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Blitz Editor Name something you do when you’re alone that you wouldn’t do in front of others.

I have no shame really, but I’ve been told that I really shouldn’t eat in front of others; apparently the speed and volume can be alarming for observers. Although at the same time, why are they watching me eat? Weirdos.

What are your plans for the break?

Break into the Blitz office and redecorate.

Katy Kennett Blitz Designer How do most people react when you tell them you don’t have exams? [COFA kids don’t have exams.]

They’ve been known to drop the odd c-bomb and other vulgar profanities.

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If you could have grown up anywhere else in the world, where would it be?

Up in the mountains in Switzerland… That place is incredible.

Jacob Burkett Blitz Reporter What’s your favourite thing to dress up as?

After my 21st, I’d have to say a Jedi.

Name 3 things you associate with exams: Confidence, caution, depression.

What is the best faculty at UNSW and why?

The best faculty is the Arts Faculty, because they accept everyone, no matter what race or ATAR.

Henry Cornwell Blitz Reporter Where you’ll be spending the holidays: Europe! Still not sure where. Probably Holland, England, Germany and maybe even some Balkan states. Thanks for the tips Evrosoc!

Summarise semester 1 in 10 words or less: Where did all the time go?

07 A Quickie With… S Club Blitz reached for the stars and caught up with S Club’s Jo and Bradley on their way to bringing it all back to the Roundhouse this Friday June 1. .

08 From Bogans to Goths: Bridging The Social Divide There’s more to bogans than sizzling BBQs and sunburn, and this week, as prep for the EOS Backyard Party, Blitz breaks down barriers between bogans, emos, nerds, hipsters and college kids.

11 What’s On Guide Make the most of your last week of semester before study break by hitting up the End of Session Backyard Party on Thursday and S Club on Friday and then suss out the best library in Sydney to lockdown during study break.

16 College Confidential + Au Revoir Natalie Karam 17 Just Like The Movies Check out our Sydney Film Festival picks so that you don’t waste two precious hours of study on a dud flick.

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KEN JEONG Everyone’s favourite sassy mouthed mobster from The Hangover Ken Jeong isn’t just a pretty face (if that); he’s actually a proper medical doctor with a degree from The University of North Carolina in the US of A. Well done Senor Chang!

Distinguish yourself

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Not having exams - see you next semester suckasssssss

Realising half way through telling a story that it’s shit.

Attack of the bogans and the Brits this week with the End of Session party at the Roundhouse on Thursday then S Club on Friday!

Watching your friends go overseas without you over the break.

Exams (enough said).

Learning to ride your bike down UNSW’s many stairs; you just saved yourself a year of your life.

BEAUTY IS THE GEEK

MEME OF THE WEEK

Study in London Presentation Shangri La Hotel (CBD), Sydney Tuesday 12th June at 7pm This presentation will provide information on programmes of study, the application process, Australian scholarship opportunities and life in London.

King’s College London is one of the world’s top 30 universities.* *QS World University Rankings 2011

The first known contraceptive was crocodile dung, used by Egyptians in 2000 B.C… no wonder no one used it.

Places are limited, please register by Monday 4th June via the web link below

- J.R.R. Tolkien, The Return of the King

“Well, here at last, dear friends, on the shores of the Sea comes the end of our fellowship in Middle-earth. Go in peace! I will not say: do not weep; for not all tears are an evil.”

IF YOU ONLY LEARN ONE QUOTE FROM AN ARTS DEGREE:

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“So the old guy waiting at the bus stop with me decides to cut a hole into his shoe to let his toe nail grow just some more.”

Some guys at a birthday lunch at the Quad:

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THE 90S POP SENSATION GET READY TO BRING IT ALL BACK TO THE ROUNDHOUSE

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Despite band break-ups and the odd solo career, the Brit-pop favourite have reunited to prove that there still ain’t no party like an S Club party – and in particular, notorious uni parties.

It might just be the biggest pop band revival in recent years, with founding members Bradley McIntosh, Jo O’Meara and Paul Cornwell all returning to perform in what will be their first ever live Australian gig this Friday at the Roundhouse. They may have mixed up their line up, but their famous hits that had you dancing in your lounge room as a 13-year-old remain as catchy as ever.

Leading lady Jo told Blitz how excited she is about the UNSW gig: “University shows are always the craziest and most fun”, while frontman Bradley believes that college shows are always more special: “Students are often telling us how a gig brings back a whole lot of their memories as a kid, so the performance tends to always double as a trip down memory lane”.

The S Club obsession exploded onto the scene in ‘99 with the single ‘Bring It All Back Now’ and a hit TV series Miami 7. Jo revealed how nothing could have prepared her for what followed: “I don’t think any of us could have seen the success coming; I remember the show aired and the next day I went to a mall and had to get a police escort out!”

Bradley knows how she felt: “When I went to the mall, they had to shut the whole of it down because it got too crowded - once I was

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Bradley admits the band’s whirlwind success is ‘a blur’, particularly memories of time spent in Sydney. “We were here for a TV performance and I think some promo work. It’s tough to reminisce; everything is a blur looking back at it now. I was recently looking at my passport and couldn’t believe half of the places that I’d been to!”

