Scope Issue 30 Week 10 Sem 122 by Bond University Student Association

Issue 30 Week 10 Sem 122

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CONTENTS

MUSIC, ARTS & REVIEWS EDITOR | Emily McGregor SUB-EDITOR | Jonathan Dodd

3. FROM THE DESK OF 4. HAIL FASHION THE MOTHER OF GOD 6. FASHION FLEDGLINGS TAKE NOTE 7. WHY DO WE DO CORE SUBJECTS? 8. HOW TO AVOID ‘THE FUZZ’ ON THE ROAD 9. LIVE ‘N’ LOUD 10. PHOTOS 14. ADVOCACY

POSTER 15. MEGABOWL POSTER 16. MUSIC, ARTS & REVIEWS 18. SPORT 20. BONDY BANTER 21. OF THE WEEK 22. BAFRICA POSTER 23. LIVE ‘N’ LOUD POSTER 24. WHAT’S ON / CONTINUING STUDENT ENROLMENT

FROM THE DESK OF THE EDITOR WORDS | Jorja Wallace

ast week, BUSA faced the decision as to whether or not the BondSync platform should be renewed. After careful consideration, BUSA has decided that we will renew for a further period of twelve months, at a cost to BUSA of approximately $3,500. What is BondSync? For the freshers, and the Bondies that have been living under a rock for the past twelve months, welcome to BondSync. The BondSync system was introduced in August 2011 for the improved communication and integration of clubs and societies at Bond. Since this time, it has played a crucial part in campus organisation and life at Bond. BondSync has facilitated events, publications, student surveys, and Northern University Games registration. How it all works This system combines all clubs and societies on campus, and provides a range of services to be utilised. For students, this provides a one-stop-shop to explore and contact the multitude of cultural, social and sporting clubs we have on campus. For clubs, BondSync has resulted in faster approval times, and less hassle in the transition to a paperless events approval process. BUSA shares the cost of this system with Campus Life.

campus, and this has increased our ability to service students. We believe that a further twelve month period of use will see the full benefits of this system identified, and look to the next committee to review this next year. Why not? BUSA has considered its position to renew this system in light of several issues. Costs obviously were weighted heavily, as were the current limitations and speed of the system. While the latter issues are being addressed, BondSync has not reached the great expectations established at its introduction.

***** Overall, BUSA believes that the continued implementation of this system is to the benefit of students, and we look forward to the continued use and growth of BondSync into the future. BondSync can be access through the Bond University homepage using your current student ID and password.

Why Renew? We as a student body have only seen the benefits of this system for twelve months. This is a very short period when assessing the introduction of a new IT system. We have seen strong benefits relating to the processes surrounding clubs and societies on

THE SECRETARY WORDS | Kim Brown

’ve always said that starting a new TV show in Week 10 is a bad idea, but far be it from me to take my own advice. The standard 2-3am bedtime has been pushed back an extra halfa-45 so I can watch Dollhouse; a show a friend recommended I watch considering my love for the strange. If you haven’t heard/seen it before, it’s your standard escape from reality plot, with humans essentially acting as mindless shells (‘dolls’) until they are imprinted with a desired personality and purchased for ‘fantasy play’. It’s actually not as sex-filled as one might think from that description, which is a shame, but it is slightly addictive nonetheless. Perhaps it’s my predisposition to this sort of genre, or perhaps it’s because it’s Week friggin’ 10 and escaping from reality seems to be more preferable than the ever-increasing workload. No butts about it (lolololololol), Week 10 is definitely a struggle to maintain the ol’ motivation. The light at the end of the tunnel is shining brightly, but hey guess what, here’s a bunch of assignments and exams you need to wade through first. (Before I continue, yes that is a butt on the cover). Given the bleary-eyed souls haunting the campus between the hours of midnight and 3am, I’m guessing the workload is a bitch. If you’re finding it hard to work toward a goal, just remember: EOSB is 31 days away. NOT LONG NOW. This week we definitely have a ‘scope’ of articles from Bondies. Whether it’s a look at the relationship between fashion and religion (pg.4-5), the benefits of core subjects (pg.7), a how-to guide on avoiding the popo (pg.8) or everything you need to know about Live ‘n’ Loud (pg.9), there is definitely a banquet fit for procrastination within the pages of Scope this week. For those lucky enough to be finishing semesterly assignments off this week, finish a day early and come join us for a drink and dance at Don’s tomorrow night. Until next week,

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HAIL FASHION THE MOTHER OF GOD

* Names of underage persons have been changed.

WORDS | Caroline Kovac

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FASHION IS KNOWN TO PUSH

THE BOUNDARIES, BUT IS WEARING RELIGIOUS SYMBOLS AS ‘BLING’ TAKING IT TOO FAR?

peculiar woman cloaked in black, strides purposefully down a long walkway. Her hair and ankles are buried amongst mounds of black fabric. Within her attire, the only element that resonates is the oversized crucifix that hangs from her concealed neck. She walks with authority and dominance, piercing the eyes of all who are in her path. She advances in a straight line; one foot directly in front of the other. Her steps become less and less prominent as she nears her destination in front of the crowd. This vision brought everyone in the audience back to Eighth Grade Religion, when Sister Patricia would peer over your shoulder to check you were rewriting the correct scripture from the Bible. But even though the attire of these two women is alike, the model’s stilettos are anything but Godly; and unlike Sister Patricia, this model preaches the Gospel of Fashion - Matthew

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Williamson, Marc Jacobs, Luke Brooks and John Richmond. For decades fashion and religion have been brought together; but can they really ever go together? Or is it still blasphemous even in the 21st century? Madonna was the first person to wear Rosary Beads and the Christian cross as a fashion item in the 1980s, with other famous people such as Lady Gaga, Britney Spears, and even David Beckham following her lead well into the 21st century. Today, Rosary Beads in particular have become quite popular amongst teenagers, with stores such as Sportsgirl and Diva selling mock-ups of these religious symbols for less than $20. Director of the Catholic Enquiry Centre, Mrs Marita Winters, says not everyone wears the cross as a fashion item, but it is unfortunate that today some people disrespect the symbol.

