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ISSUE FOUR June 2018 | Hune 2018

JAMES RANSTEAD: 2018 President

JAN BUTER:

2018 Vice President

Kia ora koutou katoa,

Hey Everyone!

If you are a full-time student, you will have paid $620 this year as your compulsory student services fee. That amounts to a very rough figure of $1.5 million dollars in total, and is distributed to the various services shown in the pie graph.

At LUSA we want your opinion on the stuff that’s important. We want to be as transparent as possible to ensure the $620 odd bucks that you give us is spent the way that YOU want it to be.

Health Services

Counselling Services, Chaplaincy & Pastoral Care (9.49%)

So how can you get your voice heard?

Advocacy & Legal Advice (14.13%)

(17.13%)

Clubs & Societies (8.45%)

Financial Support & Advice (2.40%)

Firstly, you can come and chat to us, the office is always open. Secondly you can fill in the surveys that LUSA and the University send out to you via your emails. Thirdly you can join ‘The Flock’. It’s a group of students that get called upon to give their opinions on major decisions that occur on campus. Lastly and ultimately you can join the Student Exec at LUSA and represent the students on campus.

Make the most of your time here and get involved. All the best with your exams and have a great break!

Careers Info, Advice & Guidance (4.00%)

Media

Childcare Services

(6.30%)

(3.16%)

Student Job Search Sports, Recreation & Cultural Activities

(0.31%)

Join The Flock: lusa.org.nz/the-flock

Have Your Say.

(34.62%)

So LUSA gets approximately 500k per year. To find out where that money goes, flick to page 19 and read more.

All the best with your exams and have a great break!

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Welcome to issue four of the RAM! Issue four means that we are half way through the year already, hallelujah!

Exams are just around the corner, which also means the mid semester break is only three weeks away. That’s three long whole study filled, exam sitting, draining weeks...

Opinion Column: Share your opinion about literally anything!

So if you’re feeling like you need a break from the real world, delve into the magic that is RAM. With extra puzzles and great study tips, this issue is the perfect distraction from your problems.

Don’t forget to buy your Winterball ticket before you head off on break, this is one event you don’t want to miss out on!

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2018 Executive Portfolio Updates: Claire McCorkindale

Portfolio: Linking UC and Lincoln/Community Hey everyone!

Hope you are all still coping as the assignments and tests start to pile up. At the moment I am working with some other students to try and get the volunteering club back up and running for semester two. If that sounds like something you’d love to be involved in, keep an eye out for us during Clubs and Market Day which will be during Winterfest. There’s nothing like being a good sort and helping out in the wider community, so make sure you come along.

Mac Thomson

Portfolio: Student Well-Being/Campus Life G’day! Since the last issue of RAM, I have attended the South Island Tertiary Forum, served candy floss for Pink Shirt Day and continued to set up a wellbeing mentor program by engaging with more staff and students (look out for the pilot program next semester!).

The South Island Tertiary Forum focussed on Mental Fitness this year and gave LU staff and LUSA some awesome ideas on how to ensure we have supportive micro-communities on campus. A key takeaway from the forum was learning that by each of us knowing who we can talk to and what we can do to keep our mental fitness up, we can be proactive with our health instead of only doing something when it’s at its worst!

Pink Shirt Day was a rippa, with heaps of candy floss served and some great yarns about anti-bullying. Cheers to Kate Maxwell from the Rec Centre and Dr Jackie Blunt, the Well-being Co-ordinator for coming along to support. Flick me an email or message if there’s anything you think LUSA should be doing for the campus and your wellbeing heading into exams!

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Ally Burns

Portfolio: Cultural Diversity This term we hosted a Focus Group to gather information from international students about issues they experienced upon coming to New Zealand and Lincoln University.

It was wonderful to be able to discover real issues and establish solutions!

This information will be used to help with the development of a ‘buddy system’ here at the uni and to update information in the International Students Guide so that any new international students have a resource to help them settle into life in here.

Shaun Snoxell

Portfolio: Postgraduate Voice The Uni is proposing some big changes to ESD and AGCM Faculty office spaces which will have a large impact on postgrads. It’s been good to work with the Uni and postgrads to ensure that students are consulted, and that their needs are considered during the design of a prospective new office space. LUSA will be continuing to advocate for students, and there are further consultations planned once the design concept comes back.

The Postgrad Voice Committee (PVC) is also in the early stages of being set up, which is really exciting! The PVC will provide a platform for postgrads to make themselves heard by the Uni, and provide a pathway for anonymous representation. If you care about Lincoln and want to have input into shaping it for the better, you should definitely consider nominating yourself by emailing me at Shaun.Snoxell@lincolnuni.ac.nz.

Casey Ashton

Te Awhioraki President Kia ora koutou katoa It has come about very quickly, but we are getting to the business end of Semester One, 2018. I want to take the time to reiterate that Te Awhioraki is here in support of all Māori students on campus. Being students ourselves, we understand how crazy these times can truly be. Over study week and the exam period, Te Whare Whakakotahi is being made available to Māori students to come together and study, with the opportunity to stay overnight. During this time we will do our best to keep you showered and fed. So please don’t be shy, nau mai haere mai.

