Issue 19.07 - October 2011 | www.unilifemagazine.com.au
Opening Night & Judging: Wednesday 19th of October Exhibition: Wed19th - Fri 21st of October 2011 Venue: UniSA Student Lounge, City West 58-60 North Tce ENTER ONLINE www.aaca.net.au/ncap - Registrations open now!
The National Campus Art Prize (NCAP) has been at university and TAFE campuses across the country for over 25 years! This competition is open to any - even if you don’t have an arts background. There are a number of categories you can enter into, and have the opportunity to win cash prizes for all categories! To find out more or register, visit www.aaca.net.au/ncap
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2010 Winner | Š Brittany Jones | Habanera (detail) Oil On Canvas
HEAD EDITOR: Jordan Archer jordan.archer@unisa.edu.au CHIEF OF STAFF: Laura Pietrobon laura.pietrobon@unisa.edu.au GRAPHIC DESIGNER: Jessica Matthews jessica.matthews@unisa.edu.au CHIEF SUB-EDITOR: Steph Simon WEB EDITOR: Erin Willis
SUB EDITORS: Tom Fedorowytsch, Sian Cain, Kara Johnson, Lauren Waldhuter.
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editors Dearest readers!!
Welcome to our penultimate issue – all about THE STUDENT LIFESTYLE! This issue we explore what makes our student lifestyle tick, from study to food to partying, and anything in between! We take a look at the issue of juggling part-time work and study, how a uni student can successfully budget, make quick, cheap and easy meals, and provide you a list of TV series box sets you must buy - there is nothing like celebrating the end of a large assignment by watching a whole lot of TV! We’ve also got articles about the different side of the student experience, why Adelaideans need to be more loyal to their sports team, and find out the hidden secrets of Iran. We also have all your usual favourites, and a special edition of HORRORscopes. Don’t forget to visit www.unilifemagazine.com.au to check out all of our web exclusives! By the way, this is your last chance to sign up as a contributor for UniLife Magazine – if you’ve got a great idea, we would love to hear from you! Drop us a line at UniLife.Magazine@unisa.edu.au. Hope you are ready to kick start the last few weeks of uni – not long til SUMMER HOLIDAYS (and Issue 8, of course) Don’t forget to enjoy the sunshine! Jordan, Laura & Jessica UniLife Magazine Editorial Team 2011 Issue 7 - October 2011
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Masked Ball... Where Elizabeth Bennet didn’t find Mr Darcy but had a UniLife presents the... good time anyway.
MASKED BALL 2011 LAURA PIETROBON
A night of mystery and romance
The Adelaide Town Hall played host to the Unfortunately I, as Elizabeth Bennet, did 2011 UniSA Masked Ball, a night of mystery not find mytill Mrlate Darcy, so I cannot comment rd Saturday 3 of September 2011 - 8.00pm and romance. I had never attended the Ball on the romance part of the night. However, Adelaide Town Hall before, so I was intrigued to find out how after a display from the UniSA cheerleading UniLife would fulfil their promise of mystery team The Sabres, and another display of th Tickets available from the eStore & UniLife July 25Freak and romance... break dancing from Elites, the DJ cranked some tunes and I was able to I didn’t have to wait long to find out the first. dance my cares away. Props to the last As we ascended the stairs of the Town Hall, DJ of the night, who sent us on our way two dapper young gentlemen handed out with Dancing in the Moonlight. wrist bands, silver for the boys and purple YOU ARE A LEGEND. for the girls. Each band had a name on it – half of a famous couple from movies, Thanks and a big well done to the UniLife books or real life. The first one to find their team for putting together such an enjoyable, partner would be eligible for a mysterious mysterious but not quite romantic (for me prize from UniLife. This certainly added anyway, I’m hoping some other Elizabeth an element of surprise to the night, and Bennets found their Mr Darcy) night. I look as we sipped champagne and snacked forward to next year! on canapés, our conversation would be punctured by Louis XVI, Emma Woodhouse, Prince William or Princess Jasmine as they tried to find their partner.
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Budo Kan: Mawson Lakes Budo Kan lands at Mawson Lakes!!
UniLife Annual General Election UniLife’s Annual General Elections are from 9am October 24th to 5pm October 31st 2011. At these elections you will be able to vote for nominated students of UniSA to become: - UniLife Board members; - National Union of Students (NUS) delegates; - School or Divisional Board members. Nominations have now closed for the positions, and it’s not long until it’s time for you to vote! If you are elected for any of the available positions, you will be the voice of all the students you represent. You will be attending meetings of various administrative bodies within the university and advising on policies that affect students and initiatives that affect the students’ uni life. You will ensure that students’ views are considered in all decisions made within the university. If you’re not interested in becoming a student representative, you can still make a difference to your uni life by voting for the candidate that you think would best represent the student body (of your school, division, campus or university). All UniSA students will be informed when and how (electronically) to vote via their student email account, so keep an eye out for this email in the week of the 24th of October!
UniSA has a new exciting club at the Mawson Lakes campus teaching self defence, the club is run by current UniSA students for students! As we are run by students we know that most of you are poverty stricken so upon displaying your UniSA ID card you will receive training at a discounted rate of around 40% of the normal cost. As a member of Budo Kan club you will learn to effectively defend yourself in whatever situation you may find yourself in. You will learn Martial arts such as Atemi, Ju Jitsu, Aiki-Jutsu, Aikido and some elements of Judo & Karate. The system you will learn is not a sport style, concentrating on only effective self-defence. Our classes build confidence and physical fitness in every student who is willing to learn. Our style can be utilised by anybody young and old, male or female. You will be given the ability to defend against much larger and stronger opponents. You do not require the brute force and strength of Hercules! Needing only knowledge of how to direct the attackers motion, weight and force back against them to succeed. Wear loose workout clothing to train in…. See you in the dojo soon!!! Training times: Mawson Lakes Campus Room: R2-06 Every Friday 6pm - 8pm UniSA student prices: $8.50 Non uniSA student prices: $15.00 For enquiries: 0416 880 824 or 0402 856 772 Websites: Budo Kan UniLife club site: http://unione.unilife. edu.au/Clubs/Club.aspx?CID=426 Official website: http://www.budo-kan.org/ Issue 7 - October 2011
EUGENE PHOA Every one thousand mile journey starts with one step. Never is that more true than with the arduous task of turning a childhood dream of rock stardom into an established music career. Fortunately there is a little thing (quite freakin’ big actually) called the National Campus Band Comp (NCBC) designed to give uni students a break and set their big aspirations into motion. The national competition has helped launch the careers of many successful Australian artists in the past such as The Vines, Eskimo Joe and Children Collide. This year four bands entered to represent UniSA. After the trials and tribulations of the UniSA band comp heats at City West, two bands remained for a chance to attain glory on the South Australian university band scene. Horror My Friend. A three-piece grunge/ noise rock outfit. 10 Days Waiting. A band that formed literally ten days prior to performing in the national competition. Fast-forward to Thursday September 1st 2011, and both bands are on stage performing at The Gov for a place in the national finals held in Melbourne and $500 cash.
