Issue 5 2013 Macquarie University Student Publication

magazine exclusive with Miss Universe cross-new cultural Laura experience DundoviĆ A Day in Life& of a Social Entrepreneur student internship experiences Granny’s war tales 40 years OF STUDENT PUBLICATIONS The Future is here NEW The Truth about ISSUE Serial Killers bigger memories & even better PLUS RECIPES | STYLE & SUSTAINABILITY | REVIEWS | DISCOVER SYDNEY AND MORE

The world’s designers in one BOX NOW OPEN SHOP 63, LeveL 2 MACQUARIe CeNTRe CNR HeRRINg & WATeRLOO Rd NORTH RYde NSW 2113 STOCKISTS OF CHRISTIAN dIOR ARMANI PRAdA gUCCI HUgO BOSS and more Where The Real Designers Live. *Present flyer to redeem 20% off selected items memories Issue 5, August 2013

The world’s designers in one BOX NOW OPEN SHOP 63, LeveL 2 MACQUARIe CeNTRe CNR HeRRINg & WATeRLOO Rd NORTH RYde NSW 2113 STOCKISTS OF CHRISTIAN dIOR FEATURES ARMANI 14 Q&A with Laura Dundovic 15 The History of Student Publications at Macquarie PRAdA 18 Granny Tales 21 The Internship NEWS 25 The Truth about Serial Killers 06 Sports News: The New Macwarrior gUCCI 28 The Future is Here 07 The Future of Macquarie University 30 The Malleable Mind 07 Queering Up HUgO BOSS 32 Sweet Sixteen 07 Speed Cameras on Campus and more 08 Food on Campus REGULARS 08 Elections in Twitter 05 Advice with Megan 08 New Subjects Offered in 2014 10 International: U&I [NEW] 09 Good Guys Stand Up for a Cause Where The Real Designers Live. 11 International: Volunteering in Fiji 09 Stopping Sydney Monorail in its Tracks Contents 12 A Day in Life of a Social Entrepreneur [NEW] 09 International Students Take the Lead 13 Student Advocacy: Feminism *Present flyer to redeem 20% off selected items 40 Sustainability: Thrift Shopping CREATIVE 41 Style: Re-surfaced Trends 34 Creative Showcase 42 Cooking with the Smiling Chef: Dinner Party 35 A Distant Life 44 The Stew #DiscoverSydney 36 Sunday at the Races 45 Reviews: Music + Films + Books + Exhibitions 38 Visions 46 Horoscopes 46 Puzzles: Crossword & Spot the Differences

CREATIVE DIRECTION & PHOTOGRAPHY Rosemarie Cruz MODELS Sarah Basford, Dylan Holloway, Ali Mackay, Kristofer Gilmour, Stephanie Lewis Macquarie University Student Publication

Editorial Editorial & Creative Production It’s a whole new semester with a bigger Editor-in-Chief Nathan Li and better edition of Grapeshot and Deputy Editor Mia Kwok Deputy Editor Mia Kwok takes us through Feature Editor Olivia Whenman the new look and perspective. News Editor Brendon D’Souza Submissions Editor Stephanie Lewis elcome back to Semester Two. It doesn’t matter if Regulars Editor Sarah Windon you spent the holiday drinking your way through Web Editor Megan Smith Europe, backpacking through Asia, or like our Editorial Assistants Sarah Basford & Josphine Clark-Wroe editorial team, you spent it here on campus – we’re Graphic Designer Michelle Fox allW back into the swing of class timetables, unit guides and the Photographer Rosemarie Cruz lines at the Co-op bookshop. During the winter break we asked our contributors to write to Sales & marketing their heart’s content on any topic they like for our blog. I have to Campus Engagement Officer Alycia Crofton admit, we were surprised with the submissions of many similar topics which reflect current social and political situations. We have some Campus Engagement Assistants Kristofer Gilmour & Ozan Hamsioglu articulate feminists amongst our ranks who expressed opinions on Advertising Manager Ben Gilholme topics that are close to their hearts. Public Relations Officer Varun Fernando In the spirit of sharing stories, we hope you enjoy this ‘Memories’ issue of Grapeshot Magazine. We ask former Miss Universe Australia Special Contributors about her graduation this year and fond memories of her time at our Nicola Donovan, Anna Glen, Aris Katskis, Hannah McNicholas, university (p.14). We seek out the history of our student publication Brad Munro, Avery Phillips, Nicholas Rider, Anshul Potnis, Amy Way and all its predecessors (p.15). We hear about two students sharing emotional journeys into their grandmothers’ pasts (p.18). Also, we Management & Editorial Review have our faithful columnists continuing to provide us with tears of Publisher Campus Life laughter (p.5 & p.46), turning food for thought into a magnificent Manager, Campus Engagement Angela Voerman dinner party (p.42), plus ‘The Stew’ takes a historical bent this issue, Campus Engagement showing us the best of Sydney’s past (p.44). Lauren Hargreaves Development Officer We are proud to present the new ‘U&I’ column (p.10). This new feature involves one international student and one domestic student hanging out and sharing their memories and To get in touch with us life experiences with each other. You can read their touching Website www.grapeshotmq.com.au letters inside the magazine. The best part? Lunch is on us! So Email [email protected] Phone +61 2 9850 7605 come contact us at [email protected] if you’re interested in Office Level 1, C10A Campus Hub, participating next month! Macquarie University, NSW 2109, Australia I have to take a moment here to commend Vice Chancellor Facebook page Grapeshot - Macquarie Uni Student Publication Professor S. Bruce Dowton on his efforts to share Macquarie Twitter @grapeshotmq Instagram @grapeshotmq University’s story in his ‘Framing of Futures’ Green Paper (p.7). As our university approaches its 50th anniversary, it’s time to show how much Disclaimer we’ve grown from a 1960s ‘bush university’ towards an ivory tower of innovation and integrated learning. The Green Paper outlines the VC’s All rights reserved. The views and opinions expressed in Grapeshot Magazine are not necessarily those of the publication team, the Macquarie University vision for the future and how he plans to get us there. student body, Macquarie University staff or Campus Life staff. We look forward to creating new memories in another semester, The publication team acknowledges the Darug Aboriginal people as the and we hope you can join us and share your stories on Facebook, traditional custodians of the land on which Macquarie University is situated. Twitter and Grapeshot Online grapeshotmq.com.au.

Contributors of the moment

A shining new addition to Grapeshot, Josie has brought us simple pleasures (last issue), women’s rights (p.13), letters to our 16-year- Our contributing photographer Nick old seves (p.32), pretty selfies and lots of joy to work with. takes a crack at writing this issue. The results are raw and beautiful as he Name: Josephine Clark-Wroe Age: 19 shares his grandmother’s memories of Degree: Bachelor of Arts in Media, Culture the war time (p.18) and presents a short and Communication Career aspiration: story on memory loss (p.35). Investigative journalist; but I would probably succumb to being a reality TV star if all else Name: Nicholas Rider Age: 19 fails. Part-time job: McDonald’s (we can’t all Degree: Bachelor of Arts, in Media, have a sugar daddy). Why contribute to Culture and Communication Career Grapeshot: For the fame and fortune, duh. aspiration: Journalist/Photographer Part-time job: Kmart. What the word “Grapeshot” means to Why contribute to Grapeshot: To gain more experience. me: Ideas, creativity and power. I wish i was What the word “Grapeshot” means to me: Opportunities still: I have never been this good looking, witty and freedom. I wish i was still: Three years old because the or sassy. So I’ll stay 19, thank you very much. only thing that mattered was the Wiggles.

4 | grapeshot magazine grapeshotmq.com.au Advice From Megan

In the three years I have lived out of home I’ve resided in six apartments, had 13 different roommates, lived in four suburbs and had roughly five million nervous breakdowns. House-sharing isn’t always the easiest of tasks. Most (read: all) of my living situations have been some combination of testing, painful and legitimately dangerous environments, so you can trust this cynic’s experience.

Ask Megan One of my best friends got badly dumped by Q: her long-term boyfriend a few months ago and has started acting really promiscuous since. It’s starting to bother everybody in our group because she has no shame and everybody is discussing her sex life behind her back. She is giving herself a really nasty reputation. Should I do anything about it, or just keep What my poker face? It’s making me lose respect for her. to expect I feel terribly for your poor friend. She’s not only been when you’re expecting A: dealt the ghastly card of heartbreak, but also been dealt the ‘shitty friends’ card. I’m sure that to move out bluffing her way through recovery from a nasty breakup has left her a little blind, and all of her chips are down (okay I’m 1. On living with strangers: Don’t fret too slamming doors, and the sensation of literally sorry, I’ll stop with the poker puns now much about what other people say about feeling awkward tension, then this is ideal for – but you started it). If this behaviour choosing roomies. I’ve lived with both friends you. The sexy stuff is even worse, coupling up in is new for your friend, perhaps she’s and strangers, to varying degrees of success. tight spaces is pretty tricky. If you’re sharing a just acting out because NEWS FLASH, It’s best to ignore everything you’ve ever heard bedroom, then get a sock. breakups suck! about Stranger Danger, because most of the 7. On food thievery: Someone will steal your Why is everybody in your peer time, living with a stranger isn’t that terrible. food at least once. A collective fridge is a group merely discussing her proclivity 2. On living with friends: There will always be veritable warzone. Your food stealer is a Blood, for casual nookie instead of, oh I don’t people emphatically telling you “DON’T MOVE you are a Crip and your leftover Indian food is know, making sure that she’s doing fine? IN WITH FRIENDS, IT RUINS EVERYTHING”. South Central Los Angeles. If someone steals I’m sure by gossiping about her antics I disagree. If your relationship disintegrates and your food, you need to track that person down behind her back you are only adding you hate your roommate shortly after you move and make them pay. to the reputation, not detracting from slander. And why do you care so much in, it’s likely that your friendship would’ve fallen 8. On having a room of one’s own: I can’t stress about who she’s sharing her swimsuit apart eventually anyway. how important it is for everybody to get their areas with? There’s this little thing called 3. On attempted murder: It doesn’t matter if own space and enough time to themselves. If catharsis, and if this is what she wants, you’re best friends or total strangers, you and your you’re like me, you need to be alone for a good just let the girl be. But it’s also your roommate/s are going to want to stab each other’s period of the day or you start to get into that oh- job as a friend to make sure she’s using face off sometimes. This is usually due to issues of my-god-I-am-going-to-put-anthrax-in-their-tea protection, not being taken advantage of personal space, the discovery of everyone’s weird, mood. After the honeymoon phase, living with by creepers, and actually happy with the previously unnoticed mess and idiosyncrasies. pals becomes less like a daily sleepover and more choices she is making. Talk to her, not like shift-work friendship. 4. On the gross stuff: You will experience some about her. After all, she has to make her seriously messed up bathroom stuff at some 9. On surviving: This is the most important rule own choices, as do you. stage, the kind of stuff that’ll make you look of all. If you feel uncomfortable or in danger Will you be a supportive friend and askance at your roommate for a few days. about where you live, do not hesitate to move try to understand if she is doing this for 5. On cash money: Real talk – you’ll probably out. This sounds like common sense, but there her own pleasure, or will you let your lack run out of money at some stage. If you have were so many times I stayed in a place longer of “respect” get in the way of helping out lovely parents like mine, who don’t like their than I should have before I was forced, or finally someone you care about? Stop bottom children to starve, they may just offer you some got the courage, to move on. dealing your friend if this is a relationship money. Take it, kiss them with gratitude and 10. On being legal: Know your rights. Read that you want to Texas Hold’on to, and I don’t ever, ever think about turning it down. contracts carefully and confer with a real grown- bet that, with a little understanding, your 6. On the couple conundrum: Prepare up if need be. Understand what you’re entitled to friend will feel like she’s hit the jackpot yourselves kids – these situations are and what you’re protected from by law. (I’m sorry, I couldn’t resist). tumultuous as hell. If you like to hear fights, Check out the complete advice on grapeshotmq.com.au. grapeshotmq.com.au grapeshot magazine | 5 August 2013

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The New MacWarrior in Town

REPORT Brendon D’Souza PHOTOGRAPH Rosemarie Cruz

Get ready Macquarie University. Joanne D’Souza from Macquarie There’s a new MacWarrior in town. University Sport coordinated the selection Congratulations! Grapeshot is very excited to welcome the process. After an initial online questionnaire Macquarie University brought newly-appointed Macquarie University the successful applicants underwent a home two gold, two silver and Sport mascot in his first-ever appearance. series of face-to-face interviews with staff four bronze medals from the Dressed in a bright red and green members. The MacWarrior says he was Eastern University Games held in tartan kilt, the MacWarrior stands strong, nervous having to “present a case as to why Wollongong in early July. Mixed proud and ready to lead the Macquarie he should be selected.” Ultimate Frisbee beat USYD while community to excellence. With a Scottish In addition, the previous MacWarrior Mixed Netball won over UTS for accent that was “given to him at birth”. The was called in to give the candidates an the gold medals. Women’s Netball MacWarrior describes his role saying, “I’m opportunity to learn how to present and Daniel Yu in Golf fought the brave and fierce mascot of Macquarie, themselves in a series of situations. These for silver, while Mixed Touch, standing for strength and stoicism.” included events such as Open Days, Women’s Futsal, Men’s Oztag Eager to drum up spirit on campus, O-Week and Information Nights. and Mixed Oztag graced bronze MacWarrior says, “I’d be using my position The MacWarrior looks forward to medals. We look forward to more to bring everyone closer together through bringing a new twist to the role. “It’s a achievements at the Australian a unified image [and he’s] using the real honour and fun to play.” Ultimately, University Games on the Gold individuality and humour of the role to get he says, “I just want to give back to the Coast in September this year! everyone to mesh together.” community that’s given so much to me.”

6 | grapeshot magazine grapeshotmq.com.au news On campus

Overlooking Macquarie University in the 1970’s, on the now Gymnasium Road. Archive image provided by Lachlan Morgan.

Future of Macquarie University REPORT Mia Kwok the university is really about.” He has improve over time. Do you want to know what our indicated that more emphasis will be put on Other key features of the paper university will look like in 10 years? On establishing Macquarie’s unique identity. include engaging in student exchange 7 June, Vice Chancellor S. Bruce Dowton We can determine so far that programs with more Asian universities, released Our University: A Framing of PACE (Participation and Community making the most of our extensive bush Futures as a Green Paper. This document, Engagement) units will be playing a much campus and refocusing attention on still in its early stages, is determining the larger role in the years to come. The ACEP research students. Meanwhile, some of future trajectory for our university. units have been a successful feature in the underlying administrative processes At a recent forum for the Green degrees by facilitating practical experience and procedures are being reviewed in Paper, Dowton was passionate about the with your coursework. In combination light of their general ineffectiveness. reform. “My view is that we actually need with better business partnerships, we will The paper can be viewed online at a much more comprehensive view of what hopefully see the quality of these units vc.mq.edu.au.

