Yak Magazine - Final Issue by UON Student Central

FREE! Issue 50 // 2019 By Students, for Students

Take some time to reflect

YAK

MAGAZINE The 50th Issue

Yak would like to acknowledge the Pambalong clan of the Awabakal people, and the Darkinjung people, traditional custodians of the land in which Yak is made and distributed. We pay respect to elders, past and present.

Cover designed by Anneka Mitchell

EDITORS LETTER We’ve done it, Yak has made it to 50 print issues. You are currently holding our greatest milestone in your hands. Yak was born in 2011, so for this issue we are throwing it back. See what our team looked like as 2011 teens, rediscover some pop culture and sporting gems and be shot back through time with Yak: A History. Now it is time to say thank you. To our Yak alumni… thank you for paving the way for student media at UON. Without your hard work and dedication, students would not have the voice that you have awarded them. To Sus, Jayne, Rowie, Sarah, Ellen, Mon and the entire student communications team… THANK YOU. We could not even begin to describe how much you have done for Yak over the years. And lastly, to our dedicated readers and Yak supporters… you are the reason we do this and are why we’ve had such a successful eight years. It’s been eight years of highs, lows and incredible times.

Claire, Elizabeth and the Yak Team P.S. This is not a goodbye.

Design by Anneka Mitchell

MEET THE TEAM

Claire Ince

Elizabeth Symington

Emily Wind

Anneka Mitchell

Managing Editor

Deputy Managing Editor

Lead Designer

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Issue 42 & 50

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Keighley Bradford Promotions Coordinator

Camilla Lian

Hollie Hughes

Jayme Zimmermann

Editor

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Issue 41

Issue 1

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Leanne Elliot

Meghan Richardson

Nadia Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Andrea

Josie Small

Editor

Promotions Officer

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;What is your favourite edition of Yak Mag?â&#x20AC;?

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Ryan Reece

Alice Kjoller

Bea King

Madelyn Gardiner

Promotions Officer

Designer

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Samuel Field Designer Issue 48

Contributors: Sophie Austin Shea Evans If you would like to contribute, contact the team: yakmedia@newcastle.edu.au

â&#x20AC;&#x153;How do you say goodbye to something you love?â&#x20AC;?

Claire :Get closure If you want to avoid mourning for the rest of your life, the best thing you can do is get closure. Start by reflecting on the situation and gathering all of your thoughts and feelings, then ask it/them/yourself all the questions you need to ask in order to fully understand why saying goodbye is necessary. Once you feel the closure creep in, peace out and move on.

Emily: Ghost it

DEAR YAK

Saying goodbye to something you love is painful enough, but having to face the pain? Even worse. Your only option is to ghost it. Some may say it’s the easy way out, but sometimes you’ve just gotta do what you’ve gotta do to protect your heart from further damage.

Elizabeth: Sob about it for eternity Cry. Say goodbye. And cry some more. It’s like that episode of Friends where Rachel is leaving for Paris. Let the tears flow, my friend and just don’t let them stop. Saying goodbye to something (or someone) you love is one the hardest things you’ll ever have to do, and it is going to hurt FOREVER. I suggest scheduling a weekly sob fest, let the pain out, don’t bottle it up and leave it unaddressed. You can ghost a lover, but you can’t ghost a goodbye.

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YAK MEDIA: A HISTORY

(A YAKSTORY, IF YOU WILL) Claire Ince and Elizabeth Symington (#TeamSynce) take a look at Yak through the ages Send your mind back to 2011, what were you doing? For most of our current Yak team, we were living our best lives in high school, but for some of our Yak Alumni, 2011 was the start of something new and exciting: the birth of this student media organisation. Eight years later and we are still killing it, giving UON students a voice and sharing stories, ideas, and events that keep students informed and entertained. Beyond our whacky lifestyle pieces, Yak has broken many stories over the years which have led to major changes in the UON community. Essentially, without Yak, students do not have a platform to share their voice on or off-campus. But that’s not all… Yak is so much more than just a student media outlet. It is a place of inclusion and growth, and truly is a family. A herd of students who put their skills to the test and have grown and continue to grow together. Yak has become an outlet (and a home) for those of us who don’t fit in anywhere else on campus. We support, and will continue to support each other through thick and thin for the rest of our lives.

