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Issue 19.01 - March 2011 | www.unilifemagazine.com.au

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Also inside: - Campus profiles - Top 5’s of Summer

- Christmas in New York - Moroccan Adventures

- 2 Minute Noodles Roadtest

HEAD EDITOR:

Jordan Archer jordan.archer@unisa.edu.au

CHIEF OF STAFF:

Laura Pietrobon laura.pietrobon@unisa.edu.au

GRAPHIC DESIGNER:

Jessica Matthews jessica.matthews@unisa.edu.au

PRINTERS:

Newstyle Print www.newstyleprint.com.au

CONTRIBUTORS:

Melissa Davies, Natasha Filippi, Lisa Tronnolone, Jess Champion, Kimberly Bancroft, Annika Dean, Tom Angley, Daniel Feher, Lisa Vertudaches, Lauren Waldhuter Sarah Guderian, Stefanie Van Gerven, Anna Gordon, Sionnie Kelly Melissa Wildy, Carol Muzyk, Amelia Broadstock.

editors Hello faithful readers!

Welcome to the brand new, revamped Unilife Magazine!!! Yes this year the magazine is BIGGER and BETTER than ever, and we hope you like the new look as much as we do! While it may be time to put your studious cap on, we all need a break and UniLife Magazine provides the perfect respite. We have 32 pages of brand new content for you, as well as more on the website www.unilifemagazine.com.au.

This year we’ve got new columns such as ‘Road Test’, which checks out what’s the best bang for your buck, and ‘Dob in a Mate’, where YOU tell US how awesome your fellow students are. We want the UniLife Magazine to be an awesome read for all UniSA goers, whether you’re at a City campus or Mawson Lakes, whether you’re a teenager or a mature age student! You are all welcome to write for the magazine, so if you wish to contribute, or simply have an idea for a story, send us an email at unilife.magazine@unisa.edu.au or text us on 0427 842 479! We would love to hear from as many of you as possible.

In the meantime, welcome back!

Get ready for a stellar year.

Jordan, Laura & Jessica UniLife Magazine Editorial Team 2011 Issue 1 - March 2011

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Mature Age Students.

- 20 things every Uni pg 9 student must do - City West pg 10 - City East pg 11 - Magill pg 12 - Mawson Lakes pg 13 - Rural Centres pg 14 - Mature aged pg 16 students - Hawke Ambassador: pg 18 Morocco - Christmas in NYC pg 20 - My Friend the Pin pg 22 Monkey - I was going to eat pg 23 that...

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My Friend The Pin Monkey

Columns: - Road Test: 2 Minute Noodles - Top 5 of Summer - Summer Fashion - Food - Horoscopes - Boredom Busters - Next Issue

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On the web: Features - Beginning Uni - Radio in 2011 - Time for a Feast Reviews - Hairspray - Tangled - King’s Speech + more!

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unilife

UniLife: (noun)

UniLife is an organisation owned BY students, run FOR students.

Our principal role is to improve the quality of student life and student lifestyle.

We are Yellow. We are Uni . We are FUN!

Hey everyone!

Welcome to UniSA for 2011. My name is Melissa Davies and I’m the president of Unilife. I’m currently studying Journalism and Arts at Magill campus.

This year, UniLife is going to be bigger and better than ever!

Whilst some of our plans for 2011 must remain secret, I’m happy to reveal a few of the things you have to look forward to.

School’s Out Friday: We are turning the student lounge at our City West campus into a bar every Friday night.

Cheap drinks and cheap food will be readily available to get you in the mood for a rager.

U Thursdays: BBQ, drinks, music and a free movie will take place every Thursday at a different UniSA metropolitan campus.

See the UniLife diary for details Our Amazing Premium Membership Deal: This year, our premium membership is better than ever!

Buy them over the counter or on our website at www.unlife.edu.au These are just a few of the amazing things we have to offer. Keep your eyes out and your ears open for our upcoming activities and events.

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For a list of our sporting, social and academic clubs, or any other inquiries, visit our website www.unilife.edu. au and don’t forget to add us on Facebook!

Tip: To make life easier, you can now log onto the UniLife website using your facebook login details.

I look forward to seeing you at our first ‘Schools out Friday!’

Lots of Love,

Melissa

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Along with the 1000’s of deals we get from Frequent Values. Amazing savings on everyday costs, from restaurants and takeaways to hotels and travel.

PLUS - Exclusive access to save on 2nd hand books, The Advertiser newspaper free on campus weekdays during SP2 and SP5 and more!

Visit www.UniLife.edu.au/membership for more details!

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Anything exciting happening in your life?

Let us know at unilife.magazine@ unisa.edu.au Illustrations by Jessica Matthews.

City West Student Lounge Every Friday evening from 5pm during Study Periods 2 & 5.

Drinks specials for Premium Members, cheap BBQ, DJ’s and band performances.

Free entrance for all UniSA Students & Staff.

Visit www.UniLife.edu.au for weekly updates on bands and entertainment.

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20 things every Uni student must do:

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Enrol. You might think that this is an obvious point, but you would be surprised how many people have trouble doing this.

Go on a Pub Crawl. These are an essential part of university life. You may think you are not a pub crawl person, but this doesn’t matter. It makes for an interesting night.

Do an assignment at the last minute.

You may think that this will never apply to you, that you have exceptional organisational skills! You are wrong.

Go stationary shopping! Finally you can splurge on coloured pens which you were never allowed to use in school as it was too hard for the teachers to read.

