Fleur de Lys x Bulpadok 2020 by Trinity College Collections

Post Tenebras Lux ‘After darkness, light’

Editor in Chief Sophia Gawan-Taylor Graphic Design Emilia Doohan Editors Rose Jowett Smith Ian Coyukiat Lucie Clairs Gabby Tabain Ben Sanders Photographers Sophia Gawan-Taylor Lachlan Dodds Fleur-de-LysxBulpadok Supported by Scotty Charles & Trinity College 100 Royal Parade Parkville, VIC, 3052, Australia. Printing E-Plot Publishers Copyright All rights reserved to the respective contributors. No part of this publication, including artworks, may be reproduced. The views expressed in the Fleur-de-LysxBulpadok are those of the respective contributors. Acknowledgement Fleur-de-LysxBulpadok acknowledges the Elders, families and forebears of the Wurundjeri tribes of the Kulin Nation who are the traditional custodians of the lands upon which the publication has been created. All photos captured were appropriate to COVID restrictions at the time.

Sophia Gawan-Taylor Editor in Chief

Emilia Doohan Graphic Designer

Rose Jowett Smith Administration Editor

Ian Coyukiat Arts Editor

Lucie Clairs Events Editor

Gabby Tabain Events Editor

Ben Sanders Sports Editor

The Bleur

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Trinity College 100 Royal Royal Pde Parkville, 3052.

As the sun languishes, the moon waits for you in the smoke of dusk.

Subject: Fleur-de-LysxBulpadok Editor Letter

Dear Old College, For the first time in history, the Fleur-deLys & the Bulpadok have come together as a combined edition. Fitting for a year like no other. 100 years ago the college faced the aftermath of WWI and the Spanish Flu, and whilst there are many parallels to 2020, I am at least grateful that unlike then, we have the internet. However, over 200 volumes of the Fleur-de-Lys can attest to the persistence of our beloved college. This edition especially exhibits that despite having to physically distance, we have found new ways to connect. Whether it be through Netflix parties, Maskerades, or a 1 hour permitted outing for a walk. Despite the many hardships the COVID-19 pandemic brought with it, I cherish the memories of attempting DIY masks, virtual Zoom parties, and attending online uni tutorials in my Pjs. Thank you for everyone's submissions gifted to the 2020 Bleur. It has truly been an honour and a pleasure to document this year. I hope you love this edition as much as we do. Always with love, Sophia Gawan-Taylor.

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Contents

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Words from Leeper Letters from Admin

The Old

Outgoing letters from 2020 TCAC

The New

Incoming words from 2021 TCAC

Trips

India ASHA trip

C&S

A recap from your clubs & societies

O Week

Shuttlecocks & dead ants

Events

Corri Crawl to Maskquerade

Sing, Sing, Sing!

Tiger Tones, Candystripes & Choir

COVID-19 Timeline

A documentation of SARS-CoV-2

Sports

From Cricket to COVID Cup

Project 100

The new building on the block

The Back Paddock

Puzzles, fun and more

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genelis A LETTER FROM THE DEAN

Jo Leon

ongenelis nie When preparing for the 2020 College year, I can very honestly say that in early January, I, like many others, did not foresee the significant challenges that we were about to encounter. It started as a year full of great promise. I was very excited to immerse myself into a second year here at Trinity, having had a truly wonderful introduction across 2019 as the Dean. ‘O’ week commenced with a record number of amazing Trinitarians. Each person selected from the very large number of applicants of young people vying for a much-prized place at Trinity. Who would have thought that only 4 weeks into our semester, I would be standing on the Bulpadock sharing COVID-19 pandemic information with everyone and seeking to forecast how that might play out. At that time, we were optimistically imagining that the pandemic would

hopefully be addressed by mid-May. As we all now know, that hope was not realized, and we all needed to adjust to the challenges. There were tough decisions to be made; people chose to stay or go from College depending upon their own unique circumstances and family needs. Those of us left at College hunkered down and began the isolation journey. The Trinity machine was recalibrated and clicked into gear with the focus that no student was left behind regardless of being a resident or nonresident. Every community member played a part in guaranteeing our College remained connected. The ResCol staff worked very closely with the ever thoughtful and resilient Senior Student Morgan Galea and his TCAC leadership team to continue to drive a fun and supportive experience for the entire College community.

Jo Leon RAs and SCs worked tirelessly to provide virtual opportunities to keep the relationships between their corridors strong. Creativity flowed around the campus with clubs and societies, committees and associations providing ongoing entertainment and support. Virtual movie nights, quizzes, talent shows, games and competitions, exercise sessions, mindfulness meditation sessions, art classes and even a knitting and crocheting collective are just a few of the myriad of activities that have been on offer. I have been so proud and impressed with the resilience and courage shown by Trinity as the challenges of COVID-19 have unfolded. As Dean, I have been blessed to walk this journey with both Anthony and Chris who were so generous with their commitment to our community.

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Ken Hinchcli

The College Oak stands spreading forth its branches to the sun. And here are joy and laughter and loyal friends as well.

These two lines from the College song particularly resonate in this COVID year; capturing essential elements of Trinity that have been so important as we have risen to the challenges presented by the pandemic. The Oak serves as an enduring emblem of the resilience of the College, and joy and laughter revealing the strength of our community. The College demonstrated its spiritual, cultural and community resilience this year and will emerge in 2021 as a slightly different, but stronger, community. Tough times often bring out the best in people and institutions, and we have seen this at Trinity. As the Oak begins to sprout new leaves in September and add girth and strength to its limbs, the institutions of our College also refresh themselves and grow stronger each year, and 2020 was no different. Sure, some things change to adapt to the times, so, just as the Oak might grow more leaves on one unshaded branch one year, in 2020 we have combined the Bulpadok and Fleur-de-Lys publications to convey a strong message about this unusual and memorable year.

Trinity’s community has remained strong this year, and in ways that we could not have imagined in an earlier time. The community has adapted to social distancing restrictions, including severe limits on the size of gatherings of people, a ‘lock-in’, which meant no one was permitted to leave or enter the Trinity College grounds for more than two months, and cancellation of all intercollegiate sporting and cultural activities. Study was exclusively online and the size of the student cohort in the College was diminished. Nevertheless, we stayed connected, and we thank those who chose to remain in residence and those who decided home was a better option. We thank everyone for staying in touch through electronic media, games of Survivor and Dragons and Dungeons, Zoom tutorials, FaceTime corridor parties, and much much more. And we thank everyone for writing and reporting on this very unusual year. This year has defined our College, and we have, in so many ways, fulfilled the admonishment of the final lines of our College song: And make us worthy of your name, O glorious Trinity.

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YOUR ASSOCIATE DEAN 2020 has been a year of growing through adversity, and success despite difficult circumstances. The College faced challenges that haven’t been seen for over a century. Rather than focus on the innumerable challenges Trinity faced this year and what we lost, try to focus on what we learnt, what we found. We learnt that there is nothing more important than connection to community. We learnt to be grateful for the little things – like being able to share a meal with friends or playing a game of werewolf to break up endless Zoom sessions. We found the true value of College events – they make us feel like we’re a part of something bigger than just ourselves. We found that we belong at Trinity regardless of where in the world we currently are.

I want to thank every resident at Trinity, students and staff, for their hard work and dedication. Everyone deserves a huge congratulations for getting through one of the toughest years we’ve been through. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for everything you have done to help keep the College safe and open. To the RAs and Tamm, – thank you for your patience, support, and assistance of all the students in College this year. It hasn’t been what you’ve signed up for, but you have done a stellar job being there for everyone. To the SCs and TCAC of 2020 – thanks to you we have record applications for C&S, SC and ICAC positions. This is a testament to your hard work at continuing positive culture. I can’t wait to have you return next year to College and get back to something that is close-to-normal. Onwards and upwards!

A. McGirr

Chris Greaves ADMISSIONS MANAGER Dear Fleur-de-LysxBulpadok, My letter to you is one of many thanks—to all those students who have made me feel so welcome during my first six months within the Residential College. It has certainly been a novel learning curve as I have tried to get to know people during these bizarre times we live in. Trying to learn people’s names with only a masked face is no easy feat, let me assure you. For those whom I have not met yet, I hear wonderful things about real College life and I am thoroughly looking forward to welcoming many of you back in 2021. I am excited for my first formal hall and am desperate to know what ‘Juttoddie’ actually involves! Some of you I will never formally get to meet, though I do know your names. Good luck to you as you embark on the next chapter of your life.

CHRIS

The impact you can make on the rest of the world is endless so, to steal a Leonie favourite… “Go well”— take the Trinity values into the wider world and be sure to make a difference. Finally, endless gratitude to the Residential College and wider Trinity team— thank you for having me and well done for keeping these wonderful students enganged and safe.

Let’s do 2021 properly (whatever that may mean)

Chris G.

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ACADEMIC

Dear Trinitarians, It has been a real pleasure to work with you this year in my capacity as an Academic Advisor and Tutor! I have greatly enjoyed working with all students, assisting them, and, often, having wonderful discussions about one of my passions: politics! As some of you know, prior to commencing my role as an Academic Advisor, I worked as a Politics, History and Asian Studies tutor at Trinity and University of Melbourne–specialising in Indonesian history and politics. My highlight of this year was the fireside chat with Associate Professor Tilman Ruff. He worked in the upper echelons of ICAN; an NGO which won the 2017 Nobel Peace Prize. It was wonderful to hear his insights about a nuclear weapons free world and to see students become passionate about this topic & think

critically about nuclear weapons and the harms associated with them. Thanks to Trinity’s students & staff

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for welcoming me into Trinity’s community & I look forward to continuing to assist you next year! Terima kasih (thank you)

Joaquin

ADVISORS

Dear Trinity College, I can still remember the first time I stepped into your grounds almost two years ago. How awe struck by your beauty and welcoming atmosphere, I was! A thought immediately formed in my mind and got imprinted on my heart: “I am not sure why or how, but I want to spend as much of my time here, it feels just right”. Even from when I first began as a non-residential tutor, I learned the richness of your culture and how closely related our values are. Fast forward a year, I felt like I was dreaming and extremely grateful when I was given the opportunity to become an Academic Advisor and, most importantly, an official member of your community. Today it still feels like a dream.

a privilege to be one of your Academic Advisors. Most kindly, Joaquin.

rations that are already changing the world. It is a joy, an honour and

It is inspirational to be exposed every day to incredibly bright and driven young women and men full of energy, creativity, dreams and aspi

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STUDENT SUPPORT

Do you have any highlights or particularly memorable moments from this year? Lockdown’s been a real blessing for me. I’ve been able to stay home and take care of my grandad and three-year-old. Her day care was shut, so it was good to see her every day. It was just really stressful because I either couldn’t hang out with her or I couldn’t do work properly. It was a massive balancing act. A highlight has been the reassessment of time, and being able to see the blessings in this very interesting season. Highlights for students has been the launching of the First Nations Student Committee. They’ve especially got a name gifted by owner Carolynn Briggs, who’s a Boon Wurrung

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elder. Yulendji, which means knowledge, Kummargii, which means arise. The name is so beautiful. That has been a highlight in terms of students and student life. Me, because I’ve been in the background and watching it grow.

enjoy doing youth outreach as well. A lot of the communities that I work with have youth at risk. I use netball as a vehicle to provide outreach in a safe space for students and young people to come and have a community away from home.

What is an unusual/surprising skill or talent you have? I represent my country in national state netball. The joke is that Niue is very small, so the pickings are slim. But I do enjoy it. I probably will stop playing moving forward and just keep coaching because I’m probably too old now to play netball and the body’s just yelping, and asking for me to stop. Otherwise, I really

In general, I’m really, really impressed with how the students have managed this year. Yes, it was a hard time to adjust, and yes, everyone’s had challenges but we should have a grateful heart during this season because we’re still very blessed. We should appreciate what we’re doing. It’s been a really great effort from everyone this year with regards to everything we’ve been doing across the campus.

ello Trinity! How are you? It’s been a while. What an interesting year 2020 has been.

all been extraordinarily rewarding and I thank you for the trust and respect you have given me. I also thank you for your patience and indulgence when I get onto my favourite topic (Shakespeare). I have had many wonderful discussions with students and have learned so much from your insights – not just about Shakespeare, but about many different things.

At the beginning of the year, no one expected a pandemic! And in another unexpected event for 2020 (not quite on the same scale), I decided to leave Trinity College after 12 very happy and rewarding years. It was a big decision as I have enjoyed working in all the roles I have had at the College, but it was the right time to move on for Tony and myself.

Although Tony and I have now been transplanted to Queensland, a big piece of our hearts remains in Melbourne with Gwen (granddaughter) and our children, and with Trinity. Thank you for the kindness and generosity you have extended to us both, and to our family. We miss you all. We will never forget you. We will call in whenever we are in Melbourne. Don’t be strangers! I am only a Zoom call away, and I am still doing the weekly Shakespeare extra-curricular tutorial if anyone wants to join us!

My favorite thing, wherever I work, is my interaction with students. I have loved your enthusiasm, your energy, your loyalty. I love the way you challenge staff and yourselves to be better, and how you support each and all Trinitarians when the chips are down. I will miss the friendly (sleepy) greetings in the Dining Hall at breakfast, the noisy but exhilarating ‘spooning ins’, the highs and lows on the sporting fields, and the thrill and excitement of the musical and play.

A love letter to Trinity

With love and very best wishes,

Gayle & Tony Allan

It has been a privilege to be part of your journey. Being able to help you with your studies, to be part of setting you on a path that leads to happiness and fulfilment, and to be there to support you when things don’t go so well, have

P.S. “Love all, trust a few, Do wrong to none” (All’s Well That Ends Well ) …I know you were waiting for a Shakespeare quote!

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Acrylic on paper Bridget Leiberman

OUTGOING TCAC

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INCOMING TCAC

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Lachlan Dodds

Tell us a bit about yourself. I hope others see me as kind, friendly and fun. Through Games Society, people have seen the fun side of me through the videos I’ve made. I’ve had a bit of an international upbringing. I was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and then criss-crossed the world to end up in Connecticut for 2 years, but I don’t remember that. Then we went to Melbourne for 2 years on the way back to Argentina; where I spent the next seven years. Then I moved to Scone, NSW. Definitely not your regular life story, but that’s a bit about myself. Where did your incredible movie making abilities come from? It all started when I was sick one day from school, and I was wondering what I can do on my mum’s computer. I clicked on iMovie and found all the trailer templates, so I made an epic trailer with where I was battling my toy lizard. I guess that’s my origin story. I never really had an opportunity or a reason to make videos until this year when I thought nothing gets people hyped like a promotional video. Describe the new TCAC in one word. Glue because we’re going to stick together to hold the college together.

