Scope Issue 29 Week 9 Sem 122 - The Bondstock Flip Edition by Bond University Student Association

Issue 29 Week 9 Sem 122

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CONTENTS

FEATURES EDITOR | Bonnie Whitehead SUB-EDITOR | Kyle Manning SUB-EDITOR | Caroline Stanley

3. FROM THE DESK OF 4. SAME-SEX MARRIAGE. SERIOUSLY. 6. ‘CHEERIO!’ TO ALL MISINTERPRETATIONS ABOUT GREAT BRITAIN 7. MY BCHC EXPERIENCE 8. I’LL MISS YOU, I’LL MISS YOU NOT 10. THE ACADEMIC AUDIT

12. WEDNESDAY BY THE WATER GOES FAIR! 13. I CAN COOK FOR CANCER 14. PHOTOS 18. MUSIC, ARTS & REVIEWS 19. SPORT 20. BONDY BANTER 22. OF THE WEEK 23. SDSA INDUSTRY GAMES NIGHT 24. BLACK & WHITE

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t’s nearly that time of semester again – Executive Drinks voting! Executive Drinks is an opportunity each semester to recognise Bond’s outstanding clubs, societies, FSAs and individuals for their achievements and service to students. Recently we reassessed the awards and made some changes to give greater recognition to clubs, societies, FSAs and events that have gone above and beyond this semester! Check out the new awards and criteria below. Nominations will open next Monday! Make sure you log onto BondSync to nominate your favourite club, society, FSA, individual or event. If you have any questions or would like more information feel free to email me at yzeinab@student.bond.edu. The following titles will be awarded to the club, society, FSA, individual or event that has been most outstanding this semester, with consideration given to the following nonexhaustive list of factors. BEST CULTURAL CLUB • Quality of services to students (including communication, professionalism and presence in campus life) • Quality of event(s) • Scope of student involvement • Effective club administration (including BondSync and funding applications) BEST SPORTING CLUB • Quality and consistency of training • Level of performance in external sporting competitions • Quality of services to students (including communication, professionalism and presence in campus life) • Effective club administration

(including BondSync, funding applications and compliance with the ‘Bond Sport’ brand) • Promotion of a healthy sporting lifestyle BEST CULTURAL EVENT • Quality of the event • Contribution to the student experience • Fiscal responsibility of the event • Effective promotion of the event BEST SOCIAL JUSTICE INITIATIVE • Success of the initiative in advancing the social justice cause • Scope of student involvement • Effective promotion of the initiative • Contribution to the student experience BEST SOCIAL EVENT • Quality of the event • Contribution to the student experience • Fiscal responsibility of the event • Effective promotion of the event SPORTING SPIRT AWARD • Quality of internal sporting competitions (including communication and professionalism) • Scope of student involvement • Effective club administration (including BondSync, funding applications and compliance with the ‘Bond Sport’ brand) • Promotion of a healthy sporting lifestyle

event • Promotion of the event BEST FSA • Quality of services provided to the students they represent • Number of successful events run • Accessibility and proactivity of the FSA to represent the concerns and interests of the students they represent • Fiscal responsibility of the FSA • The standard and consistency of the FSA’s publication THE MOST OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO CAMPUS LIFE • Been at Bond for more than three semesters • Active participation in a wide range of events and activities on campus • Contribution to a positive campus culture BEST STAFF MEMBER • Level of support provided to students within their formal capacity and beyond it • Contribution to facilitating a better student experience SERVICE TO STUDENTS • Positive contribution to the Bond student experience • Service to the student body through involvement in clubs and societies and/or student representative bodies at Bond • Lasting impact made by the student to the Bond student experience

BEST FSA EVENT • Quality of the event (including the ability of the event to cater to, and be accessible by, the student body) • Contribution to the student experience • Fiscal responsibility of the

THE VICE-PRESIDENT OF RECREATION WORDS | Yasmin Zeinab

THE EDITOR WORDS | Jorja Wallace

ith only a third of the Bond semester remaining, 122 is well and truly on the way out; much like some of the fashions on the Don’s D-Floor last Thursday night. Lectures left to stream are piling up, and assignments are knocking on our doors. Sleep is slowly being limited to the less-than-six-hours mark, leaving dreary-eyed and pasty looking Bondies wandering the campus in search of that elusive extra hour. It is of course at this time that your ever-dedicated Scope team are attempting to catch up on the growing load of work that’s laughing evilly at us from the corner. So, I shall keep this week short and sweet. As you can see from a quick flick through Scope, some of the pages are upside-down. Shit, forgot to rotate; soz. LOL JKS, it’s supposed to be that way - legit. You are witness to our first flip edition of Scope, containing not only your weekly dose of Bondy humour and wit, but your guide to Bondstock 2012. The lovely Yasmin Zeinab and Mitchell Willocks have been toiling away into the wee hours of the morn to put together everything you need to know for this year’s Bondstock, incorporated into your weekly student magazine to ensure maximum exposure to all Bondies. If you’re reading this on Monday or Tuesday, you are one of the select few. Enjoy. Brag to your friends - you have the only copy of Mid Sem photos until Wednesday afternoon. Exclusive much? Until next week,

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ROSS HEALY TAKES A SERIOUS

LOOK INTO ONE OF AUSTRALIA’S MOST HEAVILY DEBATED TOPICS.

SAME-SEX MARRIAGE. SERIOUSLY. WORDS | Ross Healy

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quality can be defined simply as the state of being equal. Australia is often promoted as a laid-back, egalitarian society. Australia is a country where ‘she’ll be ‘right’ is a phrase that could be used in a disaster situation. We rally together and protect our neighbours in times of need such as the Brisbane floods and Victorian bushfires, and overseas such as last year’s earthquake in New Zealand and the Japanese tsunami. It seems like it is nationally accepted that helping one another and striving for equality is something we aim for. When it comes to same-sex marriage however, the nation is divided. Some people don’t seem to mind, but others attempt to scare the unaware or latent public into thinking that allowing two men or two women, who have committed themselves to one another, will be the downfall of society. Currently the media is abuzz with questions and opinions from both sides, but it is incredibly disheartening to think that this is even being debated at all. There was a time in history where interracial marriage was opposed, but saying that today would only make us scratch our heads in bewilderment. We are talking about two individuals who are committing themselves to each other, but cannot because the idea of it upsets those in power. In regard to equality and egalitarianism, particularly in relation to marriage, Australia fails in both counts. It has come to light that our Prime Minister Julia Gillard will vote against samesex marriage, but allow Labor ministers to vote as they feel is right in a parliamentary conscience vote. Opposition leader Tony Abbott, on the other hand, will also vote against, but not allow Liberal ministers to vote any other way than his own. Liberal MP Malcolm Turnbull had come out in favour of same-sex marriage, but owing to Liberal’s stance on the issue, his vote won’t be counted. Hear, hear democracy. Where everyone’s voice is heard. I’m going to be dead serious when I say this: those against same-sex marriage don’t want it to pass because they don’t like it nor want to. Like conservative parents who

bury their heads in the sand when they refuse to accept that their child has come out, some Members of Parliament feel the same. Through their public addresses, many federal MPs insist that marriage is, and should be, between a man and a woman as this is tradition. Tradition for a religion, yes. But, Australia does not have a dominant religion. During the 2001 Census, it became worldly known that Australia had almost 70, 000 individuals who identified as Jedi Knights. Moreover, the ‘Laws of the Land’ don’t interfere with the ‘Laws of the State’ as much as they would in Catholic countries such as Ireland or Italy. Further, others argue that allowing same-sex marriage would open the floodgates for other minorities who also demand marriage equality. If gay people are allowed to marry then that makes it okay for people in polygamous relationships to marry. For any Bond University students who took Reasoning Skills as part of their CORE choices, are cur-