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LUSA’s Staff vs. Student Shearing Competition LUSA’s inaugural Staff vs Student Shearing Competition was held on Monday 21st May. Masses turned out to see who would come out on top, while enjoying a slice or two of classic Domino’s Pizza.

In total, 11 sheep bravely stood up to lose their coats, which they probably regret on reflection, it’s bloody cold out.

First Place: Brayden Clifford (student) Won a $100 Swanndri Voucher and Garden Party Ticket Second Place: Jack Wakeling (student) Won a $50 Swanndri Voucher

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Third Place: Chris Chisholm (student) Won a LU Hoodie Fourth Place: George Gill (student) Fifth Place: Guy Trafford (staff) This event was aligned with the Lincoln Young Farmers, and LU’s Future Leaders’ Wool Week. The shearing competition very much a ‘trial’ event, though engagement was strong by both staff and students, and we will look to increase our efforts in 2019.

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Hey Mate, Lets Talk About

Keeping Up Our Mental Fitness...

The South Island Tertiary Forum was an awesome learning experience that was attended by staff and students from institutions such as Ara, UC, Otago and Lincoln on May 10th. Mental fitness was the key focus of the forum, and a range of experienced keynote speakers and passionate students provided attendees with great ideas to be implemented on campuses throughout the South Island. Below are some important learnings from the forum‌ Focussing on male students to begin with, a statistic that caught a lot of attention was a survey stating that 84% of men were more than happy to talk to mates who are not flash, yet only 8% of blokes would admit when they are down.

We need to bridge this gap by changing what we think about mental health. By realising that each of us has just as much mental health as we do physical health, we can start to normalise words such as stress, anxiety and depression and guys can be man enough to talk about their feelings.

For our whole student population, what needs to be understood for starters is how important it is to be proactive with our mental fitness. You don't need to wait till you're really struggling to be in charge. To stay on top of the game you can: 1. Get the blood flowing.

2. Stay social with your mates. 3. Stay goal focussed.

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By focussing on having positive cultures and trusting relationships in micro-communities (people you hang out with regularly), everyone can give and receive beneficial attention and support. With each microcommunity engaging in these positive behaviours, it will spread campus wide.

However, if you're in a position where you feel friends or family can't provide you with the appropriate support, LUSA is always here, as is Student Health Services.

The chaplaincy service is also up for a confidential yarn too, and there are plenty of other great external organisations that would be worth engaging with. The forum cemented the importance of a collaborative approach between various organisations.

These coming weeks try to make the effort to 1. If someone asks you how you are, be honest, whether it be awesome, stressed or down in the dumps 2. Just acknowledge someone you normally wouldn't and spread the feel-good vibes this exam season!

Chuck us a message on FB or contact me via email mac.thomson@lincolnuni.ac.nz with any ideas on how we can continue efforts to create a wellbeing supportive campus.

By Mac Thomson

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Fl i p t h e p t i p s , t ri c a g e fo r p r o c ra s t k s a n d i n at i g a l o re! o n

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Legit Study Tips According to Science...

It’s desperate times like these where we have to put all of our trust into the greater good, aka, scientists.

Legit Tip #4: START STUDYING EARLY...BUT NOT TOO EARLY. Psychologists have found that the best time interval between two study sessions is 10% of the time between the final test and the second study session. So, to remember something for a year, you should review it about a month after you study it for the first time.

Legit Tip #5: DON’T GET TOO COSY IN THE BEDROOM. Legit Tip #1: LOSING ONE NIGHTS SLEEP IMPAIRS REASONING AND MEMORY FOR UP TO FOUR DAYS! This means that even one all-nighter could jeopardise your performance throughout your entire exam week.

Legit Tip #2: LEARNING CAN BE A SPECTATOR SPORT. Physical practice is the best way to learn, but research shows that simply watching others perform an activity activates brain processes that mimic learning through physical practice.

Legit Tip #3: STEP AWAY FROM THE HIGHLIGHTERS!!!

Highlighting, underlining, rereading, and mnemonic devices have actually been found to be largely ineffective. The ever-popular strategy of highlighting may lead you to emphasise individual facts rather than making connections between concepts.

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We learn by making associations between the things we’re learning and our environments, and varying our surroundings creates more of these associations. Studies repeatedly show that students who study the same material in two different rooms test better than those who stick to the same location.

Legit Tip #6: LAZY BUMS REJOICE! WE MAY ACTUALLY LEARN IN OUR SLEEP. THE FANTASY IS REAL. Researchers found that people were able to learn unconscious associations among specific smells and sounds while sleeping.

Legit Tip #7: GETTING YOUR ASS OUT OF YOUR CHAIR IS AS IMPORTANT AS BUCKLING DOWN. Physical exercise improves learning ability by growing new neurons and slowing cognitive decay. Head over to LUSA for free hot drinks and food during Study Stall! Remember to BYO mug!

Legit Tip #8: GET DOWN TO SERIOUS STUDY BUSINESS RIGHT BEFORE BEDTIME.

Legit Tip #11: “MULTITASKING” IS REALLY JUST “MULTIDISTRACTING.”

Sleep expert Dan Taylor claims that studying the most challenging material right before sleeping makes it easier to recall the next morning.

It may feel like you’re getting a lot done, but research shows that distractions while studying significantly reduce accurate recall.

