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3. Weekly BUSA Report 4. A Bitchy Guide to Racewear Do's and Don'ts 6. Marginal Benefit 7. Bond May Not Be A Beauty Academy, But The World Is A Stage. Dress For It 8. What Does Your Study Habitat Say About You? 9. Haters Ain't Got No Game 10. The Joys (and Burdens)
of Bringing The Family With You to Bond 12. Photos 14. Posters 16. Music, Arts & Reviews 18. Sport 20. Bond in Africa 22. CDC Interview 24. Grudge Week Timeline 25. Odds & Ends 26. Posters 28. Haaaave You Met...?
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FROM THE DESK OF: HENRY NORRIS Last Friday 2 March, BUSA held its Annual General Meeting (AGM). In the spirit of transparency, BUSA reported comprehensively on both its operations and finances for the fiscal year 30 September 2010 to 30 September 2011. The purpose of this article is to provide a quick snap shot of the content that was reported on Friday. The full Annual Report (including the Financial Report) is accessible on BondSync, and copies are available in the BUSA office.
editor’s report
In 2010/11, BUSA implemented some defining changes to both its own organisational structure and, more significantly, the Bond student experience. The committee was especially concerned with the long-term growth and improvement of the student experience, and laid important foundations for future years. I formally acknowledge and thank the 2010/11 committee, led by James Graham, for their voluntary service to our campus community.
Scope, Y U NO ready by deadline? To all of you asking that question: chill out. I’m a student too remember, and aside from the onerous workload that is the Week-8-Assignment-and-Exams-Beast (Problem? I’ll gladly provide you with a bag of phalluses to consume at your leisure); I’ve had an appointment with every person under the sun today. Ok that’s an exaggeration, it was just the doctor, physio and cat groomer but hey; that’s enough. I feel like I’ve been poked, prodded and pulled from every direction; and the cat groomer shook me all night long (Not in a good way. Ouch). Not to mention the big room move, faulty phone, drunken expedition to the Jessie J concert, stapled sheet costume at The Physical, being locked out of my room in nought but a towel and the evil printer that inhabits the BUSA Office... Week 7/8 has been something else I’ll tell you that much. There’s never a dull moment in the life of Jorja Wallace that’s for sure.
Here is a snapshot of the key achievements of the 2010/11 committee across BUSA’s four key service areas.
So we’re late. Again. Deal with it. Aside from having words with all those who submit late (Yes it’s only words. No rakes... well only sometimes), there’s not much I can do but soldier on and continue to change the game plan. The goods are always delivered, and you know what they say: Always late but worth the wait (Mergantor this saying always reminds me of you). Thanks to some wise words from the Aristotle of Kergunyah, Mumma Wal, and at least a carton of Red Bull (You’re welcome Joe); Scope Week 8 is here and ready for your hungry eyes.
Administration • Creation of the IT & Multimedia Director to better facilitate BUSA’s online presence; • Introduction of BondSync; • Improved reporting mechanisms by the Treasurer, and greater standardisation of BUSA funding policies and procedures; • Enhanced promotions policies for Clubs and Societies through various mediums.
This week we have less photos (The nature of Week 7) and extra articles BUT THAT IS NOT A REASON TO TOSS THIS ASIDE. Feed your brain with intellectual thoughts from your fellow Bondies, and give yourself a dose of the best medicine there is for that stress cold you’re battling; laughter. We have everything from racewear attire to an interview with the CDC. In the Week 8 edition of Scope you will find a run down on BAfrica, joys and burdens encountered by families at Bond, a rebuttal to an article on fashion (Scope Week 6), gamer haters, an economic approach to your degree and a LOL-worthy piece on study habitats at Bond. Before I leave you, don’t forget to brush up on your knowledge of Grudge Week - it’s less than a week away and there’s a few new goodies in store!
Education • Continued student representation on Academic Senate, Teaching & Learning, and an array of other academic committees; • Creation of the Alumni Student Excellence Medals – a partnership between BUSA and the Alumni Relations Office to provide $4,500 cash prizes across three annual competitions; • Formalisation of the ‘Legal Referral Service’ which offers free or subsidised legal consultation to students from Gold Coast firms; • Establishment of the ‘Reconnect’ program for students who successfully appeal academic exclusion; • A suite of special interests events including White Ribbon Day, Don’s Goes Red for World Aids Day, and the ‘Life One’ program;
That’s it for another week of Scopetastic fun; you’ll find us at WBTW next week (Pending the printer of course...). Until then, good luck for remaining assessment; and see you all tomorrow night for some Mile High fun (get ready for the really punny jokes). xx
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• Continued growth of the PGSA as a sub-committee; Recreation • Introduction of the Club Mentor Program for cultural clubs and societies to allow upcoming clubs to learn from more mature clubs; • More accessible and diverse social events with a greater emphasis on open age events from the Campus Life Director; • Community engagement through events such as the Goodna Flood Appeal trip in the wake of the Queensland floods; • The most successful Bondstock to date from a student experience perspective but also an administrative and fiscal perspective. Sport • Merger of the Sporting Clubs Director and Sporting Events Director, into the Sporting Clubs and Events Director, and the creation of the Sporting Projects and Development Director through an SGM; • Sporting Uniform Overhaul (Bond Bullsharks); • Greater participation, competitiveness and long-term vision from sporting clubs, which now number 25; • Excellent results at Northern University Games in Armidale (Jodie Martin Award for Overall Champions) and Australian University Games on the Gold Coast (Doug Ellis Trophy for Overall Per Capita Champions); • Introduction of the ‘Bond Elite Sports Program’ to cater for Bond’s elite student athletes; A constitutional amendment was also passed at the AGM to the effect of changing BUSA’s fiscal year from closing on 30 September, to closing on 30 June. The rationale behind this change was to increase accountability. Previously, the incumbent committee was required to report on 100% of the previous committee’s activities. Under the new fiscal year ending 30 June, the incumbent committee will be required to report on 75% of its own term; which means that it will be directly accountable to students. Accordingly, the current committee will present a second AGM and this is required to take place before Week 5 of the September semester. If you have any questions in relation to BUSA’s AGM, please email busa@bond.edu.au or come in to see us.
