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Your Student Magazine O’Week Highlights

The very best of O’Week 2020

Beaver’s Banter

Bringing back brilliant banter

Issue Two – ehe March/Ma

Sustainable Flatting Tips Transport, food & recycling

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Contents.

Words from the President

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Pester the Prez

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O’Week Highlights 10 Lincoln Limes & Lavas in Ludicrous Locations

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Grow Ambassador Tests Taste Buds at University

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Beavers Banter — How to Not Give a Fuck While Still Succeeding

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WHAT’S IN THIS ISSUE

2020 LUSA Exec 05

Sustainable Flatting 21 Talk of the Town 23 University College Dublin Exchange

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FROM YOUR PRESIDENT

Sam Blackmore And on we go!

O’Week has drawn to a close, assignments are piling in and stress levels will surely be rising. Welcome to academia! Soon it will be holidays, or “reading break” as the boomers remember it, and a chance to bugger off from campus and enjoy some autumnal activities.

However, wherever you decide to go it seems as if news of the wonderful Coronavirus, or COVID19 if you are down with the lingo, will follow you closely. To be fair it’s starting to annoy me; so let me have a slightly self-indulged rant…

Fear, mongered by the writers of headline-only social media news networks (if one could even call it news), and a constant undertone of xenophobic racism is giving me more of a headache than COVID19 ever could.

Come on! We are uni students, studying and learning ‘critical analysis’, as one certain Proctor of this establishment will tout in his classes when setting one of his enjoyably abstract topics. Let’s actually practice this in real life; remember to look into more than just the catchy headlines, go to the source of the info and get yourself armed with the facts.

If you feel unsafe on campus because of COVID19 — email safelu@ lincoln.ac.nz or go on to your SafeLU app. Or even come have a chat to us in LUSA, we want to ensure every student feels part of the Lincoln whānau while studying here!

If you feel unsafe because we have a culturally diverse campus with the highest percentage of international students of any University in New Zealand? Maybe the issue is a bit more personal…

Just some thoughts to ponder.

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Max Lichtenstein Vice-President

Gregory Flemming Secretary

Kia Ora Koutou Katoa

Wowee!

Anyone else in awe of how quickly the semester is rolling on by?? I hope you’re feeling settled in and acclimatised to uni and campus life, and know where you’re meant to be at what time.

Is it just me or is the term flying by! Hi, I am Gregory, your salacious Secretary. How do you reflect on the last few weeks if it was a blur? Well as that nun turned nanny said in The Sound of Music, “let’s start at the very beginning!” Okay Julia Andrews *cue the music*.

It’s been a busy start to the semester for all of us so make sure you’re looking after mates, yourself and maintaining a good life balance.

I’m sick of sitting in Grounded and listening to my friends talk about how good the sushi is, when I’m too poor to buy some myself.

Anything that is grinding your gears around campus, flick ahead to the new ‘Talk of the Town’ column to find about what’s going on and see what’s being done about it.

I hope you enjoyed O’Week and your introduction to campus. I’ve noticed how ‘professional’ O’Week events have become over my time at uni and it makes me wonder... whilst they are great and fun events, does it take away the sense of community that amateurish events during O’Week should create for our students on campus? These are just my thoughts and might get you thinking about what you want the next O’Week to look like? Passionate about it enough? Send a letter to the editor about it!

Keep an eye out for me on campus and stop me if you’re keen for a yarn about student issues, fishing, campus life, skiing or what I do as LUSA VP! Chur.

Ngā mihi nui Max

First, there was Toga party, and boy, from what I saw, those pristine white sheets did not stay clean for long… let’s just say the free sausage sizzles weren’t the only ones Katherine* (or Bryan*) got that night. Then there was Bogan Bingo… what a hot and wild mess. As usual, the Aussies put on an incredible show for us with their rock and roll.

Shout out to the chick who stole the show with that spicy mic drop—you know who you are. Then rolled on Ivey Dreams and with that crisp dnb you could dance to all night long— for some reason the local shop ran out of gum! Strange, isn’t it?

Anyway, make sure you take a moment to have a look through this month’s RAM as there is some stunning content in this issue.

Speaking of stunning content, whoever writes Beaver’s Banter, please make a comeback (pun intended).

And remember: Live your best life!