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guitar riffs. Mid-set, guitarist Josh Battersby and bassist Tom Gordon (both vocalists) traded their weaponry of choice with each other to spice things up and show the judges that this band is far from a one trick pony. The boys finished their set on a high with the bass thumping ‘Leave Me Alone’. If the guys from 10 Days Waiting had told you they had only formed upon hearing about the National Band Comp, wrote two of their songs in the space of a few days and rehearsed until 2am the night before the heats, you would think they were taking the piss out of you. The chemistry between the five members was unmissable as they danced around the stage lifting the atmosphere to a new level. Soaring melodic harmonies between vocalists Jordan D’Sena and Nicole Muir had the crowd hanging onto each lyric. What this band achieved in a few weeks can only make one excited as to what they will serve up over the next few months! At the end of the day Adelaide Uni metal rockers “MISM” were victorious with a faultless performance. However, if there is one thing we can take from the competition, it is that there is a lot of musical talent hidden away underneath all the lectures, tutorials and assignments. All they need is a stage. Check out Horror My Friend and Ten Days Waiting at their next gig, and if you are a UniSA band, WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!
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And then the Uni-gods said ‘Let there be ROCK!’
Chicken, spinach & mushroom risotto
Aroma Delights Over the past six issues of the UniLife Magazine we’ve told you about dozens of places around Adelaide to eat, but we want to take this opportunity to remind you of a place slightly closer to home… AROMA. Aroma offers more than just what’s on sale on each campus. Firstly, as uni students, many of us are keen to look after the environment. Aroma coffee beans are sourced from Brazil, Ethiopia and Papua New Guinea, and the blend is 40% Rainforest Alliance Certified! What does that mean? Well, Aroma’s coffee beans demonstrate sustainable practises that are approved by the Rainforest Alliance. This is similar to fair trade practises that you find with Oxfam’s coffee! Also, no need to clutter up the world with your throw-away coffee cups, Aroma offer keep-cups that you can use time after time. So next time you go and ask for your regular, why not pay a little extra for a cup you can use again and again! One of my favourite things at uni is a good ole’ free BBQ! Because let’s face it, a sausage sizzle at uni just brightens up the day. What you may not know is that without the partnership between UniLife and Aroma, these BBQs would not go ahead. Finally, the baristas are some of the coolest kids on campus. If you know Mark from Magill you know what I’m talking about. Champion. And even if you’re in enemy territory, Luke at the Adelaide Uni campus will make sure you’ve got enough caffeine in your system to make it through the day. So next time you consider heading off campus, don’t forget there is the perfect place for bite right outside your lecture hall.
INGREDIENTS 1.5 cups Arborio rice 1 tbsp oil 1/2 medium onion, chopped 1 tbsp margarine 1 garlic cloves, crushed 250g chicken thighs, diced 250g sliced mushrooms 250g English spinach leaves Chicken stock, warm 1/4 cup shredded basil 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 cup parmesan ½ tsp pepper 1 tsp chicken stock powder METHOD Heat oil and margarine together, add garlic and onion and fry until lightly browned. Add diced chicken and cook. Add mushrooms and stir fry briefly. Add the rice and stir briefly. Begin adding the stock, a cup at a time and stirring well with each addition until the rice is cooked. Stir in spinach leaves, shredded basil and parmesan cheese. Put in serving dish and garnish with chopped parsley and parmesan cheese.
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UniLife Whyalla Quiz Night. ROUSTAH, AURHA & FURHS Pubcrawl.
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Dollars and Sense LAURA CLARK So, the basics to budgeting go like this: know how much money you have, how you spend it, and what you need to spend it on. To help you onto the path of less money worry I give you this: a simple way to figure out a budget and how to keep track of what you spend! It really is as easy as that.
Now, divide these costs into either weekly or fortnightly amounts, this’ll tell you how much money you need to set aside each fortnight to ensure you’re always on top of your expenses. Now, preferably your income should cover these expenses, if not you might want consider setting aside what you can and covering some bills with savings. Step 2. Setting up a spreadsheet The key thing with a budget is you need to keep track of how much money you have in your spending account and how you are spending it. So, an easy way to do this is to set up a spreadsheet.
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Create a column for each set of expenses, as well as a column for the date, a column for expenses and another for income, a grand total and a balance. The balance column shows the total in your account, minus the money allocated into each column. If you’re doing it right the balance should always be at $0. Step 3. Keeping an accurate record Now, there are two ways to go about this, and it really depends how on top of things you want to be. One way is to record every cent you spend and then update your spreadsheet with this information every day or two. This way you know exactly what you’re spending and your spreadsheet is always accurate.
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Step 1. Figure out your expenses So, sit down, take a pen and list all your major expenses. Internet, car-rego, electricity, water, gas, food, rent, all those horrible things. Group them into groups if it makes it easier to handle. If you’ve got old bills, great! If not, just make an estimate and you can work it out as you go.
Big tips for budgeting with or without a budget: 1. If you have a budget and it isn’t working, do it again. No one is saying that your first budget is going to be perfect; it’s a fluid process to allow for changes in your lifestyle or cash flow. 2. There are no hard and fast rules. What I’m suggesting is just a group of guidelines to help you manage your money, if you don’t like something I’ve suggested change it to something else! Alternatively, you might prefer to only record the expenses over ten dollars and accept that your budget will always be a touch inaccurate. It’s really up to you, but remember that the success of a budget relies on you actually remembering it exists. And there you have it, a simple guide to setting up a budget, like I said, pretty simple, pretty easy, no sweat!
3. Remember, setting up a budget and spreadsheet may seem stupid and timeconsuming, but the time you spend now will prevent headaches in the future. 4. The little things might make you feel more in control, eg not buying that coffee/wine/yummy snack, but the reality is there’s not point sweating them. If you can get the big stuff under control, the little things will fall into place. 5. Important tip: always set aside money for casual spending and fripperies. It doesn’t have to be a lot, but enough that you know you can afford that book, or extra coffee or whatever. If you tie all of your money up in bills and groceries life’s no fun.
