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What you’re holding in your hands right now is arguably one of the most divisive and reprehensible printed publications that you’ve ever read. But before we talk about that, let’s first do away with the formalities. To the new students, welcome to the Australian National University. Second best university in Australia; first best in our hearts. To the ANU publicity team, I’m currently taking offers for the rights to that slogan. To those returning, how was your summer? Hopefully it was nicer and sunnier than ours. We’ve spent the past month and a half organising ourselves to deliver an impressive first edition that will, if we’re lucky, change the unshakable opinion you may have of us. I suppose this could easily backfire if we end up changing your opinion for the worse. Either way, we’re willing to take that risk. Now, rather than bore you with our history (which you can read all about in our 65th Birthday Special Edition later in the semester), let me tell you what Woroni means to the community of the ANU. These are real comments that I have encountered during my time here (and that I’ve archived in a special place in my heart): “Can I get a refund on my wasted SSAF contribution? At least use what remains to buy me a drink.” “Fuck off Woroni, you bunch of socialist, inbred twats!” “Oh my god, what you guys do is so admirable! I read Woroni every week! It’s so good!” “Can you please, for the love of God, hire a fucking proofreader already?! Your shitty usage of semi-colons exasperates me. Fuck it, I’ll proofread if that’s what it takes.” So we’re a bit polarising. We’re a bit like Barack Obama delivering bad news in a beige suit. Or alternatively, think of us as Fox News. An endless fountain of hilarity and misinformation, working under the egomaniac illusion that we’re groundbreaking journalists. Sometimes we get it right, and god it feels good to get it right. We’re trying to get it right more often this year. And as long as you keep paying your SSAF fees and the University still has nothing better to do with them, we’ll keep trying. Humour aside, as the Editor-in-Chief of Australia’s only editorially and financially independent student newspaper, I can promise you the following for 2015: whilst we will, at times, make embarrassing and laughable mistakes, we will persevere. We will do our utmost to provide you with honest and balanced articles that are informative and relevant to you. Because at the end of the day you are not just our readers, you are our peers, and we owe it to you to do everything we can to make our dear university a more open, accessible and inspiring place. Oh, and we hired a proofreader. So there’s that.
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AZIM ZAIN CAMPUS NEWS
The Burgmann Toga Party is famously known as one of the largest residential toga parties in the southern hemisphere, an institution of ANU’s O-Week and one of the biggest events in the ANU social calendar. However, last year’s toga party highlighted concerning problems associated with the event, including the use of counterfeit drink coupons and entry wristbands, prevalence of anti-social behaviour and sightings of underage drinking. As a result of 11 months of consultation between Pro Vice Chancellor Richard Baker and
ANU SSAF FUNDING AGREEMENT TERMINATED EARLY WAHEED JAYHOON & KARAN DHAMIJA The ANU has moved to terminate existing funding agreements with several of the university’s student organisations that have been in operation since 2012. Although each of the agreements were due to expire in May, the ANU has elected to terminate the agreements early and avoid having two sets of regulations governing the 2015 transfer of the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) funds. The
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student organisers and staff from As a direct result, these restrictions Burgmann College, new measures will limit the number of people able are being put in place for the event to attend. in 2015. The toga party acts as one of the “The university has requested that largest sources of revenue for the organizers increase the number Burgmann Resident’s Association, of security guards in place to (BRA) and as such limiting the oversee [the new measures] and attendees will undoubtedly place also to stringently enforce the a considerable reduction in profits legal requirement to not allow any generated from the event for the intoxicated person access to the association. event” writes Professor Baker. Regardless, President of Burgmann Professor Baker has also requested College Hudson Digby has stated that there be improvement in that the resident’s association ticketing technology and a new is committed to implementing requirement that all attendees must Professor Baker’s requests. be both ANU students and over 18. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 planned to come into effect on 9 February 2015. Each of the student organisations bound by agreements, including the ANU Students’ Association (ANUSA), the Post-Graduate And Research Students’ Association (PARSA), ANU Student Media (Woroni) and ANU Sport and Recreation, were given sixty days’ notice pursuant to their agreement with the University. The early termination of the agreement followed a review conducted into the financial governance of the organisations by the auditing firm Ernst & Young. To ensure that recipients appropriately used their SSAF allocations, separate funding
agreements were made with each of the student bodies in 2012. These agreements mainly outlined parameters on fund usage, payment deadlines, and requirements for financial reporting. The drafting of new agreements is thought to have come about as a result of the student organisations’ incomplete and inadequate financial governance procedures. As a result, the university withheld some of the SSAF funding for student organisations and prompted the Ernst & Young review. The new arrangements is intended to reflect the findings of the review by imposing more stringent reporting
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I want to begin by setting one thing straight: If you don’t already know me, then I should point out that I tend to be a pretty shy, quiet guy. People that do know me may call bullshit. People that know me really well may say that it goes either way. Yeah, human beings are complicated, hey? The point being: socializing and making friends isn’t something that always came naturally to me. Even now, it’s far too easy for me to sink into old routines of hiding in my room watching anime and getting good at FIFA day after day after day. Therefore, in an effort to overcome my instincts, I developed a number of techniques (I’m not sure if that’s the right word). Hopefully, one of you five people reading this may find them useful (particularly if you’re a first year): 1. Embrace college life. I started my uni life at John XXIII College and for 2.5 years, that was home. If you’re starting at a residential hall (yes, that includes Unilodge and Griffin), it is imperative that you turn up to college events, especially during O-week. At least for that one week, a large chunk of everyone else will be just as awkward as you are (well, almost) and will also be equal parts keen and nervous with regards to friend-making. Booze-fuelled parties make meeting people at college much, much easier as has
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O-Week, Semester 1, 2015.
CONTENTS
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ANU SCHOOL OF MUSIC JAZZES UP
3. Toga! Toga! - Kalvin Rajmano 3. ANU SSAF Funding Agreement Terminated Early - Waheed Jayhoon & Karan Dhamija 3. Social Tips for the Socially Awkward - Azim Zain 6. Review: In The Flesh - Louise Keast 8. A Short Guide To ANU’s Arts Societies - Anna McDonald 8. Live Music Location Guide - Tash Seymour 10. Own Your Opinion - Mark Fabian 12. Big Names on Campus on O-Week - Vincent Chiang
13. What I Wish I Knew: Letter To A Former Me - Anonymous 14. O-Week As A Townie - Tegan Cawley 14. Summer of Love - Edward Bloom
16. WORONI’S GUIDE TO CANBERRA 19. Man, Myth, Legend - Vincent Chiang 20. Advice For New Science Students - Imogen Brown 21. A Letter from Istanbul - Eleanor Platt 23. A Conversation With Fraser Brown - Beatrice Smith
23. Campus Style - Faza Bijaksana 24. Birdman
- Vihan Patel
25. Summer of Science - Vihan Patel 25. E.T. Phone ANU - James Barrett 26. Job Search and Resumes: Get a Casual Job While at Uni - ANU Careers 27. Casual Jobs and Volunteer Positions - ANU Careers 28. Postecoglou Bringing A New Maturity to The Socceroos - Ryan Graham 29. Sledging In Cricket - Kalvin Rajmano
30. MORONI 31. CONTRIBUTORS GUIDE
A C K N O W L E D G M E N T S ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY
Woroni is published on the land of the Ngunnawal people. We respect elders past and present and recognise that the sovereignty was never ceded. Advertising inquiries and submissions can made at: advertising@woroni.com.au Phone: (02) 6125 9574 Shop 15, Lena Karmel Building 26 Barry Drive, Acton 2601
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
SUB-EDITORIAL TEAM
Editor-in-Chief - Alex Catalan-Flores Deputy Editor-in-Chief - Jacob Ingram Managing Editor - Abigail Widijanto Creative Director - Janis Lejins Content (Contributions) Director - Beatrice Smith Content (Multimedia) Director - Rashna Farrukh Content (Radio) Director - Ellen Stokes News Editor - Sophie Yates
News Correspondent - Anna Dai News Correspondent - Maddi Easterbrook News Correspondent - Waheed Jayhoon Science - James Barrett Comments - Jessy Wu Features - Vincent Chiang Satire & World - Hugo Branley Arts & Reviews -Benedicte O’Leary Rutherford Life Arts & Reviews - Ria Pflaum Life & Style - Paroksh Prasad Sports - Zach Mackay International - Virgina Harding Radio - Megan Shellie Radio - Jeremy Jones Radio - James Bernasconi Radio Music Coordinator - Isaac Dugdale
S TA F F Simone Proctor - Administrative Assistant Siobhonn Shannon - Proofreader Woroni is printed by Capital Fine Print.
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WAHEED JAYHOON, NEWS CORRESPONDENT
The ANU School of Music has announced plans to undergo a $1 million building refurbishment. The renovations will repurpose the building’s old library into a larger reception and functions area, install a new box office and cloak room, improve access into Llewellyn Hall and create a new exhibition space to showcase the School’s “extraordinary instrument collection”, says the Head of the ANU School of Music, Professor Peter Tregear. Professor Tregear hopes that these transformations will secure the School of Music’s position as a cultural hub. “It has been a central ambition of mine to help improve [the School’s] amenity to the general public.” Professor
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enhancing the student experience was the “primary driver” behind the refurbishment; indeed, the concept and name for the space, “the Athenaeum”, was proposed by a recent School of Music graduate student, Calum Builder. ‘Athenaeum’ is an old Greek word for library and also a place dedicated to the arts, which Builder hopes will capture the atmosphere of the new space.
it will open up the Llewellyn Hall to a greater audience base.” “The community will benefit from the vast amount of music, artistic and creative performances taking place in the space, hopefully bringing new people in and introducing them to something new.”
Professor Tregear agreed that the new design of Llewellyn Hall’s main “It only made sense that, as artists, entrance would bode well with there should be a space dedicated to students, staff or members of the exploring the creative arts in all its public who use the facilities. forms.” “This is a good use for some of [the Builder stressed that the Athenaeum University’s facilities and services was meant for more than just music. budget], and also represents a “Ultimately, it would be a creative significant and positive statement of space where musicians can play, the confidence in the work of the School.” painters can paint, the dancers can The announcement for refurbishments dance and the poets can read poetry… comes amidst the re-opening of the
well-known Canberra brewery, The Wig & Pen, at its new location outside Llewellyn Hall. With these changes Professor Tregear says that the School of Music “will be an especially attractive place to visit, whether one is attending a concert, buying a ticket, or studying.” Llewellyn Hall hosted over 190 events in 2014, attracting almost 100,000 visitors. It is hoped that these refurbishments will be completed before the School’s 50th anniversary celebration in 2015. Although the School of Music is nearly 40 years old, it has not received any substantial renovations save for those in 2008 when the 1400-seat Llewellyn Hall was damaged by hailstorms.
