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But what does it really mean to be a hero?

The idea of superheroes has captivated us since at least the 1930s, when Superman first leapt tall buildings with a single bound. Superhero prototypes, with their vigilante-ism and secret identities and – most importantly – flashy costumes, have been around since the days of Robin Hood. And with Marvel and DC pumping out movie after incredible crossover movie, hero-mania is still going strong.

But we also look at the everyday acts of heroism. Read interviews with local heroes, including a café owner, a volunteer firefighter, and a registered nurse. Take a moment to thank your own personal heroes as our team talks about the people who have inspired them on their journeys, and even learn about the superpowers you never realised you had.

In Edition 36, our team explores all types of heroes. Superheroes get their time to shine: our writers analyse the best and worst of superhero costumes, and share our playlist of hero-inspired songs. We’ve even got a short story, where the line between hero and villain becomes unexpectedly blurry.

Because in the immortal words of David Bowie: we can be heroes – and that means all of us.

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Contents

The Ultimate Heroes Playlist Maggie Zhou

Whatâ€™s In A Mask? Tom Krieser

Illustration Georgia Coldebella

Not All Heroes Wear Capes Zoe Alexiades Design Zoe Alexiades

My Hero Tori Baranov

Lyrics Hayden Panettiere

Kit The Super Cat Nicholas Kutchel

Powering Through Madeline Li

Illustration Nick Manton

Illustration

Design Madeline Li

Local Hero Maggie Zhou

Interviewee James Sharplin

Rise Of The Sinking Sailor Jack Crowe

Design Fiona Sanderson

Artist Heroes That Inspire Mariah Lantouris Illustration Mariah Lantouris

The Heroâ€™s Journey Georgia Coldebella Design Rochelle Leslie

How To Be A Superhero Jack Crowe Design Sammar Bassal

The Very Beginning Amy Tam

Illustration

Paint Instead Of Blood Emily Armanios Design Sammar Bassal

Glossophobia Emily Armanios

Design Fiona Sanderson

Daily Heroes Angharad Neal-Williams Illustration

Schoolyard Hero Tori Baranov Photograph

We Can Be Heroes Radhika-Ayla Hansen Illustration

I, I will be King And you, you will be Queen Though nothing will drive them away We can be heroes, just for one day We can be us, just for one day 4

The Ultimate Heroes Playlist

Here’s a playlist dedicated to all things heroes, in their many shapes and forms. We’re going to talk about some tough times, because what’s a hero’s journey without some bumps along the way? Grab your headphones and plug yourself in – we hope your ears enjoy some new (and old) tunes. Illustration: Nick Manton Words & Design: Maggie Zhou

ALICIA KEYS SUPERWOMAN (2007)

DAVID BOWIE HEROES (1977)

Girls lifting other girls up: that’s what being super is about. Think about all the extraordinary women in our lives – mothers, sisters, aunts and friends. Alicia said that “it’s not about being all-powerful and being perfect, ‘cause no one is. It’s about perfection in our weaknesses in our imperfection, that we can still keep going and we can still learn and still remain strong.”

David Bowie’s 1977 hit has become a classic coming-of-age anthem. It captures the magic of new love; the promise and potential it offers, even if it’s fleeting. And even if it’s temporary, Bowie tells us that that’s okay. That it’s okay if something meaningful doesn’t last forever, that time doesn’t measure value. These two lovers had a day together and sometimes, that’s enough.

“Cause even when I’m a mess / I still put on a vest / With an “S” on my chest / Oh yes, I’m a Superwoman”

“We can be heroes, just for one day / We can be us, just for one day”

ALEX THE ASTRONAUT NOT WORTH HIDING (2017)

ENRIQUE IGLESIAS HERO (2001)

This intimate acoustic track speaks of acceptance and the struggles of growing up different. Alex brings her personal experience with her sexuality to light and said this song was “for 16-year-old Alex and for anyone who’s struggling to let you know that you’re absolutely perfect just the way you are.”

How could I not mention this classic? For those who are unfamiliar, this is a very, very cheesy love song that was very, very popular. Enrique himself said his inspiration was drawn from his high school days. He said, “I thought about what would be the song I want to slow dance to with my prom date.” Too sweet.

“We all smile at different faces, we all blush at different names / But holding someone’s hand should never make you feel ashamed”

“I can be your hero, baby / I can kiss away the pain / I will stand by you forever / You can take my breath away”

DEJ LOAD & LEON BRIDGES LIBERATED (2018)

A.B. ORIGINAL JANUARY 26 (2016)

Liberation means freedom, and freedom is cause for celebration! This upbeat, hip-hop track is sure to trigger your arms to jiggle and your legs to wiggle. It covers a whole lotta topics and embraces equality in its many forms – it tackles a bit of racism, sexism and homophobia. But best of all, it’s fun and champions the little hero in all of us.

The date of Australia Day is – to say the least – a very contentious issue that divides our nation. Indigenous Australian hip-hop duo A.B. Original have penned their rage and sorrows on paper. This powerful song is a message to all Australians to listen – really listen – and to learn from our past and the trauma that was inflicted onto our nation’s first people.

“If you feel free, then you should lift your hands / Wanna shake it baby, like I know you can / So many things in this world I don’t understand / I won’t judge who you love, or your brown skin”

“How you wanna raise a flag with a rifle / To make us want to celebrate anything but survival?”

What’s In A Mask? Written by Tom Krieser Illustrated by Georgia Coldebella

What’s more heroic than someone who’s willing to wear their jocks on top of their pants? Well, a lot of things, but of course we can’t do a heroes issue without talking about superheroes. The biggest teen craze since Tamagotchis, superheroes are a multi-billion dollar box-office industry, and I think I know why: it has to be the costumes. Let’s take a look at the evolution (and devolution) of superhero outfits across the generations. Obviously, we’ll rate them based off the practicality criteria of Edna Mode, the queen of costumes herself.

