CANTA ISSUE 5, 2016

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CONTENTS

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president’s welcome

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Welcome to Winterlude 2016! I am sure you are like me and are thinking how has this come around so quickly. But yes we are here, another semester, another blissful time at UC eating $2 pies and drinking instant coffee on level two of the lib.

UCSA has put together another epic calendar of events and activities to get you back into the uni spirit and to help you have a great time before exams start hitting.

It is set to be yet another crazy semester and please remember that the UCSA is here to help. If you are struggling or have ANY questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us.

On another note at our Half AGM on the 20 July, we hope to introduce our new

constitution and representation model. The new model will be:

• President

• Vice President

• Finance Officer

• Postgraduate Representative

• Equity and Wellbeing Representative

• Māori Representative (Te Akatoki President or his/her delegated appointee)

• 6 x General Executive

Why did we change?

The UCSA Executive feels that there are certain factions of the University that need

at UC

a guaranteed specific position on the UCSA executive. We’ve narrowed it down to three. We understand that pure democracy has its perks such as a high voter turnout, creative campaigns, and lively enthusiastic students ready to take on a leadership position; therefore six General Executive positions will still be available to ANY student. However, two of the three specific positions will have some more strict requirements.

For more information on the new positions, check out page 25.

James Addington UCSA PRESIDENT

Winterlude – Energized by V is brought to you by the:

Contributors:

Thomas McArdle

Emily Barker

Cassandra Brocherie

Daniel ‘Tug’ Hall

Edward Williams

Abbey Topham

Laura Grundy

canta@canta.co.nz

Design: Caleb Dudley

Sales & Sponsorship: Michael Sharapoff

michael.sharapoff@ucsa.org.nz

Thank you to everyone who made this Winterlude mag possible!

Events runs for two weeks: Monday 11 July – Friday 22 July

All key info on events can be found at: ucsa.org.nz

Tickets to events can only be purchased at: dashtickets.co.nz/winterlude

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Insta: @UCSA_NZ

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Learners Ski Weekend Crusaders vs Hurricanes

Macklemore & Ryan Lewis: UCSA Discount with CUSSC with the CANTABS

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CUBA JIB

Date: Wednesday 13 July

Time: 7pm – 1am

CUBA Jib is back in all her glory, lining up to be one of the biggest nights of Winterlude. This year we have a new setup and a new mystery feature, so all you shredders had better get buttered up and ready! Jib promises to showcase some of NZ’s finest skiing and snowboarding talent, with some rad prizes lined up!

El Presidente de CUBA, Daniel ‘Tug’ Hall, casually backflipped by to explain the ups and downs (and sideways) of jibbing.

What exactly is a “Jib”? It’s a word a lot of people won’t have heard of.

To jib is referring to the action of jumping, sliding or riding on top of objects other than snow. It is directly influenced by grinding a skateboard. Jibbing is a freestyle skiing/snowboarding technique of riding. Typically jibbing occurs in a Skifield terrain park (the bit with the jumps) but can also be done in urban environments.

Describe the CUBA Jib for those who’ve never been.

CUBA Jib is probably the raddest event that anyone could think of! We truck down a ridiculous amount of snow (100m3) from Mt Hutt and break our backs for eight hours putting it on a huge ramp with a rail and mystery feature set up on it for riders to hit. One of the coolest things about it is that it’s epic for anyone to come down and watch, not just those who ski or board. On the night everyone comes along to watch

some rad skiers and boarders compete, showcasing their talents. Followed by a massive party inside once the comp is wrapped up.

For those who have been before, what is different at Jib this year?

This year we’ve had to shift the whole set up to half in the courtyard of the Foundry, half out. With that we’ve had to make some changes to make it all fit in to place, but we’ve ironed those out and it’s looking bigger and more spectacular than ever.

Tell us about the riders at this year’s Jib. We’ve got some incredibly good riders here in Canterbury so there’s always a talented line up, with people also coming from the likes of Wanaka and Queenstown for the comp in the past. If you want to sign up to ride we only have a limited number of places, check our Facebook event for more info and the signup sheet.

Tell us about the music and entertainment this year.

This year we have some epic DJs lined up to get you cutting some serious shapes after watching Jib. We have some pretty cool stuff in the pipeline, so I can’t say too much at this stage, but there’ll be some happy chappies, plus MC’s Salt&Peppa

returning to spin some chat on the mic. What makes Jib such a special Winterlude event?