Once a Yak, always a Yak. And with that, it’s time to address the mighty elephant in the room (or on this page). As you are probably all aware, the popularity and way people consume student media has been gradually changing over the last two years, which has made keeping it alive and exciting a near-impossible task. It is with great sadness that we announce that Yak will no longer exist… in the way that it once did. As of January 2020, Yak will be independent, running as a club. We’ll still be here to shout when no one else will, and will continue to provide constant entertainment with our content (and the occasional annoyingness in the form of our beloved mag handouts and events). Goodbye for now, not forever. See you next year, UON.

2011 - Yak Media was born

2012 - 10th Issue of Yak Magazine was published 2013 - Yak TV was born

2015 - Yak Digital and Yak Mag Teams combined to become the editorial team

2014 - Yak Digital was born

2016 - Yak Celebrated its 5th birthday

2018 - Yak Mag was reborn with a new A5 mag 2019 - 50th Issue of Yak Magazine was published

2020 - Yak goes independent (watch this space) Designed by: Samuel Field

HAVE YOUR YAK: ALUMNI EDITION If this article wasn’t sappy enough already, we decided to speak to our wonderful Alumni to find out what Yak means to them.` Gabe Parker

Nick Smit

“Yak helped me get more experience doing work I wanted to do after I finished uni, as well as made me some new friends. I’m very thankful for my time working there.”

“Yak was the most valuable experience of my time at uni, hands down. It gave me professional training and industry connections that got me the work I have now, as well as introducing me to a wonderful community and some of the coolest friends you could ask for.”

Tiana Edwards “Yak was the best part of uni for me. The friends I made and the experience I gained I will cherish forever.”

Monique Aganovic “Yak taught me so much about my passion and gifted me the amazing experience of editing a magazine. I’ll forever be grateful for my time at Yak.”

Layla Beech “Joining Yak was absolutely the best decision I made at uni. It introduced me to some of my closest friends, pushed me out of my comfort zone to do things I didn’t think I was capable of, and made me actually want to get up and go to uni every day! Thank you for everything Yak!” Designed by: Samuel Field

Lauren Kempe “Yak instilled an enormous amount of confidence in me for on-camera presenting and in my writing skills. It was invaluable in gaining my current job as a television journalist and making lifelong friends and professional connections.”

Ed Tebay “Yak complimented my degree with something valuable pen and paper alone couldn’t: friends who were learning at the same pace as me.”

Rowena Grant “Yak is absolutely one of the best things I ever did - not just during my time at uni but in my life! It was such a nurturing space in which to grow professionally, as a writer, as a leader and as a

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person. It is so empowering to be able to make mistakes in such a safe space, to be challenged to do/think differently and to work with people who have a similar passion. Yak put me on the path to where I am today.”

Angelique Carr “Yak was the most valuable part of my degreeit landed me my first post-uni job and I’ve met some amazing people I still hang out with all the time.”

Nic Roberts “Yak was the best part of University for me. It gave me the perfect introduction to the industry, even though I wasn’t doing a related degree! It inspired me to continue and excel in video production.”

Sarah James “I literally owe my entire media career to Yak. Big love to the herd.”

Alex Mangano “Yak connected me with talented people and helped grow my love and knowledge for what I love to do… create!”

Leah Webb “Yak gave me a start into marketing, a career I am loving. It gave me lifelong friends and connections and an appreciation for multitasking! Happy 50th Issue Yak!”

Jessica McAneney “Yak was the start of something really special. It’s exciting to see how far Yak has come from when we first started the print magazine as four communication students, to the dynamic multimedia platform it is today. Now working in such a fast-paced and innovative retail environment, I often reflect on my time with UON and Yak in teaching me the importance of teamwork and being brave together, to try something new.”

Bre Yates “Yak not only expanded my design skills and professional knowledge, but also pushed me outside my introverted comfort zone. Yak was one of the best uni experiences and team of people.”