Find your energy fix: Whether it’s energy drinks or coffee, there is surely one for you!

6. Skip a lecture. Just make sure it is not an important one.

7. Pay a library fine. Again, you may think that this will never happen to you. But it is surprising how easy it is to forget to return a library book.

8. Use up all your internet quota on YouTube. Those of you who are especially fond of watching shows only available over the internet should be wary of this.

9. Attend a UThursday or School’s Out Friday. (See page 25) 10. Fight someone for a computer. This will happen almost daily.

11. Have security guide you to your vehicle after a late night studying.

Safety in numbers!

12. Forget to remove your USB. (TRY IT! SOMETHING EXCITING AND NOT AT ALL ANNOYING WILL HAPPEN.) 13. Convince an Adelaide University student that UniSA IS NOT SuperTafe.

14. Go on exchange or the Hawke Ambassador Program.

15. Live off of Two Minute Noodles for a week (see pg 24).

16. Make a study plan. And try to stick to it.

17. Forget a lecture has been cancelled, and sit there for an hour wondering where everyone is!

18. OR, instead of wating for an hour for no-one to turn up, exercise the 10 minute walk rule.

19. Get into a ‘heated debate’ in a tutorial, it actually makes time pass faster.

20. GRADUATE!

Challenge of the Month: Take a photo of yourself holding the Unilife Magazine somewhere on the Adelaide University Campus to get your photo in the next issue!

Issue 1 - March 2011

city west

NATASHA FILIPPI

Welcome to City West, UniSA’s cultural and business hub. If you are one of the lucky ones to have the privilege of attending this campus, well done, you have automatically reached a new level of cool. However, if you are not so fortunate, that’s okay, you are welcome to visit and experience our awesomeness.

Now while most Eastsiders will try to dazzle new students with the glories of their proximity to Rundle Mall, at the Westside, we prefer to be a little more...hip. At City West in those brief but wondrous study breaks, one is never bored, with 5 art galleries surrounding the campus; we are brimming with culture, as well as countless displays of public art.

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Stephen McCallum I’m a pub crawl regular and love to have a good yarn over a coffee. My role at UniLife keeps me busy!

After you have soaked up some culture, it may be time to get back to the books, so here are some tips to make your study life a little easier. Study rooms are really easy to organise, and sometimes contain a computer. So if you are planning to come into uni to use the computers, it might pay to book one to guarantee yourself a spot. Just ask the friendly library staff.

Also be on the constant look out for surfacing of creativity such as the ever changing windows of the architecture studios, left of the Allan Scott Auditorium and knit bombing all over campus.

So welcome to the Westside!

unilife.citywest@unisa.edu.au Ryan Dow I’m a final year Law (Honours) student and I’m in a jazz trio called Birds Between Buildings.

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LISA TRONNOLONE Boasting the states only programs in Physiotherapy, Podiatry, Pharmacy, Medical Radiation, Occupational Therapy, Human Movement and hosting many other highly accredited programs such as Laboratory Medicine, City East is the perfect home for mad scientists and athletes.

Most students dig being Eastsiders, whether it’s because we are the closest campus to Uni Bar and Rundle Mall or just because it’s a great place to study/spend time with your chums and chumettes. First years shouldn’t panic as it’s hard to get lost at City East.

However, if you do, the lovely ladies and lads at Campus Central are more than happy to assist you.

One tip though, don’t press 1 on any elevator unless you want to end up saying “It looks like a restricted area.”

Also, when entering the BJ building (have a giggle) take note of your room number. The odd numbers mean turn right and even means turn left. If you don’t take note, you’ll walk around in circles until you’ve realised you’ve walked past the room you need to be in already.

Finally, keep walking past the BJ3-30 room straight ahead and there’s a completely empty room.

Go and chill out. I didn’t send you. *points* Photography by Jordan Archer.

CITY EAST REPS Mandy Koay I‘m glad to be back on board making City East a more exciting campus to be on. Come say “Hi!”

unilife.cityeast@unisa.edu.au Evelyn Fam I am a fourth year Pharmacy student who hopes to help students have a better experience.

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magill campus

JESS CHAMPION

Not that I want to bag the other UniSA Campus’, but if you are one of the new students who has managed to schedule most classes at Magill, count your lucky stars! I have studied at a few of the UniSA locations and can honestly say that Magill is my personal favourite. Compared with the concrete jungle that is City West, and the trek and a half out to Mawson Lakes – what’s not to love!

It’s not often that a uni successfully manages to mesh nature and teaching space constructively. However, at the Magill campus sprawling patches of green grass lay between the buildings, providing lush scenery as you walk between classes. The small river that runs through the middle of the campus will have you saying ‘how’s the serenity’ in no time. From almost every classroom there is some kind of view which canprovide the perfect daydream.

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John Hunt I’m 18 and I don’t know whether to become Prime Minister or a sport commentator.

At other campuses by lunch the cafe is packed, there is nowhere to sit and not a lot of options. At Magill you can grab a seat on the lawn beneath a gum tree!

There is ample lawn space to relax. On that note the coffee guy at Aroma has been there a long time. He is never without a smile, and makes a mean hot chocolate!

Now, for some tips about campus: If all you need is a computer and a small space – head to the MC 1&2 Computer rooms. Schedules are posted outside so you can see when there are classes that are going to come and ask you to move.

Did I mention the parking!?! It might not seem like a big deal but 20 cents an hour compared to $2.20 really is something to get excited about, even if you do have the ‘back to study’ blues!

