2 the voice issue one / march 2014
EDITORIAL Making an Impression I farted. My first pathfinder camp, in a tent with an unfamiliar bunch of girls, in a new town and I farted. As a fourteen year-old newbie I was mortified; a more unfortunate first impression was unheard of. Awkward in the extremity, glances shot around the tent, which had quickly become a Dutch oven, awaiting confession from the tooter. I couldn’t hold it in. A smirk turned to laughter, and soon the situation turned hysterical. And just like that, we were friends. Who knew a simple pop off* could break down barriers and build buddies? From the hype of the holidays to the reality of College life, I welcome you, peer pupil. For first years, this last week must have been a hectic week of first impressions: discovering the realities of enrollment dramas, caf food, library ladies, long lectures, speed ‘friending’ shenanigans, initiation rituals, etcetera (it’s okay if you still don’t know what’s going on — honestly, none of us do, we’ve just become good at pretending). I hope you’ve been impressed by Avondale, and I hope you are similarly impressed with The Voice. This is your magazine; your commentary on life in and outside the “bubble” that is Avondale College. I encourage you to become part of it – send me your words, your photos, your comments and feedback. What were your first impressions of Avondale? Have you had an awkward first meeting that can trump mine? Write me. thevoice@avondale.edu.au *Does anyone else call breaking wind a ‘pop off’?
Editor Lara Campbell Graphic Designer Jorden Tually Assistant Editor Charlotte O’Neill Writing Contributors Anna Beaden Bianka Costigan Brayden Kent Cassie Rogers Claudia Houstoun Emily Dehn Josh Wood Jorden Tually Lawson Hull Mark Singh Photo Contributors Chloe Lwin Rachel Slade Joel Slade Talyse Cameron (Cover) Special Thanks Colin Chuang Pauly’s Pizza Spotify Snake vs. Croc vids Gumtree.com No Thanks Spin Class butt bruises 8am classes Schapelle Corby Rego day heat exhaustion Olives
Lara Campbell The Voice Editor The views and opinions expressed in The Voice are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent those of Avondale College of Higher Education.