What are some of your main goals for next year in your new position? One of my biggest goals is getting a social calendar locked in for 2021. No matter what state of restrictions we’re in or what the government is requiring us to do, we want to have a full social offering. A lot of events got cancelled this year because we weren’t prepared for COVID, but next year we’re going into it knowing the nature of the beast. We know it can be unpredictable; whether we’re at college poppin a boogie to ‘Gimme Gimme Gimme’ or we’re on our computers having fun chats, we’re going to have a full year! What is an unusual talent/skill you have? I can ride a unicycle. Dad got one for Christmas for the family, and I just tried it out. Before you know it, I got an off-road unicycle with discbrakes and mountain tires. I’m not that hardcore. I do it sometimes. If you could be any animal, what animal would you be and why? I don’t know why, but a Tarsier is coming to mind. . They’re really cute. They’ve got giant eyes and really long fingers. They’re just adorable, I feel like I’m adorable like a tarsier. When people look at me they’re like OH MY GOD *expression of horror* and then they’re like oh okay.

/senior student

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Ian Coyukiat

Why did you apply for this position? I was really keen to do something next year. If I hadn’t gotten a TCAC role, I probably would’ve applied for a lot of C&S because I’m really keen to be involved in the events and running of activities at college. Doing it this year in games, I really enjoyed it. I feel like there would be something missing if I wasn’t part of that next year. I was very keen on applying for treasurer. It sounds really lame but I do enjoy a good excel spreadsheet, and that’s a big part of the job. As a commerce student it interests me too; keeping track of the finances and a bit of accounting as well. I was really keen to be involved in the TCAC and be part of that team. More than just the role of treasurer, I was really keen to work with the other members and plan the events for the year. What is an unusual talent/skill you have? I wouldn’t say it’s anything special but I can do some okay card tricks and magic tricks. I like doing it on people who have had a bit to drink because they don’t focus on it too much. If you do it with a normal person, they’ll try and work out how you did it. I just like them to be impressed and then go on about their business.

As arts rep, how do you rate your ability to climb the college oak? So I can climb the college oak very well, the question is getting down. Climbing up was very easy, because I had the help from my team members to climb up. But as I was the last to get down, I thought, “why not just go for it?” So I decided that I would jump out of the tree, and I ended up spraining my ankle. Thankfully, I heard that the apple doesn’t fall very far from the tree (literally), Sara herself had injured her ankle as well at the same time. I would rate climbing a tree; 10/10. Falling out of a tree; 1/10. What is an unusual talent/skill you have? I can contort myself and put both my legs behind my head. I’ve always been oddly flexible for some reason, which people don’t expect of me. Why did you apply for this position? I felt that the arts really needed a boost this year, especially with what’s happening now in the Melbourne arts scene; where they’re defunding the arts and not realising the importance that it gives the community. For instance, during this whole crisis, everyone’s turned to the arts and the music they listen to as an outlet for their mental health and well-being.

/treasurer

/arts rep

Celia Purvis

Amy Youngman

Why did you apply for this position? I applied for Community Representative because I genuinely enjoy volunteering and giving back to my community. Last year I was on the Outreach Committee and I loved it! Working with Veggie was also so much fun and really inspiring. He was a big part of my reason for applying. What are some of your main goals for next year in your new position? Within the realm of Outreach I want to facilitate a more organised and cohesive approach to student engagement with community service. I’m aiming for quality over quantity. I believe that if we have fewer initiatives available, and more people on the committee dedicated to overseeing those initiatives, it will be much more productive and successful. Additionally, I would like to reinvigorate the Wellbeing Committee; alongside the newly appointed Wellbeing Coordinator. What animal would you be and why? I’d probably have to say lion. Not only because I’m a redhead, but also because I really love lions. It’s also my star sign. I’d also love to be a quokka because they’re so cute.

As indoor rep, what is your favourite thing about the indoors? I love comfortable seating, I think that should be a priority. I actually really like the Old JCR and the seats in there. What are some of your main goals for next year in your new position? My main goals are to both diversify our merchandise cupboard and continue old favourites as well as create an online catalogue to make it easier to purchase merch. I’d like to establish an efficient online food feedback system to bridge communication between students and the kitchen. I’m hoping to investigate a potential coffee cart initiative too! What animal would you be and why? Probably something like a dog or a wolf. I feel like most dogs are always smiley and friendly. Also to be able to run around in a pack all day with your friends would be fun. What is an unusual talent/skill you have? I can also juggle and make a pun in most situations, and also switch into a pretty good British accent every now and again. Describe the new TCAC in one word. Wholesome.

/community rep

/indoor rep

Sophie von Doussa

Lachlan Gall

As sports rep, what is your favourite type of balls? That’s a funny question. Soccer’s my favourite sport, so I guess soccer balls. You can juggle them with your feet which is always good fun. I like dodgeballs because you get to piff them at people. What is the most underrated sport? I guess all the main sports are pretty rated aren’t they. I got to play Buroinjin last year, and I’d never played that. It was so different but so much fun. Everyone that played it really enjoyed it. Hopefully, we can get that back next year, and play it in O week again. What are some of your main goals for next year in your new position? One of the big ones is to reinstate seconds sport. Especially now that we’ve got a bigger college and with the weirdness of this year, it’s really important now more than ever that everyone has the opportunity to get involved in extracurricular activities. As well as introducing intracollege sport. We’re talking about doing some corri competitions of things like bulsoccer or basketball. What is an unusual talent/skill you have? I can solve a Rubix cube blindfolded, I think that’s pretty cool.

Can you tell me a little bit about yourself/describe yourself how you think others see you? I’d probably describe myself as a sporty, active, curious person whose sole purpose is to make sure everyone has a fun time. I really live off other people’s enjoyment energy. It’s something that makes me really happy. I would hope people would see me as someone who is there for them, who is fun or energetic, and is always happy to go for a walk or play some games on the bul, even a board game. I always love a laugh, even if it’s at the expense of myself. I hope people see me like that. As sports rep, what is your favourite type of balls? The shuttlecock has a fun memory of it being an O week token. My favourite type of balls would have to be a vortex -does that count as a ball?-and a tennis ball. They’re so multi-purposeful. What is an unusual talent/skill you have? I’m usually very boastful, so… I’m pretty decent at chess. I have a 1300 rating on Chess.com, which is pretty good. People probably wouldn’t look at me as someone who likes chess, but I really do. Or Settlers of Catan and board games in general.

/female sports rep

/male sports rep

Happy Poem I learn your mind like I follow the lines in your skin, hearing life stories through your eyes, not from the words leaving your lips. No certainty that we have the same destination but quietly enjoying your company on my journey Looking at you regains my trust in what’s good Childish eyes in the body of a man The strong grip of softened hands Life’s calloses not yet inhabited on your palms The weight of the world, a feather, to your unfaltering smile Lying next to you each night emotions are entangled, like sheets, weaving between our bodies Your unmoving frame anchors your slow breaths soothing my busy mind learning the sound of your heartbeat knowing I would trade my own to keep it going loving your obliviousness to this You are my reason to string together words of happiness turning you into words on a page emotions engendered by you into symbols marked by pen on paper You are my happy poem.

- Katie Ngan Kee

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19’/ 20’ Emma Boyd-Law Harry Croser Morgan Galea Lachie Gall Eddie Jackson Lachie Kelly

ASHA INDIA Bridget Lieberman Harry Mowbray Niamh Todd Matilda Von Bibra Angus Williams Amy Youngman

A huge chunk of my camera roll is pictures of India. Pictures of Gus’s angelically squishy face soundly sleeping on trains, pictures of Tilly and Lachie as their young love sprouts, pictures of brightly coloured, delicious and not so delicious food. There is Gally and Bridge with buckets at their feet in the twelfth hour of gastro. And the beeming faces of Shiny, Beena, Rani and Anandi, the wonderful women who run the ASHA centre in Zakhira. I see Croser and Niamh zoom past on a motorbike, Emma boogieing to Tik Toks in Goa, and Morgan candidly laughing in front of a sunset. Every time I look at these photos, I literally get goose bumps and an overwhelming urge to hug the group, because I feel so incredibly lucky to have gone on this trip. We are so grateful for the kindness and inspiring generosity of Dr. Kiran Martin and all of the people involved in ASHA. And the warmth of Rani, Shiny, Beena, Anandi and all of the children at the Zakhira slum. And lastly, I would also love to say thank you to Amy, Morgan, Emma, Bridge, Lachie, Croser, Tilly, Gally, Mowbray, Niamh and Gus. You made the trip unforgettable and I love you all. - Eddie Jackson For me, India was everything I had grown to expect from the books I read as a child, which presented a more romanticised depiction of the natural beauty India has to offer, rather than its often less than favourable depictions in western cinema; the cities are vast and heaving, but the outlying countryside would make you think you had left it entirely. Although, I should preface this by saying that finding the countryside does take effort. In our attempts to find the lakes of Udaipur, the 45 minute journey claimed 2 motorbikes, nearly myself and Eddie’s life as well as Gally’s dignity, and still it would be hard to say it wasn’t worth it. The work done by Dr. Kiran is unlike anything I could’ve ever expected, the tangible effects of her involvement in the communities we were introduced to was amazing. It was a complete privilege to be a small part of. There is never a dull moment in a place like India, something that was made all the more true by the fantastic company I was lucky enough to share the experience with. - Harry Mowbray

Photos by Bridget Lieberman & Morgan Galea

Hot Milk Acrylic on canvas by Sara Court

The Ark A short story by Will Smith In a college environment, it isn’t odd for people to start dating. However, I was particularly astounded by the rate at which my peers began dating as soon as the college gates were closed during the first wave of COVID. I remember laughing about it thinking that we were all ‘pairing up’ like the animals did in Noah’s Ark. In this piece, the use of time skips in the story was an attempt to liken the odd relative experiences of time during the pandemic. To me, weekdays and weekends blurred. Weeks and even months blur together, too.

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Monday mornings in the city saw suits, university students and tradesmen all vying for a seat on the train. Tightly arranged, their heads bobbing up and down; coming up for moments of breath as the train swerved along the tracks — one hand holding tightly on a yellow pole and the other grasping a coffee. On weekdays, pubs radiated laughter and carried with it the bitter smell of beer and chicken parmigiana. Saturday nights heard the screams ‘Go the Tiges’ and ‘Get your record!’. After a long night out, all the hung-over sinners would turn to the local cafés for brunch because Sunday was the day for rest and recovery. In the heart of the city rested Triune Lodge. Initially a theological school, it now acted as a residential college that housed students who attended the city’s eponymously titled university. A large and foreboding oak tree stood at the centre of the college. Strong and grounded like the mast of a sailing ship. Deep and dark speckled its green. leaves aged branches. Planted in 1880, the tree was as old as the buildings that surrounded it. Large, neogothic buildings formed a triangle around the central tree. These buildings were named after old Anglican scholars: Augustine, Bishops, and Clarkes. With withered polychrome bricks, Augustine is the first building that draws the attention of anyone entering the college. A grand bell tower with a crow’s nest perched in its gutter extends above its roof. The bell chimed every hour on the hour. In a similar design, Bishops has dark Hawthorn bricks gracefully united by Waurn Ponds sandstone. A sheltering cloister runs along the length of the structure, forming one side of the college’s triangular arrangement. Clarkes was built with sturdy Barrabool sandstone. A subtle oak panelling borders its interior. Its cloisters, grates and staircase all bear solid iron detail. Clarkes makes up the final section of the triangular configuration. A sprawling walking path separates Bishops and Clarkes, with one end displaying the entry gate and the other leading to the oak in the centre.

Following late October into early February, a blanket of smoke covered the city. Fire had descended upon the land. Ash-filled clouds swelled from the hills, the trees fuelling its blaze. Every resident of the city was gifted a pair of glasses, tinted with amber lenses. Homes were lost, native animals perished, and brave firefighters lost their lives. Kane would tell Delilah that this could be the world’s worst event – oh God how he was wrong. Before the clouds could part, a storm had begun to form in the fire’s wake In early March, the academic year commenced. The cloud grew slowly and started to shift from the horizon towards the city. Still, Kane and Delilah did not take the signs seriously. News from around the world broadcasted how a storm had flooded other cities. They did not think it was going to affect them. It was the beginning of a new year and a new semester – optimism was high, and worries were low. Class had started, so naturally focus had drifted to other queries like where the psychology lecture was held, what restaurant had the best food or which café had the best coffee for the lowest price. Kane lived in Bishops; Delilah lived in Clarkes. Both had brown hair, though Delilah’s was a little longer and occasionally hid her soft facial features. Her life was structured, but she got anxious easily. They had met after signing up for the recreational alpine club. Hiking was a hobby for Kane and Delilah; nature and adventure was needed for them to stay grounded. As the first two weeks gently coasted by, the clouds moulded into a looming muddle of greys and blues. Rain began to drizzle in the bay. Like little buoys dipping in the water, talk of the storm in the inner-city suburbs started to surface. The college oak shed its summer glow, and the leaves progressively transitioned from a murky green to chartreuse. One afternoon, just before lunch, the college students gathered on the central field. As the storm swelled on the skyline, so did the discussions. ‘It’s not that bad. It’s just a regular rain cloud, the forecast only says a few says a few days of rain. Nothing to worry about.’ said Kane. Delilah started to fidget with her hair, the soft brown strands gently flowed through her fingers as she twisted and turned them. Conversation naturally progressed to other topics, but before they could completely shift, the grand bell of the Augustine clock tower rang. Its chime, brassy and jarring, drowned the chatter. Kane looked over The college at Delilah; he asked her with his eyes if she was ok. She nodded, was now but with uncertainty. A small crack, about two metres in length, appeared on the footpath outside the main gate of floating. the college.

Alone.

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‘I brought you something to eat, Lila.’ Delilah did not reply. She sat next to the oak, now devoid of its leafy protection. Kane had just returned from the dining hall. Food had been slowly running out, and rationing had begun to ensure everyone had a meal. Kane handed Delilah a small bowl with rice and half a slice of bread. ‘This is pigeon food,’ Delilah muttered. ‘Well, I guess you and I are pigeons then. Cheer up, Lila, I promise we will find land soon.’ Kane replied optimistically. Inside, however, he felt anything but. Since the first wave, Delilah had not been herself. She would barely eat, and would repeat the words; we were so close; we Maybe the were so close. Kane did not isolation had know what she meant by this. He brought out thought it may have something to do the best in with being so close to the crack and people and just making it back to her before it had sparked room opened up. But Delilah would shake her head and beautiful would point connections. Or to the tree. We were so close.

perhaps it was

Kane realised something all a façade. peculiar about the students at the People scared college. Slowly, each and every student to be alone had started to pair up. Kane wondered whether his friends were finding partners due to the situation. The dean of the college held a general meeting in the dining hall on the 40th day afloat. She made it clear that the students must do their best to survive the flood. It seemed that the flood was shrinking. However, she noted that the weather was still unpredictable, and everyone needed to be patient. The dean was a small woman, barely five foot in stature, but she had the leadership qualities of a lioness. She was strong-willed and took care of her pride.

