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PROFILE, PAGE 14 OPINION, PAGE 12 ANALYSIS, PAGE 7 NEWS, PAGE 6 2 HONI SOIT SEMESTER 1 • WEEK 6 HONI SOIT SEMESTER 1 • WEEK 6 3 LETTERS EDITOR-IN-CHIEF ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Andrew Bell line degrees towards postgrad- carefully considered thoughts OF COUNTRY Read this uate specialisation, allowing on relevant subjects is also a EDITORS please mum for students who are unsure skill. And, if the rumours are Contents We acknowledge the traditional and centre the experiences of Letters about future career paths to true and the Business School Natalie Buckett, Max Hall, Tom custodians of this land, the Gadi- Indigenous people, and to be have the same opportunities accepts international students 3 / LETTERS 18 / CULTURE Joyner, Sam Langford, Alexan- gal people of the Eora Nation. reflective when we fail to. flyer on saving the environment To the editors, as those who are certain about even when their IELTS scores dros Tsathas, Subeta Vimalara- The University of Sydney – where We recognise our duty to be We definitely is, ‘please throw this in the bin career paths to enter their are not up to scratch, well then 4 / NEWS 22 / SOCIAL jah, Mary Ward, Victoria Zerbst, we write, publish and distribute a counterpoint to the racism for me.’ I’m 99% sure that’s I spent several years at univer- chosen career. For example, (apart from their low stand- Naaman Zhou Honi Soit – is on the sovereign that plagues the mainstream had nothing to what you say, because I have my sity writing for Honi Soit and I replacing the LLB with the ards), perhaps it is not the Busi- 6 / ANALYSIS 24 / CASEWORKERS land of these people. media, and to adequately repre- headphones in. am now working full-time as a postgraduate JD across the ness School who is at fault here. CONTRIBUTORS As students and journalists, sent the perspectives of Indige- do with this If you’re really invested in journalist. I never studied jour- board would mean that stu- My friend has been living in 10 / STANDALONE 25 / PUZZLES we recognise our complicity nous students at our University. your cause get some hot models nalism or communications. I dents who are unsure about Australia and speaking English Eden Faithfull, Emma Balfour, in the ongoing colonisation of We also wholeheartedly thank It has come to my attention to promote your stuff. I am will- got the job based purely on my entering the legal profession here for over 10 years. And he 12 / PERSPECTIVE 26 / SRC REPORTS Nick Bonyhady, Katelyn Cam- Indigenous land. In recognition our Indigenous reporters for that you main campus extrem- ing to sacrifice part of my day, volunteer writing experience at could do so after completing a regularly comments on how eron, Jayce Carrano, Nabila of our privilege, we vow to not the continuing contribution of ists have zero social skills. Like normally filled with How to university. I’m now changing BA or a BSc, for example. amazed he is by the English spo- 14 / PROFILE 28 / SUPRA Chemaissem, Ann Ding, Grace only include, but to prioritise their labour to our learning. actually zero. I’m not talking Get Away with Murder, to have roles and some of the people In discussions on Facebook, ken by international students Franki, Tansy Gardam, Eric about you as individuals, but as a hot guy/girl stop me to talk being interviewed for my posi- however, along with anti-re- – in both good ways and bad. 15 / FEATURE 30 / COMEDY Gonzales, Nicholas Horgan, a cohort. As individuals you’re about something super impor- tion also wrote for Honi Soit. search and anti-intellectu- International students regular- Justine Landis-Hanley, Jamie tolerable, as a cohort you may tant. Like my phone number. I just wanted to let the Honi al comments from activists, ly maintain a far superior grasp Lowe, Oliver Moore, Aidan as well be government employ- Soit community know how included one comment which of English than my friend. In a Molins, Pat Morrow, Alexi Pol- ees. I’m sure you all believe you Sincerely, well-respected the publication will cause concern: ‘also the gen- spectacular example of the very 15 / FEATURE den, Ellie Rogers, Chloe Sak- are a group of noble and dig- Frustrated 3rd year Speech is in the industry. Every student eralised model greatly increases opposite, I heard of a particular er, Ajay Sivanathan, Courtney EDITORIAL nified people who protest for Pathology student who is serious about being a student debt, especially with incident where a Chinese stu- Alexandros Tsathas deconstructs the construction on campus. Thompson, Michaela Vaughan, humane causes. Unlike all those journalist should be aiming to the fact they want to funnel dent misspelt China as ‘Chine’. Theodora Von Arnim, Joanita Andrew Bell other groups at main campus, contribute. students into four year degrees/ Not even in an exam, but in a Wibowo, Rina Yang who are just uncultured swine. force them into deregulated report. But I digress. My friend Disclaimer: Honi Soit is published by the Students’ Representative The violent fracas that dragged the operating cost of Summer This is a matter of common Setting the Cheers, postgrad’. Even though the Mel- studies his butt off. He usually Council, University of Sydney, Level 1 Wentworth Building, City ARTISTS across the foyer of Fisher Library School for students. Further courtesy. Not like common sense Felicity Nelson bourne Model implemented in sits in the front, paying close Road, University of Sydney NSW 2006. The SRC’s operation costs, this week is the most visible in, we dissect proposed laws to which is borderline extinct. right kind Journalist at Lawyers Weekly Sydney would be more benefi- attention to the lectures (com- space and administrative support are financed by the University Sarah Cutter-Russell, Ann and recent sign of the struggle stymie protest not dissimilar to I come from the mystical cial for students academically, menting that most other stu- of Sydney. Honi Soit is printed under the auspices of the SRC’s Ding, Matthew Fisher, Aman- between competing visions of the that which has become a fixture lands of Cumbo; where the only of trap this comment’s concern is true, dents fiddle with their phones directors of student publications: Tahlia Chloe, Justine Landis- dine Le Bellec, Zita Walker, future of this University. of Eastern Avenue. These pieces people promoting stuff is the it will be very poor (literally) for instead). He studies four hours Hanley, David Hogan, Michelle Picone, Siobhan Ryan, and Michael Rina Yang, Jess Zlotnick The catalyst was the resurrec- canvass and critique our pro- bible/Jesus groups and they at Dear Honi, Here is a letter (most) students unless equiva- a day for one subject. He listens Sun. All expressions are published on the basis that they are not to tion of a scheme to restructure jected course of development, least give you free food. lent undergraduate CSP places to lecture recordings over and be regarded as the opinions of the SRC unless specifically stated. COVER and expand the debt that future soon to become become reality Let me set you straight. If “The parent trap” was interest- from a tory are extended to their postgrad- over and looks up Youtube vid- The Council accepts no responsibility for the accuracy of any of students will bear. It may be of if left undisturbed. you want me to vote for you, ing reading although a bit disap- uate equivalents. eos in English to aid his under- the opinions or information contained within this newspaper, nor Zita Walker little consequence to much of The proposals in the strate- or to sign your petition, don’t pointing in its portrayal of a lack Dear Honi, This is thus a very big caveat standing. He has hired personal does it endorse any of the advertisements and insertions. the current populace of Sydney gic plan are still in their embry- bombard me on the street with of support from the university to to my in-principle support. tutors for several subjects and PROOFREADER University – but certainly is for onic stages; many architectural papers and words. You don’t parents, especially mothers. ‘A sarcomere is to Michael has befriended lecturers and those who tread the same path plans still aspirational, cries to need to be a real life infomer- There is a lot of talk around Spence, as a muscle is to…?’ Samuel Chu tutors alike because of how Please direct all advertising inquiries to Caelin Kramer in years to come. change summer school barely cial, because honey, ain’t nobody the University currently about The answer is ‘the University Physiotherapy I many questions he asks and his [email protected] While each student only expe- more than a pipe dream. How- buying. If this was a limited offer women’s issues and other equi- of Sydney’, because in the same willingness to totally under- riences a fleeting episode of its his- ever, the chance to influence the I would be psyched. But its not. ty and diversity issues. As you way that sarcomeres assist mus- stand the subject material. tory, the conversations on Eastern future sits with us in the pres- You assholes are at main campus point out, most of it is con- cle contraction, Michael Spence This is how you pass a degree avenue now will shape the course ent, and the path we take will all the time. Seriously, do you live cerned with the welfare of staff is assisting in the contractive The way to in a foreign language. You take that this University takes for many be determined by whose cry is in the 24 hour zone at Fisher? at various levels, especially their restructure of the University it seriously. You don’t rely on years to come. These conversa- heard above others. Now, every-single-fuck- career path. In the School of of Sydney. Spence’s desire for the top is money – everyone pays, and tions ventilate fundamentally dif- Despite the strength of our ing-time you people come and Physics we are trying to be a restructure is being painted if you take Summer/Winter ferent conceptions of the value of sandstone architecture, the accost me, I instantly despise ahead of the game on some of in Honi Soit (Week 4 p4-5) as hard work School you pay as much as an education and who should be able University we are experience is your cause. I curse you with a these issues, but we also find immoral, but I am happy to be international student – you rely to access it. fundamentally impermanent. year of group assignments filled ourselves concentrating on staff on the record as supporting his I’d like to start off by saying that on your own skills, your effort In this edition we take apart This edition is a small snapshot with uneven tables and bad wifi. issues so far. desire to cut the University’s all of this is hearsay, and none and your knowledge to pass the new strategic plan, track the of our protean yet longstanding You could support equal rights, However, one of our current degrees… somewhat. of it stemming from personal exams, just like everybody else. largely as-yet-unseen evolution institution, and one voice in the homeless shelters or even Gan- initiatives will hopefully help It is clear that in principle a experience. That said, a very Although I acknowledge that Honiscopes of the architecture at this Uni- cacophony of those trying to dhi, I really give no shits at the out a little with one of the prob- restructure of degrees should close associate of mine has told there is probably some element versity, and question current shape its future. present. I’m not a Hitler support- lems highlighted in your article. be largely supported by the staff me this in confidence, and I can of bias within the marking crite- The stars, as interpreted by Heston Blumenthal Art: Zita Walker er, but there’s a time and a place We are currently fitting out a and student community of the guarantee his veracity. ria, surely it is not so large that For example, an asshole new parenting room within the University once one takes a look A bit of background about one fails purely because of it. wanted my vote in some Physics building (room 104) at the Domestic Undergraduate my friend: he is a postgraduate upcoming event. I was walk- that should be available within a Guide for 2017. Even though student studying Accounting, Ryuuzaki Lawliet ing to SciTech and talking on few weeks. We hope that all stu- student activists may mention neither Chinese nor English the phone. Did you honestly dents will feel free use this room. the ‘lack of student choice’ is his first language, and he expect me to hang up my phone Child care is a much harder under the VC’s plans, I could regularly uses WeChat simply Capricorn Pisces Aquarius Scorpio and listen to how you will solve problem, but a major one for stu- hazard a guess and say cur- because 99% of his classmates Repeat as necessary Blitz the mixture until fully Sit back and watch their sur- Simmer until reduced to a jam- world hunger if elected? I could dents and staff and we all need to rently there is too much choice; are Chinese international stu- to cook the remaining incorporated. Wear safety prise as the base explodes in like consistency. This will take have been on the phone to Oba- press the University to make this with choice verging on unnec- dents. Needless to say, they are soldiers. goggles. their mouths. approximately 25 minutes. ma solving a crisis. I wasn’t; it a much higher priority. essary duplication. Convenient- not the minority. My friend and Want to see was my mum nagging me to get ly enough, most of the duplica- I are both POC. a job, but still. John O'Byrne tion is present in the Faculty of This degree is not a language your name in Let me put this in words you Co-Chair Arts and Social Sciences, with degree, it is true. But the way can understand. Headphones in Physics Equity and Access degrees including the BPESS, you express yourself is always lights the letters = don’t talk to me. Committee (PEAC) BIGS, BA (Languages) and BA important in any degree. In No headphones = fair game. (MECO) and B Economics Chemistry, when you are asked page? Again, try Sagittarius Leo Gemini Virgo Don’t be that teacher who wasting significant space being why HFCs and CFCs are dam- Make sure you include all three Put on 2 pairs latex gloves, followed by Don’t let it come into direct Substituting the flour with would literally ask the only kid operated as separate degrees aging to the environment, you keep it short. elements – it’s the combination safety gloves covered with another pair contact with your skin or you potato flesh gives a lighter, in class with his hand not up Good Story and could be operated as sep- set out your answer in a logi- that makes it so good. latex gloves. will get a nasty burn. springier donut for the answer. That kid prob- arate programs in the Bachelor cal way, explaining each reason ably went on to always voicing Dear Honi, of Arts. However this choice is thoroughly and backing it up his thoughts, even though they probably being preserved due with your evidence (chemical Send a letter to were wrong. Next thing you I liked your story this week. to activists’ fear of their degrees formulae). You do not list dot know we have another Donald being abolished, which should points. You do not throw up editors@ Trump on our hands. Thanks, be irrelevant. whatever you have thought of Cancer Taurus Don’t give me brochures to Apart from this, however, a first and leave a jumbled mess honisoit.com Aries Libra To start the ice cream, pre- Using a blowtorch, light the take with a smart catchphrase. Alexi Polden restructure probably should be of facts and figures on the exam Don't squirt out too much. Serve immediately. heat the grill. chips until they begin to smoke. All I hear, as you hand me your Arts/Law IV supported in order to stream- paper. Being able to articulate 4 HONI SOIT SEMESTER 1 • WEEK 6 HONI SOIT SEMESTER 1 • WEEK 6 5 NEWS NEWS

