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MASKED BALL 2011
A night of mystery and romance
Saturday 3rd of September 2011 - 8.00pm till late Adelaide Town Hall Tickets available from the eStore & UniLife July 25th
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 CHIEF SUB-EDITOR: Steph Simon WEB EDITOR: Erin Willis Printed by Newstyle Print www.newstyleprint.com.au CONTRIBUTORS: Nick Descalzi, Connie Bates, Nicolle Vale, Sian Cain, Sarah Henson, Dione Hodgson, Carol Muzyk, Melissa Bermingham, Jasmine Yow, Shenay Kentish, Elise Fantin, Christina Mammone, Melissa Norris, Alana Foster, Kara Johnson, Stacey Roberts, Danielle Pomeroy, Annie Perets, Emma Zollo, Tom Fedorowytsch, Lauren Waldhuter. COVER ILLUSTRATION: Nick Rees
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MERLIN’S PANTS! Issue 4 ALREADY! Hopefully our halfway issue will bring you some light relief during this very stressful exam period. Sometimes, we think we would be better off if the administration cancelled exams. But then again, its not like a giant Basilisk is running around in the pipe system of the university petrifying students. We’ll have to solider on! In this issue, we hope to bring a little MAGIC to your life! With the upcoming release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part Two, we take a look back at the beginnings of the phenomenon that took over the world. We also delve into the world of witchcraft, with features exploring Paganism and magic spells. If you’ve ever wanted to learn more about the world of magic, this is the time to do it. We also find out what it is like to be a stunt artist, have tips on staying fit this winter, road test a week without a mobile phone (!) and MUCH MUCH MORE! As always, there is plenty more on the website, www.unilifemagazine.com.au, and if you have anything you’d like to tell us, feel free to drop us a line on UniLife.Magazine@unisa.edu.au or text us on 0427 842 479. No Howlers please! So, best of luck for exams, and have fun delving into the world of MAGIC with UniLife Magazine. Remember: KEEP CALM, AND EXPECTO PATRONUM! Jordan, Laura & Jessica UniLife Magazine Editorial Team 2011 Issue 4 - June 2011
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The Harry Potter Phenomenon.
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Columns: - Live music reviews - Reviews - Road test: A phoneless week - Food - Health & Fitness - Horoscopes - Boredom Busters - Next Issue
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Hi everyone,
Just to update you of some future events:
We are the City East representatives and we would like to share with you what has been going on so far at City East UniLife, and also about the events happening in the future.
Kangaroo Island Planting Tree trip is on the 8th, 9th and 10th July 2011.
First of all, we would like to thank everyone who participated in U-week 2011, and made this a great success for the new students and for continuing students. We had lots of fun with club organisers, university staff members, and of course YOU-the students! We’ve already had two U-Thursdays at City East, one in March and another in April. We hope to have more of your support for this event which is held every three weeks at City East. The next one coming up is on the 9th June 2011. Please check out the diary, weekly newsletter and the magazine for the latest updates for U-Thursdays.
The annual Masked Ball is on the 3rd September 2011, and we are happy to announce that it will be held at the Adelaide Town Hall. UniLife Premium Members will get the ticket at a discounted price. UniLife membership package does give you lots of savings and surprises. It is still not too late to get yourself a membership card and it only costs you $20 with free ‘The Advertiser’ in SP2 and SP5. We hope that you have a great year and GOOD LUCK with exams!!! Ta Evelyn Fam & Mandy Koay
You are always welcome to have a chat with us about anything, whether it’s personal or just random jokes! Just come and see us in our office at UniLife, on Level 2 of the Centenary Building. We are always happy to help and will do our best to help. If you cannot drop by our office, email us anytime at UniLife.CityEast@unisa.edu.au
INGREDIENTS: 2 cans 425g cans borlotti beans 2 tablespoon oil 2 cups diced onions 2 garlic cloves crushed ½ cup parsley 8 tomatoes peeled and chopped 6 litres of water, chicken stock or vegetable stock 3 carrots peeled and chopped 6 celery sticks sliced 6 potatoes peeled and diced 3 zucchini chopped Salt & pepper to taste
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Minestrone METHOD: Heat the oil in a large heavy based pan and cook the onion and garlic, stirring until the onion is soft and golden. Add the carrot, potato celery and zucchini and stir for 1 minute. Add tomatoes, beans and water or stock to pot. Bring pot to the boil, turn down heat and simmer for 1 hour until vegies are tender. Season and add chopped parsley.
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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Saturday September 3rd - Annual Masked Ball at the Adelaide Town Hall from 8pm!
Illustrations by Jessica Matthews.
“If you could have any magic or superpower what would it be???”
Daniel Jaber “Invisibility – Don’t have to pay for anything.”
Rosie Townsend “Flying – it would be cool!”
Michael McKendrick “Invincibility & flying – With them I’d be able to get rich and famous.”
Ananth Vemkatesh “Shapeshifting – can change into anything!”
Ellen Pedler “Going back in time – so I can go back to Pharmacy Congress.”
Steve Nham “I would have the ability to create food out of thin air!”
Tiffany Nicolai “Flying – cause I wouldn’t have to take the car or walk anywhere.”
Daniel Osborn “Superspeed – because you’d never be late to anything!”