Speed camera Queering Up and Dr Rosevear from Stonewall Medical. Our university also held the first day of on campus REPORT Brendon D’Souza Queer Collaborations early July. QC is an Macquarie University was proud annual queer conference jointly hosted by REPORT Stephanie Lewis to host the Young Queer Leaders (YQL) universities across Australia. Speed cameras are being trialled on Summit. There were a series of workshops Macquarie University will also take campus, as of Monday 15 July. During the and lectures for GLBTQI students and part in a collaborative project with the trial the eco-friendly speed camera and young workers who are interested and or National Library of Australia to document solar powered electronic sign will be moved involved in leadership in business, the Australia’s gay and lesbian history. The around various main roads on campus. It will measure your speed and either give you community and the arts. first of its kind, the nation-wide study will a friendly thank you, or display your speed With the theme ‘Queering Up’, the explore the personal stories of volunteers with a rap on the knuckles. The aim is to conference aimed to promote the social born between 1940 and 1994. raise awareness about speeding on campus, acceptance and upward social mobility of Interested individuals can find no fines will be issued. Speed limits on GLBTQI identifying people in corporate out more about the project or apply campus are 30km/h on roads and 10km/h workplaces. Guest speakers included Kate to participate in the recordings at in shared zones. Wilson from Pinnacle Foundation Scholars australianlesbianandgaylifestories.org.au. grapeshotmq.com.au grapeshot magazine | 7 news On campus New Food Elections on Twitter Outlets REPORT Kristofer Gilmour & Brendon D’Souza In a unique partnership between by their a commitment to accuracy, an on Campus journalist Margo Kingston and Macquarie avoidance of hate speech, a respect for University, the Twitter-sphere will soon be privacy, a commitment to transparency. used to cover the 2013 Australian election These are values that we need to think campaign. Using the Twitter handle carefully about upholding and promoting @NoFibs, Kingston, in collaboration with in the online and social media era – the Macquarie University’s Prof. Catherine Twitter project is an experiment in Lumby of the Media Department, will trawl precisely that.” tweets posted on the Internet to uncover Both Kingston and Lumby hope to public commentary. see involvement from the Macquarie Author of the poignant and analytical University students and satff, as well as critique of former prime minister John their friends and colleagues. “We want Howard, Not Happy, John (2004), Kingston people to report, to write commentary or is out on a truth-crusade to question simply to engage.” the motivations and duties of citizen The Twitter feeds can be viewed online journalists. She says @NoFibs will be a at NoFibs (nofibs.com.au) or on Twitter successor to her website Webdiary, which (twitter.com/nofibs). was the first mainstream media outlet for citizen journalism in Australia. Lumby, a close friend and colleague of Kingston, says, “The Twitter project tests the LOVE MATCH challenges and opportunities inherent in using social media to cover the election and REPORT Stephanie Lewis Crispee Green and Sushi World are now on campus in C10A. promote citizen journalism.” Approaching Worried about the future with your election coverage in this fashion has partner? Want to know if they’re a REPORT Avery Phillips not been done before. She says, “Citizen keeper or a cheater? Never fear! New Changes have been made to the retail journalism is important because it supports at-home DNA tests are being developed, stores on campus. The Daily Market on Level 0 of active democracy. Non-professionals work so using a strand of your loved one’s the Campus Hub has now closed. Two new food with media professionals to produce news hair you can test their genes that control outlets have opened in The Hub Food Court. and commentary.” neurotransmitters like oxytocin, Sushi World offers a range of freshly-made With web trolling and personal vitriol which is linked to commitment, and sushi rolls, rice paper roles and Obento boxes. ever present in the web-sphere, the issue vasopressin, which is linked to fidelity. Fillings include chicken, salmon, beef, prawn, eel and even vegatarian options to suit all taste buds. of whether the participants will fall into However Macquarie University’s Crispee Greens lets its customers create their the same patterns remains. Lumby says, Professor Michael Gillings told the own salads. There are 44 ingredients to choose “Citizen journalists are distinguished SMH of the ethical barriers, and from with a range of dressings. The combination reminded that “genes are not the sole is served up in a lettuce cup. arbiter of behavior”. Both stores provide healthier alternatives for staff and students to enjoy on campus.

Sonnet for Soup New SUBJECTS (Apologies to Elizabeth Barrett-Browning) Dear Soup Kitchen, OFFERED IN 2014 How do I love thee? Let me count the ways. I love thee to the depth and breadth and height REPORT Olivia Whenman My spoon can reach, when feeling out of sight including ‘Thinkers on the Edge: Hope, For the ends of warmth in Winter days. The Arts Faculty will be introducing Discontent and the Making of the Modern I love thee to the level of everyday’s new units in 2014 in the departments World’ (MHIS304), ‘Currency Lasses Budgetary requirements. By critics’ accolades, of Media, Music, Communication and and Chesty Bonds: Gender in Australian I love thee freely, as men (and women) Cultural Studies and Modern History, History’ (MHIS245), ‘Women Making strive for grades; Politics and International Relations. History’ (MHIS348) and ‘Travel, Tourism I love thee purely, this is not a phase. The Cultural Studies course will see and Cultural Production’ (MHIS264). I love thee with a passion put to use the launch of a unit called ‘Transnational In Feminist debates, and with my The latter unit explores “the world’s single childhood’s faith. Hong Kong and Bollywood: Politics largest industry” by looking into themes I love thee with a love I seemed to lose and Pleasures’ (CUL323). This unit will such as class, war and consumption and With other meals, --- I love thee with the breath, examine both Hong Kong and Bollywood history of areas such as battlefield tourism, Smiles, tears, of all my life! --- and, if God film industries through the investigation Third World tourism, medieval pilgrimage, choose, of concepts, genres and music to create and sex tourism. More information on I shall but love thee better after death. an understanding of national and these units can be found on the Macquarie transnational politics in Asia. Modern Mia Kwok University website. History will also introduce new units

8 | grapeshot magazine grapeshotmq.com.au news Local & global Stopping Sydney’s Monorail in its Tracks

REPORT Brendon D’Souza Sydney-siders waved a sad farewell to its monorail system this past July. Closures to all the stations have now been made and the ticketing and power services have been shut-off. The dismantling of over 3.6 km of steel track and the refurbishment Good guys of the Convention and Galleries Victoria Stations will commence from mid-August. stand up for a cause In it’s final weekend ticket sales reached over $70,000. Nearly 16,000 people made use of the final opportunity to ride the monorail before it was cleared away. All proceeds raised were donated to Camp Quality, Canteen, Make-A-Wish Australia, The Children’s Hospital at Westmead and Youth off the Streets. New South Wales Transport Minister, Gladys Berejiklian, told ABC News that two carriages as well as 10 metres of track will be placed in the Powerhouse Museum on display. Report Nathan Li Meanwhile plans to update the What do Geoff Huegill, Jarrad Hayne, women in their lives of others,” Stephanie Convention Centre as part of the Fitzy and Wippa, Luke Jacobz, Luke says. “We are bringing to light in a fun and redevelopment of the Sydney International Mitchell, Alex Dyson, Matt Moran all have positive way the very nature of what we Convention, Exhibition and Entertainment in common besides being good-looking want to see in humanity: treating people Precinct (SICEEP) are under way. The celebrities? They are all ambassadors of as people, not commodities that can be CBD’s largest red carpet entertainment Stella Fella, an initiative created by the bought, sold and exploited.” venue, a hotel complex with up to 900 philanthropic organisation Project Futures. Gender plays an important role. rooms, improved public spaces and a new “Good guys are the new cool,” as Stephanie “In many cases, particularly in the sex urban neighbourhood at Haymarket will be Lorenzo tells us about her new campaign. “It trafficking world, women are the victims developed in the coming months. is what we want to see represented in society. and men are the perpetrators or the johns It is what we want to see embodied in all men who use these victims,” Stephanie says. everywhere.” The Macquarie graduate and “Stella Fella is not about blaming men; International founder of Project Futures is eager to present it is about bringing to light that there the initiative for all to involve and help those in are fantastic male role models in our students take the developing world. community with values that we want all The lead “Human trafficking is the second largest men in our lives to uphold. It's also bringing organised crime in the world,” Stephanie says. back the ideal of chivalry, honour, respect REPORT Stephanie Lewis “There are 27 million people enslaved in all for others and better treatment of people.” FORTY international students from sorts of industries from hospitality, domestic Stella Fella is a campaign for all to get 18 different countries have been chosen to take servitude, sexual exploitation, construction involved in. “Anyone can nominate a Stella part in the City of Sydney’s latest initiative, and so on.” The global issues severely affects Fella in their lives,” Stephanie says. “It could the International Student Leadership and people’s livelihood. “We are talking about be a mate, brother, dad, granddad, boss or Ambassador Program. human beings being worth less than mobile employee.” A Stella Fella is defined by a code The program provides leadership training phones – people being disposable,” Stephanie of ethics. This includes Show Respect for and mentoring, with students helping others and All; Be Honest and Reliable, dedicated and engaging with the local community. Lord Mayor says. “The quality of lives of these people is Clover Moore said it “also allows us [the City of dire and exploitation is rife in places where committed; Be Selfless and lead by example; Sydney] to build long-lasting relationships with there is extreme poverty, less education and Be charitable and forgiving; Show Courage the international student community.” vulnerable communities.” and Humility; Be Bold, Take a Stand; and The program is designed to address Stephanie was inspired by Canadian Always wear a bow tie. some of the challenges faced by international journalist Victor Malarak to involve men You can do the last one by purchasing students, including language barriers and a in issues that affect women so as to stop a bow tie from an extensive selection on lack of opportunity to engage socially with the demand and end the supply. Stella www.stellafella.com. The finals party will local students and the wider community. take place on Friday 16 August at Beresford Lasting for six months, students will receive Fella aims to alleviate the issue. “Stella communication, project management and Fella airs on the prevention side, by getting Hotel, Darlinghurst. Nominate a great guy cultural awareness training, and work as a group more men to speak up and be involved in in your life now and join the champions of to present an event to the public. conversations about treatment and value of Stella Fella to combat the global issue. grapeshotmq.com.au grapeshot magazine | 9 We connect an international student and a domestic student for a lunch date, to share stories of their different cultural backgrounds and get to know & each other. Here are their thank-you u Iletters to each other.

Emma Frampton Graduate Law

KULSUM Thakore Bachelor of Commerce in Human Resources

Dear Kulsum, Thank you so much for meeting me for lunch today. It was so interesting to hear about your experiences in both India and Australia, not to mention the delicious nachos we got to share! I was so surprised how quickly the hour went and it was so nice we got along so well right from the word go! The fact you have moved around India so much in your life and have been able to experience so many different cities is awesome. The busy city of Mumbai sounds hectic at times, and judging by your description of the traffic I can understand why you don't miss that! I found the culture of India fascinating. The fact there are Dear Emma, different languages spoken in the different regions, and many I am so glad that we met yesterday, It was a sheer pleasure meeting families do not mingle outside these - it is so different to the you. The moment I met you, you came accross as a very warm Australian culture in which travel is almost like a rite of passage person, and the fact that we bonded majorly even before reaching for many. The Ranch, proves that. I really enjoyed hearing about Hinduism. I guess if I didn't Coming from a very different background to me, that is, suggest the beef nachos I would never have known that part of being brought up here [in Australia] and having many different your religion was to not eat beef! experiences, made me knowledgeable about stuff that I never Thanks for all the travel tips. I looked up the northern cities thought would be interesting. For instance, not being a fan of in India you spoke about and the Himalayas look fantastic. The travelling, I never thought it could be exciting until you told me beaches of Goa also look beautiful and many of the websites talk about it. The way you recollected your experiences and narrated about those clothes markets you suggested! Now I am even more them, made me a little inclined towards it. Secondly, the fact that excited to go to India next year! you were curious about my home country. It was so much fun As you said, it must have been hard leaving your friends telling you about the places I loved visiting when I was there, which behind when your family relocated to Sydney. It's nice to hear that increased our bonding even more and thus also pointed out various everyone has been welcoming and friendly and I am certainly differences between the two countries. looking forward to catching up again (over some of your mum’s We had so much to talk about that the hour just flew by. I am so famous Indian cooking!). happy that I spent time with you and met you. Hope to see you soon. I’ll give you a text the week after next when we are back at uni and we can arrange a catch up! With love, Kulsum Em

10 | grapeshot magazine grapeshotmq.com.au international Cross-cultural experience

volunteering in fiji WORDS Sarah Windon

Sarah (far right) volunteering in Fiji

hen I arrived in Fiji for in this village came from a range of situations, the root crops of cassava and dalo and the volunteer work, and to from having lost their homes in cyclones or vegetables for curries and other dishes were enjoy my second ever floods, to the subhuman living conditions of grown in the village and the women had trip overseas, I paid little shantytowns where shelter could be taken by made roti. I ate carefully, savouring every thoughtW to the realities of what I would force and there was no guarantee of safety. delicious bite knowing they could barely experience. Setting off with the postcard The village was created as a way to take these afford to feed themselves. We, the guests, picture of clear water and palm trees firmly families out of their poverty and volatile ate first, and then Losalini and the women ingrained in my mind I soon discovered environments. They provide basic housing who cooked for us ate what was left. I was there’s more depth to the poverty and with cheap rent (FJ$7/week), community glad I hadn’t eaten too much, even though desperation people experience in a country development and accessible clean water it was so good. where 31 per cent of its population live as well as educational opportunities for Leaving Fiji, I felt an overwhelming below the poverty line. children. The project is focused on breaking sense of gratitude and humility. The I was volunteering in Koroipita, a village the poverty cycle and creating a future for the generosity of people who had so little to north of Lautoka built for the Rotahomes residents that live there. give is not something I’ll easily forget. Fiji project (in conjunction with Rotary One day, as is custom in Fiji, the is a country with so much natural beauty International Australia). I taught art to the preschool teacher, Losalini, invited my but the postcard picture I had in my mind preschool students and prepared kits to build companions and me to lunch. We were has changed forever. It is now the beauty cyclone proof houses for some of the poorest treated to beautifully made local food. of the people in the face of adversity that people in the country. The families that lived The fish had been caught that morning, I cherish.

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Dustin Leonard About Founder of HERO Condoms HERO Condoms: Your pleasure for the WORDS & PHOTOGRAPH Nathan Li benefits of others – For each condom you ackling the seemingly impossible is what a social buy in Australia, HERO entrepreneur specialises in. A working day in life of one will donate another to of these entrepreneurs is never the same. “[It’s] because the developing world to I’m working with people in different time zones... help with the HIV/AIDS sometimes I have emails ridiculously early in the morning or at epidemic, which affects 34 T million people worldwide. midnight,” says Dustin Leonard, founder of HERO Condoms. The University of Sydney graduate conceptualised the product as a HERO’s condoms are manufactured in Malaysia solution to the HIV/AIDS problem in the developing world in his using local labour and natural materials with postgraduate marketing project in 2012, and now he’s bringing the sustainable practices, such as solar energy and concept to reality. other low carbon emission strategies. Available The process of creating a new business is hectic. Dustin has in boxes of 12, its RRP is $7.99 from major to travel back and forth interstate for retailer meetings in order pharmacies around Australia. to establish a distribution network here in Australia. It also involves constant problem solving and dealing with different people’s expectations. “One day I had a 30-something hour Dustin hosted a concert in Botswana, during which he found, day,” he says. This exceptional day was due to an unexpected through survey, the availability and quality of the local condom business crisis. “I had to stay up all night researching and then supplies was lacking. In association with the Youth Health had meetings all of the next day – it kept going but we ended up Organisation, Dustin gave out free samples of condoms and they getting it all worked out.” were greatly appreciated. “It was a whole different experience and For Dustin, however, the experience is highly rewarding. reconfirmed everything that we have been doing,” Dustin recalls. “Every week something substantial happens – like something really Funding is paramount, and Dustin’s tip to sourcing finance: significant,” says Dustin. “There are so many different things that partnering with his old boss from the business consulting firm that have happened and we, even though we’ve had a couple of setbacks, he previously worked at. we always keep moving forward, and seeing that progress really Dustin finds gratitude in the “rollercoaster” experience of helps keep me motivated.” giving back to society. “It’s been a lot of fun, really stressful at The key to success for any entrepreneurial pursuit is finding times but then you get through,” Dustin explains. “You experience a viable business model. It requires understanding people’s wants certain challenges but once you overcome those, it’s a really and needs. In researching the depth of the sexual health problem, rewarding experience.”