Is it tacky to say our members? Haha. Nah, seriously it is, our members know how to party! It is one of, if not the biggest off the mountain jib contest in NZ, and our afterparties always seem to be a success if the amount of PDA on show is any indication. Give us a couple of pro tips for getting the most of Jib

1. Start earlier than normal so you can get here in time to watch some rad tricks getting thrown down.

2. Wear your knitted and fitted gears! Seriously, no one likes Danny down-buzz not dressing up, so get those turtle necks, David Bain jumpers, and Christmas uglies out and on show.

3. Get ready to go the long haul. It’s a big night, so pace yourself a little bit (I sound like a nana) so you can be raging on at the end with us rather than kicked out and trying to sneak back in.

1) The basic ramp set up is built of scaffolding from a local company. It normally takes six guys working full time three full days to put together, but we’re doing it in two this year.... just for kicks. The rails are pulled out of storage at our top secret location, dusted off, and bolted on.

2) This year we have included a new feature. It’s going to be saved as a surprise for the night (or not, we’re pretty bad at keeping secrets) and should provide some extra excitement for both those watching and competing.

3) We ship in 20 tonnes of snow from Mt Hutt. It comes on two truck and trailer units. The snow gets dumped in a big pile next to the ramp, and that’s when we start shoveling.

4) Shoveling the snow onto the ramp takes 20 volunteers around eight hours of procrastination, toil, and shit chat . It’s back breaking work. The snow has to be heaved up onto the ramp by one team, and then smoothed out and compacted by another team.

5) This is where it starts to get fun! “Testing it” before all the competitors arrive.

6) Run the event, WOOOOO!!!!!

to the stream. It was a more informal affair. The earthquakes were the catalyst for Jib becoming so large, forcing us to set up in the (then new) Foundry car park. it was a natural progression to a bigger and better event each year.

Come on down to C Block walkway and take your taste buds around the world! Treat yourself to your favourite international foods from our range of stall holders –

TIPS

Make sure you bring cash as not all stalls will have EFTPOS. Plus, it’ll be a lot faster to get your food!

The busiest times of day are 12pm-1pm, plan an early or late lunch to avoid the longest

Have a look at the stalls early in the day and decide what you want to eat. There is nothing worse than waiting in a line to see a menu, then decide you don’t want that food after all.

Rug up nice and cozy so you can hang out and enjoy the music and all the market happenings.

Tip 5: Its Maori Language week, so day kia ora to the Te Akatoki team and try some traditional hangi!

Tip 6: Come to uni hungry.

C BLOCK LECTURE THEATRE C BLOCK LAWN JAMES HIGHT

Forget what you know about tacos. Mamacita’s tacos are full of fresh, amazing flavours to fill your belly. We serve delicious Mexican street food including tacos, burritos, salads, and sweet treats. Our menu changes with the seasons. Fresh “California”-style Mexican during the warmer months and and authentic mole negro tamales, beautiful enchiladas and hearty soups during the fall and winter.

Mamacita’s Lettuce Eat

Lettuce Eat is a fund raising project for Heartfelt NZ Trust and they bring you a Mediterranean style of food which serves fresh and affordable meals. Check out their $5 range if you are on a budget, or their Vegan Koshari is superb

Lamb Hawawshi, spicy pulled pork, vegan koshari, shawarma wraps, chicken pockets, Moroccan burgers and desserts.

Black Forrest Waffle Hut

The Black Forest Waffle Hut brings you freshly baked waffles,hot just in time for winter. They have tantalized crowds up and down the country since 1996. Customers are captured by their senses,the visual impact of the alpine styled Waffle Hut,the aroma of their freshly made Waffles and the delicious taste combination of the hot Waffle contrasted with sweet toppings and whipped cream.

Freshly baked waffles -plain $4, with toppings $5. Drinks $3.

The Cheese Roll Lady

These Southern NZ delights have made their way up to Christchurch to be enjoyed by your taste buds. The perfect fit with some soup, cheese rolls melt in your mouth and are a great treat to be devoured on a cold winter’s day. Come meet Sue with her delectable cheese rolls, all the way from Oamaru!

Cheese Rolls $2. Combo (2x cheese rolls + soup) $8. Soup $4.50. Milkshakes $3.50.

You may have seen this truck outside the Foundry on a Friday & Saturday night or in Central campus.