The S Club franchise was huge and the pair proudly state that they have no regrets from their time in the limelight. “I can safely say that I wouldn’t change anything… except maybe the times when we were constantly touring (as) we occasionally chose to stay at our hotels instead of partying - maybe I’d change those decisions!” Jo admits.

With new kids on the block being fame-monster One Direction, we felt it was necessary to ask who would win a showdown between the two British pop groups. “There would be no contest! We’re wiser, more experienced - and have a girl,” Bradley stated.

“I wouldn’t be afraid to wrestle them either,” Jo stated.

The pair revealed they have surprises in store for their upcoming Roundhouse performance on June 1 (the last day of Semester 1) – but we couldn’t get them to reveal what these were, no matter how much we pestered them, so make sure you grab a ticket from premier.ticketek.com.au or have a go at our comp below to go and find out for yourself.

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In the interim; Rachel and Jo each had Jo, Bradley and Paul successful solo careers and jumped on the launch an S Club 3 reality TV bandwagon. Hannah went on to star reunion tour. on Primeval and Tina... Well Tina’s been planning to release an album for a few years now, but so far she’s all talk.

Of the boys: Jon’s had a string of appearances on UK TV shows and theatre productions, and Bradley and Paul took a DJ course together.

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At last, the end of semester’s upon us. However, emotions are running high, as this week’s the last chance at tutes to gaze wistfully into the eyes of that babe across the room. If you’re lucky enough to pick up that cutie from class at the End of Session Roundhouse Backyard party, how can you keep them occupied this winter break?

At the EOS you’ll both be decked out in full bogan attire, but who’s to say that’s really who he or she is on the inside? Perhaps they’re not that into flannos, BBQs and backyard cricket, and underneath that layer of fake tan there’s a pale emo girl or guy looking for someone to spend the winter break with. While the most obvious answer to the challenges presented by frosty weather plus your raging attraction may be bed, you also have to eat, drink and maintain a social connection.

Without inhibitions or other fears of consequence or of what people might think, no idea is too crazy for a bogan.

The way to do this, dear reader, is to identify subcultures and box them into it. They’ll try to protest (“No! I’m an individual”; “Just because I wear skinny jeans/fake tan doesn’t mean I’m a hipster/bogan”), but don’t listen, people go for sub-culturally identifiable habits like bears to honey, so capitalise on this and they’ll love you forever.

HIPSTERS

The good thing about hipsters is that they’re open minded. So long as it isn’t mainstream, they’ll be happy to engage with you on just about anything. Even if it is mainstream, tell them you’re being ironic and they’ll love it. Keep them satisfied with a steady flow of art, local bands, health drinks and alcohol over the break easy. Sit them with your sister’s HSC art scribblings and they’ll be stoked on “the deeper meaning”. Take them to your mate’s band and they’ll be thrilled that nobody else has heard of them. Most importantly, never pull them up on their double standards or pretentiousness.

NERDS

Don’t let this stereotype put you off - nerds are the sweetest (and sometimes most adventurous) kids out there. They’ll also be superstoked that a catch like you would even notice them - just make sure you give them time to do their own thing every once in a while.

Remember also that life’s not limited

to material things: 50% of life in the uni break is Second Life, and you need to respect that. Be ready to accept that a relationship in an alternative dimension isn’t the same as two-timing.

COLLEGE KIDS

I don’t wanna generalise and they’re fine, but come Semester 2 they’ll be back to 24-hour pyjamas and incestuous college parties. But hey, at least you have the winter. You can head back to their freezing country town and help them milk the cows, shear the sheep and whatever else it is that you do on a farm.

GOTHS/EMOS

We all know that goths and emos are the same thing, and yet one of the funniest things in life is to call a goth an emo, or an emo a goth. But I digress. If you actually score that skinny, black-haired pasty babe or guy (I know it sounds unlikely, but they exist, I’ve seen them), how will you spend your break? The good thing about winter is they’re less likely to be afraid of going out and getting a tan, so they’ll be more open than usual to activities. Like hipsters, they prefer things that are arty so stick to galleries and weird bars.

BOGANS

There’ll be no shortage of bogans at the Roundhouse Backyard Party, so don’t be surprised if you get up close and personal with one of them. But don’t let the odour, teeth, tracksuit pants or political incorrectness put you off; bogans have heaps of fun and are the BBQ masters.

Without inhibitions or other fears of consequence or of what people might think, no idea is too crazy for a bogan. Pogo sticks on trampolines?

Sure. Paprika-snorting competitions?

Why not. For a classy night, try Star City. The only downside will be either moving to the mines with them in the future, or ending the relationship when they move to the mines, so enjoy it will you can.

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With all of that in mind, and despite projected, subjective social divisions, who doesn’t enjoy catching up with mates in the backyard and talking shit? No matter which persuasion you prescribe to, we look forward to seeing you in your full bogan best at the EOS Backyard party and good luck with your holiday love affair. See you after the break, heartbreaker.

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Celebrate the winter break with a blistering backyard party at The Roundhouse Everyone’s got that friend who hogs the tongs at a barbie (and for good reason, they’ve got mad skills) or that friend who always brings extra drinks, knowing that you’re too lazy to organise your own. This Thursday night, the Roundhouse is that friend, so come early and come keen for a great night.