12 | grapeshot magazine grapeshotmq.com.au discuss Feminism? student “Feminism is very much needed. advocacy Not just for women’s rights issues, but for the greater benefit of all.” A study released this year by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency found that the pay gap between male By Josephine Clark-Wroe. and female university graduates is increasing. Yes we can vote, we can be Prime It's been over 100 years since the suffragette movement Minister and we can compete as a boxer gave Australian women the right to vote, so does this in the Olympic Games, however, I believe mean feminism is outdated in 2013? that Feminism is needed now more than Or is it something that still needs to exist to ensure that ever before. women's rights issues like the pay gap are addressed? As I write this, I can just envision you, the everyday citizen, shaking your head at the mere mention of the F word. But before you dismiss it completely, I “‘Feminism’ needs to stop placing would ask you to read on as I explain why feminism still desperately needs to exist labels and calling names in order to (not just for women, but for everyone). Few people would argue that society should take away women’s stay relevant because... they’re just rights or prevent women from being educated, yet there are many as backwards and discriminatory battles yet to be won and the pay gap is one of them. Our mothers and grandmothers made such huge achievements for women in the against women.” By Aris Katsikis. past, but it seems that we remain blind to the many modern day iniquities that we face. Feminism is outdated. Today women are Today women are still systematically excluded from powerful in positions the suffragette movement and influential positions and when finally in those positions it would have been more than proud of but becomes socially acceptable to criticise their body, lifestyle, and of course there's still a fuss. Anyone who wardrobe choices. I would like to point out Julia Gillard as a worthy speaks out against women is seen as a example here, who remained forever composed even in the face of a backward thinking bigot and cast out by snickering and intolerant society. general society, rightfully so. The problems Outside of the economic bracket, our society is still plagued by lie elsewhere. Feminism and women’s rights the mistreatment of women, domestic violence, harassment, sexual are a short sighted, narrow-minded bubble assault and rape. A 2005 Australia-wide survey showed that one placed on women and unfortunately carries in six adult females had experienced sexual assault since the age the negative connotations of favouritism. of 15 and women in the 18-24 age brackets were more likely to be I draw my examples from media in assaulted than any other age group. the past month, specifically U.S. Senator Wendy Davis' marathon These are just few reasons why Feminism is still extremely filibuster and Microsoft's game demonstration of 'Killer Instinct' relevant in today’s society and it breaks my heart when I hear at E3. With the world (and posture pack) behind her, Senator people complaining about Feminism. In every movement there are Wendy Davis defended the human right of choice against a law radicals and I know sometimes that can put people off, but the true that would ban abortion after 20 weeks without exception to feminist movement is about standing up for what’s right. abusive circumstances. It was a heroic move stepping away from What feminists are against is the oppressive social structure conservative fundamentalists and closer to the objective of a which forces both genders into positions that are false and secular state, but of course not everyone saw this as a black and antagonistic. What feminists are for is better working conditions, white example of humankind moving forward. Names and frames safety in our streets AND our homes, reforms in the law and were thrown in claiming their champion of justice while pointing a equality for everyone. strong finger at the gendered villains. So yes, feminism is very much needed. Not just for women’s At the E3 expo, Microsoft showed off their game 'Killer Instinct' rights issues, but for the greater benefit of all. with what might as well have been a girl getting punched in the face. The leading developer called upon the national marketing manager to help show off the gameplay and mayhem ensued. With the pair told to partake in friendly unscripted game banter, Ms Ashton complained about how she was losing and Torrence sprouted lines compared to rape scenarios such as 'let it happen, it'll all be over soon" and "there's no use fighting back". Immediately there was uproar that Microsoft supports and advertises that women are bad at games and 'femgamers' everywhere were having their faces rubbed in the dirt. Although I still believe that it was poor word choice, no one would have looked twice at the whole thing if they were both men, or both women. Ultimately there is a collection of backwards ideals, which have an end product of discrimination against women. 'Feminism' needs Check out other recent discussions on feminism and gender to stop placing labels and calling names in order to stay relevant issues on grapeshotmq.com.au and join the conversation. because in many people's eyes, they're just as backwards and We would like to hear from more of you! discriminatory against women.

grapeshot magazine | 13 grapeshotmq.com.au on the cover Exclusive interview Q&A Former Miss with Universe Australia, Macquarie Laura graduate and Myer spokesperson Laura Dundović Dundović speaks to us on being a student in the limelight.

Laura at graduation in April 2013. Follow her on Instagram @lauradundovic.

Congratulations Laura on graduating from Bachelor of Science (Psychology)! What made you decide to study a degree in psychology? Thank you! I've always loved being around people and fascinated by science and the mind. All through school I wanted to be a psychologist. How was the learning experience at Macquarie University for you? Any highlights or memories of the campus? I loved going to Macquarie Uni. Growing up in The Hills a lot of my friends went there and I also met a lot of new people who I am still in touch with. My highlight was Uni Games! It was so much fun! Winning the title of Miss Universe Australia in 2008 and coming top ten in Miss Universe must’ve been an overwhelming experience for you. How has it all been for you right from joining the contest to landing in the spotlight to now? Joining the contest was scary because it was my first beauty pageant. My modelling agent at the time said I should enter, and that Miss NSW was the following day. I had an in-class assessment that day so I went to Miss NSW, back to uni and then had the Miss NSW final that night. A week after was Miss Universe Australia and three weeks later was Miss Universe. I finished my end of semester exams two days before I left to go overseas and needed to get good marks to get into honors so it was a very stressful time! The pageant was amazing. One month overseas with 90 girls from all over the world. Since returning home I have had so many amazing experiences. I have travelled overseas and through Australia, met incredible people and learnt so much. So you have started a successful career in modelling and presenting, why do you choose to continue your higher education? Psychology has always interested me. Even since finishing uni I am still watching documentaries, reading and hanging out with my Psych friends. Having the degree is not only a good thing for me to have in the entertainment industry but also something that I can fall back on if I decide it’s time for a career change. How do you find balance between studying and working – between almost conflicting commitments and different deadlines? I found studying and working easy to balance because I enjoyed my subjects. The only part which is hard is with my job I don’t have a lot of control on dates work is scheduled on and when you are offered an opportunity it’s important to take it because you don’t know whether it will be there tomorrow. Trying to make sure I was free for my uni exams was tough but I got there! What’s next on the plate for you? Can we expect to see you again soon in Macquarie University – if you were to continue with your honours? Once I have a bit more time I’d love to continue studying.

14 | grapeshot magazine grapeshotmq.com.au Since just about the beginning of time at Macquarie University, students have been actively voicing their opinions and showcasing their talents. We get into archives and investigate the past of student publications. >>

the history of student publications at macquarie

WORDS Stephanie Lewis

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faithful reader! Have you ever In the editorial of the first issue lovingly stroked the pages of in March 1973 the editors celebrated your treasured Grapeshot and their success: “Here we go again. For wondered what came before? three years, various masochistic Union OWhat did Macquarie University students members have been trying to establish a read before the spectacular publication Union magazine at Macquarie. To date all you hold in your excited-sweaty hands? such attempts have failed, mainly because Let me answer your historical enquiry of poor presentation, disappearing editors now. There have been a few magazines and and a general lack of policy on content.” newspapers over the years. Looking back Featuring a naked lady-butt on the cover at these student publications also involves (on the right), it pushed the boundaries looking at the history of student politics of from day one. The magazine contained the university, as most student publications lots of international stories, with a focus were published and/or funded by student- on news and current affairs globally. based organisations. So let us begin. However, there was still a strong focus on campus news, with a ‘what’s on’ and Arena (1968-1999) announcements section. A real point of Macquarie University was founded in difference though was the prominence of 1964, and had its first classes in 1967. letters to the editor/s. People were a lot Arena was the first student publication, engaged back then! And they got angry starting in 1968. It was the newspaper of (see Ron Webb in vol. 1 no. 4): “Your Macquarie University Students’ Council assessment of the gullibility of your (MUSC), which along with the students’ readers is truly amazing.” union and the sports association was one Looking back at these now is a of three student-based organisations. It was nostalgic, vintage-lover’s dream. a bi-weekly publication, and it very much However, it did not go unscrutinised. looks, feels and smells like a newspaper, Dennis Phillips author of The Heart of not a magazine. It therefore has a heavy the Campus: a History of the Macquarie emphasis on news, both on campus, local, University Union wrote that “too many national and international, as well as big, of the magazine’s subsequent critics, topical feature articles. It is far far wordier it illustrated the ‘typically Macquarie’ than the publication before you! However phobia for the open and unashamed it still contained creative works, and pages pursuit of excellence in student of reviews of all kinds (music, gigs, books, publications”. He continued, “as one staff films, theatre). observer noted years later: It was as if The many faces of student publications at Macquarie Flicking (carefully) through issues of privileged North Shore kids were overly University, some featuring as much nudity as possible. Arena, the main thing that comes across is eager to prove that they could be as crude just how overtly political the publication and confrontational as anyone. Successive is. For example, vol. 9 no. 2 in 1976 has editors were so preoccupied with fighting Arena became MUSCateer blazoned across the cover ‘THE MOST ‘fascist pigs’ and ‘bourgeois shit’ that they (2000-2004) LIBERAL VICE-CHANCELLOR IN completely lost the plot – and most of In 2000 Arena changed names under AUSTRALIA?’ The cover of vol. 10 no. 9 their readers as well.” Phillips reminds us control of a new student council which in 1977 features the accusatory ‘New move though, that in the beginning at least, the was aligned to the Student Unity faction against Arena – a right wing stunt’, with the editors of the magazine did not have the at Macquarie University. Editorial control related article stating “Arena has consistently benefit of an established department of was taken by the same faction around the given considerable coverage to the student journalism to work same time. In 2005 it ceased to be campaign in defence of education spending alongside and learn Scandal! published. There were allegations and student living conditions”. Here we can from. He writes, According to Dennis Phillips, that this decision was made to see evidence of a heavy focus on student however, “in those the new Passing Show editor in further the political ambitions of politics. Throughout the issues the saga early days, Passing 1974 was hastily dismissed after MUSC President, Victor Ma. of VSU (voluntary student unionism) is Show was modest being found “tucked away with a female companion in a Union followed in great detail. However there is on content but POLITICAL RUNDOWN TIME: office. The two were blissfully informative and also attention paid to international and preoccupied smearing oil all U@MQ Ltd (Campus Life) was wider Australian issues, e.g. Aboriginal hardly boring”. over each other’s naked body”. formed in November 2007, land rights, torture in Israeli prisons and Ahh the 70s. following the corruption scandal the Vietnam War, with ‘A White Paper on Hogben Toad associated with Victor Ma, then Vietnam’ in the 28 October 1969 issue, and (1983 – 2012) president of MUSC (Macquarie the dedicated ‘Moratorium Issue’ released Included in this article mainly for its University Student Council). The scandal on 28 April 1970. ridiculous name. This was a weekly was regarding funds missing from MUSC publication in association with the the student unions’ accounts - more Passing Show (1973-2002) union and sports association that alerted than $100,000. MUSC ended in 2007, In 1973 came Passing Show, the magazine students to the activities of the week and with ongoing groups taken over by the competitor to Arena. It was published by in the near future. This publication was university, and then U@MQ was formed Macquarie University Union, later called later superseded by a publication of the with the university merging with three SAM (Students at Macquarie), and came Macquarie University Union, MUSCRAT student organisations. out every two weeks. (another ridiculous name).

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grapeshotmq.com.au grapeshot magazine | 17 Nicholas Rider and grandmother Wendy, who spent almost four years in an internment camp in Hong Kong during WWII.

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For manyT of us, our Agrandmothers are theLES most treasured family members. The ones with the lolly jars, the biscuit tins, the crafty skills the and the rocking blue rinses. But often it is the stories they tell that stick to us most – tales of another time, one that we never experienced. These stories, and the memories we share with our grandmas, can create a bond like no other.

PHOTOGRAPHY Rosemarie Cruz

18 | grapeshot magazine grapeshotmq.com.au On the Cover Granny tales Memories From Behind Barbed Wire

WORDS Nicholas Rider

couldn’t call it a happy time,” butter, no eggs, nothing”. She says, “We didn’t dress into the camp, which Marie borrowed Wendy Petersen (née Barton), even have tea or coffee. We had to roast soy for her own wedding. Looking back at how my 85-year-old grandmother beans and convert it into a sort of coffee.” this special day was celebrated, my grandma summing up her internment She recalls on one occasion being remembers the Catholic priest making a in“I Stanley Camp. This was a civilian served some buffalo meat, but it had wedding cake. “He used charcoal to give it a internment camp in Hong Kong during maggots in it and they refused to eat it. little colour,” she laughs. World War II, which was used by the Stanley Camp also had a canteen, but “We had concerts. Normally once Japanese to hold non-Chinese civilians. My it was not open regularly. “About once a a week,” Wendy explains, “[with] some grandma, at the age of 13, was interned in month we were allowed to buy minimum dancing, some singing. My mother was February 1942, along with her parents and supplies,” says Wendy. The internees were a pianist – she played”. Wendy recalls 10 siblings. Her brother Bernard was not able to purchase things such as cigarettes, one time when the Japanese thought they interned in Stanley, and instead was held in sugar and salt. would take photos during a concert, to a military camp in Japan. “We had the clothes we wore [the publicise how well the internees were Stanley Camp was located on Stanley day we were interned] and the minimum treated. “So at the end of the concert we Peninsula, which is found on the south- amount we were allowed to take,” Grandma all did this,” she demonstrates, raising her eastern side of Hong Kong island. The area explains. Apart from their own personal arms in the air doing a victory sign. “V for is quite hilly, containing very steep and clothing, the Japanese provided the victory!” This resulted in concerts being rocky slopes. Wendy describes the setting internees with some military clothing. “We banned for a month. as “a very beautiful part of Hong Kong… converted them [the khaki jackets/vests] Apart from this entertainment and which had very lovely views”. Despite the into what we wanted… because we didn’t attendance at school there was little for wonderful location, the memories from want the military clothes.” a young internee to do in Stanley Camp. behind barbed wire that remain with Wendy There were more than 200 children My grandma, however, does have some to this day are not so wonderful. in the camp, so a school was established. memories of swimming at Stanley Beach. “We had the pre-war British prison There were two sessions of school during Wendy describes a time when she and a officer quarters,” recalls Wendy. While her the day: a morning session for the primary few others discovered a mound in the grass. parents and brothers lived in one room, school students and an afternoon session Unsure what it was, they threw stones at it, Wendy and her five sisters lived in another. for the older ones. All the classes took place which kept bouncing back. “We thought “I shared a double bed with two of my in the hall. “We had very, very little writing it was just rock or something, but it was a sisters. The other sisters had camp beds.” As paper. In fact we had to use cigarette paper buried body.” they were sleeping on only a bare mattress, to do our work,” Wendy laughs, recalling Japanese punishment for disobedience they wrapped their legs in bandages to the lack of supplies. was extreme. Five internees were beheaded avoid being bitten by bed bugs. Poor health and disease were obvious for possessing cameras in Stanley Camp. Grandma remembers having a fireplace concerns of the internees at Stanley “They were beheaded because it was against in her bedroom. “We dug up all the wooden Camp. “A lot of people had diarrhoea, the rules,” Wendy says. floorboards for firewood.” She also has and they had very swollen ankles, The day the internees were set free is memories of making use of the church’s and malaria and different types of quite clear in Wendy’s mind. “When the floorboards for firewood. sicknesses,” Wendy explains. She does Americans bombed Japan… we were free,” “We were starving all the time,” Wendy not remember anyone in her family being she explains. This was in August 1945, says. “All we really had was rice and sweet seriously ill during their internment, almost four years since being interned. “The potato every day.” The food provided at but does recall her brother Bernard in British navy came into Stanley Harbour and Stanley Camp lacked both quality and the military camp suffering numerous we were then sent to Britain to rehabilitate. quantity. The main food for the internees malaria attacks. “I think he had 32!” We had one year in England to recover.” was rice. It was not always clean, at times During internment there were My grandma and her fellow internees containing mud, dust, cockroach and rat approximately 20 marriages in the camp. left Stanley Camp with little, only the excreta, dead rats and cigarette ends. One of these was the wedding of my memories from behind barbed wire. As for other types of food, Grandma grandma’s sister Marie. A friend of Marie’s, Memories that would remain embedded in explains that they had “no meat, no fish, no a fellow internee, had brought her wedding their minds forever.