1 Batman 1966 (Adam West)

There is very little that is more iconic than Adam West’s Batman outfit. Like a home cooked meal, this little number is an absolute classic. However, with the classic Batman black underwear, cape and a seemingly soft grey ‘armour’, this is probably as practical as learning the periodic table rather than you know, how to file a tax return. In saying that, this outfit sweats more nostalgia than I do when I run up the stairs to rebinge Friends for the fifth time. Brought in to lighten the tone of Batman for the screen (I think Christopher Nolan missed that memo), the comical portrayal of the caped crusader went for two years and pioneered the hero-mania that was to follow 50 years later.

2Thor 2011 (Chris Hemsworth)

Well I’m getting flushed already. Hemsworth’s Thor outfit is probably the most meticulous superhero outfit to ever hit Hollywood. His original outfit in his self-titled movie has a ruby red cape that Dorothy would be proud of and a metal chest plate. Created by super costume designer Alexandra Byrne, the ensemble won a Saturn award for best costume in 2012. It does fail Edna Mode’s golden rule of “no capes”, but it disappears in the latest Thor film so I can let this one slide. I’m still waiting for another Civil War-type film where he and Doctor Strange both fight for the right to wear a red cape. Nevertheless, Thor has changed how Americans viewed Australians for generations to come. It will be sad when American tourists come and realise that a Hemsworth isn’t our Prime Minister (for the moment).

3 Catwoman 2004 (Halle Berry)

And the award for the least practical costume goes to… Catwoman’s 2004 film. There is just one word that describes this costume… a catastrophe. In an attempt to sexify the superhero genre, Berry’s costume wouldn’t be out of place in a RiRi music video. It provides no protection to slight breezes, let alone knives, fists or guns. Edna Mode would be quaking in her tiny boots. As is quite common for female superheroes, story is replaced by a lack of clothing, all of which results in a movie that is so bad, it makes Batman vs Superman look like a Hitchcock classic (okay, I know I’m exaggerating there). Hopefully, all this costume did was turn millions of teenage boys into, well…’critics’ of the patriarchy.

4 Incredibles (2004)

It would be remiss of me to discuss superhero outfits without highlighting the GOAT itself. We know everything is faster in red, so the 2004 classic is now the industry standard for superhero outfits. It clearly passes the ‘no capes’ test, and it’s Jack-Jack proof, just for good measure. It maintains its shape in serious heat better than Sashi or Poh in an immunity challenge, while still being classy enough and not sexually exploiting women (you’d think it wouldn’t be that hard). Just remember, this came out the SAME year as Catwoman. These two movies are more diametrically opposed than The Bachelor and true love.

So there you have it. I hope this has helped you understand superheroes, and their ridiculous costume choices. I’m gonna rewatch Infinity War now; can someone pass me the tissues…?

LOCAL HERO

JAMES SHARPLIN 10

It all started with a hole in the wall selling takeaway and coffee to Cheltenham’s locals. Four years on, Milkboy Espresso has expanded into a retro coffee shop known for its funky personality, upbeat service and solid food and coffee. Words, photography and design by Maggie Zhou

“We started with a little baby baguette and coffee shop then moved into shop two and now shop three,” owner James Sharplin says of Milkboy’s journey. The interior instantly oozes cool and many customers adore its bohemian feel; there’s nothing quite like it in the area. “It’s a little bit rough and a little bit vintage and oldschool. A lot of the stuff is sourced from op shops and vintage warehouses.” Not only that, but there are personal touches all throughout the café, from the skateboards which line the counter (some are from James’ personal collection) to the vinyls which are displayed proudly along the walls. And yes – they do have a vinyl player in house which is usually spinning tunes. The large collection is sourced from all over – some were found online, from markets or even from customers who traded vinyls for coffee. A dedication to customer service is what James reckons turns customers into regulars. “I try to get to know all the customers that come through our doors, try remember everyone’s names because at the end of the day, that’s important. I look at it like a small community hub.” This hub is formed by a band of loyal locals who live or work in the area. True to his word – mid interview – James pauses our conversation to say goodbye and have a quick chat with a couple of customers.

The “What do you want to be when you grow up?” question was never taken too seriously with James. He reminisces on his childhood dream of becoming a soccer player. Other than that, he always had the dream of working for himself. “I’ve always wanted to be in business and work for myself. I guess my Dad’s always had his own business so I think it’s through seeing that, I thought that it’s probably the way to go. I think that idea was always there.” Time passed and he found himself working in a call centre where he was “sort of wasting a lot of time and just enjoying not having any responsibilities.” When he was about nineteen, he started working at Fordham’s Milk Bar in Camberwell – one of Melbourne’s oldest milk bars, now living its second life as a café. It was there he met Shannon Smith, his boss at the time. Then at the age of 21, Shannon helped James open his own cafe, Milkboy. In Milkboy’s short life, James has seen a lot of changes throughout the area. “In this little precinct of shops next to council, there [were] maybe seven or eight cafés? Now there’s about fourteen.” And it hasn’t all been smooth sailing. Working with co-owners can sometimes prove to be a challenge.

James doesn’t shy away from the truths of not always seeing eye to eye. Now with his new ventures, he fully appreciates the value of good team work and is well versed with change. His advice to high schoolers is to simply, “get into the industry sooner rather than later.” It’s about building experience and getting your foot in the door, so every dishwashing odd job and waitering gig picked up is building towards something good. In spite of the struggles, what keeps James doing what he does every day?

“There’s nothing like this little shop. I’ve always wanted to give people that feeling – that warm feeling – of coming to a place and feeling very welcome.”

Milkboy captures that homeaway-from-home feeling. A place to unwind, to catch up with a mate, to chill out to the crackly sounds of vinyl, and to munch on some damn good blueberry pancakes.

How To Be A Superhero Jack Crowe

So you want to be a superhero... Unfortunately, I do have some bad news for you. There isn’t exactly a way to adopt such superpowers that you might see in movies or comics. Our society has instilled the idea that superheroes are those with a big build, a unique costume and a special ability that no one else possesses. This isn’t exactly the case however, for anyone can be their own hero, as well as someone else’s. To be a superhero, you don’t need to look ‘strong’, be the saviour to every issue or be loved by most of the world. Being a superhero is much easier than most people believe, and there are various ways that someone can become one. A hero should not be defined by admiration, but simply put, kindness and empathy.