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The age old dilemma: Study or Work?
Part-Time Work: For STEF VAN GERVEN Part time work is one of those necessary evils. Without it, you’d probably homeless or sober. Aside from the fact that it is 15 hours a week that could be better spent on Facebook chat or getting your Sim a promotion, it has its upsides too. NEW FRIENDS! Part time work is a great way to meet new people. So there are some pretty daft characters at uni and those friends you had in high school are about as interesting as a fashion blog. Luckily, workplaces are full of every variation of human being. Within this petri dish of personalities, something great is cultivated. There is nothing like a mutual hatred for the retail and hospitality industries to bond the young and the poor. These are the kind of bonds you don’t usually get the opportunity to form. These bonds can sometimes end up lasting a lifetime. And even if they don’t, they are a pretty fun perk of working at the time. FREE STUFF! If you don’t receive freebies at work, you’re at least scoring some sort of discount. Who doesn’t like cheap or free food? Who would pass up the opportunity to get new clothes for half price? And who wouldn’t do a sneaky shot between serving the rude and obnoxious? The best things in life are free, duh!
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distraction from pending assignments, bills and your love life or lack thereof. Mental breaks are the key to passing uni. Luckily, this break doesn’t make you fatter or rob you of your dignity. Instead, you get paid to meet people and get free things. How great is part time work sounding now?! GETTING YOUR ANGER OUT! The retail and hospitality industries are high stress environments. This isn’t just because of the speed of service, but because humanity is full of passive aggressive types who want to ruin your day. Let this be your catharsis. A customer doesn’t like the price of food? MAKE THEM A SHITTY MEAL! A customer doesn’t like your service? HAVE THEM ESCORTED OUT THE STORE! Of course, too much anger might cost you your job. Give your favourite co-worker a dead arm instead. MONEY! Money is pretty handy. It buys you petrol, pays the rent and gets you your 10th vodka and raspberry. Money is the best part of having a job. Somehow, those little pieces of paper remedy smelling like burgers and dealing with drunks every single time. Just remember, you’re earning money so you can pay for uni and not have to work in fast food or retail ever again. You too can grow up to take your frustrations out on customer service reps and sales assistants when you’re having a bad day.
John, an Adelaide University student believed balancing work and study is like a continuum. There is a certain amount of time that must be divided between the two. Therefore the more time put into study the less time you can spend working and vice versa. “It’s like a scale...The more you put into one, the less attention the other one gets,” he said.
Part-Time Work: Against CLAUDIA LIST It’s past midnight on a school night, and I’m still working on this article, trying to get it finished before the due date. As a student, and a journalism one at that, I’m used to tight deadlines. But lately they’ve got harder to keep. There are many reasons students struggle to submit work on time, but a major reason is the need to balance study and work. At university it’s better to focus on study, and not work. Its’ hard enough trying to balance study with extra-curricular activities, commitments to family, some sort of social life and all those other things you need to find time for. Add work to the mix and something is bound to suffer as a result. Most of us (let’s be honest) know that we should devote more time to university, and even a parttime job means 25 fewer hours a week that could be spent studying.
John also said his grades clearly reflected how much time he had spent working or studying. Most uni students prefer good grades to bad grades, and a Distinction is much more welcome than a Credit. If work becomes a priority over study we may as well leave university. Another excellent reason to forget about work while at university is the chance to enjoy the uni lifestyle. After lectures your friends will be free to enjoy a coffee or beer, or sit outside and enjoy the sunshine. You’ll be rushing to work, or to the library to catch up on all the homework you’ve missed. When other time in life do you get the chance to go to the beach on a Tuesday afternoon, or go partying on a Wednesday night? One of the main arguments for working part-time while at uni is financial, but part of the uni lifestyle is having no money and managing to make it fun. You’ve got your whole life ahead of you to spend in an office. Devoting more time to study now means you’ll get the most out of uni, and not just academically.
Anecdotal evidence suggests tertiary students who also work find it difficult to strike the right balance between work and uni commitments. “You either fail uni or get fired from your job,” one student said. Another student, who works part-time, said instead of trying to concentrate on work or study he concentrated on neither, and both suffered. “I just do both really half-arsed,” he said. Issue 7 - October 2011
ANASTASIA VENTO Being a university student can be hard, especially when you have to prepare meals on a tight budget. But your food budget doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice flavour. You can easily bring out big flavours with a small budget. Here are some helpful tips and meal ideas to get started on a budget friendly road to delicious treats! Shopping Tips To spend less money on food, you need to plan ahead. The majority of shoppers waste their money on impulse buys or unneeded ingredients. To put a stop to this pocket emptying habit, try the following: - Plan a menu based on specials you see in a catalogue before heading out to a store. - Always write out a shopping list and make sure you stick to it. - Take advantage of any discount coupons you have around the house. - Stock up on items you use frequently when they’re on sale. - Check what you already have in your cupboards to avoid doubling or tripling up on items!
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Eat Ethnic A simple way to cut costs is to dine globally. The exciting part is you can make each meal a cultural adventure! You’ll save money whilst getting to know the foods of different nationalities. Here are some useful tips:
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- Adopt an Asian approach to meals. Fill plates with a variety of vegetables and starches such as rice or noodles. Leave expensive meats and seafood as an addition, rather than the dominating element of dishes. - Experiment with spices. Indian cooks use coriander, cumin and turmeric to add depth to dishes that contain a lot of vegetables or lentils. - Focus on whole grains. Whole grains keep you fuller for longer, so you eat less. Many Italian cooks fill their cabinets with dry pasta and add a simple sauce to complete the dish. Meal Ideas: What to eat and drink Slip on your apron and get creative in the kitchen without feeling guilty about spending most of last week’s pay! Here are some delicious and affordable meals: Piña Coladas Don’t get caught in the rain with this cocktail! What you need: 2 cups chilled pineapple juice, 1/2 cup white rum, 1/2 cup coconut cream, 2 tablespoons finely chopped palm sugar, 1 cup crushed ice, extra to serve. Serves 4. How to make it: Place pineapple juice, rum, coconut cream, palm sugar and ice in to a blender and blend until smooth. Transfer to a serving jug and serve immediately over crushed ice. Done! Time to party!
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Chicken Tacos Make every Friday night Mexican night!
Bacon and Mushroom Penne Get shakin’ with some pasta and bacon!