SEXUAL ASSAULT BUREAUCRACY BREAKDOWN STUDENT PROTEST Riot police clash with students protesting Education Minister University abandons University Club’s (SULC) John Howard ty door on the main entry to responded violently.” plan, which was shelved by the Debating Cup. Fisher library was severely “People were nearly tram- Liberal Party late last year, was formalises Simple A group of approximately damaged. pled. Students were heavi- back on the table. thirty Sydney Representative The police and riot squad ly traumatised by the police “It is despicable that Bir- Council (SRC) Education had been pre-emptively called action.” mingham thinks he can its own sexual Extension policy Action Group (EAG) activists onto campus. Members of In 2014, a similar protest and step onto campus after the were forcibly removed from campus security indicated clash with police occurred dur- announcement that the govern- Max Hall er unit co-ordinators are able to the venue. Some were carried to Honi that this was at the ing the visit of then Education ment’s higher education policy delegate the provision of Simple up stairs and pushed out the behest of the event organisers. Minister Christopher Pyne to remains to be deregulating fees, A formal procedure for the pro- Extensions and the information front doors. April Holcombe, SRC Wel- judge the same competition. a move that will lock lower SES harassment film vision of Simple Extensions to they are required to give stu- Naaman Zhou & Andrew Bell Georgia Mantle, SRC Gen- fare Officer, told Honi: “We Preceding this year’s event students out of education and all students was adopted at an dents if a request for an exten- eral Secretary and Indigenous were peacefully standing out- there was no promotion- destroy accessible education in Academic Board meeting on sion is denied. Riot police and student Officer, told Honi “they put side the venue when police al material available to those Australia,” said Carrigan. March 30. The Board's vote ends protesters have clashed inside me in a wristlock and pulled came and violently pushed external to SULC. William “It is important that the stu- The policy states, “A unit of months of confusion and mis- Sydney University’s Fisher my hair and lifted me up by everyone out of the building, Dawes, the Club’s President, dent movement remains mil- screening study co-ordinator, who is sat- communication of changes that Library, spurred by the pres- the ankles.” viciously assaulting an Abo- was approached by Honi but itant in opposing these politi- isfied that it is appropriate to lead many students and staff to ence of Federal Education After approximately fif- riginal woman in the process.” was unavailable to give com- cians on campus.” do so, may permit a student to mistakenly assume the prac- Minister Simon Birmingham teen minutes of chanting and Liam Carrigan, SRC Educa- ment on the evening. Police restricted access to the Subeta Vimalarajah Vice-Chancellor, Tyrone Car- After Hush received no submit a non-examination task tice's demise. on campus. speeches, riot police formed tion Officer and organiser of The protest was in response library following the incident. lin, an organiser of the event, to response about the impending up to two working days after the Efforts to abolish Simple Birmingham was on cam- a barricade around the group the protest, said “no student to recent comments by Bir- Additional reporting by A one-off, University organ- raise these concerns. screening from Carlin, she and due date with no penalty.” Extensions as part of a central- pus to adjudicate a round of and ejected them. mingham that the government’s Victoria Zerbst, Justine Lan- ised philanthropic screening Hush also contacted Jor- other student representatives The policy implies that stu- isation of the University's Spe- the Sydney University Liberal In the process, a securi- controversial fee deregulation dis-Hanley, Siobhan Ryan. of a documentary about sexual di Austin, Director of Student including SRC President Chloe dents should request an exten- cial Consideration policy back- assault on university campuses Support Services and the man- Smith and USU Wom*n’s Port- sion from their lecturer via email. fired last December, resulting in played to a near-empty Man- agement liaison for the Univer- folio Holder, Tiffany Alexander, Specific procedures are the broadening of the practice Births, Deaths & Marriages White men, wine, cheese and an SRC vacancy ning Bar Thursday morning, sity’s sexual harassment work- all e-mailed a co-signed letter to being drafted to specify wheth- to all students. after University management ing group, who told Hush she Carlin requesting the screening be failed to promote or attend was unaware of the screening. postponed to a later date to allow Debating diversity Jacob Messina. Whilst Shim and have approved motions via and Cheese Night’ be post- their own event. The film was also scheduled for consultation with students. and Messina have both been The final tally, including rough- email,” he said, prior to the dis- poned ‘even if non-alcohol The film screening of The to screen at 2015 USU Radical In the co-signed letter, the The University of Sydney linked to the Sydney Universi- ly 8 proxy votes, was 10-10, with missal. drinks were served.’ French- Hunting Ground organised by Sex and Consent Week, but was student representatives wrote: HOW TO APPLY FOR A Debating Union, one of Syd- ty Liberal Club (SULC), Shim two additional informal votes. The position is also shared Soc President Alana Cherry Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Reg- not included after a request for “This [the screening] is more ney’s oldest and most pres- claims she will be running as an Given the deadset tie (we with Anna Hush. Rusiti assured told Honi, “Whilst it's a shame istrar) Tyrone Carlin, was only delay in anticipation of the cam- broadly indicative of the Uni- SIMPLE EXTENSION tigious societies, has moved independent and that neither don’t make this stuff up folks), Honi, “we’ve kept in close con- Wine & Cheese Night had to attended by three people – SRC pus-screening program in 2016. versity’s approach to sexual away from its predominantly Messina or herself have spoken Mel ruled the vote had failed. tact regarding our duties and be cancelled, we complete- Vice President and Wom*n’s “They did not want to jeop- assault: acknowledging it as a Send an email to your lecturer white male success stories to to SULC about her campaign. Critics on the “no confi- where possible, I’ve worked on ly understand the concerns Officer Anna Hush, anHoni ardise the chance of the Universi- problem only when there are provide a particularly diverse Shim boasts the advantage of dence” side say there were no projects from abroad.” of the USU and cannot wait Soit editor and a representa- ty pulling the plug [on screening political points to be gained.” saying why you need an exten- showing at the Australian already being involved in one anti-stacking measures in place. For those looking to jump to work closer with them to tive from The Hunting Ground it later], so they refused to allow Carlin did not respond to sion on written work and how Intervarsity Debating Cham- campaign last year, as well as In her defence, Mel says only on the vacancy, act fast, or your bring it back even bigger and Australia Project, Mary Macrae. us to screen it. It’s actually kind of the letter, nor Honi’s requests for pionships. citing support from the Politics people who had been members careerist best friend might beat better next semester! As the Macrae said it was the comical that this happened,” said comment in time for publication. long you need it for. They can say Of the 13 teams they send, Society, the Arts Society and of the Facebook group for over a you to it. “No one has expressed French say, c'est la vie!” The first time she’d been to such a Radical Sex and Consent Week “It didn’t surprise me to see yes to anything up to two days. the debating society has Surg FM. month were eligible to vote, and interest in filling the role yet, society was able to refund screening without attendance director, Courtney Thompson. that the screening was empty. affirmative action for wom- SRC councillor and direc- the group itself had no rules or but it's certainly something all tickets purchased and from a single staff member. The Hunting Ground Project I think there would have been That's literally it. en, and requires a proportion tor of student publications official process for membership. I would consider,” Hush told claim back the $800 spent on “I was a bit surprised. When I is engaging with the Australian significant interest from the of the contingent not come David Hogan has also con- In the SRC meeting on 6 Honi. cheese, baguettes, pastries, went to look at the details for the university sector and commu- student community, but as the No documentation. No online portal or other such from a “blacklisted” school, firmed he will be in the run- April, Song announced the Late on Sunday night, and non-alcoholic drinks. event today it wasn’t even listed nity in an outreach campaign event was not promoted in any formal shenanigans. All you need is your UOS being schools that do not ning, drawing support from result, as well as plans to close Rusiti sent us this statement: on the Manning Bar website as around sexual assault. Coali- way by the University, there was co-ordinator's email address and a legitimate sound- have access to good coaching his 2015 Launch for SRC tick- the Wom*n of Colour Collec- “Because of personal issues Graduation day one of the events,” she said. tion partners include Univer- no way for students to know ing reason for not handing in your soon-to-be-genius (usually public schools, with et. Interestingly, Hogan is yet tive Facebook group for two completely unrelated to the Wom*n’s Officer Annasities Australia, the National the screening was taking place,” essay/report/nude life-drawing. some exceptions). another candidate with links months. Song later confirmed SRC, I was put in a position Last week was all about activ- Hush had been informed of Union of Students and the Aus- Hush said after the screening. The entirely Sydney-based to Liberal factions on campus, this “moratorium” was for where attending meetings ism on campus. While the the screening on March 22 by tralian Human Rights Commis- It is understood at this point Remember, anyone from any faculty can apply and Grand Final, featuring the but who will be running as members to undergo media, or even being in the SRC fracas at Fisher Library made The Hunting Ground Project, sion. A key aim of the project is there are no current plans for your faculty or individual lecturers are not allowed to University of Sydney Union an independent. Hogan has, and bullying and harassment office became a major point national headlines, the Great but was unable to find any to engage students in a “unified another University screening, say otherwise. Applying doesn't stop you from receiv- 1 and the University of Syd- however, admitted he will be training. Honi understands of anxiety, which has led to Hall also saw its share of public details for students. On campaign” in response to inci- but students intend to screen the ing Special Consideration later on if you need it. ney Union 5 (the winners of drawing some support from closing the group for two my resignation as VP. This (slightly less dramatic) action March 31 she emailed Deputy dences of sexual violence. film themselves later in the year. the tournament), was one liberal party friends. months will also assist Song in situation has been difficult during the Science Facul- of the most diverse finals in Honi Soit can also confirm preparing for her upcoming for everyone on council and ty graduation ceremony on recent history. Impressively, that Courtney Thompson has Union Board campaign. is proof that it is completely Thursday morning. understand. Canny students quickly Wom*n’s Room, locked the “A key goal of the university,” Sydney’s top teams boasted won the Grassroots preselec- unreasonable for people to Science graduate and SRC On April 2, The Weekend spotted the mistake. The Koori door and barred any women he said, “is getting more east absolutely no white men in tion, in an ultimately uncon- Wanted: SRC Vice- impose their personal disa- Environment Officer Lily Australian published a piece Centre is run by the University from entering. When some- Asian students into prominent the final (hoorah!), as well as tested ballot. President greements on a professional Matchett, who earlier this on the long-running drama itself, which does not have the one asked to be let in, he told positions in Australian society.” seeing half the competitors environment.” month locked on to a coal between the USU and the same rules the USU does. them “this is a man’s room for Fair enough. But he then went identify as queer, a major- Song saga continues On March 18, during an execu- conveyer at Narrabri to pro- Evangelical Union (EU), a sto- This is something The Aus- a moment”. Classy. on to ask: ity of female speakers, and tive meeting, Jamie Rusiti – the Whine and Cheese test fossil fuel mining, broke ry we broke in Week 2. tralian seemed unaware of. Even Cory Bernardi “For 30 years James Ruse Sydney’s first entirely female On April 4, Wom*n of Col- elected co-Vice President of the from stifling graduation Murmurs from the In a nutshell, the USU’s Another error in their report weighed in, telling Sky News High School has been pump- USU 1. our Collective Officer, Vanessa SRC – was dismissed from his The FrenchSoc’s semesterly procedure mid-ceremony backbench current policies prevent clubs cried political correctness that “we need a safe space ing out very clever east Asians, An extra fun fact? The Song, put her allegedly illegiti- position by his peers. The SRC Wine and Cheese night was to unfurl a banner that read from excluding members on gone mad, saying the Wom- for Christians on campus”. If where are they?" Grand Final make up was mate pre-selection to a vote of constitution states that miss- cancelled last week due to Uni- “Science Student ashamed Foul-mouthed Roman love the basis of race, gender or *n’s Revue society also violat- that doesn’t sound like a joint Put nicely, it’s a question more than half Honi Soit confidence. Earlier this semes- ing two consecutive executive versity of Sydney Union licens- to graduate from a Uni that poet Catullus once said that religion. Which is awkward ed the rules, but wasn’t facing USU board campaign, we’ll be that could use a little elabo- reporters, and even one editor! ter, Honi reported on allega- meetings is grounds for dis- ing restrictions on the planned FUND$ climate change”. “idleness is a troublesome for the EU, who require vot- deregistration. In fact, the damned. ration. Is this a well-inten- tions of electoral fraud in Song’s missal. venue, The Cellar Theatre. While the action was ulti- thing”. And if boredom can be ing members to commit their society complies. The Aus also tioned call for a more equita- Union Board rumours pre-selection to a coveted $12, Much like Rusiti himself, The cancellation for the event, mately brief, Matchett told so vexing for a shiftless poet, faith to Jesus Christ. misidentified the president of Ruse Qs ble, colour-blind society? Is 000 paid position in the SRC as members of the executive made ‘DÉLIRE DANS LA DISCHO- Honi, “the only dignified way then for former Prime Min- The Australian fronted the Muslim Society as Shahad Dr Spence somehow conflat- As the dreaded Union Board co-Wom*n’s Officer. no apologies for their decision. THÉQUE, was publicised the I could graduate from Bach- ister Tony Abbott, it must be their piece with a statement Nomani. Their president is Also in the Herald, keen ing foreign international stu- elections draw nearer, Honi Following internal tension, They all voted – with the excep- day before it was scheduled elor of Science was to take a killer. from the former PM, who said Nasreen Dean. readers may have noticed dents with domestic students brings you a few extra faces to including subsequent claims tion of Michael Sun, who was following a series of updates stand against and highlight This might go some way this “seemed a hell of a double It’s also not the first time some odd comments from our of Asian descent? Quick tips: watch out for on redfern run. Song was not performing her absent – for Rusiti’s removal. informing ticket buyers of the University’s inaction on to explaining why, during standard”, seeing as “Sydney Tony’s had a problem with own Vice-Chancellor Michael the phrase “Asian-Australian” Second year student Esther duties as Wom*n’s Officer, SRC Rusiti had been overseas ‘pesky restrictions’ on alcohol Climate Change”, citing its mid-semester break, the man University has long offered autonomous spaces. A 1979 Spence. At the bottom of a should be in your vocabulary, Shim, a former Strip for Honi caseworker Melissa De Silva over the break. “That being and location changes. failure to divest from the fos- with some newfound time on both a women’s room and a Honi article details an inci- March 31 piece on the upcom- the sentence “pumping out candidate, has confirmed she acted as the Returning Officer said, over this period I’ve kept The USU also asked that the sil fuel industry. his hands waded into a USyd Koori Centre for indigenous dent where he invited a Chan- ing restructure, there was a east Asians” should be avoid- will be running, managed by for Song’s vote of confidence. up with the content of meetings society’s replacement ‘Slushies argument he didn’t really students.” nel 10 camera crew into the small, iffily-phrased Easter egg. ed if possible. 6 HONI SOIT SEMESTER 1 • WEEK 6 HONI SOIT SEMESTER 1 • WEEK 6 7 NEWS + ANALYSIS ANALYSIS Neither university NATIONAL UNION OF STUDENTS A national union in name only nor corporation Union slams Eden Faithfull sheds light on growing dissatisfactions around the National Union of Students If the University of Sydney really intends to be run like a The National Union of Stu- was an accusation that the NUS’s government has only recent- numerous levels”, and claims the it was not an unprecedented dents (NUS) was founded to National Conference is no ly reconfirmed their desires to affiliation endorsed “left-wing move. Many universities around corporation, it should start behaving like one, writes Alexi Polden represent the interests of ter- longer a safe space for students, deregulate university fees, see- student hacks to jet-set around the Australia have bitten the bullet ‘dishonest’ tiary students across Australia. with drunk and disorderly con- ing lower SES students locked country and play Prime Minister”. and come to the conclusion to The University’s new strategic grasp of University administra- University IT manager Atilla A cursory glance at the Union’s duct being a staple of the event. out of the possibility to attend “Every year the delegates disaffiliate from NUS. plan settles it. So far as the pow- tion. I’d hate to see them attempt “Todd” Demiralay, and made website informs us that it has Wu claims that during Nat- tertiary institutions.” we send, from all sides of “The fact that ANU pulled ers that be are concerned, the it in the private sector. seven anti-corruption recom- been established to “fight for Con students in competing “The attacks on universities politics, report back to this out of NUS as well was a major University is breaking free of its Okay, so what about cus- mendations to the University affordable, quality education, factions have used psycholog- are currently at an unprece- Board of the unproductive motive. I believe from memory pesky cocoon of academia and tomer service? You’d expect the to prevent the practice occur- NUS textbook better living standards for stu- ical and physical intimidation dented level, and the events National Conference which that less than half of Australian is taking flight as a fully formed fact USyd constantly touts its ring again. The University duly dents, and make our campuses tactics, such as confronting such as the National Day of shuts out all legitimate debate universities are affiliated now, corporate insect. “student experience” as a selling said it would clean up its act. safer for all”. and harassing students in corri- Action has brought the issue in the name of grubby, back- and that doesn’t do the NUS’s Just for a moment, let's put point would mean it treats stu- It doesn’t seem to have However, 2016 has seen dors in the middle of the night. of education to the fore of Aus- room deals between the reputation any favours with the aside the debate about how dents with respect. Not so. stuck. ICAC is once more intensifying dissatisfaction in Along with this, Wu points tralia’s consciousness. I believe Labor factions.” Adelaide board”. education institutions should Due to the utter failure of investigating irregularities in campaign the way the NUS are carrying anecdotally towards a rise in we should remain critical of “NatCon continues to earn a The AUU saw the opportu- be run, and imagine we’re set- information technology that IT contracting arranged by out these responsibilities, if at reports of sexual assault. the NUS, but remain involved reputation where violent social- nity to redistribute the affilia- tled the corporate approach is is Sydney Student, it took me Jason Meeth, a senior mem- all. News of the NUS general ANUSA also allegedly pre- with it. There is nothing else ist groups come and intimidate tion fees to fund a scholarship best. Imagining it is, you’ve got weeks of emails and sitting on ber of the University’s ICT secretary seeking legal advice pared a list of demands that like it for tertiary students on a people on the basis of sex and program for refugee students. to ask yourself. hold to finalise my enrolment department. In his opening Eden Faithfull saying it had already struck a over the president’s removal last featured changes the NUS national scale.” ethnicity. The organisation does Alghurabi argued that it Is the University any good at it? this year. By the time I was address, counsel assisting chord with students. week only added to perceptions should enact by the end of 2015. But ANU is not the only not seem to be doing anything would be a highly visible move From administration to govern- enrolled, timetables were out ICAC, Warwick Hunt, said it The Australian Manufactur- “I have travelled the length of internal dysfunction within Though there were attempts tertiary institution demon- to stop this behaviour, hence should it become reality, play- ance the scorecard isn’t great. As and it was near impossible to would also be looking at “how ing Workers' Union (AMWU) and breadth of this country the organisation. to carry out a small number of strating its dissatisfaction. Ade- we should be playing no role in ing to the AUU’s interest. a friend of mine said the other arrange my classes around work. the system allowed such con- has slammed an anti-tariff running the Fight for a Fair As reported in Woroni, the these, the overall inaction exhib- laide University, whose student condoning this conduct.” With 2016 being an elec- day, USyd couldn’t organise a This was made infinitely duct to occur and go unde- campaign run by the Nation- Price #CheaperTextbook- ANU’s Student Representa- ited in regards to the suggestions union (AUU) effectively con- The motion carried by a vote tion year, and the very real booze up at a brewery. harder and slower by the fact tected during the period that al Union of Students (NUS) sNow campaign, and have tive Council held a meeting led to ANUSA’s reinforced belief trols the SRC budget, has decid- six for, and four against. possibility of Australia facing My friend made that com- that I couldn’t speak to any it was undertaken” and that aimed at lowering the price of not only gained over 6,000 in March to discuss whether that the NUS had little potential ed to reduce the NUS accredita- Adelaide University stu- a federal election on the July ment after the University fail- faculty staff—instead I was “evidence suggests that there textbooks as “at best naive and signatures, but have heard the ANU Students Association for internal progression. tion budget of $14,625 in 2015 dent and editor of On Dit, Lur 2, it is a disturbing truth that ure to promote its own screen- directed to the central student was a failing by management at worst dishonest” in a fiery countless stories of how text- (ANUSA) should reaccred- Liam Carrigan, Sydney Uni- to zero, making it impossible Alghurabi, claims that anti-NUS the union founded to represent ing a documentary about line (1800 SYD UNI). The more senior than Mr Meeth rebuke against the embattled book prices are impacting it with the National Union of versity’s Student Representative for Adelaide to accredit the sentiment had been present and advocate for the interests sexual assault, The Hunting call-centre staff couldn’t actu- to identify that policies were organisation. students,” he said. Students. Following discussions Council’s Education Officer, sug- NUS at all this year. on campus for some time. A of tertiary students across the Ground. The screening was ally process anything them- being breached during the The national campaign advo- Magyar attributed NUS’s from both sides, the motion to gested that while students should Former president of the Uni- key motivation for passing the nation has not yet even begun organised (I use that word selves, though, instead their relevant period.” cates the repeal of tariffs on text- adoption of the position reaccredit failed by a vote of 12 be constantly critical of the body versity of Adelaide Liberal Club motion, she said, was that so few their main campaign for the loosely) in part by Deputy role seemed to be CC’ing me If those allegations – which books sold in Australia – known against PIRs to a 2009 report for, and 18 against. representing them, disaffiliation and AUU board director, Rhys students were aware of the NUS, federal election. With such an Vice-Chancellor (Registrar) into emails with faculty trying Mr Meeth denies – are borne as parallel import restrictions from the Productivity Com- An ANU student and report- is too drastic a measure. Williams, moved the motion on and should therefore not be com- advocate, perhaps it is time for Tyrone Carlin, presumably in to sort things out. out, it raises serious questions. (PIRs) – has been spearheaded mission that found the infla- er for Woroni, Jessy Wu, claims “The National Union of Stu- March 23. Williams claims the pelled to pay money towards it. Australian tertiary students to response to criticism of the I’m the first to admit the If any business were hauled by the NUS since it adopted it as tionary pressures produced the reasons behind this decision dents is incredibly important, union’s affiliation with the NUS Making the decision excep- demand more for themselves University’s repeated failure preceding paragraph reads before the corporate regulator as policy at its national conference by PIRs are the chief cause of were manifold. Among these considering the Australian has been “extremely wasteful on tionally easier was the fact that and their interests. to take sexual assault and har- like something posted by an much as the University is before in December. high textbook prices. assment on campus seriously. enraged customer on the Face- ICAC it wouldn’t just raise ques- Speaking to Honi Soit, The report further recom- The screening was never book page of any second rate tions, it’d raise eyebrows. AMWU campaign officer Joe mended the tariff be abolished. advertised, and neither Carlin telephone company – and that’s Now, I won’t deny that the McKenzie said the campaign was “Removing PIRs will allow nor any member of the Uni- kind of my point – it’s the kind University has been getting pret- misguided and the repeal of PIRs competition into the market, versity’s Student Support Ser- of service I’d expect from my ty good at balancing its books would put Australian jobs at risk. which will drive prices down, vices attended. The Director of budget telephone plan, not lately. It’s a shame that they’ve “Simply put, PIRs are not making the information con- The summer school trap Student Support Services and Australia’s (self described) achieved their fiscal responsibili- the reason textbooks are tained in textbooks financial- management liaison for the “leading higher education and ty through – among other things expensive,” he said. ly accessible for all students,” Nick Bonyhady wants to know why the cost of summer school is so damn high University’s sexual harassment research University”. – staff cutbacks, increasing class “Not only would the repeal said Magyar. working group, Jordi Austin, In the corporate governance sizes and treating international of PIRs devastate the Australian Magyar rebuffed the claim that In her welcome post, Dr Jillian to $4625. That is an impossible semester rates or declare sum- possible that keeping build- at students’ urging. told SRC Wom*ns Officer Anna stakes USyd doesn’t rate much students like ATMs. book industry, costing hundreds abolishing PIRs would lead to job Stewart, Director of the Univer- cost for many students to bear. mer school full fee, remove the ings open over summer costs Aside from an SRC petition Hush even she hadn’t been told better either. For the third time Unfortunately, running a of jobs, the international evidence losses, saying McKenzie’s argu- sity of Sydney Summer School, The difference in cost between a option of HECS and receive no more, but staff need access in 2014, there has been little about the screening. in seven years, the Independent business is about more than suggests that it would actually ment “[defied] common sense”. provides a few reasons why stu- summer school subject on FEE- Commonwealth funding. regardless and otherwise the recent dissent about summer It’s not hard to advertise an Commission Against Corruption balancing books. For that mat- increase the price of textbooks.” McKenzie said the AMWU dents might choose to spend HELP and a regular semester A University spokesperson University’s investment in and winter school fees at Sydney, event on campus. Just about is investigating the University. ter, so is running a universi- It’s been a difficult start to nonetheless remained disen- their holidays studying at sum- subject on HECS is a difference claimed that “no student is dis- infrastructure would be wast- but there is not universal agree- every student club does it regu- In 2012, ICAC made a find- ty. I’m not quite sure they’re the year for NUS. In March, chanted with the NUS campaign. mer or winter school: “To catch of $3856 – enough to cover a advantaged” by summer school ed for months each year. ment either. Mark Warburton, a larly, yet it's somehow beyond the ing of corrupt conduct against doing the best job at either. the organisation’s general sec- “We would rather NUS office up on subjects in which they whole semester of regular full- because all summer units are Not all universities charge former senior public servant at retary sought legal advice over bearers spent their energy fight- may have been unsuccessful, time study. also available during semester their students so much over the Department of Education the removal of president Sinéad ing the Turnbull government’s manage the demands of their For some students, the extra – a structure that the legislation summer, including some of who administered university STUDENT ICT Colee following a factional plans for tertiary education normal semester programs cost of summer school is still forces the University to adopt if Sydney’s closest competi- funding until 2014 said: stoush. than each other,” he said. “We much better, or accelerate their worth it to finish a degree earli- it wants to set its own fees. How- tors. Summer school fees at “An innovative and effi- NUS national welfare look forward to engaging con- progress towards their degree.” er or to fit in more extra-curric- ever, if the University instead UNSW (except for their busi- cient 21st century university officer, Robby Magyar, defend- structively with NUS on the What she does not mention is ular activities during semester. chose Commonwealth support ness school) are the same as that is concerned to maxim- Students dissatisfied with ed the textbook campaign, issues that actually matter.” that the University will charge But for others who are taking it and lower prices, it could still semester fees and HECS is ise and support the learning students who take up her pitch to re-attempt failed subjects – make all summer units accessi- available. UTS’s new trimester experience of students should roughly four times as much as who constitute “approximately ble during semester. Moreover, model has the same outcome. not need to use the legislative new SydPay printing system those who study during semes- a third” of enrolments, accord- this decision does not explain Back in 2003, even Sydney did provisions for summer and ter, for no clear reason. ing to a university spokesper- why the University has chosen not charge more for summer winter schools. They proba- Ajay Sivanathan use it, let alone actually print tively for over 10 years, but library population, we agreed as a means of replacing… This year, if a domestic son – or to get back on track to set fees so high. school. Legislation at the time bly should have been removed anything,” said third year stu- eventually the new printing to just stop attempting to print four systems with one simple undergraduate student takes after taking time off for person- Part of the cost of summer required that Commonwealth when the Government sought A new printing system has dent, Grace Kim. system should be better,” said a on it,” she said. account for print and copy an English subject during al reasons, the additional stress school is explained by the fact supported students pay the to eliminate undergraduate fee been the subject of wide- “The University’s existing member of staff from the Infor- Honi understands there is services and putting it all semester time, they either pay of paying for summer school that the University needs to same amount for their sub- paying and provide Common- spread complaint from stu- print/copy cards – includ- mation and Communications no refund process currently onto your student card, for $769 or defer that amount to can be a huge burden. make up for the federal fund- jects, no matter when in the wealth support for all domestic dents, culminating in the ing Extro (UniKey payment), Technology helpdesk. in place for instances where convenience,” a University HECS, a loan with no interest But here’s the rub: the Uni- ing it has chosen not to receive. year they took them. According undergraduate students study- April 4 failure of its Fisher Monitor, Bear and Unicard will Science student Tayler Wis- students have unsuccessfully spokesperson said. or fees. If the same student versity does not have to charge However, for an English subject, to Brendan Nelson, then Edu- ing at university.” library component. be phased out as part of imple- hart was particularly frustrated attempted to print. Honi received no response took that subject during sum- more for summer school than that would only be $692, which cation Minister, the option of In light of other univer- SydPay has been rolled out menting the SydPay system by her experience. One student reported a for- from the University about the mer or winter school, they during semester. The Higher still leaves an unexplained gap charging full fees was only rein- sities’ ability to offer similar across the University this year, during Semester 1,” a Universi- “After accepting my printing ty-page exam can be printed reasons for system failure. would pay $3700 – a fee that Education Support Act allows of over $2000 between summer troduced after “ongoing consul- units over the same period for to replace the current Unikey ty spokesperson explained. job and taking my money, it (double sided) in less than two “I dread the day that they get can’t be put on HECS. universities to make a choice. school and semester study. tation with the higher education less, this raises questions about and other printing systems. It Some members of library never printed my document. I minutes using a Unikey print- rid of them [the Unikey print- FEE-HELP, another loan They can receive Common- So why the spike in cost? sector” in 2004 – and extended whether Sydney’s pricing aims to mimic the functionality staff were more optimistic than was in the library for another er, but took in excess of fifteen ers] – people won’t be able to scheme, is available, but it comes wealth funding for summer Some of the money may be for to winter school two years lat- scheme is justified by its costs of an Opal card for students. others. “I do prefer the Unikey 8 hours, and it just never print- minutes for a SydPay printer. print anything. It’ll be such a with a 25 per cent fee, bringing school, make HECS available paying academics for teach- er. Certainly, these changes to or an unfair attempt to raise “I don’t even know how to system – it’s been used effec- ed anyone’s work. As a general “SydPay was introduced mess,” said Wishart. the total cost of an English unit and limit prices to standard ing outside semester. It is also allow higher fees were not made revenue at students’ expense. 8 HONI SOIT SEMESTER 1 • WEEK 6 HONI SOIT SEMESTER 1 • WEEK 6 9 OPINION ANALYSIS Why I don't do my readings Anti-protest laws: a Grace Franki will make up for her participation mark in the exam flawed approach to a