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Christopher and his grandmother Angela. Rest Oh, rest your soul, on my shoulder, And maybe wonder of growing older. Your soul is squeezed, only to make sure your That you're the greatest in the universe. What a fool am I, to sink in the sun, In the rubble of days you've been dreaming of. soul Keep the love you receive, when all your angels leave. Keep me in mind, you're always in mine. Christopher De Santis She duped the world, hiding burnt thaws In her heart-shaped box that held a million more. To what is her heart sunk to the ocean floor? For when the house is torn down, she'll grieve no more. What a fool am I, to bark at the moon When your heart darkens in its light. Keep the love you receive, when all your angels leave. Keep me in mind, you're always in mine. So, rest your soul on my shoulder, And we can dream of days together.

ABOUT THE POEM: I wrote ‘Rest your soul’ for my grandmother, who is the strongest woman I know. Born in Italty in 1935, she lived through a war as a child, and built a new life in Australia. She has lost a husband of over 40 years to cancer, a daughter in her 30s to a hereditary heart disease, and an 8-year-old grandson to the same heart disease. Now, at 78 years of age, I truly, unswervingly believe that this woman has the utmost amount of strength to lug herself out of bed every morning. She lives alone in a quiet two-storey house, with only whispers of memories past, and the anticipation of the arrival of her children’s families for Friday night dinner. This woman is my idol. She may sometimes be depressed and saddened, but to see her unravel and shine, like a flower bud in a changing season; to see her laughing in conversation, telling jokes and stories, I become astonished. How could a woman bear so much burden and grief, and yet come Friday night become joyous, as if nothing bad had ever happened? Only she could tell - but she never will. She once told me the most important thing about death that I will take to my grave: “They wouldn’t want you to cry.”

20 | grapeshot magazine grapeshotmq.com.au WORDS Nathan Li

uccessfully scoring an internship is one of the greatest excitements we have as university students. The prospect of gaining real practical Sexperience and potentially a real job is much more thrilling than the accumulated tuition debts that make up a degree certificate. But for those of you still early in your degree, what is an internship really like? And for those of you who’ve had one, and were secretly jealous of your mate’s seemingly better host organisation, was it really worth the juggle? A few Grapeshot members including myself are veterans of media internships. In honouring the many memories we have of higher education, I will take you through the ins and outs as well as ups and downs of our trials in the professional world. >> the internship Not the movie, the real ones that we’ve had...

grapeshotmq.com.au grapeshot magazine | 21 Mia Kwok – Deputy Editor Master of Research in Media; previously Bachelor of International Communications in Media TV News Room at a major network

Before joining wears off,” Mia said. “You can only ask Grapeshot, Mia was so many punters what they think of a news intern for a [certain] news issues that they’ve never major Sydney television network for heard of. The Australian public are fairly nine months. Mia scored the internship disenfranchised.” The downfall came from by being introduced to the Director of the lack of time. “You have less than eight News while she was promoting coffee on hours from when you hear about the story another show. Her internship tasks were until it goes to air. In that time, you can’t wide-ranging, including collecting vox invest yourself in the story, you can’t care pops for the 6pm news, writing scripts for about what is going on,” Mia explained. the 4:30pm news, writing web articles, “The result is that either you work on a researching for long-form stories, and story that is empty or you do invest in the finding and booking talent for interviews. story and you never have enough time to “I was very lucky to have the internship do it justice.” that I did,” Mia said. “On the very first day Regardless, Mia found the internship I was whisked off to do an interview on my beneficial. “In the media industry it is own.” Working on television news was an practically unheard of to go straight into exciting experience for Mia. “When you’re a job without at least a year of experience chasing down a lead you get this hit of – usually unpaid,” Mia revealed. “What is adrenaline,” she laughed. “It’s a buzz that even more unfortunate is often the quality left me shaking from the excitement. You of your internship doesn’t matter to a feel like a detective and in some ways a prospective employer. You could spend bringer of justice.” a year getting coffees, or a year working However, Mia struggled with the your ass off, but it generally amounts to the experience. “Like all jobs, the excitement same thing.”

Olivia Whenman – Section Editor Bachelor of Arts in Media Online intern at Universal Magazines

Last semester Olivia interned at the don’t know whether lifestyle-focused Universal Magazines. that’s a good or bad Placed in the online department, Olivia habit, but I think it’s assisted in the online editorial and design interesting that the for the home title magazines, including internship has changed Grand Designs Australia. The online duty the way I see things,” Olivia confessed. involved repurposing print content for However, the experience wasn’t all the ‘Complete Home’ website as well as linear. “I started off a little unsure if I’d like writing new content for it. The technical the internship because home magazines side included implementation of SEO aren’t really my thing,” Olivia said. (search engine optimisation) keywords, “I was scared I wasn’t going to be able to processing images and uploading and do anything because I wouldn’t know updating contents. Olivia completed anything. But after the first couple of days I the 100-hour internship (roughly two realised it was easy to pick up information. months) as required by the MAS350 So I read content on the website and soon Media Internship unit. I had no problems writing about kitchens, The internship was eye-opening and pools, you name it!” valuable for Olivia. “I really felt lucky that Overall, Olivia is skilled up from my internship was able to teach me so much the internship. “Knowing how online about something I knew absolutely nothing editorial works is really beneficial in the about,” Olivia said. “Online editorial is current media industry,” Olivia said. She completely different to print. For example, was very happy with how it had turned text is changed because we read differently out. “Everyone in the office was extremely and consume differently online,” she nice and friendly and totally happy to explained. “Now I have a tendency when I’m help and teach you whatever you needed online to read content and wonder what has to know. Also if you wanted to learn been done to it. Are there SEO keywords something and let them know, they’d try implemented? Is the title eye-catching? I to give you those skills.”

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Busting myth 1: Ally Parker People in the media industry – Former Contributor People in the media industry are stereotyped Bachelor of Commerce in Marketing to be superficial, arrogant, demanding and ACP Magazines; Real Living; and Yen magazine quite nasty like Miranda Presley in The Devil Wears Prada. That may have merits but it Ally has probably done more internships about the is definitely not what we have encountered. than anyone else in the team. In the industry – “The people I worked with were amazingly first year of her marketing degree, she mostly by friendly,” Mia said. “It didn’t matter that packed show bags at ACP Magazines osmosis,” I was the intern. I had presenters and for 30 Days of Home, Food and Wine Ally assessed reporters stop by and ask how I was doing, and subsequently made her way into her graduate or what I was studying.” The cameramen event assisting at 30 Days of Health and learning experience. were Mia’s favourite people to work with, as Beauty and Cosmopolitan Health then “I learnt about what I liked doing and they’d stop for coffee while out on the road assisted editing at Real Living magazine. what I hated doing. It was a good point in or waiting for news interviews. Having finished her degree last semester, the right direction. I have wanted a career You think you’d be getting coffee as Ally is currently an editorial intern at in publishing for a very long time so I felt an intern? “No,” Olivia said, “it was not Yen magazine, writing online pieces and [the experience] was all necessary.” a stereotypical internship environment. print reviews – probably the favourite The professional experiences have Everyone was super nice! And it was internship out of all she’s had. also developed Ally on a personal level. emphasised that no one was ever going Ally has learnt from all of her “I was a very different person back to get coffee for some else ever.” I wasn’t internships. “I feel that I did benefit then,” she said. “I probably would have surprised to hear that, as I usually get from the experiences as a whole,” she done better if I had waited but I was in offered coffee out of co-workers’ kindness. said. “They led me to the person I am such a hurry.” While she experienced For me, many are also usually willing now and the place I am at professionally. some personality clashes at ACP and patient to explain and guide through It’s a very competitive world out there Magazines, Ally is more confident with different things when approached. regardless of degree, and I feel that her current position at Yen. “[Yen] is a But Ally has had some contrary I have advantaged myself.” More better suit for my personality and tastes experiences from her various internships. importantly, she gained an idea of her – and I waded through some murky She had worked with some“crazy” and “self- future career paths. “I learned a lot waters to get there.” indulged” people, but that is not the case at Yen. “I love being at Yen,” she was excited to say. “The people I am working with are intelligent, closer to my age and have none of the organisational culture of consumption, Nathan Li – Editor-in-Chief obsolescence and the high churn-rate that Bachelor of Planning ACP did or may still have.” It looks like what Green Lifestyle magazine makes a difference to your internship is the people you work with. And then there’s My editorial duties at Green Lifestyle me. I am not involved writing and managing online Busting myth 2: studying media, content and contributing to print articles. Getting paid and other money matters but I think my time I had the opporunities to interview Cate Don’t get your hopes up – none of us were at Grapeshot has Faehrmann, the Greens representative paid for our internships. We went into the given me half a of the NSW Legislative Council, Marie internship for experience. It was challenging media degree. I joined Grapeshot as an Jenkins, founder of Australian cosmetic as we had to work more jobs on the side to assistant graphic designer in 2011. I have brand Kosmea and campaigners from support our living costs. It was an investment always wanted to work for a publication Greenpeace. Currently I am contributing to of time and what we got out of it was quite ever since I was a child. I picked urban my third edition of the bi-monthly national valuable. “I had some online editorial content planning for I wanted to work on magazine. Writing about topics that I am published that I can add to my portfolio,” something of bigger scales. Grapeshot absolutely passionate about to a broad base Olivia said, “and I also got a really amazing reignited my passion, through a practical of audience is satisfying and empowering. recommendation.” I had my name and work perspective, for media and publishing. It’s been a joy to work with and published to a national audience. There were I have done work experiences learn from the editorial team. It is indeed some materialistic rewards. Mia got at both a local council and the a much smaller team compared to heaps of free coffee and Ally got “bags and state department for planning and Grapeshot. Interns’ contribution is always bags of swag” with lots of freebies that she environmental management that appreciated. My supervisor, Caitlin could use and even sell. were more relevant to my degree. But Howlett, deputy editor and online content In properly structured internships for interning at Green Lifestyle was never editor of Green Lifestyle, said that it’s training and education purposes, we should a complete departure from my course rewarding to see interns get experience be generous with our time and inputs, but studies (nor is Grapeshot). Being able to and build on confidence for future with others we should be more cautious. work on sustainability communication employment. “It opens up professional The recent Warner Music and Black Swan fills in the gap of current planning and networking opportunities within the cases in the US highlight the amount of environmental practices. It is all about industry for all involved,” she said. exploitation of unpaid student labour in engaging people in complex issues For me, this is merely a beginning, as the media industry. Under the Australian through effective communication with I will continue to pursue publishing and Fair Work Act 2009, you’re not entitled calls to action. sustainability communication. to payment for your internship if it’s >> grapeshotmq.com.au grapeshot magazine | 23 on the cover Internship experiences considered as a vocational placement and host organisation, as Howlett revealed: Internship unit, says that it’s common for required for your course studies – for your “Often explaining how to do something students to go into internships and realise own benefits mostly. You know that you can take longer than just getting it done they are not what they want to pursue. are being exploited when: the internship is by a trained employee.” While you’re at it, Mia taking much longer than earlier specified; Diversifying your “...Macquarie advised: “Don’t be afraid to you are not learning anything new or experience is beneficial. ask questions. Be confident beneficial; you are put on with unrealistic “Media students should University in your own abilities. Some expectations, and really, the organisation give everything a go,” Mia people think that because is benefiting much more than you are from advised. “It is such a diverse is known for you’re an intern you need your time there. industry and you never to keep your head down. Although we should not expect to know where you’ll end up.” supplying I’ve found that, unless be paid for our short-term educational It is about enhancing your a company has a really internship, we should have the matters experience. “Remember quality students structured program, they of public liability insurance covered. internships are meant to be for internships.” want you to offer your help.” “As interns aren’t employees of the educational,” Olivia said, Dr Morrow also advises organisation,” Caitlin Howlett explained, “so if you aren’t learning that it’s important for students to adhere “they won’t be covered by the host anything, it’s not worth your time.” to the organisation’s dress code – first organisation. Most universities cover Going with your interests and pursuits impression lasts – and also be punctual and students for about a year after they finish is important. “It really depends on what reliable. I was proud to hear from Morrow their courses, but anyone can also buy their you’re looking for,” Mia said. “Mainstream that Macquarie University is known for own public liability insurance. Costs range media didn’t suit me very well – it is supplying quality students for internships. from around $350-500 for 12 months, and mind-meltingly boring. I never found it “With the right intern in the right usually have an excess of about $500.” challenging enough and got frustrated position,” said Howlett, “internships will whenever there wasn’t enough work to do.” almost always have positive outcomes.” Final advice: I’ve found that going with an organisation So while some of us still have the Picking the right internship that does what interests you is better than privilege of living at home or receiving Internships give you invaluable practical going with a perceivably reputational one. government support, we should try to experiences, and you should pick the most You usually end up being disappointed actively seek internship experience to give suitable internship for your career path. with the organisational culture rather than ourselves a competitive advantage for Organising an internship can be time- enjoying the experience. Dr Guy Morrow, future employment and, really, make our consuming for both the student and the former convenor of the MAS350 Media memories of higher education count.

