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WHAT'S ON
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NEWS (and other stuff)
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CLUB & VOLLY OF THE YEAR
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DOLLA DOLLA BILL Y'ALL
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10 WAYS TO CELEBRATE OKTOBERFEST
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WEAR SOMETHING GAUDY DAY
The end of the year is nigh and it's time to start celebrating all the holidays - big and small! We've jammed packed this edition so sit back, relax and start planning those fun end-ofyear festivities.
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UTSoC
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NAUGHTY AND NICE
Head over to pages 6-7 to keep up to date with all the things you can do between now and the end of semester, including Geek Trivia, Ride to UTS Day and more. You can also meet our Volunteer of the Year and ActivateUTS Club of the Year on pages 8-9, and read about the amazing contributions they've made to the UTS community.
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HORROR MOVIES
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HIS & HER'S GUIDE TO MELBOURNE CUP
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SPOTTED ON CAMPUS
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DRAWING CIRCLE
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SUMMERFEST 2016
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DRAWING CIRCLE
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MAKE YOUR OWN CHRISTMAS
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ARNIE'S WORLD
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HORROR-SCOPES
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PUZZLED
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PREVIEWS
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HOLIDAY RECIPES
Interested in seeing how the rich kids spend their holidays? Check it out on pages 10-11. You can also pick up some tips on how to celebrate those fun smaller holidays, such as Oktoberfest and Wear Something Gaudy Day on pages 12-15. Get into the Christmas spirit with our Naughty and Nice quiz on pages 18-19, before having a read of the do's and dont's of the upcoming Melbourne Cup - a guide for him and for her! We have the usual pages for our regulars to go through, like our Spotted on Campus gallery, health and fitness tips from Arnie's World, some DIY tips for Christmas, spooky horrorscopes for Halloween and the best drinks recipes for the warm summer months. We hope you enjoy our last edition of Playground for 2015 and we're looking forward to bringing you more fun, entertainment and frivolity in 2016!
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAVE A HAPPY & SAFE NEW YEAR!
from the whole crew at
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REDNESDAYS IN THE LOFT
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GEEK TRIVIA
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OKTOBERFEST
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UTS SPORTS CLUBS
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RIDE TO UTS DAY
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3X3 BASKETBALL
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UTS TIME OUT
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UTS HALLOWEEN PARTY
NOV 3
MELBOURNE CUP
(RED PARTY)
7KM BAY RUN CHALLENGE
(1 DAY TOURNAMENT)
PARTY TIME!!
HOLIDAYS AHOY!!
SUMMERFEST
18 MARCH OUR NEW AND IMPROVED MUSIC FESTIVAL!
FIND OUT MORE INFORMATION ON ALL THESE EVENTS AT WWW.ACTIVATEUTS.COM.AU
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Geek Trivia Night How geeky would you say you are - not even close, or the geekiest of them all? There's only one way to find out! It's time to tease that brain of yours for an evening of rollicking good fun and utter geekdom. Head to The Underground on Friday 9 October for drinks, pizza, awesome prizes, and a chance to geek out like you've never geeked out before! Member tix cost $15, or non-member / at-the-door tix cost $20.
UTS Sports Clubs Bay Run Challenge Stretch your legs and take part in this year's Bay Run Challenge - a 7km run around Iron Cove, starting at UTS Haberfield Club on Saturday 11 October. A free bbq will be available for all participants, and there are stacks of awesome prizes and club grants to be won for UTS Sports Clubs. REGISTER HERE:
http://bit.ly/1PUG8qP
Oktoberfest Start your holidays early this year with our very own Oktoberfest! We're kicking off nice and early (Deutsch style), with the tapping of the keg at midday on Friday 9 October. Be sure to strap on some dirndl or lederhosen and join us on the Alumni Green for some delish bratwurst... und German beer!
Ride to UTS Day 14 October is Ride to UTS Day - a day of encouraging everyone to improve their health and increase physical activity by riding to uni! Visit this website: www.ride2work.com.au and register under the following name: UTS, 15 BROADWAY, ULTIMO For more details, visit activateuts.com.au
Dates to Remember!
UTS Halloween Party
The happiest time of the year is just around the corner... the HOLIDAYS! Over in our little Playground workshop, we're busy preparing for all of them - and not just the big BIG ones that shopping centres remind us about (months in advance). We want to encourage you all to hit the pause button on your routine, and take the time to celebrate something truly important. Let's have a look at just a few of the major holidays that we'll be celebrating this year...
You are hereby invited to join us in The Underground for the spookiest monster mash of the semester... if you dare! Our official end-ofsemester Halloween party (aka the most fun night of 2015) takes place on Friday 30 October from 7pm till late, with tix selling for a cool $20. Angels, demons, clowns or skimpy rabbits - who will you meet... and who will you be?
Melbourne Cup
October:
3x3
TBALL
BASKE
Why was Cinderella thrown off the basketball team? ... Because she ran away from the ball!!
Attention all b-ballers! For one day only, the Ross Milbourne Sports Hall will be hosting a 3x3 basketball tournament. The tournament takes place on Saturday 24 October, and everyone is welcome to register as either a team or as an individual. For more info or to register now, visit: activateuts.com.au/3x3
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Hug a Drummer Day
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Wear Something Gaudy Day
(need ideas? skip to page 14!)