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WINE CELLAR

BEER BUDLAY

Well let’s be real. It has been an unusual year for the Wine Cellar. Eager to begin, we, the 19’/20’ Wine Cellar began organising the notorious El Dorado and Winery tours. Little did we know what 2020 had instore for us. After finalising and announcing the long awaited El Dorado date, COVID19 had unfortunately arrived in Melbourne. Before we knew it, our rescheduled plans for semester two had been cancelled all together. We were devasted when we realised that there would be no El Dorado or winery tours in 2020. However, despite the challenges of the year, the Wine Cellar was committed to ensuring that our beloved Trinitarians would enjoy some vino on us. So, what next? Time to get creative! Alongside Beer Budlay, we championed our first virtual competition; the first creative sculling competition. We honourably mention Doddsies’ milk skull and Zoe’s handstand skull and pay tribute to all who participated. With winners Henry, George and Finn taking out top prizes. Inspired by our own home versions of 5 o’clock happy hour, the Wine Cellar cocktail competition began. Talented members Grace, Anna and Chloe take out top prize with their Midori cocktail rendition. This year has tested our ability to think creatively and we have missed our beloved Wine Cellar members and events greatly. We would like to thank our members for their unwavering support in these challenging times.

Why did the chicken cross the road? Because the chicken behind it didn’t know how to socially distance properly. Sums up 2020 pretty well.

In Vino Veritas, The Wine Cellar

Fraser Smith

This year, the Beer Budlay society were keen to uphold our status as one of Trinity’s big three societies. In semester one, we intended to host a Trinity Oktoberfest, complete with a pavilion and Berghain-themed after-party. Instead, over the course of the year, we arranged two neknom competitions whereby participants down their choice of beverage in a range of creative ways, before nominating their friends to do the same.

Despite the speedbumps we have faced this year, it has been a pleasure running the society alongside Ellie, Hat, Jas, Bridge and Douss. We strongly encourage anyone interested to apply, and wish the 2021 committee the best of luck! All the best,

THE BILLIARDS ROOM

FILM SOCIETY

February 2020: The Billiards Room is in dire straits. A blow out party in 2019 saw the reputation and standing of the Billiards Room in question. We had BIG plans to restore the club to its grandiose roots. With the largest party of the year in store, the beers would have been flowing, the energy high and no doubt would have been a night to forget. However, come March, those plans were left in tatters. Next thing we knew, we were confined to our homes, not allowed within 1.5 meters of our loved ones and alas, the big plans we had were put on hold. This was not the end for the Billiards Room, however. A riveting Strava club which connected Trinity residents across the country and world through a running competition was a huge success, making lockdown and isolation just a little bit more bearable. I would like to thank our secretary Niamh T., treasurer Harry M. and general committee members Ben B., Jacques P. and Ryan C. for their tireless efforts and support.

The great thing about film and television is that it can be enjoyed anytime, and anywhere. This year, the escape that good films and television provide for a few hours has never been so welcome. We did have to cancel everything we had planned; and all our back-up plans. But we persevered and still found a way to bring great and regular content to our members. We began our tenure in 2019 with a screening of the Rugby World Cup in the basement, and in 2020 we ran a TikTok competition, a collaboration with the Trinity Tiger Cubs, and weekly polls about all things film and television. Best written film/TV reviews were awarded prizes. Near the end of the semester, we sponsored six movie nights for our members, where we gave small groups a budget for snacks. While we couldn’t quite provide a private screening or discounted movie tickets for our members this year, we hope members had a great time!

This is your president, Maxwell Fisher, signing off for the last time. Adios.

Signing off the for the last time, The Film Society xx To infinity and beyond!

The Film Society would like to thank its amazing executive team - President Frederique Donnelly, Treasurer Zoe Gillies, Secretary Ronan Chen, Committee Members Sophia Gawan-Tayor, Amber Parker, & Ben Sanders - for the dedication and creativity they have shown this year. To our members - thanks for keeping up with us this year - we hope we introduced you to your new favourite film.

COOKING & DINING SOCIETY

GAMES SOCIETY

The Cooking and Dining Society’s initial aims for 2020 were to delve more thoroughly into the concept of cooking and also to expand the reach of the committee to include an overall awareness of wellbeing. As a result of COVID-19, we had to amend our goals ever so slightly. The committee took on a more supportive role within the college community; endeavouring to keep our members connected regardless if they were at college or not. This involved running DOC pizza nights, virtual coffee dates and distributing care packages to all. The amazing Ben Sanders also worked incredibly hard to establish relationships with both Head Space and the Butterfly Foundation.

Gosh. What a year it’s been for Games. When I stepped forward in my carrot costume to accept the role of President on V-day, I never would have guessed that I would be leading what would become one of the largest clubs at college (138 members)! It has been so much fun and such a privilege to be able to connect people far and wide through various competitive events (and promo videos). In semester one, we hosted a raffle, a trickshot competition, an NBA 2K tournament, a Kahoot, and a prank competition. We also funded the prize for Trinity Survivior and went to the casino and made a video about it (youtube: TC Games Society). In semester two, Tokyo was unable to host the Olympics, so we made our own. We also organised an online Trivia competition with CDS and Outreach which was a lot of fun and raised money for dementia research! Ian Co then won our annual chess comp (surprise!) and Wallis won our AFL tipping comp. To round off our year, we organised one of the most intense games of Assassins I have ever witnessed; packed with twists and turns. Rahim mercilessly executed 12 poor souls on his journey to sockcess. I’m so proud of our committee and what we’ve done this year. I believe we have truly showcased the power of Games and shown that any C&S can be big – all it takes is a few promo videos.

In semester 2, we organised for members to come together to listen to a panel of experts from these specific organisations share their knowledge and wisdom regarding eating disorders. Wellbeing is something that the entire committee is extremely passionate about. We would love to see more initiatives like this from the CDS committee in future years. Thank you so much to our amazing members who have stuck by us this entire year. We are so appreciative of the commitment you have shown towards us this year. While we weren’t able to meet all of our goals due to unprecedented circumstances, the entire 2020 committee is dedicated to supporting next year’s group in being the best that they can. - CDS xx

Ludo Ingeniose, Ludo Iustus - Oscar, Wallis, Tilly, Eddie, Croser and Tate

T.R.A.C

RACQUETS SOCIETY

Despite the turbulence of 2020, TRAC had a fantastic, if slightly unconventional year. Over a weekend, pulled straight from the pages of a John Marsden novel, the club held its inaugural campout at Fry’s Flat near Mansfield, Victoria. Mountains were climbed, rivers swam in, beers shared, marshmallows roasted, and Akon Chol learnt to drive Lachie Sutherland’s ute. It was upon returning home, however, that TRAC truly faced the challenge of fulfilling its motto: Improvise. Adapt. Overcome. The 100,000 Step Challenge rose from the ski trip’s ashes after being cancelled by the state-wide lockdown. Oscar Hollands walked 82 kilometers over 48 hours to claim the top spot with an absurd total of 237,707 steps, winning an incredibly useful jaffle iron. The TRAC Treasure Hunt soon followed. Hugh McFarlane successfully cracked the secret code and was rewarded with a brand-new swag. Second places were also awarded with a jaffle iron. When restrictions finally relaxed, TRAC hit the beach to catch some well-earned rays before exams. The past year was an adventure to say the least, but no matter what was thrown our way—trust in TRAC prevailed. Special thanks to everyone involved, particularly secretary Cat Hill, treasurer Thalia El-Assaad, and committee members Millie Miles, Chloe Sennitt, and Sunday Hanson.

It was great to have the Racquets Society back in the Clubs and Societies in 2020, after being in recess for a couple years. We were so excited and had planned lots of fun events for this year. On the Clubs and Societies day, we saw 101 members sign up, which was amazing.

Here’s to many more adventures in the making, T.R.A.C 2020 President Al Bates

Despite the unprecedented circumstances that this year presented, the Racquets Society was able to organise some great events. In the first semester, we held a mixed doubles tennis tournament where eighty-four people signed up so we were able to have three separate divisions. This was a really enjoyable event for everyone. This semester we ran a tipping competition for the US tennis open with our winners being Simon Ferreira, Oscar Hollands and Lexie Starstedt. During this semester, we also organised a table tennis competition, which was well supported with over 40 people entering. The competition is still underway but it looks like it’s going to be an exciting finals. I would like to take the opportunity to thank Doussa, Amy, Simo, Randy and Coco for all their help and support this year. You’ve been such a fun and dedicated committee and I’ve really enjoyed working with you all. I’m looking forward to hearing about what the new Racquets Society has in store for next year. Emma Boyd-Law

MUSIC SOCIETY

DIALECTIC SOCIETY

This year, our goal as the Music Society is to provide music to the college throughout the year, and foster an appreciation for music in the community.

The Dialectic Society is Trinity’s oldest student society, however this year we adopted some very new approaches! This involved moving our annual competitions online so that all students were able to participate equally.

Building off from last year’s events, we’ve added on a music newsletter, The Music Note, held online activities such as Music Nominations (Winner: Amy Cutter), a Music Mash-up competition (Winners: Vita Daley & Maddy Gordon), and aimed to work with other C&S, GSA, and TISC to provide music from different backgrounds. Notable things that happened during our events were when Fergie began singing Anthony’s emails to the tune of Beyonce’s Crazy in Love, or just when random jam sessions happened in the chapel. Although this year has been a challenging, trying time, it is our hope that the music we provided brought along a sense of normalcy to the college. It has been a pleasure to be able to be a part of this society in this position, and I hope that next year, our visions will continue and be realised by the next heads of the Music Society. Singing off, (pardon the pun) Ian

Congratulations must go to Saskia Wijewardene for winning the Philip Sargeant Poetry Prize, Sophia Gawan-Taylor for winning the Franc Carse Essay Prize, and Isabella Wilson for winning the Wigram Allen Essay Prize. Further, Monique Chong received a Special Commendation in the poetry competition, with Anna Findlay, Asha Gatland, and Lucy Jarrett also being shortlisted. Honourable mentions went to Alex Ferguson, Archie Whitford, and Jonathan Ta in the Franc Carse Prize; and to Zoe Gilles and Josephine Burbury. Thank you to all students who entered their poems and essays, competition was fierce with increased entries as compared to recent years. The entire Dialectic Society committee- Jonathan Ta, Millicent Hockey, Millie Miles and Harry Speagle- have been a great team to work with, particularly in our efforts to move the Senior Student Forum online. We can’t wait to see what 2021 will bring! President Zoë Chalmers

TECH COMMITTEE

FITZPOLL

The 2020 tech committee comprised of five wide eyed techno, disco, psy trance loving 20 year olds who all brought a unique yet deeply fiery passion to Trinity’s night time entertainment. So much so, it has been said that our modern group of enthusiastic disk jockeys could have rivalled the historic societies founders from 1878.

In full, we are the Fitzstanieth Polling Agency, and our purpose is to distract, procrastinate, and entertain. I would argue that FitzPoll has gone above and beyond our portfolio this year with: a new polling platform on Facebook, record high response numbers, and the piloting of Trinity College Love Letters. In a year where nearly every other C&S has been forced to decrease activity, FitzPoll has thrived with our eternal zero-contact experience being a defining feature of our agency. To truly capture the diversity of information garnered this year, I’d like to present some of the most impressive statistics we’ve seen in poll responses: • 53% of the college would rather cut off their ears than walk in on their parents having sex. • 50% of the college believes that it is only a date if you kiss at some point. • 31% of the college would rather go to “Hell. Oops, Autocorrect. St. Hilda’s” if kicked out of Trinity. • 47% of the college walks through the cemetery to look for good baby names. • 26% of the college would rather have an H1 average than a loving, intimate partner. You probably never thought you’d hear these statistics, and (honestly) we never thought we would ask the questions that led to them, yet here we are. That is the purpose of FitzPoll; to leave you in awe, shock and glee, even if it’s just for a moment. Dicit Enim Aliquet - Go Fitz Yourself Lachie Dodds

To Jock, Max, Eleni and Tilly, it has been an absolute privilege to work alongside and learn from you all this year. Although 2020 came with more than the usual challenges our team faces, such as pesky freshers requesting ‘Migos’ or admin trying to turn the music off after 4 whole minutes. We still gave it our all for those first few parties we could run before the global pandemic sent us underground. It makes me a little sad that we could not put into motion all of the great ideas we had for events or teach the college cohort the many nuances of acid techno. However, I’m very proud to see that Jock, Tilly and Max will all stay on next year joined with the talented Eddie, Charles and Richie. I have every faith that this new tech committee will be very successful in reigniting the engine which drives the music and vibes behind every event. Good luck and thank you for a lovely year no matter how short it was. President Russell Grimwade

GENDER & SEXUALITY ALLIANCE

WELLBEING COMMITTEE

While COVID-19 prevented many of this year’s plans, the GSA has done our best to ensure on and off campus residents have been able to participate and engage with the LGBTIQA+ community. To celebrate IDAHOBIT (International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia) this year we allowed students to anonymously share testimonials of support and appreciation for the LGBTIQA+ community, which were then posted on the day in our college Facebook page for all to read. We also teamed up with the newly formed MOQA (Museum of Quarantine Art) for rainbow themed painting out on the Bul, and we provided rainbow themed treats at Toast Time. Engaging with and promoting participation in Wear it Purple Day at college and for students at home was another way in which the GSA aimed to foster a safe space for the LGBTQIA+ community at Trinity this year. This involved not only encouraging people to wear purple, but also spreading awareness as to why this is meaningful to the LGBTQIA+ community. We also had a purple cupcake afternoon tea for people on campus. Overall, despite the strange year we experienced, we are incredibly proud of the support people have shown for our initiatives which has helped create a safe space. We would also like to thank Grace, Jackson, Meg and Kiara for being our wonderful committee members this year.

With the onset of COVID-19, it was essential that we made initiatives for people off-campus to still feel a sense of Trinity community and to connect people both on and off campus. The committee brought the wildly popular “shoutout box” online allowing it to reach all members of college.