A Bitchy Guide to Racewear Do’s and Don’ts Isabella Baldwin
Dear Bond Girls, I love our university. I love you. Please return the love by not embarrassing me this coming Race Day – er sorry – Stakes Day. Last year I was downright shocked at the number of racewear faux pas by students who should, by rights, be leading the example on proper racewear style (they were mostly Americans though, so kudos to the Aussie girls for keeping it stylish). This year, to aid those of you who think racewear is synonymous with cocktail; I have compiled a list of simple Do’s and Don’ts that will see you go from ‘eek’ to ‘chic’, ready for fashions on the field.
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Watch Your Head: The first and foremost rule of racewear is to always, always, ALWAYS wear a hat for christsakes. Or, at the very least, something on your head.
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Ultimately Race Day is all about the hats. So here’s some friendly advice: feathery fascinators look stupid. They always have. That’s why they are (finally) on their way out. It’s all about the hats ladies! From the cute teardrop (yes, you can have feathers on it) to the pillbox, all the way to a wide brimmed head piece à la My Fair Lady; just about anything goes. Well, so long as it goes with your dress.
2. Watch Your Length: Racewear is about class and, dare
I say, tradition. When it comes to hem length, your dress must be no shorter than slightly above the knee. In fact, knee length is best, but I understand that those teenybopper mass retailers are reluctant to commission for the extra hem length. Additionally, that super-hot, super-short dress
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For those of you who are blessed with an ample bosom, congratulations. Now get them out of my face. V-necks, sweethearts and low square cuts are fine. But the rule of thumb is: if I can wedge a credit card between visible cleavage, or if it is in any way spilling over the top - the dress belongs on Orchid Ave NOT on the field.
stances, allowed to take your shoes off throughout the day. So choose wisely. 8-inch stiletto heels are maybe not the greatest choice for your racewear outfit. Luckily wedges are still in, and you can definitely get away with small kitten heels if necessary. Do try and have a little height with your shoes - flats of any description just look tacky.
7. Watch Your Gut: We all have some unsightly little
lumps and bulges; it comes from living on Bra food. So, no matter how skinny you are, no matter how much I may want to kill you for your toned thighs/butt/abs; you should still invest in some shapewear to make sure your ‘bits’ stay tucked away where they belong. There is nothing worse than being able to see your belly button crease through a dress. I find that skinny bitches are the worst culprits because they don’t think they need it.
8. Watch Your Drinks: There is a great scene in the Aus-
sie mockumentary Kenny, where a group of snobby ladies at Melbourne Cup make fun of the humble Port-aLoo King. Later on, you see that same group of ‘ladies’, completely tanked. So much so that one of them, still standing, spreads her legs and pisses in public. I cannot stress my next point enough; this could be you. So drink responsibly.
you wear out to Shooters is a definite no-no. No matter how toned your bum is, the only way I should see it is outlined through a stylish, knee-length pencil style skirt. Strictly no body-cons.
3. Watch Your Sleeves: Don’t let me catch you in a
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strapless or spaghetti strap dress; not unless you have a fabulous cropped blazer to match. Keeping on with the tradition of class here, sleeves should at least be existent and one inch in width. From here you can go from wider length straps to capped sleeves, right down to three quarter. I do advise against wearing full-length sleeves for summer, but if it’s a summer style dress (think gauzy or lacy material on the sleeves) I’ll allow it.
Watch Your Tan: I understand the attraction of the spray tan. As a red head, getting a real tan for me is like playing reverse Russian Roulette – where the whole magazine is loaded... with skin cancer. So here’s some advice from a fake tan veteran: people DO notice a bad fake tan. So either get it done the day before to avoid the splotchy wear-off, or invest in some nude stockings.
4. Watch Your Neckline: Today is not a day to “get your
10. Watch Your Face: This is my solemn promise to each
5. Watch Your Accessories: Are you a Kardashian?
Following these simple rules, you can go for the latest trends such as neons and colour blocking. This is your last chance to wear bright prints and florals before the Autumn trends kick in too, so keep that in mind when choosing your outfit. Above all: keep it chic, keep it stylish, keep it elegant. For those of you who are thinking I-have-my-own-unique-style-how-DARE-she-tell-mewhat-to-wear; whatever. I am completely absolved of all liability when it comes to you looking silly and out of place at Magic Millions. Remember, you are Bondies; not Gold Coast skanks.
tits out for the boys.” For those of you who are blessed with an ample bosom, congratulations. Now get them out of my face. V-necks, sweethearts and low square cuts are fine. But the rule of thumb is: if I can wedge a credit card between visible cleavage, or if it is in any way spilling over the top - the dress belongs on Orchid Ave NOT on the field.
and every one of you who attends race day: if you have a foundation line on your jaw or neck I WILL point it out to you in front of your friends. You will feel upset, embarrassed and a little annoyed at the lighting in Priceline when you picked your shade. So blend, blend, blend! Oh and this season, feel free to experiment with bold eye shadows, but no Dame Edna’s’ ok?
No? Then it’s only one statement piece of jewellery for you! At a stretch you can wear a three-piece set, as long as it is relatively simple and matches your outfit. Your purse should be large enough to carry the bare essentials. No handbags. Don’t discount gloves either. Gloves are hugely underrated and I personally will never go to the races without sporting a stylish pair of gloves; but this one is totally up to you.
6. Watch Your Feet: It doesn’t matter how much pain
Gai Waterhouse would be proud.
you are in; your toes could be swelling up like Charlie Sheen on Viagra for all I care - you are, under no circum-
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Marginal Benefit
Rob Leonard
Last week, I met a girl. I had never spoken to her before that moment, and haven’t seen her since. The girl I had just met told me that she hated her law degree. She was a year from finishing, and (much like equity) felt trapped by the black letter law. Despite this hatred, the girl had refused to change degrees or even obtain career guidance. “Once I start something,” she said, “I finish it.”
I know it can be hard to recognise how you feel about something straight away, and I’m not suggesting that you should abandon your law degree after your first ALS lecture. Sure, give things a fair go – try them properly; commit to something after you’ve experienced more than just a first impression. But if you’ve spent two years doing something you hate and don’t intend to use, then maybe it’s time for a change.
What was she going to do after she had graduated? She thought her perspective would change once the letters LLB followed her everywhere she went. She had grown tired of law, but refused to change her course. She couldn’t see herself using her law degree to find employment in the future, but didn’t want to lose the time she had already invested towards her law degree.
Economists identify that rational people work at the margins. This means they refrain from taking an all-or-nothing approach and instead only do something for as long as it grants them satisfaction. Yet, completing a law degree that you do not intend to use seems to defy any marginal benefit you might obtain from finishing the degree.