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National Evaluate Your Life Day
November: 8
Cook Something Bold and Pungent Day
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Chaos Never Dies Day
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Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day
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Buy Nothing Day
December: 5
Bathtub Party Day
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Ugly Christmas Sweater Day
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Chocolate Covered Anything Day
e.g. check out these onions!
It will soon be time to don your fanciest fedora and/or fluffiest headpiece for the race that stops everyone in our fine country from doing work - the Melbourne Cup! Down in The Underground on Tuesday 3 November, we'll have a live screening of the race from 2-5pm, with sweeps available on the day and sweet prizes awarded to the best dressed! Sit back and enjoy a $3 glass of bubbly or $10 local beer jugs from midday.
Did you know...
November is
World Vegan Month
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At the ActivateUTS Annual Dinner in September, the Chancellor's Volunteer of the Year Award was awarded to UTS student Sharon Chin. Sharon's commitment to volunteering both on and off campus made her a well deserving recipient of this year's prestigious award. Sharon is a major contributor to the UTS community through her volunteer work at UTS: SOUL Award - a social leadership and volunteer program for students. She also gives over 20 hours of her week to volunteering at the Ronald McDonald House, the Starlight Express Room and Sydney Eye Hospital, making her a fantastic student ambassador. Sharon's empathy with everyone she interacts with, particularly with children, is exemplary. Her friendly nature, coupled with her willingness to support those around her, makes her a truly valuable addition to the volunteering community. Sharon is also an active member of The Big Lift and BUiLD Student Society, both of which are focussed on voluntary work. So far this year, she has participated in collaboration with UTS on the National Tree Day and CragCare events. Congratulations to Sharon! We are so proud to have you as part of the UTS community!
This year's ActivateUTS Club of the Year Award was given to the UTS Society of Communications, who have grown dramatically over the last year. UTSoC is now one of ActivateUTS' biggest clubs and this year has engaged over 500 students as members, with almost 3,000 likes on their Facebook page. The club has created a first year engagement strategy and a mentoring program within the society, to support and encourage communications students with their studies. Always willing to get involved, we're so lucky to have UTSoC working collaboratively with us at ActivateUTS - promoting and co-hosting events, promoting our services through their publications, participating (and coming second!) in the ActivateSport Interfaculty Club Competition, and writing for this very magazine, Playground ! UTSoC are supportive of Life on Campus and this year have hosted soireĂŠs, parties, networking nights and general catch-ups in multiple areas of the University, designed to continually engage with their 500+ members. Congratulations to the UTS Society of Communications!
UTSoC is hosting another influential Careers Night this October!
We've got an amazing line up of speakers, not to mention drinks, canapĂŠs, and networking. Keep an eye out for the official event on the UTSoC Facebook page for bookings and keynote speakers!
You can sign up to UTSoC for a measly $5 through the ActivateUTS website, the UTSoC Facebook page or by simply attending one of their events.
hello@utsoc.com.au www.utsoc.com.au www.utsoc.com.au/blog www.facebook.com/utsoc Instagram: @utsoc Twitter: @utsoc
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With summer fast approaching, we're all starting to fantasise about how we'd love to spend our holidays. Yours may include getting a tan on the beach, throwing a bbq with some mates, maybe playing a board game or two... but not for all. Here's a tiny glimpse into the lives of the world's filthy rich kids and what they get up to on their holidays (which, by the looks of it, is a pretty regular occurrence). Opulent, excessive, and unapologetic in their boastfulness - we can only dream of some of the things these young people post on Instagram! For more absurd and over the top pics, check out The Rich Kids of Instagram.
Expensive modes of transport, giant bottles of booze, waterrelated activities, and pooches on private planes. If you were one of these kids... how would you waste your money?
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Oktoberfest is an important part of Bavarian culture, and has been since 1810! Here’s a fun fact though - it actually commences in late September, and runs for 16 days. It's now celebrated around the world though with each country adapting their own take on it, so everyone can release their inner Bavarians!
1. Drink some beer 2. Dress up in your nicest dirndl or lederhosen (or cheap alternatives from eBay will also do the trick - let's be honest, the next time you will wear it will be next October) 3. More beer 4. Und beer... 5. Und beer! 6. Dine on some hendl, schweinebraten, wurstl accompanied with some brazen, knodel, reiberdatschi and who could forget, sauerkraut! 7. Und beer! 8. Und beer!! 9. Und beer!!! 10. Head to the Alumni Green on Friday October 9 from 12pm (das shameless plug)
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Do you ever find yourself feeling bored with the all uniforms you have to wear? Uni outfits, work uniforms, going-out clothes, exercise clothes... there's just too many rules out there. But this October, we're throwing all the conventions for proper dress out the window and celebrating 'Wear Something Gaudy Day'! This obscure little day was first declared a holiday on the 1970's tv show "Three's Company", and has today become the perfect opportunity to celebrate
individuality. There's plenty of ways to wear something gaudy - just have a look through your cupboard for clashing colours and patterns, anything bold, bright, or outlandish. The point is to stand out, so go wild! 'Wear Something Gaudy Day' takes place on a Saturday this year, so make sure you really make a day of it. You could check out your nearest thrift shop with some mates, take an attention-grabbing stroll through the city, or even host a colourfully gaudy picnic (hint: definitely get some food colouring!)