What you need: 12 tacos, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 chopped red onion, 2 crushed garlic cloves, 250g chicken mince, 1 cup shredded lettuce, 1 peeled and grated carrot, 2 chopped tomatoes, ½ cup grated cheese, 1 teaspoon Mexican chilli powder.
What you need: 500g dried penne pasta, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 250g chopped short cut bacon, 400g quartered button mushrooms, 100g baby spinach leaves, 1/3 cup grated parmesan. Serves 4.
How to make it: Preheat your oven to 180°C. Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium heat and add onion and garlic. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until tender. Increase the heat to medium-high and add the mince. Stir while cooking to break up the mince, cook for 5 to 6 minutes or until browned. Add the chilli powder to the mince and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for a further 10 minutes. Bake taco shells for 5 minutes or until lightly browned. Spoon the mince evenly into each shell. Top with vegetables and cheese. Serve warm.
How to make it: Cook the pasta in a saucepan of boiling, salted water until al dente. Heat oil in a frypan over high heat, add bacon and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Add mushrooms, tossing for 3 minutes until cooked. Add spinach and stir until it is slightly wilted. Drain pasta in a colander and return to saucepan. Add bacon and mushroom mixture to the pasta, tossing over low heat until combined. Serve with sprinkled parmesan. Make cooking fun and cheap by applying pocketsaving strategies to your weekly shopping. It will allow you to enjoy your time in the kitchen without feeling the pinch. By picking out the most cost-effective ingredients, you’ll easily be able to whip up a fantastic meal for a low price. The secret to enjoying cooking is trying new things and creating memorable, satisfying dishes. Make every attempt a satisfying one. These recipes were inspired by www.taste.com.au with several alterations.
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Charity: Student Style DIONE HODGSON Life as a Uni student is pretty tough work. Just the thought of juggling study, family, friends, part-time jobs, work experience, placement and the mere essence of a social life is enough to make anyone feel ill. Yet still on the back of our minds there is the niggling urge do give something back, but when your days are filled to the brim just trying get through the semester, the idea of giving to charity seems like a far-off dream. But fear not, my fellow students, there are some things that we can do to give back to the community that don’t take up a mammoth amount of time and/or money. So here is my guide to giving to charity, university style. Recycle your old mobile phones University students are a tech savvy bunch, and no doubt upgrade their phones at least every two to three years, but what happens to our old mobile phones? Currently there are 19 million discarded phones sitting around in drawers and garbage bags, waiting to be thrown out.
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Volunteer somewhere awesome This one is a little bit tricky if you’re extremely time poor, but it’s a great option if you’re looking for something you can also put on the resume. There are heaps of places out there that are looking for volunteers, so you can pretty much pick what you’re interested in. Op-shops, animal welfare groups such as the RSPCA, libraries, charities like Meals on Wheels and even the universities are always looking for some extra help, so if your looking to go the extra mile, why not give them a call? Plus future employers love nothing more than a self-driven person who is willing to help others! Have a clothes-swapping day Girls, this one is mainly aimed at you, but hey, if there are any guys out there who also want to spice up their wardrobe, read ahead. Summer is approaching, and we know what that means, a new wardrobe. Although, for the financially unfortunate uni student, going out and buying a million new outfits is not always an option. So why not get your friends together, bring all the clothes you no longer want, and get a-swapping. You will no doubt find some awesome new stuff (but be fair, no swapping a $2 op-shop jumper for a pair of Levi jeans), and once you’re done, donate what ever is left to St Vincent de Paul or the Red Cross. Go on the Hawke Ambassador Program Ever wanted to go on a trip of a lifetime, but also give something back to communities that aren’t as well off? Maybe the Hawke Ambassador Program is right for you. If you’re an International Studies student (or any variety there-of), then you might be eligible to this fascinating program. Students are based within an international nongovernment-organisations (NGOs) and will work as a volunteer; helping build schools, fostering better international relations, teaching English and developing community services.
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mobile phone manufacturers, and donates the money to Landcare Australia. It’s ridiculously easy, either take your phone to your nearest retailer or collect a free satchel from Australia Post and your old mobile could soon be making a difference.
Not only will you have an amazing experience (my friend is in Cambodia at the moment, and it sounds insane!), but it also counts as part of your degree. I say that’s a Bonus! Sponsor a child This one is an oldie but a goodie as far as I’m concerned. Charities such as UNICEF and World Vision (there’s heaps out there) are international organisations that aim to improve development in some of the poorest nations on Earth. Through project-based development, they empower people to become self-reliant through health improvements, education, agricultural training and small business workshops. By sponsoring a child, you can help the younger generations become the building blocks for their communities.
A sponsor child costs $227 every three months (through World Vision for example), and will help to build their community so they can have the same opportunities as we take for granted. Not only do you know your money is going to good use, you also get regular updates on how your child is doing (and those hand-written letters just make you feel all warm and gooey inside).
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Iran? It’s not as bad as you think. MARTY MCCARTHY
“Iran! But isn’t it dangerous?” It’s a question every traveller to Iran has answered. But it isn’t dangerous. Politics and the media have given Iran a negative stereotype, but this bares little resemblance to the real Iran. Origins of the stereotype: In the late 1970’s Iran experienced a revolution. The Shah (Iran’s monarch) was overthrown, after decades of economic and social mismanagement, and an Islamic Republic established in its place. However, if Iranians thought they were being liberated they were mistaken. Strict Shari’a laws were enforced, banning alcohol and imposing the wearing of chadors for women. “Progress” came with many restrictions. In the following decades Iran became an increasingly outspoken campaigner against the Jewish occupation of Palestine, along with all other Western “interference” in the Arab world. Now, more than ever, Iran continues to publicly condemn Israel and the West, namely America and Britain.
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Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has continued to deny, while defending international claims that Iran’s nuclear program was being used to develop nuclear weapons. Thus through association, Iranians have often been viewed as an extremist population, who support the manufacturing of nuclear weapons and roam the streets of Tehran voicing their hate for Israel and America. These politically-fuelled stereotypes are responsible for giving Iran and Iranians their “dangerous” connotations. Most Iranians do not embody the same attitudes as their Government. Iranian politicians might have their differences with Western politicians, but not all Iranian people have a problem with Western people. Nor do the politicians for that matter. If you’ve ever been to Indonesia or China you will understand that the opinions of the government rarely influence tourism. According to the Australian Government’s travel advisory website, Indonesia is considered a higher risk zone for Westerners than Iran, but I don’t see Australians cancelling their holidays to Bali any time soon. It’s the same in Iran.
