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EDITOR RACHAEL ELLIOTT
DESIGN HAYLIE GRAY
MANAGING EDITOR JAMES RAFFAN
CONTRIBUTORS CARL UNTERNAHRER SARA LEMME CHRISTOPHER YOUSEF KADER SPORTS GUY
CONTENTS —
DR RICHARD SWAINSON HP
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Editorial
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News
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Sport
_10
Ridiculist & Vox Pops
_12
Reviews
_16
Honest Matt
_17
Horoscopes & Playlist
_18
Auteur
_19
Art and Stuff
_20
Overseas Experience
_21
Awesome Dead Person
_22
Baked Beans & Double Browns
_26
Type of Flatmate Quiz
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Google It
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Gareth Who?
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Columns
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The Bank Blind Date
RENEE BOYER-WILLISON MIKE BILODEAU JAX WATT DARCIE MAJOR BEVAN NICHOLS MATT HICKS BEATS BY J PETER DORNAUF MORGAHNA GODWIN PHOENIXKING ALIX HIGBY TEE-SHIP LOUISE HUTT AUNTY SLUT MELODY WILKINSON LAUREN HEGINBOTHAM MARK SAVAGE ZAC LYON AARON LETCHER TONY STEVENS AMBER CARDALE
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EDITORIAL RACHAEL ELLIOTT
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M
y experience of finding the right place to live was a battle
My boyfriend has just moved into a lovely old state house with high
of epic proportions. ‘Female flatmate wanted’ seemed to
ceilings, a rimu kitchen, a cat and a flatmate. Even though we’re not living
mean ‘house-keeper wanted’; ‘must be tidy’ meant ‘must
together, we do spend a fair bit of time at each other’s places.
wash the dishes in a certain order’; ‘room is an odd shape to photograph’
My place is easy- there’s only me to get snotty about him using all the
meant- ‘yeah- you won’t be getting your bed in there.’ And when I finally
hot water, or eating the last crumpet. His place is a scary new world. I think
found somewhere that looked promising and turned up to check it out I
I’ve got the cat on side but not only do I have to keep him happy, and the
was greeted at the door by none other than my ex’s best friend. No matter
boyfriend happy, I have to keep his flatmate happy too.
how nice that place was, it just was NEVER going to work out. I thought my flatting days were finally over when I found a lovely single
You know that old adage of only being able to please one person a day, right?
bedroom cottage in the countryside. I come from a rural background, so
Thus ensues the awkward situation of tiptoeing around, trying not to use
while I have terrible cell phone reception, no internet and a huge petrol
too much electricity, hot water or internet, worrying about who bought
bill; I do have the place to myself, I don’t have to tidy up after anyone else’s
the tissues I just used up, doing the awkward towel dance outside the
laziness, my horse and sheep are just down the road and I can have naked
bathroom in the morning and scaring each other when creeping to the
dance parties whenever I want- it’s heaven on earth. (I know you all want
toilet in the middle of the night.
to know about my pet sheep, but that’s a story for another day.) So after four years of swearing I’ll never flat again, of only having myself
I’m not going to lie, the settling-in phase kind of sucks and I’m picking there are a few of us doing it right now. Hopefully, if we apply alcohol and
to blame if there are more dirty dishes than clean, of no judgement if I stay
lie down a lot it will go away soon. I bought a box of tissues! Hopefully
up late watching episodes of Breaking Bad (ok, Grey’s Anatomy), or get in
that’s a start, and we’re all going to get along great. Good luck on your
after 10pm and have toast for dinner for the third night in a row, I now find
flatting adventures guys!
myself flatting by default and I’m not sure how I feel about it.
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LETTUCE TO THE EDITOR
More Embarassing Photos Please
Other New Zealand universities have transport strategies that are based more around environmentally sustainable strategies, such as free or heavily subsidised bus travel for students and staff, rather than allocating scarce capital expenditure to annually reducing the green area around their campus. Waikato should look at following a similar
MATT HARRISON
policy, particularly since the attractiveness of the university grounds attracts students to Waikato. Furthermore, there would seem to be potential for the university to seek to
Not sure if it's a good suggestion but what about like an image of the week column with a cool photo (Other peoples images) along with a caption about it.
I Give a Shit Too! SHAYMA’A
influence the way land adjacent to the university is zoned so that more staff and students can live close to the university, and therefore be able to walk or cycle there.
Aunty Slut has a Fan MEL
Dear Tee, I read your article in Nexus and I actually really want to
I love Aunty Slut!
thank you for giving a damn and writing about that. I am part Syrian and I think you explained the situation really well. It sucks to see that many people are ignorant on what’s happening, or form their own opinion and think they have this strong opinion just by watching the news once. I’d rather people focus on the humanitarian side instead of
More Bitching & Whinging Please
the political side. My mother went to Jordan this year and
ANONYMOUS
she saw the widows and orphans and wounded who fled to Jordan and it was heart-breaking. Thanks so much!
No Mr Minty Fish!? YOU MONSTER. I know we need to be better, classier, and more educated, but some-
Disappearing Greenery angers Student
times you just want MMF to abstractly bitch about her friends boyfriend.
M. GIBBONS
The university recently sealed over the triangular green area between the Orchard Park titoki grove and the
DISCLAIMER: Letters published contain the opinion of
adjacent pedestrian bridge over the stream and used
the writer and the writer alone. Nexus publications take no
it for additional car parks. I wonder whether the cost of
responsibility for the content or opinions so expressed. By
this expansion, and other small expansions around the
submitting your letter you give consent to its publication
university in recent years, is justified. Walking to the uni-
in Nexus and subsequent public scrutiny. Letters are the
versity is now less appealing because the car park extends
authors own work and Nexus will not edit to compensate
directly up against a path leading to the pedestrian bridge.
for lack of intelligence or coherency. Nexus reserves the
Furthermore, although the calming green area (which was
right to edit or refuse to publish any letter which breaches
nice to walk through before exams) has been noticeably
any law, is defamatory to any person, or contains threats
reduced, the expensive construction works resulted in a
of violence or hate speech.
net gain of just thirty-one spaces.
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NEWS DR SLAUGHTER UNLEASHES MAYHEM RACHAEL ELLIOTT
— Mayhem is about to be let loose on the University of Waikato- all in the name of creativity. Spearheaded by Dr Tracey Slaughter, (the Creative Writing Demon of the English programme), Mayhem is a new online literary journal dedicated to poetry, fiction and non-fiction from students, staff and alumni here at Waikato.
BREAKING DOWN THE TRANS-PACIFIC PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT
“...LITERARY JOURNAL DEDICATED TO POETRY, FICTION AND NON-FICTION FROM STUDENTS, STAFF AND ALUMNI HERE AT WAIKATO.”
Their official public launch of their inaugural issue is on 13th
CHRISTOPHER YOUSEF KADER
of March at 5.00pm on the fourth floor of the university library.
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It will feature live performances from some of the contributors, tunes from a couple of guitarists they managed to strong arm
It’s a growth-promotin’, job-creatin’ trade agree-
Unfortunately for its architects, bonafide big player
ment between 12 countries, including: New Zealand,
Japan has recently been thrown into the works. While
Australia, Canada, Japan and the U.S. It covers pretty
Japan at least offers some access to interesting mar-
much everything, a lot of which seems to have little to
kets (if you’re part of the minority who benefit from
do with trade. If you have hippie or lefty mates you’ve
that sort of thing) beyond the mostly already highly
probably heard a lot about it. Right now it looks like the
integrated lightweights who form the bulk of the deal,
transoceanic deal is on the rocks.
the Japanese apparently drive a hard bargain.
The TPPA requires us, here in little old New Zealand,
Basically, Japan wants to gain more freedom to
to make a lot of sacrifices at the will of the other signa-
export its automobiles to Americans, and the USA
tories to receive supposed benefits from this agreement.
wants less impediments to export its agricultural prod-
Major concerns raised are: ·
much on allowing these things. Many Japanese citi-
sue our government when it messes with the value of
zens also fear the entry of scary U.S. health insurance
their investments (think smoking laws, fracking bans)
giants and Big Pharma into their healthcare market.
The cost of medicines will increase as major
with potential allies of their positions. For obvious rea-
Pharmac
sons that doesn’t help much unless they can agree on
Intellectual property laws will be toughened
making libraries, schools and businesses struggle to provide the same resources on the same budget ·
No more parallel importing, get your cheap
makeup elsewhere! ·
The power of foreign companies and banks to
something. So for now, things are looking increasingly dicey for the deal. As you will have heard the TPP negotiations are conducted in secret to everyone but the negotiators and hundreds of corporate representatives. Inevitably with these kinds of secret meetings, things get leaked: so as
challenge laws will increase, capital gains tax heaven
new deadlines for concluding the agreement approach,
will be father out of reach
we have the opportunity to briefly speculate about how
In some ways the TPP is the ‘anyone-but-China’ partnership. Coinciding with Americas military-diplomatic ‘Asian Pivot’. That means the encircling regulatory framework requires the participation of the big players.
For more info, check out https://www.facebook.com/ MayhemLiteraryJournal
Both parties have been having side-line conversations
pharmaceutical companies gain influence over
·
that you can’t have a literary event without grog of some kind.
ucts to Japan. Neither seems to be willing to budge
Large overseas companies having the ability to
·
and even possibly some cake. Dr Slaughter refused to comment on whether alcohol would be provided, but everyone knows
the content of some of the leaked drafts might affect us. From what can be cribbed, the position of Kiwi negotiators is relatively firm on a number of issues.
Continued on page 7.
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NEED A LAWYER AFTER O-WEEK? WAIKATO STUDENTS' UNION
— The Free Student Law Clinic is opening this week to bring legal advice and expertise to students. The service will be run out of the Waikato Students’ Union offices at the S.U.B building in partnership with Community Law Waikato and The Waikato University Law Society. “Community Law Waikato are as passionate as we are about the project and it helps that it works in conjunction with our recently expanded advocacy service. This way students can get any help they need,” said WSU
LA BANS FRACKING
President Aaron Letcher. Lawyers from Community Law Waikato will take appointments each Thursday from 11am – 1pm if you think you might need legal
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advice you can make an appointment via the
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WSU reception.
The United States city of Los Angeles is about to become the largest US city to ban hydraulic fracturing (fracking). In a 10-0 vote on Friday 28th March, councillors were all in favour of a moratorium preventing “all activity associated with well stimulation, including, but not limited to, hydraulic fracturing, gravel
Bob Parker called for a moratorium on fracking from the Minister
packing, and acidizing, or any combination thereof, and the use
of Energy and Resources at the time, Phil Heatley. Heatley
of waste disposal injection wells.” The motion, after the city attorney creates and fine tunes an
rejected this request stating he was “satisfied that hydraulic fracturing is an appropriately regulated activity in New Zealand
ordinance, will remain in place until the city finds that the prac-
and [he was] not aware of any reason to justify a moratorium on
tices of fracking can be carried out safely- without harm to the
the activity because of either environmental damage or the risk
public or water supply. Fracking involves forcing a water, sand
of inducing earthquakes.”
and a chemical mixture into the depths of wells at an extremely high pressure rate to break up gas and oil deposits.
Fracking has occurred in New Zealand for a long time, with the Taranaki region having about a 30 year history and to date
There is hope among supporters of this moratorium that the
no repercussions. Although
impact will spread to other areas currently being drilled and
there have been links made
furthermore go as far as swaying Gov. Jerry Brown (not even
between fracking and an
kidding, that’s his name). Dan Jacobson, the legislative director
increase in seismic activ-
of Environment California said that the moratorium would [give]
ity, an assessment released
“...THE TARANKI REGIONAL COUNCIL DEEMED THAT VOLCANIC AND SEISMIC ACTIVITY IN THE AREA HAD NOT BEEN AFFECTED BY FRACKING...”
a clear indication to Gov. Brown that citizens are in favour of
in 2012 by GNS science (a
a moratorium,” further saying “It shows when he doesn’t act,
crown research institute) for
localities will. I think you’ll see more cities and towns across
the Taranki regional council deemed that volcanic and seismic
the state adopting things like this.”
activity in the area had not been affected by fracking and would
In New Zealand, our local governments have little power over
likely never be in the future. The assessment came from a study
their regions by comparison. In 2012, the Christchurch Mayor
of earthquakes, attempting to find those occurring within 10km of any fracking within 3 months of said fracking, between 2000 and late 2011. Of the 3,300 earthquakes recorded, only one made the cut for fitting the criteria and GNS said it was unlikely to have been caused by fracking as seismic activity existed in that area before fracking occurred.
