Issue 03 02.06.2019 by International House

photographed and edited by ben levy

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issue 3 friday 31st may 2019

contents

Um, actually... Naked Attraction

P/VP Reports

Saturn Retrograde - Learning to Let Go

Live Below the Line (well trying to)

Hear ‘Ye Here’s V

Alabama’s New Anti-Abortion Laws

Why Learn Mandarin?

What to Eat for Exams

I Go Around and Analyse the Seven Wonders of IH

Movies You MIght Have Missed

Will You Survive?

Meme Zone

Soul Eating Bacteria Discovered Under Permafrost

Entertainment

Gen Z: Endgame - maybe, just maybe, it wasn’t that good

Horoscopes

Photo Submission: Women’s Soccer

Editors’ Note

04 05

HOIH: Tales from an Indian Singaporean

editor’s note

Hello IHers! Welcome to the last issue of Semester 1! Everyone in the committee has worked hard to put out content and issues out. So please don’t forget to let your mates know how much you enjoy their work! Wishing everyone the best of luck with their assignments and exams! I’m sure you’re all going to smash them <3 <3 See you next sem!

Lots of love, Felicia xxx

P.S. Please make sure that you do not take the magazine away from the dining hall until AFTER Friday 14th June 11.59 pm. Much love, muah muah.

p/vp reports As someone wise once said, “It’s out with old and in with the new” – Sharpay HSM2. The end of semester is nigh and exams are fast approaching, and wow what semester it has been! It seems like only yesterday that everyone began the semester phresh, wide-eyed and full of life. The past weeks have been eventful in themselves: we had a very successful Café Internationale and an absolute ball at Ball. I think both the café and ball coordinators, Alexis and Stacy, deserve a big round of applause all the work they have put in over the last few months. Our sports teams have also been hard work this semester, with the boys’ soccer team making to the quarter finals and girls hockey team having a solid season. And finally, the IHQC held one of it’s biggest events of the semester, Drag comp! Drag comp was a brilliant night with plenty of stunning performances and personas – our drag Kings and Queens took it up to another level this year!

Congratulations to our new Winter O-week and CIA week team, we are confident that you guys are going to do an amazing job at introducing and integrating the new students to our college next semester. As the semester draws to a close, I know that a lot people will be dealing with a lot of stress, and even anxiety as exams and assignment approach. Remember that exams and assignments are not the most important thing, you are! Keep track of your own mental and physical health during this SWOTVAC period because that’s more important than grades. If your having issues with assignments and exams remember to reach out to the support networks you have at IH (friends, tutors, RA’s, and academic support), we all want to see you succeed and flourish this SWOTVAC period.

(well, trying to) BY AANYA GUNAWANSA

It’s your regular gal here, Aanya G! Who is trying to be Not so very hungry, Spending her time spilling tea Instead of stuffing her tummy. Will she die? Maybe, we’ll see! If there’s any indication of how my week’s been going, that’s it, right there. Live Below the Line has started and it’s awesome for sure! But while my heart and mind say “heck yes, let’s do this challenge for a GREAT cause”, my stomach is literally screaming “BITCH WTF??” I guess that’s my fault though, I’ve fed that baby WAAAY too much over the years. While other children were blessed with rare talents like being a musical prodigy (cough cough, Sam and Sophia Lin, I’m looking at you two beautiful people), or having that adorable smile that would make teachers’ hearts melt, Lil’ Aanya was blessed with the gift of a never-ending, bottomless pit of a stomach. Legend has it (that legend being my mother) that I once got away with having 4 breakfasts in a span of 2 hours when I was 5 by politely asking each member of my family to make me brekkie before they left the house for work/went to school. Another legend has it (thanks mum) that I was once able to stomach 6 IKEA hot dogs when I was 8…. And then go out for lunch with my family. So yeah, I used to eat a whole lot. With age, that ability wore off (sad reacts only).

But then came Cater care. With their gloriously generous servings and beautiful desserts that have spoiled me rotten and now I am subject to a drastic change in food quantity that I did not realise would hit me so hard. Now I know it’s only 5 days and there are people around the world who live their whole lives like this, so I really shouldn’t be complaining. And I’m not. I’m just in utter awe of how much we don’t appreciate what we get that much. Every little scrap or morsel of food is so precious! I literally saw someone at UniMelb buy a bao burger at the Wednesday market, which I KNOW is absolutely delicious, take 2 or 3 bites and then chuck it in the bin without a second thought. If you think about it, that bao burger is $7. That’s more than 3 days of food for all 3 meals for someone who lives below the line! Isn’t that nuts? So yeah, Live Below the line has been one heck of an experience. It’s been super rough with my body being super tired and weak from the lack of food and energy, whacking our rationed portions in minutes and yet wanting more right after and just pulling through the day. Or being so hungry to the point where you’re just absolutely delirious. Scheps Level 3 has heard my hysterics by now and quite frankly, I’m shocked that none of them are telling me to shut the heck up but are instead deeply amused by my face diving into Emily’s bed and screaming into her pillow. Or my obsession with dancing to Wii music. Or my slightly worrying conversations with my Bonsai, Greg. But it’s also been so much fun, having and preparing those meals with everyone else doing the challenge, seeing their faces looking just like mine and laughing afterwards cause we all look GREAT, having so much fun and laughter when sitting around a table and getting closer with each other through this challenge. As the days go on, it’s not as bad as it was at the start, because you’re getting through one day at a time and you start to appreciate what you have! So, allow me to end this rather odd, not-entirely-sure-what-the-point-was article about my experience with living below the line with a Buddhist proverb: “Enough is a feast”. Let’s start to be happy with what we have without complaining about wanting more and let’s use what we have to the maximum with no wastes and no regrets. It’s insane how everyone around the world is born and just falls into these different lives. Let’s be grateful for the life we have and live it to its best!

