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25 MARCH 2013
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Deputy Editors Louise Hutt & Jess Edmonds-Saunders louise@nexusmag.co.nz jess@nexusmag.co.nz News Editor zanian steele news@nexusmag.co.nz Online Editor Alix Higby online@nexusmag.co.nz
Graphic Designer Haylie Gray design@nexusmag.co.nz
Managing Editor James Raffan james@nexusmag.co.nz
Advertising Advertising Manager Tony Arkell ads@nexusmag.co.nz
Contributors C-Ball, Regan, Kathlene Cook, Daniel Petersen, Matt Hicks, Morgahna Godwin, HP, Danyell Summers, Dr Richard Swainson, Dr Burton C Bogan, Jayde van Maanen, Jess Molina, Jess Tuakeu, Caitlin Ashworth, Kelsey Weld, Jamie Hutton, Kylie Zinsli, Hoss Aneece, Gil Denny, Amber, Nathan Sweetman, Kyreena Hay and Aaron Letcher
issue 05 / VOLUME 45 / 25 MARCH / 2013
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News
[3] News. [5] University news. [6] Sports thoughts. [7] Left vs Right: Are New Zealand’s Laws Up For Sale To The Highest Bidder? [8] Not News.
Opinion
[10] Third Degree + Guest Rant
[11] Random Profile - Ali Wahyudhi Top 10. [12] Lettuce to the Editor.
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Entertainment and Reviews [14] Film, Gig & Café review. Horoscopes [15] Book, Comic & Album review. Horoscopes [16] Local Artist Gig Guide. [17] Eight Ball. Cool vs Not Cool. [18] Features - Six 60 interview + Netsky gig review. [22] Puzzles
Lifestyle
[24] Mr Minty Fish + Auteur [25] Auditor + 50 Shades of Gay [26] Dark Tales of Flatting + Carnage [27] House Blind Date [28] Boganology + Comic [29] Little Beer Corner + How to be an Adult [30] Alice and Anne + Trendspotting [31] Arts - Kyreena Hay
WSU
[32] Director Profiles [34] President’s Column. Veeps. [35] Clubs Noticeboard [36] Ask Amber + Citizens Advice Bureau + YWRC [37] Was that you?
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By ALIX HIGBY
this week in nexus // Pg: 16
Are we really five weeks into the semester? I don’t know about you, but it’s like I’ve blinked and missed it. Hit in the face with deadline upon deadline, all past plans of being organised have been grounded by the realities of life. Hopefully, you’ve all kept up with your readings (or at least purchased them), and can’t say you feel me, at all. But I know this happens to the best of us, so if you’re out there, internally combusting because your life has imploded – don’t worry, we can
ridiculous ringtones on offer (45 year olds and Minnie Mouse. It’s a little Humbert Humbert.), or flip to the next instalment of Blind Date, and feel relieved that your romantic life (if you have one) has not yet sunk so far. Pickings may be slim, but never have they been so awkwardly entertaining. What people will do for free food.
The weather’s taken a turn for gloom and doom also, but everyone seems genuinely relieved by it. As I write, the sun is shining, but there’s already a chill in the air and getting out of bed is becoming a chore. Farewell summer, you finally made it to our shores, but you certainly began to overstay your welcome. Hopefully, in a few months’ time when everything is grey and summer is but a distant memory, we can remember how much we had anticipated its ending.
Jesse Mulligan is interviewed about life on Seven Sharp, leaving 7 Days and why everyone hates Hamilton. // Pg: 17
As always, if you see something you don’t like, or something you surprisingly love – then
“Hopefully, in a few months time when everything is grey and summer is but a distant memory, we can remember how much we had anticipated it’s ending.” get through it together! Take solace in the fact that Nexus can never, ever get its shit together either.
Local Artist
COOL NOT COOL OMG! Game of Thrones! Winter is coming. Plus other stuff that’s awesome right now and some stuff that isn’t so much. // Pg: 18
let us know! Too many people use “cunt” and “Nexus” in the same sentence without any proper explanation. Just take a breath and use your words, all of them. I’d also just like to apologise for being rude to the (few) people who recognise me in class. I’m just not used to being famous. xx Alix
The SIX60 REVOLUTION Jess Molina talks to Six60 frontman about New York, Tumblr and their upcoming Hamilton gig. // Pg: 20
NETSKY Now to the brighter side of life. This issue is gig central. We have an interview with Six60, and a spread on the Netsky concert that took place on March 16, both generously covered by Jess Molina, with some artistic direction from Louise and her camera. I wish I had gone. Use these pieces to escape from the mundane day-to-day of lecturers who read directly from their PowerPoint slides. We all should have just stayed at home.
A review of the Netsky gig on the 16th March at the Claudelands Event Centre. // Pg: 27
HOUSE BLIND DATE We fail at making a love match this time.
If you’re after a bit of humour, you can either sit in the library and observe the bevy of 2
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wms dean resigns. Professor Frank Scrimgeour, Dean of the Waikato Management School, unexpectedly announced that he would step down from his position on the 20th of April. Scrimgeour had been dean of the management school for the past five years and part of the senior leadership team for the last sixteen years.
Loans. Most of us will have those damn student loan bills, that we secretly ignore, hoping for prosperity later in life to deal with it, or simply accepting the old adage, ignorance is bliss, pretty ironic in higher education. Sadly two changes to student loan repayments will be coming into effect soon. The repayment rate is changing, from 10 cents to 12 cents, per dollar earned (on annual income above the threshold of $19084). The second is the removal of the voluntary bonus write off scheme. Prior to this, if you paid (at least) $500 dollars extra, you got a 10% bonus payment. A scheme that encouraged many former students to pay off their loan. So not only has the stick gotten bigger this year, the carrot is removed, yet another small beating for students. Oh and for added fun, course fees went up last year too, by the maximum amount alllowed by law, and the same is likely at the end of this year.
Vice-Chancellor Professor Roy Crawford said the University was grateful to Professor Scrimgeour for his leadership of the faculty and his on-going commitment to the suc-
Professor Ted Zorn. In October of 2012 Nexus ran a news exclusive about the departure of five staff who were leaving to take up positions in Massey Business as Zorn had done previously. This news was coupled with the admission that the Waikato Management School had failed to meet its EFTS target and were hopeful that the T Semester or Summer School programme would redress the balance. At the time Nexus also received reports that tutorial sizes were being overcrowded to a
“Scrimgeour had been dean of the management school for the past five years and part of the senior leadership team for the last sixteen years.” cess of the both the WMS and the university. “Professor Scrimgeour championed initiatives in agribusiness and greater kinks with the global community as exemplified in student internships and collaborations with chambers of commerce, companies and national and international research institutions. He also played a major role in the School winning the Global MBA Innovation Award,” the Vice-Chancellor said. Scrimgeour ‘s decision to step down is the latest in a long list of staffing changes that began last year with the departure of
level that by their own standards may have had an effect on tutorial quality. Nexus had also heard suggestions of budget cuts effecting resources and printing in the later part of the year. Professor Scrimgeour said it was time to refocus his career on research and teaching in Agribusiness economics and regional development. He will remain at the university as a professor. An acting Dean will be appointed until the search for a new Dean is completed.
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Gay Marriage bolts over hurdles. Gay marriage is looking set to become a reality. After months of select committee submissions and substantial heated debate, the Bill to legalize same-sex marriage passed through its second reading with barely a dent to its political support. Labour MP Trevor Mallard commented that, “there is no doubt that the winds of change had blown”. The path to homosexual liberation began in 1975 when, a National MP and Anglican Minister, Venn Young put forward the first
North Korea North Korea is once again refusing to admit that the Michelin Man may not be the most qualified candidate for Supreme Leader. In recent weeks, rhetoric from the notoriously rogue nation has reached a militant fever pitch, with routine troop movements in South Korea prompting paranoid accusations and threats of a pre-emptive nuclear strike against the United States. Press releases from the White House express minimal actual concern about the possibility of an attack. The DPRK’s unfortunate previous attempts at intercontinental missile testing have ended, without exception, in impotent projectiles prematurely depositing their payloads into the ocean – and yet Kim Jong-un’s administration persists in these increasingly embarrassing displays, in a frantic and arrhythmic effort to thrust their country into the ranks of the nuclear-capable elite. While the political ramifications of North Korea’s posturing may be severe, and include the potential dissolution of the 1953 armistice that halted the Korean War, the similarities between Kim’s posturing and an average Thursday night on the town has Hamilton breathing a sigh of relief at the notable dearth of nuclear weaponry in the alley behind the Outback.
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Bill with the aim of legalizing homosexuality. The 1975 Bill was shot down but passed in 1986. In 2004, a new wave of MP’s established the institution of Civil Unions which have served as a marriage substitute for homosexual couples until the present day. The Bill to legalize same sex marriage has been backed by the majority of students around the country. In a joint press conference outside Parliament the youth wings of most NZ political parties voiced their support for the marriage equality cause. The WSU voted last year to formally support the Bill as did most Student Associations around the country. Along with the youth wings of mainstream political parties and the student unions a number of other lobby groups like LLW have joined the cause. Legalise Love Waikato (LLW) was born from the campus club Waikato Action and Awareness Group and has been very active in promoting the cause. Nat from LLW
stated that “We have found that when you give people the opportunity to get involved in causes they support, they are often very happy to contribute”. Nat also commented that “[LLW] had overwhelming support on campus for marriage equality which has engaged people in issues in a really positive way”. Amy from Greens on Campus remarked “It is time” and acknowledges that there is reasonable solidarity amongst the student body on the issue. While the Greens on Campus and LLW are elated that the Bill has leapt over its next hurdle, they have still pointed out that there is a long way to go before true equality can be realized due to the prevalence of homophobia and hetrosexism.
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UNI celebrate outstanding Waikato alumni NEWS
Do you know any Waikato graduates who have made outstanding contributions in their careers or communities? Why not nominate them for a University of Waikato Distinguished Alumni Award in 2013? The Distinguished Alumni Awards celebrate and honour Waikato graduates who have demonstrated excellence in the professional, cultural, creative, sporting or voluntary sectors.
last chance rec centre offer This week is your last chance to get the Rec Centre Student Enrolment Special – $375 for a 12-month membership. That works out to less than $7.25 per week and includes an exercise consultation, group exercise, use of the sports hall, squash courts and more. Drop in to the Rec Centre or visit www.reccentre.co.nz and click on the Student Enrolment Special link to take advantage! Expires 31 March. They also have a direct debit membership option ($8.95 per week) and activity courses available.
max gimblett Renowned New Zealand artist Max Gimblett will be at the University from tomorrow until Thursday (March 26–28) to deliver a free public lecture and run a number of Sumi Ink workshops. For more information visit education.waikato.ac.nz/sumi
Visit www.waikato.ac.nz/alumni to download a nomination form. Nominations close Friday 26 April 2013.
