Scope Issue 28 Week 8 Sem 122 by Bond University Student Association

Issue 28 Week 8 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. MAKING AN ASS OUT OF U AND ME 5. THINK BEFORE YOU INSULT 6. HUNGER 7. BUDDY-AWFUL 8. EATING OFF CAMPUS 9. INTRODUCING: BIG’S WOMEN IN

BUSINESS EVENING 2012 10. PHOTOS 14. POSTERS 16. MUSIC, ARTS & REVIEWS 18. SPORT 20. BONDY BANTER 22. POSTERS 24. WHAT’S ON / CHALLENGE ACCEPTED

FROM THE DESK OF THE EDITOR WORDS | Jorja Wallace

s you probably already know, it’s Northern University Games (NUG). However, you might not know that the Sharkies are ripping things up in Lismore, and showing the other universities what’s what on the fields. A mixed bag of results on Day One kept us on our toes, but not one team didn’t step up on Day Two. As I write this I am in a meeting with all the Team Managers, getting the updates from all the sports. It’s all positive, and we should all be proud of the great sportsmanship being shown by our team. In my eyes, the team facing the biggest hurdle coming into this competition was our Women’s Waterpolo team. Bond don’t traditionally have enough girls to enter local competitions, so the girls usually have a paddle with the boys. Nevertheless, the girls rounded up some swimmers and ex-polo players from their school days, and have gone from being real underdogs to true gold medal contention; as well as making the most of the busy NUG social program. Speaking of the social pro-

gram, we celebrated UniSport at the Opening Ceremony held at the Lismore Workers Club, followed by a night of celebrations held at Cocktails and Mary G’s and themed as a Mexican Fiesta. Last night was the Fire and Ice evening (think Blades of Glory), and finally tonight we will see a Retro Sports night, Origin 3 celebrations, with a team dinner to finish. Outstanding performances by individuals and teams across the board; we’re really proud of Team Bond so far! Look out for our daily e-mail update!

THE VICE-PRESIDENT OF SPORT

WORDS | Hannah West IMAGE | Jackie Heffernan

hen the going gets tough, the tough get going. This sentiment, frequently expressed by ‘The Woman’, has plagued my thoughts for the last week, to the point where I’m left wondering: ‘How much sticky-tape will hold together a sinking ship?’ We all know that Week 8 is the hardest time of the semester to maintain the level of motivation and drive Bondies are renowned for, but the worst part is over. We are over halfway, we don’t need mid-semester holidays (not that we would object if we had them), and we have an amazing social calendar providing us with much-needed ‘study breaks’. If you’re feeling a little overwhelmed, anxious or stressed, here are a few songs to stir you deep in your loins (but perhaps don’t put them on your Mid Sem pre’s playlist if your pre’s consist of rum): We Can’t Be Beaten - Rose Tattoo; I Get Knocked Down - Chumbawamba; I Will Survive - Gloria Gaynor; Break My Stride - Ace of Base; We Are The Champions - Queen; and the age-old favourtie, Eye Of The Tiger Survivor. You can do it. Eight more weeks. For more motivation see: ‘Just Do It’ (http://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=FFjWJ-ukZEQ). In the meantime, take a break and flick through this week’s edition of Scope. We have thoughtprovoking reads regarding insults (pg.5), hunger (pg.6) and the use of the word ‘buddy’ (pg.7). But it doesn’t stop there, get updated on NUG (pg.18) or plan your next off campus meal (pg.8). I hope you enjoy this week’s edition, and send out positive vibes to those who took time out of their busy semester to submit to the 28th edition of the 2011/2012 BUSA term. Until next week, let’s see those 80’s inspired attires colouring the d-floor with putrid fabrics tomorrow night.

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JUSTEEN CHAN

DISCUSSES WHAT HAPPENS WHEN WE ASSUME THINGS ABOUT PEOPLE.

WORDS | Justeen Chan

MAKING AN ASS OUT OF U AND ME T

here are plenty of people I dislike. And I suspect there are people who dislike me. Everyone has the capacity to be both the bearer and recipient of negative vibes, but I would ask that you allow me to prove to you why you should hate me, before you do. Often, no let’s be honest - almost all the time – people jump to conclusions. It’s actually a survival mechanism and at times it can be useful. The kid in school who purposely tripped smaller kids was probably not going to make a very good friend. The classmate who asks pointless questions in class is subconsciously looking to make enemies, and you should probably stay away from them. It seems less and less likely that the white van parked illegally outside for the last few weeks is a maintenance van and you should probably consider calling the cops. This is all well and good. We all know that, at one time or another, we have judged a book by its cover (no way am I going to read The History of Fingernails). There have been times when we have not associated with people merely because of how they looked (gasp), what race they were (bigger gasp), or what they generally claimed to believe (glasses shattering in shock and horror). Did I just describe what I think I did? Discrimination? Believe it or not, in the apparently sophisticated and learned population

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of Australia, racism, sexism and many other forms of discrimination (subtle or blatant) are still practised. The entertainment industry is a great example. If you’re not Caucasian and ‘good-looking’, your chances of a successful career are reduced significantly; and you will be either type-casted in a token racial or ‘ugly’ role, or not considered at all. That’s the harsh reality that shatters the illusion of an apparently ‘accepting’ and ‘tolerant’ society. From personal experience, I have had a lot of people who stopped talking to me because I told them I was a Christian. They immediately thought I was a Bible-basher and assumed the worst before I could prove to them I was, or wasn’t. Only years later when they realised that I don’t think Harry Potter is evil, and I don’t go around to random houses to tell people about Jesus, did they start talking to me. And hey, I’m no saint – I’m guilty of this myself. Last year I was directing a choir, and I had a couple of gay guys audition. Coming from a fairly insulated Christian background, I was fairly wary of them. Sadly, I was taught not to trust homosexuals, and to expect effeminate and promiscuous behaviour. But the more time I spent around them, the more I realised what I had believed was rubbish. They were normal human beings, and we had way more in common than I had