formed. In addition, there is also what is known as a ‘slippery slope’, wherein one small thing can cause a series of events that may lead to catastrophe. Would allowing same-sex marriage really bring the downfall of civil society? Really? Pop singer P!nk once said that people shouldn’t have a problem with a couple having a day where they can put on nice clothes and say nice things to each other. In fact, we should have more of that in the world. Recently, Liberal MP Malcolm Turnbull addressed the topic of same-sex marriage on his blog which sparked controversy on both sides of the debate. Mr Turnbull delivered a speech on the Gold Coast to Southern Cross University (SCU) about the state of same-sex marriage in Australia. Mr Turnbull stands for the change, highlighting its successful adoption in other countries around the world. However, Mr Turnbull has come under fire for asserting that civil unions must be passed before same-sex marriage is allowed. While some are dissatisfied that civil unions and marriage are not the same thing, Mr Turnbull believes that acknowledging civil unions is the first step toward same-sex marriage in Australia. To illustrate this, he refers to countries where same-sex marriage has been legalised following the acknowledgement of civil unions. Regardless of who says what and who thinks what, one thing is always certain: people’s minds will change. Allowing samesex marriage is the right thing to do. Like previously mentioned, interracial marriage was something which was once frowned upon, now it’s an accepted societal norm. While I see that the topic of same-sex marriage upsets some people, I’d like to remind them that it’s none of their business who marries who or if he or she loves him or her. To people who are strongly opposed to same-sex marriage ask yourself: does it really affect you? I’m pretty sure it won’t. I wish we could focus on real matters in Parliament and stop making mountains out of molehills.

{ } To people who are strongly opposed to same-sex marriage ask yourself: does it really affect you? I’m pretty sure it won’t.

rently studying Law, stand opposed to samesex marriage, and agree with this, I would like to remind you about some argumentative fallacies that you would have hunted for. For anyone reading this who hasn’t or is yet to undertake Reasoning Skills, argumentative fallacies are unsound propositions that can be deflected when detected by those who see them. A straw person argument is where one rebuts an argument by putting forward a slightly similar, but fundamentally different, proposition without actually addressing the main issue in question. It seems that some MPs link or associate homosexual couples with polygamy. Because the two are so similar; I strongly think not. Straw people are not cool. They belong in fields scaring crows, not in parliamentary debates scaring the unin-

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WORDS | James Cornish

CURIOUS AS TO

WHETHER MOVIES ACCURATELY REPRESENT ENGLISH CULTURE? READ ON AND FIND OUT.

‘CHEERIO!’ TO ALL MISINTERPRETATIONS ABOUT GREAT BRITAIN. A

fter moving to Australia in 2009 from England, I have noticed many Australians are unacquainted with many aspects of the English culture and lingo. I hope to enlighten those who have this false interpretation as to what England is like in their bonces. The first thing I would like to clear up is the confusion that arises between The UK, Great Britain and England. Simply, The UK consists of Northern Ireland, Scotland, England and Wales. Great Britain consists of England, Scotland and Wales. Either way you look at it, if you are from England, you are part of the UK and Great Britain; meaning our claim over Andy Murray is justified. The Lingo Contrary to popular belief, we don’t actually say words such as ‘spiffing’ or ‘toodle pip’. These are reserved for those individuals making feeble attempts to poke fun at the country. Languages vary in England depending on where you live; a simple drive across London and there is a vast difference between a West London accent and an East London accent. Up North, ‘the’ seems to disappear from the English vocabulary, and the quality of speech reaches almost redneck. ‘Summit’ replaces ‘something’, and ‘Ay-up’ replaces ‘Hello’. There are over 40 different accents in England including Jordy, Brummy, Mancunian, and Scouse, along with many others. I urge you to check them out for yourselves - you will have a right laugh. Many perceive the English language as posh and snob-like, but have a listen to Jamie Oliver. He pronounces butter, ‘bu’er’. The Food Another misunderstood stereotype is the type of food the English love to eat. Thoughts are that crumpets and tea, as well as bangers and mash, make up 90 per cent of what the English eat. This is simply not true.

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My personal favourite type of cuisine is Japanese, with French coming in a close second (as I unfortunately have to admit). English cuisine, however, is really quite naff for the most part and very uninspired in terms of variety, with sausages, pies and fish making up the bulk of it. One thing Australians might not be aware of though, are the gorgeous sweets and treats that hail from there. If you go into a British lolly shop, you will be greeted with yorkies, refreshers, Irn Bru, Bovril and many other marvellous goodies. When it is cold, you must have Bovril. It is a rule in England. Teeth A common view of the English is that they all have bad teeth. I believe the origin of this comes from Austin Powers (Mike Myers), even though no one actually realises that Mike is a Canadian actor. Barmy. Obsessed with Football This is actually true. The Climate Thoughts are that England’s climate is cold and rainy, and this is true to an extent; but in summer England can really be quite lovely, with minimum temperatures in London averaging around 15 degrees, and average maximums around 21 degrees. Now, it’s not exactly beach weather (I’m not sure why you would want to go to the beaches in England anyway, they are grim), but the cool, crisp air is actually incredibly comfortable in summer. And if you do get cold, wear a trench coat. Trench coats are cool. Attractive Now, a lot of people I have spoken to think English people are ‘good-looking’ because they see people like Jude Law (watch ‘The Holiday’) and Emma Watson in movies.

I am of course chuffed that there are these perceptions, but quite frankly it is a cock up. After living in both England and Australia, I can safely say that Australians are much, much more superior to the British in terms of looks. I hope not to offend anyone here, but from my observations, the typical English teenage girl is not brown or white, but is in fact orange due to excessive amounts of fake tan. The typical English teenager wears a buttoned up shirt, with every button done up, and hair that looks like a mop that has gone horribly wrong. I wish I was being sarcastic. Music Now the stereotypes of English music are that it is listless and sleepy, with bands like Coldplay and Blur typifying this. However, for an old man like myself, I do have to say that English music is comfortably the best. There is really no competition for the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s to bands like, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, The Who, Dire Straits, Cream and many, many others. Australians claim AC/DC but many do not know that the lead singer, Brian Johnson, is actually a Jordy.

***** I hope that I have cleared up some misinterpretations of the English culture; it really is a beautiful place with a splendid mix of old and new. I leave you to try and work out what this “typical” English sentence means: “Wocha! Had a good chinwag to the missus, told her I was a bit brassed off when she was plastered. She let some chap’s gentlemen’s sausage plow her meat and two veg! Throws a spanner in the works, gonna have to give her a one off though as she is well fit. Daft cow! Ah well it’s monkeys outside and I’m off for bedforshire.”