“I believe that people wear symbols when they feel the need to identify with a particular group, and by doing this, they express their identity as they feel at that moment,” Dr Semestsky says. “Young people are developing as individuals; therefore they tend to identify with something that creates an impression of their individuality. “Teenagers want to be the same and to be different simultaneously.” 17-year-old Miss Kirsty Smith says she wears the cross and Rosary Beads because it makes her feel in-tune with what other people her age are wearing. “People my age will wear anything new that comes out, whatever makes us feel cool,” Miss Smith says. “It’s for fashion; if these necklaces or rings weren’t cool you wouldn’t see us wearing them just for religious purposes. “In that sense I don’t find it offensive because people can wear whatever they want, it’s not illegal, so why not?” A Catholic herself, Dr Winters has a different opinion when it comes to the correct way to use Rosary Beads. She believes they should only be used for their original purpose; prayer. “I am pleased that in our country we have the freedom to wear religious symbols; as this has been under attack in some countries,” Dr Winters says. “We cannot pass judgement as we don’t know the intent of the wearer, unless they are denigrating the symbol and its purpose, then all Christians should be offended.” 18-year-old Mr William O’Donnel says whatever celebrities wear, teenagers will wear, even if they are not religious people. “I think that Rosary Beads have only become current due to the popularity of the symbols amongst celebrities,” Mr O’Donnel says. “This makes us teenagers want to wear what these famous people are wearing, even if we don’t know the true meaning of whatever we have on. “But for me it also makes me feel like a better person when I wear my Rosary Beads. “But in saying that two out of three of my friends who wear religious type clothing, do not go to church or believe in God. “In that sense I can understand why some religious people see it as offensive.” Owner of the jewellery label Saralli Designs, Miss Sarah Saralli says religion is no longer a taboo topic when it comes to fashion. She says both can be combined, whether the wearer is a believer or non-believer. “Personally, for me, it was around the 80s that taboo topics such as religion and race became sensationalised in mainstream society; especially with influences within

igion l e r d n a n o i h ades fasrought together; been b really ever go can threiys it still blasphemous er? O 21st century? n in the “For those who wear the Christian cross and Rosary Beads as a fashion accessory, it is a pity they are missing out on understanding the value of the symbol,” Mrs Winters says. “When they are used as a part of a stunt by a singer or performer, and not treated with respect, then I see that as a problem.” Dr Sean Maher from the Queensland University of Technology says the commercialisation of Christian symbols is not positive publicity, and degrades its true meaning. “A religious symbol like the Christian cross becomes an empty signifier when it is reduced to the status of say, something like bling,” Dr Maher says. “Once a symbol or object has its meaning hollowed out, it is inevitable that the meaning… becomes filled with other meanings and associations.” Adjunct Professor Dr Inna Semestsky from the University of Waikato says despite the fact that symbols can lose their meaning when worn as a fashion item, people evidently wear these symbols to identify with others.

the fashion and music industry, for example Madonna,” Miss Saralli says. “Since then, these same questions and themes get recycled in today’s society. “Symbols start to get more watered down and lose their sacredness through pop culture. After all, to the non-believers it’s just another symbol, and they interpret it in many other ways.” Miss Saralli says fashion is just an expression of one’s inner self in a physical sense, and Generations X and Y are quite liberated in terms of fashion. “These generations seem to be a lot more influenced by pop culture, and want to look like their favourite celebrities, and want to wear anything that will push the limits, and make them stand out, and allow them to look individual,” Miss Saralli says. “Personally speaking, as a designer we are driven by trends in fashion and social culture. “This trickles down the line throughout many creative mediums: music, art, fashion, interior design, cinema and beyond.” However the cross did not always belong to Christians alone. Centuries before Christianity existed, the cross was used amongst the ancient Babylonians of Chaldea; followed by ancient China, India, Mexico, and even parts of Africa for various different reasons. Dr Maher says unfortunately symbols evolve throughout history, and the cross is just another vessel for interpretation. “That is the appeal of brands, the ability to inject individual meaning into something that is more like a vessel rather than a closed system of specific meaning,” Dr Maher says. “Symbols evolve and have no fixed meaning. “In an age of reproduction the speed at which their meaning can alter has increased. “People have stopped thinking about the symbol’s meaning, and wear it instead as a trendy part of fashion.” Mrs Winters says despite the recent popularity of the cross amongst many youths, it does not mean it will lose its biblical meaning. “The Christian cross is bigger than the latest fashion trend,” Mrs Winters says. “The meaning cannot be changed overnight.” Miss Saralli says although the younger generations are usually the first to pick up on a new fashion trend, other generations also enjoy following new fashion trends. “Generally speaking, it is usually 13 to 30-year-olds who follow the latest fashion trends, but in saying that my 60-year-old aunty was rocking out Black Milk cross leggings the other day, so it rubs off on a lot of other generations too,” Miss Saralli says.

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FASHION FLEDGLINGS TAKE NOTE WORDS | Natasha Douglas & Rachel Unthank

IF THE WORDS FRENCH KNOT, PASHMINA AND BOLERO MEAN

NOTHING TO YOU, THEN PAY ATTENTION TO THIS FASHION EXCLUSIVE FROM NATASHA DOUGLAS AND RACHEL UNTHANK.