Photography by Jordan Archer.

unilife.magill@unisa.edu.au Natasha Sud I’m a third year Psychology student and I’m stoked to be a part of UniLife this year!

One thing the campus DOES have that none of the other campuses can boast is a Planetarium!!! Because let’s face it, who doesn’t want to spend their break staring at the stars? Too cool! ML also has a fairly decent Sports Centre, where you can play, well, everything.

While it’s easy to get to campus with public transport if you prefer to drive parking is cheap here also, 15c an hour! Take that city folk.

Another bonus of the Mawson Lakes Campus is that it’s in Mawson Lakes!

I mean, according to the ads on TV once you enter you’ll never want to leave! This is particularly handy when it comes to food. If you’ve been at Mawson Lakes for a while you’ll know The Caf has closed down, and while Aroma is well and truly capable of meeting your needs, sometimes we need a little variety. TIMOTHY DIXON, your UniLife Rep, searched out some other good eats.

MAWSON LAKES REPS Ghulam Hussaini I’m a fourth year Civil Engineering student. I hope to build environmentally and self-efficient structures.

- There is a Subway opposite Woolies!

Who doesn’t love a Sub? - The Mawson Lakes Hotel is right beside uni for counter meals. You can get a schnitty with chips & gravy plus a pint of the ‘beer of the month’ for only $12.90 in the sports bar! There are also special deals for students who are Premium UniLife Members.

- Baker’s Delight is next to Woolies if you’re looking for cheap, baked goods!

Finally, if there is a group of students that remain elusive to us here at UniLife Magazine, it’s those who go to Mawson Lakes! You’re our problem demographic, as it were. We have absolutely NO Mawson Lakes students on our contributors list! What are you interested in Mawson Lakes? What would you like to see in the Magazine?

Send us an email at unilife.magazine@ unisa.edu.au. We want to hear from you, after all this is your magazine too!

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To students who live in the inner suburbs Mawson Lakes may seem light years away! But a short 15 minute train ride from the city, and you’ll find yourself in one of UniSA’s largest campuses. This campus plays host to a whole range of students from engineering to environment studies to teaching.

unilife.mawsonlakes@unisa.edu.au Timothy Dixon I’m a part of the AERO club at UniSA and I like beer.

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rural centres

Rural, not remote.

KIMBERLY BANCROFT

Stretching my arms and legs to crawl out of bed at 9:15am ensures I’m on time for my 10am lecture. It’s a quick 9 minute trip to campus, as there is little traffic to contend with and I can take a back road or the highway if I feel like it.

That’s right. I am able to travel 15kms in under 10 minutes, with no traffic lights, and arrive at uni relaxed and on time. Car parking is plentiful and free and I can basically park at the front door. What a good way to start to the day.

Arriving at uni, my fellow classmates are sitting in the cafeteria enjoying a coffee and a chat. We wait and chat until 9:59am as the lecture room is 30m from the cafeteria (it is important to be near the coffee), and we all gradually make our way to the lecture room. No need to hustle as there is plenty of seating and elbowroom.

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Hanna Persello (Mount Gambier) I’m a third year Social Work student and am married with two lovely sons.

The lecture is presented in a large air-conditioned room and Whyalla students are up on the screen greeting us. We casually chat and wait for the lecture to commence. Yes, we occasionally have technical problems and a lecture drops out or the screens do not work. But as there are few students we are able to have individual student/lecturer attention if and when needed.

Our lecturers know all the UniSA students, and they greet us individually as we pass through; it is nice to know we are not a number.

Living and studying in a “rural” area may not appear to have the same aspects and benefits as the city, but we are definantly not disadvantaged.

I truly recommend that city UniSA students try a placement in a “Rural” area, as we have all the advantages only a smaller community offers. We are definitely not “Remote”. unilife.mountgambier@unisa.edu.au Whyalla Campus Representative yet to be assigned. unilife.whyalla@unisa.edu.au

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Peter Watters completed a double degree almost 30 years ago and has since returned to university twice, most recently studying a Graduate Diploma in Sustainability and Environment.

The challenges of returning to study

Not all students studying at UniSA come straight from school. CAROL MUZYK talked to a number of mature age students about the pros and cons of returning to study.

Mature age students make up 44 per cent of UniSA’s student population, and they come from a wide range of experiences and a variety of different backgrounds.

Many of them have undertaken paid employment, travelled, have families or have studied elsewhere before deciding to commence or return to study.

Whether it is to begin tertiary studies for the first time, or return for postgraduate study after a break of many years, the experience can be challenging and initially daunting.

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The ability to attend classes and find time for personal study can be compromised by work commitments and managing the needs of a busy and demanding household and there may be stresses associated with balancing financial responsibilities such as mortgages, payment of bills and children’s school expenses.

Peter, now a widower and father to a teenage son, has noticed the difference in the daily life of a student.

“Everything is so web based now.

When I was at uni many years ago you churned through draws and draws of card files at the library to find a book,” he said. “Now you get all the information you need off the web.

I don’t think I even know where the library is!”

Peter has experienced the trials and tribulations of being a fulltime working parent, part-time student and nursing a terminally ill wife. Getting assignments done when you have a big project on at work, or when a loved one is ill can be a real challenge.

“There can be a real clash sometimes between study commitments, work responsibilities and family life,” he said.

Robyn Mangeldorf started her full time tertiary studies in 2010 with a Bachelor of Design, after 18 years working fulltime.

