Editoricxl the wineglasses. What were we talking editor. Grant Muller and Ted O'Brien, 1 about? experienced refec rustlers themselves Technical Details, , Dave: That tall fellow who isn't here soon joined the posse; Ted, a figure of Size: 52 pages, with 8 caloUir, And any more. great repute took over the Colleges, pages. Steve: Well. I think he must have left and Grant, well. Grant, um. put the gun Editors: David Bolton, Stephen Dann then, down please and I'll same something Proofreading: Liz Georgiades Dave: These look libe wild and un really nice. Please. Grant, aided by his Layout: David Bolton, ttien tamed lands ahead. trusted companions, Eugene Erd- Adrianne Bond, Lindsay Steve: That's the second time you've Weiss and That-which-is-referred-to- Colbourne, Stephen Dann Layout Artist: Lindsay said that... as-a-Walt took it upon themselves to Colbourne (Both sit and stare reflectively at a mir deal with that great unashamed mass: Typesetter: Adrianne Bond thfiire ror, Dave goes to chew a cigar that isn't The University and Faculty Pages. Fi Printer: Gympie Times Pty there any rnore) nally, from the East, the West, the Ltd, Gympie Industrial Eslnte, Dave: Bloody metaphors. Hey these North and the South, a man with no Gympie. Publisher: Hcrr Wattmiesler loob like,. compass, multiple personalities and (Murray Wati) Steve: 1 know, wild and untamed lands no real part in this story, came, and Photographs: Elizabeth were Dave: You know. I think we're going left again. Mark Ludlow watched him Georgiades, Stephen Dann, to need some help here. leave, several times in different direc Christine Fitchew Cover Page: "Heart of the Steve: 1 think we're beyond it. tions, before finally avoiding him to Family" - Maria Armstrong Dave: ! meant with travelling these become the Subeditor of Live Music. Designs (M. A.D.) two... here lands Band Interviews and Cow Wrestling. The Olher Colour pages: Steve: You mean.. Stephen "Oops-Josef-wheic's me tractor?" Dann. Dave: Yup, better go rustle ourselves All the while, the reputation of this Contributers, (Issue 4) Aleiha (Panning across some wicbed look up some deputies. mighty (strange) band grew. Soon, Blazevich, Stephen Cameron, other pilgrims who wished to travel the brad, Cameron Ecclcs, Mclita ing outback terrain. Incongruous Chambers, Marcus Salisbury, plastic cactus, and if Kevin Costner And so our editors searched high and untamed lands of Semper followed. Helana Purkis, Damien has his way, another herd of buffalo). low for likely candidates. From the These where the Contributors, a band Sands,Alexanc;cr Drake, Kerry Woodcock, Mike (of the The wild windswept plains lay before Norlh came Liz Georgiades, a woman of brave talented and inherently en with an eye for spelling errors, tidy of thusiastic, except when they were lazy, Internet), Ted O'Brien, Stuart them. They bnew they had a difficult Suares, Clay Djubal, Larina fices and an ability to justify continu people who knew the meaning of lhe journey in front of them, for these Alick, Gerard Paynter, Monica ity errors, v7ho became the Film Sub word. Unfortunately, no-one knew De Martin, Garelh Wrcyford, were wild, untamed lands. A mod editor. The nexl to join the clan was what the word was, but the meaning Rachel Cobcroft, Elizabeth Georgiades, Kim Forrester, ern lawless frontier in Student Poll- Michael O'Toole. the hero of many a was there anyway tics. For these where the lands of Dougy Jones, Michael QUAFF expedition, and master of the {cut to Dave and Steve. Dave looking O'Toole, Mark Ludlow, T.W. Short Stories, For some unknown rea suspiciously at a wine glass with MP Chief, Christine Fitchew, son, he became the Subeditor of engraved on it.) Andrea Baldwin, Brad Semper Edwards, Mick, Davo, Dougy Boohs. And when it came to unknown Dave: These look like,.,. (extremely pompous, over-the-top or reasons, no more reasoning was un Steve: wild and... chestra music) (cut to shot of two men. Semper is this paper. known than that of Marcus "Doc" Salis Subeditors (Cnonjs): untamed lands, on horsebacb) Phone: 377-2237 or exi,363 bury, a man who had lived many years (Orchestra plays loud, pompous and Fax: 377-2225, or 377-2220 Dave: Loobs libe a wild and untamed in the wastelands of Petrie. For. this he overbearing tune) E-mail: land out there was rewarded with the poetry pages. Dave (quietly in background) Where [email protected],oz.au Steve: Didn't the narrator just say that? the hell did they come from? Dave; Yes, but I thought I'd emphasis the Snail-Mail: Semper, c/o From out of the east, a stranger came, Steve: And why are they carrying a Student Union, University of point. a theatre program in her hand, Andrea grand piano? Qld, St Lucia, 4067 Steve: Oh„. Baldwin, a veteran of the BRlS-31 cam (Fade to black, credits roll to the tune Dave: Hey where's the other one? Sneaker-Net: Go to the main paign, and became the Theatre Sub of Go West) $ Steve: What the tall fellow, athletic hair refec, go down the stairs to the bank, turn righl, and head cut and mohawk? down Union Boulcvardc, past Dave: No. 1 think it was the other tall fel the bike shop and we're the low, the one with the missing CD collec second dtxsr on the left. The tion. one wilh SEMPER written beside it. Steve: Oh him. No 1 haven't seem him around these parts lor a while. Hey. you Bribes, Cash donations or don't think he's gone and left do you? offers of food can be left in (Dave chews his cigar reflectively and brown paper bags on cither (preferably bolh) editors' looks confused. He wasn't smoking a ci desks. gar in last scene) Dave: Where'd this cigar come from? This has been a Student Union Steve: I think it's a metaphor Production sponsored today by the letters, S,N,A,F, U, and the Dave: A what? number 443535.354. All Steve: A metaphor. An excuse for artis copyright ts articles, illustra tic film makers to stuff up a continuity tions or submsissions reverts link so badly that art critics justify it. 10 Ihe original author 28 days after publication. Until then, Watch Melrose Place and the trick with it's ours.Nyuk. Nyuk Nyuk... 2 Editorial 28-29 Union Pages 3 Contents 30 Cooking Page 4 Letters to the Editor 31 Stan and Lenard 5 Editors to the Letter 32-33 Clubs and Societies 6-8 Year of the Family 34 College 9 Eugene 35 Faculty Towers 10-11 Toll Roadkill 36 Activities 12 Prank Week 37 Schonell 13 East Timor 38-39 Books 14 Sum of Us Interview 40-41 Films 15 Extraordinary TV 42-43 The Colour of Magic, 16 Welfare Office Page Terry Pratchett Interviev 17 HIV, Needles and Drugs 44-45 CDs 18 Poetic Justice 46 Theatre 19 Short Stories 47 Live 20 A Food Review Experience 48 Martin Plaza Interview 22-24 Student Union Election 49 QUAFF & Comedy 25 Announcements. 50 Sport 26-27 Centre Pages 51 What's On
Oops and Grovelling apologies 1: Last Oops and Grovelling Apologies 3: The date Issue: Silver City on the Platinum Moon forthe Union Elections is September 12-16, WARNING: was penned by Anthony James Day. Our not August. We either should not proofread apologies for leaving your name off the at all, or proofread with more care. I prefer SOME PHOTOS IN poem. the former option- THIS PAPER MAY Special Thanks to Anjalight from the Oops and Grovelling Apologies 2: This OFFEND SOME Rainforest action Group for the Borneo issue: We stuffed up the page 11 colour READERS plate, since we, err, actually it was me, article,Voices from the Forest. Thanks also left the contact number for Richard to Graeme Orr for the Griffith Uni Drugs No violence, no sex, very little Walding, Deputy Chairman off the arti article. coarse language. Oh. and the cle. The correct number is 206 4976 Stephen Dann occassional dead koala. Koala council is to be read as Australians* for Animals CoNfibUtop sJWeetinG = QUli/ V De®d&ne fog liSui 8 = 5 AugUit (^]e UneSS5f!bl/[iSent laue) mTn m urag mww^i Dear Semper obsessed with concepts of do know, and they still sign tute people could ever em I refer to Judy Wilson's as divinity. Innate spirituality in up. Human credulity is some brace as a god (or "bit" sault on those who had (pre whatever guise, and Revela times beyond believe. thereof) a foreigner with roy sumably) previously attacked tions. In short, with gods and Where was I? Ah. alist pretensions who In "cultlsm;, and what, in your men. Sorry, "people"; or Is Scientology. Why? Why isn't spired terrorist acts - con second 1994 issue, I have to that "persons"? Whatever. the vast, imposing, carefully victed under due process - (guardedly) assume is a Only In their case with the crafted, lovingly tended and for almost 2,000 years.... counterattack from Mr/Ms/ Jewish wrinkle of only one - fabulously wealthy mass of then. well. I'm nol surprised Olher Concerned Christian singular - god. In three bits. comforting rationalisations Ihey can as easily embrace Reader. Excepl you can't see any one and convenient contradic the astonishing edifice that is bit, as such; apart maybe for tions (exposed as such by Scientology! On reflecUon, I As a vaguely lapsed Catholic one Jesus Christ (executed, feel less threatened by a bit student of UQ who read Sem Julian Augustus and other sedition, Palestine, reign of wise known as Christianity) of straight-forward irration per twice In 1993, I am only Tiberius Caesar etc., execu ality from them, than the barely a "reader"; further, I adequate? Why such a rather tion retrospectively cancelled prospect of what Christians would sue over any allega transparent set of the same |By Order, Emperor will do to each other (let alone tions of Christianity, and stuff, and of very recent vin Constantlne I] - or was that US; well, me then). "concerned" would be push tage at thai? At least Chris "elected. Son of God", Coun ing that concept within a mil tianity has long been mari OK then. Let's up and fight cil of Nlcaea, By Order etc limetre of Its life. I hastily add nated In experience, and the forces of darknessi Bul etc.?l. But I digress.... a bit. thai I'm nol a Sclentologisl done nicely to a turn by burn that bloody cathedral Afler that it got compUcated. either! 