t the end of 113, just after exams, the one thing standing between me and the Christmas break was the Bond Children’s Holiday Camp (BCHC). I remember having a chat before it with my brother, and I envisioned it would be a great start to my holidays; how hard can it be to look after a child for a couple days? Fast-forward to the end of the week and I can honestly say it was one of the most challenging and rewarding weeks I have ever had in my life. For the camp I was partnered with a boy named Corey, whose mental disability meant his brain did not develop consistently. This meant it was really difficult for him to comprehend a decision-making process and to have long conversations. At first, he was extremely shy and dependent on others making decisions for him. Over the course of the camp however, as he became more comfortable, it was amazing to see his true personality come out as his confidence grew. The BCHC activities were incredible and were suited perfectly to the kids. On Day Two, as the heat of a December day was upon us, I was pretty excited to get into the pool and onto the jumping castle (the activity

after breakfast). So excited in fact, that I may have ‘accidentally’ woken Corey up early that morning! Corey immediately elected to float in one of the inflatable boats and soak in the atmosphere. After asking Corey several times if he wanted to go on the jumping castle as we floated around in our boat, he finally turned to me and said, “No thanks, I just want to relax.” Those simple words were a reminder that this camp had nothing to do with me - I was there to support my Corey; to be his mate and to give his parents a break before Christmas. So Corey and I put our legs up and floated around the pool for the next couple hours. However, amongst the Talent Show, the trip to Sea World, and (Corey’s personal favourite) the Animal Farm, there wasn’t much time to relax! This didn’t seem to bother Corey though, as he really began to open up; and when we wrote his journal together to take back home, it was great to read that he had really loved his time on BCHC. In Week 6, Bonnie asked me to write an article reflecting my time on BCHC. At first I thought it would be pretty easy; the camp was incredible, and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it to anyone. When I actually sat down to write this article however,

it was difficult to articulate all the emotions, and all the ups and the downs. I don’t think Microsoft Office Synonyms has enough words in its entire collection that are synonymous with my experience, which was life changing, incredible and amazing. So I won’t try to change them. It was all these things – it was life changing to meet the kids as well as their parents, carers, and siblings who are truly amazing; their strength and tenacity is incredible. It’s hard to reflect on BCHC as an individual alone, as whilst the camp requires individual responsibility for your child, you also share experiences with fellow carers. Everyone got something different out of their experience and relationship with their child. Some bonded immediately, others had to work to become friends, and a few barely slept for the duration. I know, however, if you asked any of them what their experience was, they would all recount to you a wonderful story and would undoubtedly tell you that their kid was beautiful and bought so much joy in their own way. If you have ever thought of applying for BCHC, don’t wait!

MY BCHC EXPERIENCE WORDS | James Pointon WORDS | Supplied by BCHC

THINKING ABOUT APPLYING FOR BCHC IN 2012? JAMES POINTON RECOUNTS HIS TIME AS A CARER ON THE 2011 CHILDREN’S CAMP.

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I’LL MISS YOU, I’LL MISS YOU NOT

WORDS | Nadia Cybulski IMAGES | Karl Black

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NADIA CYBULSKI, SET TO GRADUATE THIS SEMESTER, REFLECTS ON HER TIME AT BOND – THE SWEET, THE SOUR, AND THE ADVICE THAT HELPED HER MAKE IT TO THE END IN ONE PIECE.

ver the last two years I have called Bond University home... or something close to it. But now the time is coming when I will have to move back to the real world and face up to my adult responsibilities, like getting a job, paying bills, and all that mundane and uninteresting stuff. However, I’m not going to dwell on the negatives (well, maybe a little bit); instead let’s think of the positives that one day you may be sharing with me as an ‘almost’ graduate of Bond. The things I will miss first and foremost are the friendships and networks I’ve made at uni, as well as the social events that contain endless possibilities for making future friends. Most of these friendships have been formed over a few (or many, in my case) drinks at various social events, like Northern Uni Games and (for those of us lucky enough to get there) Australian Uni Games. As I was once told by a wise man named Dr Dan (I think you all know who I’m talking about) – “Uni games is all about getting drunk and making friends. Who cares what uni they’re from, just as long as they can drink like a fish!” After that, the thing I will miss most is the congregation of so many cliques and groups in such a condensed environment. There is nothing better than sitting back in the Bra, Juicy Bits, or even the Batties, and watching the wildlife walk past. Undoubtedly, the Bond Zoo contains some fine specimens, and some that are just interesting. I personally think it’s hilarious what some people wear to uni... but with that said, there’s a good chance that I fall into that category. After all, I have been known to wear my Ugg boots to uni during the day. More recently, I’ve been spotted sporting bright pink hair after a 12-day bender... err, I mean cruise. Yep, definitely meant cruise there. No regrets. Third most important thing I will miss about Bond is the access to decent coffee.

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Never buy into anyone trying to sell you the idea that a particular study style is universally suitable for all. Instead, figure out a study habit that suits your working style and go with it.

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My first preference is coffee from Juicy Bits, but that’s because I clearly favour them in terms of having a cosy place to sit inside on a cold shitty day, or a pleasant place to sit outside on a lovely warm day (though I’m finding it hard to remember back to the last one of those we had on the Gold Coast). The food at Juicy Bits isn’t too bad either. I mean, you know you’re not going to get food poisoning there unlike certain other places. *coughTheBracough*. Finally, I will miss the general friendly atmosphere of Bond. It’s like your local pub in the sense that you can walk around campus and you’ll always find someone you know, or someone who knows you. Of course, you’re always going to have those certain individuals (much like high school) that don’t really give off the ‘come say hi’ vibe, but it’s easier to ignore them rather than try to engage in an awkward one-sided conversation. And I’ve found that, at Bond, these people are the clear minority. Now on to the things I definitely will not miss after leaving Bond. Saturday exams definitely rank highly on the list of things that won’t be missed, especially the exams scheduled at 6:30pm. Who in their right mind pulls that stunt?!?!?! (Each punctuation mark represents a kilogram of rage I feel towards the people who schedule such things). I have had my fair share of these human rights violators and they never, ever, EVER get better. I have many reasons for having pretty much pure hatred of these exams. As a social butterfly, I find that they stuff up any plans that I may have made, such as birthday dinners (especially family ones), and those quiet nights in with your partner (if partner-less, change that to a good bottle of spirits or a nice goon cask and some take out). Another thing that appears near the top of the ‘I sure as hell won’t miss you’ list is living in an apartment with noisy neighbours. From what I hear about the Blocks (which I’m not bagging out), noise-wise I may as well have moved in there. Despite living offcampus in a relatively spread out and nonuni-student-dominated apartment complex, I still manage to experience the uni partying lifestyle. Don’t get me wrong, I can drink with the best of them and get rowdy as all hell, but shit, there’s a time and place. Being the neighbouring apartment is the wrong place, and during mid-sems and final exams is absolutely the wrong time. Unfortunately, this resulted in me having a very prickly disposition when it came to interacting with anyone during these time frames (sorry

people!) Anyhow, enough of me pointing out a few flaws of Bond. I think it’s time for me to divulge some parting words of wisdom for the newbies (especially first semmers), and those who haven’t quite finished their undergrad degree yet. There are basically three pieces of advice I can give you that will get you through the rest of your time at Bond. Firstly, when it comes to assignments and exam prep, everyone says managing your time wisely is the key to success. Yeah maybe this is true for you (and if it is, great), but if you’re like me, you work better when you’re under pressure. Never buy into anyone trying to sell you the idea that a particular study style is universally suitable for all. Instead, figure out a study habit that suits your working style and go with it. Everyone’s different, so if something doesn’t work for you, don’t bother doing it. Secondly, make sure you ask around, do some research into, or even sneak into your potential future elective subjects and course subjects. I’m deadly serious about this point. There’s nothing worse than choosing a subject that sounds interesting but, after attending the first few lectures, makes you feel like giving yourself a swift palm to the face. I have made this very mistake twice, Social Psychology being one of them. I deserved the mother of all face palms for making that choice! Last but not least, make sure you have fun (or at least enjoy) your course and time at Bond. If you don’t enjoy the course you’re in right now, well clearly you shouldn’t be there in the first place. Believe me, it took me two years of an Education degree to realise that I couldn’t stand teaching, let alone being in charge of 28 snot-nosed Grade Six children, and would rather be studying what makes criminals tick. It has also just occurred to me that I should point out that the best thing you can do to ‘survive’ Bond University is to just roll with the punches. Yeah, okay it’s cliché, but pretty much just take each day and its events as they come. Not everything will always go our way, but the less time we spend dwelling on the little things, the more time we have left to enjoy the good things. Good luck to all you students out there for the future, and make the best of your time at Bond; because, one day, you will be in my position and wanting to share the ups, downs and pearls of wisdom you’ve acquired with the next bunch of up and coming graduates.

