Hyde 2021 Edition 4 - Student

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Acknowledgement of Country Victoria University Student Union and Hyde Student Magazine acknowledges the Ancestors, Elders and families of the Boonwurrung, Woiwurrung (Wurundjeri) and Wathaurung (Wadawurrung) on our Melbourne campuses and the Gadigal and Guring-gai people of the Eaora Nation on our Sydney campus. These groups are the custodians of the University land and have been for many centuries. As we share our own knowledge practices within the University, may we pay respect to the deep knowledge embedded within the Aboriginal community and ownership of Country. We acknowledge that the land on which our campuses stand is the place of age old ceremonies and celebration, initiation and renewal. Such land was stolen and soverignty was never seeded. The Kulin and Eora people's living culture had, and has, a unique role in the life of these regions.

Victoria University supports the aim of Reconciliation Australia to build better relationships between the wider Australian community and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for the benefit of all Australians. It is important that staff, students, and visitors understand and respect the significance of recognising the traditional owners of University land, and that this land was stolen, and sovereignty was never seeded.

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VC & President Welcome - Adam Shoemaker

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VUSUteer with VUSU - Jarrad Pryor

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VUSU President Welcome - Kate Benesovsky

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High Tea & Bingo - VU Hospitality Students

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Semester 2 2021 - Block 1 & 2 Calendar

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Victoria University Motosport - VU Motorsport

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F**k Online Learning - 5 Tips for Student Survival - Amber Reeds

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Untitled - Daniel Augoustakis

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Study Playlist

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How to use Advocacy 39

Australian Artists

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What Is VUSU? 41

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VUSU's COVID Support Vouchers

@_enterthedragon_ - Melbourne Indigenous Artist

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Food at VU - Kate Benesovsky

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@frances_canon - Melbourne Instagram Artist

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National Student Safety Survey (NSSS)

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@scottmarsh - Australian Artist

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@hannahbronte - Australian Instagram Artist

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Wildfire - Sian Hutchinson

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@coffinbirth - NSW Indigenous Artist

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Inspiring Women in Tech - Inspiring Futures

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Untitled - Sian Hutchinson

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Blast From The Past - Samriddhi Bansal

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We Need To Talk About Mens' Mental Health - Mikkel Sibe

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VUSU VIP

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Be A Better Human

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Mental Health @ VU - VU Counselling

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Contributors

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It's My Bits - VUSU

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VUSU's Education Support Grant

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International Students Writing Comp - Study Melbourne

VC & PRESIDENT WELCOME We are already more than halfway through 2021 - and what a year it has been! I am continually impressed by your ability to adapt and succeed despite the obstacles you have faced. I would also like to welcome all of our new students who are joining us midyear - I hope you will love Victoria University as much as I do.

to belong, and feel immense pride. VU supports and empowers students from all backgrounds to thrive, as the university of inclusion, opportunity and success. I am thrilled that you will be a part of an exciting time in our history.

The full plan is available at vu.edu.au/about-vu/strategic-plan-0222028.

I just want to remind you of the recent finding that Victoria University is ranked number 1 in Australia for employability skills. We really care about your degree and the career it will lead to.

We have such a resilient community at Victoria University. There is no doubt that we still need to be vigilant. But know that there is light at the end of the tunnel. I am optimistic that 2022 will be a year that will see you all back on campus, being able to reconnect with each other, and with a greater appreciation for what we have and what we can achieve together.

In exciting news, in collaboration with our staff, our students and our stakeholders, we have developed and designed a strategy that will drive VU’s future for the next seven years Victoria University Strategic Plan 20222028: Start well, finish brilliantly.

Our vision is bold and ambitious - to be a global leader in dual sector learning and research university by 2028. Our purpose is to embolden our staff and students to design their future while having a deep commitment to Protecting Country, by improving the health and wellbeing of our local and global communities, and the planet that we share.

VU will be a place where people love

Sincerely

Adam Shoemaker

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VUSU PRESIDENT WELCOME Welcome to our 4th edition of Hyde this year - the 'Students' edition. I'd like to welcome all VU students back to classes as we commence Semester 2.

There has been quite a few changes to class delivery in the last few weeks as Melbourne has moved into its 6th lockdown. So far majority of classes are online for Block 1 entirely, and Block 2 delivery is still uncertain. I am sure all students are hoping for at least a partial return to campus, I know I am!

VUSU is continuing to run & organise online events, activities and support during these difficult times. On the 11th August we have our 'Welcome Back Trivia' & our Mental Health First Aid Training sessions. Get excited for our Online 'Queernival Dinner Party' on the 26th August, to celebrate Wear It Purple Day! As always we have lots on-campus events

planned for the return to campus (whenever that may be). Together with Respect & Responsibility, we are hosting the first 'Respect Week', which targets Australia's culture of sexual assault and harassment, specifically on University's campuses.

To all VU Students: VUSU would like to acknowledge the hard-work you have been doing to continue studying in another online Block. Remember to reach out to support if you need, including VU Counselling & VU Advocacy (their details are contained within this edition).

We need your help to support our current educational campaign - 'Fully Downloadable Textbooks for all courses'. This campaign aims to have all prescribed textbooks fully accessible through the VU Library database.

Head here to sign the petition, http://chng.it/DyCwYqHD8f and email Jennifer Russo, VP Education Officer at education@vustudentunion.com if you have any questions.