Waikato joins acts Waikato University is now a member of Australasian Campuses Towards Sustainability (ACTS). ACTS is the primary forum for sustainability in the Australian and New Zealand tertiary education sector. It supports the integration of the principles of sustainability throughout a whole-of-institution approach. Staff and students can now access resources, newsletters and information from ACTS by registering online. Visit www.acts.asn.au/ index.php/members-area/ to register. For more information, contact Rachael Goddard at rgoddard@waikato.ac.nz
public lecture We can all identify with writers’ block – but for some, these frustrations can turn into what Professor Michael A. Peters describes as ‘anxieties of knowing’, the topic of his upcoming free Inaugural Professorial Lecture. 6–7pm, Tuesday 26 March, Gallagher Academy of Performing Arts. Opus Bar open from 5pm.
building healthy study relationships Group work at university is inevitable and unavoidable. Establishing and maintaining effective relationships with the members of your group will benefit yourself and your group’s work. This workshop is aimed at providing you with skills and strategies that will maximise your relationships and enhance your overall learning experience. The workshops are Thursday 4 April, 11am–1pm or Tuesday 9 April, 1–3pm. Venue TBA. Numbers are strictly limited – register by emailing betheaw@waikato.ac.nz
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SPORTS THOUGHTS My Favourite Coloured Socks - Black.
TOP 5 EPIC SPORT TEAM NAMES UC SANTA CRUZ BANANA SLUGS College basketball. I shit you not, when I saw this I went and ordered my very own t-shirt.
The Black Sox have further stomped on the skulls of every other sporting team to have represented New Zealand, after they just won the International Softball Federation held on our shores over the past few weeks. Their crushing win in the final against Venezuela became the sixth time New Zealand has been crowned World Champions of Softball, further adding to the tissue requirements of their opponents after beloved Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez went for a korero with the big fella in the
that is, to beat favourites Australia earlier in the tournament, toiling through a massive ten innings match to steal an unlikely victory. In that game Brad Rona went ham on some pitching, pumping a gigantic two run homer before finishing a casual day at the office off by charging through for the winning run. The scene most will talk about for days to come will be how the Australian catcher at the time dropped the ball, then got steamrolled by Rona a second later. And that is the sad thing about such
“The Black Sox are badass though, only faulted on one point and that being their name not living up to such heights as New Zealand’s Badminton team - the Black Cox.” sky. What’s better than the win - New Zealand actually had to play other countries to become champions of the World, unlike that bullshit Baseball tournament called the World Series which suspiciously only involves teams from North American states. At first, I thought such a competition sounded rather obnoxious, if not downright stupid. I still think that. The Black Sox are badass though, only faulted on one point and that being their name not living up to such heights as New Zealand’s Badminton team - the Black Cox. But they came from behind, the Black SOX 6
victories. Softball gains yet another World Championship in New Zealand, but the sport will continue to struggle and the win will ultimately be forgotten by most. Participation in Softball is small, exposure even smaller, and a chance to make a livelihood out of it non-existent. The only hope players have is for talent scouts to see their wares, and whisk them away to the bright lights, big money and piles of steroids that make up Major League Baseball. By C-Ball.
TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS Nothing like having a soft side. Canada’s shitbox NHL team decided to encompass all their key values and attitude by naming themselves after a leaf. Might be why they last won a championship in 1967.
INDIANAPOLIS NW SPACE PIONEERS Varsity Football Team. Currently all virgins.
MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES I don’t know what a timberwolf is, but I’m assuming a massive tree bent a wolf over at some stage and filled it with atomic mutant sap. And it happened in Minnesota, apparently.
BLACK COX The fact that these two words together aren’t even a part of the text below a porno you are going to watch online later tonight is astounding. What’s more - it’s a New Zealand team, and their fan base is packed with those of the platinum blonde haired type.
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Left vs Right THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: VSM A Year On
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So our Student Union (who provide you, with this ah fine publication), are starting their second year of running under Voluntary Student Membership (VSM)... again.
How did we come to have VSM, former Act MP, Heather Roy’s private members bill was drawn back in 2009, titled the Freedom of Association Amendment Bill, slightly misleading in that, prior to this, you could still withdraw membership, and the status quo, before was that the membership of the Union, would decide the default position, by referendum, the WSU had operated under both models. So in the name of freedom, orders were enforced. The legislation surrounding student union membership, typically changes back and forth as Labour and National swap the reigns of power, allowing their mildly different ideologies to take effect. Wasting time, and tax payers money in the process. Grant Robertson (Deputy Leader of Labour), has already expressed an interest in reversing VSM.
candidates, supporting the legislation), the extra financial pressure, that VSM had contributed to the functioning of the Union. Enough history, what does the Union provide for you. The visible stuff, like Advocacy, Nexus, Clubs, O-week, exist either to have your back or to be part of student culture. Not so visible, the WSU directors (typically the President) sit on various other boards, related to the functioning of the Uni as a whole, they are advocates, our lobbying force, for decisions impacting on students, which is most of them. They will not always win, but without entering the fight, you can only lose. What the WSU provides, can often not be provided by anyone else. In a nutshell VSM has bought pressure on student unions, required you to tick a box to join, is probably not permanent, and is mainly a big pissing contest between a few political parties. Big progress there. PS. Don’t forget that membership has remained free despite VSM, stop by the WSU building, if you would like to sign up.
2011 was filled with rabble rousing prophets of doom, warning that the introduction of VSM would gut student services and destroy advocacy at university. Like the other apocalyptic ranters who claimed the world would end last year, they have been proven wrong. Two years on and not much has visibly changed. We still have an elected board of directors, we still have Nexus, we still have advocacy services, indeed it seems that pursuit of freedom has done very little to diminish our quality standard of service provision. While there was a panicked reactionary period after the passing of the Bill, a year of adaptation has yielded a new and improved union that is leaner, meaner and more competitive. Effectively we have just gotten more for less. VSM was brought about to emancipate the last group of society, compelled into compulsory unionism. For years adults have been able to choose whether or not to join a union, and now as students we are afforded the same rights too. The truth of the matter is that most students didn’t care in 2011 and care even less now, rather a minority of left wing anti-VSM students wanted to retain a system that oppressed
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Sitting in on last years AGM and the election speeches, for this years board, one thing remained constant (despite both President
an even smaller minority of right wing students. Look around, the masses are getting the same services, the left still have a hold in most students associations around the country and now the right have the right to withdraw from the union without having to jump through as many hoops as a WW1 contentious objector. There are still those who claim that VSM has been a force of evil but the facts speak for themselves. Anyone who would seek a return to the days of compulsion would not only be taking a stab at the heart of freedom but also endorsing a culture of mediocrity in student government.
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NOT NEWS In Star Wars News Police on the West Coast spent some time last week hunting for a black man. Literally a black man, Darth Vader to be precise. The Hero / Villan / Hero again (?) from the Star
Guns don’t kill people, vaginas kill people Christie Dawn Harris “shot” to global fame for quite possibly being the world’s stupidest woman. Already arrested for drug possession it wasn’t until they got Miss Harris to the prison that the wardens discovered the baggies of meth amphetamine tapped between her butt cheeks and the loaded firearm inserted into her vagina. Yeah you read that right. We can only assume that sometimes a girl just really doesn’t want to carry a purse. A lot of people are going to have a lot of questions here but we thought we would add a couple to the mix: 1. Did she think of adding Cristal? It may not have helped her with the warden but
she may have gotten a few rap songs written about her. 2. Does it count as a three way if the last two guys inside you were named Smith and Wesson? 3. In what situation did she possibly think she was going to have time to unfasten her skirt, push open her panties and remove her firearm from her vagina before being killed in a gunfight. We did some non scientific research around the office and found it took the women on average 45 seconds just to get into their panties while on average it took the guys, two weeks, three dates, dinner, interesting conversation and jewellery.
Bonnie, Clyde and More Star Wars the kids News Wars Films was seen using other people’s credit cards to make mass withdrawals. Now we have our doubts that this would ever happen. I mean Darth Vader has been to some pretty barren hellscapes like Hoth and Tatoine but Greymouth seems a bridge
“...assemble everyone in Greymouth, give them a robe...” to far. But if Police are still looking for the Dark Lord as we go to print then we think we can help. If two Hayden Christensen prequels have taught us anything then it should be easy for police to catch Darth Vader. They just assemble everyone in Greymouth, give them a robe and tell them to act like an adult Anakin Skywalker. The one who gives the worst, most wooden performance must be the one who goes on to be Vader.
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A Utah couple added a modern day spin to the story of Bonnie and Clyde. They were arrested while completing what police suspect was their second bank robbery. However the part that had local law enforcement fascinated was that the couple kept their young kids in the car. We can’t understand that logic too much because we are guessing even leaving the lighter in the front dash is safer than going into the bank where armed guards are going to shoot at Mummy and Daddy. If you ask us the first big mistake wasn’t leaving the kids in the car it was taking the car in the first place. Isn’t Utah like 98% Mormon. If the kids were sitting on two tandem bikes no one would have suspected a thing.
An American Gym has started running Star Wars Lightsaber classes for people who want to get fitter but also like to dress in character and learn some pretty sick lightsaber moves. Currently in their first six months the classes have been full to capacity each week, including the one time a girl actually attended before realising that it wasn’t Zumba. Apparently in the entire six months the gym has not had to distribute any of the 30 lightsabers it provides as this new breed of “gym bunnies” comes prepared. While there hasn’t been any major weight loss success yet a number of the young Jedi are reporting increased wrist and forearm strength which we can only assume is helping improve their “force choke.” Your move Uleisure.
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Man Seeking Native American Man seeking native American woman, would settle for native American. Not fussy which tribe they just have to be fit and have the stamina to stay out dancing. In fact if they could do five days of dancing and chanting for rain that would be excellent. Feel free to start this Friday at 10am whether you have heard from me or not… coach@blackcaps.co.nz Man Seeking Native American #2 As above but contact Chairman@federatedfamers.co.nz we could really use the rain. Woman Seeking Men Hi. I’m an attractive female, oh yeah I won academy awards. I’m looking for a man, but not just any man. They have to capable of public speaking, confident arguing the point and be able to see both sides of an issue. I love a man who can respectfully interject but then cede a point after judgement and, in my opinion as an attractive woman, people who can debate make the best lovers. Signed really attractive and not at all fictional girl email Houseoffaz@gmail.com NB Parts of this email have been sponsored by the Waikato University debating society.
Apparently up in the careers office Brad dsafasfas has been dealing with the challenge of how to stay relevant while people move to online websites like seek.co.nz or SJS. Initially the plan was to allocate part of the budget to sdafas and asfsafasffas fsa fas asfsa fsa fas but it isn’t just the 10k to hire them then they make you pay per bullet. So instead Brad dsafasfa decided to work on attracting new customers with Brad dsafasfa Brad dsafasfa and ping pong, Brad dsafasfa Brad dsafasfa playing a banjo and a Brad dsafasfa Brad dsafasfa Brad dsafasfa in a chocolate fountain. We aren’t sure if this has increased the amount of people using the careers service but since our first visit up there we can no longer get a passport thanks to the conviction for Brad dsafasfa Brad dsafasfa so thanks Careers, looks like we have to find a new job now.