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Your best mate the Roundhouse is transforming into a massive indoor backyard this Thursday 31 May for the biggest Backyard Party since that snot nosed kid with the yellow sunglasses that nobody remembers the name of invited everyone over at the end of primary school.

Celebrate being a mad nerd and surviving Semester 1 by enjoying bogan fashion, street cricket, ludicrously skilled live bands and some dangerously talented DJs. You may at times mistake the Roundhouse for your mate’s place, as it’ll be chock-a-block with backyard props like hills hoists, dodgy couches and garden fences.

For those hitting the trenches for exams the memories you make this night will keep you warm through your winter studies, and for anyone without exams you have no excuse not to come and tear it up, bogan style, all night long.

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Thursday May 31st from 5pm WHERE:

Roundhouse PRICE:

Free before 8pm / after 8pm $5 Arc / $10 UNSW / $15 GA VERDICT:

Every bogan and his dog will be at the End of Session Party.

The Roundhouse encourages the Responsible Service of Alcohol

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Despite your tough, poor student exterior, we know that you’re still a bubbly 13-year-old girl on the inside - that goes for you too boys.

In 1999 our lives changed forever when S Club stormed the pop scene and stole our breath with their badass dance routines, and our hearts - don’t deny it, everyone wanted a piece of Bradley and Rachel (or was it Hannah?).

Now in 2012 our very own Roundhouse is hosting the reunion tour that’ll have you “waving your hands in the air like you just don’t care” as S Club “bring it all back now”.

Jo, Bradley and Paul have brought a few of their friends from Big Brovas along to show us that there still “ain’t no party like an S Club party”. Let’s pay ‘em back by teaching them that there ain’t no party like a UNSW party.

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save the date Roundhouse Happy Hour 5-6pm All week @ Roundhouse

Get happy, responsibly.

On Wednesdays Happy Hour is twice as happy running from 5-7!

NUTS Presents: The Fire

Come and find Nirvana while relieving stress through methods banned in China. You look like you need it.

COST: $5 Arc / $8 UNSW STUDENTS / ADULTS $10 This fire is out of control. Come along to the final NUTS performance of Semester 1.

8am Every day @ Science Theatre Lawn, Opposite The Red Centre

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Stationery Reuse Centre

Falun Dafa Free Meditation Class

10am - 4pm Monday - Friday @ L1 of the Quad building, East Wing right next to Quad 1001.

Monday - Saturday 6.45pm @ Studio One

Stationary addicts get excited. Come visit a wonderland of free folders, document wallets, used paper, pens, pencils and highlighters.

Arc Store Happy Hour – 10% Off

The White House Happy Hour

4-5pm All week @ Arc Stores

4-5pm All week @ The White House

It’s like a sale!

$8.50 Bistro Specials From 12pm All week @ Roundhouse Bistro

It’s not their birthday anymore, but it’s still the happiest place on campus.

Sometimes the only thing that’ll get you through the day is a cheap lunch.

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Soccer training

11-12am @ Moore Park Meet in Moore Park and train up for the Art School Cup against NAS and SCA in Semester 2!

Bingo

1pm @ Roundhouse Your last chance to compete with your friends and score an awesome prize on the Bingo battlefield.

Women’s Collective Meeting

1-3pm @ Women’s Room, Blockhouse

QueerSoc

2-4pm @ Queerspace, Rm 9.21 Chemical Science

Monday Game Day

3-5pm @ The White House Jengaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa.

Poker

5pm @ Roundhouse Last night I was playing poker using tarot cards. I got a full house and four people died.

NUTS Presents: The Fire 6.45pm @ Studio One

COST: $5 Arc / $8 UNSW STUDENTS /ADULTS $10

Inter Residential Council Debating Competition 8.30pm @ Roundhouse

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WED may 30

Exhibition opening: ACTING AUDITORY 5-7pm @ Kudos Gallery

Veggie Soc

12-2pm @ Arc Precinct Come sample the cheapest and most delicious food on campus.

COFA Talks

may 29

6-8pm @ EGO2, COFA If you get there early there are free drinks and nibbles!

Pottery Studio Induction 12.30pm @ L2, Blockhouse

Free pool

12-2pm @ Roundhouse

UNSW Bike Club Workshop 12-2pm @ Quad Lawn

COST: FREE FOR Arc MEMBERS, DONATION FOR OTHERS

Microsoft 7 Demo and Free Gift

12-4pm @ CLB Retail, near Grad and Gift

Pottery Studio Induction 12.30pm @ L2, Blockhouse

COST: FREE FOR Arc MEMBERS

COST: FREE FOR Arc MEMBERS

NUTS Presents: The Fire 6.45pm @ Studio One

Squiggle Collective

COST: $5 Arc / $8 UNSW STUDENTS /ADULTS $10

1pm @ COFA Common Room

Solo Performance Making

Where’s Wally Wednesday

7pm @ Io Myers Studio This evening of short performances presents the work of 27 third year Theatre and Performance Studies students. This event is an open showing and you may come and go as you please, each presentation is 5 mins long.

2-4pm @ The White House Find Wally for a secret prize Limit one per person

K-Pop Society Screenings 3-6pm @ Civil Engineering G1

COST: $5 (CASH ONLY PLEASE.)