When I walked into my first year gender studies than excessively intellectual readings. These aca- n March 22, the NSW parliament tutorial I was expecting some of the lively, politically demic papers cater to the private school elite that assented to a suite of legislation intro- controversial discussion for which Sydney Universi- USyd is so infamous for attracting, but are often duced by the Baird Government tar- ty is infamous. Instead, I was stuck in a tutorial about inaccessible to students without that privilege. And O geting environmental activists and moral question “neurosexism”, which sought to prove that biological even for the most dedicated, upper middle class protesting across NSW. Making good on an elec- differences between men and women were the cause student, the 100-page per week reading load across tion promise to the mining industry, these laws of inherent gendered inequality. four subjects can sometimes be overwhelming. were with concerning swiftness thanks to Fred Rather than a conceptual discussion about For many students, readers aren’t touched after the Nile and the Shooters and Fishers Party, despite Michaela Vaughan examines how Baird's bill will hurt activism science’s role in the oppression of women, or the first two weeks or we find ourselves madly scanning the heavy implications for civil liberties and free- distinction between sex and gender, the focus was through a 50-page document before a tute to ineffi- dom of political expression. on a 26-page long 1915 neuroimaging study. At ciently create our own top-level executive summary. It has been revealed this legislation was drafted first, I wondered whether the tutor had made a The effect of this is self-evident. The focus on with little community consultation. “The Premier photocopying error, by about a hundred years... readings unnecessarily shutters discussion in tuto- actually announced the policy changes to a meet- This experience was emblematic of an ongoing rials. Instead of a genuine debate that is accessible ing of the Minerals Council. This means farmers, struggle with my 200-page reader throughout the to all students, tutors often focus on the specifics of traditional owners and those protecting our for- semester. Esoteric at best, and utterly useless at a particular academic’s opinion. Aside from being ests were left out in the cold,” said Greens justice worst. It also doubled as a doorstop. exclusionary, this approach to tutorials also dis- spokesperson, MP David Shoebridge. There has to be a better way. courages students from forming their own opin- A particular concern is the impact on Indig- Unlike courses such as science or engineering ions, and from thinking about the contemporary enous communities, in a context where Indig- to which the subject matter is more integral, the implications of the issues being discussed. enous Australians are already incarcerated at a primary purpose of readings in the humanities All Arts students have also had that experience disproportionate rate – 14 times more – than the should be to inform students’ understanding of a of walking into a tutorial near the end of semester Sadly, readers are often reused year after year with general population. The changes mean an Indige- topic, and encourage a broader discussion. that is half empty and stonily silent. little critical evaluation or change. I’m not saying nous person may be targeted for “interfering with This could be accomplished by a three-page fact Lecturers and unit coordinators need to be more Art: Jess you should never do your readings, but I do think a mine” by merely being on country. If this legis- sheet, or a summary of relevant arguments, rather discerning in their choices of coursework in Arts. Zlotnick it pays to be selective where staff are not. lation’s aim is one of deterrence, the only thing it will deter is the freedom of cultural expression of Indigenous Australians. Gadigal woman, USyd Arts student and Students’ Representative Council Indigenous Officer Georgia Mantle was not surprised by these changes. Pretending to be poor “This is nothing new – we have always been criminalised for trying to remain on our own Avena was arrested in East Gippsland Victo- Above: land. I do think the law disproportionately affects ria in 2015 for halting the logging of old growth The Leard Mary Ward is sick of watching the performance of poverty for popularity Indigenous people due to deeply rooted, institu- forest. Even though a legal challenge – which blockade. tionalised racism,” she said. eventually succeded – was underway regarding Right: Lily Baird’s policy quashes the symptoms of wider the appropriateness of the site for logging, the Matchett. community resistance to the fossil fuel industry, logging company continued to harvest timber. Photo: @ highlighting the extent to which our legislators Avena’s actions were therefore one in a range of Asenenviro/ The life of Rebel Wilson has seen more opinion Campus Some student politicians are very good at pre- “rich, smug bastard” is not very electable. This are linked to powerful mining companies. tactics that activists were using to fight the envi- Twitter pieces than birthdays, but please indulge me just compass tending to be poor. results in some sort of an identity-fuelled race to Critics of this legislation note the previous ronmental harms. one more. I promise it references neither her There are stories of socialist student politicians the bottom: Who is the most poor? Unfortunate- laws were sufficient in cracking down on crimi- It clear that these laws are an attack on our civil weight, ever-lowering age nor that bad movie she Percentage concealing their family’s wealth, trading politi- ly, the kind of poverty projected by student politi- nal behaviour and that mining companies already liberties and the core values of any good democra- The changes to protest laws in did with the girl from Fifty Shades of Grey. of USyds cally on upbringings spent in state housing when cians is about 15 years out of date. had the option of suing protestors for damages cy. The freedom to protest opens up an important NSW: explained Earlier this year, Wilson appeared on SBS’s undergrad- they went to private school in Mosman (two not The archetypal poor student – living in their where they were entitled to compensation. dialogue between the people and our chosen repre- Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. The show follows uate popu- incongruous facts, but the former should proba- Newtown sharehouse, spending long nights on Many environmental protestors both accept sentatives. There is no denying that the safety of pro- - Individuals found unlawfully entering Australian celebrities (in the actually a bit famous lation who bly be stated with the caveat of the latter). the grass at Hermann’s with stockpiled happy and welcome the law’s invitation by putting their testors is important, but it has not been demostrated inclosed land (eg a mine site) may now be sense, not the Celebrity Apprentice sense) return- live in the Middle class student activists rallying behind hour schooners with no job to go to and a liveable bodies on the line, and new laws aren’t going to how these laws will mitigate any danger. fined up to a maximum $5,500 – a 900% ing to their childhood neighbourhoods. I am one northern working class rights is, of course, not new. But, welfare packet – is heavily romanticised, but on a stop them. The environment cannot speak back Only this mid-semester break, even after these increase on the previous $550 fine. of its 23 viewers. or eastern what distinguishes USyd’s position from Act II of campus where you’re lucky to find a single room when companies seek to destroy it and the com- laws had been assented to, Usyd Environment - The definition of a mine has been extend- Wilson has built her career on a western Sydney suburbs Les Miserables is the culture of identity politics, for rent within a 5km radius for less than $250 a munities – predominantly Indigenous – have too Officer Lily Matchett locked on to a coal convey- ed to include gas mining, and also includes personality. She wrote and starred in a show called (2010) where the person the most qualified to speak week, they no longer correspond with reality. much at stake to be deterred. er belt with Hannah Grant. Matchett and Grant the entire life cycle of minerals and petrole- Bogan Pride, which she promoted by saying she was about an issue is the person most oppressed by Nowadays, the poor student is more likely to be Some student activists see the new laws as an mounted a conveyer belt owned by Whitehaven um mining, from exploration to decommis- “proud of [her] bogan heritage”. In 2013, after hitting it. The “I personally am not affected by this but like a fly-in, fly-out worker, coming in to universi- invitation. Usyd social work student Alex Walker coal, and, hanging 30 metres above the ground, sion – thus broadening the scope in which the big time in the US with roles in Bridesmaids and 65 recognise it affects others and want to help” argu- ty on an hour-long train ride, and going straight commented, “These new laws motivate me more pulled the emergency stop buttons and proceeded someone may be charged under the exist- Pitch Perfect, Wilson told Ellen DeGeneres she was ment (rightly or wrongly) is seen as lesser than to their classes (which have been scheduled to because it shows the government’s alliance with to shut the entire mine down. ing offence of intentionally or recklessly “from the more ghetto side of Sydney”. a personal connection to an issue. But, when it minimise break time) before rushing home for a the coal and coal seam gas (CSG) companies that By the time police rescue arrived with the interfering with a mine. But, it became increasingly apparent while Percentage comes to class, the personal connections drawn 4pm shift. are destroying the environment.” appropriate equipment to remove them five-and- - Expansion of police powers to search watching Home Delivery that Wilson’s ghetto act of Sydney's by student politicians who are able to spend time When the USU Board decided to introduce a Walker was arrested and charged with inten- a-half hours later, Matchett and Grant had both and seize items without a warrant, where was just that, an act. Wilson’s childhood home population participating in campus life that others might limited number of $20 ACCESS cards for finan- tionally and recklessly hindering mining equip- sucessfully stopped 6000 tonnes of coal from there exists a “reasonable suspicion” that is in Castle Hill (a place whose “western Syd- who live in need to spend working another shift to make rent cially disadvantaged first-year students this year, ment in 2013, when she “locked” on to mining being mined and processed. an individual possesses those items for the ney” status is maybe geographically merited, but the northern tend to be quite obtuse. the $55 discount failed to take into account the equipment at the Tarrawonga Coal Mine in Matchett and Grant were charged with hinder- purpose of interfering with the conduct of a socio-economically dubious). She was educated at or eastern The result is activism like the ongoing NUS myriad other ways in which low-socioeconomic Northern NSW. She was initally convicted and ing property, trespass and remaining on inclosed business or undertaking (such a mine). the $25000-a-year Tara Anglican School for Girls. suburbs campaign against high textbook costs, which students are excluded from their Clubs and Soci- fined $5500 but was acquitted on appeal in 2015. land. Echoing Walker’s words, Matchett is not - Expansion of police powers in public plac- Despite Tara being less than 30 minutes drive from (approx.) features various Facebook profile picture testi- eties program by considering how much unpaid Baird’s policy also does not recognise illegal deterred by Baird’s scare tactics. es, considerably lowering the threshold trig- Castle Hill, she boarded in years 11 and 12. monials from familiar student politics faces. It time goes into a campus production, or compar- protesting as a last resort after all other avenues “I’m 100% positive it will fail. The climate is in a ger for dispersing a rally. Where there is an Of course, there is no reason to care about includes tales of how they feel guilty when going ing some societies’ mid-week, late-night social have been exhausted, and that those involved state of global emergency so the activist communi- obstruction of traffic or police identify a risk where Rebel Wilson went to school (unless you 10 to their parents for textbook money. This sort of schedules with a Busways timetable. are otherwise law-abiding citizens. At times it is ty is responding with “up yours.” If anything we are to public safety, they can ask participants were working for Rotary International in the mid- disconnect from what an actual financial struggle Back to Rebel, Bogan Pride was ultimately a enacted when legal proceedings are already afoot, more angry, more energised and more justified in to move on. 2000s, in which case you would have needed that is devalues any legitimate premise on which the derivative dabble in working class stereotype yet the area concerned continues to be destroyed. pursuing our “unlawful” yet moral agendas.” information to approve the “bogan” law student’s campaign is based. Textbooks cost a lot, but the and wasn’t renewed for a second season. As this Convenor of the Australian Students Environ- The verdict is clear: fining protestors more South Africa gap year application). She’s a come- strongest form of the argument for lower pricing year’s crop of student politicians emerge for the ment Network and Usyd student Marco Avena who are trying to save our water, land and climate For any students who would like to get involved in dian giving interviews to promote movies; she’s is not the strain your Co-op order puts on daddy’s Board elections, they would do well to real- commented,“There are many examples of where will not stop them. These laws protect mining the environmental movement there is a Student of hardly under oath in court. However, when some credit card. ise that, while performing poverty might bring non-violent peaceful protesting have succeeded in interests and profit margins at the expense of Sustainablity conference in Brisbane 7th-11th July other people perform poverty it has the potential Student politics is dependent on personality, short-term success, self-awareness will probably protecting the environment and has been critical in basic freedoms, but passionate activists will not http://www.studentsofsustainability.org/ or get in to be much more damaging. and it doesn’t take a genius to figure out that the be more fruitful. preventing greater damage from being inflicted.” surrender to them. contact the SRC environment collective. 10 HONI SOIT SEMESTER 1 • WEEK 6 HONI SOIT SEMESTER 1 • WEEK 6 11 2016-2020 STRATEGIC PLAN 2016-2020 STRATEGIC PLAN Four key EXCLUSIVE: How did we end up here? players 2012 University staff cuts LEAKED DRAFT A planning document released The Strategic Plan in February 2012 revealed job losses for University staff with a The University's 2016-2020 Strategic Plan 7.5 per cent cut to staff salaries. released last week will change USyd as 2013 Belinda Hutchinson becomes Chancellor we know it. Subeta Vimalarajah and Tom After a career in the corporate The Vice-Chancellor sector, including executive roles Joyner read it so you didn't have to. Michael Spence was an under- at QBE Insurance, Telstra, Coles graduate at USyd before going Myer and Energy Australia, on to study at Oxford, where Belinda Hutchinson became he eventually become head Chancellor of the University of the law faculty. Appoint- of Sydney. Her appointment cent of students to have undertaken this “mobility Feeling Medical Research Council, and toward "category ed Vice-Chancellor in 2008, was unorthodox as she did not Organisational design experience”. A key way of implementing this will masochistic? 2–4" sources of research funding through direct he was a vocal supporter of come to the role with much be through opportunities provided by the Univer- You can links to private industry. university fee deregulation experience in the academy, as is Infrastructure sity's own “China centre” in Suzhou. find the full The focus will be on delivering an “appropriate when it was first proposed. traditional for the role. Strategic administrative infrastructure to effectively man- With Belinda Hutchinson, he $1.7 billion has been spent on providing more Bachelor of Advanced Studies Plan at age the partnerships and projects, and support was an architect of the 2014 Fee deregulation infrastructure from 2011–2015, paying for the sydney.edu. our staff to develop a better understanding of changes to Senate makeup The deregulation of univer- new Charles Perkins Centre and Business School, An entirely new four-year degree will be intro- au/strategy principles of commercial interaction”. in 2014 and the ongoing sity fees was announced in among other projects. New infrastructure projects duced, which appears similar to the generalist This will further include a “dedicated collabo- University restructure. the Abbott government’s first in the same vein planned for 2016–2020 include undergraduate degrees offered in the United ration space” for industry partners in the Univer- budget in 2014 as part of a the “Sydney Centre for Translational Data Science”, States. Students will need to complete at least two sity of Sydney Knowledge Hub on the Camper- host of reforms that would see the “Sydney Policy Lab” and the “Sydney Knowl- majors, and will have the opportunity for: down campus to engage the ‘start-up community’ public funding of universities edge Hub”, which will be specifically designed to • Taking courses from the “Open Learning and commercial industry ‘leaders’. gutted. The proposal allowed house industry and community partners. Environment”, which are short courses designed for universities to set their own The focus of these new buildings is to address to give students an understanding of foundational fees as high as they wanted, “global challenges”, and so they will be accompa- concepts in a range of areas including ethics, lead- USyd's Culture & Values placing more financial stress nied by two new senior management positions: ership, project management etc. These will either on students to access a tertiary the Vice Principal (External Relations) and the be worth no credit points, or two credit points. The University has identified four different sets education. The announcement Pro-Vice Chancellor (Global Engagement). • Enough time for students to experiment of values they aspire will be held by staff as the The Chancellor prompted widespread anger with different areas before deciding on majors/ “culture-bearers” of the University, and passed Belinda Hutchinson began and protests among students Faculties and schools minors; so, an Arts degree, but more exclusive through the minds of students as we come and her tenure in February 2013 across the country. and an extra year. go. These are: after a career in the corpo- Consistent with the theme of “simplification”, fac- • Completing a research, entrepreneurship, • Courage and creativity: pursuing the “good rate sector, including exec- 2014 Michael Spence ulties will be merged to facilitate consistent roles industry or community related project to make and the right”. utive roles at QBE Insur- comes out in favour of and policies across the University. This will be up between 12 and 36 credit points of their degree • Respect and integrity: all members of the ance Group, Telstra, Coles, deregulation complemented by simpler structures for the way (equivalent to two to six subjects). University should be treated as equal participants Myer, Energy Australia, TAB Shortly after the budget faculties are governed. In order to facilitate movement between dis- of the University community. & St Vincent’s Health Aus- announcement, University of The number of faculties will be reduced from ciplines, common definitions of course compo- • Inclusion and diversity: creating a Univer- tralia among others. With Sydney Vice-Chancellor Michael 16 to 6. Not all changes are confirmed. The four nents will be introduced across the humanities, sity that accommodates people from a variety of Spence, she has led a push Spence came out in support of confirmed faculties are: Arts and Social Sciences, social sciences, business and science. social and cultural backgrounds. from the top of the Univer- the reforms, telling The Austral- Business, Engineering and Information Technol- • Continuing work through the Ally Net- • Openness and engagement: making the Uni- sity to affect major reforms ian that fee deregulation would ogies, and Science. work – which aims to include and support queer versity more accessible to the broader community. towards increased corpora- “make an investment in access In the remaining area of health and medicine students and staff, most recently known for their Although the least concrete part of the strate- tisation of USyd. and educational quality”. there will be two faculties, until the Faculty of Usyd Mardi Gras float. gy, a few vague means of implementing these val- Health Sciences (currently in Lidcombe) even- • A sponsorship program for women of colour. ues are outlined, including: 2015 Fee deregulation shelved tually moves to Camperdown–Darlington, when • Creating a culture taskforce with people • Developing a series of education pro- After three failed bids to pass from these backgrounds, which will provide fur- the plan is to merge them with Medicine, Dentist- grams for staff. rm the higher education reform bill ry, Nursing and Midwifery, and Pharmacy. ther recommendations to the University. • Enforcing the University’s Code of Conduct rfo an through the Senate, the govern- Three stand–alone schools will remain, but more strictly when bullying, harassment and dis- e c ment decided to shelve the pro- e they will be able to report straight to management crimination take place between staff. P posal, at least until 2017. in the way faculties do. The schools will be Archi- Industry Research • A new professorial distinction, the “Payne– tecture, Design and Planning, Law and Sydney Scott Professor”, which recognises academics 39 University governance Conservatorium of Music. The strategic plan outlines a renewed focus on who help develop other members of staff, con- The Registrar changes and approval of academic research funded by industry, away from tribute to reform and public debate. This posi- Tyrone Carlin graduated from Seven buzzwords and restructure Undergraduate education traditional models of publicly funded research. tion will include an increased salary. UNSW and has spent much of In a closed meeting during the This new direction coincides with both the gov- There is a specific focus on those of marginal- his career as a law academ- the ridiculous number ulture summer break, the Universi- ernment’s much touted ‘innovation’ agenda as ised backgrounds, such as Aboriginal and Torres ic. Previous to his executive C ty of Sydney Senate approved Pathways well as news that gutted commonwealth science Strait Islander people, LGBTIQ people, wom- appointments at the Universi- of times they appeared sweeping changes to the struc- research body the CSIRO is planning to halt sci- en and people from culturally and linguistically ty of Sydney, he was Dean of ture of faculties, with the reduc- Undergraduate education will be tailored towards entific research without financial gain. diverse backgrounds. Initiatives to facilitate their Law at Macquarie University, in the Strategic Plan 61 tion in available degrees and the University’s new “graduate qualities”, which The plan outlines a need for the University to inclusion involve: leaving in March 2014. the possibility for staff cuts. It include: developing skills in using technology, move away from "category 1" sources of research • Setting targets for women’s inclusion at var- also passed changes to its own talking to people, solving problems, working in funding, typically grant bodies like the Australi- ious levels of University employment. du makeup, cutting alumni-elect- alues In st different subject areas and working with people an Research Council or the National Health and • Encouraging women in science. V ry ed fellows of Senate entirely from different backgrounds. from 2017. Vocal opponents of The University has identified three main “path- the move included former High ways” students can follow in the hope of attaining rateg Court judge Michael Kirby and How students reacted... t ic ellen 38 these qualities. S xc ce 70 current Senate fellow Christo- • A professional track = six years of study, with E pher Murphy. a Bachelor’s degree and a specialist Master’s degree “Easily mistaken for the MBA course reader with its “I wasn't sure what was worse - the content or the art level of meaninglessness.” – James Leeder style.” – Cameron Caccamo The DVC Education 2016 Launch of 2016-2020 at the end to show for that mammoth HECS debt. ovat • A “more open” track = a regular three year Pip Pattison was previously n io Strategic Plan 100 76 In n Bachelor’s degree in arts, science or commerce, all “Why is there a picture of jellyfish in the middle? “If you reached your goals two years earlier, why are a Deputy Vice-Chancellor at The strategic plan was passed by of which will be retained; or the new four year Tentacle-symbolism for grossness?” – Hannah Elten you trying to cut staff?” – Ahmed Suhaib the University of Melbourne. the University Senate and pub- “Bachelor of Advanced Studies”. Her research background is 19 lished online. • A research track = eight or so years for a “Deliberately deceitful.” – Dylan Griffiths “We need more Chinese students to cover that." in psychology. She was elect- Bachelor’s degree, a Master’s and then a PhD. - Michael Spence, Student Consultative Committee, ed a Fellow of the Academy For all undergraduates, a new focus will be on “Strategic plan - strict anal peg.” – Patrick Massarani March 2016 of the Social Sciences in Aus- exchange. By 2020, the University aims for 50 per tralia in 1995. 12 HONI SOIT SEMESTER 1 • WEEK 6 HONI SOIT SEMESTER 1 • WEEK 6 13 PERSPECTIVE PERSPECTIVE Uncovering hidden pain Stories from Lebanon Katelyn Cameron encourages everyone to take endometriosis seriously Nabila Chemaissem reflects on the hidden beauty of the ‘Paris of the Middle East' When it comes to period pain, women are often However, there is a huge difference between put- told to suck it up. ting up with slight period pain that can be alle- n Lebanon there is a sadness, but it is not owning multiple properties, jido would take my we would consider binary opposites exist side “It’s just something that you have to put up with.” viated by Panadol, and intense pain that doesn’t one that every Lebanese person feels. It mum and her siblings on trips to a flat in the by side, entwined so closely with one another “Pop a couple of Panadol and get on with it.” go away no matter how many different types of lives in the cracks of pavement eroded by mountains to get away from the summer heat. A that it becomes difficult to tell these opposites “Go buy a tub of chocolate ice-cream.” anti-inflammatories you try. It’s one thing to Ibombs and the feet of thousands of people few weeks prior to the war breaking out, he died apart. There is an “energy” in Lebanon, says “It can’t be that bad.” feel slightly uncomfortable during your peri- who began running in 1975 and didn’t stop till from gangrene, and my grandmother and her ten Johnny, “that I think is unique to Lebanon. It “Use a heat pack and you’ll be fixed in no time.” od, and another to have to call in sick because 1990. It lives in the imprints left by a civil war children gradually lost these properties to ten- doesn’t exist in many other places”. Unfortunately, perceptions of period pain you’re curled up on the couch, not even able that lie buried beneath fresher coats of paint on ants, and their savings were soon spent.” “One of my fondest memories was gazing such as these often lead to a serious medical con- to concentrate on Friends reruns. The fact walls riddled with bullets. For Lebanese Austral- My step-grandather was the same: wealthy out into the imperfect landscape of South Leb- dition going undiagnosed. that women are putting up with such horrible ians who were not born in Lebanon, this sadness beyond belief, but when the stock market anon,’ says Mariam, “and sinking my teeth into Endometriosis is a disease where tissue, symptoms just because they’ve been taught to both lives in us, and in the fact that we cannot crashed he crashed with it, and passed away the perfectly organic figs that were in season.” which should be found inside the uterus, grows grin and bear it, needs to change. ever understand this sadness completely. soon after. The stories of our families to a great My mother tells me stories of how as a girl, her outside of it (where it is absolutely not meant to Doctors should refer women affected by “I dislike the fact that such a naturally beau- extent shape how Lebanese Australians like me grandmother would make her own jams, would be). This can cause a range of debilitating symp- endometriosis to specialists instead of dismiss- tiful country – given its position, geographic and Shayma see our motherland. preserve her own fruits, was fiercely protective toms, including severe period pain that does not ing these symptoms as typical period pain and importance and proximity to Europe and Asia over her kitchen, and would make the most respond to medication, heavy bleeding, exhaus- nonchalantly telling them to stop worrying so – isn’t treated as well as it should be by its own amazing mlookhiyeh. My father talks about tion, and depression. The Global Study of Wom- much, exercise more or adjust their diet. Fami- population,” says Johnny Farhat, the President how, as a child, he would eat pine nuts off the en’s Health found that women suffering from lies and friends should take the concerns of the of the Youth Australian Lebanese Association. ‘For those of us neither born there forest floor and climb the olive trees with his endometriosis can lose as many as 11 hours women in their lives seriously. And if you’re a My mother once told me a story about her friends and how alive it all made him feel. a week while they attempt to cope with their woman who suspects that something is amiss, neighbour, a woman whose apartment over- nor raised there, the sadness that Those of us who were not born there find our- symptoms. It can also result in infertility. With trust your instincts and make an appointment looked the fruit markets, who joked about how selves falling in love with our country through symptoms like these, you would assume that with your doctor. And if they’re no help, keep she was going to protect her male cousin who permeates the unlit highways these stories. When I asked Shayma and Mariam women experiencing them would head straight going until you find a doctor who is. needed to go down to buy bread. They left, to describe what Lebanon meant to them, they for their GP to get to the root of the problem. Endometriosis is a condition that should be there were gunshots, and she did not return. I of our country is hidden behind said “insane and wonderful” and “home”. However, this is not the case. – a shocking statistic considering that one in 10 taken as seriously as diabetes or asthma or any was fourteen when I was told this story, and to My mother sits on the balcony and watch- For many women, endometriosis can go Art: women are affected by the disease. This delay is other kind of chronic illness. Overlooking the me, it spoke to the overwhelming compassion a curtain of stories and wistful es her city rub its sleep eyes and prepare for undiagnosed for years, despite these painful Amandine Le largely due to a lack of social awareness of endo- severity of endometriosis means thousands of and heart of the Lebanese people, for decades another day. I gaze at her, at her hands that symptoms. Medicine Today reports that the Bellec metriosis, and the fact that period pain is fre- women are suffering when they could be receiv- gunned down by war and a government that memories from our families.' slowly lift the tiny cup of Lebanese coffee to her average delay for a diagnosis is eight to 12 years quently dismissed as ‘just part of being a woman’. ing treatment and leading fuller, happier lives. couldn’t care less. lips, and love her for the home that lives in her When I was last in Lebanon, walking the eyes and tongue. streets made me physically ill for the first two However, in their sadness exists immense joy. In Lebanon there is a sadness, and I am priv- weeks. The congestion in the city meant that That’s the hidden beauty of Lebanon: things ileged to have had that sadness shared with me. When social justice becomes ‘just us' there would always be a visible haze on the skyline, and the smell of diesel down on the Eric Gonzales reflects on his experience with juvenile justice visitation initiatives ground was enough to make even the hardiest person nauseous. But my mother loved it. She From the moment you step into law schools Otherwise, the whole process resembles observing the nature of the program and the students it would revel in the sights and the smells and the around Australia, you are subtly engineered subjects of a study behind a two-way mirror. And sometimes attracts means these moments can be people and the sheer life of it all, and couldn’t towards a corporate career. Facebook photo- at the end of it all, the noble altruist ticks a box, few and far between. Social justice must be more understand why I didn’t feel the same way graphs of clerkships depict a lavish lifestyle of convinced that they have done their bit. than the illusion of enriching engagement, but about these things too. cocktail mixers and dress up parties, the precur- Therein lies the problem. For at least some of Art: Matthew insofar as programs are dominated by students She would wake up at 6am, make herself a pot sor to a 70-hour working week embellished with the volunteers, social justice isn’t one their core Fisher who care more about their LinkedIn profile than of Lebanese coffee, and then go out onto the bal- bonding trips and myriad extra benefits. It’s iron- values. It’s an extra line on their resume. community activism, these programs will fail to cony to drink and watch the city slowly wake up. ic that the corporate world has such a bizarre fix- What deters volunteers from proactively live up to their potential as the fostering ground This was her childhood. This was, and still is, her $ ation on the ideal curriculum vitae being loaded engaging with other local community causes is of compassionate lawyers. home. And I would watch and envy her from afar, with volunteering, community engagement, and that the initiative conveniently kills two birds with not feeling like it was quite my place to join her. proof of a social conscience. one stone. First is the absolution of guilt-hued ‘The Paris of the Middle-East’, she calls it. One of Sydney University Law Society’s social privilege. The other, an extra curricular activity And despite no longer looking the part, Leb- justice portfolio programs is the Juvenile Justice that provides prime material for society-climb- anon still has so much history and culture that Mentoring Scheme, where law students interact ing and CV stacking. One LinkedIn user vouches you needn’t look very far to find it. It lives in the with young inmates on a fortnightly basis. for their "recreational, personal development and warmth of the people, in the homes they carry Upon first entering the centre, volunteers must mentoring experiences" under the program. On with them in their eyes and that they share will- sign a contract agreeing to its strict terms, which another profile, the program occupies a sizable ingly with complete strangers. “The hospitality prohibit inquiring into personal stories and shar- box under “Volunteers Experience & Causes”, there was like no other,” says Kawsar Ali, a Leb- ing last names. If inmates persisted, we were where the member describes himself as “a posi- anese student at Macquarie University. “Despite advised to diffuse the situations with a smile, and tive role model”. In other words, spiel that speaks the locals of the village being considerably poor, repeat our first name instead. volumes about their conviction in a cause, pan- they refused to let us pay for a fortnight’s rent.” The regulations are there for the inmates’ safety, dering to corporate law’s obsession with extracur- Their kindness belies the sadness that lives in and they make total sense, but it also means the stu- ricular volunteer work as an ironic precursor to the marketplaces, in the fresh meat hanging from CASH dents attending only ever learn a snippet of the expe- representing the privileged elite. hooks in butcheries, in the push and press of bod- riences they are there to understand. But the underlying aspirational value of the pro- ies, in the aswak that are so run down but would ...FOR YOUR TEXTBOOKS! Each subsequent visit further illuminated that gram shouldn’t be discounted too easily. The Sydney be as beautiful as any Turkish bazaar if only some- while the visits revolved around the inmates, they University Law Society has fostered an opportu- one would look after them. We, the Lebanese that were designed for our benefit. Weekly volunteer-made nity where students overwhelmed by the faculty’s are not born or raised in our motherlands, look USE THAT CASH HOWEVER YOU LIKE, program plans aimed to foster ‘trust between the girls ubiquitous corporatism can engage in social justice on at these things and find ourselves in limbo, and visitors’ or inspire ‘reflection about future goals’. activities. It has been the role of the unpaid law stu- where we are playfully referred to as “the Austral- BUY OTHER TEXTBOOKS CHEAP FROM US, Yet the aspirational cliches sugarcoated what dents that hold the Law Society together to compen- ians”’ and made to feel like outsiders: "ajaneb". OR GO BUY WHATEVER YOU WANT. was essentially origami paper-folding and pad- sate for this hole in our learning experience, one that “I mean, it’s a totally different society”, says dle-pop scaffolding. Celebrity heads and charades other university faculties such as the University of Mariam Bazzi, an Australian-born 5th year similarly fell short of life-changing epiphanies. New South Wales take more seriously in supporting student with Lebanese heritage. “In a sense it That there are so few activities that accord with legal centres through their on-site Law Precinct. is kind of like a culture shock [when we visit], the rules didn’t alleviate the sense of infantilisa- The program becomes problematic when we even though it’s the same culture. I guess it’s a tion. But to law students who enter the program believe one initiative to be an adequate substitute for bit ironic in that sense’. expecting to step outside their bubble of privilege, broader community engagement. In truth, it isn’t. For those of us neither born nor raised there, Level 4, Wentworth Building, University of Sydney injustice seemingly lies in the girls being subjected It becomes another case when social justice is just the sadness that permeates the unlit highways of (Next to the International Lounge) to pitiably boring time-fillers. While its simplicity for us. The moments with inmates that prompt a our country is hidden behind a curtain of stories lessens the load for a volunteer, the initiative pro- law student to reflect on their own privilege are and wistful memories from our families. Shayma p: 02 9660 4756 | w: src.usyd.edu.au/src-books hibits those precious insights that could human- important and valuable. Even though non-dis- Taweel, another student, lives out her experiences ise them beyond a first name and a uniform, even closure measures employed by the centre are through her mother’s stories of her grandfather. whilst maintaining crucial privacy boundaries. undoubtedly vital to the privacy of both parties, “One story my mum often recounts is how, 14 HONI SOIT SEMESTER 1 • WEEK 6 HONI SOIT SEMESTER 1 • WEEK 6 15 PROFILE FEATURE