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WINTER. IT'S STILL COMING. IT'S BEEN A LONG WAIT, ONE THAT HAS LASTED WHAT SEEMS TO BE AN ETERNITY. SERIOUSLY, THE FIRST VOLUME OF GAME OF THRONES WAS PUBLISHED IN 1996. IT'S BEEN 19 YEARS. I'VE LEGITIMATELY BEEN WAITING ALL MY LIFE. THE WAIT APPEARED TO BE BRIEFLY SUSPENDED WITH THE RELEASE OF SEASON FIVE. BUT THAT JUST MEANT THAT I HAD HOURS OF KIT HARINGTON TO WATCH, WHEN I SHOULD HAVE BEEN CATCHING UP ON THE READINGS I HADN'T DONE THROUGHOUT THE SEMESTER. I WAS NEITHER MENTALLY NOR EMOTIONALLY PREPARED FOR THIS TEMPTATION.
SAFE TO SAY THE SEASON WAS SINGULARLY RESPONSIBLE FOR SOME OF US FAILING AT LEAST TWO SUBJECTS LAST SEMESTER. WHILST I WAS WAITING FOR THAT CHILL INDUCING FINALE, I THOUGHT: WHAT BETTER WAY TO DISTRACT MYSELF FROM THE FAILURE THAT WAS MY LAST TORTS ESSAY (SERIOUSLY - SHOCKING), THAN TO WRITE AN ARTICLE ABOUT THE SHOW THAT ENVELOPS THE LIVES OF ALL STUDENTS. THE RESULT :
9 GAME OF THRONES CHARACTERS WHO ARE JUST GLORIFIED UNI STUDENTS TYRION LANNISTER
JOFFREY BARATHEON
Of the struggles that have dwarfed you most of your life, uni is one of the biggest. Some of its less appealing features (readings, lectures, class, etc.) just get you down. The pick me up: inebriation. You'll be paying for more than just debts, my friend.
You're a douchebag.
DAENERYS TARGARYEN You are the Beyoncé of the GoT world and the Khaleesi of uni. Beautiful. Powerful. Territorially maternal. But you're so busy being queen of everything that moves, that your presence at events is actually quite rare. The question on everyone's lips: will you ever actually show up?
VARYS THE SPIDER You are the student who somehow knows, and is involved with, everything. Either your brain is actually a biological sponge or you somehow find time to attend lectures. You're on at least five committees, execs on three, yet still have time to finish readings, socialise, and knit blankets for charity. How?
BY CASSEY COLEMAN
KHAL DROGO
NED STARK
Dammit Khal, your luscious locks put Tangled to shame. But you know better than to hide those curls in a bun; your braided ponytail is an effeminate dream. Mondays will never be the same.
The noblest and most honourable of students, you stand out in Stark contrast to the other, more fickle, bodies at uni. You embrace your degree with impassioned enthusiasm and are loved by all, destined for great things.
JORAH MORMONT
But then you dropped out. And we didn’t hear from you again. You're just - gone.
A mormont of silence for this friend-zoned student. You are in allegiance with one of the most beautiful people at uni. They're smart. Sophisticated. Somewhat sexy with the whole 'dragon, mother of earth' thing. But you never stood a chance against the 'horse-faced lord of all' contender. Chin up.
MARGAERY TYRELL You always look impeccable. While everyone else is sporting pj bottoms and oversized hoodies, you somehow manage to look like a poster girl for Burberry circa 1300 every day of the week. Please teach.
JON SNOW You know nothing. UTSoC is your point of call for any communication need. We've got connections, we've got the drinks, and we've got your back. To read more articles like this head to http://utsoc.com.au/blog/
WE'RE MAKIN' A LIST AND CHECKIN' IT TWICE, BUT HOW GOOD ARE YOU AT SORTING OUT WHO IS NAUGHTY, AND WHO IS NICE? TAKE OUR LITTLE QUIZ TEST BY MATCHING UP THE GOODIES WITH THEIR BADDIES!