This retrospective thought process involves looking only at what you stand to lose should you abandon your degree midstream. Yet, the time that you’ve invested into your degree is a sunk cost. It’s something you can’t control. The only things you can control are the choices presently before you. Economics students familiar with the concept of marginal benefit will understand where I’m coming from. Economists identify that rational people work at the margins. This means they refrain from taking an all-or-nothing approach and instead only do something for as long as it grants them satisfaction. Yet, completing a law degree that you do not intend to use seems to defy any marginal benefit you might obtain from finishing the degree. Why not use the time to investigate other study options you might enjoy more?
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Now, I can’t predict the future. Maybe this student will graduate with her law degree and discover a career path she hadn’t even considered, putting the skills she acquired throughout her LLB to good use. Maybe this student will get into legal trouble, and discover the benefits of her law degree when she represents herself in court. There might be some unpredictable, unknowable reason why this student will need the skills obtained through this degree at some time in the future. But, on the balance of probabilities, she’ll just wish that she had quit as soon as she realised that she hated her degree.
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Bond May Not Be A Beauty Academy, But The World Is A Stage. Dress For It. The Girl With The Neon Satchel
Two weeks ago Scope contained an article by a somewhat disgruntled student about the standard of dress on campus. Why can’t we all be dressed more appropriately? Stop being so damn superficial and obsessing over your image!
some degree, it’s superficial for you to judge others because they have made the effort to think about what they wear. The idea that there is a ‘double standard’ on campus is ludicrous. Yes, everyone should be able to feel comfortable. But, that’s up to you. You get to decide what you look like and you get to decide when you feel uncomfortable. If you feel awkward in what you’re wearing, perhaps it’s time for a change of attire? I can assure you that it’s sometimes a tad disconcerting to walk into the law library doing a pretty good impersonation of a human rainbow. The throngs of sleep deprived students in somber black, khaki and grey usually do a double take but, hey, you own it. Plus, it’s somewhat hard to be glum when you’re dressed in every color under the sun; a smile simply has to be raised.
Let me assure you, I am most definitely that girl. I am the girl in the bright fuchsia jumpsuit. I’m the girl with the quirky, somewhat off kilter sunglasses. I’m the girl in the luminescent green heels that should probably be a health hazard. And you know what, I love it.
I can assure you that it’s sometimes a tad disconcerting to walk into the law library doing a pretty good impersonation of a human rainbow. The throngs of sleep deprived students in somber black, khaki and grey usually do a double take but, hey, you own it. Plus, it’s somewhat hard to be glum when you’re dressed in every color under the sun; a smile simply has to be raised
I find the concept of ‘dressing up’ for special occasions absurd. Shouldn’t every day be an occasion? What you wear and the way you present yourself is a reflection of who you are. It gives you an immediate edge. Why do you suit up for presentations? Because it gives you a sense of professionalism and authority. Likewise, dress up for life and it’s a lot easier to both look and feel as though you’re in control. In the words of Coco Chanel: “Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only. Fashion is in the sky, in the street, fashion has to do with ideas, the way we live, what is happening.”
As someone who was caged behind school uniforms for the last 12 years of my life, getting dressed everyday is an adventure for me. It’s a creative outlet and I think it is wholly unfair to dismiss that as superficial. Paradoxically, I would argue that, to
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What does your study habitat say about you?
Jessica Drummer
In the midst of the mid-semester exam season, it is has been quite entertaining to do a bit of a David Attenborough observation of the incredibly extraordinary and diverse range of study habits of the creatures that emerge in the Bond ecosystem. The Night Owls They promised themselves that they would never leave their study to the night before again, but this elaborate, most complex group of Night Owls have let themselves down. Time is getting away, but these enchanting creatures feel there is still time to procrastinate, promising one cheeky beer at Dons but, not surprisingly, ending up at Shooters. 4am... with four hours to go, the Night Owl decides it is time to start their essay on whether they think the idea of natural law has continuing relevance for thinking on law and politics. Flock of Bats Hated and envied by their inferiors, the organised and motivated Flock of Bats have a dirty addiction to the dark and suffocating silent bat labs. They enter their nest at sundown, surviving purely on the sweet drops of Red Bull and Mother. Determined. Focused. Nothing can distract this exceedingly rare species. In the bright sunlight they emerge….unaware of the day of the week, the time, or the last time they washed… all that remains known is that a HD is on the cards.
Time is getting away, but these enchanting creatures feel there is still time to procrastinate, promising one cheeky beer at Dons but, not surprisingly, ending up at Shooters. Filthy Ferrets They feared the day they would have to actually open their textbook. These erratic and most mischievous creatures are the inventers of procrastination. The night before has emerged. Surprisingly for these Filthy Ferrets, there is no motivation to do work tonight. They scurry to the MLC, textbooks and highlighter claw in claw, planning to cram like a boss. Sadly, the only thing that is getting done tonight is a few espresso macchiatos and some impressive Facebook stalking. The choice has been made…these saucy devils are going to wing it. So, whichever part of the ecosystem you belong to, good luck with the rest of your exams and see you all at the mid-sem bash! Except for you Flock of Bats... let’s be honest, we know where you will be.
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Haters ain’t got no game Jaymee Mak
Following Bachelor of Computer Games student Saxon Cameron’s international mega success with his iPad game for cats, I’d like to shed some light on some misunderstandings about the Computer Games degree.
“It’s a contemporary degree and it offers students a very real career prospect in terms of the future of media and the future of many employer needs , gamification and game mechanics. 50 years ago it would have been easy to say ‘Film and Television – what’s that?’ but now there are plenty of opportunities for emerging industries. It’s often said that people are graduating for jobs that haven’t been created yet.”
I’m not a games student myself, but I’m sick of people being ignorant and making snide comments about gaming in general. One Bond student I met last year didn’t even know what gaming was. She stared at me blankly as I patiently explained terms like Xbox, PlayStation and computer games. When she finally realised what I was on about she wrinkled her nose and said, “Oh, you mean like nerd stuff?”
Sole designer of The Affection Collection, Saxon Cameron, worked on the feline iPad game for 10 weeks as his special topic in multimedia. Commissioned by the RSPCA, the game jumped to number one on the Australian free iPad games chart, three days after being published.