Adly makes some of the best Souvlakis in town

Souvlaki &Kebab Large $10 & Double $13 Giant Burger $6 Drinks $2

Cambodia Food

Enjoy the age old favourites, roast pork, chicken cashew, and sweet & sour pork on your choice of rice or noodles from. Great food to warm up from those winter chills

Roast pork on noodles /vegetarian fried rice $6. Combination meal $12. Chicken cashew nut $10. Chicken veg on rice/noodles $9. Sweet n sour pork on rice/noodles $8. Chicken satay kebab $2 each.

Try a traditional Maori hangi thanks to the Maori Students Association – Te Akatoki.

A hangi is cooked by heating stones in a pit in the ground, then the food is placed over the top in containers and covered. Many hours later, the food is dug up and ready for consumption.

Try some delicious kiwi cuisine from Te Akatoki!

Mr Burger

Mexican street food (tacos $6, burritos $10, nachos $10)

Hamburgers, American hotdogs, and hot chips. All coffee types at $3.00 per large takeaway cup, milkshakes and an assortment of soft drinks.

an interview with - STATE OF MIND

Patrick Hawkins and Stuart Maxwell are the drum and bass duo behind State of Mind. The two first began working together in Auckland as far back as 2004. State of Mind have currently released four studio albums and one live album, as well as recently signing to the record label Blackout, who represent Black Sun Empire. We caught up with them ahead of their set at Winterfest.

For UC students who might not be familiar with your work, how would you describe your music?

SoM: Well basically we make drum and bass, generally leaning away from the generic BBQ stuff and more towards the heavier bogan side.

How did you get involved with the Blackout music label?

SoM: A group called Black Sun Empire run Black Out. They are from Holland, and basically we became friends from touring over there. Their label is one of the biggest in Europe at the moment, so signing with them has been a good move for us. Our last record ‘Eat the Rich’ picked up album of the year at the UK DNB Arena awards which was pretty cool. Normally acts from outside the UK don’t get much of a look-in. So yeah it’s nice to work with them

because they are friends first and foremost, label bosses second, and they run a tight ship.

What is one memory or moment that stands out from your career so far and why?

SoM: Maybe our first time playing EDC in Las Vegas a few years back. That was pretty epic. 180,000 people per day for 3 days. Vegas vibes in full effect. It was a serious 72 hours...

Who are your biggest influences - and who would you like to work with in the future?

SoM: Personally I try to avoid taking too much influence from other acts in drum and bass. We just sort of focus on making what we think sounds good and enjoy playing out. Beyond drum and bass, all sorts of acts are influential in various ways. Literally anything from Tool to Nine inch Nails to Eric Prydz could spark some idea we apply to the music we make.

Have you performed at UC before? What are you expecting from WinterFest?

SoM: Yes we have. No idea what to expect from WinterFest to be honest. A bad hangover maybe?

By Cassandra Brocherie

With songs such as Unicorn Zombie Apocalypse, there is no wonder that Sikdope is one of the most entertaining producers in the game right now. Having spent nine years at one of Poland’s top music schools, Sikdope is able to channel a broad range of EDM into something truly special. Currently in the middle of his ‘Snakes’ world tour, Sikdope will be dropping into Winterfest to see what Christchurch is made of.

While studying in Poland, who were you listening to the most and are they still influencing your music today?

SD: When I was younger I listened to a lot of rock and metal. Because I was attending a music school for nine years, classical music had been huge part of my life too. It definitely has had a huge impact on my productions. If you look closely to a structure of some modern genres of electronic music, for example Dubstep, you may hear many similarities to metal music in the drum patterns etc. So I think there are no boundaries nowadays with creativity and mixing many styles together.

Your current Snakes world tour spans over four months, how do you keep yourself hyped up for that long?

SD: If you really love what you’re doing, spending four months on tour is only a pleasure. Obviously after a while you’re going to miss home and your friends - that’s why I think that staying healthy, physically and mentally, is really important. I always try to work out when I have time, and eat relatively healthy. Meeting your fans all around the world helps too because you know what you’re doing has a purpose. Seeing such huge support on each stop of the tour makes you want to work even harder.

Where has been the most exciting place to play so far, what has made it so exciting?

SD: I think that each place around the world has something special in it. It doesn’t matter if you’re playing huge festival or a small club party, wherever I feel good and I feel good energy is where I want to be at that moment.