Love, Rose and Jasper

The committee also set up “dinner dates” which was where groups of about 5 people were randomly allocated and had a zoom call usually around dinnertime. This was a terrific way for people who have been separated due to COVID to reconnect and 48% of people at college got involved in it. The wellbeing committee also ran a wellbeing week where we decorated the bathrooms with marker pens spreading awareness about mental health. Another initiative we ran were the bro and sis chats which was run by alumni and current students to allow ourselves to open up a little and talk about things which may be going on and offer our support. Overall, it was a great year to be in such a committee and I want to thank everyone in the committee and for all their hard work behind the scenes. Sincerely, James Verheggen

OUTREACH COMMITTEE

SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE

The outreach committee faced one of its most challenging years, yet somehow had one of its most successful. With the news of COVID-19, the outreach committee had to cancel their Gala dinner and any in person charities. However, the committee was quick to find alternatives! Our first initiative was learning about the amazing work that HoMie does for the homeless population of Melbourne. Our next initative, the May 50k raised $16,761, an incredible team effort by everyone. At the start of sem 2, Al Bates & Ben Sanders spearheaded Mullets for Mental Health, and raised over $3,500. The committee next supported the Robert Connor Dawes Foundation with a run-a-thon with 20 members and raised $2,000. Then for Live Below The Line our awesome volunteers lived on $2 a day for 4 days, and raised $400. Along with Ben Sanders and the CDS, we assisted in organising speakers from Headspace and Butterfly Foundation to speak about eating disorders and mental health. We also supported Do It In a Dress and raised $3,024 and have an exciting Movember initiative coming up soon. I would like to say a massive thank you to my awesome committee; Olivia Cherrry, Jasmine Dennison, Asha Gatland, Kathy Kim, Millie Hockey, Harry Mowbray, Celia Purvis, Oscar Yenken and Amy Youngman who made all we achieved possible. Sincerley, James.

This year the sustainability committee had big shoes to fill after last year’s success under Beth and Evan’s leadership. Through team work and passion, we were able to live up to the expectations, despite the Covid-19 changes. Over 50 people attended the first Clean Up Australia Day event. Other great initiatives included #viewfrommywindow and the sustainabulletin. It is incredibly heartening to see the enthusiasm for sustainability at college and we are confident about the future, with admin dedicated to making the college carbon neutral by 2023.

T.I.S.C

I.C.A.C

The focus of the Trinity International Students’ Committee (TISC) this year was to promote diversity, inclusivity and integration of international students with domestic students. Given the COVID-19 circumstances, we shifted our focus to primarily ensuring that new international students are settled in and that they are well integrated with international students of all year groups. Prior to restrictions, N-Week was a success and we were able to organise activities to bring the new students together and to settle them in before O-Week. We had an amazing time playing bowling, mini-golf, visiting the Summer Night Market at QVM and even attended a Unimelb party together. We were unable to host a TISC Night Market and TISC Dinner due to COVID-19 restrictions; however we persevered and managed to overcome this issue by creating fortnightly events at college such as board games night, an ‘All around the world’ Kahoot themed trivia, an UberEats pizza night, a Mexican themed college dinner for everyone to enjoy and student-run initiatives like the Mid-Autumn Festival celebration were also organized and we are very proud to be able to coordinate cultural celebrations at a time like this. Though we were unable to fully achieve our goals this year, we believe that the next TISC members will be able to accomplish more.

As is the case for most organisations around the world, 2020 has been an eye-opening experience for the Intercollegiate Activities Council. The end of 2019 saw many plans being put in place for exciting, revolutionary new events which never came to fruition. However, all was not lost. Weekly meetings early in semester 1, led by the executive, including our very own Ian Co, saw intercollegiate spirit being maintained amongst the colleges. New ideas were amassed with many more virtual options being explored. An online arts journal saw submissions from many Melbourne collegians and Trinitarians with paintings, poetry and photography being some examples. After a cold winter holidays, semester two arrived and with it the IANCO2020 (Inaugural Annual Non-annual Carnival: Online) event. This gave us the opportunity to play online Uno, Cards Against Humanity, Charades, Code Words, skribbl.io and Mario Kart with our friends across fences, borders and oceans. An online trivia night saw Trinity hoisting victory momentarily before a recount saw us being pushed back to 3rd place. It has been an incredible year filled with much promise and thanks must go to the first ICAC subcommittee for fulfilling their roles as ambassadors for good intercollegiate culture. Best wishes to Saskia Wijewardene as she continues in 2021 as the new Intercollegiate Activities Council Representative for Trinity. Daipayan Mukhopadhyay - ICAC Rep

Sincerley, your TISC.

SUPERPOSITION Nakata Brophy Prize Winner by Grace Lucas-Pennington Superposition borrows concepts from quantum physics to explore current, at times competing, narratives about this continent’s history. Grace is a Bundjalung/European person living on Yugurapul land. She grew up mostly between Bundjalung country on the NSW north coast and the greater Logan/Brisbane area. Grace is currently the Editor for State Library of Queensland’s black&write! Indigenous Writing and Project.

Too many blacks goin around, thinkin they own the place – an old problem. Time was, they knew their proper place; [hard workers, the blacks] these days, can’t go two steps without falling over one [theyre lucky we came here] telling us we’re the problem [lazy goodfornothin] yep too many uppity, wont-stay-in-theirlane blacks [farmers? youvegottabefuckinkiddin] Here sits an edifice; a pulpit raised of shears rumbarrels chains ships bullets theft and bloodred death book-lined, velvet-curtained veneered in an unctuous justice samely coating all the lives adjoined.

Within a man sits tracing ghostly ink, revolution emergent as if thrown, a hairshirt spirals verdant, down now onto this stage twixt the sombre stacks of once-trees, much unvisited. The man stops stoops lifts the bristling bundle now heretic, ascends a stair other hands construct the remnant curtains part, there ‘ICONOCLAST’ spelled out in neon tubing pulsing ‘gainst a white white wall. Tomes clasped chestward, he – our reluctant cynosure – speaks voice rising (streetpunk academic mutiny / circle back toward lost fecundity) standing, blinking manifest sunlight palaces and towers shed birds like skin crowds swerve, bend ears, listen: (there was always life before you as there is always life after you you have never been the first, or only) – an old story. and like a tree dragged upright, this roar shunts a world somewhere deep stone stratum cracks, unfastens earth-strong membranes wave functions collapse potentialities formerly certified stable corrode diffract cohere no more certain stories are fences / certain stories are seeds gauche bylines slop our troughs to brimming [gonna destroy im] adamant fencers clinging to zero-sum [fabrication realhistory] mainlining militant indignant feeds maddened erupt [madeitup fraudster notfarmers] a vague relentless clouding morass [sowhatiftherewerehousesyoucouldntinventthewheel] overwhelm civil semblance [savages] two positions, superimposed

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gTwo homes now by Izzy Hollingdale fHaunted Spirits by Jasmine Kuo

Am C7sus2/B G F#m6 [verse 1]

I keep thinking I’ll be missing something special with you I’ll trade our places, skip through the braces just to be ready to do Whatever you want, wherever you go, I’ll be the sheep that follows your glow Cause it’s hard to keep my light afloat in these troubled waters alone I tell myself it’ll all be better when I’m finally home [Chorus]

But my home’s in two places now my Family has two faces now And I’ll miss things wherever I am Time doesn’t part for the perfect plan [verse 2]

It’s always seemed greener over here And I’ve made my bed, so I don’t deserve to get yours as well If I fall, I’m missing out it’s just that I’m not making the most of where I am I’ve got to focus on myself fix my mental health so I can lift up everybody else [outro]

And I tell myself it’ll all be better when I’m finally home But nothing will change if I don’t change myself and create home wherever I am

‘TRIAL BY MEDIA’: The Interaction of Australia’s Courts & Cameras by Jonothan Ta

On Tuesday, 7 April 2020, George Pell was freed from Barwon Prison after the High Court quashed his conviction. In a unanimous decision, the court held that the jury which found Pell guilty should have ‘entertained a reasonable doubt as to the applicant’s guilt’. Chief Justice Susan Kiefel’s minutelong pronouncement to a sparse media contingent offered clear contrasts to the public outbursts of furore and impassioned

and impassioned defences which the case sparked. But the court’s decision necessarily also presents new challenges to Australia’s legal system. That seven of the foremost legal minds in the country found fault with the jury’s verdict – as well as the appellate court’s judgment – demonstrates a need to reflect on the role of a ‘jury of our peers’ in our courts. Questions also must be asked of how media coverage of the case influenced

the course of justice. The media has many roles to play in our society, but judgement may not be one of them. Exploring the intersection of two of the nation’s political and cultural cornerstones thus sheds light on the future of justice in our society. From its common law origins, the jury trial represents a citizen’s personal obligations in upholding the legal system. The Magna Carta of 1215 enshrined this principle in one of its most-quoted chapters: ‘No free man shall be seized or imprisoned or stripped of his rights… except by the lawful judgment of his equals’. This proto-constitution was short-lived and in practice only served barons and bishops, but the principle remained clear: that the responsibility to determine when rights may be revoked falls squarely on the people. In a modern context, where the Western world prides itself on the separation of powers and an independent judiciary, juries act as yet another check on state influence. Jurors bring the values and norms of the community into the courtroom, lending legitimacy to legislation and case law with every trial. Further still, their impartiality ensures that government or establishment interests do not interfere with a person’s right to a fair trial. And thus, juries were installed as a staple of the justice system: a bulwark against establishment interference and power. The Victorian Law Reform Commission recognises that this defence of juries relies on two conditions: representativeness and impartiality. Australia today is characterised by its multiculturalism and diversity. Equally representing this mix in our juries is key to ensuring that the values of our community are accurately heard, and that no one section of society is marginalised. Studies conducted in Victoria generally confirm that juries reflect a broad cross-section

of our society along cultural, age, and gender lines (Warner et al. 2017, p. 183). So Australian juries are representative, but impartiality presents larger challenges. A fair trial requires the jury to decide the case based solely on evidence presented in court. To maintain this, juries are often ordered to avoid any pre-trial publicity in high-profile cases. However, the dawn of the internet age means that courts are no longer able to shield jurors from prejudicial publicity. A casual scroll through Facebook uncovers headline after headline; any of which might compromise a juror’s impartiality in court. Case history is replete with examples of this. In 2010, an 18-year-old man under investigation for the murder of three of his family members was granted identity suppression by a South Australian court. This order was breached, however, by a Facebook site dedicated to the victims, which was used to identify and abuse the defendant. The ensuing media coverage risked infringing on the defendant’s right to a fair trial, as jurors – inadvertently or otherwise – came across such publications while online. The 2019 Pell trial only stoked these flames, casting doubt on the courts’ ability to maintain impartial juries. Questions of courtroom publicity therefore require us to reassess the role of the media in our legal system. Paradoxically, juries and the media can be seen as two halves of the same coin: the age-old model of obligations and rights. While juries represent a civic duty to maintain a fair justice system, the media represents a citizen’s right to know the happenings of their courtrooms. In many ways, the media is the modern manifestation of ‘open justice’, the principle which states that courtrooms must be left open for members of the public to witness justice being served. As Professor Jacqui Horan of Monash University observes, this principle

confers a multitude of benefits, largely by reinforcing the integrity of the justice system (Burd & Horan 2012, p. 104). Open justice adds another layer of scrutiny to judicial decision-making; fostering independent and impartial judgments. Underpinned by different legal principles, juries and the media nevertheless work in tandem to foster a robust legal system and accountability across all sections of society. However, this media transparency can undermine the integrity of the very justice system it seeks to uphold. In its pervasive role in our society, the media has the capacity to magnify proceedings to a national scale. Counsels argue before a jury consisting of the Australian public, with the media acting as prosecutor and – as the loudest voice in the room – judge too. This perversion of open justice presents several issues for the legal system. As previously noted, pre-trial publicity can influence juries and jeopardise a fair trial. This can result in disproportionate sentences or wrongful convictions, imposing penalties or prison time on innocent people. Intense media scrutiny can therefore disrupt the administration of justice, causing the public to lose confidence in the legal system. The textbook example of ‘trial by media’ in law schools across the world comes from the landmark Australian case regarding the death of Azaria Chamberlain. In 1980, while camping near Uluru, Lindy Chamberlain reported her nine-week-old daughter missing. She claimed that she had seen a dingo leave the tent where Azaria was sleeping. Following a prolonged jury trial, in October 1982 Lindy was found guilty of murdering her daughter and sentenced to life imprisonment. Her then-husband, Michael, was charged as an accessory after the fact and given 18 months in prison. 66

Lindy would only be released in 1986 – over three years into her sentence – when Azaria’s jacket was found near a remote dingo lair. Since then, academics such as Belinda Middleweek of the University of Technology, Sydney have largely agreed that ‘sensationalist reporting’ incited a ‘punitive and collectively hostile response’ from the public, which ultimately convicted Lindy and Michael Chamberlain before they even stood trial. This demonstrates that while media scrutiny can hold courts to account, its overextension can be equally damaging to our justice system. The institutions of the jury trial and press coverage are both products of Australia’s legal heritage. Underpinned by principles of fair trial and open justice, their roles seem increasingly incompatible in the age of mass media and digital news, particularly after the acquittal of Cardinal Pell. The High Court’s decision to overturn a jury verdict brings questions over how our juries are managed, or whether they are worth keeping at all. Despite sweeping suppression orders, the media’s role in influencing jurors and polarising the public have similarly attracted criticism. Any reforms in trial procedure must consider the increased accountability which juries and the media bring when working in tandem. In any case, how the government reacts to this lost faith will alter the intricate relationship between these institutions, holding in its balance an ageold system of checks on power, and shaping the administration of justice in Australia for years to come.

Mixed Media works by Emilia Doohan

jasper garner, tilly von bibra & kat smith | buddies Favourite memory J: Ellie and Vege’s kiss in the TCAC play. Majority of the freshers were convinced they were cousins so seeing how disgusted they were and the comments that were made were gold. T: The champagne breakfast. It was a stunning day and we got all the tech committee gear and played it from top Cowan. K: The amazing race was one of my highlights, it was just really fun. Some people even dived into the Yarra. My group got so into it, and we ended up winning a $300 bar tab at Naughtos! Most memorable fresher J: Juri, because he was in my scuddy and he definitely brought the laughs T: Jack Hann was pretty memorable for musical chairs. George Gorgas, just in general. K: Andrew Minto, because he did that sock fight with Harry Mowbray because they looked so alike? T: Oh my god yeah, that was so funny! K: And then Ceeg came in! And they had to take off their glasses, so they were momentarily blind. T: That was insane.

james stevens, zubin dhawan & zoe allen |freshers Funniest moment? JS: During the champagne breakfast somebody covered me in beans, and it was funny for a moment, until I realised I was covered in beans... ZD: When we went to prinny and did our Fresher Dance in front of 6 people. It was funny and then it was very underwhelming... We were expecting a big crowd and a sea of applause when we left but it was just 3 people and someone walking their dog... ZA: Toga night when I was covered in red paint and everyone else was practically white; my birks are still covered in paint. Most embarrassing/wholesome moment? JS: I walked into somebody’s room, and we were all having a conversation, but when I left I said ‘stay cool’ and did weird finger guns. I regretted it immediately. ZD: When we walked into the dining hall and everyone was cheering and spooning us in, and we all sang the college song together. That was really nice. ZA: Harry Moran doing the renegade dance. They asked if anyone knew it and this rugby player from Sydney sticks his hand up and did it; so funny.