Legit Tip #9: SLEEP IS A COGNITIVE WEAPON. WIELD IT STRATEGICALLY.

Legit Tip #12: VARIETY KEEPS YOUR BRAIN ON ITS TOES.

Neuroscientists believe that names, faces, numbers, and other detailed facts are committed to memory only during deep (non-rapid eye movement) sleep.

Without it, this information may quickly go in one ear and out the other. For instance, adults more speedily performed a computer task they learned the day before after a full nights sleep, without additional practice.

BUT TAKE NOTE: sleep only consolidates memory within 12 hours of studying the information. SO GO THE F*CK TO SLEEP! Legit Tip #10: GIVE YOURSELF A FRIGGIN’ BREAK!

Research shows that studying different kinds of information in a single session leads to better retention. This may be because we subconsciously find deeper patterns among the varied material.

Legit Tip #13: CHECK YOURSELF BEFORE YOU WRECK YOURSELF. Testing not only assesses knowledge, it also trains your brain to retrieve information from memory. A study showed that students who studied material and then took a practice test retained the information longer than students who studied the information twice.

Legit Tip #14: EARLY MORNING CRAMMING IS A SHAM. Sleep expert Dan Taylor warns that waking up extra early can disrupt the REM sleep crucial for solidifying memory.

Legit Tip #15: THE HARDER SOMETHING IS TO REMEMBER, THE HARDER IT IS TO FORGET. Struggling to retrieve information from memory lodges it deeper in our minds.

Legit Tip #16: AND IF YOU’RE NOT THE SHARPEST TOOL IN THE SHED, DON’T FRET.

Research shows that chillaxing for longer periods between study sessions achieves better recall than cramming. Scientists are positive that we may “relearn” studied material each time we revisit it, reinforcing memory and comprehension.

IQ ain’t no thang! Our knowledge and abilities are thought to reflect how we study more than “fixed” intelligence. So buckle down...your academic fate is in your hands.

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Study Hacks Studying doesn’t have to be hard. In fact, there are plenty of simple ‘methods’ that exist to simplify the entire process.

Times New Roman is the fastest font to read.

A weird kind of gum works too.

Spray an unfamiliar scent while you’re studying.

Make a cheat sheet, even if you can’t use it.

Take better notes by pretending you’re taking them for someone else.

When pressed for time, listen to recorded lectures at double speed.

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So you’ve tried following the ‘scientifically proven’ tips and you’re still having trouble studying...

Here are some helpful hacks, because who doesn’t love a hack, that will train your brain into retaining information better.

Read your notes aloud with yourself or a mate.

Switch up your space.

Leave yourself a gummy bear trail when reading.

s Take note e re nt using diff pen s . coloured

Grab and Go Study Snacks Hey, we get it … who doesn’t love pairing a little snack with study time? Here are a few healthy, simple and, most importantly, delicious treats to try out the next time you’re looking for something to munch while you get your study on. Your body and brain will thank you for it!

PRETZELS The pretzel will satisfy both your carby and salty cravings. Dip ‘em or eat ‘em straight from the packet, they’re definitely a classic snack!

DARK CHOCOLATE While it may seem like more of an indulgent treat than a study snack, dark chocolate is an awesome brain food—in moderation, of course!

CHEESE & WHOLEGRAIN CRACKERS Wholegrain crackers will help keep your hunger satisfied for longer than a normal cracker. Cheese offers up a load of protein.

Put together, these two foods make a very tasty study snack.

AIR-POPPED POPCORN You’ve probably heard this one before, but popcorn is a great snack, the only downside is if you’re a massive snacker it’ll take up A LOT of space in your bag.

INSTANT OATMEAL Just add water or milk, microwave it for a couple of minutes, and you’ve got yourself a hearty snack that will keep you full for a long time. Just be cautious of some packets because they can run very high in sugar.

HUMMUS AND VEGGIES Hummus and veggies are cheap, easy and packed with nutrients like protein, natural carbs, fibre, calcium and potassium. Put them in a mason jar or a lunchbox for a portable, no mess option.

MUESLI BARS Get your nuts, dates, peanut butter, honey and oats in one with a sexy muesli bar. A quick route to a sugar high and brain-boost all at once.

APPLES AND PEANUT BUTTER Apples alone are good for you, as they contain plenty of vitamin C, fibre, and potassium. But, paired with a great protein source like peanut butter, they are even better! Dip it or spread it, either way you’ve got to try it!

ALMONDS A handful of almonds can sustain your cognitive function for hours. Bring a punnet to the library for superhuman focus.

Study hard and snack on!

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What Type of Procrastinator Are You?

THE CLEANER

THE PANICKIER

THE LIST MAKER

“I’d better do the laundry first...”

When your laundry hasn’t been touched since January...

“I have five tests, two tomorrow and three on Thursday, I am going to fail...” No, you are just panicking.

Sometimes, there’s just too much to do, and it’s hard to figure out where to start. So we don’t do anything .

These procrastinators feel the constant urge to plan things out.

They spend way too much time in listing down tasks and end up doing nothing but making elaborate lists.

THE NAPPER

THE SIDE TRACKER

THE SOCIAL SHARER

“I’m just going to have a short nap...”

You know you’ve gotta work on the thing that’s due tomorrow, but you’ve got a great idea for the thing that’s due next month. You’ll work on that then!