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Continued from page 5. Politicians have repeatedly said Pharmac and access to new markets for our dairy exports are pretty much non-negotiable. Our position on intellectual property (IP) has been commended by some advocate groups, but some of the backing for NZ’s position on this within the negotiations could be drawn away by a proposal to give developing countries the option of a gradual phase-in period to the new rules. This wouldn’t apply to New Zealand. If the TPP succeeds, every country involved has something to lose. The logic of the deal requires each party to make sacrifices in exchange for the parts they want. This is why it is important to
organised in all major cities and has already gar-
UGANDA’S ANTI-HOMOSEXUALITY LAWS MET WITH FRIENDLY OFFER OF A PINT TO ALL GAYS FROM SCOTLAND.
nered considerable support. There will be bands
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keep people on board by continually insisting the deal is a done thing and signing is imminent. The sequence of hurried new meetings and missed deadlines is a result of this. A nationwide protest against the TPPA has been
playing, and speakers to help further inform the public of the opposition perspective. If any of the above issues concern you, head along and make some noise or just hang at the back snapping your fingers and earning your right of passage as a student. The Nationwide Rally Against The TPPA Hamilton leg will take place 1pm, Saturday 28th March in Garden Place.
— Uganda’s new anti-homosexuality laws were met with horror
community that these new laws could incite a “witch-hunt”
from most and action from Scotland. Scotland’s Minister for
style of violence against gays in the country with good reason;
External Affairs, Humza Yousaf, in a letter submitted to the U.K
in 2011 a well-known activist for gay rights David Kato was
foreign Secretary William Hague proposed that he [Hague] “offer
beaten to death after he was identified by a Ugandan tabloid
asylum to any Ugandans who feel threatened or persecuted by
as being gay. The day after this new law was enacted, another
the legislation,” and that Scotland “will play her part in pro-
tabloid published a “200 top homosexuals” list almost as if pre-
viding asylum for those seeking refuge from this draconian
paring for an onslaught.
legislation.” The new law enacted Monday 24th February by Uganda’s
Scotland’s offer of asylum arrives in the wake of the approaching Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, which a del-
president Yoweri Museveni has made engaging in gay sex
egation from Uganda is expected to be attending. 41 of the 54
punishable with life imprisonment. “Conspiracy to commit
Commonwealth’s member nations have laws banning homo-
homosexuality” and “aiding and abetting homosexuality” are
sexuality and a gay rights advocacy group, The Kaleidoscope
also offenses under this new law, with those convicted facing
Trust is pressing for the Commonwealth Games to become a
7 years imprisonment; anyone convicted of “promoting homo-
platform upon which Scotland can press for change in other
sexuality” faces a similar fate.
participating states what still enforce anti-gay laws.
There are strong fears amongst the Uganda gay activist
EARTH SCIENCE AWARD FOR WAIKATO STUDENT FIRST APPEARED IN VOXY.CO.NZ MARCH 4TH 2014
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"Water quality is the big issue that we face going forward and we need science to underpin it," said council chairperson, Paula Southgate, during the ceremony. Ms Waters majored in earth science and quickly realised she enjoyed hydrology, taking every paper in natural water that she could during her final two years of study. "I like how it relates to daily life. We all drink water from the tap everyday and I want to help make sure it is clean and free of contaminants now and for generations to come," she said.
A top university student with a passion for keeping water-
Ms Waters graduates in April and then intends heading to
ways clean has won Waikato Regional Council’s prize for
Europe for a couple of years, before returning to the University
water science.
of Waikato to do her Masters, with a focus on groundwater.
The prize for $500 of book vouchers was presented to 21-yearold Raglan local Amy Waters at last Thursday’s council meeting.
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NEWS FROM THE UNIVERSITY
CAREERS FAIRS ON CAMPUS — Career Development Services has two careers events coming up in March the Accounting Careers Expo and the Careers Festival. These events are a great opportunity for students to establish relationships with employers and seek valuable career advice.
“THESE EVENTS ARE A GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR STUDENTS TO ESTABLISH RELATIONSHIPS WITH EMPLOYERS AND SEEK VALUABLE CAREER ADVICE.”
Accounting Careers Expo: Monday 10 March, 10am-2pm, MSB Foyer. Careers Festival: Wednesday 26 March, 10am-2pm on the Village Green. Visit www.facebook.com/WaikatoCareers for more details..
CHANGING PAPERS – DEADLINE FRIDAY — The deadline to submit a Semester A or Y 2014 Change of Enrolment is 5pm this Friday, 14 March 2014, after which you will not be eligible for a refund of fees. You can do this on iWaikato, under Common Tasks tab, select Re-Enrol/Change of Enrolment, then Apply to Change Enrolment. If you need help or advice call 0800 WAIKATO or drop in to the student administration desk at the Student Centre.
STAYING SAFE AT UNI —
STUDENT VISA RENEWAL
If you see something suspicious on campus, need to report an emergency or acci-
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dent, or you are feeling unsafe, Campus Security is available 24/7 to help you. You can use
International students – please check your passport to see when your Student
the blue-light emergency
Visa expires. You must not let your visa expire. If you do, you will not be able
phones located around the
to continue with your studies. If your Student Visa expires in March or April
campus, call 07 838 4444 from
2014, you can renew it on campus anytime from 10am-4pm in the Student Centre
your mobile, or call extension
(Rooms M2.02 and M2.03 opposite main entrance, Level 2) until Friday 21 March.
4444 from any University
No appointment is necessary. Email epermits@waikato.ac.nz for more information.
phone. Remember to keep a close eye on your belongings while you’re on campus.
CV DROP-IN SESSIONS — Need help preparing a CV? Career Development Services is available for 10-minute drop-in sessions every Wednesday from 10am-12noon in March for students who want advice on their CV. Just come to the Student Centre, Level 2 and ask at the student administration desk. Bring along your CV and one of our Career Development Advisors will review it - no appointment required.
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ARE THE RAIDERS BOUND FOR THE SPOON? SPORTS GUY
— My tip for the biggest shock of the season would be for the wooden spoon. Many of you might be saying ‘the Eels will take that again for sure’. However, I disagree. My pick for the wooden spoon comes down to the Canberra Raiders. The Raiders have always been in the mix in recent years, and will struggle again this season after getting bundled out of the NRL 9s in the group stages
WHY THE BREAKERS FAILED THIS YEAR.
and getting thrashed 34-12 in pre season against the Knights. Young fullback Anthony Milford is going to have a lot of pressure on him to perform as he will be their impact player. They still have
SPORTS GUY - OPINION
the likes of Reece Robinson and Jarrod Croker in
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the back line, but lack the play making ability they will need in the halves to compete with the likes of
In a similar fashion to my breakdown of why
have been, in most cases, out muscled and out
Manchester United have been some mediocre
jumped in most cases. Although Mika Vukona
this year, I have a few opinions on why the
and Alex Pledger are both averaging over 7 a
Breakers failed to fire in this season’s NBL.
game, when Pledger went down injured, this fell
Firstly, coaching changes are key. Having
solely onto Vukona’s shoulders, as the rest of the
been under super coach Andrej Lemanis for
team were little help. Rebounds are key to win-
so many years, going from playing under him
ning games and our big men should be hunting
to playing under Dean Vickerman was always
them down with intensity, rather than sluggishly
going to hurt the team. Compared to Lemanis,
trying to haul them in.
the Roosters and Manly. Their forward pack also leaves a lot to be desired, with David Shillington and Shaun Fensom will be doing the bulk of the work up front, which could make them good value in NRL dream team if you’re getting amongst that. New coach Ricky Stewart may seem like a godsend, but remember, he led the Eels to the wooden spoon last year and it wouldn’t surprise me to see the wooden spoon in his hands come the end of the season.
“...YOU’RE HAVING AN AVERAGE SEASON, LET THE YOUNG GUY PLAY AND GET SOME EXPERIENCE.”
Vickerman is wildly inexperienced and expected
Finally, give the young guns a chance!
the team to be better, if not just as good, as they
Alex Pledger goes down and who does Dean
played in the last few seasons. The fans also
Vickerman turn to? Not 6’ 7” young gun center
expected this, not taking into account that
Jack Salt. No, no, no. He turned to commentator
Vickerman would bring a different game plan
Casey Frank. Sure Frank was good value in his
and way of play to Lemanis. It takes time to get
hey day, but hell, you have young blood in the
plays working fluently and the pressure to be
team, you’re having an average season, let the
the best immediately, new team mates and all,
young guy play and get some experience. This
seemingly got to the lads. Secondly, rebounding. As a paint roamer myself, I cannot stress enough the importance of collecting rebounds on both the defensive and offensive ends of the court. Our forwards
is a kid who played for the Tall Blacks in 2013. Also, stop complaining! Let Kerron Johnson do his thing – he’s still young and he’s learning. We can’t win every year, so here’s looking forward to the 2014/15 season.
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RIDICULIST
VOX POPS
Charming people you shouldn’t live with.
Vox populi is a Latin phrase that literally means voice of the people.
1 The ‘Poindexter’. Boy needs to go out, get wrecked and make the most of that 1-off diversion. Corrupt this bastard and teach him what you learn growing up in a one-parent, broken home.
Milan Bachelor of Law. What’s the weirdest thing you’ve seen at O’Week? This guy doing some kind of breakdancing… it looked like he was trying to sword fight. How have you surprised yourself recently? I’ve had three coffees today. What’s your best flatting tip or advice for students going flatting? Don’t share anything. Not even toilet paper.
2 The ‘Always open for business’. Stains on the couch, strange noises creeping into your dreams. Don’t screw the crew and, dear God, if you do… double-bag it.
Mitchell Electronic Engineering. What’s the weirdest thing you’ve seen at O’Week? My mate gapped it last night and we found him asleep in a gully. How have you surprised yourself recently? I’ve made it to all my classes so far. What’s your best flatting tip or advice for students going flatting? Don’t try and flat with six people.
3 The ‘Patrick Bateman’. Courteous. Polite. Friendly. But still… not quite right.
Naveed Bachelor of Electronic Commerce. What’s the weirdest thing you’ve seen at O’Week? That black haired maid.
The blank stare and quiet smile encourages many a
How have you surprised yourself recently? Being interviewed for Nexus.
deadlocks to be installed on bedroom doors.
What’s your best flatting tip or advice for students going flatting? Move in
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with people who can cook. Or people you don’t know.
The Povo. “Bro, sweet if you shout me tonight? I’ll get you back.” ‘nuff said
Ashleigh Bachelor of Economics. What’s the weirdest thing you’ve seen at O’Week? No one was listening to MayaVanya. How have you surprised yourself recently? I survived the warm
5 The ‘Girl Power’.
up Iron Man swim at Lake Taupo. What’s your best flatting tip or advice for students going flatting? Buy dry lentils and chickpeas from Indian storesthey’re cheap, eco-friendly and a great source of protein.
Short hair, plad shirt and high-top hiking boots; she could drain the fun out of any group interaction at 200 yards. Why does every conversation have to come back to politics? Because, girl power.
6 The Tip-rat. Parents coming to visit the new flat? Good thing this asshole has been stewing around for the last 5 days making your house look like an Alabama crack den.
7 The ‘Mr. Popularity’.
WE ARE LOOKING FOR WRITERS.
Some people go to uni to study. Some people go to party. This guy seems to have come for the purpose of opening up a discount backpackers for all his friends.
8 The ‘So Sexy’. Welcome to one solid year of sexual tension and belt-tucking (yes ladies, it’s a thing). Hang in there guys, you may never get in but at least you’ll get to meet all the douche-y mistakes that do!
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Her
American Hustle
FILM REVIEW BY DR RICHARD SWAINSON
FILM REVIEW BY DARCIE MAJOR
Very occasionally a film comes along that reminds you that originality in the
It’s good, it’s bad, it’s great, it’s OK. American Hustle is a bit of a grey area.
cinema is possible. In this era of needless sequels and endless remakes
You may come out not liking it, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t a good movie.
the fresh and the genuinely different is a cause for celebration, especially
Directed by David O. Russell, it has the same air as two of his better known
in a genre as moribund as science fiction. Her feels like a work of genius.
movies, Silver Linings Playbook and The Fighter. It’s slow and a bit dry at
Innovative and perceptive in its near-future premise, brilliantly written and
times, overall: kind of groggy.
executed, it makes most other movies of today look tired and derivative. The idea is deceptively simple. A lonely, depressed man who ironically makes his living writing intimate letters for others, is having difficulty
points, the choice of actors being one of them, and American Hustle is no
moving on after separating from his wife. Theodore Twombley is neither
exception to this rule.
looking for nor particularly wants another serious relationship. However, he
The movie is set in the late 70’s and ‘some actually happened’, according
stumbles into one after forming an unusually intimate attachment to his
to the opening line. It’s about a con artist (Christian Bale) and his sultry
computer's new operating system, a disembodied voice. Samantha, as she
partner (Amy Adams), who are forced to work with a driven, yet amusing
names herself, is not only artificial intelligence, but also is a sentient being
FBI agent (Bradley Cooper) using their con skills on politicians (Jeremy
in her own right and capable of emotional growth.