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I never told anyone I was in Iran.
In Iran police on the street constantly hassle you; they always ask if you need help and proceed to give it to you even when you don’t. Furthermore, Iranian hospitality is second to none and being invited into unknown peoples’ homes for meals or home stays is a daily occurrence. To decline is to miss out on a genuine cultural experience. Following an evening visit to a mosque an elderly man approached and asked me to follow him. He led me to a room full of teenagers eating dinner and invited me to join. I spoke no Farsi and they spoke no English, but in Iran language barriers mean nothing at the kitchen table. Similarly, while walking through a park in Esfahan, a city renowned for what many call the most impressive display of Islamic architecture in the world, a teenage girl asked me to join her family’s picnic. Our discussion focused on the uniqueness of Iranian hospitality to which the girl said “but surely it would be the same in Australia”. I didn’t have the heart to tell her it wouldn’t be, especially if she wore her chador. While exploring mud brick rooftops in the stiflingly hot desert city of Yazd a bus driver approached me and asked if I’d like him to show me around. He didn’t start work until the evening and wanted to show me the sights in the meantime; he never asked for anything in return. It’s the same wherever you go; Iranians are eager to show off their country and culture. Many Iranians will proudly tell you “we are Persian, not Arab,” a history epitomised by the ruins of Persepolis, the ancient capital of the Persian Empire destroyed by Alexander the Great in 330 BC. They will also boast of the beautiful blue-mosaic mosques that adorn every major Iranian city and of the country’s incredibly unique natural landscape, from the Persian Gulf to the sandy deserts of the Kaluts to the 5500-metre-high Mount Davamund and neighbouring ski fields.
Iranian’s will first ask where you are from. The next question will undoubtedly be “do you like Iran?” Once you have gained their trust, they will cautiously ask for your opinion on Iran’s nuclear program, chadors, President Ahmadinejad, terrorism, Israel and America. This is what they want to hear most. They want to know how you, the foreigner, see Iran. Iranians are fully aware of their negative stereotype. It shames them. However, they still want foreigners to experience Iranian culture for what it is, not what the West thinks it to be. This is a large motive behind their hospitality - the desire to challenge the West’s negative perception of Iran by presenting themselves and their culture to foreigners as directly as possible. It’s upsetting that it was easier to lie about being in Iran than it was to convince people Iran wasn’t dangerous. So please, take the word of someone who has visited the country. Discard your misconceptions. Iran, it’s not as bad as you think.
Yet despite their national pride Iranians can be surprisingly self-conscious and contradictory, which becomes evident during any conversation with them.
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An entire wall in the kitchen had been covered in travel photos of the live-in landlord, Chris, years before his hair lost its colour. Some had yellowed with age and most were filled with him striking a pose against scenery normally found on the other side of a postcard.
Anything but Boring ROYCE KURMELOVS Let’s call her Phyllis Gladstone. I watched her rip through her old sharehouse room, panicked, throwing clothes, blankets and whatever else up into the air. She had lost her keys in a multi-coloured sea of clothes, empty Red Bull cans, old take-away containers, boxes of chocolate and shopping bags filled with even more clothes that couldn’t be stuffed, piled or heaped. The room now belonged to a “super-girly” Vietnamese international student who, reportedly, worked at Supré and loved the colour pink. “We have very different personalities,” Phyllis says, pointing out the pink and white rabbit Morning Glory door curtain the room’s new owner had hung. She wore a long, tight-fitting dress with thin horizontal black and white stripes. Slim and attractive, with high cheekbones and big brown eyes, she stood at medium height. The share-house where she lives was once an old cottage. It smelt old. Small, with large bedrooms, its common areas had been almost entirely furnished through hard rubbish, every available space had been put to use.
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In the centre of the wall there was a painting, a punk Virgin Mary with short hair and piercings, cradling a test tube. Inside was an IVF baby Jesus. Chris was a tall, thin, polite man with a thing for backpacking and South East Asia. He brewed his own beer and clearly had a thing for classic punk, his CD collection ranging from the Ramones to the obscure Vegans in Leather. The ashtrays scattered around the house said that he smoked. He only introduced himself briefly before disappearing to work. Phyllis is a 19-year-old second year commerce student doing a double major in accounting and management who spent the first half of her life in Manilla, capital of the Philippines. Her father had been murdered when she was nine years old. Six years later she found herself in Adelaide when her mother remarried an Italian-born Australian citizen. The move was a shock.
Phyllis says the first thing she noticed is how few people there were in Adelaide. Even starting high school, there were no other Filipinos’. Her friends were either Vietnamese or Australian. Moving onto uni Phyllis says she had wanted to do Law, she had the grades, but couldn’t afford the fees. As a foreign national with only Permanent Residency status, she cannot access HECS and is required to pay up-front. “I don’t have debt now, that’s my advantage compared to all other students who have HECS,” she says. Her first year went by smoothly. She won scholarships that helped cover costs, but fights sparked between Phyllis and her parents. She says they took issue with her independence. Eventually it grew so bad she felt forced to move out… during an exam period. “I’ve been moving around a lot. I’m pretty much homeless,” she says with a smile, ”If I was going to be treated like that, I just had to take this step to keep living the life I want to live.” “I didn’t think it was going to happen, I thought it was all just words in the air.” She says at the time it had been impossible to work, and for the moment it means she must take a semester off to work full time at a pub on Gouger Street. “I’m just happy many people actually supported me. You find out whose going to be there for you when you’re in big trouble. But I’m happy now.” Summing up, she was blunt, “shit happens, you just gotta take it.”
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ANNIKA DEAN As I sit here watching the Adelaide Crows’ final game for 2011 I find myself reflecting on a season that could have gone a lot better. It’s a very clichéd sentiment but unfortunately it’s true. It’s probably true for the other nine teams that haven’t made the finals of this year’s AFL season including South Australia’s other team, Port Adelaide. My biggest gripe of the season however has not been with the performance of the Crows; it has been with South Australian football fans and their notion of loyalty. I don’t claim to be the biggest Crows fan out there but do claim to remain loyal and interested regardless of how my team is performing each and every week. But it seems there are others out there who simply support our South Australian teams when they are winning and stop watching or caring when they are losing. Here are some figures to support my theory. In 1991 when the Crows started, the average attendance was roughly 30,000. This number peaked at 38,642 in guess which year? Yep, 1998, the season that saw the Crows win their second premiership back-to-back. More recently the highest figure was 38,000 in 2005 when the Crows finished top of the table. On the back of this season’s performance the attendance number now sits at just 30,000.