Bond University began offering the Bachelor of Computer Games in 2007. On average, there are about 40 full-time students in the degree in any given semester. Despite what many people think, students don’t just sit in the Level Up Lab all day playing StarCraft and killing creepers. Founder of the Bachelor of Computer Games, Associate Professor of Communications and Media, Jeff Brand, says that unsavoury comments are understandable because it’s a relatively new academic field and a new career field, at least from the point of view of people who haven’t considered it before.
“Usually when I tell people what I’m studying, they say it’s not a real degree. I just don’t respond to them because clearly they don’t understand the industry, which is fair enough. Once I graduate I’d like to make serious games, games you’d find in the education sector, mentioning things like global warming. I’ll probably have to start in the entertainment sector though.” One of the first graduates of the games degree, Wictor Hattenbach, was appointed Assistant Lead Test Designer for Ubisoft in 2010. Based in France, Ubisoft is the world’s third largest independent publisher and producer of games.
“50 years ago it would have been easy to say ‘Film and Television – what’s that?’ but now there are plenty of opportunities for emerging industries. It’s often said that people are graduating for jobs that haven’t been created yet.” SCOPE
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The Joys (and Burdens) of Bringing The Family With You to Bond S.C. Webster
Older people face many challenges when considering whether to attend university for the first time, or to return as either an undergraduate or post-graduate student. You will likely be years—and maybe even decades—older than most of your peers and you may feel socially isolated and out of place as a result. Luckily for you, you have chosen a university that values mature students and the contributions they can make to the campus community, and the odds are pretty good that your classmates will not refer to you as Gramps or Granny. Going back to school as a mature student almost always means giving up a job and income. Removing yourself from the workforce for any length of time can have a serious impact on future employment opportunities, and
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not working full time for two or three years usually hurts the bottom line. If you are financing your education with loans, you will be accumulating substantial debt based— at your advanced age—on the assumption (hope?) that you will land a job that will pay you enough to pay off the loan and still leave you enough money to live on. The challenges are even more pronounced for international students, who face the added pressures of dealing with visas, the immigration bureaucracy and adjusting to a new country. If you have a family and choose to bring them with you, the challenges become even more daunting. Your decisions are no longer affecting you alone, but your spouse and children as well. If you stuff things up, it isn’t just you that suffers.
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The decision to bring your family with you is not one that should be entered into lightly, and you would be well advised to do your homework. Having them here will be a great source of comfort, but there are a number of things you should consider—especially if you have children. First and foremost, if you have school-age children, the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) requires you, as a condition of your visa, to enrol your children full time in an Australian school. State education departments, such as Education Queensland, mandate that you pay for your child’s education up front and in full before he or she can be enrolled. Australian citizens and permanent residents do not have to pay these fees, but as the holder of a temporary visa, whether student or work, you do, and they are substantial. In Queensland, for the 2012 school year, the fee is $2180 per child, per term, for a total of $8720 per child, per year. This does not include uniforms, textbooks, supplies, etc. Remember, these fees must be paid for the entire year prior to the beginning of the school year or your children will not be able to enrol. You will not be able to claim a financial strain or hardship exemption, because as another condition of your visa, you must be able to prove to DIAC that you have enough money to provide for your child’s education, and this is what they mean by that. Keep in mind that even though Prep year is optional in Queensland, if your child is eligible to attend he or she must be enrolled. Federal law governs visa requirements and it trumps state law. If your children are too young for school and you are planning to send them to day care, you will need to be aware that while child care fees are offset through Centrelink benefits for Australian citizens and permanent residents, they will not be for you. Expect to pay between $70 and $75 per day to send your child to the local ABC day care centre. And while Australian citizens and permanent residents get reimbursed if their children are sick and forced to miss a day, you will still have to pay even if your child cannot attend for any reason. Although Bond University welcomes and encourages mature students to come from overseas, it offers little in the way of support for their needs if they bring their families. This is not a criticism. I believe the administration is largely unaware of the impact school fees have on international students, but this may be changing. The Bond University Student Association (BUSA) is currently exploring options, under compulsory SAM, to ease the financial burden on students who enrol their children
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If your children are too young for school and you are planning to send them to day care, you will need to be aware that while child care fees are offset through Centrelink benefits for Australian citizens and permanent residents, they will not be for you. Expect to pay between $70 and $75 per day to send your child to the local ABC day care centre.
in day-care during class times. Nothing has been agreed upon yet, but interested students should contact BUSA to express their support for such a proposal. If this works out, perhaps the administration could be persuaded to lobby Education Queensland to remove the mandatory school fees for enrolled fulltime international students, or perhaps subsidize a portion of them. If not, Bond may be able to make an arrangement with Varsity College, the local state school with which Bond has some institutional ties. It would probably require a great deal of proactive involvement by interested students to make this happen. As Bond continues to grow and draws an increasing number of mature students from overseas, it would be in the interest of the university to ease the financial strains faced by its international students when it comes to providing for their families. Bringing families over should be something for students to celebrate for the love and support they bring, not dread because of the expense it occurs. Anything that could be done to reduce the financial burden mandatory school fees impose on mature students would improve their quality of life, while at the same time allowing them to concentrate more fully on their educational outcomes. It would also enable Bond to demonstrate its commitment to the mature student community it claims to value.
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MUSIC ARTS & S W E I REV Black Milk @ http://blackmilkclothing.com/ - Every girls online dream store. EMILY MCGREGOR When I first heard the term ‘Black Milk’, I thought my friend was referring to a new organic-hipster-vitamin-filled drink that resembled black nail polish with the consistency of milk. Ew right?
Embarrassed that she’d heard, she quickly let me know exactly what Black Milk was all about. It was after she had informed me that I realised, I was the n00b.
I rolled my eyes and turned up my nose in distaste, cursing the day that hipsters mutilated cows milk in a feeble attempt to make it cool. Sorry, was that a result of mad cow disease or you just being a total n00b at life? “F*cking hipsters…” I muttered under my breath.
After this moment my eyes were opened to the candy land that is Black Milk’s online shopping forum. And yes girls, this is the home of the internationally hipster acclaimed galaxy leggings. Holy balls. There are so many different space themed leggings, I seriously frothed at the mouth. Designer James Lillis obviously knows what he’s sewing about (lol I’m funny, shut up).
Obviously I misjudged my friends hearing abilities and was swiftly apprehended from denouncing cool kids and mad cow disease milk any further.
Before I continue with my attempt to be hilarious and punny (hahaha get it?), I will bid you all adieu with a couple of my personal favourites I found on the online site (see images above).