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WORDS | Matthew McLean IMAGES | Mitchell Willocks

THE ACADEMIC AUDIT A STUDENT-LED REVIEW OF ED-

UCATION AT BOND UNIVERSITY, THE ACADEMIC AUDIT PRESENTS 70 RECOMMENDATIONS THAT REFLECT YOUR WANTS AND YOUR DESIRES FOR YOUR EDUCATION HERE AT BOND.

n Wednesday July 4, BUSA officially launched its Academic Audit. The Academic Audit is a student-led, root and branch review of all education policy and academic practice at Bond University. In October 2011, the newly established Education and Academic Affairs Council commissioned this review. After many months of hard-work, hundreds of meetings, and dozens of drafts, the university now has one Academic Audit. This comprehensive publication provides some 70 recommendations across the breadth and depth of academic affairs at Bond. Its chapters include reviews of admissions, scholarships, prizes, student support, fees, programs and subjects, teaching and learning, and teaching with technology. These proposals were drawn after extensive consultation within BUSA and the Education and Academic Affairs Council. Suggestions were built-upon following discussions with Faculty Student Associations. Recommendations were crystallized following an all student survey and an open student roundtable. The Academic Audit is the product of this review process. Just as with financial audits, it does not necessarily reflect a problem or flaw. Audits are routine and not to be feared. The result of our audit was overwhelmingly positive. Bond offers a first-class educational product and a world-class student experience. Of the 209 students surveyed for this review,

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175 (or 83 per cent) rate the education they receive here as either four or five-star. As a university we do so much right. Hence, the purpose of this review was not to recommend radical or fundamental change, because such change is not necessarily needed. The premise of this Academic Audit was how we can make a great education even greater. In the current economic climate and contemporary state of the tertiary education sector, a great education is not always enough; what is needed is the greatest. Our Academic Audit strives to provide exactly that. Some recommendations, universal lecture streaming and the publication of academic requirements, are controversial. Some proposals, a one-stop-shop student support centre and an all-in-one student dashboard system, will take time and cost money. Some suggestions, an overhaul of core subjects and changes to scholarship protocols, call for the modification of longstanding practices. But with a new strategic plan in the works, the time could not be more right for the changes proposed. In spite of our private status, at Bond we should always place education above business, and put students before the bottom line. Yet, in the 21st century we must accept that just as with healthcare and the law, the market matters in academia as well. A high Australian dollar coupled with the rise of public university admissions put Bond at a fork in the road. On the one hand, we can continue with the status quo and

assume students will come to the university we think they should want to. On the other hand, we can journey forward with the changes proposed and work hard to deliver the university students want and will flock to. This review captures the university studentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s want, and the education they demand. It reflects a comprehensive suite of reforms by the students, for the students. Only by doing what is necessary to satisfy student demand can we as a university continue to survive, thrive, and prosper. Not only is the Academic Audit the first-ever student-led, root and branch review of education at Bond, it is more comprehensive and of greater depth than any similar review conducted by student associations, unions and guilds cross Australia. To the Universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s credit, its reception could not have been more welcoming. Three of the four Faculties have already approached the author for follow-up meetings, and requested additional copies for circulation. The Vice-Chancellor has requested it be presented to a full meeting of the Senior Management Group. We are blessed to have a body of academic and administrative staff committed to serving the students of this university. This Academic Audit will not fall on deaf ears. Students can view the Academic Audit at the BUSA Office or download it online at: https://orgsync.com/45278/ files/245996/download.

Key Recommendations 1. The current competency points scheme for undergraduate admissions should remain in place 2. A pilot program involving competency points in post-graduate admissions should be trialed 5. Bond should publish the minimum academic requirements for entry into each of its degrees 6. Vice-Chancellor scholarships accepted but later declined before a student enrolls should be re-offered 8. A transfer of scholarship policy should be enacted 9. The University should better promote and publicise the achievements of students honoured with prizes and medals 10. Where tutorial participation is assessed, this should be weighted at a minimum of 15 per cent 12. During the first tutorial of each semester, students should be briefed on how they will be assessed, and on what criteria this will take place 14. Seminar assessment should be judged only on the criteria of attendance, not participation 15. Assessment for lecture attendance should be prohibited 16. Peer evaluation should be highly weighted in group work 17. Participants in group work should evaluate performance periodically 18. Student Administration should assume responsibility for time-tabling, facilitating and administering mid-semester exams 19. Mid-semester exams should be relocated from the Sports Hall 20. End-of-semester exams should be capped at 50 per cent 21. End-of-semester exams should not be a barrier to passing a course

22. End-of-semester examination marks should be uploaded to iLearn 27. Where a subject outline is to be modified after classes have already commenced, the unanimous consent of the cohort should be required 29. The directive limiting combined degrees should be rescinded 33. The current policy of core subjects should be abolished 34. In its place, one of three alternatives should be adapted: (a) current subjects substituted with a combination of general electives and a reduction of required subjects, (b) graduate attributes should be synthesized throughout programs, or (c) a fundamentally new system of core subjects should be devised 35. The University should explore ways in which it can better promote its vast support network 36. Faculties should closely monitor the accuracy of and rate at which advice is given by Program Advisors to students 37. The Senior Management Group should plan a one-stop-shop for academic support. This should bring together Program Advisors, Internship Coordinators, Industry Placement Officers, Graduate Development Officers, the Career Development Centre and Student Learning Support 38. Academic Senate should approve a universal Class Representative Policy 40. The current deferral polices regulating end-of-semester exams should be broadened to cover all assessment 46. Academic Senate should adopt a university-wide internship and externship policy that encourages and supports students undertaking internships and externships 47. The Elite Athletes Policy should be maintained 48. The Faculty of Business should enact a

policy of universal lecture streaming 49. The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences should enact a policy of universal lecture streaming 50. The Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine should enact a policy of universal lecture streaming 51. The Institute of Sustainable Development and Architecture should enact a policy of universal lecture streaming 52. Information Services should be directed to make all content streamed through Media Capture available on Bond University iTunes U 57. An all-in-one student dashboard should be developed that incorporates functions currently provided for through iLearn, MyTimetable, eStudent and Webmail 58. University Council should amend the Fee Schedule so as to see the cost of a single degree is below the current FEE- HELP cap 60. Student Administration should no longer charge a fee for students to receive their academic record 61. Anonymous assessment should be required in all forms of assessment where reasonable to do so 63. Where class size policies are not adhered to, this should be disclosed to students enrolled in that subject 64. The current graduate attributes should be maintained 65. The University should maintain the new policy of universal electronic teacher evaluations 66. The Office of Quality, Teaching and Learning should prepare a Lecturing@Bond booklet 69. Seminars should only be utilized in course delivery where there is a reasonable belief that their use will heighten learning

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WEDNESDAY BY THE WATER GOES FAIR! WORDS | Marryum Kahloon

GET READY BONDIES, THE STUDENT PHI-

LANTHROPY COUNCIL (SPC) IS REVAMPING WEDNESDAY BY THE WATER (WBTW) IN WEEK 10 TO EMBRACE FAIR AND ETHICAL TRADING.

arlier this semester we launched fair trade milk and dark chocolate in our store, and it was a resounding success. Those who have taken the plunge will understand just how good the chocolate is â&#x20AC;&#x201C; for your palate and your conscience! Those who have been hesitant, this is your chance to learn a little more and give fair trade goods a try. The SPC has engaged the community to find, what we believe, are six of the best local initiatives. The fair trade movement revolves around the notion that every purchase we make will affect the people and communities that produce that product. This gives us power and leverage to ensure that trade is based upon fair trade, local community economic development, and social justice. We are very fortunate to have Oxfam Australia present to retail some of their fair trade goods and provide chocolate tasting. There will also be a coffee van on campus retailing free trade coffee. Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a brief look at some of the other stalls that will be present. Just Earth is a not-for-profit organisation based in Brisbane. All goods that are retailed must fulfill one of the criteria of: Fair trade principles, environmental sustainability, or local