1.500 years of power. Why first! (And the book loo, while Whatever things people find bother with upstarts when you're at it; done more harm However. in religions - CCR ("Con one can have the real thing? than AtUla's Momolrs. Ivan Any rational examination of cerned Christian Reader") Tried - so to speak - and the Terrible's secretary and ils origins could only con catalogued most of them, ex tested; run-in; well-worn; Marx's little effort all to clude that Christianity Is It cept arguably sex and cer pre-loved; proven manage gether). The most dangerous self a cull. Or, more accu tainly lhe violence in Chris ment skills. The list is end "cult" being referred to is the rately perhaps, many cults tianity's case - the mind bog less. I suspect; Christians oldest ofthe lot. Ask Darwin; nowadays. It has never recov gles at the thought they seem cart a iransfinlle god aboul anything Ihat's survived in ered from the heresy of pre to find them In Christianity's In that tumbrel for spiritual the fact of that (rack record destination introduced by written forms. Or oral form(s) ity they call a religion. Simi for 2.000 years is big, nasty one Augustine, sometime now for that matter, consid larly for their rhetoric. Per and has lots of Irrth. bishop of Hippo, Africa. Come ering they use non-dead lan haps we stumble on some lo think of it, Christianity guages; when it was in Latin thing here. yours in sound mind never recovered from Augus who cared what it meant? Emmanuel Goldstein. tine, period. They became Belter nol lo know. Now Ihey If otherwise rational, erudite, law-abiding, politically as P.S.: FOG is coming
Letters to the Editor should be no You want to let us know w luit you know? Here is all you need to Ismiw fo contact more than four hundred (400) Semper, home oflhe F'"m- Iguana words long. If you feel you need Movement, and where a tenuous Rrip on more words to say what you want reality is the best we can offer to say, then come down to Sem per and talk to one ofthe editors Fax: 377-2225, or 377-222(1 E-mail: [email protected];isiis.tw,au about turning the letter into an ar tide. The views in these letters Snail-Mail: Semper, c/o Simlcnt Union, are not necessarily those of the University of Qld, St Luci:i. .J()67 editors, the contributors, the pub lisher, or those of the sentient Sneaker-Net: Go to lhe miiin refec, go down Ihe stairs lo the bank, lurn right, and hyper-evolutionary sludge in the head down Union Boulcvarde, past Ihc bike Semper fridge. $ shop and we're the second iloor on the left. The one wilh SEMPER w.'-iiicn beside it.
Letter to the Editor The recent terrorist atrocities in with that of Israel after the Hebron TUESDAY WEDNESDAY Afula and Ashodod which left massacre, when Israel con $5.00 Jugs Beer $1.00 Beer, Wine nine innocent civilians dead and demned that outrage without res $10.00 Jugs Basic Spirits $2.00 Basic Spirit many more wounded should be ervation. Bpm- 1! midnight Spm- 12 midnight condemned in the strongest pos According to the Declaration of sible terms by all those who seek Principles, which the PLO signed peace in the Middle East. THURSDAY FRIDAY with Israel on 9 September 1993, FREE COCKTAILS Pow Wow It is therefore unfortunate that the PLO renounced the use of ter $5.00 Jugs 8-10 pm such condemnation wa.« not ror. Its subsequent failure to de 8 pm- 1? midnight forthcoming from the PLO and nounce the murders by Palestinan those Arab states currently nego terrorists therefore questions its SATURDAY • ARIZONA'S "STUDENT CARD" tiating for peace with Israel. continued commitment to the FREE Entry any time!! 2 fori It is bitterly ironic that these na Declaration of Principles and its (Apply at front door) tions and the PLO which were so desire for peace. 8-12 pm • Student receives $5,00 JUGS BEER AN/TIME, day or quick to denounce the tragic Your sincerely shooting in Hebron refuse to con nisht upon presentation of Australian Union of Jewish Stu demn murderous acts when com "ARIZONA'S STUDENT CARD" dents mitted by their own people. This attitude would be (^ontrasted University of Queensland riginal story. It would be interest Dear Editors our attitudes that create what we we desirme in news report s in the cour\cr-h/\a\l or on the TV news or ing to know what things might be Let me begin by setting down say. No amount of fiddling with in text books - and it can be done like if no one had ever known that something which many of your the words we're allowed to use quite readily without inventing a Daniel Yock was an Abongim.'