2012 Student Cookbook Launch 12-1.30pm @ Roundhouse

Trivia

5pm @ Roundhouse

Blitz picks Monday

ANGRY AFTERNOON - DEAR DEAN SOCIAL

Evening Concert by the UNSW Orchestra and the UNSW Wind Band

4-6pm @ COFA Common Room Join SRC @ COFA with a side of rumbased cocktails.

7-8.45pm @ Sir John Clancy Auditorium

COST: $20 GA / $15 STUDENTS / $10 Arc

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Roundhouse Degrees: Meditation

5-7pm @ Roundhouse Find your centre before you get crushed by exam chaos. Places are limited; email n.downward@arc.unsw. edu.au to sign up.

ART MEETS SCIENCE

6pm @ Club Bar If you want to broaden your minds then join COFA and the Post Graduate Council for a relaxing night of drinks, networking, music and more.

Brainfood Lecture: “It Won’t Happen To Me”: Cybercrime Myths and Misconceptions 6.30-8pm @ Scientia

NUTS Presents: The Fire 6.45pm @ Studio One

COST: $5 Arc / $8 UNSW STUDENTS /ADULTS $10

Warrane College Guest Speaker

7.10-8pm @ Warrane College Come hear the legal reasoning of Honour Justice Margaret Beazley AO, a judge of the Court of Appeal of NSW.

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K-Pop Soc Dance Workshop

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12-1pm @ E101, Level 1 E Block. COFA COST: FREE FOR Arc MEMBERS, $5 OTHERWISE.

Meditation

1-2pm Arc Activities Room, L1 E Block, COFA

Sketch@Kenso

2-4pm @ Music Room 3 Squarehouse

5-7pm @ Webster Dance Studios, Rm 334 When these guys aren’t being our Go Clubbing feature or embracing aspects of Korean food, fashion and film they’re busting moves to rival the stars of their favourite pop videos. No experience needed.

Friday Card Draw

6pm @ The White House Win a $50 voucher for The White House

NUTS Presents: The Fire

QueerSoc

4-6pm @ Queerspace, Rm 9.21 Chemical Science Follow the people not wearing sensible covered shoes

NUTS Presents: The Fire 6.45pm @ Studio One

COST: $5 Arc / $8 UNSW STUDENTS /ADULTS $10

End of Session Backyard Party 5pm @ Roundhouse

COST: FREE BEFORE 8PM / AFTER 8PM $5Arc / $10 UNSW / $15 GA

THURSDAY

jun 1

6.45pm @ Studio One

COST: $5 Arc / $8 UNSW STUDENTS /ADULTS $10

S Club

8pm @ Roundhouse COST: $61.60 + BF

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NUTS Presents: The Fire 6.45pm @ Studio One

COST: $5 Arc / $8 UNSW STUDENTS /ADULTS $10

FRIDAY

How about a few extra reasons to book that return ticket and come back or Semester 2:

O-Week O-Week Events

July 9-13 While it’s considered little brother of the Semester 1 O-Week bonanza, you can still look forward to a week of info sessions, some free stuff and cool events.

Week 1 Start of Session Party Thurs July 19 5pm @ Roundhouse

Week 2 Foundation Day

Thurs July 26 @ Across campus Founded in 1949, UNSW’s almost as old as your grandparents and loves to party hard. Get excited for streakers, carnival booths and students pledging their life long allegiance to this beautiful university of ours.

Week 5 Arts Week

Enjoy a week-long art explosion around the UNSW COFA and Kensington campuses, and no, you don’t have to be an Arts student to enjoy it. The UNSWeetened Literary Journal is also released this week.

Week 11 Oktoberfest

Thurs 11 October @ Roundhouse UNSW is renowned for hosting the biggest, craziest, Germanest day of the year.

Order your lederhosen or Bavarian beer maid outfit now while they’re cheap.

Dud party?

NUTS Presents: The Fire

6.45pm @ Studio One COST: $5 Arc / $8 UNSW STUDENTS /ADULTS $10 The cool kids from NUTS (see p21 to learn just how cool they are) have put on an amazing final production for semester 1. The Fire is a buddy comedy-drama that follows two best friends in the last week before their town and everything they know goes up in smoke.

2012 Student Cookbook Launch

12-1.30pm @ Roundhouse COST: Free We’ve been desperately awaiting the release of the 2012 Student Cookbook as it means we can finally stop eating lecture notes and chewing on pen lids. The master chefs who organised the Student Cookbook are hosting the annual launch to feed your inner stomach with free food, drinks and you can pick up your own free cookbook.

BY STUDENTS FOR STUDENTS Art Meets Science

6pm @ Club Bar COST: Free PGC12 Social collaboration withRoundhouse COFA have organised pminTues 29 May a fancy night during which your prejudices and preconceptions about the rivalry between art and science will be tested. The evening will feature a guest Awesome music, lecture by prominentactivities, artist and PhDlive candidate FM Grande, afree selection of plenty cool art, a DJ a bar tab. food, ofand drinks

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End of Session Backyard Party

5pm @ Roundhouse COST: Free entry before 8pm / After 8pm $5Arc / $10 UNSW Student / $15 GA Congrats muffins, you’ve made it to the end of your first session of 2012. Feel like you haven’t made enough friends and / or partied to hard enough? The Roundie has organised the perfect mix of fun day and night events for you, starting with BBQs and cricket followed by hectic DJs and some of Australia’s hottest bands.