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production. Candles, bags and purses, baskets, shoes, and stationery will be on sale. More information: www.justearth.org.au Siham Craft is a collection of over 1700 fair trade sourced items, including vibrant home decor, quirky recycled gifts, handmade paper and gift cards, richly hand embroidered fashion accessories, and a corporate gift giving range to impress. More information: http://www. sihamcraftlink.com/ Wear Social is a project that works with women in developing countries to give them an opportunity to showcase their talent to the world. The group serves to provide a platform of artisans that nurtures the voice, visibility, and validity of women. Profits from the goods sold are returned to communities to allow financial independence; empowering women, their families, and future generations. A wide variety of jewellery is sold. More information: http:// www.wearsocialcouture.com/ Brisbane Trading Circle supports microenterprise internationally by proving small grants to producers for equipment and training, marketing products, and raising consciousness of the plight that is faced by many women internationally. More information: http://www. thetradingcircle.com.au/

WEEK EIGHT

Photographers: Mitchell Willocks (pg. 14-15) | Jona Villanueva (pg. 16) | Shaun Rotman (pg. 17) Events: The MSA Presents WBTW | Mid Sem Bash: Op Shop Prom | Dining With Social Justice

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BREAKING NEWS: VIRGIN PROGRAM ‘THE NEWSROOM’ POPS ITS CHERRY ON HBO! WORDS | Thomas Blanch

he Newsroom follows the internal workings of the fictional newsroom Atlantis Cable News (ACN). It opens with a captivating tirade from the normally PG anchor, Will McAvoy (Jeff Daniels). At a question forum, a doe-eyed blonde asks McAvoy, “why is America the best country in the world?” As an anchor that works hard not to step on any toes, McAvoy simply agrees with his counterparts. However, when finally pushed into a ‘real’ answer, he blurts out a vertigo medinduced truth, “America is not the best country in the world... but it can be” After a two-week vacation somewhere warm, McAvoy returns tanned to find his newsroom deserted. He goes in search of answers from the endearing, bow-tied network exec, Charlie Skinner (Sam Waterston). McAvoy quickly realises his self-professed amiable charms have been lost on his colleagues, and in fact everyone thinks he’s a dick! His golden boy Executive Producer has jumped ship, and the rest are rapidly back-flipping off the plank. Skinner has taken the liberty to replace McAvoy’s Executive Producer with MacKenzie MacHale (Emily Mortimer), a social crusader and journalism purist. It soon develops that McAvoy and MacHale shared a romance in a previous life, when McAvoy was untainted by the corporate world. However, it is evident sexual tension still simmers between the two. We can only hope there will be some saucy coatroom moments to come. Following MacHale is her longterm colleague and faithful admirer Jim Harper (John Gallagger Jr). The dynamic duo quickly shake up the usually tranquil newsroom on the quest for a truthful and provocative piece of journalism. With whispers from Harper’s

THE AMAZING SPIDERMAN anonymous sources, the under-staffed team dives headlong into breaking news. Deep Water Horizon. Harper soon discovers the company, Halliburton, who originally capped the well, did a poor job to say the least. In fact, it comes to light that Halliburton conducted pressure tests, which showed the cap was defective. Unprepared and on the fly the team launches into a breaking news segment, BP ‘Oil Spill in the Gulf ’! MacHale straps on her headpiece and sets to work orchestrating the remaining technicians. McAvoy dons his freshly laundered suit and settles into the driver’s seat. He quickly shows why he earns the ‘big bucks’, rapidly absorbing facts through his earpiece, and probing the dumbfounded Halliburton Rep. The news piece rolls on exposing a trail of ‘we’ll fix that later’ attitude in the petroleum world, closing with BP’s official statement and the classic “I’m Will McAvoy, good night America”. This is another attractive piece of writing from Aaron Sorkin, creative genius behind West Wing, The Social Network, and the infamous line, “you can’t handle the truth”! But don’t take my word for it, watch the first five minutes and see for yourself. Stay tuned for more breaking news.

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WORDS | Paris Faint

o this week I had some catching up to do with my brother, and as a part of the catching up we decided to only do two activities the entire weekend. First we played Minecraft for about twenty solid hours, and then when we were all ‘cubed out’ we decided to go see the new Amazing Spiderman. We definitely made a good choice because I have to say, as far as the Spiderman character goes, I think that the current movie is better than the last three rolled into one. The new Peter Parker (played by Andrew Garfield, also seen in Never Let Me Go and The Social Network) is a bit less dorky but still completely socially awkward, a bit more sarcastic, a lot scrawnier yet still oddly attractive, and a truckload more suited to being Spiderman than Tobey Maguire. The new action sequences were almost as awesome as the casting. The new lover is hottie Gwen Stacey played by the amazing Emma Stone, the new baddie is The Lizard played by Rhys Ifans, and the new Uncle Ben is Martin Sheen (perfect for the role if you ask me; he’s definitely had a lot of life experience in fathering seriously disturbed people). The camera work and fight scenes are a billion times better than the other movies, with the battles between the Lizard and Spiderman actually bringing me to the edge of my seat. Plus, hair and makeup did a pretty fine job of making the Lizard one scary fucker. In fact there was one scene in the movie where Spidey was trapped in a sewer the Lizard had made his lair, and I swear to God the suspense almost made me wee myself a little bit. Three differences between the new and old movies: 1. True to comic form, Peter Parker no longer shoots web directly from his veins (ew), he uses thin web cable engineered by Oscorp that he straps to his wrist. 2. The love interest is Blonde, not Ginger. 3. The introduction of a decent back-story into Peter’s parents. Three similarities between the new and old movies: 1. Flash Thompson is still the largest knob I’ve ever seen. 2. Uncle Ben still dies, sorry guys. 3.The villain is still... green? So if you find yourself at home one day playing Minecraft with your brother and you ask yourself, “what do we do next?”; the answer is simple, go see Spiderman. I would encourage you all to go see it in the cinemas ASAP, because somehow I don’t believe that the small screen would do the movie the right kind of justice.

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t’s safe to say that even on the first day of returning back to reality on the Gold Coast after a five-day stint with friends and teammates, you experience NUG withdrawals. You may think that’s absurd, but it is honestly one of the best weeks of any university student’s degree, and one filled with infinitely more memories than any other normal week full of classes. NUG kicked off the night before any of the sporting games had begun with an Opening Ceremony at the local Lismore Workers Club. Last year Bond was triumphant and won NUG overall, so with that in mind we had to hand back the trophy this year to start the competitions all over again. The first night is always a great night, where many friendships are born and team-bonding really starts to happen! Monday through to Wednesday saw all the round-robin games happening for all the teams we sent down, with 17 teams across 10 different sports. Thursday was the Finals day, where Bond came home with nine medals – six being silver! It was a shame that the gold eluded us this year in our individual and team sports, as well as a Bond team overall, but it only gives us more reason to up the ante for next year’s games. We had a Bond Athletes dinner on the last night before the

Finals, which was great to have all the teams together in the same room. We gave awards to Players of the Competition for a male and female, as well as Most Valuable Players in each team. Congratulations to everyone who got an award – well deserved! We also hosted ‘Kangaroo Court’, in which the best story of each team to come out of the week is told to the other teams. This was a highlight of the evening for all with some cracker stories – just ask anyone that went and I’m sure they’ll fill you in on their favourite! However, after a week of too much sun for some and not enough study for others, we had to leave Mary Gahoolie’s (the local nightclub) and Henry’s Bakery (best cheesecake in Australia) to head back to the Coast and back to the shock that is Week 9. It is safe to say that the memories and friendships made in Lismore will not be forgotten, and the excitement levels for Australian Uni Games to come in September will be flying high; as soon as we all recover from our withdrawals. Congratulations to everyone that participated, and a huge thank-you to all those behind the scenes that made it happen; it was a great week and a fantastic success once again.