Your Secretary, Gregory *for legal reasons Katherine and Bryan are fictitious characters, any similarity to a real-life story is 100% coincidence and 110% scandalous.

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Sarah Visser General Rep

Kia ora e hoa mā! Hey friends!

WAAHOO! I don’t know about you, but for me, O’week was... pretty entertaining! Yes, I’m looking at you bogan bingo food fighters!

I know your first question is “So what’s happening with those swings you mentioned?”, and my answer is... we are swinging up a level to propose an adult playground! I need your help guys! We want your creative ideas to become a reality and go towards the campus landscape master plan.

So if you see me, feel free to kōrero mai, and yell out your ideas, even if you’re on the other side of the field!

Remember to be kind to your future self.

Kia pai tō koutou rā, have a great day :)

The club I run, Thursdays In black is in need of many more active members as a new president will be elected at the end of the year or sooner. If anyone is interested get in touch with me! We plan on having meetings every first Tuesday of the month in the LUSA Club rooms. The club has brought nothing but great opportunities and has helped me win a scholarship and even a Gold Award, not saying that is what I used it for, but it is an outcome of such a rewarding position. I couldn’t recommend taking part more as it is an awesome club well supported and recognised nationally.

Have a great start to the semester everyone!

Cheers Barb.

Zoe Arts

Postgrad Rep Postgrad Afternoon during O’week was a great success, thanks to all who came along!

It was also nice to see lots of you signing up for Postgrad Society at clubs and markets day.

Anyone who would join can flick me an email, alternatively you can join the Facebook group Lincoln University Postgrad Society 2020.

Barbera Forster General Rep

So, O week has been, and I think I just made it out alive with all the late nights cooking snags, as well as cleaning up the aftermath of the Bogan Bingo food fights (you know who you are). I think we pulled it off, as sober and tired as I was it was a pretty good time!

I am looking forward to the rest of the years events and what else we can bring to the table.

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We had our first Coffee and Chat on Wednesday the 26th which proved to be very popular, this will continue to be held fortnightly in Grounded.

Keep an eye out for events held by PostGrad Society, you do not have to be a member to attend. Our first event is on the 16th of March and involves foraging and a walk around the orchard on campus.

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Te Awhioraki Executive Charlotte Parry Tumuaki

Maui Duley Tumuaki Tuarua

Fiona Pahl Te Kaitiaki Putea

Vacant Positions Kaituhituhi

Maia Wylie Kaimahi

Mikayla Binney Kaimahi

Secretary

Kaimahi

General Rep Stay tuned for more info about how you can apply for these roles.

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Hey Sam! I don’t know if you’ll be able to squeeze this into the next issue, but I’d be keen to hear more about how LUSA is involved in the University’s response to covid-19. Some things I‘m particularly interested to hear about:

(I could go into a lengthy #wokemillennial rant here about how those of us living in the first world only give a rats arse about illnesses that impact first world countries. However, I shall save that for another column)

- H ow is LUSA advocating for all (domestic, international, affected students and also, students with any heritage from the Asian diaspora who may experience increased instances of microaggressions or racism) students at LU?

• I f you are infected with COVID19 and you are under 35, this fatality rate drops significantly.

- W hat can students do to look after themselves and each other?

- W hat should anyone do if they feel unwell or are worried?

I realise that you may be limited around what information you can put out, but I would love to see some support and reassurance for the student community, especially as there are increasing reports of panic in Auckland since the arrival of New Zealand’s first case.

Submission Date: 29/02/20

• 8 0% of people infected will only have mild symptoms. (I’ve also heard in the media that 15% of those infected don’t even get symptoms…)

• A t the time of writing this column, there are only two cases in New Zealand. Two. 2. Out of the nearly 5 million people living here.

• I s it new? Yes. Are the experts still learning about it? Yes. Should you pay attention to it? Yes. Do you need to be prepared for any emergencies? Of course. Should you be concerned? Look into the facts, go beyond the media hype storm, inform yourself from the experts.

So… What can we do right now to help ourselves now and to look after each other? The Human Rights Commission have this one sorted; 1. Wash your hands 2. Don’t be racist

Gidday!

Simple right!!

First things first—let’s do some myth busting.

