Issue 06 28.05.18 by International House

MAY

2018

IH GLOBE

ISSUE 06

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Editorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Note P/VP Report Poetry Competition Winners Diggin in The Week in News Tamz Rantz Perseverance Goodwill in Music How to be an IHer Meme Zone Bird of the Week Grandma Guidance Charities IHSC has Donated to Goodwill among IHers Movie: Hunt for the Wilderpeople Movie: Amelie

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Humans of IH A Good(will) Saturday Explore Melbs Helmet modelled and rendered in Fusion 360 Horoscopes Entertainment

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Editors’ Note

GREETINGS ALL! Welcome to this special edition of IH Globe: GOODWILL EDITION! As part of the amazing, diverse community here at IH, we would like to recognise everyone from different walks of life. From wholesome memes to charitable nomnoms, this edition is sure to leave you with the warm fuzzies. In particular, we at the globe, would like to show our appreciation and love for the AMAZING IH staff, from the cleaners to the front office staff to the groundskeepers for keeping IH running at its optimum and providing us students with the most enjoyable college experience! Furthermore, we would like to extend our BEST wishes for all the Semester 1 leavers :’( May the lucky panda follow you in all your adventures and we hope you don’t forget your IH family <3 Thank you everyone, staff, students and beloved guests for making IH truly a unique and heart-warming family! Love y’all to infinity <3

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P.S. Please make sure that you do not take the magazine away from the dining hall until AFTER Tuesday 11.59 pm. Much love.

P/VP REPORT Hey hey IH,

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Since there are no activities on the next week, we decided to keep this PVP report a tad normal bc lol why would we make it SWOTVAC themed? We hope you’ve had a wonderful 12 weeks at IH, be it your 1st semester or your 7th semester and you’ve had a chance to meet new people, gain new experiences and enjoy college life. This exam period is really a time to wind down (after a semester of getting the wine down lolol) and focus on uni. Of course, some of you lucky duckies will finish early so all we ask of you is to please respect the people who still have exams (thx <3)! We know all of you will do so well, so make sure to give it your all and SMASH IT!! At the same time, be mindful of your mental health and please make sure to reach out if you ever need anything at all. There are so many resources available to help you so don’t be afraid – you’ve got this!! Just a reminder that there’ll be a regular SWOTVAC afternoon tea available at 3PM in the dining hall and potentially some cheeky treats from our wonderful tutors (we luv u guise <3) so keep a watch out for that. Good luck IH, and GET KEEEEEEN for the holidays!! Love you lots, Prarth and Belle

2018

IHGLOBE

POETRY COMPETITION

WINNERS WINNER KATE JONES A Haiku about Colonisation

Is it bad? Colonisation Yes it is.

E D ITO Râ&#x20AC;&#x2122; S CH O ICE BENEDETTA MANCUSI Sing, O Muse Sing about red flags Staining the air, with humid goodbyes. Sing, O Muse, About being sixteen, In a tanned, Horse-skinned land. Sing about the dimples, From where I drank all his liquid smiles. Sing about our clammy hands Clenched in raised fists, Waving, staining the air red. Sing about our Revolution, Holy cigarettes,v Dimpled hearts, Geographic tongues. Baby you have all the continents, On the tip of your tongue. I blame those red pristine flags, For my stomach hurts, When I think of a tanned land, A holy smile, And how the whole world was drowning On the tip of my tongue.

DIGGIN IN

with ERICA JIN

Kinfolk On the rare occasion that I take a tram that isn’t the 19, I expect to at least feel like I’m somewhere new. After two tram rides into the city and an ultimately unnecessary tap-on, you can imagine my surprise when I found myself back in good ol’ Brunswick. I was actually across the street from Southern Cross Station, closing in on a buzzing social enterprise café I had Google-searched long and hard for. Kinfolk is run entirely by volunteers and donates all profits to various charities in Australia. When diners go up to the front counter to pay, they also call the shots on how profits are distributed by dropping a coffee bean into the jar of the project they wish to support. Jars are weighed each year and profits are distributed accordingly – much like what House of Cards has got going on at uni. The café screams Brunswick cool but with a refined twist, the suspenders-wearing silver fox type, and has a menu to match. It’s your standard café fare plus a lamb shank here and a risotto there; food-wise, it’s not worth the mileage, but it does make for the ultimate people-watching, eavesdropping spot. What I’m trying to say is: it’s quite a culture shock to see white-collar-wannabe-big-shots (not salty, just in awe of how they ‘adult’) sipping on their turmeric lattes and having a bitch sesh about the stock market or whatever else they whinge about on that side of town. Kinda like The Nanny Diaries, but instead of the Upper East Side it’s Bourke Street, and instead of being a nanny I probably need one. All in all, consider hitting it up for your next anthropology assignment. 673 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000

Drool level: 3/5

Wallet dint: a handful of tram fares

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THE WEEK IN NEWS

(AKA We might not be fucked after all)

BY WINONA HORTON

If you open up any new website, your chance of finding anything that could be classified as “good news” is pretty scarce. However, while there is undeniably a lot of very (very) bad stuff going on right now, there’s still some areas where we are taking steps forward. Therefore, since a picture is worth a thousand words, here’s an essay.