Robyn has found it difficult at time to juggle her studies and being a single parent to her teenage son.

“The workload is a lot more than I expected... I literally have to throw myself at it to complete my assignments on time,” she said.

On top of lectures Robyn’s average day also involves dropping off and picking up her son, helping him with homework and cooking dinner for the family, however she is aware university staff are there to support her if needed.

“There is support... It’s there if you need it and search for it,” she said.

Illustration by Lisa Vertudaches.

Andrew Philpott started his working career as an electrician before enrolling full-time in Resource Management in 1989 and returned to study part-time last year.

When asked what made him decide to give up his full time career to study as a full time student, he said: “I was working in a stinking hot roof space one afternoon. After I bumped my head for the second time and nearly passing out I thought ‘there’s got to be a better life than this’ so I decided to look at studying towards a new career,” Barry Rayner has completed a number of courses since he returned to study in

1999 and is currently doing a Bachelor of Construction and Economics.

Barry values the diversity of learning, the sharing of cultural experiences and learning about work environments in other countries.

“I have made good friends with many young and international students,” he said.

And Barry’s study career is far from over.

“I don’t think I can ever stop. I like to learn, there is always something new and different to learn about.” he replied.

You can find the full article online at www.unilifemagazine.com.au Issue 1 - March 2011

in morocco

On the side of a Highway

Students taking part in The Hawke Ambassador Program can find themselves in unique situations. For DANIEL FEHER, a broken-down van was the perfect place to reflect on his experiences in Morocco.

With a slight hiss and a gradual loss of momentum, our van comes to an unexpected halt on a deserted highway in Morocco’s Atlas Plains. Nearly 2000 metres above sea level, the air is thin and cold, yet the sun shines brightly through a crystal clear blue sky. Sitting on the barren shoulder of the highway I experience something I haven’t yet found in Morocco. Silence.

In a country where 32 million people are crammed into an area half the size of South Australia, silence is truly golden when you can find it. The push-and-shove chaos of the city streets quickly teaches one to seize any opportunity presented and this is no exception. It looks like I have time to write, so I set to work.

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Insha’Allah. I am not a religious man, but if God wills it, I will write something of substance. Never question or underestimate the will of God in Morocco. This will bridges the vast divide between the country’s rich and

poor, leaving each mostly content with their lot, for better or for worse. It is also this outlook that will see you become the lead in an impromptu soap-opera if you are unfortunate enough to be robbed in the streets, hit by a car, or suffer any other of the numerous turns of fate that Morocco has stockpiled.

I bid marhabikam to the silence around me. It is a welcome stranger. A stark contrast to the shrill orchestra of horns that lubricate the ever-congested streets of every city, ushering tired cars through narrow arteries at a pace that can never be fast enough for any commuters liking. Throughout the day, a chorus of Imams join in, summoning the faithful to prayer over invisible but pervasive loudspeakers. Their tones are haunting; a hypnotic reminder that Allah is ever-present and all-knowing.

Far away in the Sahara, the quiet solitude of the desert is brought to life

by Berber nomads draped in regal blue, beating drums in mesmerising unison.

It is hard to adequately describe the majesty of the Sahara. The sand is smooth and unbroken, swept diligently by the wind. One careless foot on a pristine dune sets off a chain reaction of running sand that unravels grain by grain as if the surface was woven

tapestry. The view is panoramic, and quite literally breathtaking. The golden sand of the Moroccan desert is arranged in vast rolling dunes, colossal in size, each with a perfect peak and edge.

My fingers bounce loudly on the keys of my laptop, rudely punctuating the serenity of my spontaneous roadside abode. Now I am the unwelcome ambassador for noise and Western modernity in a once strange and tranquil place. But the longer I sit here the more I feel part of the landscape, much like the uneasy juxtaposition of past and present in Morocco’s cities.

In the capital Rabat, billboards far and wide display the city of tomorrow, hanging ominously over the ancient walls of the old medina. Construction cranes are omnipresent on the city’s beautiful but conflicted skyline. Casablanca, meanwhile, is on the move and nobody is to get in its way. Tradition is subservient there—no time for alms-giving and couscous when there is money to be made. But sparks of violence and unrest from the city’s poorest give away that the union is not a happy one, Insha’Allah or not. The cosmopolitan ambiance of Marrakech, however, proudly displays that the city has made it.

The odd couple there have found a working relationship.

The silence is suddenly broken by the rough noise of a tired engine. The van has spluttered to life! Insha’Allah, we move on.

Or perhaps it will stop again further down the road and I will be compelled to write more. God only knows in Morocco...

You can find out more about the Hawke Ambassador Program on the UniSA website.

Meanwhile, you can find the full version of Daniel’s tale at www.unilifemagazine.com.au.

Photography by Daniel Feher.

new york

Christmas in the

For most of us Christmas involves 40 degree heat and a swimming pool. This year, ANNIKA DEAN decided to cool down her Christmas.

digress; there I was in New York with my parents, three days before Christmas preparing to experience something a little bit different.

Christmas. That time of year we associate with family, religion, presents, intense shopping at Rundle Mall, carols sung by TV stars on various candlelit specials and, of course, summer. I don’t know about you, but if the forecast for Christmas Day is below 30, I get very upset.

My first thought was, where is the snow!? I had just left Ottawa where my university had been covered in snow for nearly the whole of December. Here I was ready for a white Christmas, and there was nothing! I hoped a snow storm would soon befall the city. That Bing Crosby song “I’m Dreaming of a White Christmas” finally had some relevance – except perhaps the line that follows, “just like the ones I used to know”.