MEME OF THE WEEK
Scottish Woman Seeking Home It’s hard as a recent immigrant to find a home but I thought I had found one that would make my granddad proud. It was right in campus. I had to share it with the occasional duck and car engine but it was my home and I loved it, and then they came in and cleaned it. So if you have approximately 50 metres of deep water and don’t mind the smell of Haggis or the sound of Bagpipes then contact me Nessie@waikato. ac.nz
QUOTE OF THE WEEK “Haley, I’m coming home tonight to explode on your face” Mark Richardson - Crowd Goes Wild
trivial facts The largest item found on any menu is roasted camel. The camel is cleaned and then stuffed with 1 lamb, 20 chickens, and 60 eggs. Fourteen billion pounds of garbage, mostly
plastic, is dumped into the ocean every year. Wedding rings are often placed on the 3rd finger of the left hand. Ancient Egyptians believed a vein in that hand ran directly to the heart. “Carpet” is from the Latin carpere, meaning “to pluck.” It has the same root as the phrase carpe diem, literally “pluck/seize the day.” 9
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THIRD DEGREE GUEST RANT Questions 01_ What do you want to see more of on Campus? 02_ What’s the best place for coffee? 03_ Group carnage or romantic date?
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01_ More people like Daniel Farrel.
02_ Momento. 03_ Group Carnage. Robert
Green MP Gareth Hughes talks “Extreme Energy” in the Waikato.
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01_ Bring back McDonalds!! 02_ Stop drinking Coffee! I like
In New Zealand the Government is currently allocating permits covering 173,000 square kilometres of New Zealand’s waters up to 3 kilometres deep including blocks just 12 miles of the beautiful Raglan coast. In permits that have already been issued foreign oil companies are expected to start exploratory drilling, the riskiest phase, next summer off the coasts of Otago and Raglan.
Bongo Sushi but you cant really drink sushi.
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Combination of both... Nah, definately CARNAGE.
Christine 30, Int’l Student from Berlin
01_ More swimming activities and more healthy options for food.
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I prefer Tea but The Station is cool.
03_ Depends on the occasion.
Florence 25, Int’l Student from France
01_ More food options please. It’s not good and what’s here is expensive.
02_ Momento’s Mocha Frappes are yum but very expensive.
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I prefer group parties but I have to find a great boyfriend and I’ll change my mind instantly. 10
As global oil production peaks countries around the world are turning to ever more extreme forms of energy production to maintain our energy supplies. Deep sea oil drilling, fracking, dirty coal, methane hydrates and tar-sand oil all come with big environmental risks and are catastrophic for the climate. We don’t need to take the risk. State-owned Solid Energy has been drilling holes into underground coal all around the Waikato in recent years. As the easy to mine coal has disappeared, they have now turned to setting underground fires to extract gases from coal buried too deep to be mined and have also been fracking these deep coal seams to extract methane. We need to wean ourselves off these dirty and destructive forms of energy and not going to ever more extreme lengths to extract it. Oil companies are also now looking kilometres underwater for oil. Deep sea drilling operates in hostile conditions at the frontiers of technology. As we saw in the Deepwater Horizon blow-out and spill the consequences can be catastrophic. A spill of this size in New Zealand’s waters would dwarf the Rena spill and be a disaster for our amazing marine life and important tourism and fishing industries. If you love the Waikato, love New Zealand, and want to protect it from extreme energy companies then come along to my talk hosted by the Greens on Campus on Thursday 4th April. Contact Theresa Moore theresa.moore18@gmail.com for details. Photo by Jackson James Wood
OPINION
RANDOM PROFILE
TOP TEN Top Ten reasons why the English language is stupid. 10_
Lisa Finucane. Head of Communications and External Relations What’s your role at the University of Waikato and how long have you been doing it for?
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Head of Communications and External Relations (5.5years). On behalf of the University we look after marketing, advertising, pr, media, events, community partnerships, student recruitment, social media, brand, publications-and anything else thrown at us.
Sausages left over from yesterday’s University stakeholder breakfast.
What are you having for lunch today?
The physical campus is fabulous - trees, fields, space - tuis, kowhai, ducks If you could witness any event past, present or future, what would it be?
No- but I think he peaked in the 70s(though did you know he produced the Pogue’s Rum Sodomy and the Lash?) What’s the first thing you think about when you wake up?
iPhone or Smartphone?
Graduated with a BA and promptly got a job as a waitress. A thought-ful one though.
iPhone
From the heart- Italian From the head- mandarin What’s one book you’d recommend everyone read?
08_ X is always for xylophone. 07_ The word ‘bed’ looks like a bed.
05_ Nothing rhymes with orange,
What was your first job?
If you could be fluent in any language, which one would you choose?
if your weird, foreign neighbour leisurely weighs caffeine...
Automatic- but with regret.
Can I get away with not walking the dog this morning?
Dr Who - MySky and UKTV reruns- perfect
06_ Silent letters. Why?!
End of WWII- everyone was very happy.
Do you have any favourite TV shows (and if so, what are they)?
09_ “I before E, except after C”? Not
Do you drive a manual or automatic?
Is Elvis really dead? What’s your favourite thing about campus culture?
Comb, womb, and bomb are only different by one letter and pro- nounced three different ways.
silver, purple and month.
04_ Why does Q always have to be
followed by U?
03_ Corn flour is white but cornflower
is blue, but they’re both pronounced the same.
02_ More people speak American
English than the Queen’s English.
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We don’t have enough curse words.
What was the last movie you saw in the cinema? Looper (I don’t get out much) What do you think is the most important advice to give to students? It doesn’t get any better than this. Well, later on you have more money and you’ll probably look back and regret a few decisions (old head/young shoulders- doesn’t happen). But truly this is a fabulous time so make the most of it.
I often recommend Stephen king’s dark tower series but nobody else seems to
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LETTUCE TO THE EDITOR. Nexus loves getting your letters. We also love it if they are funny, intelligent and well written. Mainly we will be happy if you keep them under 250 words, it saves us having to cut them down. Please remember to give us a real name when you send them in even if you want to write with an alias. Email us at Lettuce@nexusmag.co.nz or... facebook.com/nexusmagNZ
Nice Spot Trend-Spotting Dear Nexus, I would like to acknowledge the find that Alice and Anne made in issue 3, vol. 45; Geek Chic. Not too sure about the geek part but I’m sure there are a number of guys who would love to go there and back again; from Mingewater to Minas Trap. Cheers for the find, The Horny Hobbit™ PS I may be small but my feet are pretty big...
Not for me, but for him. Dear Nexus, I’d like to bring to your attention the importance of one of the greatest and most humble of God’s creatures. You all know his name, though you probably don’t think of him as often as you should. His achievements in research during the Second World War, the various medical advancements made as a result of both his direct influence and the inspiration he caused others, as well as pioneering new movements in the design and implementation of pancakes as a breakfast food, should place him firmly at the forefront of your minds. This is, I am sad to say, not the case. I would propose that we name a day in his honour, and celebrate it annually, though I am almost certain you will all disagree. Still, as one of his greatest fans and apostles, I must carry his message today.
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One of the most prolific authors of our time, and you do not think of him. One of the most brilliant inventors of our age, and you still do not think of him. One of the greatest thinkers and orators in the history of the world, and yet none of you know of whom I am speaking. Where would we be without him? Why, there would be no chocolate chips! The Bible would be way more boring to read without his intervention! Spaceflight would still be a distant dream. Friend to great leaders the world over, far surpassing any of his contemporaries, and paving the way for generations to come. I am, of course, referring to the mighty Tyrannosaurus Rex. Make the first of June International Tyrannosaurus Rex Day. Not for me, but for him. Kind regards, Yakko Warner
Prez is Full of Shit. Ok, if you’re going to print it, I’m going to have to call it. Our Student Union President, Aaron Letcher, is either seriously full of shit or just messing with us to see if were paying attention. Is he really trying to convince the student body that it is in our best interest to increase the cost of studying and get rid of interest free student loans? Last week’s Presidents column might be generously characterised by some as delusional; but I’m going to go with malevolent and self-serving. In this column he put forward the argument that the hard fought victories of successive student organisations to retain and hopefully improve higher education in New Zealand were no longer important; in
fact, they were going too far. Apparently it’s time for the student body to stop campaigning for improved access to education; opting instead for some warped elitist view of higher education. Whatever can he mean when he writes “access [to higher education] is no longer the problem”? Does he assume that his own experiences of white- male- and class-privilege are replicated by everyone who desires a shot at higher education? Did he simply fall to sleep when he was being told about report after report showing students who were the first in their family to come to University, or who came from marginalised and less-privileged communities, were far more likely to fail or drop out (should they make it through the gate in the first place) than those who walk the roads of privilege many of us share? The economic arguments make no sense. If we don’t want a low wage economy, we need to invest in growing a high wage one. That means investing in education! But more importantly, the philosophical argument is ugly. Using market principals to actively exclude people from education suggests we as a society think it is ok that education (and therefore access to selfdetermination is so many ways) is a gift only bestowed on the inheritors of aristocratic privilege. That’s the kind of non-sense I would definitely expect from Mr. National-Party-Spin, but it is not what I expect from my student union president; the person who is supported to be defending the rights of ALL students. It sounds like Aaron is trying to form an argument around the idea that education is a privilege, not a right. What he really means is education is for the privileged – it’s a bourgeoisie birthright. With love, Murray Riches
I Don’t Care. Dear Nexus, I just wanted to let you know that I am indifferent to everything. Yours sincerely, The Average Student
Uni fails at Law. Sup Nexus,
OPINION
I’m a little confused. You know Voluntary Student Membership? I’m sure you do, given you are run by the WSU. Seeing the number of people at WSU decrease because funding was cut through VSM wasn’t cool, particularly as that’s less people who are there purely to help students. Anyway, I’m a little confused by the legislation. WSU has to sign up members every year because of someone’s freedom of association was supposedly breached (I will admit, the argument was pretty powerful. Best not to discuss it) yet it’s all good for every law student to be forced into membership of WULSA. Aren’t they a student association too and therefore covered by the same legislation? I’m not saying that they’re breaking the law or anything - I’m sure these people who are all law students would have considered the implications of VSM. And because WULSA has such close ties with the Faculty of Law, the university definitely wouldn’t have allowed that to happen if WULSA overlooked it, but it doesn’t seem fair that WSU has to go through hell every year for this stuff yet WULSA doesn’t have to. As a law student, isn’t my freedom of association being infringed upon in the same way being forced to join WSU was? Just a thought. I like both WSU and WULSA. I just don’t want to see either being hurt for no reason. Maybe WULSA could explain how VSM doesn’t apply to them so WSU can adopt the same model and not have the issues they do? Lots of love Snuggles the Raging Hippy
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GIG LIDO CINEMA film
Liberal Arts Rating: Liberal Arts is a philosophical exploration of the university culture. That sentence is almost as wanky as the movie itself. Liberal Arts definitely falls into the same category as Garden State, Elizabethtown, 500 Days of Summer. Boy is hopeless romantic, has dissatisfaction with his life, meets quirky girl, she makes him feel exciting again, etc. Zac Efron was fairly unrecognisable (in a good way), and Allison Janney (Juno, 10 Things I Hate About You) just always seems to get the best characters. However, Elizabeth Olsen’s character, Zibby, made me feel uneasy. While her naivety and general demeanour might reflect that of the average first year student, the sheer middle-of-the-road approach to her characterisation results in her being little more than a two-dimensional construct for the main character to subject to his mid-life crisis. Its ability to be an almost exact clone of Garden State (written, directed and starring as well as a comedy-drama) was disappointing, but you could certainly watch worse movies. Speaking of Twilight, Liberal Arts certainly gains points back for being vocal about how it’s the worst book ever. Its lacklustre approach to an overused story line is what lets Liberal Arts down. For all the good intent and execution behind the film, it’s something we’ve all seen too many times before to really make a lasting impression.