An important note on this - for anyone who experiences bullying, in relation to anything, please get in touch with myself or Kate in LUSA so we can help support you and help you on making your next steps.

• V iruses don’t give a shit about the race of the person who they infect. Therefore, viruses are actually less racist than humans.

• C OVID19 (the new name for Corona Virus) has a widely reported mortality rate sitting around 2%. Remember the Ebola outbreak? That has a fatality rate around 50% (WHO 2020), or even measles at up to 18%.

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To answer your specific questions in a bit more depth, both Fiona (our LUSA General Manager) and I have been involved in near daily meetings about the University’s Response to COVID19 for almost two months. Our primary roles in these meetings is to ensure that all

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NEWS Student Health and Support FREE regular doctor or nurse consults with a community services card for students who are enrolled at Student Health. You will need to call in to Student Health and collect an enrolment form or download from their website.

Community services card application forms can also be collected from Student Health or downloaded from the community services card web page. students are represented in the discussions. “How have I been able to represent international students who are in China?” you may well ask. Well, in late January I personally received a collection of concerns and comments from nearly 100 students; who, at that time, were in China. This has formed the basis of the points I have been feeding through to these meetings. There was also a media release by the New Zealand International Students’ Association less than a week later, which echoed the most of the concerns I had been sent. We have also been advocating that all the comms sent out by the uni cannot target anyone from a certain race — as illnesses can affect everyone (see point one in Myth Busting, above).

In terms of the rest of the students you have mentioned (pretty much everyone else at uni), I think it is important to just keep things simple. Look out for your mates. Call out the bullshit comments that always get bantered around. And if in doubt get in touch with me, I’m always down to have a constructive convo on racism.

Important final note from me is If anyone is feeling ill, or concerned about their health they need to call their healthcare provider, or the COVID19 specific helpline number 0800 358 5453. If students are concerned about their safety on campus they need to email safelu@lincoln.ac.nz or refer to the SafeLU app. There is a health centre on campus—and if students register with a Community Services card the doctor or nurse consultations are free (a no brainer if you ask me!).

Great Pestering!

Ngā mihi Sam

An enrolled student without a community services card will pay $15.

LUSA Noticeboard Do you have a car for sale, need a new flatmate, keen to car pool? #savingtheplanet Then flick a post onto the LUSA Noticeboard on Facebook. It’s a place for Lincoln Students’ very own community where you can post notices and chat to fellow students for free.

Letter from the Editor.

Hey team, welcome to issue two. I hope by now you are all getting into the swing of things, just in time for term break next week!

A couple of upcoming things to mark in your calendar; LUSA Exec By-Election voting happens next week, keep an eye on your inbox for voting forms. Culture Showcase is on Thursday 26th March, it’ll be a great event so pop along and experience the diverse culture on campus.

Enjoy the rest of term, have a safe and chocolate filled Easter and we will see you back here in April.

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Toga, n. A loose flowing outer garment worn by the citizens of ancient Rome, made by a single sheet of cloth covering the whole body apart from the right arm.

Toga was the best way to crack into O’Week. We certainly saw Togas made from one sheet, two sheets and barely any sheet at all. The Roman gods provided us with a scorcher evening, perfect to party away to CSM, Sweet Mix Kids and Ian Munro, it was wild.

See all of LUSA’s O’Week photos on Facebook

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We have no words for Ivey Dreams other than, you were one hell of a party. The event brought What So Not, Aroha & Tali, Montell2099 and Quix to the stage, it was so good!

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Walking around the Clubs Market was awesome!

There were lots of people ready to chat with us about what they do, from clubs on campus to local businesses. Everyone who came would’ve taken something away with them and how could you not with all the freebies on offer?

A massive thanks to the Electoral Commission, who must have a sixth sense when it comes to the weather, who gave out fans to melting attendees during the day. Legends!

Lincoln Uni bogans united in force for a one rippa night of competitions, dancing and a few cold ones.

Bogan Bingo may have been the sweatiest, messiest game of bingo I’ve ever witnessed and I’ve seen a few...

It started off civil, just mates hanging out, but by the time the free food came out, all hell broke loose.

We’re talking food fights, dancing on tables (which led to tables breaking), twerking for a prize and well, you get the idea.

Here are a couple of gems we managed to capture amongst the chaos.

