltids klare å dytte inn i programmet. Vi ser spesielt frem til å opptre på Samfunnets MGP og danseworkshopen vi holder 18. november. På workshopen vil det være mulighet for å prøve ut forskjellige dansestiler og arrangementet er åpent for alle.
Hello every Snurrebass and future Snurrebass! But my dear darling Tora, you are dancing as if your life depended on it.UKA is over and the exam period is closing in, Tora and Thorvald have been attending both courses and parties, and shown that dance is the only socially accepted form of moral degeneracy, but the swingclub’s work is far from over. This semester has been filled to the brim with swing, with courses for UKA and Ås municipality, we have brought swing to anyone who has had the guts to step out onto the dance floor because,as everyone knows, it’s not a party with out a little swing on the table. Poster Girl Hans-JørgenSand
On October 5th the Nobel Committee announced Denis Mukwege and Nadia Murad as the winners of the Nobel Peace Prize for 2018. They were both chosen for their activism and work to address and end sexual violence during war. The committee›s decision also reflects the continual impact that the #metoo movement is having on society. Their announcement came exactly one year after the NYT released its bombshell report on Harvey Weinstein and the many sexual assault accusations that he had against him. The timing of the announcement›s significance was further heightened by the controversial Supreme Court nomination process of Brett Kavanaugh, and the allegations facing him of sexual assault . The confluence of these two events highlights both how much progress has been made, and how much work there is yet to do. Vennlig hilsen, Ås feministiske studenter
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