The songs Space Kitten Invasion and Unicorn Zombie Apocalypse have to be some of the more interesting song titles floating around the scene, what was the creative process in coming up with these names?

SD: We wanted to show that you don’t always have to be so serious in the industry, and that making music should also be fun. That’s why we made those song titles.

These songs were made with the producer Borgore, if you could collaborate with any artist you wanted who would it be and why?

SD: I would love to collaborate with Skrillex or Flume. Those guys have always been big inspirations to me music-wise, and I think they are the most talented producers right there out now.

What are you expecting from the crowd here in Christchurch?

SD: I know that Christchurch is going be amazing. What I really love about New Zealand and Australia is that you guys are really openminded to all genres of music.

What should those that are attending this years’ Winterfest expect?

SD: My sets are always really energetic, so I know we’re going to a have a great time with good music and great vibes.

WINTERFEST PRESENTS - GENTLEMEN’S CLUB

Ever since the Gentlemen’s Club formed in 2013, the UK-based trio have proved unstoppable, breathing new life into the global dubstep and bass scene with edgy hip-hop and grime influenced bangers. Coffi (Lewis Pittham), Soloman (Saul Mountford) and 50 Carrot (Amani Haskins) developed their own unique low-end heavy styles, now fused together under the household name –Gentlemen’s Club.

Their influence spans several successful years of international tours, viral VIP’s and massive remixes. Building on the collective’s widespread appeal, they’ve steadily built their empire in the form of a GC imprint and sought after apparel line. Poised to take over the world, you won’t find another more dedicated bass squad with their unforgettably swagged out live sets and heavyweight barrier breaking beats.

Get a dose of pure class and make sure to catch them at Winterfest 2016.

By Tom McArdle

Your voice matters just as much as everyone else. Take the chance to get your views and your perspectives taken into consideration by Council.

VOTE TO HAVE YOUR SAY ON THE FUTURE OF CHRISTCHURCH.

Enrol by 12 August at elections.org.nz

PREVIOUS OUAT DRESS UP WORLD CHAMPIONS

An interview with -TEAM DYNAMITE

How did you guys end up teaming up? What’s the group dynamic like?

TD: Meet in school. Whole lot of positive energy that’ll turn your low into a high guaranteed!

If there was any other artist in the world you could add to your trio, who would it be and why?

What drives you to make your music, what is one thing you’d like to say you have achieved with your music?

TD: The thought of working a 9-5. I’d like think we have achieved a good reception with our music.

Whats something you guys are looking forward to when you play at Once Upon a Time?

TD: You don’t wanna know mate.

By Tom McArdle

LIQUORBAN AREA

SAFETY

It’s important to have fun during Winterlude (and we’re sure you will), but it’s far MORE important that you stay safe. That means:

• Drinking responsibly

• Looking after your mates

• Don’t let people wander away from events/parties alone

• Plan how you will get home before you go out There are several UC Security Call Towers around campus. You can use these to call campus security if there is an emergency, or you feel unsafe. You can also use the towers to call security for general information.

$250 FINE

Anyone caught with alcohol in the ban area will be fined $250. Don’t risk it!

NOTE: You may carry unopened bottles and cans through this area, but you are not permitted to open and/or drink alcohol beverages here.

All year round there is a permanent liquor ban around the Ilam area. This area is indicated in red on the above map. Police WILL be patrolling this area during Winterlude. Don’t risk it!

WINTER WELLNESS

DOTA 2 LAN TOURNAMENT

LEARNERS’ SKI WEEKEND

Date: 16 & 17 July

Time: 6.45am

It’s time for you to gear up and head up the mountain for a gnarly week of learning how to slay pow at CUSSC’s awesome lodge. Professional ski instructors (may be experienced students who can ski instead) will be up there to help you out and give you some lessons. Not to fear all you semi-professional snow bums, it’ll still be an awesome weekend for you to get amongst and cut some fresh lines.

CUSSC are the Canterbury University Snow Sports Club, and we are raddest club on campus.

Our Facebook page: fb.com/snowsportsclubuc/ Transport forum group (also a great place to organise sharing gear if you need it): fb.com/groups/cussc.transport/

What’s the Learners’ Ski Weekend all about?