Alabama’s new anti-abortion laws – why they matter BY SOPHIE HOOL

This past week, in the US state of Alabama, a near total ban on abortion was introduced. This legislation is amongst the most restrictive in the country, with the ban providing no exceptions for cases of rape or incest. Moreover, doctors found to have performed an abortive procedure will face up to 99 years imprisonment. These measures have been deemed so extreme that even fellow Republican leaders have questioned their support. Deeming abortion illegal as soon as a foetal heartbeat is detected- typically around 6 weeks into a pregnancy- is particularly concerning as women will often not know they are pregnant till after this point. Even more concerning, Alabama is not alone in instigating these measures, with Texas and Missouri following suit. Indeed, this ban has encouraged action from other anti-abortion campaigners throughout the country, aiding the concerning rise of conservative policy instigation throughout the States. In fact, these new draconian measures will serve to reverse the gains made with the landmark 1973 Roe v Wade Supreme Court ruling which safeguarded and ensured a pregnant woman’s liberties. These new laws are serious. They represent a dramatic and unprecedented escalation of anti abortion laws in the US. Whilst Republican Governor Kay Ivey argues these laws “stand as a powerful testament to Alabamians” deeply held belief that every life is precious and that every life is a sacred gift from God”; the lives of Alabama women are arguably being completely neglected. This case stands as a testament to why we need more women in politics. This is what happens when you allow men to make decisions about women’s bodies. The 25 men who voted to pass the most restrictive abortion law in the United States

What to Eat for

EXAMS BY CHERIE YUAN

With the exam timetables released, I get this feeling that the late nights of banter and Netflix and not much at all are slipping away faster than we might like. We’re rocketing down the highway of unfortunate adulthood, and none of us are wearing seatbelts. Personally, I went over a pothole in about week five and still haven’t recovered. In times like these, what we really need is good-quality fuel. Long, extravagant meals (Kinfolk, anybody? Sunda?) ft. of artful plating and latte art are all well and good for the soul and gram, but in these dire times, a quick, recyclable box with which to stuff one’s face before dashing off to class is crucial. ...Which isn’t to say you should compromise on quality. Uni’s hard enough. Eat good, eat fast, eat practical. Anyways, here’s Wonderbao.

WONDERBAO

Wonderbao presents the ultimate intersection of fast, cheap eats and comfort food in a smart, compact area in front of the absolute hole that is the RMIT city campus, where, granted you manage to navigate the shambling ruins and find it (Google Maps is your friend), you’ll be treated with a bleak view of the construction site, a massive bamboo steamer, and a snazzy little Mulberry Group-style sign. Though it may seem like the inbred bastard child of your local overpriced fusion joint and a hepatitis-ridden street canteen, Wonderbao is, truly, the place to be for a quality Asian cheap eats experience.

Each bun is light as a cloud, perfectly fluffy, and delivered hot and fresh from the steamer, with a gentle sweetness that’s more of an afterthought than the congealed, pasty doughs of the baos of Melbourne Past. (That’s actually… doing better than most bao joints across the entire south of China.) You can stick with the classics, (I recommend the char siu bao for tender, sticky jags of roast pork, or the taro bao for a subtly sweet, perfectly sticky and fluffy paste encased in a bun more tender and softer than any relationship) with the most expensive bao, a masterpiece of fatty Chinese sausage and mushroom, coming in at only $4, and the gooey, golden nai wong bao, testimony to the greatness of yum cha, at $2.50. When was the last time you saw something priced at $2.50 in this city? If you’re a little more fashionable, than the gua baos are also excellent, their softness singing of freshness, and soaking up just enough sauce from their contents so they have an edge of flavour without becoming soggy or dense. The braised pork belly is melt-in-yourmouth luscious, kept fresh by a generous scattering of bright, zingy pickles and crisp cucumber, but I really have to highlight the eggplant.

Smothered in a sticky sweet sauce, it comes scaldingly hot and crispy, the jags of crunchy batter yielding to the molten yet soft fingers of eggplant within. Gone are the limp and unevenly-battered vegetables of Flinders Street’s Sake bar and Auckland’s Chinoiserie: it’s hot, oily, and satisfying without being greasy, and the coriander and spring onion garnish offers an aromatic complexity to your first few mouthfuls. Coriander is good, you guys. Embrace it.

Also of note are their more specialty items, not quite Taiwan- or mainland-style baos but instead simple odes to the humble Asian bakeries of childhood, still glowing golden with glistening egg wash, Kewpie mayo, and syrup-sweet custard in my memories. The pork floss and ice cream bao utilise the mantou of the north, as their slightly denser texture holds up better to being fried, creating a soft, savoury bao with a crispy, toothsome fried exterior, stuffed with a melty cloud of decadent pork floss and sauce, or a generous scoop of buttery, nutty sesame ice cream depending on which way you swing. The latter is only $4.90, simultaneously the best deal you’ll get in the city, and for an ice cream sanga in the wider Melbourne area. Also, the chips are really good. Not a single soggy crisp was to be found, with a good ratio of decent chips and those little shrivelled bits that we all secretly froth. Spare an extra 50 cents for the yuzu aioli if you’re not really a sriracha person. Enjoy your 15% discount if you grabbed a Monash society membership at the beginning of the year. Watch the RMIT lads sprint to their industrial design workshops in the bitter rain, sink your teeth into a fluffy, steaming bao, and enjoy life just that much more.

I go around and analyse the Seven Wonders of IH. BY ROSE FORREST

Unless you’ve been living under a metaphorical rock, you’ve heard of the seven wonders. The seven dirtiest, most scandalous places to perform the coitus, while trying not to get caught. Many claim that it is impossible to complete these wonders, and many have tried. In this article, I will be going around to all seven, and analysing the likelihood of completion (DISCLAIMER: WITHOUT actually trying to complete them). I had to devise a scale as to how to quantify the difficulty of each location, so I will be using the measurement of erect penises, as the more you have at once, the harder it is to do. I hope you enjoy the extensive amount of time that has gone into doing this instead of my assignments xo

1. THE HAMMOCK While this location may be one of the most comfortable out of the wonders, its difficulty lies in the location. The hammocks are located in the centre of Scheps lawn, surrounded by Scheps, Founders AND George Hicks. Even in the early hours of the morning you have an entire stadium of people watching, because people at IH apparently never sleep, and because the hammock isn’t very wide or deep, its hard to get down and dirty while being subtle. You could also only fit two people max doing the deed in it, so that rules out any IH orgies in the hammock, unless you wanted to get real creative in ways that I don’t particularly want to think, or write about. Overall, it has a rating of 4.5/5 erect penises!