The Booker Prize, or rather, theprestigious (yes this is meant to be one word) Booker prize as it has been satirically called, was described by Julian Barnes as “posh bingo” given that the winners were rarely seen by the public to be deserving of such an illustrious and renowned honour. However the last few years have many of us believing that the selection committee is finally doing something right. Hilary Mantel’s Wolf Hall (2009), and Julian Barnes’ The Sense of an Ending (2011) were well picked. The Sense of an Ending whilst so short a novel as to be called a ‘novella’, packs an emotional punch. It is narrated by a most unreliable middle-aged man, Tony Webster, who has led a fairly unemotional and underwhelming existence. The plot surrounds his school days, where he meets Adrian Finch whose friendship he loses over a stolen girlfriend. Adrian’s sudden death is dutifully mourned until there is an unexpected letter from a solicitor some decades later, opening a host of questions and wounds for Webster. To reveal any more would spoil the book, but I will add that few books have moved me as deeply as this. In fact, it is one of the few that has actually made me cry. Barnes writes cleverly and compassionately without actually trying to be ‘clever’. He captures the moods of adolescence and undergraduate days with poignancy and accuracy, and the subsequent fallout with Webster’s past is written beautifully. Read this book whatever you do. Buy it for yourself and your friends.
KARTIKA PANWAR
Rating – 9 out of 10.
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SOUNDWAVE PARIS FAINT
To all Big Day Out, Creamfields, Bluesfest and Future fans out there - this article is not for you! Well not unless you’re a closet fan of death, face jewellery, black clothing and unacceptable decibel levels. Last weekend, thousands upon thousands of metal fans stampeded across the RNA showgrounds with one ambition: to be screaming fan-people at the front of the mosh at Soundwave 2012. The line-up was absolutely spectacular, with both Soundwave regulars and tour virgins making an appearance on the eleven stages. I personally was keen as a bean to see one of my favourite bands of all time, Slipknot. But before I get to their performance, I’d like to take you for a bit of a walk... through the front gates and into the fresh hell that was Soundwave. You’re about a ten minute walk from the venue and already you can feel the vibration from the bass and drums being played on the main stage. Four minutes out you notice everyone starting to sing along with ‘A plot to bomb the panhandle’ by ADTR, because you can hear everything in perfect detail. At this point you silently say to yourself, “I don’t want to be that poor bastard squished against those speakers I can hear right now.” But as luck would have it, about fifteen minutes later you ARE that poor bastard squished up against the speakers trying desperately to survive the In Flames crowd. After In Flames is finished you find yourself madly dashing to the main stage to be the first one to make a gangsta fist in the
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Limp Bizkit mosh. To be honest, you don’t really enjoy Limp Bizkit all that much because: (a) they showboat too much; (b) they don’t play ‘Rollin’ and; (c) they draw attention to the fact that a girl died in one of their last concerts. All this is right before Marilyn Manson comes on (not a very tactical warning placement I assure you). So then you’re waiting for Marilyn Manson to start, and you’re wondering what’s taking him so long. You see him come on stage and you instantly know the reason for the lateness - he is so high he can’t walk up the stairs to the stage in under twenty minutes. Adding to the fact that Manson is baked, he invites audience members to ‘share’ the experience by coaxing a girl to lick some ‘flour’ off his hand whilst simultaneously asking the cops to ‘look away.’ “Should I be jealous or deeply morally assaulted?” you ask. And then finally when somebody drags Manson’s OD-ing body off the stage, it hits you: Slipknot’s on next. When they come on stage you scream and punch the person next to you, and when they start playing ‘(sic)’ you pretty much pass out. You and the crowd are drawn to their every whim: jumping on command, singing on command, and assisting one of the band members to climb halfway up the tech tower just so he can jump off it and crush unsuspecting fan members. Then you’re spent after Slipknot finishes their amazing set, and System of a Down comes on. But by this point you’re far too tired. So you wait for ‘B.Y.O.B.’, go mental, and then go sit down cradling a big jug of water like you just gave birth to it. So yep, that’s what you all did at Soundwave. I hoped you moshed your arse off!
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Are you ready to board the Titanic?
Hannah West
So you got your ‘all students’ e-mail, you went onto BondSync but it was all downhill from there… What’s a Jaffa? And how do you dress for a Titanic themed dinner? Let’s start at the top. What is Res Dinner? Res Dinner is a semesterly celebration of being privileged enough to live on campus. It’s the culmination of Res Wars, and a sign it’s time to party one more time before settling down for exams. Held on Thursday of Week 11, it’s a free, open age event for on-campus students. The night includes two free drinks, a three course meal, awards and live music. This semester the theme is the Titanic. Love it, hate it; it was chosen by the South Tower Res Fellows who are hosting this semester’s dinner so blame them. If you are stuck on what to wear here are a few ideas... 1. Ice Berg; 2. A floating door (like the one Rose and Jack hung on to before he died); 3. The actual vessel; 4. The ocean; 5. Anything found on a luxury cruise boat (i.e. a chandelier, dinner plate, bed, passenger, boat captain, sailor… the list goes on). Second port of call: Voting and Awards. To register for Res Dinner you have to submit a form on BondSync and vote for some awards. Firstly, find Campus Life on your BondSync page
under organisations, then look under forms and fill in Res Dinner 121. Here is a run down of the awards: • Most Wanted Male/Female: The person you see around campus, sit next to in class, take a sneaky glance at during Res Wars, or follow like a stalker around Don’s. If you think they are kinda alright? Vote for them. • Poser Award: The person who checks themselves out in every tinted window on campus, uses the back of their spoon at the Bra to fix their hair, or is a notorious hand on hip, pout into the camera kinda girl (or boy). • Princess Award: They drive to the Bra from the Blocks if it’s raining, take pride in their appearance and room, it’s their way or the highway, and they’re just a little precious and demanding. • Service to Dons Award: The Thursday night regular rain who rivals James Mulholland in downing a drink (or 50), and is always up for a good time. • JAFFA Award: Just Another Fantastic Freshman. This award goes to someone who is new and obviously fabulous. • Study Abroad Award: Similar to the JAFFA, but is specific to those Americans we know and love. • Best and Fairest Res Wars Player: Obvious... • Teachers Pet: For that res student young or old who gets on with their teachers a bit too well. Also known as a brown-noser. Don’t forget it’s first in first served as this ship can only take 200 guests! See you there.