Kathleen Maier “My time at Yak was wonderful not only was I able to work with a great group of people. I learnt valuable skills which I’ve taken into my graphic design profession! Forever a proud Yak member!”

Izzy Jones “Yak was a sociable, fun way to push myself to explore heaps of different roles I had never considered before! It also increased my skills in communications and media which I carry into practice in my law degree.”

But a passionate lover of all lasagne. I come from The Great Moscow Circus, What are the things that life is made of? I come from a graven camphor chest of mildewed Garfield comics, A hatred of Mondays and The Man’s omnipresence —

A tented Ishmael taking drugs with Russian acrobats — A tradesman without peer or competition in that esteemed discipline. I come from a caped superman shirt, too tight and spotted with dried paint, A hero from another planet ready to rescue us from ourselves — Ascendant light in clawing dark.

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I come from the buzz of chainsaws, Deep in the bloody bush of severed fingers and crushed femurs â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Far from safety, leviathanic gums felled trembling and dusty at my booted feet.

I come from the Walking with Dinosaurs video set and gigantic ancient lizards, Dominating unawares, munching bracken and blinking Jurassic rain â&#x20AC;&#x201D; A paradise world minus manâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s confusion. These are the things that life is made of. By Shea Evans.

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On the runway, it looked chic, but in Target, not always (we’re looking at you, coloured skinny jeans). Colour blocking was big, and if done right (with subtlety and sticking to 2-3 colours) it is still a beautiful way to embolden your day-to-day wear.

It was hard to escape dip-dyed hair and ombré colouring in 2011, but the worst hair trend of the year was definitely hair feathers. I mean, who doesn’t want their hair to look like a bird’s nest?

Drapery dresses with a fit-and-flare silhouette were in full swing this year, inspired mainly by the TV show Mad Men. Hems got longer and waists got tighter, proving that the 60s and 70s will never go out of style.

With the likes of Alexa Chung and Kate Middleton donning blazers, suit jackets and fitted pants, women in suits was huge on the red carpet and is still just as popular today. The suit is a timeless look, regardless of age or gender.

Short, tight and leaving nothing to the imagination, bandage dresses were the ugliest dress of 2011. What happened to the simple bodycon? Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll admit they were perfect for the night club scene (double points if itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s with Snooki-style hair).

Why did we think this was cute? Were skinny jeans not enough? Wearing leggings out of the house is one thing, but jeggings are a whole other shame. Designed by: Bea King

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AMAZING SCIENTIFIC DISCOVERIES Besides the development of the greatest student magazine known to date, 2011 also consisted of some pretty mind-blowing science wows. Camilla Lian lists a few of these discoveries.

1 After researching 17 different shark species,

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Australian scientists discovered that they are, in fact, colour blind.

in 2011 that Neanderthal genes still exist within people of non-African heritage. The interbreeding is thought to have occurred when Homo sapiens were migrating across the Middle East from Africa.

The remnants of a mini version of the Tyrannosaurus Rex was discovered in Inner Mongolia. It was approximately the size of a parrot, with one single claw on each forelimb.

7 The World’s first Malaria vaccine was 3 Food was 3D printed for the first time. developed by scientists at Oxford University. 4 Apparently, it only takes about 30 minutes 8 Named by the scientific journal Italicise as for your arteries to hate you after your salty

the most important breakthrough of 2011, was the development of a medical treatment that stops the spreading of the HIV virus. The initial clinical trial showed that HIV infected people who take these antiretroviral drugs are 96% less likely to transmit the virus to their partners.

junk food frenzy.

Kepler 22b was discovered as the first planet outside the Solar System that orbits its sun within the “Goldilocks Zone” of being potentially habitable.

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SPORTING MILESTONES OF 2011

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FORGOTTEN THINKERS

We all know and love influential figures like Aristotle, Einstein and Shakespeare but what about the lesser known masterminds? Leanne Elliott saves five thinkers from being lost in history. During the course of history, we tend to pick our favourite influencers and leave the memory of other, less prominent figures to be buried in the sands of time. Sure, tonnes of people know the names Einstein, Shakespeare and Plato, but what about the names of notable influencers who live in the shadow of such great thinkers.