Renner included) and Mafia as well. Jennifer Lawrence also plays Bale’s
If this sounds either ludicrous or creepy, it isn't. Her manages to be both a moving romantic drama and a fascinating meditation on the ever-evolving
on-screen wife who is a bit bimbo-ish but brings the most humour and of course some of the best acting to the movie.
interface between our species and its machines. Joaquin Phoenix is well
If you enjoyed Silver Linings Playbook and The Fighter, chances are you
cast as Theodore, pitching his performance somewhere between intro-
will enjoy this as well. It has nice subtle humour, good narration and great
spective self-pity and all-embracing empathy. He is matched by the sultry
overall acting. However, if you prefer outright humour, dislike movies set
tones of Scarlett Johansson, who effortlessly suggests a character arc
in old fashioned times and want something that flows effortlessly, this
that stretches from the first stages of self-awareness to the omnipotent
may not tickle your fancy.
and the omnipresent. Not the least of Her's conceits is that we might be capable of creating gods.
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I find his movies are good in the first half and then I get bored because the storyline flops by slowing down. No doubt, his movies have great
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N HAMILTO
LAUNCH
13TH MARCH SANKA • BEVAN NICHOLS
Dizzy Heights
The Wall Hamilton
ALBUM REVIEW BY HP
UPCOMING EVENT BY BEVAN NICHOLS
ESSENTRIC • HYPERKAINE ADJUST • BOOTY BROTHERS • T-SONIC FACEBOOK.COM/THEWALLHAMILTON
BACK BAR I grew up with the Finn brothers, as did many. I was informed early on that
The Wall began in 2010 at World Bar on Kings Cross. The Wednesday night
they were some of Aotearoa’s most successful songwriters, they were
rave quickly became the largest midweek event in Sydney. Three and a half
from Te Awamutu and they lived in a Crowded House. Neil Finn’s new
years later it made its way across the ditch to Cassette Nine claiming to
album, Dizzying Heights extends those facts so new listeners will realise
‘Save Auckland’s night life’. Sticking to its word, The Wall has since become
he is unafraid to push boundaries and delve into new musical territory
the largest midweek event in Australasia and is about to take over its third
while staying true to his award-winning songwriting skills.
city… Hamilton.
Opening track, Impressions, sets the stage with dreamy guitars and
The Wall will have two zones: ‘Sweat Shop’ at The Back Bar and
even lazier drumming. Neil’s voice swells over the top in a half slumber and
‘Groovery’ at The Outback Inn every Thursday night. Expect a good old
doesn’t push into full swing until the following track; the album’s namesake.
fashioned bass rave as well as areas to relax in and enjoy your favourites.
The quick sheaths of guitars on this album sound closer to son Liam’s qui-
Details aside, the thing that hands down makes The Wall so huge, is the
eter sounds or what Sharon Finn and co. were going for with the Pyjama
acts. Expect them to be international. Regular touring international acts on
Club. They say art imitates wife after all.
Thursday nights in Hamilton.
There are plenty of systematic pop-rock stunners on this album, but
This coming Thursday it all kicks off with a bang. Hailing from the US and
when we hit Divebomber everything changes. Divebomber is a woozy
on the last leg of his world tour playing alongside acts like Flux Pavilion
psychedelic smear on the album. It is clearly the centrepiece and the sun
and Borgore, ETC!ETC! will be playing at The Wall Hamilton Launch Party.
for Finn’s galaxy. Never wanting to be pinned down, Finn’s sound pumps
Signed to Diplo’s globally dominant record label Mad Decent, collab’s with
behind younger son Elroy’s drumming on songs like Pony Ride and then
Major Lazer, Brillz and Bro Safari, guest shows on BBC Radio 1 alongside
glides through simple and stark hooks on other songs like Recluse, com-
a string of huge festival sets. No matter which way you look at it, this guy
plete with falsetto vocals. The Finn journey has produced a whole new path
is at the peak of the Electronic Dance Music world right and you can see
on this album; a microcosm; a journey within a journey. You’ll be pleased
him live on Thursday night at The Wall.
you’ve taken the trip.
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The Goldfinch
League of Legends
BOOK REVIEW BY RENEE BOYER-WILLISSON
GAME REVIEW BY PHOENIXKING
Fans of Tartt’s two previous novels, The Secret History and The Little Friend,
In the world of MOBA you will find two games that stand out the most,
will not be disappointed by this, her third. In a similar vein to The Secret
League of Legends and Dota (along with recently released Dota 2).
History, the story opens with adult Theo in a predicament in Amsterdam,
However with 32 million active players around the globe it's clear that
and then spends the next 600-odd pages showing us how he got there.
League of Legends is a cut above the rest. This free to play game pits you
Not a “who-dunnit” as such, the story is woven through with intrigue and
and four other champions in an arena-style match against an opposing set
a cast of beautifully flawed characters.
of players. The objective is to capture the enemy’s nexus by invading their
Ideas of right and wrong and the huge greyness in-between weave
base. You’d think this would be simple, but with an assortment of over 100
through the story, and this, I think, is the key to the book. It is summed
characters you'd be wrong. Some champions dominate your champions,
up nicely by one of my favourites in the cast of wonderful characters who
while some quiver in fear as you get kill after kill.
says: “What if maybe…bad can sometimes come from good actions?...
If that's not enough, there are objectives that will earn you gold which
You can take the wrong path and it still comes out where you want to
is the most important aspect towards victory. The more gold advantage
be? Or… sometimes you can do everything wrong and it still turns out
you have over your opponent the more dominance over the game you
to be right?”
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have. Unfortunately you'll have to start fresh when you play for the first
My only gripe was with the last few pages of the book where Theo falls
time, you'll get a set number of available champions to help ease you into
into exposition and explains the metaphor of the preceding 700-odd pages.
the game, but you'll have to use either in-game currency accumulated by
Perhaps Tartt didn’t quite trust her readers to understand what she was
playing games, or real money. With new characters and skins (champion
trying to say, but I felt like it was an unnecessarily drawn out and slightly
outfits) being released every month you're always feeling like you have a
dull ending to a punchy, intriguing book. I would have preferred the book
different way to play the game. Learning counters to champions, new strat-
to finish at the end of page 758, but perhaps others will find satisfaction in
egies and ways of playing different ways of playing champions, you'll never
the explanations of the final thirteen pages. booksellersnz.wordpress.com
get bored. This game is very addictive, very fun and all-around entertaining.
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HØNEST MATT MEETS MARTYN PEPPERELL Honest Matt Matt Hicks
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What do you think of the current state of the NZ music scene? Is it
Awesome. I could go on for awhile here if I wanted to though. That is just
healthy? Are there any things you would like to see changed? We
a sampler of what comes to mind. It’s hard to not acknowledge what Lorde
have a lot of good solo artists and bands active around the country right
and Joel Little have done here as well. Their accomplishments over the
now. A lot of them are doing interesting things overseas as well. I notice
last twelve months cannot be overstated. Do you agree with the train
that a lot of people seem to find it hard to find good places to play, so
of thought that you have to live in Auckland if you’re serious about
maybe we need some more venues or spaces that can be used as venues.
making a career in music in this country? No. I do not agree with that
There is definitely a lack of managers and publicists geared towards work-
thought. What I will say is this, you will probably need to visit Auckland at
ing with young talent and you could probably say the same thing about
least a few times a year though. Auckland has a lot more industry than the
event promoters. Inversely, in other ways it feels like it is easier to be
rest of the country, and talking beyond music in general, a lot more head
heard, play shows, and make progress locally than ever before. Swings and
offices of companies/brands are located there. Lower North Islanders and
roundabouts mate, swings and roundabouts. Who are some of the best
South Islanders, don’t be scared of Auckland. It’s a great place and the
musical talents going around Aotearoa at the moment? I absolutely
people are really nice when you get to know them. Where do you see
adore the music of Orchestra of Spheres, The All-Seeing Hand, Dudley
yourself in 10 years? I have no idea. But put it this way. Ten years ago I
Benson, Connan Mockasin, Tlaotlon, Spycc, Christoph El Truento, Race
was writing about music, making coffee in a cafe, releasing music on a
Banyon, Yumi Zouma, Males, Trick Mammoth, Opposite Sex, Die Die Die,
small label and running tours around NZ and Australia. Things change in
Aldous Harding, Marlon Williams, Raiza Biza, Zen Mantra, @Peace, GPOPG,
some ways, they also stay the same in others. I’ll worry about 2024 when
FFFRRANNNO, Luckless, Nadia Reid, Chaos In The CBD and The Golden
it arrives. More at sounzgood.co.nz.
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You were stupid to think that moving in with a hot girl was ever going to result in her sleeping with you. But a spot of creative thinking may bring unexpected reward. It would be stupid to try and sleep with your flatmate but if you end up sleeping with their friend then that really isn’t your problem.
Cancer (June 21 - July 22)
You will continue to feel the unmistakable tingling of a post O-Week romance. Maybe you met at the jungle party, or stood next to that special someone in a 50th anniversary shirt. It may well be love. However if the tingling continues through Wednesday you may need a shot of penicillin.
Gemini (May 21 - June 20)
Unless you are a chemistry major that is attempting to go “Breaking Bad” this week you will face some tough financial realities. It is important to remember that adversity builds character. It is more important to remember that you can pay one in three pizza delivery people in weed to save money.
Taurus (April 20 - May 20)
Two weeks into your new academic year and it is obvious that you will find fortune and success in all your endeavours. You are driven, determined and have managed to avoid distraction. NB This horoscope does not apply to philosophy majors: you are doomed to failure but at least you will always know why.
Aries (March 21 - April 19)
HOROSCOPES
When your parents ask you about all the Bar101 photos you were tagged in all last week respond “It is a melancholy truth that even great men have their poor relations.” – Dickens. Then simply hang up the phone. Education is awesome when you can throw it back in your dad’s face.
Scorpio (October 23 - November 21)
You may meet someone wearing a tee shirt from last week’s O-Week. Do not talk to that person they clearly don’t understand the rules. Civilised society works on very few rules but one of the key ones is that it is only acceptable to wear the 2014 O-week shirt again in 2015 and beyond.
Libra (September 23 - October 22)
I’ve asked Nexus to help me out. I met you at the Paint Party last week and felt like we had a connection. We talked for a while and I promised to text you but I lost my phone that night. I know your name is Sarah, you’re living in College Hall and a Virgo. Please email Nexus with your number - Dan.
Virgo (August 23 - September 22)
In times of real stress in your life ask yourself simply, what would Jesus do in my situation? The answer is always the same: he would be freaked out by cars, wonder why no one here speaks Hebrew and have a few glasses of “water.” Feel better?
Leo (July 23 - August 22)
Ask about that awesome party that DebSoc had last week. You know the one with the drinking and the strippers and the Shortland Street stars. DebSoc people are the best people to hang out with. This horoscope has been purchased by the Debating Society who are actively seeking new members.
Pisces (February 19 - March 20)
Do something each day that scares you. Unless that involves asking the lecturer questions in an agri-business 101 lecture. I would rather get in the car with a samurai sword wielding junkie. If you can talk about both agriculture and business at the same time you possess an unnatural witchcraft that should not be interrupted.
Aquarius (January 20 - February 18)
The secret to living a happy life is to freely and unconditionally love those in your life without expectation. The secret to living a wealthy life is to not buy food on Campus. The secret to leading a successful life is believing the bullshit you read in a horoscope.
Capricorn (December 22 - January 19)
Allowing ourselves even a kernel of truth in this world, an exasperated moment of real expression and growth is the best we can hope for. Unless you own an Xbox One. If you own an Xbox one then Hell’s Pizza, Titanfall and a box of Corona is the best thing you can hope for.
Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21)
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Flat Chilling Toons BEATS BY J
Frank Ocean / Channel Orange
Thinking Bout You
Flume, Jezzabell Doran / Flume: Deluxe Edition
Sleepless
The Notorious B.I.G. / Ready To Die
Juicy
Chet Faker / Digging The Blogosphere
No Diggity
The XX / XX
Intro
Frontin' - Radio/Club Mix Pharrell Williams / Jay Z
Santana, The Project G&B / Ultimate Santana
Maria Maria - Radio Mix
Hold On, We're Going Home Drake / Majid Jordan
Organ Donor - Extended Overhaul DJ Shadow / Endtroducing
Lorde / Pure Heroine
Team
White Walls - feat. Schoolboy Q. Hollis Macklemore & Ryan Lewis / The Heist
Ed Sheeran / + Give Me Love
Lana Del Rey / Young & Beautiful Young & Beautiful
Haim / The Wire The Wire
Bon Iver / Blood Bank
Blood Bank
RJD2 / Live at the Rave
Bus Stop Bitties
Jose Gonzalez
Heartbeats
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AUTEUR HOUSE PRESENTS... WORTHY OSCAR WINNERS Auteur Dr Richard Swainson
The Academy Awards were held last Monday afternoon, New Zealand
judged in the year after its release. Bogart, Bergman, Rains, et. al. were
time. I suspect that if 12 Years a Slave didn't win that either Gravity or
unbeatable in '43. However, the film rightly belonged in 1942. That year the
American Hustle did. My personal favourite, The Wolf of Wall Street, was
Academy chose an embarrassing piece of home front propaganda, Mrs
very much a long shot. The Academy never manages to reward Martin
Miniver, over Orson Welles' butchered-but-still-brilliant The Magnificent
Scorsese when it should.
Ambersons.
It's easy to criticise the Oscars, giving examples of poor decision making.
3. 1972: The Godfather. From today's perspective this decision seems a
More often than not the Academy gets things badly wrong. However, in
no-brainer. Back in 1972 though Cabaret was a serious contender, winning more overall awards than Francis Ford Coppola's seminal work, including the one for directing.
4. 1974: The Godfather, Part II. Arguably the best movie ever to take out “THE ACADEMY NEVER MANAGES TO REWARD MARTIN SCORSESE WHEN IT SHOULD.� the top gong, it faced stiff competition from another bona fide American classic - Chinatown - as well as Coppola's own smaller scale meditation on post-Watergate surveillance, The Conversation. This time Francis also the list that follows, I've elected to look on the positive side. Here are six
5. 1975: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. Another great year, another
film of its year and a further two where a quality film won over only slightly
great decision. Holding off the challenge of Robert Altman's masterpiece
better ones.
Nashville as well as Jaws, Dog Day Afternoon and Stanley Kubrick's peren-
1. 1930: All Quiet on the Western Front. An adaptation of Erich Maria
nially underrated Barry Lyndon, Cuckoo justly swept all before it.
Remarque pacifist WW I novel that's still the most poignant and moving
6. 1992: Unforgiven. When it does reward genre films the Academy
piece of cinema about war. So good that it was almost banned in New
usually makes a hash of it. Dances with Wolves over Goodfellas anyone?
Zealand.
Unforgiven is the exception to the rule, one of the great westerns of all
2. 1943: Casablanca. This classic enjoyed the unfair advantage of being
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took home Oscar.
instances when the Best Picture winner was actually the best American
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CØNSCIENCE AND CRITIC Arts & Stuff Peter Dornauf
Were any of you aware that one of the roles of the university was to
seen Prof Clarkson fulfilling the charter of “critic and conscience”. Labelled
serve as “critic and conscience of society”? I certainly wasn’t until just
a “greedy greenie” by Councillor Mallett, former Act candidate, (the origi-
the other day. It’s in the Act, apparently, clause (v) subsection 4a of section
nal one-dimensional man) the councillor backs up his insults with bogus
162 of the Education Act of 1989, to be precise. Did someone from the six-
figures to frighten the punters. But this throwback to the nineteen-fifties
ties manage to sneak onto the board of directors or infiltrate the ministry? But the real question is: has anyone observed the university, the Waikato one, fulfilling that role lately? Ever? Well, yes, as a matter of fact I can cite a couple of times recently that might count. The first occasion was a few months back last year when a book entitled
was no match for our Prof who helped swing the vote that saw a majority of councillors step back and reconsider their position on the matter. I can also think of a third example which may not at first come to mind among members of the intellectual fraternity as an exemplar. It is a practice that features regularly on the University calendar helping to fulfil the role
Inequality A New Zealand Crisis was launched on campus. Some of the
set out in the Act. That programme is the ongoing exhibition of art at the
essays in the good volume were written by the academic staff which went
Calder and Lawson Gallery, a humble establishment which simply takes
on to explore and analyse the state of affairs in our fair land, the rich and
up the foyer at the Academy of Performing Arts. Despite its modest and
the rest of us and how the gap grows wider. Another more current example is the work of Professor Bruce Clarkson,
utilitarian setting, regular shows of contemporary art are on display here, currently curated by Steph Chalmers, which have in their various ways
Dean of Science and Engineering and head of the Centre for Biodiversity
confronted and critiqued social and political issues that bedevil our country.
and Ecology Research. The Prof is out there fighting the good fight for
At present there is an exhibition of selected works from the University’s
our ecological heritage here in Hamilton, specifically in connection with a
own collection to help celebrate its fiftieth anniversary. Some of these
bizarre City Council decision to revoke the reserve status of a five hectare
works, if you look closely, have the capacity to tweak the scruples of the
piece of land adjacent to the Waiwhakareke Natural Heritage Park, thus
receptive viewer. Hungry. Hungry. ‘The arts the thing, wherein I’ll catch
putting at risk the viability of the ecological site.
the conscience of the King’, to misquote the bard slightly. Check it out.
Photo ops and Waikato Times coverage and presentation to Council has
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NEW YĂ˜RK CITY Overseas Experience Morgahna Godwin
Where were you? Nuu Yawwwk City, otherwise know as NYC, NY, The
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of Marlon Brando, Marilyn Monroe and Tilda Swinton. I was an art nerd in
Big Apple, The Small Apple, The Ugly Apple, Gotham, or just New York City.
heaven. That's why I chose New York - to meet and learn from people like
What was the duration of your stay? I stayed in New York for 13 months.
Eddita. Was a program used i.e. IEP. If so, what was your experience
They say 1 year in New York is like 10 years anywhere else in the world.
with them? I used IEP. They were good. I'd recommend them. However,
It's true. Was the purpose of you trip purely for travel or work as well?
the medical insurance is a bit fishy. Still not sure whether my hospital bill
I set out knowing I was going to New York to do something of 'meaning'.
actually got paid - meh. What are your 'must do' things while at this
Basically, I wanted to come back to New Zealand knowing I'd worked with
place? EVERYTHING. Don't sleep in this city or you will miss out. Talk to
people in the arts industry who were at the top of their field. I ended up
everyone. Go to every event you can - invited or not. New York is always
working for the photo director of a fashion magazine. That was insane. Why
changing. Gentrification is a word I learned very quickly. In a years time a
did you choose this particular destination? I chose New York, namely
dirty artsy neighborhood can become the new 'in thing', and suddenly it's
because I was obsessed with Andy Warhol and the Studio 54 scene, but
full of the trend followers which means it's no longer cool. Sad, but true.
really because it was the 'center of everything' for me . New York is like
There is one place you should go, if you're into the arts, The Hole NYC.
having this unlimited pool of knowledge available to you - knowledge you
What was something unexpected? Randomly getting stuck in a flash
can't buy. When I was living in New York would get invited to all kinds
flood, running into a restaurant and having dinner with Lady Gaga's family.
of art openings and one of them was a photography exhibit for Editta
Still don't know how that happened. I drank way too much wine that after-
Sherman. Editta had just turned 100 and this was to be her last exhibi-
noon. What would you have done differently in hindsight? The biggest
tion. I'd known about Editta from the research I'd done on Andy Warhol
lesson? Probably that 'Roll and go' $1 pizza is not a nutritious meal, and
- they were friends. Editta sat everyday for three weeks at her exhibition.
will go straight to your ass. I am now a vegetarian. Do you have a blog
Everyday I could, I was in there talking to her - learning. The stories and the
with more on your overseas experience? Shameless plug, this is my
the knowledge she had was unmatched. You just can't get that anywhere
blog - www.thismorgs.com. I write stuff about stuff. I also have my own
else in the world. She invited me to her studio which had seen the likes
magazine - Pearl + Hammer - facebook.com/pearlandhammer
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THE WHITE ÐEATH Awesome Dead Person Mike Bilodeau
MARILYN MONROE Awesome Dead Person Jax Watt
Simo Hayha. The name probably doesn’t mean much to most, but for
Marilyn Monroe was one of the most beautiful woman of her
100 days during the Winter War of 1939-1940, this Finnish soldier was
time. Back in the 50s, sex was often viewed as something dirty and
what woke Soviet soldiers from their sleep in a cold sweat.
shameful but Marilyn made it ok for sex to be both fun and funny, in
Let me start with a little perspective. The most deadly sniper in
part making the sexual revolution of the 1960's possible.
United States history is Chief Petty Officer Chris Kyle – The Devil of
More than a famous sex symbol, Marilyn was kind, selfless to a fault
Ramadi. During his 10 years of service and four tours to Iraq, he takes
and an early advocate of civil rights. When a whites-only club refused
away a title of 255 claimed kills. The record before this: Staff Sargent
to book African-American singer Ella Fitzgerald, Marilyn personally
Adelbert (lol!) Waldron with 109 kills.
called the club and informed them that if they booked Ella she would
Simo “The White Death” Hayha, during the Russian invasion of
sit front row every night. She also headed the Committee for A Sane
Finland in WWII, took the lives of over 500 invading Soviet soldiers.
Nuclear Policy and generously gave her time and money to numerous
And while Officer Kyle was able to use purpose-crafted sniper rifles
charities including the USO, The Milk Fund, the Muscular Dystrophy
and long range sights to achieve his feat, Hayha was using an iron-
Association, the Arthritis Foundation, The March of Dimes, as well as
sighted, bolt-action, standard Finnish militia rifle. In 100 days. In
many anonymous donations to orphanages.
temperatures that ranged between -40c to -20c. In… 100 days (for
Marilyn spent most of her childhood being bounced around foster
those of you currently sitting a Bachelor of Arts, that’s over 5 kills
care. Years later she became the very first celebrity to ever talk about
a day). The Soviets, realizing the threat that Simo had against their invasion
sexual abuse and bring it to light publicly. Despite her disadvantaged upbringing, Marilyn spent her entire life achieving and maintaining her
effort and squad morale, sent full artillery teams to dispose of him.
goal to be an actress with a difference. She achieved fame by starring
They were all killed during their attempts. Teams of counter-snipers
in films such as the #1 rated comedy of all time Some Like It Hot- but
(snipers trained to hunt snipers) were sent and they too, fell under
her criticism of the film studio system led to some big changes.
the cold trigger of the white death. His luck, however, could not last
In a time when studios would tell actors what movie they'd be in,
forever and on March 6th, 1940 Simo Hayha was struck in the face by
Marilyn refused to be typecast into any more 'dumb blonde' roles and
an exploding bullet, fired by a Soviet Soldier. For one week the invading forces had a brief reprieve until Simo
walked out on her studio contract. She then became the first woman to get script and director approval in all her films.
Hayha woke again. On March 13th 1940, the white death regained
Monroe was a driven woman and her beauty, intelligence, sexiness,
consciousness sans the lower left portion of his jaw. On March 13th
and vulnerability continues to inspire people to this day, nearly 50
1940, the Moscow peace treaty was signed, preserving Finland’s
years after she passed away.
independence from the Soviet invasion. Coincidence?
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D E K A BANS & E B OUBLES DROWN B
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Allow me to take you on an open-home tour through my
And when you're trying to get by on $173.56 per week
first flat. Like many first flats, you’ll notice the temperature
you gotta make every penny count, even if it means making
drop as soon as you walk through the door. That's because
some unsavoury compromises.
the landlord has opted not to install insulation, which keeps
Some of the advice contained below is going to seem a
the place lovely and cool during the summer, and icy fresh
little bit extreme, so if you are lucky enough to have a part-
in winter. To your left is the kitchen and to your right is the
time job, or are living with/ being financially supported by
living room, which comes with a free magnetic exercise
your parents, you might want to avert your gaze.
walker, courtesy of the previous tenant. With just a few extra parts you should have it working again in no time. Follow me through to the bedrooms. These are situated
But if you're unemployed, your parents don't love you and you are looking at your dwindling bank account with a growing sense of dread, then read on! Allow me to share
toward the rear of the house to minimise exposure to all
a few tips and tricks that will allow YOU to enjoy a lifestyle
that pesky sunlight.
slightly better than that of an average homeless person.
