Scope Issue 1 Week 6 Sem 113 by Bond University Student Association

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Issue 1 Week 6 Sem 113

Ccontents 3. President’s Report 17. The Carbon Tax: It’s Got4. Introducing the New BUSA ten Personal 6. Scope 2011/2012 18. Music, Arts & Reviews 8. It’s Hard to Rock the Boat 20. Sport When You’re Sitting in a 22. Posters Yacht 24. Haaaave You Met...? 10. Photos What’s On 14. Why We’re Quitting Social or Edit Media ubS s w tor evie -Edi &R b s t u r S 15. 40 Degrees of Sepa,A ws usic evie |M AM &R D E s T t D r DO ic, A OPE ration HAN Mus tor E SC NAT R| -Edi TH

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you come to love it as much as I do. That said, I am open to feedback and CONSTRUCTIVE criticism. Please keep in mind that I’m not a graphic designer. I’ve taught myself how to use InDesign, so forgive me for any errors I’ve made. I’m running off 4 hours sleep since Sunday evening, and I’m at the point where I’m that buggered I’m going in circles.

So we’ve undergone a bit of a face lift - it seems to have become a tradition for the new Publications Director to put their own spin on things. Obviously I’m all for it. Without overwhelming you too much in my first official week as Editor of the 2011/2012 Scope, we do have some new sections coming in. From Letters to the Editor, to Classified and Where Are They Now; things are definitely changing, and hopefully there will be a little something something for everyone.

So, without rambling for too much longer - here is my first official version of Scope, as I see it in my head. I’ve tried to encompass all the ideas, feedback and opinions that have been expressed to me in the last 12 months. Be kind, and enjoy!

First of all - thanks to everyone who lodged their votes during elections in Week Two, giving me the opportunity to really sink my teeth into Scope. Secondly, I realise there are a lot of changes. Change is definitely something that takes a while to get used to, so I don’t expect you to love it like I do straight away. How

P.S. We’re holding over Hot or Not until next week due to spacial issues. bondstudents.com facebook.com/scope.bond email us at: scope.bond@gmail.com

ever, I hope the layout and logo grow on you, and that Cover photo by Caroline Kovac

BUSA | SCOPE

PRESIDENT'S REPORT Last Friday 5pm marked the official handover of the BUSA Management Committee. Over a few chilled Bondstock sponsored beverages enjoyed on the Postgraduate Student Lounge balcony, the 2010/11 Committee passed on the torch to the new 2011/12 Committee. Joined by Acting Vice-Chancellor Garry Marchant, as well as Alan Finch and other members of staff, the afternoon handover event was a time of reflection and a time of looking forward.

to Education and everything in between. Preparations are already underway for a renewal of SAM Discounts, a revamped O-Week, the creation of a student-led Education and Academic Affairs Council, and a new and improved Student Diary for 2012. We’re also working on the basics by making some changes to Wednesday by the Water, Thursday night at Dons, Scope, and the Student Lounges. Whether you’re an undergraduate or a postgraduate, Australian or international, SAM or non-SAM, we’re looking to enhance your experience at Bond.

At the handover, outgoing President James Graham thanked the members of staff who help make what BUSA does possible. He also congratulated the outgoing Committee for their energy and enthusiasm over the past year, and noted some of their key achievements. From the roll out of the new Bond sporting uniforms, to the introduction of BondSync and the Alumni Student Excellence Medals, the 2011/12 Committee has certainly left its mark. As Garry Marchant said, the bar has been set high for the new Committee.

As always, the BUSA Office is open to all students from Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm. You’re always welcome to come in and talk to us, whether it’s to ask a question, raise a concern, or simply to grab a copy of Scope. BUSA isn’t a clique and it doesn’t exist in a vacuum; it’s a group of 17 students who have each enjoyed different experiences at Bond and whose job it is over the next year to enhance your student experience. BUSA would be out of a job without the amazing cultural and sporting clubs we are so lucky to have here at Bond, and it would never have come into existence if it weren’t for you, as Bondies, who are the brick and mortar of our university, and more importantly, our community.

So, the new BUSA is in, but what’s changed? Well, besides the obvious of a new Scope logo, a male Secretary, the disappearance of Alan White, and the removal of the dead plant from the BUSA Office, the new Committee has hit the ground running and the transition from the old to the new has been a pretty smooth operation. You’ll now have 17 new faces serving you your weekly sausage at Wednesday by the Water and you’ll make a new friend (or enemy) at the door of Dons every Thursday night. We have a lot in store for the next 12 months, from Recreation

If you’ve paid your SAM, let’s be friends. If you haven’t, we’d still like to know you.

Henry Norris President 1. Pet Peeve? Having to take my shoes off at the airport for security checks. No one is a winner there. 2. Do you have an innie or an outtie? Innie 3. Obscure personal insight/thought/fact? Thoughts are more powerful than anything else - money, power, education, contacts. Thoughts lead to ideas which leads to ambition which leads to excellence. Taking time out of our lives to think about what we want and where we’re heading is a small investment which pays big dividends.