Through numerous research studies, Martin Seligman, positive psychologist, supported the notion that offering kindness to others made people feel happier, more respected and proud to share kindness. His studies also showed that when we commit acts of kindness out of the blue and without any hidden intentions, we make ourselves feel even happier. Ultimately, the more acts of kindness we commit, the more likely we are to do them spontaneously, not expecting others to return the favour. The best thing that comes from committing acts of kindness, is that while we make others feel good about themselves, we make ourselves happier too! In the documentary, Making Australia Happy, several people participated in an experiment to increase their self-satisfaction and mental wellbeing. While completing

many activities, committing acts of kindness proved itself successful in improving the participants’ self-confidence and self-satisfaction. The main activity they completed was to spend twenty dollars of their own money on a stranger. While some bought flowers for people, and others just gave the money to someone worthy, no matter what they did, every stranger felt significantly happier and grateful, their gratitude making the participants feel happier also. This goes to show that regardless of what people give to others, both parties always feel happier. Here’s a list of things you can do to make someone feel happier, and hopefully, make their day! 1. Compliment a friend, family member, or even a stranger. This can be done by simply telling them that they have nice clothes, or even that you want to spend time around them 2. Thank somebody. Even though it is a very small act of kindness, displaying your gratitude in response to something someone has done for you makes both you and the other person happier. Thanking someone can also be spontaneous, and could even be for something that they did for you a while ago 3. Buy a small gift for someone to show your appreciation for having them in your life. This could include a bouquet of flowers or just offering to pay for something 4. Offer someone some help if they need it! If someone is struggling with a certain task, offering some assistance would be highly appreciated and beneficial for the person There are countless other ways to be a superhero for someone else rather than just committing acts of kindness for them. There are also much bigger acts that someone can complete, and the bigger the act of kindness, the greater the impact. For instance, those who commit their lives to fighting for rights or freedoms, or those who attempt to assist various people in the world via not for profit organisations. These people are basically what stem our aspirations to become superheroes, as they extend a helping hand to all those in need and truly make a difference. Of course, spontaneously starting a not for profit organisation can be very unrealistic for some people, which is why we can resort to other acts of kindness, like donating money, as that is just as helpful.

Thank You is a not for profit organisation that aims to combat poverty by improving sanitation and access to resources in developing countries. Not only have the founders been greatly successful in establishing an internationally known organisation, but their projects have significantly assisted in abolishing poverty as a whole. When they first began, they wanted the world to become aware of who they were in order to gain funding for their first project. To do this, they wrote a book informing readers why the issue of poverty was so important to them, and how they were going to fix it. They also put a little spin on how they were going to sell it. The condition was that people could choose how much they wanted to spend on the book, and all of the profits would go towards their first project. Despite two people spending only fifty cents on the book, most people spent twenty dollars, and two people even spent one-thousand dollars! While the mystery remains as to who spent one-thousand dollars on the book, what everyone can take from it is that those two people, were true superheroes. Like I said, it doesn’t matter how big or small an act of kindness is, it will always make somebody happier. While we can commit bigger acts of kindness to make more people happier on a larger scale, it is not everyday that we can find the time or money to do that. Sometimes, many small acts of kindness will pay off just as much, and the more you do, the more likely you are to become a happier, kinder and friendlier person. So go and put on your smile, and go be someone’s superhero! Information Referenced From: Year 10 Oxford Psychology, by Karen Marangio and Kerri Morey Making Australia Happy (Documentary) by ABC Television Network Worldz 2017 - Daniel Flynn and the Thankyou story: https://www.youtube.com/ watch?time_continue=1&v=wlvgt4qyJZM

NOT ALL HEROES WEAR CAPES Interviewer: Zoe Alexiades @ZRADesigns Often when we think of heroes, the first people that come to mind are Superman, Wonder Woman, Batman and the like. We sometimes forget that not all heroes wear capes. I have been lucky enough to meet some exceptional superheroes through writing this piece. I have interviewed five individuals whose various career paths have shaped them into heroes. Each of them does outstanding work and many people in the community rely on them. Claudia Kevin is a twenty-one-year-old student and women’s officer at a university residential college. Harry Browne, just eighteen years old, volunteers with the fire brigade. Ethan Milner, twenty-two, works as an exercise physiologist and rehabilitation assistant. Lucy Fairhall is also twenty-two years of age and is in her final year of studying to become a secondary education teacher. Last but not least there is Sophie Purcell, aged twenty one, a registered nurse. CONTENT WARNING: This article mentions sexual assault, death and road trauma.

Tell us a little bit about the work you do? What does an average day look like? Claudia

The role of ‘women’s officer’ within the residential college was designed as an advocacy role. Part of the role was aimed at running events that sought to raise awareness and educate people in certain areas about which they may not have had knowledge. I ran events on topics such as: gender equality, consent education, positive, safe and fun sexual relationships, women in leadership, as well as diversity in sexuality and gender (LGBTQIA*). The other part of the role was pastoral care based; this meant that I operated as the first port of call for students who were experiencing issues and needed someone to talk to. I would talk to people about all sorts of issues – everything from being stressed about university or work, to being the first responder in situations of sexual assault – as a result, every day was completely different.

Harry

I’m a volunteer firefighter serving in rural areas. As I don’t serve every day and I predominantly operate in high risk areas and at high risk periods (for example, in the middle of summer during peak bushfire season), each day I’m ‘on the job’ is quite intense. Everything happens very quickly; when we get a call regarding a fire, everyone rushes to the scene. On our way there, we quickly work out our plan of attack and the best way to target putting out the blaze. We are instructed by the

chief firefighter, who has a lot of experience, on the best way of managing the flames before they get out of control.

Ethan

I currently work in a spinal clinic with a variety of clients who all come in for different reasons and therefore, need different and specific treatment based on their individual cases and conditions. My days tend to vary a lot, but I guess an average day starts with me looking after my health before going to look after others. I’ll usually have breakfast and hit the gym, then get ready for work and finish the day with an episode of TV, watching the footy or a movie.