. esteemed readers wili not doubt will change anv attitudes - trying new language speciticaily for it. Rather than hearing about the have already noted, regarding the lO do .so, as is lhe aim of PCness, You don't hear the .-^BC news an death of Daniel Yock, the Human replies ol Larina Alick and Paul is like trying to make your car go nouncing that "some lucking abo Being, 1 make no claim to know Macrossan to Arthur Chrcnkoff's faster by painting it red. No regu wanker did .something really or even have a theory about what article on political correctness. latory body can legislate attitudes (and very few consider it desir fucking stupid", do vou? If we changes - if any - there might be; Larina states: '1 would like able that they do), and people ever do, then we can worry - un 1 simply give the proposition to lo point out that consider must come into "goodness" of til then, Larina, it is all in your you as food for thought. Perhaps, ate language is not compul their own accord. Not mine, not head. if we knew the answer lo that, we sory..." Larina's, not the UQU, not the might know what it would be like Subjectivity, on the other hand, is to live in a purely non-racist Paul states: ".., the use of VCs. what we find in most of Seniper, world. non-sexist language has Larina progresses to say that" the or in the Courier-Moil's Editorials This is a simulation, so to speak; been University of Queens new words being proposed are and Comments, or in books. In the approach that what we don't land policy since 1984," merely alternatives" - and so they these situations, it is quite accept know can't affect our judgement Paul, insofar as this statement are, were it not for the unfortu able to use whichever terms we -but, in reality, it's impossible to goes (though I can't say much for nate matter that Paul has brought feel get our point across. Very hide the fact that Daniel Yock was the rest of his letter), is correct. to our attention. If I really wanted well that saying "homosexuality an Aborigine, no matter what we There is therefore, only one thing to refer to my 165cm friend jBG is evil because God said so" isn't call him; I have my perception of to say to Larina: YOU ARE as "vertically-challenged", then 1 necessarily a very good argu Aborigines and police and you WRONG. suppose I could. It's an excellent ment, but if people want to use such, then, weU, we can sit back nave yours, and we will forever But let me consider some perhaps phrase to use for patronizing, and laugh at their feeble attempts apply those images. The trick is less obvious matters. The two au methinks, and I can see the fun at persuasion. There is no need not to cover up our images with thors quote above - and others of and games to be had as we chal for (or right of) us to tell them not silly new words, but to alter our their ilk- are considering the case lenge JB to be vertical. We haven't to say it - and nor do we prove images to something sensible and of language. The matters of sex had so much fun since trying to count to a billion only to find that anything by changing the termi free of (typically negative, in the ism, racism, homophobia, and so view of a white racist, or positive once we'd reached 18 079 457 345 nology to whatever the PC on, however, fall amongst the lot in the view of a black racist) ex that a "billion" was now 10^. equivalent may be. of attitude, and it is important, I traneous adjectives. think, that we distinguish be Of course, I could just call IB Finally, 1 must concur with N.P.S. tween the two. "short". And whv not? It's an ob- Sandeep Gupta's point in the same edition of Semper in that Language is merely the method jective observation; a raw fact. "unless the word is person, you with which we communicate our I'm sure that at high school level, are discriminating against me". A chosen attitude. It is a tool; it gen all of you out there would have person is a person is a person. Let erates nothing of itself nor been told about objectivity and me take everyone's favourite abo changes anything oi itself. It is subjectivity. Objectivity is what