Finally I'd like to thank everyone who contributed to this edition of Hyde, from our VUSU & Hyde teams, to students & staff, we really appreciate it.

Stay safe and well everyone,

Kate Benesovsky

SEMESTER 2 2021 BLOCK 1 & 2 CALENDAR august BLOCK 1 2

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Block 1 Commences (2/8 - 27/8)

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VU Planetary Health & Sustainability Challenge 2/8 - 30/8

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HE Block 1 Census

National Student Volunteer Week (Online)

VUSU's Welcome Back Trivia (Online) 7:30pm

The 'Couch' Bollywood Dance Class 6 - 8pm

Your Leadership Journey - VU Lead 10am - 1pm

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Global Citizenship (Online) - VU Lead 6/8 - 1/10

Leadership Snack - VU Lead 4 - 5pm

Winter results released

International Day of World Indigenous People

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Careers Panel (Online) VU Dictum Society 6pm

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VUSU August MHFA Training (Online) S2 9 - 11:30am

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Student Life's Drag Bingo (Online) 6:30 - 7:30pm

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VUSU Queernival Dinner Party (Online) 6:30pm Tickets essential

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VUSU & VU Social Work - it's Time To Talk About Gendered Violence (Online) 3:30 - 5:30pm

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VUSU's Gameshow Night 5:30pm - 7pm

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VUSU September MHFA Training (Online) S1 6:30 - 9pm

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Multicultural Week

Autumn Mooncake Festival (Online) 11:30am - 2pm

VUSU's Respect Week Movie Night (Online) TBA

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Polytechnic Term 3 Finishes VUSU's Liptember Panel South Melbourne 3:30 - 5:30pm

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Future Female Conference

S2 Block Orientation 1 - 1:45pm

Uni Sport Games

VUSU September MHFA Training (Online) S2 6:30 - 9pm

Meet your International Student Advisors (Online) 1 - 1:45pm

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F**K Online Learning - 5 Tips for Student Survival - Amber Reeds F**k Online Learning. I'm sure that's a sentiment a lot of students share after 2020 and the first half of 2021.

For students just starting university this semester - here are a few actually realistic tips for those online classes.

We've had a hell of a two years as tertiary students and experiences things neither our parents, or our children will understand. From lockdowns to states of emergency we've seen everything before and inbetween, while continuing to pursue a degree in something we are supposed to be 'passionate' about.

(1) Even if you think you can make it and wake up for that online 8 am class you can't.

No travel time before that 8 am class?

'Brilliant' you think - more sleep in time than usual and no commute, it almost seems weirdly attractive.

Don't even get me started on zoom meetings with absolute silence in icebreakers & breakout rooms.

For students just starting university this semester - here are a few actually realistic tips for those online classes.

However, I quickly realised that you will still go to classes groggy, and waking up at 7:56am isn't feasible if you want to take anything in. You'll most likely nap during your 3 hour workshop, and have no idea what the weekly quiz is about 2 days later.

If you're a morning person, feel free to

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ignore me, but I think there are very few individuals who genuinely enjoy earling mornings.

teacher cold calls on everyone at 9 am on a Friday (not speaking from experience at all).

(2) Have a set of class/study tracksuit pants or comfy bottoms I'd highly recommend having 1 - 2 comfy pairs of pants that you only wear when you attend online classes or study a home.

(4) Get some amazing snacks and drinks to get your through class Get yourself your favourite snacks and drinks for your 3 hour workshop, trust me it'll help.

Having those pants puts you in a 'learning' mindset where you're ready to intake new information and consolidate old stuff. It also gives some sense of 'change' much like you would go on-campus to study or go to class.

Let be real you're not gonna wear jeans to class. It might as well be a different pair of pants rather than those pjs you've probably wearing for 3 days.

(3) Invest in a second display screen, to have two screens while you work Honestly have a second screen to display on during online uni has saved my life.

Not only do I use it to have notes and the online resources/textbook open at the same, but it's also handy for watching Netflix while you're 'pretending' to study. You can also use it to multi-task, for example having your class readings open while your

It's rare that you get decent breaks in the middle of classes, maybe 10 mins to go to the bathroom and stretch, but never enough time to recreate Masterchef in your kitchen. I also wouldn't recommend cooking a 3 course meal during class either, it kinda makes it hard to answer a question if your pasta's boiling over.

Instead have some easy snacks and drinks that will keep you satisfied but won't distract you during class. My favourites are always tea, or coffee for those early mornings, as well as crackers, veggies & dips, or chips.

Making them healthy is sometimes hard, but it's better to have some food in your body, rather than none.

Snacks will help your brain functionto its full potential. They'll also give you something to look forward to during those boring tutorials where the teacher can't figure out how to share their screen (it happens, trust me).

4. Set realistic goals and be kind to yourself A lot of us, including myself, saw online study as an opportunity to be 'on top' of everything - you're at home with nothing else to do, why wouldn't you be organised?

Not everyday is going to be perfect, you are going to hit bumps along the way.

We are in a unpredicidented, worldwide pandemic, which has threatened peoples' lives, livelihoods and systems, so feeling some new not so postive feelings is normal.

Unfortunately, it took me way to long into the pandemic to realise that it wasn't possible to be on top of everything, while mainting a decent study-work-life balance and keeping up with my mental health.