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requirements upon the recipients of SSAF. The extent to which these amendments will shape the new agreement is still unclear. It is however expected to better reflect common reporting cycles. ANUSA President Ben Gill declined to comment as to whether ANUSA would be willing to incorporate integration of financial governance with the University, an idea that has been floated in the past. Past ANUSA representatives have shown concern for the possible impact of financial integration on ANUSA’s autonomy. SSAF, which was first introduced nationally in 2012, allows universities to charge students a set fee ($143 at ANU in 2015) each semester to provide for a range of non-academic services and amenities. At the ANU these funds are primarily allocated to the student organisations, although
ANU departments such as Facilities and Services have also bid for funds in the past. Last year, an estimated $4 million raised through SSAF was allocated under a bidding program. Organisations also share ‘Top Slice’ funds used by organisations for common purposes. ANUSA President Gill added that “overall ANUSA agreed (with the review), with some recommendations receiving only partial support requiring adaptation or implementation.” A little more than $4.5 million will be distributed in 2015 with ANUSA and PARSA receiving the largest shares. SSAF funds generate almost all of the funds used by ANUSA.
HOW YOUR SSAFF IS SPENT. SOURCE: http://www.anu.edu.au/students/programadministration/costs-fees/services-amenities-fee
Disclaimers: ANU Student Media (Woroni) is a party to the SSAF funding agreement. Karan Dhamija was an elected representative on ANUSA in 2014.
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ARTS AND REVIEWS
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FLESH LOUISE KEAST Has a friend ever sat so still that you thought you better check if they’re still breathing? I am reminded of this, the transience of human life, when standing in front of hyperrealist sculptures by Ron Mueck, on display as part of In the flesh – an exhibition about humanness currently on show at the National Portrait Gallery.
WHY WE SHOULD SILENCE CHARLIE HEBDO COMMENT On 7th January 2015, eleven people died in an attack on Charlie Hebdo , a satirical publication based in Paris. That day, Twitter was ablaze with the mantra #JeSuisCharlie. However, it seemed few people had thought through what the sentiment really implied. Charlie Hebdo is a fairly unpleasant publication that frequently uses racially charged imagery as a battering ram for its vicious brand of political satire. In particular, it recurrently caricatures the Prophet Muhammad. For the secular mainstream, it may be difficult to imagine what the experience of having your sacred religious icon defiled might be like. When we do pay attention to Muslims speaking on this issue, they tell us it is a deeply distressing experience for many members of their community. The defense of Charlie Hebdo was framed as a defense of the principle of free speech. To be free, one allegedly must be allowed to draw and publish whichever images he or she desires. However, the collective actions of citizens restrict free speech all the time. This is because most of the platforms on which people express their speech are, in some sense, public property. For example, media outlets effectively censor journalists, commentators, and television personalities because they want to avoid the negative publicity that accompanies offensive statements.
Ten Australian artists were asked by curator Penny Grist to present works that invite the viewer to contemplate the human condition. Intimacy, empathy, transience, transition, vulnerability, alienation, restlessness, reflection, morality and acceptance are the central themes. Accompanied by literary quotes, the works encourage a process of self-inquiry while challenging our concept of what it means to be human. THOMAS GOLDIE
a foreigner’s attempt to regulate the kind of speech that white people are allowed to engage in. This was unacceptable. Their response was to assert the ultimate dominance of white, secular liberalism. Ignoring Muslim objections to Charlie Hebdo’s caricatures The principle of freedom of speech does of Muhammad was transformed from a not entitle someone to say whatever senseless act of race baiting to a valiant they want on whichever platform they act of defiance against terrorism. choose without being their speech being censured by others. Their speech affects Ironically, this represents almost those who have to hear the speech and the precise opposite of healthy free live in the world the speech creates. speech. A better world would be one in Therefore, those affected are entitled which we gave Muslims participation to purchase and vote for the speech in the democratic discussion about they prefer. These forms of collective speech and took their objections to the decision-making are reasonably depictions of Muhammad seriously. democratic, as everyone gets to Instead, we live in a world where participate in the process by which we we privilege the freedom of a white decide which speech we do and do not man to draw offensive cartoons over value. This democratic process is worth that of his Muslim counterpart to meaningfully object. In pressuring defending from terrorism. newspapers to saturate the airwaves #JeSuisCharlie is not a defense of this with reproductions of these offensive democratic process; it is merely a defense cartoons, we are virtually denying of a particular instance of speech. Muslims the liberty of preventing #JeSuisCharlie tells us to endorse, themselves from seeing acts of speech purchase, and vote for Charlie Hebdo’s they find to be deeply upsetting. speech. This worked extremely well. Media outlets felt obliged to republish I would like to live in a world where the cartoons. The edition following the Charlie Hebdo is threatened by a attack on the magazine was the highest consumer boycott, rather than by terrorism. Sympathy and grief should selling in the magazine’s history. not cloud our judgment with regard to Thus the fight for democratic free what kind of speech we find acceptable. speech became a contest for power. In the public imagination, the act of That is why #JeNeSuisPasCharlie. terror against Charlie Hebdo represented Similarly, political parties must temper their speech in order to attract votes from their populus. In some respects, this is a very positive phenomenon; citizens shouldn’t have to endure speech they find hateful and deeply upsetting.
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SUMMER OF 2015 By ANUSA
Welcome to ANUSA’s SUMMER OF 2015! We are super excited for this year’s O-Week. Classes haven’t started yet and we have a massive week of parties and events lined up! O-Week is the perfect time to reconnect with old friends, find new ones and get amongst uni life. Throwing it back to the 1960s when Jimi Hendrix tore up the stage at Woodstock and when the Beatles were bigger than Ben Hur, we want you all to get in touch with your inner hippie, let your hair down, walk barefoot and enjoy the positive vibes and pumping events. Monday blues be gone. Check out the Brian Kenyon Student Space which will be open all week running free tie-dying sessions to get your threads sorted for the Purple Haze Party on Friday. Fancy getting colourful? EKTA will be hosting a huge Colour of Love Holi fight on Chifley Meadows from 10am. Meet some new people at the Queer* Collective’s gender free speed dating at ANU
Bar from 1pm. With the setting of the sun, the fun continues- ANUSA and Palace Electric Cinemas will be screening ‘Kingsman: Secret Service’. Then round off the night with a BANG! ANUSA will be bringing you the ‘Moosie in the Sky with Diamonds’ opening party. On Tuesday ANUSA is throwing it back to the school fetes with a huge carnival at the Festival on Fellows Oval. Kicking off from 12pm, come grab a snow cone and put your mates in the dunk tank. Making the most of the Summer sun and getting to feel the grass between your toes, ANUSA and the RUC in Turner will bring you a night of barefoot bowls and dancing from 4pm to late. Bring your dancing shoes, or don’t barefoot is always better! Wednesday night: we’re escaping the ‘rents, staying up late, watching movies and getting sugar highs. ANUSA will be hosting California Dreamin’ - it’s a kick-ass sleepover in the ANU Sports Hall. Using
Freakishly life-like paintings by Natasha Bieniek and Jan Nelson, and sculptures by Sam Jinks (below) and Patricia Piccinini that even utilise human hair, force you to pause and question the human experience. What is humanness? What is it, to be alive? These immediate and visceral responses are prompted inescapably. In the Flesh presents a subversive look at portraiture. Customarily a portrait depicts a specific individual, however here the muses and models for these works are seldom mentioned. Instead, the overriding experiences of human life are central, creating a cohesive and confronting exhibition.
Woman and Child, 2010, Sam Jinks. In the Flesh @ the National Portrait Gallery. 7 Nov 2014 –9 March 2015. $10/$8.
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bunk beds to leave more room for activities, the California Dreamin’ will be a night of board games, movie screenings, Nintendo Super Smash Bros and other sport competitions. On Thursday evening ANUSA will be filling the Refectory and running ‘Thursday Night Fever’ to allow the best and the brightest to show what they’ve got. With giveaways for all participants and super valuable prizes for winners (free parking for a semester anyone?), it promises to be a great way to kick off the weekend. Leading up to the headline acts of the Friday Night Concert, ANUSA is putting on an afternoon of live performances and jam sessions from the local Canberran music scene. Held in our outdoor living room, ‘Live and Local’ is here to celebrate creativity and provide a chill-out in the sun before we send off the week with the Purple Haze Party.
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A SHORT GUIDE TO ANU’S ARTS SOCIETIES ANNA MACDONALD
ARTS
A little bit bamboozled by all the societies ANU has to offer? Never fear, for here is a handy little summary of some of ANU’s top arts-related societies. ANU Debating
in just 40 hours? Have you got the extra pizazz to spice up your college’s band for Big Night Out? Participation is through your college, so keep an eye out for auditions and ask your Senior Residents. If you’re not at college, joining Griffin Hall will open the door to these opportunities for you.
Are you opinionated and can talk quickly with minimal stuttering? Then the ANU Debating Society is for you! The debating society at ANU is one of the most active societies on campus with claims to its name such as the Grand Finalists at the 2014 ‘Easters’ (The Australian Intervarsity Debating Championships, a nation-wide debating competition) at Monash University. The society meets once a week in the lead up to competitions to hone your debating skills, so if you’re up for it then this society will cater to all your argumentative needs.
ANU Film Group
ANU Interhall Arts Committee
NUTS
The ANU Interhall Arts Committee hosts a variety of events designed to foster some friendly competition between all the colleges, the prize being the coveted and prestigious Arts Shield. Competitions range from choir to spelling to dance to chess. Think you can make a short film
Hope you’re not allergic to the razzle and dazzle of the oh-so glamorous world of theatre. NUTS, or the National University Theatre Society is a studentrun society that can give you the opportunity to experience roles not only in acting, producing and directing but also in lighting, sound, set design
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If you’re itching to see that new Wes Anderson film (you know, the one with Jason Schwartzman and Bill Murray) or just love seeing great movies for cheap, the ANU Film Group allows you to view as many films as you can throughout the period of your membership. They show anywhere from four to six movies a week, all catering to different genres and audiences. Plus you get the added bonus of being surrounded by people who are just as big cinema enthusiasts as you are.
as well as many others. The society puts on five shows a year, giving you multiple opportunities to hone your show biz skills in whatever area they may lie. In a nutshell, NUTS offers a remedy for any person bitten by the theatre bug. SASS The Society for Arts and Social Sciences not only has a fantastic acronym but also runs events such as the ANU Arts Revue, trivia nights and most importantly, the SASS ball. For students studying in these fields SASS offers a space where you can voice any concerns you have about courses and the like. Membership to the society also provides you with the opportunity to get involved in any intersociety activities that come up during the year. Kanye Appreciation Society The title says it all, really. If any of these societies interest you, make sure you check out their stalls during Market Day, the Wednesday of O-Week (11th February) to sign up for membership and to learn more. If none of these societies interest you, come to Market Day anyway.