When you’re Snapchating your mates pics of your books, highlighters, and energy drinks you might think “wow, I’ve done so much”, in reality you’re just procrastinating.

Ironically you’ll probably end up making a bigger pile of mess..

Next thing you know, it’s three hours later and now you’re too groggy to even start thinking about your problems...

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Top Tips to Nip Procrastination Habits In The Butt:

#1

Tell Others About Your Goals

THE SNACKER

THE GAMER

“I just need a little snack...” ...or a three course meal.

You know how it is, one level turns into five or six... then you realise you’re sitting in a dark room because the sun went down two hours ago and you’ve been ‘working’ since lunch...

Tell your friends and family about your projects, then whenever you see them, they’re bound to ask about the status on those projects. It’s a great way to keep yourself accountable to your work.

#2

Develop a Daily Routine Knowing what you have to do every day, and determining the order in which do it, cuts out a lot of guesswork from your life.

It keeps mundane chores like cleaning and making your lunch from impeding your progress on larger, more important tasks.

#3

THE BINGE WATCHER

THE DELEGATOR

“I’ll just watch 15 minutes. Okay, another episode. Oh, well, I’ll just study in the morning.”

You probably don’t notice you’re procrastinating because you’re telling other people to do the work, making you feel like you’re achieving something, really you’re just bossy and procrastinating...

Get a Grip and Just Do It...

In the end, it comes down to taking action. You can plan, but if you don’t take action, it’s not going to happen. If you want to get it done, you need to get a grip on yourself and do it.

STUDY STALL 2018 with LUSA and Ways of Wellness

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Queen’s Birthday.

Thank you Queen!

Christian Fellowship FREE Cake 11am–1pm Forbes Lawn

FREE Sausage Sizzle 12pm–1pm, Forbes Lawn

FREE Lolly Mix 12pm–1pm, Forbes Lawn

Guided Mindfulness 12.30pm–1pm, Te Whare

Slackline 12.30pm–1pm, Rec Centre

Slackline 12pm–12.30pm, Rec Centre Guided Mindfulness 12.30pm–1pm, Te Whare

Slackline 12.30pm–1pm, Rec Centre Tone Class 11am–11.30am, Group Ex Room

Sleep & Wellbeing Stall 1pm–2pm, Library Foyer

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FREE Hot Dogs 12pm–1pm, Forbes Lawn

FREE Muesli Bar and Fruit 12pm–1pm, Forbes Lawn

FREE Burgers 12pm–1pm, Forbes Lawn

FREE Donuts 12pm–1pm, Forbes Lawn

Slackline 12pm–12.30pm, Rec Centre

Slackline 12.30pm–1pm, Rec Centre

Guided Mindfulness 12.30pm–1pm, Te Whare

Guided Mindfulness 12.30pm–1pm, Te Whare

Postural Workshop Time TBC, Rec Centre

Guided Mindfulness 12.30pm–1pm, Te Whare

Slackline 12.30pm–1pm, Rec Centre Box HITT Class 2pm–2.30pm, Group Ex Room

FREE Milo, Tea and Coffee everyday from 11am–2pm. Outside Forbes Building, in front of LUSA. BRING YOUR OWN MUG! 16

Coping With From The Health Centre Exams are a part of the University experience and it’s normal for stress levels to increase when it comes to preparing for and sitting exams.

When stress levels become too high however, our performance actually declines. Why? Well, simply put, when stress levels are too high, our brain and body thinks it’s under threat so it prepares us to run, fight or freeze. Not ideal to experience during exams, right?

So how can you learn to manage your stress levels so you can optimise your performance?

Here are some tips that may help: Behaviour that contributes to good performance: • Create a detailed study plan and map it out on a schedule • Take regular breaks - this gives your brain a break and improves performance • Go back to basics—eat well, give yourself 8 hours of sleep, exercise and have some fun!

Thoughts and feelings that contribute to good performance: • Our thoughts plus feelings together, influence our performance. So try to encourage neutral or positive self-talk rather than beat yourself up about exams.

Chances are you’ll feel better if you do!

• Put exams into perspective - they are important but they are but one slice of your life. There’s more to you than your exam results! Just do your best.

• Irritability • Difficulty sleeping • Tearful • All work and no play, cutting out all your healthy habits

CHANGE AND LEARNING

• Excessive worrying or a busy mind

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What are some of the signs of…

STRESS OVERLOAD???

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Campus News

LAST CHANCE FLU VACCINE You may have missed out on the last free flu vaccine, or maybe you just didn’t even know it existed...

Well, it’s not too late! There will be one final flu vaccine clinic on Wednesday 13th June in the Dining Hall from 11.00am–2.00pm.

NOTICES FROM WAYS OF WELLNESS PINK SHIRT DAY Pink Shirt Day was on Friday 18th May, giving us the chance to show that we will ‘Speak Up, Stand Together and Stop Bullying!’ A big thank you to everyone who got on board and wore pink or decked out your space. Let’s continue to make positive changes, look out for each other and create a movement.

REC CENTRE DAY OUT The Rec Centre team will be on Forbes lawn on Tuesday 24th July for our big day out! There’ll be games, music and free food at 11am, so don’t miss out!

MEN’S HEALTH MONTH Men’s Health Make Your Own Burger!