So imagine what it was like when I found myself in New York City for Christmas Day. No sun, a temperature of minus two, not as much family, not a single ‘Carols by Candlelight’ to be found on the television and fewer presents as well (they were waiting for me back at home). But somehow, in the city that never sleeps, I felt more Christmas spirit than ever.

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I found myself in New York City on December 22. I had just completed a semester abroad at Carleton University in Ottawa, Canada – an experience I will point out that was one of the best times of my life. If you are reading this and have ever had some remote inclination to do an exchange, I have two words for you – DO IT. But I

But the lack of snow was my only complaint. Everywhere you went there was no doubt it was Christmas. Trees on the footpaths were wrapped in bright yellow fairy lights, stores along Fifth Avenue were literally wrapped in enormous sparkling bows, the two major department stores Macys and Taylor and Lord had very intricate window displays, and giant ornaments adorned the footpaths (and I mean giant, think fairy lights, each two metres long, complete with a giant plug). And of course there was the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree.

There is something about that simply decorated but very large tree that makes you long for the days of waiting up for Santa Claus and never quite catching him. I had the pleasure of ice skating underneath this massive tree and despite being tens of thousands of kilometres from home, it certainly felt like Christmas.

On December 25, filled with Christmas spirit from a city that wishes you “Happy Holidays” to cover all the bases, the tradition of Christmas Day lunch was continued. All the favourites were there - turkey, ham, champagne; just the setting was a little different. Instead of the family dining room we had the Park Room at the Hemsley Hotel overlooking Central Park. A few things were missing, such as the Christmas crackers (and those adorable paper hats), and some family members - but with the number of Australians that were eating their Christmas lunch there as well, it could well have been those relatives we see only once a year.

Stuffed with turkey, ham, mashed potato and numerous chocolate desserts the day ended with a wander through Central Park.

Normally I end Christmas day with a swim but instead I got frozen lakes, squirrels and a nippy winter breeze. But no complaints here.

Despite the lack of snow my first winter Christmas was one to remember, even if the few things missing did make me appreciate the routine of Christmas in Adelaide just that little bit more.

I should mention the snow did arrive eventually, falling on Boxing Day, a day I normally spend at the beach. On that day, New York experienced its worst blizzard in four years, covering the city in 20 inches of snow. So I did get my “Winter Wonderland” eventually – just a pity it was a day late.

Photography by Annika Dean and stock.xchng Issue 1 - March 2011

dob in a mate

My Friend the Pin Monkey

Ever wondered who keeps your bowling balls running smoothly? In the first of our DOB IN A FRIEND SERIES, TOM ANGLEY decided to find out what goes on behind the scenes in the life of a Pin Monkey.

“The other technician on duty completely lost it, stormed to the front desk and started screaming at customers to stop bowling.”

If you decide to go bowling during your free time, spare a thought for the guy (or girl) working behind the scenes.

“Unfortunately, his tirade was directed at a group of people with a mental disability who thought that if they kept bowling, the balls would come back.”

Bowling technicians, affectionately known as ‘pin monkeys’, ensure each lane is running smoothly, free from ball jams and pin pile ups.

When Sean started work later that day, he had to manually dislodge the balls for each lane after turning off the lane’s machines as a precaution.

Sean Courtney is one such technician, having worked part time at the Norwood AMF Bowling Centre for the past 10 months.

“I put my life on the line to fix this stuff; another techie almost lost a hand once,” he jokes.

He enjoys the variety of his job – from tinkering with machines to oiling lanes – and takes pride in being the ‘go-to’ guy on a daily basis. “I like that knowing nod of approval from customers when I emerge out the back after fixing their lane,” he said.

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“The lanes had been over-oiled that morning and balls were collecting dirt and getting jammed,” he said.

However, Sean admits the life of a pin monkey can be stressful at times, recalling one ‘nightmare’ shift that happened to him late last year.

No experience is required to apply, though Sean emphasises the need for a hands-on approach and the ability to work independently for lengthy periods of time.

“Sure, shifts can drag a bit….but if it’s quiet, I can always crank the tunes or surf the net on my laptop while still getting paid,” he said.

Let’s just hope his manager doesn’t read this, ey?

“I wonder if my food will ever get here.

Seriously, would love those noodles right now. If you don’t want them, I’d be so grateful!”

I was going to eat that...

LAUREN WALDHUTER The restaurant is full and we are lucky to get a table. My friends and I are in Melbourne, on a street lined with restaurants of the Vietnamese, Thai and Chinese variety.

Becoming increasingly irritated, I turn away from him, yet the comments continue. He keeps chuckling after every sentence, in a “we’re good friends and we’re sharing a joke” way. But we are not friends, and this is not a joke.

I look across at my friend and shrug. “I’m finished if you’re finished.” She nods. I am terribly ashamed to say that we move the remainder of our noodles to his table.

Yes, we give him our food. Rather, our leftovers. And he eats them.

“Wow, those noodles look great. I’m so hungry. Make sure you don’t waste them.”

Whether it’s someone cutting the line at a shop, or a person in a bar with ‘creative’ dance moves, more and more people insist on ignoring social boundaries. In extreme cases, alcohol consumption can be the cause, but there was no evidence that this man was intoxicated. That’s the most chilling thing about it. It appeared that he was just hungry.

He is referring to our plate of Singaporean Noodles. I smile awkwardly at his comment.