A WIN BY INCHES

WORDS | Mitchell Carlson

ords can’t describe how it felt when the final whistle was blown to hand Queensland (QLD) their seventh straight series victory. The New South Wales (NSW) players had an insufferable look of agony on their faces that showed heartache an disbelief; their minds questioning when it would be their time to win the series. It’s all too common for NSW fans, but a bittersweet feeling for their old foes (QLD fans). Game Three was a true testament to the passion, commitment, and exceptional talent put forth by the players. State Of Origin is a game all about the inches, as we all saw on Wednesday night when Josh Morris pulled down Greg Inglis from scoring a remarkable try. Yet again we had Josh Morris scoring the impossible, as he leapt high above Darius Boyd to steal a try that brought NSW firmly in the contest, with Toad Carney converting an Origin classic from the sideline on his opposite side. Subsequently, the game pushed for the final minutes and saw the maestro Cooper Cronk take the game in a new direction; he slotted a superb Origin field goal to shatter the hearts of NSW players and fans. As Al Pacino once said, “You find out that life is just a game of inches. So is football. Because in either game, life or football, the margin for error is so small. I mean one half step too late or too early you don’t quite make it. One half second too slow or too fast and you don’t quite catch it. The inches we need are everywhere around us. They are in every break of the game, every minute, every second”. This speech clearly reflects what we saw by the players on Wednesday night, as the inches were everywhere in the game by what the players demonstrated with their pure moments of brilliance. Above all, the inches were shown in the final score of 21-20. What more can you say about the dominance of QLD? That it is attributed to them being a bunch of rednecks stealing all of NSW’s talent, passing them off as Queenslanders (i.e. Greg Inglis born in NSW, and played his youth footy in NSW). The whole concept of State Of Origin is that you play for your origin of birth, and that assumption is clearly being put to the sword. All up, it was a very exciting Origin series with new surprises and NSW coming the closest they have ever been in QLD’s seven-year reign. Next time - three zip to NSW!

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Bondy Banter

GOOD ADVICE IS HARD TO COME BY... SO HERE’S SOME FRIENDLY TIPS FROM SCOPE

• Start streaming lectures now. 24 hours of Equity, Corps or PPT in Week 13 will having you reaching for the bottle (or knife). • Pay all outstanding fees on your student account. They will withhold results for 29 cents. Seriously.

MASTER DEBATER TOPIC WEEK 10: THE CUSTOMER IS ALWAYS RIGHT

250 words maximum. DUE: 4pm Monday, 16 July. Best ‘For’ and ‘Against’ responses will be published.

’m not really one for lying. I realise that in some instances it can prove useful, whether it’s avoiding an argument with a lover, getting an extension on an assignment, getting out of a birthday party you really don’t want to attend, or leaving someone’s feelings in tact; but I’ve always found it’s proved to be more harm than good. Being caught out in a lie is not only embarrassing for the liar, but also for the person on the receiving end of the lie; depending on the lie of course. Sometimes you can end up with more egg on your face than your victim, but in my experience, both end up hurt.

So, this is to all those who would choose to lie over telling the truth. The truth may sting, but lies cut deep. Too many people are dishonest to their fellow Bondies, instead of avoiding the drama in the first place. If you don’t want to go out for coffee with someone - tell them. Don’t string them along to the point of no return, where you’re so far into that hole that a pity fuck is the only thing left to remedy the situation. This is of course followed by the awkward ‘let’s never speak again’ saga, which ends God knows when, because half the time the person can never find their balls (metaphorical or real) to rip off the band-aid and say I’m not interested, sorry.

THE RAGE TRAIN LIAR LIAR PANTS ON FIRE

reetings Scope-siders, Gossip Goat here; your one of many unreliable sources into the realistically dull lives of Bond’s self-proclaimed elite. The Op Shops of the Gold Coast near and far may have been booming with business thanks to the Mid Sem theme for 122, but there is no doubt that some of those very attires will be making their way back to their dusty hangers before the week is out. There were make-outs, make-ups and break-ups; so your typical Prom Night really.

HOT Academic Audit recommendations Bondstock Teaser Week Bondies taking over Melbourne for AMUNC, ALSA and SIFE conferences Bond SIFE MSA WBTW Alcide from True Blood Four weeks of classes left EOFY sales NOT Bond AFL losing by one point Craig Emerson butchering 70’s classics Post-NUG depression Finding a whole chilli in your curry - but it’s in your mouth by the time you find it Library closing at 11 The Bra increasing prices but decreasing quality

HOT or NOT The wild ‘dance moves’ of some of the male Bondies left many of the females wondering if those returning from NUG had brought more back with them than just ‘tired, red eyes’. Or were said eyes still pink from the waterfall of tears that flowed during ‘Kangaroo Court’... As the sun dawned on the Blocks Friday morning, Bondies slinked back to their own abodes, Op Shop attire in tow, proving the walk of shame isn’t out of fashion yet. You know you love me,

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BOND CLASSIFIEDS Looking to buy or sell something? Want to advertise a room for rent? Need a hot date for the weekend? Then this section is for you! Bond Classifieds is a free service for all Bondies, where you can advertise anything from textbooks to rooms for rent.

DID YOU KNOW...

efore commencing this debate, I want to be as politically correct as possible. I am arguing that ‘it is better to be a man than a woman’; NOT that ‘men are better than women’. Feminists, please note the distinction. It is better to be a man than a woman, and this is all because of one simple letter… P (well, three P’s actually). 1. Pregnancy… after that tiny tadpole wins the Amazing Race, a woman will be subject to a vicious parasite within her body for the next 35-40 weeks. Within that timeframe, a woman will experience morning sickness, mood swings, insatiable cravings (not just for food), and get progressively larger around the midsection. We haven’t even reached childbirth yet and I am already outrageously glad to be male. 2. Periods… before pregnancy can even occur, a woman must be able to menstruate. I am tactfully going to avoid the physical description of a period since it makes me nauseas just thinking about it; however, some of the emotional side effects include irritability, tiredness and weepiness (Wikipedia’s word, not mine). This process usually begins long before pregnancy (early teens), and continues long after until a woman reaches menopause (late 40’s). The only ‘period’ issue that men have to deal with is cleverly avoiding the topic entirely. 3. Penis… men can urinate anywhere at anytime. U Jelly? My dear reader, men are not better than women, BUT, the indisputable evidence above clarifies beyond doubt that IT IS BETTER to be a man than a woman.

he ‘naked recreation and travel’ industry has grown by 233% in the past decade

Just send in your ad (maximum 50 words), together with your SID number and contact details to scope.bond@gmail.com DEADLINE: 4pm Monday of the week you wish for your ad to appear.

MASTER DEBATER

IT IS BETTER TO BE A MAN THAN A WOMAN

his writer is definitely old-fashioned; born for another age if you will. But it is not a question that men are better than women. No question about it, men are simply inferior. I can see the shocked looks already, the old chauvinists whom this author spends Thursdays with have all just dropped their cigars and put down their scotch. Wait, there are three reasons why, and I lay them down for you here. 1. Women avoid the most horrible part of life - a whinging wife/girlfriend. Women have a substantially lessened chance of having to put up with this crap. 2. For women, being a house-wife is a legitimate career choice. As a male who was brought up by a house-husband, women get far less strange looks if their job is keeping the house clean, than a man doing the same job. Legitimate reason to never get a job. 3. Longer life span. Though some men will tell you that we choose to die younger to get away from the whinging. These are just three reasons why men are inferior to women. While they will never be as good at sport and don’t earn as much as men do, we must remember one thing: Men have spent countless eons watching them, drawing them, and above all, worshiping them. We cannot say in the female obsessed society we live in that males are superior. However, I will never understand why they get paid the same at the Australian Open.