Come along and make your own burger, cook your meat pattie, pick your salad, add your condiments, and enjoy. Dates and times TBC. Email Callum.brown@lincoln.ac.nz RECYCLING Do your bit to help reduce climate change and look after our planet by getting on the recycling buzz! Drop off your old batteries and glass jars in reception at the Rec Centre!

Recycle your old coffee pods, soft plastics, wine tops and beer tabs in Forbes Foyer.

GOOD STUDY HABITS Keep to the simple things, get 7–8 hours of sleep, this is when you’re storing the memories which is what you have studied. Eat your 5+ of veg and fruit daily, keep hydrated and limit caffeine as it’ll affect your sleep. Be active, take breaks, plan social time, it could be a walk or a game of badminton or go to the movies, it’s important to take time to unwind. The most important thing is to plan your day and then work to your plan.

MOLE CHECKS Mole checks are happening on campus on Tuesday 10th July, If you are interested or for more info, email Kate.Maxwell@lincoln.ac.nz.

RAM MASCOT AUDITIONS Are you the kind of person who can get the crowd on their feet and cheering? Do you love LU Sport?

Then how about becoming the LU RAM Mascot? Come and strut your stuff at major sporting events, social activities and community projects.

A fully bespoke costume has been produced just for you and includes it’s very own LU Rugby jersey, shorts, woollen legs and arms and a realistic sheep head. No one will recognise you under all that. If this sounds like you then contact Graeme by phone: +64 3 4230549, mobile:+64 0276180055 or email: graeme.campbell@lincoln.ac.nz

QIGONG Qigong is a form of moving meditation and mindfulness practice that helps us become fitter, calmer and happier. Beginners welcome, no registration required. Classes are at Te Whare between 4.30pm–5.30pm on May 8th–June 19th. Wear loose, comfortable clothing.

24HR ACCESS DURING EXAMS Spread the good news! During exams, the Landscape Computer Suites and Ivey* are open 24hrs!

After exams, the Landscape Computer Suites and Ivey will be open from 6am–3am. *Landscape Computer Suites are open to all students. Ivey is open to Postgrads only.

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Where Does All Of The Money Go? With Your Prez, James Ranstead.

Continued from page 2.

I get paid 32k per year as LUSA President from your student services fee*. Each of the seven student executive get paid up to 4.5k per year.

In 2017 we spent 210k on running events, from sausage sizzles to Garden Party. As a member of NZUSA we pay $8k per year, and Student Job Search 4k. We grant approximately 40k per year to clubs.

Want Some Work This Break?

Hit Up Student Job Search!

Think of it like a unique match-making service between employers and tertiary students. Student Job Search (SJS) currently helps over 27,000 NZ students into jobs annually, and you could be one of them.

SJS is a platform for you, yes you, to easily find work. That’s part time, full time, casual and one off jobs. It’s really easy to sign up and apply for work, meaning it’s a super straight forward way for you to get dosh in your pocket this mid semester break!

This level of transparency is new for LUSA, and we hope you enjoy reading about it. It is your money at the end of the day, and it is you that should decide where it goes. We will also be opening it up to you guys by providing opportunities to submit on what you like and don’t like about the current allocations, and where it is you would like to see your money put in the future.

Look out for the August edition of the RAM, titled ‘The Transparency Edition’, which will spell out exactly where the student services fee goes.

Ultimately the outcomes of what you say influence the allocation of funds and set LUSA’s strategic direction going forward.

If any part of this interests you at all, why don’t you consider running for the LUSA Executive in 2019? Nominations open in mid-August. *The LUSA President also gets paid 20k as a member of the University Council.

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Want the opportunity to give your business idea a shot? Or network with experts that are at the top of their fields? Then entré is the place for you!

Entré is a not-for-profit UC company, run by students for students from UC, Ara and LU! Our mission is to provide students of all ages and cohorts with the chance to explore their entrepreneurship side by hosting competitions, networking events and educational workshops.

In 2018 entré is shaking things up with a range of competitions that aren’t just for striving entrepreneurs, but for anyone that wants to explore their creative side and give things a shot. To find out more head to www.entre.co.nz.

This Spot is Reserved For Your Club...

If your club has an event coming up or is just pretty cool in general, then it’s RAM worthy!

Email your club events to media@lusa.org.nz to feature in the next RAM.

85K START UP CHALLENGE!!!

The $85K Start-Up Challenge is our premier competition in which $85K worth of prizes are up for grabs. Entrants go through the process of developing a business idea, whether it be a product or service, for-profit or a charity, and receive business world experience as well as invaluable guidance and mentoring from industry professionals.

The $85k competition is for everyone and anyone.

No matter what you study or how much experience you have in entrepreneurship, this competition will help you develop your personal and professional skills in more ways than you can imagine! You will meet likeminded students, inspiring business professionals, knowledgeable mentors and be supported by our awesome entré executive team.

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CLUB HIGHLIGHTS

Agroecology Club

BHU Tour

On Wednesday the 2nd of May, we had a fantastic event with Charles ‘Merf’ Merfield who showed us around the Biological Husbandry Unit (BHU). Surprisingly, not many students (or even staff) know that this treasure of land even exists. This is also the reason why we decided to educate ourselves and see what they are up to—what is the purpose and the goals of the BHU? What do they do? One of the aims of the Agroecology Club is to explore and learn about different ways of growing food so naturally we also asked ourselves the question: What do they grow and how?