We have finished the dish in theory, but thanks to a small portion of noodles that remain we continue to nibble. Besides, who declares themselves full at an Asian restaurant?

Continuing to chat to my friends, I suddenly notice a hand holding a fork stretch across me from the left and proceed to stab the last piece of our Chinese broccoli on the plate in the centre of our table. It swiftly retreats back to the area where our hungry friend is sitting.

The crowded restaurant means our chatty friend is sitting only 30cms away. My friends and I resume our conversation, but are interrupted shortly after.

He had reached across me, a stranger, and picked from our plate.

Our food arrives promptly and we are in high spirits. The restaurant begins to empty out and we barely notice the man sit down, alone, at the table next to us.

“Seriously, don’t throw them out. I hope you are going to eat them! I would pay a lot of money right now to finish them - I’m starving” I’m more tolerant than usual - it is New Years Eve. The man has ordered his meal, but approximately three minutes have passed. He is becoming antsy.

We’ve all joked to our friend that we’d finish off the plate of chips on the vacated table to our left, but no-one actually does it! So I feel compelled to leave you all with a message.

Be on the look out for people who think it’s okay to share your food. It’s not okay, it’s not the social norm, and for the record, yes, I was going to eat that.

Issue 1 - March 2011

road test

sachets featuring soy sauce, garlic oil and chilli sauce, plus fried shallots and extra seasoning powder, they’re pretty damn good. Ok, so they’re the opposite of healthy (what with all that delicious MSG), but at 75c a packet, they’re dirt cheap, and isn’t that the point? 8/10

Tasty & Cheap: 2 Minute Noodles SARAH GUDERIAN

University is as much a crash course in living on a budget as it is a quest for knowledge. Therefore, UniLife brings you “Road Test”: a column to test and rate the stuff you guys would use, so you don’t have to waste your hardearned Centrelink dollars finding out for yourself.

First up is that hero of quick cuisine, the staple of any impoverished uni student’s diet: the 2-minute noodle.

We’ve rated five brands for your convenience and gastronomical delight, nearly dying of a sodium overdose in the process…is it thirsty in here or is that just me?

Maggi 2 Minute Noodles Chicken Flavour: $0.90 Maggi 2 Minute Noodles are a lot like Madonna; you used to enjoy them knowing they were bad for you, but you didn’t care because they were full of flavour…and now they’re just gross.

Maggi’s 2 Minute noodle cakes are baked rather than fried, making them 99% fat free, but also 99% tasteless.

Just like Madonna. 4/10

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Indomie Instant Noodles Mi Goreng: $0.75 Indomie’s Mi Goreng Instant Noodles are the cat’s pyjamas. With flavour

Fantastic Cup Noodles Oriental: $1.32 A surprisingly good cup of noodles.

Maybe it’s because you can’t go wrong with Oriental flavour, maybe it’s because they tasted less like soggy cardboard than the others, or maybe I just had a serious case of the munchies. Who’s to say? It’s a crazy universe we live in. 6/10 Suimin Cup Noodles Mi Goreng: $1.57 In order to have any chance of enjoying these cup noodles, avoid the mistake of this reviewer and don’t look at the seasoning paste before you mix it in.

It’s like the mouth of that queen bug at the end of Starship Troopers: you’re not really sure what you’re supposed to be looking at, but you know what it reminds you of, and it’s unpleasant.

After all that the noodles still tasted just like the Styrofoam cup they came in.

3/10 Trident Singapore Soft Noodles: $0.80 Verdict? Meh. What do you want from me? After trying four other packets of noodles, they all just taste the same.

Like being poor. 4/10

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Summer is almost at a close but there is still enough time to kick up your feet once in a while! Here are the Top 5 classic Songs, Films and Books that you should have indulged in this summer.

Songs - By Stefanie Van Gerven ‘109’ by Toro Y Moi Songs like these make me feel musically bad ass. Although everyone with an internet connection is a music critic, I can safely say you are going to win cred if you mention this over a few ciders at the Exeter.

‘Lust for Life’ by Girls This song is completely relevant to my interests; pizza and wine. Being fat and drunk never had a better (or hipper) soundtrack. Plus the film clip makes me wish summer was filmed on a Super 8. Dreams.

‘M.I.A.’ by Black Lips Nothing makes you feel more fierce than listening to Black Lips. This is coming from someone who can rap the entirety of Biggie www.unilifemagazine.com.au

‘Saturdays’ by Cut Copy I’ve never met a Saturday I didn’t like. Bright Like Neon Love has been my definitive Summer album since I was 15, and has been preparing me for parties and other socially awkward events ever since.

Saturdays is a shining example of great mood-shifting electro.

For more reviews of books, films, CD’s - you name it visit www.unilifemagazine.com.au

Illustrations by Jessica Matthews.

‘Bright Lit Blue Skies’ by Ariel Pink’s Haunted Graffiti On day 7, God created making out, and it was good. If you are of the indie persuasion, there’s no better place to mack than to this track at Laneway. Ariel Pink will be soundtracking my summer at this year’s event.

Small’s ‘Ready to Die’. This song is two scotches away from being thrown into the pool, clothes and all.

Films - By Anna Gordon ‘Jaws’ In 1975 Jaws was the film that kicked off the Summer Movie phenomenon, making over $7 million in its opening weekend and bringing beach tourism to a low! When an island resort community is threatened by a giant great white shark; an odd trio set out to destroy it.