Sheree Wynne “Parsletounge – so going to the zoo would be a lot more fun!”
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LOOK OUT CITY WEST, WE’LL BE COMING TO YOU NEXT!
Photographs by Jordan Archer
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This month we asked CITY EAST students:
8th - 10th of July 2011 Tree planting Touring Kangaroo Island & helping the environment Futher information and tickets available from the eStore from May - $99 www.UniLife.edu.au/estore
Everyone’s just wild about Harry NICK DESCALZI
It is the 30th of June 1997 and the London based publishing house, Bloomsbury, has just released a new children’s fantasy book by a first time author, to minimal fanfare. What soon followed was the biggest publishing phenomenon the world has ever seen. The author is J.K Rowling and the Book, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. Not since the height of the Star Wars fandom in the late 70s/early 80s has the planet been so engulfed with the world created in a fictional story. Now, a global juggernaut, the Harry Potter brand name is worth in excess of $15 billion. With 400 million copies of the books sold, a film series that has grossed a total of $6.3 billion at the box office and a $265 million theme park in Orlando, Florida. Not bad for a series that had such a humble beginning. For J.K Rowling, the mammoth success of her creation is still something that leaves her flabbergasted. “I think I would have been clinically insane to have expected what’s happened, who could have predicted this? No one knew, and I certainly didn’t,” she says in the 2001 documentary, Omnibus - J.K. Rowling: Harry Potterand Me.
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On July 14th, 2011, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 will be unleashed on cinema audiences around the world, with it comes the end of an era. For the first time in 14 years, there will be no more new Harry
In the 2003 BBC article, The Potter phenomenon, Ms Rowling explains “The idea came out of nowhere and I could see Harry very clearly, this scrawny little boy, and it was the most physical rush of excitement, and I had never felt that excited about anything to do with writing.” That night, she put pen to paper for the first time and started to write the story of Harry Potter and his 7 years of schooling at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. The story spanned seven books and took 17 years to write. Bloomsbury ordered a mere 500 copies for the original print of The Philosopher’s Stone. By July 1998, with the release of the second book in the Harry Potter sage, The Chamber of Secrets, the Harry Potter juggernaut was in full swing. The book shot up to number one in the bestsellers list, a plethora of web sites began to flood the internet, online podcasts, fan fiction, message boards lit up with everyone dissecting every detail of the world. Fan conventions took place that rivalled the biggest Star Trek had to offer, there were even tours that specialised in significant landmarks from the books.
“The idea came out of nowhere and I could see Harry, this scrawny little boy...” In 2003, the term that describes non-wizards in the Harry Potter universe, Muggle, was included in the Oxford dictionary. It was clear that Harry Potter had moved past its original market of children between the ages of nine and twelve. The story spoke to all ages, young and old. It had become story that was fully entrenched in pop-culture. It seemed that everyone was caught in the whirlwind.
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Potter stories to wait for; on the page or on the screen. It ends a journey that began back in 1990 on a train from Manchester to London, when Joanne Rowling, a broke, jobless, 25 year old single mother came up with the idea of Harry Potter.
However, not everyone is an admirer of Harry Potter. In 1999 a group of parents in the US attacked the series for being “sheer evil”. In the UK, the Church of England banned the book for going against the teachings of the Bible. In 2001 there was a public burning of the Harry Potter books in New Mexico, because of claims that Harry was “the devil”. A number of fundamentalist Christians have claimed the book promotes the occult to the youth of the world. J.K Rowling, who is a practicing Christian, completely disagrees with these accusations. “Not once has a child come to me and said, due to you I have decided to devote my life the occult. People underestimate children so hugely, they know it’s fiction. When people argue from that stand point, I don’t think reason works tremendously well. But I would be surprised if some of them had read the books at all,” she states in 2007 documentary, J.K. Rowling: A Year in the Life. Harry Potter has been able to tap into the consciousness of so many, because it is not just a children’s story. It is a tale that is richly entrenched in classic storytelling. A timeless coming of age fable about the importance of friendship, love over hate, good over evil, life and death.
When asked how she wants to be remembered, J.K. Rowling responds, “Someone who did the best she could with the talent she had.” And that she will be. Like J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis before her, she has encouraged an entire generations of children to read, and has created a story that will be enjoyed for generations to come. The world will always be wild about Harry.
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A guide to Adelaide costume stores NICOLLE VALE
Remember playing dress-ups when you were younger? Well why not relive this fun in celebration of the final Harry Potter movie? The last instalment is almost here and there will certainly be a multitude of hardcore fans ready to don their wizarding outfits. Nothing quite beats my memory of standing in line on the opening day of the third Harry Potter movie next to two large dementors. We have all grown up with the epic fairytale that is Harry Potter and nothing shows dedication quite as much as a fancy-dressed fan. If you want to show your devotion to the final chapter of this magical tale then read on to see where you can find the best costumes in Adelaide.
