MEET THE FRESHERS | LIMERICKS | FRESHCADEMY AWARDS O-WEEK HIGHLIGHTS | QUOTES | POETRY + AWFUL HAIRCUTS
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FROM THE EDITORS
Older than the bricks in the Original Blocks, The Voice is now in it’s 40th year – this year, however, we’re shaking it up. Think new car smell, sleek design, and a two horsepower engine; specially tuned to create the perfect blend of information and entertainment.
As The Voice chronicles your time at Menzies, we welcome all contributions: quotes, photos, drawings, poetry, short stories – basically anything you can fit under a photocopier (just no buttocks, please).
Our aim is to make The Voice something you talk about, share over a lazy breakfast on weekends, and keep as a memento to remind you of the highs, the lows and in-betweens.
Fresh. Bold. With it. — this is The Voice 2014
Surfs up, Roger & Benjamin CONTACT US: (M) 0434 399 919 / 0418 856 885 (E) thermcvoice@gmail.com (R) S225 / S433
[ Diddly-dee PotatO-Week! ]
MOVING IN
The end of your Summer vacation, Menzies – a newfangled location; Share one last meal with your ‘rents, bid farewell in suspense, Thus begins Fresher Orientation.
INTRO TO THE RANCH
The Ranch packs sleaze astronomical – an establishment quite economical; The cougars are there, and men with no hair, It is a love quite paradoxical!
TOUR DE MAC
What perfectly wonderful weather, For a tour of the campus tied together; Milk, pears, and flour, in a meteor shower, A bond you just couldn’t sever.
FRESHER DANCE
Attendence at U-Bar a must, Our competition eyed with distrust; All hope placed on Cat, who could dance the earth flat But alas - defeat by pelvic thrust
SCAV HUNT
That crazy romp through the city; challenges so varied and witty all had much fun 'till the harbour swim was done and then people were decidedly gritty !
BLOCK WARS
It was meant to be a bit of fun Block rivalry out in the sun, but the freshers weren't shy, hit Evie in the eye Do we even know which Block won?
HARBOUR CRUISE
T'was a marvellous night on the sea , with some overly friendly employees Give the Captain a wink, He'll shout you a drink I think we need a new cruise company!
TOUR DE MAC
The Freshers took a tour of Macquarie if you don't like flour and eggs I'm sorry But next year will be soon, And You'll be spraying the goon and watching the new Freshers scurry!
MEET THE FRESHERS
FROM GYM JUNKIES AND CAT LOVING FEMINISTS, TO ONE WHO’S ALLERGIC TO “SUSHI AND BULLSHIT” — THESE ARE THE FIRST YEARS FOR 2014
WHAT THEY STUDY
HUMAN SCI. MULTI
Where do they hail from?
INCLUDING:
Bowral / Drillham / Exeter / Harrington / Japan / Jordan / Mudgee / Muswellbrook / Mollymook / Perth / Picton /South Africa n/ Springwood / Sri Lanka / Thailand / Wagga Wagga / Wisconsin / Woolongong
51% PLAY AN INSTRUMENT – OF THIS ...
T here are SEVEN drummers¼ plays more than one instrument
14 string players & ONE plays the triangle
ART: painting, music, craft, chilling, eating, trivia
RECREATION: sport, dance, scuba diving, horse riding, gaming
RANDOM: staring at strangers, cats + feminism, Kurt Cobain + quilting
WHAT INTERESTS THEM
FRMCSA’S
Fresh-cademy Awards
– 2014 –
These prestigious Awards are conferred upon only the most brilliant displays of zeal, swagger, and tomfoolery; and the Awards go to ...
WORTHY FRESHER(S)
Anthony Birch (Sting) Ray Bakker
Toby Laidlaw
Michael Murphy
Kaj Suaning
James Ridge
Rachel Tracey
FRESHEST HAIRCUTS
Sam 'Starfish' Cooper
Brandon 'Frondy' Fahey Brendan 'F'(allon) Jaise 'Patches Jr.' Kelly
BOURBON AWARD
Jason Smith
Never before has Menzies heard someone roar 'RAAA~NNNCCCHH' with such vigor or primal instinct; breathtaking – a must see
THE
KEEN BEAN
Phillip Leason
Feeling too far from the action, Pip set up camp in the Common Room to get in, around, and amongst Menzies' O-Week
FRESHEST DANCE MOVES
Matthew Everett
RESIDENT NUDIST
David Cant
As stark as Winterfell, Mini Cant's nude pursuits even made a Chinese man cry
ULTIMATE FRESHER
Laura Coleman
Having a meal at DLC, parking a trolley in Top C, twerking in The Pond for all to see – these were just some of the highlights that make Laura most deserving of this accolade
Proudly brought to you by the Scav Hunt Leaders for 2014
FRONDY / JAMES / JAISE + TOBY
PIP / CANT / SAMMY STARFISH / (STING) RAY
FEB 23 ~ MAR 7
Ash: ‘Does your puppy pee inside a lot?’