Wasted Talent Gig Rating: Apparently it is confusing for parents when they see a “Wasted Talent” poster around Victoria St. My ever-curious dad (ILY dad) even stood in front of a poster and pointed it to my mum. They were talking about what it could be and I told them I was actually planning on checking it out that night. Since it’s the first of its kind, I had no clue what was happening. All I knew was that the poster was pretty sweet, things with “wasted” on it almost always guaranteed a good time, it’s a Friday night so #yolo (sorry/ I’mnotsorry), and that it was “Hamilton’s newest and weirdest electronic night”. So I ventured on with brave soldiers who were ready to battle (on the d-floor) with me. It was weird, and I mean that in the best possible way, to be raging on a Friday night at Static. But how could I not, though? Mike Blanchett aka Kaon aka Eyebrate was playing! I was in a circle with a group of friends and we were all just doing our own thing with some freestyle dancing. The full line-up for the night also included Unsub & MC Amphetimess, Jake De La Ribbs ,and Sligh ( fromC.T.F.D). Djs having a ball playing music they want to play is so good to see. I was happy to report back to my folks that there was no talent wasted that night except for maybe the talents being wasted themselves.
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French tart Café Rating: It is a little piece of Paris in Hamilton. The French tart Café transports you to a foreign land, via the name scribbled across the large glass front, colourful hanging flower baskets, white curly bistro tables and chairs sitting on the side walk. No passport required. If the pure novelty of this café doesn’t float your boat then maybe the free wifi, friendly staff and brilliant food will. The food is cost effective. All the meals are under $20 and there is a wide range of scrummy looking sweet and savoury treats in the cabinet. The portions are large and artistically presented. They also have many gluten free options. If you can’t afford to add a beverage chilled water is provided for the table. However, if you can splash out on some liquid I would suggest the passion fruit ice cream soda. You can get four creamy sweet, delicious drinks out of one bottle.
By Jess Molina.
It is the perfect little cafe to visit if you’re craving a get away from the hassle and bustle of university life.
ARIES
taurus
gemini
(21 mar - 20 apr)
(21 apr - 21 may)
(22 may - 21 june)
You will be late on your assignment due to the recent drought weather.
Your friends will support you this week and for a brief moment you will overcome all your paranoia and see yourself as you really are. LIFELINE is there to support you after this moment.
Your recent facebook update was neither witty nor interesting. No one liked the picture because they hate you.
HOROSCOPES
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Repeat Prescription Jay Roacher Rating:
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WARM BODIES By Issac Marion Rating: Warm Bodies could have been the best book in the universe!!
MARK ONE comic
Batman: Earth One By Geoff Johns
White rappers are always a funny topic. People seem to have a discouraging attitude towards them, but then love the Beastie Boys or Eminem. Well just like Eric Clapton whitened up the blues, Jay Roacher is one fly honkey smartening up the New Zealand hip hop scene.
Rating: It is a love story, told from the point of view of a shuffling, oozing, groaning, brain eating zombie, who calls himself R. R rescues Julie during a zombie attack. Smearing her with his oozings, to hide her smell from the other zombies, he takes her home and tries to make friends with her. Zombie romantic comedy adventure ensues, interspersed with flash backs to Julie’s earlier days that R experiences from eating bits of her boyfriends brain, which he carries around in his pocket for quite some time. Warm Bodies is beautiful, and every creative writer should read it. The imagery is precise. The struggles of the characters are shown with a balance of brutality and delicacy. In short, the language is Lovely. BUT... Unfortunately, zombification is never explained, instead there is an abstract spiritual element, which is weird. R has been described as being the thinking woman’s zombie, but too much thinking may be the readers downfall in fully enjoying this book. Basically, I LOVE it until the last chapter, and then it gets both predictable and inexplicable. That being said, I still really enjoyed it.
Batman: Earth One follows suit from Superman: Earth One as a complete re-imagining of the title heroes origins: completely unrestrained by its past. Due to the ‘alternative reality’ nature of the book, you will almost certainly find the liberties Johns takes with some of your favourite characters jarring. Characters feel so different here, and their relationships to Batman are changed dramatically. Quickly enough though, you get used to being emancipated from the restraints of Batman canon and then you are free to enjoy this fascinating character study of Batman’s early years. The art here is great. It is delivered with precision and is particularly strong in the more emotive scenes (of which there are many). The more grisly scenes are also well rendered and deeply affecting: the ‘movie like’ re-imagining of ‘The Penguin’ provides some stand out moments. Earth One is probably the most comprehensive take on Batman’s origin since Batman: Year One and, though it doesn’t quite reach those lofty heights, it is well worth the read. And a re-read. In fact I’m off to give it another read now.
His new mixtape, Repeat Prescription is kind of like a greatest hits before his new EP drops. And it is a blinder. There are some great solo tracks on this mix from his previous albums including Just a Phase and Trapped, but more importantly it has all the incredible assists that he has handed some of the other talents of New Zealand hip hop. Mundane with Louie Knux is a great starter. Knux has the deep and urban grit while Roacher offers the word play and nerd-core swish. And that translates to something like athletic ability when Roacher’s flow is able to bounce and rise around the stunningly varied beats of Scratch 22’s Death is the Dancer. The mixtape also features one of my favourite Tourettes songs, Letting Go, which has a skilled and finely delivered verse from Roacher. And an array of tracks featuring the beats of Alphabethead (another fave of mine), this mixtape is an insight into some of the best local hip hop you can get your hands on. So with articulate, vocabulary-laden lyrics, a smooth and exercising flow, and most of all, a price all students should be able to afford (ie free), why would any hip hop lover get caught up on colour rather than solid music? Download at http://iheartanimalhats.wordpress.com/tag/jay-roacher
Reviewed by Erin Doyle
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By HP
cancer
leo
virgo
(22 june - 23 july)
(24 july - 23 aug)
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Today it seems that everyone is on form with all their assignments and all you want to do is listen to titty songs and shake your ass. This repeats everyday till you die.
In a daring move, you turn your email spam filter off. You meet your future partner and will enjoy a successful online marriage.
In ‘paying it forward’ you lend out a pen today. You wont get it back and karma doesn’t give a shit about a pen. FAIL.
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gig guide
Matt Hicks talks to Jesse Mulligan about life on Seven Sharp, leaving 7 Days and why everyone hates Hamilton. When did you first start performing stand up? Tell us a little about your first gig. : I entered the University of Waikato comedy competition, and having won that represented Waikato at the National Competition (also in Hamilton) the following week. The first gig went great, but the second was a shocker – I thought I had to write all new jokes, and they were nothing on the set I’d written the previous week. Plus I was nervous as, and tried to calm myself by drinking. That just makes you sloppy, your punchlines get ruined, you go too fast and you perform ten minutes of material in 90 seconds. Hamilton gets a bit of a hard time. What makes Hamilton such an easy target for teasing? (We have to get to the root of the problem). The general public love an agreed punchline – something they can make a low-risk joke about at work. So I’m afraid Hamilton is it. Hamilton and The Ridges and Would You Like Fries With That and Nek Minnit and hopefully not Seven Sharp for long.
4. Dougie Robinson, an old school mate who’s now a builder, used car salesman and philosopher. 5. Warren Wheeler, my father-in-law and top Hamilton architect. What sort of guy is he? I got him free tickets to a live comedy show and he spent the night heckling the performers. I’ve just noticed these people are all men. It’s not that I don’t like women, it’s just that when you’re engaged it’s safer to pretend you don’t notice other women exist, let alone rank them as ‘favourites’.
You had your first foray into radio with Contact FM. Do you have any standout memories from your time there? Yes, I did the Sunday night talkback show, which was a heap of fun (when people called, which they often didn’t). And I did the Marxy and Mulligan Drive Show on Friday avos, which was a good chance to hone some comedy ideas. http://soundcloud.com/J-Plates http://www.facebook.com/jplatesmusic
Who are your five favourite Hamiltonians of all time and why? (In order please).
This week’s gig guide is a little bit different because it’s Easter! Please note that establishments might have different closing times, and most of them close at midnight. Hey, bar people need to rest up too! Until then, enjoy!
Wednesday 27th Skint House Bar, 6-9 pm $5 pizzas, drink deals to wash it down with, and a surprise guest Dj to serenade you while you eat and socialise. What more can you ask for, really? 2 for 1 Cocktails Grand Central Hotel, 5-10 pm It’s a long weekend, malls are closed, and you have a bit of moolah to spend. This is the answer.
Thursday 28th Tight Ass Thurs Open UNTIL midnight, Altitude Bar & Nightclub $3 shots, $4 Handles & House Doubles, $5 RTDS. Also their 4-way beerpong is a winner.
Sunday 30th
1. Richard Swainson (Auteur House), Waikato University’s first doctor of film who showed us just what a doctor of film could achieve (working behind the counter at Video Ezy) 2. Mike Talbot, who used to drive me up to Auckland stand up gigs when we were both at law school. He’s now one of Hamilton’s top lawyers (and I’m guessing the only one who started out as a bouncer] 3. Darryl Hadley, a visionary publican who owns House on Hood, but whose glory days were running Waikato’s Filthiest Flat competition with me in the 90s
Electro Static Static, Gold coin entry. Fancy a good rage on the eve of Easter? Got a gig you want us to include here? Email us at gigs@nexusmag.co.nz
libra
scorpio
sagittarius
(24 sep - 23 oct)
(24 oct - 22 nov)
(23 nov - 21 dec)
An extremely rare planetary alignment means sweet fuck all to you today. Carry on.
On skint night you will starve like you have never starved before. This will become a weekly ritual involving noodles and nothing else.
In your second class today it will become apparent you should have not stopped drinking last night.
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COOL VS NOT COOL
eight ball
tHREE THINGS THAT ARE AWESOME RIGHT NOW AND THREE THINGS THAT AREN’T SO MUCH. COOL
Welcome to the 8 ball. In the depths of my gooey black ass I will answer the secrets OF THE universe. You may not like MY answerS but lets be honest who else is going to tell you the truth, ugly.
Online Thesaurus’. Nothing improves a 3am essay like synonyms.