Rule 1: If it is warm enough to wear a miniskirt, it is not cold enough to wear a scarf. So now that we have your attention, we’ll talk about scarves. You’ve probably walked around campus and seen the myriad of colours and styles that are out there, and loved one style but baulked at another. This is because, as some of you may not know, there are rules to fashion. There are many types of scarves: head, winter, circle, square, skinny, thin, wrap, bandana, rectangle... and they all have a particular style they match up to. Let’s break it down. Rule 2: Just like food, fashion should have textures. There are so many different scarf fabrics and types – silk, cotton blend, wool, acrylic (another NO! here), cashmere, knit, and chunky knit; just to name a few. Have some fun to find out which types make you look and feel good. Try a blend. Try mixing and matching - pair a relatively open weave knit dress or top with a silk or a fine cashmere, or even a wool scarf. When wearing a chunky knit scarf, the clothes should balance it out. So wear more form-fitting styles and finer fabrics, but don’t use heavy denim and other knits, as this will overwhelm your frame and give you a bulky look. Rule 3: Cool skin tone, cool colours; warm skin tone, warm colours. Cool and clear winter skin should stick with cool greys, jewel tones, blue-based reds and icy pastels. Silk and cashmere scarves are best in these tones, and you can

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try different styles, patterns, and textures to set off your look and miraculously transform a staple outfit into a glamazon look. Warm and muted summer tones look best in golds, caramels, oranges and browns. These colours look exceptional in knits, especially chunky knits. Pair a simple neutral outfit with a bold, earthy-toned texture scarf, and bam - you have a look even the stylists would envy. Rule 4: Find an appropriate balance. Though accessories are a lot of fun and they can really make an outfit pop, wearing too many can overtake your personality and will make a negative statement. If you are going to wear a chunky scarf - that is a statement piece and requires no other accessories. Whereas, with a smaller scarf, you can pair earrings with it if you feel so inclined. Rule 5: Classic styles are classic for a reason. Go online and research some classic styles of tying a scarf. Experiment with classic styles and modern prints. Classic styles are that way for a reason, they are not outdated. They are tried and true ways to make a woman look good. Rule 6: Old styles aren’t necessarily classics. Skinny scarves and skinny ties belong with fluorescent nail polish, vinyl, and perms: back in the 80s. This is an outdated, unflattering style that should not be confused with a timeless classic, and is a great example of how old styles do not translate into classic styles. Scarves can usually be divided into practical scarves and fashion scarves, and

skinny scarves do not fit into either. Practical scarves are used for warmth, and fashion scarves look good. Skinny scarves are an incomplete item - they look like grandma started the knit and then got lazy. Rule 7: Know your proportions. This means you can match your outfit, scarf, and accessories with your body type. Petite girls should not be wearing scarves that are so big they look like their heads are floating out of the marshmallow around their neck. Curvy girls should steer clear of really skinny scarves, as they can make a girl look unbalanced and accentuate width. A few final pointers. Scarves are a great accessory to use in winter, and they can really make the outfit, and woman, look fantastic; as long as they are used correctly. Try to look like a woman, and not like a marshmallow-puff with legs. Go with colours that suit your personality AND look good on you. Don’t try being brighter than the sun - that is what it is there for. Minimal accessories will give you a classy, sophisticated look; too many, and your bling-esque look will send even Nicki Minaj running for cover. Matching a scarf with your eye colour will make your eyes so sparkly even Harry Winston would be jealous. Take care in what you wear, but ensure your creative flair comes out and you can wear your personality in your clothes.

o all the malcontents who take an illimitable adherence to chagrin of the Cores; grow up! I wanted to write this article as a rebuttal to the vocal group of students who believe that core subjects have little benefit. This article is designed to challenge this belief. I’m no journo; I’m an architecture student. My degree is fun, life is good, and boredom would become me without the pressure of assignments. If you don’t know why you’re doing core subjects, maybe it just hasn’t ‘clicked’ for you yet. Until recently, I was one of the many naysayers who simply ‘went through the motions’ when it came to my core subject. It played the part of the neglected cousin to my architecture subjects. The associated reputation of core subjects meant that I treated it as my lowest priority. I don’t mind that they are easy, and take considerably less effort to achieve analogous grades; apathy is commonplace. But if you were not forced to choose a core subject, would you still do them? We the privileged students of Bond still want a decent ROI on our education. So, capitalise on the opportunity to learn something that you might not have normally studied, and passionately pursue success. You’re paying about $4000 per subject to learn something. So learn something. When do you want to start taking life seriously? Some just fail to see how they relate

to real life, or, for the life of a student, how it relates to your other subjects. Some are too quick to criticise, and procrastination isn’t a solution. Some just require the right mental attitude not aptitude. “Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass… it’s about learning to dance in the rain.” - Unknown. Okay, so the alternative means that we might have the possibility of doing a minor as part of our degree, but what about a minor in life skills? What if we gave them the same respect as our other subjects, and embrace the system and hope that we will be better people because of it. I was working on my Design Studio subject trying to develop a concept, when I decided I would just try and draw a part of the building on the whiteboard. Then I wrote down the ideas and reasoning for my current building design assignment. It started out as a simple drawing, but an attempt to justify it caused the ideas to grow and expand. By the end of the weekend, it had extended over two whiteboards. Maybe it takes an exceptional set of circumstances, including a few light bulbs turning on upstairs to ‘see the light’. This is not a religion - just a way of life. Without the skills that Reasoning Skills had provided me with, this wouldn’t of happened. Russell, my Reasoning Skills Lecturer, used a good analogy: “You don’t want to go to the gym, but after, you’re glad you went”. This rational yet

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realistic approach to core subjects is a must. I watch people constantly trying to change one of the better aspects that make Bond unique. Do core subjects make us better than the rest, more prepared for ‘real’ life? Nevertheless, I would implore you not to wait until then. I know I was a victim of treating each of my subjects as if they existed in their own parallel universe, each competing for my attention, but taking the time to find the links between your subjects can have a worthy payoff. Elements of each subject do overlap and influence you in the most improbable ways. People just want to jump on the bandwagon and put down core subjects without considering the benefits. It’s up to you to make the most of your time here at Bond. You can spend your time trying to fight a system that works, or just embrace it as part of the whole experience and make the most of your core subjects. Chances are you don’t even realise just how much they help.