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If you’re the creative type and want to add your own flair to your costume, there are a lot of costume shops that are right for you. Kool 4 Kats (213 Unley Rd), Fantasia (255 Brighton Rd), Centre Stage (112 Flinders St) and the Theatre Costume Shop (129 Wright St) are all hire stores that specialise in doit-yourself costumes. They may not supply exact replicas of the Harry Potter costumes but you can put together different pieces of clothing to create any look you want. For example, both Centre Stage and Kool 4 Kats have brown cloaks that could be worn for a Hagrid costume. All four of the shops have large black cloaks that could be used for wizard or Death Eater outfits. The staff are nice, friendly and are quick to help you find the right pieces for your chosen look.
sale and a pair of Harry Potter glasses. While Luvaware doesn’t have any Harry Potter outfits and specialises in promiscuous costumes, it has probably the best range of accessories around. Anything you need from fake eyelashes to socks, fairy wings to glow-in-the-dark lipstick, you’ll find it in that store.
Photographs by Nicolle Vale
All of these shops sell the signature Harry Potter glasses and a range of wigs, hats, scarves and beards that let you transform into any character you want. While these four costume shops share the do-it-yourself ideal they each have something unique to offer. Centre Stage is the go-to shop for creepy, dark accessories and costumes. If you want a scary Halloween costume or a dementor mask this is the place for you. The store also offers a latex scar sticker for an authentic Harry Potter forehead, a large snake that could be used as Nagini and a range of broomsticks. Kool 4 Kats is the place to go if you need professional face paints, powders and brushes to draw a lightning bolt scar or to create the snake-like Voldemort face. The Theatre Costume Shop is similar to Kool 4 Kats in that it also stocks an amazing range of face paints and powders and is even staffed by people trained in special effects makeup. Unique to this store are some Gryffindor Quidditch uniforms and a school tunic, perfect for a Hermione outfit. The Quidditch costumes are designed for children but the staff assured me they look fine on adults and have styled many people in them before. If you want to buy your costume rather than hire it you can go to Costume Land at Luvaware (1023 South Rd) and Heaven Costumes. Heaven Costumes is the perfect shop for the lazy customer. It is an internet site that is run by offices in Elizabeth. So you can find and purchase your costume online and either have it sent to you or pick it up in Elizabeth. The site has three Death Eater costumes for
Buying your costumes can be very expensive but you get to keep them and can reuse them over and over again. Also, costumes that are for sale usually include all the pieces you need for a certain character. Hire shops are much cheaper but don’t allow you to reuse the costume and require you to buy most accessories separately. Many hire shops have an age limit for the use of their services and must see identification. They also impose a bond fee, which is refunded when you return the costume. All the shops I have mentioned are open most days of the week and have websites you can check out. There will no doubt be an abundance of fans dressing up for the last movie so forget your inhibitions and amuse the cinema staff. Go express yourself for the end of the Harry Potter era and have fun playing dress-ups all over again.
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A Little Wicca Magick Spells aren’t just for those Hogwarts kids in the movies, you can do your very own in your own bedroom! CAROL MUZYK takes us through the basics of Wicca Magick. Wicca is a modern form of witchcraft. It was created in the 1940s and ‘50s by Gerald Gardner. Gardner defined his style of ‘witchcraft’ as positive and life-affirming. To differentiate its practice from the traditional form of witchcraft its practice is termed ‘magick’. In Wicca, magick can be used for both good (white magic) and evil (black magic). Wiccas are against harmful magic, and believe it will boomerang back to them threefold. The central theme of Wicca is, “if it does no harm, do your own will”. Wicca’s swear on oath never to harm with their magick. Even a spell designed to make a person more open to love in their life is considered manipulative or controlling as the target person may not want a romantic relationship at this stage in their life. A spell that makes oneself more open to love would be permissible. It would not control, manipulate or bring harm.
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A New Moon has just begun. The perfect time to cast a little magick of your own...
Bide the Wicca Law ye must, In perfect love and perfect trust. These eight words the Wicca Rede fulfil, “An ye harm none do as ye will”. And ever mind the Rule of Three, What ye send out comes back to thee. Follow this with mind and heart, And merry ye meet and merry ye part.
The Good Luck Spell
Calmness & Concentration Spell
You will need: - A candle to represent you (any colour) - A grey candle - A black candle - An orange candle
You will need: - White candle - Pine incense stick - Sprig of sage
Light the candle that represents you and say: “This is me, me in all things” Light the black candle and say: ‘This is all the bad luck that has dragged my footsteps. Trouble, disappointments and tears are here. This bad luck now leaves me forever’. Light the grey candle and say: ‘All that was bad is neutralized. All my bad luck is dissolved’. Light the orange candle and say: ‘This is the energy coming my way, to get my life moving and speed up the change’. Sit quietly for a while visualizing the negative energies being whisked into the grey candle and dissolved into empty nothingness. Visualize the orange candle drawing good energy and luck towards you; see the air stirring about with possibilities and opportunities. Let the candles burn down completely (do not leave the candles unattended!!)
Light the white candle and the incense stick. Close your eyes, hold the sage to your nose and breathe in its calming scent. Keep holding it and say: Calming powers of sage and pine, Add order to this life of mine, By the four corners, elements, Gods and Goddesses too, If this gift seems fit to you, Then please grant calmness unto me. So mote it be, So mote it be. Blow the white candle out and place the sage under your pillow for seven days. On the night of the seventh day bury the sage sprig in your backyard or in a pot plant.