2. SCHEPS SHOWER The Scheps Shower is probably the easiest out of the list, due to its relative privacy. You have the luxury of an entire shower area to do the dirty, and you also have the luxury of it being well lit. As long as you’re not too loud, no one needs to know that you’re in there. It can also fit probably up to three people, four if you’re pushing it. Overall rating of 1/5 erect penises! Not that hard!

3. FOUNDERS STAIRS I would rate Founders Stairs the hardest out of the list, due to its almost impossible location. The stairs are well lit at all times, and they are surrounded by glass, so that passerby can see into them at any time. Whilst it IS the most spacious, and thus the most plausible for an IH orgy, privacy is almost impossible. Any sound you make also echoes all the way up and down the stairs, so you have to be completely silent. The only possibility would be if you got it over and done with superrrr quickly and silently, but I am not endorsing anyone trying this one. Rating this one a 4.9/5 erect penises, due to its near impossible nature.

4. POOL TABLE The pool table theoretically wouldn’t be that hard to do while it wouldn’t be that comfortable, and you’d definitely get some balls in places that they are NOT meant to be, there’s a fair amount of space on the pool table, the overhead lights create some pretty saucy mood lighting, and you could fit about 3-4 people on it. The main difficulty would be the location - Greycourt is a pretty public location, and you’d probably get walked in on. However, it’s definitely one of the easier ones to accomplish in terms of comfort, so I’m giving it a 2.5/5 erect penises.

5. DEB’S CHAIR Deb’s chair would be one of the harder ones to do, because of its prominent location in the dining hall. You’d have to do it in the depths of the night, but even then people are always around, and could wander in at any time. Also, there are cameras that point directly at the chair, so you may be getting an interesting email from Peta in the morning. A way to possibly get around this is to move the chair so that it’s not in the dining hall anymore, but I’m not entirely sure if that still counts - if anyone has any opinions on that please let me know posthaste. I’m giving it an overall rating of 4/5 erect penises.

6. WADHAM LIFT The Wadham lift would be one of the more comparatively easy ones to accomplish, as you have quite a lot of privacy, and you can stop the lift by opening the doors to admire the artwork (as demonstrated by Sami and Anton). It’s a bit of a squeeze in the elevator, so you could probably fit four people max, but once you stop the elevator, you could go to town. Again, you’d probably need to be pretty quiet because your voice echoes in the elevator shaft, but besides from that, I feel like it wouldn’t be that difficult. The major setback that I could envision would be there being security cameras in the lift (I’m not sure if there are or not), so if you take that into account it’s much harder, but without cameras, I’m rating it a solid 1.5/5 erect penises.

7. LIBRARY The library is a tricky one for a couple of reasons including that; 1. People are studying in it literally 24 hours of the day, 2. At night time, the reflection of the glass makes it so that when you’re inside you can’t see out but people can see in, 3. Virtually the only place where you have a little bit of privacy is in between the shelves, but people can just walk over at any point. You could fit a lot of people in there, but you’d have to entirely sacrifice your privacy. Rating this one a solid 4.3/5 erect penises. Well that’s it folks! I hope you feel well informed and educated about the Seven Wonders of IH. If people like this content then maybe I could delve more into it in future editions, but for now, stay safe! Use protection! Horizontally tango safely! Wrap it before you tap it! And if you do end up trying one of the wonders - be VERY CONSIDERATE OF OTHER PEOPLE AT IH!

Will you survive? BY JACK HALL

It happens every day. You’re taking the Wadham lift (could be Scheps or Founders but Wadham is a 7 wonder so more concerning) up to your room and you hear a creak and a snap and you think to yourself ‘well this is it it’s finally happened the day has come’. As this is such a regular occurrence, it seems only fitting that we prepare for that eventuality right here and right now. So without further ado, here’s a step by step guide on how to survive in a falling elevator.

STEP 1

... Take the stairs.

STEP 2

Soul-Eating Bacteria Discovered Under Permafrost BY ISABELLE HUNTORO

Ancient viruses and bacteria have been emerging from the melting of permafrost, undisturbed for thousands of years. Among these ancient microorganisms is a soul-eating bacteria which has been dubbed Streptoccocus Teyollocuani by the scientific community. According to a new announcement from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there have been 135 reported cases in the Siberian peninsula, resulting in 134 deaths. A 500 km2 region around the affected area has been permanently cordoned off and the Russian government has announced plans to construct an electrified, irridiated fence coated with butter along the perimeter. Individuals who enter this region are officially regarded as â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;lostâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. A supply of 400 emergency thermonuclear warheads has been approved for the defence of this perimeter. Drone footage has revealed that the victims, when infected with Streptoccocus Teyollocuani, undergo symptoms such as spontaneous immolation, liquification, death, and the loss of an immortal soul. Researchers have successfully grown cultures of Streptoccocus Teyollocuani in laboratory settings with a substrate comprised of the ashes of saints and martyrs. A protective cloth comprised of a titanium nanofibre weave inscribed with Latin prayers from various religions is currently being tested. The quarantine of Streptoccocus Teyollocuani has been deemed successful.