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We should learn to stop expecting the worst and start giving people the benefit of the doubt.

ever anticipated. Now we’re incredibly good friends and I’m really not proud of what I assumed back then. So here’s what I’m trying to say: We should learn to stop expecting the worst and start giving people the benefit of the doubt. Stop yelling slowly at foreigners assuming they don’t understand English. Stop scoffing at first sem students before they get a chance to prove they don’t know anything. And stop expecting scarf-wearing, latte-ordering people to be pretentious pricks until you get a chance to talk to them. Real communication leads to understanding, and real understanding leads to tolerance and acceptance… or justification of your hatred towards the human population. Either way, it’s win-win.

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K YLE MANNING TAKES A LOOK AT THE PERCEPTIONS AND MISUNDERSTANDINGS OF MENTAL ILLNESSES. “W

hen I’m sad, I stop being sad and be awesome instead.” – Neil Patrick Harris (Barney Stinson) Don’t get me wrong, I adore NPH/Barney as much as the next person. But this quote has started to annoy me, and not just because it’s grammatically appalling. More and more, I’ve been hearing people echoing this in an unhelpful, pseudo-motivational attempt to cheer up depressed people; and I do mean depressed in the clinical, diagnosed sense. Apparently a lot of people don’t understand that this is completely useless. Depression is not something that can just be turned off with the flick of a switch – you don’t simply stop being sad. Like a virus, depression is an illness that requires professional treatment. In fact, by imposing upon the person the mentality that it should be that easy to recover, you are more likely to actually cause harm, as they will assume that their inability to cheer up is a sign of their own weakness. Counter-productive, no? Now that this has started to bother me, I’ve been picking up on other things too. I enjoy bitching sessions just like anyone else, but a group I was in recently started ridiculing

YOU INSULT

THINK BEFORE

WORDS | Kyle Manning

someone based purely on the fact that they had (or was suspected to have) bipolar disorder. This really confused me. I mean, a mental illness isn’t a bad haircut, or a poorly chosen outfit, or a personality choice that a person makes. So, by standard definitions, isn’t this kind of insulting discrimination? I had hoped to leave this kind of attitude behind upon graduating high school. At my school, students developed nicknames for particular teachers which incorporated terms like ‘schiz’ (to stand for schizophrenia); because apparently teenagers think it’s hilarious to imply that certain people suffer from psychological disorders. Quite frankly, it’s saddening that some people in university haven’t progressed much further from this mindset. In the past few weeks I’ve heard people being judged, and even hated, based primarily on a suspected mental illness. Was I naïve to think that people would improve with age and education? I’ve been disappointed in other aspects. People tell me that certain subjects or assignments are ‘gay’ and it strikes me that they don’t even realise how childish this sounds. ‘Retarded’ is one of the most common insults thrown around campus, and I can only

hope that the people who do this are unaware that they’re insinuating that people with mental handicaps beyond their control deserve to be mocked and put down. I have found myself uttering this one thanks to living in a society that deems this acceptable. We’re surrounded by it so much that it becomes second nature – we say things that we don’t even think through the meaning of. But this doesn’t make it right. And it doesn’t mean we should feel okay about it. The fact is that psychological disorders and mental illnesses are largely beyond our influence. Racist and sexist attitudes are now commonly seen as wrong because we’ve come to recognise that these characteristics (1) are predetermined and vastly unchangeable, and (2) don’t affect our value as human beings. What I would like you to take from reading this is the idea that mental illnesses should fall under the same category. You wouldn’t judge someone for having a broken arm or the flu, so why judge someone for having an injured mind? I recently saw an advertisement that really summed this up for me perfectly. It read: “I can treat my mental illness. I can’t help how you treat me.”

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Just like a virus, depression is an illness that requires professional treatment.

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HUNGER

WORDS | Koushik Krishnamurthy

here are people in the world so hungry that God cannot appear to them except in the form of bread. Hunger. There are nearly a billion people suffering from hunger around the world. 19 million of these people are children under the age of five, and as a result are at an immediate risk of dying. God created the Earth, but we humans divided it into countries. There are people in developing countries who are silenced by hunger, but on the other hand, many other countries throw away excess food valued at almost 12 billion dollars. We live in a world where technology and material goods have outgrown us, causing us to forget basics qualities like sharing and caring. Have you ever experienced hunger? Most of us don’t even know how hunger feels. We

{ } We live in a world where technology and material goods have outgrown us, causing us to forget basics qualities like sharing and caring.

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are amongst the most privileged people that have access to the best things in world. We eat sumptuous meals in elite restaurants, wear the best designer brands, live in mansions, and drive around in sports cars; but we are still unhappy. Just imagine if you weren’t fortunate enough to experience any of the above, and if you didn’t even have enough money to buy food to eat, clothes to cover yourself, or shelter for your family. This is how so many people live their entire lives, every single day. Recently, I took part in a hunger famine organised by Bond HELP. I felt so lucky to take part in this, and I respect each and every person who donated to the cause. To go without food for 40 hours was hard on me, but what I knew was that I would get my food after the 40 hours was over. I guess it’s hard to stop and think about the people who live their lives doing a 40 hour famine, and don’t have the security of knowing that they will have ac-

cess to food at the end. For these people, it could be days, weeks, or months until their next proper meal. All in all, more than 22,000 people die every day due to hunger and its related diseases. The fact is, hunger means so much more than simply being hungry. It means poor brain development, long-term malnutrition, and under-nourishment. These sorts of related illnesses claim the lives of 15 million children each year; an easy number to remember, but a hard one to know when every statistic is someone’s daughter, sister, brother, or best friend. Today the problem of hunger is not a depleted quantity of food, but poor distribution. There is enough food in the world to go around for everyone to have what they need. Let’s have compassion towards the less fortunate. Together we can make ending world hunger a possibility. Love ever, hurt never.