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Lincoln Limes n’ Lavas in Ludicrous Locations New to 2020 are E-scooters on campus! (Thumbs up to alternative transport options!) So new to the RAM in 2020 is Lincoln Limes n’ Lavas in Ludicrous Locations!

The luscious title should sum up what this is all about but basically if ya see a Lime or Lava in a stupid location, snap it and send it in to the RAM! Easy as.

First things first, remember to scooter responsibly kiddos! Here are a few hot tips when you loll your way around town on a Lime or Lava: 1. Don’t drink and ride 2. Don’t be a dick 3. Stick to the footpaths 4. Wear a helmet 5. Be aware – watch out for cars, potholes, curbs, pedestrians, dogs, cats, cows...

6. Be seen 7. Be predictable 8. Be prepared – worst case scenario 9. Park in a practical place, don’t be a nuisance 10. FYI Lavas go faster than Limes! *Please note: LUSA does not condone irresponsible scootering or scooter parking in any way, shape or form. Engage your brain when you get on a scooter and for more information visit: www.selwyn.govt.nz/ services/roads-And-transport/e-scooters 15

Grow Ō Tautahi Food Ambassador Jax Hamilton wants to inspire visitors to look to their gardens to ignite their cooking.

The celebrity chef will run the MacRae Landscape Design Garden Kitchen over the three days of Grow Ō Tautahi — Christchurch’s free Garden Festival in the Christchurch Botanic Gardens this weekend, 2022 March.

Lincoln University is a presenting sponsor and we will be holding talks in the Science of Food Hub there, which showcases our expertise in the land-based sector.

Recently Jax paid us a visit and caught up with food sensory scientist Dr Damir Torrico, one of the Lincoln presenters at the Grow festival, to look into his new research.

Grow Ambassador Tests Taste Buds at University Submitted by Lincoln University

Dr Torrico looks at how the environment you are in, and its impact on the senses can affect how your food tastes.

He has embraced virtual technology, or VR, using it to place people in different settings, such as busy markets, or peaceful places like waterfalls, which elicit emotional responses, to see how they might change the way people appreciate food.

Jax described herself as blown away by the results, especially as she was experiencing virtual reality for the first time.

Other presenters from Lincoln University are horticulture lecturer Jill Reader with her expert tips for home propagation. There will also be a Mahika Kai presentation from Tana Luke, discussing connecting with the land and food, and traditional Māori food practices.

Landscape experts from the University’s School of Landscape Architecture (SOLA), Don Royds and Marcus Robinson, will discuss “To plant or not to plant”, the plants to pick when designing a garden, and give an understanding of the principles of landscape architecture.

There are also lots of other talks and displays, celebrity chefs and feature gardens from experts and schoolchildren.

Growing is what we are all about. Students, opportunities and futures. So we are right behind this great event and hope you will be too.

There is a lot more info at growotautahi.org.nz See you there. March 20–22, Christchurch Botanic Gardens. Don’t miss it.

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Beavers Banter

Happy 2020 my Beaver babies! I hope you’re all ready for another year of slightly inappropriate, yet incredibly useful, life advice.

This year we are starting off with an absolute classic, “How to not give a fuck, while still succeeding”.

Now, I cannot stress this enough: If you are a certified Karen x 100, then please refrain from reading this. Your complaints will result in me ‘not giving a fuck’, and probably a more inappropriate article in spite. Leave your keyboard warrior ways in the basement of your disappointed parents’ home please.

This can be seen as a tricky subject, especially as some of you have just entered the world of independence, so confidence is not your strong point, and you’re all trying to be ‘cool’ (Yes I’m talking about those boys who caused an embarrassing ruckus at the ‘back to school’ party at the Yaldy). C’mon boys, there are far less repercussions if you put those fists up yourselves, AND if you put all that aggression into studying, you might actually pass your dippy.

First things first; no one is perfect.

This statement could not be more true. People make mistakes. Even

the infamous Patricia left her skirt tucked in her undies after being given a once over on the top floor of the library. So don’t try and be perfect, you’ll just end up making yourself seem pretentious.

Will this be a problem in a years’ time?