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The movie was nothing short of a cultural phenomenon, defining this year and the cinematic landscape of this age. It’s been Marvel’s climactic masterpiece, built up over the past decade and has been more anticipated than anything else. It’s one of those films that represent a definitive end of so many arcs in the MCU, and signals for a new era to come. There’s no doubt this movie will be on the minds of our generation for years to come. The film was an emotional rollercoaster, a piece filled to the absolute brim with action and emotional impact; overwhelming to say the least. So now that it’s been a few weeks since the release, it feels like an appropriate time to bring it back up now that everyone’s had time to process their thoughts. And maybe, just maybe, Endgame wasn’t that good. Now wait - just... hear me out.

Endgame had so much hype it would’ve been impossible to please everyone. But there are a few issues beyond just personal preference I would like to bring up.

Pictured: The rat that saved 50% of the universe.

Firstly, the rat. Yes, that rat that just happened to be in the storage unit (which also, gross) and just happened to get into Scott’s car and just happened to know enough about quantum physics to push the right button and rescue Scott. Unless this was Remy’s cameo for the film (cheers Disney) I’m just not buying it. It feels so lazy and convenient, which I think is grossly inappropriate considering the huge lineup of industry-leading writers and the vast budget and the sheer effort put into other MCU films. A rat is what kickstarts the plot? Really? This is what countless hours in the writing room produced as the momentous plot point that would kick start saving the world? After working so hard at least give the rat a shield.

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Secondly, the time travel. My biggest complaint is that this film establishes and outlines rules in one scene and then just goes on to break them in the next. I mean, the introduction of time travel plot starts by stating it’s absolutely nothing like what we know from pop culture before, so previous rules do not apply here. Essentially the time travel in endgame is based on the Multiverse theory, the idea that any new action they do in the past creates a different timeline and they can return to their original timeline with it completely intact while the other one goes to hell. But - before it goes to hell for too long, they kindly return the stones. So then, when Steve goes back to the other timeline to return the stone and stay with Peggy… he comes back to their original timeline… how exactly? And what does this mean for everything else in the MCU? What about agent carter and Agents of Shield now that Steve’s back? What about shield in Captain Marvel? What about the other Avenger movies? What timelines are they in? What about the fact that this kind of move, as sweet as it is, goes somewhat against most of what Steve’s character has represented through the Avenger’s verse? This may not seem like a big deal to many but it really ruins the fan aspect of things. What really drives big film franchises these day is the ability to take what you just watched home and think, to headcanon and dive off into dozens of different possibilities and speculate multiple theories. That ability is what makes these franchises timeless. For Endgame however, this ability is lacking because the rules just don’t exist. The cute easter eggs lose meaning as you begin to put them in context of the different parts of MCU and everything just becomes confusing. An arguably less prominent but still important point is that the ‘girl power’ scene felt extremely superficial. Considering less than great track record of their treatment of their female characters in the MCU this just felt like a fken gloss over of their past and grossly inadequate. And MORE WORDS; Thor’s mental health was a gag. The whole movie, his trauma was a joke. Love that for him. Listen, it was great comic relief when it needed to be but it was never fully resolved. He just suffered for 5 years, we all laughed about it and boom Thanos dead and Thor is travelling around the universe discover himself. Additionally, Natasha’s death, although a brilliant emotional scene felt so wrong at the same time. Her past (Black Widow movie, yes) had all been built up to this moment as though it was some sort of sick redemption.

One more point: lack of world building. What about everyone else? I get that this is an avengers movie but usually the best Avengers movies feel real, like they’re set in this real world, cemented in our time and history. This one feels so isolated. No look into the lives of the people around after everyone was returned etc, any words from militaries/governments like there almost always are. I understand other movies will cover this, but it’s still a valid criticism about Endgame. Apart from Russo’s cameo in the cute little therapy circle (gays finally exist in the mcu now huh. First superheroes and now homos. Miracles do happen) we didn’t get to see much of how everyone was coping we were only told about how everyone was suffering, never shown.

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With the lackluster however comes so much good. Some of my absolute favourite scenes were in this movie. Firstly the scene with Natasha and Clint - my god these two. Their sheer history (both in the comic books and exclusively in the MCU) is so deep and rich that all their interactions are magical. Even despite the fact that Jeremy Renner really really doesn’t look anything like the… younger Hawkeye we left in 2012 (u will be sorely missed <3) they were still written decently-faithfully and that really drove the emotional impact of the scene home. Additionally, of course, Steve and Peggy! Holys hit! The timeline we don’t deserve but i’ll take it anyways. ThrowbacK to one of the best MCU movies, if not the best, Captain America: The Winter Soldier. “I couldn’t leave my best girl. Not while she still owes me a dance” so clever and so heartwarming. But… if Steve goes back and marries Peggy… and Sharon Carter still exists… Steve kissed his niece. Also, with the end of an era in the MCU we have so much to be excited about regarding the future! Now that Clint is no longer Hawkeye there’s a paved path for Kate Bishop to make her debut. And potentially the Young Avengers on the big screen. And Kamala Khan. Endgame did at least try to conclude an era and shows Marvel’s dedication to move forward.

As a movie, and more importantly, as a story that coexists with many others in a canonical universe, it fails disappointingly. Of course it’s natural that in an ongoing cinematic universe every movie will leave the audience with more questions about the future, but Endgame was supposed to be a conclusion to the character journeys of many. Honestly it feels too half-assed at so many points. Spider-man will likely answer a lot of the world building questions, GOTG will answer questions about Thor, but it still stands to say that Endgame failed on these accounts. What Marvel fails to understand is that as brilliant as its plots are and as exciting as each movie is, what drives the verse and the franchise are the characters. In my opinion, the best marvel movies are the standalone ones because we get to see the development of the characters we love so much, see why we love them so much. The Avengers movies more and more are feeling so distant from this core, not exploring or resolving enough, and that, out of everything, i believe that is their biggest weakness.

All in all, it was an enjoyable movie and everyone is entitled to their own opinion. If nothing else, want the main takeaway of this to be that its valid to enjoy things and still have thing to criticise about them. Oh and Endgame all happened because of a rat <3.