CINDERELLA
STAY PUFT MARSHMELLOW MAN
MAVERICK
MR WICKHAM
JACK DAWSON
THE GOVERNOR
MR DARCY
CAL HOCKLEY
DOROTHY
IVAN VANKO
GHOSTBUSTERS
ICEMAN
BEATRIX KIDDO
GOLIATH
TONY STARK
WICKED WITCH
MICHONNE
BILL
DAVID
WICKED STEP FAMILY
INIGO MONTOYA
IMMORTAN JOE
ROAD RUNNER
LORD FARQUAAD
JOHN MCCLANE
CALVIN CANDIE
SHANNON DOHERTY
WILE E. COYOTE
IMPERATOR FURIOSA
COUNT RUGEN
SHREK
GARGAMEL
GANDALF
SARUMAN
BROOMHILDA
GEORGINA SPARKS
KRISTOFF
HANS GRUBER
OFELIA
HAL 9000
DAVE
THE PALE MAN
SERENA VAN DER WOODSEN
HANS OF THE SOUTHERN ISLES
PAPA SMURF
TORI SPELLING
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Horror has been one of the most popular genres in cinema all over the world for over a hundred years. Since the 1950’s it was established as the cornerstone of mainstream cinema and in recent times the genre has blossomed into a cult industry with a new generation of followers. The 1920s saw many monsters you would read about like Frankenstein, vampires, hunchbacks, Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, come into the movie world. The 1930s released classics like Dracula and Frankenstein, staring Boris Karloff and Bela Lugosi, filled with thrills and cutting edge cinematography it also saw the sequels well into the 1940s. During the 1950s british company Horror Film Productions were well known for producing monster films staring Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee in Frankenstein, Dracula, The Mummy and many more that were made until the 1970s. The 1960s saw the great classic produced by George Romero, Night of the Living Dead. The 1970s was known as the horror blockbuster era, with much larger budgets and higher quality production in movies like The Exorcist, The Omen, Dawn of the Dead, Texas Chainsaw Massacre and Wes Craven’s The Hill Have Eyes. During this time sci-fi horror was branching out with films like Alien, The Evil Dead staring Bruce Campbell who was made popular in the horror cult industry from Evil Dead and other cult classic Army of Darkness. The 1980s saw a new wave of monsters such as Freddy Krueger and Michael Myer’s and also sequels from the movies Halloween, Friday the 13th and Nightmare on Elm Street. Nowadays, Horror has seen old classics released on DVD which has attracted a new generation of fans and allowed for the genre to blossom into a cult industry of it’s own with horror conventions and zombie walks held worldwide, merchandise, special movie screening and is spreading across thousands of dedicated horror enthusiats on social media.
HIS GUIDE
HER GUIDE
Quit horsing around
What a night MARE
Let's face it... on a day like Melbourne Cup day, it's possible that you'll be having a few drinks in preparation for the big race. Whatever you do, try not to make the mistake of jumping on the phone and sending rude, inappropriate or blurry photos of you and your mates to people who don't want to see them, e.g. your mum, your dad or your boss. Unless, of course, your mum, your dad and your boss enjoy seeing pics of you and your mates drunk and in compromising positions (then... by all means, go right ahead). We would also suggest that you avoid posting stuff on Facebook that makes people think a spider is crawling up and down your keyboard (ejfhwer..ewtgwerytwe,. ewqrweq!ewstg!!) On the receiving end, we just don't understand what you're saying.
Sources say (meaning the internet just told us) that the biggest no-no a gal could do at the Melbourne Cup... is take her shoes off. Tsk Tsk. Of course, the shoes you choose for the day will all depend on where you watch the race. If you're on campus, then you're more than welcome to wear your daggiest kicks (if that's what you feel comfiest in). But if you're planning to go somewhere where everyone's dolled up, you might find yourself seduced into wearing something gorgeous, something flattering... something utterly foot-destroying. You already know the risks - if your feet hurt, avoid those beautiful shoes that you love, but don't actually want to wear. Wear something that won’t slice and dice your flesh, and try to be good to your feet. They love you so much.
You're never pasture prime
But I can't giddyup!
So the day is going really well, you're with mates, and everyone is looking awesome in their nice clothes. The natural high of the day is making you feel confident sometimes to the point where you think it's probably okay to hit on a friend. Hmm... sounds strange, but surprisingly happens a lot on Melbourne Cup day. Keep your wits about you - it might be the race that stops the nation, but it's also just a regular Tuesday. Try your best not to hit on your mates today. Unless....
On a day when no one wants to work, you could be in for some serious fun and possibly lots of drinking. If you're one of these people, then always remember to have a drop or two of that scrumdiddlyumptious H20. Lots of people start Melbourne Cup, but not everyone finishes. Water - it's delicious!
Hay, that's a good idea! Melbourne Cup is one of the few occasions throughout the year where you get to rock your favourite light blue, fluro or floral suits. If the ladies are allowed to wear ginormous fascinators, then let's rock out with our coolest and most stylish suits!
You whinny some... and you lose some We understand that we're all on tight budgets - but Melbourne Cup is probably the only occasion of the year where you're more willing to have a punt. Set some money aside (that hasn't already been set aside for booze) for a little flutter - even $5. Don't bet the favourites either - they never win. Put $1 on a mystery trifecta and hope for the best!
Get off your high horse It's easy to get pedantic about the itty bitty details of your outfits if you care too hard. We hear that it's a massive fashion faux pas to wear an oversized / mis-matching hat with your Melbourne Cup outfit. Pffft... not for us. We at Playground encourage you to wear something wild and impractical. Seriously, we have so few days in the year when it's acceptable to wear a humungous headpiece. Go on, we dare you.
Woah, woah! Hold your horses! It's Melbourne Cup day, and for some reason, you are really keen to throw lots and lots of money at the races because you are feeling lucky (even if you're in debt / haven't got money for dinner). We would say that there is an easy solution to this, but there never will be. Just enjoy yourselves, take it easy, don't hurt yourself and try to keep a quiet eye on your funds.
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Don't shy away from the camera if you're spotted at an ActivateUTS event! If you're lucky enough to be featured here in Playground Magazine, message us on Facebook to win a prize! www.facebook.com/activateuts
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ARTIST: Kenny Mak ARTWORK: Spring Will Do
To find out more about The Drawing Circle, please contact them on drawingcircle.uts@gmail.com
fest
2016
Summer
SAVE THE DATE ON 18 MARCH 2016 BECAUSE THE O'WEEK MUSIC FESTIVAL IS RETURNING TO UTS...