However, these thoughts and feelings shouldn't overwhelm you and take control of you life. If so, it may be time to reach out for support which can be super hard when everything is online and you can't speak to someone faceto-face all the time.

If your body and brain are telling you to stay in bed and watch Netflix today, or get a extra of sleep, LISTEN. Obviously you shouldn't be doing this everyday, but you should be having a least one day a week off to do things you enjoy. Maybe call a friend, go for a walk and pat the neighbourhood cats (my personal favourite), or cook those ingredients that have been sitting in your fridge for a week. You do you.

Having a day to look forward to things can also help get you through the week, which is super helpful when you're in Week 3 of Block 2, and just want the mid-semester break to be here.

5. Accept that there's going to be some shitty times, but learn how to manage them

VU have some amazing counsellors and an advocacy service for academic issues, which are available to assist VU students throughout the duration of their degree.

You can contact VU Counselling here: https://www.vu.edu.au/currentstudents/campus-life/advicesupport/counselling and Student Advocacy through here: https://www.vu.edu.au/student-advocacy

So there you go - 5 tips to get you through a semi - or fully - online semester. And remember, if in doubt say your internet's cutting out - that one always works.

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How to use Advocacy advice, support, representation and assistance for all your study needs.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

https://www.vu.edu.au/student-advocacy +61 399195400 askvu@vu.edu.au

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FOR STUDENTS, BY STUDENTS VUSU is the peak representative body at Victoria University, designed to provide and advocate for students at Victoria University. Our team here at VUSU is diligent in students' rights, safety, and security, as well as providing the best student experiences throughout the university journey! We, ourselves, are students from a range of disciplines, so we understand what it's like to study and learn at VU! Our current team is as follows President: Kate Benesovsky General Secretary: Oliver Kaiser VP Welfare: Sarita De Luca VP Activities: Mughees Raza VP Education: Jennifer Russo

Hannah, Paris, Aayushi, Jen, Ash, Barsha,Farriz, Kate & Oliver at Student Leadership Conference 2021

Cultural Diversity Officer: Ash Lukman VUSUteers Officer: Jarrad Pryor Women's Officer: Devindya Sandumini LGBTQIA+ Officer: Amy Wilcox-Davies

Sarita (VP Welfare), Jarrad (VUSUteers), Kate (President) & Jen (VP Education) at Winter OFest 2021

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VUSU is your one stop shop at VU for social life, welfare assistance, VU related questions, and more! We have connects within and outside VU so if we can't help you there's definitely someone who can!

Some of the things we are currently doing at VUSU are: - Online, Accessible, Downloadable Textbook campaign. Head here for more information: http://chng.it/DyCwYqHD8f - Housing Webinar for Domestic & International Students (Coming Soon!)

- Liptember Afternoon to celebrate Women's Mental Health & Wellbeing.

Free tickets here: - VUSU Food Pantry (Coming Soon) - Queernival Dinner Party. Free Tickets here: Additionally, VUSU want to hear your ideas! So if you have a project, event or campaign that you would like to see come to life, feel free to contact Kate Benesovsky (VUSU President) at president@vustudentunion.com

Devindya (Women's Officer) at Winter OFest 2021

VUSUteer & Jarrad (VUSUteers Officer 2021) at Block 4 Free BBQ

VUSU also looks after VU's College Societies and Associations. These are run by students and include: - Dictum Society (College of Law) - VUCESS (College of Engineering & Science) - VUAES (College of Arts & Education) - VUBS (Business Society) - VUCSES (College of Sport & Exercise Science) - CHABS (College of Health & Biomedicine) - ISA (International Students Association)

VUSU Team Members & VUSUteers at Volunteers Week S! 2021

If you are interested in getting involved in one of the many College Societies or Association please contact our President.

One of our key priorities at VUSU is Student Welfare, and fighting for student rights. Over this year we have: - Given free Welfare & Study packs to over 100 students - Provided free food and bbqs - Given out dinner vouchers through events

Ron (2020 VP Welfare) & Raza (VP Activities 2021) at VUSU's 2019 Ball

We have also just opened applications for VUSU's COVID Support Vouchers, which close on the 19th of September. Students who are suffering or struggling during lockdown 6 can apply for a $100 voucher to assist with groceries, petrol, essential shopping, and more. You can apply now for the grant through here: https://forms.gle/ezxTsABZrn3gt2aB9 IIf you need to get into contact with us, there are some links below. Our main office is also located in Building M, Rooms 127 - 129 on Footscray Park campus, so you can find us there when we're not in lockdown!

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VUstudentunion Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vusugram/ Email: queries @vustudentunion.com or president@vustudentunion.com Get involved/Volunteer with us: https://vustudentunion.com/volunteer

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APPLY NOW: https://forms.gle/ezxTsABZrn3gt2aB9

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Shrine of Remembrance Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne VIC

CAFES, BARS & SNACKS ON-CAMPUS

FOOD @ VU Got the munchies on-campus? Here's your guide for where to go and what to get when the hanger hits!

FOOTSCRAY PARK CAMPUS NOODLE HOUSE (BUILDING M, LEVEL 1)

If you're on a budget Noodle House should be your-go to on FP campus. You'll find the best coffee on here, and don't forget to grab your stamp card (every 10th coffee is free!) Expect reasonable prices and delicious coffee with lots of alternative milk options.