DANIEL WOOD CONSIDERS THE BENEFITS OF CORE SUBJECTS. WORDS & IMAGE | Daniel Wood

WHY DO WE DO CORE SUBJECTS? Did someone get on acid in the studio over the weekend?

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1. Be confident Don’t be one of those kids that loses all confidence when you buckle your seatbelt and start your engine. You CAN do it. You CAN get there on time. You CAN avoid the FUZZ!

so-called ‘friends’ show some concern for your ‘reckless’ driving. Ignore them. You are the captain of your ship. Command it the way you want.

2. Be realistic Don’t set a goal that is not achievable on the road. Who am I kidding? That’s bullshit. If you think it’s possible, it most likely is. It’s just likely that you will have to treat the highway like an Autobahn.

6. Choose an opponent When you enter a highway, you will most likely find an arrogant, overweight, middle-aged man cruising in his ‘turbo-charged’ WRX. No worries. Never forget that they are weighing their car down, and looks can be very deceiving. So give it a go. I guarantee you will most likely win.

3. When choosing a car, choose an appropriate colour You would be amazed at how much further you can go in a darker car, especially at night. Turn your lights off and you can turn your car into a ghost… a phantom.

7. Make a playlist Everyone knows that behind a good driver is a ‘fully sick’ list of beats to drive to. Prepare yourself before you leave. Trust me, changing tunes on your iPhone whilst driving 150km/h on the highway isn’t pretty.

4. Be charming If you do happen to be stopped by the fuzz, one word: compliments. This seems to work much better for females, as, from personal experience, you cannot seduce a male officer.

8. Be colour blind This one applies to all Bondies who own cars. Bermuda Street can often take longer to get through than if you were to drive from Sydney to Melbourne on the highway; but not if you play it smart. You need to look over Step 5 again, and just go for it. Red could be yellow, and yellow could be green.

5. Disregard the safety of the passenger Do not be surprised if Mum or your

HOW TO AVOID ‘THE FUZZ’ ON THE ROAD WORDS | Greg Hall

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9. Cleaning your car Now it may appear that having a shiny car is desired, or that red goes faster WRONG! Brown goes faster. Having a car that is covered in dirt hides your P-plates, and hence prevents those teen-hating cops from finding you. It’s all about camouflage. 10. Driving to Don’s This step mostly involves avoiding the on campus Security. The secret is not to worry. If you are going faster than the speed the fattest guard can ride on his bike, then they can’t stop you. 11. Make a good excuse If pulled over by a near-retired officer, come up with a good excuse. Some examples include: “I am low on petrol”, “I am late for work” or my favourite, “I’m pregnant”. So now, the highlights of this article on how to avoid the fuzz on the road. Firstly, believe in yourself. Secondly, your safety is priority; the next being the deadline. Prepare yourself beforehand. Sweet talk the fuzz, and remember the importance of disregarding colours. Either way, I hope this article provides you with the confidence to go home faster.

A GUIDE TO

AVOIDING THE POLICE WHEN OUT ‘CRUISING’.

LIVE ‘N’ LOUD

WORDS | Tom Webster IMAGE | Shaun Rotman

COME DOWN TO DON’S ON THURSDAY NIGHT,

WHERE BONDIES WILL ‘DO IT LIVE’, AND SERENADE YOU WITH THEIR MUSICAL TALENTS.

f the allure of Thursday Nights @ Don’s wasn’t already enough to drag you out your man cave, study den, or whatever other type of fastidious living arrangement you may have, this week the Music Society will be showcasing the best of their bands and solo acts. When approached with the question of, “Why go to Live ‘n’ Loud?”, the seemingly obvious response would be, “Why the #@*& not?”. This may be because ultimately I’m biased and believe everybody should come and enjoy the musical talents of our student population, or maybe it’s because some seriously good music is going to be performed. For the newbies, Live ‘n’ Loud is run every semester in Week 10. Ultimately, it is our attempt to transform both the inside and outside of Don’s into a ‘Rock Arena’. The following denotes some reasons why you should make sure Live ‘n’ Loud is one of the most highly attended events this semester: 1. Musicians know how to drink. It seems rather cliché when you think of all the rock stars rotting away, clutching half-empty bottles of whisky in a Jack Sparrow-eque manner; yet, the fact of the matter is primarily true, as most of us are idiots. (This was evidenced last semester when a certain performer de-

cided to spray backstage with his dinner, skilfully managing to hit nothing of worth). 2. Veteran band ‘Just the Tip’ rearranging recent popular music hits into metal and hard rock covers. What do you get when you put Peter Clayton, Denise Day, Jason Miller, Terry Vithanage and Nick Mundell in the Music Room? Completely insane musical brilliance. Naming their band after John Benjamin’s famous catchline in the series Archer, these Music Society life members have redefined classic pop trash such as Call Me Maybe, and Sexy and I Know It. (If you’re into guitar, there will be a ‘solo-off ’ during the set. It almost melted my face when I first heard it). 3. Patrick Keyzer’s band ‘Redglo’. For those studying law, Constitutional Law Lecturer, Patrick Keyzer, and wife, Suzie O’Toole, will not leave you disappointed. As a band they have an eclectic musical history, having played all over the world and supported musical royalty such as The Hunters and Collectors. Quit making your templates for a night and come watch someone that has the perfect combination of work and play. 4. The outdoor acoustic stage. If

you’re more of an acoustic music lover, or need a break from the atmosphere inside, the acoustic stage will once again be returning to showcase some of Bond’s most talented performers. 5. Ridiculous costumes and outfits. Some members of the Music Society have, in the past, taken it upon themselves to draw inspiration from the cross-dressing characters of David Bowie and Bjork (a quick Google search will produce some hauntingly weird get-ups). A few semesters ago, ‘Lord Gaga’ appeared on stage singing cover versions of Barbie Girl and My Heart Will Go On. Whether you’re looking for a musical feast, to pluck yourself a guitar playing boy, or simply to get out before exams hit us in a few weeks, Live ‘n’ Loud 122 is shaping up to have something in store for everyone. On a more serious note, providing students with a platform for their artistic expression is what this event aims to do, and your support is greatly appreciated. Grab some friends (and maybe some ear plugs), and head down to Don’s on Thursday night for a superb show. Proceedings will start outside, with the acoustic stage kicking off at 8.30pm.