Bond’s Rugby boys start their most promising season yet Max Wolthers This Saturday the Bond Rugby Club will begin what’s shaping up to be the most promising and productive season in its history, as they move into the second grade. The season starts at Coolangatta, where the team, led by Captain Matthew Wertheimer, will take on local sides in a cup competition. This will provide the perfect chance for the club to put all its pre-season training and acquired techniques into practice. Thanks goes to our coaches Peter Donohue and Junior PoChing, with the assistance of Russell from the gym. Peter has over 20 years of experience in coaching, including premier grade clubs in Sydney and representative teams from the Gold Coast. As for Junior, he has played at a high level in New Zealand and represented Samoa at an international level. They bring with them a wealth of knowledge and experience that will nurture and develop the talent that Bond University has on offer this year. Many new players have joined the club this semester to play alongside those pulling on the University jumper for their third season. It’s great to see Greg Russell back again. He is a crucial component for the backline and the team, and is a most deserving recipient of the Vice-Captaincy. The regular season begins on the 24th of March, and the team is looking forward to
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playing on their new field which re-opens this month. It would be great to see as many people as possible down at the fields for home games on Saturdays to support the team. With the club securing the sponsorship of Hotel CBD, there will be many Saturday evenings spent at the bar following the game, with specials available for supporters of the team. We also have supporter shirts available in guys and girls sizes. Contact the club if you wish to purchase one – these tees will get you important discounts on game days. As I am completing my studies this semester, I will shortly be handing over the presidency of the club. I would like to thank all the players throughout the last three years, BUSA, and its members who have assisted the club. Without them all, the advancements the club has made wouldn’t have been possible. I also want to thank Ryan Lenegan for his support, and finally the coaches and Alex Morassut. So if you want a break from all the studying, and want to watch some good games - come along this Saturday to Coolangatta and support your Bond team. Don’t forget to join us at CBD from 7pm for drinks, and hopefully you can help us in celebrating the winning trophy!
NORTHERN UNIVERSITY GAMES 2012 Hannah West
Northern University Games are fast approaching, and this means one thing. Trials. Whether you are a netballer, tennis player, AFL boy or like your soccer; all 17 teams are going away in the hope of once again bringing home the Doug Ellis trophy. For those of you who are new, or just didn’t have your finger on the sporting pulse last year; Bond were the overall champions of Northern University Games (NUG) beating local rivals Griffith, UQ and QUT. So this year the pressure is on. If you think you can contribute to a Bond win in the hope of continuing our successes of 2011, we want you to sign up for NUG!
making it more financially viable for students to attend the games. Remember though, when you receive a BUSA subsidy you have to abide by the team BOND good behavior guide, or you’ll be giving us our money back! For existing students: - On your student account you can put $235 (usually $355 but cheaper thanks to your $120 from BUSA); - Cost includes: Team BOND Polo, 4 Nights’ Accommodation in Lismore; - Cost excludes: NUG Registration Fee ($130 - payable directly to AUS. This is easy! You just do it online), Playing Uniform (worked out within the sporting club).
This year there are 17 teams or sports heading to NUG: AFL, Baseball, Basketball (men and women’s), Gold, Hockey, Lawn Bowls, League 7’s, Netball (women’s and mixed), Rugby 7’s, Tennis (singles and doubles), Tenpin, Touch, Volleyball and Water Polo.
For new students: - On your student account you can put $325 (again, this figure would usually be $120 higher); - Cost includes: Team BOND Polo, 4 Nights’ Accommodation in Lismore, Team BOND Tracksuit; - Cost excludes: NUG Registration Fee ($130 - payable directly to AUS online!), Playing Uniform.
The costs are lower than ever before thanks to next semester’s compulsory Student Activity Membership (SAM), and BUSA’s new athlete subsidy system. All students in teams for NUG will have $120 slashed from the initial price of their NUG pack,
If you have any questions don’t hesitate to contact Sam Jones, Sally-Ann Davies or myself - we are here to help you!
Sport
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AFL 9s Baseball Basketball (Men’s) Basketball (Women’s) Soccer (Football) Golf (Singles) Hockey (Women’s) Lawn Bowls Netball (Women’s) Netball (Mixed) Rugby 7s Tennis (Singles) Tenpin Touch Volleyball Water Polo Rugby League 7s General Enquiries
Location
Monday 5 March Wednesday 7th March Monday 12th March Wednesday 14th March
5-6:30pm 7-8:30pm 5-6:30pm 7-8:30pm
Scottsdale Oval (Robina Roos AFL Oval)
Sunday 1st April
1-3pm
Varsity Central Park
6-7pm
Sports Hall
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Monday 5th March 6-7pm Sports Hall Monday 19th March 5-6:30pm Varsity College Oval Wednesday 21st March 5-6:30pm Please contact the Team Manager for more information Please contact the Team Manager for more information Please contact the Team Manager for more information Sunday 18th March Sunday 18th March Tuesday 6th March Tuesday 13th March
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Sports Hall Sports Hall
6:30-8pm
Tallebudgera Leisure Centre
Friday 9th March 3-6pm Tennis Courts Please contact the Team Manager for more information Sunday 25th March 3-4:30pm Varsity Central Park Tuesday 13th March 4-6pm Tuesday 20th March 4-6pm Sports Hall Tuesday 27th March 4-6pm Tuesday 3rd April 4-6pm Please contact the Team Manager for more information Jen Younger, Sports Officer 5595 1163
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A 200 bedded hospital in southern Malawi, providing public health services for the community, and inpatient, outpatient and home-based care for all who seek our help, irrespective of gender, age, religion or social status in an environment where Christian values are upheld.
Bond in Africa (BAfrica) is a program aimed at providing Bond students with the opportunity to undertake degree relevant developmental assistance in underprivileged African communities. It is a program modelled on similar initiatives undertaken in Ivy League institutions. Long term, the program aims to see Bondies volunteer in a host of varying capacities in different countries across the African continent.
For more information visit
www.mmh.mw
The Inaugural Expedition BAfrica’s 2012 Inaugural Expedition will see 25 Bond students assist in Mulanje, Malawi for two and a half weeks during the AugustSeptember holidays. Specific work to be undertaken includes: • Medial placements in Mulanje Mission Hospital; • Assisting secondary school students prepare for computer labs; • Classroom renovation at the Mulanje Mission Primary School; • Working as teachers’ aids at the Primary School (where each class has 60 students); • Organising sporting activities with local children; • Developing a catalogue and price list for Tikondane, a Mulanje Mission Hospital support group for people living with HIV/AIDS; • Developing Mulanje Mission Hospital Christmas fundraising campaign materials.