Lysander Spooner (1808-1887) An American who never shied away from a challenge. The name Lysander Spooner carries with it many labels, including philosopher, anarchist, theorist and entrepreneur to name a few. In his day Spooner dared to challenge various establishments and institutions with his opinions on class inequality, economics, politics, slavery, law, and government cartels.

John Maynard Keynes (1883-1946) Perhaps best known for his economic theory (dubbed Keynesian economics), theorist, economist, and money man John Maynard Keynes radicalised how the Western world approached economics. Although an influential economist in his day, Keynes is less known for his involvement in the unethical eugenics movement, having served at the University of Cambridge Eugenics Society and as the Director of the British Eugenics Society. Designed by: Samuel Field

Rosalind Franklin (1920-1958) Rosalind Franklin was a forthright and committed woman whose intelligence, frankness and ingenuity made her a leader in her field. Despite the male-dominated world of science which she immersed herself in, Franklin made impressive achievements in the field of medical science and chemistry, which significantly improved our understanding of medical imagery, human DNA, and viruses. Despite this, Franklin received little acknowledgment for her momentous contributions in the field due to gender politics.

Thomas Stearns Eliot (1884-1965) T. S. Eliot inspired generations with his mastery of the written and spoken word. An extraordinary writer, playwright and opinion leader, he is considered to be a pioneer of modernist writing. Eliot’s 1921 poem The Waste Land provided an intricate and rare glimpse into the predicaments facing Western civilisation, it also cemented his place as a prominent literary figure of the times.

Alan Watts (1915-1973) Various words have been used to describe Alan Watts: philosopher, guru, rogue, rascal, lone wolf. Watt’s had a diverse background, being a blend of Eastern and Western philosophy, religion and psychology. Watts was a charismatic speaker and skilled writer who had a knack for simplifying complex topics, such as the human mind and consciousness, in ways a layperson can relate to and understand.

“Just as true humour is laughter at oneself, true humanity is knowledge of oneself.” Alan Watts

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You might not remember it, but 2011 was an incredible year for pop culture.

POP CULTURE GEMS OF 2011 Meghan Richardson, Hollie Hughes and Leanne Elliott join forces to discuss the trends of the year that defined the rest of the decade.

MUSIC It might be the nostalgia talking, but 2011 was the year of the banger. A simpler time that still endorsed campy pop stars with a seemingly infinite array of songs to dance to. These hits were definitely unforgettable, for better or worse.

4. Someone Like You / Rolling in The Deep – Adele

Adele changed the music industry in 2011. A high level of raw emotion and talent in pop songs is rarely seen compared to the album Adele delivered in 2011. She has now won over 15 Grammys. Go Adele.

1. Somebody That I Used to Know – Gotye

5. F*** You – CeeLo Green

There was a time where you couldn’t go anywhere in public without hearing the sounds of a glockenspiel haunting every radio station in Australia. It was an unexpected home grown hit that was even covered on Glee. Now it’s just a song that I used to know.

I can’t believe this was a song allowed on the airways. I know some stations played the radio edit; ‘Forget You’, but that’s weak. There was nothing better than hearing your dad switch over to triple J to be told “F*** You” by CeeLo Green.

2. Party Rock Anthem – LMFAO Listen, these songs were unforgettable, for better or worse. This song feels like it could’ve only thrived in a time where onesies and jeggings were at the height of fashion. It is easy to dance to though.

3. Born This Way – Lady Gaga Who can believe Lady Gaga single-handedly invented gay rights in 2011? All jokes aside, hearing this song was pretty revolutionary for the time. It was novel to be not only accepted, but celebrated in pop culture. Also, it’s a banger and great for karaoke.

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FILM

Arguably one of the best years for cinema, 2011 was jam-packed with films boasting stellar casts, action, drama and comedy. One of the most watched film franchises to date ended, and one of Hollywood’s most loved couples started dating. Ah, the nostalgia.