“IF YOU'RE UNEMPLOYED, YOUR PARENTS DON'T LOVE YOU AND YOU ARE LOOKING AT YOUR DWINDLING BANK ACCOUNT WITH A GROWING SENSE OF DREAD, THEN READ ON!”
And last but not least we have the bathroom. Why yes,
My time spent studying Philosophy, English Literature and
that is a mushroom growing out of the shower wall. We
Creative Writing may not have taught me any practical skills
have several species of previously undiscovered fungi
that I can apply to a workplace environment, but it has
growing in here, so be sure to tell any of your friends that
taught me the next best thing:
happen to be doing biological sciences.
How to be poor.
Oh, you want to bring pets, you say? Unfortunately that
Note: This is by no means an exhaustive list of everything
won't be allowed – animals are too unhygienic, you see. We
you can do to save money while flatting, but it should hope-
have to be mindful of future tenants. There are a family of
fully give you a nudge in the right direction.
mice living in the pantry however. Don't worry, they won't
Rent
eat too much of your food. Just try to avoid the brown
Chances are you are locked into a fixed tenancy agree-
grains in your rice from now on... Sold yet? Well you should be, because despite its shortcomings, that flat had one redeeming feature that made it the envy of every other student I spoke to. It was dirt cheap.
ment in a flat somewhere. This is where the bulk of your money is going to disappear to each week. Tip one: You want to avoid paying for what you don't use. Try to sub-let your room out while you are away over the summer. In the sub-letting market supply usually exceeds
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demand though, so sweeten the deal by subsidising the
though, owning a car is like raising a teenage male – it's an
rent for your sub-tenant. Paying $50 a week is still better
endlessly hungry pit to throw your money into. If you can
than paying $100. If you’re clever you can also rent out the
possibly get by without owning a car then do so.
laundry, living room and garage to other tenants and drive
Tip one: Walk everywhere. Or better yet, run. It’s the
your rent down. (Don’t get snapped doing this though, it’s
cheapest method of transportation and for bonus points
a bit illegal.)
it doubles as exercise.
Power/Phone/Internet Again, here we are trying to avoid paying for what you don't use. Tip one: Don't get a land line. The only people who still use these are telemarketers – so there are, in fact, no drawbacks for not having one of these. Tip two: No heaters. You don't need to heat your whole
ping-day rolls around you can all pile in and split the fuel bill. Entertainment Fun? You can't afford to have fun! But that's what Course Related Costs are for, right? So let’s try and invest that $1000 wisely.
house – just yourself. After all, what's cheaper than a
Tip one: Double Brown. The undisputed champion of the
$200 power bill? A $5 sweater from the op-shop. Or, six of
shit-tier beer selection. 'Double Brown is a full flavoured
them. Another popular alternative to indoor-heating is the
naturally fermented bitter beer with a distinctive malty
sleeping-bag. During winter I spend the majority of my time
character' – provided that the contents of the can are con-
inside my sleeping bag; only emerging once every few days
sumed within five minute of opening. Otherwise, the beer
to go to class or maybe to shower.
starts to taste more like the can itself.
Food
Tip two: Piracy... Just kidding! I wouldn't be one to con-
This is one of the easiest areas to save money.
done illegal activity. Even if it is both free and easy. Just
Tip one: become a de-facto vegetarian. Don't get me
remember the true cost of torrenting... It maxes out your
wrong, I love murdering animals and consuming their flesh
band-width.
as much as the next guy, but even the gristliest, fattiest
As I said earlier, the above list is nowhere near exhaus-
packet of mince is still going to cost you around $10 a kilo.
tive but it should give you an idea of the kind of options
Whereas with veges you are likely to be paying a quarter of
you need to be considering when living on a tight budget.
that. So only eat meat when someone else is paying for it.
Everything that I have suggested comes from personal
Tip two: The bulk of each meal should be the cheapest
experience too – I know that being poor sucks, but it is do-
ingredient. Your new food-friends are: potatoes, onions,
able. If there's one point I want to drive home, it’s that you
rice, pasta, oats, bread and (surprise surprise) beans. These
need to use your money efficiently. Squeeze every penny.
ingredients fill you up without emptying your wallet. Tip three: Do all of your food shopping at Pak n' Save. 'Home of NZ's Lowest Food Prices'. 'Nuff said. Transport Hamilton is a city that favours cars. Unfortunately for you
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Tip two: Car pool. Chances are at least one of your friends/flatmates has a car anyway. So when food-shop-
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Who do you live with? Discover what kind of flatmates lurk behind the closed doors of your place with our handy quiz. Your flat runs out of milk. Does your flatmate…
D_ Tell you they deserve to do less chores than others
A_ Go buy some. They’re making more money than you,
because they already clean up after their cat/dog/axolotl/
so it’s not a big deal.
rabbit.
B_ They don’t drink milk anyway.
E_ Volunteer to vacuum every second day so the air is
C_ Put a note on the milk bottle asking the person who
cleaner.
drank the last of it to replace it.
F_ Sit silently, with shifty eyes.
D_ Use their pet milk in their coffee, it’s all the same, right? E_ Not notice.
It’s the middle of the night. You awake to the sound of…
F_ Not sure.
A_ Something that sounds suspiciously like breathing from your doorway.
It’s your flatmate’s turn to cook. They make…
B_ Bad 80s porn music.
A_ Roast chicken.
C_ Someone loudly complaining about the lack of toilet
B_ 2 Minute noodles with one sausage and one capsicum
paper on the roll.
cut up and mixed into it.
D_ Dogs howling.
C_ Pasta Bake.
E_ You never get woken up by this person!
D_ Chick pea curry.
F_ Raucous sex.
E_ Something Halal/organic/vegan. F_ They forget it’s their turn, and you end up paying for
You’re trying to decide what to watch on television. Your
pizza.
flatmate argues for… A_ Whatever you would like to watch.
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You have a flat meeting about allocation of chores. Does
B_ Friends re-runs.
your flatmate…
C_ The News.
A_ Volunteer to do the chores no one else likes.
D_ David Attenborough.
B_ Complain bitterly.
E_ This great meditation DVD they want to share with you.
C_ Insist on creating a colour coded chore wheel so it’s fair.
F_ Doesn’t mind either way.
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Mostly A’s_ The Mother Theresa: You’re living with
Mostly C’s_ The School Teacher: Hides in their room all
someone who seems perfect. They will throw money at
day then sneaks out at night time to write notes about
things to help out. They invented the term “Flat vodka”
how you let the team down.
and regularly add it to the groceries they buy. They make
Mostly D’s_ Dr Doolittle: One night you’ll be greeted at
more money than you and seldom bring it up. These are
the door by a huge blood-stained pit-bull jumping up on
the flatmates that will pay for everything and never ask
you. Your flatmate will explain that he attacked his owners
for anything in return until suddenly they will be naked in
and is being put down the following day, but they couldn’t
your bed and won’t understand why you kick them out.
let him spend his last night on earth in the pound so they
Luckily they will unexpectedly move to Wellington to marry
brought him home. That’s OK, right?
someone they met on NZdating.
Mostly E’s_ Mr Perfection: Your flatmate just wants you
Mostly B’s_ The Hygiene deficient flatmate: Chances
to be a better person. They will give you pamphlets on how
are if you are living with a flatmate whose hygiene isn’t
to be a good Muslim house-wife/why you should buy free
great then you didn’t need a magazine quiz to tell you.
range/the best meditation techniques/the plight of factory
After a long day studying in the library you will arrive
pigs. They will explain why you should never wipe your
home to find they have shaved their beard/head/entire
ass with an odd number of toilet paper squares, why you
body. You’ll know this because there is hair in the sink, on
should cut sugar from your diet, why you should cleanse
the floor, up the walls, on the ceiling, in the toilet and on
the house with sage. When they get bunged up because
your toothbrush. They watch TV on demand all day, every
their eating habits have changed suddenly they will also
day. They never wash their sheets. Eventually they get
give themselves a coffee enema and leave the ensuing
bedsores from lying down so much. They spend all their
mess in your ensuite. (They will tell you they spilt their
money on cigarettes and weed and believe that Dora the
coffee, but you know the truth.)
explorer actually hears them when they talk to her on the screen. Eventually you can kick them out for not paying
Mostly F’s_ The Klepto: This one seems normal enough, but every now and then they sell your stuff on Trademe.
rent. The smell will linger for sixteen days.
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Google It. MARK SAVAGE
We sent our intrepid Savage into the wilds og Google, Australia. He came back for some reason, so we made him write this article. Strolling down the wharf in Darling Harbour you might never know that
institution of 20% time is still alive and kicking. The idea of 20% time is
one of the world’s most famous workplaces is suspended on the tops
that a Googler is to work on the project they are paid for at least 80% of the
floors of waterfront offices. Sydney Harbour Bridge provides a stunning
time and 20% of their paid time may be used to pursue a Google-related
backdrop- surely few office building complexes worldwide boast a better
project of their own choice.
view. All appears normal as professionals dressed head-to-toe in presum-
While the offices of Google Australia certainly have a look similar to
ably expensive black and white suits exit a nearby door- then you see a
the Headquarters in Mountain View that you might remember from The
band of three push-scooter riders clothed in brightly coloured red, yellow
Internship, it’s not all buttercups and rainbows. There’s a more serious
and blue t-shirts ride out of the entrance and disappear around the corner. Upon closer inspection the familiar Google logo can be seen on one of the walls in the lobby. Shifting your gaze right and a modern spiral staircase
I concluded my tour of the Google Sydney offices by having a chat with
reaches up from the ground. As you enter the backyard-themed recep-
a few Googlers. Yan, whose first project at Google was working on the
tion (complete with a tyre-swing) casual chatter between Googlers can be
Santa Tracker, joked that the worst thing about working at Google was
heard. Opposite a scooter stand is an impressive living wall bristling with
arriving at breakfast late, when all the tables had been taken. On a more
tropical green plants growing around a rustic Google logo.
serious note, when asked what his favourite thing about working at Google
The sustainability theme is echoed throughout the main office which is
was, Yan replied, “We have such a huge impact on the world.” Engineering
considered a “six star” building by Green Building Council. This means
Manager James echoed this sentiment when he said he had used his 20%
the offices are about 50% more energy efficient than other buildings in
time to work on services to help crisis response teams through floods and
Australia. To help the building achieve this status flora is found in every
bushfires using Google Maps. “It’s now my 80% time.”
open-plan office space. The building is water-cooled using recycled water
Bret, an engineer in Development Relations, shed some light on how
and areas to dispose of your waste always come with four bins in blue,
much Googlers spend on a project before moving on. “It used to be 18
red, yellow and green. At Google you are never more than 50 metres away from free food. Each
months and then move on. But that answer is changing for us. There is an expectation to drive your career yourself.”
of the three buildings that houses the Google Australia team has its own
When asked what the worst thing about working at Google was, James
cafeteria, complete with an extensive menu for breakfast, lunch and din-
provided the most candid response. “No job will be absolutely perfect. You
ner. If you are caught getting hungry or thirsty between meals, never fear!
have a lot of work to do here at Google but you do get a lot of support.”
Google has you covered with snack bars scattered throughout the offices
Megan, who project manages Google Maps, confirmed how busy things
that have a variety of healthier snacks like muesli bars along with all your
can get. “When a project is kicking off or something is technical we just fly.”
favourite junk food, drinks, and ice-creams. Everyone who I spoke to while I was at the Sydney offices said that Google was the best place they had ever worked. There is a unique culture to working at Google, one that some other companies have tried to
I finished by asking each of the Googlers I had talked to about what advice they would give to their university student selves. Bret- “Concentrate on algorithmic thinking. Concentrate on the hard things that make your eyes bleed. *laughs*”
replicate, but very few have achieved with such confidence. The dress
Alex- “Don’t follow trends.”
code in the office is casual and printed tees dominate the torsos of many
James- “Do things outside of classes.”
Googlers. I saw three people wearing dress-shirts the entire time I was there. I was struck by the diversity of race with a third of employees hailing from outside Australia and New Zealand. According to some Development Relations Engineers the Google
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Dave- “If there is something you are working on, just ship it! You will always want to add more to it.” Megan- “Keep your outside interests going. Outside university no one cares about the stuff you do in lectures. Think big!”