Books - By Sionnie Kelly A Pandora English novel: The Blood Countess - Tara Moss Young orphan Pandora English moves to NYC to live with her Great Aunt Celia and start a career as a writer.

Moss has reinterpreted the traditional tale of vampires and other supernatural beings with a fashionable twist and a captivating plot.

‘Grease’ The original high school musical follows Australian good-girl Sandy and bad-boy Danny falling into “summer love” at the beach over their break.

But when the two teens unexpectedly reunite at the same high school, will their romance last?

A Tiny Bit Marvellous - Dawn French Child psychologist Mo comes to terms with turning 50 and her not understanding her two teenage children.

French has created a hilarious and funny novel that leaves you remembering just how important family is even though they may drive you crazy.

‘Weekend at Bernie’s’ When two insurance clerks uncover a two million dollar fraud, their boss Bernie tries to kill them off.

However Bernie is wiped out by the mob instead and our heroes decide to convince everyone that he is still alive, showcasing some classic 1980s fashion and hairstyles along the way!

Almost French - Sarah Turnbull This book follows the ups and downs of Sarah Turnbull’s life in France as she endeavours to make her way as a freelance journalist.

A fun, heart warming novel with some very entertaining clashes of culture as a Sydney girl attempts to integrate.

‘Dirty Dancing’ This dancing and summer romance flick features Baby, a sweet and innocent girl who goes with her family to a resort for the summer.

Baby unexpectedly becomes smitten with the resort’s dance instructor Johnny, who teaches her a lesson in dance, life and love.

The Five People You Meet in Heaven - Mitch Albom After eighty-three year old war veteran Eddie dies tragically in an accident he meets five people who help explain his life and the meaning behind certain events.

An engaging story that is hard to put down, Albom leaves you feeling like there is a purpose and reasoning behind everything.

‘The Beach’ Featuring Thailand, gorgeous beaches and of course, Leonardo DiCaprio, The Beach is perfect summer viewing!

When young traveller Richard finds a map to a secret beach paradise he sets out to find it.

Lady Chatterley’s Lover - D.H Lawrence After Lady Chatterley’s husband returns from war paralysed, she begins a romance with her husband’s game-keeper, offering an intense social commentary into how sex is a necessary part of a human’s basic needs.

Issue 1 - March 2011

fashion

Master Fashion: University style AMELIA BROADSTOCK

University is the start of some of the most exciting times of your life. You’ll start your career, meet lifelong friends, have a great social life, and maybe find a new love interest.

With all these amazing things about to happen…what are you going to wear?

Deciding what to wear to uni will ultimately involve starring blankly into the abyss of your wardrobe, mentally mixing, matching and stressing over what to wear.

One of the best things about going to uni is everyone is classed as an individual, and uni is one of the best places to express who you are.

It’s not hard to spot the new kids at uni.

They’re the students that look the most dolled up and the most anxious.

However, new kids, you’ll soon realise that being yourself is the key to any fashion statement. Moulding a look that’s comfortable while still reflecting your personality is the best way to go.

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But not to worry; if you looked in your wardrobe and thought you had nothing to wear, here are some tips to survive uni fashion.

COMFORT IS ESSENTIAL - You may be breaking out into some new experiences, but that doesn’t mean you should be uncomfortable while doing it.

There’s nothing worse than having sore feet from those new shoes and wishing you’d worn your old faithful sneakers.

If you don’t have the cash to fully update your wardrobe (let’s face it… uni students don’t have money to throw around), buying just a few key pieces will refresh your wardrobe.

THE BASICS - Making sure you have the basics in your wardrobe is a must.

Have at least one coat in your wardrobe, so you’re not shivering your way through winter. Make sure you have a pair of trainers to keep you comfy, and boots to keep you fashionable. Buy some basics t-shirts to wear under a jacket or cardi, and you can always jazz-up plain items with accessories.

BE THRIFTY - Don’t go out and splash all your cash on one item. Op shops are a great place to find items that are unique, and the best part is, they won’t break your bank!

WANTED: Unilife Magazine Contributors There are lots of op shops around Adelaide, and markets are also a great place to shop for clothes. Adelaide has two markets that have unique clothes; The Gilles Street Market, and the North Adelaide Vintage and Fashion Fair. You’ll have to hunt and make sure you’re getting a bargain, but definitely worth going to check it out.

Are you a fan of food or fashion? Mad about movies or music? Bursting with excitement at the thought of reading a book NOT in your course guide? Got some tips on how we can save the world, stay fit and get the best bang for our buck? DO YOU WANT TO TALK ABOUT IT?

Markets are also a great place to shop for clothes. Adelaide has two markets that have unique clothes; The Gilles Street Market, and the North Adelaide Vintage and Fashion Fair. You’ll have to hunt and make sure you’re getting a bargain, but definitely worth going to check it out.

If so, you have come to the right place!

UniLife Magazine are looking for contributors from ALL campuses to help make our magazine the best around.

We want to hear all about your university experience, and your life beyond it!

Write in an tell us about your interesting friends, that time you went on exchange, your involvement in a university club or what you thought of your first pub crawl!

Remember, this is a magazine all about YOU. So who better to fill its pages than YOURSELVES?

FINALLY, experiment! If you’re thinking of trying something new…do it. Now is the time to try new styles and play around with your clothes. Once you new kids on the block realise that no-one is looking – unless you’re trying to walk between classes in stilettos – you’ll relax and find that your inner beauty and style will grow and shine through into a fabulous look that is all your own.

After all, people will make assumptions about others from what they wear. So why not express yourself?