INTRODUCING YOUR NEW

1. Pet Peeve? 2. Innie or outtie? 3. Obscure personal insight/thought/fact?

Kim Brown Secretary

1. Poor spelling and grammar. 2. Innie. 3. I’m glad to be finally breaking through that glass ceiling.

Chris Land Treasurer

1. People who don’t appreciate LOST. Second best show of all time, after 24. 2. Innie...bitch please. 3. The best thing about SHAPES is the flavouring at the bottom.

Maddie Wardleworth Special Interests

Matt McLean VP Ed

1. Sour cream (it’s a long story). 2. Innie. 3. If you are in the jungle in Papua New Guinea, don’t compliment the tribesman’s eye patch.

Hannah West VP Sport

1. Bra food. 2. Innie. 3. I LOVE peanut butter, with honey and jam on toast (ALL AT ONCE)!

1. Treadmills. At age 15 I had a horrific accident and flew of the back of one. My legs were severely grazed and were bandaged for weeks. 2. Innie 3. www.bing.com is the way of the future.

Dave Tyquin Campus Life

1. When Joe McLachlan takes too long to get ready to go for a surf or anywhere else. 2. But it’s hard to tell with my belly button piercing there. 3. Not sure yet.

James Mullholland Social

1. When people complain and don’t do anything to fix it eg. When people whinge about having a headache but refuse to take panadol 2. Innie 3. I Struggle to walk down hills

Yasmin Zeinab VP Rec

1. CHEWING OUT LOUD!!!!!!!!!! 2. Somewhere inbetween. 3. I still suck my thumb.

BUSA FOR 2011/2012

BUSA | SCOPE

Nick Rodgers IT & Multimedia

Jorja Wallace Publications

1. Chalk on a blackboard. Primary school was torture. 2. Outie. 3. Apparently my laugh is maniacal.

1. Those weird free-standing cotton balls. Makes me feel sick just thinking about them. 2. Innie, but unlike Dave I legit do have my belly pierced. 3. I read most things from back cover to front.

Michael ‘Papa’ Penklis Sponsorship 1. Magpies that swoop you when you are walking from the Bungalow carpark. 2. Innie. 3. I average four hours of sleep a night

Bianca Gorgoglione Promotions

1. Missing your exam because you misread your timetable. 2. Innie. 3. I’m still afraid of the dark.

Marcus de Courtenay Advocacy

1. People who dislike cheese 2. Innie 3. I am indifferent to animals...

Sally-Ann Davies Sporting Projects & Development 1. Some asshole dropping in on me because I’m a girl... 2. Innie 3. I have 2 passports and 2 lifetime residency certificates. (Hint; 2 are english speaking countries & 2 are somewhere in Asia.)

Jenna Wong Cultural Clubs & Societies 1. When the radio volume is on an odd number. 2. Innie. 3. I don’t have pinky knuckles.

Sam Jones Sporting Clubs & Events 1. People who don’t indicate, or worse, people who indicate incorrectly. 2. My belly button looks like a botched circumcision. 3. I twisted my testicles and had to get surgery on my old boys for my 15th birthday. It was good times.

The New

Oliver Kidd Emily Shannan Smith Bonnie Whitehead James Mackechnie Features Editor Features Sub-Editor Features Sub-Editor Music, Arts & Music Reviews Editor Review Welcome to the new-look Scope for 2011/2012!

how I managed to release my grip on the reins, I don’t know.

As you can see the sub-committee has been expanded from five to nine, no I haven’t lost the ability to count (although maths has never been my strong point). The move from five to nine was done for several reasons.

So without further adieu, I give to you the 2011/2012 Scope subcommittee. No I’m not going to list them out (and no it’s not coz I CBF); I went to the trouble of making their faces slash names stand out, so it’s pointless to relist them all.

Firstly, based on your feedback about quality of articles, lack of articles and lack of diversity and opinions; I figured that with a bigger sub-committee, a little bit of flavour can be added that was previously lacking. Not to mention ye ole cliche - many hands make light work. In fact, we’re already sourcing for two weeks ahead - awesome, I know.

Essentially the committee is split into three sub-teams. These teams are responsible for their own respective sections. With three teams of three, we’re prepared as a committee for illness, assignments, freak accidents, arguments, ‘group think’ ... (etc. etc. etc., you get the gist. See I really am a control freak). We’re also able to provide you with a breadth of opinions over a wide range of topics - something I think is integral to the success of a student publication.

Secondly, there was an overwhelming number of qualified and passionate applicants, that had innovative and proactive ideas. Although I wish I could take on everyone who applied, I’d have enough to start my own BUSA, and then some. It is here that I’d like to thank each and every candidate for the time and effort they put not only into their written application, but also their (very brief) interviews.

In addition, every single member of the team is their own person in their own right. We all have different interests, tastes, visions and opinions over a broad range of topics. This personality explosion is what inspired the logo. Keep your eyes peeled for the next few weeks. We have new sections to come, and no doubt amazing pieces of work to be produced by this wonderfully talented and enthusiastic team!