BUT NOT AS YOU KNOW IT!
New year, new music and a completely new festival! Keen to know more? Keep your eye out for details on our website and Facebook page: www.activateuts.com.au
www.facebook.com/activateuts
ARTIST: Anita Gallagher ARTWORK: Harvest Moon
To find out more about The Drawing Circle, please contact them on drawingcircle.uts@gmail.com
Fleece Varsity Jacket (charcoal grey) RETAIL PRICE $59.95 | UTS STUDENT/STAFF PRICE $53.95
www.activateuts.com.au/retail
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"I NEED A VACATION"
GETTING MORE OUT OF YOUR TIME AT THE GYM KEEP NOURISHED AND HYDRATED! If you're feeling a bit lethargic or low on energy, have a banana before you exercise. It provides you with the fuel you need for a good workout. It's also recommended to have a good mix of carbs and protein to give you enough energy. Remember to stay hydrated as well, so always bring along your water bottle.
OBSERVE A CLASS We've got a great range of classes down at our on-campus gym, ActivateFit on Harris. But you don't want to waste your time in a class that isn't right for you. Have a chat to one of our staff who will be able to fill you in on what to expect in the particular classes, otherwise have a look at the start of a class for 5-10 minutes to see what it's like.
BE EFFICIENT Got a spare 30 minutes in between tutes? You can get the same results in a shorter amount of time by increasing the intensity of your workouts. Doing some HIIT (high-intensity interval training) or super-setting will help increase your strength, as well as your cardio and therefore burn fat faster.
FOAM ROLLERS God this can be painful, but you'll feel so much better for it! Foam rollers can help massage your muscles, help you stay nice and flexible as well as help prevent injury. It's a good way to warm down after a workout.
DISREGARD THE GENDER TRAP Don't stick to the stereotype that boys go to the weights room and girls go to the classes. Especially at ActivateFit, you'll see a lot of guys having a go at our classes and ladies on the main floor with weights. Mix it up - do a bit of both each week.
GIVE YOURSELF A BREAK It's always good to push yourself during your workouts, but there are some days where you just can't or you might not be able to push out as many reps as you've done before. But that's OK! Cut yourself some slack - it's good to have some days where you go at an easier pace so you feel refreshed. If you've got some pointers on how you best utilise your time during a workout, we're keen to hear them! Just head to our Facebook page and shoot them all through.
SEE YOU AT THE GYM SOON! www.facebook.com/activatefitonharris www.activatefit.com.au REFERENCES: - www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/diet-and-fitness - www.popsugar.com.au/fitness
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AHH!
BOO! AHH!
AHH!
SCORPIO 23 OCT - 22 NOV
Legend has it that all scorpios are actually descendants of the mighty 'Scorpion King' you know, like the Egyptian biopic with The Rock in it. Be sure to look to the stars on the night of the 24th of October, and you will see the shape of Dwayne Johnson in the sky. Believe in his power, and he will guide you to enlightenment. Never stop trusting the scorpion. He's watching over you.
SAGITTARIUS
CAPRICORN
AQUARIUS
As the full moon rises on the 27th of October, you will feel a sudden rush of blood run through your body. Your breath will shorten as your hairs stand on end. Quite suddenly you will become overwhelmed by an acute sense of hunger, do not fight this feeling for it is part of the beauty of this curse.
Friday, the 30th of October is 'Frankenstein Friday'. It's the perfect opportunity to spend time polishing your neck bolts, brushing your fringe forward and growing a flat top hair do. Those facial scars we've been hiding all these years will become your pride and joy. As for those dark circles under your eyes - embrace them!
At some point this month you'll fly back in time to 1967 when the song 'Age of Aquarius' was written. You'll suddenly want to grow side burns, have lots of body hair, wear flares, floral prints, go-go boots and turtle neck jumpers. Embrace your hippy self and let the horror of 1960s fashion shine through.
PISCES
ARIES
TAURUS
At the start of November, you will have the sudden urge to wonder if your girlfriend was hot like me. You will have the sudden urge to wonder if your girlfriend was a freak like me. Then suddenly, you will get this extremely catchy song stuck in your head and life will be so awesomely amazing that you burst out into a sexy jig.
Your heart skips a beat when a hottie from your local coffee shop slips you their number on your coffee order. Wait... it's actually just the order number. Shouldn't you have realised that when there were only 4 numbers? Horoscope wise, we detect nothing for you - nup, nada, zilch refer to Leo.
We sense... hmm... we sense that you will consume something rather unsavoury on or around the 23rd of October. This is not going to be a very pleasant time for you at all. If we were in your position, we would probably get some Imodium as soon as possible. No bull.
GEMINI
CANCER
LEO
When you think you are alone you may feel a disturbing presence. Look down and you may find you are casting two shadows, but with only a single lightbulb to be seen. Look in the mirror if you dare, your dark twin knows you very well.
Oh sweet Cancer, you are in luck. You will have crabs. No, no‌ not those crabs, you dirty people. Actual crabs will be drawn to you this month and become your loyal servants, answering to your every need. That is... until you cook them and make the most delicious bisque ever... mmm...