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Port hasn’t performed much better. Their attendance numbers peaked at 31,700 in 2004, the year of their first premiership. The attendance figure in 2011 is now 22,700 - their worst average ever. It seems South Australia needs to take a lesson in loyalty and I could think of no better place to learn from than Canada. Their sport of choice is of course ice hockey, a game and culture I got to experience while living in Canada last year. The game itself is amazing, but that’s another story. The story here is how loyal their fans are regardless of performance. Case in point: the Toronto Maple Leafs. Here are some more figures for you. In 2010 Forbes Magazine listed the Maple Leafs as the most valuable hockey team in both Canada and the US at $US505 million. Their income was double that of the next most valuable team the New York Rangers. They’re listed in 6th place or higher (out of 30 teams) for average game attendance in the past ten years and a non-sold out home game is about as rare as Eddie Maguire saying something nice about South Australian football. And on the matter of home games, tickets sell for about $100 to upwards of $500, so loyalty is costly. The irony of it all however is that, to put it simply – they suck. They have the League’s longest Stanley Cup drought having not
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won it since 1967 and in more recent years have not made the playoffs (hockey’s version of finals) since the NHL Lockout of 2004. But despite all this the fans keep on coming and don’t seem in any hurry to jump ship. I could look into the other underperforming clubs of the National Hockey League and I would probably find the same thing. When I asked a Canadian friend of mine, who is a long term Leafs fan, about why the fans keep coming despite their performance, she said I had asked the “Holy Grail of questions”. She proposed that the fans simply kept going out of loyalty and that despite the ridiculousness of it all it was something she gladly participated in. That right there should be the spirit of South Australia. We should get behind our AFL teams each and every week, in the good times and the bad. Have those who turned their back on either the Crows or Port considered that now is the time they need their fans most? Yes it’s disheartening to go and watch a losing match but consider playing a losing match and realising no one cares, that is even more disheartening. So in 2012 when a new chapter opens for both the South Aussie teams, get with them and stay with them regardless of the win/loss ratio. If the Crows end up with a drought as long as the Toronto Maple Leafs it will be 2042 before they win another premiership. I will be 54 by then, but when they do win I can proudly say that I never gave up – could you say the same?
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Taking it to the Next Level
Unique and easy gift ideas on the uni budget! MELISSA NORRIS Got a birthday coming up and looking for a personalised, easy and beautiful present? Hand-made cards are a perfect gift for anyone, whether for their special day or just to send a happy message. They’re fun, inexpensive, and so much easier to make than you might think! Card Making 101 You don’t need to be an Art Major to create beautiful, elegant and professional looking hand-made cards on the uni budget. All the materials you’ll need for a basic card are simple, inexpensive household items: paper, scissors, glue and colour pencils, and of course a bundle of imagination! When making a card for a special person it’s always good to keep them in mind and to use their life for inspiration. Think about their interests, pets, hobbies and their favourite colours and work out a plan that keeps the card as unique as they are. You can also personalise it by adding their name or age. Generic cards are also possible and can be made ahead of time. Floral designs are always well received by women and girls, while cards for men are a bit more difficult, but cars and boats are usually appropriate.
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Now that you’ve got the basics down it’s time to get a little bit more adventurous. Think about adding textures or layers to the card to build on the basic design. Just about anything can be added at this stage including wool, cotton or string, foil, wrapping paper or coloured card, beads, sequins, buttons and stick-on gems. These can be used to give a 3D effect and make the card stand out, and as always how you use the materials is up to you! When using more complex designs it’s always a good idea to play to your strengths. If you know how to use a needle and thread you might consider adding a cross-stitched design, while anyone who is good at working with complimentary colours should use this skill to their advantage. It might be that you’re good at using layers or working with fine details, or perhaps you’re particularly creative and would love to see your unique style laid out on the page. Creating hand-made cards is just as much about the person it’s for as the person who made it, and it’s always nice to add that personal touch. Sending the Right Message A personalised message is always the perfect touch to add to a hand-made card, and you don’t have to be a poet to say something special! This is another opportunity to focus on what you’re good at, whether it be your great sense of humour or your ability to think up clever rhymes. It’s always good to remember that the person you give the card to is likely to love whatever you say, just because it’s from you! It’s so rewarding to see the finished product, and even more so when you give it to the special person you made it for. Handmade cards are bound to make a lasting impression and your friends and family will appreciate the time, effort and thought you put into each individual one.
Turning Green With Envy ALANA FOSTER Males and females alike are setting the street alive with cool, chic and ultimately enviable clothing statements. But it doesn’t stop there. From old shoes, newspapers and CDs to inner bike tubes and ratty bath towels, don’t say goodbye, but hello, to your new best friends. There is a brand new world out there turning unwanted and unloved goods into fabulous new accessories, homewares and more. How, I hear you ask? Well it is easy, fun and ultimately beneficial for our environment. The newest and coolest ‘it’ thing to do is up-cycle. Also referred to, as ‘upcycling’ the concept is to prevent wasting environmentally harmful materials and make them into useful, enviable and stylish pieces. Upcycling is the process of converting unused products or materials into new and even better statement pieces for you or your home. It’s waste not, want not at its best, and the environmental benefits are huge! The goal of upcycling is to reduce the waste of potentially destructive materials to the environment by converting them into new pieces. As a result less new materials are used in developing new products. There is also less energy use, air, water and greenhouse gas pollution to the environment. Up cycling is the new vintage shopping. Say goodbye to those old jeans, magazines and placemats and hello to your new tote bag,
Don’t pay for those pricey must-have denim shorts, try cutting up your old jeans into the perfect shorts for summer, or turn that old leather belt into a cool cuff or headband. It’s easy, just use your imagination and the best part is that it’s free. If you’re thinking it seems a little bit too hard, let me assure you it is not! ‘100 Amazing Upcycling Ideas Anyone Can Do’ is the place to go for 100 of the best upcycling tips and tricks with step by step photos and guides. My favourites are: 1. Bike inner tube wallet: learn how to transform the inner tube of a bike tire into a durable, waterproof wallet that only required a bit of simple cutting and sewing. 2. Wine bottle gas lamp: With a little bit of tweaking, empty wine bottles can end up as unusual and interesting gas lamps suitable for outdoor use. 3. Coffee ground conditioner: Apparently, used coffee grounds make for a natural (if not outright organic) conditioner that also brings out highlights in brunette hair. 4. Plastic Bag Laptop Case: Upcycle those ubiquitous plastic bags – many of which fail to biodegrade at an agreeable rate – into a workable, eco-friendly laptop case.