Finally, I just felt like it. After weeks of no sleep on a Tuesday night (not that this week was any different, but that’s another story), I decided it would be beneficial to my health and GPA to ease the stress a little. Shocking - I mean I’m a huge control freak so

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WHO CAN WRITE? EVER

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR ARE BACK!!! Did an article really get up your goat? Maybe you really loved it? Or even if you just have comments on Scope itself - send a letter to the Editor directly to jorja-lee. wallace@student.bond.edu.au Max word count: 100 words Anonymous letters will not be published (grow some balls).

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INTRODUCTION | SCOPE

Jorja Wallace

y McGregor Jonathan Dodd Rebecca Thompson Olivia McCauley Linda Woelk Music, Arts & Sports Editor Sports Sub-Editor Sports Sub-Editor c, Arts & ws Sub-Editor Reviews Sub-Editor PHOTOGRAPHERS Stuart McKelvie In the coming weeks... Shaun Rotman Julian Jantos Chloe Strachan Caroline Kovac Jessica Lang Kenny Kagiah Liam Byrne

PLUS YOUR SUGGESTIONS!!! 7

It’s Hard to Rock the Boat When You’re Sitting in a Yacht Andy Kiggundu The concept of unionism is heavily entrenched within the Australian landscape. It is the social egalitarianism dreamed of by early Australians in the years of settlement; it is the amalgamation of workers’ rights and entitlements, dating back to conflicts on the goldfield and the Eureka stockade. The crimson thread of kinship that links us all is unionism: whether despised or hated, contemporarily it forms the backbone of our society.

with time, the representatives become more and more like the bureaucracy that they swore to change. Some light on the issue could be shed from other universities around Australia. Prestigious academic institutions such as Melbourne University, Monash University, Australian Catholic University, University of Sydney, University of Queensland, (Griffith ‘University’ (TAFE)) and RMIT offer a plethora of student associations. These include: Star Trek Club, 23+ Mature Age Students, African Club, African Drumming Club, Animal Protection Society, Chess Club, UNICEF Club, Society for Creative Anachronism, Student Wine Society, Socialist Alternative and Debating Society. It is evident that even out of this small selection that none of these kinds of clubs or pursuits exist at Bond. The ideals of unions and private education don’t really gel well, like oil and water; the politically conservative nature of our institution makes any slightly left wing affiliation wrong. It seems that in our world of political correctness, nothing is discussed and no distinct agenda is held on any front, whether it is environmentalism or socialism. It is hard to rock the boat when you’re crusing in a yacht

Unions, like all things red, have permeated themselves into all facets of our lives, especially into universities, through the rouse of student associations (BSA) or the centralised student associated (BUSA). Maybe it dates back to that subconscious fear that has plagued the world since the Cold War and Truman’s domino theory (reds under the bed anyone?) that has led to social institutions. Are they really that good? What is good about collectively grouping? Adam Smith, the father of modern industrial thinking and Unitarianism, argued that people should join together for the greater good. However, is this really democracy or a fair go? I would say NO, NO, NO. If anything, everyone’s voices get drowned out while everyone is shouting. Furthermore,

OPINION | SCOPE

Essentially, whether conscious of it or not, we are all passively being moulded into capitalist drones: senseless, impassionate and culturally inept to broader issues other than those within the bubble of university life. A really interesting club that I think would never really take off here is Resistance, which currently exists at Melbourne University. It is an organisation for radical youth who are passionate about being politically active and fighting for a better and safer world. Their mission statement ironically follows: We are a party of left-wing activists, who are fighting for worker’s rights, for a radical renewable energy industry transformation by 2020, for queer rights, for feminism, for the complete withdrawal of all troops from Iraq and Afghanistan, for solidarity with the progressive governments of Latin America (especially Venezuela) and the people’s power movements in the Middle East. For those of you who disagree, just look at how many clubs you are actively involved in at Bond. I know that many of you naysayers out there will vehemently state that the mortar on Bond’s foundations are still damp and that in due course it will naturally evolve like its older brothers and sisters. But, like watching Lord of the Rings on free to air television, the conclusion is painfully slow and sometimes you just turn it off. Many organisations at Bond are being starved in their infancy and never really get a chance to grow, and the ones that have grown are grossly overweight and bureaucratic, fixed to the point of entrenchment. Simply put, there is a fat kid at the dinner table that keeps trying food over the plates of the other members, demonstrated by the failure of some clubs to get funding for events. The antiquated nature of established unions and student organisations shocking the system since 1904 endorsed liberal thinking, bohemian and care-free ethos towards life. At Bond University, these clubs are now severely regulated and controlled. Essentially, whether conscious of it or not, we are all passively being moulded into capitalist drones: senseless, impassionate and culturally inept to broader issues other than those within the bubble of university life. Ultimately, to see student life flourish, students should be excited about clubs and organisations at the university. We need to drive change, embrace it and definitely manage it. It would be a sad reality if eventually all student organisations offered tickets to events with copious amounts of alcohol tapped simply just to exist, or if culture on the Gold Coast endorsed such hedonistic and extravagant ways to entrain students.