Food-wise Noodle House has lots of options - you can get a small box of mixed noodles, your choice of Asian-fusion main (meat or veg) and fried rice for about $10. There's also AMAZING chicken-pesto wraps, DIY sandwiches, and fresh juices.

Hours: Mon-Fri 7:30am - 5(ish)pm

THE READING ROOM CAFE (BUILDING P, GROUND FLOOR)

Looking for a cheeky brunch spot on-campus? Then the Reading Room is your place. Located close to the library, it's the perfect spot to grab some delicious brunch or lunch with friends, with gourmet sandwiches & sweet treats featured in the cabinet.

Hours: Mon-Fri 7:30am - 5pm

VU BAR (BUILDING M, LEVEL 0)

The VU Bar is the best place to have a drink oncampus! With amazing views of the Maribyrnong River from the balcony, you'll feel at home here. There's plenty of options on the menu, from meals to snacks.

We would highly recommend the Parmas (not Parmis) they hit the spot perfectly after a long day of classes.

Hours: Mon-Thu 7:30am - 5pm, Fri 7:30am - 6:30pm

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FOOTSCRAY NICHOLSON CAMPUS THE DAILY KITCHEN (BUILDING T, LEVEL 1)

The Daily Kitchen is the place for snacks, coffee and meals on FN campus. With decent coffee & prices, it's a great option for that in-between class drink. Their salads and sandwiches are delicious and incredibly reasonably priced, so it won't break the bank.

They also have a good display of cold drinks, if coffee isn't your thing. Make note that they also do catering, if you're looking for food for club events!

Be aware the kitchen gets very busy at lunchtime, and in between classes as it's the only place to eat on-campus so plan ahead!

CITY FLINDERS CAMPUS 8 OUNCE CAFE (FLINDERS ST ARCADE)

8 Ounce Cafe is in the Flinder St Arcade section of Flinders Campus, on the Ground Level, right-hand side. With decent coffee, this place is a convenient option among the dozens of other cafes and restaurants around Flinders St and campus.

Look out for their delicious sweet treats & pastries, and they also cater for functions (think club events) as well!

Hours: Mon-Fri 7:30am - 4pm

ST ALBANS CAMPUS AROMA CAFE (BUILDING 4, LEVEL 1)

Aroma Cafe on St Albans campus provides quick eats and good, ethical coffee. Their wraps are made daily, and they have a decent amount of lunch & brunch options to suit your tastebuds.

Don't forget to pick up your loyalty card to stamp to get your 11th coffee free!

Again, be aware that there are not a lot of places to eat around St Albans campus, so the cafe gets very busy. Make sure to plan around lunch rush times, and in between classes as you don't want to be late!

Hours: Mon-Thu 7:30am - 4:30(ish)pm, Fri 7:30am - 4pm

SUNSHINE CAMPUS AMOKA CAFE (BUILDING A, GROUND FLOOR)

Amoka Cafe has speciality coffee for average prices starting from about $3.50. What really makes this cafe good is its brunch options like Haloumi Fritters, and more. Gluten-Free & vegan people rejoice - Amoka has plenty of sweet & savoury snacks and meals to suit your needs.

Hours: Mon-Fri 7:30am - 3pm

WERRIBEE CAMPUS LA TRADIE CAFE (WERRIBEE EAST, BUILDING 1)

Looking for a cheap breakfast deal, with your morning cuppa? La Tradie has all your needs - Hash browns, Egg & Bacon rolls and more for under $5. The cafe's lunch deals are also decent, with burgers and wraps under $10 including a delicious Lamb Souvlaki.

Don't forget about your morning coffee, with a small coffee starting at $3.60 here and a jumbo starting at $6.00.

Hours: Mon-Fri 7:30am - 3pm VU DELIGHT (WERRIBEE WEST BUILDING 1B) VU Delight is great for some 'grab and go' options, with salads, curries, sandwiches and more available for to eat. They have coffee on sale as well which is good option for those students and staff who do not have time to leave campus.

Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-2:30pm

STUDENT FOOD DISCOUNTS OFF-CAMPUS PIZZA HUT FOOTSCRAY (203 BALLARAT ROAD, FOOTSCRAY)

30% off Large Pizzas and a FREE Garlic Bread, with the purchase of a large pizza!

Students must present a valid Student ID in person to claim a discount.

Discount valid until 31/12/2021.

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The National Student Safety Survey addresses safety & various behaviours at University Have your say about it at VU from the 6th of September - 3rd of October How can I participate?

Check your emails on 03/09 for a possible confidential email.

Participants are chosen at random.

If you aren't chosen head to: nsss.edu.au to have your say Why is this survey important?

After this survey is completed, data will be collated and provided to University staff & student groups. This data will allow staff to plan for the future: including creating safer space on campus, and updating security measures.

Your opinion matters, & can change the future of the next generation of VU students.

VUSUteer with VusU Looking for volunteering opportunities and friends on your campus?

Want to gain experience in events, project management, governance, and more?

Volunteer with VUSU through the 'VUSUteer's program now!

VUSUteers is a student-run volunteer program that offers students the opportunity to develop and build new skills whilst engaging with the VU community. If you're interested in being a part of VUSU but don't know where to begin, VUSUteering is a great place to start as it offers a chance to meet the team and get involved!