Was it difficult leaving so soon after o-week? Did it feel strange to go back home after experiencing such a large community of people and such a busy environment? JS: When I left I didn’t think I was leaving forever, but then six months later it kind of hit that I wasn’t coming back any time soon. It was definitely weird. I’ve heard you were asleep for half of o-week... was the loud music and door-banging not enough to wake you up? ZD: That’s a lie! I woke up for every morning activity, I missed like 2 culture chats ok... Any O Week advice? ZA: Don’t have inhibitions when meeting people, be open to meeting new people and having new experiences. Also, drink a lot of coffee and put yourself out there because you don’t know when coronavirus could strike again.

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Bubbles Digital medium by Angela Yang

RETURNERS 20’ pip southey | 1st year Any advice for freshers next year at their first big event? Talk to everyone but don’t stress if you don’t remember anyone’s names, for the next three weeks at least you will be reintroducing yourself Funniest moment of the night? When I realised there was a whole food platter and chocolate fountain, and ended up spilling chocolate on my dress… lol I don’t know if that was funny it was actually really stressful.

thorry gunnersen | 2nd year Best part of the night? Catching up with everyone after the long break and meeting the new freshers. The boiler room setup at the event was really cool and everyone hanging around the decks created such a good vibe.

daipayan mukhodhyay | 3rd year Best thing about returners? Seeing all the siblings on the dance floor. It was really funny seeing a drunk James Stevens with a drunk Annabelle Stevens. 80

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Dinner

Dos& Don’ts From Eleanor Gilles

DO • Make sure you have a dress before hand • Make sure you’ve put your table preference in • Pres in the corri • Get mad that second years got moved to the cafe • Request that the dj plays don’t start now • Take a corri pic DON’T • Go too hard at pres • Spill wine on your new dress • Miss your nek nom • Get put to bed before everyone goes out to PA’s

Photography by Max Fisher

Rugby Trials

PROJ Al & Abby - funniest moment was Jeremy Hand moaning in Hamish’s (tutor) face Max & Ella - our theme was music festivals from around the world Jas & Jono - best dressed=Ozzie Hunter and Zoe Allen - stripper pants are always a win. Doddsie & Ash - MVP=Ella Nicolao for making me sit with her in the corri while everyone else was drinking so she could tell me about her corricest love triangle

BEHAN Robbo - MVP of the night=James Scott for hosting half of the college for kickons in his room on only his second night of college. Charlotte Hartley - night in 3 words=Lit. Ass. Time. Chloe Sennitt - funniest moment=Oscar breaking into the maintenance cupboard and turning everyone’s lights off. Grace Burke - theme=Harry Potter. Donned with academic gowns, round glasses, and 30 minutes in the cupboard under the stairs. Chloe Page - best dressed=Simmo; that crop top fit him way too well.

KITCHENS COWAN Thalia - funniest moment= using a Holey Moley trophy as a jug. Jacques - favourite moment= seeing everyone lose it over Mario Kart, including our RA Joaquin. Rose - explain the night in 3 words=chaotic bonding experience”) Jake - best costume/ dressed=Chloe Dennison

Millie - favourite moment was Joe running a spectacular game, Izzy tried her best and Ben won best dressed.

GOURLAY Ian - theme=Games; from Mafia to Blackjack.

JEOP Amy - theme=Historical Disasters;from the Titanic to the Dinosaurs! CLARKES Tilly - best dressed=Liam Rogers, Joe Myers, Em Foster Oscar & Deanie - theme=music genres! including and Harriet Conheady dressed as sexy devils. Classical, Pop, Punk, Country and Techno. HighBen - explain the night in 3 words=Fun. bonding. lights=Saffy’s 19th birthday piñata, George and Australian. Gabby’s re-enactment of Titanic and the rave in Lachie Thompson’s room. Lowlight of the night BISH was Mils slipping over prior to the event, getting a concussion, and going to hospital instead of coming Speags - funniest moment=when we joined to corri crawl ): up with upper bish to form a rave cave. Celia & Wallis - funniest moment=The rap battle Bogdan - best moment=our RA Flora’s between our groups. We all had a good laugh at handmade dumplings the creative lines people had come up with.

CORRI FEUD When college was in lockdown people were constantly looking for things to do, and the success of Survivor inspired me to organise another game show style competition; Corri Feud. We tried to make the show look exactly like family feud, and thanks to help from some awesome hosts and camera people I thought the competition was a real success. Congrats to Mid Behan on the win! -Lachlan Randello

Q: name something you might lose at college? A: “your virginity” Q: what is something you do in your sleep? A: “sleep” -pip southey Q: What’s something that’s scary but also fun? A: “Mcgirr” -Max, “oranges”-Croser Q: When on a deserted island what is the first thing you look for? A: “a reproductive partner” -Fisher

WELLBEING DINNERS Dinner dates was a fortnightly initiative organised by the Wellbeing Committee to facilitate quality remote socialising between students during the COVID-19 lockdown. We had over 50 participants who were randomly assorted into a Zoom group for 30 minute supper chats, catching one another up on our lives and staying connected whilst eating dinner! - Kathy Kim

Alistair Bates | The Great Trinity College Lockdown of 2020 produced many atypical trends within its walls. A series of high stakes poker tournaments enraptured campus. Students began leading impromptu fitness classes each day out on the Bul. Perhaps the most pervasive of all was the ‘do-it-yourself ’ haircut. It became a common occurrence for someone to reintroduce themselves at dinner sporting a spontaneously shaved head or jagged new bangs cut with paper scissors. Yet, on this wave of pandemic-induced identity crises, a single style would rise high above the rest. It would do so not only for its remarkable balance of obscene glory and professionalism (otherwise known MULLETS FOR as ‘business in the MENTAL HEALTH front, party in the back’; truly the perfect haircut for the Zoom era), but the important cause it represented.

Ben Sanders | The Mullets for Mental Health Initiative was a super refreshing part of the Outreach Program this year, not only raising money for such an incredible organisation in The Black Dog Institute, but genuinely making a difference within the college community in how we approach mental health. We were able to do this all whilst rocking some genuinely awesome mullets (shoutout to Willow for having the best mullet). We were able to raise $5,273 which was phenomenal and I can’t wait to go around again next year!

MAY 50K Andrew Allen | Running 50k over a month was satisfying, by the end. Sometimes I lacked motivation; however it was for a worthy cause. I was motivated by the idea that there was something beneficial that could be done to help others or contribute to research, especially during trying times in lockdown.

Lucie Tolhoek | I enjoyed being able to advocate for a really important cause like MS. It was super encouraging tackling the 50km knowing other Trinity students were doing the same. I had this awesome mindset throughout the month that we (as a College community) were all in this together and that in itself was a particularly inspiring thing to be a part of.

CONNOR’S RUN Paddy Bates | I wanted to do Connors Run because I have always recognized the important research of the Robert Connor Dawes Foundation into brain cancer in young people. I felt this year I wouldn’t be able to do much in ways of impacting my community, but I knew I could at least run. Connors’ run seemed like a good way to keep fit while also raising money and awareness for a worthy cause. Blanca was trying to keep up with me and that was pretty funny.

Charlotte Grbin | I was so happy to be involved in the relay, even if I were hundreds of kilometres away from College running at home on a treadmill. Running for an hour certainly put my lack of fitness to the test but it was a great team effort! It was so rewarding to have passed on the virtual baton to the rest of the team.

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The State of D(r)unkeness by Jasper Corker

by Jasper Corker

This year has posed a challenge unlike any the Tiger Tones have ever faced before. While we were lucky enough to squeeze in our annual alumni event pre-lockdown, during which we welcomed four talented new members to the group, we suddenly found ourselves sailing in uncharted waters. With members spread out from Alice Springs to Auckland, and events and gigs cancelled, we had to get creative to ensure 2020 was still successful. With the tone for the year shifted, we decided to slow things down and go back to our roots; just being a group of boys who came together over a love for music and singing. We dived into learning new tracks with some highlights including ‘Don’t Stop Me Now’ by Queen, the Anchorman cover of ‘Afternoon Delight’, and The Cat Empires’ ‘The Wine Song’. It was great to see the first years taking leadership during these rehearsals, and we owe a big thank you to Ian Co for writing arrangements for many of these new tracks. We were also lucky enough to team up with the Candystripes during sem 1 to continue the tradition of the Candytones crossover. Although in-person events were unable to run this year, we have been fortunate enough to be able to delve into the world of virtual events. Some highlights include doing gigs for the Royal Children’s Hospital, and Melbourne Uni’s MDHS Alumni! It was definitely a bizarre experience, but after around 20 different takes and some crafty editing from our Head Barber, Oscar Yencken, we had put together the Tones’ very first Zoom performances. We finished off the year by brushing cobwebs off our suits for an impromptu socially-distanced performance on the Bul to kick off Technik. Though we’ve faced a fair few obstacles this year, we’re super excited for 2021.

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A N D Y S T R I P E S At the beginning of the year, the Candies welcomed five new amazing and talented singers. Our new recruits blew us away with their first performance outside of the Shaw Davey slum even whilst wearing pillow cases on their heads. From hearing their impromptu harmonies to a much loved Beyoncé tune, we immediately knew that 2020 was shaping up to be a good year for Candies. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, there are many losses that we have had to accept this year. For me, the loss of two nights a week with these wonderful women has been one of the hardest truths to swallow. Whilst zoom dates and group chats have tried to compensate for a lack of rehearsals, the experience of singing with thirteen other voices is truly irreplaceable. While lost, Candies has certainly not been forgotten. Isolation has prepared us for a new chapter and we are charged with more creativity and enthusiasm than ever. Although this year has shaped out very differently than expected, I feel so blessed to have spent even a fragment of this year singing with such talented and inspiring young women. I can’t wait to be back and talking smack in between songs with you all soon.

- Ellie Mackey

C H O I R M Being a chorister during a pandemic is certainly an experience that is new to me. It was quite devastating for me upon learning that all the music commitments I had signed up for would be cancelled. However, hope was not entirely lost. Throughout quarantine, the choir has tried everything to stay alive. Despite having to disband and cancel evensongs, you can still hear us singing from every corner. From creating small groups to sing at ANZAC day services, to choir zooms, we

have been able to stay connected to each other and to music. Even though social-distancing restrictions prohibit choristers from singing in large groups, we have still been able to produce music, sending individual recordings which combine to complete full songs. These efforts illustrate what the human being is capable of. That with time and effort, no goal is unachievable, even when we are living in a state of emergency.

- Amy Cutter

M O Q A

During COVID-19, Josh Copeland and I (Bridget Leiberman) took it upon ourselves to organise a weekly art class called ‘Museum of Quarantine Art’ or MoQA. These classes have been funded by Admin, which have not only given us increased accessibility to these art supplies, but also allow us to foster stronger connections throughout year groups and be a creative forum for all skill levels. Before each class, we would propose a theme for the weekend and post photos to give people inspiration and ideas to draw from. So far, we’ve had; Still Life fruit themed classes, mountain painting lessons

lessons, nature appreciation classes, wine bottle painting and clay lessons. We have collaborated with the Trinity Queer Committee, TISC and the Wellbeing Committee such as ‘R U OK’ day to not only raise awareness of personal and cultural diversity, but to support important conversations about a variety of topics whilst engaging in art practice. We’ve really enjoyed having this creative outlet despite the restrictions at college and we hope to continue this initiative in the coming year!

- Br idg e & Jo sh

Study in Monochrome Oil on canvas by Naimisha Talluri 106

Twenty one - four by Saskia Wijewardene Phillip Sergeant Poetry Prize Winner

This is in memory of the 2019 Easter Bombings that happened in Sri Lanka; where countless lives were lost at the hand of a terrorist attack.

You wiped the tears of parents, who held their children in their bloodied arms. And children who couldn’t understand why Thathi wouldn’t get up.

You prayed for your children, who felt watched and uneasy. Fearing for their lives and their humanity, Unsafe in a home that once brought them peace.

Your anger raged against those who hurt you, the ones who shelled you and broke you. Those who tore you apart and ravaged you.

You are trying to heal now, and it’s almost time- but you remember, you love, cherish, and hold the memory of those…

You taught us the right way to mourn; intensely, but quietly. where the world won’t know you are hurting, and have been hurt so many times before.

You’re trying to love your children, as though you’ve lost none. To cradle them in your boughs, and carry them in your air.

Your heart was shattered and you groped at pieces that cutlike glass between hands that were clenched to pray.

Trying to feed them milk rice, and kavili in the New Year, as though the old one didn’t shake you or wreck you to your core.

You prayed for us to come together, man, woman and child. Sinhalese, Tamil or Burgher Christian, Buddhist or Muslim.

They are buried in the land they loved, the land they lived, the land they died. A land who wasn’t ready to let go of her children. A land who was not given a goodbye.

You prayed for the blood, shattered in the holy place. And for the voices that cried out for help, in the darkness that ran amok.

Thathi : The Sinhalese word for father Kavili: Traditional sweets eaten to celebrate the New Year.