Is Nexus Publishing Drunk? I ahumd jsit ermaergherd laff. Just gard larmerd.
Will you marry me? Are you asking me that? If so, I’m just warning you our babies will be of colour. If not, awkward. New episodes of TV shows. Game of Thrones (31st March), Doctor Who (30th March), Mad Men (April 7th), Breaking Bad (July)...
Are One Direction Breaking Up? Ha-Haa-Haa-Haaa-Harry must not go back to Hogwarts. Can I swim in the Lake yet? Do you want worms escaping out your bum hole?
Is the slightly stoned chef actually slightly stoned? I’m slightly confused. Rain. Thank fuck for that.
Can I play the Piano? Depends. If you are from a country that is situated close to China then yes.
NOT COOL
Will Nexus ever stop picking on mature students? “Mature Students”, how oxymoronic of you, you oh so talented older being.
Easter induced diabetes. Keep all that chocolate away from me.
Are flowers still the best way to impress a girl? Yeah, I guess. But credit cards are also cool. Has anyone seen my ID I think I lost it at Bar 101? Eww. Eww is all I have for you. Just eww.
That smell. Its good they’re cleaning the lakes but smelling that with a hangover is a recipe for disaster.
Textbooks. Realising that compulsory textbook you bought in O Week for $150 has only been used once so far...
“ Trains A and B are traveling in the same direction on parallel tracks. Train A is traveling at 60 mph and train B is traveling at 70 mph.Train A passes a station at 12:20 P.M. If train B passes the same station at 12:32 P.M. at what time will train B catch up to train A?” Again, eww. I don’t’ know! I’m going to say that if I were to be driving Train A I would be real happy when the other train river caught up because then we could drive our trains side by side, and play charades from our little driving cabins. Then we could put the trains in cruise control and see who could run to the end of the train and back the quickest. Or, or, or maybe we could talk very loudly about the latest episode of Revenge. Or maybe the other driver will be a dick and I could derail his/her train. The possibilities are endless. Wow, that escalated quickly.
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aquarius
pisces
(22 dec - 20 jan)
(21 jan - 19 feb)
(20 feb - 20 mar)
People will be more helpful to you if they stayed out of your fucking way. Steamroll that shit.
Live life on the edge, not in the gutter.
Your attempt at a social life is recognised however your application to move into second base with that chick from that bar is henceforth DENIED.
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ABOVE PHOTO CREDIT PAUL TAYLOR
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The six60 revolution Jess molina catches up with matiu of six60 as he reflects on just how far the band has come.
“There is more to New Zealand music than Six60.” It was something a friend told me when I was in a rut and wanted to listen to more local artists. That may be true, but it is undeniable that Six60 is one of the top players in the industry at present. These blokes are steadily rising up not just in the country but internationally as well. With six awards from the Tui NZ Music Awards including Best Group, People’s Choice, and Single of the Year, their songs “Forever” and “Run for It” used by Sports giant ESPN, and a successful tour around UK, Europe, Canada, and America all under their belt, Six60 is making New Zealanders everywhere proud. We had a chat with lead vocalist Matiu Walters while they were on a break after eight shows in the South by Southwest Music Festival 2013 (SXSW ’13). Hi, Matiu! How are things on your side of the world? Hey! It’s really cold in New York at the moment, but I love this city! It’s incredible to think that we started in a small house and now we’re in New York. I understand that you guys have started out in Dunedin back in 2008. Yeah, we were in Otago. We met through Rugby, Dorms, Halls, and all had a passion for music. It was in 660 Castle Street. I’m not sure if the flat is there still, but we had a makeshift studio and in the end, we got talked by our family and friends into recording an EP and then it went viral. Wow, it’s really amazing how far you guys have come! You’ve had some exciting shows in the last few weeks in LA, San
Francisco, South by Southwest, (SXSW) and up coming shows in New York and Canada. How has that been like so far? Just really incredible. I mean, it’s only the beginning for us. We’ve had one album so far and it has taken us this far. Have you got a favourite gig that you’ve played at while in there? Or has any show stood out to you in particular? Most favourite gig? Probably not one show alone, but the whole South by Southwest Musical Festival (SXSW) stood out to me. It was crazy to play all those shows in 4 days! It was another leap to get to play with other musicians and it made us step out of our comfort zone. So have you noticed much difference between the New Zealand audience compared to the ones overseas? Yeah, in a way that our New Zealand audience grew up with us. They know the songs so they can sing along. The audience here is really great too. It’s just a different energy. I love it! Are you looking forward to coming back home for your New Zealand tour, though? Of course. I love it here, but I’m looking forward to going home and seeing mum and all that.
it’s quite powerful. In saying that, though, every song is still special for me. It’s funny how you mentioned “Lost” first. There’s this website called Tumblr, I’m not sure if you’ve heard of it? Yeah, I have. I tracked down the Six60 hashtag and it actually came up with heaps of pages! Wow, really? (laughs) That’s awesome! Yeah. “Lost” is probably a crowd favourite in the website. There are a lot of people writing about it, even putting quotes from the songs in pictures and texts. I guess it’s a song that is really just relatable for everyone. One thing that we try and do is to keep things broad. Like it’s common ideas and ideologies for us. “Lost” is quite an emotional song, and that’s what I like with our music. I want people to find their own story to the songs. Even after all they’ve achieved, don’t think that these guys have forgotten their roots, my friend (I just had to). They are excited to come home and play for the audience that has supported them from the start. The fact that most of their shows in NZ have already sold out just goes to show that the local audience are just as excited to have them back. Suffice to say for these humble lads from Dunners, ain’t it really good to be alive.
Great! I hear your songs around quite a lot and “In the Clear” gets a lot of airplay in the gym I go to. It’s a good motivation song. Have you got any personal favourites from the album? Favourites from the album? Hmm, probably “Lost”, “Rest of You”, “Green Bottles”. Also “Run for It”. It has a different energy to it and
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While we waited for Netsky and the band to come out, I thought back on that conversation I had with the man himself (Issue two y’all if you haven’t seen it!) about any pre-gig rituals that they had. He said they “liked playing little boxing games where we punch each other just to get rid of the energy a little bit”. With or without pre-gig rituals, the moment they came out on stage, the shift in the energy was almost instant.
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“We need a taxi to take us to Claudelands Event Centre.” I urgently said to the lady on the other line. The response from the other line was simple enough: laughter. I thought it was because of my panicked tone and the sense of urgency we need to get there ASAP that made her laugh, but it turns out it was because they had bookings from quite a lot of people already, to take them to the same venue. “It won’t be too long,” she promised. True enough. As Louise (the ‘Anne’ to Alice&Anne) and I set off to the venue soon after that, it was apparent that the theme for the night was ‘expecting the unexpected’. Firstly, the sun was still up so we had time to take some photos and to get the feel of the place. Just as I thought we were early, we went into the main arena where the first act was playing. Local DJ Willapede, half of the duo Reservoir Dogs, was first to go on stage. There was a quaint, intimate crowd already gathered in front, and most of them were already moving to the music. At some point during this first half hour, I was being twirled around and I just knew that this crowd was going to be fun and enthusiastic. Willapede’s
lively set was a good omen for the night. Another notable set from the night was by Auckland DJ iWan who was playing his first show in Hamilton. He kept Willapede’s momentum going with the tracks he was playing and it seems as though we Hamiltonians showed him what it’s like to party in the Tron. It was around this time that the place truly felt alive. A plethora of floral headbands, and Chucks/Vans of all colours and sizes were making their way around the whole venue. For the most part, there was a lot of shrieking, hugging, and frolicking from the crowd. The lines to get beverages were getting long and the anticipation was building. Back inside the arena, CTFD’s (Calm The Fvck Down) set was in full swing. A collaboration between Sligh and Tony Douglas, this homegrown duo is making some noise around the country with their successful sets in the most recent R&V and Soundscape. I especially loved hearing a voiceover say “Calm the fvck down, bro” repeatedly as they incorporated that in their tracks. Last on the supporting line-up is another
Auckland DJ by the name of Dan Aux. He seemed to have quite a following already in the crowd and it’s no wonder why. The diversity in his set was welcomed, and anyone who can play Bangarang by Skrillex and Diplo’s Express Yourself in a way I’ve never experienced before earns points in my book. Finally it was the moment we’ve all been waiting for. The crowd was buzzing, glowsticks were everywhere, and the room was getting quite tight. While we waited for Netsky and the band to come out, I thought back on that conversation I had with the man himself (Issue two y’all if you haven’t seen it!) about any pre-gig rituals they had. He said they “liked playing little boxing games where we punch each other just to get rid of the energy a little bit”. Rituals aside, the moment they came out on stage, the shift in the energy was almost instant. The band was out first – Babl on keyboard and Michael on drums, followed by Script MC. The crowd cheered as the guys got into place and then finally, it was time for Boris (Netsky) to come out. Dressed in an unassuming plain white shirt and maroon pants, he commanded that crowd from then on.
They played favourites like “Puppy”, “Love Has Gone”, and “Come Alive” (we all raged really hard for that) along with some new tracks that he revealed for the first time. Script MC was good at getting the crowd amped and at some point he asked the crowd to throw something in the air. Who knew that glowsticks, clothing, and random objects thrown in the air could look poetic and beautiful? I remember my friend Jack telling me on the night that if the Netsky remix of “Anticipate” was played, he might actually cry. As luck would have it, that was his last track for the night. With Netsky on the vocals, the song started out a bit relaxed before going into a full-blown raging track.
feeling that one only gets from a good night of dancing. I’ve never experienced quite like it: drum&bass with live drum and bass. Just how it should be. Stepping out into the streets and hearing a car’s stereo blasting Netsky just says volumes about how the night went. It might be high time for Hamilton to have more events like this. By Jess Molina
Just when we thought that was the end of it, they came out again for an encore set featuring some surprise tracks. The energy was still up, and it was evident that this crowd couldn’t get enough of Netsky. Script MC asked the crowd what they would like as their last song and I was one of those people who kept pushing for “Everyday”. Was our wish ever granted! It was a great choice to end the night on a high note and afterwards, I had that rush of
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1. What 1991 film won best film, actor, actress, director Oscars? 3. What is a baby rabbit called? 4. Who betrayed Jesus to the Romans? 7. What’s involved in 20% of car accidents in Sweden? 8. What spirit is mixed with ginger beer in a Moscow mule? 9. Which country had The Dauphin as a ruler? 10. Which country grows the most fruit? 12. Taylor Swift’s most recent ex-boyfriend. 14. What colour is vermilion a shade of? 15. Emerald is the birth stone for which month? 17. What colour is Spock’s blood?
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What goes around the world but stays in a corner? Give me food, and I will live; give me water, and I will die. What am I?
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Sudoku ~ Easy
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The man who invented it doesn’t want it. The man who bought it doesn’t need it. The man who needs it doesn’t know it. What is it? Throw it off the highest building, and I’ll not break. But put me in the ocean, and I will. What am I?
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Wuzzle
Hub Words How many words can you make? Each word must contain the hub letter E. Can you find a 9-letter word and at least 20 other words of five letters or more avoiding proper nouns?