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WEEK NINE

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FEELING BOOKISH?

READY PLAYER ONE AUTHOR: ERNEST CLINE WORDS | Michelle Gately

ARTIST: LOREN

et in a future where almost everyone has given up the real world for online sanctuary in the virtual world OASIS, the book Ready Player One will keep you on the edge of your seat. And no, I am not just saying that. The creator of OASIS, James Halliday, has hidden three keys throughout the online universe. Whoever finds them and unlocks the corresponding gates will inherit his billion-dollar fortune. Wade Watts is just one of millions of ‘gunters’ hunting for the ultimate prize. Wade spends his days online, searching; dreaming of escaping his bleak and miserable life in the real world. To be honest, it took me a while to get into Ready Player One, and I was starting to wonder what all the fuss was about. Then Wade, more commonly referred to by his avatar name Parzival, found the first key. That is when things got very interesting. From that point on I found it hard to put down (alas, study called). What impressed me most about this book was the sheer detail of the world that Cline has created within it. One of my most common annoyances with the dystopian/futuristic/post-apocalyptic genre is the lack of world building. Believe me, no one could fault Cline on that. Every time I picked this up, I was instantly transported to a different universe. This world was real and, quite frankly, that is what made this book freakin’ awesome. I did not feel like I was reading about a boy playing an online game - I was Parzival. Which brings me to the characters in this book. Even the ‘supporting’ characters were amazing. Each and every one had a distinct personality and, in the same way as the world building, the details are what made me fall in love with every

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member of the ‘Top 5’. I had a few issues with the love interest at first, but these were well and truly resolved by the end. I was certainly happy with the ending. Something I found really interesting that was explored in this book, was the idea of meeting people online and forming amazing friendships with them. I think, for a blogger, the idea of connecting with people on a purely mental level is totally true. I would definitely count my blogger friends as real friends, and I have had some amazing conversations with them. In fact, had it not been for them, I probably would not have picked up this book. Ready Player One is a must read for anyone who loves a fast-paced novel with an epic battle scene. Do not look at this and reject it on the basis of its sci-fi classification or video game premise, I have proved that anyone can enjoy this fantastic book. Plus, you should probably read it anyway to get prepared for the future, because I have no doubt the world will end up like this one day. Rating: 4/5 stars You can read more of Michelle’s work on her blog at mareemusings.blog.com, where you will find an eclectic assortment of musings on many books and movies. She covers music too, but do not expect too much coverage outside of The Beatles. But honestly, do you really need other music though?

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s I’m sure most of you would agree, this week has been very VERY stressful. For me personally there’s been some huge stuff going down - loads of assignments, a ton of time spent at my job, and the new formulation of a sadist cult in my basement... the usual stresses of life. Naturally, I was looking for something to chill out to. So I had a sneaky ruffle through my CD cabinet and struck gold in the form of the smooth talents of local folk singer-songwriter ‘Loren’. If this is you, “Puhleeeeez, this is like the millionth review I’ve read in the past couple of years on folk singers because they’ve apparently become the shit.” Well, this is me: “JUST. HEAR. ME. OUT.” Loren’s sound is simply beautiful and heartwarming; just the kind of cheer up you need when you’re burning the candle at both ends. The two albums I have of his are titled Community (a solo project), and Slow Burn (an album performed with The Grow Your Owns). Apart from the gorgeous and perfectly pitched voice you hear on the records, instruments such as the guitar, harmonica, penny whistle, and folk percussion are combined to give a genuinely charming sound. The usual problems I encounter when I listen to folk music are the overreaching and highly pretentious lyrics (which I generally assume were written during ‘A Stoner’s DnM’). With Loren’s lyrics, I’m relieved to say this isn’t the case. The words he uses to capture the little things in life are delightful. For example, in one of my favourite songs ‘Playground’ from Slow Burn, a father tells his daughter, “My darling, my sweet pea, my angel, we’re going to the playground. And if it’s cold, we’ll put our beanies on, we’re still going to the playground!” It’s just cuuuuuuute! I just want to have a baby right now so I can tell her that we’re going to the playground... If any of you studious cats out there need a little break from the hard life, you can listen to the jingles of the good life by way of Loren’s albums. It’s easy on the ears, easy on the mind, and easy on the nerves. “Hold on to the shelter you find, and take refuge in the warmth of your mind.”

BDO 2013 LINE-UP WORDS | Alan White

t’s said that your 21st birthday is the pinnacle of all celebrations. It’s the loudest, craziest, and most memorable celebration you will ever have. Big Day Out will turn 21 in 2013, and with the full line-up schedule released last night, this is going to be one 21st not to be missed. The Red Hot Chilli Peppers are making one hell of a return to the Australian touring scene – this will be their first trip to Australian shores since 2007, and their first BDO since the turn of the millennium. Unfortunately for any keen beans that were hoping to grab a cheeky ‘Red Hot’ (see what I did there) side show, promoters have announced the band will be playing strictly BDO shows across Australia and New Zealand. But that’s good enough for me! Just as exciting is the return of The Killers to one of their most successful musical haunts. Australian music lovers have been very kind to The Killers, with sold out shows across the country in their previous tour, as well as two platinum selling albums. When they return to Australia they will be on the verge of releasing a brand spanking new album, so look out for something a little bit fresh from the band that gave us Hot Fuss roughly a decade ago. The 2012 Big Day Out was a disappointment for all involved – if my grandma had attended she also would have been disappointed. Probably because there were no grandmas dancing to Tyga’s ‘Rack City’, but all the same, the show was a shit-fest.