3. Green Lantern As well as being the film which first brought us one of Hollywood’s reigning power couples, Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively, this actionpacked film blends the superhero genre with classic rom-com style dialogue and is definitely worth another watch for audiences today.

1. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2

Conquering the box office and holding the title of the biggest grossing film in 2011, there’s no way we’d leave out this beloved fan favourite. The last instalment of the Harry Potter series marked the end of an era for a generation and made a whopping $165 million in theatres globally in its opening weekend alone.

4. Bridesmaids Unarguably one of the funniest films of the year, Bridesmaids blends the classic comedy of Hollywood heavyweights Melissa McCarthy and Kristen Wiig with an opening scene few can forget.

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5. Captain America: The First

The fourth movie in the cult classic Twilight Saga is undoubtedly one of 2011’s best. Love it or hate it, the Twilight films continue to polarise viewers and launched the careers of well-known stars Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart.

Avenger

The fourth instalment in the Marvel Avengers series, this film was a smash hit in theatres, grossing over $370 million worldwide. With the latest film in the franchise recently named as the highest grossing film of all time, if you’re considering a re-watch of some of the best, don’t skip this one.

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TELEVISION A source of entertainment for 56 years, Australian television did not let us down in 2011.

4. Packed to the Rafters

1. The Block

A classic Channel 7 family drama, Packed to the Rafters was the third most watched program in 2011. Audiences could kick back and relax on a Tuesday night to follow the antics of the Rafter family, with the show running for six years.

Australian viewers tuned into the fourth season of ‘The Block’ each week to get their fill of DIY and drama. The finale saw Polly and Waz win the series and Josh propose to Jenna, but only one of the houses sold at auction.

5. Mortein Mortein’s plan to kill off Louie the Fly caused a stir. With people voicing their outrage, the company decided to let Australians vote on Louie’s fate. In the end, Mortein sales skyrocketed and Louie lived to see another day.

2. Rove L.A. Audiences were stoked when Rove McManus announced his plans to return to television with his new series ‘Rove L.A.’. Although, the laughter was short lived with the show only lasting two seasons.

3. The Chaser’s The Chaser’s had planned to do a Royal Wedding commentary when Prince William and Kate tied the knot. But with only days’ notice, the plans were cancelled due to restrictions on how video and images of the wedding could be used.

#THROWYAK The Dapper Dresser & Chic Chap

In this article from Yak’s first issue, Yak Alumni, Rowena Grant speaks to uni hero, the Dapper Gentleman.

As I walked into the Archives Centre, I was stepping into centuries (or maybe just decades) gone past. The man I was to meet works in the establishment of tradition and history and it appears both have impacted him and ‘suit’-ed him as a gentleman and scholar. I was to meet him. The one, the only: Dapper Gentleman of the University of Newcastle. Softly spoken and wearing his trademark threepiece tweed suit, the Dapper Gentleman was indeed that- well dressed, stylish and wellmannered. Having built up a reputation over the past nine years at the University of Newcastle, the Dapper Gentleman now has a Facebook following and an air of mystery. Fans are speechless when they see him; visitors have expressed wishes to transfer universities when they catch a glimpse; the man with the impeccable sense of style has charmed us all. One fan admits to following him home (stalking behaviour which is neither endorsed nor Designed by: Samuel Field

recommended by the Yak Editorial team), while another recalls frustratingly for words of wellwishing and greeting. But just what does the Dapper Gentlemen think of all of this? While a lot of the behaviour of various have admitted to borders on prerequisites for an AVO, the Dapper Gentleman does not believe himself to be deserving of the attention. “It’s certainly not anything I’ve ever expected,” he says. And while the staring sometimes puts him out, it is only because he feels it is unnecessary. “I think they’re probably projecting their own dreams and imaginations onto me,” he says. “I don’t mind that, as long as they’re healthy dreams and imaginations.” Such dreams and imaginations have been recounted on the Facebook Page “The Dapper Gentleman of the University of Newcastle” and are there for all to see.

One fan recalls the day her boyfriend held open a gate in the library for the dapper gentlemen to walk through: “Ah, the look on his face when he realised who he was holding it open for!”