Join our VUSUteer program to: Work together with like-minded people Participate in workshops and short courses Build new skills Make new friends Make a difference on campus life for other students Give back to the VU community VUSUteers help within all different departments of VUSU to achieve amazing events and activities throughout the year, including Orientation, Be A Better Human Festival, VUSU Annual Ball, and much more.

VUSUteers can assist with a huge range of tasks, which all depend on the event or activities. They may include: - Welcoming event attendees - Assisting in cooking barbeques - Helping set up and pack down stalls, festivals and more - Assisting in creating campaigns

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- creating graphics and social media material - Attending training (e.g. First Aid etc.)

- Attending VUSU events - Having fun!

Some of the great benefits our VUSUteers can take advantage of are: - Early bird tickets to events & activities - Discounts on all paid events & activities - Exclusive access to special certified training - Connecting and networking with like-minded, passionate VU students - Making friends outside of your course, certificate, or degree Events we have coming up that VUSUteers can get involved in include: - Respect Week (second week in September) - Mental Health First Aid (Sept & Oct) - VUSU's Gameshow Night (10th September) - Queernival Dinner Party (26th August) - Multicultural Week (20 - 24th September) - VUSU Ball (end of October) - Hyde Magazine We also encourage VUSUteers and VU students to bring their own ideas to the table, so if you have an idea, festival, event etcetera that you will like to see happen please let us know! You can contact the VUSU President, Kate at president@vustudentunion.com To sign up and start VUSUteering with us scan the QR code on the opposite page. You can also visit our website here: https://vustudentunion.com/volunteer or contact our VUSUteers Officer Jarrad Pryor at vusuteers@vustudentunion.com

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VICTORIA UNIVERSITY MOTORSPORT Victoria University Motorsport (VUM) is a university club that aims to design, build and manufacture an open-wheeled race car to compete in student led FormulaSAE competition. We have a 15 year history of operating at VU and have helped hundreds of students learn new skills and gain high quality experience in a professional team.

We tackle all many areas such as engineering design, manufacturing, marketing, sponsorship, and social media and we are always looking for creative and motivated individuals to join the club!

If you’re interested please don’t hesitate to contact us on facebook, instagram, or our email; vumotorsport@students.vu.edu.au to learn a bit more This semester, we are aiming to finish off about what we do our car “Abi”. Below is a render of our here at VUM. finalised designs in our university colours. We are aiming to have the car ready to perform and compete for the Formula-SAE Australasia 2021 competition at the end of this year!

@danielaugoustalkis - Daniel Augoustakis

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STUDY PLAYLIST 'Gimme Love' - Joji 'Psycho' - Maisie Peters 'Mr Bluesky' - Electric Light Orchestra 'Untouched' - The Veronicas 'Maybe It's Me' - E^ST 'Send Me on My Way' - Rusted Roots 'Let Me Down Easy' - Gang of Youths 'Hotel' - Claire Rosinkranz 'Good Days' - SZA 'We Didn't Start the Fire' - Billy Joel 'Say So' - Masked Wolf 'Hyperfine' - G Flip 'deja vu' - Olivia Rodrigo 'Swing of Things' - MA-YA 'Booster Seat' - Spacey Jane 'Solar Power' - Lorde 'Campus' - Vampire Weekend 'Everybody Talks' - Neon Trees 'Tongue Tied' - Grouplove 'The Final Countdown' - Europe

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CONTENT

WARNING

The Hyde Team would like to remind readers that this edition contains references to sensitive topics. The next few pages, in particular, have sensitive images which some readers may find difficult. If that is you please feel free to skip ahead to page 65.

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"It’s been 232 years since Cook rocked up, that’s so painfully recent. To think about how much destruction has happened, in such a small amount of time towards Indigenous histories and cultures is heartbreaking..."

"So honoured to be apart of the oldest living culture in the world. Im so lucky to be able to work, paint and preform on sacred land everyday.

Let’s take this time to acknowledge and reflect on our elders past, who have opened so many doors for us young mob today.

Im SO proud to be Aboriginal. And despite how hard existing in our colony can be as a young Aboriginal woman, I wouldn’t want it any other way."

"This piece is about telling my culture’s unique food history.

I wanted to tell the story of how we still hunt, live and eat from country even today. And really make it clear to people how we are modern and complex people, with a cuisine that reflects that.

Indigenous cuisine is literally the least imported food you can get in Australia and therefore the most sustainable, as you can get most of the things we serve at Mabu Mabu in your backyard.

This is what Australia food looks like! Not meat pies and snags which are English asf.

Foods like kangaroo, wattle seed, lemon myrtle, quandongs, dessert limes, lilly pillys, eel, emu and fish are all depicted in the mural, as well as our traditional hunting techniques."

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@frances_canon

"i want a love that falls out of binaries just like my body this is a new tenderness i haven’t felt before as you lend me your binder and show me how to wrap my breasts up tight against my chest so they almost disappear i like being with someone who understands how murky and funny and strange and sad and joyous having a body is i feel safe here"

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'What do you do when everything feels so very out of your control …

And no matter what you do it feels like you’re standing on the edge of something unsturdy and unsafe…

I don’t have answers today…'

"People talk about the ‘Coal Lobby’. Our government is the coal lobby. The Coalition, coal industry, and conservative media are one intertwined beast.

As long as we have a coalition Government we will have zero meaningful climate change policy.

This mural is titled “The Ivory tower” and is inspired by @greenpeaceap documentary Dirty Power: Dirty Country."