yacht, especially a privately funded yacht with constitutions, regulations and policies to restrain any real opposition or change. In the furthest extreme, it could be argued that there is no distinction between the BUSA of last year, this year, or the next, simply the same entity reinventing itself under the guise of change. Prestigious academic institutions such as Melbourne University, Monash University, Australian Catholic University, University of Sydney, University of Queensland, (Griffith ‘University’ (TAFE)) and RMIT offer a plethora of student associations. These include: Star Trek Club, 23+ Mature Age Students, African Club, African Drumming Club, Animal Protection Society, Chess Club, UNICEF Club, Society for Creative Anachronism, Student Wine Society, Socialist Alternative and Debating Society. It is evident that even out of this small selection that none of these kinds of clubs or pursuits exist at Bond. The ideals of unions and private education don’t really gel well, like oil and water; the politically conservative nature of our institution makes any slightly left wing affiliation wrong. It seems that in our world of political correctness, nothing is discussed and no distinct agenda is held on any front, whether it is environmentalism or socialism. It is hard to rock the boat when you’re cruising in a yacht, especially a privately funded yacht with constitutions, regulations and policies to restrain any real opposition or change. In the furthest extreme, it could be argued that there is no distinction between the BUSA of last year, this year, or the next, simply the same entity reinventing itself under the guise of change.

To be frank, there is not much value in paying SAM when you live off campus. Even a final finance major at Griftafe could quantify that there isn’t really that much bang for your buck in comparison to students that live at Bond. If you live off campus, study a double-degree, have some type of employment and have a gym membership; maybe it is that we are too blind to see the truth, too dumb to smell it and too fat to walk into it. However, I would like to say a big prayer for student associations, that one day may they rise again. AMEN.

Do you have a different opinion? Send a response article to scope.bond@gmail.com Or send a ‘Letter to the Editor’ to jorja-lee.wallace@student.bond.edu.au

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Photographers: Julian Jantos & Caroline Kovac

PHOTOS | SCOPE

kununurra Photos supplied by the SPC

BCHC Training Session 1

PHOTOS | SCOPE

Photos supplied by BCHC

Bond Weekend Surf Camp From October 14-16th, 20 Bondies attended a surf camp run by Campus Life. They travelled to ‘Spot X’ (3 hours south), and spent the weekend learning how to surf. Photos supplied by Campus Life

why we’re quitting

social media

Well, not quite. But Bond Investment Group (BIG) has recently made the decision to break our addiction to social media promotion. I’m relieved. For a number of semesters now, BIG has used various Facebook applications – groups, pages, our committee members’ own profiles – to promote what we are doing. It seems that good work on this medium is largely irrelevant; rather, sheer obnoxiousness, a willingness to prostitute the group’s and our own image, and a complete disregard for the frustration caused by repeated promotion, is what it takes to be heard above other clubs and societies on Facebook.

And those are qualities that I’m uncomfortable with, and qualities that I do not wish any society or association that I’m involved with to possess. The quality of initiatives and events does not shine through the sheer clamour of wall postings in various groups, tagging popular people on campus in posts and whatever other means Facebook has created to piss off everyone that is unlucky enough to be your ‘friend’. I prefer to let the quality of our initiatives speak for themselves, once given the appropriate coverage – not shove our events down the throats of people who don’t care about what we do. And that’s why we are changing the conversation. No more Facebook Groups for BIG now – we are taking it private this week and no longer posting in it. Kindly leave it; let it die the death it deserves. Our only presence on Facebook will be our page – a much less obnoxious channel that doesn’t notify, email, or otherwise bother you every time we decide to (legitimately) engage you, or when some other club or society decides to leverage our popularity to promote an unrelated event. Articles of interest will still be posted, but no longer in the BUSA, BSA or whatever other groups are out there. We’ll now only use BondSync and our website to summarise what’s going on in the BIG world at the end of each week and any career opportunities available. Don’t want to know? Don’t sign up.

This arms race of clubs and associations trying to grab the mind share of students needs to end We’re still open to conversation, but it is up to you to engage. And that’s fine by us; we would rather have half the social media presence consisting of people who actually care about what we have to offer, compared to hundreds of people who groan when we try and encourage our members to challenge their perceptions and take an interest in the world of business, finance and economics. I think this is a significant step in the scheme of running a society on campus. There is no doubt that there is value in having hundreds of people being reminded of your presence on a daily basis. For some clubs who cannot afford the time and money associated with a website, Facebook is their only way of engaging their membership base. Indeed, for over six months,