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A beginner’s guide to Paganism
With the upcoming release of the final Harry Potter movie, MELISSA BERMINGHAM took a look at the religion that has inspired J.K Rowling and many other fantasy novelists. Paganism is a polytheistic religion that celebrates the natural changes of the seasons. Pagans believe in a many gods and goddesses and are very closely linked to magic. Wands While pagans do not use them in quite the same way as Harry Potter, they will use wands of their own crafting during rituals in order to direct the natural energies of the universe. They are made from woods, crystals and anything that is meaningful to that person.
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Sowein (30 April, or 1 May) is where Halloween came from. It is believed the spirit world and natural world are at their closest on this day. Many pagans will attempt to communicate with the dead on this day. It is tradition to remember those we have lost over the last year by contributing their name to a wall of memory. Imbolc (1 August) is the first warning that spring is near. Imbolc is commonly associated with the goddess Brigid, so quite often will only be celebrated by the female members of a coven. Ostara (21st or 22 September) is as close to Easter as you are going to get; it celebrates the beginning of spring. Seeds are blessed for planting. Eggs are decorated and placed on an altar.
Festivals/Celebrations Throughout the Harry Potter series there are celebrations including Halloween and Christmas, all with elaborate feasts. Pagan covens will honour as many as eight seasonal holidays throughout the year, all of which are accompanied by a wonderful feast.
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Yule (21 June) is the pagan equivalent of Christmas; it is celebrated on the winter solstice (the shortest day of the year) and celebrates the rebirth of the sun. It is traditional to burn a Yule log and Yule trees are decorated. It is a time to remember that with death there is rebirth.
Beltane (1 November) celebrates the full flowering of spring and is closely related to May Day. It celebrates fertility, rituals include a maypole dance. The intertwining ribbons represent the union of the May Lord and May Lady. Beltane is thought to be one of two promising times for handfasting ceremonies (weddings).
Litha (21 December) is the celebration of the summer solstice. It is a time of brightness, purification and healing. It is quite often celebrated in the warmth of the sun, enjoying the beauty of nature. Adelaide pagans take their Litha celebrations to the beach, when possible, to best appreciate nature.
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Lughnasah (1 February) is a celebration linked to the harvest of grain. The first of three autumn festivals, it is the other ideal time for handfasting ceremonies (weddings). Some pagans celebrate by sacrificing the ‘Corn God’ by baking a representation of him out of bread and then eating it. Mabon (21 March) is celebrated on the autumn equinox and is associated with the harvest of fruit. It is a time to celebrate as decadently as you can. As you prepare for Sowein and a long winter, it is a time to move forward and leave some things behind. This way it is possible to look forward to a period of rest, relaxation and self-reflection. These eight celebrations have been adapted to suit the seasons of the southern hemisphere. There are many branches of pagan, and these eight celebrations are traditional for Wiccan pagans. Other types of pagans will celebrate the festivals more significant to them. It is what makes paganism very interesting. Within your coven, you are able to celebrate which festivals are most meaningful to you. Paganism is about following your own path while honouring the natural cycle of the world. Ministry of Magic While it is a form of government in the Harry Potter books, the Pagan community has leaders. A High Priest or Priestess provides guidance for group rituals. While it is a collaborative experience there needs to be a person to guide the experience (otherwise nothing gets done). The Pagan Alliance of South Australia do not organise rituals for each of the festivals, although if someone comes forward wanting to organise one they will help facilitate the event. They do organise ‘Pagans in the Pub’ meetings monthly to explore different Pagan paths. PASA invite a guest speaker each month from various countries and branches of paganism to speak; this provides a diverse range of knowledge to learn and grow from.
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My Friend the Stunt Man
At Orientation Week this year, JASMINE YOW signed up with the Capoeira Club. She met an excellent teacher in 29-year-old Chan Griffin and was given a glimpse into his life as a martial artist and stunt person. He claps his hands together and says “500 sit-ups! Let’s go!” I laugh at the joke. Everyone else drops to the floor and starts working their abs. My eyes nearly pop out of their sockets, and I realize Capoeira training is not for the faint-hearted. Founder of the Soul Capoeira academy on Currie Street, Chan, was first exposed to the Afro-Brazilian art form when he went on a student exchange in Brazil at 15.
“As soon as I began Capoeira I knew that it was something that would be a part of me for the rest of my life.” Chan said. “It covers such a wide array of disciplines, and it has enabled me to explore many facets of life that I would otherwise not have been open to.”
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On top of teaching four to six hours a day, mainly at his own academy and sometimes at TAFE and primary schools, Chan devotes time to his own training daily. He also likes to allocate time to research and development in Capoeira.
“Many people may think I have an easy life, but it is a lot harder. I work at least 60 hours a week on a bare minimum income. But I love my life, and I enjoy passing on that joy to others. The challenge is when I get a phone call and I have to literally pack my bags and leave the same day to fly to a different city or country and spend a couple of weeks or more for stunt work. Rearranging time and finding someone to fill in classes is always hard,” he said. Building from his base in martial arts, Chan is also an accredited Stunt Action Person (SAP) and actor who has been involved in several high-profile films, such as Griff the Invisible, Swerve, and Tomorrow When the War Began. “All these films have been wonderful to work on; I met some really great people and got to do so many things that are so different from the norm.” Chan said. According to Chan being a stunt person in Australia requires a huge amount of cross multi-disciplinary skills. “When I first saw movies with stunt people I thought that they were just crazy gung-ho people who loved a thrill.” Chan said. However, he soon realised that most stunt people were really intelligent people who seriously assessed risks and looked for ways to minimize them.