Lucy

I am studying to be a secondary school science teacher, so at the moment I am completing my last semester at university, working as a casual sports coach (swimming, netball and water polo), nannying and tutoring. An average day is quite busy – I usually go to university in the morning, then one of my various jobs in the afternoon. Every afternoon I have something different on, whether it be nannying, sports coaching or tutoring. Somewhere in between I find time to study and have a social life. Final placement is fast approaching; during this time I will be running my mentor’s classes for around five weeks. This means my weeks will look very different from the past few years; I will be at the school every day from 8:10am – 4:30pm.

Sophie

I work in one of the major public hospitals in Melbourne. My days are usually different due to having different patients each shift. The overall structure of the shift will often stay the same. The bare basics of my job are to assess each of my patients and treat them accordingly to make sure they remain stable and improve. However, my job is not just taking patients’ blood pressures and giving them medication which have been prescribed. A lot of what nurses do is so much more. We are our patients’ advocates; we stand up for their needs when they cannot. We support them physically and mentally in times of vulnerability. We work tirelessly to ensure they get the best possible treatment and outcomes from being in hospital. A lot of my shifts are made up of chasing after doctors, allied health and pharmacists. Collectively we all work together with the patient as our sole focus, but often the craziness of hospitals makes things difficult. As nurses we are often tying up loose ends, getting things ordered and signed, organising referrals, charting and writing stacks of notes, and reviewing results and tests to make sure any treatment we administer is still appropriate for that patient, as well as answering lots and lots of call bells. And, of course on top of all of that comes the most glamorous part of the job – patient hygiene. Nurses usually have very busy work days; it’s not common for nurses to have much time to sit down during a shift, so when we do, it’s a nice change.

What made you want to be involved in your field in the first place? Claudia

I have always been passionate about issues of social justice and equality, and since moving to university I’ve become more involved in issues of sexual assault and harassment, as well as broader issues of gender-based violence and gender inequality. I think it’s so important that these issues are spoken about in the mainstream of society and that we have strong advocates who stand up and fight for change, as these problems are affecting so many people across Australia.

Harry

My father was a firefighter, so it’s something I’ve observed my whole life and become part of because I was inspired by him and wanted to serve alongside him. When I was young, I would ride in the firetruck and always wanted to learn and know more about how I could

help those people in need. I thought the way these volunteers controlled huge bushfires and ensured the safety of others and their homes was really admirable

Ethan

Essentially, I’ve always wanted to help people. Sport was always a field which particularly interested me; I played water polo, football, badminton and basketball. I started studying a science degree over in Perth and now I live in Melbourne working as an Exercise Physiologist and Rehabilitation Assistant. For me, exercise and sport have always been mechanisms for releasing day to day stress and have always had a great social aspect. I wanted exercise to help others in the way it has helped me, no matter the individual’s age, gender or culture. It’s one of those things that’s universal.

Lucy

Originally, I wanted to be a physiotherapist, but knew I wasn’t going to get in (due to not taking maths and needing an extremely high ATAR). As a result, I began a science degree – the plan was to transfer in to physio as soon as possible. However, I tacked education onto the end of my degree as a ‘just in case’ option. Turns out, I liked the education part of my degree way more than that science part and realised that this was what I wanted to do. After being on a variety of placements over the years, I found that I loved being in the classroom, helping young adults learn about science and how to think scientifically. A lot of high school kids struggle with science because they don’t understand why it’s so important, so I’m hoping to change that.

Sophie

Ever since I could remember I’ve wanted to be a nurse. I used to dress up in a little nursing costume when I was a kid and I loved looking after my family members whether they were injured or not - I always found an excuse to whip out the bandages and toy stethoscope. When I got older and started learning more about the human body and how all the systems worked, I fell more and more in love with nursing. I’ve always been fascinated by science and health - coming from a heavily medical family, I also had a lot of exposure to the health industry. Another important factor that made me choose to work in nursing was because I’ve always thrived off working with people. I love helping and caring for others, so nursing seemed like the most logical fit.

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What is the most difficult thing about the work you do? The most rewarding? Claudia

I think the hardest thing about being an advocate in the field of sexual assault and gender-based violence, is the sheer number of cases I have dealt with; it is a horrific insight into how prevalent and pervasive this issue really is. The best thing however, has been being able to work with so many strong, interesting and passionate people who inspire me with the work that they do as advocates.

Harry

The most difficult thing is hands down seeing people lose their lives and livelihood. When a bushfire gets out of control, you keep fighting but part of you knows there will be crops, stock, homes and property lost. It’s such a hard feeling. Knowing that people have worked their entire lives to build and develop their farm, home, community and business then, suddenly, it all disappears at the hands of a natural disaster. The most rewarding thing is being able to save all that. One of the best things about my volunteer role is the sense of community; coming together to fight a bushfire and help and support people both during and afterwards is very worthwhile. In a best-case scenario, the team and I are able to put out the bushfire with minimal damage and we get recognition from a grateful owner who appreciates the hard work we do. Although we don’t do it for the recognition, it’s always a nice bonus.

Ethan

The most difficult thing about my work is encouraging clients to see the importance of the exercises and work I prescribe for them. Once the client is willing to put in the effort and do the prescribed exercises, my job gets a whole lot easier. Doing ongoing work with clients and being able to see their improvement over a period of time is definitely a very rewarding feeling; knowing you’ve helped someone strengthen their body and make a positive impact on their life and their wellbeing is what makes everything worthwhile.

Lucy

Dealing with the perception people have of schools is the hardest thing. I always seem to get an endless stream of people who are critiquing the education system. Everyone is connected to education in some way, therefore everyone is a stakeholder in the

system. This means, they will put their two cents into the conversation, without having the full picture of what is really going on. Often, I hear the negatives about school and education, rather than the positives and the amazing work most teachers do every day! The most rewarding part of teaching is being able to connect with so many young people and being an influence on their lives. Their years at secondary school are incredibly important to their development as an adult. As clichéd as it sounds, the kids at school today are going to be the leaders of the next generation; their innovative and creative ideas are going to shape their community, whether that be local or global. Having the chance to see them grow into adults who will leave their mark on the planet makes it seem so worthwhile.