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@scottmarsh Scott Marsh Australian Artist

"Adani has its final approvals. I would love to see an Australian Government with a long-term plan for our future, rather than one desperately trying to tread water..."

“Prey” (on the left side) was painted in 2019 shortly after George Pell was found guilty of child sexual assault. It is the studio original that became 2 murals. The first mural was painted across the road from St Mary’s Cathedral in Sydney, it was quickly removed by the church. Not to be deterred I booked the next flight to Rome and recreated the work 100m from Vatican city’s St Peter’s Basilica...."

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@hannah_bronte hannahbronte Art @babymama_dun_wan_no_drama

Hannah Bronte is an Australian Artist who works with digital graphics and video. Her work features bright colours with bold text which is sometimes inspiration and other times politically critical.

Her work was featured in the NGV Triennial in 2019/2020, is widely known in the art world.

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"expand, shed, grow wings, dive deep, listen in, be kinder" "feel the flow, art is for everyone" "Every day I’m learning to meet my emotions. Say hello . Feel them . Kiss it because it’s ok to feel a kaleidoscope in a day and then let it go just like a little fish" "The disparity between how some people are given the privilege to breathe/ rest / sleep with peace while others are in survival mode from birth only ever breathing in the upper chambers of their lungs . So where do we begin..."

"Live Divine. Be still and know.

Your path is magik I promise."

"The world is shifting and so can you."

@coffinbirth

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@coffinbirth charlotte Artist 28 year old Wiradjuri, Ngiyampaa ⚫ @cofffeebirth Creator | in Naarm.th

Learn about First Nations People, whose land you are on, the history of that land.

Listen, actively, listen to the voices of First Nations people, here, over in Turtle Island and everywhere else on this planet, and act accordingly.

It's not just one week, you can't tick a box, have a poxy event and continue to carry on.

"I didn’t want people thinking I wasn’t okay, the idea of being a disappointment is so scary to me. but I think that’s more the stigma about being not mentally well. it's easy to say oh I'm good, when I'm not, and then I feel guilty and unworthy because I'm not. I think that being a artist, it’s hard. when I was younger, I loved art that upheld the tortured artist trope, that being mentally unwell was a part of being an artist, so it was easier to stay in that mindset, and not talk about the thoughts that could lead to me commuting suicide.

There is nothing glamorous about the struggling artist trope. You don't need to be struggling to be an artist, We as a whole need to stop romancing the tortured artist trope. This idea that we feel like we need to be to be great artists. When in reality, we are already great artists because we create, and that's not based on the end result. The master painters aren't the definition of great artists, doing so leads you to be disappointed in your own works and adventures within the spectrum of art. We are all unique beings on this land, our fingers move differently, have different meanings in our work, different styles and quirks, and that in itself is magic.

We don’t need to suffer in silence to create art, infact we don't have to suffer in silence at all. being open about mental health is important, having the freedom to talk about it is important and the fear of being open is real.

Hope that makes sense, and thanks for listenings."

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@coffinbirth

'Untitled'

- Sian Hutchinson

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The cold surface of the mirror made goose pimples prick my skin. Placing my hand firmly on the reflective glass, I felt a wave of relief caress me in its warm arms and pull me close. My forehead gently pressed against the mirror. The cool surface always seemed to calm me but looking back into colourless eyes I feel rising angst; Who are you?

My reflection seemed to question, and the contemplative feeling sent waves of self-revulsion through my veins. I wanted to scream and thrash wildly in the space around me, wiping my mind clear of thought. But I don't.

I just stand pressed against the glass letting the ice from my blood seep into the atmosphere.

My soul screamed in anguish and I tried to unravel the intracies of my mind just to find the answer, to this simple but complex and delicate question in which seemed to ravage the wary minds of children and adults alike.

Why? My tongue felt like lead in my throat, heavy and large weighing down any possibility of my ingenious and coherent thoughts being strung together in words.

Stepping back from the mirror I examined my appearance, I was considered beautiful; narrow of the waist, long dark hair that fell just below the shoulder and deep eyes the colour of emeralds. But yet it was the rounded appendages that protuded from my chest that seemed to define me as a person.

Who are you?

I thought of my past achievements and the academic I perceived myself to be. A budding politician, a modern-day crusader. And yet the feeling of oppression overwhelmed me until I could no longer speak. A pale ghost that hovered above the land, seen as an object rather than the human I was supposed to be. The world was a cage and I happened to be the broken animal afraid and stuck to forever watch the leering faces, waiting for the chance for freedom.

Reaching out a long finger toucher the mirror, I traced the length of my jaw in one smooth and fluid motion.

"Who am I?"

We Need to Talk About Men's Mental Health Not for everyone, but for many men it is difficult to know how to express emotions. It has become a matter of principle that men should be strong and masculine, that showing emotion is a sign of weakness. This is something that has to be addressed.

As a man myself, I recognize the challenges and how hard it can be to press the alarm button. ‘’ If I say something, am I really man enough?’’, is a thought that comes to mind. ‘’ What are others going to think?’’ is another. The feeling of shame, the feeling of weakness and the feeling that getting help breaks with masculinity. It is time to deal with the stigma surrounding men’s mental health.

Similarly, expectations are high; the right clothes, the right body shape and the right self-image. But what really happens if you do not want to, or are unable to live up the male ideal? Not all men get good grades in physical education, and not all men can look like superman. The ideal however, is still there.