If you slip and fall onto a loaded cannon, or take a dive down the wet meat curtains with no protection, then maybe yes, this could be a screaming problem in a years’ time. Let’s say you forgot to do that last quiz worth 2%. I’m not saying don’t do it, I’m just saying if you miss it, who gives a fuck? It shouldn’t be you. MOVE ON. Currently, Coronavirus should be more of a worry to you than that 2% that might be the result of you failing. My favourite saying is “Pressure is a reality, stress is a choice”, so if you fret the small stuff, good luck out there. This big bad world will eat you alive.

Being judgemental.

You know how Karen always goes on about how open minded and non-judgemental she is? She’s absolutely judging the way you eat your lunch right now. We all do it, consciously and subconsciously. It is important to walk around with confidence and pride, but not so much that you become Peter the Pretentious

Parasite. Me, I pride myself on not caring what people think or say about me, and my name is Beaver for god’s sake. Caring about what people think too much is more toxic than my sister’s side eye, and can lead to lower confidence.

People with more confidence are actually more likeable! So get on that self-love self-care sorry I left all my fucks at your Mum’s house last night bandwagon.

When you should actually give a fuck.

For the love of god, please remember the fine line about not giving a fuck and respect. Not giving a fuck is about your own personal development. Don’t throw it at people—like the boys at the Yaldy did. Show some respect for people. If there is a misunderstanding, MOVE ON. Keep it to yourself for the most part. As the wise Wu-Tang Clan once said, “Protect ya neck”.

That’s all for this month. What a beginning. And I cannot wait to share more questionable advice with you all. But for now, please remember my Beaver motto: “If it’s the fucks you don’t give, then it’s a better life you’ll live” Regards, Beaver 17

The Club Noticeboard Welcome back everyone! Lincoln Ecological Society is back and ready for action, with our preliminary events list below!

We’ve been in discussions about some planting/bush regen opportunities around Selwyn, so watch this space for more info.

For those that don’t know us yet, we are an ecology/ environmental science based club, with events such as bush regen and plantings with Te Ara Kākāriki, movie nights, careers nights to meet people working in the field (e.g. ECan, Trees for Canterbury, DOC, etc.) and our now famous bake sales! Look out for our joint event with Te Awhioraki on Earth Day in this edition of RAM too.

To join the club and keep up to date with our events, find our FB page ‘Lincoln Ecological Society’ or email us on lincolnecologicalsociety@lincolnuni.ac.nz.

Catch you all soon, love from EcoSoc.

Pottery Club Interest We are looking for enthusiastic students to join and run the Pottery Club. We have all the equipment needed to be creative including a couple of experienced potters get help get you underway.

For more information or to sign up to the club, email students@lusa.org.nz

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Welcome to the LUSA Club House!

Is your club having an event that you need a space for?

The LUSA Club House may just the perfect solution for you. Kitted out with a fully functional kitchen, living and dining areas, it literally is a house full of opportunity.

For more info or to make a booking, email Kate on students@lusa.org.nz

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We asked: “What is your club doing to support Earth Hour?”

We are joining the campaign to show our solidarity. Little steps counts right? Hence, we as the Lincoln University Malaysian Student Association will use paper bags every time we sell foods during fundraising events.

We also encourage our club members to bring their own metal straws whenever we have dinner or tea party gatherings.

LUSA says: Nice work LUMSA, little steps definitely do count! LUSA have free reusable, stainless steel straws, so if you want to jump on this bandwagon, come in and see us!

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Kia ora koutou! The Lincoln Ecological Society and Te Awhioraki are inviting you (yes, YOU) to join us for Earth Hour 2020. We’ll kick things off with a vegetarian friendly dinner in Te Whare Whakakotahi from 7pm, and follow it up with board games and yarns by candlelight.

So, what is this Earth Hour thing?

It is a global movement calling on people to switch off non-essential electrical appliances for an hour, to call attention to climate change and wider issues Nau mai, haere mai.

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Sustainability.

By Max Lichtenstein, on behalf of SAGE

Flatting with others can be hard enough competing for the shower or trying to make someone do their dishes from last week... let alone trying to convert them into an eco-warrior! It’s not about having a competition for the shortest shower, making sustainable life choices means making small changes in our day to day.

And it’s easy (you don’t have to go vegan to make your contribution) – let me talk you through some of the misconceptions and simple tips for you to think about your environmental impact and how you can make a difference.

