MADAME
PRESIDENT Bondies, Bondies,
We hope you’ve made it out through mid-semester exams and can see the bright light of Mid-Semester Bash this Thursday at Don’s. As always, it’s free for all Bondies and we encourage you to dress up in your most fabulous, flamboyant and fantastic attire. We also have two three-day passes to Splendour in the Grass to giveaway on the night so this is one not to miss. Congratulations to Ben Hartsuyker and the newlyelected LSA team – we’re all looking forward to working with you. Preparations for the next election for BUSA are underway and nominations will open NEXT WEEK. No need to rush your applications though – nominations won’t close until Friday week 12 and we’d encourage you to get in touch with the incumbent BUSA representative in any position you’re interested in. All position descriptions and by-laws are available on the BUSA website at http://busa.com. au/busa-elections. Elections will take place in week two next semester during Bondstock. Speaking of Bondstock – tickets will be on sale next week. Keep an eye on your emails and the Bondstock Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ Bondstock2014. For week two next semester, Bondstock will feature over fifteen events and activities with up to 5000 participants. The Bondstock team will also be running a teaser event throughout week eleven so stay tuned for details on how to be involved. The Bond University Rugby Club in partnership with the university are running a Ladies’ Day this Saturday and BUSA has come on board to subsidise
student tickets. Bondies can purchase tickets for $30 which entitles you to an all-inclusive drinks package for four hours, canapés and entertainment in a marquee right next to the Reserves and Premier matches. Limited $30 tickets are still available at http://bit.ly/ BondLadiesRugbyDay2014StudentEarlyBirdSpecial Our office at the bottom of South Tower is open every day from 9am-4pm so please feel free to drop in to pick up a position description for the 2014-2015 BUSA elections or have a chat to us. We hope to see you on Thursday!
Mel x
The Rapid Rise of Brasserie Food
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ast week I committed one of the cardinal sins of journalism: I recycled an article. And not only did I recycle the article, I neglected to read it and make changes before before sending it the Editor with instructions only to ‘update it.’ I’m certainly not making excuses but that is just the reality. The article, entitled ‘Living On-Campus or Off-Campus, We Help You Decide!’ contained, amongst others, a section specifically addressing on campus food. I apologize for the contents of the article pertaining to the food, and particularly the Brasserie. The article was initially published two and a half years, when it remained relevant to Brasserie and the state of on-campus food at Bond. This is no longer the case and I apologize to Glen
by Jake Rischbeith
Harding, Food and Beverage Manager and Vinnie Smith, Head Chef for the sentiments contained within that article. Under Glen’s hard work and supervision, the state of on-campus food is far better than ever been before and continues to improve. Not only do we have a dynamic menu catering for a range of options and eating requirements, but the introduction of the Juice Bar, growth of alternate eating options in the form of the sandwich bar and buffet and daily specials has seen changing attitudes regarding food at Bond. When I moved on-campus at the end of 2013, the driving factor behind my decision was my distaste for on-campus food. Regularly spending 12 hours a day at Bond, I’ve found
myself frequenting the Brasserie more by choice than compulsion and genuinely enjoying it. The reality is the days of uncooked meals and unreported food poisoning is long gone. Students love nothing more than complaining about food and accommodation and that’s an unfortunate reality for people in Glen and Vinnie’s position, but the good grace with which Glen accepted the unintended, unwarranted and baseless criticism contained within last weeks article speaks to his professionalism and I apologize again to both he and Vinnie.
Give the Brasserie a shot, even if it is for a fresh juice on your way to class or a breakfast in the morning. I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised, I know I was.
week 7 Photographers: Jude Gur
Events: BAWL Presents: Circus
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