into shape. Other times a conceit is more delib- cuts and quick repetition in clips like Cresps and erately worked on, and then tested. Other times, Found Out I Was Gay quickly push simple ideas “something horrible will happen to Mark – like a to their funny limits with the bounding enthusi- glassing. And that will be enough,” Zach explains. asm of their characters on stage. All the Donna reliables are in New Show: a It’s sweet how earnestly stoked Zach is by the Not Masterchef parody goes predictably violent but is formula’s success: “We never expected them to get Another brick still very fun, while an IT help-desk routine tack- more than 300 views and then we woke up one les the same staple with less bounce and more morning and it was 20 000 views. A few months thought. Both are crowd-pleasers. later it was 200 000. Bikie wars is now at – what? Likewise, when a game show host is tagged out A million? But even 200 000… you forget how for Pausey Pete right before the rapid-fire round, cool that is.” you know you’re in for a classic, but Donna brings It’s not an audience you can short-change or such a ferocious spirit to the thing that it doesn’t take for granted, though. just a feel antiquated. You know where it’s going and it “You have to do the best in whatever form in the wall goes there proud and big. you’re working in.” Their use of tech is typically on point. It’s hard The team’s most significant video project to to bore an audience when you’re keeping time date has been their ABC Fresh Blood pilot series. with a driving backing track. The lighting is glo- It was a program established to nurture the next rious and the music itself is up to task, even if it’s generation of Australian comedy exports. It falls beginning to feel a little familiar. to the ABC because, as Broden says, “No-one else is doing it.” crazy “Fox of course has Open Slather, which was It was wafer-thin and wafer- a great opportunity for everyone who’s been on Kath and Kim.” delicious. New Show relies Zach finishes the thought: “There would be no comedy in Australia if it wasn’t for the ABC – less on narrative, in favour everyone just invests in the acts that the ABC has given the first chance to.” of a series of well-placed “For the first time in years we got to involve aunt women in significant roles and it was so much audience interactions and a fun. Miranda Tapsell is incredible, and Sal- Pat Morrow sat down ly-Anne Upton plays our manager and she is eff- non-plot about the King of ing hilarious…” with the boys from Aunty “Sorry for swearing.” Broden says, low and earnest. Australia. Everyone at the table has a turn at saying eff- Donna ing. Sam Lingham, like gutter guards at a bowling The proposed F23 Administration (left) and Life, alley, steers us back (it’s how he works in a writer’s Alexandros Tsathas gets an education in the University Earth and Environmental Sciences (LEES) (right) unty Donna’s new show 'New Show' is “On stage it’s theatrical and you’re engaging room too, Broden says). buildings. View from Butlin Road, see V1 on next great for all the reasons you can take with an audience and energy is key,” Zach says, Tapsell and Upton are both excellent. In fact, of Sydney's construction masterplan page for position. Image exclusive to Honi Soit. for granted. Their fear of the sketch “Imagination is great. It’s a dream factory.” all of Donna’s high production video stuff is great. A show’s forty-minute lull makes for a “The show is evolving and tumbling and turn- The new sketches are characterised by frantic he University’s proposed administrative “world-class student experience of learning” jus- frenzied pace, a stage presence that never drops ing the whole time. As soon as it becomes stag- prop escalation and a palpable sense that Zach restructure has received much airtime tifications of the CIP, the proposal is heavy on below ecstatic, and incredible volume. It’s futurist, nant, it sucks.” can’t believe they’re receiving funding for what of late. Rightly so. Another restructure, international student rhetoric and figures – CONSTRUCTION BEFORE THE CIP bold and very funny. this one already well underway, has not "The CIP will also facilitate increased spending T $$$ (MIL) “When we all started, none of us were writers. garnered the same attention despite having simi- in the order of $374m over the 2014- 2020 period BUILDING FINISHED Except Sam, who was a writer,” Broden Kelly – a larly huge implications on the future of the Uni- linked to the ability to grow the international stu- third of the cast – explains. versity. Enter the Campus Improvement Program dent market at Camperdown Darlington." Nepean Clinical School 11 May 2012 Now, they’re exploding. They’ve 12 million (CIP) 2014-2020. The CIP is billed as upgrade of facilities rath- views on YouTube, they’re selling out shows er than an expansion of enrolments. It assumes a Concord Clinical School 11.5 Dec 2012 around the country and have just finished a pilot What is it? modest annual growth rate of 1.9%. series with the ABC. Four years ago they were Charles Perkins Centre 385 Dec 2013 theatre students in Ballarat playing their first fes- The CIP is the University’s construction master- Where are we now? tival in a fifty seater they were lucky to have. plan. It’s big. Between now and 2020, $600 million Marie Bashir Centre 10 Nov 2014 “We’d only done plays and maybe had a fun- will be spent on demolitions, refurbs and swanky Approval of Stage 1 of the masterplan was grant- ny part. The first month was harrowing. We kept new buildings. All up, it's worth $1.4 billion. ed by the NSW Minister for Planning in Febru- Queen Mary Building 58 May 2015 coming in for rehearsals. Having nothing. Leav- 2020 is more a waypoint than a final destina- ary 2015. This means the State Government has ing with nothing, just perpetually. It looked like tion. Director of Campus Infrastructure Services specified where buildings can be built, and how Abercrombie Precinct (CIP) 250 Jan 2016 we’d really set the bar too high by assuming we (CIS), Greg Robinson, says there is “no way in the big they are allowed to be. Their exact design will could be funny.” world” all projects will be completed by then. In only become apparent once Stage 2 development Nanoscience Hub 150 April 2016 They found themselves an incredibly distinct the CIP, the University has created a construction applications are lodged, the first of which, Robin- voice. It’s loud and spontaneous and sloppy in all wish list, with a hierarchy, from which individual son says, will submitted in the next few months. the right places. And while they mightn’t have It’s hard to pick favourites from New Show Photo: they’re doing. He doesn’t try to hide his corpsing items will be ticked off when they receive the req- Honi has managed to get its inky hands on a num- The proposed FASS Building, to be the new home of the schools started as writers, their recent shows have been because, as in all Aunty Donna shows, the sketch- Facebook as rivers of coins fall out from under his hat in the uisite funding and approval. Robinson says that ber of Stage 2 design renderings. of Economics and Social and Political Sciences. View (below) impeccably crafted. es roll and bleed into one another beautifully. It’s pilot and it’s the same cheekiness that makes their in laying out the University’s development cards from Parramatta Road, see V2 on next page for position. Image They structure their shows lightly and effec- a testament to the way the team works on the live shows so loveable. The Fresh Blood blooper on the table, a clear vision can guide budgeting What does the CIP mean for you? Turn over. exclusive to Honi Soit. tively. Last year’s Aunty Donna told tale of two show as whole, as well as on individual sketch- reels run about as long as the sketches themselves and decision-making for the next decade or so. sketch troupes – Donna going head to head with es. They are so, so good at managing energy. It’s and has the same seat-of-the-pants energy. Also, and no one can accuse it of “development The Bubble Bath Boys – and climaxed in a brawl occasionally breathtaking. “Validity is the word,” Broden says. “Getting creep”. The CIP has three parts. between every character from both shows. It That said: Lord Whoopee manages to stand the funding to do high end sketches gives you Firstly, it aims to geographically co-locate sim- was wafer-thin and wafer-delicious. New Show out. In a preamble, Zach declares the sketch is “in more validity with an audience that doesn’t know ilar faculties into a number of “precincts”. Many relies less on narrative, in favour of a series of the words of one reviewer, very vulgar and juve- if they like you or not – people who think you’re faculties will shift, and most of the USyd’s satellite well-placed audience interactions and a non-plot nile, even for Aunty Donna’s standards.” A silent just a YouTube channel for teenagers are sudden- campuses will be put out of orbit. about the King of Australia. movie caricature villain makes a firefighter, then a ly willing to get on board with you.” Secondly, most University-owned buildings near What’s more, they’ve nailed web-series struc- nurse sit on a whoopee cushion. These people are And they’re going to ride this skittish, Fresh campus are to be transformed into student accom- ture in a really big way. 1999 is a ten-part produc- pulled from the audience, is brilliant, stupid, basic Blood-fuelled rocket to the moon. modation. This includes the Regiment and Medical tion that makes its 1999 office setting sometimes status play and it is outstanding. It’s facile, hammy, They talk a lot about how useful the writer’s Foundation buildings and in the long term, the Fac- feel accidental. It’s an ironic nostalgia that kind of and self-aware – the very best of Aunty Donna. mindset is. Broden, Zach and Sam constantly ulty of Nursing’s Mallett Street campus. informs the material, and makes for a very good While there’s an overlap between their video push conversation into jokes. We met in exact- Thirdly, there’s to be a new “access strategy”. outtake with a VHS sandwich. The wide lapels, material and their stage shows, it’s a division they ly the sort café that plenty of their video sketches Cars won’t be allowed near the University’s sand- Y2K paranoia and primitive computers make negotiate thoughtfully. Not every one of their start in and it feels like we’re on the cusp of a musi- stone inner sanctum, but roads will remain so every individual episode feel like a meaningful stage sketches makes it online. cal number or mindless act of comedy violence. that electric golf buggies (the University’s propos- part of a series, without intruding on sketches “On stage you plant the image in people’s It’s never tedious, just the fuckaround fun that al depicts those used by Google at its headquar- individually. It’s very good. minds. On film you just show them the picture. they have taken to the stage and web to rightful ters) can still service University property. “While there might be fun ideas, I think ulti- Whenever we adapt a sketch from the stage we acclaim. New Show is brilliantly constructed, mately the audience enjoys the undertone of us just break down why it worked live and see if we can spit-flecked exciting, and bafflingly unique. It is Why have it? fucking around.” Zach Ruane – another third – says. capture that on film,” Sam Lingham, the only a must-see. Aunty Donna is a must-see. They’ve Sometimes an idea is pitched and improvised writer, says. They’ve gotten good at it. The tight done very well indeed. Beyond the “world research excellence” and 16 HONI SOIT SEMESTER 1 • WEEK 5 HONI SOIT SEMESTER 1 • WEEK 5 17 FEATURE FEATURE