W E’VE ALL EXPERIENCED THE FEELING OF AN EMPTY STOMACH, BUT DO

WE REALLY KNOW WHAT IT’S LIKE TO BE HUNGRY.

BUDDY-AWFUL! WORDS | Vada Sun

A QUICK LOOK AT WHY YOU SHOULD

USE THIS FIVE-LETTER WORD SPARINGLY.

here are certain words in the English dictionary that, in my opinion, should never have existed. Whether it is used in a text message or just tossed into a random conversation, ‘buddy’ is a word that always makes me cringe (even typing that just made me puke a little in my mouth). However, the fact is that this word has been used in certain situations that can relieve a person from getting into deep trouble. Well, that’s just one opinion. Over the past week, I have asked a number of students what people are actually trying to get across when they say the word ‘buddy’; especially in a boy-girl situation. 1. ‘The Friend Zone’ You have just been friend-zoned, so get out while you still can! The most common explanation for the use of this disgusting word is that the person using it is trying to sneakily hint that they see you as a ‘buddy’ and a ‘buddy’ only. There is no point in trying to convince them otherwise, because once the word is out there, there is no taking it back. I guess the only silver lining from this situation is that they didn’t refer to you as someone they see as their little brother or sister, but let’s face it, they may as well have. 2. It’s a way to get closer to you Not sure how truthful this actually is, but it was brought to my attention that some people use this word to try and establish a closer relationship. To explain exactly what this means, if you have just met - the person is trying to use this term to creep in a bit closer. Why they chose the word ‘buddy’ is something that I will never attempt to understand, however this very much contradicts the ‘friend zone’ concept; which could mean either that people actually have no idea what they are talking about, or that you can take your pick on what you want to believe. 3. Stop reading too much into it I’m not sure if this is meant to calm me down or piss me off. I guess it is true that

some people are just careless creatures who will say just about anything without even realising. You may argue that it’s not even that bad of a word, but you might as well just call me ‘little fella’. No, actually I take that back. However, the point that I am trying to get across is that this particular word, ‘buddy’, should not be used without careful thought. Unless you are really trying to make a point (and I still strongly suggest you use other methods), avoid calling someone a ‘buddy’ at all costs. 4. It shows that he/she is comfortable around you No. I’m trying to think of what else to write here but all I can say is, just no. 5. Don’t take that condescending insult! In the words of a past student (Henry T), “Don’t take that s***”. It’s a word that is used to undermine you. If there was a hierarchy, you are being pushed to the lower

level. They are sitting on their wonderful throne and you are on the floor wiping their shoes. So make sure that they know it is not acceptable and definitely not okay. Unless, of course, you like wiping shoes”.

***** At the end of the day, if I had it my way (how poetic), I would abolish the word altogether. Nevertheless, I guess it depends on the context in which it is used and the type of friendship that it is being said in. However, I just don’t think it is necessary at all. Think twice before that awful five-letter word slips out of your mouth, and don’t be surprised if you end up with that person’s dinner from last night all over your shirt.

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hen telling a friend the noodle soup was the only dinner meal I eat at the Bra, they wondered how often I actually ate the soup – surely six to seven times a week? To be honest, it probably ranges between one to two; so I think I’m reasonably qualified to provide feedback on the local eats of the Gold Coast. I’m in my fifth semester on campus at Bond, which means I’ve nearly gotten through $8,450 dollars of food from our favourite haunt, Café Bond. There is a relatively strong argument that cooking off campus would be expensive anyway, but no one is disputing the fact that we could have bought a car with this sum (and would take the car any day). On the bright side, at least I’m not up to $21,970 (good job Henry)! I’m one of those people who love living on-campus, and although most of my friends never seem to question when I’ll move off, the one thing they do question – regularly – is how I get through that money. The number one tip is get to the University Club at least once a week, every single week. The food is wholesome, nutritious, and expensive enough to ensure you have actually spent the required $15 a day at least once a week. For those of us who struggle with our fifth noodle soup in a week (easily the most edible but also least filling), here’s a few tips from someone ensuring the Gold Coast restaurant economy is still in business: Cheap Eats – ALL under $10 101 Cuisine, Market Square SUCH good Asian, such cheap prices. The $16.50 hot pot is a clear favourite because it feeds two people easily. It’s filled with beef/lamb, prawns, mussels, crab balls, bok choy, broccoli, mushrooms, cabbage, and tofu that literally melts in your mouth. Where else can you eat for $8.25, you ask? Read on… Cherry Blossom, Market Square Students are divided between Bond

Sushi and Cherry Blossom, but this is my clear favourite. Despite the all-consuming sadness when you crave sashimi on a Sunday and remember it is closed for the whole day, Cherry Blossom is your number one go-to every other day of the week before 9pm. The hand rolls (think raw salmon) are only $4 and at typically 30 cents more expensive than a normal sized roll, they are at least 50 per cent more filling. A friend lived on campus for four years surviving through three deep-fried chicken rolls. The salmon sashimi for $5.90 is always perfectly fresh, and the miso soup for $2 means a meal under $10 is perfectly feasible. Hotel CBD, Market Square $10 weekday lunches can be hard to come by. If you live off campus and have a break from class, this is where you want to be from 12pm-2pm. The Portugese chicken burger for $13 gives Hugo’s (another local favourite in Nobby’s Beach) a run for its money, and the $12 Berry Chi cocktail makes a good start to any night (or mid-Pub Crawl break). Mid-Range - $15-$40 River Penang, Robina Promenade I have never seen a bad meal brought out at this little eatery along the Promenade. The first time I ate here was on my first visit to Bond, and it was a pretty good indication of what was to come. The combination laksa for $15.90 is absolutely perfect, the noodle dishes are huge and even the fried rice is something to rave about. Try an iced lychee for a beverage on the side. Thai Silom (Albert St, Broadbeach) I found this place in my first semester, and have been back regularly since. After leaving my phone number when making a reservation, I was sent special one-for-one offers literally every fortnight. The Pad Thai and Thai Massaman Curry are absolutely sensational and, at just $20 each, one of the

WORDS | Melanie Hayden

EATING OFF CAMPUS Y OUR GUIDE TO EATING ON THE GOLD COAST WHILST STUDYING.