Facebook was our only online presence while we were overhauling our website. However, we believe these reasons are no longer sufficient. BondSync is a powerful tool that includes a website builder more than sufficient for 99 per cent of clubs on campus. It includes means of engaging your membership base without frustrating everyone else around you. But BondSync isn’t going to work until clubs cure their addiction to Facebook. And until members of clubs and societies have no other option of getting information to you, they’re not going to make the transition over to BondSync. This arms race of clubs and associations trying to grab the mind share of students needs to end. Whether the fundamental problem is too many events chasing too small of a population, I’m not quite sure. It’s not my job to regulate that sort of thing anymore, and I’m a fan of letting ‘the market’ determine which events deserve attendance and dollars. Regardless, every time an event is approaching, Facebook becomes a cesspit of shameless self-promotion. Unfortunately, this seems to happen every week nowadays. Not every club or society will make this transition voluntarily, and that’s where some leadership from BUSA would be appreciated. If they want to see BondSync flourish, then they should force a shutdown of Facebook groups for all clubs seeking funding. It won’t be popular, but it will force clubs and societies to move forward and use the new technology into which they’ve invested a significant amount of student funds. If not, then I predict that clubs will continue to predominantly use Facebook as a promotional channel over BondSync, because the user base is already there, and it’s too much effort to replicate the exact same material across different channels. BondSync will wither on the vine and its continuing usage will be up for evaluation. This will probably damage BIG’s short-run prospects of getting our initiatives out there, particularly with newer students. But the next time you get frustrated with the emails from Facebook because someone posted about some event you couldn’t care less about in some group you don’t even remember why you joined, remember that we’re not part of that any longer. Leave those groups and only join groups you actually are interested in hearing from, because then you’ll only receive the updates that interest you. Funny that. If you’re interested in being spammed, keep joining every club’s Facebook group on campus, regardless of whether you intend on getting involved or not. As for us, join us at our Facebook page (www.bondinvestmentgroup.org/BondInvestmentGroup - it’s not that intrusive), our website (www.bondinvestmentgroup.org) or on BondSync. Because that’s the only way you’ll hear from us from now on. Sincerely yours, Liam Auer | Chair Bond Investment Group

FEATURES | SCOPE As the plane landed and we struggled to bear the scorching Kununurra heat, it became clear that we didn’t know what we had gotten ourselves in to. With the support of Bond University, the Student Philanthropy Council and BondSIFE, 14 of us travelled to Kununurra to work with Save the Children and Bond Alumnus Ed Brockhoff. Save the Children runs a program to keep local kids off the streets after school hours. We went there to run a holiday camp during the Western Australian school holidays. On our first day we were told by a respected community member to leave any expectations behind, and to approach the trip with an open mind. Two days into the trip it became clear what he meant. The impact was beyond anything we could have expected. It is strange to think that we could learn so much from hanging out with kids. After the first day we realised that we were working with fantastic kids, who could not only teach us a few dance moves but for the most part were fun, kind natured children. However, when it came to dropping them home we soon realised that these kids faced a range of environmental challenges, making their lovely nature seem all the more remarkable. But the learning did not stop there, speaking to locals, other people who work for save the children, and going on day trips with the kids gave us the opportunity to gain a great deal of insight. While we all picked up on different things, in general terms we were able to develop a greater understanding of social injustices within Kununurra and community attitudes towards them. We also learnt how Save the Children operates, and for some of us, we were able to catch a glimpse of the strong Waringarri and Miriwoong cultures fighting to survive. Personally, while we definitely helped to create a positive holiday for the kids, I think that we will take away a lot more than we could ever give back in just two weeks. While the kids were fantastic, our keen sense of adventure woke

But the highlight of the trip was swimming with our favourite baby crocodile, Romeo, in Valentine’s Springs. Fortunately, we never came across his mother! us up at 5:15 every morning to explore Kununurra and the surrounding Kimberley’s. In our troopie we set off on several ‘adventures’ before our work began each day. The pristine Lake Argyle, breathtaking Emma Gorge, and the elegant pumphouse were just a few of Kununurra’s attractions which we were fortunate enough to see. But the highlight of the trip was swimming with our favourite baby crocodile, Romeo, in Valentine’s Springs. Fortunately, we never came across his mother! We battled crocodiles, kids with endless energy, drove on roads that the council had probably never visited, and at the end of the day we all came for different reasons and got something different out of it. It was an honour to go away with such an excellent group of people, all sacrificing our valuable Bond weeks for a chance to close the gap. Many of the kids we met had so much character, were extremely resilient and determined; the kind of kid who would go far at Bond. We would like to thank the Student Philanthropy Council for providing this opportunity to share the Bond culture, and the Student Opportunity Fund and Bond SIFE for their support. We would also like to recognise the generous donations of the Law and Business faculties in supporting the development of this community.

40 Degrees of Separation Kim Brown & Ellen Scobie

FEATURES | SCOPE

THE CARBON TAX: IT'S GOTTEN PERSONAL

Isabel Dickson

When the sun rises on the 26th of January each year, Australians awaken with an electrified patriotic spirit. The day unites all born, bred and migrated Aussies in their celebration of belonging to this land girt by sea, which many perceive to be the perfect excuse to crack open several ice-cold VBs. In short, Australia Day is a time of merriment and conviction that this country is perfect. Shockingly though, this sense of unity is not as robust as an outsider might think. It only takes one decision from the Federal Government to divide the nation and replace praise with the foul language of convicts. One of these decisions was made on October 12th, 2011. The much anticipated carbon tax bill we’ve been waiting for passed its first hurdle: the House of Representatives. Although it still needs to be approved by the Senate, it is more than likely to be passed into law due to the supporting Greens holding a significant level of influence. It was a controversial decision that was always bound to spark outrage within the community. However, many citizens crossed the line as they voiced their opinions nationwide. As protestors were removed from the House of Reps by security, their chants and cries of rage rang loud and clear on the Channel 7 news. “She’s a red-haired, bitch, skank!” one passionate gentleman offered to a camera outside Parliament House. A recently reformed redhead myself, I found it remarkable that Julia Gillard’s her hair colour was as offensive to him as the other two unpleasant adjectives - and even more so that the bill was evoking such fervent language from people. Tony Abbott himself made a ‘blood pledge’ to dismantle the tax if and when he is elected as Prime Minister. When he made

that fiery statement, I no longer saw the opposition leader, but a man with long, black, greasy hair sporting the name Severus Snape (Unbreakable Vow reference, anyone?).