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The responsibility is Tuma, Queensland Pride, June Similarly, the families we create are e Strangely, these groups have the upon our society to surpass its ar 1994). gall to disguise themselves with rogance, homophobia and nause not dependent upon this phenom Being queer In now way restricts misnomers such as "Christian" ating heterosexlst narcissism and enon. The supportive, belonging people from parenting or establish and "pro-family". Their agenda have the maturity to recognise that nature of the queer community ing families. Heterosexual society however, Is not at all encouraging the key to an effective family is not provides an Ideal base from which a to tlie strengthening or valuing of has selfishly claimed this as their a variety of families not containing families, as all year they have been exclusive do parent-child relationships can actively campaigning against more main for too grow, such as partnerships, sup than 75% of Australia's families long, ignoring port networks, Intimate friend (those who are not living In fami the reality ships, communal living: the possi lies which reflect the oppressive, that queer bilities are endless. stereotyped nuclear family). families, like queer people, II Is time to realise that the con Nor are these groups remotely are every cept of family does not belong to Christ-like and in fact encourage where. Many any particular group but to all of a vulgar, hate-filled society (n bisexual peo us. Rather than judging the valid which people are valued in terms ple have chil ity of queer families, why not just of their reproductive prowess, as dren through accept that they exist in many suc reflected In this spineless rubbish traditional heterosexual Inter cessful forms and that they too recently published in a local news its structure, but the quality oflts course, and this is the case for need to be included, recognised 0 paper: 'The proliferation of homo- relationships, a quality which some gay and lesbian people also. and supported by all insUtutlons scxuctl activity will never produce queer people can easily provide. Lesbians and gay men privately within society by promoting qual another human being, will never collaborating on artificial insemi ity relationships, not the traditional A person's sexual preference has make a positive contribution to the nation projects are becoming more absolutism of the nuclear family no bearing on their suitability to community. How on earth can common. Apart from this, there are parent or establish a loving, be and the narrow-mindedness, fear such people lay any claim lo fam always around laws prohibiting longing family, a fact recently reit and elitism bandied about to sup ily status?" (Stephen Allen-Atktns lesbians from utilising programs erated in the New South Wales Law port It. in The Weekend Independent. April such as IVF and forbidding gay Reform Commission's report This is the year of the family after 29. 1994). men to donate sperm (although which recommend that gays and all and that means the year of every this often means a temporary het lesbians be legally allowed to adopt family, The debate currently raging over erosexual facade). Similarly pomp (Michael Tuma. Queensland Pride. the validity of queer families, be ous adoption laws have not yet STEPHEN SCOTT June 1994). Elaine Martin from ing kicked along by self-serving been changed. Not yet. T bigots who know nothing about the Parents and Friends of Lesbians Family Style: Stereotypes, Acronyms and Other Things &) what is .style ?.,. Vl'clt,., Shui-up, it wa,s a rhe these days, you can tell it's popularity is on the ows), I feel a deep sympathy for people with The Ex;(y^lc(l Family torical question. (Do people become .smaa- rise). But 1 cannot see why! These people live situations forced upon them, however there is sometimes, one relative is never enough arses when they come lo IJni, or is ii just that together, earn a lot, spend a lot, live well, have also strength of character found in„(hmmm, this sex a lot and never have the joys of changing only ones that get ihrough are smart-arscd? all sounds a little too serious to be in a pisstake). The extended family is pretty much a European nappies or children's screaming iantrums...Ok (That was rhctoritai KX), nob head!) Whenever Vcrdici: Shouldn't have started this paragraph. thing to do. Since we ail know how stylish Eu I'm beginning to see some advantages, but why .someone asks a rhetorical qucsiion, .students ropeans are, 1 can't explain why most Austral (yts, alas 1 do it too) always have to answcri hem should they have it ,nood while wc all suffer with ians seem to plonk any old relatives (do they with some big, lonjj-windcti, complicated expla the next generation (I'm not puttingaqucstion really smell? 