If you are interested in contributing, please email unilife.magazine@unisa. edu.au We look forward to hearing from all of you VERY SOON!

Images from www.gillesstreetmarket.com.au and http://vintagefair.com.au Issue 1 - March 2011

food

with cheap prices including Penang Hawkers Corner, NanYang Café and Zen Kitchen. Nearby on Pulteney Street is Knoodle Junction, Cherry Blossom Sushi, or Mansions Tavern.

Rundle Mall is also home to many food courts and cafes.

MELISSA WILDY

New to UniSA or just looking for some tasty treats around your campus?

There is lots to choose from with local eateries offering great food and cheap lunch specials!

On campus, Aroma is the place for a quick coffee and fresh or toasted rolls. For something more casual, The Caf provides a selection of snacks and lunchtime favourites such as hot chips, pies and pasties. If you’re feeling more adventurous we recommend the following eateries within walking distance from each campus.

City West With so many great places to fill up, the west end offers everything including fast food favourites on Hindley Street: McDonalds, KFC, Wok in a Box, Cherry Blossom Sushi, Subway and Gloria Jeans. There are also local pubs with lunch and drink specials, such as the Worldsend Hotel on Hindley or you can catch the tram one stop to the Strathmore on North Terrace. Ajisen Ramen on Leigh Street also offers large bowls of Japanese noodle soups for around $10.

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City East The Renaissance Arcade (off Pulteney St) has many authentic Asian eateries

Magill A little walk to Magill Road and you will be spoilt for choice. The local deli and fish and chip shops are very reasonable and the newly opened Subway is a great place to fill up. Zen Chinese restaurant and Red Rock also offer lunch specials for under $10.

Mawson Lakes Nearby the campus along the Boulevard, there is a selection of cafes offering great lunch specials. For a morning breakfast or freshly made rolls visit The Boatdeck Café, open all day.

Next-door is Nick’s BBQ on the Lake and Indochina Thai which are also great spots near the lake.

Whyalla With the Westland Shopping Centre just around the corner, its food court has a selection of fast food outlets and a variety of cuisines at good prices. A quick walk to Genova Pizza Bar on Viscount Slim Avenue is a great choice as they offer an excellent range of pizzas with various toppings and sizes.

Jazzing up the classic toasted sandwich…

They’re cheap, easy and taste delicious – here are some ideas for your next toasted sambo! For something different try tinned baked beans or spaghetti.

For something more fancy, turkey, cranberry, camembert cheese. If you are into the unusual, try noodles, cheese and if you have a sweet tooth, how about nutella and crushed nuts?

For more great sandwich ideas, visit www.unilifemagazine.com.au

Your independence and desire to solve your own problems will leave many of your loved ones shocked. Be careful not to drive others away, they only want to help.

horoscopes

pisces (february 19 - march 20)

aries

libra

taurus

scorpio

gemini

sagittarius

cancer

capricorn

This year will be busy and chaotic. Remember good time management is the key to a successful year.

This year is your year to shine! You will finally have the motivation to start and finish things you were supposed to do years ago.

leo

aquarius

Time to polish up your social skills, as you enter into a period where everyone wants to be your best friend!

You are in the independent ‘making karma’ phase of your year. Heaven help anyone who tries to mess with you.

Times ahead will be exciting, hectic and eventful. You will need all your energy to deal with work and study.

You will need to become more aware of the importance of old friends as you life starts to move in an unexpected direction.

Learn to duck - those who didn’t get involved in serious love relationships last year may be struck by Cupid’s arrow.

virgo

You will have many chances to bring out the social butterfly within you.

Remember, make time for other projects too.

Time to exercise your ability to gain the cooperation of others. Relax and enjoy the next few months, you deserve it.

An influx of money at the beginning of the year will convince you that you have more than you think.

Don’t over-spend!

Keep your options open and seek out new opportunities and ideas – don’t put all your eggs in one basket!

For a full read up of your horoscope, visit www.unilifemagazine.com.au

By Carol Muzyk and Sionie Kelly.

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boredom busters

quiz:

Check www.unilifemagazine.com.au for answers!

1. Who was seeded tenth for this year’s Australian Open?

2. Which celebrity chef told us all about their Christmas bargains at Coles?

3. What day kicked off Adelaide’s first official heatwave for 2011?

4. Which university is not giving out ipads this semester?

5. Which Disney sequel released this summer came 28 years after the original?

6. Which brand of 2-minute noodles scored highest in this issue’s Road Test?

7. Which actor had an unfortunate accident during filming for the Australian Oprah specials?

8. Which song came in at number 23 in the Hottest 100?

9. What is the census date for Study Period 2 2011?

10. What are the names of the Unilife Magazine Head Editor, Chief of Staff & Graphics Designer?

sudoku:

EASY. #2496.

Fill the empty cells with the numbers from 1-9.

Numbers can appear only once in each row, column, and 3x3 box. www.sudoku.name

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next issue: RELEASE: MONDAY 28TH MARCH Our second issue will look back at all the great festivals Adelaide has experienced in the first few months of 2011.

We’ll have reviews of the best Fringe acts, as well as the 10 artists you should have seen at the top music festivals!

We’ll also bring you Festival Fashion, the first Green Column, plus reviews of new films, books and CDs! Send us your festival photos, both of artists and you & your mates, and they may just make it in the Mag! See you then. ;)

In 2011 Aroma Cafe will be launching a new and exciting range of products freshly made in store using seasonal produce and local suppliers.

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