The biggest improvement is the fact that over 20 artists will be in the process of releasing brand new music. It’s going to make Big Day Out fresh, clean, surprising, and most importantly, completely unpredictable. It’s the kind of event where anything goes (including no pants), and there is to be further announcements about food, fun, and nonmusic entertainment which will be different to previous years So who is playing? RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS THE KILLERS GRINSPOON YEAH YEAH YEAHS VAMPIRE WEEKEND BAND OF HORSES THE BLOODY BEETROOTS LIVE KASKADE ANIMAL COLLECTIVE B.o.B SLEIGH BELLS FOALS ALABAMA SHAKES 360 CRYSTAL CASTLES PRETTY LIGHTS OFF! AGAINST ME! NICKY ROMERO MORGAN PAGE LOGO GARY CLARK JR

EVERY TIME I DIE DELTA SPIRIT CHILDISH GAMBINO ME HUNTING GROUNDS JEFF THE BROTHERHOOD DEATH GRIPS ADVENTURE CLUB JAGWAR MA HOUSE VS HURRICANE AVALANCHE CITY TOUCAN HELENA NINA LAS VEGAS SAMPOLOGY General tickets for the Big Day Out will go on sale in a staggered manner during the evening on Thursday 19 July. Tickets for the Sydney show will go on sale from 7pm, followed by the Gold Coast and Perth (8pm local time), Melbourne (9pm), and Adelaide (9pm). $165 may seem expensive, but then again so is a crack cocaine addiction and Bondies generally have no issue forking out cash for that.

WYATT ROY SPEAKS AT BOND WORDS | Sally Moore

ast Friday, the youngest parliamentarian in Australia, Wyatt Roy, visited Bond in the first event of Bond Politik’s Speaker Series. Wyatt Roy is the Federal Member for Longman and was elected at the age of 20 in the 2010 election. For many young people interested in politics, Wyatt is an inspiring figure in the Australian political world. Around 40 Bondies gathered to hear Wyatt speak about his election and life as a politician, and to question Wyatt on a variety of issues. The audience’s questions centered around policy, including that related to asylum seekers and the recent tragedies, climate change, social media, and economic policy. Wyatt’s passion and commitment for policy development was evident throughout the afternoon, as was

his belief that young people can be active and influential in the political world. Many students gave positive feedback about Wyatt’s visit. Lauren Markopoulos attended the event and said, “It was a wonderful opportunity for students to ask questions about the big issues such as the asylum seekers debate, and I look forward to hearing from other speakers at future Politik events.” Emma Kime also commented, “Wyatt Roy’s sense of community involvement and passion to raise awareness of current and future political issues is commendable.” Bond Politik’s President, Sachin Nagaretnam, commented that, “Wyatt Roy’s charisma, devilish sense of humour, and blatant disregard for the moderator had certainly made an impression.” However, Wyatt Roy’s strength lies in his

ability to connect with the audience through using concrete examples of everyday Australians, and linking this with policy initiatives of the Liberal Party. Through this, Wyatt epitomizes the true Liberal politician. To find out more about Bond Politik and upcoming events, please visit our Facebook and BondSync pages.

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TENNIS AT 2012 NUG WORDS | Luis Kennedy

FROM THE SPORTS OFFICE NUG WRAP UP T

he Northern University Games were held in Lismore from 1-5 July. Around 1200 student athletes, including 135 Bondies, competed in the event. This year, Bond walked away with six silver medals and three bronze; narrowly missing out on a few opportunities for gold. Silver medallists included Baseball, Men’s Basketball, Mixed Netball, Men’s Tennis, Mixed Touch and Women’s Water Polo. The Campus Life NUG Trophies were awarded at the team dinner on the second last day of the competition. The following students were recognised for their contribution to the Bond NUG Team: • Team Bond Manager of the Games - Megan Ball (Mixed Netball) • Team Bond Spirit Award – Jake Rischbieth (Lawn Bowls) • Team Bond Female Player of the Games – Bridgette McDougall (Mixed Netball) • Team Bond Male Player of the Games – Cruz Adams (Mixed Touch) • NUG Team of the Games – Water Polo Congratulations to all participants who contributed to the success of the Bond NUG Team, in particular the Team Managers. Whilst the Northern University Games may be over, our qualifying teams will have the Australian University Games to look forward to in September. Keep an eye out for the Bond AUG package which will be released in the coming weeks! For a full list of NUG results visit: http://www. unisport.com.au/Events/Results/Pages/NorthernUniGames.aspx