LIVE MUSIC LOCATION GUIDE
When I tell people I live in Canberra, people generally respond in the same way. It’s always “oh, there’s not much to do there” or “don’t you get bored?” or, for the more blunt amongst my friends “what a shit hole.” Yeah okay so we all know Canberra is a little daggy at times - it doesn’t have the pulsing, thriving art and music culture of Melbourne, or the New York City vibe of Sydney, but unbeknownst to people who would rather not believe it, Canberra, my friends, has a scene. A music scene. And a pretty good one at that. It something that you can’t really see if you’re on the outside looking in, or if you don’t really know exactly what you’re looking for. When I moved here all of three years ago it took almost a year for my eyes to adjust, to come to terms with a new truth - that underneath a veneer of sleepy public servants and scores of ANU students, some of whom look no further than Academy for a good time, there is an intricate and diverse network of semi-underground music enterprise, practically unknown but nevertheless, effectively bursting at the seams of more mainstream entertainment. Walk into Smith’s Alternative Bookshop, a cozy, community oriented bookshop-slash-coffee house-slash-mini theatre any night of the week and there’s bound to be something awesome (and most likely a little bit jazz throwback-ish) happening on their tiny stage. Same goes for the newly renovated Phoenix, a delightfully cramped and gloomy little pub with more character than
TASH SEYMOUR
you could poke a stick at, carrying the flag for a large host of local Canberra bands, including some of the ANU’s very own (Buck et Al anyone?). Talk to any in-the-know townie or postgrad at ANU and they’ll tell you that Bar32 was the place to be for live music back in the day (Home of Alternative Music! It says proudly on their website), but since its doors shut in 2012, Transit Bar, the unlikely hero, has gallantly taken the reigns and now plays host to a variety of quirky gigs, including goofy, audience focused hip hop and rap jaunts, which are a complete hoot to be involved in, and international and local punk riots, with killer line ups that go through the roof. If you want to venture out of the city (oh the horror!) check out Pot Belly in Belconnen, or if you’re a lazy asshole like most of us, Llewellyn Hall at the music school put on some truly amazing and eye opening shows. It’s a simple formula, “build it and they will come” as Kevin Costner said. In other words, in recent years music venues, pubs, bookshops, bars (are you really forgetting our beloved old hats at ANU bar? After all, the place did provide a stage for a bonafide Kurt Cobain tantrum back in the 90’s) and footy clubs (try the underground Magpies, quietly making a lot of noise beneath Garema Place in civic) have been putting their heads together to bring in some of the good stuff for us. As for 2015, there’s already so much happening.
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You can pick up BMA Magazine (hilarious AND free, that doesn’t happen everyday) for the full low down, but here’s a quick selection to get you in the mood. • • • • • • • •
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Thursday Jazz @ Smiths; $5 entry from 8pm (check out the shop window for the line up) Ann Vriend @ Smiths, Feb 20, doors at 7 Groovin The ANU @ANU Bar (with The Feldons, Loud So Clear, Kitten Hurricane, Capes) Feb 20th; free entry Monday Phoenix Bootleg Sessions, free entry from 8pm (check out the pub doors for line up) The Four Seasons (Joseph Tawadros) @ Llewellyn Hall, Feb 14 at 8pm ($46 for under 30s) Chet Faker National Tour @ Royal Theatre, Wed 11 feb, doors at 7, $62 Clowns (Melbourne) with American Sharks @ Transit Bar, Thursday 8pm, Feb 26 The Smith Street Band ‘Get High See Everyone’ Tour, with Pup, Great Cynics, Apart From This @ Magpies Club, Sunday 15 Feb, doors at 7pm, ($34.70) Spin! Saturday w/ local and interstate bands @ Pot Belly Bar & Bistro, free entry
O-Week, Semester 1, 2015.
ANU DEBATING TALKS THEIR WAY TO THE TOP ANNA DAI, NEWS CORRESPONDENT
CAMPUS NEWS
The ANU Debating Society has succeeded on the world stage once again, with the team “ANU A” ranking in the top 16 teams and reaching the octo-finals of the World Universities Debating Championships (WUDC) 2015. Team success was accompanied by individual successes with Callum McCrow ranked in the top 100 speakers at the tournament and Thomas Goldie ranking in the top 50. When asked about his performance at Worlds, Goldie instead deferred to that of his teammate. “Callum was absolutely amazing, ranking 70th in the world as a speaker despite being a first year.” Goldie on the other hand is a seasoned debater having participated in many tournaments last year, “I think I went to 10 [tournaments]”, he said, “but I might have missed a couple [in my count].” He has also been appointed the Deputy Chief Adjudicator of the Australian Championships. ANU also performed remarkably on the other side of the podium. Two ANU adjudicators, Vincent Chiang and alumni Yi-An Shih were asked to
OWN YOUR
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COMMENT BY MARK FABIAN Every year in first year humanities classes you get something like the following: “This is just my opinion and everyone is free to disagree, but I think x”. Don’t be that person. Why not? Four reasons: First, you are at university to learn. Surely your intention is to get some knowledge. Well here’s the thing: scientific method is the only system we have for getting knowledge, and it works by presenting testable hypotheses. If a hypothesis passes tests then it stands until a future test refutes it. When you put your hypothesis into the ring it isn’t your opinion, it is your hypothesis, and you want it tested by arguments that other people bring up to counter your thesis. You are only entitled to your opinion as long as it stands up to refutation. Similarly, other people are only entitled to their opinions so long as they stand up to refutation. So don’t hide behind an “opinion”, have a position. Be open to changing it, but also argue its case. Try to convince people of your position by way of argument. In the process, we all learn through critical rationality. Second, while (in a liberal society) everyone is entitled to their own opinion, they are not entitled to their own facts. Does your opinion follow from facts? Then it is not “just” an
judge the finals series, confirming them as being in the top cohort of judges at the tournament. The ANU Debating Society boasted over 250 members in 2014 and is one of the largest debating organisations in Australia. Its members compete domestically and internationally in many competitions every year, seeing plenty of success on the way – in 2014, ANU Debating reached the grand finals of the Australian Intervarsity Debating Championships. All of this debating culminates every year with attendance at the WUDC (this year held in Malaysia), a tournament featuring over 1000 participants from all over the world. The tournament contains nine preliminary rounds conducted across a week, followed by a series of finals for victorious teams. The ANU sent three teams, as well as four adjudicators, many of whom received funding to travel overseas for the society. Impressively, more than half of these attendees were first year students, some of whom gave noteworthy performances.
“Jessica Elliot and Matt Jacob [in particular] did an amazing job, beating more than half the teams as ANU C despite both being in their first year at ANU”, praised Goldie. “We value not only success, but also development and diversity,” reported Vincent Chiang, who was the society’s president in 2014, “We’re pleased to have a contingent made up of people from all ages, genders and races.” “This has truly been a fantastic set of results for ANU Debating,” he added. “We’ve been going from success to success, and capping it all off with being finalists at the debating Olympics is something that means a lot to us.” When asked about the society’s plans for 2015, Chiang answered that ANU Debating “will be sending teams to Sydney, Korea and then Greece at the end this year.” The ANU Debating Society trains on Tuesday nights, and will be signing up members throughout O-Week in Union Court.
opinion. You should not say “people if you have strong reasons to think can disagree”, because they can’t if your something is bad or dumb, why do you think that someone else, confronted by facts and logic are sound. those reasons, would not hold the same Those who pay undue respect to view as you? If we don’t share our good “opinions” have sometimes been reasons we can never develop. given a bastardised education in postmodernism at high school and The most extreme manifestation of this come out thinking that everything is attitude is what Karl Popper called The relative and so there is no standard of Myth of the Framework. It is the notion that two people operating in different truth. But this isn’t correct. paradigms, say Islam and liberal While norms are not accessible to atheism, have nothing to gain from scientific method they are accessible to talking to each other. logic and facts. Someone cannot hold the opinion that Keating never gave the Yet this is never the case. New ideas, Redfern address. Nor can they hold the even radically different new ideas, opinion that nobody liked the Redfern are always a stimulus. Tolerance and address. They cannot even hold the understanding can only be brought opinion that Keating was incorrect about through robust debates that end in acknowledging that aboriginals in impasses. Without that debate there remained structurally disadvantaged will always be residual contempt for in Australian society, because the data the “foolish” views of others, and we will ever be content to simply confirm clearly makes that case. our biases. They can have the opinion that contemporary indigenous policy has Finally, your opinions are fundamental the wrong priorities, or is ineffectually to your identity. Are you so insecure designed, or simply bad, because these in your identity that you think people claims cannot be outright refuted given should feel free to consider it stupid? the available data. But these opinions Discovering that a much-cherished too must stand on factual and logical belief is actually ill-thought out garbage claims, and these claims are accessible is certainly a painful process. But it to critical reason. If someone holds one is also profound - your personality of these reasonable positions for invalid is changing as a result of learning. reasons then they are not entitled to the Surely that’s why you’re studying the humanities! After an undergraduate opinion. degree spent hashing out your identity Almost all positions can be challenged through critical debate you will be in debate. Often participants will arrive a deep, well rounded, authentic at an impasse, but that should not individual. dissuade anyone from challenging an So own your opinions. Engage in idea they disagree with. rigorous debate, politely. Learn Third, society and the individuals logic, learn facts, equip yourself with that make it up benefit from critical an understanding of the theory of discussion, so don’t sugar-coat your knowledge, then get out there and opinions. Too often we respect opinions argue. out of a misplaced desire to be culturally sensitive, tolerant or kind-hearted. But The author blogs at markfabian.blogspot.
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Woroni features Sub-Editor Vincent Chaing talked to ANUSA President Ben Gill, PARSA President Ben Niles, ANUSA’s Social Officer Jack Gaudie and 2014 ANUSA Education Officer Laura Wey about some of their O-Week memories... 1. What are you looking forward to most for O-Week? Ben Gill: It will be great to see all the hard work that Dan, Shallan, Michael, Jack and James have put in over the last few months pay off. I’m also really excited to see how we can capitalise on the momentum from O-Week and carry that energy into improving the student experience at ANU. Jack Gaudie: I can’t wait for the friday night line up - it’s going to be as big as ever it’s always an amazing way to end the first week! Ben Niles: For the first time we’re having PARSA Big Day (Saturday 21st February) it keeps the excitement going (but mostly because not all students have arrived until Week 1). This year’s Big Day theme is Carnival which will be an all day extravaganza including rides, food, a petting zoo and live music Laura Wey: For the first O-Week in 2 years I won’t have to BBQ at the ANUSA tent everyday so won’t smell like meat! 2. What is your favourite O-Week memory from the past?
