THE BULLSHEET A JAMES COOK UNIVERSITY STUDENT ASSOCIATION PUBLICATION
Market Day
On Laying Down the Body of a Loved One
Meet the Councillors
Student News p.5
Novel Extract p.7
JCUSA News p.3
August 2022
Contents
The Bullsheet
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From the President Thomas Sherrington
Visit the Student Stalls at Market Day
Publisher
Thomas Sherrington
Editor & Design Karla Destéfani
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From the Editor Karla Destéfani
Sandwich Erika Wiltshire
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Meet the Counsilors JCUSA
On Laying Down the Body of a Loved One Mackenzie Akins
Cairns Towsnville P (07) 4232 1160 P (07) 4781 4400 E studentassociation@jcu.edu.au E studentassociation@jcu.edu.au Freecall 1800 330 021 Freecall 1800 330 021 PO BOX 6811 PO BOX 1 James Cook University James Cook University Cairns QLD 4870 Townsville QLD 4811
From the President Students of JCU, Welcome to Semester 2, 2022! For all the new students, welcome to JCU, I hope you enjoy your time here. For everyone else, welcome back to another semester here at James Cook. My name is Thomas Sherrington, I’m the Student Association President until the end of this October. First off, I thought I should outline what productive change we have brought/are set to bring about at JCU for the students this year. We are currently in the process of changing our constitution in time for this year’s election (more on that later) to create the positions of Women’s and Queer Officer. In the process the position of Equity and Diversity is being removed, due to the role of the position not being overly relevant or useful for the vast student cohort. The Equity and Diversity Committee, a committee that can optionally exist every year, will still exist with the change being that the committee encompasses the Women’s, Queer, First Nations, and other relevant diversity officers. This change allows us to have a committee in which diverse students are better represented and heard. We are also in the process of finalising a Queer Space for Queer Students, something that is incredibly vital for us to be up to speed with other universities all across the country. 2022 Student Elections are coming up later this year in October and I encourage everyone of you to put your hand up to run in the elections. The election dates are the 11th and 12th October, while nominations open likely on 12th September at 9am and close on 26th September at 4pm. You will be eligible to nominate if you are an Student Association Member (Free or Paid) by the 22nd of September at 9am. If wish to vote only, you simple have to be a Student Association Member by the 7th of October at 4pm. The Positions you could potentially nominate for are the following: - President (Head of the organisation) - Vice-President (Head of Clubs) - Townsville Campus Officer (For Townsville Based Students) - Cairns Campus Officer (For Cairns Based Students) - Women’s Officer (For Women Identifying Students) - Queer Officer (For Students who identify as Queer) - First Nations Officer (For First Nations Students) - Postgraduate Officer (For Postgraduate Students) - International Officer (For International Students) - Environment Officer (Environmentally focused position) I should also relay a few tips for students this semester, just as I did last semester as well – try to get involved in Interfacility Sport (Sport for your faculty) – this semester is Basketball and Rugby League/ Netball. Social sport is also available for a more casual experience and if you live on a residential college; get involved in Winna Shield (Townsville) or Gunyarra Cup (Cairns). They’re all great experiences. If you are a member of a club and society, make sure to get involved in their events this semester. If you’re not a member of any club, join one and get involved!
Thomas Sherrington President E: jcusa.president@my.jcu.edu.au
From the Editor Welcome new and returning student to the second print edition of 2022! My name is Karla and I am your Editor. Following on from Thomas I highly suggest you consider getting involved with The Bullsheet. I’m always excited to discuss ideas for articles with students and getting your work out there helps build confidencein yourself as well as looks great in your portfolios. In this edition the JCUSA counsellors are answering a couple questions submitted by students (You can submit questions too if you want! Go to page 3), you can hear from some of the clubs that were at our Market Day on the 27th of July, and you can see some creative work submitted by students in the past semester. If you would like to see your work in future editions or on our online site send me an email. We welcome works of all styles surrounding your opinions, aspirations, experiences and emotions about university life and all that impacts it. Our prices vary depending on length and medium. If you have any projects that do not fall into any of the catagories listed, send me an email. Fiction: $0.04 per word, paid up to maximum 1000 words = $40 Non fiction: $0.04 per word, paid to a maximum of 1000 words = $40 Poetry: $1.00 per line up to a maximum of 20 lines = $20 Photography: $5.00 low resolution / $10.00 high resolution Meme: $5.00 Drawing: $30.00 Comic: $30.00 Without further ado, I present the second edition of The Bullsheet - Happy reading!
Karla Ana-Lía Destéfani Editor E: karla.destefani@my.jcu.edu.au
Get to Know Your Councilors
Councilor Questions Submitted by Students: What did you want to be when you were growing up? 1 What are you studying now? 2
Have a question you want answered?