S Club

8pm @ Roundhouse COST: $61.60 + BF We know that you held off from buying Aqua or Vengaboys tickets because you had a premonition that S Club would bring the party to town. Tonight’s the night so get your pennies together or enter our comp on p7 and we’ll see you there.

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THE BLITZ STUDY GUIDE

Library Loving

Sometimes the key to productive study isn’t about technique or time management, it’s about finding a space where you won’t be distracted, cold or bored.

CHEAP A$$ SYDNEY winter shopping

Rozelle Markets

@ Macquarie Street, Sydney Opening hours: Monday to Thursday: 9am-8pm / Friday: 9am-5 pm / Weekends: 10am-5pm

@ Lower Campus Opening hours: Monday to Friday 7am-12am / Weekends 9am-7pm

Law Library

Every Saturday and Sunday, 9am-4pm @ Darling St Balmain, off Victoria Rd COST: Always look out or the $1 baskets

Pros

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Find yourself a bargain and learn how to barter well before you fly off to South East Asia for the break.

You’ll find vintage clothes, rare books and CD’s, as well as an array of boat shoes for the more hipster-like shoppers.

State library

• Fantastic location for post-study shopping,

movies, opera and study.

• It’s a super productive library because you can’t borrow

anything, so you have to do all of your work there.

• People are really anal about being quiet there, so again, you will actually do work.

Cons

• There will be a thousand Year 12 students there

freaking out.

• The security can seem a bit intense.

• Requesting books can be annoying.

Bed

@ Home Opening hours: 24/7

Pros

• You’re at home!

• You don’t have to get dressed - for those people

who do normally dress when they leave the house for uni at least.

• Free food, especially if you live at home with your family.

Cons

• There is a 70% chance you will never do any

• You look really cool and smart and the

bathrooms are really nice.

• Proximity to the Anzac Pde bus stops.

• It’s right next to the Roundhouse for before/

during/after study drinks.

Cons

• The booths and most tables are all taken by 9.30am.

• There is a uniform here: you must accessorise

any outfit with a MacBook Pro or you won’t be allowed in.

• You have to pretend you’re a Law student – ie you have to look exhausted, depressed and talk about “contracts” and “moots”.

Woollahra Library

@ 548 New South Head Road, Double Bay Opening hours: Monday to Friday 9.30am-8pm / Weekends 10am-4pm

Pros

• It’s a beautiful historic house with a gorgeous

garden and view of Sydney Harbour.

• The Library’s right next to Redleaf pool.

• Library membership is free.

work and instead spend all your time eating, streaming and sleeping – maybe even all at the same time.

Cons

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to the thousands of buses that head to UNSW.

@ Upper Campus Opening hours: Monday to Friday 7am-12am / Weekends 9am-7pm

Pros

• It was recently redecorated in orange tones for

productivity and happiness.

• There are all kinds of variations of tables, rooms, bean bags and couches to grab.

• It’s where everyone goes, so all of your friends’ll be there (also possibly a con).

Cons

• The lifts are super slow.

• You might get vertigo from studying too long up on L13.

• Printer and computer lines are majorly annoying.

• Are you crazy, it’s way too cold to swim in the ocean.

• There’s an amazingly distracting DVD collection.

• There are only 3 busses that go there, in contrast

Sydney Uni Library

@ Sydney Uni Opening hours: Monday – Friday 8am-7pm / Saturday 10am-5pm

Pros

• There’s a museum there!

• Close to the city for study breaks.

• Admit it, you probs have a lot of friends there.

Cons

• Enemy territory.

• You have to dress up to study.

• It probably has exactly the same books as we

have here, but with twice the hipster taint.

Don’t hesitate to take pics of people sleeping or freaking out in the library you choose to frequent, and let us know which one works best for you by uploading it to our FB page.

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A great night out doesn’t always mean heading to the city when there isn’t a uni party on at the Roundhouse.

UNSW has claimed Bondi as its own and with the Beach Road Hotel always containing a crowd of foreigners, exchange students as well as local experts you should definitely be getting involved. Friday nights at the Beach Road are known for their rowdiness and happiest of happy hours, so don’t miss out.

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Cry and cower in the corner. It can’t be that bad! There are lecture slides online and your smartest friend is on call willing to give advice.

Keep in mind that you may still have enough credits that will get you a pass in the course no matter how bad you flunk out in the exam.

Unless passing the exam is compulsory - ouch.

Mistake confidence with arrogance. ”I don’t need to study, I’ve been acing everything this year”, are famous last words my friend. You’ll go from studying Spacecraft Engineering to working in the washroom at Kensington Café with that attitude. Not that there’s anything wrong with Kensington Café; I just mean - you know what I mean...

winter volunteering Various times @ RSPCA, Ryde

The All Nighter. The worst way to fail an exam would be to fall asleep during it, before being asked to leave. A shameful walk across the front of the lecture theatre with onlookers shaking their heads in disapproval would follow. Don’t be that person; prepare yourself -by studying at least two days before.