The weekend is aimed at anyone who enjoys skiing/boarding or wants to give it a go; from first timers to experienced ski bums. If you are a part of the Canterbury University Snow Sports Club, you will want to be part of this! And if you’re not a club member, you’re going to want to join and be part of this.

What’s the schedule for the weekend?

• 6.45am meet in the UCSA carpark – we will organise transport for everyone and groups for learning to ski in (you don’t have to be part of a group if you’d rather just ride).

• 7am leave for Temple Basin

• Ski/board with your buddies and learn how to shred the Gnar

• 1pm lunch

• 4-4.30pm tows stop and it’s time to chill out – beers on the roof with new mates, or take a shower and relax before dinner.

• 7pm Dinner

• Party

• 8-9am wake up ready for round two ;)

What makes Learners Ski Weekend such a great Winterlude event?

It’s a great way to learn a rad new sport and introduce new people to the club. Not to mention do it at less than half the price of other ski fields. The fact that we own our own lodge up the mountain creates a friendly student environment and makes Temple Basin a home away from home.

See CUSSC’s Facebook event page for more details.

TIPS

Tip 1: Organise your gear in advance. Post on the transport forum if you are wanting to hire/borrow gear from fellow club members. We are sponsored by Gnomes, meaning cheap gear is just a quick stop away for those who need to hire equipment.

Tip 2: Make the most of the social atmosphere. It’s a great way to meet some awesome people and make new friends. The club loves to get to know new people and there’s always a rad party after an epic day on the slopes.

Tip 3: Bring snakes, lions and anything else you want to eat. But seriously, bring snacks and drinks for the Saturday night.

Tip 4: Don’t be afraid to ask for help or tips, especially if you are not sure about something. Our committee members are there to make the weekend a wicked experience for you and have no qualms with sharing their rad skills.

Date: Saturday 16 July

Time: Game starts 5.15pm

The Crusaders are most successful Super Rugby team ever, and they’re back to their very best in 2016! This event gives Canterbury students a chance to experience the pride and passion of Crusaders rugby at the legendary fortress AMI - at a significant discount. Plus you get free transport to and from the game. Your hosts for the evening are UC’s very own Cantabs Student Supporters’ Army.

All credit to Cantabs President, Abbey Topham, for taking us up the guts on this one.

Q1: Who are the Cantabs?

Cantabs are a student supporters’ army (and a UCSA affiliated club) with a strong focus on Canterbury sport and great chat.

Q2: What’s this Crusaders vs Hurricanes event all about?

This Winterlude game is the last guaranteed home match for the boys in red and black. They have been having an absolute humdinger of a season and this event is all about getting behind our team.

Q3: What’s the schedule on game day?

On game day the plan is to roll down to The Foundry at 3pm, where there will be plenty happening to get you Bank stand-ready. There will be Cantabs overalls with stenciling and customisation facilities, face painting, and The Foundry will be putting on a few food and drink specials to keep morale and energy levels high. From there we jump on free buses and head to AMI. The plan is to then bring the Bank to life with some chants and quality banter.

Q4: Who should think about coming along?

This event isn’t just about the game being played, it’s about being part of a student community and having a great time doing it – the footy is an added bonus. So if you’re not all that into rugby, you should still come along, there is plenty happening down on the Bank stand other than code. The avid footy fan should already have the date circled, their ticket money set aside, and their kit ready to march on AMI.

Q5. What makes this trip to the footy such a great Winterlude event?

It’s a chance to snap an excellent selfie, give your ears a rest from the doof doof, and get out and about as a Canterbury student and see some Canterbury sport. We aren’t there for a long time, we are there for a good time. Cheers.

CLUBS DAY

CLUBS DAY #1

Date: Monday 18 July

Time: 11am – 2pm

Location: The Undercroft

Clubs Days are some of the best days of the year on the UC campus. And Winterlude has two for the price of none! This first one will see general clubs touting for your membership – so if you missed out in February, here’s your chance to get involved – all in the snuggly warmth of the Undercroft!

CLUBS DAY #2

Date: Thursday 21 July

Time: 11am – 2pm

Location: The Undercroft

This second clubs day is for sporting clubs. So if you want to get into something serious, social, or maybe just get healthy after six months of noodles and Jeremy Kyle… head on down to the Undercroft!