“She’s a redhaired, bitch, skank!”

Itching to learn more, I took to the streets to ascertain how the local community was responding (okay, I spammed a survey on Facebook – same thing!). Participants were divided. Whilst many were either clearly for or against the carbon tax, a whopping 50 per cent had no idea how it would affect them or what the heck was going on. One anonymous participant stated clearly what the majority were thinking: “Okay, from my (admittedly inexperienced) understanding, it doesn’t work. The tax is brought in, costs of companies increase, so they increase their prices and shoulder that cost onto consumers. So consumers are paying for the tax, but we’re supposed to be reimbursed for the increase in costof-living. What exactly does this accomplish?” Australia is going to be taxed for carbon emission, and it has become personal. It’s mind-boggling how a lack of communication (or too much from two opposing parties) can divide Aussies so profoundly. To those at Bond bringing your ambition to become a politician to life, I now speak directly to you: if you’re going to impose a tax or unpopular law on the public, get your motives out there in a clear, concise manner. And to everyone else – watch your language on television, please.

C I S U M ARTS S W E I V E R Crazy Stupid Love

emily mcgregor

Despite the fact that this movie possibly has one of the worst titles ever (it’s like your grandma tries to nostalgically explain love ...*shudders*), … Crazy, Stupid Love is encrypted with unprecedented twists, charming characters, and marries (no pun intended) humour and sentiment in a superb, unmatched fashion. Without giving too much away, here’s the basic synopsis: ‘Cal’ played by Steve Carell divorces his wife ‘Emily’ (Julianne Moore) after she cheats on him with her coworker David (played by Kevin Bacon… ew!). Whilst naively sipping on a vodka cranberry and lamenting at a local bar, the elusive ladies man ‘Jacob’, played by Ryan Gosling appears. Gosling basically ‘pimps’ Carell out and introduces him to the prestigious art of lady killing. Surprisingly, Carell is actually successful in the trade but finds himself tangled in the sheets (lolz puns) of his newfound Casanova identity and the old Cal. In amidst Carell’s identity crisis, ‘Hannah’ played by the divine Emma Stone, has to make a decision whether she waits for her mediocre boyfriend to propose and play it “safe”, or to venture out and find a new charming, dapper, young man. Fittingly, Gosling hits her up at

the bar, and attempts to coerce her into the bedroom. The clash of personalities between Gosling and Stone’s characters is absolutely brilliant. She is so “no bullshit”, and he is so “I’m full of shit”… Hilarious. Ironically, Gosling finds that for once, he might actually be the one in need of advice. There’s also a gorgeous blossoming of love between two of the film’s younger stars, Jessica and Robbie. Although it’s a chiefly one sided romance, providing much comic relief, it does eventuate in some form of serious consequence, taking the story to an entirely different level. To sum it up, the twists in this film are phenomenal. You will literally jump from your seat when the truth hits you. It will be so intense, you will probably say “holy santa claus sh*t” a little too loud (like I did… awkward). Whilst you aren’t losing yourself in Emma Stone’s huge green eyes, or frothing over Ryan Gosling’s sweet, sweet, glistening abs, Crazy, Stupid Love is actually worth your time and your money.

Why you should go to this movie: 1. Ryan Gosling 2. R. Gosling 3. Gozzlebrah. 4. Perfect mix of humour, sentiment and feel good vibe 5. Emma Stone. The babe. 6. Definitely first date material 7. Opportunity to be a public nuisance 8. Movie hop after.

MUSIC, ARTS & REVIEWS | SCOPE After three chart-topping albums, Gotye has begun his Making Mirrors tour of Australia. After an initial one-show-only stop at the Brisbane Powerhouse, tickets sold so quickly an additional three shows were commissioned. Four sold out shows later, Gotye and his seven-piece orchestra had wowed audiences night after night. With a cosy venue inside the Brisbane Powerhouse, suitably reflecting the artist’s sense of style, the Making Mirrors tour stood more as an experience than anything.