Codeword
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Each letter in this puzzle is represented by a number 1-26. Can you crack the code and solve the crossword? Every letter of the alphabet is used at least once. Three letters are already in place to get you started.
2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Word Ladder A word ladder is a sequence of words formed by changing just one letter each time eg CAT - COT - DOT - DOG. Can you find the missing words? Use the clues if you get stuck. CHASE
Clues:
Discontinue Charter Lead Percolate Fruit Roost Sear Mend
City Search Can you unscramble the letters in each word to find ten world cities? CATCH
HAHASIGN
N OT E D M OV I E
ONERUMBLE
EASIERBONUS
HAILPAIDHELP
N I LT U B A S
ANIMAL
GINJIBE
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Mr Minty Fish Minty Fish goes Agony Art.
-If you’re happy, stay. -If you choose to stay in an unhappy situation, it’s no longer someone else’s fault. You always have the option to leave. Find the sassy black woman inside and step the fuck out. -Being treated badly is not an excuse to treat someone badly.
Auteur Auteur House presents... Harry Carey Jr.
-If things go to shit, don’t blame my free uni magazine advice. So this week I got an email. They actually attached their name, and their number, and their address. I only mention this because they then also begged that I use all three as “they have nothing to hide.” Here’s a little public service announcement. Sometimes, when you’re stupid, you should hide things. Things like, oh I don’t know; your name, number and address. For this reason, dear stupid, I’m keeping you anonymous, because at least one of us can see the shit storm that would happen if we didn’t. Ho k. “Hey mmf iv had this boyfriend for almost a year and hes nice but sometimes lately hes started trying to tell me who I can see and when and where. He says hes joking but he gets really mad so im not sure. A guy he works with and I knew from school always flirts with me. He treats me real nice and iv considered leaving my boyfriend for him but im scared that he just wants some ass and will reject me. At the moment I get away with it cos nothings actually happened like sex or whatever but even though I love my boyfriend, his jokes get meaner and im startin to think that he likes controlling me more than he actually likes me for just being me. I don’t talk to my friends about it cos they don’t see my boyfriends mean streak but they read nexus so I suppose they know now. Hope you read this. I’m a huge fan” Ok. So aside from having terrible grammar, you’re also in a pickle that you can easily get out of. As I see it, life is simple. If you’re already considering leaving them, leave. Don’t leave for another guy, leave for you. Leave because you’re not happy and you don’t owe anyone anything. You’re young. You shouldn’t feel bad for wanting a bit of dick on the side; however, if you want outside tail, you need to go outside. I’m all for getting laid with whomever you please but I draw a surprising line of morality at cheating. If you’re in what sounds like an abusive relationship, than leaving one crack baby for another is not the ticket. My pointers for you are as follows. -If you’re not happy, leave.
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I will be finishing this next week as I am hugging my word limit with a firm grip. Please continue to email me, mmf@nexusmag.co.nz I love you dearly.
The “In Memoriam” segment of this year’s Oscars contained some glaring omissions. Performers best known for their television work such as Andy Griffith and Phyllis Diller were cruelly snubbed by an Academy that found time to lament the passing of largely unknown and inconsequential marketers, executives and publicists.
Be fearless lads and lasses. You’re all worth so much more than to be treated like shit. Stay safe, Mmf.xxx #askmmf
There was another unforgivable absence. Harry Carey Jr. was never a name known to all households. He certainly never enjoyed the fame and fortune of his namesake father, a key early western star from the pioneering 1910s who became a solid and respected character actor throughout the 1930s and 1940s. Carey Jr’s career only overlapped with that of his father to the extent of a single film, but it was a western masterpiece: Howard Hawks’ quintessential cattle drive epic, Red River (1948). By the time Red River was released Carey Sr. was dead. The great director John Ford, who had made his initial reputation working with Carey thirty years earlier, but whose feelings toward him were a torturous combination of love, guilt and envy, felt a need to take the fallen star’s son in hand. Ford accordingly
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dedicated his next picture to Carey Sr. - even going so far as to spell this out with an onscreen credit - whilst “introducing” Carey Jr., giving the boy a star billing just a notch or two under that of John Wayne. 3 Godfathers (1948) is a ways from Ford’s best work and Carey Jr. was never again given the star treatment, but his career was well and truly launched.
Carey Jr. kept on working in the film industry, after a fashion, until 2010. He was perhaps the last living male member of the ‘John Ford Stock Company’, that informal grouping of actors who appeared in countless Ford dramas, westerns and action adventure films. When Carey Jr. died on December 27 of last year at age 91, a large portion of Hollywood history and first hand knowledge of how things worked on a Ford set or location died with him. Maureen O’Hara, in her 93rd year, is now the last survivor of that era. Like all members of the stock company, Carey was often victim of the director’s cruel whims and psychological abuse. In many ways his father’s history with Ford made him a more obvious target. The family connection also affected the way John Wayne related to Carey. The Duke idolised Carey Sr. - the western star he most wanted to be when growing up - and
50 Shades Of Gay Why barcodes are a little too black and white.
Labels. They can be a useful tool to figure out what we’re encountering in life, to make sense of the world around us. Thing is, people aren’t so easily stamped and filed away - we are complex, multifaceted, and diverse. This is especially true when it comes to sexuality and gender. Things aren’t as simple as gay, straight and bi, or male and female. What often misses mainstream coverage is the fact that sexuality and gender are spectrums. For example, you might consider yourself straight but find yourself attracted to someone
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was jealous of the son. Nevertheless, he provided employment for the younger man long after Ford was forced into retirement. The Searchers (1956) is the film that says the most about Ford, Wayne and the Carey family legacy. Carey Jr. enjoys his best screen role and the final scene sees Wayne deliberately emulate a physical action closely associated with his father. In this famous sequence the Duke shares the screen with Olive Carey mother and widow to the two Harry Careys. The homage moved her to tears. By Richard Swainson
The lecture theatre is suspiciously underpopulated, the faces dotted around its benches jaded and world-weary, and there is a severely skewed ratio of sweatpants to actual clothing for the third week into A-Semester. When the lecturer arrives, her haggard smile and handily labelled slides confirm my half-baked conjecture: this is a third year paper, in Psychology no less, and I may be in over my head. She is obviously Bollywood’s answer to Patrick Jeyne, and she is about to unmask me via a song and dance number that will be incredibly painful at this time in the morning. Instead, she pulls up Youtube, and a hallelujah chorus sounds in place of those distinctive Delhi beats. Yes. Thank you, God. It doesn’t matter that I’m not technically enrolled in your class, Aishwarya Rai; it doesn’t matter that when you start spouting advanced psychological jargon all I hear is “It’s too early for this” over and over in a faintly accented Gregorian chant; you are my new favourite person.
of the same sex. Does this suddenly make you gay? Does this change your label? Maybe you’ll identify as pansexual (meaning you are attracted to a person, not their gender). Or you may choose to label yourself something else, or not label at all. This issue of labels, and how we label ourselves, is messy business. Often when people struggle to fit a label, they can suffer internal conflict and insecurity in their identity. Sometimes this insecurity manifests as bullying of others to try to reaffirm that they are ‘normal’. Problem is that harassing queer people doesn’t make them ‘more straight’, it makes them douchebags. Normal is an illusion - it doesn’t exist. Gender is socially constructed, and it is often these social pressures to conform to what is ‘normal’ that leads to trouble. We’re all a mixture of masculine and feminine, and our biology doesn’t always provide clear cut answers as we’ve been conditioned to believe it does. This difference can be confusing and scary to those who aren’t prepared to understand, but once you cross that hurdle you will find that difference is exciting, interesting and to be celebrated. By Lezbi Honest
The fact that she proceeds to show nearpornography of exceptionally attractive and scantily clad models pretending to be miners only endears her to me further (that’s miners, not minors; the paper’s on cognitive psychology, not Catholicism). You can call it ‘studying the psychology of advertising’, but we all know what’s going on here – and really, what’s not to love about an unexpected power-drilling in the middle of class? A single hour of this lecture opens my eyes: apparently, advertising psychologists are out to rule the world. They understand how your mind works, how you react to the most incongruous stimuli – how you see life, and how to exploit that. They’ve used lie detector tests to determine which ads stick with audiences for the longest: what will penetrate your skull and make a nest in your neurons, what will make you hum that tune for days until you’d rather strangle yourself with your own vocal chords than give the rat-bastard who composed it the satisfaction of a single note more. That is some Orwellian shit right there; it’s in your T.V., it’s in your head, and it’s making you buy that litre of Smirnoff (you’re welcome). Big Brother is watching you, ladies and gentlemen – and he’s a capitalist.
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Carnage
Dark Tales of Flatting
Getting Mortal. It started with a few quiets, not too many for fear of getting overly mortal before town. Well, that’s what we thought. It turns out when you put on facebook “having a few lazy ones,” you can get a variety of the local GC’s turning up to support you. The boxes started arriving along with mates in various states, not a costume to be seen, but the sight of one bro’s chest hair made me suspicious that an ape had been invited. Once again the drunken “I want to be the DJ” monster turned up, with a classic list of half played songs of no specific theme taking over. To be honest, the atmosphere only started pumping when the shots started being consumed. At about 11pm, the mate’s misses got loose and a bit radge, leading to some old fashioned drama (nothing that a good cry and eventual tash on didn’t sort out) and then it was off to town. Drama once again with a number of fellow drinkers having got so mortal they were unable to count or realise 7 lads don’t fit into a standard taxi. Rocked into town feeling rather pleased with myself; having flicked the glad eye and grafted an attendee at the flat, I could tell she was as game as a badger. Went into The Outback only to lose my shit on the dance floor. I remember being told I was the next Chris Brown only drunker (whatever that means). Other parts of the night are either too blurry or too R18 to write. Suffice to say I ended up home alone, on my own rug, in my undies, with a messy flat and a headache.
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A wank-a-thon gets interrupted. It was a dark and stormy mid-afternoon, when I returned to my brick prison cell of a flat. Some domicile it was, with damp walls in the winter, and cupboards crawling with the stuff of nightmares. It had been a long day, to say the least, and a slow trek, arms laden with groceries, would have been just enough physical exertion to drive one to sleep. The key slowly, deliberately, clicked in the door. The handle creaked, the rusted mechanism making faint scraping noises. Musty smells burned the nose as the stale air sought to escape. Far from subtle, this cacophonic and theatrical ritual would have been enough to alert even the most oblivious thief to the return of the resident. However, the same could not be said for my flatmate, who was somehow caught completely off-guard. I was treated to the sight of a young man, genitals in hand, eyes fixated on the lesbian porn scene currently on the television on the other side of the room. To his credit, he probably could have changed the channel from where he was, without having to find the remote. Nevertheless, the sight was an unpleasant one. The groceries fell to the floor with a crash. His head snapped around (not that one). “Wash your damn hands, and then put these away. Seriously, wash your hands first.” With that, I left, turning my back to the sour warmth of what could no longer be safely called a home, and once more steeled myself against the cold outside.