Let your inner beast shine through, as the 28th of October is 'Plush Animal Lovers Day'. Expect lots of random kisses and cuddles. There's a chance you'll be stuffed upside down into a child's back pack and passed around a class room by horrific, excited, dirty munchkins. Sad but true!
VIRGO
LIBRA
You're normally a very logical person, but on the 12th of December, you will become completely convinced that the world is flat. Those who say otherwise will drive you mad with rage. Be advised not to engage with any strangers during this time... who knows what you're capable of?!
Do NOT get on any buses on the 8th of November. Seriously, don't! Every year on this day, bus drivers become more attuned to the sweet smell of a Libran. Your Libran smell can hypnotise a bus driver until they are wild with desire. This just ruins public transport for all non-Librans, as bus drivers will abandon all their duties to be close to you. And smell you. You've been warned. Don’t ruin it for the rest of us.
22 NOV - 22 DEC
18 FEB - 20 MAR
21 MAY - 21 JUN
23 AUG - 23 SEP
22 DEC - 20 JAN
20 MAR - 20 APR
21 JUN - 22 JUL
20 JAN - 18 FEB
20 APR - 21 MAY
22 JUL - 23 AUG
23 SEP - 23 OCT
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LOCATION: CITY2SURF FINISH LINE, BONDI BEACH DATE: SUNDAY, 9 AUGUST 2015
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ACROSS Geek Trivia is back! On Friday, the 9th of October, head down to the Underground from 6.00pm and have fun showing off your geeky side. Get all your friends together, try to answer questions you know absolutely nothing about and win some awesome prizes. Tickets available from Club execs and at ActivateHQ information desk, Building 1 Level 3. All those with a pre-purchased ticket will receive a free drink on the night!
4. The ingredient in fresh milk, devoured by bacteria to cause a sour taste 5. The official language of Nigeria 6. The world's largest ocean 8. What do you do when you nictate? 9. The Australian state of the Franklin River 11. The capital of Spain 13. The most widely spoken language in the world 15. The main ingredient of beer 17. This movie won the Oscar for Best Picture in 2000 19. The world's biggest island 24. The citric acid in this fruit juice can dissolve a pearl 25. The largest planet in our Solar System 26. The official language of Brazil 27. The model who appeared topless in the self-penned 1993 novel "Pirate" 29. Which country has the Dong as its currency? 30. The ballet term for a 360-degree turn on one foot
DOWN 1. What does a paleontologist study? 2. The only U.S. state to begin with the letter P 3. This continent is cut into equal halves by the Tropic of Cancer 7. The town Sir Donald Bradman 10. The longest river in Europe 12. This Victorian town was originally called Sandhurst 14. The most watched UK tv show of all time 16. This part of the body has the smallest bones 18. The seat and carpet colour of the Australian Senate 20. The largest and densest of the four rocky planets 21. The ocean in which the Titanic sank 22. Where the Olympics were held in 1980 23. May Queen, Wisley Crab and Lane’s Prince Albert are all species of what? 28. The largest state in the United States of America
(10) VOLGA (12) BENDIGO (14) EASTENDERS (16) EAR (18) RED (20) EARTH (21) ATLANTIC (22) MOSCOW (23) APPLES (28) ATLANTA (24) LEMON (25) JUPITER (26) PORTUGUESE (27) FABIO (29) VIETNAM (30) PIROUETTE (ANSWERS)
DOWN: (1) FOSSILS (2) PENNSYLVANIA (3) AUSTRALIA (7) COOTAMUNDRA
ACROSS: (4) LACTOSE (5) ENGLISH (6) PACIFIC (8) BLINK (9) TASMANIA (11) MADRID (13) MANDARIN (15) WATER (17) GLADIATOR (19) GREENLAND
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CRIMSON PEAK Directed by: Guillermo del Toro Cast: Mia Wasikowska, Tom Hiddleston, Jessica Chastain Genre: Horror | Fantasy In theatres: 15 October A period piece about a sweet, young author who falls in love with a hot, suspiciouslooking man. As fate would have it, the hot stranger inevitably takes the young author back to his place - a remote gothic mansion, full of scary things. Apparently, after seeing an early screening of the film, novelist Stephen King (the all-time master of horror) labelled Crimson Peak "gorgeous and just f!@#ing terrifying�. Look out!
STEVE JOBS
SPECTRE
Directed by: Danny Boyle Cast: Michael Fassbender, Kate Winslet, Seth Rogen Genre: Biography | Drama In theatres: 8 October
Directed by: Sam Mendes Cast: Daniel Craig, Christoph Waltz, LĂŠa Seydoux, Ralph Fiennes Genre: Action | Adventure In theatres: 12 November
Sit back and feel the cinematic heartbreak, as we follow the trials and tribulations of Steve Jobs, and observe his ability (or inability) to keep a healthy work/life balance. Rumours are circulating that Michael Fassbender is tipped for an Oscar for this movie. So he should be... Michael Fassbender is an incredible actor. You ever see him in Shame? So good!