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WEEKLY WISDOM

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f you are distressed by anything external, the pain is not due to the thing itself, but to your estimate of it; and this you have the power to revoke at any moment.

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WORD

Atrabilious [a-truh-bil-yuhs]

djective 1. Gloomy; morose; melancholy; morbid. 2. Irritable; bad-tempered; splenetic. Origin This word comes from the Latin phrase atra bilis, meaning ‘black’ (atra) ‘bile’ (bilis). A translation of the Greek word, according to

ancient and medieval physiology an excess of black bile in the system was supposed to cause melancholy. In a sentence “Conscious of his landlord’s atrabilious temperament, Daniel knew to wait until the moment was right before asking for an extension on the rent.”

PUZZLE S

am the journalist has landed a job somewhere. The problem is, he doesn’t know where. All he knows is that it is in one of 6 cities lined up in a row in northern Canada: Eh Land, Hockeyville, Curling Town, Snowburg, New France, and Canada City. However his employer has left clues. 1. Curling Town is 2 cities away from the job’s location. 2. Hockeyville is 3 cities away from Snowburg. 3. Snowburg is on the right end. 4. New France is not the location. 5. Eh Land is 3 cities from Curling Town. 6. Canada City is 4 cities away from Snowburg. 7. Eh Land is next to the location and another place that isn’t the location. Sam is lazy, so he is paying you to find out where he is working. Answer in Issue 30 of Scope

YOUTUBE CLIP LOOSEST AUSSIE HOUSE PARTY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uzlrttxItrY

rip-roaring account of a classic Aussie party... from when you were seven. It might not be the recap Bondies are used to post-Thursday night, but it’s sure to trigger memories of your younger, more innocent days where the cake was plentiful and the cordial was red.

WHY YOU SHOULD WATCH IT It’s Week 9, we’re braindead. It doesn’t require intelligent thought. WANT MORE? Alex Williamson has a channel on YouTube. Check it out.

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SPONSORSHIP

Sponsorship plays a vital role in the financial success of each and every Bondstock festival. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not always easy finding sponsors for a seven day festival that entails events ranging from huge parties to academic speaking breakfasts. However after several months of contacting local and national businesses, we are pleased to announce Bondstockâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s official sponsors for 2012. Each sponsor has played a crucial role in ensuring that the prices of packs are as low as possible, and that events are as great as they can possibly be.

We are extremely grateful to the following companies for their generous donations: Illuminated Industries The Development Office Red Bull Jupiters Casino Coolangatta Hotel Shooters Superclub Blackboard Coca Cola Amatil Institute of Chartered Accounts Diageo Jim Beam Bendigo Bank

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BONDSTOCK MEMORIES Photo Credit: Tara Clarke

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2 IS Coming... EVENTS COORDINATOR Farah Essack

SPecial Guests Director

Hi, my name is Farah Essack. I’m 20 years old and studying Law. As Events Coordinator, I am looking forward to bringing a completely fresh and unique approach to the highly anticipated event that is Bondstock. One of my largest responsibilities is planning an amazing Student Ball. This involves spending a lot of time brainstorming new and fun ideas for the theme, venue and entertainment, and then trying to find a way to make it all come together! Throughout the course of this year I will also be working hard on ensuring that the smaller events on the Bondstock calendar receive a great deal of enthusiasm from the student body. I would like to improve the already amazing reputation that Bondstock has, so that the week is the highlight of every attending student’s year!

Hi, my name is Mitchell Willocks and as Promotions Director for Bondstock 2012 I will act as your link to all the information needed to fully and actively participate in what is known as the foremost event on the Bond calendar. Although I have just begun studying a Bachelor of Law/Bachelor of Business at Bond, I have always had a keen interest in the world of Multimedia Design and Information Technology. Fortunately, in 2012 I am able to use my skills in Marketing and Graphic Design to present this week of events to the student body. I am exited to use new and more innovative ways of mass marketing this year to ensure the student experience surrounding Bondstock is as user-friendly and forward as possible.

PROMOTIONS DIRECTOR

Mitchell Willocks

Hi I’m Sara, I’m studying a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Social Sciences and originally am from Victoria. I’m the Special Guests’ Director for 2012, my job is to ensure that we have the very best special guests for Bondstock for everything from Bond Welcomes a VIP to the Speaker’s Breakfast and Music Festival. I hope you are as excited as we are for what Bondstock 2012 has in stall!

Sara Trainor

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BONDSTOCK 20 To the new kids who aren’t familiar with the term Bondstock, take note. To everyone else, get excited. Bondstock 2012 is coming! It’s true that Bondstock never stops. As soon as one is over, planning for the next begins. Over the past few weeks the new Bondstock team have been busy working away to make sure Bondstock 2012 is the most exciting and extravagant Bondstock has ever been. Be excited for Teaser Week this week, and buy your pack! We’ve been hiding in the office for a while now so it’s probably time we re-introduced ourselves. Firstly, what is Bondstock? Bondstock is Bond’s premier event of the year. It is a week long festival in September that celebrates all aspects of university life from academic, social, cultural and sporting. Bondstock has seen everything from a Secret Location Party at the Big Brother House to Richard Branson landing his helicopter on campus and much more in-between.

Meet the Team!

CONVENOR

Yasmin Zeinab

PROJECTS COORDINATOR Melanie Hayden

Hi, my name is Yasmin Zeinab and I’m the Bondstock Convenor for 2012. I’m in my sixth semester of a Law/Journalism degree. As Convenor, I oversee everything from Launch Party and merchandise to Students’ Ball (and all events inbetween). I’m extremely enthusiastic about Bondstock 2012, in fact I can’t stop taking about it. I hope you are all as excited as we are about the amazing week long celebration of Bond life that is Bondstock!

Hi, I’m Melanie Hayden and I’m excited to be working with the Bondstock team as the Projects Director this year. In this role I’ll be coordinating Teaser Week, Launch Party and our merchandise requirements; in addition to assisting the team in any way I can. We’re looking forward to our first opportunity to give the new students a taste of Bondstock in Week 10 next semester, and to remind everyone else why they should keep coming back for a week that epitomises everything about Bond’s culture.

Hi Bondies, my name is Laura Stekelenburg and I’m your Deputy Convenor for Bondstock 2012. I’m in my third year at Bond, studying Law/ IR. As a member of the Bondstock 2012 committee, I am responsible for the triathlon, merchandise and assisting the committee with anything they require. I can assure you that we are working like mad men (already!) to ensure that Bondstock 2012 will be the best week during your time at Bond. So get excited, feel the anticipation and rest up so that you can go all out in Week 2, 123.

Whaddup! I am Eloise Hurley Wellington and I am the new Events Coordinator for the Bondstock 2012 committee. I have been at Bond since 092, and thus I have attended three Bondstocks during my time here. I am originally from Adelaide, but refuse to call the place home! I study a double degree in Law/IR and am on the home stretch. Organising events such as those during the Bondstock week keep me sane, and my creativity alive.