Date: Wednesday 20 July

Time: 10am - 2pm

This event is all about helping you stay happy and healthy this winter. There’ll be a thrift shop (everything is a gold coin donation), and free tables of clothes, household items and children’s items. There is also a spiritual corner for anyone who needs a listening ear. The Advocacy & Welfare team will be there to provide advice to students, or at least point them in the right direction

Emily Barker is the Student Wellbeing rep on the UCSA Exec. She also has a sweet nose ring.

What is the idea behind this Winter Wellness event?

The winter blues is real. Exam results have been released; students are in the middle of the academic year. It’s cold and dark, financial pressure is high, and illness and fatigue are common. With all this going on, it is easy to sacrifice your own wellbeing to keep up with expectations. However, health needs to be a priority. It affects your work, and your quality of life. Eating healthy, getting enough sleep, and taking time to relax takes extra effort. Focusing on ourselves can also make us feel guilty, especially in New Zealand. The Advocacy and Welfare team at the UCSA, along with OpSoc and other groups want to make this time of year easier for you, and remind all students that your wellbeing must come first!

What are some of the things students can expect on the day?

We are transforming the Undercroft into a Wellbeing hub. For those that are missing grandma, we have sewing machines set up for students to bring in clothes that need to be mended. I flat with boys and am constantly being asked for buttons to be reattached, or ripped pants to be sewn back together! AMI will be there to help students with any insurance queries, as well as CEA to give information about energy use, ways to keep your flat / home warm, and free curtains from their Curtain Bank. A health and beauty stall will be another reminder that it’s good to take time for yourself, providing hand and shoulder massages. Check out all the free stuff and giveaways!

If students need additional support and financial assistance this winter, what can they do?

Students that are struggling financially can apply for Hardship Grant, or the Mickle Fund Loan through our Advocacy and Welfare team. We also have a food bank to help students that are struggling to afford groceries. Our Advocacy and Welfare team can be contacted for confidential support and advice for anything you are struggling with – whether it is academic, employment, or tenancy related.

The UCSA has a subsidised dental service that will only set you back $25 for a checkup – book online !

Christchurch Budgeting Services offers a lot of financial information for students.

The UC Health Centre provides free counseling for students, and the Disability Resource Service supports those with disabilities.

FREESTUFF

President of OpSoc, Hugh Baird, tells us how to stay warm AND look hot this winter.

Who are OpSoc?

We are the Op Shopping Society! We are here to stimulate passion for wearing second hand clothes and to help you guys enjoy things on the cheap. We are all about a good time in weird clothes, bringing some of the most unique events to campus.

Why did you want to be involved in the Winter Wellness event?

OpSoc has a love for anything free or dirt cheap, and the Winter Wellness event has plenty to offer. With the event being about keeping the students happy and warm on a tight budget, OpSoc felt like we had something to offer.

What will you be doing on the day?

We will be setting up our opshop where everything is just a gold coin donation. If you have any items you wish to donate, bring them down and you could walk away with something fresh for free.

Why do you think students should come along to the Winter Wellness event?

With most of the good opshops in Christchurch being nowhere near campus, the casual thrifting mission can be more trouble than it’s worth. We’ve got you covered this time round as we’re bringing it all directly to you. No complaints about the free food or Ribena either. Great for nursing any nasty Winterlude hangovers and for keeping you going. It’s a big week, you’ve got to keep your fluids up.

THRIFT SHOP SPIRITUAL CORNER

Gidday. My name’s the Rev Spanky Moore, and I’m the uni chaplain around these parts. You may not have noticed, but ‘Wellbeing’ has become all the rage of late. But what the hell does being ‘well’ even mean?

“Look, I’ve had my flu jab already!” I hear you say. “Now give me some free pancakes and leave me alone!”

Not so fast. Maori have a great way of naming the four big aspects of healthiness that it takes for human beings to flourish: good physical health, good mental health, good relational health, and good spiritual health.

Now for most of us it’s self evident that

BY OPSOC

BY REV SPANKY MOORE

those first three make a lot of sense. But it’s the last one that makes many students, and particularly Pakeha, awkwardly shuffle their feet. I’ve heard more engineering students than I can count ask me: “So, what does spirituality even mean?”

And during Winter Wellness that’s what I’ll be trying to help people answer at my mysterious and magically Ask the Chaplain Anything!™ stall:

• “What’s the meaning of life?” You got it!

• “Prayer for your sick aunt?” Would love to!

• “Is Donald Trump the embodiment of

Ontological evil?” Let’s chat!