Sophie

The most difficult thing that nurses have to deal with is when our work is disregarded or not appreciated. I have often looked after patients where they or their family members are totally ungrateful for the work we do for them. It can be frustrating, especially when you’ve been looking after a patient for a period of time and yet family members don’t trust that you know what’s going on with their loved ones. Nurses can totally understand – it’s scary when a loved one is unwell and you want to have the best information and get the best care – but when you disregard nurses’ skill and knowledge, and assume the doctors know everything, it can be incredibly difficult. Sometimes the doctors do know a lot more than the nurses, but the majority of the times nurses are more aware of what’s going on with the patients due to being at the bedside 24/7. The most rewarding part of our job is, of course, seeing our patients well enough to go home. As nurses we built rapport and therapeutic relationships with our patients. So it’s always a highlight to see patients who started so unwell being able to get up and walk out the doors home. It’s almost like a visual pat-on-the-back saying – well done, you helped that person get better and get back to their loved ones.

are feeling particularly vulnerable and being able to support them through it.

Harry

I think my toughest day ‘in the office’ would have to be attending any road incident that has a fatality. There have been a couple of instances where the team has been called to a scene and we’ve had to put out a fire in a vehicle, knowing that there’s someone still inside. I can’t pick just one best day ‘in the office’. The best day has been anytime we have been able to prevent a fatality and help someone escape a fire unharmed.

What’s been your toughest day ‘in the office’ so far? Your best? Claudia

I think the toughest day is really hard to pinpoint because I have dealt with so many difficult situations and I wasn’t always sure of how best to handle the situation or what an appropriate course of action would be. However, I think that the hardest period for me was when I had a few things catch up with me. I hadn’t been taking proper care of myself and, given the intense nature of being a live-in pastoral care leader (essentially always being available when people needed me), it all really caught up with me. I realised that there are so many student leaders who need support around the country and that will only come from institutional changes in approaches to dealing with issues of sexual assault. The best day ‘in the office’ is definitely not something that I can pinpoint. I have had so many awesome experiences in the role in terms of my own personal development and have also had so many opportunities to meet such interesting people. It has also been such a privilege to have people trust you when they

Ethan

I think my toughest day ‘in the office’ is yet to come. I have been really lucky throughout my university experience and now at the beginning of my career; I’ve had so many placement opportunities with both large and small organisations and clinics. I’ve had the chance to work with a lot of innovative and interesting people from all fields within the health profession. The one standout day ‘in the office’ is something that springs to mind straight away, although it wasn’t technically just one day. Working with a war veteran long term and helping him to achieve his personal fitness goals has been my most rewarding experience to date. Assisting him

and enabling him to push himself and reach those targets throughout rehabilitation and overcoming that obstacle in his mind that ‘he couldn’t do it’ made reaching that goal in the end so much sweeter.

Lucy

I had one placement early on in my degree at a school, where my mentor teacher did not want me in her classroom. She was very protective, whilst not giving her students enough tools to learn. Every time I tried to get involved, she asked me to “just observe”. It was really confronting to see that some teachers are not looking to support pre-service teachers, or even their students. I struggled to feel useful, or wanted in that school, but I still tried to find some positives, and it made me realise that it is not an easy job. One of my best days was on placement earlier this year. I took over all classes from my mentor, so I had a busy day. My mentor was absolutely fantastic and was willing to help me with anything I asked for, so I felt supported when teaching. My year 7 students were completing a research project on animal adaptations, and were struggling with how to research accurately, organise their information, and format their documents. The students were about halfway through completing the task, and needed extra help, so I crafted a ten minute activity, which involved a lot of peer feedback, timers and structured discussion in small groups. Usually this class loved to chat and easily got off task if they weren’t stimulated, so it was a gamble whether this task would work. But I asked them to start, and they were perfectly behaved, and on task. It was just one of those moments that worked perfectly and exactly how I planned.

Sophie

My toughest day so far was when one of our long term patients who had been on our ward for a very long time passed away. He was such a lovely man and he had such a beautiful family who visited him every day. The staff grew to know the patient and his family well and became invested in his recovery. The morning he passed the whole ward was different. Everyone was affected by his passing. We were all so hopeful that he would be discharged home to his family, but his body gave up the fight. That morning as I washed and wrapped his body to prepare him for the morgue, his family joined me. It was a very intimate and sad moment which I shared with his loved ones. The best day I’ve had at work is hard to pinpoint because I’ve had so many

good days. Obviously when there is food and good staff on then you know it’s going to be a good day, but that’s not everything! I think the best days have been when a patient of mine gets discharged and before they leave they take the time to thank us nurses for our hard work. It’s always such a rewarding feeling and hearing how we are appreciated and admired for the blood, sweat and tears we put into our work. I always remember those patients. *All information included in this article was sourced from interviews with individuals.* Interviewer: Zoe Alexiades @ZRADesigns

The gold of the star melts to offer peace, To ourselves, our minds, our thoughts and emotions stored within. Inner bodies of war can find their mercy, To the blessing of a smile, directed towards you.

By Jack Crowe

Pessimistic thoughts can surrender, The blissful sun illuminating a hidden personality beneath. Existing darkness could dim to give into solar rays, Providing people with their lighter days.

Rise Of The Sinking Sailor

A reflection once insecure and unfound, Lifts its head to see the clouds. Both feet lifting, the sky moving closer, Turning back is discouraged, moving ahead is a gift. It was the words and essence of a God, Telling us to stop our hurting and remove our bandaids. Exposure to the light was all we ever needed, And these people introduced us to it. My superhero is not defined by their powers, their build, their medals, But more by their heart and kindness. Itâ€™s simply their smile, their warmth, their eyes, And the hope that they provide. My unknown superhero distinguished the flooding fires, To let my dreams run wild. Optimistic ideas and pursuits of the impossible filled my imagination, But thanks to you, they now are indeed possible. This hero rose the sails, And ultimately lifted The sinking sailor. 23