26 | grapeshot magazine grapeshotmq.com.au The truth about SERIAL KILLERs

WORDS Sarah Basford

We all have that friend who is terrified of being viciously abducted by the local crazy on their way home from the train station. So our crime fanatic Sarah Basford looks at some infamous Australian serial killers and the chances of your friend actually disappearing… >>

grapeshotmq.com.au grapeshot magazine | 25 n my eighth birthday, I contributed to violent behaviour in an some impact on certain individuals proudly announced to individuals. There were three studies, up whether it be desensitisation or affecting the shock of many family until 1997, that attempted to either prove or moral compasses. members: “I want to be a disprove the relationship of violent media In effect, these findings, along with forensicO scientist or a homicide detective.” to violent crime. many others, provide no solid evidence to As I grew up and began to look into the The first was an International link violent behaviour with crime media. gruesome details of some crimes, that pre- Comparative Research, which found a So what effect does this crime obsession pubescent naiveté was lost. Envisioning causal linkage between television and actually have on the general population? myself as a sort of femme fatale, Inspector crime in South Africa. However, another Does the media environment propel us Gadget-type crime investigator thanks to report three years later had found there was further into the depths of crime-mania? Or TV shows like CSI, it was soon replaced no relationship during studies of more than is it just intrinsic in our nature to let our with a “what the fuck did I just read?” 40 countries. curiosity overwhelm us? followed by an immediate “I need to re- The second was a look into behavioural Thanks to the shadowy fear mongers of evaluate my future career choice”. comparisons between felons and non- the media, violent crime stories are often In Australian media there is a collective felons. These studies were also found sensationalised and seem to resonate in the obsession with crime. Ranging from the inconclusive with one report finding a back of our minds. They reach that part of top stories in the news about the latest link between adult criminal violence and the brain that creates the paranoia we get murders and drug busts to watching our childhood exposure to violent television. after watching a horror movie and hearing favourite crime shows like Underbelly, But other studies found conflicting results the kitchen floor creak. It may not affect Criminal Minds and Australia’s Next Top between rape statistics, violence against everyone, but once we hear these stories, we Criminal (okay that one is made up). Could women and pornography. can’t help but think “what if that was me?” our unhealthy obsession cause the slightly The third used the testimonies of serial But how common is violent crime and more psychopathic individuals amongst us killers. Hardly valid evidence, but with murder in Australia? to engage in such offences? confessions from well-known serial killers Good news! The statistics reveal that According to the Australian Institute like Ted Bundy, who named pornography the chances of you being murdered by a of Criminology (AIC), 65 per cent of as “the catalyst for killing several female stranger are actually pretty low. The AIC the Australian public held the opinion college students”, it suggests that the states that in 2010 in Australia there were that violence on television significantly influence of violent erotic media may have 260 homicides, meaning 1.2 victims per

Australian The Frankston Killer Paul Steven Haigh Serial KillerS (Paul Denyer) Location: Victoria. Location: Frankston, Convicted murders: Seven Victoria At the annual MCA Zine Fair in June What he did: This guy had no MO (modus operandi) and killed this year, I picked up a copy of Serial Convicted murders: Three people who he believed knew Killers Unite!. The creators of this zine too much about his crimes. His What he did: write letters to criminals in jail under a manuscripts show little remorse. pseudonym and publish the responses. Suffering a tortured childhood, he began killing in Comments: When writing of the Inspired by this zine, we give you real his teens. He targeted women and was murder of Evelyn Abrahams, Haigh quotes from the serial killers themselves… luckily apprehended before his tally rose stated: “The woman was confronted above three. by a man wielding a sawn-off double- barrel shotgun, not a suitor with roses DISCLAIMER: Comments may be Comments: When asked why he had and chocolates”. offensive and disturbing. killed Elizabeth Stevens, Denyer replied: “Just wanted … just wanted to kill. Just When writing of the murder of his wanted to take a life because I felt my life girlfriend, Lisa Maude Bearley: “I had been taken many times... I just hate experienced her as a kind-hearted and them [women]. I hate them all.” nice enough lass. Amazingly, it seems I stabbed her 157 times”.

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100,000 people. Also, an overwhelming 65 per cent of murders occur in dwellings rather than in dark alley ways and parks. “... 65 per cent of Scarily enough, 54 per cent of victims knew their murderer, either intimately or murders occur in as a family member or friend. So basically, there’s less chance that a random, faceless dwellings rather stranger will murder you. The problem seems to lie in our than in dark alley interpretations of the media. Once we accept that news reporting is now a ways and parks. business playing on our natural curiosity ... 54 per cent of and that the television and film industry profits from creating visual interpretations victims knew their of stories or events for us to indulge in, we can attempt to separate fiction from reality. murderer, either Yet we still guilt trip friends into walking us back to our cars or call someone when intimately or as a walking through dark alleyways for fear a family member or stranger might appear from the shadows. And it isn’t our fault. We still can’t seem friend.” to shake the feeling that we are always in imminent danger, especially with cases like Jill Meagher’s and the Backpacker Murders occupying our televisions and computer screens. And it’s because of them that we’re politely reminded that our mortality is still, indeed, fragile.

David & Catherine Birnie The School Girl Strangler Location: Perth, Western (Arnold Sodeman) Australia Location: Victoria (…again. I’m starting to see a trend.) Convicted murders: Four Convicted murders: Four What they did: They What he did: Generally speaking, serial killers are collectively abducted, raped considered horrific by the general populous but serial and killed four females with killers who only kill children? That’s some next level shit. one escaping. Comment: In his statement, he illustrates “I saw June Comments: "Deep and dark Rushmer on the footpath walking towards her home near the in the back of my mind was yet another tennis court and she said, 'Give us a ride.' I knew her and fear. I had a great fear that I would she knew me. I agreed, and rode down the stock route… have to look at another killing like that of she said, 'This is far enough.' I got off the bike and said 'You Denise Brown, the girl he murdered with can walk home.' I made a run towards her and she ran into an axe. I wanted to avoid that at all costs. the bush. I ran after her, and caught her round the neck, In the back of my mind I had come to the and she started to scream. I held her by the neck and she position where I really did not care if the went limp all of a sudden. I then took off her bloomers and girl escaped or not. When I found out jammed them into her mouth. I got a belt from her frock and that the girl had escaped, I felt a twinge tied it over her mouth and round the back of her neck." of terror run down my spine. I thought to myself: 'David will be furious. What shall I tell him?’” – Catherine Birnie

grapeshotmq.com.au grapeshot magazine | 27 Labor and Liberal are not the be-all and end-all the future is here

INTERVIEW Toby Hemmings WORDS Anna Glen

28 | grapeshot magazine grapeshotmq.com.au on the cover Future Party

ustralia’s political system is politics where there’s no vision anymore”. “We see [that] dominated by essentially two The constant quarreling by the major parties. This situation developed parties means that we don’t know what investing in during the late 1800s, with either party stands for. Jansson’s sentiment Aimportant events, namely the merging of reflects disillusionment with the two- education, investing the Protectionists and the Free Traders party system. On what his party stood for, in 1902 and the creation of the modern Jansson said “the Future Party is a group in science and Liberal Party by Robert Menzies in 1946, of people who think that quality of life is cementing the two-party system as a improved primarily through technological technology research political given. Since then, Australians development… We see [that] investing have become accustomed to the battle in education, investing in science and and making small between Labor and Liberal when election technology research and making small time arrives. For many, this political changes to the economic system to make changes to the pattern is somewhat nauseating, especially it more efficient will achieve the best as the election draws closer and the trite outcome for Australia”. Universities such economic system advertising campaigns emerge. as Macquarie, which is technologically and However, everyone has the research focused, would certainly benefit to make it more constitutional right to create a political from this political ideology, with the party. Though the Liberal/Labor dichotomy current Labor government proposing $2.3 efficient will achieve remains potent in the Australian political billion funding cuts to tertiary education. psyche, there are a variety of parties that Jansson is also not afraid of big ideas for the best outcome stand in opposition to the existing major the nation. He believes that the Labor Party’s parties, presenting diverse policies that may success in 2007 was driven by visionary for Australia.” be more aligned to your political beliefs. policies to improve education by putting In 2013, there have been 14 new additions a ‘laptop in the hands of every child’ and to the electoral commission’s register of that the public is growing tired of “short political parties. The list indicates that many term promises that are handed out before small political parties engage with niche elections”. By contrast, Jansson suggests issues that impact a particular group in that the Future Party offers “something society. This can be seen in the Voluntary new, something visionary, something that Euthanasia Party, Drug Law Reform will stand out from the other parties”. This Australia Party and the Bullet Train for visionary fervor is well illustrated by their Australia Party. They may also spring from audacious policy for a charter city called well-known political figures, for instance ‘Turing’ between Sydney and Canberra, Wikileaks and their eminent figurehead which would be linked by a high-speed train Julian Assange or the Palmer United Party and developed around a university. and their leader Clive Palmer. For those that aren’t familiar with the The presence of illustrious figures concept of a charter city, it is the idea that in the latter group means the media will a metropolitan area can be created and usually give time to their plight. Generally governed by its own charter rather than by though, minor parties are overlooked and national laws. The title ‘Turing’ relates to the are only properly recognised at the polling technological focus of the party with its name booth. Barriers include the fact that you coming from a mathematician who worked need 500 members to be registered and that with the British government in WWII and getting the word out can be difficult. There helped crack the enigma code, which gave the is little funding at hand and no incentive British and Americans an advantage in terms for media outlets to give attention to the of intelligence to win the war. political agenda of minority groups. This Jansson attempts to create a party with is exacerbated by the significant funding aspirational objectives against the backdrop given to the major political parties (any of two major parties that have been party that gets over four per cent of the criticised for ‘losing their way’ or having vote automatically qualifies for this), no policies at all, but which still gain a which serves to saturate the market and majority of the vote. The Australian public perpetuate Australia’s rigid two-party has, perhaps, become too comfortable system that has, in recent years, been with this set up. Though some may be considered dysfunctional and conducive to overly aspirational, minor parties are an vitriolic conditions. important aspect of a healthy democracy Future Party was officially registered and warrant greater attention than is by the electoral commission in of June currently given. It would be beneficial for this year. Party leader James Jansson democracy if a little time were given to described himself as “politically involved” consider the other parties out there, rather for the most part of his life. He said the than seeing them for the first time on the main reason he developed the party was ballot paper. because Australia has “reached a point in

grapeshotmq.com.au grapeshot magazine | 29 How our minds work is mysterious and fascinating. From Hollywood films, to historical theories, we examine how we perceive memory and why it’s all so important to us. the malleable mind WORDS Mia Kwok

e all have an ongoing fascination with memory and we use our memories Who Am I? more than we realise. Psychoanalyst and former Macquarie WHaven’t we all had that momentary flutter The Hollywood reproduction of memory student, Mirelle D’Mello suggests that while reading an exam question? Many of us loss, plays on our fears that memory can be “emotionally and developmentally have also stood up to go and get something corrupted, or lost. Hollywood writer, Lee salient episodes such as graduating, from another room, but forgotten what it Server, describes memory loss as “noir’s getting married or having a child was as soon as we get there. version of the common cold”. Sometimes are remembered particularly well”. Even more importantly, our sense the memory loss is forced, sometimes D’Mello works for Neuroscience of who we are is a product of our welcomed, but it always comes with Research Australia, investigating experiences. It is our memory of these past certain pitfalls surrounding the characters’ biomarkers in patients with experiences, both positive and negative, identities. Films such as Memento (2000) Alzheimer’s disease. “Recent research that defines our present identity. So and Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless has shown that such emotionally when we begin to question the reliability Mind (2004) have become synonymous salient events in autobiographical of memory, we are then attacking the with discussions of memory loss. These memory have implications for, and essence of who we are. Our fascination films address the absence of these impact on, our sense of self”. with memory is really a reflection on what autobiographical memories and the tragedy makes up our individual identities. that surrounds it.

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“Memories are a process Visualising memory of chemical functions Throughout history we have come up with a number of metaphors for our memory. Within these metaphors lies within the brain. When we the idea that at some point memories become inaccessible. We assume that the biographical memories we have are remember, the brain creates stored safely away despite the fact we may not be able to get to them. However, in the last century it has become clear to proteins to make stable scientists and philosophers alike that memories are not just inaccessible, they are malleable. connections between areas Rather than comparing our minds to the latest storage technology available, it is perhaps best to see it as something of the brain.” less fixed. Scientifically, there are several different systems of memory that all interact with each other. The mind is constantly being molded and reshaped as we live our lives, as we communicate with others and as we interact with our How It Works environments. Our minds are malleable. They are subject to the world around them. This can have dire implications Researchers have found that the areas of the brain that process for society, for example, witness statements in courtrooms, identity communicate directly with the regions that process where the ongoing exoneration of innocent suspects of crimes memory and emotion. Memory, emotion and our sense of identity continues to result from false statements. are inextricably linked together. Even neurologically, the primary region associated with memory, the hippocampus, is structurally linked to our centre of emotion, the amygdala. Memories are a process of chemical functions within the brain. When we remember, the brain creates proteins to make stable connections between areas of the brain. Every time we re-remember an event, the brain creates new proteins, effectively creating new pathways to access the information. This process is called reconsolidation. The fallibility of our memory lies in this process. Each time we create a new pathway, we are effectively by- passing certain bits of information that make up the memory. “The memory systems of the brain are also highly susceptible to new incoming information,” says D’Mello. “In this sense, the brain and its memory systems have a degree of malleability – especially Today, many people think of it for memories that are not so well consolidated or have gaps of as much like a computer, storing, missing information.” processing and analysing data. “Encoding and retrieving information: retrieving information is easier when done in the same environment that it is learned or encoded. A classic example is exam performance – information that is learned in a classroom setting and then examined in that same environment assists in the process of remembering.”

When thinking about a prominent historical event, such as September 11, I have to forge a new and In the early 20th temporary path to that information. The memory of it century the mind was can be influenced depending on who I am sharing the visualised as an infinite row story with, where I am at the time or I can even replace of filing cabinets, some too images that I saw at the time with new images I have far away to get to. seen since. One case where this happened is the crash of the El Al Boeing 747 in Amsterdam. A psychological study saw 60 per cent of participants stating that they had seen the crash on television. Some gave detailed responses when describing the images they saw. In fact, no one could have seen the crash on television at all. It Well before was never filmed. this, memory had been described as similar to a wax tablet that you’d We all remember, and we all forget. Cogito ergo sum. In the end, engrave details could it be that the way we think defines who we are? Certainly if into, which over our memories are malleable that means that our identities are too. time succumbed to Development is an essential part of human nature. If our memories erosion. were to stay the same, then perhaps we would never be able to grow and adapt to changing environments. grapeshotmq.com.au grapeshot magazine | 31 Sweet Sixteen

It was supposed to be the sweetest age, but with high school, bad skin and braces, sure a few of you would beg to differ. So in the true spirit of our ‘memories’ issue, Josephine Clark-Wroe decided to collect letters to our sixteen-year-old selves - to give the old selves a break and maybe even offer some advice for the future.