Photographs by James Lewis and James Hartley
“I work at least 60 hours a week on a bare minimum income... But I love my life.” “They take a huge amount of precaution and there is a huge amount of art and skill in what they do. “You need to meet an assessed skill level in water, fire, animals, body control, high falls, and so on,” said Chan. The strange thing is this; when you’re around Chan you don’t see a stunt person or a martial artist. You don’t see a show-off or a trainer. You just see a smiling adventurer inviting you to come along on the journey. If you’d like to know more about Chan, visit his website at changriffin.com or check out his academy at soulcapoeira.org
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is expensive to make television programs, but with advertising and other sponsors, surely TV is still the medium to be on?
Television through the ages SHENAY KENTISH
Television or ‘TV’ as it is more popularly referred to these days has changed dramatically throughout the ages. In the beginning only a few programs were aired. The television sets were huge, the picture was black and white and the television had no remote control. Television has become much more advanced since. Now you can get everything from flat screens and LCDs and the latest technology in your very own home. Now, the issue I have with TV these days is…. despite more channels than ever before, there is NOTHING NEW ON TV! To me, as an avid TV lover, this is outrageous. Re-runs are a huge ‘crime’ in the television world. Currently we have the worst selection of old television programs being aired on TV. Some of the shows are so old that this generation has never seen them before, which sadly does not make them new and exciting. The themes are dull and boring, the pictures are slightly blurry and don’t get me started on the outdated hairstyles and fashions. Of course there are the ‘classics’ that always get a re-run every few years, such as Friends and Seinfeld. But the real problem is the re-runs that are aired constantly on all the channels.
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Just look at the TV guide - at any given time there will be a show from at least 20 or 30 years ago. This is outrageous. Obviously it
The other problem with these old re-runs is that the vision and audio is sometimes of poor quality, as it was made with dated technology. With our high-definition, one- million inch TV screens these old shows become blurry, the colour is off and sometimes the sound can be quite tinny. I can think of no good reason why re-runs should be on TV. Every television station now has subsidiary channels that branch off of the original channel, themed for certain genres and targeted to specific audiences. ABC has Channel 2, 21, 22, 23, 24 and is in fact one of the better channels. Their channels cover several genres including a channel dedicated to children, a 24-hour news channel and one with BBC re-runs. ABC is obviously a lot more home grown and organic than 7 and 9. The channels affiliated with 7 are saturated with television shows from America, both past and present. Nowadays, the television channels are honing into sub-genres with themed channels like a ‘blokes’ channel, a channel for teenagers and a channel targeted to women. Channel 10 has also created additional channels with one dedicated entirely to sport. They also have ‘Channel 11’, essentially a channel filled with 80’s and 90’s re-runs and random cartoons. The way television is moving is terrifying. There is a push towards the way Foxtel is designed, which is typically American. Where is Australian television? We have a few shows that are made locally but not enough. Is this what the Australian public wants? Or is this just TV-executives being greedy and only paying for cheap (and old) TV shows from America? I am all for old shows, but there is a time and a place. We learn from the old to make the new better. TV is no doubt a popular medium, but there is no need for the constant saturation of reruns from many years ago.
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Bruno Mars out of this world ELISE FANTIN
Bruno Mars rocked the Thebarton on the 15th of April and left his legion of fans wanting more. A very down to earth guy, Mars interacted with the audience well; knowing just what to say to make the ladies swoon. A charismatic performer with just the right amount of cheek and charm, Mars performed all of his hits including Grenade, Just The Way You Are and of course The Lazy Song. He showed off his talent by playing several musical instruments, proving he is more than just a singer. In my opinion, the only let down of the night were the acoustics at the Thebbie. On several occasions the feedback from the microphones detracted from Mars’ performance. Nonetheless
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his audience of young females (and the occasional male) screamed their hearts out. When Mars threw his towel into the audience it almost caused a catfight amongst eager souvenir collectors. Tickets to his concert were reasonably priced and in an unusual twist fans were able to purchase a meet and greet with their idol. Limited to about 30 people, these lucky few met Bruno before the concert and had the opportunity for a photo and quick chat. Most fans were too star struck to manage any form of conversation, but others talked liked they were old mates. The crowd enjoyed every minute of Bruno Mars’ performance and he certainly proved he has come a long way from his days of playing gigs at pubs.
The energy of the crowd just escalated and with front man, Josh Scogin, stating that the stage was for everyone people were seen continuously jumping onto it, screaming into the microphones and even rugby tackling Josh to the floor. The Chariot is a definite in my top ten bands to see again, they had a great connection with the fans and seemed to genuinely have fun playing.
Oh Sleeper & The Chariot CHRISTINA MAMMONE Adelaide was the last stop on Oh Sleeper’s second Australian tour, No Surrender. It was an intriguing show, the crowd seemed extremely subdued and there was a general lack of energy. Songs that I presumed would cause the Fowlers floor to become a battlefield of patrons who’d do whatever the front man said, had minimal or no response.