The memory of this particular outfit has stuck in the Dapper Gentlemen’s mind (and will probably stick in yours), but his current fashion choice s are inspired by his own sense of pride.

The Dapper Gentlemen is aware of the Facebook page made in his honour, on which he has been compared to historical figures such as Charle s Darwin and Sherlock Holmes.

The Dapper Gentlemen’s own styling has little variation, but that is why he has reached iconic status across the university campus. He is both classy and traditional.

“I’ve had Sherlock Holmes many times before , in fact,” he says. “I can’t see the resemblanc e myself- for a start, Holmes is always show n clean-shaven.” Those familiar with the Dapper Gentleman will, of course, be familiar with his neatly trimmed beard that is an essential feature of his style. However, this iconic figure’s style was once compromised- by his parents. Although he asserts, he has always been a dapper dresser, it was not always smooth sailing. “There were some arguments [when I was very much younger] about whether I would be seen dead in this or that garment,” he says. One such garment is almost unimaginable. “My mother once got me into flares,” the Dappe r Gentlemen admits.

His fashion on the weekends: “The same basic pattern just a bit older and more worn.” His choice at formal events: “The same basic pattern, just in better condition.” And, for those of you wondering: he does not own tracksuit pants. While most of the posts on the Facebook page are dedicated to expressing wonder and enthusiasm for his stylish fashion choices and revealing his whereabouts, there are many where frustrated fans recall how they were speechless in his presence. The Dapper Gentleman’s solution: “’Goo d morning’ is always a good start.” Or, failing this course of action, “whatever comes into their minds.” Fear not this mysterious being: he is a polite , friendly and humble soul who is happy to say hello to anyone (if that’s how you get your kicks) .

Being a student is one of the best experiences known to man. But with a fun student life, comes a plethora of irritants. Claire Ince lists the worst of them.

Here is a list of every single irritating thing that happens in every single 8AM lecture: 1. The 8AM lecture.

While we can all admit that group work is necessary to prepare us for the ‘real world’, we can also agree that it is never completely unproblematic. One of the following things will literally ALWAYS happen: 1. A group member (or multiple) will drop the course right before the assessment is due 2. Someone lies in the peer review 3. You are left to complete the entire task by yourself the night before it’s due

Paying for transport And thumb drives for MacBooks Endless course readers and heaps of new textbooks Then comes the rent and a roommate that sings

Dear Course Coordinators, Please, for the love of all things good, realise that Harvard is the superior referencing style and stop asking us to learn a new one for every course. Sincerely, Students

We live in a world where qualifications and passion are not enough to land you your dream job. Every single entry-level position requires you to have completed 30 unpaid internships, have a solid 40k LinkedIn connections, and cartwheeled on the moon before the age of 21. And look, that wouldn’t be a problem, if it wasn’t for that one greedy kid from your class who already has every single internship available in Newcastle.

We cannot afford any other things!

And if all of that wasn’t enough, just wait until you attempt to vent about it to anyone who is not a student. “Maybe you should get another job, so you’ll have more money.” “Have you thought about leaving the house once in a while?” “Just wait until you get into the real world!” Designed by: Alice Kjoller

MONTHLY December 22nd to January 19th

January 20th to February 18th

Everyone’s watching the majestic sea-goat this season, it’s time to shine! That presentation you still have to do will end up with a HD if you smash it out in the next few weeks.

Time to jump on and book that spontaneous trip to Europe, you globetrotter, you. Granted you don’t come back in a fedora and talk about it 24/7, we support your soul searching adventures.

February 19th to March 20th

March 21st to April 19th

Neptune is being as commanding as the girls on The Bachelor this month. It’s time to come out of hibernation and get yourself ready for exam season! You got this, Pisces.

Watch out for snakes! ‘Tis the season to make sure all the friends you keep close are really worth your time. Stacy from school who points out your bad hair days? Maybe unfriend her on Facebook.

April 20th to May 20th

May 21st to June 20th

Now is the time to renew your Mamadukes membership. Your workload is going to double this month, you might need a double shot cap to keep you going.