Dear 16-year-old-self, Dear 16 year old me, Dear Me circa 2006, I know for a fact you resent that you BE YOURSELF. People actually like So, you’ve finally made it to your not- don’t actually remember anything you. And while you’re at it, love who so-sweet 16. The year ahead is eventful, about your 16th birthday because you you are, skip the diets (you won’t stick but decidedly unmemorable. It is full of awkwardly had a bad case of shingles to them anyway) and stop drinking firsts, and not lasts. (scientific name herpes zoster, which Cruisers as soon as possible. You rekindle an old flame via a bottle makes it seem way worse than it is Kiss the boys. They’ll make you of Smirnoff Vodka and fall into your first because it’s not herpes at all). The drugs cry, but it’ll make you stronger. real relationship with a boy. In doing so, for which left you with a two-month Now on a more serious note, you’ll decide that trying to have sex with a gap in your memory. Your younger in a few months you will feel like girl last year does not make you a lesbian. sister also frequently likes to remind you want to die. It will be the most I hate to tell you this, but that wasn’t a you that those same drugs caused you difficult time of your life - to date. phase. Never fear, you have the next seven to hallucinate about a talking turtle the Don’t give up. You will believe for years to realise that not everybody has first time you took them. Basically, your a very long time that you have lesbian experiences in high school. The first foray into adulthood wasn’t really disappointed everyone, including mantra “whatevs” continues to apply to that classy. Luckily, this hasn’t set the yourself; however, slowly but surely your sexuality today. precedent for the rest of your life. you will find yourself again. You attend your first concert this At the moment you’re focusing all And then you’ll lose yourself once year, which true to the times is a big your time and energy on becoming more. While you’re at it you will lose emo-fest. As your best friend’s mum a zoologist. You do Agriculture as a some of your best friends, but you will drops you off, you fervently hope she subject; you’ve reared calves, incubated find amazing friends everywhere. doesn’t notice the lanky teens with chickens, helped inoculate pigs. But Cherish your family. I know black nail polish, long unwashed hair soon you’ll completely change your they seem awful now, but you will and piercings galore gathering outside mind and decide that writing is what realise that they are actually the the venue. Don’t let anyone tell you you really want to do. I know your little most supporting and loving people otherwise because DRESSING THIS Jane Goodall inspired 16-year-old self is you know. WAY WAS COOL. People will deny this. horrified. But writing means you don’t And promise me that you will Look, I hate to be the one to tell have to throw away your love of animals. never believe that you merely you this, but go to class. It might seem Actually, it means you can engage in exist. Life is about moments and funny getting away with it all, but you’re everything you love and more. the people that you share those really just a little shit. Your high school For ease of mind, I just want to moments with. And you have found teachers are never going to discipline let you know you survive the soul- some amazing people. You, my you, so you’re going to have to learn fast destroying experience that is our high friend, are LIVING. to study for you and not for anybody school. I know that you think it’s shit else. This may take you another five and I’m not going to lie: it was, but in All my love, years, but it’s worth it. some ways it also wasn’t. University not so 16 year old me. Good luck. is definitely much better. You’ll find your place in the world. Oh and we also P.S. Crying is okay, seriously. P.S. Dear future Me, I would really appreciate swear now. knowing what career I end up in. Thanks.

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Dear 16 year old me, imagine your circumstances ever movies are still my favourite movies. being different. Never let darkness I know you aren’t being called by your You’ve probably just started reading the completely envelope you; your light current name just yet, but in two years it’ll Catcher in the Rye, and let me tell you, can never truly be dimmed. be the only one you remember to respond you will never finish reading it. You’re going to be okay kid - you to, so you may as well get used to it now. Don’t get so down about “how really will be. The people who make I know you have a lot going on at the lame” school is. It gets better. Trust you feel small now? They’ll be gone moment, so I’ll get straight to the point. me. University is like a utopia after the soon enough. They will be replaced Two years from now you won’t be World War II-like struggles of high again and again though. People will better, whatever that means. There are school. You can totally choose whether hurt you in new and unique ways, but still going to be moments when the past you want to go or not and you don’t you’re going to learn to deal with it overwhelms you, and there will still need your mother to falsify an excuse better. It’s going to be a slow process, be days when you just lay in bed and as to why you’re three hours late to but trust me, it’s worth it. You’re going stare up at the ceiling feeling absolutely school! Dear Me, there are only so to hurt people you care about in turn, numb. That doesn’t mean that you won’t many times your car can break down and you’re going to lose track of be feeling better though. In the time in one week. friends you’d promised your eternity to. between those days and moments you’ll Eighteen year old life and beyond, This won’t be easy. You’ll make new be meeting new people, learning new is somewhat cool. I don’t take friends, and you’ll make sure to treat things and exploring a fantastic new advantage of it much but I’ve heard them better, but you can never undo world. You’ll be writing again, and you through the grapevine that getting your actions. You’re going to leave will no longer feel as though you have plastered every weekend is a noble behind that dustbowl of a town to seek to apologise for either your disability or pastime. Instead, I like to spend time in newness, and you’ll stumble across your sexuality. seedy bars every now and then. I think adventure along the way. I don’t want In fact, you will feel totally you’d appreciate me. to give away too much and ruin the comfortable telling people to bugger surprise, and girl, you’re going to be off if they have a problem with either of Keep on keepin’ on soldier, surprised often. those things. (It’s a really great feeling, Beloved 19 year old me. xo One day it’s all going to start FYI. You should start doing it as soon as making sense. You’re going to start possible.) Simply put, you’ll be learning making sense. You’re not going to to take things one step at a time, to Dear 16 Year Old Me, become the person that you think you accept that you can’t change the past and First of all, lighten up. For God’s sake, want to be right now, because who you to focus on the things which make you life’s not that bad, and you’ll enjoy it a become is even better. Your naiveté happy. Like kittens, and torturing Sims! lot more when you start taking it less and childlike wonder is an asset, seriously. You’re dealing with some stuff not a burden. You’re a kind-hearted See you in a bit, right now. You’re 16, who isn’t dealing daydreamer who is sort of weird, and Future me. with stuff? But it’ll get better. that’s fine by me. I wish you would Now some advice: don’t be afraid be easier on yourself, because you’re P.S. The world doesn’t end in 2012, so stop to make mistakes, get more sleep, try worrying. worth more than your insecurities. not to get too attached to fictional You’re a valuable human being. This characters - it’ll only hurt you. Stress life you’re cultivating may be messy less about money. Stress less about Hey kid, and tumultuous, but it’s all yours. grades. It’s okay to spend the day in Steel yourself, because you’re in for pyjamas. Make time to read again. P.S. Stop worrying so much about being Wear sunscreen. Drink tequila. Don’t a rough five years. Sorry to start flat-chested, you will be bountifully off so negatively, but we both know drink Sambuca, we hate that stuff. rewarded when the time is right. (Trust me Not everybody is going to like you, that complaining is our medicine. on this one.) so stop trying to make them. When Negativity is just something that you’re you’re 19, cut off all your hair; you going to have to become accustomed I love you lots, you little freak. won’t regret it. There will come a time to I’m afraid. This might break your when you embrace what you see in the heart, but by 21 you haven’t won the mirror. Clubbing is overrated. You look lottery (yet) and nobody from Skins has To my dear 16 year old self, awesome in purple. Bake things. Write proposed marriage to you (yet). There You is tacky. Your hair swoops to things. Go to New York for New Years are many things you’re itching to do one side, your clothes don’t match and drink champagne with a fake ID. that you just haven’t gotten around to. conventionally and you’re poor. Okay, Don’t be ashamed of the contents of We’re just lazy I guess. I’m going to okay, I think I may be overstating how you iPod. try my best to guide you, but take my much I’ve actually grown in three You’ll get bad advice. Follow it. advice with a grain of salt. I’m still the years. To be fair, my clothes still don’t Then forget it and follow your own. draft copy of a real-life adult right now. match and I’m still poor but at least Smile more. We didn’t get braces You’re going to spend quite a one improvement has been made. My for nothing. significant amount of these five years hair is no longer styled in a comb over a mixture of hungry, broke, awkward fashion akin to one of those 1940’s Hang in there, and anxious. There’re going to be actors your grandmother crushed on Nearly 21 Year Old Me. disappointments, and sometimes it’ll hard half a century ago. feel like they’ve all come at once. You’re actually not as embarrassing Check out more letters on grapeshotmq. Sometimes they’re going to feel com.au. You can send in your own letter to as I like to think you are. We listen so insurmountable that you can’t [email protected] (all letters will be to similar music and your favourite published anonymously).

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PHOTOGRAPHY Thomas Clark Thomas’ photography of the Blue Mountains is a reflection of the majesty of water, with its flowing motions and calming aura. He aims to capture the essence of water and its impact on the landscape. For Thomas, taking pictures of water can be fun and challenging as well as calming.

Memory of By-gone days The Grey lady

Society is changing, Watching across the grey land, POETRY Navishkar Ram unfortunately not for the best. A woman sits and stirs. It once was a most blessed place, She watches the soldiers battle on I wrote ‘Memory of By-gone Days’ to A place of much behest. And quits her sinful spur. demonstrate how society has changed so She steps up to the pedestal, much, and not necessarily for the best. Where man and woman could live together Where she hopes for respite Upon looking closer, and considering the In lovely gentle stretch. And only becomes aware the battle meaning, it will become obvious that I It has become so vile and cruel Becomes quite outright. intended the poem to reflect how things And O so ruled, that now we wish to forget. Her noble Thane, slain in action, in the past (roughly 10 years ago) used to be more tranquil, safer, happier and more She wallows in her grief, memorable. Now when we look back, we Now much of society, She plans her lethal exaction ponder and think to ourselves, “I wish That once hallowed grail, But is only to be made to Beef! I could go back to relive that moment.” Has become nothing more than She has fallen from her windowsill Things are only getting worse, racism is A monstrous fail. That O so trusted place, on the rise, gender inequality, oppression, Overcome with grief, she threw herself, poverty the list goes on, and Remembered places have so become And landed flat on her face! unfortunately (as much as A figment of our past, we like to think it’s getting Endlessly encroaching upon our most evil better) under that façade, its only getting worse. I think and terrible path. it fits in with the Memories theme well, as it shows how Mercilessly frowning, the memory of by- our memories can offer an gone days, escape from this world. Look upon us doubting, Watching us, Like children out to play.

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A Distant Life

STORY Nicholas Rider

e sat there staring at the see his grandfather like this, but he was matches in town. He stared into the grey photographs in the black not going to give up. He knew he did not coloured eyes of his father. Where had the leather-covered album that sat understand a lot of the things he said, but man that had once possessed them gone? on his lap. He wore a checked he was determined to find something in his Faintly through the thin yellow painted Hshirt, with the buttons done up incorrectly, grandfather, deep within him. walls drifted an Irish melody on an out accompanied by a dirty pair of tracksuit The old man’s wife and son also knew of tune piano. The old man looked up pants. A pair of slippers covered his pale that there was still something inside of him. from the album in his lap, a glimmer of veined feet. His thin, weathered hands Not on the surface, but possibly deep under recognition showing in his face. He got flicked through the pages of the photo that wrinkly skin of his. “Look at us. We to his feet in his padded velvet slippers album: birthdays, Christmases, family were both so young!” his wife exclaimed as and shuffled awkwardly to the beat of an holidays and other special occasions filled her husband turned to a tattered black and ancient memory. the album – the man’s life; his past. The only white photograph of their wedding – he Eventually, the cadence was interrupted thing was he couldn’t remember any of it. wore a grey tailored suit with a matching and he sat back down and continued With him sat his wife, son and top-hat, while his wife wore a long elegant flicking through the photo album, grandson. His grandson peered over white dress. He responded to his wife’s intrigued by old images but unsure of old his skeletal shoulders as he observed comment with an uncertain smile. It was memories. Every now and then, however, the photographs. “Remember that obvious that he did not remember this he would stop for a while on a photograph Grandpa? Remember?” He constantly event, the beginning of his life with the and smile, revealing teeth stained yellow asked whenever he saw a photograph of woman he loved. from his days of smoking. Maybe he hadn’t himself with his grandfather. He never The man’s son spoke to him, trying to lost everything? He touched the images received a proper reply though. It was help his father rediscover himself. He talked with his hands, in a way like he expected always just a few muttered words, a lot of about his favourite childhood memories: them to come to life. His eyes held a strong the time a blank face. If you were lucky, a playing games of cricket in the backyard gaze; staring at his past. little smile. It frustrated him at times to and attending Sunday afternoon football grapeshotmq.com.au grapeshot magazine | 35 Sunday at the races

Amy Way shares beautiful memories of the Australian bushland with us. While she learns that Makybe Diva is a duck, more importantly, she discovers that home is truly where the heart is.

STORY & PHOTOGRAPHS PROVIDED BY Amy Way

n July 1990, my father and heavily walk the familiar path through the thicket pregnant mother saw a patch of land and scrub to the house. Sometimes I just for sale in a Grass Roots magazine. stand amongst the paper barks. Other It was one huge property, 364 acres times I creep up onto the deck and run my dividedI into 14 snippets of land, some with hands against the rough bricks. Only once houses and others without. Fresh, eager, did I look inside. they paid $45,000 for two shares. One, just It was on the eve of Easter Sunday 2012 a quiet empty hillside. The other, a valley- that I first learned of the Gloucester Duck hidden paddock with a run down chook Races. We were camping on the one share shed, a spider-infested dunny, and a solar my parents still owned; a few paddocks on a panelled mud-brick house. Two months golden hillside. No house. A few years ago, later my brother James was born and the after lots of saving, we began to work the trio spent two and a half years adventuring land and make tentative building plans. At before I joined them. the moment it remained houseless, sporting The days of our childhoods were only a bulldozed square with a killer view split between our house on the Central and a rusty caravan. I begged and pestered and bribed with Coast and the mud-bricks. Humble and This Easter long weekend was the first chocolate eggs before she finally consented honest, they sat comfortably in the bush farm visit since James’ long awaited return to the 20 minute drive into town. next to the Bowman River just outside to Australia. He and I had driven up a day I squealed. of Gloucester. It gave us all respite and later than our parents and as we gathered James dusted his hands. the chance to be dirty and real. For ten around the campfire that night we served Dad declined. years we consumed the place, climbing stories and lamb chops. I didn’t know what to expect as we its surrounding hills and learning their “Did you see the Taylor’s place?” arrived at the showground. Muscular curves; at the house building and re- James asked. “Looking a bit worse for ducks, charging through wooden shaping, fixing, working, playing, living. wear these days.” runs, fighting for glory and respect It consumed us, our entire family, both “Did you see the seven little black from their fellows. Or perhaps an open intimate and distant. The turn of the cows over near Peter’s?” asked Dad. “We field, filled with fireweed and laughter, century brought unstable job prospects own them, everyone on the property does! waddling contestants indifferent to the and a crippling mortgage. To compensate We’ll sell them at the show when they’re encouragements of their coaches. my parents sold the house. A couple called big enough.” A wide gate opened onto Billabong Sue and Allan own it now. They’re nice, “Did you see they’re having duck races Park. One thing was immediately obvious. happily married. No kids. this weekend?” asked Mum. “Look at that duck go! Number 23 is My family’s visits then consisted of I choked on my cous cous. sweeping in front for a last minute grab at tents and campfires a few hills away, on a “What?” I spluttered. “Where? When?” first! Here comes 46! 13 on the outside here, communal strip of land by the river. We “Oh, just on the other side of town, coming up to the finish line…AND IT’S 46! became transient: camping on the property near the showground. ‘Duck Races, 46, 23 and…31! What a race, what a race…” often, but only for short, intense periods of Easter Sunday’.” An amplified voice came at us from time over long weekends, school holidays, “We have to go!” I exclaimed. across the park. and Christmases if we could stand the heat. Mum just smiled, that understanding “They’ve got a caller!” I shouted. If I feel brave enough I visit it. When yet unattached smile she uses when I get All three of us ran to the riverbank. the wind is soft and the sun forgiving, I hooked on something. The next morning The caller stood knee deep in the water, his