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he Northern University Games Tennis competition allows individuals to show their abilities against other universities, as well as their own. This year, Bond was able to send one competitor for each singles competition. Remi Hill participated in the Women’s Singles, and had tough competition from the start. Unlike last year, where Bond dominated the Women’s Singles with four players, Griffith seemed to have their measure on the tournament with five players. In the Men’s Singles there were players from various universities. On Day One, Luis Kennedy played three matches with two solid wins and one loss to the runner-up from last year. Day Two brought complications, as a re-occurring injury in the form of tennis elbow started to kick in, but he still managed to complete two victories

or the first time ever, European Handball was contested at Res Wars. All in all it was a really successful event, and everyone who attended really enjoyed the night of fun and games in the Sports Hall. Many student residents fell ill of Week Nine assessment, not to mention post-NUG depression and general wear and tear, resulting in a slightly below average attendance. However, this did not dampen spirits! Every res fielded a team, and each were competitive in their own right. Green Machine won on participation, having a huge amount of subs to keep players fresh and light in the legs during the three round robin games and finals. Teams were mixed, and girls were required to make up a third of the players on court at any one time. While fighting hard for the whole evening, B Block, a team consisting mostly of athletic young

over Griffith and SCU players. Day Three would determine the overall placing, and hence the final line-up for the last day. Luis produced two comfortable wins in the morning, and played some of his best tennis to win against the top SCU player, 8-1. The matches on the final day comprised of two Semi-Finals, as second-placed Luis played the third-placed player from Griffith. A grinding 8-4 win sealed a birth in the Gold Medal Match at midday. The player from UNE was undefeated the whole tournament, but the match was closer than expected, with long rallies and an excessive amount of deuces. In the end consistent play won the match, and Bond placed second. The tournament was well run and hopefully the success from NUG will translate into the upcoming AUG in Adelaide.

ladies, were challenged by teams such as male-dominated AC Red Devils. Their persistence and hard work did pay off, and although they came fourth overall, Filly Bragg won the female MVP award, scoring herself a gift card for Blackboard for her hard work in the goals against strong male opponents. Rupert Pedler of Green Machine was the male MVP, combining great sportsmanship with a competitive streak and proving himself to be a valuable asset for his team. Overall places: 1. A Block 2. Green Machine 3. AC Red Devils 4. B Block Interesting fact: there is currently a tie in the overall championships trophy. The placings in Week 10 Netball now means the difference of winning the Res Wars championship or coming third!

RES WARS! WORDS | Hannah West

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EXERCISE TO FIGHT THE STUDY STRESS! I

t’s Week 10 and this means a lot of stress for most of our Bondies: trying to whip up last minute assignments, and then it’s straight into exam prep. Why not take a break from all of this and join the fitness wagon - the perfect distraction from the stressful upcoming weeks. Eat Clean Diet is 80 per cent of your results, exercise is 20 per cent; so it’s really important that you make sure you eat clean, unprocessed food. Avoid the C.R.A.P – Caffeine, Refined Sugars, Alcohol and Processed and Preservative laden foods. Try to eat food that is as close to its natural form as possible, and include protein (think did it swim, fly, walk or hop?), good fats like avocado, and low GI carbs like brown rice, quinoa and sweet potato. Avoid Junk This includes regular and diet soft drinks, chips, biscuits, candy, white breads and pastas, fruit juice, sugary cereal, condiments (tomato sauce, mayo, ranch) and other fattening/sugary dressings and marinades, fast food, frozen dinners and packaged goods. Exercise Find something that you enjoy so that you continue to want to do it. Try and include some resistance work like weights to help build lean muscle (if you are unsure ask a personal trainer for a one-on-one session to cover the basics), but you can also try bike riding, swimming, yoga, cycle classes, dance, crossfit, boxing, jogging, team sports, skipping, hiking… there are so many options! Recruit a friend and make it your catch up time. Be Patient It took you more than two weeks to

put on the weight so don’t expect it to fall off in two weeks. Be patient and consistent, and results will come. Be Positive Setbacks happen, you won’t always eat clean and you might miss a work out. IT’S OKAY. Just get back on the wagon. You’re human after all so just accept you haven’t been perfect (who really is?!), and keep moving forward towards your goal.

people who support you in a positive way. “There are people who are not at all concerned about the harm they inflict on others. They believe the main thing is that they themselves. Once again, this problem stems from a lack of awareness. The more we make others suffer, the more we accumulate causes for our own future suffering.” – the Dalai Lama

Preparation is the Key Cook all your meals for the week (or next three-four days) on the weekend and freeze them so you always have clean healthy meals prepared. Yes, this might take you an hour or so, but you save HEAPS of time during the week. Also, keep a water bottle, work out clothes, and protein powder in the car so you never have an excuse. Create a Positive Support Network Sometimes it’s hard for friends and family around you to see you make these wonderful changes in your life because it makes them realise that THEY aren’t happy with themselves. If this happens, it’s important to understand that this is coming from something in them, not from you. Sit down and explain to them why you are making these changes, ask for their support, or even for them to join you. If they continue to bring you down, you may have to cut them from your life or see them less. You deserve only the best, so surround yourself with

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Bondy Banter GOOD ADVICE IS HARD TO COME BY... SO HERE’S SOME FRIENDLY TIPS FROM SCOPE • Research and plan your timetable using Web Timetable (through the Bond website), the day before you can register for classes. Saves muchos stress.

MASTER DEBATER TOPIC WEEK 11: AFL iS SUPERIOR TO NRL

250 words maximum. DUE: 4pm Monday, 23 July. Best ‘For’ and ‘Against’ responses will be published.

othing shows off your swagger quite like the joggers and washed out jeans combo. Ladies please form a line, ‘cause this boy is seriously showcasing his impeccable taste. If you haven’t picked up on my sarcasm, let me spell it out for you. It is NEVER okay for you to wear your jeans with some chunky, worn out, laceup, white, dad joggers; I don’t care how much support they provide you. I mean let’s be serious here, you’re not about to go for a run after class or hit up the gym; and you’re definitely not doing any sort of strenuous exercise getting to class around

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THE RAGE TRAIN WORDS | Mandalay Stuart

Suits (TV show) Breaking Bad US Consul General coming to Bond Canadians stripping at The Hub while Arthur So serenades the masses Lilyvale QR memes Two day timetables for Semester 123 NOT The Shire Public university students complaining about their ‘fee increase’ Paying a dollar for Parmesan cheese at the Bra The hormonal weather ‘Duckloads’ of assignments in Week 10 Feral neighbours Blackouts Sleep deprivation

HOT or NOT

THE CUSTOMER IS ALWAYS RIGHT

DAVID BROWN

this small campus. I’ve seen way too many people here that just don’t understand how much this look is damaging their rep. It’s an epidemic, and I’m afraid to say, it’s gone viral. If you are a culprit of this wardrobe mishap let me give you some advice stranger to stranger - stop. Buy a pair of Vans, boat shoes, sneakers, Converse, Nike at the very least. ANYTHING. Think of it as an investment. Trading in your white lace-ups, for pussy. In saying this, there is nothing that attracts a girl more than confidence, so if you think you can work it… Go ahead, take on the challenge.