The Inaugural Expedition Mulanje, Malawi 2012 Madeline Wardleworth
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Additionally, students will undertake some travel. They will bus to Zambia to visit the world renowned wildlife haven, South Luangwa Park, and go on safari. The Expedition involves a weekend at Lake Malawi, and participants will additionally climb landmark Mount Mulanje. Cost The Inaugural expedition will cost leaders, participants and the trip organiser approximately $3,833.
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Where in the world is Mulanje, Malawi, and why are we going there? Malawi is a landlocked country in Southeastern Africa, bordering Tanzania, Zambia, and Mozambique. Mulanje is a small township in southern Malawi, situated next to scenic Mount Mulanje near the border of Mozambique. In organizing this inaugural expedition, BUSA was careful to establish a partnership with a community in a safe country that truly needs assistance. FYI Malawi is one of the safest African countries to visit. However it faces socio-economic, developmental issues; particularly that HIV/AIDS is highly endemic, and the adult HIV/ AIDs prevalence rate sits at 14.2 per cent. 75 per cent of the population live on less than $1USD per day. 14 per cent of children are orphans, and life expectancy averages at 39 years. Is it safe? In proving travel advice, Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade states people travelling to Malawi should exercise normal safety precautions. This is the same recommendation as given to persons travelling to the United Kingdom, France and the United States. How will this program contribute in a sustainable way? BUSA has ensured that this program is not run through a preexisting voluntourism organization. We have a direct relationship with the Medical Director of Mulanje Mission, and as such have been tasked with five different projects that the Mission requires assistance with. Several of these projects can continue when participants return to Australia. Students involved in the IT arm will leave locals with the requisite knowledge to deal with IT issues independently, and alternatively, can continue to provide advice via internet to students in Malawi. Participants involved in the marketing projects can continue to co-ordinate these upon their return. Finally, BUSA sees this relationship as long-term and aims to return to Mulanje to continue works annually.
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Will we get time to travel? Although our focus is on volunteering, participants will have some weekend travel opportunities. Travel is an important way to contribute to the local economy, and as such we will go on safari, visit Lake Malawi and climb Mount Mulanje. When is this happening? The holidays after Bond’s May semester, the 18th August until the 9th of September. Is this only one ‘trip’? Absolutely not! BAfrica is a program with long-term aims to see Bondies volunteer in a host of varying capacities, at diffierent times of the year, in different countries. Our inaugural expedition is to Malawi, however, BUSA’s intention is to run similar programs in the May holidays of 2013 and thereafter to different African countries. What is BUSA’s level of involvement? BUSA has organised this expedition and 3-4 representatives will lead the 21-22 participants. Realistically, BUSA cannot send many members over due to O-Week and Week 1 commitments, and Bondstock opening within a week of our return. Is the application process going to be fair and transparent? Absolutely. Selection will be conducted in accordance with objective criteria and the application process undertaken by a body external to BUSA. What if I can’t make it to the Information Night? Pop into the BUSA office anytime from Thursday Afternoon onwards to grab an Information Pack, or alternatively shoot BUSA’s Special Interests Director an email at madeline.wardleworth@student.bond.edu.au
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An Interview With The Career Development Centre (CDC)
Amy Ezzy, Manager Bond University Career Development Centre Courtney Martin, National Business Development Manager Career Development Centre
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The word ‘CDC’ is known by many student here at Bond – but how would you best describe the CDC’s role at Bond? Amy: The Bond University Career Development Centre is designed to assist students from all stages of their life at Bond in realising their career aspirations and goals. Our aim is to support students who have just arrived, those that are undertaking the vacation/ internship or graduate process, and importantly our Bond alumni, as the CDC’s services are lifelong. We can assist students with both specific and generalised career planning, resume and cover letter assistance, and finding vocational work experience and the procedure behind doing so. The CDC staff, a team of qualified career specialists will happily take students for one-on-one career consults. Courtney: An area which the CDC is constantly growing is our engagement with employers. We see this as an important tool in the career development process as it allows you to gain further knowledge about your desired industry, as well as providing you with the opportunity to network and build your contacts. How can students get involved in CDC programs and what is available? Amy: Students can get involved in the activities we do by attending one of our many career information sessions. These sessions involve in-depth discussion of career planning, information interviewing, resumes, networking and self branding. Look out for these sessions to occur again early next semester! Courtney: The CDC has also released a subject this semester - the Bond University Professional Practice Program. This free subject is designed to engage students from a range of diverse backgrounds with regard to their progress and development outside the classroom. Students choose a range of points based modules that are reflective of their time at Bond, and create reports that discuss what has been achieved and learnt from this exercise. Eventually, students who obtain 20 points over the entire duration of their time at Bond will have finished the program and now have a stronger understanding of the skills and attributes they hold from such work. What is some advice for students attending Careers Fair? Courtney: With Careers Fair coming up in roughly one week, it’s time to start preparing a range of questions you would like to ask an employer. By doing this, you are positioning yourself to begin the process of ‘information interviewing’, which will always put you in good stead for the future. The fact of the matter is,
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Start thinking now. We recommend seriously looking at graduate recruitment programs even if they don’t suit everybody. Graduate jobs and programs only come around once a year, and it is important to grasp the severity of not engaging in graduate season. employers hate dumb questions; so make sure you have prepared some earlier. Amy: Also, make sure you dress to impress! Careers Fair and our employer presentations are opportunities for an employer and student to officially engage; which potentially could be fruitful in the long term for students. Also, remember to utilise us at the Careers Fair. If you would like to be introduced to an employer, please ask a member of the CDC team to assist. This is your moment, so make the most of it! What advice would you give to students who are graduating this year? Amy: Start thinking now. We recommend seriously looking at graduate recruitment programs even if they don’t suit everybody. Graduate jobs and programs only come around once a year, and it is important to grasp the severity of not engaging in graduate season. Make this your opportunity to engage with employers in a healthy and happy environment. Also make sure you come see a member of the CDC team with regard to final year career planning. Our graduate resource room is now open too, so make sure you come to the CDC Office to pick up your graduate guides and information on graduate programs. Should those who have just started at Bond be taking interest in Careers Fair? Courtney: Absolutely! This event is an open invitation to all Bond students, no matter what degree you study or language you speak – there could be a job for you at the end of the long winding road of employment. In focusing on new students, it is important to note that we want to see you from the very day you arrive. Career planning, while constantly changing, is a long term process; one which the CDC is here to help you with.