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And suddenly, the race had begun. The sausage sizzle stood abandoned in the sunlight, the raffle table left dangerously unattended. Spectators’ eyes seared yellow skin with their intensity as throats exploded with words of encouragement, of praise, of pleas. The caller’s voice was lost as people leapt to their feet. Amidst the clamour I heard the young mother shriek next to me. “There’s Number 3!” She pointed as the ducks raced through the rapids in front of us. “Go! Go!” Mum and James shouted in unison. their eyes scanning the crowd. Every so “Come on, Number 3!” I bellowed. often when herds of children or family I twisted my body and flapped my arms groups walked their way, they would certain if I moved enough the duck wave, smile, show off their creations. would mimic me and surge towards People walked up to them, asked if they victory. As they approached the finish wanted a cuppa, checked they were warm line we stretched as far as the crumbling enough in the afternoon breeze. Posses bank would allow. The caller’s voice was of youths cooeed at each other across the somehow heard above the screams. crowds, shaking hands, making jokes and “NUMBER 10 IS FIRST! 13 IS whispering secrets. Nearly everyone had SECOND AND 3 IS THIRD! I DON’T a dog and even they seemed to know each BELIEVE IT BLACK CAVIAR HAS other. While their masters talked they COME FIRST!” sniffed and wagged. Sometimes they placed I turned to the victorious mother who a sneaky lick on another snout, a furtive clutched her children as they yipeed and kiss. And when the races were on, they sat wahooed. We shouted and laughed and obediently to watch with everyone else. praised the tenacity of Red Handed. Both I saw it all from my spot on the log. The families shook hands. As she turned to crowd was one swarming mass of cheer and leave and collect their prize I couldn’t help contentment. Few people looked our way. but ask. “It’s time for the big race, folks! This is “How much did you get it for?” the one you’ve all been waiting for!” “$70,” she replied. “It’s a bit much, but The caller with damp legs stood on it’s for the club. They do a lot of good stuff.” the back of the Ute with a fellow rotary Her warm voice radiated through an member and thirteen huge yellow ducks. unembarrassed smile and I realised how These ducks not only had numbers etched desperately I wanted to be her. A woman on their sides, they were christened whose roots ran so deep in the soils of with the names of champions: Jezabeel, these mountains they touched the core. lips at a microphone headset and his hands Americain, Makybe Diva, Black Caviar. My roots were frayed and fragile, ripped gesturing wildly. To our surprise, we saw He produced the first duck and gave from the earth too young to grow back. not the oiled feathers and regal brows of the spiel. I knew I couldn’t make such a selfless Mallards, but the stylised faces and taut “Ladies and gentlemen, look at this donation. Not today. yellow flesh of rubber ducks. I couldn’t hide fine specimen! Winner of the Duck Grand That night, I went to it. The house my disappointment as the ducks tumbled National last year, it’s Number 1, Jezabeel! was empty and I stood alone on its moon and glided through the current to the finish I’ll start the bidding at $50.” washed veranda. I closed my eyes and line where they were collected into empty I exchanged glances with Mum and thought about Mum, Dad, James, my washing baskets. James, but the beaming crowd were more cousins, my grandparents, the water “Oh well,” Mum patted my back, “let’s than keen. fights, the tadpoles, the rain, the floods, check it out anyway.” The cheapest duck was $65, the the yabbies, the dunny, the Christmases, As the caller paraded the victors we highest, $100. A man called Greg Martin the Easters, the fires, the spiders, the bought sausage sandwiches and sat on bought three. loft, the red cushions, the gumboots, the a fallen tree. I examined the spectators: “Alright everyone grab a good spot Subaru, the electric fence, the rabbits, the orchestrating picnics, lounging with beers as we take the contestants to the starting roos, the wasps, the mower, the billycart, in the shallows of the water, lining up line. Now don’t worry, they’ve all been and the duck races. I looked around and children for the Easter egg hunt. drug tested.” saw it all and knew what must be done. They all seemed so at ease with each The crowd laughed and crept closer to Someday soon I’ll be back here, real and other. A woman with a hoodie and three the bank. As we waited we discovered the dirty and rooted. Under the counsel of small children hugged several laughing family squatting in the grass next to us had Greg Martin, I’ll buy a duck and watch it men. They put strong arms around her purchased duck Number 3, Red Handed. race. And later, when the wind is soft and shoulders and kissed her cheeks. Old The young mother asked us our story and the sun forgiving, I’ll walk home through friends. Underneath a Eucalypt sat two we told her: up for the weekend, camping the thicket and scrub, to a house that will elderly women, their hands knitting and on our property-in-progress. once again be my family’s. grapeshotmq.com.au grapeshot magazine | 37 Known as The Ant, Blake Antrobus studies a Bachelor of Arts in Media. He is currently working on a novel titled ‘Chasing Summer’ to be released later this year. Here Visions STORY The Ant is an excerpt from his upcoming novel, plus two of his poems. Enjoy this taster, and we will keep you posted on his progress.

ot even the earliest hours of youth and into the present. But tonight, as I “Shinjuku? Haneda…” the morning could prepare me eased open the bathroom door, something “Last payment made x months ago…” for this. struck me as peculiar. In fact, it struck me It was odd; there were so many of these I felt the walls of my as distressing as I could find it. letters, yet there were parts smudged and Nbladder melting, busting for a pee. The The gate was wide open. missing. Some of the files were completely bathroom was a couple of steps down the My father usually kept it locked and blank, just filling the space. Photos were hall, no longer than the traces of shadows secure, and warned us not to go down moved and letters had thick chunks cut that lingered on the windowsill. Using the there unless specified otherwise. I would from the paper, as if someone had hacked it moonlight I slowly traced my footsteps over never find out as to why, but in his dry out with an axe. to the door, as if following the sand prints seriousness compared to his usual nature Why would my father keep his work of a long-lost uncle. I willingly obeyed. Yet in the hours of like this? I could understand the mess, as Ironically, this was my Uncles’ house. the morning, with everyone completely he would be able to make sense of that, Or, at least, it had belonged to my father, asleep, and no possible way for him to but with pieces omitted from his works? It passed down through the inheritance and be working this early, I found myself made no sense at all. It couldn’t possibly generation upon generation of ownership possessed with curiosity. have been him destroying his own work, so and control. The excessive space was So possessed, in fact, that I felt my could it have been someone else? No, that something of a marvel, and moved us into feet inch down the layered stairs, with didn’t make sense. Why would the offices the eyes of our jealous neighbours. Nine each step the feeling of electricity being that sent him all this work deliberately omit bedrooms, five bathrooms, a dining table wired through my body. A cocktail of sections to make it harder? Regardless of the size of the city council and a yard big neurochemicals spurred in my brain, where the omissions had taken place, the enough to grow the Amazon from a nut bringing curiosity, terror, excitement solution didn’t make any logical sense. But seed. This was the result of hundreds of and adrenaline to the brim of my mind. I couldn’t bear the thought of my father years of grounds-keeping that my family Strangely enough, I didn’t even feel the destroying his prized work. My father… prided its estate on. We could all retire, need to use the bathroom anymore, my A strangled flutter dragged me away myself included, if we sold it on the market, mind so diverted it seemed to completely from the mess. Looking up at the desk, but my father reconsidered; would he reshuffle. My shaking began to rattle the I noticed the silhouette of a great crow, sacrifice the pride of his family for enough handrail as I descended. Eerily enough, the perched a few metres above me. It moved money to die with his children at hand? moon turned about face and followed my across the panes of wood and paper with I guessed not. shaky steps as I descended into what felt sharp clacks from its talons. The night This fifth bathroom, in particular, was like the pits of Hell. obscured the dimensions of its body, but something of a mystery. Perched above the In the void of darkness, my eyes began there was a vivid sight in its eyes. They were backyard, the window was often drawn to dilate and assess my surroundings. red. Red. Redder than the fabled islands closed to prevent peeping toms and nosy I found myself in the expanse of a of strawberry, the dappled sunset. Redder neighbours from squeezing a glimpse giant room, big enough to house at least a than blood. at the lovely ladies that ran down the hundred guests. The storage capacity was In a flash it let out a cry that shook bloodlines. (Or, at least that was the story evident; clusters of boxes and crates, old the walls. Around the chamber the sound my father told me with an ardent chuckle). recycled fridges, a rusted piano, gardening sliced and reverberated, sending me Outside there were glimpses into the great equipment and odd selections of toys toppling into a heap in front of the desk. unknown that lay tangled around the back littered the room in scattered piles. The Then it happened. The crow flapped fence. Inside, just opposite was the door carpet was infested with dust clouds that its wings in a squall of death, sending the that led down to the basement. kicked up as I trod over it. In the centre, a mountains of paper into a flurried dance. I I hated the basement, and with good billiard table lay shrouded in blankets, as if felt everything cut and slash my forearms, reason. It was often barred off with a small a keepsake. drawing frenzied cuts across my arms and wooden gate to prevent young children But what struck me even more was legs. I cried out in pain and terror, feeling from getting through, though there was the scale of paperwork. Mountains of the wisp of the crow’s feathers and the hardly a need for it with so few children files, loose sheets of paper, books, albums, literature tighten and choke. I attempted living in the house. The stairs were lined certificates, awards, letters and any kind of to scramble to the door, only glimpsing the with strawberry red carpet that led down written word made looming towers over the unknown figure that stood motionless in into a seeping eternal blackness, resembling storage. A desk by the table was smothered the darkness. the cavernous maw of the Leviathan. When in a sea of such files, almost as if they The room was collapsing, acting with Winter came around the wind seeped composed the entire workspace itself. Just a will of its own. The crow disappeared through the cracks and rock fragments and looking at it was enough to make you feel through the doorway, passing through gusted up into the house. All I heard were inferior in every way. the figure and up into the sacred panes the moans and groans of the monster’s I checked some of the papers; they were of moonlight. I felt myself drowning, aching belly, rising from its eternal littered with words and phrases I couldn’t guttering under the weight. hibernation to feed again. possibly make sense of. My hands bled. My ears roared. And then... And so it terrified me through my “Yukune…” And then…

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Historian

A Historian skips the Afghani, And squanders over the gun. A Historian jumps near Hiroshima, And remembers all he has done. A Historian takes flight over ‘Nam, And dapples in foreign blood. A Historian swims in Fukushima, And ignores the oncoming flood. A Historian treks over to ‘Straya, And watches the whites chase them out. A Historian rides over Auckland, And feels the ground shake and pout. A Historian takes on Korea, And braves all the rhetoric and nukes. A Historian marches in Tiananmen, And somehow survives by fluke. A Historian drives out to Newton, And solves the riddle of the Gun. A Historian hitches in NY, And watches the ash cloud the sun. A Historian went out to the World, As a spectator to this dispute, And he watched it all be written in blood And followed it all in pursuit.

Memoir to 17th

This much so far, Deeds and deeds redone, The cynic, tried true and bitter Licks the lemon dry. Seeping out blackened, festering bone, Blood being thicker than water, The weight of the barbed noose Reflecting exile, cut and sweep. Find comfort in misery, For “misery is company” Nightcap’s soothing lullaby Embedding the encaging, Seeking passage through Styx Cling to bohemian armour; Caffeine cognac and roll, Unwavering through ventricle and pulse, Tangled maze of heartbreak. Tightrope vertigo syndrome; Arrows and stones To dust and gold. Phenomenon of double-glazing, Repressing the link, The flame dances cruelly Through scrapbook memoir and album, Delicate singe of graduation, Stitching letters into finer Pyromaniac threads. Then, the stranglehold takes hold, Life; the carnivore And her bastard offspring.

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Fashionista Nicola Donovan shares trend and shopping tips that are both stylish and sustainable.

5 things NOT to buy shopping at an Op Shop Underwear: It’s most likely been s I pushed open the glass doors and walked used. Enough said? inside, a rack of colourful garments caught my eye. I began flicking through each piece Mattresses: Many hold bed bugs of clothing. in them people are unable to see with A“Can I help you?” a voice behind me asked. the naked eye, the former owner may “Ah, yes please, how much is this?” I replied, holding not even know the mattress has them. up a designer blouse. Makeup: Whether it’s old or new, all “That one’s $7”. makeup has an expiry date. If you’re * * * If you haven’t already guessed, I’m in an op shop: a place after cheap makeup, the best thing to do where you can pick up luxury labels for next to nothing, is buy from a chemist so that you know pretend you’re in a Macklemore video clip, and buy items how long you have had the item for, that already hold a world of memories. and around the time it will expire. For An op shop (or thrift store) is a retailer that sells example, you should be throwing away From Jimmy Choo handbags second-hand items, generally to raise funds for a your mascara every three to four months. (above) to antique homeware (below), thrift shopping is a great charitable institution. A valuable resource for people on Unless you enjoy clumpy, spider-leg way to discover hidden treasures. low incomes, these stores provide furniture, clothing lashes that is. and household goods to people in need. Recently, op shops have been given a new reputation and purpose Stuffed animals: No matter thanks to the return of vintage fashion trends. “They’re how cute that stuffed puppy looks, it not op shops anymore, they’ve evolved into regular retail was a best friend to a child while they stores,” says Val McCarton, supervisor of Vinnies at were growing up, and that child put Wyong Centre. it through hell. Babies and toddlers Op shops are the best places to find vintage items slobber, drool and make messes. All of and just because you’re paying less doesn’t mean you’re these things are done with their trusty sacrificing quality. best friend right by their side. Now, put I was curious to just how many luxury labels were the puppy back. donated, and how the stores authenticate them. “Jimmy Choo, Collette Dinnigan and Prada are some labels Helmets: Second-hand helmets are that we have been donated,” says Annette Scott, senior just dangerous. Let me explain: if the coordinator of Vinnies at Toukley. “We go through helmet has had impact from a previous rounds of checking a product to the best of our abilities to determine whether it is or owner, it becomes less protective from isn’t authentic.” future impacts. You won’t know what Either way, I can’t complain about a great quality, designer top for less than $10 - the helmet has been through once it’s Macklemore wasn’t kidding around when he sung about thrift shops being “fucking for sale in an op shop. So, it’s better for awesome”. If you’re still not convinced, consider the good karma you’d receive for your own safety to just spend the extra supporting a charity. money on a new one.

40 | grapeshot magazine grapeshotmq.com.au style Trend watch

We celebrate the come-back of the classic denim on denim trend.