LIFE SCIENCES PRECINCT FASS (Faculty of Arts and CULTURAL PRECINCT Social Sciences) Building Cost: $150 million Cost: $35 million Due (all projects): >2020 Cost: $39 million Due: January 2018 Due: January 2017 To house the faculties of Vet- THE PRIORITY LIST The School of Biological erinary Science, Agriculture Five-storey building to be built Sciences will to be relocated and elements of Biological 1. New FASS Building between the RD Watt build- to the new LEES Building. The Sciences. The new Ross Street 2. F23 + LEES (combined project) ing (formerly the School of Macleay and Edgeworth-Da- Building will have an east wing 3. Westmead Clinical School Agriculture) and Parramatta vid buildings will be convert- (L1) and a west wing (L2) 4. Health Precinct Road. It will house the relocat- ed into a museum and cultural and bridge the Ross Street 5. Engineering Precinct ed schools of Economics and exhibition centre, with Macleay Life Sciences Precinct entrance. An extension will Social and Political Sciences. receiving an extension (C1). International House (left), Wentworth (right) and Engineering Precinct (behind) be built onto the McMaster ACCOMMODATION Building extension (on the site of current car park, L3). The LEES (Life, Earth and The CIP plans to create anoth- ing Officer Jenna Schroder Gunn building will be demol- Chemistry Building Environmental Sciences) er 4,000 “affordable” student called the proposal “reasona- ished and rebuilt (L4). Building accommodation beds in the ble” and said “rent will be 25% Due: January 2018 vicinity of campus, "support- less than market rate, that’s For refurbishment. Cost: $67 million ed by a retail strategy to ser- guaranteed”. The 4,000 spots A4 Due: September 2017 vice the future campus and will come from the expansion ENGINEERING PRECINCT existing neighbourhood pop- of existing colleges and the Will house the relocated ulations". Honi is sceptical of conversion of the following schools of Molecular Bio- Cost: $135 million C1 the University’s commitment extra-campus buildings into V2 Madsen Building sciences and Biological Due (all projects): >2020 to affordability but SRC Hous- student accommodation: Sciences. The new building A6 L2 L1 L3 Due: >2020 will receive the City Rd foot- The Faculty of Engineering Regiment Building (A1) Cost: $46 million For redevelopment. bridge, which will extend will stay put. Most buildings Soon to be ex-home of the University's Army reserves. across Eastern Ave into the will be refurbished and four L4 new F23 building. new ones will be built. Darlington Terraces (A2) Cost: $11 million The biggest change is the 3-storey sleeping quarters are to span the backyards of the terraces. Existing demolition of the Chemical heritage structures will house living quarters. Engineering buildings, to be CITY ROAD PRECINCT replaced by a huge Multidis- International House (A3) Cost: $69 million cipline Teaching and Research Redevelopment and expansion planned. Cost: $170 million Building, which will overlook Due: >2020 the Boardwalk (E1). Mackie and Telfer Buildings (A4) A3 A new Innovation and Dis- Conversion to student accommodation once vacated by the Uni's lawyers. J1 Wentworth Building will be play Building is proposed for P1 P3 redeveloped (a 10-storey build- the engineering-end of the Mallett Street Campus (A5) A5 P2 ing has been budgeted for). Cadigal Green (E2). Another Conversion to student accommodation once vacated by Nursing. E2 The revamped building will new building will be built on E4 maintain ground-floor retail, the site of the Shepard Street Maze Street Car Park (A6) but will introduce learning and Carpark (E3). The Electri- Multi-storey purpose-built student accomodation, plans for a mini-supermarket. E3 teaching spaces above. cal Engineering Building will V1 The Wilkinson and WH Maze receive an extension (E4) and Medical Foundation Building (A7) D1 buildings are slated for dem- the Mechanical and Aeronau- A7 E1 P4 olition. The Faculty of Archi- tical Engineering Building will St Paul's College (P1-4) tecture will move back in and be refurbished. may be joined by the Syd- D2 D3 St Andrew's College (D1-3) ney College of the Arts (see A1 A2 Satellite Campuses inset). St John's College (J1) Jane Foss Russell will remain HEALTH SCIENCES PRECINCT untouched.

Cost: $190 million F23 Admin Building Due: January 2019 Mereweather Building Cost: $70 million The Blackburn and Bosch Due: February 2017 Cost: $97 million buildings will be gutted and Due: January 2019 replaced with a 5-tower com- Will house over 600 administra- plex for the relocated faculties tive staff, “co-locating and con- Will receive a “landmark” of Nursing and Health Scienc- solidate a number of bespoke redevelopment. Arts will stay es. Will probably also contain University administrative put. The new structure will be an RPA-linked clinic. departments into one location”. a maximum height of 55m and In it will reside the upper eche- have student accommodation lons of management (including on its upper floors. Health Sciences Precinct the Chancellor and VC's) and Engineering Precinct the Uni’s lawyers, marketing and HR departments. ASBESTOS AND LEAD PAINT COLLEGE EXPANSIONS

SATELLITE CAMPUSES FLORA AND FAUNA As it turns out, most of the buildings to St Paul's – Will grow from 200 to 592 lodged council plans for a new Learning be demolished or refurbished as part students by way of 3 new buildings and Performing Arts Centre (D2) on the The faculties of Health Sciences and now. USyd's official position is that it is An ecological assessment was conducted loss of foraging habitat for Grey-headed of the CIP are riddled with asbestos (Graduate House (P1), Library (P2), corner of Missenden Rd and Carillion Nursing will relocate to the new Health “under active discussions for a merger before Stage 1 approval was granted for Flying-foxes, Eastern Bentwing Bats, and lead paint. Mereweather, Wilkin- Academic House (P3)) besides Physics Ave. Costing $17 million, it will have a Precinct. Cumberland Campus belongs with UNSW’s College of the Fine Arts, the CIP. Australian Museum Consulting and Large-eared Pied Bats. To minimize son, Bosch, yep, everyone’s favourites! Road, costing $73 million. There are blackbox theatre and rehearsal spaces, to the State Government, who will decide the negotiations may not progress”. noted USyd’s Camperdown and Dar- harm, it was recommended “the removal There's also “the potential for asbestos longer term plans for new structures catering to the intercollege community. its fate. A sale to the University of Western UNSW said “discussions are continu- lington campuses were “highly modified of mature trees be avoided and the loss of to be present in surface soils" as a result near City Road to accommodate a fur- Another two buildings in the south will Sydney and residential conversion are two ing between SCA, UNSW Art & Design environments” where “the diversity of open space be minimised”. of the demolitions in the past. ther 170 students (P4). accommodate a further 150 students in options that have been floated. and the National Art School to explore native shrub and ground cover species is Basically, the CIP will have little envi- St Andrew’s – Plans to expand from the future (D3). Sydney College of the Arts (SCA) opportunities for a closer association very low”. ronmental impact because the campus 250 to 300 undergraduates and from 30 St John’s – The University’s masterplan remains in limbo. The original propos- between the three institutions, with the The Australian White Ibis was listed as is already so developed. to 100 postgraduates. A new "Northern indicates St John’s big plans for expan- al was to move the SCA to Wilkinson aim of strengthening the delivery of art one of the seven fauna recorded during Building Precinct" (D1), costing $20 sion, as does the college website. The Building, where the Faculty of Archi- and design education in NSW”. Well, site visitation. The only threat real posed million will shoulder most of the load college didn't reply to Honi’s contact tecture resides. This seems unlikely that clears things up! to local animals by the CIP was a potential in the short term. St Andrew's also has attempts (J1). 18 HONI SOIT SEMESTER 1 • WEEK 6 HONI SOIT SEMESTER 1 • WEEK 6 19 CULTURE CULTURE Family practice Professional peers Rina Yang on the cultural complexities of traditional Chinese medicine Natalie Buckett and Nicholas Horgan reflect on the rise of student photographers

t least once a year when I was a child, Some symptoms abated, others worsened; a alternative to be real medicine. And though mod- Scrolling through Facebook photo albums of Photograph: Unlike Hoare, who is able to source his income "It’s a fine line between being professional and I caught a cough from another kid at severe rash flared up around her neck and shoul- ern TCM is actually starting to resemble Western events gone by allows us to relive stories of wild Sarah Cutter- largely from university contacts, some photogra- unprofessional in such a situation, but I think it’s school. I would do my best to hide ders. Eve decided to see a Western dermatologist. medicine, sold as colourful, gelatin capsules that parties and memorable nights. Look closer, and Russell phers have broadened their customer base to a important to toe that line. In saying that, it’s very it from my parents by holding my “She didn’t explicitly tell me to stop seeing the could pass for Panadol, some of it is undeniably you will see a watermark embedded on the pic- younger scene. important to be respectful of people’s wishes at all A others but said it was dubious whether TCM was breath. At night I would sleep fitfully on my stom- strange to the Western eye. Much is made of the tures that tells another kind of story. Tim* spoke to Honi about his experiences as times." ach, burying my face in the pillow to muffle the working at all,” she says. more peculiar ingredients, such as the ophiocord- House of Cameo, RAAW Creative and Samuel a guest at events shot by student photographers, Some photographers dislike the ambiguity in sound of coughing. Naturally, my parents always “She focused on the surface of my skin, giving yceps sinensis, also known as the “winter worm, Hoare Event Photography; these are the names providing an insight into their capacity to exploit found out, and they would bring out the reason me an allergy test and sending skin cell samples summer grass”: a parasitic fungus that burrows that pop up in the event meetings of university their professional position for personal gain, for my subterfuge: a tiny glass bottle of tradition- to the lab, but I strongly felt that it was something into the live larvae of ghost moths, eventually kill- clubs and societies, the committees of college for- or even more perverse reasons. “In my opinion al Chinese cough syrup, brewed from bamboo. internal. Western doctors are mostly concerned ing them and growing a stalk out of their heads. mals, the excited interchange between friends as the context of professionalism is also deliberate- Its potently bitter taste was worse than the pain with managing the symptoms of chronic illness. Yet such ingredients are almost banal to they plan lavish parties. ly used to network friendships, court relation- of the coughs. I cried whenever I was forced to A TCM doctor approaches treatment with the TCM proponents. My mother only shrugs University photography businesses have sky- ships and in more insidious cases coerce sexual drink it, and afterwards I would fervently pray for mindset that they want to cure the disease from when I ask her about it: “You can put it in soup, rocketed over the past few years, with ordinary relations… my 16 year old sister has on multiple it to do nothing so that I would have an excuse to its root.” you can stew it, you can chew it dry,” she says. students crafting loyal clienteles ranging from occasions been asked to come for private pho- avoid taking more. “It’s more plant than bug.” university clubs and societies to corporations and to-shoots at the beach by event photographers in Without fail, that little bottle of syrup was as At worst, TCM is portrayed political parties. Their photos boast impressive their mid 20’s who have met her in fleeting at the effective as it was bitter. Once the taste eventually as brutally outlandish – we’ve traction, with Facebook business pages that rack birthday parties of her friends,” he said. left, I would finally be able to sleep uninterrupted. all seen the images of emaciat- up over 20,000 likes. Rita*, a high school student who has attend- Most Asian families have traditional Chinese ed tigers and bears in cages. Eve The journey usually starts with an interest in ed numerous parties photographed by university medicine (TCM) around the house. Some keep calls these practices “absolutely photography, and often does not even involve a students observed “a party isn’t exactly a [normal] it in the medicine cabinet, among the Band- awful”, but points out that they considered business plan. For Sydney Law School workplace environment and when you take into Aids and blister packets of Nurofen. Others, like constitute a fraction of TCM. graduate John Fennel, his business developed consideration the fact that the photographers are mine, blur the line between food and medicine. “The medicine that comes from organically. “I got involved in photography at uni also usually guests its definitely more difficult to In the pantry, there is a packet of dried dendro- animal abuse gets a dispropor- by bringing my camera along to a few events at distinguish between personal [and] professional.” bium orchid – used for replenishing fluids – rest- tionate amount of attention,” the start of my law degree. People began noticing Rita goes on to claim that “often they’ll ask girls to ing against a fat jar of Nutella. We keep a bottle she says. “Most traditional that I had a camera and asked me to snap their do things “for the photo”’ that are inappropriate of pípágāo, a dark honey-like formula that dates medicines are plant-based teas, events,” Fennel says. and in some cases predatory. She went so far as back to the Qing Dynasty, in the same cupboard balms, and oils.” But student photographers are clearly not to say it’s “just an opportunity to add to their own as the instant coffee. Arnold*, like Eve, hails inexplicable success stories; they cleverly tap into personal soft-core porn collections.” TCM generates polarising opinions: from from a Chinese migrant fam- an eager, and often lucrative, client base. “It‘s a belief in its superiority over Western healthcare, ily, but regards TCM with a captive market,” says Samuel Hoare of Samu- to scepticism whether it should even be called strong sense of scepticism. el Hoare Event Photography. “Everyone knows medicine. Many young Asian-Australians grew “Although it seems to work in some cases, I everyone, everyone [is] having 21sts, everyone is “The struggles of balancing up with traditional and Western medicine in con- think some of it is completely useless,” he says. really into social media and want pretty pictures professional and personal boundaries. Fennel cert. The flow of migrants from Asia has brought He has tried TCM to limited success. “I didn’t on their Facebook. People aren’t going to go out professionalism and speaks about the process of ‘summoning’ where TCM businesses to most towns in Sydney with a have a choice. I took whatever my parents told of their way to hire someone for triple the price, people persistently hassle the photographers sizeable Asian population. They tend to be small, me to take. And parents know what’s best for especially when they’ve got university peers who constant expectations to regardless of what else they are doing. Anoth- cramped and lined with wooden drawers – each you, right?” they’ve seen do a good job.” er student photographer, Lee*, noted that whilst The last straw came when he was ten years old. Generally, the cheap prices that university remain youthful, agile and his age was often an advantage, it also made him His parents checked his nails and found white photographers offer are largely due to minimal feel more susceptible to rudeness and brashness In the pantry, there is a patches on them. They decided he had a stom- overhead costs. It is common to receive cash in involved are numerous, and from event guests. “When they want you to take ach bug: ringworm. From a store in Carlingford hand payments for jobs, meaning it is possible to a photo or show them a photo of them, they packet of dried dendrobium Village, they brewed an infusion out of roots and avoid paying tax on income received, or for it to sometimes the uniqueness of sometimes feel more empowered to nag at you herbs. “It looked like laksa,” Arnold says. “If only impact on means-tested welfare payments. or yell at you because you’re just another young orchid – used for it tasted as good as laksa.” The unique edge that university photographers these photographers' position person at the party,” he said. He also claimed He threw up after drinking the brew, and has provide is that, well, they’re university photogra- that, whilst a client base at university provided replenishing fluids – resting taken Western medicine exclusively ever since. phers. Hoare says, “Everyone knows me and it’s can blur boundaries between many opportunities, it also elevated expecta- “The entire family has settled for the medicine a lot easier for someone to yell at me 'yo take my tions of “mates rates”, which made hours of work against a fat jar of Nutella. from the local pharmacy,” he says. “Everyone photo' if they’re your peer". Young people have a freelancer and friend, and in less lucrative. else is entitled to keep using TCM however they specific grasp of digital media and marketing in Watching the development of these students’ wish. But personally, I would be careful giving the 21st century, making it easier for them to pro- more insidious instances sees photography move from a passionate hobby to it priority.” vide these services. a genuinely successful and dynamic business is carefully labelled by hand, in brisk cursive script. Nevertheless, he remains open to the med- It’s not just 18th and 21st parties that this the blatant exploitation of a impressive to say the least. However, the struggles My family patronises the shop of a wizened man ical possibilities – if there is scientific proof. applies to, university clubs and societies, and of balancing professionalism and constant expec- who wraps all purchases in a sheet of crimson “If science could show that each type of TCM many other organisations want a photographer position of power" tations to remain youthful, agile and involved crepe paper, deftly folding in the corners to create works, I’ll be one hundred per cent on board who can appeal to a young audience. Students we are numerous, and sometimes the uniqueness of an envelope of dried ingredients. For some Aus- Eve found a third traditional doctor, who pre- with it. I’ll make my future kids take it even if spoke to had done event photography for Young these photographers’ position can blur bounda- tralians, these shops are as familiar as the sterile, scribed her new medication, aiming to boost her Art: Rina it tastes bad.” Labor events, Liberal party conferences, Out For ries between freelancer and friend, and in more disinfected offices of the local GP. immune system and tackle her skin problems Yang For Eve, scientific proof is not a prerequisite Australia and a range of university parties. Each The distinction appears to be – as Rita identi- insidious instances sees the blatant exploitation of Eve*, a student at Sydney University, has vis- from the inside. Within two weeks, Eve’s faith in for medication to be effective. “I understand the job leads to a new network of connections, and an fies it – in the nature of the event. “I’ve had some a position of power. ited her fair share of both Western and TCM TCM was restored; her skin had stopped itching. scepticism, because I’m also sceptical about TCM unending supply of customers. good experiences with University photographers The point at which these businesses are most clinics. Her parents migrated from China when TCM, however, does not come cheap. “It can to an extent,” she says. “But it has persisted for Fennel explains that when hiring other pho- who have stayed professional. I think it was admirable though, is when students push back she was an infant. “I’ve grown up with TCM,” she be a significant financial burden,” Eve says. “A full millennia, and in the end, it’s the effectiveness tographers on behalf on clubs and societies he because it was set in a more reputable place like against a society that frequently correlates age says. “My family has always used it. It’s part of our course sometimes has to be taken for months.” that is important to me. It has worked for me thought it was "important to employ students a function a genuinely successful and dynamic with vulnerability or incompetence, and use their cultural legacy.” My own family is no stranger to its handsome when Western medicine hasn’t.” because it gave them a chance to practice their business is impressive to say the least. youth, literally, as their selling point. As this mar- Eve suffers from skin issues, including pain- price tag. While vacationing in China last year, Regardless of its effectiveness, TCM should art". Moreover, he contended that the "clubs and The key to producing fun and youthful photo ket continues to grow and regulate itself, one can fully itchy hives and eczema. Her first two we stopped at a large clinic with a tour group. A not be regarded as exotic, frightening, or the societies program is one of the best ways to give albums appears to be a photographer’s capacity to only hope the experiences of students like Rita doctors – TCM practitioners – struggled to dozen teenagers brought foot baths while doc- product of stupidity. It is irrevocably a part of a bit of extra money to student photographers". enjoy events in the same way as a guest, whilst and Tim become the absolute exception. produce satisfactory results. Every day for six tors diagnosed us and scrawled prescriptions Asian culture, and deeply embedded in many However, the nature of a student photogra- maintaining the respectful behaviour expect- months, she would stew a packet of herbs over and prices. My usually frugal parents paid for families. When faced with the choice of med- pher’s appeal, being both peer and professional, ed in any conventional workplace. Fennel said, *The names in this article have been changed a low flame on the stove. The steam that issued several thousand dollars’ worth of medication to ical treatment, all of us – Eve, Arnold, myself, can also be the source of difficulty. A focus on "there are no strict expectations of my behaviour. from the clay pot had a dense, bitter smell. be delivered to our Australian address without and probably thousands of young Asian-Aus- college formals and university events requires Common sense dictates that I shouldn’t be creepy After filtering out the loose plant matter, the blinking an eye. tralians – straddle the gap between traditions photographers to navigate the boundary between or rude... often the events involve alcohol and I liquid was black and grainy. She drank it from a For some people, any enthusiasm for TCM is and heritage, and the sensibilities of the coun- client and friend, particularly when guests make sure I have a couple of drinks (if whoever bowl, wincing. Three times a week, she had an foolish – an attitude that may stem from media try we live in. encourage the photographer to drink and social- has hired me is okay with that) to help get on the acupuncture appointment. representations of it as exotic, bizarre and too *Name has been changed. ly integrate for a more “intimate” set of photos. same level as my subjects, without getting wasted. 20 HONI SOIT SEMESTER 1 • WEEK 6 HONI SOIT SEMESTER 1 • WEEK 6 21 CULTURE SPORT A cheapskate’s guide to Sydney life Tansy Gardam on the essentials How to get away with