This is the month to change your Netflix ‘n pyjamas for some fancy pants and start entertaining! It’s going to be about being that social butterfly you’ve always wanted to be. Good luck on adulting!

HOROSCOPES June 21st to July 22nd

July 23rd to August 22nd

The new moon is coming, and along with it comes that “aha” moment you’ve been waiting for. Whether it’s rekindling with your ex, getting that grad entry job, or realising you just want to own 59 cats for the rest of your life.

Expect change and don’t be shy about it, your life schedule is going to switch up. You’re also going to find yourself wanting to buy that nice Kmart thing you always wanted, treat yourself.

August 23rd to September 22nd

September 23rd to October 22nd

Good news, you’re going to get your shit together. Finances, self-esteem, relationships, you name it. It may mean no more Maccas runs but your wallet will be happy.

That plant wall you started last summer? This is the month you’re going to get it done! Or maybe just that assignment you promised you would have done by Week 12. You go, Libra.

October 23rd to November 21st

November 22nd to December 21st

Oooh, she fiesty! This month might be a bit hard for you and everyone around you as your irritability heightens. If you find yourself yelling at the self-serve machine at Woollies, just blame it on Astrology.

Your Astrology year is ending, my dear! Time to start anew. It’s never too early to start planning your New Year’s Resolution. Yoga and less coffee? What a good starting point! Designed by: Anneka Mitchell

K A Y H WHIC ? U O Y ARE Claire Ince and Elizabeth Symington examine the personalities at Yak.

The Poet • Naturally talented • Mega humble • Their words can make you cry

The Queen • Hates capitalism • Lover of success • Curses in every article

The Awkward One • Has a sound effect for everything • A gem • Suprisingly popular

The Parent • Kinda scary • Basically a free therapist • Loves a good pep talk

The Synce • Joint at the hip • Dynamic duo • Can’t do anything alone

The Quiet Achiever • Lives for online chats • Can do no wrong • Doesn’t know how to brag

The Cultured One • Boujee • Lives for music and foreign films • Artistic™

The Brainiac • Smart • “What? Like it’s hard?” • Can be hard to understand

The Fashionista • On Fleek • Lifestyle Fanatic • Can’t go without a good accessory

The Shady One • Never shows up but still kills it • Secretly cares about everything • “I’ll do what I like”

THE YAK Is it a bull, is it a cow? No, it’s a... Yak. Jayme Zimmermann is here to tell us about these mysterious yet fascinating creatures.

If you’ve got it, flaunt it Yaks have long hair covering their bodies and wide handlebar horns. Their coat protects them from harsh winter climates, and they use their horns to dig for food and to defend themselves against predators.

Chew on this They are herbivores; their diet consists of grasses, herbs and wildflowers. On top of the world They dwell in grassy plains in mountainous regions at high altitudes. They live at the highest altitude of any mammal. We’re all in this together Yaks are herd animals with herds consisting of primarily females and their young, with a small number of males. It’s a bit chilly Yaks can survive in sub-zero temperatures. Hanging in there Most yaks are now domesticated, however there is a small vulnerable yak population existing in the wild (as seen on the Tibetan Plateau).

YAK WANTS YOU! Send us your work We are Yak Media: the University of Newcastle’s student media channel, run by UON students. Our three platforms: Yak Magazine and Yak Online – are run by dedicated teams of students. These teams include: The Editorial Team, Design Team and Promotional Team. Yak works hard to bring you stories covering all aspects of student life, from health and wellbeing, to travel and entertainment, to politics and study tips. Let us know if you have any suggestions for story ideas, or if you would like to get involved. Submissions The Yak editorial team is always on the look out for passionate student writers and graphic designers to contribute to the blog and magazine. We are now currently on the look out for new writers and designers wishing to join our teams for next year! If you would like to take the opportunity to get your work published, please send a sample of your writing or graphic design portfolio and work to: Editorial Team: Claire Ince & Elizabeth Symington - lizsymo@hotmail.com Design Team: Anneka Mitchell - anneka.mitchell@gmail.com General Enquires: yakmedia@newcastle.edu.au

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Issue 50 // 2019 By Students, for Students