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Gareth Who? RACHAEL ELLIOTT
Gareth Hughes is not your average, middle-aged, balding MP with several property investments. He looks different, dresses different, campaigns different- and he actually cares about your needs. He’s looking to make some big changes in NZ politics- and at Nexus, we’re into big changes. You won’t see his name on your ballot- he wants your party vote to go Green. We ask him why it should. You’re not standing in an electorate. What does that mean? Unlike
more difficult.
most MPs, I’m not tied down geographically. For me, what I’m doing is
Preach! What about graduate unemployment? I think many of the
MMP in action- my sole focus is youth and student issues. Because I’m
problems start at school- so many of the students I talk to tell me about the
not standing for any particular electorate it means I don’t get to participate
crappy advice they’ve received from career’s counsellors who don’t seem
in things like the organised debates so I’m having to be creative and inno-
to know what’s going on or care. Students end up taking too many courses,
vative with my campaigning. But the way things are always done is not
or courses that won’t get them where they want to be. We’ll be encourag-
necessarily the best way to do things- and I think NZ is in a bit of a rut in
ing students to widen their search for advice- ask friends and family, your
that respect. So I’m travelling the country which puts me in direct contact
lecturers and tutors, but also look at global trends around employment. We
with the people I want to represent. It means I’m free to focus solely on
would be looking to think global, but act local- for example, we know that
youth and student issues. What are some of your youth initiatives? Like most students I’ve had to live in a damp, unhealthy flat and I know how awful it is. We have some-
things such as IT are a growing field worldwide- so it makes no sense that our government capped the amount of students who can study computer sciences.
thing called the ‘Warm Healthy Rentals’ Bill, and our goal is that students
We would also embrace the new economy- things like IT and clean
in New Zealand can live in warm, healthy properties- that warm healthy
energy are booming right now, so we would move towards those initia-
housing for students would become the norm instead of the exception.
tives that will create jobs and move away from things like Deep Sea Drilling,
We’re also looking to fight back against the relentless attack on students being enacted by the current government.
which actually is the lowest job producing enterprise in Taranaki. What advice would you give students today? Enrol to vote. Every
What does that mean in practice? Anyone can see that there is not
vote counts this election and the stats around youth enrolment are dire,
enough support given to students, and I think the actions of the govern-
for a variety of reasons. I think it’s important that politicians take respon-
ment have bulldozed much of the support you were getting, which has
sibility to engage young people and make the House of Representatives
seen our universities slip down the international rankings. For a start, my
more representative. You guys are the future- your voice is important and
colleague Holly Walker has drafted a bill to redress the recent post gradu-
it’s not being heard. You can have a say- if you enrol and vote. You have
ate funding cuts. Studies show that Kiwis with post graduate qualifications
the opportunity to make history in 2014 by electing the most progressive
benefit our country- so we should be helping them, not making their lives
government NZ has seen in generations.
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"SEALIFE IS FOR HOW TO MAKE PUSSIES ANYWAY" FRIENDS AND - COLIN BARNETT THEN WEED OUT THE WEIRDOS. Give a Shit Tee-Ship Alix Abroad Alix Higby
As I sit here on the sand, the sweet breeze of summer blowing through my majestic leg hair and the bronze heaven that is Lion Brown passing my lips, I can’t but help but contemplate my place in the world. And that bring me to the plight of Western Australia’s sharks. Because... doesn’t everyone think about sharks while drinking? The Western Australian State Government’s ‘Capture and Kill’ policy was implemented this year. Widely referred to as the “shark cull”, this is a system by which 72 drum lines are used to bait and hook large sharks off the coast of Western Australia, particularly around popular beaches and surf spots such as the famous Margaret River break. The sharks are then shot and dragged out to sea in what the Government considers an ‘extremely humane’ killing. The policy of murdering sharks in their natural habitat has garnered some disapproval with people gathering in their thousands to protest. However, opposition from Australia’s RSPCA and even such high profile names as billionaire philanthropist and founder of the Virgin Group, Richard Branson, has done little to quell the government’s efforts. But why exactly are they taking such damaging and drastic actions against a predator doing what predators do in their own backyard? The cull is being implemented due to fatal attacks on seven individuals in the waters off Western Australia between 2010 and 2013. Seven. In 2013 alone a whopping two people were killed in fatal shark attacks in Australia. Just out of interest I decided to do a little comparison on the deadly actions of other Australians last year. The amount of fatalities caused by car crashes between December 2012 and December 2013 was 1,197 with 162 of these deaths occurring on Western Australia’s shark- hating roads. 162! But you don’t hear our old mate Premier Colin Barnett or Fisheries Minister Tony Buswell advocating shooting their stupid cars in the head now do you? I must make 100% clear that I am by no means belittling the tragedy of the deaths of Australian citizens in any way, shape or form. All I’m saying is that if you chose to enter the territory of any apex predator you do so with a certain amount of respect for the fact that you may or may not have your weak little human face ripped the fuck off… Also a few less Australians in the world might not be such a bad thing…. oi jokes oi
So I was sitting in the dining hall on my own one Wednesday morning, and was approached by a man. I suppose you could call him a man. Or a boy. A man-boy. It was a late breakfast, this was week two and I couldn’t smooth out my sleeping pattern to allow me to wake up before 9 with more than 4 hours sleep. I had snuck down to grab a quick waffle before six hours straight of lectures, and was filling my cup with my third shot of espresso when, “Excuse me, do you know where the cutlery is?” This weedy but confident looking guy was asking me where the cutlery was. Yessss. Not an absolute outsider. I pointed him in the right direction and hit the button for a fourth shot. He didn’t move. He asked if I was sitting with anyone and when I said no he told me he was new, and I should sit with him. I was new too, so it felt rude to turn away a fellow freshie. Turns out maybe I should have. I picked up my plate of waffles and my death by caffeine and joined him at his table. Skip past the pleasantries of where I’m from and what I study blah blah blah, and in the space of five minutes he’s telling me his entire backstory. His ENTIRE backstory. Including, but not exclusive to, how he’s published a book and climbs mountains and sky dives and worked in an impoverished medical centre and wrestles with bears (Maybe not that last one.) I thought this had to be some kind of a joke, but no, he was deadly serious. I’m not sure why he had to tell me his life in so deep and efficient an explanation, but he also handed me a business card (cos he’s an author, right) and asked for my number. At this point I feel really awkward cos he’s done all the talking and I haven’t exactly got around to the part where I have a boyfriend, and is that awkward to mention it now? What if he is just being friendly? I gave him my number. But then he did that really not cool thing where he’s like “I’m going to call you later. You better pick up. Hahaha. But seriously though.” Aaaaaand that’s when I decided to pocket his business card for the scrapbook of hilarious memories I will never make, and never answer my phone again. He rang half a dozen times and added me on Facebook, and I halfheartedly tried to make plans to meet up, but I was overwhelmed by his intensity. I also Googled his book and decided I just couldn’t take him seriously. But it was nice to know that meeting new people just kind of happens if you let it. Making friends isn’t that hard. It’s the graceful dodging of people who are “not meant for you” that is difficult.
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FRIEND-ZONE Aunty Slut
Dear Aunty Slut,
Imagine this. You’re friends with a girl. You like her, but not
I have this friend who’s really awesome and totally hot. I’m
in a sexy kind of way. One day she tells you she wants to take
a nice guy, but she always seems to end up with assholes!
things further. That she thinks you’re compatible and would
I’m tired of supporting her through bad break ups and re-runs
have glorious glorious babies. You try to let her down gently.
of The Kardashians if she can’t see how awesome I am. How
That you like her, enjoy her company, but that’s as far as you
do I break out of the friend-zone? From, Sexless
want it to go.
Dear Sexless, Oh no! You were nice to her and she didn’t give you sex?
Now I want to imagine that instead of letting it go, she gets angry. She wallows in her self-pity. She’s so self-centred she
That mean girl! How dare she appreciate you as a human being
decides that you’re put her in the friend-zone on a whim, just
without wanting to suck your cock! Don’t worry- Aunty Slut is
to be an asshole. It’s not fair- she was nice to you, now where
on the case! Here’s a tip for breaking out of the friend-zone:
is her sex? She externalises all of her own faults and mistakes
Don’t pretend to be friends with girls.
and projects them onto you. You’re an evil bastard who won’t
You see, sometimes, when you’re friendly to girls, they
put out. She’s the victim here, not you.
assume that you actually like them as human beings. That
Newsflash sexless- if you’re only being nice to a girl because
maybe you guys could hang out, catch a movie, grab coffee
you want to get in her pants, you’re not a nice guy. You’re an
or do other ‘friends’ type stuff. Occasionally they also would
entitled douche bag.
like to take things further, and if you’re both keen- then hooray
Presumably, you enjoy some aspect of this girl’s company
for enthusiastic ‘hell yes’ sex. But when they don’t, you don’t
so don’t put her in the friend-zone- be her friend instead! Girls
get to whine about it. You don’t get to complain about them
are people too!
exercising their right over who goes near their vaginas. And
Good luck! Love, Aunty Slut
you certainly don’t get to make them feel bad about exercising that choice!
Send your sexy sex questions to auntyslut@nexusmag.co.nz
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WHY DON'T KIWIS LIE TO THEIR MOTHERS MORE?
CHAFING HAZARD AHEAD Road to Fitness Lauren Heginbotham
The Foreign Invasion Melody Wilkinson
Fitness101: Wear suitable attire to all fitness classes involving a bike, 16 years later and the cultural differences between me and my husband are still an issue. Recently we had a surprise visit from my in-laws, who loathe my very existence because… I don’t know, it’s something to do with the food I eat (my obvious disdain for fish and chips) and cook (too much chocolate in the chocolate chip cookies), the way I have an opinion (even though I am a woman and clearly, because of my accent, unintelligent) and the fact that I don’t always use a knife when eating things like salad. These things stack up to make me the worst choice of partner for their glorious specimen of a son. Maybe they’re afraid that being American is contagious and if I kiss my husband, or worse, sleep with him (in case they are reading this- it only happened one time in order to conceive their precious grandchild) he might catch it. I must admit it’s a valid fear because after we were married, we lived in the States for a while; during which time, my husband became best friends with my Dad and inexplicably fell in love with driving a pickup we nicknamed Tonka. He even started asking for snake skin cowboy boots for every birthday. (I didn’t buy them… I did buy him tickets to a Bob Dylan concert so he could see Bob’s snake skin cowboy boots, because while I appreciated his commitment, some people just shouldn’t wear cowboy boots.) Anyway, it goes without saying that, being married and all, we should be on the same team when in-laws invade our house. But as I was explaining to the mother-in-law that I was working on two novels, my husband breezes through the room and announces that I am no good at writing novels, that they just aren’t my ‘thing’. He swore later he was comparing it to my screenwriting ability which he thinks is “amazing” but his mother just got all the confirmation that my time at Uni, mooching off her son, has indeed been a waste, as she has suspected all along. I tried to explain later (through the sobbing) that in my culture when speaking of your wife to the mother-in-law you should just LIE. Just say she’s amazing at everything. I hate it here today.
especially when you’re expected to sit on one for an hour. To say I was unprepared for my first class at UniRec is an understatement. However, I’m philosophical about the likelihood of many more future mishaps as I ponder, then tackle my 2014 fitness challenge. Board shorts. They may seem like they belong to the noughties, but if I’m truthful, I bought this pair last year when I was dreaming up my foray into paddle-boarding (trending at the time). Where could the harm be in dusting them off for my first session at UniRec? You’ll be feeling my pain right about now if you’ve made the same mistake. Although they may feel lightweight and comfortable when out in the water, I can confirm there is no place for them in a REV class. Having had my gym gear sitting in my car most of the week, on Monday it was time to get the show on the road and step through to my new happy (endorphin inducing) place. I knew two things that needed to happen; try out something new and be in a group environment where I would resist the urge to walk out after doing the recommended 30 minutes of exercise per day. Why REV? Well… Cycling is a growing sport in NZ. Look at the athletes we produce who then go on to represent NZ on the world stage. They certainly give ‘thunder thighs’ a very different, impressive connotation. Yes, I’m thinking of track sprinter Simon ‘Rhino’ van Velthooven, bronze medallist at the World Champs last week. I’ll be checking him out later this week at the new Avantidrome for the BikeNZ Track Nationals. Call it ‘cycling inspiration’. So, did I survive? In a word, yes, all 59.37 minutes of it. Besides the discomfort brought on by non- standard attire and failing miserably when it came to getting out of the seat for the hill climbs (it’s tough), I hung in there till the end and for a first timer, that’s an achievement in itself. I caught up with REV instructor Tanya after class who passed on some encouraging advice and sowed the seed for setting a goal to work towards. REV Instructor Tanya reckons “your backside needs to get used to the bike” so coming along to a REV class twice a week is the minimum. After 6 weeks I’ll be able to test out the outdoors. Apparently I’ll be able to survive 1.5 hours (gasp) in undulating terrain. That actually makes me kind of excited.