While it’s all well and good attributing Gen Y’s cur- tion, and it only seems to get more stuffed full of if you need a new pair of runners (although those rent economic struggles to negative gearing and the stock over time. If you’re looking for some vin- are actually closer to Green Square Station). could surface, she had already confessed. Head, intends to extend her contract. changing nature of the workforce to, there’s a basic tage, avoid Vinnies Newtown – they’ve become In a 2013 Oprah interview, Lance Arm- Armstrong by contrast, was stripped of all sev- truth that most students face – being broke. It sucks. drunk on reputation and their prices show it – and Food strong confessed to doping his way to all seven en Tour de France titles, and handed a lifetime As a generation mostly raised in the comforts of a walk to the Red Cross store. Their stuff tends to be The best tip for saving money on eating out is of his Tour de France titles. The circumstances ban from all sporting competitions. Last year, he standard of living we can no longer afford, it sucks in better condition and all the good stuff doesn’t go as probably don’t, but I’m not here to judge. Behind doping exceeded Sharapova’s in drama and intensity. was ordered by a Texas arbitration panel to pay even more to look at small things we once took for quickly. Kmart’s clothes are dirt cheap and particu- the Great Southern Hotel, stacked next to a num- For at least a decade, Armstrong consistently $10 US million to previous sponsors. granted and now romanticise – hair cuts, new shoes, larly good for staples like t-shirts and exercise gear.1 ber of other restaurants, you can find Chinese denied allegations, went on the offensive and bubble baths. Luckily, I’ve been a cheapskate my Noodle House – order the special braised eggplant engaged in lawsuits against accusers, all to whole life, and spending as little money as possible Coffee and any of the dumplings and noodle dishes. If you Chloe Saker examines knowingly and voluntarily cheat. Not only did is a craft I’ve honed over the past four years of ter- On-campus coffee is complicated – I only took it need breakfast on Saturday morning, hit up Eve- it take Armstrong over a decade to confess, it took "While the scale of their tiary education. This is my list of cheapskate short- up last year, but Parma is probably cheapest over- leigh Markets at Carriageworks – everything is transgressions of Oprah to get him to do it. The interview itself lacks cuts for Sydney University life – it’s by no means all at $2.80 for a standard coffee with the ACCESS expensive, yes, but everything also hands out free the remorse, shame, or hurt you would expect. His breach is a factor, the real exhaustive, but it might help you out. discount. However, it isn’t part of the network of samples. And if you feel like forking out $8 for a sportsmanship. apology is facile, “One of the steps of this process is USU spots where scanning your access tallies a pork bun, you can get one made by Kylie Kwong. to say sorry. I was wrong, you were right”. difference between the two is Hair free coffee after every 5 – Parma loyalty cards only If you’re sensible and you’re eating in with mates, Confessions are a funny thing. Common thought Ultimately, Armstrong was sorry he got caught. Take a walk down past Broadway to the Australia- give you every 10th coffee free, and you need to descend to the depths of the Broadway car park is they reveal the transgression at play, but what He said taking drugs was “part of the job” and with- their respect for sport." sian College of Hair and Beauty – then ring them ask for one and remember it each time. I did Gen- to Harris Farm – their weekly cheese specials will they really expose is the character behind it. out them, it was impossible to win the Tour de France. instead, because they don’t actually take walk-ins and eral Maths back in 2011, so my numbers might impress the most judgmental of friends3 . Confessions expose every word, the spoken and Whilst Armstrong had brazenly denied everything you’ll look like a bit of a dick just strolling in without be rusty, but provided you get your card at Par- unspoken, so there is nowhere to hide. from 1995, Sharapova‘s confession, just a few days While the scale of their breach is a factor, the an appointment. Getting your hair cut by students ma, it does equal out as slightly cheaper over time This is not a comprehensive list of ways to avoid spend- Sport has so accustomed us to the truth that play- after her test results, is oddly refreshing. She called real difference between the two is their respect might sound risky, but there’s good supervision and, ($151.20 vs $157.50 for 60 coffees2). Or just don’t ing money in Sydney – there’s no bars on this list, for ers spend millions on products to augment physical the press conference, got up there, came forward for sport. Armstrong consistently compromised in cases of more complex procedures like full head drink coffee, since losing two a day will save you example, because when I’m drinking my cheapskate performance, that doping has found its way into our and accepted the repercussions. There was no the procedural fairness of WADA and Union bleaches, they are usually already working profes- either $151.20 or $157.50 every month. instincts go out the window and my spending spins moral compass. The player’s personal reaction or denial, no shift of responsibility and most certainly, Cycliste Internationale for his own success. sionally finishing off their last couple of assessments. out like the $15 cocktail wheel at Knox St Bar4. confession is the true touchstone by which we judge, no assertion that she was caught up in the culture, His case destroyed the credibility and integrity There’s a bit of a wait for an appointment – usually Shoes rather than by any moral wrong; we judge players or it was the only way to win. of cycling – something authorities, players and around 2-3 weeks – and the session itself will take a If you have a car, congratulations – you can drive according to how they judge themselves. Long-time rival, Serena Williams praised the admirers tirelessly work to achieve. Without little longer than usual, but at the end you can walk to the Wittner factory outlet on Botany Rd. If not, 1. Just don’t buy the shorts with fake pockets. On March 7, Maria Sharapova admitted to fail- confession, “…she was just upfront and very hon- integrity, sport has no foundation. It has no plat- out with a cut, wash and blow-dry for free. it’s a little less than 15 minutes to walk from Red- Because fuck fake pockets. ing a drug test during an Australian Open press est and showed a lot of courage to admit to what form to build and develop from. fern Station. The range is broad, the quality is high 2. Maybe don’t trust my math. conference. The incident is classic: rising sporting she had done and what she had neglected to look Sharapova respected tennis enough to immediate- Clothes and the cost is negligible compared to buying new 3. Note: this will not work if your most star, doping revelations, loss of respect and reputa- at”. Novak Djokovic said “she has approached this ly confess. She protected her sport because it’s what Clearit on King St is a personal favourite, boots in a store. Botany Rd also has a bunch of judgmental of friends is vegan. tion, end of career. Only, for Sharapova, it wasn’t. very maturely. I really admire that”. Rafael Nadal gave her the strength and stamina to be a champion. because it has a wide variety of labels in one loca- other outlets, including some good sports stores 4. Totally worth it. Sharapova had never broken regula- affirmed it must’ve been a “mistake”. Post-scandal, tennis remains a highly credible tion until meldonium was added to WADA’s Whilst Nike and Tag Heuer have suspended their and well-respected sport. I’m not sure the same banned list this year. Before any allegations sponsorships, Sharapova’s racquet manufacturer, can be said for cycling. Bend and clap Can you smell what the Eden Faithfull reviews MUSE's Legally Blonde quad is cooking? As I step into Manning Bar, the Legally Blonde equipped with the voice of a Matthew Morrison cast are feverishly running lines, finding some inspired angel. The chemistry between Elliott and pre-show Zen, or screaming incoherent vow- Brown is unmistakable, and I can’t help but want Victoria Zerbst likes wrestling and academania. els at each other (I’m told this is called a “vocal to watch them interact more, even as they perform warm up”). Shakira Wilson, the show’s Producer, their arduous break-up before my eyes. Public Relations is as much of a sport as Wres- VC $PENZ still puts the ox in Oxonian and informs me that several cast members have had Watching the entertainingly neurotic Jack tling. Wrestling is as much of a sport as any PR in Priest. He probably puts the vice in family emergencies, the soloists will be inaudi- Andrew-Kabilafkas and his Harvard admis- Andrew Lloyd Webber musical. Ergo, anything vice chancellor but that’s unsubstantiated. He ble as there are no microphones, the star of the sions-board cronies become overwhelmed by Elle’s is a sport if there are winners and losers at the claims he didn’t shoot his deputy. show is sick and will not be singing and, oh yeah live performance of her own personal essay was end. And there are always winners and losers. So His deputy is Big Man Tyrone, or Tyronno- – they’re missing a Chihuahua. undoubtedly a highlight. You simply can’t help but this is serious sports journalism. saurus HECS as he is known to his fans. BMT With bewildered thoughts of how many Chihua- grin at the impressively executed spectacle. I spoke to Vince McMahon1 , CEO of Wres- is such a heel, just look at all his past wrestling huas one musical needs, Shakira bellows at the tleMania, which is one-part sport and one- accolades: BCom UNSW, LLB (Hons) Syd, cast members that the rehearsal will be starting part theatre, and I told him he needed to local- MCom (Hons) UNSW, LLM Syd, PhD Macq, immediately (“it’s okay, you’ve got about five min- "The vigour and enthusiasm ize his talent pool and expand the Australian Grad Dip Fin SIA, CA, FCPA, FFin, Grad Dip utes to sit down and make yourself comfortable” market. We love a good WrestleMania and we Homeopathy3. she says to me on the side). in this show is utterly want to be represented. Despite all the issues that have apparently way- Art: Jess Zlotnick Remember, there are two types of wrestlers: laid this rehearsal, I am truly blown away by the infectious, and most faces and heels. Your faces are your good guys: “VC $PENZ still puts the ox indisputable energy and jubilation of all the actors with stand out performers. Logan McArthur is Steve Austin, The Rock, my dad. The heels are on stage. Every single member of the cast glows as definitely not to be missed." perfectly cast as the gentlemanly Emmett For- those bad eggs we love to hate like that dirty in Oxonian and PR in Priest." they giggle and skip their way through the opening rest, Isaac Carroll as Professor Callahan is every nature boy Ric Flair and his daughter Char- number, ‘Omigod You Guys’. This sets the stage for bit the shark his character intends to be, and lotte. It’s a family affair. Hail these new heels. Together these heroes what is clearly going to be a whirlwind of oestro- complements his undeniable acting skills with I am sick of these heels. I am tired of goat have three times the power of Triple H, which gen-fuelled delight – and I’m not wrong. As soon as you think you’ve gotten your fill of a brilliant singing voice and Lauren McShane is faces. I don’t want to undertake the Undertak- make them Nonuple H (HHHHHHHHH). As Kirralee Elliott makes her entrance to the quirky yet eminently loveable characters, we are wonderful as her character you love to hate, the er downunder because I am scared of magic2 . They’ve been wrestling with deregulation and stage with gorgeous blonde locks in tow, her voice introduced to Paulette Bonafonté, Elle’s hair- snarky Vivienne Kensington. So point your fingers in the air and say training with a tag team of public relations is resounding, and doesn’t sound at all touched dresser-cum-confidante. Gabi Kelland is truly While watching Legally Blonde, it is impossible WOOO! and let me introduce the latest addi- professionals. These men are ready. Are you by the plague that had been previously alluded to. outstanding in this role, and performs some of not to be astounded by the energy constantly present tions to the WrestleMania family. Introducing ready to be schooled? Alongside her, Amy Humphries as sorority bestie the show’s most entertaining lines with impec- onstage, from fully choreographed skipping-rope heavyweight VC $PENZ and Big Man Tyrone. Margot is an absolute pleasure to watch, her enthu- cable comedic timing and tone. Throughout the routines (awe-strikingly led by the incredibly car- What Australia needs is a man who can siasm and vitality is near unrivalled on stage. show, Kelland’s endearing ungainliness is offset dio-conditioned Lucy Allen) to simple, intimate bring the smackdown on student idealism. A 1 This is as real as wrestling. As Gavin Brown’s Warner makes his way on to by Lachlan McKirdy’s smoldering performance interactions between Elle and Emmett. real male champion of change. I bring you: VC 2 Which, as we know, is just as real as wrestling. the stage to carry out the infamous disunion, he as Kyle B Boyle, the UPS guy. When the musical The vigour and enthusiasm in this show is utter- $PENZ, the real big $PENDER. 3 I promise you this is as real as wrestling. is the image of perfect, hair-coiffed smarminess, moves to Harvard the show continues to shine ly infectious, and most definitely not to be missed. 22 HONI SOIT SEMESTER 1 • WEEK 6 HONI SOIT SEMESTER 1 • WEEK 6 23 OPINION SOCIAL

REVELRY IN REVIEW In a world of our own My milkshake brings all the boys Justine Landis-Hanley on the political perspectives left behind