In this day and age, we are also bombarded by advertising posters. This is both for the good looking body, but also for the happy man. Everything seems fine, good and great.

However, that’s not always the truth. Is it any wonder that many men are struggling with mental health, but few get the help necessary?

Nor should it be overlooked that there may be several reasons why men don’t seek help. From underlying problems that may have followed one from childhood onwards, or that one has thoughts about the importance of looking strong. Fellas, it’s time to give each other a shoulder to cry on!

Maybe we can also learn something from kindergarten-children? To them, one can cry if it feels right. To them, a man can wear a dress if one wishes. One can draw princesses, or drive small cars if one wants to. All they ask is that you come along and play. There is no shame in being yourself. No matter who you are, you’ll be able to get a hug.

In today’s society, there is an ideal on how to be a man. You have to get good grades, you have to smile broadly and be comfortable in every single situation. You hear that you have to be good looking and muscular, from TV shows like firefighter Sam to advertising posters. Maybe it’s time to be honest; that men can cry too?

The principle of constant masculinity must be built down, and the principle that men too can suffer has to be built up. Fellas, it’s okay to cry, it’s okay to need help. We all do sometimes!

- Mikkel Sibe

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MENTAL HEALTH AT VU Mental health assistance and services are available for all students at Victoria University.

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Maintaining your mental health while studying full or part-time can be incredibly difficult. The added pressure of a pandemic and day-to-day life can be overwhelming, but there are resources available to students.

VU Counselling Services are available to all enrolled students, regardless, of course, level or discipline. Counselling staff are qualified in psychology and/or counselling services and can offer professional services for free.

Services include: Individual Counselling Involves one-on-one counselling with a professional for approximately 50 mins.

You can discuss whatever topics you need during this time.

There are also counsellors available that specialise and can cater to individuals from different cultures. To make an appointment head here: https://www.vu.edu.au/currentstudents/campus-life/advicesupport/counselling/make-anappointment-or-contact-counselling For more information head here: https://www.vu.edu.au/currentstudents/campus-life/advicesupport/counselling

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20 September

Wildfire set the towns alight.

Thick green embers that licked at the night sky.

Small folk watched their crops burn and turned their heads towards the gods above and shouted for mercy, "forgive us Lord for we have sinned!"

But the gods did not answer and the fire soon took hold of the town that stood sentry in fields of wheat and barley.

Those who had witnessed the gods send their flames of fury had fled on foot into the wood, horses chained in the stables reared and kicked.

Green fingers of light crawled up the walls of the Bailey inching towards the holdfast, yet the lordlings were not about, for they were awoken to the sound of clangour of armour and sword.

Stealing away in the dark of night to let their small folk burn or run, to let suckling babes get lost in the ashes and for old men to wither and die.

Wildfire

- Sian Hutchinson

All for what, not pledging fealty to the new king Marcellion who ruled

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the Highlands?

As the dawn broke on the horizon the wails and shouts had ceased, the wildfire now nothing but a burned memory in the cold hard land.

A miller's wife sits hunched by a light post her dressed burned away leaving nothing but her small clothes, burns scarred her arms and face as she drew haggard breaths, and silent tears trickled down her cheek stinging the open wounds.

"My husband, my children, my mother and father" she repeated the names of her fallen, "My husband, my children, my mother and father".

Reaching up to her neck she found the pendant, strangely it had not succummed to the fire and she toyed with it feebly between thumb and forefinger, "My husband my children, my mother and father" she spoke softly as if in prayer before ripping the chain from her neck, the woman gritted her teeth in pain as the copper cut into the soft flesh.

The copper pendant was a smal oval with the engraved letter 'S'.

Stifling a sob, she placed her hand on the burnt earth beside her and hoisted

herself up from the ground she had been sitting too long.

Crying out she gripped at the wall behind her, fresh wounds opened up and oozed the warm liquid she identified as blood, her feet were callused and cracked and she inched forward.

Animal bones crunching under her feet, sharp and tough.

The pendant warm in her hand gave her strength and hope, it was said the gods gave no mercy on those who wronged them, she believed them now.

The gods had not ended her suffering and pain unlike the others, this was her punishment and hers alone.

The pendant gave her strength and as she wander into the silent wood the only thing to be hear was the torturted woman's prayer; "My husband, my children, my mother and father"

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‘Mental disorder’ has definitely become a buzz term today, but only someone who experiences one of the disorders on the spectrum can speak about the weight they actually carry. The most common of all, depression, is used too much. A slightest hint of sadness or boredom is described as a ‘depressive state’ by many of us.

I am a former medical student, now an international medical graduate here in Australia. Having spent more than 5 years in the vicinity of these illnesses, I can confirm that I myself lurk around the edges of them. I have morbid anxiety, exact term being ‘Generalized anxiety disorder’. I will worry constantly about something that does not need to be given that much thought.

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Today was a normal (busy) day for me. I woke up to cook for the entire day, showered and left for the library. I teach English as a part-time. While I was cooking, I wondered what would follow if I don’t make it in time for my student’s class. I left home on time, not late, pretty early actually. On the train, I practically planned every minute of the day after this class. I will need coffee on the way for my journey from the library to my university. This would allow time for the caffeine to kick in. By the time I reach university to work on my assignments, I will be alert and be able to give my best output.