TAMZ RANTZ WITH TAMMY LIM

Companies that actually do goodwill In today’s Tamz Rantz, I’m not ranting about sex or mental health (for once). This week’s theme for Globe is goodwill, so I’ll be introducing some cool companies that do some great things in spite of our consumerist-capitalist society. I’ve chosen to branch out from the typical themes that I write about to include several different acts of goodwill, as I wanted to highlight the goodwill acts of multiple companies that I have personally purchased from. Before I begin the article, here’s a trigger warning for the folks: there is mention of genitals. Now, let’s begin! For those who menstruate, DivaCup is an amazing company that you might want to consider buying menstrual cups from. The DivaCup itself is a menstrual cup that is inserted into the vagina during one’s menstrual cycle. I’m an avid user of the menstrual cup, and it has definitely changed the way I view my menstruation. Not only is the menstrual cup easy to use, but it is reusable for about a year and therefore environmentally friendly, as it reduces the amount of disposable menstrual products that are thrown into landfills. Beyond that, the female-owned company has partnered with numerous non-profit organizations, such as Camions of Care (now called Period.), to donate menstrual cups to women in communities that have limited access to clean water and healthcare. DivaCup doesn’t stop there – they are focused on improving access to the necessary amenities for these women to ease the burden of their menstruation. So, if you menstruate and you’re sick of pads and tampons, give the DivaCup a go! Its price is approximately $30, but it is a worthy investment and you’ll be contributing to a great cause to help these women in need.

For those who love technology, this might come as a surprise to you, but JB Hi-Fi is one among ten ASX companies that have been recognised for their charitable giving--up to 65% of employees donating to charity on a regular basis. In November 2008, JB Hi-Fi founded the “Helping Hands” workplace-giving program which allows all JB Hi-Fi employees to donate to 9 charity partners through regular payroll deductions. With JB Hi-Fi matching staff contributions dollar-for-dollar, they effectively double the positive impact to our charities & community. Over the past eight years, JB Hi-Fi has raised over $10 million for their charity partners, such as Oxfam. This money has gone to help those who are less fortunate or struggling with illness. JB Hi-Fi is also a member of The Australian Charities Fund and supports their goal of reaching 1 million workplace donors by 2020. Not only can you get some great tech items there, but you’ll be contributing to various charities through your purchases! For the soap-enthusiasts, Lush Cosmetics is the way to go. They have the nicest smelling soaps ever and I feel like I’m frolicking in a field of dandelions (except I don’t actually know what dandelions smell like). But I digress – Lush Cosmetics has one of the best ethical practices in the soap-making industry that I know of. Lush products are quite expensive at $20-$40 on average, but there is good cause for the high price. Lush is a fair-trade company that pays all their workers a livable salary, in addition to ensuring that the suppliers’ working conditions are dignified through direct trade. They developed Sustainable Lush Fund, a network of supportive partnerships with farmers that enables them to trade independently and better support their communities in environmentally sustainable ways. Lush is a cruelty-free company meaning it does not buy from companies that test on animals or commission tests on animals for any reason. Furthermore, Lush actively fights against animal testing through leading protests and creating bills to fight the system. Not only will you be feeling completely clean with their organic and freshly made soap, you’ll also be showering your guilt away! So, I hope that you, the reader, will go out there and spend some of your money on purchasing products from these companies (instead of UberEats) in support of their efforts to do goodwill. I kid; it is totally understandable that you would pick cheaper alternatives to these companies’ products. But in the event that you do choose to buy from these companies, you’d feel good knowing your purchases contribute to a worthy cause!

Perseverance A young boy with a broken heart, Once told me that Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll study hard to become the tools to fix hearts so that one day, another little boy with a broken heart, can do the things he never could run play live

without fear.

BY AMY NGUYEN

GOODWILL IN MUSIC BY RORY HEYWARD

CHANCE THE RAPPER Chancellor Bennett AKA Chance the Rapper has always looked out for his home city of Chicago. Chance demanded a meeting with state governor Bruce Rauner to discuss school funding, but the chat didn't go well, and Chance was inspired to take things into his own hands. "The governor gave me a lot of vague answers in our meeting," Chance said at a press conference where he announced the donation of $1m (in a giant cheque) to Chicago schools.