With protests against university fee deregulation however, is that they are both self-contained most elite tertiary institutions. And like any elit- to Courtyard taking place in the library, classes titled Intima- worlds, with unique social conventions and lan- ist, it is both disconnected from, and ignorant of, cy, Love and Friendship, and Pride Week starting guage. I had never heard of non-binary gender reality. It assumes that the majority fall into line Theodora Von Arnim didn't actually review Courtyard soon, it can be easy to think we have entered an until I attended a club meeting which opened with on its left-skewed spectrum, when in the real era of widespread progressivism. students introducing themselves by name, degree world, political affiliation and social convention Even if we don’t want to pick up sticks and join and preferred personal pronoun. When I tried to are neither so simple nor progressive. The humble milkshake should have been perfect- RALPH'S – 3.5 MILK BOTTLES the ranks of the socialist revolution, at the Uni- describe learning about intersectional feminism in Most ideological battles on this campus consist of ed a long time ago. Its simple concoction which A classic, old school milkshake from Ralph’s will versity of Sydney it is fashionable to declare our- my gender studies class to a family member, they factional infighting, with progressive students divid- usually requires minimum preparation. Despite rarely disappoint any traditional milkshake lover. selves part of a left-wing ideological evolution. If looked at me with confusion. These ideas rarely fall ing themselves over nuanced issues, such as wheth- this, the quality of milkshake varies wildly across Thick, creamy and sufficiently large, this milk- there is dissent, it is mostly unchallenging. Right- into one’s everyday terminology. And yet, at USyd, er lobbying or protesting is a better mechanism for campus. Here are four reviews to help you navi- shake should satisfy most students. Full disclo- wing students form the minority. they are largely embedded in our discourse. change. In such a skewed ideological landscape, it gate the minefield. sure, the ‘officially tested’ milkshake was slightly We have acclimated to this imbalance, but It is natural to believe that our campus is a can be easy to forget who the real opponent is. underwhelming, too milky and not enough fla- if we look beyond our sandstone walls to oth- microcosm of the ‘outside world’. But cast your The danger with receiving a political education PARMA – 4 MILK BOTTLES vour. However everyone has their off days, and er tertiary institutions, it becomes clear that gaze elsewhere and you will see that we are, rath- in an ideological bubble such as USyd, is that it Parma La Cucina simultaneously offers both the previous efforts have usually been very success- USyd’s on-campus ideology is a poor reflec- er, an anomaly. Just last week, students at the does very little to prepare progressives for inter- largest and cheapest ($4.25 with Access) milk- ful. Ralph’s offers the widest selection of flavours, tion of the vastly more conservative broader University of Queensland sparked a widespread acting with, and existing within, a far more diverse shake on campus, making it a no-brainer for all the classics, plus some interesting options like political culture. debate over the existence of a gender pay gap reality. After years of factions dividing them- students on a budget. Or students who are just Lime. It’s very similarly priced to Parma ($4.50, Before coming to the University of Sydney, selves like fractions, various strands of the ‘left’ cheap. We’d recommend that owners of nor- and they don’t take Access), so the milkiness (and I was a law student at Bond University, one of will need to realise they have to band together to mal sized stomachs don’t eat too much before bizarre absence of lids) doesn’t justify the walk to Australia’s private higher education institutions. stand against a rising majority: conservatism. All attempting to consume one solo. Parma’s milk- Parma if you’re around Eastern Ave. There was only one politically-affiliated club on "USyd is one of Australia’s those years of USyd’s political juggernauts casting shakes had questionable consistency, producing a campus: the Liberal Club. A former Nationals MP the ‘right’ into their stupol shadow may have been thick creamy vanilla flavour, and a milky caramel POOLSIDE CAFE – 1 MILK BOTTLE taught the Australian Politics class. The Women’s most elite tertiary institutions. to their detriment; in the real world of discourse, for the same order. Pairing with a pasta can make In the name of diversity we ventured to the Welfare Society’s great success was hosting an one will not only have to engage, but persuade for an extremely heavy meal. dark side of City Road, beyond the Wentworth arguably transphobic “gender-bender” party. And like any elitist, it is and negotiate with those calling from beyond the Building and into a desert wasteland. But in Not only was there a lack of diversity in opin- other side of the fence. TASTE – 5 MILK BOTTLES the name of privilege we got a bit scared and ion on campus, but to challenge the dominant both disconnected from, The lengths of our degrees limit our days on The introduction of milkshakes at Taste is argua- decided to just review the Poolside Café in the opinion cast you as an outsider. Calling Australia campus. Eventually, we will have to emerge, grad- bly the biggest thing since milkshakes at Parma. Sydney Uni Aquatic Centre. It takes two serv- Day “invasion day”, and vocalising my support for and ignorant of, reality" uation cap in hand, and see the brave new world Calling it a milkshake is a bit disingenuous; Taste ers and a manager to coordinate the milkshake an open-door policy for asylum seekers had me for what it is: diverse in opinion, largely inconsid- errs on the extravagant side of the milkshake/ making, which doesn’t inspire much confi- branded a “left-wing hippie”. erate of identity politics, and on the cusp of elect- freakshake spectrum. The Peanut Butter Jelly dence. Their opaque Access card system (“the While my ideas had me labelled a “commu- ing Donald Trump into the American presidency. milkshake does the job, but it’s the Nutella milk- displayed prices ARE the Access prices”) also nist” by peers at Bond, I was, much to my sur- and received death threats for selling cupcakes at Sure, the progressives may still hold on to the polit- shake that earns the title of 'Most Boys Brought to means I pay a rather confused $4.50 for a reg- prise, considered almost right-wing at USyd. I different prices to men and women. Similar ini- ical views they formed at university and practice Yard' 2k16. Icy Nutella goodness, chocolate sauce, ular. It’s half the size of one from Ralph’s, and spent a few months aligned with Student Unity, tiatives have been conducted on Eastern Avenue their taught social and verbal conventions. Howev- gallons of whipped cream, and salted pretzels to about half as good too, so the savvy economics who, although supporters of the Labor Party, were without so much as a passing comment, but per- er, many will have to learn how to walk and talk in top it off – this shake is a one way trip to diabe- students should get four times as much utili- considered by the other factions to be right-wing. haps the debate over UQ more accurately repre- a far more challenging political culture. They will tes. It’s also an expensive trip; the pre-Access price ty from a Ralph’s milkshake. Still, if you spend Bond and USyd operate on very different polit- sents the ideological tone of the “real world”. realise that those red flags, far from being tools of of $8 ($6.80 with ACCESS) will make your eyes 25 hours a week on the dark side of campus, it ical spectrums. The thing they have in common, The University of Sydney is one of Australia’s liberation, were in fact blindfolds. water. But, with an Access card and a rich father, might be the only bright part of your day. Art: Ann law students can treat themselves. Ding

REVELRY IN REVIEW The vice of productivity that sadly didn’t have the setting or audience to be fully appreciated. Similarly, Dweeb City – a Joanita Wibowo is worth more than her CV band that you should take note of now as they Growing Strong are surely set for stardom – were unsurpris- ingly incredible (this was my third time seeing In one of my first tutorials this year, we took turns portray career success as the ultimate goal, and But even scoring a job doesn’t relieve my anxie- Courtney Thompson mixed politics with pleasure them live), bringing their signature quirk and to talk about what they did during the summer equate merit with marketable skills. As a result, ty. In fact, it creates a further expectation of devel- enchantment to the stage. break. Some did internships for hot-shot compa- “we link our behaviour, our performance, our opment. Every time the task gets overwhelming, at the Wom*n's Collective publication launch Shout-out must also go to the catering from Ya nies, others went on prestigious exchange pro- productivity, with our self-worth,” says psycho- I’m always reminded by the fact that other people, Habibi. It is perhaps handy to know that if Ya Habi- grams. One even got the opportunity to shadow therapist Julie Hanks. who have more activities, never complain. When- bi doesn’t cater your party, the party will probably Foreign Affairs Minister Julie Bishop on her dip- ever I see a job advertisement or take up new The Growing Strong Launch at 107 Projects on Lane Pitcher, Bridget Harilaou, Siena di Gio- only be half the success it could have been. lomatic visit to New York. commitments, unsettling thoughts would come. March 22 was not your average soiree. This was a vanni, Vanessa Song and Ellen O’Brien told sto- Overall, the Growing Strong Launch could Then the turn came for Beatrice. She was Am I doing this for my own sake, or for the cover party that gave its attendants the enriching oppor- ries of struggle, forgiveness, heartbreak, persever- have only been improved with more people the unapologetic one in the group – but, that letter? When should I stop, if ever? tunity to bask in the unlimited potential of wom- ance and love. On the surface these seemed to be attending the party (though this was through time, even her voice sounded a bit bashful. “But even scoring a job Other young people might be lucky enough to en and non-binary people in the arts, life, and universal themes, but their experiences were spe- no fault of the organisers). It’s nights like these, “Unlike the others, I spent time relaxing with have something to hold on to when they feel aim- beyond. The event was in celebration of Growing cific in the way they demonstrated the very per- one’s that center the experiences of women and my family this holiday,” she said. “I didn’t do doesn't relieve my anxiety. less. “While I’m not participating in the rat race, Strong, the annual publication of the University of sonal effects of patriarchy on the everyday lives of non-binary people, that should be experienced any resumé-building.” I get to know what truly matters,” said Beatrice, Sydney Wom*n’s Collective. people who don’t conform. by a wide range of people to increase the impact The guilt of not being productive is real. For In fact, it creates a further regaining her confident tone. “It’s my family.” The night kicked off in a thought-provoking of the important messages being shared. people like me (and Beatrice), there is always this That sounds almost too simplistic, but simplic- manner, with Georgia Mantle giving a moving If you haven’t yet, get a copy of Growing haunting feeling that we do not spend our time expectation of development" ity is what I want. Because I still can’t shake off acknowledgement of country, speaking of her Strong ASAP, you might have missed the party, wisely enough; that we’re wasting our youth with the guilt every time I turn down "productive’"op- Grandmother’s strength and resilience as an "they demonstrated the very but you shouldn’t miss the chance to read the transient ‘fun’ instead of building skills for the portunities to watch Netflix or hang out with Indigenous woman. It reminded us of the perva- exceptional stories from some of the Universi- future, like those high-achievers who would join friends and family. Because meeting someone sive impacts of colonisation on land that was, is, personal effects of patriarchy ty’s most talented and inspiring women. student council or teach underprivileged children with a ‘busier’ life still makes me feel like less of and always will be, Aboriginal land. as a pastime. I would often stalk my peers on I, too, turn to see each curriculum vitae as a person, despite everything else in my life that I fear this review is tainted by the awe and won- on the everyday lives of LinkedIn to read their extensive work experience evidence of productivity – as an essential tool to I could be grateful for. Because it seems like the der I felt listening to the writers read their pieces 1Patriarchy, but worse. It's all the intersecting in awe and envy, and think, we are the same age measure and validate one’s achievement in life. only thing I don’t take for granted is a career. from the publication. It is a particularly intimate people who don’t conform" systems of power that cause racism, sexism, and at the same level at university – how could they Hence my run for unpaid internships, execu- Indeed, maybe professional fulfilment is to me the endeavor exposing your innermost thoughts with ableism, homophobia, classism etc. do so much more than me? tive roles in student organizations, extracurric- way family is to Beatrice. But the attempts to improve strangers, let alone speaking them aloud. The fear 2There's a stack in the Wom*n's room on the We have long been exposed to concepts like ular activities, and volunteering positions in the ourselves should not be so self-defeating as to deny of intimidation was perhaps diluted by the audi- middle level of Manning, or you can get a ‘time is money’ and ‘productive good, idle bad’. hope of adding meat to my resumé, apparently us a sense of adequacy, or a shot at happiness. ence (made up of predominantly women) hav- The musical acts that rounded out the night copy at the front of the SRC, or just message Our cultural and educational systems tend to only to be skimmed for six seconds by recruiters Now excuse me while I try not to define ing a somewhat shared understanding of what it were a testament to the largely untapped tal- the Wom*n's Collective page on Facebook to promote only ‘résumé virtues’ – the values that before they move on to another one. myself by my CV. means to live as a woman under the kyriarchy1. ent of women in music. 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President Note: ing the momentum from an incredible group of Officers on the quality of living within the Ter- Global Solidarity Officers These pages young queer students. Next week we will also be races, and an effort to implement tenancy-rights Chloe Smith belong to relaunching our sub-collective Queerkats (auton- workshops at the start of each semester for BUY the Office omous to people who are not cis-men) and hope incoming overseas students. Justine Armin, Pelin Ersoy, Declan The mid-semester break is over and it’s already Bearers of that it will be met with the same success as QuAC. Lastly, we would again like to encourage all Maher and Michelle Picone week 6! Uni might feel like it’s getting a bit seri- the SRC. We do have a lot of exciting things to look for- international students on Campus to attend our ous now, so it’s probably a good time to remind They are ward to this year, including Pride Week from the Collective Meetings, held fortnightly on Wednes- Memories of May 68 are being rekindled in France everyone that our Casework service can help not altered, 12th-14th of April, and International Day Against days at 5pm. Since the start of the semester, we as students and workers have, over recent weeks, out with a range of academic issues, including edited or Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHOT) on the have continuously grown, and have had many taken to the streets to oppose the dismantling of changed in BOOKS academic rights, appeals, special consideration 17th of May, and we’re pleased to be collaborating important discussions on how to improve over- labour protections that would see workers be sub- arrangements, course discontinuations, academ- any way by with various organisations on campus including seas students’ welfare on Campus. If you are ject to the whims of their bosses. These reforms ic dishonesty and misconduct, show cause, and the editors SUPRA, the USU and The Ally Network on these interested, just contact us under international. will allow bosses to increase working hours over exclusion issues. Fisher Library also has courses of Honi Soit events. Queer Collaborations (QC), an annual [email protected]. the offical 35 a week and give them greater ease to for students to learn to better manage study hab- conference for queer students around the coun- fire workers, amongst other attacks. Strikes, high its, including sessions catered for international try, is also fast approaching, and will be held in school pickets and street rallies with participants students. Whatever you might need help with, Perth this year from the 4th – 7th of July. This will Education Officers numbering 450,000 occurred across the country CHEAP the most important thing to remember is not to give our members a great opportunity to meet on March 9, against these reforms being pushed leave it until the last minute. Make sure you know queer students across the country, and to learn by a so called Socialist government. Subsequently your rights! key skills and obtain some wonderful knowledge Liam Carrigan and Dylan Griffiths on March 31, a national day of strikes and pro- Given the time of year, it’s also salient to around activism and queer issues. To prepare we tests involved over a million participants. Buy for 70% remember that university is about more than just conducted our first bake sale this week, which On the 6th of April, Education Action Group Elsewhere, the leak of the Panama papers has assessments and exams (and also about more than we are pleased to say was incredibly successful, members staged a peaceful protest at the Howard revealed the depths of greed and corruption of the just eating delicious pide at Hermann’s as well). earning enough to pay for a student’s entire reg- Cup upon discovering that Higher Education Min- global elite - while workers and the poor face aus- of retail value* There is so much happening in Australia right istration, including accommodation and food for ister Simon Birmingham would be in attendance. terity worldwide, the parasites at the top of soci- now that affects our education, including two the week. Thank you to all of those who donated Previously, Birmingham had confirmed that after ety get richer still. However, the immense power announcements over the break: one by the Feder- food, money or time to the sale. being placed on hold fee deregulation remained of ordinary people to fight back was shown in al Government that they want to start collecting If you have any questions or would like to get government policy alongside media reports that a Iceland, where their Prime Minister, Sigmundur HECS debts from students who are deceased (yes, involved with the Queer Action Collective or Queer- 20% cut to federal funding, a 10% spike in HECS David Gunnlaugsson, who was implicated in the this is a thing), and a recommendation from the kats please email us at [email protected]. interest, lowering the HECS repayment threshold scandal, was forced to resign after a whole 10% of Grattan Institute to lower the HECS repayment and collecting the debt of dead students could all the nation’s population came out in protest. threshold from around $54,000 to $42,000. also feature in the upcoming budget. Closer to home, 30,000 people marched to the Whilst these issues might seem far-removed International Students As students, we do not want to let these Australian embassy in Dili in Timor-Leste against SELL from where you are now, particularly if you’re attacks go unnoticed or stand back silent- Australia’s theft of Timor’s oil resources. Rallies just beginning your university education, they are ly and let accessible, quality education be were also held in several cities in Australia to policies which could have a major impact on you Hannah Elten, Alexander Shu, Jasmine destroyed in this country. We converged out- demand an end to the theft of the resources of one one day. They could certainly have an impact on Yu and Anqi Zhao side the event at Fisher in solidarity with the of the world’s poorest nations by one of the rich- your friends and family. Regardless of what you marginalized and working class students who est. I attended the demonstration in Melbourne know or how you feel about higher education, Last week’s announcement of the change of would be locked out of education should these at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. BOOKS you should be interested in how they play out. the graduation date for the International horrific policies pass. You can find out more about the campaign on the This week, the National Union of Students will Management Master Programme has caused Upon being refused entry, we began to chant Timor Sea Justice Campaign Facebook page. be holding rallies and speak outs on campuses a lot of backlash amongst the international peacefully and affirmed that while we would not As usual, our own government, in tandem around the country as part of the National Day student community, something that has even resist anyone entering we believed it essential with governments around the world, continues of Action, talking about what these policies mean been picked up by the media. The incidence that we protest the event as is within our rights. to attack education - Liberal minister for educa- for students and the university sector. If you care reflects the University’s often inconsiderate Unfortunately the organizers or riot cops – called tion Simon Birmingham has announced that fee FOR about your education and the education of future attitude towards overseas students and their preemptively to our arrival – did not agree. With- deregulation never left the agenda, the threshold generations, and if you believe that education specific circumstances (such as the fact that in fifteen minutes we were violently removed for the repayment of HECS debt will be lowered, should be seen not as a commodity but as a right, family attendance at graduation ceremonies is from the scene by police. Multiple students were and that the government will pursue the debt of then you need to be outside Fisher Library at 1pm rather difficult to arrange and requires signifi- pushed, shoved, trampled, lifted by all fours and deceased students. The Global Solidarity Office this Wednesday. If nothing else, it’s a break from cant financial commitment). And although we treated with excessive and cruel force. We had will be partaking in the speak-out against attacks the textbooks! See you there! as OBs are currently trying to ensure that this the right to be in our library on our terms and on education on Wednesday the 13th of April at does not happen again in the future, securing we have the right to mobilize for our rights. It’s Fisher Library. CASH awareness the awareness on the side of Uni- pretty telling that the state will go to any length to Queer Officers versity administration is something hard to silence students in their fight for a better future. achieve as long as overseas student representa- Maybe it’s because we have won before – stu- tion stay as low-key as it currently is. dents united have never been defeated. On our Highest cashback Evan Jones and Marcus Wong On a more positive note, there are two major campus we won the fight against the cutting of 300 events concerning international students hap- jobs, stood with staff during the strikes and are This month has been extremely eventful and we pening this week: The Forum on the Travel currently waging a campaign against the neoliberal rate on campus! are pleased to see some really fantastic engage- Concession Campaign, mainly organized by restructuring of our University. Nationally, in 2014 ment with the collective this year. Since the last SUPRA, on Wednesday the 13th, and the first and 2015 we beat back fee deregulation through a report we marched in Mardi Gras, always a high- meeting of the International Council to the united student movement and strong leadership light of the year. We were pleased to see the hard USU on Thursday the 14th. Concerning the from the left that saw thousands mobilize and sim- Get 40% of retail work that went into organising was worthwhile. International Council Meeting, all Clubs and ilar stunts to our protest at Fisher last night. We would like to say thank you to the Australian Societies Executives should have received an We have similar fights ahead, that will require Queer Students Network and the various univer- email asking to send an international student a reenergized and militant student movement. sities who contributed to the float. We would also Executive member to attend. This is an amaz- The University recently released its 2016-2020 value paid in CASH!* like to extend a special thank you to Dylan Lloyd, ing opportunity to engage with the USU deci- Strategic Plan. Once the bullshit has been wad- for their hard work, and without whom the float sion-making process, as well as to voice impor- ed through it presents itself as little more then a * Conditions apply, see details in store would really not have been possible. tant concerns regarding international students framework for the corporatization and neoliber- It has been delightful to see members of our on Campus that the USU might be able to alisation of our campus and its community over collective become very involved with activism address. We strongly encourage every Club the next four years. There are indications of staff this year, with representatives at the Fight the Executive to participate in this. and course cuts, a willingness to allow the private Restructure rally on the 16th of March, as well as Another great achievement has been the sector to fund our University and degree restruc- at two rallies in support of the Safe Schools coali- publication of the first translation of an Honi turing that will increase student debt significantly. tion. Last week was Transgender Day of Visibility Soit article into Mandarin just before the On a national scale we need similar mobilizations where we held a sticker run for the ‘We All Need break - we hope that this makes the student to those seen in 2014. On April 13th NSW will Level 4, Wentworth Building, to Pee’ campaign, aimed at helping transgender newspaper slightly more accessible to a large be partaking in the National Day of Action with University of Sydney students use the bathroom that they are com- portion of international students on campus, a student speak out at Fisher Library in anticipa- (Next to the International Lounge) fortable with, as well as a photo campaign and and that there will be future translations of tion for and to support building a mass student chalking along Eastern Avenue. Despite being a articles centred on international students’ mobilization against the budget in May. p: 02 9660 4756 peaceful event, we were followed by campus secu- issues to come. It’s never been a better or more essential time w: src.usyd.edu.au/src-books rity that seemed unable to provide us with a legit- The next issue the SRC Overseas Department to get involved in the fight back against attacks imate reason to why they were tailing us. Overall is going to address is the one of Student Hous- on education. Join the Education Action Group we have had an incredibly promising start to the ing, both on and off- Campus. This will include a at 2pm on the New Law Lawns – we have prov- year and there will be a strong focus on maintain- survey conducted together with the SRC Housing en we can still make a scene! 28 HONI SOIT SEMESTER 1 • WEEK 6 HONI SOIT SEMESTER 1 • WEEK 6 29 SUPRA SUPRA is responsible for the content of these pages. SUPRA