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Rely on your cheating abilities. You have notes on the inner side of your pencil case, between the webs of your fingers and on the back of your tie... aaand now you have your lecturer dragging you out of the exam by your hair. Well that’s exaggerating, but to be honest I’d take hair pulling over being kicked out of uni. Stay smart kids, you don’t want to end up at Kensington Café…Why do I hate that place so much?

Forgot your calculator coming in for an exam?

Never fear, you can borrow a UNSW approved calculator for free from Arc Reception - all you need is a student ID an a $10 deposit.

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COLLEGE TIAL

N E D I F N CO AIKU H Y A D I L HO

Twas the night after exams, when all through the college Not a creature was stirring, not even a cleaning trolley.

The students were hung-over in their beds without care, In hopes that their headaches would soon disappear.

Last night’s pick-ups were soon kicked out of the beds, As vague recollections of ‘10am check out’ danced in their heads.

Last night’s clothes were donned, and suitcases closed, As phone calls from parents heralded their approach.

“Bye Seppo! Bye Dave Grohl! Bye Beefers and Zeefers!

Bye Big Dog! Bye Moll-cat! Bye Seedy McReidy!

To the train! To the airport! To a 10 hour drive home!

Facebook me daily so I don’t feel alone!”

The students slumbered in trains, planes and cars, Dreaming of a month spent with ma and pa.

Home cooked meals were what was most missed, And their livers would enjoy a few days of not getting pissed.

Au Revoir Arc Chair 2011/12 For the last year we’ve loved having Natalie Karam, Arc Chair, at our Table – our Table of Contents that is. Nat’s shared some final words of wisdom with us before she sits her last UNSW exams and jumps on a plane to grown-up-land.

How has uni compared to what you expected?

It’s been a massive journey – I never thought that I’d meet so many people and get involved with uni life as much as I have.

How would you recommend UNSW to a future student?

We have the best degrees and the best student experience (read: bars and clubs/societies) of any Australian uni.

Which Disney character are you?

Peter Pan - I don’t want to grow up and leave Neverland/UNSW. Where will life take you next?

I’m flying out to New York City for summer school and then exploring Latin America. After that, I’m going on exchange at the University of Hong Kong for a year and then moving to London indefinitely.

More broadly speaking, I’d love to eventually work in law and economic development with developing countries.

What will they write in your obituary?

Her motto was work hard, play hard. It probably killed her in the end, but she wouldn’t have wanted to live her life in any other way. That shit cray.

In your next life what would you come back as?

In the words of Bart Simpson, “A butterfly, because nobody suspects the butterfly.”

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First off, let’s face the cold, hard truth: this year’s Sydney Film Festival line-up is probably (gulp) not as good as last year’s. But it’s still the closest Aussie filmgoers get to Cannes or Sundance. Attending the Sydney Film Festival ups your movie hipster levels considerably; choose wisely and you can see films still being talked about months later.

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What’s that you say? The festival is in exam time? Not to worry – Blitz has gone through and picked out the highlights, so you can balance your study with explosions of cinematic goodness. You’re welcome! See you in the aisles.

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Brave

Michael Haneke (Hidden, The White Ribbon) wins prizes for every movie he does, and this won’t be released in cinemas for at least another half year, so I suggest you drop everything and go see it while you have the chance.

Pixar’s latest movie is having its Australian premiere at the festival. It’s Pixar, so that makes it automatically worth seeing, even if the trailer makes it look suspiciously like How to Train Your Dragon – you know, cheerful medieval warriors with Scottish accents. Oh, and Billy Connolly will be there – Scottish joke, anyone?

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On The Road

But the thrill of a month spent in their hometowns soon dissipated, When they realised all of their friends had married and procreated.

The local pub shuts at 10, and there’s not a nightclub in sight, The only entertainment is watching Gossip Girl re-runs all night.

If you’re a diehard fan of How I Met Your Mother, this movie not only stars but was directed and written by Ted (Josh Radnor).

Is he as funny in the movies as he is on TV?

Goodbye

Still, after exams they could all use a rest, And what better place to do it than in the Central West?

That night, the Facebook statuses all read the same: “Happy holidays to all! Next semester, we’ll do it all again!”

Alps

One of three Iranian films at the festival this year, and given how well A Separation did last year (hint: it won an Oscar), you might want to add it to your ‘to-see’ list, if you catch my drift. Director Mohammad Rasoulof was imprisoned by the Iranian authorities in 2010, and Goodbye mirrors his own story, about a female lawyer whose license is revoked by the government.

Alps I don’t know if you’ve seen much Greek cinema. It’s freaky stuff, by which I mean in a disturbing and emotional way, not like horror movie freaky. Alps is the new film by Yorgos Lantihmos, whose Dogtooth was one of the bleakest and strangest, but weirdly incredible, movies I’ve ever seen. Get your kicks from confronting cinema? This is for you.

Dr. Sarmast’s Music School The festival is really pushing documentaries this year, but for my money this is the pick of the bunch, the story of a music teacher who returns to Afghanistan to teach at a music school closed down by the Taliban.

On the Road Finally, someone is making a movie of On the Road! Now, whenever your pretentious friend/s bring up the classic 50s novel, you can nod, and say “Mmhmm,” and follow the conversation.

Moonrise Kingdom Wes Anderson returns with his latest dose of quirk, a comedy set in 1965 and starring Bruce Willis and Edward Norton.