AKON

While I can’t exactly say I’m fond of his music, R&B singer Akon has changed the lives of millions through his ‘Akon Lights Africa’ project. Akon sidestepped the political challenges and roadblocks stemming from the oil industry by partnering with a Chinese solar power manufacturer and founding a renewable solar powered energy company which by late 2017 was already providing electricity to approximately 60 million Africans in 15 countries, with this number continuing to rise everyday.

JACK JOHNSON Singer-songwriter Jack Johnson has formed three organizations dedicated to environmental conservation, including the Kokua Hawaii Foundation. Every year he hosts the Kokua Music Festival, which raises funds for the foundation and also serves as an international environmental education event that models green practices. The event is also zero-waste and carbon- neutral. Also, one hundred percent of the profits from Johnson’s upcoming tour have been pledged to charity.

HOW TO

...be an IHer BY DARWIE FANG

This is a guide for all the other wannabe colleges out there. Here are ten characteristics on how to be an IHer.

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When constantly surrounded by IHers, it is possible that you rarely have to get your own water for meals, and when you do you bring back 15 glasses for the whole table. Often considered as the dynamic duo, the wombo combo, batman and robin, thanos and the infinity gauntlet, its Mary, May and Rosemary. Make sure to say hi back for the 3523th time when they say hi to you. Every IHer can procrastinate 10 times better by making hot chocolate for people. The longest line since the release of the iPhone on June 27 2007 12:01am, it’s the Bobeff line, no one wants to wait in line so always make sure you order for your friends. Without doubt one of the greatest inventions in the world, go scavenge UberEats off people as you always know IHers will have a free burger lying around. Always make sure to return your mugs to Bobeff, or else you will not survive the uni day off the back of a 5-day bender. Many IHers have been saved from starvation with the help of friends having missed lunch or dinner. Unlike St. Hildas, IHers don’t sound like a bunch of buffoons by making noise after 11pm. It’s goodwill week and sharing is caring. Make sure to share laundry power, answers to tests and most importantly toothbrushes, underwear and the toilet paper you wipe your ass with. Always say hi to IHers and if a person is feeling down tell them a joke. For example; ‘And the lord said unto John, come fourth and you shall have eternal life, however John came fifth and won a toaster’

MEME ZONE SPECIAL GUEST: DOUG DIMMADOME

#AlumbraFridays

Bird of the Week THE MOTHER HEN

BY SOPHIA BOOIJ Resident Bird Enthusiast

Latin Name: Chicken Some Stats: - So, like, hens lay eggs yeah. But if there is no rooster around these eggs are infertile and are usually eaten (by humans, goannas, snakes, other chickens, you name it). - But even though the eggs are not gonna produce babies, the Mumma Hen still acts like they are. In chicken lingo this is called being broody. - When a Hen is broody you can basically get her to sit on any type of egg, she does not discriminate! (Ever heard of the whole Basilisk deal? Egg of a toad hatched underneath a Chicken – could totally happen just saying) - Anyway, this means you can pop some fertile duck eggs under her and she will hatch them, and raise them like they are her own #cute - This results in the cutest thing ever. Just imagine 5 lil ducklings following after a chicken! - This is mostly done because sometimes ducks can be shit mothers and not want to sit on eggs (but hey, that’s their choice) - Fun Chicken Fact: If you feed chickens ground up egg-shell their eggs will become stronger!

Birding: A Handy Guide Levels of Bird Spots Level 1 – Easy Level 2 – Medium Level 3 – Difficult

Difficult because this in an entirely engineered sitch. Like, if you want to see it pop some duck eggs under a chicken and wait. Results may vary.

Level 4 – Get your goddamn binoculars out this bird is hardcore secretive Level 5 – Impossible cause its extinct but cool to think about 14

Birding, or recreational bird watching, is a great way to learn more about the wildlife around IH and Australia – it’s also super fun.

Tips for Birding

- Don’t talk loudly - Slow movements - Just resign yourself to the fact that you will very rarely get a good photo of a bird cause they’re fast little buggers. - Have fun : ))))))))) Please send me any cool pictures of birds you take around IH and I will put them in my article! Also I will answer questions so send em’ in

Grandma Guidance

Welcome to IH youngens,

We are your resident grandmas here to guide you through your turbulent undergraduate degree. These answers are completely accurate and peer-reviewed. *Answers may not be true. We take no liability for your stupidity.