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Thomas Sherrington President 1. Like every second kid growing up in North Queensland, I wanted to play in the NRL when I was growing up. Definitely snapped out of that dream before high school ended. 2. Dual Degree - Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Business
Dillon Weightman Vice President 1. A Lawyer 2. Not Law
Brooke Shannon Townsville Campus Officer 1. I was actually very loyal to the idea of being a musician or at least working in music. This is no longer the case, but music will always be an important interest of mine. 2. I am now studying law and I am in my 2nd year.
Manisha Udani Kulasinghe Equity and Diversity 1 I wanted to be a humanitarian as broad as that is. 2. I am now studying Medicine .
Amie Hewlett-Parker Postgraduate Officer I was not able to answer. Nonetheless, I look forward to meeting and supporting you!
Tien Thanh Ta International Officer 1 I wanted to become a healthcare worker when I was a kid 2. I am currently studying nurscing science.
Garrett Swearingen Cairns Campus Officer I was not able to answer. Nonetheless, I look forward to meeting and supporting you!
Roderick Mabo First Nations Officer 1 Always wanted to be an actor. 2. Currently in my third year studying a Bachelor of Information and Technology.
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A Visit Through The Student Stalls at Market Day Student News
The JCUSA Market Day this semester was particularly lively! With students bustling through the stalls and friendly faces from around campus to meet it was an amazing day to be apart of. In case you couldn’t make it, or you want to re-live the experience, the next few pages student stall holders will tell you a bit more about themselves and where you can find them.
Townsville Tabletop Guild We’re an inclusive space that respects everyone, valuing all opinions. We currently run games on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. Games Run: Dungeons and Dragons 5e, Vampire: The Masquerade, Call of Cathulu, Warhammer, Board Games and more! Facebook: Townsville Tabletop Guild Instagram: @tsv.tabletop.guild Discord: https://discord.gg/KkjWTR5kVP President: Alyssia Merrick
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James Cook Pharmacy Association (JCUPSA) James Cook University Pharmacy Students’ Association is the student led organisation representing pharmacy students at JCU. JCUPSA was founded in Townsville in 1999, coinciding with the introduction of the Bachelor of Pharmacy degree. In 2021, JCUPSA expanded to the Cairns and Mackay campuses, now serving the large geographical region of North Queensland. We have the NAPSA Vampire Cup event coming up running from 25th July – 25th September. James Cook University Pharmacy Students’ Association Vampire Cup and donate plasma under our banner name (JCUPSA). Each donation saves 3 lives. We are running many competitions with heaps of prizes up for grabs. It’s the perfect opportunity to get involves and make a different by saving lives and helping those in need! Facebook: James Cook University Pharmacy Student Association Instagram: jcupsa Website: jcupsa.com.au President: Chloe Kappel
JCU Dive Club JCU Dive Club is a volunteer student run club of ocean advocates and scuba diving enthusiasts. Not only do we sell dive trips to the GBR & SS. Tongala, but we sell experiences that will last a lifetime! The latest details on events are available on our social media. We also host a number of social events and snorkelling/free diving for those who are not scuba certified! See ya on the bottom -JCUDS
Facebook: JCU Dive Club Instagram: jcudiveclub
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South Asian Cultural Association Our Motto: “To make University a Home by Celebrating Diversity” SACA, is an affiliated JCUSA student group. We do celebrate different culture, traditions, festivals, food and support events (café international) by other student groups. In 2021, we celebrated Diwali (festival of Lights), Harmony Day, Holi (Festival of colours), Movie nights, Food Stalls, and Free Lunch. In 2022, we are welcoming new students to join and celebrate their customs and traditions with us! We d have plans to organise big events. Facebook: JCU South Asian Cultural Association - SACA President: Shekon Saillas
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JCU Papua New Guinea Student Association Hello, Gutpela dei (Good Day)! The team at JCU PNG SA are excited to welcome you back to campus this semester! We’ve been working hard to make sure our calendar is jam packed with heaps of events with our biggest event being our annual Independence Day celebration in September. JCU PNG SA Represent the Papua New Guinean student body of JCU but welcome all students to find community and experience the beautiful and diverse culture of Papua new guinea! Follow us on our social media to keep up to date with our events, and we hope to see you there! Thank you, Yumi Ketz Facebook: JCU PNG Student Association – TSV Instagram: JCUPNGSA_TSV PresidentL Tegan McCarthy
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JCU Muslim Students’ Association (MSA) President: Shadman Ahmed The JCU Muslim Student’s Association is an open and friendly community for Muslims and nonMuslims to gather, learn about Islam and share a meal together. We host events throughout the year, such as celebrating the holy month of Ramadan and our Eid Festivals, which are open to everyone! Last year we held a rally for the Palestinian crisis and are always looking to benefit social justice courses. Feel free to reach out to us and like our Facebook page to be notified of upcoming events. Facebook: JCU MSA 2022 - Muslim Students Association
JCU Nursing & Midwifery The JCU Nursing & Midwifery Society [JCUNMS] is a university club that was founded in 2016 and is a student-led society, welcoming students across all year levels of Nursing & Midwifery degrees at JCU Townsville to join! We are hosting a pub crawl collaboratively with the JCUEUS on the 19th of August. It’s a great opportunity to meet your peers and have some fun before the second half of semester - more details on our socials!