THE HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY, PART 2 Directed by: Francis Lawrence Cast: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Woody Harrelson Genre: Sci-Fi | Adventure In theatres: 19 November After an epic fail with the official Mockingjay Part 2 poster (involving a very rude word splashed across Jennifer Lawrence's face), the revolutionary Hunger Games finally draws to an end. The nation of Panem is in the middle of a full-blown war and it's up to the 'girl on fire' to save... well, everyone. It may not be over, however, as Lionsgate Films are now talking prequel and sequel possibilities. Ka-ching!
In Bond movie number 24, we see the world's most unbeatable secret agent on a quest to expose the truth behind SPECTRE, a global terrorist organisation. Similar to previous Bond films, Spectre will include an assignment from M, big bad explosions, gorgeous cars in chase scenes, gadgets and gizmos a-plenty, and a couple of heartbreakingly beautiful women in formalwear.
FREEHELD Directed by: Peter Sollett Cast: Julianne Moore, Ellen Page, Steve Carell, Michael Shannon Genre: Biography | Drama | Romance In theatres: 26 November For those of you wanting something heartwarming and beautiful to watch this break is the inspiring true story of New Jersey police lieutenant Laurel Hester. After she's diagnosed with terminal cancer, Laurel fights to have her pension benefits passed on to her domestic partner. With A-listers Julianne Moore and Ellen Page in the lead roles, this upcoming love story is a feature-length adaptation of Cynthia Wade's 2007 Oscar-winning short film, also titled Freeheld.
THE HATEFUL EIGHT Directed by: Quentin Tarantino Cast: Samuel L. Jackson, Kurt Russell, Jennifer Jason Leigh Genre: Western In theatres: 14 January 2016 In January 2014, Tarantino fans all over the globe lost their minds when the script for The Hateful Eight was leaked. Suffice it to say that Tarantino was pretty P-O'd, and he threatened to shelve the project completely. Nearly two years on, the movie is back on track with a reworked (and no doubt better) script, and finally a release date! This one is set in post-Civil War Wyoming, with bounty hunters, blizzards... and betrayal!
THE NIGHT BEFORE
STAR WARS
Directed by: Jonathan Levine Cast: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Seth Rogen, Anthony Mackie Genre: Comedy In theatres: 3 December
Directed by: J.J. Abrams Cast: John Boyega, Daisy Ridley, Andy Serkis, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill Genre: Sci-Fi | Fanstasy | Adventure In theatres: 17 December
This upcoming comedy is the perfect Christmas flick for those of you who love a bit of holiday silliness. It tells the story of three best buds who come together every Christmas Eve to celebrate their friendship... with a side of debauchery. As the three 'enter adulthood', they strive to have the naughtiest night of all by looking for the Holy Grail of Xmas parties - 'the Nutcracka Ball'!
Get your costumes on, folks. The latest Star Wars movie stars a bunch of fresh new faces, mixed in with our all-time faves (yes, Han Solo, Princess Leia AND Luke Skywalker are back). We hear that even poster maestro Drew Struzan (the artist who made the famous posters for Indiana Jones, Back to the Future, the old Star Wars episodes and more) came out of retirement to do the Episode VIII poster... and it looks amazing!
EDWARD SCISSORHANDS Directed by: Tim Burton Cast: Johnny Depp, Winona Ryder, Vincent Price Genre: Fantasy | Romance Released: March 1991 This Christmas, let's go back in time to a movie that tugs the heartstrings. In a weird and fantastical world created by Tim Burton, Edward Scissorhands tells us a story of loneliness, romance and snowfall - yep... snowfall. We see Johnny Depp in his first-ever Burton movie, as a scary-looking man with scissors for hands and the gentlest soul in the world. Burton and famous composer Danny Elfman have both named Edward as their "most personal and favourite work". Nowadays, you can see Johnny Depp in just about everything, but none compare to this. The perfect Christmas movie to revisit these holidays!
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AMERICAN HORROR STORY: HOTEL Cast: Lady Gaga, Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters, Kathy Bates, Angela Bassett, Wes Bentley, ChloĂŤ Sevigny, Emma Roberts Genre: Horror | Drama Released: 7 October The fifth season of American Horror Story is said to be bloodier, darker and more horrifying than ever. This time, we investigate a series of brutal murders, with all clues pointing to the mysterious Hotel Cortez. Lady Gaga will be joining the cast as the hotel's owner, Elizabeth, and a number of old favourites from past seasons will be back in the brand new setting. They say that after the first week of filming, Lady Gaga threw the cast and crew a massive hotel-themed party at her place and dyed her swimming pool a sickening blood red - a fantastically disgusting idea for Halloween!
MARVEL'S JESSICA JONES Cast: Krysten Ritter, David Tennant, Mike Colter, Rachael Taylor, Carrie-Anne Moss Genre: Superhero | Detective Released: 20 November Things just don't slow down for the guys over in the Marvel Cinematic Universe! Coming soon to Netflix is the story of Jessica Jones, played by Krysten Ritter (you may recognise her as Jane in Breaking Bad, or as Chloe in Don’t Trust the B---- in Apartment 23). We meet Jones suffering from PTSD after her superhero career comes to a tragic end. She then decides to open her own agency as a private investigator, dealing with cases in and around New York. Also starring in the show is ex-Doctor Who, David Tennant!