The BHU is sometimes jokingly referred to as the West End of campus because it is actually equal in size to the entire Lincoln campus. It is set up as a trust which promotes research into future farming methods and education in collaboration with Lincoln University. The BHU consists of 50 hectares of land containing a variety of crops. They have living genetic “library” collections of both apples and grapes. In the 70s or 80s researchers trawled the country and brought every variety of apple to the BHU where they still stand. Apparently the apple orchards were almost bulldozed to the ground at some stage due to some semi-political issues between Lincoln University (of which the BHU at the time was still part of) and the other CRIs. Luckily that did not happen so that when we had our tour, we could taste many different kinds of apples as we were walking around the are. The national grape collection was brought in by another organization and by chance it ended up being placed at the BHU because apparently Lincoln had forgotten that they had offered space for them. The BHU welcomed the addition under the condition that the grapes are

grown under organic standards. Everything at the BHU is grown to organic standards. They have commercial popcorn and potato crops on their land as well. Here, we learnt about using mesh crop covers as a physical barrier against the tomato potato psyllid instead of sprays. Better for the environment, better yields and no evolutionary pressure placed on the pest that in time may lead to pesticide resistance. Merf, who is the Organic College Tutor, also showed us how encouraging parasitoid wasps helped to control other pests in the corn field and vineyard.

After the two hour long tour through the area, we had some snacks and drinks and talked to the College Manager Bill Martin about the new Diploma in Organic Agri-Food Production that is being offered from the BHU and Lincoln University.

• For more info about the BHU, visit www.bhu.org.nz • For more info on the Agroecology Club, visit our FB page or email: agroecologyclub@lincolnuni.ac.nz • Where is the BHU? Go to the end of Farm Road on campus towards the mountains. Keep walking past the vineyards until you see a white building. This is where the BHU staff sit.

• Interested in growing your own food to organic standards? Join the Agroecology Club! We are renting an allotment for next year and will need helpers!

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LU International Club & LU Pacific Island Student Association

Volleyball Match

On Friday 27th April, LUIC (Lincoln University International Club) and LUPISA (Lincoln University Pacific Student Association) held a friendly match of volleyball. It was a really enjoyable game with much needed snacks and refreshments provided afterwards!

It was a great opportunity for our fellow brothers and sisters to show our volleyball game skills!

Thanks to everyone who came along to participate and support the players. It was a really great event that connected our two clubs and hopefully created some new friendships!

Wine Appreciation & Postgrad Society

Wine Tasting

The Postgrad Society and Wine Appreciation joined for an afternoon of Pinot Gris tasting here on campus.

With the Wine Appreciation Club leading the way, and teaching the PG Soc. a thing or two, we sampled a flight of wine from Marlborough and Hawkes Bay. With each wine distinct in flavour, there were definitely some clear winners!

The afternoon was topped off with food and some good banter—awesome end to a long day of study!

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CLUB HIGHLIGHTS

LU Soils Society

Ravensdown Trip Lincoln University Soils Society (LUSS) ran its annual trip to the Ravensdown Plant in Hornby on the 4th of May. Along with an awesome tour of the fertiliser plant, and the typical photo in front of the ginormous sulphur mountain, we had a very in-depth, interesting chat with HR representatives, Ex-Lincoln students now on the Ravensdown Development Programme, and a current Agri-manager. Each of the speakers had a unique take on their experience at Ravensdown, but the common theme showed an impressive support structure, based on the ‘Ravi-Culture’ of all staff.

Top Hints for those applying for Ravensdown: • Get the name of the company right!

• K now the full answer when answering “Who is Ravensdown?”

• Check, check and triple check for spelling mistakes • Be yourself at the interview Big thanks to all who came along, it was a great success!

Badminton Club

Handicap Tournament

People get excited every Friday night due to the Badminton Club night! To give more of a fun element to the regular club night, we’ve decided to do a Handicap Tournament on the first Friday of every month during the semester. The first one was on 4th of May! This is the first handicap tournament that we’ve held for club members this year, and the first time this sort of event has been held after several years. Eight people competed for the 1st and lucky last place. We used a playing card and let them randomly set up a combination of players in both Singles and Doubles.

Although you can try to win the game by getting as many as points you can, the score will multiply the number on your card which makes luck play an crucial role! After four rounds of games, we had Parry Aggarwal win the 1st and Jeathro Zhu win the lucky last!

Congratulations to Parry who is new to Lincoln for winning probably his first prize at Lincoln University and his first visit to Badminton Club! What amazing luck! Also, congratulations for our regular player, Jeathro! I dare say that everyone has a chance to get the prize. Nothing better than having a good workout and winning a prize at the same time.

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Hey You! Did you know that the Landscape * Computer Suites ** and Ivey are now open 24hrs?*** * The

Landscape Computer Suites are open to all students. **Ivey is open to Postgrads only. *** From June 25th onwards, both locations will be open from 6am–3am.

If you have any feedback on these times, get in touch with president@lusa.org.nz

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WHAT WOULD YOU DO WITH ALL THE BODIES?...