THE INVISIBLE WAR MANIFESTO : Stop Calling COVID-19 a War by Sophia Gawan-Taylor Franc Carse Essay Prize Winner

It was Monday, 23rd of March when I first tasted the bitterness of war metaphors deployed against COVID-19. Our generation has had the privilege to not have lived through a world war, but now this was our generational war. And we were being called upon our civic duty to fight it. As the virus spread across the globe, war analogies quickly followed; in China, Xi Jinping vowed to wage a “people’s war” against the virus, France’s Emmanuel Macron declared the country at “war with an elusive, invisible

enemy”, and in the U.S. Donald Trump autocratically declared himself as a “wartime president” (Karni, Haberman, & Epstein, 2020). These explicit war metaphors quickly earned the efforts against COVID-19 the sobriquet of ‘The Invisible War’. Watching politicians’ endeavours at galvanising national action using radical war appropriations with particular valour was of intellectual curiosity from a political theory and ideological perspective. And observing its impact on people was even

more so. Metaphors have the power to hint at patterns and evoke unconscious reactions that change the way we think. Which is why the world needs to put an end to politicising pandemics and using war epithets regarding COVID-19 because they create outbreaks of far more insidious consequences; such as xenophobia, Machiavellian politics, and growing social disparities. Metaphorical wars on disease easily turn into wars on those who are believed to embody the disease The spread of the pandemic brought another deadly social pathology with it; a shocking rise in violent xenophobic incidents targeting those who “look” Chinese. From a linguistic standpoint, the use of war rhetoric easily leads to conflate disease with moral vices. The very act of using war rhetoric in public pandemic discourse is a declaration of war. Thereby, requiring an enemy to be established. For many, this scapegoat was people of Chinese descent, or even people of vague Asian appearance. Despite, the majority of cases coming from the U.S. and Europe (Dong, Du, & Gardner, 2020) [at the time of writing]; prejudiced racist attacks targeting Asians continued to rise. A recent incident at hand was on April 15th where two University of Melbourne international students were assaulted on Elizabeth St, where two women screamed “coronavirus”, and that “they didn’t belong here” (Woolley, 2020). In addition to this, other cases have been observed globally where people of

Asian appearance have been spat on, coughed on, assaulted, or verbally abused. The application of war rhetoric is by no means new and was part of lexicon used about past ‘wars’ against poverty, drugs, and other undesirable things. Almost identical consequences arose from the ‘war’ against terrorism in the early 21st century, which manifested into hostile Islamophobic behaviours and attacks. In both instances, it illustrates that calling the pandemic crisis a ‘war’ radicalises a call to action and establishes the need to identify an enemy. The raison d’être of war allegory was to distinguish COVID-19 as the enemy we had to ‘fight against’, however this blame was easily misplaced onto those of Chinese descent due to the suspected origins of the virus. The use of military rhetoric not only changes the course of nations’ response to this crisis in profoundly unhelpful ways, but feeds into xenophobic habits. Because of media reporting and Donald Trump’s proud epithets, in many people’s heads, “the Chinese virus” will stick even once this is over. Machiavellian politics as a common contagion Politicising pandemics through war metaphors advances a narrow-minded, nationalistic view of the past that undermines our effort to fight against a disease that knows no boundaries. Our dominant view of what war ought to be like is modelled after World War II imagery, and the metaphor of war implies that whatever sacrifices must be made, victory will be achieved. Framing efforts to fight the pandemic in this way leads down a narrow path destined for Pyrrhic victory.

Even so, what would even constitute victory? The ‘fight’ against COVID-19 will not have an ending remotely analogous to a World War II surrender on the deck of a battleship. The simple parallel between the two advances a grave misunderstanding of what war truly entails. Evoking these images of war conjures up distorted myths and narratives of heroic national glory and the narrow narratives it reproduces are easily exploited by opportunistic politicians. Using military rhetoric not only normalises war but enables agents of state coercion, where leaders can project themselves as dutiful and robust. For example, Donald Trump’s autocratic declaration as a “wartime president” is focused on bolstering his own political agenda ahead of the U.S. presidential election, rather than focusing on a direct response to the COVID-19 crisis. Another political issue of associating COVID-19 with the language of war, is trusting leaders to wage wars without oversight or accountability. It becomes even more probable to the extent that the claim of being at “war” necessitates compromising democratic principles and practices. Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte, in the context of a national emergency bill, gained the right to punish those spreading false information about the outbreak, a right that could easily be used to silence political dissent. Additionally, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán seized wide-ranging emergency powers and the ability to rule by decree (Gunn, 2020), which could easily be manipulated into political advantage. The compelling nature of war metaphors In some ways it is understandable why world leaders and health officials are so eager to draw parallels between war and the current pandemic. Invoking war allegories allows governments to project the gravity of this public-health crisis - one that requires state

intervention and personal sacrifice that many have not yet been exposed to - into a concept which is more readily understandable. Politicians naturally lean towards framing coronavirus in militant terms because they feel that the public has not yet taken the problem seriously and still openly flout social-distancing guidelines. Utilising terms such as frontline, enemy, and battle is a means of alerting people to the urgency of the situation and attempting to foster a sense of solidarity. Additionally, the language of biomedicine and epidemiology is already heavily militarised to convey immunological mechanisms into more readily understandable and tangible terms. We battle a virus, and our body has defence mechanisms against the pathogens that invade it. However, the COVID-19 crisis is an international challenge which requires collective mobilisation, but no real weapons, no intentional killing of human beings, and no casting of people as dehumanised others. The use of war metaphor is unnecessary and creates detrimental consequences for the very people that these allegories are designed to benefit. Although war rhetoric can be used to promote national cohesion, it can also breed fear, which can in turn fuel anxiety and panic - both of which are profoundly unhelpful during a public health crisis and are often misplaced. One of the most visible ways this fear has manifested has been in the increasing prevalence of empty supermarkets; a by-product of a surge in ‘panic-buying’ for commodities such as hand sanitiser, face masks, and toilet paper. In this case, evoking metaphorical war didn’t just

alert people to the severity of the pandemic. For the most vulnerable members of society, including the elderly and health-care workers, it has made the crisis much worse. In closing, if curbing the spread of the coronavirus is akin to ‘being at war’ then it is unlike any war the world has ever fought It is detrimental to articulate the pandemic in warfare lexicon as it promotes violence and discrimination. World leaders should find a better strategy to promote civil responsibility and global solidarity. Battle analogies aren’t suited for advising the public on what not to do. War metaphors call for mobilisation, for action, but in this pandemic, we should be doing the opposite; to forgo normal routines, and practice social distancing. Calling any struggle “a war” has its consequences, and before this pandemic has even come to a close, these detrimental effects are as explicit as the language we use in public pandemic discourse.

Viruses are not deterred by valorous speeches glazed with war epithets designed to increase morale. Overcoming pandemic disease must be driven by saving lives and recognizing our shared humanity, whilst war requires targeting, politics, and vanquishing an enemy through killing. The use of military rhetoric not only changes the course of nations’ response to this crisis in profoundly unhelpful ways but also breeds fear. It leads panicked shoppers to strip supermarkets in a doltish bid to pre-empt ‘wartime’ rationing, misplaced xenophobic behaviours, and insidious Machiavellian politics. Although coronavirus has brought out the best in Australians and the world to solidarity, it has also brought out the worst in some of us. It’s hard to imagine a silver lining in a pandemic, but perhaps the error of using war metaphors can become an opportunity for fundamentally restructuring society so that we will come together to build peace rather than wage wars.

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sophia gawan-taylor | i’ve had both the pleasure and sorrow to document this crazy, beautiful, year. there are no pictures of what trinity was like during the 1918 spanish flu epidemic, so I hope these memories can be looked back upon in future years. this year is truly a historic moment in not only the college’s history, but also our personal histories. from the stockbare shelves and elderly struggling to buy bread at coles as a result of panic buying, to the empty streets of uni, to joe napier’s poor attempt at a handmade mask, to the tape markers in the dining hall, to Pierro whenever she was on a wander; I’ve had the honour of documenting it all with my trusty sony.

lachlan dodds| The college photographers take photos for two reasons: so you have memories of your time at college, and to give future trinitarians a look at what our experience was like. While 2020 was off to a ‘meh’ start, we quickly realised that the events that usually fill the archives weren’t going to happen. So, we decided that saving the moment of Melbourne in tumultuous lockdown(s) is all we could really do to complete the job of photographer. future generations will certainly have a sight to behold when they realise that even a global pandemic can’t stop the fun and shenanigans that make this college special.

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The Girl with the Pearl Earring (2020 revised) Photoshop by Ben Sanders

COVID-19 TIMELINE

31/03 16/03 College closes its gates to visitors and the public. UniMelb moves completely online. 78 new COVID-19 cases.

Outdoor gatherings restricted to 2. Home gatherings are banned. Restraunts, bars and cafes are closed but allow takeaway.

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All on-site residents are 2 hours max. tested for COVID-19 in the is allowed Gateway building, which offsite per involves a swab of the day for throat and nasal passage permitted activites outlined by the DHHS. Bursary is no longer in the kitchen.

Outdoor gatherings more than 10 are banned. 458 new cases.

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“If you can stay The Victorian home, you must Government allows stay home” outdoor gatherings up to - Victorian 10 and home gatherings Premier, Dan up to 5. Students begin Andrews to return to Trinity 23/03 given a negative Trinity moves into isolation with COVID test. Students its gates closed to the outside world. are permitted to leave Residents are to remain on college campus only for 3 campus at all times, except for urgent reasons; essential work, medical appointments and approved medical appointments essential work. Students cannot and exercise which all gather in groups greather than 2 in must be approved by student rooms with windows and the Associate dean. All doors open. Unapproved social rooms and spaces at gatherings are banned. If you are ill or college display signs unwell, you must inform your RA. outlining the maximum 364 new COVID-19 cases. occupancy.

28/05 Source: abc news 28 residents are asked to leave college after gathering on the new JCR balcony and breaching restrictions.

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So far, globally there has been 62,875,460 confirmed cases of COVID-19, and 1,461,763 deaths. Victoria has had 20,345 cases and 820 deaths.

C OV I D -19 & E C O N O M I C I N E Q U A L I T Y : Can I be a mother and a dedicated lawyer, passionate member of the UN and Australia’s second female PM? While some may condescend me for asking this question at twenty, I think being a young woman in Australia, which ranked 49th globally for gender participation and opportunity in the economy, gives me the right to be a little ‘hysterical’. Let me clarify, my ‘hysteria’ is not to do with the ranking itself – although that’s not great. Rather, I am deeply concerned by what the ranking reveals about the ability of international law to meaningfully penetrate the ‘private sphere’. For it is in the private space of the home that patriarchal gender norms, roles and behaviours are inculcated into society. Hence, for women to be given the same economic opportunity as men to be ‘bread-winners’ as much as they are ‘caregivers’ there must be a significant disruption to the 116

private sphere. In this essay, I will discuss whether this disruption could take the form of an all-too-familiar respiratory virus: Covid-19. Protecting women’s economic rights in international law Ostensibly, international law designed to protect women’s economic rights does exist. Firstly, women’s second generation right to economic equality is formally legislated in the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (c.1966). Within this convention, Article 7 identifies the right to ‘just and favourable conditions of work’ to all people, irregardless of gender. Furthermore, the Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination Against Women (c.1983) uses Article 5 to protect women from relegation into the private sphere to purely domestic roles. It does this by urging

Could a global pandemic finally penetrate the ‘private sphere?’ by Isabella Wilson Wigram Allen Oration Prize Winner states to re-assess the ‘social and cultural patterns of conduct of women and women’ to establish the shared responsibility of both parents in the upbringing and care of their children. Despite this however, the position of women in Australia does not reflect this international standard. The economic position of women in Australia Currently, in Australia women seeking to participate in paid labour face a significant ‘motherhood penalty’. This is driven by unaffordable childcare and elderly care which results in career disruptions that exacerbates the gender pay gap, standing this year nationally at 14%. Furthermore, with inflation and wage growth outpacing the cost of childcare, this gap is set to get worse, not better. This puts women in the position of retiring with half the superannuation of men (on

average) which contributes to elderly women being the fastest growing group to fall into homelessness. Hence, as it operates in our everyday, ‘Covidfree’ lives, international law legislating for economic equality and changes in the private sphere, has not been able to penetrate Australia’s ‘private sphere’. If international law can’t change, could a global pandemic? This, along with some general frustration of mine, led me to consider just what kind of disruption would we need to reset patriarchal gender roles, norms and expectations in the private sphere? With the advent of a global pandemic, COVID-19 has forced men and women to participate in both paid and unpaid labour from home which has given policy-makers unprecedented access to the private sphere. Some have argued that this ‘disruption’ could provide the opportunity for a ‘gender reset’ in the 117

home and for a few precious months, I found myself mildly excited by the prospect. This optimism stemmed firstly, from Australia’s PM Scott Morrison, who leads a traditionally conservative and occasionally misogynistic party, when at the start of the outbreak, he quickly acted to support parents’ participation in the economy during the pandemic by introducing a free child-care program. This is significant because inclusive policies like these which support high qualify affordable child-care have the potential to normalise the sharing of paid and unpaid labour between men and women at home. Thus, if Australia’s pandemic ‘exit strategy’ continues to reflect this progress, then a pandemic could in-fact provide Australia with the opportunity to meaningfully reflect standards in international law.

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What Australia’s ‘exit strategy’ says about pandemic progress In recent months, Australia has been offered glimpses

into the government’s COVID-19 ‘exit strategy’ and already, the progressive gender policies of yesterday feel like a distant dream. In July, the Minister for Education Dan Tehan announced that childcare would ‘snap-back’ to the fullfee paying system. However, according to Parenthood this would force 60% of two-parent households to reduce working hours which, of course, would disproportionately affect women due to Australia’s gender-pay gap. Furthermore, it was revealed that early educators, who are unproportionately female, would be the first unable to access government financial relief packages such as Jobkeeper. This reflects the emergence of a broader, gendered economic trend during the pandemic with women’s employment falling by 5.3% in contrast to 3.9% of men between the months of March and April. Hence, despite the disruption of gender roles by the pandemic, ostensibly supported by government

policy – it seems that the patriarchy has prevailed. If a pandemic can’t promote women’s economic equality, what can? So, if a pandemic which has given government unprecedented access to gender in the private sphere can’t make change, what can? I argue that how Australia’s pandemic policies were justified reflects a broader problem for the advancement of women in international law: language. In Morrison’s announcement that parents could access significant childcare relief, he said: ‘I don’t want parents to have to choose between feeding their kids and having their kids looked after, or having their education being provided’. However, in using universal vocabulary, like ‘parents’, Morrison omits that for women, this is not a new choice unique to the pandemic and is one that the majority of mothers in Australia are forced to make. However, this omission is not unique to Morrison and is in fact, evident in international

law. In the ICESCR, the definition of ‘economic equality’ is problematic for the same reasons. In the ICESCR, work is defined in relation to the ‘public sphere’ and hence the notion of ‘equal pay for equal work’, does not consider unpaid labour by women in domestic roles. Thus, International Law sets a standard for ‘universal’ language that omits the experiences of women and allows this to occur in an Australian context.