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WHAT I WISH I KNEW: LETTER TO A FORMER ME ANONYMOUS Dear first year me, You’ve just moved out of home. You’re scared, excited and really don’t know what to expect at the ANU. You think Canberra’s boring, that there’s nothing to do, and you’re asking yourself what you’ve gotten in to. You couldn’t be more wrong.
VINCENT CHAING Ben Gill: I’d have to say Holi. Jack Gaudie: I remember going to Mr ANU and seeing two guys do a joint talent. Topless, they poured milk over each other in various positions. Such a waste of good milk, so very confusing to this day… We’ll be running Mr ANU later in the term, keep an eye out for the classic event. Ben Niles: Toga Night (doesn’t matter what year) - who doesn’t like the fact a day exists in Canberra where Lincraft lines are out the door to buy “toga length” pieces of fabric, you can get into any club in basically a bed sheet, the biggest dance party of the year happens not in Moose but the lawns of Burgmann and those foolish enough to brave the Acad’s foam party are left sticky and soaked as they wait in line like the rest of us for our 2am Maccas. Best. Laura Wey: It was really awesome to hear Vice-Chancellor Ian Young talk about Brian Schmidt at his welcome to new students. Did you know Brian won a Nobel Prize and is at ANU? 3. What would be your #1 tip for new ANU students? Ben Gill: Take care of yourself. It is a huge week and you do not need to go to everything. University is about endurance. Jack Gaudie: Get involved, come to events, meet people and ask questions - we’ve all been first years in the past and I’m pretty much still as lost as ever… Ask questions and get involved!
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Ben Niles: O-week is the easiest time in the whole year to get involved with the university. Between the Uni, Halls & Colleges, PARSA and ANUSA there is something for everyone during O-week. Whether that’s a quiet meet and greet, a dress up party or a tour of the university there are so many different things that students can experience. I’m cheating - I have three tips: #1 join at least one club/society #2 don’t be afraid to make new friends #3 there are free condoms in the student space next to Commonwealth Bank (nuf said) Laura Wey: First years should do all the courses for their entire degree this year so that they don’t have to pay deregulated fees from 2016. LOL.
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SOCIAL TIPS FOR THE SOCIALLY AWKWARD CONTINUED FROM PAGE 3 been my experience (provided you remember each other the next morning). Even if you’re not into drinking/partying, there’s still plenty of ways to meet people around college. Apart from the non-drinking events that colleges tend to have, getting involved with interhall sports and arts is a great way to meet people. If you’re not at college nor part of Griffin Hall, well, that’s a little out of my expertise unfortunately, but all is not lost just yet. 2. Extra-curriculars This is a fairly obvious one I’m sure most would have picked up from school. Similar to interhall sports, wider campus sport is great for socializing as well. Make sure to find to try and find a club you’d be interested in being involved with. Society events are good but actually getting inside the committee, even if it is just first-year rep grunt work, is fantastic for making connections. However, it’s pretty important that you find one you’re genuinely in-
AZIM ZAIN terested in as I know a number of people who end up spreading themselves too thin or overcommitting.
during campaign week, as much as it can sometimes boil down to little more than petty dick-measuring (You know I still love you, ANUSA).
A more specific tip relates to uni productions. Get involved in productions such as the ones run by NUTS, the Interhall Musical and the Arts and Law Revues (Pro tip: You don’t have to actually study Arts to audition for Arts Revue). Simply being in close proximity with a host of other students will turn you a tight-knit bunch. Understandably, not everyone is the talented sort who will be in the cast or even the band. Doesn’t mean you can’t get involved. There will always be a job to be done and it will be appreciated.
Some closing notes: In my first week at Johns, my drunken attempts to make conversation may have led to one where a girl told me, quite a bit more politely than I maybe deserved, “Look, you’re not going to click with everyone you talk to. That’s just a fact of life. But you hang on to those that you do”. The crux of all that I’m writing is simply this: just put yourself out there. It is possible that not every person is going to reciprocate your attempts at sociability. But at the end of the day, it’s a numbers game and you’re bound to find people that you click with and it’s easier than you think. You just get to cast the net wider when you get around events and get out of your comfort zone. So, get out there while you’re still a bright-eyed first-year and this keenness seems cute rather than borderline pushy.
3. ANUSA shouldn’t be overlooked either. Apart from the obvious parties, volunteering with events is another great way to meet people you normally wouldn’t. Hell, even running for ANUSA, successfully or unsuccessfully, is good in a way as you get to bond with other good, keen people who feel just as dirty as you
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This first week in Canberra will definitely be scary, thrilling and everything under the sun. It’s going to be a bit of a bumpy ride adjusting at first, meeting all these new people but trust me – they’re just as nervous as you are. You’re soon to discover your new home, meet new people and start all over. It is daunting, but don’t worry – it’s worth it. A whole new world awaits you, where there’s a bar where you live (serving $2.50 beers! YES!), and where “Mooseheads” is definitely not what you’re thinking it is. You’re going to be living with over a hundred different people which means there’s always someone to study or get drunk with (at times both). Believe it or not you’re actually even going to start to appreciate living in a smaller city: it’s really not that bad! It means that you’re probably not going to pay entry into a club anymore, nor be stuck in traffic. And queuing? We’ve never heard of that in Canberra. All of these small luxuries and countless more are what really makes Canberra and the ANU worth it. So when you do make the trip, try coming in with an open mind. Don’t fear, but embrace the experience. You’ll make new friends that’ll eventually become like family; a new freedom which you’ve never experienced before; and a new city that might even feel like a new home. Best of luck, and never forget to have plenty of bevvies along the way! An older you.
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TOWNIE TEGAN CAWLEY So you’re a townie. Whether you’re a born and bred Canberran, or a new to the capital, your first O-Week can be daunting. So here are my tips for facing O-Week as a townie: 1. If you’re a Radford/Grammar/ Bundah alumnus, stress less – you haven’t accidentally mixed up the school reunion dates, this is ANU O-Week. 2. So much free stuff – drink bottles, flyers, even condoms! Keep what you want but don’t hoard it all. You need desk space for your new $250 textbook.
4. Go to a Griffin Hall pre-drinks event. Best-case scenario, you love it and join, worst-case scenario, you meet new people and get free booze. 5. Sign up for a team sport (the netcrawl is great), or if team sport is not your thing go to a free ANU gym class workout and bond over inhumane cycle classes. 6. So mystery guy is a third year: this does not make him three times cooler than other guys. He’s simply two years older than you. 7. Okay so mystery guy is actually really cool: please use appropriate freebie from point 2. 8. Lastly, that older guy in the free food line next to you is not a professor, that’s a mature aged student. There is no formula to having a great O-Week as a Townie except that you get out as much as you put in. So don’t limit yourself to pre-drinks with Stacey from Double English, put yourself out and I guarantee you’ll meet some great people.
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If you’re reading this right now, it means you’re most likely not having sex. Does your sex life need a bit of excitement? The single bed in your college not enough? If you’re new to university, then you’re probably expecting the next several years of your life to be an alcohol fuelled sexcapade. And indeed, O-Week does promise a bit of that: the unsupervised nights, the scent of sex in the air and the crazy American Pie-esque parties. But if you’ve been around the block a few times, and you’re looking for a few more places to bump uglies, we’ve got a list of the best places to commit your favourite act of debauchery around campus that are guaranteed to spice up your sex life. 1. Hancock Library Basement: Yes, it’s a classic. And yes, 6 out of 10 ANU students surveyed have said they’ve had sex there already, but that leaves 4 students who have not yet fulfilled the“late night in the library” fantasy. You probably want to wait until around 9-11pm at night, and bring the ball gag. Unfortunately, noise carries quite easily in here, so you best be quiet. Unless you’re into that sort of thing. (Library bingo can be achieved by taking on all 5 libraries in a week – Menzies, Hancock, Law, Chifley and Art School) 2.
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1: The smell of first year lectures lingers in the air; the perfect aphrodisiac. You can perform the horizontal hula any time after hours, as the theatre is usually left open and unattended. Chairs are everywhere for your comfort, and audio-visual aid is available in the form of a giant projection screen. Just don’t forget to clean up after yourself. 3. Mount Ainslie Lookout: I know it’s not on campus, but it’s a short distance away. Complete with a scenic 360 view of Canberra, it’s the perfect location for a romantic bump and grind with your partner. It’s no wonder that it’s #3 on Trip Advisor for the top attractions in Canberra. Just be prepared to be seen by other exhibitionist couples and the occasional runner. Bring a picnic basket for the post-coitus snack. 4. Llewellyn Hall: On the stage, in the dressing room, anywhere really. This building is a cornerstone of music and culture in Canberra and it’s a perfect place for you to make your mark. The Wig & Pen is situated near the entrance, for some hydration afterwards. 5. Vice-Chancellor’s Residence: The only way to describe it is high risk, high reward (the reward being the orgasmic feeling of literally spraying semen around one of the most
important buildings on campus). Getting caught would probably lead to some sort of university offence, but the adrenaline rush would totally be worth it. 6. Law School Tennis Courts: You’ll be shouting “come on” as your slow attempts to get yourself ready for sex gets you caught. Skip the warm up and go straight to the match, because you’re completely visible here. 7. Hancock West (Upper Level): Lucky last! This is a personal secret of the author. As you enter the upper level of Hancock West, go up the elevators and exit on the used top level. There are some old office rooms, but you can ignore them and head straight to the balcony. From here, you have all the time in the world to take a trip to pound town. Just don’t fall off. From lecture theatres to the great outdoors, your sex life is bound for a few thrills. Author’s note: The author accepts no responsibility for any consequences that arise from following the advice of this article.