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e in l e im T k e e W Grudge Markers: Naomi Atkinson, Dora Huang & Ben Scarrabelotti
The History guard, Red Bull and a pre-emptive hug from Mum; for As the war drums begin to rumble, ready yourself with a mouth e a thing unto itself, festering and brooding on foundathe historic Grudge Week approaches! The Grudge has becom an ownership dispute over one of Alan Bond’s preferred tions which can only be speculated. Some say it began amidst rs torn apart by the jealously of a mutual love. As the Italian silk neck ties. Others say Business and Law were once brothe mascot. Law chose a sharp, keen eyed, and unforgiving hatred manifested, Business took on the ravenous Wolf as their of the blue and gold. Eagle to rep them in battle; and it has since become a clash
Rules Law: Law & Health/Med students. Business: Business & Humanities students. Points The scoreboard will be kept outside BUSA (Switzerland) so you can keep track of the tally. The Pep Rally activities will each be worth one point. The Touch match will be worth 10 points and the Rugby will be worth 20 points. Grudge Feast Kick-start your week with a beast of a feast, and fuel your bodies with free brunchy goodies. When: 11am-1pm, Tuesday Week 9. Where: Outside Business Faculty. Pep Rally Got a bit of team spirit oomph in you? Slap on that blue or yellow; this is your chance to contribute to your team tally. Get ready for: • Mini Grudge Matches where you can contest your opponent on the Bungee Run, Gladiator Challenge or Worm Race! Each worth one point on the tally board. • A delicious snag from Wednesday by the Water. • Oodles of Red Bull benefits. When: 12-2pm, Wednesday Week 9. Where: Ornamental Lawns. Bus v Law: Don your war paint and come support the legendary Business v Law Rugby and Touch matches. The matches will be accompanied by hilarious commentary and dinner. Come cheer your team on. Cheerleaders perform at half time!
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We are looking for players! Keen to play for your team? Boys Rugby email Law: charles.henley@student.bond.edu.au Business: gregory.russell@student.bond.edu.au Girls Touch email Law: mary.grant@student.bond.edu.au Business: sanchez.graham@student.bond.edu.au When: Meet at Don’s at 6pm. Touch kicks off at 6:45pm. Rugby kicks off at 7:45pm, Thursday Week 9. Where: We’re headed to Pizzy Park! Busses to and from supplied. The bar is stocked with ridiculously cheap essentials! Just incase these pesky clouds don’t part, the bar is undercover. Your shoes will be dry, your lips will be wet and you’ll be watching one hell of a match. Closing Party Wrap up Grudge Week with the Closing Party. After a massive week of competition you’ll be drinking to celebrate the victory, or drowning your losing sorrows. After-party celebrations will continue at Shooters. The Grudge Week winner and prizes for Best Spirit and Best Dressed will be announced at the party. When: 9pm-12am. Where: Don’s Tavern. Cost: SAM Free, Non SAM $5. Prizes Prizes will be awarded throughout the week. • Best Dressed Female; • Best Dressed Male; • Team Spirit Award.
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GLOBAL MANAGEMENT CHALLENGE
HOT Birthday & Mid Sem Bash on the same day Bondy 500 Future Festy Being in Week 8 when other unis have only just started
UPDATE FROM YOUR BSA
Spotted Dick & custard Mile High Club
Bond teams are still holding good positions with only one decision remaining in the GMC. After the results from the fourth decision, Bond teams are still leading Pools 3 and 4.
BAfrica MSA WBTW
There has been a change in the lead of Pool 3, with The Paradizers (Marius-Warin Gruene, Michael Tarnowski and Bjoern Dietzler) now on top.
Family visiting Coco Pops
The team now leading Pool 4 is Bond 6 (Christopher Land, Kim Brown and Nigel Thomas).
Chocolate chip cookies
Also working their way up in Pool 2, and now in second place is Think Squad (Vanessa Lea, Rachel Hannah and Aiko Fujino).
NOT The 9856859457 status updates about Futre Festy
It is now make or break time with only one decision left until it is decided who will go through to the national finals to be held here at Bond. Keep an eye out for the results next week.
Power outages Grad job applications Freezing aircon in Building 6 Being in Week 8 when other unis have just finished four months of holidays The weather Foggy glasses No casual gaming/ poker nights Mould
BOND CLASSIFIEDS GRAPHIC DESIGNER NEEDED
Send an email to scope.bond@gmail.com with all the relevant details (name, goods/services, contact The JSA is seeking an enthusiastic and creative individu- number etc.), plus your student ID (so we can verial proficient in InDesign for Baked. Responsibilities: fy that you’re a student). - Theme; - Layout, structure and design; - Use of student photography.
MAXIMUM 50 WORDS DEADLINE: 4PM MONDAY EACH WEEK
Please send your application and current resume to linda. woelk@student.bond.edu.au by 4pm Wednesday Week 9. Position not limited to Journalism students.
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HOT or NOT
H A A A A VE Y O U M E T . . . ?
Name: Hi I’m Dave Tyquin, how can I help you? Age: 12 and three quarters. Degree: Business/Commerce, majoring in public apologies. Beginning Semester: 111 Hometown: Brissy Facebook Relationship Status: Loving wife. Star Sign: Whichever causes the least amount of trouble.
Ideal date location and companion? With Chip and my beautiful girlfriend Matti at the Bra.
Do you judge other people for their past indiscretions? Hi, I’m Dave.
Do you call a snail without a shell naked or homeless? Nothing, I apologise and buy him/her a new one.
If you could swap bodies with anyone at Bond for a day, who would it be and why? The dark haired female cleaner so she could have a day off.
What food would you be and why? A Chicken Burger with bacon and egg from the Cafe; because nobody gets angry with that. What is your study motto? ‘Suck it up and hope for the best’. A genie grants you three wishes - what are they and why? 1. Never be late for meetings; 2. Everyone would enjoy WBTW as much as me; 3. I could spend more time with da boiz.
Choose: never washing your bed sheets again, or never washing your towel again. I don’t stay in my room. Weirdest place you’ve had a sexual encounter? When my Dad walked in on me pulling it. Fun fact: Have a listen to my voice-mail...
NEXT WEEK: Nominate yourself or dob in someone else to scope.bond@gmail.com