Concluding Remarks It has taken a global pandemic to show us just how deep patriarchal ideas about gender roles, norms and expectations are inculcated into the Australian home. Moreover, it has also revealed that International Law does not set a high enough standard for nations like Australia to follow. So in conclusion, I would ask you to reflect on what could be changed to create equal economic opportunities for men and women in Australia. When considering this, remember that no solution is too ‘hysterical’, not even a dystopian pandemic - although as we’ve seen, that didn’t change much for women either. 119

Her land is a labyrinth Her soul’s a locked door You run for the mountains But drown at the shore She has sunburnt country She sways in the bush You watch her grab tinder But don’t feel her push Her budding of spring Her bark bleeds rust Your dusting and polish Are too much to trust She soils her dry feet She paints her trunk black If nothing seems golden You best go bushwhack Her past is a demon Her future a ghost You burn as her candle But can’t light the coast She singes till she shatters She burns till she breaks You stand by her ashes Until she awakes She may be a darkness A Balga with pride But know she’s Australia She’ll rise with the tide

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emma boyd-law | captain Girls cricket was a new addition to the permanent intercollegiate sporting calendar this year, how was it overall? I think all the girls did really well with getting the hang of cricket. Bowling and batting can always be a bit awkward to start with, but a lot of the girls picked it up really quickly. Were there any stand-out moments for the would-be premiers? I think definitely our last match against Newman was a highlight. In the second innings Newman only needed two runs off the last ball. Besty bowled a perfect delivery and we ended up getting a wicket off the final ball. It felt like we’d just won the final as all the supporters ran onto the pitch. We saw some pretty unique approaches to the game re. technique, are we on the verge of greatness? Yes we definitely saw some unique approaches, but in the end they worked out for us. So yeah I guess you could say we are on the verge of greatness. How great was that coach you guys had btw? Awesome! Ben’s commitment and dedication to the team was amazing. He taught us all so much and we all really appreciated it. Thanks so much Ben. MVP? It’s so hard to choose an MVP, but some stand out performances were Rhyanna and Besty with their quick bowling as well as Doussa and Cam with their batting. But everyone on the team did such an amazing job.

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ben sanders | coach The girls were deadset one of the best teams I’ve coached, from the first day of trials I knew my job was going to be easy with the help of Emma and Douss along with the eagerness of all the girls to learn and perform. Despite some interesting takes on the game when it comes to technique, it was easy to see the incredible growth over the course of just a couple of weeks.

will foster | captain After a disappointing end to the 2019 season, was there a change in attitude going in? From 2019, we were obviously pretty pissed that we lost that final to UC. It was refreshing to have a group of new players who were all great blokes along with some of the boys from the year before who were pretty keen to fix up the hiccup from last year. I think we were a bit less complacent going in. After a slow start, things seemed to come together as the games went on, what was the reason behind that? I think it takes a bit to get to know eachother as there’s only so much you can learn in the nets. We also made an effort to sit and have a beer after the game and get on the same page. Were there any performances that really stood out, on and off the field? Simmo is just a freak, just give him a sport with a ball in it and he’ll kill it.

ben bromell | player Unfortunately a few players rocked up to the wrong Pitch in round 1, leaving the rest of us to sit there and chase balls as some Hilda’s player whacked a century against us. However we were able to progress through to the finals with a scratchy win in round 2. Captain Will Foster embodied the age-old expression “shit gets wickets”. Our season, however, didn’t progress after round 2 due to covid.

How did this year’s crop of sledges line up? We had a bit of fun, switching up the topic every 5 overs or so which kept it interesting. We also had a “slab ball” during our bowling innings so if someone calls a slab ball and we get a wicket, that bloke has to buy a slab for everyone. Whitford was definitely our best. MVP? I’d have to say Henry Alexander, he’s just so reliable with the bat and pretty handy with the ball as well

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izzy hollingdale & alex ferguson | fitspo What kicked off the lockdown F45 at college? I: Just after we were locked in, the gym was still open but we felt like we couldn’t do much. There were people talking to me saying they were just sleeping all day and we knew that there had to be something to get everyone moving again towards that “college bubble butt”. 1 exercise from the program for the rest of your life. I: Burpees A: Pushups Is Chloe Ting the mastermind behind the sessions? A: Chloe Ting didn’t really feature in the 1st wave, she was definitely a later addition but a certainly welcome one. Were there any stand out moments? I: Definitely Leonie coming along to a couple of sessions. A: I reckon the beep test, we were meant to do it again but we never did.

lachie gall | 2020 jester It was clear on O-week through activities like Buroinjin, that trinity sport in 2020 was going to be extremely competitive. The season started off really well with a large attendance at the cricket games although sadly the finals games were unable to be played but crowds were expected to be larger than ever.

niamh todd | 2020 jester O-Week was without a doubt a week to remember for everyone, particularly myself. The college spirit was palpable and sport participation was at its highest. I am devastated we couldn’t finish the year on a high, but I’m sure next year will be even bigger. Good luck to Pip and Gus!

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emma boyd-law | female sports rep How did the competition come about? In a meeting with Anthony he mentioned Hilda’s might be interested in organising a couple of events with us. We then got in touch with the Hilda’s sports captains and it just happened from there. We kept planning a new event each week and I think everyone has really enjoyed it as it gave us all something to look forward to and it’s always fun having some friendly competitions. Do you see a future in these types of ‘opt-in’ competitions between colleges moving forward post COVID? Having Covid Cup was great as it gave people a chance to get involved in college activities during this unprecedented year. It would be really awesome if we could incorporate these friendly competitions with the other colleges next year. Also, with seconds sport no longer on the intercollegiate calendar, it would give us more opportunities for people to participate in sport so it’s a great way to encourage more inclusivity. Is there anything that Hilda’s are actually good at? Hmm not really.

jack wallis | relay On the 16th September Trinity and St Hildas competed in a time trial relay consisting of 5 legs across a 1.8km course around the university. While the competition was tough both the Trinity Male and Female teams were able to pull ahead and win by 8 and 4 seconds respectively. Congratulations to both teams for stepping up for such a unique event.

millicent hockey | erg As always, rowing was a highlight of our college year! Trinity guys and girls rallied around the ergs to compete in a timed 6 kilometre competition against St Hildas. The boys put up a good fight but it was our Trinity girls who came away with the win! It’s safe to say we’re all very keen to be back in the boats next year! 128

ian coyukiat | debating The Debating COVID Cup team comprised of Morgan, Al, and Ian faced off against St. Hildas’ on the topic of “Hilda’s is the most prepared college to survive a zombie apocalypse.” With arguments and insults about each college thrown left and right, Trinity in the end pulled ahead and won the debate!

yale cheng | soccer Dangerous slide tackles, amazing goals, very unfit players - the COVID Cup soccer matches against St Hilda’s reintroduced the spice of competitive sport back into our mundane lockdown lives. Everyone left their hearts out on the field and it was pleasing to see Trinity grab some victories!

Freely Imprisoned – The Dystopian Reality

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After reflecting upon the gargantuan effects Orwell’s 1984 demonstrates this archetype of the Coronavirus decimating our very way by creating a world where ‘Big Brother’ of life these last six months, it has become oppressively gazes and peruses through the apparent that the government’s approach life of every individual and where laws effect to attempt to halt this pandemic has been the wealthy and poor equally. The novel’s confinement. As Mandela once proposed emphasis on totalitarian control through to the United Nations, ‘It is said that no the restriction and release of information one truly knows a nation until one has been combined with a rise in surveillance through inside its jails. A nation should not be judged technology bring credence to the notion by how it treats its highest citizens, but its that the methods by which governments lowest ones’. In its attempt to ‘hermit’, gain power never disappear completely Australia has told its people to lock (Ingle, 2010). Furthermore, What will be the their doors, seal their windows and the blissful existence, free of outcome of this global sleep comfortably reassured by the tyranny (and disease), that promise that elected politicians pandemic for all all citizens crave, is achieved will provide in this time of self- Australians and how through the relinquishment and isolation. However, for those whose will we recover from sacrifice of individual freedoms. livelihoods rest between fortnightly This is not to suggest that all it? pay cheques, this luxury is one that members of society should live the most vulnerable in our society cannot in deplorable impoverishment nor should afford, resulting in blatant disregard of the they uphold a lavish lifestyle but search for new laws of (self) imprisonment. Perhaps common ground where citizens can labour Australian citizens now realise the social for their wealth. However, as I observe our disparity and inequality that exists within country’s authorities entering the homes of this country’s ‘golden soil’ with ‘wealth law-abiding citizens convinced that forceful for toil’ (McCormick, 1878). During some intervention is the method of success against pensive moments in the midst of lockdown, a pandemic, I ask myself – at what point I realised that the dystopian genre in English does dystopian fiction become non-fiction? literature is prolific in its ability to simulate realities where equality between societal I gaze upon helicopters appearing over our houses with flashing blue and red classes is strictly maintained and the needs lights stalking our streets. Mass invasion of of society are miraculously fulfilled. George 130

privacy and the rapid deployment of surveillance prompt me to return to the ‘fictional’ Orwellian nature of society. As we stray further into the abyss of lockdown, perhaps we should realise that in the new, free world on the other side of this pandemic, these ‘temporary’ acts of protection may become a little more permanent. Our governments yearn for the comfort and security of their citizens and the introduction of such measures not only pacify concerns of future threats but allow the prospect of re-election to become less probabilistic and more predestined.Steadily, the Coronavirus will dissipate and those newly elected (or re-elected) governments will bring international societal changes in an attempt to consume the cocktail of fear, paranoia and cluelessness which 2020 has brought. Several international media outlets and financial experts have already reported that since the global financial crisis of 2008, financial markets have reached their nadir. Although most financial downturns do not affect the plutocracy, these last two months of (self) imprisonment have forced many to realise that their wallets are not as full as they previously thought. In an attempt to understand the gravitas of the situation, I read a study by the University of New South Wales from 2018 which suggested that people in Australia in the highest 1% live in households with an average weekly income that is 26 times the income of a person in the lowest 5% (Australian Council of Social Service, 2018). After the previous financial crisis and with this devastating realisation now in mind, it is apparent that society will continue to ask the same questions it has been since bartering was superseded – how will the

divide between the wealthy and poor be rectified and what will that reality look like? JobSeeker, ABSTUDY and Youth Allowances have become ‘band-aid’ attempts by the Australian Government to try and save the sinking ship of the Australian economy. The fictional dystopia gradually transcends into reality as I watch the ABC morning show each day accompanied by a relentless cry for help. Australians are captured queuing in front of Centrelink offices yearning to be in that highest 1% having no choice but to find some semblance of hope between fortnightly pay cheques. These cries are heard by the ears of those who remember the nation’s values of mateship and camaraderie but are forced to watch in silence as the inevitability of this global recession draws ever nearer and with it the realisation that those who have a cornucopia of riches will soon have only sustenance. At last we realise that the social equality and wealth of opportunity that the ‘land down under’ (Wilkes) professes as its landmarks of patriotism are but nightmares dressed in the disguise of dreams. We will soon see the culmination of the socioeconomic cataclysm that this nation has strived to avoid through governments fighting for our beliefs but being torn between becoming crusaders of justice and equality or zealots of capitalism. Realising that such impending societal and economic turmoil has existed in our own history and in great fictional tales, I had an awakening. Although many will choose greed and avarice over the Australian ideals, one should not abandon hope in the world but be steadfast in what 131

history has shown. The Yerkes-Dodson The joy we will gain in the simplicities Law named in honour of prominent further contribute to humanity’s quest psychologists Robert Yerkes and John D. in preventing previous errors in future Dodson was an experiment showing that generations. Finally, we will be able towe increasing stress and arousal levels could had taken to be mundane acts will work help focus motivation and attention on towards the common goal of resurrecting the task at hand (Broadhurst, 1957). In a our society, our economy and ourselves. time of unprecedented societal instability, What seems to be an unending barrage of economic ambiguity and political social stress and anxiety may be rectified unrest (primarily from our American by the decisions that governments make compatriots), we must appreciate that this in the most formative years of our lives. Earth has endured the last 4.5 billion years This pandemic has given us the unique through worse extremes than the makings opportunity to reshape our future from of humanity. An onslaught of unsolicited the desolation that humanity and nature xenophobic, sexist attacks on those who had intended for us. have come to Australia seeking education have left naturalised As scientific laws of nature Australians, such as myself, Once our minds escape suggest, the universe is enraged at the remnants of the prisons that our always tending towards the ‘White Australia Policy’ homes have become, we chaos and disorder, and as slithering into modern day will be renewed, sentient such, it can be said with society (Willard, 1978). beings who will diverge undeniable infallibility that from the naivety of our this pandemic will change If one is to venture into the past and collectively the world. Australia will face land of imagination, one can hardships that it has never labour for a finer hope for xenophobia and faced before, however, it future. sexism to be vestiges of a will be an opportunity to bygone era as the future lies rebuild, perhaps allowing a in the unity of all people. Perhaps the true representation of societal equality Yerkes-Dodson Law will allow humanity to evolve. Furthermore, it will be an to return to a more favourable way of life. opportunity for Australian citizens to Perhaps the pandemic intertwined with march towards a path of true freedom, climate change and the global recession not the Orwellian fantasy which the is what humanity requires to return to a world has more association with each day. blissful existence or to evolve into a new, Governments have taken unprecedented, liberated species. Perhaps the answer to radical approaches to protect all their all the mysteries that continue to baffle us citizens from the ominous economic lie in the ability of humankind to survive. future which lies ahead. In many ways, I believe that many thirst for the sweetness this pandemic has helped people from all of true freedom and the autonomy we corners of the globe realise who they are. will rediscover will come as a result of the Rich or poor, old or young, everybody is Yerkes-Dodson Law combined with the a human being and this key fact is how sensation of enacting our own free will. humanity will survive. 132

Why The AFL’s Treatment of Women Matters by Zoe Gillies second to men in relationships. Also this year, Adam Treloar was continuously questioned by the media on him moving to a Queensland club due to his fiancée Kim taking up a contract with the Queensland Firebirds. He brought the conversation back to Kim’s sacrifice of vital years of her career for them to start their family, emphasising that this is not a sacrifice men are expected to make, and his immense support of her returning to professional sport. These examples all demonstrate the AFL’s work in creating an environment that treats women equally to men.

I come from a divided AFL family, with half of my family barracking for Collingwood and the other half for Geelong. My Pa was a proud Geelong supporter, he was a Geelong member from the age of 15 and by his death had a double-digit member number. He instilled his love of AFL into each of his grandkids, all girls, all of which are Geelong supporters except for me. This is only one story of many of AFL being passed down no longer only to the men in families, but to the women as well. AFL has always been a sport for everyone but has only recently become equal in opportunity for both genders. 2017 was a year that celebrated women in AFL with the beginning of AFLW and the AFL’s first female umpire. The AFL’s support of the expansion of AFLW into now 14 teams and the development of female umpires is an example of the AFL’s willingness to support women. This support is not only shown through the AFL, but also through the players appreciation of women. In this year’s Brownlow speech, Lachie Neale paid tribute to his wife Julie’s selfless act to put her career second to his to move to Brisbane, demonstrating that it is no longer an expectation for women to put themselves

This is, however, not the case with all issues regarding women which becomes clear when regarding the AFL’s stance on issues of violence against women. This year, the treatment of Jordan De Goey accentuates this. De Goey faces charges of sexual assault which came to light before Collingwood’s game against Geelong in the middle of July. De Goey had a sensational game kicking 5 goals, with many saying he won the game for Collingwood. Commentators were applauding him throughout the game with one describing his upcoming 133

sexual assault charges as a “hiccup”. The use of this language alone is appalling and demonstrates the AFL’s utter lack of regard for survivors of violence at the hands of players, especially stars. From this game, De Goey suffered a finger injury that left him unable to play for 2 months. This relieved women over Australia as they no longer had to see De Goey celebrated on their screens with no comment on De Goey’s sexual assault charges and his ability to continue playing. The AFL, however, were relieved because with De Goey out on injury, they no longer had to keep avoiding his sexual assault charges and instead these went back into the shadows.