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best options in Broadbeach. Omeros Brothers Seafood, Marina Mirage I know, you’re wondering how this made mid-range – typically a meal for two would leave you with a three figure price tag. The best way to eat here is through the three course for $38.90 option (check it out online). For less than $40, you get an entrée, seafood main and dessert. The food is flawless, the wine list extensive, and the white tablecloths make a nice change from scraping your food into the bin. Pay Day Moo Moo’s, Broadbeach This is truly the ultimate. I’m not really much of a meat-eater, but the steak here is truly something. You really want to save up for this one but it is guaranteed to be worth every cent. Even the sides could pass as full meals and worth much more than their very reasonable price-tag. Definitely a good option for Graduation/birthdays/family visits. Got a particular craving? Here’s a countdown of ten of the best. Best burger fix? Freshly Stacked, Broadbeach Best fish and chips? Fish Monger, Burleigh Best frozen yoghurt? Starberry, Surfers Paradise Best ice-cream? Gelatissimo, Burleigh or Movenpick, Broadbeach Best cocktail? Onyx, Broadbeach / Oskars, Burleigh / Hotel CBD Best Mexican? Montezuma’s, Burleigh Best pasta? Vapiano’s, Surfers Paradise Best breakfast? Koi, Broadbeach Best salad? Liquid Amber, Mount Tamborine Best student deal? Lake $20 Monday/Tuesday/Thursday (pasta/pizza, bread and a wine/ beer)

INTRODUCING: BIG’S WOMEN IN BUSINESS EVENING 2012 WORDS | Jenna Wong

P UT ON YOUR POWER PANTS AND COME

ALONG TO A NEW BIG EVENT.

s part of our efforts to celebrate women in business, Bond Investment Group (BIG) is proud to present our inaugural Women in Business Evening 2012. The aim of the evening is to inspire the future generation of female business leaders to strive to reach their full potential. BIG is eager to build upon our past successes and create new opportunities to continue to strengthen the relationship between Bond students and industry professionals. With an auxiliary aim of building connections for women in business, the evening is a great opportunity for women (and men) to get together to network, socialise, or mentor others. The event is open to Bond University students, Faculty, Alumni, and industry representatives alike, and provides a perfect forum to meet new people; or simply enjoy a chat with like-minded people of all persuasion, backgrounds and ages.

Keynote address – Ms Cynthia Whelan BIG is very excited to announce that we have secured a prominent keynote speaker for this year’s edition of the event: Ms Cynthia Whelan, CEO of Barclays (Australia & New Zealand). Ms Whelan will deliver a keynote speech about resilience in a volatile market. Ms Whelan will also share her personal journey in business, and help educate our guests on contemporary issues and challenges facing women in the wider corporate world today. As well as being the co-founder of Women in Finance Asia, and a member of both the Sydney Women’s Fund and Barclay’s Community Investment Committee, Ms Whelan is the former Head of Debt Markets of Barclays Capital, Asia-Pacific Region and member of the Barclays Asia Pacific Executive Women’s Initiative Network. Please join us for the 2012 Women in Business Dinner, as Ms Whelan shares her insights into the business world. It will be an event not to be missed!

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KEY EVENT DETAILS: Date: Monday 9 July 2012 Venue: University Club, Bond University Dress: Business attire Cost: Students: $40* | Non-students: $80 Times 6:00pm: Networking Drinks 6:30pm: Official Welcome – James Graham, BIG President 6:45pm: Keynote Speech – Ms Cynthia Whelan 7:15pm: Dinner 8:00pm: Question and Answer Time 8:25pm: Desserts/Networking/ Tea&Coffee * Students on campus can charge this to their meal card

For further information or to book tickets, please contact Jenna Wong, or Cecilia Cobb at womeninbusiness@bondinvestmentgroup.org

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WEEK SEVEN

Photographers: Kenny Kagiah (pg. 10-11) | Zaki Armen (pg. 12)

Events: Thursday Night @ Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s | Dance-a-thon | HTSA Presents: Escapade @ Sea Temple

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LAW BALL 122 23 JUNE 2012 WORDS | Raquel Ness

s Alice slipped down the rabbit-hole, she found herself in the midst of the magical event - Law Ball. Gracing us with its presence only once a year, Law Ball has become the must-attend event at Bond. This is the opportunity for students to finally let loose and enjoy the fruits of their hard work throughout the year. Law Ball has always been a mystical event, with tonnes of hype. It is a time for students to dress their best, and attempt to show off their sophisticated and classy side. When you mix stressed out, anal-retentive, over achieving law students, and a night of unlimited alcoholic bevies’, well, you can only imagine it to be anything but classy. The weeks leading up to the big night has everyone