A lot of people think being sustainable can’t be done on a student budget, but whilst it might mean sacrificing something small, with a bit of foresight and planning reducing your environmental footprint is quite achievable. Plus, you’ll gain some great lifestyle benefits as a bonus!

I know flatting can sometimes be uncooperative so why don’t you try doing some of these things on your own and ‘walking the talk’ first and then introducing the concepts to your flatties? You’re not going to get very far if you’re super critical of their personal choices, try pestering them to change their ways or judge them for not being vegan like you. But if they see

the positive benefits you’re gaining from living sustainably then they may just jump onboard. For example, personally I’m not vegetarian (or vegan) and I flat with five other Ag students so we have freezers overflowing with meat but I cook vegetarian meals for just one night a week to reduce our overall meat intake.

No one has complained about it... yet!

So here goes; a few tips and tricks for you to have a think about – I’m not going to judge if you don’t take them onboard but who knows, they might be a help for you! Plus, I’m only scratching the surface of sustainable stuff, there’s plenty more you can do if you choose!

1. Carpooling — Did you know there are reserved car parks at the front of Orchard that you can only use if you’ve carpooled to uni? Carpooling is especially good if you live in town or have a longer commute time. Although you and your flatties schedules might be different, carpooling can be convenient and advantageous! Here are some bonuses: great conversations to be had, your own carpool karaoke, chance to be more productive with an afternoon in the library, split/cheaper fuel costs, less diesel miles to pay, less time spent waiting at the Springs Rd roundabout at 8.50am due to reduced congestion.

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2. Cycling — I live in Lincoln and go just about everywhere on my bike, my favourite thing to do is shoot past the traffic queue at the roundabout in the mornings! But cycling has various benefits such as giving everyone an extra car park in Orchard (you’re welcome), I get in a daily dose of exercise on my commute and I feel in tune with the environment when I’m getting stung by that Nor West or battling through the rain. I still own a car but I only spend about $50 a fortnight on fuel as I only use it for going places on the weekend.

3. Waste – Being waste conscious is important when your doing your weekly grocery shop. When you chuck something in your trolley think about where the product or packaging is going to go once you’ve finished with it and ready to throw it out? Glass is the only fully recyclable product so I suggest choosing glass over cans when you’re stocking up on piss for the 21st this weekend. Soap and shampoo bars are a handy way to reduce your plastic use,I recommend Ecostore soaps and Ethique shampoo—they come in cardboard packaging; good for

you, good for the planet! Also it pays to know what can and can’t go in your recycling bin. Both Councils have handy guides that explain the basics of waste collection and you can find them on their websites: w w w.selwyn.govt.nz/services/rubbish,r e c y c l i n g -A n d - o r g a n i c s/ k e r b s i d e collections/recycle-collection w w w.ccc.govt.nz/services/rubbish-andrecycling/yellowbin/ 4. Food – Have a think about the kind of food you’re buying from the supermarket and look into having a vege patch.

Growing herbs and edibles can be fun, rewarding and delicious! We’re about to start a pumpkin and potato competition in our flat to see who can grow the best and biggest veges, maybe you could try something similar?

Thanks for making it this far through and I hope you’ve learnt something or gained a different perspective on how easy it is to be an eco-warrior!

In the next issue I’ll be writing about keeping your flat warm over winter! Chur.

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A column for constructive conversation about student issues on campus!

By Max Lichtenstein

Kia Ora! For the second RAM issue of the year and the very first Talk of the Town we’re discussing the Management papers farm field tours.

In the past the MGMT field tours to the North Island and around the South Island were run during the Mid-Semester Break, and a few years ago they were changed to the final week of term time to allow students and staff to have a decent two week break with adequate leave/downtime—this was before our mid-sem breaks were three weeks long. Now that they are three weeks long, some discussion has been raised about moving them back into the break.

The reason for this is that staff are required to forgo their other teaching responsibilities during the week of the tours as they have to be away meaning that other students have reduced learning opportunity.

It’s important to ensure student voice is heard when these kinds of decisions are being made, so bearing in mind the pressure on staff to run field tours in term time and still getting two weeks off of uni if the tour goes ahead in the break, what do you think about the proposed changes?

Flick me your thoughts at max.lichtenstein@ lincolnuni.ac.nz and I’ll make sure your voice is heard at the table!