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photographed and edited by chris d’arcy

Um, actually...

a critiquing column

naked attraction BY MATTHEW McDONALD

If you like ‘em BIG and like ‘em CHUNKY, and everything in between, then why not check out an obscure show a comedian brought to my attention… NAKED ATTRACTION. I am scared this week’s critiquing column may come across as a porno promotion, but I guess it kinda is… Essentially, Naked Attraction is a dating show on free to air television in the UK (also can be streamed on 9Now). The naked bodies of six contestants are gradually revealed to another singleton looking for love. Each round, as the contestant’s lower, middle, upper body and voices are revealed, the singleton ‘selector’ must eliminate one based purely on physical attractiveness. The contestants stand in coloured pods whilst a nation assesses their uncensored dongs/gorges. Your immediate reaction might be: ‘That is terrifying, I could never have the confidence show my naked body on TV!’ ‘Um, free to air porn? Surely not.’ ‘Wow, Matthew. You watch this show?’ Hell yes, I do. Naked Attraction advertises itself as a cheeky, daring and controversial dating show, and controversial it most certainly is. It has been slammed for reinforcing a culture of superficiality, dehumanisation and body image issues, where contestants are openly booted if their booty isn’t bouncy enough. And whilst I must admit that the show lacks ethnic diversity, I cannot agree fully with all of the critiques. To me, Naked Attraction, contrary to the reviews, actually encourages body confidence. Contestants feel empowered afterwards; regardless if they are eliminated, their experience of standing naked on set for up to 8 hours has been describe as cathartic and freeing. Most certainly, I admire the contestants. Talking about our bodies and sexualities is often a taboo topic. Take breasts as an

example. They have been sexualised by the media, so much so that a ‘female’ nipple cannot be shown on Instagram and women breastfeeding in public have been subject to attack and discrimination. But is it not just the human body after all? After watching a few episodes of this show, the shock of seeing six people naked in tubes dissipates. Particularly for a show like this, you are seeing all sorts of slender/ curvy bodies, big/small penises, body hair/no body hair, small perky breasts to large unevenly sized breasts. Much unlike pornography, where porn stars are seen to have mainly idealistic bodies, the contestants of Naked Attraction are just average people who want to challenge themselves to strip and bear all. In seeing an array of body types on the show, you begin to feel less insecure about your own. We don’t talk enough about our own bodies and instead we are left to our own criticisms. We judge ourselves harshly. So much so that we feel insecure to go to the doctor for the all-important Pap smear test for cervical cancer or testicular check-ups. But no! Pull down those pants, and bear all! We are all just human after all. I’ve ignored the critiques of this show because quite frankly I don’t think it does endorse superficiality. I’ve come to understand more about the unique qualities of each of our bodies and not to feel ashamed of my own. I will concede that one contestant was eliminated for the shape of her back. She said this in a post interview: ‘Thank you for kicking me off for something I have no control over.’ I agree. It is honestly gross that people make judgements of our character based on the way we look. For this woman, maybe the experience of having an insecurity pointed out on national television wasn’t a pleasant one. In no way are we ever to be mistreated for the way we look. Her situation suggests to viewers that you need to be perfect to find a partner. But it truly is not the case. There is nothing more attractive than confidence, and I think that is something we can learn to do a bit more! I probably don’t need to challenge you to watch the show, because the moment I mentioned porn, you were probably already balls deep in an episode. But, I do truly encourage watching an episode and if you do, let me know what you think. It is a peculiar show – kinda trashy – but good!

SATURN RETROGRADE LEARNING TO LET GO FREELANCE ARTICLE BY BRYCE OWEN

Everyone’s heard of the dreaded “Mercury Retrograde” and the emotional deterioration of society that comes with it, but what a lot of people don’t know is that all the planets can go into retrograde, and for the past month it’s been Saturn’s turn in the spotlight. What is a retrograde? Retrograde occurs when the planet “appears” to be going backwards in the sky, this is explained through a lot of mathematical and astronomical jargon that we don’t have time for: basically, a retrograding planet is a time when things can get a bit haywire or messy. Saturn rules limitations, restrictions, karma, obligations, and all that fun stuff. Currently, it is transiting through Capricorn (this sign represents hard-work, determination, etc.). Now consider all that Saturn entails being enhanced and challenged during the retrograde (which started May the 1st). We can, however, learn from all the nasty, stressful and upsetting events, people, and things that Saturn has (and will) throw our way. Saturn retrograding in Capricorn can feel debilitating. You need to take a look at how much work and pressure you are putting on. This placement is all about hard-work, structure, and obligations. Ask yourself: what am I getting out of this (could be a class, could be a relationship)? Why do I want all this work-load? This may be a time of stress and insecurity for you. With the retrograde you may feel like you are not working hard enough, or you aren’t going to pass a class, you aren’t going to achieve a certain stage in a friendship or relationship. It may feel stagnant, like you are not going anywhere. This is a time to take a step back and evaluate. Feel your feet on the ground, and take breath...what is not giving me any benefits...mentally...physically...what is causing me pain? What can I let go of, and what can I keep? Consider if you need to let go of this person, this routine, this obligation-or do you need to change something? To embrace something? Carefully consider wants best for you. Do you wait it out, do you let it go? Is that person, or that place, or that certain thing is making you cry, sick, or unhappy?

During this time, you may feel like there is such a huge burden on yourself (whatever that might be: university, commitments, anything big or small-it is all valid) or you may feel that you are a burden to other people. You may feel like you are just grinding away with no purpose. Or you are caught up in things that are leading to nowhere. You may be feeling sad for no reason. Please, please, know that the way you are feeling is valid and your feelings are just as important as anyone else’s. Have a chat to a friend, they will most likely be sharing the same feelings as you, you are not alone in this chaos. Furthermore, the many RAs or tutors, the counselling and psychological services at university, if any feelings are more serious. This period is a time for learning from mistakes of the past, you may be confronted by certain things that you wanted to bury. Don’t let Saturn’s pull get to you, use this time to grow. Saturn retrograding can be upsetting. But we should look at lessons it teaches and willingly accept them, “how do I learn from this?”. Review and reflect. Toxic routines and cycles need to be cut loose. It’s time to let go of things that no longer serve you.