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Scribblenauts Remix Whether you’ve jumped on the iPhone 4S bandwagon or you’re still hanging onto your dilapidated 3GS (yours truly), Scribblenauts Remix is a great creative adventure that should belong on your iOS device. The game’s simple premise is to complete mini puzzles in order to collect stars and advance through each world. To do this, you use the in game keyboard to type in nouns, which are then created to help complete your objective. While the puzzles may be simple in design, it’s the way in which you go about completing them that makes it so enjoyable. You need to reach a star on the top of a tree? Make a ladder and climb up to it. Actually, create a lasso and pull it down. Too boring? Fine, hop on a Pegasus and fly up to it. That’s too fancy? Summon a dragon but you’ll probably end up as a pile of charred pixels instead. You can manipulate these nouns by adding adjectives beforehand, adding to the creative depth of the game. That dragon can now become a peaceful red dragon, allowing you ride it up to that elusive star. The iOS keyboard makes word-input very simple. Beware though because the game doesn’t take kindly to typos. I’ve experienced several occasions where I would accidently hit the wrong letter and the game would suggest words completely different to my intended one. Anyone who has played the original Nintendo DS titles though will find the new setup heavenly compared to the inferior stylus and touchpad. Scribblenauts Remix is as much fun as you make it out to be. Breezing through each level using the most obvious solution is a pretty sterile option. Play around and see how imaginative you can be or just conjure up Zeus along with a sabre-toothed tiger and watch them duke it out. 5th Cell and Iron Galaxy Studios have packed 50 levels into the iPhone and iPad iteration of the series. Considering that buying Scribblenauts and Super Scribblenauts on the DS will cost you near $60, their asking price of $5.49 is very modest.

Throughout each song, Gotye and his orchestra stood before a large television screen which played thought-provoking visuals in time with the lyrics. From the technologically deterministic State of the Art with its 1950s animation, to the eco-oriented Eyes Wide Open, audiences’ senses were treated to a feast. Supporting band Bosco & Martin, whose experimental techno sound laced with percussion led to a pleasant appetiser, set the tone of the evening. After briefly jumping on stage to join Bosco & Martin in one of their musical percussionist frenzies, fans were finally glad to see their curly hair musician arrive onstage. The audience swayed and sang along to Gotye’s melodic vocals and then jumped and stomped to the tribal beats for which he is known. One stand out moment was during iTunes’ #1 hit Somebody I Used To Know; as it’s featured artist Kimbra was unable to attend, we the audience donned the role with dazzling results. The performers grinned proudly upon cue of the audiences’ vocal; it was a satisfying paradigm shift for an audience to please their performer. Fan favourite Heart’s a Mess preceded the final Bronte, resulting in fans sobbing in bittersweet emotion to the song’s lyrics and accompanying visuals seen here on YouTube. One encore and two songs later, fans left the Powerhouse to return back to reality and away from the stimulating event that was Gotye’s Making Mirrors. 5 P.G.D (Post-Gig Depression) Pills Out of 5

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SPORT Hannah West Last semester, my co-campus life resident fellow Alan White, spoke about why he loves Res Wars Mixed Netball. I share this feeling, as it’s my favourite too. You can identify the AFL players who launch themselves off the backs of their teammates to mark the netball in spectacular fashion, while the girls dart around smugly, because it’s one on the Res Wars calendar dates where they can beat the boys fair and square. However, September semester adds a whole new element to Res Wars. Americans! They are great at Volleyball, love Dodge Ball and can keep up in Trivia, but they don’t know how to play netball. After some frustration and questioning as to how netball is even a sport, AC, congratulations on your one win. This brought them into 3rd place, knocking out B-Block in play-offs for 3rd

and 4th. Green Machine and A-Block played off for 1st and 2nd. 112 champions, South Tower, had their game faces on. However, an athletic A-block team came out fighting to win in convincing fashion, keeping Green Machine scoreless for the entire game. Congratulations to Rhys Larson (A-Block) and Morgan Appleby (A-Block) for taking out MVP for the week. See you at Indoor Soccer, in the sports Hall this Wednesday. Love Campus Life Ranking of the Netball Tournament:

Tough Battles on the Squash Courts

James Cornish

On Sunday the 16th October, the Funflight squash tournament took place and Bondies of all shapes and sizes wiped off their dusty squash racquets for a day of numerous blisters, swollen wrists, but mostly a whole lot of fun. Thinking back, the highlight of the tournament was the enthralling A Draw Quarterfinal match between Jacob Collier and Nick Harvey.

was Cory Esterlino, whose drop shots literally stopped the ball in its track, giving the runner up, James Cornish a tough time.

Both players showed the utmost amount of determination to put on a fantastic show for the audience in an incredibly evenly matched contest. Nick Harvey won the final game with 15-13, but both players showed outstanding talent and it was a joy to watch.

Whilst the day seemed tough, walking up the stairs in the Blocks presented itself as the real challenge. I found myself clutching desperately the handrail, as I used the remaining strength in my arms and legs to force my body up to the third level before collapsing on my bed.

A huge ‘thank-you’ goes to Sebastien Wei for organising a fantastic event, as well as to everyone who participated and supported the athletes.

All in all, it was a fantastic event and I can’t wait for the Calcutta squash tournament in week 8. Be sure to join the Bond squash page on Facebook to keep updated about this event.

In B Draw Daniel Jade showed an impressive amount of athleticism, when taking out the title with Elliott Kraa, coming second in the end.