Facebook: JCU Nursing & MidWifery Society Instagram: jcutnms
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JCU Political Discussion Club
JCU Law Students Society
The PDC’s mission is to promote balanced discussion and debate on the political issues of the day.
JCULSS is your first step towards connecting with other students and networking with legal professionals. Founded in 1989, our presence and membership based has grown significantly encompassing all students from undergraduates to post graduates. With links to JCU business students, our total exposure extends to over approximately 1000 students.
The PDC (“Politics Club”) is for people who are interested in any politics (domestic, international) or current affairs and philosophy, ethics, social issues, economics, science, and the environment. In week 4 we will be discussion the 2022 Australian Election. We will be asking questions about the political implications of the recent election including: To what extent was the election about climate change? How did “teal” independents win some metropolitan seats? What factors led the greens to acquire more seats in the lower house? How will the election affect the liberal-national coalition? And To what degree does there seem to be a long term decline in support for the major political parties? Facebook: JCUPDC Email: JCUPDC@gmail.com
We encourage all students with an interest in law to join the society or follow us on our socials. We have many events coming up including our Annual Law Ball, fascinating Mayo Lecture and so much more!
Facebook: JCU Law Students’ Society - TSV Email: jculawstudentsociety@gmail.com
JCU Meditation and Yoga Club We hold a 1 hour yoga and meditation class with a focus on wellness and mindfulness each week on Thursday at 5pm. Members have noted improved mood, flexibility, and stress relief after attending our classes. Membership is only $5 for the year. You can find more information on our events online or drop by at the central place 5pm Thursday to talk to us in person!
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Engineering Undergraduate Society Here at JCU, our main focus is to engage our student members with our industry partners. We do this through multiple events throughout the year such as Industry night. Bowls hight and other interactive social events. We make these events as cost saving for our members as possible due to the financial support from our industry partners. Other exciting events we host for student interaction is our end of year BALL and PUB CRAWL! For futher information you’re welcome to contact Emilio (our President) through our email. Facebook: JCU Engineering Undergraduate Society Email: jcueus@gmail.com
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Rainbow Lounge The Rainbow Lounge is a LGBTQIA+ student club that was in the works from June 2021 and has become an official club in 2022. We advocate for the rights of LGBTQIA+ students on campus and in the community, as well as provide a safe space for students to spend time with one another. We have run a variety of events so far including art gatherings, game nights and picnics. We have a collection of picnics and casual gatherings at night coming up (check our discord server or Facebook for specific event details). Moreover, we are collaborating with the Society of Manga, Anime, and Gaming (SoMAG) to host a night at Empires - the theme is comics! The Rainbow Generalists shared our stall with us and they aim to support med curriculum advocacy, queer health education, and support queer and allied med students in the community. Facebook: Rainbow Lounge Instagram: rainbowloungejcu Email: lgbtalliance.jcu@gmail.com Discord: https://discord.gg/Bfvgtce9QB
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Sandwich Erika Wiltshire, Bachelor of Pharmacy
‘Sandwich’ is one of my more colourful, random and abstract pieces. The pen I used did not vary in width, and as a result, I had to rely on pen strokes rather than the width of the line to provide depth. The colours were made intentionally brighter and with a pinkish hue to give it a dream-like appearance, which accentuated the more unusual aspects of the drawing – the floating sandwich. Overall, this piece helped me break my state of art block and allowed me to experiment freely with other illustration tools. Dimension: 2860 x 3936 px Program: Clip Studio Paint Pro
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On Laying Down The Body of A Loved One Mackenzie Akins, Bachelor of Arts.
This poem reflects a timeless theme of humanity: death. The poem may appear grim, but it documents the internal monologue of a person coming to terms with the death of their loved one in war and may be interpreted by anyone struggling with accepting the way things are. Poetry and art speak to universal themes, and this work explores a way of coping against tides that seem to overrun you. I am sure university students will know this feeling well.
Bright mountain, fall away, Leave a scar on the earth in your place. Bring back my beloved Slumbering now, the bedfellow of worm, Clay and dandelion root. Where once the soul beat flourishing, All left is but bone and pallid stuff Littered among gold and earthly affects, Little good they did him. The sword is now Gathering rust, each year a few more specks, The sword that should have saved him. A thousand years from now When raiders find that burial mound, Sink the hole and dive in, no skin will they find. Not the skin I touched, nor the skin I loved. Just the metal chunked and rotten, And the bones of my beloved bound amongst the clay.
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O’Week SP 2, 2022 JCU Student Association would like to thank everyone who participated in the events for O’Week SP2! The week was a great success filled with lots of events, including Market Day, Speed Friending, Trivia Night, Gym Open Day and Toga Party. Check out some photos from the week on the Townsville and Cairns campus!
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