Hear ‘Ye Here’s V BY VAIBHAV SINHA

The Grind’s in a Bind The Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S has expressed concerns regarding the Chinese ownership of the massively popular LGBTQIA+ dating app Grindr. The CFIUS is worried that sensitive information such as data, HIV status and other sensitive materials (nudes) may be at risk of exposure to the Chinese government. The app is used by 3.6 million customers and the possible breach exposes all of them to disclosure to Xi JiPing’s administration, including some important American governmental figures such as politicians, FBI and CIA agents, among others. Kunlun, the Beijing based firm that owns Grindr has reached a deal to sell the app by June of 2020 and has promised that it will hold all customer information under strict confidentiality until all assets are transferred back to the United States after the sale is completed.

Who Cares About the Australian Elections? Around the world, elections are highly anticipated events, patiently awaited with patriotism and excitement. This is prevalent in major democracies throughout the world, a few of the most notable being the United States, India, Indonesia, Brazil and Japan. Usually, if you are in one of these countries even if you are not a citizen, it is pretty hard to miss the fact that elections are around the corner. Being a citizen of the largest democracy in the world (India) and having grown up in one of the messiest democracies in the world (Malaysia), I can usually tell when elections in those countries are approaching from around a year or more away.

Having lived in Australia for almost a year and a half at this point, I had no idea until last month that Australia even had elections this year. Walking through the streets of India or Malaysia a month or two before the election, looking in any direction, all you can see it propaganda; posters, billboards, signs, graffiti and the occasional creepy windowless van with a massive bullhorn on the roof, singing praises for their respective parties. Even in the United States, you cannot consume an hour of media without seeing at least 3 ads pop up for either one of the major political parties. Here is Australia, the only advertising I have ever seen for any political figure is a 15 second YouTube advertisement for a party I have never heard of. When The New York Times asked Australian voters how they felt about the election and the way their democracy was working, most of them had pretty much the same response, “Meh”. It’s evident with all of this information that Australians are a lot more detached from their country’s politics than most countries are. The $1.3 Trillion question is “why do they feel this way?”. A poll of Australians has shown that less than 41% of Australians think that their current democratic system is working. This is sharp drop from 72% in 2013. Many of them stated that their main concern was the lack of integrity among politicians in the country, not to mention the shaky 12-year period that has led up to the current election which saw five different politicians lead the country. In short, maybe the reason that no one makes a big fuss about the Australian election is because they know that whoever they choose will be booted out of office anyway only to be replaced by someone they didn’t vote for.

why learn mandarin? BY JAMES VELTEN

大家好。这篇文章将谈一谈为什么你应该学习汉语。 Hello everyone! This article briefly explains why you should learn Mandarin.

Chinese is the most widely spoken language in the world with around 1.2 Billion speakers, and it is one of the 6 official languages of the UN. But you might ask, why learn mandarin? Especially when it’s so difficult to learn. As I mentioned, as it is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world, it wouldn’t be the worst idea to learn a bit of mandarin. But if someone does speak to you in mandarin and you have no idea what they are saying, just say, 我不会说中文 (wo bu hui shuo zhong wen) which means: I can’t speak Chinese. With the way the world is now, learning mandarin is becoming increasingly more important. It is also pretty beneficial to be learning another language anyway. Lets face it, China is one of the largest economies in the world and the influence of China continues to grow. Learning Chinese would help with business because you would be able to access the Chinese markets and gain vital Chinese connections. It would help you with doing business in many Asian countries that do speak Chinese like Singapore, Malaysia and Taiwan. If you’re a commerce student, you know what I mean (I think?). Most CEO’s these days are able to speak Mandarin or at least know a bit, because they realize the importance of Mandarin in the global business world. China will dominate the world and the global economy; that is evident even today. We have to keep up with the direction the world is heading in. (China is going to take over the world). Learning Mandarin will open up a lot of job opportunities so that’s something to think about as you go through uni. You can also establish important relationships in the working world which could be helpful for your career.

It is also beneficial to be learning another language. People who speak another language have improved memory, problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, enhanced concentration, and ability to multitask, and better listening skills. Basically, it helps your brain, a lot. Speaking Mandarin works both sides of your brain so you would be greatly improving yourself and your capabilities. You also learn about new cultures. For me, I don’t learn mandarin just for these benefits (although yes it’s a bonus but I’ve never seen learning mandarin as learning it for said benefits). I am half Chinese, so for me I don’t want to just say I am half Chinese without being able to speak Mandarin as well, It’s important for me to be able to prove that I am half Chinese, through being able to speak Mandarin. I have lived in Asia all my life, and even when I come to Australia I am still surrounded by Mandarin speakers (most of my friends back home in Malaysia and here in Melbourne can speak Mandarin). Language is part of our identity, and with being mixed that is really important. Being Bilingual opens up many doors, you learn about new cultures and you’re able to converse with speakers of another language. Learning a new language can help with making new friends too (like I said, more than a billion Chinese speakers).