Collingwood. Instead, as the AFL uses a case-by-case decision, this allows stars to have lesser consequences for their actions and this demonstrates the AFL’s inability to take a strong stance against violence towards women. With De Goey’s contract coming up for renewal at Collingwood, clubs are circling with copious amounts of money and no consideration of his upcoming sexual assault trial. The president even claimed that De Goey’s status as a star had not led to him being treated differently in the AFL’s policy of case- by-case decisions, yet this can easily be refuted when comparing his case to Elijah Taylor’s this year. Elijah Taylor, a 19-yearold player for the Sydney Swans, was sent home earlier this year for a quarantine However, De Goey came back to breach at the Swans Times have play against the Gold Coast Suns in accomodation. After this occured, the middle of September. Caroline changed aggravated assault charges towards Wilson, an AFL journalist, continued his ex-girlfriend surfaced and and the to pressure both the AFL and the Sydney Swans and the AFL Collingwood to make a comment AFL needs both made comments against his on De Goey’s charges, which they Now, Taylor’s future at to change conduct. finally gave in to. The Collingwood the Swans is in jeopardy. The irony Football President, infamous for along with is, Taylor’s maximum sentence is “saying whatever he wants”, spoke 3 years whereas De Goey’s is 10. them. from his notes in front of him. This Evidentially, stardom does matter. alone speaks to the gravity of the situation as the president knew that if Collingwood These are just recent cases in a long misspoke on this topic, they would be torn history of over-looking and silence towards apart. Yet, they did. Collingwood offered cases of mistreatment of women at the hands of AFL players. A player who has the excuse for 2 months of silence on this issue being that they wanted to respect all recently come back into the limelight after a 10 yearhiatus’ is Wayne Carey. He is a parties involved, especially the woman. By celebrated AFL player who is infamous doing this Collingwood perpetuated the for his affair with teammate Anthony culture of silence surrounding conversations Stevens wife Kelli. Carey was shunted from of violence against women by not allowing Australia in outrage at his actions and for it’s supporters to see how their players the drama he caused within his North are held accountable for acts of violence Melbourne team. However, Carey has been against women.To this day, it is still unclear convicted of indecent assault, smashed a whether De Goey has suffered consequences wine bottle over his former girlfriend’s head for his alleged actions from the AFL or 134

(for which she did not press charges) and been convicted of assaulting a female police officer without nearly the same response as for his affair. Instead, now he is back on TV as a celebrated star and he still claims he is “not violent towards women” and has refused to apologise for his indecent assault. Apparently 10 years is enough time for all to be forgiven, or rather forgotten, without any retribution for an AFL star. ‘This alone emphasizes the problem with these ‘stars’ who are allowed to stay upon their pedestal with no consequences for their actions. It is unhealthy for them to legitimately believe that their actions towards women are not violent, despite contrary evidence. It is even more unhealthy for society to look up to these men and agree. By condoning andnot even acknowledging the actions of violence against women performed by players, we tell young players that this is acceptable and continue the cycle. This also tells the

young boys looking up to these players that it’s normal to ignore others’ violence towards women and for them to perform it themselves. By continuing the culture that violence against women should have no consequences, how can we expect the culture of violence towards women to change. We have not yet found the mix for consequences of violence against women and retribution as a society. The AFL is a demonstration of this. Carey coming back after 10 years and the AFL celebrating him as if all is forgotten and De Goey’s stardom leading to his offers from other clubs skyrocketing, without any thought to his upcoming sexual assault trial, show how when it is convenient, a firm stance against violence towards women is brushed aside. By staying silent on De Goey’s case, the AFL and Collingwood are perpetuating the culture that violence against women is a taboo subject. But this isn’t the case, times have changed and the AFL needs to change along with them.

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Project 100 is Trinity College’s most significant capital works project to date. The project involved construction of a new residential building on our Parkville campus to accommodate around 100 students. This means, from 2020, we are giving even more students the opportunity to join our thriving student community and alumni network. The building also accommodates four tutors and includes a large apartment for a senior Residential College staff member. The new building includes state-ofthe-art facilities, including a student study/common area, a gym, music rooms, the David Tan Visual Arts Studio, office space, secure bike storage, and a two-storey Junior Common Room with a balcony. The building is surrounded by lawns and shaded courtyards, where students can relax or study. In line with Trinity College’s sustainability commitment, the new building is heated and cooled using geothermal energy, has a solar array and harvests and reuses rainwater for the gardens and toilets. The building was officially opened on 7 February 2020 by Trinity alum the Hon Dan Tehan MP, Australia’s Minister for Education, following an Indigenous smoking ceremony. The building, designed by Hayball, was shortlisted in the IDEA interior design awards. Scott Fennell Manager, Property and Facilities Services

The Heart by Monique Chong

Inspired by The Uluru Statement from the Heart, written from the perspective of the land. 60,000 years since the Creation of this Sacred Soil. Yet you who wrongfully claim me will be the harbingers of my Destruction. 60,000 years of world history, extinguished, but you cannot break this spiritual link. Built upon land and longevity, Your power built upon a Crown. Their power built upon generations of the dreaming. But still, they have learnt your ways and adopted your customs, abided by new laws and incarcerated their own. How can one empower all? When they’re displaced- even in the confines of home. But still, they walk in this gap of two worlds torn between economic gain and cultural sustain. They trek across my plains to escape the torment of their powerlessness, their pain. And still they walk towards a constitutional reform. Where you will acknowledge my soil’s sovereignty and let the ancestors walk with me once more to restore a Nation’s true identity. Together they walk with generations of history holding their hearts. A united people, not tethered by possession; not land, nor wealth, or political power will continue to reckon a nationhood’s regression. Still, weeping people drown this desert but where is the rain in parliament? Barren like drought-stricken land awaiting the truth. They propose a First Nations Voice to protect Your youth and break the cycle

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of generational hate. But Change is not carried by the wind, it is held by the hands of all. Not only the First, but those who have followed and have settled in. I remember, but do not resent you for the past because you will agree on a better future. Where you link the land and people to achieve prosperity. Enshrine the First in your constitution so that they are not the first to fall; they are the First to be freed after so long. Then two worlds will flourish to create a rightful place for all. If my seeds can bud, then sprout and grow, then Your children can learn, then act and with their own they’ll sow the plants of new beginnings where they gather in Makarrata. A time for the Perished to bloom again. Although I am life’s provider, it is always, eventually lost. But it is not forgotten. It is through truth-telling that the passed live on. So, if truth is the secret to immortality, why is the root of their suffering a forged retelling of history? your lies. you steal, you isolate, now I’ve nothing left. you name, you claim, but I am not yours, and I am not theirs. Who is the soil underneath you? Who births the trees that you breathe, break and burn? Who gives you light so that you can see the damage you’ve created? Who holds onto the hope that one day you’ll learn from your Destruction? Without a heart, can there be life? The rivers would not flow, the sun would not follow the four points of night that connect all people to me. I am the heart that delivers tomorrow, Without all, united, what is my purpose if you cannot truly live?

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In order to understand crime and criminalisation in Australia, we must understand the impacts of colonisation by Josephine Burbury lities in attempting to decolonise criminology. Ultimately, crime and criminalisation are socially constructed through perpetuated disadvantage and will only be understood once Australian society is decolonised, allowing for Indigenous agency.

The Australian Indigenous population is the most incarcerated population in the world (Anthony & Blagg 2013, p. 45). In order to understand crime and criminality within Australia, it is important to understand and unpack the implications of colonisation on Australia’s Indigenous population. Firstly, a settler-colonial lens will be adopted to analyse Indigenous mass-incarceration and historical factors leading to disproportionate criminalisation of Indigenous people in society. Second, this essay will analyse how colonised institutions such as prisons, the Australian criminal justice systems (CJS), police and policy reinforce colonialism and perpetuate the criminalisation of Indigenous populations. Third, this essay will explore various theoretical lenses to understand crime and criminalisation in Australia to highlight the importance of theoretically acknowledging oppressive racial inequa-

Centuries of British colonisation have left Indigenous Australian’s extremely vulnerable, maintained by cyclic disadvantage through criminalisation (Cunneen 2018, p. 21). In order to understand crime and criminalisation in Australia, it must be asserted that colonisation is an ongoing structure perpetuated throughout society, not an event (Cunneen & Tauri 2016, p. 4). Crime and criminalisation of Indigenous populations is highlighted through historical segregation and colonisation within social structures and ongoing ‘deep colonisation’ in Australia’s penal institutions (Anthony & 142

Blagg 2013, p. 47). Through adopting a Through exploration of various theoretical settler-colonial lens, mass contemporary lens on perpetuated colonisation of Indigenous incarceration can be analysed crime and disadvantage for Indigenous to explain crime and criminalisation Australian’s, it can be concluded that in Australia. For every 15 Indigenous decolonisation is essential for improved incarcerations, only 1 non-Indigenous criminological understanding (Anthony & individual is imprisoned, elucidating the Blagg 2013, p. 47). Porter (2019, p. 309) disproportionate criminalisation as aresult analyses how settler-colonial societies of colonisation (Cunneen 2018, p. 20). criminalise Indigenous individuals For example, criminalisation in Australia through imperialism, colonisation, racial enforces inequalities through incarcerating discrimination and structural inequalities, Indigenous populations for crimes of drug leading to an overrepresentation and alcohol abuse rather than unpacking in Indigenous incarceration. The reasoning for overrepresented use and criminological approach of positivism is offering preventive policy and critiqued by theorists attempting Colonised rehabilitation (Scott & Morton to decolonise criminology, arguing institutions 2018, p. 588). Historical oppression Indigenous individuals are not perpetuate for Indigenous populations is inherently ‘more criminal’ than Indigenous perpetuated within prisons and non-Indigenous individuals, communities punitive policing; driving colonial reiterating the social construction as inherently of crime (Cunneen & Tauri 2016, power and ownership (Cunneen & Tauri 2016, p. 17). When adopting criminal through p. 24). In conjunction to this, Scott a settler-colonial lens, alienation a positivist lens, and Morton (2018, p. 591) argued and racial segregation through reinforcing penal that through internalised labels colonised Australian institutions punishment and from a colonial society, crime reinforce Indigenous subjectivity policing to target becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy, to crime and imprisonment and criminalise depicting impacts of colonisation (Porter 2019, p. 309). Cunneen on understanding Australian Indigenous (2018, p. 17) argues that the role crime and criminalisation. minorities. of colonised institutions reinforces When unpacking crime and the ‘violence of incarceration’, through criminalisation, Durkheim’s (1883) theory of ‘anomie’ accounts for the overrepresented criminalising Indigenous populations and criminalisation of Indigenous individuals as denying agency. Settler-colonialist voices in Australia perpetuate legalised containment, generally, they are unable to form connections to society and cultures which are structured imprisonment and racial segregation for through colonial sovereignty (Cunneen Indigenous people, ostracising them in society 2018, p. 4). Porter (2019, p. 308) critically and enforcing criminality (Porter 2019, p. evaluates how a majority of criminological 307). Through adopting a settler-colonial research neglects impacts of colonisation lens, it can be concluded that the current on crime, denying Indigenous liberty and narrative of crime and criminalisation in neglecting criminological understanding Australia reinforces power of colonialism through a decolonised lens. Ultimately, in socialising crime, denying Indigenous Indigenous disentitlement of individual agency and perpetuating white superiority. 143

agency in Australia socialises Indigenous populations as criminogenic, unable to resist criminalisation from colonised institutions. In order to cohesively understand criminalisation in Australia, key institutions such as policy and justice systems must attempt to decolonise crime. As a result of policy through colonisation, Indigenous individuals have suffered hyper-surveillance through repressive social control and criminal victimisation (Anthony & Blagg 2013, p. 49). The significant lack of acknowledgement and research on impacts of colonisation for Indigenous populations has failed Indigenous minorities, reinforcing social constructions of Indigenous criminality and white purity. Current implemented policies are underpinned by colonial ideology and serve to enforce colonial sovereignty, denying Indigenous agency in resisting criminalisation. The overrepresentation of Indigenous individuals facing police brutality, deaths in custody and imprisonment for crimes not prosecuted for nonIndigenous Australian’s depicts systemic racism currently in Australia (Porter 2019, p. 309). In order to coherently understand Australian crime and criminalisation, Indigenous voices and self-determination need to be prioritised and effects of colonialism need to be addressed through evidence-based public policy underpinned by Indigenous voices and through recognition of Australia’s embedded structural colonialism.

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#5 A Haiku: To the one above, What are the bumps and squeaking that I hear at night.

#6 Joey McG - you looked cute standing in that COVID-19 testing line today <3

#31 Roses are red, Violets are blue, Corona’s canceled college parties, But not my love for you

#32 jonathan ta you sexy bastard

#36 To all the freshers coming back from quarantine, who are you?

#45 I love your eyes. Your butt. The way you eat leaves. Urchin I love you <3

#50 when can we bring tinder dates into college, asking for a friend

#68 Ahhaha what if we had more than 5 people on the JCR balcony... just kidding...unless?

#123 to the whole of the tiger tones, why is your rendition of sh-boom the sexiest thing i have ever heard? where can i book a private concert?

#154 who has the handcuffs from oweek?

L O C k D O W N L O V E LETTERS #140 asking for a friend: if my intimate partner is in a different building can I visit them?

#142 Jemma Morris, I miss your belly - an O week fan

#62 Mackey, love me as much as you love your R&Ms

#69 Omg can this please be the 69th love letter xoxo

#166 Dear Jez When you say HEllOo my insides turn to Jello :))

#124 To Sara W; Roses are red, Violets are blue, I love you, Yep, that’ll do.

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Words by the Reverend L. Arnold Music by the Reverend H.P. Finnis Photography by Thomas Hunt-Smith

The Old Trinity College Song Fill up your foaming glasses, boys, and drink the bumper toast Of Trinity, the dear old Coll., the place we love the most. We’ll sing a song and make it ring from Ormond to the coast. A song of the Fleur-de-Lys and Trinity. Chorus: Hurrah! Hurrah! for dear old Trinity, The dearest spot in all the ‘Varsity, Fill up your glass, and drink to her success and victory, And cheer, boys, cheer for Trinity. She’s the finest place on record since creation first began, She’s our dear old Alma Mater and we love her to a man, So give a mighty “tiger” just the loudest that you can, A “Tiger” for the dark green flag and Trinity.

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