Who is Good Will?

Some people might think that Will Chao, or your second cousin Will is the gooderest Will of IH, this is BLATANT LIES, because everyone knows Good Will died a long time ago. But his spirit lives on like a parasite and attaches itself to the staff, students and Potihs of IH. Good Will was the president of IH back in the day and it was his saucy personality and IH spirit of happiness, kindness, and lizardness that has subsequently infected future generations of IHers.

Who is Manuel?

Manuel? More like Man Swell!!! Head of cleaning at IH but also of dad jokes and good bants. Manuel makes it his duty to say hello to everyone as he works around IH. Once when I was running around IH barefoot, like the bogan I am, Manuel saw me and preceded to tease me for 20 minutes. Other than providing many much needed laughs to many IHer’s Manuel is always ready to lend a helping hand in anyway he can. Legit, Manuel is a top-notch guy - he’s dealt with the aftermath of many college parties even though it’s not his job to do so. The cleaning staff do so much to make IH a nice place to live in so make sure you give them a friendly smile or hello next time you see them in the halls.

How does CaterCare feed hundreds of students everyday?

Excellent question deary, and I’m glad you’ve brought it up. I honestly have no idea how day after day CaterCare staff are able to pump out the goods that make us able to even get through the day. I think sorcery must be involved tbh. Like, some people can’t even use a microwave (@Haylie Ho and Amanda Tan) to reheat their own food let alone feed hoards of hormonal youths whilst always keeping a friendly smile on their face, and occasionally slipping you an extra piece of garlic bread. Delish.

How do the IH gardens grow so beautifully?

Dale dug a hole and filled it. Note: Dale is the head gardener a IH and does a great job at making the bees and Kirk (the resident magpie, yeah the fat one) happy. Fun fact about Kirk the magpipes: Yesterday, when I was walking along my own business he was standing in front of me blocking the path, he preceded to shit right on the path while looking me directly in the eye, and then walk away.

What happens to mess around at IH when I don’t clean it up?

Unfortunately IH has not received the proper funding to hire magical fairies that appear after every broken glass and piece of rubbish is left around the grounds. We do have cleaners but their job is not to clean up areas after they’ve been completely trashed by drunk people. Mopping and vacuuming, cleaning bathrooms is a part of the contract - but cleaning up vomit and broken shards of glass is not. So next time you decide to get a little crunk - remember that although intoxicated you’re still an adult who is responsible for their actions. Sorry for the lecture kiddos, but IH can’t be nice place to live in unless everyone respects the grounds and the staff who work here. Thank you dearies.

Granny Smith & Nonna C. Hugs and kisses,

*You may submit any questions or queries you have to the resident IH Grandmas by placing your written morsel into 15 the submissions box at the back of the dining hall. NO LATE SUMBISSIONS.

CHARITIES IHSC HAS DONATED TO BY ANGELA SONG

THE MOVEMBER FOUNDATION

WORLD’S GREATEST SHAVE

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MEN’S HEALTH ISSUES

LEUKAEMIA

LGBTIQ+ YOUTH

Did you know that men encounter worse long-term health than women, and live for an average of six years less? Not to mention that testicular cancer rates have doubled in the last half-century, and that prostate cancer rates are predicted to double in the next 15 years. It gets worse: mental health issues lead to half a million men committing suicide each year. That’s one every minute. That’s where the Movember Foundation comes in. By prioritising the funding of three of the biggest health issues faced by men - prostate cancer, testicular cancer and mental health and suicide prevention, the organisation ensures that we’re having long-term, global impact. They are the only charity tackling men’s health on a global scale, year round, and by 2030, they’re set to reduce the number of men dying prematurely by 25%.

This iconic event is a chance for family, friends, businesses and individuals to unite by raise money for research for better treatments and cures for leukaemias, lymphomas, myeloma and related blood disorders. The goal is to garner as many sponsors as possible to shave, colour, cut or wax your hair, as some superstars have bravely done at IH.

You may recall the IH drag competition, which raised funds for this youth-driven organisation for LGBTIQ youth. Minus18 organises amazing social activities, dance parties and resources for LGBTIQ youth all over Australia, as well as offering professional development for workers and teachers, and educative workshops on sexuality and gender identity for young people.

TREAD

LIVE BELOW THE LINE

DO IT IN A DRESS

THAI RURAL DEVELOPMENT

FUND EDUCATION PROGRAMS

FUND 4 GIRL-FOCUSED PROJECTS

Each summer, a group of International House students travel to rural Thailand to spend a month or more volunteering in a local community, a project known as the IH Thai Rural Education and Development (TREAD) project. TREAD is an IH student-lead organisation that donates money straight to the schools that students who travel to Thailand teach at. In the past, we have helped catalyse incredible changes such as expanding vegetable gardens and renovating the tilting system to prevent flooding.