Schoolyard Hero

Photography: Tori Baranov

Lyrics taken from My Hero is You by Hayden Panettiere

Artist Heroes That Inspire Written and Designed by Mariah Lantouris When I was asked who my heroes are, I thought to myself, who do I look up to? Who are the people that inspire me and make me want to improve myself? To me, my heroes are artists who have given me inspiration throughout my life to better my creative abilities. When brainstorming my most influential artists, I thought about my style of design and how this may have come about. I usually opt for bright colours, include people’s faces and figures, and attempt to portray things in a way that hasn’t been seen before. From this, I decided that a couple of the most influential artists in my life are Salvador Dali and Andy Warhol. I have created two pieces that I feel reflect their styles and also incorporate some of my own stylistic qualities. Dali is one of the world’s most renowned surrealist artists, famous for his obscure imagery. Dali helped to redefine what it means to be an artist. His work was not only painting, but included photography, sculpture and even film! Dali had an obsession with the idea of the unconscious and dreams, he even kept a dream journal. His new insights into post WWI life created a new idea of what art could be and this is why I find him so fascinating. I was lucky enough to see his piece “The Persistence of Memory” at the NGV – Museum of Modern Art (MOMA) exhibition. This piece is famous for its melting pocket watches which symbolises the erratic passage of time that people experience whilst dreaming. This idea supposedly came to him when he saw some runny camembert cheese. In my piece, I created a face and broke it up into sections, surrounding it by swirls of blue space, stars and parts of people’s faces to symbolise the idea that all people are lost in time and space. I used a similar colour palette and use of symbolism to Dali.

Warhol has always been known as the father of pop art and a creative genius who had a huge influence on the world of modernism. Warhol’s imagery focused on the recreation of everyday objects such as flowers and soup cans in such a way that shows them to be a of grand importance. Warhol also focused on the idea of fame and Hollywood; his famous screen-prints of Marilyn Monroe come to mind. In his portraiture, Warhol used strong blocks of flat colour which emphasised the contrast in the shadows and highlights of the face. In my work I have also used a bold colour palette which accentuates the features of the man pictured. The man is also posed in a way similar to the way Warhol is positioned in one of his many self-portraits, with his hand gracefully placed on his chin, seemingly deep in academic thought. The addition of the yellow sunglasses in my image creates another connection to Warhol’s self-portrait and adds to the quirky nature of Warhol’s personality. I was able to see much of Warhol’s work in the 2016 NGV – Andy Warhol – Ai Weiwei exhibition, as well as this year’s NGV – MOMA exhibition. To me, Warhol is an inspiration as he was highly criticised for his work and yet he persevered to become one of the most famous commercially trained artists in the world; his simplistic and vibrant use of imagery being iconic, memorable and simply wonderful.

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Written by Emily Armanios

Paint Instead Of Blood

It’s two in the morning and Earl Waxmann has his hands clasped around the golden frame of l’Orage dans la Tête, a painting in the Romantic style, and one of the Louvre’s most adored pieces of art. Earl’s wringing his hands together as he cranes his neck up to take in the whole image. It’s a big painting, almost too big for the six-foot-two man – and heavy, too – but all he needs to do is get it out of the foyer and he’ll be on a first-class ticket to London where his guy can have dozens of fakes forged for him. It’s almost too easy. Earl admires the soft dabbling of aging paint on the bone-white canvas, smiles softly at the way the colours glint under the lights. It really is beautiful – depicting the extravagant, bold scene of a thunderstorm in Paris – and now, it was all his. “Waxmann.” Well, almost. Lars calls out across the museum, and watches as Earl slowly spins around, painting still in arms. Lars watches him fight the urge to roll his eyes. Earl doesn’t look surprised to see him whatsoever. “What you got there?” “What does it look like?” Earl is snappy, irritated; he starts taking steps away from the wall and in the opposite direction to Lars. “I’m taking l’Orage. She’s beautiful, and I want her.” Lars isn’t having that. His long, lean legs allow him to quickly catch up to the shorter man. He runs his fingers through his immaculate golden hair. “You can’t just take things that don’t belong to you. That’s criminal. That’s stealing.”

Earl lets out a crooked laugh, and it echoes throughout the empty halls of the museum. “I’m aware,” he says, and his voice contains mirth this time. He’s still walking. Lars makes no attempts to overpower him. Yet. “But I get all tingly when it comes from you, Cavallo. Maybe you should change your name to Captain Obvious?” “You’re funny,” Lars says, dryly. “Give me the painting.” “Or what? You’ll stab me with your little sword there?” Earl sneers. He gestures with an upturned nose to the long, silver sword that Lars is carrying by his side. Lars doesn’t say anything, but his grip on the hilt tightens. Earl makes a sharp left, and some of the languidness in his walk dissipates. He’s close to the exit. Probably wants to make it out before any type of altercation. “I’ll do what I have to.” The calm in Lars’ voice is the perfect complement to Earl’s calamity. Again, Lars has no trouble keeping up with the man. With his left hand he grasps the lapel of Earl’s jacket, holding him in place. They’re both illuminated by the early morning light streaming in from the huge stained glass windows. Earl’s wiry, curly hair throws shadows across his face; under this light he looks sallow, almost sickly, like his cheekbones sit higher than usual. His jaw is tight and defined. Lars knows that he is stronger, bigger, faster than Earl. But he also knows that Earl is smarter. Staying level, Lars sighs. The dark circles under his eyes stand out in the dim museum lights. “We’ve been through this so many times, Waxmann. When are you ever going to stop? Or do you just like having me chase after you?” “Get off me!” Earl’s got a short temper. He can’t struggle out of the hold. And the weight of the painting is starting to strain on his muscles. “You know I’ve got my—!” “Henchmen, outside; I know. They’re not very inconspicuous in that big, black van. Pretty sure the whole city can tell where you and your Waxmen are at all times.” “Waxmen. Clever. How long were you holding onto that one?” “I— I wasn’t—” “You don’t really think you’re gonna get me this time, do you? Like you said, we’ve been through this before.” Earl is fidgeting, shifting his weight around as he tries to keep his grip on the painting. Lars would think he’s nervous, except his face still has a strangely cocky grin. “This is the part where I evade you.”