While writing my essay for the assignment, it occurred to me I need to buy groceries for next few days. Pushing the chore to one safe side somewhere inside my brain, I

ried to read the last line I had written in the essay. Spending a quarter of an hour on it, I got derailed to thinking about the coming assignment for another unit, which actually permitted eight more days before the due date. What I am trying to convey through this seemingly ‘mundane’ journal is the working of an anxious mind.

Our moods are determined by availability of substances like serotonin and norepinephrine majorly, not exclusively though. The anti-depressant and other medications for mood disorders contain reuptake inhibitors, thus increasing the amounts of these substances in our systems. A perfect balance of Serotonin and Norepinephrine are needed to sustain a normal individual. If they are high, the person seems ‘manic’ and if less, depressive. Mood stabilizers are the drugs that help in achieving this. What if we engage ourselves in activities that increase the amount of their secretion naturally? What if we convert our experiences and the people we meet into our regulators of happiness and sadness?

Of somewhat backward thinking, I have just recently joined Instagram, as of course it gave me anxiety: the constant stress of a social media presence. An ever-growing page

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Word Porn’ sums me up precisely "People with anxiety don't have a train of thought. We have seven trains on four tracks that narrowly avoid each other when the paths cross and all the conductors are screaming.” When I found this quote, I felt acknowledged, heard and validated. While my solace usually lies in poems, words and loneliness, I have found that it lasts longer when I decide to go out with my friends or meet people. It is okay to be on a constant alert for something or another, but to do things alongside is equally important. Go for a dinner date with a friend you have not seen for long, volunteer for a good cause even if you are super busy, attend a free event even if you already have a million things to do.

Because you have no idea what a chance meeting with a stranger can do, every person we meet carries a piece of us and we are a piece in their puzzle too. Maybe nothing good will come out of dragging yourself out of the bed and going out, but what if it does?

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v u s t u d e n t u n i o n . c o m / b a b h

The Be a Better Human Campaign was launched in 2019 by VUSU after the Australian Human Rights Commission conducted a survey on university students in 2017 and released the National Report on Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment at Australian Universities.

This initiative was created with a group of Flinders students from the ground up, to reflect campus culture. We don’t just want it to be about what we shouldn’t do; we want it to be about selfimprovement for everyone. And when we say ‘everyone’, we really do mean everyone. We’re encouraging everyone who is part of our campus community to take a moment and consider how we can ‘better’ our behaviour.

“Victoria University has a zero tolerance approach to violence in any form, including sexual and gender-based violence. Gender-based violence is a serious social issue driven by gender inequality and enabled by sexist attitudes and behaviours.

We work to build a culture of safety and respect, where students and staff are empowered to become change agents to help stop genderbased violence at the University and in the wider community” (VU Respect & Responsibility).

In-line with the VU Respect and Responsibility Department & VUSU Bystander Awareness Training, and Consent and Respectful Relationships Module, VUSU believes that

bringing the BaBH campaign to VU further develops education for students of the west to be a better human.“It is important that we all show that sexism and harassment have no place at our university. Everyone should be treated fairly and have a safe and respectful place to learn.” (VU Respect & Responsibility email).

Launching this campaign last year, and working with Respect & Responsibility was a highlight of my time in VUSU. Together, we can break down stigmas and ensure a safe and equitable education and life for all.

We believe that this campaign is not centered at spreading a name or a department. It’s about everyone doing better, and their bit to change the culture around sexual assault and harassment.

We have widely seen our Consent, Empathy, Respect tote bags and jumpers on campus, at the shops, at concerts and many other places, supporting this movement. Look out for this campaign and more this semester in 2020. BaBH is always developing, understanding, and learning.

TOGETHER we can BE a BETTER HUMAN!

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Hyde Student Magazine would like to thank the following people for their support and contribution Adam Shoemaker - VU Vice-Chancellor Kate Benesovsky - VUSU President Devindya Sandumini - VUSU Women's Officer Ash Lukman - VUSU Cultural Diversity Officer Jarrad Pryor - VUSU VUSUteers' Officer Jennifer Russo - VUSU VP Education Officer Sarita De Luca - VUSU VP Welfare Officer Mughees Raza - VUSU VP Activities Officer Oliver Kaiser - VUSU General Secretary Sian Hutchinson - VU Student Samriddhi Bansal - VU Student Hannah Nadin - VU Student Amber Reeds - VU Student Mikkel Sibe - VU Community Barsha Bhandari - ISA President Farriz Roslan - Dictum Vice-President & Chair of Students as Partners Aayushi Patel - Dictum President

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RESPECT AND RESPONSIBILITY Online Training Working or studying from home? Catch up on new online training from Respect and Responsibility! Learn about practical ways to fight gender-based violence and build your leadership skills. The training was co-designed with VU students, is practical and is based on real life examples.

Consent and Respectful Relationships A respectful relationship is everyone’s right. This training looks at respectful relationships and consent through interactive scenarios and real-life examples.

Bystander Awareness and Action Everyone should have a safe place to learn. This training gives you practical strategies for challenging everyday sexism. It is important that we all take action to show that sexism and harassment have no place at our university.

Each module takes about 20–30 minutes. Go to bit.ly/VU-RESPECT to access these modules within Collaborate. bit.ly/VU-RESPECT vu.edu.au/respect-responsibility