asking the burning question: “Are you going to Law Ball?!?” No one ever wants to answer no to this question in fear of missing out. Anyone who is anyone (the who’s who of the School of Law) is there, and this year proved to be no different. For anyone who knows me, getting ‘glammed up’ is one of my favourite things! The preparation for Law Ball begins weeks in advance. For starters, there is finding the right dress and ensuring no one else will be wearing it. Then there are the nails, the hair, and of course the spray tan to help with any pastiness (courtesy of winter). The arrival at Jupiter’s is the closest I have ever felt to being a celebrity. As we stepped out of the limo, a wave of flashes took over as fellow law students called to join them in an abundance of posed photos. You look around and think, who are these people? Without the blood shot eyes and coffee stained shirts, you realize you barely recognize anyone. It was a delightful sur-

prise to see how well everyone cleaned up. The Wonderland theme was in full swing, as none other than the Mad Hatter greeted us. The bubbles flowed as we were ushered into the ballroom, of which some of us may never remember (names have been withheld to protect the guilty). All in all, the 2011/2012 LSA did a phenomenal job re-creating Wonderland. The deck of cards chair covers, the tea party cupcakes, and the whimsical centrepieces offered a peek into the LSD-induced Wonderland without the lasting hangover. We were served a three-course meal of clams, steak, and of course, dessert; which by the looks of it, many failed to eat. Who needs food on the dance floor though! The evening continued with the announcement of the new LSA committee, followed by a serious dance party. Everyone was so keen to ‘dougie’ that high heels were strewn about, and people were getting their groove on everywhere; not just the dance floor. At the end of the day you can dress ‘em up, but you can’t take ‘em out!

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CHRONICLE WORDS | Paris Faint

s I was traipsing through the video store last cheap Tuesday, I was attempting to answer the age-old question: which new release I should rent for the bargain price of $1.95 to accompany my eight other sixtycent weeklies? After much indecisive pacing between the American version of the Girl With the Dragon Tattoo and The Descendants, I decided to pussy out and choose a movie that I knew I wouldn’t have to pay much attention to in order to be entertained. I chose the sci-fi/drama/action/ camera-shakey blockbuster Chronicle. I was all geared up to be disappointed because I just had a feeling deep down that Chronicle would let me down hard. However, I was very pleasantly surprised! Don’t get me wrong, it’s certainly no Lord of the Rings, but in terms of camerashakey adventures, I’d have to rate it way higher than Cloverfield or the American version of Quarantine. Chronicle is the story of three teenage boys - a super popular kid, a super unpopular wimpy kid, and a medium-ish popular kid, who all get the power of telekinesis after finding a huge space gem in a giant hole in the ground beneath the site of a rave party. There’s no story-line really, just the guys experimenting with all the cool things you would expect to be able to do with telekinesis, and then the ultimate finding out that ‘with great power, comes great responsibility’. So things start to get awkward, people die, national security gets involved yadda-yadda. I think that if you find yourself with nothing else to do on a cheap Tuesday, you should give Chronicle a watch; if not to see it for the super cool visual effects, to watch it for the fact that when the guys start flying, their clothes don’t flap in the wind... Green screen for the win!

DAMIAN PRESS FROM EXPATRIATE ON HYPER / HEARTS, BERLIN AND BELLY BUTTONS WORDS | Emily McGregor

ast Thursday, I was lucky enough to speak to Damian Press (keys/guitars) from the four-pieced Sydney band Expatriate. If you haven’t heard of Expatriate before, they are an extremely well versed Aussie indie rock band. The band was founded in 2005 after Ben King (vocals) and Damian Press came together in Damian’s recording studio, Ginsberg Studios, in Sydney. What ensued was a five-tracked EP titled Lovers le Strange, released in October 2005. By the end of 2005, Expatriate had completed three national tours, a testament to their musical genius. More recently, Expatriate released In the Midst of This (2009), which was Aria-nominated. Expatriate’s newest release Hyper / Hearts, was inspired by their three-year expatriate experiences in Berlin. Emily: “What was life like living in Berlin, Damian?” Damian: “I guess we were seeking a re-birth of our band. We had experienced so much success with Lovers le Strange, we wanted to keep our output fresh. So effectively, we went on ‘another honeymoon’ (laughs). When the management company for Placebo [remember the song “Meds”?] asked us to come to Thailand, we just jumped on the opportunity. We didn’t want to burn out. Eventually, we decided we were going to move to Berlin. Originally, we were thinking that we’d go away for a year. We actually went away for 3!” (Fun fact: After releasing In the Midst of This, Expatriate went on a 26-arena date tour around Europe, as the main support band for Placebo!) Emily: “Was it hard returning to Australia after three years in Berlin?” Damian: “We actually felt pretty bad about being away from Australia for so long. We didn’t forget about Australia, I think we just really felt the distance. We were shocked when we real-

A BRIEF LIFE OF THE QUEEN BY ROBERT LACEY WORDS | Kartika Panwar

t is no understatement to call this biography ‘brief ’. At 157-pages, ‘tiny’ or ‘miniature’ would probably be more accurate. However, its shortness made the read possible in one weekend. No doubt released for Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee year, this effort is an interesting overview of the woman who is still, notionally at any rate, one of the Heads of Australia. Lacey is passionate about his subject and seems to know the ins and outs of the Royal Family well, although he veers away from

ised that some of our favourite 2007 triple j DJ’s had moved on to other, more mature-audience radio stations.” Emily: “Was your music well received when you were living in Berlin, Germany?” Damian: “Well funnily enough, the indie/alternative rock scene was virtually nonexistent in Germany when we moved in 2008. There were only three-four band venues in Berlin! Electronica, was the main musical market there I guess.” Emily: “Would you move away again?” Damian: “We’d probably never do it again (laughs). We were living together and touring together for three whole years. It would probably be OK for six-months, but no more! Now that we are back in Australia, we are really trying to keep our lives separate from the music.” Emily: “When did you realise that music was your passion?” Damian: “I was 16 years old when I realised I wanted to be a sound-engineer. If anyone is reading this and is considering the music industry, just teach yourself. If you have a laptop, you have all the necessary tools to edit tracks and produce great music. Honestly, you don’t need to do a course. What would make you a better musician/producer, is if you studied yourself. Institutionalising music and creativity is an extremely challenging balance. Find it yourself.” Emily: “Do you have a message for aspiring musicians?” Damian: “You need a unique sound and have something that you want to say. What I’ve found is that having a story to say is really effective. Ultimately, you need to be a storyteller. Make sure you get involved with other stimuli and broaden your horizons because you have got to be inspired to create.” Emily: “I guess part of the challenge is getting your music out there, and maintaining the hype.”