Mabo Any law students reading? Watching this movie saves you having to read the case in Public. And Constitutional Law. And Property…. Sorry, couldn’t resist.

Goodbye

Does this sound like your college experience? Come along to the IRC Debating competition Monday 28 8.30pm at The Roundhouse to hear your college reps fight it out.

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Ignore these suggestions at your own peril. For more info, and the full list of films, head to sff.org.au.

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Having traded their hits for book deals and cash, the writers of Things Bogans Like have just about called it quits on their blog. With more than a month between each post and a page called “The Full List”, it seems they’re running out of ideas.

The Sydney Madam Tussauds Wax Museum is cheesy fun at its best. With worldwide museums, Darling Harbour’s exhibition brings a local touch of celebrity where Delta, Kylie, Nicole, and even Alf all get a look-in.

When I heard there’d be sexual tension and nudity in this 21st century revamp of Eugene O’Neill’s 1920s classic, I thought, “Great, more Belvoir bullshit.” Coupled with the fact that watching O’Neill’s other “masterwork”, Long Day’s Journey into Night, was the most boring set of hours of my life, I was ready for a dreary night.

The latest post hides solid witty humour under a veil of faux-intellectual grammatical incomprehensibility, ironically (though I fear unintentionally) offset by misspellings like “maneuvre”.

It’s also too long to really keep you interested.

The second last post was great, but over six months old. With so much on their plates (as they apologise for not having posted for so long), should we blame them? Yes. In that much time, we’ve written four major essays and imbibed over 80 litres of alcohol, per student. If they’re not going to maintain a high standard, they should stop.

Having said that, the webs would be a sadder place without them, so I’d prefer it if they’d just shape up.

If you really want to know what bogans like, find out for yourself. Boogie down to ACDC, Cold Chisel and cheap bourbon and coke while you’re at it. Only at The Roundhouse, this Thursday night.

The well thought-out and interactive set up means that you can live out your dreams of surfing with Beachley, dancing with MJ, or chatting with Oprah. At times you’ll feel like a flaming idiot, so go with friends who won’t judge you when you don a matching Marilyn dress to pose with her atop of an active air vent.

Contrary to common belief, touching is allowed. Like a night out in the Cross, personal space is non-existent and groping is expected. This intimacy lets you have a good squiz at the remarkable 200 measurement detail of the models, shoving your face right into those of Brad and Leo. It’s a great place to muck around, and you can avoid queues and other gawkers by visiting midweek. With $25 concession prices (online) and possible up-coming midweek specials, this is an all-out celebrity dress-up dream.

By the end of Mitchell Butel’s opening monologue I was won over, but I was sure that at least some of the other actors would be bad, and that the story would turn boring soon enough. I was wrong - the entire cast performed exceptionally. The acting, coupled with director and playwright Simon Stone’s honest appropriation of the script for a modern audience ensured that those who were watching could relate to every character – even as they betrayed one another.

This performance sets the standard for Sydney’s theatre. Never again should we settle for anything less than thought-provoking, entrancing entertainment. No more accepting a performance as “good enough for a play”. Even if you’re not a fan of the theatre, you have to see this.

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MISFITS SEASON THREE ABC 2 Our favourite chavs and thugs with superpowers are back in community service and this season there’s romance, power swapping, gender swapping and, wait for it, Nazis – what more can you ask for.

For those coming to Misfits late, Season Three is a bit of a do-over, with one of the core characters from the previous two seasons, Nathan, taking a hike. In his place we’re gifted Rudy, a similarly asinine, smart-mouthed dickhead who thinks he’s God’s gift to women. It’s amazing.

Season Three lags a bit in the middle, but comes together for a strong and shocking conclusion that has me excited for Season Four. The recent announcement that Kelly, the chav with a heart of gold has beenS Hbooted off ERE WA E after an incident with a London cabbie S HER A W E HER WAS shouldn’t have anyone concerned.

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Starring: Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, Eva Green

This is the soundtrack of the summer that we missed out on. Barchord is a beautifully packaged album whose title betrays its simplicity but understates its reach.

Dark Shadows isn’t a bad film; however it’s not particularly good either. This is Tim Burton’s eighth film starring Johnny Depp, and at this stage in the game he is simply playing up the same shtick he has so many times before.

These chilled out guitars, bass, drums and vocals come together like the warm, sleepy end of a day at the beach. There are no studio effects, which is a relief for this style of music. Real instruments are stripped back to the point where you can hear fingers grazing up and down guitar strings.

The slow start of ‘Lost in the Light,’ building up to the wet, surfer reverb of ‘Okay, Alright, I’m Alive’ makes it the perfect album for starting a day or ending a night. With a guest appearance by Feist on ‘Snowplow’, you couldn’t ask for more. And when your girlfriend goes on holidays without you, ‘Overjoyed’ is the perfect song to cry yourself to sleep to.

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Based on the 1970’s gothic soap opera of the same name, the film spins the tale of Barnabas Collins (Depp), who is buried alive and transformed into a vampire by the witch Angelique (Eva Green) following romantic rejection.

Escaping from his grave in 1972, what follows are a series of loose events as Barnabas adjusts to a new era and dysfunctional family members.

What irked me was the under-utilised remaining cast, especially new governess Victoria, played by Aussie Bella Heathcote, who is prominent in the opening and then rarely seen till the final few scenes.