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GO HOME INTERNET, YOU'RE ANÂ ASSHOLE Louise vs the World Lousie Hutt
It's been just over two weeks since Charlotte Dawson was found
say that I wished my brother had found these resources and then maybe
dead in her Sydney home. The New Zealand media kept repeating
he'd still be here today if he had. This blog had decided that by saying
"found dead", "found dead", "found dead", always skirting around the truth:
my brother battled with mental illness I was tarnishing his reputation and
Charlotte Dawson committed suicide. Too many articles focused on how
spreading malicious lies. If there was one thing I wanted people to get
beautiful she was, with only a side note about her battle with depression.
from my speech is that mental illness is not something to be ashamed
The constant harassment and bullying she faced on Twitter was a factor in
of and if we keep dismissing it and pretending it doesn't exist then the
her attempted suicide in 2012.
cycle continues. The fact they were not only using the internet to bully
Charlotte Dawson's death affected me more than I expected. One of my
and harass me (a platform I had spoken about as being so helpful to my
brothers committed suicide in 2012, and both him and myself have battled
recovery), but also doing the exact thing which is so harmful to people with
with depression. However it was Charlotte's dealings with online bullies
mental illness; erasing their struggles. This just seemed so ridiculous. If
which really hit home for me.
anything, I was trying to honour his memory by not letting another person
I run two blogs, three Facebook pages, a twitter and have countless other
be taken in such a tragic way.
online memberships. I talk about things I care about: crafts, photography,
Their harassment and stalking continued onto nearly all other websites I
feminism, mental illness and always attach my name. There's a huge dif-
post regularly on and I've had frustrating dealings with many social media
ference between a critique or criticism and a personal attack. I've had
sites:
people send hate mail to Nexus, send me messages with rude comments and recently, I've had someone create a blog to simply write "anonymous" comments about me (and I'm not even remotely famous). 99% of the time, when I've received a personal attack, I've laughed it off. Why? Because if someone wants to think I'm a "bitch", or whatever, it's their opinion; they're just giving my blog more clicks and wasting their life trying to bring other people down. Not everyone can view it this way,
- You're able to block people on Facebook, but once you've done that you can't see if they post on your pages. - LinkedIn has only recently brought in a blocking feature, and until then would give you a notification every time that person viewed your page; a friendly reminder that they're stalking you. - You cannot password protect your main blog on Tumblr (a feature only enabled for secondary blogs).
but I know I'm never going to be everyone's cup of tea and I'm okay with
While it's incredibly difficult to maintain any degree of real privacy on
that. When I first read a reply from this blog, I thought it was just a generic
the internet, there needs to be better ways to deal with stalking and
troll-blog and I was already thinking of ways to make a joke about it. That
harassment. We need to be more aware of the difference between giving
changed when I clicked on it and found it was all directly aimed at me. The
someone a critique/criticism, rather than personally attacking them (and
worst part was, it wasn't even about the stuff I could laugh off. The posts
the effect that the latter really has on people).
were instead about how I steal from my part time job, how I don't pay my
However, this is only one person who had decided to harass, stalk and
taxes, how I lied in a speech I gave. These are things I take seriously and
bully me and luckily I was in a good mental space when I had to deal with
defamation of character is a criminal offence.
it. Charlotte Dawson had thousands. People seem to think this behaviour
The most ironic part were their statements about my brother. When
is okay because people put information out there about themselves, but
asked to speak at Hamilton's Pechakucha night, I decided to talk about my
people have a right not to be stalked and harassed, famous or not. In the
own dealings with mental illness. I wanted to discuss how the internet had
end, our choices define us all and I'm just thankful these people haven't
been so pivotal in providing me with resources and platforms for getting
made me feel the need to make the same choice as Charlotte.
better, managing mental illness and removing stigma. I then went on to
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CHICKEN AND LEEK PIE Cooking for Students Zac Lyon
Alrighty, some of you have moved into the big wide world of flatting, where you now have to fend for yourselves, pay rent, bills, work job(s), do your own laundry and cook. In other words, putting your big boy/girl pants on and acting semi-grown up (hugely overrated). So while you monkeys wonder how you are going to pay the rent for the week or finish the growing mountain of Uni work I’ll help on the cooking front. This week it’s a nice and simple pie. Everybody likes pie.
Ingredients 2 large chicken boobs (cubed) 1 Tbs butter 1 large leek (or two medium leeks) sliced 1 cm rings 3 celery stalks finely sliced 3 carrots finely diced handful of fresh thyme 1-2 cloves garlic diced 2 Tbs Cornflour 285 ml milk 1 wineglass of either white wine or water 1 chicken stock cube Puff pastry Salt and Pepper to season
Directions 01_ In a hot pan on high heat, throw in the cubed chicken boob and cook until lightly browned and not pink. 02_ Remove chicken from pan. Add butter, let melt and add in chopped veges, along with garlic and thyme. Cook until veges soften slightly. 03_ Mix cornflour with a bit of the milk to get the flour lumps out and add with rest of milk into veges in the pan. Crumble over stock cube and add winesies or water. Let the whole mixture thicken and season. 04_ Add in chicken and coat with creamy vege mixture. 05_ Prepare a large pie dish with a greasing of butter, lay out bottom pastry. Empty chicken filling into the pie dish and cap the pie with more pastry and roll in pie edges. 06_ Brush the pastry with milk, cook for 30-40 mins at 180C or until golden. 07_ Allow it to cool slightly, it will be pretty warm- burn your mouth and throat as you swallow warm!
Again, if you manage to not follow my instructions or they make no sense, head over to my youtube channel, Cooking4Students and watch the video. Peace.
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THE BANK
Blind Datďż˝ XX
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THE LADY'S EXPERIENCE
THE GENTLEMAN'S EXPERIENCE
I cop a lot of flack for my sex life and my attitude about sex in general.
There I was, setting off on yet another bizarre week-night escapade. As
Recently I decided that enough was enough and set about casting the
per usual I was in search of a free dinner and eager to sink some piss. I
negative, judgemental people from my life. I figured 'fuck them', I'll do
arrived at The Bank, suspiciously scanned the room half expecting to see
what makes me happy, and surround myself with people who appreciate
my mates or hidden camera, and slowly slunk up to the bar and said I was
me for who I am. I then completely independently decided that I wanted a
the Blind Date victim. After about 15 minutes in limbo I finally introduced
break from the casual sex lifestyle, resolving to wait for someone worthy
myself to my 'date' and sat down to begin the carnage.
of boyfriend status before my next act of copulation. Two weeks and two
First impressions had me ready to head for the hills with my tail between
days later my plan was blown to shit when a friend of mine mentioned this
my legs. The initial conversation points included how she was a feminist
Nexus blind date event at The Bank.
and a vegan who didn't think it was fair that we "steal" cow's milk – what-
I went with no expectations, no plans as to what I would do if the guy
ever the fuck that means. Being a home-grown-meat-eating farm boy who
turned out to be either grossly undesirable, or sex on legs. So I show up
has had a healthy dose of sexism beaten into him since an early age I
and after a few...technical difficulties-with my blind date being the first one
wasn't having a bar of this.
of the year and all-I was paired up and ready to struggle through the first
I tried to numb my pain by ordering a few cocktails, which is when the
awkward half hour of small talk. The roast veggie salad turned out to be
night got a whole lot better. A few beverages in I had decimated her slightly
pretty amazing, but it was nothing compared to their cocktails. We ordered
nervous, reserved consciousness enough to establish the girl was a bit
copious amounts of alcohol in order to drink away our $150 tab, and I've
of a horn-dog, so I thought fuck it - why not? After sinking a few more
got to say that the Paradiso cocktail is like a liquid lollipop. If you're into
rounds she suggested we buy some more piss and continue the night. I
candy, you'll love the Paradiso. Needless to say, the conversation became
suggested her place, as anybody would, because the last thing I need is
more fluid and a little more crass. You can guess what happened next.
a stage 10 clinger. Needless to say I don't need to go into further detail other than adding that the night ended the next morning with me setting her down at a bus stop and walking away satisfied.
BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE BANK AND 97.8 THE EDGE EACH WEEK NEXUS ATTEMPTS TO MAKE A LOVE/SEXUAL CONNECTION. IF YOUR KEEN FOR A DATE ON US EMAIL EDITOR@NEXUSMAG.CO.NZ
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GET IN THE VAN RACHAEL ELLIOTT
— College Hall is on the piss again and they don’t care who knows it.
"Just so you know now, I'm not going home with either of you."
They are joining Studville, Bryant and the thousands of first years who got
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free rides to town in ORI2014. Those thousands of first years also said a
"Going home alone. Way to fuck up my kill streak."
lot of stupid, hilarious shit. Ah, sweet, sweet nostalgia.
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It’s a pretty simple idea: drive students to and from town to save them some money. Apparently the Students’ Union have been doing for around a decade now (wish I’d known that in first year), so I thought I would go hang
"Do you remember me? I'm the Earth Science girl with no dreams."
out with them for a night and see what it takes to run a shuttle service.
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I learned many new things: apparently, I can actually write (aw thanks!)
"I love O'week. If you listen closely you can hear the collective tearing
Also, I’m “legit” and “a good cunt”. In fact, Nexus are good cunts and
of hymen."
we have two puzzle pages now which is “pretty fucking sick.” Everyone
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wanted free food, to “tear up BAR101” to “get loose” and to “dominate”-
"Whats your name?" "9 Greenboro".
whatever that means.
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I’m not sure if any of them dominated but I can tell you that they can knock back an RTD in less than 28 seconds and regardless of your age that is impressive. Or frightening. I’m not sure which. By 1:00am all forms of polite conversation had been replaced by slurring
"You're a good cunt. I'll do sexual things for you" — "Cats don't have opposable thumbs. Dude, it happened." —
messy drunkenness and any semblance of an internal editor or self-cen-
"I'm too drunk for my parents."
sorship of any kind had disappeared. Man I need to sleep.
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Here are the best (and worst) quotes from my shuttle service experience. —
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"I would do ANYTHING for a ride home. Anything." ——
"You've got some explaining to do." —
"Fuck you Marelich. We're not going to put up with any of your shit tonight.
"Ooooooh I love the Pussaaaay."
Just drive the van."
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"I'd recognize the back of that head anywhere."
"Did that van driver really just get out of prison?"
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"I can never sleep at night. I think I might be a necrophiliac." "Babe, I think
"We have heeeeaps of Mutual Friends on Facebook, we should hook up."
you mean insomniac."
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SURVIVOR: WSU BOARD MARK SAVAGE
— Last week we covered each of the contestants you picked to
The only correspondence received was a resignation letter from
represent you at the University of Waikato. This week we drop
Danielle Selby due to her abandoning the island for Christchurch.
them on a metaphorical deserted island and see how they fare.
The Board unanimously accepted the resignation as moved by
I’m your host, known as the local Savage here on the island, and I
Zanian. This opened up a vacancy on the Board which led to most
will be recording the trials and tribulations faced by the Executive
of the discussion that took place during the meeting. Aaron laid
Board of the Waikato Students’ Union. Deals will be made, friend-
down the two options that the group had in front of them. They
ships will be broken, and Aaron Letcher may even grow hair. But
could either (1.) appoint Tahangawari Tangitu-Huata because he
no matter what happens you can read about it here.
would have been elected to the Board had Danielle not stood in last
This week our survivors landed on one of the island’s beaches.
year’s election or (2.) advertise the position with a panel comprising
President Aaron Letcher immediately began teaching the group
the President, Vice-President, and Vice-President Maori to appoint
some core skills they would need to last the year. This year the
the most suitable candidate.