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Bruce Hall Burton and Garran Hall Ursula Hall St. John XXIII College Burgmann College Palace Cinemas are close to campus and for $19 you can see films for $13.50 for a year. Palace also sports a Prosecco Bar and hand made movie snacks. 7. Monster @ Hotel Hotel. If the much celebrated Hotel Hotel is the physical embodiment of a lumberjack hipster, then it’s restaurant Monster is the vintage hip flask sitting in the chest pocket of it’s checked flannel shirt. Seasonal cocktails and bar menu served until 1am. Great for: Really impressive first dates, dinner with your parents where you’re not picking up the tab. 8. ANU Bar. $10 jugs of tap beer or cider in the evenings. Sit outside in the sun on a Thursday afternoon and listen to UniVibes DJs. 9. Griffin Hall Common Room. 10. Mocan and Green Grout. Excellent coffee and snacks. Cosy interior that’s great on cold days. Try: The Mocan Bacon and Egg Roll, excellent value at $10. 11. The Food Co-Op. The most amazing thing that has happened to student eating is the Food Co-Op. They serve locally produced, super healthy, delicious vegan meals for $5 with your student card, every week day during the ANU term. They also make coffee with Lonsdale Street Roasters beans, have seasonal Breakfast and Lunch menus and brownies and cupcakes to die for. You can access ANU wifi there, too. 12. Woroni Offices. Got an idea for an article? Want to discuss how you can get involved by taking photos, video, presenting a radio show or writing articles for Woroni? Come and say hello! 13. The Wig and Pen. Craft beer brewery that has a solid crowd of devotees and has just re-opened under the ANU School of Music. See page 23 for Woroni’s chat with ANU graduate Frazer Brown, their new Head Brewer. Try: 1000 Monkeys.
14. UniLodge Precinct. 15. Molly. Canberra’s answer to the speakeasy trend. Find the door with the single lightbulb hanging inside. Delightfully themed interior will thrill Boardwalk Empire fans and whisky snobs alike. 16. Harvest. One of the best and most loved coffee places close to campus. Enough said. Try: The berry and white chocolate muffins 17. The Cupping Room. For coffee and tea enthusiasts or anyone who likes a cafe with a beautiful interior. Gourmet milkshakes also worth a try. 18. Smith’s Alternative Bookstore. Poetry slams, coffee, live music, wine, comedy and improv come together at this closeto-campus venue. Oh, and books. Come for: the prospect of someone doing improv music on a harp. Stay for: the results 19. Knightsbridge. This cocktail bar seems a long way from campus but you’ll only think that until you step inside and see half of ANU. Difficult to decide the highlight, safe to say that the outdoor area, 90s music, cocktail list and cheeky staff are all on the same level of great. 20. Lonsdale Street Roasters. Open at two locations on Lonsdale Street: the ‘south’ LSR has a new upstairs area and giant murals by Trevor Dickinson. The LSR Eatery further north sells BBQ nightly and welcomes BYO on their outside tables under strings of lights. Both sell their eponymous coffee beans. Try: The Iced Espresso with a shot of homemade vanilla syrup. 21. Pizza Gusto. Simple fit out, mind blowing pizza. Take away or sit outside with your BYO from the handy Liquor Store next door. Try: the Patate (potato, rosemary, olive oil, mozzarella, sea salt). Good for: Groups of friends, casual dinner dates, takeaway. 22. Bentspoke ‘Microbrewery’ doesn’t really do this mammoth ‘taphouse’ justice. Two floors of tasty food and 18 taps of lovingly crafted Canberra beer. Good for: Catching up with mates Try: The Barley Griffin Ale. 23. Hopscotch. The antithesis of a speakeasy, this new Lonsdale Street
‘gastropub’ boasts an impressive beer garden and range of regular events like live music and tranny bingo. Good for: Midweek drinks, large groups. 24. Eighty/Twenty. Opened by an exBurgmann chef, the name comes from the concept that you should eat 80% healthy and indulge 20%, a lifestyle he probably adopted after the painful realisation that most ANU students diet looks more like 80% processed carbs, 10% diet coke and vodka and 10% remorseful trips to ANU gym. 25. Dendy. Dendy aren’t the closest cinemas (Palace Electric is closer to Daley Rd) but become a Dendy Student Member for $14 and you’ll see films for $11 for a year in plush comfort. 26. Hippo Bar. (same number as Garema Place) Intimate venue overlooking Garema Place. The physical embodiment of a lumberjack hipster’s dream girl, all smoky wood, lusty lighting and live jazz nights. Nice balcony too. Good for: cocktail enthusiasts, more sultry rendezvous, whiskey enthusiasts. 27. Garema Place. Good for: Vietnamese Pho, bars such as Hippo (above), Honkeytonks, Shortys and Beach Burrito. 28. Hippo Bar. Intimate venue overlooking Garema Place. The physical embodiment of a lumberjack hipster’s dream girl, all smoky wood, lusty lighting and live jazz nights. Nice balcony too. Good for: cocktail enthusiasts, more sultry rendezvous, whiskey enthusiasts. 29. CBD Dumpling House. A refreshing combination of surprisingly luxe decor and some of the cheapest Asian fare in Canberra. Good for: Dinner before the movies at Dendy, dinner with your parents when you’re picking up the tab, dinner for large groups. 30. Cube. Canberra’s foremost Queer* club with pool tables, generous smoke machines and poles to make a fool of yourself on. 31. The National Library of Australia. A great place off campus to study. A nice bike ride or walk from campus, get in early during exam time to get a spot.
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•The Best Laksa: Dickson Asian Noodle House, Woolley Street Dickson, $12.50-$15. •The Best Op-Shops: Mitchell and Belconnen have two Op-Shops each that are worth the drive. Fyshwick Vinnies is also great, with a huge furniture selection downstairs. •The Best Outdoor Workout: Walk up Mt. Ainslie for great views. Park or walk to behind the War Memorial and follow the signs.
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of cuts to the Swinburne Student Union: from 2009 to 2011, there was literally no Union presence in the university’s Union Building, a sure sign of Young’s success in his violent military conquest.
“This was the noblest Roman of them all,” pronounced Mark Antony, in the final act of Shakespeare’s tragedy Julius Caesar. At the time, Antony was mourning the death of Brutus, history’s most famous traitor and backstabber.
But it was in 2011 where Young finally sailed his ships to the ANU, and there his conquest reached its highest – and lowest – points. In 2012, he announced a series of cuts to the School of Music, gaining the school enormous media controversy, a hollowed-out staff list, and somewhat confusingly, the presence of The Wig & Pen. He subsequently championed fee deregulation, leading to yet another media clusterfuck for the ANU, as well as a clear source of attention for ANUSA Education Officer Laura Wey. His legacy will remain for years, either in the form of drunk students wandering out of the School of Music, or in student debt; it, and his policies, were multifaceted and complex, much like the colouring of his moustache.
Vice-Chancellor Ian Young was not history’s most famous traitor and backstabber. But there are some bitter, ironic parallels between Young (a man whose greatest acts include slashing the arts at the ANU) and the fictional dramatization of Brutus. Both were men who stood by their principles, however misguided and ultimately destructive they may have been. Both were men who were backed by far more intelligent counterparts (Cassius, Marnie HughesWarrington). Both struggled to be taken seriously, crippled by inherently humorous facial hair (actually, that one was just Young). The thing about Professor Young, was that in many ways, he should have been the underdog. Completing his PhD at James Cook University in Northern Queensland, the younger Ian began his career as a humble researcher, specializing in the peaceful tranquility of “Coastal and Ocean Engineering and Physical Oceanography.” Soon, however, it became apparent that fishy friends were insufficient for Professor Young’s ambition: from 2003 to 2011, he found himself Vice-Chancellor of Swinburne University of Technology. There his Roman tendencies first began to flare, as he began a brutal series
Above all, however, Ian Young was a man of the people: we may disagree with his policies, but it is impossible to hate somebody humble enough to regularly jog in short-shorts around campus, somebody with enough of a sense of humour to judge the Woroni’s 2013 “Ian Young Colouring-in Contest.” It is with a heavy heart then that Woroni says goodbye to the Vice-Chancellor, and wishes him well in his next position (and presumably, act of extreme bloodletting).
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ADVICE FOR NEW SCIENCE STUDENTS SCIENCE So you’ve come to the ANU to do science? Congratulations! This is a great place for scientists to learn their craft. But it’s no mean feat. There’s a great deal of science, statistics and how-to-get-funding tools you’ll have to master before you gain that degree. The most critical year for you now is first year. The ANU has a lot of great resources to help you master this challenge, which I’ve described here. I’ve also included some of my own tips that should make your first year less about drowning in a metaphorical sea of assignments and more about doing the most exciting, meaningful and fun thing there is to do in this universe – science! Attend the first year science camp. The camps are organised by more senior science students and are designed for you to get to know other first years. Since you’re going to be spending the next few years together this is a smart opportunity to take. The organisers have a range of activities planned, so even if you’re not that keen on laser tag you can still have a blast on the trivia night. Plus the students who run the camp have lots of advice, such as which computer labs are open late and which lecturers never answer their emails. Meet the first year department heads. You’re going to be seeing these guys a lot through the year. They’ll take your classes, help you in your labs and dispense your grades, so it helps (a lot) to meet them. Luckily for you there’s an afternoon set aside in O-Week for that very purpose. They’ll introduce themselves to you, tell you what courses they cover and which buildings they live in. Whether they leave these
IMOGEN BROWN buildings to return to actual homes at night is a matter of debate amongst senior students. Attend BBQs. Free food! Who doesn’t love free food? O-Week is so full of barbeques you could probably live off them for the week (and many do). The barbeques are a great place to meet other students and talk about whether you are in fact planning to study, say, physics or are just at the physics barbeque for the food.
“The most critical year for you now is first year. The ANU has a lot of great resources to help you master this challenge, which I’ve described here.” Another bonus is that most of the barbeques are organised by student-run clubs. Joining these clubs now is a great way to get discounts for the movie nights and balls they will hold later in the year. Join PAL. Students who attend the Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) sessions gain higher marks than students who don’t attend PAL (according to lecturers). If you need an additional incentive,
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the PAL sessions are basically free tutorials run by senior students (with input from the department heads). There are multiple sessions held every week, so odds are you will find a space in your busy timetable to attend one – or more than one if you’re keen. Don’t forget your lab wear. As a science student, lab coats and glasses will probably become your (stylish) uniform. You can get them at the Co-op or from the chemistry/biology societies. The latter usually come with a funny logo on the coat pocket and membership of the said societies. Footwear is also closely regulated in the labs. While some do permit trainers, all draw the line at thongs/sandals/heels and anything else skin-exposing. Your safest bet is to bring a pair of plain leather boots. Funky gumboots, hiking boots or doc martens are all creative and acceptable alternatives. While the labs do have gear for forgetful students, they are not pleasant to wear. The coats are more yellow than white, the goggles look like snorkel gear and the shoes are disgusting, mismatching and uncomfortable. Reference everything. Information that is not properly referenced is likely to get you into trouble so make sure you do it right. In first year they set aside several classes to show you how this is done. A good rule to follow is if a non-trivial fact or opinion didn’t originate from your own experiments, it needs to be referenced. Oh and plagiarism? Don’t even think about it. They have software that checks for that. They will find you out, and you will burn.