HOT Bond AMUNC delegation

n my previous job at a nightclub, I had the great honour of arguing with a customer who insisted a Mojito did in fact contain Jack Daniels. It was at this point that I realised the customer is not always right. The idea of the customer always being right is based upon the idea that customers know what they want. An absurd idea. The reality of the world is that the customer wants and gets whatever they are told to by a variety of mediums. In the modern world the customer has become a lemming which throws itself off any cliff advertisers tell it too. Some say customers are right because they have the money. Customers are, as are the majority of people, idiots. Hence the argument that because they

have the money they are right is absurd. King Louis XVI had a lot of money, and was so stupid that he thought the way to escape quietly was 20 people in a progression of carriages. Money does not transfer into knowledge or even common sense. As a tutor, I know that quite often the customer does not only not know what they want, but also want something they do not need. As a whole, just because the customer has the money does not mean they are right or even moderately close to knowing what they need. Customers want what they are told to want, buy whatever the seller can con them into buying, and will remain blissfully ignorant about how stupid they are.

WORD

Animadversion [an-uh-mad-vur-shuhn]

oun 1. An unfavorable or censorious comment: to make animadversions on someone’s conduct. 2. The act of criticising. Origin Popping up between 1590 and the early

1600s, animadversion comes from the Latin word animadversio (earlier animadvertere). In a sentence “I should entirely exclude poor milicent in my general animadversions against the ladies of my acquaintance.”

PUZZLE Z

achary has a private zoo. He has five groups of animals in his zoo: snakes, birds, mammals, insects, and spiders. Assume that, typically: animals have 1 head, snakes have 0 legs, birds have 2 legs, mammals have 4 legs, insects have 6 legs, and spiders have 8 legs. Zachary has some unusual animals in his zoo. He has: a snake with 3 heads, a bird with 2 heads, a mammal with 3 legs, an insect with 4 legs, and a spider with 7 legs. From the following information, determine how many of each group of animals that Zachary has in his menagerie. 1) There are a total of 100 heads and 376 legs. 2) Each group has a different quantity of animals. 3) The most populous group has 10 more members than the least populous group. 4) There are twice as many insect legs as there are bird legs. 5) There are as many snake heads as there are spider heads. Answer in Issue 31 of Scope

WARNING: If you do not like snakes, do not watch this. Watching this is like driving past a car accident - you know you shouldn’t look, and you know you’re going to feel ill after you look, but curiosity compels you to swivel your eyes that way just for a second. Whether this guy is just bat shit crazy, or has ‘balls of steel’ (as the top comment would suggest), the question remains - what the tits is he doing playing with snakes? Like a boss, he tosses the snakes aside like noodles, and then sweeps up their eggs for disposal.

he original fifty cent piece in Australian decimal currency had around $2.00 worth of silver in it before it was replaced with a less expensive twelve sided coin

DID YOU KNOW... Unless you’re fascinated with snakes, this one will leave you a little squeemish. WHY YOU SHOULD WATCH IT? You shouldn’t, but you will because curiosity will get the better of you.

YOUTUBE CLIP MEXENDO NO COVIL DE COBRAS NAJA HOLE OF NAJA SNAKES

Answer to the puzzle in Issue 29: Order: Curling Town, Canada City, Hockeyville, Eh Land, New France, Snowburg. Location: Hockeyville (Sorry though, no money)

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STUDENT ADMINISTRATION

CONTINUING STUDENT ENROLMENT

(This information does not apply to Bond College students) ENROL FOR THE SEPTEMBER 2012 SEMESTER BY FRIDAY, AUGUST 3 Enrolment in subjects You can enrol in your subjects for 123 from Friday 13 July starting at 9am. All continuing students are required to enrol in subjects by Friday, August 3 (week 12). You can log in to eStudent to enrol in your subjects. You will be fined $350 if you fail to meet this requirement. For international students it is a condition of your visa that you maintain full time enrolment. If you require assistance with enrolling please contact your Program Advisor. Do not leave this until the last couple of days as this will not be an acceptable reason for enrolling late. It is your responsibility to ensure that you enrol by the due date. It is also your responsibility to ensure that you do not have any sanctions preventing you from enrolling. You are also encouraged to double check your enrolment once you have completed the process. This is done by selecting the ‘Current Enrolment’ link found in the left-hand panel menu under the ‘Enrolments’ tab. Registering in classes You will be able to register in your classes for 123 from Monday 16 July starting at 9am. To register in your classes go to mytimetable.bond.edu.au. You can view the complete University class timetable for September 2012 on http://timetable.bond.edu.au/swseven. Please be aware that there may be timetable changes and you are encouraged to periodically check the timetable. Student visa Holders Please Note: Visa regulations require all student visa holders to be enrolled full time by the 14/05/2012. Best wishes for your upcoming exams and enjoy the rest of your semester. For further information please contact us: Enquiries -‐ ( 5595 4049

CHALLENGE ACCEPTED WRITE AN ARTICLE FOR SCOPE HOW: Choose a topic. Write on said topic. Word limit: 800 (max) for a single page and 1400 (max) for a double. Deadline: 4pm Monday N.B. Inappropriate content will not be accepted (i.e. discriminatory material, or personal attacks).

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