THE REAL WORLD UNSW ROUNDHOUSE END of SESSION Blitz Emily Chris Mann Is Brought Cones-Browne Chair of the Board to You By: Blitz Editor
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PUZZLES + REVIEWS S2W12 WHAT’S ON UNSW GIVE AWAYS + MORE 2013 FREE BRENDAN COWELL Aussie acting ace GROWING PAINS How to act adult BUT WAIT, THERE’S MORE! Life according to infomercials WIN ITALIAN FILM FEST TIX LATIN DANCING TIX GLEE DVDS + MORE BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE REAL WORLD UNSW ROUNDHOUSE END OF SESSION Blitz Emily Chris Mann is brought Cones-Browne Chair of the Board to you by: Blitz Editor Editor: Emily Cones-Browne Writers: Simon Anicich Krystal Sutherland Designer: Paden Hunter [email protected] www.arc.unsw.edu.au T (02) 93857715 F (02) 93138626 PO Box 173, Kingsford NSW 2032 Level 1, Blockhouse, Lower Campus ABN: 71 121 239 674 For many of us, it’s almost time for caps, fancy Life in the real world is apparently tough (that’s why Blitz is published weekly by gowns and the receiving of that very expensive piece I’ve decided to stay here so long). Throughout my Arc @ UNSW. The views expressed herein are not necessarily the views of paper known as your degree. time at university, I have noticed that there are a of Arc, unless explicitly stated. lot of people you might not necessarily know about If you’re like me, you’ve spent the last few months that make your uni life what it is. One of those many Arc accepts no responsibility for the using all your 11:11 wishes hoping that the last accuracy of any of the opinions or groups of people are the guys and girls who make up information contained in this issue semester of uni would fly by, freeing you from the the SRC. In case you hadn’t noticed, the SRC elections of Blitz. Any complaints should be shackles of assignments and 9am lectures (because are happening this week. made in writing to the Marketing even though you skipped them, they were still there, Coordinator: making you feel guilty). So what now? These students are extremely passionate about making your life at university that little bit better, Lyndal Wilson The real world, apparently. Three little words that are so they will be out in force to ask you to vote in this T (02) 9385 7766 used by lecturers and 9-5ers alike to remind you that a year’s election. I know that sometimes it can be a E [email protected] Peter Pan existence isn’t an option in the graduate adult bit of a hassle (especially when you’re in a hurry to PO Box 173, Kingsford NSW 2032 world (not the xxx one, just in case you were confused). get your 9am class!) Jokes aside, it is an important Blitz Advertising election; your vote will help shape the outcomes Present advertising artwork 12 days This week’s Blitz is all about helping you figure out and results of your uni life in 2014. To keep uni life prior to publication. Bookings 20 this precipice. Whether you’re first year or seventh, happening, fun and nothing like the real world, get days prior to publication. we’ve got insider information on life on the outside. out and vote for the SRC that you want! There are features on how to be a grown-up (first Rates and enquires should be tip is to not use the word ‘grown-up’), what you directed to: Also, just a reminder that the Arc Board are meeting should expect from yourself after graduation, and on Monday Week 12, so to find out the results of the Nancy Chung life according to infomercials. We’ve also got an discussions or any other general Arc Business, check T (02) 9385 7666 interview with Australian actor Brendan Cowell, out the board blog or drop me an email. E [email protected] five YouTube channels you have to check out, some must-read reviews (attention Glee fans!), plus our Keep it real, Lavazza Italian Film Festival picks (and 10 double facebook.com/blitzmag passes to be won!). -Your SuperMann, Chris blitzmag.tumblr.com For those of you lucky enough to have more uni-life [email protected] quota to fill, you could have the once-in-a lifetime arc.unsw.edu.au/board-blog #BlitzUNSW, chance to become Blitz 2014. Head on over to page 20 Blitz UNSW and get the deets on how to apply. -Em @blitzmag [email protected] Contents (15) How to Be a Grown Up: You’re about to get the expensive bit of paper that is (05) Bitz and Pieces your degree, but what about the other 07 stuff that signals your adulthood? (07) 5 Minutes With…Brendan Cowell: The talented Aussie actor gives (16) The World According to his opinions on acing male leads, Infomercials: The strange, dark suicide prevention, and why he’ll realm of long-form commercials never own a vineyard. and the skill-less, dependant people who inhabit them. (08) Life in the Real World. For those about to don a cap and gown, the (17) 5 Things: Five YouTube channels ‘real world’ is looming. Check out you should subscribe to. Stat! 10 our survival tips (and reassurance that it’s going to be alright). (18) Reviews (10) Blitz 2014: Want to rep one of the (19) Simon Says: The last goodbye. coolest jobs going on campus? (20) Mind Games Here’s why you should apply for the 2014 Blitz positions from the (21) Get Involved: The UNSW Red Cross perspectives of the 2013 team! 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Car salespeople have quotas to I think lightness has to come from a very meet each month and will deep place if it is true lightness.” 7-8 be more likely to cut you a deal. -Alicia Silverstone Limited places, Bitz and Pieces enrol today at Random Factoid metcinstitute.com M&M’s actually featured here! your chance to have photo #BlitzUNSW on instagram for Submit to Facebook or tag stands for ‘Mars & Murrie’s’, the last names of the candy’s founders. Excellence in Medical Education @trai_ladykiller ‘LOL! I laughed so hard’ (5) Join now! Text UNSW Five minutes with... to 0429 371 086* JOIN *Standard SMS rates apply. TO BE FOR BRENDAN * $1 . v *M o in N FIT 3 1 m - on ep th 1 S mem lid bership. Offer va COWELL Brendan Cowell is a triple talent-an actor, writer and director who is not afraid to shed light on the big issues plaguing society within his creative endeavors. Known for films likeBeneath Hill 60, Noise and TV series Love My Way, Underbelly and The Slap, Blitz was lucky enough to COMMIT chat with Brendan about his work with Suicide Prevention Australia, as well as scoring his tips on how to make the most of uni life (and why he’ll never run a vineyard). Your career has seen you establish yourself as a creative jack-of-all trades. What drew you to working within the industry? When I was eight I was performing little things for my mum and my grandma. I was always writing, and I guess I’ve Hurry offer ends just been that kind of a person my whole life. I’ve always wanted to entertain people and tell stories, so it wasn’t so much of the industry aspect I wanted to be involved in. It’s October 31! just something that’s been inside me… there has always UNSW Fitness & Aquatic Centre been an inevitability about it I guess. High St, Kensington NSW 2052 Much of your work focuses on the inner psyche of the Aussie male. What it is it about this subject that fascinates P 9385 4881 you so much? unsw-ymca.org.au I’ve always been fascinated by why men do certain things to themselves and to others, and I think that there is an emotional complexity to men that we don’t often shine light on.