• “I’m angry at the Church and want to hold you personally responsible?” I’m all ears!

• “How do I encounter a deeper sense of peace in my life?” I’ve got some ideas!

• “What beard oil do you use?” Well, even I have to leave some things to the imagination...

So if you want to explore your spiritual side this Winterlude but don’t know where to start, I’m your Reverend.

www.twitter.com/spankymoore

spanky.moore@canterbury.ac.nz

Date: Thursday 21 July

Time: 8pm

MONO nights are back, and we’re kicking off term two with a Winterlude special presented by our old mates at ZM - a ‘tropical party’ featuring Jupiter Project. As usual it’s free entry, but chuck on a hawaiian shirt and get there early!

JUPITER PROJECT

For those who might not be familiar with Jupiter Project, how would you describe your style:

JP: A lot of people use alt/pop electronic to describe our music. We don’t really mess with genres though. Why describe music when you can just listen to it. People can call it whatever they want. We just called the sound and style ‘Jupiter Project’.

How does it work between the two of you? What are each of you bringing?

JP: We’re pretty open format in the studio. We both write and produce music so it’s constant collaboration and sharing of ideas till we get a finished produce we’re happy with.

You guys have over 40,000 likes on Facebook. Not too shabby! What’s your secret?

JP: Haha thanks. Not too sure if it’s a secret, but consistency is key. We’ve been creating together for over four years now. So not exactly over night, but the last year or so has been pretty crazy.

What’s been the highlight of your careers so far? Feel free to disagree with each other!

JP: Definitely playing our festival shows in Paris and seeing thousands of Parisians singing songs we wrote in Grey Lynn, Auckland. Another would be playing our first Rhythm and Vines festival. We set a goal when we first went as punters that the next time we go we’d be on stage. And we were right.

Speaking of highlights, are you looking forward to playing the mighty Foundry?!

JP: Yeah for sure! The Foundry was one of the first venues we ever played out of Auckland and we’ve played a few times since. In fact, the year The Foundry collapsed from people jumping, we were the act that had just played! It’s always a wild night when we return to Christchurch! Looking forward to more of that energy when we come through!

FOLLOW MONO: fb.com/monochristchurch

COMING UP at mono IN TERM 3

CHARITY FIGHT NIGHT

$500 for the charity of their choice. Dress code is strictly formal. No jeans. No jandals. No sneans.

STUDYING Chemical and Process Engineering

HOMETOWN Napier, Hawkes Bay (The Bay)

CHARITY

Prostate Cancer Foundation of NZ

WHAT I WANT TO BE WHEN I GROW UP

A qualified engineer hopefully with a successful job earning lots of $$$$. Depending on the outcome of this fight I would also like to be sponsored by Burger King like Joseph Parker so I can get $2 whoppers for the boys.

“If this fight is anything like my beer pong form, he’ll be on the ground by the end”

STUDYING

B.A. In Pols and EU studies

HOMETOWN Richmond, Tasman

CHARITY

The Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand

WHAT I WANT TO BE WHEN I GROW UP Todd Carney

QUOTE

“I am the sword in the darkess. I am the watcher on the wall. I am the beast under your bed. I am available for kid’s parties”

LIAM BROUGHTON

STUDYING Engineering

HOMETOWN Athol Courtz, The Hood CHARITY Diabetes NZ

WHAT I WANT TO BE WHEN I GROW UP A firetruck

“Never let go of a good thing without a fight. Especially if that good thing is a pair of boxing gloves”

RHYS BLACK

STUDYING Bachelor of Science - Geology, Geography

HOMETOWN Christchurch

CHARITY

Arthritis NZ

WHAT I WANT TO BE WHEN I GROW UP Randy Marsh

QUOTE

“I’m kind of a big deal. People know me” Ron Burgandy

STUDYING

BTchLn Honours ECE

HOMETOWN Otautau, Southland

CHARITY

Radio Lollipop Christchurch

knocked down, but I get up again, you ain’t ever going to keep me down. I get knocked down, but I get up again, you ain’t ever going to

STUDYING Masters of Science

HOMETOWN Christchurch

CHARITY

The Maia Health Foundation

WHAT I WANT TO BE WHEN I GROW UP A punching bag

QUOTE

“They said I could be anything when I grow up.. So I became a punching bag”