anything resembling criticism when it comes to speaking of Her Majesty. She remains a fairly distant and censored figure, only emerging rarely to show some human characteristic. At one event while speaking to a subject, their mobile phone starts ringing. She says to the subject, “You better answer it, it may be someone important”, thus revealing a ‘mordant’ sense of humour. She has a strong marriage and the closest we get to any intimate revelations is that Prince Philip’s nickname for her is ‘cabbage’, although the reader is not enlightened as to how that emerged. We learn that Charles had quite a healthy sexual appetite for a young man, and in a very surprising show of antiquated double standards (well by today’s morals at any rate) had to choose a virgin to marry. So given the limited pool of unbedded aristocrats available he selected a naïve and inno-

Damian: “Well yeah, luck is a major factor in a band’s success. You can’t really plan it, you just kind of have to go for it, and hope for the best. Just do it.” Emily: “Moving onto tracks on Hyper / Hearts, what really inspired you to write ‘Kunstkopf ’?” Damian: “‘Kunstkopf ’ is heavily influenced by Blonde Redhead [think their 23 album]. The song turned out really differently from what I had originally had in mind. I love it though; it’s got a really great wall of sound. The guitar and keyboards have a really great place in this track.” Emily: “My favourite song is ‘It’s You’, what influenced the creation of that track?” Damian: “‘It’s You’ was actually written five-years ago when we were in Australia. We added keyboards when we were producing it for Hyper / Hearts, and I think Ben re-evaluated the lyrics to make sure we didn’t sound like U2. By the way, there’s nothing wrong with U2, we just wanted to maintain our own sound!” Emily: “Now, the notorious Scope question, innie or outie belly-button?” Damian: “(laughing) Innie!” Emily: “Finally, what do you order when you go to McDonalds?” Damian: “Don’t quote me on this, but probably a quarter pounder.” Within our short 20-minute interview, it was clear to me that Damian was an extremely genuine, funny and modest guy. I wish Expatriate all the best of luck with future pursuits and I encourage readers to listen to Hyper / Hearts!

cent Diana Spencer, while refusing to give up his mistress, Camilla Parker Bowles (now his wife), thus unleashing a tide of events which were simply Shakespearian in their drama and scope. The author fudges it a bit when it comes to Elizabeth’s strengths as a mother. When three out of four of her children get divorced, questions are bound to be raised regarding their parenting. Instead of looking at her relationships with her children, he skips over it and goes on to say that she is a tremendous ‘Mother of the Commonwealth’ type figure, and that is what really counts. This is definitely one for granny - for her next birthday or the Christmas stocking. RATING: 7/10

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NUG LET THE GAMES BEGIN WORDS | Hannah West

ay One of Northern University Games (NUG) is well and truly underway. Team Bond has had a mixed bag of results across 16 different competitions, with games commencing as early as 9am under the glare of the sun in Lismore. Fresh conditions met the Bullsharks early on, but nothing deterred Bondies from giving the first day of competition a red hot crack. A brief sum-up of the morning’s competition is as follows: • Baseball: Unsure of the final score, but the boys are doing us proud, taking out both their Monday games in style. • Men’s Basketball: Their first game for the competition saw the men take out Southern Cross University 59-31. • Womens Basketball: Suffered both a win and a loss on Day One, taking out their first game 28-26 against UQ2, before losing to UQ1 54-32. • Hockey: Unfortunately, the girls lost to Southern Cross University in a hard fought match. • Lawn Bowls: Our Mixed team took out their first game against Southern Cross University. • Netball (Mixed 1): The Gold Medal defenders took out their first and only game for Day One 76 – 3 against Griffith University Gold Coast Team 4. • Netball (Mixed 2): Also won their first game 19-18 against Griffith University Gold Coast Team 3.

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• Netball (Women’s): Lost in a turbulent display against the University of New England, 26-15. • Tennis: Lewis Kennedy had three matches, taking out two against players from Griffith University and UQ. Lewis was narrowly beaten by University of New England, but has made a big impression in his first three matches. • Touch (Men): In their first game for the competition the boys lost to Griffith University 11-2. • Touch (Mixed): The mixed gang on the other hand took out their first two games in style firstly beating University of New England 23-0, then impressively taking out Sunshine Coast 18-2. • Touch (Women): While the scores aren’t up, I’ve been assured they won their first game against QUT. • Volleyball (Men): Unfortunately lost their first game 3 sets to 1 (best of 5). • Volleyball (Women): No scores to update with yet. • Water Polo (Women): Two games on their first day; firstly losing to Southern Cross University, before taking out University of New England 13-8. It will be an exciting week of competition for all sports, with some teams showing very strong potential for the rest of the week.

he sun is shining, and Bond has been ripping it up. Results • Golf Day One: Results were not available yesterday, but our top golfer, Jack Reid, is currently in third place. Our two other boys are in fifth and seventh. • Baseball: Unfortunately lost both games today - 6-0 to Southern Cross, and 12-11 to UQ. • Men’s Basketball: Won both games today, smashed UQ2 and beat Griffith Gold Coast 38-36 which is the most important part. • Womens Basketball: Lost to QUT by ten, but won against Southern Cross by ten. • Hockey: Not a great showing from our hockey girls today, a little bit of ‘sickness’, but better than yesterday. Lost both games but by small margins - three goals. • Lawn Bowls: Unfortunately lost today, but had some star moments from various players. Actual scores aren’t available yet. • Netball (Mixed 1): Scores are unknown, but Mixed 1 have been smashing it, winning both their games by margins of like 40 points. • Netball (Mixed 2): Have done really well! Won one game by a considerable margin, and lost one game but it was very close. • Netball (Women’s): Won both games - 25-19 win against Southern Cross, and 27-13 to University of Sunshine Coast.