Also if you have any pressing issues you want answers to, get in touch with me or media@lusa.org.nz Have you read the Pester The Prez column as well?

That might answer a few of your questions!

Ka kite āno!

Max

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LincOE

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Lincoln University Overseas Exchange

Spend a semester overseas

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Tuesday 14 May

10.00am – 2.00pm Library Foyer An exciting opportunity to come along to talk about your options to spend one or two semesters studying overseas! www.lincoln.ac.nz/LincOE E: studyabroad@lincoln.ac.nz

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YOUR YARNS

University College Dublin Exchange I absolutely loved my exchange to University College Dublin (UCD). The option to explore a different part of the world whilst learning at a highly regarded university was an opportunity I am glad to have taken on.

culture and pushed me to explore the area, with the mountaineering club taking us to see the Irish landscape and the overseas exchange club setting up events to travel as a group and see key attractions across Ireland, such as the Cliffs of Moher.

When considering an exchange, the decision to attend UCD in Dublin was an easy one to make. This is as Dublin is located so conveniently to the rest of Europe, thanks to Ryanair and other cheap airlines, allowing for weekend trips across Europe which was a great experience in itself. A few highlights of these weekend trips were experiencing the snow in Estonia or the contrasting sunshine on the Portugal coast.

My overseas exchange was an amazing opportunity and a great way to travel. experience a new place and add value to my degree and career goals.

By Ryan Neill

During my stay at UCD, I resided in the Halls of residence, meeting many like-minded people who were also there on exchange and keen to get out on weekends and explore Europe. Within my first week of study, a group of us from the halls organised to hire a car and explore Southern Ireland, driving the coast and visiting towns such as Wexford and Cork, where the famous Titanic left Europe heading for New York.

During my travels, I was able to experience sites across Europe that had a rich history; for example, I was able to enter the Newgrange Tomb, a 5,200yr old Irish tomb, dated to be older than Stonehenge and the Great Pyramids of Giza. I was also able to travel Europe and learn about how the world wars effected the area. A sobering moment was in an ANZAC museum in Ypres, a small town in Belgium.

There were photos put together to show the exact spot I was standing before and after the Bombs hit.

UCD offered a large amount of activities and events to attend through the promotion of various clubs and teams. I became a part of three clubs and one team; Mountaineering, Trampolining, the overseas exchange club and The University Rugby Team.

All these clubs allowed me to experience the Irish

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YOUR YARNS

This space is especially for you.

Pester the Prez

Articles

Flat of the Month

Write to the LUSA President about what’s on your mind and get a response in the next issue of RAM.

Have you done some cool stuff lately? We want to hear about it!

Submit your flat and you could be featured in RAM and win some wicked prizes for the whole flat!

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GRAD BALL 24 APRIL | 7PM TE KETE IKA, LINCOLN

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RAM | Issue Two

By-election:

Voting* is open. *General Rep and International Rep

How to vote: 1. Open your uni email 2. Open the email from LUSA* 3. Take 5 mins to cast your vote 4. Done *you might need to check your spam/clutter folder

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Welcome to the Rec Centre.

OPEN HOURS

YOUR STUDENT MEMBERSHIP ENTITLES YOU TO • Full use of the gym facilities • Group exercise classes • A programme orientation • Main sports hall • Squash court hire • Badminton racquet hire • Ball hire – rugby, netball, soccer, indoor soccer

Registrations can be done online or at the Rec Centre reception.

WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED

MAIN SPORTS HALL

• Squash and tennis racquet hire

• Volleyball

• Tennis balls

• Badminton

• Shuttle cocks • Personal Training — please enquire about our “RAP Express Start” a personalised individual Training programme

• Indoor Soccer • Basketball OTHER SERVICES • Personal Training • Starter Pack Exercise Programme • Massage Therapist • Team Building & Leadership

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Bring along your student ID with you.

Rec Centre membership is inclusive in all LU student fees

RAM | Issue Two

CULTURE SHOWCASE. This is an opportunity to experience the many vibrant cultures of our students on campus.

Bring your flatties or family along to purchase a variety of international food from different food trucks, take part in crafts, view cultural performances and engage with a diverse range of people.