HUMANS OF IH TALES FROM AN INDIAN SINGAPOREAN CULTURE WITH DEVINI BY ANNEENA WEMBRI

“STAY WOKE, DON’T BE AN UNCULTURED SWINE” Before colonisation, Singapore was just a Malay fishing village and was in a convenient location - in the middle of many trade routes and they brought in a lot of people which is how Singapore became a multi-racial country. The population didn’t really question when the Brits came. Singapore grew so fast and become developed so quickly because the people were very obedient. There will always be a divide though. Most things should overlap as we’re all humans but no matter what, minorities will always lose out because they cater for majority not the minority. When you’re running a country sometimes you can’t please everyone, its unavoidable even if its sad. In every country there will be racist moments. I’ve had my fair share - sometimes from within my own ethnicity, as with Indians there’s the north and the south. Sometimes racist remarks are passed between the two areas and it can be a bit intense. There are three main public holidays celebrated by the entire country for the three main ethnic groups, the Chinese, the Malay and the Indian. Racial Harmony day gives students the opportunity to wear different ethnic clothes. Recently, some people have called it cultural appropriation but actually it’s more of just trying to get to know other people’s cultures. So you can wear other ethnic clothes and have fun - people appreciate it. Because it’s them trying to immerse themselves in that tradition and their customs. We don’t see it as cultural appropriation because it’s not for the aesthetic, its for the learning. Culture is important. I think that the influence between your culture and a person’s upbringing and growth is very much intertwined and dependent on your morals. When I have children, culture will play a big part in their lives. Representation matters! Being a minority myself in Singapore, there is a very small community. If we don’t teach our future children about our culture, we won’t have much representation in the future as Indian Singaporeans. Even in the airports my language (Tamil) isn’t there anymore. It’s quite upsetting to see that although we are one of the main ethnic groups, and my language is spoken by many its been replaced by another. I think that respect is key when experiencing another culture. Always be mindful that whatever they do might not be the same as you - even differences in morality or what you were taught. I may not agree with some things in my own culture. Like within Indian culture the male gender is benefited more, whereas women tend to get a lot more criticism. Women have it harder there because of this traditional upbringing. But when it comes to the modern idea of equal rights for all genders, even though I was brought up in the tra

ditional thinking that girls are expected to do this, the influences from the west deviates my thinking. I think that society as a whole is being influenced by western media. In Singapore there are definitely some things that will be introduced once the older generation is gone because the younger generation doesn’t agree with this traditional viewpoint. It’s definitely more modern than a lot of developing nations, but for a modern and developed country you would expect more. It’s important to follow the advice “when in Rome do as the Romans do”, if you are experiencing another culture. Being a minority myself, I know that if you don’t understand people’s culture or even respect it, you won’t know what they’re going through and why they behave or act a certain way. In Singapore, our culture is more conservative. Other people may be surprised that our country is not at that stage where we’re not ready to accept new ideas, especially with the older generation. You don’t want Indian aunties talking shit about you if you do something considered inappropriate. It’s a big oOF. Within the community, you have the right to do deviate from tradition but if it’s another culture you’re experiencing, then just respect it and be mindful of it. I think that Indian culture should stop expecting women to limit themselves to gender roles. Treat your sons the same way to treat your daughters. Guys will be sent to school but women are expected to stay at home and cook and clean - performing the conventional gender roles and marrying young. It is more practised in smaller villages in India rather than Singapore. If they didn’t have to follow old traditions and gender norms, they could contribute to society so much more. I know it’s not just my culture but its disappointing anyway. I feel very grateful that I was raised in a household that may be traditional but also values my education and that I was able to come to Australia to study. I have a diploma in bioengineering and I was fortunate enough that my parents could afford to send me overseas. I’m definitely privileged more than many other Indian women.

BY JAKE BARNETT

Dearest Revolutionaries! You’re probably wondering what’s going on here…Now that we’re a few issues deep into Globe, I bet you were looking forward to a familiar and comfortable film review… Stay woke, my darling comrades, stay woke! As the king of beards, Daddy Marx, once said (and I quote) “routine film reviews of popular blockbuster releases are the opiate of the masses!” So, in true Bolshevik style, I have overthrown the despotic and cruel film reviewers of past, and am unshackling all you cinema-goers from your chains so that film reviews may be returned to you, the people! [Basically, just subbing-in for Jake, and I thought it’d be funny to theme the article.] But why all the revolutionary zeal, I hear you ask?! Why, because this week’s MYMHM is none other than 2017’s THE DEATH OF STALIN. The Death of Stalin is written and directed by Armando Iannucci, a political satirist famous for his sassy and cyncial telvesion series’ The Thick Of It, and Veep. True to Iannucci’s style, the films focuses on the eccentric and absurd inner-circle of political elites running Communist Russia in 1953, around the time of (you guessed it) the death of dicator Joseph Stalin. What ensues is a squabble for power that’s as terrifying as it is hilarious. This gem of a film is a must-watch if you’re into sly comedy, politics, and power. It will have your eyes glued to the screen as chaos rapidly unfolds, only to just as swiftly be swept under the rug of the great Soviet machine. TILL THE NEXT REVOLUTION, COMRADES!

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horoscopes capricorn

aquarius

Shake it up Capricorn, this is the time for self-expression and change. It’s time to finally do something you’ve been thinking about for a while; whether this is a new haircut or wardrobe makeover or personal change, change is on its way. You’re full of fresh ideas and unusually confident and eager to express yourself. A group assignment or big assessment could come together nicely. Now’s the time to catch up, whether it’s lectures, work or even looking after yourself. Take the time out that you need to recharge and get everything back in balance. Change is a good thing, but if you’re wanting a haircut little goat, choose your hairdresser wisely, you might just end up with a bowl cut.

Cozy up Aquarius, you’re on a well-earned hibernation schedule. Take time to relax and tend to home, family, friends and personal matters - all the stuff that makes you feel anchored. Catch up on self-care, especially since this year’s social events has probably made you feel spread thin. This could being you some fresh-start energy and could also help you articulate feelings you’ve been keeping inside. You might also be called to support a loved one who needs an ear to listen or a shoulder to cry on. Professional or academic achievement are also on the horizon, whether that’s a good exam score or an unexpected H1. Take charge of your next group assignment though Aquarius, or someone will definitely ruin it.

22 December – 19 January

20 January – 18 February

pisces

aries

Get out and mingle Pisces! It’s the perfect time to catch up with friends and make some new ones. You’ve earned some social time, you’ve been working really hard lately and need to let off some steam. A new project or undertaking could also be on its way. But as lively as your academic and extracurricular life is, home will be extra magnetic. Have you been biting your tongue instead of keeping it real? While the truth could sting initially, you’ll feel so free getting it off your chest. As long as you remain tactful, your courage could pave the way to being more authentic and more yourself in the future. Be a social fish, but don’t go too hard or you might find yourself a little flushed.