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HOUSE BLIND DATE House Blind Date
your ass with a piece of sandpaper, I got it. It was, however, matched with a comment that she never used her phone so don’t expect a quick reply. Fuck you too. Just give me a fake number like women stereotypically do instead and just call it a night. Shit, maybe I’ll text her. She did say she had a sister.
Once again, Nexus Strikes Out. HIS
I have always had a strong hatred of meeting women in bars. Shady places filled with shady women. The music so terrible it makes you want to slit your wrists, as you stand surrounded by people who look like they already have. But say what you want about the drunk women in the Outback- when it doesn’t work out you don’t spend the next two and a half hours pretending that you give a shit what her dreams are, what she thinks of x. what she thinks of y.
But my god you should have seen this woman- like something out of a damn movieand an ass so fine it could have brought peace to the Middle East. And nice. Oh so fucking nice. It meant that I didn’t get overtly judged for dressing like a closet homosexual, but Jesus conversation was drier than a nun’s snatch. The food was good. Thankful since that was the only thing that I munched on the whole evening. And her laughs seemed genuine enough which meant I can’t have been too boring a wanker. On paper might have been a good match, but in person she lacked ballsand not the literal kind I was expecting Nexus to provide as a joke- but she was just too damn nice to entertain the manchild in me. Nothing she said made me prick up my ears. Nothing made my balls tingle. As the evening drew to a close and I came to the realisation that my life is nothing more than porn and cat pictures, I decided I needed to snag her number. And smooth like wiping
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“Boys are stupid.” This is the mantra that saw me starting off my night of the blind date. Unfortunately for the unnamed and faceless boy that I was about to meet for the first time, the boy who inspired the mantra had contacted me during the day preceding the date, making me remember the reason why I had come up with this mantra in the first place. However, I thought I would make an effort anyway and put on my sexiest set of undies, just in case. I will admit to being a bit of a shaky mess on the way to pick up my blind date, but could tell immediately that he was a lovely boy. Once left alone at the restaurant I did my maths and figured out that this boy was two years younger than myself: this was the first crack, I eat boys that young for breakfast.
Despite him being exceedingly lovely and having a great time chatting away a storm on our date, I also discovered that we have nothing in common. I love sport, he likes to watch tv shows I’ve never heard of. I hate fashion, he loves fashion. I made my way through the majority of the bar tab being the booze hag I am. Sadly no one made any drunken slurs towards the end of the night to report (unless of course he reports on some misstep of my own). However he did report that if he was given the option he would tattoo a ruler onto his inner thigh… I’m not sure whether I should be curious or not. Overall the night was reasonably alright. Thank the lord for my ability to sing like a canary in all situations. Love and peace to all xoxox
We can’t promise you’ll hit it off... But we can promise the hits!
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Boganology 101 Dedication. I first discovered Heavy Metal and Hard Rock music when I was 12 through bands like AC/ DC (THE GREATEST BAND IN THE WORLD!), Iron Maiden, and Metallica. When I was about 13 or 14 years old I discovered at my grandma’s place what I later found to be a Judas Priest tape that apparently belonged to my cousin. I say “later found out” because my cousin was a bit of a gangsta, loved rap and was apparently so ashamed of his love for Judas Priest (either musically or because he had a crush on gay lead singer Rob Halford) that he had scratched off the artist’s name and the title of album. Years later I looked it up and found it was Judas Priest’s Ram it Down (maybe my cousin is gay?) Since those defining moments, I’ve always been into these genres of music. Bogans are like that. We are so dedicated we tend to tattoo ourselves with the names of bands. I’ve heard of different people tattooing “Korn” on their chest, tattooing Judas Priest cover art on their backs, or carving Slayer in their arm. Nobody just gets Slayer tattoos, they get Slayer carvings. Do
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other forms of music do that? As Bogans, we tend to be happy to remain in the past. The 1980s was the greatest period for music of all time. Screw you hippies and Flock of Seagull keyboard players. I’ll never change my taste in music, which is funny cos Metal is frequently thought of as just a phase. I’m sure my parents thought it was, which is probably why they threw out all my old metal shirts when I moved out of home and left them behind (probably, I can’t think of anywhere else they could’ve gone). It was my fault for leaving those treasured possessions behind *sniff* Anyhoo, where was I? Yes – never remove your metal shirts from your bodies, even to shower. Otherwise you never know who will throw them away thinking that you don’t need them anymore. The smell will only attract other Bogans. Stay Bogan \m/ By Burton C Bogan
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How to be an Adult
Little Beer Corner
Why the Dark Side is just Misunderstood.
Expelling some of the Myths
I am not condoning villainous behaviour, but being an adult sometimes means being the villain. Let us analyse the classic ‘bad guy’ activities and see that their actions aren’t so bad. In fact, you would expect any clear thinking adult to make these same decisions. Stealing Candy from a baby Three words. Child obesity, Diabetes. Add ‘saved them from choking’ to the mix and this villain quickly becomes a street smart, parent approved babysitter. Locking the princess in a tower Borderline psychotic, this villain still has validity behind their reasons. Essentially an eternal grounding; maybe the princess deserved it? Or perhaps it’s just some good old fashioned protection. The world is harsh out there and náive princesses with ridiculous hair could quickly find themselves addicted to heroin and impregnated by the local pimp.
“Beer is bad for you and it’s fattening.” What a load of bollocks! Beer is bad for you in just the same way that McDonalds is bad for you or cake is bad for you. Urban legend says that drinking 100 cups of coffee will probably kill you but that doesn’t stop you imbibing a trim double shot flat white with a shot of caramel. My dear old Nan had a saying (I’m sure she didn’t make it up but you get the idea) ‘everything in moderation, including moderation’. I’ve always taken this to mean that you can do pretty much whatever the hell you like as long as you balance things out. If you’re going to eat a Big Mac, make sure it’s with a Diet Coke and if you’re going to partake in a drink don’t drink the whole case. Oh, it’s probably a good idea to go to the gym once in a while too.
Beer is a simple food, made from simple ingredients. Malted barley, hops, yeast and loads of fresh water. That’s it! How can that be bad for you? Sure, it has alcohol in it which is a form of drug and can have different effects on different people in different ways. But, having the odd beer, even having one every day, isn’t going to kill you. What about beer making you fat? As above too much of any good thing will have an effect on your waistline. At the moment I’m quite fond of those little chocolate egg things, too many of them and I’ll look like Jabba the Hutt. Beer, in and of itself, will not make you fat. It is an appetite stimulant so you might have a beer, feel hungry and then eat a 20 piece pack – that will make you fat. Beer is made by a natural process using natural ingredients so there’s not much in there driving up your calorie count. In fact, your average beer has less calories than whole milk or champagne. Keep that in mind next time you’re about to have a bowl of Vita Brits. So. For my 10 pennies beer is neither bad for you or fattening if consumed in reasonable quantities and balanced out with some exercise and a well rounded diet. I know it sounds all dry and boring, but it’s true.
Neglecting your family due to work A more subtle villain, their success leads to attention starved children and a possessive spouse. When eventually forced to neglect their aspirations, the only thing that screams louder than their sense of unworthiness is the cheerful squeals of children who got their own way. Let’s see how they’re feeling when they get a fish carcass and recycled cans for Christmas. World domination So, now we are punishing people for being headstrong, ambitious individuals? Sure these villains do it at the expense of others, but they teach us a valuable lesson about not letting the close-minded masses keep us from reaching our goals. Italian Mafia The mafia: A successful, money making organisation with a strong sense of family and diverse knowledge in weapons and the human psyche.
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Alice & Anne By ALICE & ANNE
The Fashion column that bucks the Trend.
Recently, Nexus received an email commenting on the fact it was missing a fashion & beauty section. We didn’t really take much offence, and if you’re hoping for this to be a scathing reply you’ll be sadly disappointed. However, it did make us examine exactly what this “fashion” column is and why we write it.
We’re supposed to be the academics, the future leaders, pioneering change for the best of society. I haven’t met a single person yet who hasn’t been made to feel inadequate in some way by the beauty industry, and I am not going to be responsible for perpetuating that trend.
Back in early 2012, we noticed there wasn’t a fashion column in Nexus. We liked fashion and thought we were good enough at time management to handle writing an extra couple of hundred words a week (how naive we were). It was a great concept, we wandered into the Nexus office, proclaimed “let us write for you!” and the rest is history. What actually happened when we sat down to write it was another story.
So what do we write about? How slut shaming should stop. How you should wear what makes you feel good, instead of trying to keep up with society’s ridiculous beauty standards. How you should use fashion as self expression, as a form of art. This year we introduced Trend Spotting as a way of inspiring people to be creative with their fashion choices and highlighting how interesting and diverse student culture is.
Do we adhere to the same body policing and commercial imperatives as any other beauty section? No thank you. If you want to read about which moisturiser is going fix your insecurities and how you can meet the “thin feminine white girl” ideal, go find yourself a copy of Cosmo, Elle, Vogue, Girlfriend, Fashion Quarterly, Marie Claire... Maybe it’s the romantic in me, but don’t we go to university for something more than spewing out the same crap over and over again?
So Alice & Anne is not your typical “fashion column” and it never will be. But Nexus isn’t your typical magazine either so maybe we’re a good fit.
Trend Spotting By ALICE AND ANNE
Campus Trends
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Stay beautiful, Anne.
You will need 2 egg whites, ½ a cup of sugar, ¾ cup of any chopped nuts you like and ¾ cup of chocolate chips.
Has the once glorious satchel finally gone out of fashion? Once a staple for university students and Indiana Jones, it looks like the more practical rucksack is taking its place. Channel your inner Dora the Explorer.
Preheat the oven on to 180C. Beat egg whites till foamy then beat in sugar until glossy.
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Arts Kyreena Hay I love the act of drawing, the techniques. For me it isn’t so much about the object, as the forms, lines, and everything else that make up the object. I draw what best expresses those things for me. facebook.com/KyreenaHayIllustration
Add in all the nuts and chocolate and mix.
Dollop teaspoons of the mix on to baking paper on a baking tray. Put tray in oven and turn oven off. Then forget about them.
When oven is cold, or your lecture has finished, remove from tray and eat!
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Director Profile - Roy During O-week this guy not handling his alcohol decided to fight me due to some random insecurities, so he came at me and said, “You don’t even lift”. Like a movie scene, everyone stopped and looked in disbelief at what they’d heard. I walked away.
Hi, I’m Roy, studying BMS. I’m the latest recruitment of the Waikato Students union Board. I was born in Zimbabwe and moved to NZ when I was 12. At high school I was a prefect and was involved in the school committee. I attended church as I was growing up and I was a youth leader.