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picture frame or coin purse. Customised candles, chandeliers, bags, ties, belts, laptop cases and more are so easy to make with your unwanted goods. Upcycling is an even greener way of recycling. You can reuse your redundant items in a quirky and different manner than they were used before; it’s all about making something useful from something disposable.
Visit: http://toponlineengineeringdegree. com/?page_id=116 for more upcycling genius ideas and detailed how-to instructions. So before you throw out those bags for recycling or take a trip to the Salvos, think about how you can turn those unwanted bits and pieces into the latest fashion accessories, home wares and more. You’ll be helping to save the environment but you’ll also score yourself a bargain or two. Happy upcycling! You’ll be making people turn green with envy!
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Chuck By Annika Dean
Cancelled during its third season, this Emmy Award winning TV comedy follows the hilarious antics of the dysfunctional and struggling Bluth family. Starring Jason Bateman, Michael Cera and Jeffrey Tambor, the show also features a slew of guest stars, including Liza Minnelli as Lucille Two and Martin Short as Uncle Jack. Arrested Development is the superbly acted and witty successor to the Seinfeld brand of irreverent humour. The DVD extras include cast commentary, deleted and extended scenes, blooper reels, and a “Last Day on Location” feature, which are almost as funny as the show itself.
Want a show with action, explosions, laughter and romance? Then pick up the greatest spy show to come out of the US since Alias. ‘Chuck’ tells the story of Chuck Bartowski as he is thrown into the life of CIA agent after unwittingly downloading a computer into his brain. It sounds like an odd premise but don’t let that fool you. This show has something for the guys with violence, guns and a hot blonde CIA agent, and something for the girls - with a cute male lead and a will-they-won’t-they scenario with a twist. It’s a spy drama with a sense of humour – check it out ASAP!
Veronica Mars By Thuy Ong
Glee By Stacey Canavan
The cult show that was axed before its time, Veronica Mars is a teenage murdermystery romp spanning three seasons. Kristen Bell stars as the short and feisty Veronica, who tries to piece together the mystery behind her best friend Lily’s killing. She uncovers a deluge of lies and betrayal in the fictional town of Neptune, California along the way. Amanda Seyfried is the libertine Lily, before Seyfried went in blockbusters like Dear John and Red Riding Hood. Veronica Mars serves as a commentary on privilege and social status, showing that there is a price to be paid for wealth. Watch it for its witty dialogue, intelligent plot arcs, and hip soundtrack.
Glee is a musical drama series that follows the story of high school glee club New Directions as they compete against other glee clubs in the regional and section competitions. The students of McKinley high school face issues with relationships, sexuality and social issues. The main characters are Wil Schuester the New Directions teacher, Rachel the main singer, head cheerleader Quinn, and other cheerleaders Brittney and Santana. The school Jocks Finn and Puck, Singers Tina and Mercedes, Mike is a dancer, and Kurt is an openly gay boy who competes against Rachel for a spot as lead singer. The music is catchy and covers songs for all generations, such as Rihanna, Queen, Madonna, Neil Diamond and more. Glee is a show the whole family can watch together.
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Arrested Development By Connie Bates
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The Life Collection – David Attenborough By Pixie Stardust
Battlestar Galactica By Laura Clark
In my opinion, David Attenborough is the closest living representation of God. He seems to know everything there is to know about every living creature. This epic collection contains 20 DVDs, equalling about 44 hours of viewing time. The collection includes seven amazing series that covers birds, mammals, plants, insects, jungles, the ocean, volcanoes, the Antarctic and animal behaviour. The series covers 21 years of David’s explorations and it is fascinating to see the changes in David himself and the advancements of technology over that time. Regardless of his age David still displays an almost childlike awe and fascination when he is up close with the wonders of nature.
If you’re looking for a box-set that will last you a while then Battlestar Galactica is an excellent place to start. This space opera series is the reimagining of the 70s show by the same name and it’s definitely the best of its genre. Compelling, shocking and fast-paced, there’s nothing else like it. The show has more space battles than you can poke a stick at, but at the same time has the emotional and political drama that makes you care if the human race survives or not! On that note, if you are going to watch it, avoid the internet because there are some massive spoilers out there!
Doctor Who Series 1-4 By Danielle Pomeroy
Gossip Girl By Stacey Canavan
My Favourites series: Series 4 Why? Catherine Tate and David Tennant make me feel all warm and fuzzy inside. Also every single episode is a rollercoaster of emotion. TIP: Buy this from the BBC British website, ten times cheaper than buying it from any Australian store. When mentioning the words Doctor Who, I generally get one of two looks. Those who are fans themselves and are happy to meet a fellow Doctor Who lover, or one of utter disgust. The latter are generally those who have never even watched the series, and I too was once an uneducated fool. This box-set provides numerous hours of entertainment, from the terrifying moments of the Daleks taking over the world, to the endless humour from the 10th Doctor, David Tennant. This will make you fall in love all over again, cry your eyes out and fist pump in joy after every victory for Doctor Who and his companions. The good thing about this series is that the Doctor can regenerate, meaning the show can go on even when your favourite actor leaves the show!
The teen drama series is based on the book by Cecily Von Ziegesar. The show follows socialites growing up on the Upper East Side of New York City. Gossip Girl is an unseen online blogger who writes about the rich and all the drama they get into, but no one actually knows who Gossip Girl really is. The Main characters feature Serena, she has everything she’s ever wanted and is known as the Queen of high school. Blair is Serena’s best friend and always in her shadow and will do anything to become number one. Nate comes from a long line of money. Chuck loves women; his life revolves around a little black book of phone numbers and his credit card. Jenny and Dan are from Brooklyn, who will do anything to fit in with the Upper East Side, including getting onto Gossip Girls blog.
This book is like a beginners’ handbook; a trusty guide to surviving politics discussions. It’s great for those about to take their first politics course, or trying to get with the hot political activist in their tute. It gives great foundation knowledge. Think of it like Wikipedia; you can grab your broad knowledge from it but, for god’s sake, don’t reference it! There’s a humour to Dupre’s writing which is refreshing and it’s easy to read. While it won’t rock the world of people already studying politics the book is useful. Making Mirrors Artist: Gotye By Jordan Archer
Happiness and Surrounding Suburbs Artist: Ball Park Music By Jordan Archer
I’m going on the record right now saying that ‘Somebody that I used to know’ will be number one in this year’s hottest 100. This album, from the brilliant Gotye, would have to have been one of the most anticipated albums of the year, and while he may have received much mainstream attention he has totally earned it, as this album is worth the hype! Wally De Backer covers a plethora of styles in this record that feels far fresher than most stuff out there. Definitely pick this one up.