It’s all too easy to become consumed in our privileged and comfortable existence at college - yet outside of this cocoon, a colossal 13.3% of Australians live below the poverty line. It’s so difficult for us to understand some of the challenges faced by those living in extreme poverty, but one of the most challenging, eyeopening and rewarding ways we can do this is by participating in ‘Live Below the Line’, which encourages thousands of Australians to eat on $2 a day for five days every year in May – the Australian equivalent of the extreme poverty line.

Over 60 million girls around the world are denied an education - an appalling statistic, since without an education, a girl can be kept in the cycle of poverty, and struggle to earn an income or look after herself and her family. Do it in a Dress is an initiative that encourages participants to complete a challenge in a school dress, whilst spreading the word about the importance of educating girls and collecting donations. Funds go to four girl-focused projects - scholarships for girls, equipping girls with business skills and life skills to start a business, improving safety in schools, and producing more sanitary products for girls.

Goodwill among IHers

BY CHERICE TSAI

Although some of the most pressing social, environmental, political and global issues in general may not always seem immediately relevant to us, they are definitely questions that we should consistently remind ourselves to not just consider and learn more about, but also to take action on in the ways that we can. Today, two IH-ers share about a few of the global issues that they feel most strongly about and some things you can do in your lives to make an impact.

KAELAN FORBES has spent a good amount of time doing volunteer work related to climate change outside of the IH community: in Melbourne and in North Carolina, USA.

“I am currently an advocate at the Community Empowerment Fund (CEF), located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA. It’s a great organization with a mission to alleviate homelessness and poverty within the Chapel Hill community. The goal of CEF is to provide a community of support and inclusivity to a rapidly gentrifying area. What I like about CEF is that it focuses on sustainability, pairing community members and advocates together to work towards both short and long term goals. Advocates assist and support members looking to find affordable housing, jobs with livable wages, securing bank accounts, and anything else a member would like support for. Here, in Melbourne I have started to intern with Seed, an indigenous youth-led organization for climate justice. Based in Carlton, their aim is to empower and motivate young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The current climate crisis affects everyone, but the effects of climate change will be felt in communities that have contributed the least to the crisis first. In Australia, this means indigenous communities will be heavily impacted by the effects of climate change, and so Seed’s mission is to prevent new fossil fuel extraction projects from being implemented (like the Stop Adani campaign and stop fracking in the NT). We are currently working on our annual summit, an intensive weekend at the end of May where we fly over 100 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth to Brisbane to empower, motivate, educate, and give the necessary tools for participants to be successful in advocating for climate justice. Most importantly, Seed is an organization that puts indigenous Australians at the forefront of these issues, when a lot of policy and decisions surrounding fossil fuel extraction are targeted for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander land that negatively impact their environment, culture and lives,” says Kaelan. When it comes to marginalized communities, there are often stereotypes attributed to them. “There is a lot of stigmatization surrounding people who experience homelessness. There’s a common misconception that homeless people are substance abusers, mentally unstable, et cetera. To make matters worse, these misconceptions contribute to a societal norm that people experiencing homelessness who suffer from addiction and mental illness should not be given the support they need. This is evident with panhandling as many people; I’m sure a lot of us are guilty of shying away when people ask for spare change in the city. Feel free to take an action that you deem appropriate but please be mindful that these are people facing dire circumstances and should be treated with a smile, a potential kind word and/or respectful eye contact. Dignity and humanity and gentleness can go a long way,” says Kaelan. “Marginalized people have been systematically denied access to resources and what they need is your support, an open mind and your respect.” Kaelan believes that volunteering is one of the most important, introspective, illuminating, and informative experiences anyone can have. “I strongly recommend volunteering but make sure you do it for the ‘right’ reasons,” she says. “To learn about your community, your peers, a social need, and yourself. Volunteering for one summer taught me infinitely more about myself than three years of uni...I was able to directly see how policies affect different communities, especially communities of color and how and why my current studies are relevant for affecting tangible change. Working with Seed, I have met so many incredible and brilliant people that really inspire and empower me. Learning at uni is monotonous and objective and routine and boring. Volunteering pushes you to become adaptive and think on your feet with arising issues.”