“No, not this time, Earl—” Lars is interrupted by the sound of shattering glass as the Waxmann’s van bursts into the museum. Earl slides out of Lars’ hold before he can grab at him, his arms somehow out of his jacket sleeves, and Lars is left with an empty fistful of fabric. The rear doors of the van are flung open and six sizeable henchmen file uniformly out of the vehicle. They’re all dressed in black, built like brick houses, and out for blood. Lars has to think quickly. The henchmen seem to be unarmed, so Lars has an advantage as he uses the heavy hilt of his sword to knock two guards out in quick succession. He’s not entirely lucky though. Lars takes a hefty punch to the side of his face — he knows his cheek is going to swell, but for now forgets about the inevitable discolouration and vows to move more cautiously. He dodges a hook punch and elbows the nose of the man in front of him, who falls to the ground, groaning. Lars is acutely aware of the fact that Earl could easily be getting away. That is, in fact, what Earl is trying to do. From across the room, Lars can see him and another two henchmen trying to hoist the painting into the back of the van, but they’re bumbling, tripping over their feet, cursing. The last unoccupied henchman charges towards Lars, brandishing a sizeable blade. For a second, he’s taken aback, but with an arm-lock and some quick sleight of hand, Lars has the other man pinned to the ground with his own dagger. “Ugh, I really should have brought more Waxmen!” Earl is frantic, now, a wildness permeating his voice. “Move!” He barks at the other two henchmen, who both run around to the front of the van. It’s now or never. Lars feels the adrenaline surge through his body. He raises his sword a little higher and focuses all the energy in his body on Earl. One step closer, then two, and three, and then he stands an arm’s reach away from the back of Earl’s body. It’s almost as if Earl has a sixth sense, because at the instant that Lars lunges his sword forward in an attempt to impale him, he’s swung himself around and used the painting itself to shield him. The heavy, golden frame actually softens the blow of the blade, leaving Earl completely unharmed, but the canvas of the painting utterly destroyed. The painting is slashed in two from top to bottom; the separate pieces flap pathetically in the wind that streams in through the hole in the wall. The van stalls.

“What did you just do?!” Earl screams, literally screams, his voice cracking from the intensity of it. “You— you just destroyed the most priceless piece of art in human history! Cavallo!” “I was aiming for you!” Lars yells back, all the colour draining from his face. He’s going to be sick. “I didn’t expect you to turn around and ruin the painting!” “Me ruin it? You ruined it, Lars, you’ve devastated it! Look at this garbage!” Earl is gritting his teeth, and the look in his eyes shows no shred of humanity left. He’s feral now. Throwing the painting on the ground, he listens to the booming thud of the Louvre’s most prized possession hitting the floor. Earl jumps up onto the back of the van, his teeth bared. “How can you call yourself a good guy when all you do is bad things? You’ve hurt these men, my men, you’ve wrecked this precious painting! At least I was going to make more of them, I was going to let more people enjoy fine art! I hope you can sleep at night calling yourself a hero, Cavallo, because I sure couldn’t!” Earl pulls inward on the handles of the rear doors and they swing closed before the van finally tears away. Lars can’t say anything; he just stands there, staring at the space where Earl once stood. His body hurts. His face hurts. He drops his sword and starts to walk, wishing that just this once he hadn’t been the hero, that he hadn’t spilled paint instead of blood.

The Hero’s Journey Written By Georgia Coldebella

Have you ever watched a movie and guessed what’s going to happen before it does? Read a story that feels kind of like a Lord of the Rings knock off, or noticed that there always seems to be a wise old man figure with heartfelt advice just when the hero needs it most? Well, there’s a good chance that you’ve heard that story before, it’s just wearing a different mask. The outline of the hero’s journey is attributed to Joseph Campbell, who wrote about it in his 1949 book The Hero with A Thousand Faces. The concept itself, however, is far older. Campbell dissected a range of mythological narratives, and in doing so theorised that there was an underlying, unifying structure, which he referred to as the ‘monomyth’. Since then, narratologists – a particular category of academics who analyse story structures and

techniques – have applied the hero’s journey to stories old and new. In some cases, writers use the hero’s journey as a deliberate starting point for their stories – George Lucas openly acknowledges it as inspiration in the original Star Wars trilogy. That doesn’t make it bad or lazy storytelling. The hero’s journey appears so often because it works; it enables drama, high stakes, and is built around character flaws and being able to overcome them. It allows for very human stories in decidedly abnormal circumstances, and in the hands of a good storyteller, that’s very compelling. Campbell’s version of the hero’s journey is made up of seventeen stages broken into three acts, although some later adaptations will cut it down to twelve or eight stages. We generally represent these stages as a circle:

The hero starts in the familiar, venturing into the unknown during their journey, passing through their lowest point, before rising out of the darkness and returning to the familiar world again, similar but changed. The circular structure, with its highs and lows, symbolically represents the journey that a hero must undertake. As long as it follows this broad structure, a story can be classified as a ‘hero’s journey’ even if it doesn’t include all the steps or follow them in the exact order. The most important thing is that it allows for the hero’s internal development, as well as their physical journey. With that in mind, let’s look at Joseph Campbell’s stages of the hero’s journey!

Act I - Departure 1. Call to Adventure At this stage, the hero really isn’t a hero at all. They live in the ordinary world, leading an ordinary life; Bilbo in Chapter One of The Hobbit. Then, they receive their summons. Sometimes this is literal – Gandalf tells Bilbo he’s signed him up for the dwarves’ adventure. Sometimes the call is more implicit – a newly emerged threat, a promise of treasure, an opportunity for adventure; something that signals to the reader that the story is about to begin. 2. Refusal of the Call And then… the hero refuses their mission. This is usually just a momentary blip – after all, if the hero actually refused the call to adventure, there would be no story – but it sets up the hero’s starting point, and gives them somewhere to build to. They are uncertain, unworthy, and otherwise unwilling to leave the familiar world behind them. Harry’s reaction to the revelation he’s a wizard in the first Harry Potter book is a lowkey example. 3. Supernatural Aid, or Meeting the Mentor These two names crop up interchangeably depending on the theorist, but convey a similar idea. Once the call to adventure has been taken up, no matter how reluctantly, the mentor figure comes into play. In the Supernatural Aid version, they tend to be more explicitly magical; Meeting the Mentor

is a little more general and fits the wizened old man trope. Think Hagrid, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Gandalf – the mentor is here to ease the hero into the unfamiliar. 4. Crossing the Threshold With their purpose and mentor established, the hero makes their first journey into the new, unknown world. The Pevensies stumble into Narnia, Harry passes through the wall in the Leaky Cauldron into Diagon Alley, Frodo pauses as he realises he’s further outside the Shire than he’s ever been. It’s an implicit point of no return – even without a physical barrier or magical world, the hero’s experience of the world has shifted in a way that they can’t return to how things were. 5. Belly of the Whale The implicit point of no return set up by crossing the threshold is now well and truly explicit – the hero is in the unknown, committed to the adventure, and there’s really no turning back now. Often comes with a minor setback to mark the occasion – if entering Diagon Alley is crossing the threshold, making it to Platform 9 ¾ and onto the Hogwarts Express is the belly of the whale. Campbell calls this stage a symbolic death of the ordinary self, setting out on the journey of rebirth.