Thursday 26th March 3.00pm – 7.00pm Forbes Lawn, Lincoln University

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SUDOKU

ADDER

SO YOU THINK YOU CAN RIDDLE

Find a three letter word that can be added onto all the starter letters to make new words.

J

U

P

R

S

L

T

W

V

O

A. What has to be broken before you can use it?

B. W hat goes in hard, comes out soft and you blow continuously?

WORD-BUILDER How many words of three or more letters, including plurals, can you make from the five letters, using each letter only once? No foreign words or words beginning with a capital are allowed. There’s at least one five letter word.

R

E A

H T

Goals: Meh, Alright—6 Bloody Excellent—10 Outta This World—13+ Adder: Ice / Riddles: A. An Egg B. Bubblegum

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RAM | Issue Two

Aries

Libra

Taurus

Scorpio

March 21 – April 19 When things are looking down, sit yourself down on the nearest swivel chair and spin.

If that doesn’t raise a smile, then I’m all out of ideas.

April 20 – May 20 This year may seem to have started as you intended, but what’s happened since, eh?

Nothing. You haven’t done anything. Get out there and get something sorted!

September 23 – October 22 Your spoiled and selfish ways must change if you are to become a better person. Your desire for money will never come true unless you get off your ass and do something.

October 23 – November 21 Today you will find that your favourite attribute in a person is their ability to tell you how fantastic you are.

Congratulations may be in order this week.

Gemini

Sagittarius

Cancer

Capricorn

Leo

Aquarius

Virgo

Pisces

May 21 – June 20 Day time television can motivate you to rethink the boredom that is your life. You may decide to switch things up in your life by going on a short cookery course.

June 21 – July 22 Always think ‘take the easy way out’. You won’t go wrong. Since last month you have been finding it harder and harder to have fun. This month may see a big change.

July 23 – August 22 Everything positive that could possibly happen to you is waiting around the corner.

This week will reverse any setbacks you’ve had recently.

August 23 – September 22 Speak slowly and you will be heard. People will think you’re being a dick, but people will definitely understand you.

November 22 – December 21 You may be feeling sporty today but don’t spend all that money on new sports gear and equipment. You are likely to lose interest in this new found “passion” within 20 days.

December 22 – January 19 People older than you often ask your opinion because you are a trend setter and a marvellous role model for society in general.

January 20 – February 18 Robots tend to have more luck than you at finding love. This week will see no alteration of that sad fact, however, it is possible that a robot may fall in love with you.

February 19 – March 20 Your brain is overflowing with ideas, some of which are truly brilliant and you must focus on making your dreams a reality.

Any joke you have to seriously think about is not worth ‘getting’.

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Taking care of your health and wellbeing Hand hygiene Hand hygiene is the single most important means of preventing the spread of infection.

Wash your hands well with soap and warm water then dry them thoroughly.

Hand sanitiser is a good alternative for when your hands aren’t visibly dirty.

Always wash and dry hands before any activity that involves hand-to-face contact and immediately after communal items are touched.

How to look after your wellbeing Move Eat well Drink lots of water Get a good sleep Keep warm Talk to someone if you need to If you need direct support contact the Lincoln University Health Centre, or our Wellbeing Manager, Jackie Blunt,

E: jackie.blunt@lincoln.ac.nz or P: 021 233 4591.

If you cannot reach either or it is after hours and you or a friend needs urgent psychological support, please free phone

Cough and sneeze etiquette If you are coughing or sneezing: • Minimise close contact with other people.

• Cover your nose and mouth when coughing/ sneezing/spitting with a disposable tissue, or sneeze into your elbow.

• Dispose of tissues immediately after use into a lined rubbish bin without touching the bin • Wash and dry hands thoroughly after coughing or sneezing.

Feeling sick?

If you feel sick you can call the Lincoln University Health Centre on

+64 3 325 3835 or Health Line on

0800 358 5453

If you are experiencing a medical emergency please phone

111

and ask for an Ambulance.

If you can, please also phone Security on

0800 545 644

Visits to the Lincoln University Health Centre are free when you have a Community Services Card – apply now at

workandincome.govt.nz

Adequate ventilation Virus can spread in inadequately ventilated internal spaces.

Open your bedroom and flat windows to enhance ventilation.

Lincoln University MAR 2020

or free text 1737.