Waikato Students’ Union will be implementing a different internal
Each Board Member took a turn expressing what option they
structure focussing more on events that the WSU identifies as key
prefer. Gabriel said the first option is more democratic and Zanian
rather than letting Directors plan their own events. Tied in with this
backed this up by pointing out that the margin for the last spot on
new structure there will be no portfolios. In the past each of the
the Board was two votes. Aaron argued for the second option as
Directors have claimed demographics of the student community
that is what happened last year when there was a vacancy and
such as Campus Culture or Women’s Welfare. As the waves rolled in on the 23rd of January it was time for the first meeting of the year. How would the new directors handle
points out that there are currently no female directors. In the end the Board comes to the conclusion that option Two would be the best course.
it? There was a relatively short agenda for the meeting hosted in
Next on the list was making sure the Directors were aware of
Guru Phabians. All Board Members were present save Johnny
O-week. To finish up they passed the “don’t be a dick policy” also
Ryan (who sent his apologies via smoke signal) and Danielle Selby.
known as the Social Media Policy. Bringing up last year’s incident
The Board seemed to have things sorted as they move through the
involving Daniel Farrell’s blog post, Aaron added a light-hearted
first few items such as confirming the minutes of the last meeting “Dan was a dick last year.” and hearing any issues from WSU members who were present.
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HANGOVER EDITION STUDENTS' UNION PRESIDENT AARON LETCHER
— Well, that was ORI2014: It’s all downhill from here.
than anyone would ever imagine. Our staff here at the WSU have been in
9am lectures, course materials, late nights of procrastination and making
motion since late October organizing sponsorship arrangements, bar deals,
up excuses why you can’t hit up the Outback or 101 with your friends. Tell
and designing free magazines, diaries and wall planners so you guys can
them you’re sick – that one always works. Hopefully by now the hangover
have the party you expect – because free stuff doesn’t just come from
has worn off, the memory of cheap gin or tequila has faded from both
nowhere. If you look at the ORI2014 event as a whole it’s essentially a
your minds and your taste buds, and your dignity is slowly returning. Sure
non-stop event running for 7 days. Everything needs to be packed down
it sounds depressing now but you’ll be second years soon, and second
each evening, and set up at 7am the next day before any of you have even
years can afford the good stuff - or more of the bad stuff. It’s a matter
figured out you have a hangover and probably won’t be making that lecture.
of perspective. I know you probably won’t believe it right now, between the awkward stares from classmates who saw you do god-knows-what at the Bake
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A lot of work goes into organizing an Orientation for you guys, far more
The party is over, and it’s time to settle down to the usual routine of
Combine this with our Directors driving you to and from town between 10 and 4 each day and you start to get an indication of what has gone on behind the scenes.
House after town and solemnly checking your bank balance, but from a
On a final note I would like to give a huge shout out to Jules and Louis
Waikato Students’ Union perspective ORI2014 went off without a hitch.
from Two Kids at University for holding what I can only describe as the
Sure, it rained on the Monday and the open air movie had to be moved
sickest party I have attended since ‘09. Admittedly there weren’t too many
indoors. But that’s life. Sometimes plans fall through, sometimes things
parties attended between 2010 and 2013, but I stand by the claim nonethe-
go wrong. You just need to pick yourself up off the ground, keep calm, and
less. You guys have gone a long way in proving that Waikato does have a
carry on. At the time of writing there have been no major injuries, unless a
student culture and can party with the best of them, and did so by jumping
small cut on my hand from a wizard stick battle counts, and to my knowl-
through all the right hoops to keep our friends at the Hamilton Police and
edge there have been no arrests. That said; it is 6pm on Monday evening
sound control happy. I’m sure those Scarfies down South will be looking
so we are far from out of the woods.
over their shoulders.
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ON THE GOOD SIDE TONY STEVENS FROM YWRC
— Good employment relationships, especially with the top dog, can be the difference between misery and a promotion. I’m not saying you should be polishing your PHOTOGRAPH: BECKI MOSS
boss’ shoes but it does (quite literally) pay to be on their good side to maximise your employment experience. If you and your employer can have a mutual chuckle together then you’re far more likely to get those extra days off you want – even if you’re not entitled to annual leave yet. Or maybe your brother Jim bites the bullet in want to go to his funeral? Typically under the
SAY NO TO FLATTING WOES
law we’re only entitled to one day of bereave-
AMBER CARDALE
ment leave to mourn for friends and extended
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a horrible garbage-compacter accident and you
family but if your boss likes you then you’re far more likely to get a few weeks, maybe
This time of year we have a lot of students moving into flats or houses. Whether or not
even paid.
this is your first time moving into a property you can never go wrong with refreshing your
In employment terms we call it working in
memory and looking over the rights and responsibilities of tenant vs. landlord.
“good faith” and it encompasses all that warm
Check the following prior to moving into a property:
fuzzy stuff like mutual respect, giving the benefit of the doubt, honesty and integrity – you get the message. So next time you have a beef bring it straight to the boss – don’t dive onto Facebook and
• The difference between an open-ended and fixed-term tenancy.
• Whether or not there is a letting fee.
• How much the bond is.
• If your bond is getting lodged with the DBH.
It’s also a good idea to go through every room and take photos of it prior to moving your stuff
produce a rant about how your boss is a
in. This will prevent a landlord from keeping your bond for damage that wasn’t done by you.
douche for underpaying you $12.78. Good
Rights and responsibilities for the tenant:
faith is about respect and it’s a two-way street. Contact: 0800 AT YWRC, ywrc@xtra.co.nz.
• Pay the rent – Even if you’re unhappy about something to do with the place,
you still have to pay the rent. It is important that you always pay the rent on time.
• Keep the place reasonably clean – It doesn’t need to look perfect, but it does
need to be reasonable.
• Tell the landlord if something needs to be fixed – If something breaks down
or goes wrong, tell the landlord straight away. It is the landlord’s responsibility
to repair and maintain the place. It is your responsibility to tell the landlord
about any problems. It’s a good idea to put it in writing for the landlord as well,
and keep a copy.
• Be a good neighbour – Don’t disturb other tenants or neighbours.
PHOTOGRAPH: BROOK JAMES
Rights and responsibilities of the Landlord:
• Allow the tenant quiet enjoyment of the premises (which means not
harassing the tenant or interfering with their reasonable peace, comfort and
privacy, or allowing others to do so).
• Comply with all building, health and safety standards that apply to the premises.
• Pay rates and insurance.
• Give the tenant appropriate receipts and statement for rent payments and
written notice of any rent increase.
• Maintain the property in a reasonable state of repair during the tenancy.
• Tell the tenant in writing if the property is on the market for sale.
Contact: advocacy@wsu.org.nz or 027 2065 011.
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NOTICES
Maori Info Day
Lost
WEDNESDAY 12TH MARCH
MICHAEL LUNDON
Mayhem Launch THURSDAY 13TH MARCH
1-2pm at Tainui Court (outside Te Ahurutanga).
If you happened to acquire a set of white Moshi
Register with your Maori Mentoring UNit and
sports headphones during the Global Game Jam
receive a free 2014 Maori @ Waikato Diary.
in January, please return them to G.B.21 at your
Special guest apperance from 2013 Homai
soonest convenience.
Launch of Mayhem Literary Journal - 5.00pm, fourth floor tea room of the Student Centre. Readings, tunes and light refreshments provided.
te Pakipaki winner 'Wiz Tokelau'. Kai, Taonga, Kapahaka, Whakawhanaungatanga.
Room for Rent HAJARI THAKURMY - 02102747700
Campus 5km Underway EVERY MONDAY EVENING
Indian family of three interested in giving one room for rent to a student or
Teach English
professional. The charges are $120 per week plus bills or $150 including all bills(internet, light, gas and sky).
There is a $5 entry fee with a complimentary glass of tap beer, house wine or juice available after the race at Momento Café. Meet at the Village Green at 5pm to participate. All welcome.
TEACH ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (CELTA)
Pathways College will offer a Cambridge Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA) course starting the May 5th for
Start a Club MONDAY 10TH - FRIDAY14TH MARCH
Good Reads Panel THURSDAY 13TH MARCH
four weeks. This is a practical qualification for those with little or no previous teaching experience, and is internationally recognized. Opening up a world of exciting teaching opportunities, the CELTA qualification offers you the chance to have a highly rewarding career, living and working oversees. For more information, see www.waikato. ac.nz/pathways/commumity/professional/celta.
out wsu.org.nz and download the Affiliation Pack. Khayt will be available in Level Zero from 1pm-2pm the week after ORI2014, for drop in appointments and to answer any questions you may have.
Mark Bunting will speak on “What have you been reading lately? What’s new and what’s coming to us in the next six months?” Academy of Performing Arts 6.30pm-8.30pm. Send any notices to editor@nexusmag.co.nz
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To all those looking to start a club, please check
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Codewords
Each letter in this puzzle is represented by a number 1-26. Crack the code to solve the crossword.
KenKen
Sequence
The bolded groups of squares are called “cages.” In the
What shape comes next?
upper-left corner of each cage, there is a “target number” and a math operation. Fill in each square of a cage with a number between 1-9. The numbers in a cage must combine—in any order, using only that cage’s math operation—to form that cage’s target number. You may not repeat a number in any row or column but you can repeat a number within a cage. Example: Your target number is 5, your operation is addition, you’re using the numbers 1–9, and the cage is made up of two squares. You could fill in 2 and 3 (because 2 + 3 = 5) or 1 and 4 (1 + 4 = 5)
Syllabic
1. Political scandal: 2. Asian river:
From the following syllables and clues, form ten words of a least two syllables.
3. Pretentious nonsense: 4. Professional photographer:
ca - cide - der - did - dle - dy - it - gate - ge -
5. Sailors’ dance:
horn - ir - ir - kid - man - me - min - nga - no - out - pipe - ra - ra - ra - ra - ra - rup - ster - tar - ter - ter - tion - wa - wad
6. Reversible carpet: 7. Sudden incursion: 8. Native NZ lizard: 9. Mass extermination: 10. Haberdasher:
Enter numbers into the blank spaces so that each row,
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HARD
MEDUIM
column and 3x3 box contains the numbers 1-9.
EASY
Sudoku
Draw your answer here.
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Target How many four (or more) letter words can you make from the letters in the square without using proper nouns? Each word must contain the centre letter.
2. 9 letter words globetrot 7 letter words blotter bootleg bottler rootlet 6 letter words blotto bolero bolter bottle goblet looter retool tootle 5 letter words bogle botel globe lotto ogler roble 4 letter words belt blot bole bolo bolt gelt glob lobe lobo loge logo loot lore ogle oleo orle role rotl tole tool
Crossword
Solve the clues and fill in the words. Answers for this crossword are in the online magazine at nexusmag.co.nz.
Across
36. Church (8)
69. Disagree (5)
10. Part (9)
45. Confine (6)
1. Marine crustacean (7)
40. Performed (5)
70. Environmental condi-
11. Affair (7)
49. Astound (5)
4. Type of duck (7)
42. Suitable for
tion (7)
13. Insolent (8)
50. Fiendish (10)
8. Exactly the same (9)
cultivation (6)
71. Liberate (7)
15. Decoration (5)
51. Airy (8)
12. Stone pillar (7)
43. Mute (6)
72. Disbelieving (9)
20. Relating to the nose (5)
52. Intricate (9)
14. Fatuous (7)
44. Incisors (5)
73. Hereditary (7)
22. Complied with (6)
54. Bizarre (9)
15. Musical note (5)
46. Exhaustive (8)
74. Thin (7)
24. Pharmacist (7)
56. Surpass (9)
16. Throw out (5)
47. Arduous (9)
25. Spectacular ceremony
57. Slumbering (8)
17. One who expects the
48. Vote (6)
Down
(9)
58. Sled dogs (7)
worst (9)
52. Attuned to the feelings
1. Theft (7)
27. Out of date (8)
59. Lament (5)
18. Farcical (9)
of others (8)
2. Australian throwing
29. Maps (6)
61. Sincere (7)
19. Hankered (7)
53. Cellar (8)
stick (9)
30. Indifferent (9)
63. Movie preview (7)
21. Evidence (7)
55. Garret (5)
3. Attend to an ailment (5)
31. Orientation (8)
65. Evening (5)
23. Reading stand (7)
58. Amassed (7)
4. Stopgap (9)
33. Slogan (5)
67. Pulled (5)
25. Parts of a book (5)
60. Equipoise (7)
5. Bounding (7)
35. Harvest (4)
68. Platter (5)
26. Element (8)
62. Graceful (7)
6. Legal excuse (5)
37. Paragon (5)
28. Circumspect (8)
64. Villain (9)
7. Floating aimlessly (8)
38. Captured (6)
32. Risk (6)
66. Stamina (9)
8. High-minded (10)
39. Bill of fare (4)
34. Expectations (9)
68. Italian dish (5)
9. Invigorating medicine (5)
41. Fell (7)
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