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S^^^MîtoilSîl^ The only difference they say, between hip and hype is pronunci THE STATE OF THE LABOR PARTY 5 ation. So has the popularisation of the hip hippy world of 'alternatives' A.L.P. Stalwart, STEVE STOCKWELL, describes the current situation in Queensland. only added to the hype in our society? STUDENT LOANS TO REPLACE T.E.A.S. 7 in this issue we examine some of the 'alternatives' available to ui today. Razor Gang cuts to Education will make student loans commonplace The cont:ept of an alternative approach to the world must have developed in LYN TAYLOR assesses the Implications. the floral sixties. Peace, love and brovm rice went with communes, wind energy and herbal teas. Hippies knew something was wrong with our society, so all its THE PROPHET OF POWER 12 facets were tackled In new or at least different ways. Given dwindling resources, we must look to alternative forms of energy. ASHLEY BOWEN reportt. In the last few years the practise of alternative medicine has grown astoundingly in western society. Whether this is because of the inadequacy of western medicine ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 15 or increasing hypochondria no one knows, but 'alternative' medicine offers a range of new, very old, and bizarre treatments. These different approaches to medicine SHELLEY DEMPSEY reviews various forms of medicine from Acupuncture to colour therapy. are being used by a surprisingly broad range of people who in many cases, are seek ing cures that western medicine just can't give. FEELIN' GROOVY 17 Perhaps more importantly in terms of altering the structure of society, is the The Hippies in retrospect, A. TILLER remembers. development of alternative forms of living. The nuclear family: two adults, two kids, and a colour TV, just isn't Nirvanah for many people any more. Some are TUNTABLE COMMUNE-ISM 18 turning to communes. Where better to take a look at a commune in action than JOHN JIGGENS visits Australia's most famous alternative settlement. northern New South Wales, Australia's mecca for hippies. The 1973 Aquarius festival gave Australia more than Hari Gumboot, it entrenched the rural, communal lifestyle in this country. Wind energy was something that no one but hippies and the Dutch took serious ly until recently, but with the growing shortages of fossil fuels and the dangers of SEMPER is a non-profit pol Ltd, 367 Brunswick St Fort ions ntay reprint articles and raph1cs provided Semper and nuclear energy, all forms of energy must be examined. Australia, because of our itical and cultural magazine itude Valley ?he authors are duly acknow DISTRIBUTORS: Gordon and ledged. The exceptions are crea vast resources, has too long ignored the need to broaden our approach to energy based at the University of Gotch Pty Ltd, Brisbane tive writing and copyrighted use. Queensland. ADVERTISING: ScotX Black- graphics which remain the copy well, 371 2568. a.h.: 345 1328 right of the authors and may Whether an 'alternative' approach can make any real difference to the structure not be reproduced without EDITORS: Anne Jones, Shelley SEMPER welcomes contribut their permission. of our society is a moot point. Seeing the boil burst in Britain, makes one cynical Dempsey ions and letters, but does not assume any responsibility for Address all enquiries to: about the worth of such palliative measures. LAYOUT and COVER: Matt unsolicited manuscripts, photo SEMPER magazine Mawson graphs and illustrations. Unl of Qld Union SEMPER Is copyright, St Lucia, St Lucia 4067 TYPESETTING: Jenni Bird Ph 371 1611 or 371 2568 PRINTERS: Mirror Newspapers Qld 1981. Non-profit publicat the bookshelves (Semper, 1) Why is the Sports & lenge to take some interest 21/7). in this organisation and vote TIMETABLE PROBLEM Physical Recreation Association It would of course be mere applying for an increase in the in SPRA's Annual Elections. As a part-time student I pettiness on my part to quest senrices fee in 1982 when its -DAVID BARBAGALLO have never expected the full ion the mentality of people surplus In the 1980 Financial use of university facilities. who believe that "Cleo" is Year was over $70,000? I con I had hoped however that more virtuous than "Playboy". cede that there may be good my part-time status would Nevertheless it is surprising reasons, however, I do not not deny me reasonable fitness advice assessment sen/- fying fonim for the grand FEE RISE how our moral authorities, of all believe that the Sports Associ access to a full range of jces and the affiliated clubs standing politician, especially as So, student union fees denominations, seem to value ation has