STUDYING Forestry

HOMETOWN Te Anau, Fiordland

CHARITY

Live More Awesome

WHAT I WANT TO BE WHEN I GROW UP Young again

“You have to be odd, to be number one ” - Dr. Seuss

SOPHIE LESTER

STUDYING

Bachelor of Laws/bachelor of arts

HOMETOWN Waikuku

CHARITY

Cystic Fibrosis New Zealand

WHAT I WANT TO BE WHEN I GROW UP Professor McGonagall

QUOTE

“Mess with the bull, get the horns”

LOUISE ORCHESTON-FINDLAY

STUDYING PhD

HOMETOWN Wimborne, UK

CHARITY

The Child Cancer Foundation

WHAT I WANT TO BE WHEN I GROW UP Rockstar

“Everyone has a genius plan until someone tries to punch you in the face”

STUDYING BCom Major in Management

EUGENE MCNEARNEY

WHAT I WANT TO BE WHEN I GROW UP An astronaut

“Get your popcorn ready, casue I’m gonna put

“My greatest pain in life is that I will never be able to see myself perform live” - Kanye West

HAYDEN NAUMAN

STUDYING Law

CHARITY young. Figured getting punched in the face might

“You’ll always miss 100% of the shots you don’t

STUDYING

HOMETOWN

WHAT I WANT TO BE WHEN I GROW UP Britney Spears pre 2007 head shave

“Once you fire up the Raging Rarotongan, it’s game over rover. Let’s get Cooke-ing!”

STUDYING Chemical Engineering

Melanoma NZ

WHAT I WANT TO BE WHEN I GROW UP A Vegan QUOTE

“I may be light, but I also don’t weigh that much”

JACOB BIGNELL

STUDYING Commerce

HOMETOWN Nelson

CHARITY

Shortbread Trust

WHAT I WANT TO BE WHEN I GROW UP The pallbearer at Brandon’s funeral QUOTE

“Tell Brandon I’m coming for the win, but it won’t stop there. I’m coming for his house, his degree, his friends, his pension, the pink slip for his Subaru - I’m coming for it all mate. The king has landedwinter is here”

COURTNEY COOKE

STUDYING Commerce

HOMETOWN Rangiora

CHARITY

New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation

WHAT I WANT TO BE WHEN I GROW UP I don’t want to grow up

“let’s hope my boxing game is as strong as my tinder game”

Date: Saturday 23 July

Time: 10am - 10pm

Presented by CompSoc and UCGG, the Winterlude Defense of the Ancients 2 (DotA2) LAN is a gaming tournament where 16 teams will compete in double elimination bracket games.

UCGG is a club run for gamers by gamers. We provide a variety of video gaming events on campus for a variety of different gaming styles. We run many events over the course of the university year including our PC LANs, tournaments for games like Hearthstone, League of Legends, DotA2, Counterstrike, Halo and fighting games. We also hold “Freeplay” events where anyone is free to drop in and play games like Guitar Hero and Mario Kart throughout a day, as well as Retro Gaming nights, Quiz Night and Horror Gaming nights. If this sounds like you, come and join us! Membership is free!

What’s this event all about?

The Winterlude DotA2 LAN Tournament is a gaming tournament run in association with Compsoc - the University of Canterbury

Computer Society - where participants will be playing the computer game DotA2 in a double elimination style tournament. In addition to the main tournament event there will be friendly competition matches and other chances for participants to win prizes going on throughout. We will also be running a spectator room with casters and streaming the event live on twitch.tv for people at home to watch!

Who can get involved – what do they need to bring?

Anyone who is a keen DotA2 player is welcome to enter the tournament. Entries are limited to 16 teams of five, so you will need to find some teammates keen to enter too. Participants in the tournament need to bring their own computer (desktop or

getting to give away some awesome prizes to the best of the best DotA2 players at UC.

Why should students come along to this Winterlude event?

Students should come along to this event for a super gaming experience, to have a shot at winning some sweet prizes, to enjoy watching skilled players face off against each other and for an all around excellent time :)

BY THE NUMBERS

STAT #1

380m of ethernet cable

STAT #2

240 cans of energy drink

STAT #3

600+ GB of data in just 14 hours

STAT #4

70+ games of DotA

STAT #5

111 playable heroes to choose from

Date: Saturday 30 July

Time: 8pm

This code is open to all tertiary students (not only UC students) and you will need to bring your student ID to the concert.