ANCIENT HISTORY STUDENTS IN TURKEY WORLD The Classical Studies overseas course, ANCH2020, is an extraordinary way to see a country. After a week of lectures in late November, we all met in Istanbul on the 5th of January, where we were greeted by the coldest Turkish winter in about six years. Istanbul is beautiful, and as we saw more of the city in the winter snow we all grew to love it. Istanbul is a fascinating city and a melting pot of culture, having straddled the European and Asian continents for well over 2000 years. We were situated in the heart of the city, where cobbled streets twine around each other and street vendors lie in wait for tourists. We were greeted each day with the ‘ezan’ or Muslim call to prayer that rings out over all of Turkey, which is quite beautiful, although often absent from the ears of the ordinary Australian. It is important to remember that modern Turkey is a secular state, and yet the vast majority of people are Muslim. In Turkey we all felt very safe on the streets: the people were very friendly, and we bonded very well over food: gösleme, lentil soup, salads, köfte, aubergine, kebabs, pides and yoghurts. As a tea drinker, I transitioned easily from my strong tea with a bit of milk to the Turkish
ELEANOR PLATT çay (pronounced ‘chai’), made like a cordial and served black in lovely glasses. Soon we left Istanbul and were touring the Turkish countryside. A typical day for us on this trip began at about 8:30 - 9:00am and would finish at about 6:00 - 6:30 pm, during which we would see about three sites. At the end of the day we would debrief with discussions and prepare for the following day with presentations. Our days were quite long. Although we used the bus to travel between most sites, we soon coined the saying “Everyday is leg-day in Turkey.” One Turkish experience which was particularly relevant for 2015 was our visit to the Gallipoli sites and the cemeteries along Anzac Cove and at Lone Pine. The cemeteries were extremely moving and peaceful places, with extraordinary epitaphs on many of the gravestones. One student was also able to find the grave of an ancestor, which was a special moment. These cemeteries were so special, I think, because they are in Turkey, and there is a sense of brotherhood on some level between our two countries, although it was curious to be reminded that the Turkish people
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were also affected by the events of 1915. Actually being at Gallipoli also helped us to understand what the terrain was like, and how the battlefields would have worked. We saw the hillside that the Anzacs climbed, and also the beach at Aigospotamoi, where the Athenian Empire fell at the end of the Peloponnesian war. This short muddy stretch of stand on the east side of the Chersonese/ Gallipoli peninsula looks across the Hellespont to ‘mainland’ Turkey. It was clear why the Athenians used this area as a base from which to watch and provoke the Spartans, but it was also clear that, beached and idle as they were there, they would have been without much chance of escape when the Spartans attacked. A unique experience I had in Turkey was going to see the camel wrestling which is like a modernday rodeo, mixed with an ancient religious festival or a visit to the colosseum. A crowd stood around a central arena where pairs of camels would wrestle each other, but many seemed more interested in their barbecue lunches and drinking lots of raki, a Turkish aniseed liquor. The festival was loud and noisy, filled with chatter and the sound of small gypsy trios
that played on drums and clarinets and violins, occasionally joined by dancing Turkish men. I curiously felt both detached from this menfilled event and part of a huge community, much like the crowd at ancient religious processions, games and festival days. We saw two of the ancient wonders of the world on this trip, both quite unrecognisable when compared to their former glory: the Mausoleion at Halikarnassos and the temple of Artemis at Ephesos. Unfortunately, both were what Dr. Londey, our course convenor, affectionately called “holes in the ground;” yet, as we stood on site, we understood what their impact would have been on locals and travellers alike experiencing these monumental structures and the dramatic skylines they would have created. To find out more information about ANCH2020, please visit the blog: slll.anu.edu.au/classics-blog. The School of Classical Studies will be running a similar course, ANCH2023, in Greece in January 2016.
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6. What’s your favourite beer and why?
I started brewing in my driveway at home [in Canberra] when I was about 18. I started with the muchloved Coopers kits, but after two or three of them I grew bored and decided to take the plunge into allgrain brewing. Since I first started, I’ve been constantly improving my equipment - I’ve not brewed on the same gear twice. More recently I started getting involved in other people’s brewing a bit, like the ANU Beer and Brewers Club, and the Wig and Pen’s previous brew team. When I discovered that a position had opened, I went in and discussed it with the owner, Lachan McOmish. My youth, brewing experience, and tinkering skills apparently appealed, and I became the Head Brewer.
Right now I’m loving the Wry Scot, our Scotch Wee Heavy ale. It’s got a great thick malty characteristic, and is a good contrast with the heavily hopped beers that are popular at the moment.
The ANU Bar and the Wig and Pen are different fish of another colour entirely. Both have their place, but while the ANU Bar has a focus on providing affordable and approachable beer (which can be had in most any bar in the country) to students, the Wig and Pen is, and has been for years, a craft brewery. We brew in very small batches, and each batch is different.
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1. How did you come to be the Wig and Pen’s new Head Brewer?
3. Do you think the W&P will be in competition for student business with the ANU Bar? Or are they different animals?
4. What would you recommend for a first-time visitor to the Wig and Pen who has never tried craft beer? Beer recommendations are quite hard to do, just because of the huge variations in personal preference. That said, I do have three suggestions: The ‘Kiandra Gold’, our Bohemian Pilsner which is very popular across a broad demographic, it’s tasty and approachable, and is often called our gateway beer. The 60 Shillings would also be a good place to start: it’s a softer version of our Scotch Wee Heavy (the Wry Scot), has complex malt flavours, but isn’t overpowering, and at a very low 2.5% ABV, can be enjoyed all night. My final suggestion is to ask a bartender for their recommendation. It’s very rare that we don’t find something that fits the bill. 5. How many types of beer and cider do you have on tap? At the moment we have 16 taps, of which 1 is the Batlow cloudy apple cider and 1 is the Batlow pear cider. 4 of our taps are hand pumped real ales, and the rest are our regular, seasonal and one-off beers. We are getting a batlow pear cider in this week as well (I think, double check this with me a bit later).
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7. What’s that sci-fi looking glass canister at the corner of the bar? That is the Hopinator. We have one tap which is connected directly to the Hopinator. The beer runs from our cold room, through the Hopinator (and all the delicious fruits, or hops, or whatever takes our fancy) and then straight into your glass, infusing the beer right as it’s poured with delicate flavours. 8. As a former ANU student, how do you see the Wig and Pen fitting into the ANU experience? The Wig has always been a place for thinkers, I think. It’s also a great place for meeting interesting people. Over the course of my degree myself and numerous other students and staff made it into a second home of sorts, and I think this will continue in a big way now that we’re on campus and have extra floor space. 9. You said in your Canberra Times interview that you and your assistant Brewer Alan Ball (who is studying a Bachelor of Criminology at ANU) would take “the brewery’s style” in “wonderful and funky directions”. Care to elaborate? With a whole new brewing team, Alan and I hope to play with interesting ideas. As my current favourite beer might suggest, I’m keen on things that are not ‘on trend’, so I’m looking to introduce (or reintroduce) some forgotten or overlooked styles (i.e. the humble brown ale). I’m also keen to try interesting ingredients, especially native plants. 10. The W&P has admitted that it doesn’t serve ‘cheap alcohol’, are you planning to do anything to make it more student budget friendly?
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Our menu is going to be pub food that’s big enough to share, but cheap enough not to. The plan is to encourage students to come for a hearty lunch and enjoy a pint or two with it, taking time to enjoy the beer as more than just 6.5%ABV.
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The Wig and Pen is open under the ANU School of Music Monday-Wednesday from 11.30am - 10pm, Thursdays 11.30am - 11pm, Fridays 11.30am midnight, Saturdays 2pm-midnight and Sundays 2pm-8pm.
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FILM REVIEW
CAMPUS STYLE
BIRDMAN VIHAN PATEL Birdman dissects the mind of former superhero actor-turned playwright Riggan Thompson with pure ferocity. The film’s blissfully self-aware casting of Michael Keaton as the washedup superhero acts as a play on the omniscience granted to audiences by the information era. As Thompson attempts to adapt, direct, and star in his play, his actions are tethered by his apparently never-ending role as Birdman, a raspy voice in his head manipulating his core distrusts, denials, and regrets.
TOP RIGHT Here we see Kiki rocking a dreamy and minimalist black dress with boots to match. Her blonde mane sits in perfect juxtaposition, providing harmony to the whole piece. TOP LEFT Sporting a multi-coloured tee and rolled up jeans, Richard adds a little spice to his look with the classic summer beanie and white sneakers. How does he keep them so white? Pure swag. FAZA “This old rag? I just threw this together.” Photos By Faza.
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Shot as if in one take, the film depicts the maze of St. James’ Theatre and its characters, punctuated by a drumbased soundtrack and shocking use of Steadicam. Despite the story’s claustrophobia and recurring sense of déjà vu as characters move around the same Theatre and New York block, no moment is left boring. Instead, time is transfigured irrelevant in the interplays between Riggan and the other players in his life, while hugely funny comments on the relevance of artists in the digital world abound. In mimicry of contemporary society, connected through a web of screens, lenses, posts, and Tweets, the film does not appear multi-layered. Instead, only one layer exists between the film and its audience – a screen. The Skype ringtone, blunt references to current actors and events, and self-conscious casting (Edward Norton too, is known for being difficult to work with) give the indication that there is, even in theatre, no longer space for facades. A striking dichotomy is revealed between the common crowds striving towards the orgasmic experience of ‘going viral’; while the theatre-folk sacrifice personal fulfilment in order to hold on to civilization, culture, and legitimacy. The film’s complexity can shun a viewer halfway through the film, as it obliterates the lines between artistry, comedy, and contemporary culture. However, Birdman does this with so much grace and only small hints of pretension, marking it as an Oscar front-runner and certainly one of the most distinctive and nutty cinematic creations this decade.
Much Ado About Theatre - Kat Harrington
‘The Imitation Game’ - Adam Silverwood
Woroni predicts the academy awards - Alex Catalan-Flores
How to be Both - Benedicte O’LearyRutherford Into The Woods - Rachel Kirk
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SUMMER OF SCIENCE
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While most people associate summer with beaches, presents and cricket, we should also associate it with science. Here’s a handful of science stories – some good, some bad – that happened over the summer break. Philae/Rosetta comet landing In possibly the scientific highlight of 2014, scientists landed a robot on the comet 67P (catchy name) after a decade-long mission. The Rosetta spacecraft was launched in 2004, cruised around doing various science-y things and lined itself up with 67P. It hibernated for three years to conserve power, waking up in May 2014 and entering orbit around 67P in September. Then in November the main event happened: the Philae lander landed on the comet. It was the first time we’d ever made physical contact with a comet in our solar system. All we knew before was attained from just looking at comets (and we all know that looking is never as good as touching). The mission has already yielded interesting results. For example, Earth is covered with water but we aren’t sure where that water originated. In the past the planet was so hot that all
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water would have evaporated into space so our water must have come from somewhere else. One idea is that it may have come from comets crashing into Earth. But chemical analysis of comet 67P has shown that the water it is made of is different to water on Earth, so this type of comet can’t be the source of our water.
remaining cases are located in four specific villages in Africa. So watch this space for some awesome news.
sewage sludge and thus continue the cycle. Afterwards the steam returns to its liquid state: drinking water.