The headliners Oh Sleeper could not really compete with what The Chariot had just presented to the audience. A large number of the audience had left by the time they actually got on stage and those remaining stood just watching. Oh Sleeper didn’t let this faze them, they played well, the crowd was continuously hit with music but they seemed distant and disengaging in comparison to with The Chariot. They dedicated a song to the small group of fans who’d actually came to see them and previewed a song from their new album Children of Fire which will be released later this year and with that they ended their set. This show has taught us all one thing, if you get a chance to see The Chariot, see them because they will blow your mind.
Then came on The Chariot, this was the first time band had come to Australia. The general consensus from the crowd was they’d come to see them, not the headlining act, Oh Sleeper. Although they were just a supporting band they were definitely a show stopper.
Issue 4 - June 2011
{ books { cds
Modern Glitch Artist: The Wombats By Jordan Archer
Secrets of the Witching Hour Artist: The Crimea By Melissa Norris
It’s been a few years since their debut and The Wombats are back in top form with Modern Glitch. The band have not lost their youthful optimism which makes them so good for dancing around your bedroom, but their sound is a lot fuller this time around. They’ve adopted a bit of an electro influence throughout, and find surprising depth in Anti D, the highlight of the album.
Indie rock band The Crimea’s music is sure to keep you up long past midnight listening to tracks. Self-described as “a mini worldwide media whirlwind”, the album has reached from China to New York and is available for free download from The Crimea’s website: www.thecrimea.net The album has been downloaded over 100,000 times since its debut in 2007 and comes with printable artwork and instructions to let the music ‘soothe the savage beast’ within.
{ movies
Paul By Connie Bates
Rio By Dione Hodgson
British comic book geeks Graeme (Simon Pegg) and Clive (Nick Frost) are travelling across America’s most infamous UFO landmarks when they come across an alien, Paul (voiced by Seth Rogen). Having recently escaped captivity Paul enlists the aid of Graeme and Clive, and they embark on a road trip involving gun toting fathers, hapless FBI agents and near misses. While not quite living up to the ingenuity of Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz, Paul is still a genuinely funny tribute to the sci-fi genre.
Okay, I know what you’re all thinking. An animated kid’s movie about a singing and dancing bird lost in an exotic foreign land sounds crap, doesn’t it? Well, think again. Despite a predictable storyline and some less –than desirable voiceovers (I’m looking at you will.i.am), the movie delivers a heartwarming message and plenty of song and dance for the kids, as well as surprising amount of mature humour for us grownups, which left me amused even after I left the cinema.
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The first book in the Black Magician Trilogy, The Magicians’ Guild, follows the story of beggar girl Sonea. She discovers she has magic while protesting against the evil magicians who have overrun her home. Convinced the magicians mean to kill her, Sonea leads a game of cat and mouse through the city of Imardin where the magicians are always one step behind. Whilst the predictable plot draws from the quality of this book it is a light and entertaining read.
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reviews
The Magicians’ Guild Author: Trudi Canavan By Melissa Norris
Life on the Refrigerator Door Author: Alice Kuipers By Alana Foster
The Axis Trilogy Author: Sarah Douglass By Sarah Henson
A novel that is written entirely in notes between a busy workaholic mother and her teenage daughter, Life on the Refrigerator Door follows the duo over a nine-month period. The reader is plunged into a world of daily routines and ritual notes left on the fridge. From shopping lists to leftovers, the notes are short and sweet until crisis strikes and the time poor pair find it easier to write than talk. A little bit predictable but truly moving. It’ll be one of your fastest reads but one that will stay with you the longest.
This trilogy forms the first part of The Wayfarer Redemption series, an epic fantasy tale of love, war and adventure. The trilogy consists of Battleaxe, Enchanter and Starman. The saga follows the lives of the main characters Axis and Faraday on their journey to reunite the three races of Tencendor and to defeat the dark and mysterious Gorgrael. The Prophecy of the Destroyer lingers throughout the storyline, constantly changing the paths taken and choices made by each character. Filled with action, passion and treachery, this series is a must read for any fantasy trilogy fans.
Dark Century Artist: Stolen Youth By Christina Mammone Dark Century is an exceptional album which leaves its listeners asking for more. From the word go Stolen Youth’s second album Dark Century is an assault on the senses in a grand scale. The rifts are hard and fast, the vocals sharp and clear. This album is tight and polished and lyrically it’s hard not to be swept along by it. It is really a joy to listen to, especially since Stolen Youth’s last release was Unconscious In Orthodox in 2006. Dark Century is definitely a buffet for punk metal fans that are dying for some good local music.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part One By Kara Johnson Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows: Part One follows wizarding heroes Harry, Ron and Hermione on their quest to find Voldemort’s horcruxes, which when destroyed will end Voldemort’s life. This movie, to any Harry Potter lover, is surely an epic masterpiece. It contains countless emotions to draw you into the story: love, loss, death, terror, happiness and accomplishment. With many pieces of the story to come together in the franchise’s final chapter (released July 13th) Part One ends with a bang, making it clear that Part Two will be fiercer than ever.
road test
was my alarm clock. I found an old digital clock and set an alarm. Then it occurred to me that I hadn’t reset the time for daylight savings, so I changed it. I changed it the wrong way.