genuinely attempted courses. are funded by S.P.R.A., No all our Executive positions are are to be increased] Already freedom only as long as it is to inform students as to why Por whatever reason, even other University in Australia honorary. students on TEAS must do their own freedom and not they are seeking this increase. ing lectures in many courses can provide facilities like these. Finally, it appears that David nate their entire 'incidentals tiiat of the ignorant gentiles 2) "The Herston Issue" - ere scheduled for 5.00pm and David has criticised the pro does not know when the allowance' of $100 to the who don't conform to their Howard Leemon concedes that thus exclude from attendance posed increase in the S.P.R.A. S.P.R.A. elections are. Well, union. Now we must dig peculiar beliefs and values. clinical students do not have those of us who cannot avail component of the senîce fee. t don't know when the Union into our savings (if any) as I never cease to mangel at access to the facilities of the ourselves of flex-time or study He can juggle with percentages elections are, so that makes well. It's a matter of prior the effectiveness of the Queens Sports Association during the leave arrangements at work. all he likes but he cannot us even. However, so that he ities. I guess — food, text land school system (including day. He suggests that because Part-time students after all fall disguise the fact that the Union can put it In his diary, nomin books, or Union fees — the university appendix) in the facilities are open during into occupationet categories far gets and will still get more than ations are called between 7th which should come first? socializing our kids into the the evening and weekends, broader than housewife and two-thirds of the Student Serv and 25th September and the Maybe we students are sub authoritarian ideology that legit- they should pay the full fee. public'servant ice Charge. What does it have elections are held from 12th sidising the inefficiency of the mates our authoritarian society. to 16th October. Why then does he not apply This timetabling arrange to show for it? union in their management of The commitment to political the same rationale to part- ment severely limits either my A brief mention of the Her- -HOWARD LEEMON • the refectory and the Schonell action (ie manipulation through time students? choice of subject or my abil ston issue. No-one denies that President, S.P.R.A. Theatre. The line-ups at both the exercise of unequal power) As for the Union's sereices, ity to attend lectures In the sub Clinical Medical Students work venues would make any capit as distinct from a commitment I refer Howard to my article ject of my choice. While accept very hard from 9 to 5. So do alist, entrepreneurial palm itch to educational action (ie. the "Who Pays The Ferryman?" ing most of the difficulties nf many other students. The Union with delightl And, Incidently, collaborative exercise of reason) in this issue, which t believe part-time study in good cheer, offers little enough to students how come Q.I.T's student refec must be the main charactaristic REPLY TO S.P.R.A. more than states the case for I do not accept the notion for their $70 during the day Is so much cheaper? And how of our botjrgeois Queenslandsrs, For Howard Leemon to what the Union does with its that part-time should be second and even less at night and week can Q.I.T.'s union offer free whether their party affiliations suggest his letter is a reply $70. class. ends. (As a part-time student films for students Friday nights are left, right or centre. I have tried unsuccessfully on a to the questions I raised As for my criticism of at the Kindler Theatre? Q.I.T. As the university seems eager -DOUGOGILVIE in my article about the to create the impression that number of occasions to obtain SPRA, Howard Is quite in fees are half what ours are, and 'edible food in the refectory machinations of the Sports correct in his assertion that \ the number of students is less part-time students are well cat & Physical Recreation Assoc ered for, may I suggest that after 6pm.) S.P.R.A. operates criticised SPRA for not being than a third. Whatever happen S.P.R.A. DOES THE JOB iation - Semper July 17 - some serious questions be asked on an entirely different basis. a political body. I merely ed to economies of scale and all Our facilities are open in the is typical of the narrow stated that it did not fulfill that?? Plus Q.I.T. students en about how well the timetables David Barbagallo has evenings and at weekends, our vision of life that abounds a representative/political role.

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