Bruce: ‘She has accidents now and then ...’
Julia: ‘Don't we all? ’
Who knows? Maybe this is acceptable behaviour in Parkes ...
'There's
‘WHY ARE THEY CALLED “WISDOM TEETH” IF THEY’RE RETARDED??’
ERIK S. , always asking life's profound questions
a reason that Pitbull says his name before his songs; so you can turn it off'
MOLLY G., clearly a fan of pop ‘music’ with random smatterings of Spanish thrown in – ¡dalé!
Cat's sweet choreography
Finally catching an elusive ibis
RMC meals
HOT NOT
The Fresher Flu pandemic
Scubar holding us hostage
Defeat by DLC’s pelvic thrusts – again.
THE TIME WHEN BERETS WERE WORN
‘Yeah, it's kind of weird that I like having balls in my mouth’
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9 7
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AARON W., on bubble milk tea –allegedly.
“Winnie the Wee” is renamed “Winnie the Pooh” due to complaints from the Equine and Fertiliser industries
Date RMC was opened by Hon Peter Griffin; 40 years after Macquarie Uni was established
Evie: ‘What do I need for the gym?’
Chris: ‘A good attitude and a sweat towel!’
Chris Marlow –accounting student by day, gym consultant by night College Lingo
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'CHAT' [adjective]
Something gross or disgusting: "That's Chat!"
'BLEAK' [adjective]
A feeling of anger or negativity: "Yaar, it made me feel so bleak"
O-Week
Composer Leon Dhemba
‘Tis the end of O week, It’s rather sad
All the great fun that has been had Memories created, friendships formed
Bonds of forever, not to be torn
The week has been long, jam packed with stuff
Some of it easy, most of it tough
One thing is true, this week is a blast
A time to be grateful, and not downcast
At first it is awkward, faces unseen
Beginnings unknown, a slate that is clean
New direction soon to be sought
The weather a changing between cold and hot
From nights at the ranch, to time in the City
Getting to explore the wonders of Sydney
Embracing nature, in more ways than thought “Would I rather be at DLC?” I think not
The haircuts were awful, Scav challenges obscene
And learning to dance was quite the scene
Grey beach days, no volleyball, all quite sad
But still, bonding experiences were had
Clothes were dirtied, some of them soiled
DLC’s attempted invasion was foiled
A room redone, right over there
And making strangers stop and stare
A tour of the Uni was on the cards
More than was bargained for, I’m sure it was hard
Tied together, teamwork essential
The egging and flouring completely incidental
A trip of the harbor soon came along
Everyone went crazy for the fresher song
The costumes spectacular, looking quite nautical
The effort put in some was nothing but laudable
Not wearing clothes, a recurring theme
End of the week, we’re all out of steam
Tired and weary, but still full of life
We all made it through the pain and strife
Now O-Week is over, the time is nigh
Uni begins soon, time to study and try stay on top of everything, every assignment & test
I wish you all the best as you start your glorious quest
At first it is awkward, faces unseen
Beginnings unknown, a slate that is clean
ELECTRICITY USE IN COLLEGES IS HIGH
Macquarie University is on a mission to reduce energy use and promote sustainable living.
During March, Macquarie University Sustainability is running the ‘10 ways to Save Challenge’ between DLC, RMC and The Village.
SWITCH OFF
To get involved, take a photo ‘switching off’ and upload it to the Facebook page (simply search for Macquarie Sustainability)
Each week, the most creative photo entry from each college will win a $20 Max Brenner Voucher. The best photo at the end of the month will win two Gold Class cinema tickets!
WHAT’S ON
7 ~ 21 MARCH
VOLUNTEERING
Optus RockCorps
luna park
12 march
Give 4 hours of time and Get Given a music reward! Concert line-up: Samantha Jade, Empire Of The Sun, and Rudimental
optusrockcorps.com.au
MUSIC
Mountain Sounds Festival
mt. penang gardens 15 march
A brand new boutique and sustainable product of Australian music, art and culture located on the Central Coast; featuring bands such as Jinja Safari, Snakadaktal, Ball Park Music and Yolanda Be Cool
mountainsounds.co.au
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SPORT
Inter-college Volleyball mqu gymnasium 16 march
The first inter-college sporting event of the year. Don your Blue and Gold and support RMC in our quest for sporting glory!
Contact Joey Crane of a member of the Exec if you’re interested in playing
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FILM
Short+Sweet Film Festival newtown 21 march
Short+Sweet is a global festival, presenting highly successful Theatre, Dance, Cabaret and Song Festivals around the world. Catch the finals on the 21st March
shortandsweet.org
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FOOD
Master’s Supper alisons’ & bruce’s 10 – 27 march
Join Alison, Bruce and their puppy Cilla at their place for a relaxed evening of drinks, nibbles and chit-chat
RSVP on rmc.org.au – or see the Office