Bill Gates drinks … sewage water? Water is vital for human life. But did you know that only about 1% of the water on Earth is drinkable and accessible?
Disease eradication In the 1980s, humanity successfully eradicated smallpox from the face of the Earth; a feat that has not been achieved with any other disease.
This means that a skyrocketing human population is placing pressure on our water systems. We need to use water efficiently to ensure that everyone has enough. Currently, over two billion people around the world have insufficient access to potable water.
One Omni Processor can convert 100,000 people’s waste into drinking water for 43,000 people and enough electricity to power both the plant and over 100 homes. As the technology develops these processing plants could play a critical role in the developing world for both sewage treatment and potable water supply.
But a second disease is set to follow smallpox into oblivion: Guinea worm disease. This disease is a horrific parasitic infection. People drink water contaminated with worm larvae, which then spend a year growing in their intestines. After they are fully grown (up to 80cm in length), the worms then spend up to 30 days literally burrowing out of the body. Yikes!
This is why news from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation in January was so important. They announced that they were funding the construction of an ‘Omni Processor’ plant: a water processing plant that recycles sewage into clean water and electricity. Sewage sludge enters the plant and is boiled to separate the solid waste from the water. The solid waste is burnt to produce heat energy, which is used to turn the liquid water into steam. This powers a steam engine, which produces energy to boil more
Fortunately the disease is easy to fight. By distributing cheap plastic water filters and informational flyers, the number of people infected has dropped from over 3.5 million in 1986 to just 126 at last count. All the
E.T. PHONE ANU SCIENCE First years may take comfort in the fact that they are not alone at ANU but what’s more, most experts are sure that we are not alone in our galaxy. Our own solar system may be teeming with simple life forms such as bacteria and certain politicians. But why haven’t we found evidence of other intelligent civilisations? One of many probable reasons is that we haven’t been looking hard enough. Institutions such as Harvard and UC Berkeley are already on board with the international Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI). As Australia’s foremost university in the field of space research, ANU could easily join the effort to further this cause. Last year, ANU students Alvaro Bretones and Yicheng Guo gave a presentation at Mount Stromlo Observatory on potential applications of the old Honeysuckle Creek antenna. The ANU’s Advanced
And if you look online you can see Bill Gates drinking some of the water. 2014: another hottest year on record To the surprise of nobody (except maybe the new federal science minister), results released from the American agencies NASA and NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) showed that 2014 was the hottest year on record. 2014 was also the 38th year in a row that was hotter than average. Yet more evidence that climate change is happening and we should really do something about it #surprisenotasurprise.
WHERE ANU FITS IN THE SEARCH FOR EXTRATERRESTRIAL INTELLIGENCE
JAMES BARRETT Instrumentation Technology Centre and has considered re-commissioning the antenna for use in the SETI program.
independent examples of it in biology [on Earth] … but we can’t. Humanlike intelligence seems to be what its name implies – species specific.”[ii]
Projects such as SETI are enticingly cheap to run. The total cost of SETI research around the world is currently estimated at US $20 million a year. [i] By comparison, Australia’s F-35 fighter jet fleet alone will cost over $24 billion during their lifetime.
In a fascinating and sometimes funny paper,[iii] Lineweaver suggested plenty of reasons why we may not recognise advanced life forms elsewhere in the galaxy.
So why haven’t we joined the search for other advanced civilisations? Astrobiologist Dr. Charles Lineweaver of the ANU Planetary Science Institute has added to the list of reasons why scientists should not to be too surprised if they don’t receive a call from E.T. He argues that even the most long-lived creatures would not necessarily evolve towards humanlike intelligence. “If human-like intelligence were so useful, we should see many
He discussed the Drake equation, which is used by experts to ‘guesstimate’ the number of intelligent civilisations within our galaxy that humans could communicate with. It considers factors such as the number of planets in the galaxy that will develop life forms. It helps if those life forms aren’t likely to destroy themselves through, say, nuclear war or climate change. Most contentiously for Dr Lineweaver, the Drake equation considers the probability that each intelligent civilization will communicate in ways
[i] http://www.space.com/15803-jill-tarter-seti-search-retirement-qanda.html [ii] http://oldinfo.anu.edu.au/OVC/Media/Media_Releases/_2008/_March/_20080312_lineweaver.asp?p=1 [iii] http://www.mso.anu.edu.au/~charley/papers/ConvergenceIntelligence10.pdf
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that we would detect from earth. Some aliens may have a far more developed emotional intelligence (EQ) than IQ. Other kinds of aliens may live solitary lives and only appear intelligent when viewed in the context of a hive mind, in the sense that a single bee may seem unremarkable if we didn’t know about the impressive coordination of the bee’s colony. There are many reasons why aliens are unlikely to communicate their intelligence in ways that we would understand or appreciate. So should ANU join SETI? Despite Lineweaver’s cautions, he supports the program. “I am a strong supporter of SETI, because I may be wrong about how the evidence is best interpreted, and because SETI is relatively cheap science. [It is] inspiring research.”
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CAREERS & JOBS PRESENTED BY ANU CAREERS
Job Search and Resumes: Get a Casual Job While at Uni. Find one or more jobs you’re interested in and get that resume into shape; rinse and repeat. Not all jobs, however, are advertised in this traditional manner. Indeed, up to 80% of jobs aren’t advertised by traditional means, this is the hidden jobs market.
So you’ve just moved to Canberra, maybe the only time you were ever here before was on a high school trip? Or, maybe you’re from Canberra, and now that you’ve started university you’re thinking about moving out of home sometime? Either way, it’s time to think about getting that first casual job, new casual job, or stepping up to a better one altogether.
Discovering the hidden job market means identifying employers in your area of interest who may have potential positions for people with your skills and qualifications. This is when you want to consider a combination of networking and speculative applications to get the job you want. Don’t forget to be open to the possibility that you might find a job through a friend or a peer, someone is usually in the know. Start by looking where the jobs are, and if you’ve just rolled up into your residential digs then this is all too easy, you’ll want to be looking around Civic and campus initially, but don’t shy away from other suburbs of the inner north or even Belconnen. If you’re outside of the Civic area you might want to look to one of the city centres, including Gungahlin, Belconnen, Woden, and Tuggeranong. Also, don’t forget that throughout Canberra there are a range of small and medium little centres.
It’s time to job hunt! But before you go in search of that rascally rabbit, you’d better think ahead, how are you even going to find the right job to apply for? And is your resume up to the test? Your resume comes first, because that scribbled page about your marks in the School Certificate just isn’t going to cut it anymore. A resume is your self-marketing tool, it needs to convince the employer that you can do the job, want to job, and will fit into the organisation’s culture. Remember to stick to the common elements of a resume. For a casual job resume ensure that you include: your name and contact details, qualifications, skill summary, work experience, extracurricular activities, relevant interests & referees. Use professional or academic referees, the latter may be from high school if it’s early in the year, but you can always speak with a lecturer or tutor once they get to know you. Want to learn more about resumes? Come check out some of our examples in the Careers Centre or through our resources on CareerHub.
Now let’s say you’ve found that job, that casual job you’d actually be keen to get up for and go to, which would make working a positive experience in your career development. Don’t just sit there, you should consider a polite but enthusiastic speculative application. When making a speculative application ensure that you have identified the employer you wish to contact (try and get a name, no-one really wants a Dear Sir/Madam), add a cover letter explaining why you want to do the job and how you’d fit into the organisation, attach a resume suitably tailored to the position, then you should even swing by the Careers Centre during one of our drop in times to get it check out.
Even for casual work you should always try to align the contents of the resume with what you think an employer will be looking for. But you won’t be the only individual applying for this position, an employer will experience a Gruen transfer at voluminous pile of resumes, so you want yours to stand out and the easiest route is research. Go online, pop in, or ask questions about the organisation before you apply. Tailoring your information such that you align “what you bring” with “what an employer is looking for” means that each application you send to an employer should look (at least slightly) different. This means you can start with a stock resume, then tailor it through your research. Then, of course, you’d have to find that job you want to apply for anyway!
Go for it now! Hand that in, either in person or via email. Give it some time, a week or so, before you call, but try to follow up; if there isn’t a job now, there might be one for you later.
Traditionally you’re going to want to pick up a newspaper (The Canberra Times Saturday edition is packed with jobs) jump onto Seek or MyCareer, or better yet jump onto ANU’s very own CareerHub – the jobs there are specifically targeted at students.
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CASUAL JOBS. Casual work isn’t merely a way to support yourself through university – although that’s important – it is an opportunity to gain work experience, build employability skills, get a better understanding of the work environment and think about you future career. Not everyone comes to university with a lengthy work history, everyone needs to start somewhere, right? Think about putting your resume together in a manner which tailors it for a position, showcasing your experience outside of work, making you competitive for that job. Attend a resume writing session at the Careers Centre, check out our online resources or attend a drop-in session to get feedback on your resume.
Waves Carwash, café/cashier Applicants must have hospitality experience, be comfortable with electronic till systems, have at least some coffee making experience, and proficient communication skills. The position involves interacting with our customers and servicing them in both the role of the cashier and responsibility of delivering the food and beverage service. They also need to act as a first contact point for enquiries. There are 2 positions available. Applications close: 12 Feb.
A1 Tutoring, casual tutors We are currently looking for additional staff for the remainder of the 2014 school year and onwards. We offer between 1 and 15hrs of employment each week at times and locations convenient to both the tutor and client. The tutor’s role in our company generally involves providing one-on-one home tuition services to primary and high school students. We also provide tuition services to tertiary students. Tuition is generally conducted directly alongside of the student’s current studies and as a result the tutor is usually not required to prepare material. There are 10-20 positions available. Applications close: 27 March.
ANU, Student ambassadors. If you are a proud ANU Undergraduate or Postgraduate student keen to share your experience with prospective students, then we want to hear from you. You will be involved in ANU Events, such as Advisory Sessions, Open Day and deliver Campus Tours to prospective students. You must have completed your first year at the ANU to apply for this position. 10-20 positions available. To apply: Please access the online application process via the below link. You will also be required to fill out and upload an additional application form, as well as your current CV. Applications close: 15 Feb.