As you probably remember from the impressive facts she pointed out in her speech during O-week,

TESSA WADE feels strongly about environmental issues. “If we don’t combat climate change now,

everything else falls by the wayside a bit, because climate change will undo the efforts of all the brilliant people fighting to say lift people out of poverty, because it will inherently increase poverty levels, and impact those already in poverty the most,” says Tessa. When we think of climate change, it’s easy to think about having to endure colder winters and hotter summers, or the slight tinge of sadness evoked by looking at an image of a polar bear sitting sadly on a piece of melting ice, but the reality of climate change is much more frightening. In fact, countries are starting to realize the socio-economic costs of climate change are starting to make Social Cost of Carbon (SCC) calculations to estimate climate change costs to national economies. However, scientists believe that these estimated SCC values are failing to account for a multitude of the accumulative effects of climate change and associated economic impacts over time, as the SCC calculations assumes that climate change costs are immediately experienced without permanent damage to GDPs. A few issues scientists are urging countries to take note of with climate impacts include: increased respiratory illness from ozone, increased spread of insect-borne diseases such as Lyme disease, the impact of ocean acidification on fisheries, loss of labor productivity due to extreme heat, climate-fueled wildfires, costs spent adapting to rising seas, hotter temperatures and stronger storms, and the increased likelihood of extreme weather events (which means more economic input will go toward rebuilding or recovering, and less financial resources will be available for investment, such as for capital infrastructure). If these issues don’t seem personal or relevant to you, it may be precisely what is most upsetting about the situation: climate change impacts the most vulnerable populations who have the least resources to combat the effects of climate change, and the people who have the most power to make changes feel the effects the least. “I’ve basically worked to reduce environmental impact in most areas of my life,” Tessa says. “I think the most evident of these is IH, where I worked as the Community Involvement Rep last year to try and make some tangible change in the IH community towards being more green. Hopefully this has had some effect with the students (did you know Bobeff used to only have paper cups? Gross!) in their actions and mindsets. I’ve also been working very intently with staff behind the scenes to try to get some House level commitment to sustainability. This has involved trying to get them commit to go 100% carbon neutral, but also working with them to create a long-term sustainability plan. It’s gone to the Council, and hopefully will inform future decisions they make.” One of the catalysts for Tessa’s concern of climate change was a movie she watched at age 10: Al Gore’s An Inconvenient Truth. “[Although] some of its information [is now outdated].…it is still well worth a watch. It’s an incredibly powerful movie, and super depressing and inspiring at the same time.” So what can you do? First, we can stop turning a blind eye against all the ways we waste the resources around us, at the cost of our environment. “A misconception surrounding climate change…...is that it won’t affect us,” Tessa says. “WE are the generation who will most immediately suffer at the hands of climate change, it’s not a problem to deal with later….The thing that frustrates me about climate change is that people love to play a blame game, when really everyone is responsible; governments, citizens and corporations should all be playing a part for our long term wellbeing. Yes, it’s up to governments to act, but the most effective government policies by economic standards are typically ones that incentivize citizens to change their behaviours, such as through tax.” There are steps that we can take without the enforcement by the government, we all know the simple ways to save electricity and the difference between non recyclable and recyclable products, we just need to hold ourselves accountable.

BY ASH KNIPLES

Taika Waititi, who directs “Thor Ragnarok” (2017), delivers an impressive comical film with lovable characters and beautiful scenery. “Hunt for the Wilderpeople” (2016) features Ricky Baker with his new foster-uncle, Hector, to survive in the New Zealand wilderness while evading a search party from authorities. A comedic take on the story of a foster child joining a new family, “Hunt for the Wilderpeople” explores themes of family and overcoming loss. Ricky Baker, the film’s protagonist, is played by Julian Dennison--a great, young New Zealand actor. His rebellious, playful attitude gets a laugh going all the way into the next joke. Ricky stands out when contrasted with the dryness and high energy of the cast’s eccentric characters. Dennison’s ability to deliver lines regarding serious themes in a comedic way, while maintaining a serious composure, is a gift in itself. “Hunt for the Wilderpeople” is a wholesome film at its core. Waititi’s style uses comedy to lessen sadness creating a happy-sad-dynamic. To address the difficul realities of being in the foster system, Waititi explores the more serious, sad truths of Ricky’s past. Despite these dark moments, Waititi makes sure to leave a feeling of hope for the future. The development of the characters throughout the narrative is best shown through the relationship between Ricky and Uncle Hec, growing like the mould in Wadham 2’s kitchenette. As they overcome obstacles, the barrier between them breaks down; though it can seem cliché, it’s well-delivered and adds to a wholesome family vibe. On top of its beautiful imagery of the New Zealand countryside, the film is funny and emotional. With a strong script, impressive performances from the actors and a great director, “Hunt for the Wilderpeople” is an uplifting film for a rainy day.