Time to Disconnect: A phoneless week STACEY ROBERTS
In 2009, The Sydney Morning Herald reported that a study of 8000 workers found 42 per cent of people slept with their mobile phone within arm’s reach. A third of people felt they couldn’t live without their mobile. Psychologists have reported concerns for years about the intrusion of technology into our home life, especially during holiday breaks. One day I went to the Botanic Gardens armed with lollies and a magazine, for a day of uninterrupted bliss. Then my phone beeped and the texts and emails started rolling in. Between my busy office job and university I was beginning to feel like I never had a break. If it wasn’t emails from uni, it was my boss ringing to ask how to place a stationery order. It made me wonder; are mobile phones really the invention that saved us, or are they more of a nuisance? Do we really need to be contactable 24 hours a day? So when the opportunity came to ‘switch off’, I jumped at the chance. The aim was to spend five days without using my mobile phone. I thought it would be ridiculously easy.
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It didn’t take long for me to realise just how much I relied on my phone. Soon after I had switched it off I went to set my alarm for the next morning and realised my phone
Arriving at work the next morning (45 minutes late), I realised my phone wasn’t just for communicating. It was my clock, camera and street directory. I have apps that tell me the best places to buy coffee from and when the best part of a movie to use the bathroom is. I began to realise that Steve Jobs was right when he said the iPhone was a revolutionary product. Despite this, I began enjoying my freedom. I was no longer incessantly checking my phone, feeling phantom vibrations. I was able to fully concentrate on whatever task I was doing, instead of texting at the same time. I was no longer being interrupted during lectures to answer calls from work (although I did return to a computer covered in post-it notes). Yet there are times when mobile phones are useful. Like when you’re trying to get to the drive-in at Gepps Cross but somehow end up on the freeway heading to Gawler. My best friend was driving in a high-speed panic as I hunted for a street directory. After a lot of deliberation and peer pressure, I used my friend’s phone to ring my boyfriend for directions. I managed a breathless sentence about how I was lost on a highway and possibly going to die before he pointed out that I wasn’t supposed to be using a phone. Surely using my friend’s phone during an emergency doesn’t count? A phone also would have been handy while waiting for my mother to pick me up. After waiting half an hour, I contemplated using the germ-infested public phone nearby before realising I didn’t even know my mum’s number. It was stored in my mobile. So while mobile phones have a place in society, my experience has taught me that they are completely overused. Do we really need to know the best time to use the bathroom during a movie? I think it is time we all disconnected, even if just for a little while.
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Issue 2 - April 2011
11th - 12th of July Central University Games Adelaide, SA To Register got to www.unigames.com.au
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Challenge: Bring your lunchbox to Uni!
DANIELLE POMEROY
Are you wondering where all your money is going? Do you cry out in horror over the fourteen cents you have left in your bank account? How on earth are you going to feed yourself with no money to buy a healthy and nutritious lunch? What’s the solution you ask? BRING A LUNCHBOX TO UNI! I know for some of you the last time you used a lunch box was when you were in primary school and your mum made your lunch- that was before we were all too cool. I assure you, bringing your lunch box to Uni is not geeky, but kind of awesome. After going through my accounts, wanting to save more money for a trip to Asia, I decided to make some budget cuts. Buying lunch every day was the first sacrifice, however, no one wants to experience a hungry me (it’s nasty!) I decided to invest in a good quality lunch box that would allow me to bring snacks as well as lunch. My lunchbox is the ‘Nude Rubbish Free’ at thirteen dollars it has made me want to use it as much as possible! All I can say is that I am in love. It has many compartments for my endless snacks and a main compartment that can be filled with a yummy sandwich or a salad.
Secondly, buying food in bulk, e.g. a six pack or large tub of yogurt, bread when it is on special (Tip: freeze your bread!), or going to the deli and seeing what cold meats are on sale, is A LOT CHEAPER! Also, it’s a great way to get rid of last night’s leftovers. My favourite thing is simply to boil some eggs and have a curried egg sandwich or a salad. Great Snack ideas include; carrot sticks, grapes, cherry tomatoes or even some dip (If you want some crispy chips, grill some pita bread). You can be as inventive or uninventive as you like, your lunch box is your domain.
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However, there are some pros: Firstly, you get to choose what you want to eat and you know exactly what is in your food.
Thirdly, if you want to save the environment, most lunchboxes are designed so that glad wrap isn’t even needed! YAY for the whales!
“You get to choose what you want to eat and you know exactly what is in your food.” Finally, to the tea, hot chocolate and coffee addicts; if you are unable to fork out the money for a cup, why don’t you bring a thermos filled with your favourite beverage? A thermos can keep it hot for up to 7 hours! Also, bring a water bottle that you can re-fill. All UniSA campuses have water fountains with Pura Tap attached to them! By saving money some days and bringing lunch to uni, you will feel less strain on your pockets when you do decide to treat yourself to lunch. So I challenge you to bring your lunchbox to uni! See how much money you will save - you will be pleasantly surprised.
The con: I will say bringing lunch to uni is a commitment; I have to make time to think about what I want to eat and make it.