At last you can focus! You’ve had plenty of brilliant ideas this year but not enough time to sit down and actually do many of them. Now’s your chance to make real headway. Now’s the perfect time to start a new routine or change a habit. With this newfound willpower you’ll see some short-term results over the next few weeks, so long as you keep up the effort and don’t cut corners. Some new truths or information could take you by surprise. If it’s negative or constructive, try not to be offended; if all goes well, this could be an air-clearing moment or a time for personal growth. But you’ll need to look at it from all angles, not just your own, to get the most out of it. Don’t be the first to say ‘fight me’ little ram, someone might actually.

19 February - 20 March

21 March - 19 April

taurus

gemini

At last Taurus, it’s time to take the wheel and make some bold decisions or declarations. If you haven’t felt yourself lately, now’s the perfect time to take control and initiate change yourself. Welcome a little shake-up to the usual. You’re always providing for everyone else, whether its support, friendship, love, humour, etc. But what about you? Your wants and needs, or even allowing yourself to discover what they are, can take priority now. It’s ok if you’re starting from a blank slate, even if it feels scary. Just because you’re blazing your own trail doesn’t mean you have to go it alone. Is there a certain relationship you’d like to investigate? Whether for a friendship or potentially something more, now marks a turning point for you and a certain plus-one. Be bold little bull, shoot your shot; just don’t be too intense, you don’t want to seem like Daenarys in ep 5.

Charged up, dear Gemini? You may feel weird lately, keen to get shit done but remember to pace yourself. You have focus and drive, so be brave a put yourself out there. But make sure you’ve tied up all loose ends first, so you can walk into the unknown with confidence. Be cautious though, as rushing into any new ventures or escapades could lead burnout. The solution? Sleep on it - literally. Balance out the excitement with someone more placid, like meditation. Once you have a strong, clear gut feeling, take the next step, whatever that may be. Keep calm Gemini, remember to take time to be still; but not too still, the longer you stay in one place the more chance of getting a sloppy white present from Thicc Birdy.

cancer

leo

Feeling unlucky recently Cancer? Well that’s all about to change! A lucky streak is on its way for you. Whether it’s passing a test you didn’t think you would, doing well on an assignment you were stressing about or being presented with new opportunities. These opportunities could be uni, college, friend or work related, and may just be something that helps out your future. Now’s a good time to think about the future and things you want to achieve. With this newfound luck, making these plans and achieving these goals may be even easier than you thought! Don’t live for the future though little crab, remember to pay attention the here and now or you may just end up with an embarrassing injury.

You’ve been conflicted about something lately Leo. Whether it’s if you’ll get that H1 or not, if you’re settling into college life the way everyone else seems to be or if a possible romantic interest is in fact still that. Try not to dwell on these things though, they will work out in the end. But in saying that, nothing will come of it if you don’t do anything about it. Take time for yourself, time to help you figure out your feelings and what you want; because once you figure it out nothing can stop you, a Leo knows what they want. Be bold, you can do anything so just shoot your shot and make it happen. You’ll only regret it if you don’t attempt it. And if things don’t turn out the way you’d hoped little lion, just follow the wise advise of our fearless student president - just give up.

20 April - 20 May

21 June - 22 July

21 May - 20 June

23 July - 22 August

virgo

libra

You’ve been stressing about something for a while Virgo. Something from the past, whether it’s recently or quite a while ago. Ruminating about a situation doesn’t do anything about it, only moving forward will. Stop living in the past and focus on the future; and if there is a bandaid to rip off, you’ll find the courage to do so. If you’ve been trying to be nice at the expense of being honest and direct, it may be near impossible to hold back. You could also have a refreshingly candid conversation with someone, discovering something new or exploring new ways you could team up for mutual success. Maybe try a safe option at dinner Virgo, something food-wise could lead to an unpleasant, possibly explosive, experience.

You may be feeling a little lost recently Libra. But there are people all around you that care about you and have very eager ears for listening and very sturdy shoulders to lean on or cry on. Things may be changing too quickly for you, or things feel like they’re ending; but endings are always beginnings the same way that beginnings are always endings. Something always has to end for something new and exciting to start. With that perspective, what would you let go of today? Where could you clear space or say goodbye to come chapter of your life in order to make room for the new? Don’t go out in the rain though Libra, you have a 1 in 3,000 chance of being struck by lightning.

scorpio

sagittarius

23 August - 22 September

23 October - 21 November

Lean into your analytical left-brain side Scorpio. Now is the perfect time to get organised, with health and critical thinking promoting an overall cleanup mission. Don’t go to total extremes (which you may be compelled to do), but if you’ve been deluding yourself or making excuses for poor behaviour, those rosecoloured glasses are about to be snatched off. Make some concrete decisions about what (or who) is not serving your best interests and break free from those addictive grips. Find excuses to cuddle puppies little scorpion, they’ll make you feel warm inside. Just not too hard or you may feel something else warm running down your leg.

23 September - 22 October

22 November - 21 December

The spotlight is on your wellbeing Sagittarius. Now is a great time to change up any habits, clearing the fridge and cupboards of old or unhealthy foods, starting a workout regime or making an overdue medical appointment. If you’ve had a nagging ache or an annoying health issue, make sure to pay attention to it, don’t ignore it. Make smart action plans to move forward with things, from your workload to relationships. You may be eager to build your big ideas into something tangible or even profitable. Rather than succumb to stress, get busy. Your hard work and hustle could really pay off. Say what’s on your mind and get shit done, just don’t be blunt and don’t dig yourself into a hole. Also, don’t ignore anything health related my dear Sagittarius, it’s this ‘she’ll be right’ attitude that will put you in a literal hole.

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