BLACKBAR Blackbar is an interactive guessing game that takes place in the future. In the game, you receive letters addressed to Vi, written by Kenty and you know nothing of their relationship. Some of the words in their letters have been censored by the fictional Department of Communication and it's your job to figure out the censored words and work out their story. Hints to censored words can be found by examining previous letters or background information. Blackbar starts off slowly, but as you progress it picks up quickly and becomes quite addictive and fun game.
DUOLINGO Want to learn a foreign language? If so, Duolingo is a great app that can teach Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Swedish and Spanish. It's fun, free and regarded as one of the best apps for learning a language. The app has been available since 2012 and works by developing a "tree" of skills, so you can go progress through range of levels and challenges. The graphics are helpful and there's lots of clever techniques to help understand the spelling of words, their usage and pronunciation. The best part is you can improve your langauge skills by challenging others to a language duel.
SMOKEY JOE AND THE KID
SAN CISCO
Meet the delightfully evil French duo known as Smokey Joe and the Kid, the menacing combination of a Bordeaux-based producer and a Parisian master of Turntablism. Together they transport us back in time as gangsters running the streets of 1930s Chicago, and with the help of their accomplices, deliver a classy mix of hip hop and electro with the groove and melodies of early 20th century swing. Percussion solos played with scratches, beats and melodies banged out on the MPC, everything is performed live, making for a slick and captivating performance. Hard at work since 2011, their Soundcloud boasts countless original tracks and remixes, such as the Halloween-themed remix of 'Don’t Scream' by Chinese Man, who are a renowned French trip-hop collective.
You may remember these guys as our headliners at this year's O'Fest in semester! Fresh off the release of their second album, Gracetown, earlier this year, the Fremantle foursome are ready to take their funky cool tunes around to the regional areas of Australia.
soundcloud.com/smokey-joe
If you fancy a short little getaway up to the Central Coast, then make sure you catch their show! Don't forget to bring your IDs as this is an 18+ event.
Saturday 17 October The Entrance Leagues Club, Bateau Bay Tix: bit.ly/1IXxceb
SCULPTURE BY THE SEA 19TH ANNUAL BONDI EXHIBITION 'Sculpture by the Sea' is back again this year along the beautiful coastal walk between Bondi and Tamarama. The view is already amazing, but accompanied with the amazing temporary sculpture park that features hundreds of sculptures by artists both locally or from around the world, this is one event you should not miss! And what's more, it's FREE! Make a day of it - head to Bondi Beach for a swim, then walk or run along the coastal walk. Check the website out for more info.
22 October - 8 November www.sculpturebythesea.com exhibitions/bondi.aspx
SWINDLE
APPARAT
TROPFEST
Meet Swindle, a bass heavy jazz dub band cross electronic act so difficult to define, they have opted to tag most of their original tracks with simply '#Swindle' on Soundcloud.
Berlin based DJ, Apparat is gracing our shores for the first time in 5 years to perform an intimate DJ set at Darlinghurst’s Oxford Art Factory. He's an award-winning producer who needs no intro, who started out doing techno, but now creates ambient music, where his eclectic tastes know no boundaries.
Head to Centennial Park any time from 3pm for an awesome day full of live music, entertainment, tasty food and drink and the premiere of some of the most incredible short films that this country has to offer. The screening of the films commence at 7:30pm but it's great to make a day of it - just bring along a picnic rug, sun protection essentials in case it's a hot day and a raincoat if the weather is not the best! Aerogard is a must too. Oh, and the best part is that this event is FREE too!
Taking live music to the next level, Swindle offer a sound like no other, coupling the raw powerful sounds of brass instruments and live drums over deep and dark baselines. One minute you're hit with face melting bass, then before you know it, you are eased effortlessly into a smooth jazzy interlude, and then 'oooh what's that?' you ask. Yes my friend, you're hearing the sounds of a grand piano solo delivered over tropical bass... huge. Their upcoming album is called Peace, Love & Music, which is the result of two years touring globally. Their Soundcloud features a single off this album titled 'London to LA,' which is exceptionally fresh and our track recommendation.
soundcloud.com/swindleuk
Tickets will go fast for this event, so don't miss this great chance for a special extended DJ set.
Friday 20 November Oxford Art Factory Tix: bit.ly/1UTS2C7
Sunday 6 December Centennial Park www.tropfest.com/au
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Beat the cream, sugar, Marshmallow Fluff and vanilla in a bowl until soft peaks form, then set aside
1 cup of cream 1 tbsp white sugar ¼ cup Marshmallow Fluff *see tip below ½ teaspoon vanilla extract ¼ cup milk 3 heaped tbsp of lemon curd 320g of top quality vanilla bean ice cream 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice grated lemon zest
*TIP: Marshmallow Fluff can be purchased at major supermarkets. Otherwise you can make you own by melting 10 marshmallows on a low heat, with equal parts water and sugar.
Blend the milk with lemon curd, ice cream and lemon juice Pour the shake into individual glasses and top with a large spoonful of the meringue mixture and a sprinkling of lemon zest
In a blender, puree the blueberries, lemonade, mint, sugar and 3 cups of ice until smooth Garnish with mint sprigs
1 ½ cups of blueberries 1 cup of lemonade ½ cup of fresh mint leaves plus more for serving ¼ cup of confectioners sugar (melt sugar with boiling water and allow to cool)
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