After a day of nerve-racking games, the winner of A Draw

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North vs South

Jeremy Fitzpatrick

The wait is over. The strapping tape is out, the boots are being laced-up and the stubbies are being dunked in ice. Forget the Rugby World Cup. Forget the Super Bowl. The AFL Grand Final has passed and the biggest event on the sporting calendar is here... the Tri-Annual North v South Clash. This semester’s North v South will see the long awaited return of AFLQ Division 3 superstars Ryan Lenegan, Nick Hayes and Rupert Pedler – all thirsty for some good quality football. With the dominant Southerners having snatched the last two game, the likes of big bodied enforcers Jono Haws and Matty Dettmann will be ready to defend their BUFC bragging rights. The North, hungry for redemption and armed with the pace of James Fitchett and Viko Muliaga, will be out to show the South’s who rules supreme over the Bond University sporting fields. Half-time will see the inaugural BUFC player auction “Bullshark Wants a Wife”, with some hot footy player property up for grabs. Maxwell Toovey, George Duddy, Jimmy Oldfield (Scooter Included) and the dynamic duo Tim Simpson and Mark Manolas (two-for-one special) will all be

flaunting their goods for you lucky ladies (...or lads?) with all proceeds going towards the BUFC. Fresh off a recovery session at Kurrawa Beach will be the AFLQ Division 3 Best and Fairest Winner Mark “Fizza” Metzeling as a special guest umpire. Vinnie Rugari and Taylor McPhail will also be providing in-depth game analysis, running commentary and general quality banter. This clash of the titans, where the oldest of state rivalries is re-ignited on Bond’s biggest sage, is not to be missed. Head down to the sports field from 6:30 to see the Med v Health touch game followed by the main event North v South at 7:30. Interested in becoming a Bond Bullshark? Recruiting for the 2012 season has already begun! Do you have what it takes? Contact the BUFC President, Jeremy Fitzpatrick for more information: jeremy.fitzpatrick@student.bond.edu.au

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Ryan Lenegan Brock Phyland George Duddy Joe Patrick Viko Muliaga James Fitchett Mark Manolas James Khaika

Max Toovey Nick Hayes Rupert Pedler Jack Morphet Jono Hawes Stefan Toniol Dave Martini Matt Dettmann

Nick Bell-Allen Matt Thompson Matt Boyce Byron Davis Dave Tyquin Joe McLachlan Alex Remmelt

The Battle of the Frontiers Brain versus brawn. This is the widely held view of the Med vs Health rivalry. But like most things in life, it is not that simple… The Med vs. Health touch game is always underlined by a hotly contested rivalry between Health kids and ‘Meddies’. Health kids sling ‘gumby’ insults, while Meddies profess their superior intellect. Health has won the last four consecutive touch games, a fact that Meddies are never allowed to forget. The large score differential is a fact that the Health kids love to lord over Med – but

will it be turned around this semester? The Health team is largely made up of Sports & Exercise Science students – will they use their insider knowledge of performance to sway the match? Or have the Meddies been researching sneaky ways to cause physical pain behind the ref’s back? Only time can tell! So who will it be? The Health kids with their knowledge of biomechanics and biceps or do the Meddies have a cunning plan up their sleeves? Come to the rugby fields at 6.30pm on Thursday to find out. Eva Freeman

Tommy Sheridan Fergus Kinnaird Lawson Hubbard Lewis Nixon AJ Cleary Chris Lambert Hugh Grover Matt McDonald

Med Aarti Shah Alfred Phillips Hashim Abdeen Jasryn Dhaliwel Kate Stokes Matthew Thompson Michael Dan Myo Thu Nicholas Bell-Allen William Yaxley

Health Alex Beck Alexane Escot Andrew Carlton Brendan Ridge Duncan Cameron Joel Grech Kaitlin Faulkner

Liam Cosgrave Nicola Ying Sam Coad Samantha Sattolo Travis Owens Vincent Fryer Zoe Kaesehagen

H A A A A VE Y O U M E T . . . ? Name: Callum Wood Age: 21 Degree: Law/International Relations Beginning Semester: 091 Hometown:Falls Creek, Victoria (Represent) FB Relationship Status: Ridin’ Solo Star Sign: Gemini Ideal date location and companion? Private dining room at the Bra with Henry Norris (such a babe). Do you call a snail without a shell naked or homeless? Deliciously naked. What food would you be and why? Oyster (I hear they’re an aphrodisiac, and I’m kind of a hornbag). What is your study motto? Lecture free since 093. A genie grants you three wishes - what are they and why? 1. To not be told that I look like Dennis (even his family thinks we look the same).

2. Have infitinte amounts of money to go travelling, ‘cause honestly who wouldn’t want that? 3. To have a Bond ambition poster board (although if you’ve seen my GPA it’s not looking positive). Do you judge other people for their past indiscretions? Yes. But if you saw me at Palaver please don’t judge me.... If you could swap bodies with anyone at Bond for a day, who would it be and why? Liam Auer, for the pure fact that he ran a fantastic illegitimate BUSA campaign based on the infamous Bondstock 2010 tagline: “Have a shit one”. Choose: never washing your bed sheets again, or never washing your towel again. Bed sheets. Hands down. ‘Cause me likes me some fluffy towels. Weirdest place you’ve had a sexual encounter? In a primary school cubby house after hours... (not while I was in primary school mind you. I know I’m from the country but we’re not that bad).

NEXT WEEK: Nominate yourself or dob in someone else to scope.bond@ gmail.com