Triple J Unearthed winners Ball Park Music have finally released their long awaited debut, and it was most certainly worth the wait. For anyone who has heard Sad Rude Future Dude, you know exactly how ridiculously fun this band’s music is. What I was looking for in this album was some depth to go along with the fun ditties, and they deliver with tracks like single It’s Nice to be Alive. Regardless of the track, this is one happy album through. There’ll be no weeping in the corner, only smiles!
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Life In A Day By Stacey Roberts Ridley Scott’s latest creation is a usergenerated documentary made from thousands of home videos filmed by people around the world. It captures what life is like in our world on a single day – July 24, 2010. The result is an honest portrayal of the daily life of thousands of people, from mundane breakfast making and teeth brushing to the death of a man at the Love Parade festival in Germany. The film is a time capsule filled with the colourful array of culture, emotion and events that is our world.
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50 Political Ideas You Really Need to Know Author: Ben Dupre By Caitlin Keenan
Anastasia Author: Colin Falconer By Rebecca Lawson
The Help Author: Kathryn Stockett By Alana Foster
Another story about what might have happened to Anastasia, the missing Romanov daughter. The story starts in Shanghai where Michael, an American journalist, jumps into a river saving a woman’s life. Upon rescuing her, he discovers she has amnesia. As Michael tries to help her learn who she is, they travel across the world and fall in love. Set in the 1920s, Anastasia takes you to pre-war Germany and New York right before the Wall Street collapse. It is a well-researched and well thought out plot that many would enjoy.
The Help, is a brilliant novel, mesmerising and utterly bewildering to comprehend in our day and age. It’s a fabulous insight into the hypocrisy and open racism deep within 1960s Southern America. An unconventional friendship is formed between Skeeter, Aibileen and Minny, one that is courageous and touching. In a world where it was fatal to cross the social boundaries between black and white the women form a bond where story telling and equality is the key to freedom.
Calling All Cars Artist: Dancing With A Dead Man By Christina Mammone Calling All Cars return with their second studio album Dancing With A Dead Man, a strong album demonstrating this bands potential. All eleven tracks are individual and enjoyable, with catchy lyrics and rock infused riffs. The album show that the band is confident with their sound, and although Hadyn Ing’s husky vocals are a stand out, the music and his voice are able to fit together perfectly. Dancing With A Dead Man is definitely an album worth checking out, showcasing the best of this band’s music making abilities.
Beginners By Pixie Stardust
Rise of the Planet of the Apes By Chris Burrows
Although this film seems to reveal the whole plot in the opening sequence, it soon develops into a beautiful, heart warming, poignant and moving story of love, loss and making the most of life. Creative use of vintage photos, montage, a non-chronological plot and the melancholy voice over of Ewan McGregor make this whimsical character study highly engaging. This lovely movie is the best one I have seen all year except for maybe the epic Harry Potter finale (but I’m probably seeing through a rose tint if I make that call).
These primates look so real! This movie does a great job of invoking sympathy for the characters that in later films we tend to hate (you know, for taking over the world and stuff). By the end of the film, I was cheering the apes and boo-ing the humans. In a nutshell, Caesar the chimpanzee is given a drug that makes him clever(er). Once among his friends, he decides they should be clever(er) too, so he begins hatching a plan for freedom. A well-made film that I’m sure you’ll enjoy.
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Stay away from girls named Karen, they’re after your heart. She’s after your brains, too. Zombie apocolypse is facing you, brace yourself. And unlucky Librans named Barbara, they’re coming to get you.
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The weather’s looking good, but beware. Mars is signaling that a dude in a mask will ruin your holiday. Sally, avoid all dinner invitations.
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taurus Feel weird? A little possessed? The stars have aligned in the most wicked way, the devil will take your soul. Your only hope? Karras.
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Friendly neighbours? Run. They want your unborn child. Think before you get your hair cut, we don’t all have Mia Farrow’s bone structure.
Stay out of cheap motels and stay the hell out of the shower, especially if it has a curtain. If not, the stars say practice your best scream.
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Your search for romance might be more trouble than it’s worth and end with explosive results. No-one can build the perfect bride.
It seems like your life is one big problem. Overcoming fears is the key. Especially if that problem is a giant shark and the fear is water.
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New opportunities present themselves, especially on the job front. But be warned, it might be a bigger mental challenge than expected.
Something out of this world is getting under your skin... It’s time to wake up and blast the problem into space or risk losing your treasured pet cat.
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The last day of the month is one to watch out for. A dude in a hockey mask will mess you up. It is not a good idea to hide. Get out. Now.
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It’s a month of trying new things, some fava beans, a nice chianti... just don’t accept any help from someone with a doctorate.
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A trip to the lake seems like a great idea, it could end in disaster. Keep a look out for a creepy boy in the lake, he’ll be the death of you. Literally.
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1. Which famous movie does the Pisces horoscope reference? 2. What is the birth name of Doctor Who character River Song? 3. Which female artist features on the Gotye track Someone I Used to Know? 4. How many seasons of Veronica Mars are there in total? 5. Halloween was originally a pagan holiday honoring the what?
6. On what date does summer officially begin? 7. On which day in October does UniLife Magazine Graphic Designer Jess turn 21? 8. How many vowels are there in the phrase “University Student Lifestyle”? 9. In Annika Dean’s Team Loyalty article she mentions the Crows game attendance peaked at 38,642. In which year did it peak? 10. Did the mid-semester break finish too quickly?
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Grand Finale THE GRAND FINALE!!!
Released Monday 25th October Ladies and Gents, all good things must come to an end, and next month brings you the final issue of UniLife Magazine for the year!!! Over the past seven issues we’ve looked at the festival season, the phenomena of Harry Potter, the secrets of Adelaide and SO MUCH MORE! To finish up the year we’ll be looking back at the year that has been, as well as looking forward to what options you have for your future, whether you’re graduating or coming back to UniSA to continue your degree! This year’s editorial team will also sign off, tearfully handing over their baby to a brand new team who will bring the UniLife Magazine back in fine form in 2012! So, don’t miss out on this final issue for the year, and sob as you think about the lack of quality reading material over the summer break.