Issue 4 - June 2011
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health & fitness
- The “commercial” trick. See how many push ups, sit-ups, or any exercise you can think you can do during a commercial break. Even though a break is typically only about a minute long, you’ll be surprised at how much better you’ll feel if you keep this habit up.
How to keep fit in Winter ANNIE PERETS
Now that the weather is gradually getting colder and winter is creeping closer, becoming a couch potato might be a very tempting option. This changing weather can even be used as an excuse to go into hibernation mode, while secretly knowing that exercise is still a must. What people might not realise is that exercising outdoors in winter is actually more beneficial than doing so in summer. More energy is lost in winter due to the body using fat to keep warm, and more calories are burned. It also takes longer to warm up in the cold meaning you can do a particular exercise, such as running, for a longer period of time. Exercising also helps protect you against winter colds by boosting your immune system. It is sometimes impossible to go out for a run in winter. So here are some other things you can do to keep fit:
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- Become addicted to group exercise classes. It is a known fact that running on a treadmill gets boring after a while, so why not join a gym class? They are a lot of fun, and are a good way to discipline yourself into exercise because once you are in the middle of a class you are basically forced to finish it. Personal advice: Try a Les Mills class. Note: A class typically costs about $8; a gym membership is about $14 a week. So if you do at least two classes a week, the gains will outweigh the losses.
- Jump rope! It’s cheap, convenient, and tires you out like crazy. It’s reasonably easy to run for twenty minutes, but jump roping for even two minutes can be a real challenge as it works both your cardiovascular and muscular systems. - Go to a local heated indoor pool, spa, or steam room. It will not only feel good to get out of the cold, but also improve your health without any effort on your part! Spas and steam rooms, for example, help to get all the impurities from your skin. They also help cure people with diseases such as breathing problems. For even more fun, join a water aerobics class.
“It is sometimes impossible to go out for a run in winter.. - Get involved with an indoor sport or activity. Rock climbing, indoor hockey, dancing, etc are good activities to do. This way you won’t get to use the “it’s too cold outside to do anything” excuse as you can participate in these activities all year round. So, there you have it. There are plenty of ways to stay fit during the chilly months so there shouldn’t be any excuses to sit and home and do nothing. So remember to do today, what you can do tomorrow and not wait for summer to fix things up.
Be spontaneous and do the things you’ve been longing to do. Enough of the excuses,it’s time to take action! See that movie, eat that icecream, sleep in late, have coffee with friends, organise that trip to Melbourne. Enjoy yourself - you deserve it.
leo
aquarius
Don’t let the dramatic increase of pace at work affect your confidence. Your boss knows you can do it, you should as well.
Just as you begin to stop searching you will meet an intriguing stranger. Treasure every moment with this person as they are special.
virgo
pisces
Love is blossoming! You are about to embark upon a whirlwind journey of romance with a person you would least expect.
If you get an outcome you didn’t anticipate keep your chin up. An exciting opportunity is around the corner.
libra
aries
Rather than getting annoyed with the continual advice of a friend take a moment and listen to their advice. They may be right!
It’s time to knuckle down as exams draw near. Do the best you can - you’ve worked too hard during the semester to let laziness prevail.
scorpio
taurus
Make time for the people who matter most to you. If you don’t you might miss out on the chance to experience significant memories.
Your love life is a buzz of activity at the moment with old flames and new acquaintances vying for your attention.
sagittarius
horoscopes
cancer (June 22 - July 23)
gemini
As the workload begins to increase ensure you leave time for relaxation. There’s no use doing homework if the mind is not at ease.
Don’t let your trusting nature be clouded by someone else’s judgement. Go with your first instincts, they are correct.
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By Emma Zollo.
An exciting opportunity will arise this month which you must welcome with open arms. Don’t be afraid to accept change. Just go for it!!
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1. What are the names of Harry Potter’s children? 2. What is the Pagan equivalent of Christmas? 3. Who was the good wizard in Lord of the Rings? 4. In what year was the first Harry Potter book published? 5. When did modern Wiccan withcraft begin?
6. What is the cat’s name in the TV series Sabrina the Teenage Witch? 7. Name the original three sisters from Charmed. 8. What was Houdini’s occupation before he quit in 1891 to pursue his career in magic? 9. Which hotel did Siegfried and Roy make their US debut in 1967? 10. What is the core of Draco Malfoy’s wand?
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next issue: NEXT ISSUE: CLASSIFIED Release: MONDAY 25TH OF JULY FIRST DAY OF STUDY PERIOD 5 I know you’d LOVE to know what will be in the next issue of UniLife Magazine, however, that’s confidential. Trust me. The only way I can even get access is to go through a retinal scan, float through a zero-gravity chamber and mud wrestle one hundred cavewomen (what?) just to get to the safe. And that’s only at 12:38pm on Wednesdays. However, all will be REVEALED on day one of Study Period 5. I know the suspense is killing you, but it will give you the will to live through the upcoming exams. We have big plans for the second half of 2011. If you’re an enthusiastic writer, photographer or illustrator, send us an email at unilife.magazine@unisa.edu.au to get involved. In the meantime, we will have regular updates on our website www.unilifemagazine.com.au, don’t forget to get involved in the Kangaroo Tree Planting Trip and get your tickets early for the Masked Ball! Anyway, study hard, party harder, and we’ll see you after the break!
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