Script ACTING Music Cinematography

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Overall

8/10

BY JAKE BARNET

How to procrastinate effectively: watch “Amélie” next time you cbf being productive. Jean-Pierre Jeunet’s “Amélie” is the story of a young woman living in Paris in the 70’s who, after finding an old toy box hidden in her apartment, decides to secretly return it to its original owner (a now old man). After seeing the man’s joy in having his childhood memories returned, Amélie finds her calling in life: to bring happiness to those around her in her own whimsical and devious fashion. “Amélie” is a film that will leave you contemplating your view of the world in the hour following watching it. You become hyper-aware of all the beautiful quirks of everyday life as Amélie does--from the wind blowing through trees to hearing a funny sounding laugh. On top of this the combination of the film’s dynamic and hyper-real cinematography and colour scheme creates an engrossing visual feast. Don’t be fooled though, “Amélie” is very much an adult film where sensual aspects of life are not simply glossed over--something French cinema very much likes to do. “Amélie” is funny as it is wondrous, and I guarantee it has the uncanny ability to make you feel profoundly content after the credits roll. The film also features a delicious soundtrack of tasty piano pieces and a stellar performance by Audrey Tatou as Amélie. If you’ve been looking for a good movie, a pick-me-up or just want to be high on life for awhile, then this gorgeous French film is a must-see ready for you.

HUMANS OF IH: MANUEL

BY JOAQUIN DELFIERRO

“I’m really happy with my life in Australia. I love my country, but my life is here.” “My name is Manuel; I come from Chile. I’m 63 years old, but I look 26. My family and I came to Australia nearly 30 years ago and I’ve been working very hard since then. I have 4 children; two were born here, in Australia, and the other two were born in Chile. Three of my kids have finished university; My eldest son has graduated as a computer scientist while his two younger sisters have graduated as a nurse and a teacher. The youngest still has 2 years to go. I moved to Australia as a cabinet maker. I’d work for various companies during the day, but during the night, I’d work as a cleaner with my wife cleaning offices and workspaces. It was very hard at the beginning; I came to Australia knowing no English and without any connections. I learned English through talking to people; I never skipped an opportunity to talk to someone; it was the only way I would learn English; I never went to school for it because I didn’t have the time. Everyday I had to fight for my house, my family and my staff. I needed money for rent and to keep my kids in university. It was hard, but we found a way; there are a lot of people that can help us here. Four years ago my wife and I got our jobs at International House. I’m really happy working here. The main thing is, I see all the students here as my children. My wife and I take care of everyone here; we talk to them and respect them, and in turn they talk to and respect us as well. We always try and help with anything that they need, and also teach a little bit of Spanish along the way. As for plans for the future, I’d be happy to work at International House for as long as I can. I enjoy working here and everybody treats my staff, my wife and I with respect. I’m really happy with my life in Australia. I love my country, but my life is here. My grandchildren and children in-law are here, and we’re all citizens of Australia now.”

A Good(will) Saturday BY JESSICA WINEFIELD PHOTOS BY KATE JONES

You might not notice it but on Saturdays (and every other day) there are the marks of the wonderful people at IH working hard to make our weekend one without mess and with food - when you have a moment make sure to take in these markers and thank the people who come along with them because IH would be the lesser without them!

BROTHERHOOD OF ST LAURENCE Brunswick Rd, Brunswick

The Brotherhood of St Laurence is a community organisation that works across Australia to prevent and alleviate poverty. Not only does the store have a range of goodies, it also relies on the generous clothing, furniture and whitegoods donations by the public, which are then sold at affordable prices. All funds raised from the sale of goods assist the Brotherhood in delivering a range of programs and services that make lasting change in the lives of disadvantaged Australians.

SACRED HEART MISSION OP SHOP Brunswick Street, Fitzroy

Sacred Heart Mission is a not-for-profit organisation which addresses homelessness, social exclusion and disadvantage by providing a range of diverse and creative services that ensure people have access to necessities including housing, food and healthcare and enable people to connect with their community and develop support networks that sustain and nurture their lives. You can shop for or donate the best second hand goods here!

SALVOS STORE Nicholson St, Carlton

Salvos helps disadvantaged Australians buy selling donated goods. All profits fund The Salvation Army programs, which aim to build stronger communities and transform lives for the better. Their recycling activities also have a positive environmental impact, which supports the organisationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vision.

PARISH BARGAIN SHOP Racecourse Rd, Flemington

The Parish Bargain Shop recycles all goods ethically, and has all the things you want to find: clothes, household items, books, and records. Prices are moderate, the shop supports local and overseas missions and organisations and serves as a community hub, outreach and local recycling point.