• Tennis: Two games for Luis today, and he won both 8-1 and 8-5. • Touch (Men): Unfortunately lost to UQ late yesterday 9-2, but in their first game this morning won against Griffith GC 10 – 4. • Touch (Mixed): Had two games tody and won both, 9-6 against QUT, and 15-1 against Southern Cross. • Touch (Women): First results in only at this point, but Women lost 7-1 to Sunshine Coast and had a win late yesterday. • Volleyball (Men): Overall have lost two games, and won two games; a win and a loss each day, and are still in medal contention. • Volleyball (Women): Have played two games at the time of writing, unfortunately lost both 3-1, 3-0. • Water Polo (Women): Played like legends today! Team of the day. Backed up from a huge first day to beat the team they lost to badly yesterday (Southern Cross) 7-4, and won their second game for the day against Univeristy New England 7-6. The girls are right up there for a Gold Medal! Fingers and toes crossed. The important thing to remember is we nearly had to pull out of Water Polo due to numbers and girls not turning up. The girls had a shaky start, but have come together to play some really great water polo, and I’m really proud of their behaviour as well.

RESULTS FROM DAY TWO WORDS | Hannah West

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GOLD COAST MARATHON WORDS | Caitlin Murdock

o submit to the Sport Section, please contact Rebecca Thompson at rebecca.thompson@student.bond.edu.au

he Gold Coast Marathon started in Southport and headed south to Burleigh Heads, before it turned around and looped back around Southport to finish amongst an enormous crowd of supporters. There were 5,000 competitors entered in the full marathon, and 10,000 in the half. It was a great atmosphere, and it felt as though most of the habitants of the GC were out to cheer. Many people were sporting signs supporting loved ones, and some had even made signs purely to support strangers. The best I saw of the day was, ‘Your pace or mine?’. A few of my friends and I decided to run the marathon a few months ago. We started training, and as the runs got longer each week leading up to the event, we became increasingly nervous and doubtful that we could make the distance. However, with the help of a few caffeinated carbohydrate gels before the race, we were pumped up and ready to go. We were lucky enough to have beautiful sunny weather the entire morning, and the run was really serene as we ran alongside the beautiful Gold Coast beaches for the majority of the race. The first half of the event went by really quickly, but each kilometre after that became increasingly more and more difficult, with the last six kilometres feeling like the hardest thing I have ever done. At the 40km point everyone around me looked as though they were in pure agony, and all I could think was ‘one foot in front of the other’. The home stretch of the run was fantastic. With everyone cheering incredibly loudly it was hard not to get another boost of energy. Seeing Sal Davies and Mel Simpson at the finishing line with their ‘Go Caito!’ sign got me over the line in just under four-hours (my goal time). Despite hardly being able to move now, it was one of the most amazing experiences of my life, and a worthwhile achievement. I would recommend that anyone contemplating doing it next year bite the bullet and enter.

RUNNING FOR A GOOD CAUSE WORDS & IMAGE | Nicole Gibson

champion isn’t someone who never thinks, “That’s it, I can’t go any further”. A champion is someone who takes that, and finds it in him or herself to keep going, because the reward is worth the pain. The Rogue & Rouge Foundation is proud to have completed Asics’ Gold Coast Half Marathon on the 1st of July. The event was a way for the foundation to show that they have community outreach above and beyond their own cause, and to demonstrate the community spirit we pride ourselves on. The positivity cycle is the crux of what separates us from other charitable organizations – an investment in understanding that giving back to the community in a number of different ways will provide benefit to all Australians, and of course, those we seek to help. As we promote healthy body image and like to hold ourselves as a committee with high integrity, the marathon was a changeling process that has definitely made us healthier and more aware of our own potentials. The CEO of The Rogue & Rouge Foundation, Nicole Gibson, is proof that you can build your health from the ground up. She should be seen as a role model and inspiration to girls who may seek alternative and destructive methods to reach their beauty goals. Health, at the end of the day, is what attracts most people to someone. Someone who is charismatic, full of life and energy, and having completed a milestone, is brave enough to ask: “ALRIGHT! What’s next?!” The next fitness challenge the team is taking on board is the Hamilton Island Triathlon in November, and we would greatly appreci-

ate your support, either through sponsorship or participation. You never know, there may be some of you who are game enough to come and join us. If you have any questions about how to be involved in any of the Foundation’s fundraisers, events, or just want to find out more about what we do just scan the QR code and like us on Facebook.

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Bondy Banter

GOOD ADVICE IS HARD TO COME BY... SO HERE’S SOME FRIENDLY TIPS FROM SCOPE • If you don’t buy a Bondstock pack and you’re here next semester, you will hate yourself. • Get in theme for events. Especially Mid Sem. Op Shops are cheap so you have no excuse.