To learn more about each position in this list, especially details such as pay rates and how prepare yourself for the position, sign up and check us out at: http://careerhub. anu.edu.au
Waves Carwash, detailing staff We are looking for hard working casuals, to join our vibrant, hands on team. The positions involve the washing and detailing of cars, in our professional and multicultural environment. Experience preferred, but not essential for the right people; training provided. A drivers’ license is essential. A number of positions available. Applications close: 12 Feb.
Tutoring for Excellence, tutors Tutoring For Excellence provides oneon-one tutoring for students throughout Canberra. We require quality & reliable tutors for most subjects & levels. Successful candidates will be provided with students, competitive rates and the ability to set their own hours. Applications close: 15 Feb.
Community Shapers, change agents Established in 2015, Community Shapers is a new type of outreach centre - which selects clients based on their progressive credentials and provides meaningful and engaging over-the-phone outreach to our clients’ supporters. To be a change agent it is essential that you have an interest in Australian politics, share our progressive values, you’re a good conversationalist, have an optimistic and positive view, and you desire to contribute in a working capacity. There are 10 positions available. Applications close: 27 Feb.
Pavilion on Northbourne, food & beverage attendants We are seeking individuals who are available for either morning and / or evening shifts to work in the cafe, restaurant, bar and functions. Key Requirements: Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) ACT Certificate is essential, food & beverage related qualifications and/or significant experience in restaurant service is beneficial, knowledge of Australian wines and other beverages, knowledge of bar operations, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, outstanding customer service skills, fantastic attention to detail, passion for hospitality and customer service, high presentation standards, good time management, reliable and honest, and self motivated. There are 5 positions available. your current CV. Applications close: 31 March.
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O-Week, Semester 1, 2015.
VOLUNTEER POSITIONS Voluntary positions may not earn you cash, but do give you valuable experience and employability skills, and provide a way for you to contribute your time to a good cause. Many voluntary positions come up on CareerHub throughout the year, some are just for an afternoon, others for long term commitments. We ensure that the voluntary positions advertised are neither exploitative nor burdensome. In some circumstances voluntary positions help individuals gain employment at a later date with the organisation.
Questacon volunteers Are you game enough to experience an earthquake or get up close and personal with three and a half million volts of electricity? Do you know your dinosaurs? Can you explain why the sea and the land rise when the moon rotates? Do you have a special interest in science and technology? If so, Questacon – The National Science and Technology Centre invites you to join their team as of Volunteers! 10-20 positions, not paid but you receive $10 for a 4 hour shift per fortnight Applications close: 15 Feb.
Volunteering ACT, emergency volunteers. Volunteering ACT is seeking individuals to register on our Community Response to Extreme Weather (CREW) database so we can contact you to volunteer in the preparation, response and recovery phases of an emergency. In an emergency it can be difficult for organisations to manage volunteers who turn up to help. With the Emergency Volunteering CREW (Community Response to Extreme Weather) Program, Volunteering ACT acts as a central agency to coordinate spontaneous volunteers. Throughout the year we register individuals and organisations as volunteers, and contact them with opportunities in disaster preparation, response and recovery activities. We will refer registered volunteers, through appropriate matching of skills, location, and availability before, during and after disasters to ACT Government and community organisations that have requested assistance from volunteers. Applications Ongoing.
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SLEDGING IN
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SOCCEROOS The eerily abandoned official website of Lucas Neill provides a telling tale of just how far the Socceroos have progressed over the last year. In his most recent post, dated November 2013, he called on Australia not to “experiment” at the then upcoming FIFA World Cup in Brazil, urging a preference instead for the side to comprise of the unchanged “current team.” What a relief it is to find Australian football free from such entitlement and rigidity now at their second major tournament under Ange Postecoglou. Outside of his on-field tactical changes, Postecoglou is making a huge difference to the Socceroos by how he operates off the field. For one, Postecoglou oozes positivity. It wasn’t so uncommon to hear former managers such as Holger Osieck or even Pim Verbeek excuse poor performances by bemoaning the supposed ‘poor quality’ of young-Australian talent. These are the sort of semantics that Postecoglou doesn’t bother himself with when discussing his squad’s prospects. He regularly calls the Socceroos “exciting”. Not in a long-term sense, but in what they can achieve now, and it has translated well onto the pitch. Where slow starts and going a goal down early were previously good indicators to how the Socceroos would finish a game, an aura of patience and belief “in the plan” as Ange likes to call it now permeates – evidenced during the mature Asian cup performances particularly against Kuwait and China.
Another Australian summer of test cricket has come and gone, and like clockwork the debate surrounding the use of sledging in cricket has reemerged.
squads is ensuring that the Socceroos behave as a professional sports team ought to. Stale lineups which don’t function aren’t rewarded, such as those which faltered against the U.A.E and Qatar in friendlies prior to the Cup. The mindset this creates is one of necessity to perform at every game, meaning that past stalwarts are no longer able to rely on their name or reputation to be selected. And it’s a mindset which doesn’t discriminate on experience, meaning that players new to the fold such as Luongo or Behich can play without fear, and are given every opportunity to cement spots where deserved
Cricket is a sport, which requires a combination of both physical talent, but arguably more importantly, mental strength. Test cricket particularly demands a high level of mental fortitude with constant concentration required throughout five continuous days of cricket. It is for this reason, sledging is employed by players to mentally degrade the opposing players and hopefully tilt the game towards their favour. It has been around for decades because it works and can be evinced in all forms of cricket, from backyard cricket all the way to international test matches. In the past, sledging has consisted of witty and humorous quips, and is welcomed by most fans. Unfortunately as we are witnessing more regularly in the international test arena, in the heat of the moment, players are going overboard.
If there is one inconsistency which must be ironed out however, it is Postecoglous’ reluctance to give some players their due second chance. Whilst Luke Wilkshire’s attitude problems are no secret, his fine form at Right Back for Dutch club Feyenoord deserved at least a call up to the Asian Cup provisional squad. However, a strong loyalty to past Brisbane Roar players (Matt McKay’s questionable inclusion over Aaron Mooy or Dario Vidosic springs to mind) has assured Ivan Franjic of a starting Right Back position, despite only three appearances for his Russian Club Torpedo Moscow this season. It is not that Franjic has been poor for the Socceroos this Asian Cup – It’s just that Ange has to be completely consistent with his selection policies in order to continue the mentality overhaul this team so thoroughly needed, so that the Socceroos can get the results this country so thoroughly deserves.
Australia is notorious for competing with a pugnacious, persistent and uncompromising brand of cricket on the field. South African test cricket player, Faf du Plessis, infamously likened the Australian cricket team as a “pack of dogs on the field.” However, we should not solely single out the Australian cricket team, as the international sporting media unfairly loves to do. What we have witnessed in recent years by numerous international teams, is bordering on disrespect and not what can be defined as sledging.
Perhaps more importantly, Postecoglou’s rotation of match-day teams and tournament
INTERHALL SPORT: THE YEAR AHEAD CALLUM FRYER On the 20th of February we’ll see the return of what everyone* has been waiting for – Interhall Sport. The competition returns with what is probably the most even term of sports. Five very different sports, starting with Griffin’s jewel, Hockey! (Every Friday down at Willows Oval – get down and support your college!). The weekend sports kick off with volleyball, a sport often shared by UniLodge, Ursula Hall, and B&G in
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the mens, and Burgmann and Johns in the females. Next up is UniLodge and Ursies’ favourite; table tennis. Griffin will be looking to take bragging rights out of first term with another favourite of theirs in softball. Johns however will be looking at stopping them with some fast pitching and big hitting. There is of course though, the pièce de résistance of Interhall Sport; the frenzied, the religious fervour that is IB. B&G have a strong history in IB but recently we’ve seen the rise of other colleges, with the inside word that one college even sent an elite core off for some altitude and navigation training at the end of last year. The year then pushes on next term with sports like Bruce’s pride, Basketball, and Fenner’s favourite, Ultimate Disc. We then have another 10 sports including popular events
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such as rugby league, AFL, netball, soccer, and the final weekend of ISO; touch football. Throughout the 17 sports, spread equally between the guys and gals, Colleges and Halls are awarded points that go towards the overall sports shield, which for over 15 years was dominated by Johns XXIII College. Johns had made a name for themselves as the sporting college on campus, however last year for the first time in over 15 years, they were toppled. Burgmann usurped traditional rivals Johns by coming home with a wet sail in the 2nd half of the year; winning 6 out of the last 10 sports. Johns had the 2nd best finish to the year winning 2 premierships in the 2nd semester, with no other college or hall managing multiple premierships.
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Griffin however could easily become a challenger if they can bring some consistency to the year. Having the obvious disadvantage of not all living together, a Griffin team one week could very easily be a totally different Griffin team from the next. This was highlighted by winning a total of 5 sports throughout the year, one more than Johns, and yet still finishing a whopping 25 points behind Johns (winning a term long sport garners 16 points). Whatever the sport, whoever the college, it’s certainly shaping up to be a great year of sport. *Generally only college kids and the Griffin folk. But we assume it’s marked in everyone’s calendar. Now, when do exams start?
which are being witnessed more regularly through improvements in technology such as stump microphones and on-field cameras. These increasingly unnecessary confrontations, including the goading of a player off the field after they have been dismissed, as well as the heated words of provocation in between over changes, is unwarranted, and does not belong in test cricket. It is not to say that sledging is suddenly worse, but things have developed from the situation where the wicketkeeper and slips cordon remind the batsman of his recent failures, to 6 men arguing and pointing fingers, sometimes in the middle of the overs. And this is all in the view of the entire tv audience, and crowd in attendance. What type of image is this to send, especially to children coming up in the cricketing ranks? Of course there have been instances like this in the past, such as in 1995 when Australian batsman Steve Waugh went toe to toe with West Indian quick and firebrand, Curtly Ambrose. But as the recent Australia India series showed, it’s now almost guaranteed every hour. These actions almost recently brought the game into dispute when India infamously threatened to abandon the test series against Australia, due to alleged racial commentary. It would be a shame for test cricket, known as the Gentleman’s game, if the verbal confrontations ever escalate to such an extent that it results in throws of violence on the field. Hopefully in the future players can be more subtle, and let the fans enjoy the game we all love to watch. In a show of strength though, the International Cricket Council has come out and stated a zero tolerance for sledging and on field altercations at the upcoming World Cup. So hopefully things will change and skills will be doing the talking, not the big mouths of players.
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