A fine film, but please Tim, enough with the Johnny Depp show - I’m over it.

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Wow, yeah - it (last year) was the best of times; it was the worst of times. ‘Nutters’ put their hearts and souls into every production last year and there were some tough times that made the victory all the sweeter. And, if possible, I think this year everyone has been even more amazing.

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Everyone study Theatre? Heavens, no! I’m a Film Major - Theatre Studies is not my thing. At the beginning of this year, our committee was made up of four Engineers and two Science/Music students I was ‘that’ Arts kid (represent!).

NUTS is a great outlet for students of all faculties and a wonderful way to meet heaps of people. Everyone can join in the fun, as long as you are passionate about some aspects of theatre, even if it’s simply as an audience member - thespians love fans!

The love is definitely mutual, as you guys were voted Arc Club of the Year last year for the second time

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We’ve had three great packed-out shows so far and we’ve banded together with other clubs and managed to forestall our beloved Studio One’s demolition. What do you think are the chances of us getting it two years in a row? As an Arts student, I’ve forgotten all my probability stuff from high school…

I’m going to say the probability is pretty high if you guys are harboring the next Heath Ledger or Cate Blanchett…

Definitely! I name no names, but there are a couple of people who I’ve seen perform and just knew that “that kid is made for Broadway”. If you want to see all the amazing talent just come and see The Fire this week or one of our many shows including our biggest show of the year, the musical Aida in Semester 2.

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Cellar Supervisor Where’s your favourite place to eat, drink and be merry on campus? The Roundhouse. If you’d love to spend more time there Arc is seeking a confident cellar supervisor with previous experience in stock control and cellar maintenance.

Shoot your applications to jobs@ arc.unsw.edu.au by June 1st and contact Michael Heslin m.heslin@ arc.unsw.edu.au for more info.

GLOBAL VILLAGE Student Coordinator Are you better at planning a trip than STA? Do you have a passion for adventure, aid and The A-Team? As the Global Village Student Coordinator; you’ll oversee the Global Village Volunteer Program, which organises shortterm volunteering opportunities for students in overseas developing communities.

If you have further questions after checking the website email Kate Tanswell at k.tanswell@arc.unsw.edu.au and send applications to jobs@arc.unsw.edu.au by Wednesday 18th July.

Job Drought?

All of your friends heading overseas and you need something to keep you busy over the break? List your skills and services here and (hopefully) the cashola and new friends will come pouring in.

You can even list when / where / how you want to work. To register and for more info, terms and conditions, visit www. lead2work.com.au.

IN A NUTSHELL

• 2012 is the 27th year of NUTS, making it one of UNSW’s oldest and most prestigious societies.

• NUTS has been awarded Arc Club of the Year twice in the last five years, in 2008 and again in 2011. Will they take out the title again this year?

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What’s the defining quality of a bogan?

Bleach tips - they went out a long time ago but among bogans they’re going strong.

Who’s your favourite member of S-Club?

Hannah - she just danced and looked good; it looked like no effort whatsoever.

Any regrets from this semester?

Taking a fitted sheet instead of a single sheet to the Toga Party.

What’s the defining quality of a bogan?

Living in Penrith; I should know, I live in Penrith.

Who’s your favourite member of S-Club?

Bradley danced the best.

What are your plans for the break?

A whole lot of sleeping.

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A Chorus Line tells the tale of 17 dancers desperately auditioning for eight stage roles in a musical. In an empty theatre, on a bare stage, this audition is the chance of a lifetime.

It’s what they’ve worked for – with every drop of sweat, every hour of practice, every minute of every day of their lives. Their personal human stories are told through captivating song, riveting drama and stunning choreography.

While in his teens, Donny (Sandler) fathered a son, Todd (Samberg), and raised him as a single parent up until Todd’s 18th birthday. Now after not seeing each other for years, Todd’s world comes crashing down on the eve of his wedding when an uninvited Donny suddenly shows up.

Trying desperately to reconnect with his son, Donny is now forced to deal with the hilarious repercussions of his bad parenting skills.

The Amazing Spider-Man tells the story of Peter Parker (Garfield), an outcast high schooler who, like most teenagers his age, is trying to figure out who he is and how he got to be the person he is today. In his journey to put the pieces of his mysterious past back together, he uncovers a secret that his father held that will ultimately shape his destiny as Spider-Man. On July 4, the untold story begins.

From 20 July, Capitol Theatre, for 21 performances Ticketmaster 1300 723 038 www.achorusline.com.au

Only at the movies June 14 www.ThatsmyBoymovie.com.au

Only at the movies July 4 www.TheAmazingSpiderman.com.au

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Who’s your favourite member of S-Club?

Seal.

What are your plans for the break?

Going to Vegas.

What’s your advice for cheating in an exam?

Write on the back of a calculator.

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Lives in the Shire, does ketchup shots, wears thongs to weddings, rides a pink stretch hummer to formals, wears fake tan and parties at Soho.

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Ski trip!

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Sit next to somebody smart.

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Jo: she’s got the flow.

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Going to Montreal for exchange.

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Getting drunk at Laneway and supposedly ruining the whole festival” for one of my mates. He wouldn’t talk to me for days!

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