MASTER DEBATER TOPIC WEEK 9: IT IS BETTER TO BE A MAN THAN A WOMAN

250 words maximum. DUE: 12pm Sunday, 8 July. Best ‘For’ and ‘Against’ responses will be published.

acs, Macs everywhere. Apparently they’re the shit; the best thing around town. I cannot understand the logic behind these claims though - they’re Macs. The worst part is that Bond is full of them. Why buy a Mac when you can get two perfectly fine PCs for the same price? There’s just too many bad things that outweigh the good things when considering Macs (oh wait, there’s none). For starters, pinwheeling. There’s nothing more frustrating than working on a project in Avid and having this rainbow pinwheel that pops up causing you to slow

down and piss you off. Secondly, the command button. It’s useless, get rid of it. Thirdly, the mouse sensitivity. I constantly receive complaints from fellow colleagues who don’t like mouse sensitivity on Macs. The fastest, but yet this isn’t even up to my standard. I’d keep going, but we’ve clearly already seen that Macs are inferior compared to PCs. If you’re in the Bat Labs and you hear somebody constantly whinging about Macs (who’s Max?), it’ll no doubt be me. When looking for a computer or laptop for yourself, don’t even think twice about buying a PC. Save yourself some money, please.

THE RAGE TRAIN

reetings Scope-siders, Gossip Goat here; your one of many unreliable sources into the realistically dull lives of Bond’s self-proclaimed elite. The rumour mill is working over-time this week, with tales of sin snaking their way up the coast (and up your skirt) from Lismore, and the notoriously filthy NUG. Two females have yet again locked lips, with testosterone from the males running high at the sight. An outrageous act indeed, but does it rival the

MAC OFF

WORDS | Todd Sekli

HOT Buying Op Shop clothes that people have carked it in for Mid Sem Bash... everything is better with a story Mid Sem Bash: Op Shop Prom NSW Blues for the win in Origin Inception of Bond Burger Bar Bake sale under the Arch Dining with Social Justice Sticking to your word Family visits Mixed Touch team having a for and against of 77-12 at NUG NOT It’s Week 8 and the Bra menu is yet to change Assignments that fall apart at the last minute NUG parties Stress

HOT or NOT debauchery from last year’s NUG and the Sailor Moon incident? I think not. With no one sent home packing as yet, and no whispers of sexual assault - I’m left wondering if the Jones has actually arrived in Lismore, or decided to continue south to The Cross (a rumoured frequent haunt). Keep your eyes peeled and ears open for the full report next week - has Bond lived up to its ‘What Does It Means To Be A Bondie’ rep? You know you love me,

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en need to step up to the plate and make the first move. There is no question with that. If he doesn’t, he is either gay or not a man yet. If he doesn’t make the first move, he is not worthy of the female. He gives the female no choice in her selection. In Contract Law, you cannot have a contract if there is no offer to begin with. Wayne Gretzky once said, “You miss every shot that you don’t take”. In the animal kingdom, in most cases, it is the male who impresses the female mate. In the human realm, the same goes. The way I look at it is simple: Make the first move because it is like a test. For example, if you grab a female’s hand and she responds by holding it back, you’re in. If she doesn’t grab back, then at least you know you can stop wasting your time and energy on her. Make the first move to figure out if the female likes you or not. Really, don’t let your inner ‘boy’ take control of you. Be a confident man and make the first move.

FOR

ALYX NJ

he word ‘bride’ is derived from an old English word meaning ‘cook’.

MASTER DEBATER

MEN SHOULD MAKE THE FIRST MOVE

DID YOU KNOW...

s a man with many female friends I find myself asked the same questions over and over - whether a person likes them, whether I can set them up with a friend or my personal favourite, ‘why doesn’t he ask me out if he likes me?’ When I be so brave as to suggest that a female ask out a male I am told that it’s too hard, scary, and it’s easier for men to do it as it is traditional. On behalf of all males at bond I would like to convey a simple message: STOP WHINGING AND GROW SOME BALLS. Not literally of course as that would defeat the point. The age of chivalry is dead; it was killed by feminism. I’m afraid with the progression of women’s rights comes the disappearance of gentlemanly honour. While I admit historically it has been traditional for men to ask women out and make the first move we must also consider it has also been traditional for women to be considered as property of their fathers and husbands. If the latter has been deemed ‘inappropriate’ why should the former still be applied. I’m afraid that men being the only ones able to make the first move is a relic of a long past (and this writer would believe, better time).

AGAINST

DAVID BROWN

WEEKLY WISDOM

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f you do not wish a man to do a thing, you had better get him to talk about it; for the more men talk, the more likely they are to do nothing else.

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NOTHING TO WEAR TO MID SEM BASH? D ESIGNER WARDROBE TOO GLAM FOR THE THEME? NOT FAMILIAR TO THE OP SHOP SCENE ON THE GOLD COAST? HERE’S A LIST OF PLACES YOU SHOULD VISIT BEFORE TOMORROW NIGHT...

APPROPRIATE FEMALE ATTIRE • Puffy taffeta dresses • Outrageous shoulder pads • Filthy fabrics • Anything that is metallic, velvet, netting, grandma lace, or scratchy in general • Over-sized bows • Crimped or permed hair • Cheesy corsage (provided by your date of course) • Virginity in tact (until the last bus leaves Sin City)

APPROPRIATE MALE ATTIRE • Powder blue suits (or any form shade of pastel) • Ruffle shirts • Outrageous bow-ties • Cummerbands • Glasses and buck-teeth • Permed hair • Shiny heeled shoes • Greasy mullets • Virginity in tact (until the last bus leaves Sin City)

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CHALLENGE ACCEPTED

MAKE FRONT COVER OF THE WEEK 9 EDITION OF SCOPE HOW: Get in a portrait shot, with sufficient head-space for the Scope logo, that sums up ‘Mid Sem Bash: Op Shop Prom’ in a kooky, interesting way. FYI: Shaun Rotman and Jona Villanueva are the photographers.