Hannah, Brock, Sandeep and Ted have 90 minutes to produce a solution for their newest logistics assignment. With the countdown on and tension beginning to boil, the team starts to wonder‌ Is this just another day at the office, or are they creating blueprints for what’s beginning to look like the next holocaust?

Ideation is an icy, sophisticated thriller where paranoia, conspiracies, atrocities and corporate strategy collide with chilling effect.

The Black Mirror of contemporary theatre, Ideation is outrageous, thrilling and darkly hilarious.

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Dumpster Diving in Christchurch Pulling our caps down, we scuttle quickly across the dark car park. We get up to the bins. I check over my shoulder, while my mate pulls out a sack and lifts the lid on an industrial skip. Using the dim light from our phones we check inside.

Score! Some nectarines, a few baguettes, a block of cheese, pink iced buns… We stuff our bag, pausing to take a couple of swigs of some delicious chocolate milk from the dozens of bottles stacked there.

We are dumpster diving. For the initiated, dumpster diving is the pursuit of searching through rubbish skips for stuff of value. Usually that stuff is food.

Why care? First, it’s a social issue. We have a lot of food that is edible going to waste. While we are pretty lucky in NZ, there are still plenty of people here that could use a good feed. Poverty and inequality are growing problems in NZ. Demand for food banks is rising. As students, most of us understand a little what it’s like to be hard up and in need of a feed. Diverting wasted but edible food to people that need it is a far better use than chucking it away.

Also, it’s an environmental and resource sustainability problem. All this food was produced using valuable resources (e.g. diesel, water, fertiliser) which are going to come under increasing pressure as the population grows.

This wasted food then ends up in landfills. Rather than fuelling peoples stomachs, it rots down and emits greenhouse gases.

Supermarkets throw away huge amounts of food. If something is slightly damaged so it is not saleable, like a dropped apple, “It’s estimated then it gets chucked. If something that around a third isn’t sold by its best before date, then the supermarkets chuck it out of the food in the the day before. As a result, you find developed world a heap of food that is still fine to eat gets wasted... in supermarket skips. And there are A THIRD...” many people who think they have a better use for that food than in the landfill, like myself.

My flat has eaten like kings out of the dumpsters over the years. Luxury deserts, alcohol, tropical fruits, a whole sack of Tim Tams, 6kg of bacon; you name it, we’ve found it in the dumpsters. While it’s been great for the flat budget, it is also pretty concerning for a couple of reasons.

We have been just taking a fraction of what gets wasted.

It’s estimated that around a third of the food in the developed world gets wasted. A third! Imagine every third day someone spilling your vat of milk down the drain. Imagine every third truck of lambs you send to the works never getting there.

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While in NZ most of us don’t have to worry about food security, globally population and resource demands are skyrocketing. Demand for protein for example is expected to increase 70% within just a few decades. Our global food system needs to deal with food waste if we are to be able to feed everyone with the land and water available to us.

Supermarket waste is a problem, but it is just a symptom of a wider problem that we have in our food system and our attitudes to food. As Lincoln Uni students, a lot of us will go on to work in careers where we can influence food systems. Maybe a few of us will get the chance to see more food go into bellies, and less into bins. In the meantime, we’ll just have to keep jumping fences at 2am to save that strawberry milk and slightly-stale ciabatta from an undignified end at the dump.

From an Anonymous Well Feed Student

We are not recommending dumpster diving by any means, but if you were to do it, here’s a couple of things you should note: • We’ve never heard of anyone getting sick from dumpster food, but there is definitely a chance of it happening...

• A s far as the law is concerned, you are trespassing, and although the food has been thrown away, it’s still technically the supermarket’s property.

• Treat the place with respect. Leave things as you found them. Take only stuff that has been put in the bins. Supermarkets turn a blind eye to diving, but if people go making a mess that won’t last for long.

• Supermarket staff work late. If you don’t want to have awkward conservations with them about how hungry you are and why you are on their property, wait until after midnight to go.

• Pickings are usually lean at Lincoln, (good on them for their waste reduction), so try further afield.

• Dumpster diving with tipsy flatmates after Grad Ball will probably result in irreparable damage to your best suit, not recommended.

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How to Mid Semester Break Like a Cantab...

The only catching up you should be doing is on your sleep... So put those textbooks away and get out there this winter!

your alarm, and do the load of washing you’ve been meaning to do all term, cause it’s mid semester break baby!

The mid semester break is a time for you to treat yourself, you deserve this break, after all that hard work. So push those textbooks and highlighters aside, turn off

Whether you’re from Canterbury or you don’t have plans to go home for the entire break, we’ve got some great ideas to get you out there and all over the place!

Hit The Slopes

Mt Hutt is Calling Your Name Mt Hutt isn’t just Canterbury’s own “big mountain”—it’s also one of New Zealand’s largest ski areas with some of the best natural snow around. And it’s only two hours out of Christchurch!

Soak in the Pools

Hanmer Spring is Only Two Hours Out of Christchurch City

There’s also spectacular views – on a clear day from the summit you can see the Pacific Ocean in one direction and into the heart of the Southern Alps in the other.