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Before commencing my studies at Waikato University I was involved with the NZDF in the RNZAC (Royal New Zealand Armoured Corp) for four years. I had some good times in the army which involved a deployment in the Middle East. I love sports from golf, cricket, basketball, football to lawn balls. My direct involvement in the WSU is to deal with any matter related to international students such as creating, running and managing events. Being a first year student, I’m very privileged to get this position. It comes with a lot of pressure and challenges which I’m willing to accept. I’m not promising change, but I’m promising a better environment and better relations across all the broad ethnicities around campus (I guess I am promising change). I want this year to be a year you remember as an International student. I’m reasonably open-minded, so don’t be shy to approach me at any time around campus. I would love to get some feedback from you guys on what you expect, want and also need as international students. If you have any questions or solutions in regards to what I will be doing this year, please email me at rtm21@student.waikato. ac.nz. You can also message me on the WSU Facebook page.
Director Profile - Loren Portfolio of Sport and Recreation.
Kia Ora everyone! My name is Loren Corbett and I have been asked to write a little bit about myself. Well in short, I am a fourth year student studying towards a Bachelor of Communication Studies and Arts conjoint. However, I sometimes surprise myself with the fact that I have a life outside of the University Grounds – which includes dance tutoring (not that it really counts because we use the Gallagher Performing Arts Centre), procrastinating assignments, and the typical socializing with friends. I have been fortunate enough to have been given the portfolio of Sport and Recreation. I am super excited about taking on this portfolio as, talking with my fellow Directors, we have some great ideas including raising the profile of the University Sports teams and inter-faculty back yard cricket. I am also Deputy Wellness and Wellbeing, something I am incredibly passionate about, particularly the disability sector. One of my main goals for this year is to raise the profile of students with disabilities and the support they can access from the WSU. However I am keen to hear from anyone and everyone about ideas that you have for the WSU on any subject. I am used to been looked down on (literally, not metaphorically) so I am not one to judge. If you have any issues, ideas or questions please feel free to email me on lkc7@waikato.ac.nz or come up to me at Uni, ‘cause let’s be honest; I am pretty easy to spot.
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President’s Column Ever wondered how Unions and Meth Labs are related?
This week for my President’s Column I thought that I should touch on our national student body, NZUSA. Every year we pay a pretty penny to join this prestigious institution, which has existed in one form or another since 1929, in return for the provision of services such as national representation (lobbying), national campaigns, research, and live weather updates from almost any major European city at the drop of a hat. NZUSA stands for the New Zealand Union of Students Associations. It once stood for the New Zealand Universities Student Association, but somewhere along the line we lost our way and let in a few polytechs – like Lincoln. Now don’t get me wrong, polytechs are highly credible tertiary institutions. Rumour has it that some even require their ‘students’ to write 15 page essays. Admittedly they are written by hand with crayon in large print, and are mostly
pictorial, but who’s judging? Surely not me. The current leadership team of NZUSA consists of the extremely able President Peter “Poly Pete” Hodkinson, who is presumably reading this online from London, and his capable comrade Dr Alistair Shaw who is the Executive Director. They are based in Wellington, as all big wigs are, making their job of lobbying significantly easier. If it weren’t for the lobbying part we would probably just base them in a Huntly basement, if we could find one that wasn’t already occupied with a meth lab. Historic campaigns that the NZUSA has run have been hugely successful. Think interestfree student loans and student allowances, two significant wins for student welfare that totally transformed the environment we operate in. That said, some of their more
Veeps The campus (spaces) is (are) your oyster. As I said in Nexus One, I have made it a priority of mine this year to see students get more involved in creating our student culture here on campus. One of the many ways you can do this is by getting involved in clubs, going along to events, or even putting on events of your own! We have heaps of spaces that can be used and you all have access to them, so I thought I’d give a quick rundown of what and where they are. The Student Union Building (SUB) has a couple of different spaces that can be booked. The first is the area with the pool table and kitchenette and the second is the Guru Phabians room, which is more of a meeting room. The SUB is the slightly obscure building between the rec centre and unimart, where the WSU mini truck is normally parked.
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recent projects, such as the “big questions” tour have been slightly off the mark, and conveniently bypassed Hamilton. This leaves me to question, have NZUSA lost their way? I personally don’t think so. We just need to be more proactive when it comes to getting in front of MPs and government officials and fighting for the interests of students tooth and nail. Yes, Pete, you need to be “that guy”. I want to see you knocking on more MPs’ doors than a Jehovah’s witness who has just discovered a new subdivision. I know not all issues are on their radar, but it’s your job to put them there. We need to get back to the core issues that we exist to advocate for, like (god forbid) education. Aaron
In the Student Centre there is the Level 0 room, which has a stage, couches, a kitchenette, access to TVs and a ping-pong table! The doors also open right up, creating a nice indoor-outdoor flow. Also in the Student Centre on Level one is the room opposite Bennett’s Bookstore. This room has tables, chairs, a kitchenette and lots of windows. Finally, the Village Green can also be booked for various things! Such fun! If you would like to book any of these spaces, visit the WSU reception in the SUB and we’ll sort it out for you! Danyell.
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Clubs Noticeboard New clubs hoping to affiliate and get numbers to start a club ..so go join up! Hamilton Youth Council Jason Sebastain 0210533680 htownyouthcouncil@gmail.com Wai Taiko Japanese Drummers Lianne Stephenson 021029509450 info @waitaiko.com
Cooking Club Colin Pilbrow colinpilbrow@yahoo.co.uk Waikato Mo Bros Rab Heath 0210555696 mobros@moustachioco.com
Hamilton Volleyball Club WUNA (Niuean Students Assoc) Shaunna Polley Jenasis Hannlitama 0273143977 02102372627 Waikato Badminton Assoc. Wado Kai karate Club Tj Weistra Zac Lyon 021464229 021321397 cac@waikatobadminton.co.nz Ultimate Frisbee Alex Keyte Beattie 0273046863 amk40@waikato.ac.nz
MCSA mixer invites PRINZ! The MCSA mixer on the 27th of march will be held in WSU level 1 room. Come and learn about PRINZ and hear about one graduate’s road to public relations success.
The Mandarin Corner Learn Chinese, the most widely spoken language in the world. The Mandarin Corner is all about promoting culture and friendship. Facebook us @ Waikato Mandarin Corner.
The Cooking Club Shared Lunch This new clubs is holding their first meeting, this Thursday 28th March at Level Zero 1-2pm. All club members and anyone who is interested in joining are asked to bring along some food to share with everyone as they discuss the coming year’s plans. Any questions for the Cooking Club, contact colinpilbrow@yahoo. co.uk
Contact FM Radio doesn’t need to suck! Help make the world a better place, one song at a time! Contact FM-Hamilton’s finest indie/alt station, avoiding crap music since 1986! Get involved, become a DJ, event vollie or just help out. Contact us and we will contact you: contact@ contactfm.co.nz
Waikato Musicians’ Clubs Waikato Musicians’ Clubs, WMC, are looking for anybody that plays a instrument or recites poetry. We are a new club and we want to develop members and showcase your talent.
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If you have a passion for fine arts and live performances, come on down to Level 0 for Friday open Mic, or contact me at indula.jayasundara@gmail.com or check out our Waikato Muscians’ Club facebook page.
Join Waikato Action and Awareness Group (WAAG) for a special screening of the visually spectacular documentary, ‘Home’. If you have an interest in the environment or just want to learn more about one of the biggest issues of our time, we’d love to see you there! Wed 3rd April, 12pm, Level Zero of the Student Centre. PHOTO OF OPEN MIC FRIDAY AT WSU LEVEL ZERO.
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haven’t heard of the rental company before or they are private, do a Google search and see if anything comes up about them. If they’re not good reviews then it is more than likely that they are not the best option to go for.
Moving house?
If you feel you may need advice or support on a similar issue contact Amber on 07 856 9139 or advocacy@wsu.org.nz
Over the last week I have seen a rise in cases to do with tenancies, the most common trend being ending your tenancy from the previous year and moving on to another rental agreement. Most of the time moving houses is pretty straight-forward, but sometimes as a student it can be a little tricky. Make no mistake, this can sometimes be caused by of the student not knowing the correct procedures and/or the landlord not doing their job properly. Both myself, the WSU Student Advocate, and the Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) here on campus have been working together collaboratively over the last week or so to make sure that students know their rights and can move forward from sticky situations. So before I bore you even more with more gobbledygook, here are five more hot tips to make sure you have a super-smooth tenancy next time around: • Make sure you have a tenancy agreement. If you have no tenancy agreement it is hard to know what type of tenancy agreement you have - fixed-term, open term, renting a room in a house etc, and things can just get messy. • Make sure your landlord lodges your bond. It is actually illegal for your landlord to keep your bond; he/she has to lodge it with a third-party called Department of Housing and Building. If your landlord doesn’t lodge your bond he or she can be left with a $1000 fine, ouch. • Make sure you write down and take pictures of all damage in your property when your new tenancy commences. Even if your landlord/ property manager comes through and does it with you, or you physically do it yourself, it stops you from being landed with paying damages at the end of your tenancy. • Keep a good relationship with your landlord/ property manager. When you have a good relationship with your landlord/ property manager then you are more than likely to have a pretty sweet, straightforward tenancy. • Research your rental companies. If you
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Citizens Advice Bureau Don’t even think about it! A lot of students are buying cars at this time of the year. If you own a motor vehicle you should be aware there are many insurance companies selling policies for vehicles. There are three types of vehicle insurance policies. Third Party Property Damage. This policy only covers you against the damage you cause to someone else’s vehicle and/or property. It is the least expensive type of car insurance. DON’T EVEN THINK ABOUT DRIVING WITHOUT AT LEAST THIS INSURANCE or you could be liable for thousands of dollars if you damage someone else’s vehicle. Third Party, Fire and Theft. This covers damage caused by fire and theft to your vehicle as well as Third Party Property Damage. Comprehensive. This covers you against accidental loss of, or damage to, your motor vehicle. It also covers you for any damage to other people’s vehicles or property, whether it was your fault or someone else’s, and for other costs such as salvaging your car from the accident scene and towing it to a repairer. Shop around for your insurance policy and if you need more help come and speak to the CAB (by the Printery) any time between 11am and 1 pm, Monday to Friday or phone 0800FORCAB.
Young Workers Resource Centre Hey Big Spenders! The minimum wage is due to increase on the 1st of April. The minimum wage will increase twenty five cents per hour from $13.50 per hour to $13.75 per hour. For those working full time this will equate to $10.00 extra a week before tax and $7.78 extra a week after tax and Kiwisaver (no student loan repayment). This raise of the minimum wage means the New Entrant wage and Training wage will also increase to $11.00 per hour. The reasoning behind increasing the minimum wage is to compensate for the ever rising costs of living. This, however, does not mean that the minimum wage is sufficient to live off. When speaking to many people about this change, they honestly say they could not comprehend living on such a wage. Recent research has found that an average family of 1.5 full time equivalent workers need an hourly rate of $18.40 to live an adequate life. Do all New Zealanders deserve an adequate life? What needs to change so that businesses can afford to and would like to pay their employees a living wage of $18.40 per hour- not just the measly minimum that the government states, like many businesses do?
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Was This You? The Outback Inn. Was this you out on the town last week? Vote for the photo you think should win a prize at facebook.com/nexusmagNZ.
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