Act II - Initiation 6. The Road of Trials So, hero, you’ve made it through the lumps and bumps, decided you’re really ready to save your kingdom/slay the dragon/recover the treasure, decided to leave all you know behind. Congratulations – now you have to do the real hero work, which is basically going to test your commitment to the cause with every step you take. Not everything that happens on the road of trials is bad – there tends to be a lot of small victories, and the hero might collect friends, allies, and useful items and information along the way. The typical midstory section, setting up relationships, plot hooks, and with any luck, plenty of potential for parallels and irony later on. 7. Meeting with the Goddess Because apparently, a woman is either a goddess or, as we’ll see in a minute, a temptress. Ugh. In this stage, our hero meets a female figure who represents the other half of their soul. Often this is a love interest, although it doesn’t have to be – more importantly, they are an aspirational figure, showing the hero what they could be and could have if they make it through the journey. Meeting the goddess provides the hero with unconditional love, another motivator, and often some neat powers. The first time Harry experiences the power of his mother’s love at the end of Philosopher’s Stone fills this space; so does Luke’s first meeting with Leia, who, as his twin, is his more literal other half. 8. Woman as Temptress Yeah, gross language, gross idea. There’s a reason it’s called the hero’s journey, and it’s definitely because of historical and ongoing misogyny. If the traditional hero was a noble knight, it was gonna be the fault of those terrible ladies for leading him off his path, just flashing all those womanly wiles about. Temptation generally is easy to classify: someone, or something, tempts the hero from their path. Palpatine lures Anakin to the dark side, the Ring tries to lure Frodo to the dark side, Voldemort tries to lure Harry to the dark side… you get the idea. It could also be a

more innocuous distraction from the path – a promise of an easy life in a small town, if they’d just let go of this ridiculous idea of adventure. 9. Atonement with the Father In the biblical sense, although if you’re George Lucas, we can go literal as well. This stage is also called the ‘Abyss’, because it’s the lowest point of the hero’s journey. They’ve made it through the Road of Trials, they’ve resisted temptation, and now they have to confront the forces of life and death to move through the abyss. This might be facing the Big Bad, finally overcoming an internal struggle, or even a combination of both. The hero confronts his flaws, the sources of evil and discontent, and is able to accept and move past them. This is the moment the hero really becomes a hero. Think Luke and Vader, or Harry and Voldemort for some perfect thematic villain examples. 10. Apotheosis Armed with the realisation from their atonement, the hero reaches a stage of enlightenment and has a symbolic rebirth (although let’s be real, there’s a good chance it could be literal in these stories). We’re in the calm before the storm and everyone has a moment to make their final preparations before the final battle. If your hero is walking around serenely while their friends freak out about how little they’re freaking out, then your hero’s just going through apotheosis. 11. The Ultimate Boon Emotional catharsis is all well and good, but it’s probably not going to convince the supervillain to stop wreaking havoc on the city. In this stage, the hero finally achieves the purpose of their journey. The big bad is defeated, the princess is rescued, the curse is lifted. This could happen way after the Atonement with the Father, or they could both happen within the same fight scene – that’s probably why the power of love keeps doing so well.

Act III - Return 12. Refusal of the Return So you’ve made it through an incredible adventure, achieved things you never thought were possible, destroyed the very embodiment of evil… and now all those supernatural mentors tell you it’s time to just go right back to your old life? Nuh uh. Why would you live with the Dursleys when there’s Hogwarts? 13. Magic Flight Even so, the hero can’t stay in the world of the adventure, and the journey home is not necessarily a smooth one. Sometimes defeating evil will cause the castle to collapse, or even the world as a whole; if the boon is a physical object, there’s a pretty good chance that its owner will not be happy that it’s missing. Suddenly there’s a ticking clock pushing the hero and their friends out and back home. 14. Rescue from Without The hero has come so far, but they can’t do it alone. Rescue from Without is the recognition of their heroism, when someone they helped back in Act I has the chance to repay their kindness. This is the unexpected aid, but not undeserved. If done well, all the set up is there, and it just feels like karma. The giant eagles that carry Frodo and Sam back to the Shire are a great example.

15. Crossing the Return Threshold Just like there’s a distinct moment where the hero crosses the threshold into the unknown, there’s an equal moment as they cross the threshold back into the familiar. Harry gets off the Hogwarts Express and returns to the Dursleys for the summer, Alice leaves Wonderland, the Pevensies cross back through the wardrobe. Bonus points for explicit parallels between the departure and the return. 16. Master of Two Worlds So the hero is back in the ordinary, familiar world. Everything is the same, except, of course, for them. As Master of Two Worlds, the hero learns to combine their experiences in the known and the unknown, their ordinary experiences with their spiritual growth. Bilbo returns to the Shire and moves back into his hobbit hole, but with his Took side clearly showing now. The Pevensies learn to slot their lives as Narnia’s rulers into their childhood existence. Superheroes learn how to let their everyday lives and their secret identities coexist. And through achieving that… 17. Freedom to Live …our hero, now fully formed, can finally live out their happily ever after.

Information sourced from:

‘The Hero with a Thousand Faces’, by Joseph Campbell. ‘Beginning Theory: An Introduction to Literary and Cultural Theory’, by Peter Barry http://changingminds.org/disciplines/storytelling/plots/hero_ journey/hero_ journey.htm http://gordonnapier.com/the-heros-journey/

By Emily Armanios

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