HUNTER GATHERER Brunswick St, Fitzroy

Dedicated volunteers from the Brotherhood of St Laurence handpick the best quality vintage and contemporary pieces from generous donations to fill this op shop. The racks are tight with polka-dot skirts, funky blazers and retro ties, but you’ll find most of the hunting has been done for you at Hunter Gatherer.

EXPLORE MELBS WITH KAROLINA JUDD

TOORAK OPPORTUNITY SHOP Carters Ave, Toorak

The Toorak Opportunity Shop hosts brands such as Country Road, Regatta and beyond, all priced just a smidgen over what you’d find them in other areas. The quality, care and preservation of these items is almost incomparable.

WHAT’S

HAPPENING GOODWILL OP-SHOP EDITION

Helmet modelled and rendered in Fusion 360. These images are 100% computer generated. BY TIM LUTTON

MONTHLY HOROSCOPE AQUARIUS

20.1-18.2

Do a favour for a person who may ask you for one in the near future (as long as it’s legal and moral)! Go the extra mile to help others out.

ARIES

20.3-20.4

Send out a nice note to a member of CaterCare and thank them for the lovely food that they provide us with! Appreciate them and all of those caramel slices you’ve consumed this semester. ;)

GEMINI

21.5-21.6

This week go treat one of your friends to let them know that you appreciate them! Treat them to a movie, an ice cream cone, or even just an hour of your time!

LEO

23.7-23.8

Send someone at home a nice gift or letter! Your parent or sibling or friend will for sure appreciate it, and will be glad to know that you’re still in touch with your roots.

LIBRA

23.9-23.10

PISCES

BY SOOJIN PARK

18.2-20.3

Give a sweet letter or a flower to your significant other or crush! It will let them know how much you care about them and will appreciate your sweet gesture.

TAURUS

20.4-21.5

Make a list of the things that you are thankful for in life. Let the people who make the list know how much they mean to you and how you appreciate them.

CANCER

23.6-23.7

Go volunteer an hour of your time this week! Whether at a local soup kitchen, an animal shelter, or even in just the garden at IH, invest some time to making your environment a little better.

VIRGO

23.8-23.9

Thank a person working in maintenance at IH! Let them know how much we appreciate their help and how much of an impact that they make in our everyday lives.

SCORPIO

23.10-22.11

Send someone at IH a nice mystery note of the things you appreciate about them! The littlest things can make someone’s day.

Send a nice note to someone at the front desk! They do so much for us but are so underappreciated at times, let them know how much we appreciate them.

SAGITTARIUS

CAPRICORN

22.11-22.12

Send a nice note to Nick or Deborah or Tamra of how much you appreciate them! IH would not be the same nor as great without them, so make sure they know that.

22.12-18.2

Leave candies or chocolates out for your floor mates or pass them out to your friends! With finals just right around the corner, they will surely appreciate the sweet treats.

ENTERTAINMENT BY SOOJIN PARK

SUDOKU

HOW MUCH OF A SAINT ARE YOU? 1. In a group project do you: A Do as much work as the group needs and fill in the gaps!

B Split up the work equally among the members.

C Hope that others will do it.

2. You’re in an elevator and you see a person coming towards it. What do you do? A Press the open doors but-

ton and if that fails, put your body between the doors so it won’t close.

B Nothing

C Press the close doors button and don’t make eye contact.

3. What type of person are you likely to be in class discussions? A Participate so that the tu-

tor doesn’t feel awkward when there are silences.

B Participate when necessary.

C Do not say anything even if it is

the most awkward silence anyone has ever experienced.

4. If you were to describe your role on your floor’s kitchen, would you be: A Clean up all the messes.

B Do nothing.

C The person to leave all the dirty

plates in the communal kitchen for someone else to return them.

5. In your normal routine, do you: A Go to bed at a reasonable time, stay pretty quiet, and take short showers.

Try to be a good floor mate,

B but sometimes end up talking

a little too loud in the hallways and don’t notice until people come to shush you.

C Blast your loud music until 3am so that everyone can always enjoy your music. Also enjoy watching full-length episodes of TV while in the shower.

6. What are you most likely to do in your spare time? A Volunteer in the community.

B Chillax and watch Netflix.

C Prank people.

7. There’s only one potato crisp left – what do you do? A Give it to the person eyeing the crisp.

Mostly A’s: You’re a saint!

B Offer it to the table but

secretly hope that no one will take it.

Mostly B’s: You’re almost of saint because we’re only human!

C Eat it in 0.2 spiderman speed before anyone can blink.

Mostly C’s: Um you might want to work on it.

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