Metallic Neon Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia Here’s how to conquer the colour without Re- this year confirmed that this futuristic looking like a highlighter exploded over shade is here to stay. Branching out from your clothes: the bronze, silver and gold hues we’ve seen • If you’re new at the neon trend, emerging before, this spring metallic clothing will start by adding some bright-hued step it up a notch with: accessories to your everyday ensemble. trends • Brocade metallic: Comes in different You could also try dipping your toes glitter hues and is an option for an on- into the trend by putting your best trend but not so edgy look. (and brightest) foot forward in some Ah the 80s – a time of • Textured metallic: Detailed garments killer neon kicks. spandex and sweatbands. are opting for a metallic shine this • Team a statement neon piece with It’s surprising then that some spring, as seen on peplum skirts and nude colours to neutralise the structured pieces. brightness of the shade. of the biggest resurfaced • Pastel metallic: These playful colours • Creating contrast between colours trends this year have add a frisky mood to classic metal hues. is a daring look that’s sure to get you been from that era. I’ll be Pink, aqua, blue and fuchsia were the noticed. Black and neon are opposites guiding you through blasts standout colours at fashion week. in the colour world, but work well from the past that have not when paired together. only reemerged but have reaffirmed their position for Denim jackets Scrunchies another season. Denim jackets may have spent the last few You may have heard that these are making seasons hiding at the back of closets, but it’s a come back (certainly not from me.) I’m time to retrieve the forgotten staple piece here to reassure you that they won’t on my and embrace their versatility and style. watch, dammit. Wear a denim jacket to: • Tone down a neon piece of clothing; • Try the denim on denim trend; • Dress down an outfit; • Add edge when wearing floral. grapeshotmq.com.au grapeshot magazine | 41 Cooking With Chicken Cream Soup The Smiling Chef The Amuse Bouche course is so called because it provides that little burst of excitement to get the evening taste buds The Dinner Party rolling. I’ve got a special chicken broth that will transform before your guests eyes as WORDS Brendon D’Souza a.k.a The Smiling Chef they stir it into their bowl. The secret is in PHOTOGRAPHY Rosemarie Cruz the cream, which is set in a thin layer at the bottom of the bowl.

here’s something • 4 tbsp thickened cream • 1/2 tsp gelatin crystals magical about • Salt and pepper, to taste having friends • 500mL chicken stock over for dinner. • 4 sprigs fresh thyme TIt’s a great chance to catch • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary up and spend some time • 2 fresh bay leaves with the people you care • 4 sprigs fresh parsley about. Growing up, my • 1 tbsp olive oil • 1 tbsp butter parents would host these • 12 button mushrooms fantastic parties where everyone in the family was Have four bowls ready. We’re going to begin given a role. Mum usually by making a cream gel to sit at the bottom of handled the food while the bowl. Place the cream, salt and pepper dad poured the wine. My in a saucepan over a medium heat. Stir to sister and I were in charge combine, and then add the gelatin. Continue of serving the appetisers. to stir until the gelatin is dissolved. Divide This month I’m presenting the cream amongst the bowls, spreading it you with a classic winter in a thin, flat layer at the bottom of each. It menu serving four. So go should only be a couple of millimetres thick. on! Invite three of your Place in the fridge to set. best mates around, pull out Slice the Mushrooms. Pull off the stems your good set of plates and a and slice the mushrooms in half along the fancy bottle of red and enjoy cap. You’ll end up with two round halves of a great night in. the mushroom. When almost ready to serve, heat the chicken stock, over a high heat, in another saucepan with the herbs. Heat one tablespoon each of olive oil and butter in a small frying pan. Add the mushrooms and sauté for 10 minutes till brown. Allow to cool slightly. Arrange the mushrooms in the bottom of each bowl. Pour the piping hot chicken broth into little pots. Invite your guests to pour the broth into the bowl and stir and watch as it magically transforms into chicken cream soup.

Goat’s Cheese and Walnut Salad Second course is a simple goat’s cheese salad with a wicked balsamic dressing that will tickle your guests’ taste buds.

• 400g goat’s cheese • 4 handfuls of baby spinach • 1 handful of toasted walnuts • 4 tbsp balsamic vinegar • 2 tbsp olive oil • Salt and pepper to taste

It couldn’t be simpler to prepare. Dollop pieces of goat’s cheese in a ring on your

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plates. Arrange the spinach leaves on top • 400g carrots, thinly sliced When ready to serve slice the beef into four and scatter with the walnuts. • 1 tbsp olive oil portions. Place a spoonful of carrot purée • 1 tbsp butter on each plate and sit a piece of beef on top. In a small frying pan heat the balsamic • 2-3 tbsp thickened cream Drizzle with the sauce and serve. vinegar on a medium heat until it reduces • Salt and pepper to taste by half. Combine with the olive oil, salt and Enjoy an excellent evening with some fine pepper and use to dress the salad. Marinate the roast beef. Combine the food and company. beef, wine, garlic, herbs and stock in a glass bowl. Cover with foil and refrigerate overnight for eight hours. Brendon’s top 5 tips Slow Cooked Beef The day of the party place the beef and for throwing the perfect dinner party: marinade in a large stainless steel pot (or with Carrot Purée Plan ahead: Make a list of all the slow cooker) with a tight-fitting lid. Reserve This next one’s a slow-cooker, but the great things you need and buy them at least the foil to cover the beef later. Place the two to three days before the party. thing about it is that it can be pre-cooked lid on and cook the beef on a low flame and simply heated when your guests arrive. for three to four hours, or until the beef is Cutlery and crockery: You don’t need to spend a fortune on fancy plates. Pop it into the oven for half an hour to tender and easily pulls apart. warm through. Braising cuts are generally Borrow a set from mum or check out inexpensive and are succulent when Remove the beef from the pot and place on your local op-shop. You can get antique cutlery for a very good price. meltingly-tender (one of my favourite Jamie a plate. Discard the herbs. Cover with the Oliver phrases) and falling off the bone. reserved foil to keep warm. Heat the sauce Fresh is best: Use the best quality Rather than regular mashed potato, make on a medium heat till it is thickened and is ingredients that you can afford. Trust me use of the other fantastic root vegetables out the consistency of pouring cream. Stir the on this, the food will taste great. there, and try this carrot purée instead. pot so that it doesn’t burn. Spend time with your guests: Do Heat the oil and butter in a frying pan as much of the prep beforehand so that • 900g MSA approved gravy beef you can actually talk to your guests. You over a low heat. Add the carrots and cook • 750 mL Cabernet Sauvignon wine can also ask them to help you set the • 4 cloves of garlic, peeled and chopped till they are softened. Allow to cool slightly, table or dress the salad while you cook. finely then blend in a heatproof blender, with the • 4 sprigs fresh thyme cream, till smooth. Alternatively you can Have fun: It’s okay if there’re a few • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary mash it all together with a potato masher. dilemmas in the kitchen. Just laugh • 2 fresh bay leaves them off. A relaxed host makes for It won’t be as smooth but it will still taste relaxed guests. • 4 sprigs fresh parsley, chopped finely great. Season with salt and pepper. • 250mL beef stock

grapeshotmq.com.au grapeshot magazine | 43 Explore All about Sydney

Waverley Cemetery, Bronte While many may not want to spend their time wandering through graveyards, I The have to recommend the trip to Waverley Cemetery. It sits atop a cliff overlooking the ocean, where the famous Bondi to Coogee walk goes past. The avid explorer should take a peaceful stroll through what is now a testament to history. The local council lists six heritage walks through the grounds, STew passing by the resting places of notable Australians such as Henry Lawson, Jules #DiscoverSydney Archibald, Dorothea Mackellar as well as Quarantine Station, Manly numerous war graves from WWI and II. We discover Sydney’s past by delving Mia Kwok into historic landmarks and suburbs The Quarantine Station has been through many and uncover their hidden secrets. changes since its establishment in 1835. People suspected of carrying a contagious disease, mostly new arrivals from overseas, would be confined to the station for 40 days. When it changed owners in 1984 it was turned into the tourist attraction it is today. Although it’s now used for private events, most people go for the ever popular ghost tours, which have been running for over 20 years. There are also a variety of other historical tours and educational programs available. Ghost and historical tours range in price from $12 to $155 (average price for a tour is under $50). www.qstation.com.au Tamar Lawson Old Government House, Glebe Parramatta

Parramatta, as one of Australia’s first settlements, is a suburb rich with colonial Have a day out in Glebe and wander through history. In the middle of Parramatta Park sits time as you visit some of its most historically Old Government House, where our university important buildings and structures. Begin your namesake Governor Lachlan Macquarie once journey at 61 Darghan Street, at the Lyndhurst resided. Each room has been lovingly restored mansion, which was built in 1833 and became and given an early 1800s aesthetic. Don’t feel like a theological college and a school. Take a stroll making the trip to Parramatta? Our university across the Anzac Bridge, which is a more recent library has recreated one of the Old Government landmark, opened in 1995. Catch a movie at the House rooms in the ‘Journeys in Time’ Valhalla 1930s style cinema and end your day exhibition. Mia Kwok enjoying tapas and cocktails at the quirky and Newtown intimate Different Drummer bar. Josephine Clark-Wroe

Newtown was founded in the early 19th century Love Surry Hills with its name established from the “New Town Stores” that began popping up in the 1830s, Everybody’s favourite Sydney suburb is close to the modern-day railway station. Fast on show! Head online or to the Surry forward to 2013 and Newtown is the hustle and Hills Neighbourhood Centre to check bustle of Sydney’s inner west. Top spot: The out the finalists of the Love Surry Hills stench of craft beers and expensive cocktails fill photography competition, and vote for your nostrils and the room pulsates with the your favourite. The top ten images feature laneways, bikes, sunshine and rainbows. Over 130 sounds of the 1930s – this is Making Whoopee. people entered, and the winner receives glory and a $750 shopping spree. Run by the City The night occurs monthly at the Green Room of Sydney, the competition encouraged locals and visitors to capture their favourite things Lounge, small bar where you can find the about Surry Hills. Lord Mayor Clover Moore said “We received some terrifically colourful and nocturnal creatures of Newtown navigating the creative photographs, which meant the judges had a hard time choosing the finalists ... People dimly lit path from the bar to the small stage. captured so many of the different aspects of Surry Hills – plenty of cats and dogs, but also This finds its way to my top spot in Newtown laneways, bikes and the rich history of this area.” www.lovesurryhills.com.au due to its unique theme and charming ambience. Stephanie Lewis Sarah Basford

44 | grapeshot magazine grapeshotmq.com.au Reviews Culture

MUSIC films classic Castlecomer, Lone Survivor Castlecomer are a local five-piece THE PARENT TRAP The original 1961 Disney film features Hayley Mills (aka band making all the right kind of noises. With their second EP, Lone Pollyanna) in the dual roles of teenage twins Susan and Sharon who were Survivor, these Sydney-based lads have translated their popular YouTube separated at birth by their divorced parents. The pair meet at summer camp, videos and live shows into an utterly glorious set of recordings. With realise they are sisters and swap places in a ploy to convince their parents their upbeat style and five-part vocal harmonies, the EP is an energetic to reunite. Fool proof! This was remade into three more TV films in the late folk-pop compilation, which draws on the sounds of bands like U2 or Boy 1980s, Parent Trap II and III and The Parent Trap: Hawaiian Honeymoon. The & Bear, whilst maintaining a distinctive sound throughout. ‘Forrest’ is 1998 remake features the one and only Lindsey Lohan as twins Hallie and the first track on the EP, and it provides a gradual, but ultimately grand, Annie. Same story literally, but how can you resist the red headed, freckle opening to the EP. The track progresses from sweet a capella harmonies cheeked adorableness that is LiLo despite the train wreck she’s become? This to a chorus of voices accompanied by driving percussion. The most was the movie standard of the late 90s. I’m sure some of you attempted to catchy tune on the EP has to be the second track, ‘Rosie’. Appropriately, pierce your ears with a big blunt needle using an apple to soak up the blood, it has recently been spun and appreciated on the radio by Triple J’s Rosie and tried eating your Oreos with peanut butter. If not, you missed out - Beaton. Luke Salem except for the ear piercing part, probably a good choice. Stephanie Lewis

Edward Kanye West x The Bling Carrie Sharpe & the Tame Impala, Ring Audiences were Magnetic “Black Sofia Coppola’s left in awe by Zeros, “Better Skinhead/ latest film the bloodshed Days” With a Elephant” centres on of the 1976 Jesus lookalike Disappointed the true story film Carrie. lead singer, the by Kanye West’s of group of The highly first track of new album? teenagers anticipated the third album from the band, ‘Better What about Jay Z’s? Here’s the silver who stole from celebrities known remake follows the journey of a Days’, has promising foundations, with lining. Producer Nate Belasco added as the “Hollywood Hills Burglars”. troubled teenager who discovers she emotive lyrics and conventional chord a little Tame Impala to Kanye’s new Lured by the wealth and glamour of possesses psychic powers. When a progressions that threaten to build song “Black Skinhead”, and the result Hollywood, the fame obsessed teens’ prom night prank plunges Carrie over the song into a real tearjerker. For me, is simply awesome. Find it at www. crime spree spirals out of control. the edge, she unleashes her rage with however, the track never reaches its indieshuffle.com. You won’t regret it. Coming to cinemas soon. deadly effect. Opens 14 November. anticipated climax. Luke Salem Luke Salem Joel Evans Joel Evans

books exhibitions Looking for Alaska by John Green A beautiful yet tragic story Australian Centre for Photography With a diverse following the life of Miles Halter (Pudge) as he seeks the ‘great perhaps’ of international and domestic collection, this gallery is a gem for Culver Creek boarding school. Miles quickly transitions from his mediocre photographers of any level of experience. Free entries and photographic life to an adventurous journey into young adulthood, as he discovers courses offered. The 2013 winter exhibitions includeContemplations ‘ ’ Alaska – a beautiful, intriguing yet undoubtedly screwed-up young woman. by Robert Besanko, where monthly collections encapsulate the natural Along the way, Miles meets Takumi, Lara and Colonel, and together they beauty of life. ‘À Rebours’ by Pat Brassington, a surreal experience with experience mischief, cheap wine, too many cigarettes, love, sex and how to minimalism through the strange mutations and contortions of human and get out of the labyrinth of suffering. The addictive story is structured into animal bodies that is haunting, yet mesmerising. ‘The Presidents: from two parts: before and after, with no set chapters. John Green writes with JFK to Obama’ by David Burnett captures the intimate moments within a perfect ebb and flow, exploring the questions about life and thereafter. the lives of the most influential men of the USA. Witness the raw emotion Although classified as a young adult fiction, you can never be too old or of the teary-eyed Richard Nixon at his resignation speech in 1974 and grown up to follow these teens on their journey of invincibility. Warning: smile as the loving Obama shares a sundae with his wife. 257 Oxford Street, avoid reading it in public if you cry easily. Josephine Clark-Wroe Paddington. Open Tuesday to Sunday. Anshul Potnis

The Vogue Inferno by Wangechi Stories Factor by Dan Brown Mutu, MCA from Siding Kirstie Clements The latest International Spring An honest, critical installment of Dan artist Wangechi Observatory, and delightful Brown’s Da Vinci Mutu’s The Rocks insight in the series released exhibition The exhibition world of former on 14 May: set in of the same shows amazing editor-in-chief of Europe, renowned name features photographs Vogue Australia: Harvard contemplations on beauty, colonialism, of our starry night sky, the work from receptionist symbologist gender and race through collage, astronomers do and the destruction to the top job, Robert Langdon drawing, sculpture, installation and and regeneration of the Northern Clements shares is once again video. It runs until 14 August 2013 at NSW bushfires the Siding Spring her emotional journey with success and propelled into a journey of mystery and the Museaum of Contemporary Art Observatory narrowly escaped. Open setbacks of working at the prestigeous adventure, deciphering clues along the and admission is free. until 18 August. Free admission. publication for 25 years. Nathan Li way. Sarah Windon Sarah Windon Sarah Windon grapeshotmq.com.au grapeshot magazine | 45 ENTERTAINMENT Mind buzz

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