Ringed by mountains, Hanmer Springs is the main thermal resort in the South Island, and it’s a pleasantly low-key spot to indulge yourself, whether by soaking in hot pools, dining out, or being pampered in the spa complex. If that all sounds too soporific, fear not; there are plenty of outdoor activities on offer, including a few to get the adrenaline pumping, like rafting and bungee jumping.

It’s the perfect place for a day trip or weekend getaway!

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Lyttelton Harbour Festival of Lights 29th June, from 6.30pm

Lyttelton Harbour Festival of Lights is a “light spectacular” in mid winter. Lyttelton Harbour is turned into a magical space with lights, art, music and festivities.

The famous Street Party on London Street has a spectacular parade, buskers, performers, music, an outdoor street market with winter warmers, quality art and craft and a brilliant fireworks display.

Music, entertainment and street food from 6pm. Street Parade at 7pm, the much anticipated Lyttelton Port of Christchurch Firework Display at 8pm, and continuing into the night live music on the main stage.

Roadie to Queenstown Winter Festival, Burgers and Ice Bars

Queenstown loves winter. If it isn’t obvious from The Winter Festival celebrating the start of winter, then maybe you will notice it from the skier and snowboarder types, or those just curious about snow, floating around town.

So whether you have an appetite for adventure, mountains and fresh air or are more likely to be found rugged up in your outdoor gear, standing in line for a famous Fergburger, aka Queenstown’s worst kept secret, then there’s no better place to be in the mid of winter.

Plus, if you weren’t feeling cold enough, there’s a couple of ice bars around town and an ice rink for more entertainment.

Share your break: Use the #LUBreak18 on your mid semester break photos and you’ll go in the draw to win a $20 voucher!

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Come and collect your party pack from LUSA!

Sign up for Flat of the Month at lusa.org.nz

Our Hot Tip: Washing machines and dryers use a lot of power, its far cheaper to do your washing at the Uni Halls of Residence!

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W ha t’ s th e lo n ge st an yo n e ha s ev er go n e w it ho ut w as hi n g th ei r sh ee ts ?

Harrison went ha lf a year without washing his sheets due to not having a bed and sleeping on the flo or.

The White House is in a prime location, being only walking distance to the Grouse. Our flat quote book is full of great banter, here ‘s some of the good ones: “Do danger swigs actually get you more f*cked up?”—Menno Edzes “What do you provide in this flat... NOTHING” —Harrison, directed at James after a heated argument.

“Looks like more of a sea than a lake”—Lexi after getting the pacific ocean confused with lake Ellesmere What’s the flat’s go-to grub?

Iki mata (a japanese dish combining raw fish in a salad with sauce). Thomas hates fish so it’s a flat favourite cause its funny seeing him find out fish is for tea.

What’s the worst sin anyone’s committed?

Thomas lit the living room on fire while using petrol to try and light the fire...

What’s the best room in the flat and why?

The storage closet (James’ bedroom) has enough room for a bed and one person. Rents cheap at $55 a week and it has access to the space between the downstairs upstairs levels...(Thomas crawled in there one night on the piss and almost fell through the celling, the holes still there). Also the door can be locked from the outside leaving James and his unsuspecting victims, taken home from the grouse, locked in his room for many hours a time. “Guys can you unlock my door I really need to pee...”

What’s the flat go-to hangover cure?

After a three day bender waking up with the hangover isn’t fun, your body and mind is telling you that you cant go on. That’s when you get a shandy in ya (beer mixed with soft drink) and you will be back on the horse knocking back beers before you know what’s happened and the hangover will be well forgotten about.

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Beat the system, buy a subsidised $15 menstrual cup from Wa Collective Step 1. Buy online from wacollective.org.nz Step 2. Orders delivered in 28 day cycles to campus Step 3. Pickup from LU Main Reception & LUSA HQ Cheers to that For more info head to Wa Collective’s Facebook or website and end period waste, poverty and the bloody taboo too wacollective.org.nz

Beat the system, buy a subsidised $15 menstrual cup from Wa Collective Step 1. Buy online from wacollective.org.nz Step 2. Orders delivered in 28 day cycles to campus Step 3. Pickup from LU Main Reception & LUSA HQ Cheers to that For more info head to Wa Collective’s Facebook or website and end period waste, poverty and the bloody taboo too wacollective.org.nz

$10 eye exam

PLUS 25% off glasses for Lincoln University Students when selecting 1 pair from the $169 range or above*

Riccarton Westfield: (Level 2, near Hoyts), 343 1499.

Riccarton - Windmill Centre: Clarence St, 0800 WINDMILL. specsavers.co.nz *$10 eye exams available for Lincoln University Students only. Valid LU ID card must be presented at time of exam to redeem offer. $10 eye exams apply to standard eye examinations only normally valued at $60, reduced to $10.

Excludes contact lens examination. Limited to one per Lincoln University Student every two years and subject to appointment availability. 25% off applies when selecting one pair of glasses from the $169 range or above. Current 39 LU card must be presented at time of purchase. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer, other than the $10 eye exam. Offers can only be redeemed at Specsavers Riccarton Westfield and Riccarton Windmill.

WINTERFEST 2018

WINTERBALL

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Early Bird Price: LU Student: $39 Non-LU Student: $45

Regular Price: LU Student: $50 Non-LU Student: $55

Tickets available now from iticket.co.nz For more info visit the Winterball event on LUSA’s Facebook page.