DEPUTY CONVENOR Laura van Stekelenburg

EVENTS COORDINATOR Eloise Hurley Wellington

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- 22nd 2012

EDNESDAY THURSDAY

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Triathlon

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lackboard Music Festival Arthouse

Bondstock Beauty Bar Bond Revue

Jupiters Casino Student Ball

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TUESDAY BUSA ELECTIONS B

Bond Bondstock Welcomes a Speaker’s VIP Breakfast

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BUSA’s Annual General Meeting President’s Debate Meet your Candidates Cocktail Party

Illuminated Industries Secret Location Party

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JUPITERS CASINO STUDENTSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; BALL Undeniably the most glamorous night on the Bondstock calendar, the 2012 Studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Ball is an event not to be missed. The Studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Ball marks the end of the Bondstock festival and the introduction of the new Student Association. Indulge in a truly magical night that will treat all of your senses. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Ball promises to be more extravagant than the last â&#x20AC;&#x201C; think lashings of vibrant colour, Ć&#x2021;TG VYKTNGTU UPCMG EJCTOers and the amazing sounds of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The Vernonsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;.

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Date: September 22nd Time: 7pm Location: Jupiterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Casino

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BONDSTOCK BEAUTY BAR Attention ladies and gentlemen! Hosted in the Undergraduate Student Lounge the Bondstock Beauty Bar is your go-to event for all things pre-Student’s Ball. For the girls: Indugle with a relaxing manicure and learn how to perfect your smokey eye from the best beauty professionals in the industry. Hair looking more drab than fab? Never fear! Coco Mousse will be on hand to

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show you how to achieve a sleek up-do or bouncy curls, without the salon Date: September 21st price tag. For those of Time: 4pm – 6pm you who aren’t overly Location: Undergrad comfortable with the Student Lounge concept of DIY before a big event, Bliss Makea head massage and learn up and Tan and Coco Mousse will be available to how to tie a bow-tie the proper way. take last-minute bookings. For the guys: Nothing looks more suave than a man who wears a suit well. Indulge in

BOND REVIEW At the Bond Revue, each Faculty Student Association will reveal video footage of the year just gone. Bond Revue aims to highlight the social, cultural, sporting and academic pursuits of your fellow Bondies. Warning –

VJKU GXGPV YKNN FGƇPKVGN[ make you laugh but it may make you cry and cringe too! BYO snuggie and popcorn and come pay tribute to the year just gone!

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Date: September 21st Time: 7pm Location: Ornamental Lawns

BONDSTOCK TRIATHLON The Bond Triathlon is an event for the elite and the beginners. Taking place oncampus, the triathlon consists of a 300m pool swim, 9km bike ride and 2km run. You can compete as an individual or in a team of

friends, work colleagues, room mates or whoever

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[QW ECP ƇPF .CUV [GCT Date: September 22nd the triathlon attracted Time: 6am 100 budding athletes and Location: Around this year is looking to be campus even bigger. Price: $30

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BLACKBOARD ARTHOUSE Arthouse is the visual expression of inner passion A new event this year, Arthouse focuses on the promotion of everything art, from photography, dance performance fashion and everything in between. Arthouse will be a community event, inviting students, staff, notable Bondstock guests as well as the wider community to immerse themselves in the rich culture of art on show. Arthouse will be fundraising for Redkite - Supporting children through cancer. Redkite provides professional, practical and emotional support for the whole family. Redkite is there from the moment of diagnosis, throughout the long and intensive treatment period and on return to the community. This September the Alumni Student Excellence Medals

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will partner with Bondstock to award $1500 in cash prizes to Arthouse contributors. Date: September 19th Thanks to the generous doTime: 7pm nations of alumni, a special guest panel of judges Location: Ornamental will award three visual arts Laws displays this year’s Alumni Student Excellence Med- Catered by Blackboard als. Each year these medals Coffee CYCTF ENQUG VQ ƇXG VJQWmation regarding Arthouse sand dollars to recognise students for their written, oral please contact Directors Callum Wood and Yasmin Zeinab and artistic abilities. Arthouse is inclusive in na- at bondstock@bond.edu.au by ture and we welcome contri- Friday July 13th (Week 9) butions from a range of different people across many different disciplines. We are currently seeking expressions of interest from student performers, photographers, artists, curators or anyone who would like to contribute to Arthouse. If you are interested or would like more infor-

MUSIC FESTIVAL FUN FACTS:

Dust off your dancing shoes and start practicing your moves – the Bondstock Music Festival is coming! This years’ music festival boasts two things – a better venue and bigger acts! Get shaky to some indie beats and of course, all the best hits and mash-ups.

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SPEAKERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S BREAKFAST Enjoy a hearty breakfast at the University Club whilst mingling with a controverUKCN LQWTPCNKUV C JKIJ RTQĆ&#x2021;NG CEO, an elite athlete and a prominent legal professional. Be regaled by four of Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most notable speakers, as they present some of their most inspirational and somewhat hilarious mem-

oirs. With each speaker hailing from a different industry, the Bondstock Speakerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Breakfast is an event that caters for every studentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s interests!

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Date: September 18th Time: 9am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 11am Location: University Club Price: $20

Note: Tickets can be purchased on meal cards! If you would like to attend this event and pay via meal card please email bonstock@bond.edu.au to save your seat!

THE ILLUMINATED INDUSTRIES SECRET LOCATION PARTY Secret Location Party is the most anticipated event of the year. From raves at the Big Brother house to lounging poolside at Jupiter Casino, Secret Location Party has a wild history and if its history is anything to go by, this year itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only going to get better. Secret Location Party 123 will see Bondies partying in an amazing loca-

tion where youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re Average Joe would never go! As the name suggests, we canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t say much more but trust us, we wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t disappoint!

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Date: September 19th Time: Buses leave from Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 7pm Buses leave at 11:30pm for the after party at SHOOTERS Location: SECRET!

WEDNESDAY BY THE WATER Your favorite weekly BBQ Belgium, this Wednesday Wednesday by the Water by the Water is one not will be transformed into an be missed! international feast. Join us for an exquisite lunch from around the globe! Pizza from Italy, sausages from )GTOCP[ CPF YCHĆ&#x2C6;GU HTQO

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Date: September 20th Time: 12pm Location: Amphitheatre

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BOND WELCOMES A VIP Bond Welcomes a VIP is Richard Branson attend an exciting opportunity for this event, so be sure put students to meet and learn this one in your diary! from one of Australia’s most prominent personalities. Bondstock has seen the likes of John Howard and

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Date: September 17th Time: Midday Location: ADCO Amphitheatre

PRESIDENTS DEBATE Bondstock will mark the didates debate against start of the BUSA elections each other for your vote. for 2012/2013! Make an informed vote this September by attending Presidents Debate where you’ll learn about policies and see can-

STUDENT COUNCIL

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Date: September 17th Time: 8pm Location: Cerum Theatre

MEET AND MINGLE After what is sure to be a heated show canapés and beverages will be served in the Cerum Theater Foyer after the debate for a chance to meet and mingle with candidates.

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Date: September 17th Time: 9:30pm S T U D E N T A SLocation: S O C I AT I O N Cerum Theatre Foyer

BUSA ELECTIONS This September will mark the end of the 2011/2012 BUSA term and the start of new term for a brand new student association. Make sure to visit the Undergrad Student Lounge during

Bondstock to vote for your 2012/2013 student representatives.

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Date: September 18th, 19th and 20th 9:30am – 2:30pm

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Bondstock 2012 Events! LAUNCH PARTY This year, Launch Party will be bigger and better than ever! Imagine, a drink in hand CU [QW YCVEJ ƇTGYQTMU ƈ[ WR over our campus to mark the start of the most anticipated week in our social calendar. This event with a twist will be the best sinful addition to the Bondstock calendar in 2012. For all those who have bought a Bondstock pack, you may have noticed that there is only one ticket was inside. Hold that ticket tight because you’ll need it to attend this not to be missed an event where you will receive

your Bondstock wristband for access to the rest of the week! But wait it gets better… Launch Party will be catered by Blackboard and all guests will receive complimentary entitlements thanks to Smirnoff and Bundaberg!

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Date: September 16th Time: 7:30pm Buses leave at 11:30pm for the after party at SHOOTERS Location: Marquee on Ornamental Lawns

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