How will the restructure Notice of Election SUPRA affect Postgrads? Councillors 2016-17 The Postgrad Pages Ahmed Bin Suhaib & Fatima Rauf, c PRESENTED BY SUPRA Co-Education Officers Notice is hereby given of the election of 23 ordinary Councillors to the Council of the Sydney University Postgraduate Representative The dreaded restructure is finally upon us. The long to address their problems Association for the 2016-17 term. The law on abortion in NSW: don’t believe all that University has released its 2016-20 Strategic Plan and most of the times students which contains the details on the changes. To save have to go back to their faculty you the trouble of going through the 63 page doc- to get help. Moreover the cen- Nominations will open today, the 4th of April, 2016 at 7:00pm you read… ument, we’ve prepared this neat little summary tralized system makes students and close 7:00pm Monday 18th of April 2016. Nomination forms detailing the good and the bad so that you can see feel like a number and less like how the restructure affects postgrads. an important member of the may be obtained in person at the SUPRA Offices or online. An Margaret Kirkby, SUPRA Advice & Advocacy Officer For those of you who are unaware of the University. up to date copy of the electoral regulations may be found in the restructure, it is basically a plan to drastically alter Regarding undergrads, the SUPRA offices and will be emailed to all nominees. All candidate Avid readers of the Sydney Morning Herald will The provision of this option from the majority of SMH last year, the words: “abortion is technically the University’s structure by changing the number University claims to have ‘rad- nominations should include a candidate statement. All ticket have seen an article published last year on Sept abortion providers is as a result of the long-term a crime in NSW”, it could potentially leave them of faculties, and cutting degrees and jobs. It has ically rethought’ its approach 28th with the heading: Abortion laws are outdat- feminist input into abortion service delivery in feeling that the mere act of having an abortion will been opposed by students despite the University’s to undergraduate education. nominations should include a ticket statement. ed, anti-women and dangerous by Jenny Ejlak, this state. lead to them being arrested and charged. Even if claims of having consulted widely before arriving The University will increase Nominations will be accepted via the submission of a completed Co-President of the abortion rights group, Repro- Equally, NSW abortion providers recognize a reader was not considering having a termina- at the decision. This restructure will allow the 4-year degrees as opposed to nomination form, which may be emailed to returning.officer@ ductive Choice Australia. Whilst this author com- that provision of comprehensive information [pre tion but still took away the words: “abortion… University to follow in the footsteps of Melbourne the 3-year ones being offered pletely agrees with the title of the article I can- and post-operative] results in women having a technically…. a crime in NSW” – it creates doubt University which adopted the Melbourne model at the moment, which will cost supra.usyd.edu.au, faxed to (02) 9351 6400, or posted to: not, however, ever agree with the assertion in the better understanding of what they may experi- in the minds of the public as to what the laws do/ in 2008 amid much controversy and opposition. more for students. This move is article that “abortion [is] technically a crime in ence during the operation and what they might do not say in our state. If a reader happens to Lets start with the Good: Research students unnecessary as the honors sys- Returning Officer (SUPRA) NSW”. experience afterwards. This leaves women feeling be an under-16 year old and wanting to have an will benefit significantly since the University is tem is already in place. The pro- Level 2, Holme Building A09 Ms Ejlak had previously made this assertion more in control of their bodies and their lives and abortion or know someone who wants to have an placing a lot of focus on Research. It is planning posed bachelors of advanced in her talk at the mid-September 2015 national ensures that women can identify more quickly if a abortion…..and doesn’t have much support, or on launching the Sydney Research Excellence studies program added to most Science Road, women’s conference organised by Anne Summers post-operative issue comes up and they feel confi- has been kicked out of home, what does this view Initiative (SREI) in 2016 which by 2020 will tri- 3-year degrees is the Universi- University of Sydney and held in Sydney. The conference was to mark dent to call the clinic to discuss the issue. leave in the mind of a scared 16 year old? ple the current investment of the University on ty’s way to make students pay to NSW 2006 the 40th year since the publication of Anne Sum- Being astute thinkers, I am sure that readers research. The Strategic Plan mentions that ‘The do free labor. mers’ book Damned Whores and God’s Police and of Honi Soit, would understand the significance SREI will fund strategic investment in not only Another interesting aspect many women’s issues were canvassed and dis- “There are currently 8 abortion of this difference of approach between feminists researchers but also the research environment in of the Strategic Plan is the fact Any postgraduate student who is also a SUPRA member is eligible cussed at this conference. providers with 13 clinics located when discussing the law on abortion in any state. which the work is carried out.’ Efforts to improve that it repeatedly asserts that to nominate and vote in this election. SUPRA membership is free Many participants at the conference were not If a group is trying to influence public opin- the research environment include committing the changes were made after and available to postgraduate students by subscribing in person impressed that such misinformation regarding ion about an issue, there is a responsibility to be to new, contemporary infrastructure, which extensive consultation with the law on abortion in this state was present- across NSW” mindful of the different ways in which different many research students have pointed out is quite both staff and students. This at the SUPRA Offices, or online http://www.supra.usyd.edu.au/ ed without any prior notice. This meant that a sections of “the public” can interpret informa- lacking in some faculties. This improvement to appears to be at odds with the subscribe.html. proper refutation could not be articulated to con- In addition, there are now abortion servic- tion. There is also a responsibility to be mindful infrastructure includes not only equipment but general sentiment among stu- ference participants. Fortunately, the next speaker es which focus on providing ‘medical’ abortion, of the fact that there are multiple ways in which also technical expertise, in areas of ‘exception- dent bodies and staff members. after Ms Ejlak, Denele Crozier Executive Officer meaning the use of drugs to induce a miscarriage. comments are interpreted or understood by those al research performance’ as well as areas, which Further, there have been asser- Please consult the current SUPRA Electoral Regulations and of the peak body, Women’s Health NSW, was able Many Honi readers will be aware that, in addi- who are listening to or reading a spokesperson demonstrate ‘the greatest potential.’ tions that the decision for the Constitution for detailed information on the voting procedures and to quickly express disagreement with the asser- tion to the above clinics, there is the recently cre- discussing an issue. The multiple ways in which Further, the University plans to increase the restructure was done in a ‘secret rules. tion that ‘abortion was technically illegal in NSW’. ated organisation called the Tabbott Foundation a comment can be interpreted can depend on a number of scholarships available to Interna- meeting’. Many academics have So what is the law on abortion in NSW? (http://www.tabbot.com.au/) which provides range of factors including, indeed, if one happens tional students, especially to PhD students. An openly opposed the restructure Sections 82, 83 and 84 of the NSW Crimes Act abortifacient drugs posted out to women after a to have an unplanned pregnancy and is consider- additional $10 million annually will be invested stating that it is not only going NOMINATIONS WILL OPEN: 1900 relate to abortion. Interpretation of these telephone consultation. The abortifacient drugs ing having a termination. in scholarships. The University is also planning to lead to a loss of jobs but is 7pm Monday 04 April 2016 sections derive from a Victorian common law can be taken up to 63 days after the start of your To generate such uncertainty and doubt in the to do more research projects with industry, this also going to increase the bur- ruling known as the Menhennitt ruling from last menstrual period and will cause the pregnan- minds of the public is surely ignoring the fact will provide more funding for international PhD den on already over-burdened Victoria in 1969 in combination with the sub- cy to miscarry. The Tabbott Foundation outlines that we are a multi-cultural society and many students who are currently paying high fees to do staff. This will lead to a decline NOMINATIONS WILL CLOSE: sequent NSW Levine ruling in 1971. These two to women on its’ website the following informa- new migrants or, indeed, tourists or internation- research at University. in the quality of teaching that 7:00 pm Monday 18 April 2016 rulings plus comments made by Justice Kirby in a tion: al students or other visitors to NSW may form a The Bad: Under the guise time to is offered at the University. 1995 medical negligence case [related to a denied “the biggest difference [between surgical and completely incorrect view of the law on abortion of ‘simplification’ and making When the Melbourne Model POSTAL BALLOTS WILL BE ISSUED: abortion] combine to mean that an abortion is medical termination] is bleeding and pain. With in NSW from reading such a statement. Could it the University ‘less fragment- stand up was adopted, it resulted in the legal in NSW where a doctor believes a woman’s surgical termination, it is a day out of your life but be argued that this view assists the work of the ed’, it has been decided that loss of many jobs, from admin Tuesday 27 April 2016 physical and/or mental health is in serious dan- the procedure is over and done within 10 minutes anti-abortion movement? the number of faculties would for the staff to academics. It appears ger. Social, economic (present and future) and while you are asleep. And pain and bleeding are You the Honi Soit readers will have to make up be reduced from sixteen to that the University of Sydney POLLS WILL BE OPEN: medical factors may be taken into account. And, minimal afterwards ... The period pain is the big- your own mind about this…. six which will be the Arts and quality of has not learnt from that mis- most importantly, a referral from a doctor is not gest difference, whilst with surgical you are asleep, Footnote: Readers well may wonder why Social Sciences faculty, the take and in the attempt to chase Thursday 12 and Friday 13 May 2016 11:00 am -7:00 pm necessary. Which means you can simply ring a the medical might be associated with period pain, NSW does not have a statewide pregnancy options Business faculty, the Engineer- education higher rankings, is following in clinic and book yourself in for an appointment. intense and immediate, after taking the second counselling service similar to Queensland’s Chil- ing and Information Tech- the same footsteps. POLLS WILL CLOSE: In terms of number of abortion services in this course of tablets and may last 2-4 hours. Bleeding dren by Choice – hmmm…you only need to look nologies faculty, the Science faculty, the Health Despite the opposition, the 7pm Friday 13 may 2016. state – what does the above mean? can be heavy for 4 hours but then usually subsides to NSW politicians and NSW Health Department Sciences faculty and the still unnamed faculty that restructure has been approved There are currently in NSW 8 abortion pro- to a normal period ... Our advice is to have a sur- bureaucrats. The feminist abortion service, The combines faculty of Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing and will be going ahead. While viders, some of which have multiple clinics, and gical procedure if you normally experience signifi- Bessie Smyth Foundation which traded as Austral- and Midwifery, and Pharmacy. In addition to it does have some benefits as we The Returning Officer will declare the result of the election by 16 which results in there being 13 clinics located in cant period pain because the pain with the medical ia’s first feminist abortion service in Sydney from these six faculties, there will be three standalone outlined, ultimately the costs May 2016 NSW rural and city locations from Tweed Heads procedure is more intense. But if your periods are mid-1977 to 2002, made two submissions dur- schools: Architecture, Design and Planning, Law of the restructure far outweigh to Macquarie Fields. You can ring Monday to Sat- normally not a problem, you prefer to have the mis- ing the period 2003-2006 to the then NSW gov- and the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. These the benefits. SUPRA will be urday to make an appointment and there is gen- carriage at home, and the pregnancy is early, 5-8 ernment for ongoing funding to continue their changes are expected from the beginning of 2017 doing its best to assist students ELECTION OF OFFICE BEARERS: erally not a long delay in being able to make an weeks, go for the medical method.” then-statewide All Options Pregnancy Counselling but some of them have started merging from now. who are negatively affected by After the election of SUPRA council members, the new council appointment for the operation. All NSW provid- So, if this method is of greater interest to you, Service (established in 2003 by The Bessie Smyth The University claims that the current struc- the restructure and will con- elects from among itself six office bearers- a President, a Vice- ers utilize chemical methods of abortion as well as you will need to be mindful of the greater inten- Foundation after they sold their abortion service). ture makes ‘navigating the University unneces- tinue to campaign against the the suction curettage operation. For information sity of period-like pain which can occur after a Their All Options Pregnancy Counselling Ser- sarily time-consuming and difficult for staff, stu- bad. We urge all postgraduates President, a Secretary, a Treasurer, an Education Officer and a about these providers and their services see the so-called ‘medical’ abortion. vice had to cease operating at the end of 2006 due dents and external stakeholders’ and its solution to get involved in opposing the Director of Student Publications. These are paid a stipend, as of website of the Queensland organization, Children On another note why do some providers want to the fact that the Foundation had exhausted all to these problems is to drastically cut the number restructure since it will lead 2016 the rate of that Stipend is $25.80/ hour. The President is by Choice*: http://www.childrenbychoice.org.au/ to delineate themselves from others by saying they its’ funds and as no state government funding was of faculties, giving little thought to the number of to many job cuts and adverse- if-youre-pregnant/im-considering-an-abortion/ are providing ‘medical’ termination as opposed to obtained…they had no other option but to close jobs that will be lost as a result. ly affect the quality of teach- engaged to work thirty five hours a week, the Vice-President and clinics-interstate ‘surgical’? Is this distinction harking back to the what was a valuable service for NSW women [and Further, the Strategic Plan mentions that ing at the University. With the Education Officer twenty one hours a week each, the Secretary and Overall, in terms of standards and practice ‘backyard’ days? That, somehow, a chemical abor- for women in other states too because when you improving the efficiency and effectiveness of Uni- University restructure and the Treasurer fourteen hours a week each and the Director of Student issues, most NSW abortion providers recognize tion is ‘better’ than a surgical abortion? They’re are worried about accessing abortion you will versity procedures, processes and professional recent government proposal to Publications seven hours a week. that provision of the option of speaking with a both ‘medical’ procedures after all! ring any organization which is understanding and services is a ‘pressing’ priority but fails to provide defund education, our educa- counsellor prior to the operation is best practice. But back to the effect of Jenny Ejlak’s state- helpful!]. Fortunately, for Queensland women, any detail or plan as to how this shall be achieved. tion is under attack. Now is the However, there is a British multinational abortion ments. respective Queensland governments have contin- In the past the University has tried to achieve time to stand up for the quality Rafael Mazzoldi provider with a presence in Australia (including If a woman [or her partner or a friend] only ued to provide funding to Children by Choice. this by centralizing the admin, but students have of education. SUPRA Returning Officer, 2016 NSW) which does not agree with the majority. took away, after reading Jenny Ejlak’s article in the complained that the centralized admin takes too STALK

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McMahon’s World Wrestling Entertainment, a Government and is shown in refugee source countries. family owned business, has been plagued by flagrant Paintings To Be USyd to name new basement for years rule violations from a set of raging disruptors at their MARGARET: I think it has a beautiful nostalgic appeal. annual “Wrestle Mania” event, for over three decades. Removed From World four-year degree “Arsty A return to the days when media was exclusively used to control the public. Terrific performances made the “When we started the event, we called it Wrestle Heritage List McArtsface” naïve refugee family surprisingly believable. Mania because we thought it would drum up a bit of fun and excitement for Wrestling, a respectable Jamie Lowe could draw a better ox tbh. DAVID: I’m going to be a grouch. It’s not sport with an ancient and honorable history” manipulative enough. McMahon says. “However, things quickly got out of In a recent bid to reduce the number of world heritage hand. Even in our first event, we had men jumping sites, UNESCO has controversially removed the Emma Balfour no longer has innocent eyes. MARGARET: Grrrr. off the ropes to intentionally injure one another.” ancient paintings of the French Cro-Magnon cave It’s panama-ndemonium out here, writes McMahon noted. “This is expressly disallowed under system from the list of protected areas. Her neighbours are still in shock. DAVID: I know. I think it’s just too subtle. I don’t like Oliver Moore. the rules of wrestling.” Student bake sale adjusts “I saw Delta once through a window,” said local coping with a patronisingly educational plot unless it’s From a recent UNESCO press release: “I could paint a woman Arielle Masters. “I thought she looked really rammed down the audience’s throat. The leaking of some 11.5 million cubic litres of “However, even with added safety precautions, a better antelope than that. Just look at it, the head is all price for men who are shit upset or distraught, but of course it must have water from the Panama canal this week has grizzly and savage man by the name of Hulk Hogan weird and tiny. And what the hell is this meant to be? A been one of her sisters. What a terrible case of MARGARET: Come on, David. The tragic ending made resulted in unprecedented levels of flooding in the who signed up to one of the ‘Wrestle Mania’ events square cow? Why are the legs so skinny? There were at baking and didn’t bake mistaken identity.” the film’s purpose abundantly obvious. surrounding area. moved to deliver a concussive cranial blow to an no square-bodied cows with ridiculously skinny legs in innocent in ring referee, in order to win the match. It prehistoric France.” anything for this fucking Many will know Delta Goodrem as one of the judges DAVID: Yes. Yes. And the use of slow motion footage Residents have been urged to seek higher ground was a truly vile and horrific move.” on The Voice. Many more remember her as a and fading to black at every single point of narrative immediately as the Clayton and Corozal regions have UNESCO has now set its sights on the Great Barrier bake sale again talented young performer whose hits during the mid- significance was masterful. But I would have loved to been innundated with water, with many in the City of Hogan and others set a disturbing precedent which Reef, which the organisation says is “basically just a 2000s gave hope to piano teachers everywhere. have seen more suffering to drive the message home. Knowledge likely to lose their homes. A large number has only attracted more maniacs to the sport, invoking bunch of coloured rocks” and Victoria Falls, described I felt more pain myself because of the lost potential. of community buildings have also been destroyed. shocking violent displays involving the use of chairs, as “a pointless waste of water”. But now ten years have passed, and the one thing tables and other brutish instruments. that will last is Delta Goodrem’s reputation as a MARGARET: I’m giving it three and a half stars. Attempts are underway by specially trained teams The current Director-General responded to criticism cloning experiment turned sour, and the cruelty to plug the leak. They have so far attempted to “Heck, it must be like, every year or something where by saying that not only is the World Heritage List too she subjected upon her imprisoned clone sisters. DAVID: Two from me. block the flow of water with a carefully constructed we’ve completely lost control of the match and these expansive and out of touch, but also “really fucking layer of Panama hats. roughhousers have completely overpowered us. It boring” and in need of update. “Maybe we can add Star Wars jedis control Having escaped from their sister’s Woolloomooloo utterly confuses me.” McMahon noted, while snapping something cool, like that club in Copenhagen that residence last Sunday, Alpha, Beta, and Gamma Cereal: Soup or They believed the supply of naturally occurring his suspender straps to his chest at a recent press does gaseous vodka shots.” market forces Goodrem have now released their first statement hats, with their stiff, fibrous texture, might be the conference. “I state very clearly before every event to the press. Not Soup? answer to the leak which has withstood a number to everyone involved that this will be a dignified and The artists responsible for the paintings could not be of other attempts. respectful night of sport.” reached for comment. Still traumatised by the trials they suffered while Ann Ding doesn’t know how to write a imprisoned in the basement of Delta’s Sydney think piece. Unfortunately, this has not been the case, and the mansion, the sisters spoke up about their lives. wastage of approximately $2 million dollars of Panama Before you spend an hour contemplating what hats has been criticised by the local authorities. “We were all part of an experiment conducted by differentiates a cup from a mug ask yourself this – a mad pianist,” Beta said, talking of the sisters’ is cereal soup? Our knee-jerk reaction is to deny origins. “Our father didn’t perfect the cloning outright that cereal can ever be soup. After all, it’s MIND-BLOWING: + More Hamilton lyrics u can’t rap process until the fourth time. Delta’s body is served cold; it requires no cooking; it’s a breakfast stronger than the rest of us put together – that’s food. And yet we find gazpacho; a summer soup This Protest Poster why she hasn’t aged in a decade.” easily made without heat and conversely, heathens who take their cereal warm. Was Designed By “In childhood he raised us all well, but he doted on Delta the most. When he died, something in her But what of its constituent parts? Soup usually includes Someone Who Lived snapped… she would look at photos of him and meat or vegetables, or both. But consider the humble murmur ‘I’m lost without you’ every night.” beer soup, which needs neither, and yet is bestowed Past 2008 the title of soup without hesitation. As for soup’s “She kept us locked up in there for around fifteen historically savoury nature, I ask you to look to dessert years,” Alpha said. “We were fed very little, and soups that exist in many parts of Asia. had no sunlight. She just… kept playing the piano for us. It was torture.” Let’s say, then, that cereal is a soup. Is oatmeal a soup? It must be. It satisfies so many of the canonical soup “There was no guiding inspiration in a place where properties. It is warm, and served in a bowl, and eaten dreams were made. There were no dreams. Only with a spoon. Is a smoothie in a bowl soup? It must be. nightmares.” At this point, Alpha moved away from What about smoothies in glasses? After all, soup can the microphone in distress. be served in a mug, and it is still soup.

“All we can do now is move on,” Gamma said. So then, at what point does cereal become soup?. “Sometimes you’ve got to sacrifice the things you Is cereal not a soup then? Perhaps it is a salad, and like, but we were born to try.” milk is the dressing. Or what if it’s a standalone dish, @Jayce Carrano and milk is the garnish? Can garnishes be liquid? Delta has since been taken into police custody, Do breakfast foods have garnishes? Is cereal a LOAD MORE and could not be reached for comment. breakfast-only food? People need answers. @Ellie Rogers The third annual edition of Indigenous Honi Soit will be published in Week 9. The issue is Callout for autonomously managed; however, everyone is welcome to contribute! Indigenous If you have ideas, submissions or questions please email: [email protected] by 18th April 2016. Final drafts will be due in the Honi Soit coming weeks.

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