1 dunno) into old folks homes. Or, e nation (even when yes or no would'vc done)). mark there). Another thing, aimourhas it thai maybe they don't, maybe it's all just a figment Style is commonly perceived (Now he's an.swcr- all DINKs arc in fact impotent orsterileand can't of soap-opera writers' imagination's, but person ing it, hypocritical tos.scr) as cool clothing or have kids! (Yes, 1 siancd that rumour but fee: ally I'm a hit sceptical about th-it explanation. the look, but style covers a much larger area free to spread it anyway). (even bigger than the MCG), it is hctier de Verdict: No style at all (but lots of money) Still, these fa.milies do have good points- built scribed as a state of mind, a kind of zcn thing. in baby-sitters and someone else to do the Since this issue is one that is hung loo.sely {and housework (they've got to earn their keep). But, can you imagine buying Christmas presents well) about the theme of FA.M1LV, I thought (oc The Dysfunctional Family casionally 1 do this) that this first Style Page for everyone, it makes my wallet quiver (but 1 The family pu have when you're not having a still can't fit arrows in it). Also, think of how should run roughly along those lines (because, family let's face it, I am a conformist). much hqnd knitted clothing you'd have! Verdict: Stylish (ifyou don't wear the knitted F A family is ...unm wclL.buggers mc exactly Well, aren't these bccoifling the accessory of the underpants), but expensive. what a family is, but ifyou rcally want to know 90'5. On TV, Simpsons, .Married with Children, there's bound (and gagged) to be at least one Roseanne etc arc all so called dysfunctional fami lies, Australians and Americans (those quiet un- aniclc devoted to the topic, written by an intel Clans (The Sottish Family) a.ssuming people) seem to love them (person lect far above mine, so see it for a definition. Ock aye the noo a Instead, I'll be talking (o.k,, writing (picky, ally, 1 like one show and avoid the other two like ihcy were Jehovah's Witnesses )haf1 reli picky)) about what sort.s of families are in-vogue, Tartans, men wearing kilts, Billy Connelly, high- gious joke #1)) When o.i TV, 1 can laugh at a hip and happening, and those that are just lander's and single malt whisky. There need be dysfunctional family and that makes them a cool uncool. no more; and fashionable. However, poor taste abounds Verdict: Fashionable, sexy, funny, traditional, in real life America (yes there Ls such a place!) CO Abridged Version - What's in and What's out. great on ice and v.stylish. where a dysfunctional family background is al Families fit broadly into the following aiego- most essential if you arc famous over there. 1 ries (stereotypes) • Actually I'm sure families hope this American trend, dies a speedy death (like Hudson Hawk did) To sum-up in ten words or less: Bollocks, don't go and fit thcm.selves into categories on The Partridge Family bolla'ks, bollocks, lobster, bollocks, bollocks, purpose . I mean, ihey don't have an identity Verdict; On TV - possesses satirical style be suddenly I feel like singing I yond words (personally, 1 think only one has bollocks, fire-engine, bollocks, bollocks, crisis if they wake up one morning and suddenly real animation) bollocks, (bugger that's eleven!). discover they aren't actuall)' in any category, do How the hell did this get in? (this time I'm open In closing, a non-rhetorical question- How many they? (Answer that and be impaled on a blunt In life • as much style as a dead echidna (or pci to suggestions), I've never even seen the show! parentheses (yes 1 could have said bracket, but walking stick.) But, if this anide is going to go pig)- 1 tum my back for one minute and my pen just that is technically wrong, as I'm sure some prat anywhere, I need some categories to discuss, starts scribbling by itself (pen!?, Yes, pen you would'vc pointed out) have 1 used in this page? i so bugger-off. •pin .SinpleParem Family oppressing bastard, not everyone has a compu Answer- ifyou have life you'll never count them, Diving into sewerage can be bad foryour health ter sit ting in their bedroom. The rest of us have hut guess 69, because that's funny. The D.l.N.K (ddifhlp inrnmc nn kidsi Fag^ily UVES, so the fdlcr's at my bowls dub tell) Penned bv a Raving Imbecile. life's a B.E.A.C.H. There arc two sorts of .single parent families, Verdict: Anything mentioned in Four Weddings J.H.O'Donncll those by choice (chucked the bastard/bitch out and a Funeral has piles of style DINKs arc becoming a bit too popular for my or made them a cyanide coffee) and those y liking, (once somelhing gets a catchy acronym forced into single parent families (the other wid ^li^ Auii^udixii^ ^amiiif AiAacixJitijon As we celebrate THE INTERNA With 40% of first maniagcs and 50% TIONAL YEAR OFTHE FAMILY it ^amili^, Gem it (leaUtf. Be jbelUied? of second and subsequent marriages tion with the framework of society. So is important thai we know just whal it marriage on one year s notice as in ending in divorce, .society has lo rec ciety, however, for its own preserva is that we are celebrating. THE AUS the case wilh the present Family Law ognise that there will be many family tion, should cleady declare as pracli TRALIAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION .'\cl. members living with only part of their cally .sustain ils preference for marriage believes therefore that there needs to THE AUSTRALIAN FAMILY AS original family unit.There are 740,000 as defined, and the family as defined, be clear definition of what "family" SOCIATION defines the family as Australian children living with less by THE AUSTRALIAN FAMILY AS is. "the primary nucleus on which all than two parents and wc have what are SOCIATION. Ideally a family begins with the mar other elements in human society rest. termed "blended" and "reconstructed" riage of one man and one woman en It is es.scnt!ally composed of father, In addition to its moral, emotional or families. There arc al.so families where tering into a voluntary contract which moihcr, children and in the wider, yet one or bolh parents are deceased. These they intend to last for life and in which still necessary rclation.ship of, grand family members arc still part of what they assume contractual obligations parents, brothers, sisters, aunts, un THEAUSTRALIAN FAMILY ASSO towards each olher and towards the cles and occasionally olher close re CIATION defines as "family" but children from this union. lationships." members of these families know that they are members of an "incomplete" Because marriage should be the cor THE AUSTRALIAN FAMILY AS family structure and if asked, would nerstone on which a family is built the SOCIATION recognises the need for prefer to belong to a "complete" fam law should define, create and enforce care and compassion for the broken ily structure if that original family unit a contract of marriage, protect it in family and for the support ofall peo ple in need. Society has a clear re was not a dysfunctional one. exactly lhe same manner as all other aesthetic purpose, the biological pur sponsibility to meet these needs contacts, have punitive measures for pose of the family is lo serve as the The INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF whether they be economic, social, those who having freely entered into chief functioning mechanism for the THE FAMILY .should be a time lo fo legal or cultural, whether married or it, wilfully and negligently break or primary delivery of social services, ll cus on whal constitutes a happy, func otherwise, whether wilhin a family or repudiate their contractual obligations. is the unit fashioned by naiurc for the tioning and ideally, intact, family unit, no. This is the function of social serv The law may provide relief from a con primary care of the young, oflhe sick so that wc may better protect and pre ices and should be embraced within a tract which has become intolerable for and the aged - those, who by defini serve the fainily which is AUSTRAL social services policy clearly defined the innocenl parly by reason of the tion, must be cared for by others. The IA'S GREATEST NATURAL RE as such. conduct of the other bul it should not family is the most cost effective of all SOURCE. be possible for one partner to abandon There should be no discrimination in institutions in the delivery of social the other and the children from that the provision of social assistance to services to Iho.se who need care. the needy, whatever their legal posi
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As you may have already noticed the Year ofthe Family has been given some But Sesame Street isn't the only show yourself or you're not living up to their consideration in this number five issue couldn't believe for the life of me that doing this. Remember the brouhaha expectations of who you arc and fail of Semper. Mosl of us, 1 assume have she was a part of mc and 1 her and she created by Murphy Brown's illegiti ing them. Personal slory: as the eldest contemplated what a family is and at was o'jrs to keep. mate child and the political uproar it I've given up being the mediator be tempted lo define our position within incited by ex- Vice President Dan tween fights of sibling no. 2 & 3. So I 1 guess whal il comes down lo mean it. 1 have come to the realisation that a) Quayle? I think there is a definite theme simply watch them trivialLse their oth ing is this, family is somelhing you il's a hopeless task b) it's a frustrating developing here. Popular culture shows erwise meaningless existence. Last belong to emotionally whether it task c) it's too painful to practise d) the transformations the family 'ideal' lime 1 cared iihoul what their argument comes with one or bolh parcnis orjust asked myself docs it really matter e) has undergone from The Cosby Show was aboul, (and this is truly pitiful) grandparents, whether you've been all of the above and then some. to the dysfunctional home of lhe 'don't fast forward my tape, you'll ruin adopted or arc going lo adopt, whether Families mean a lol of ihings lo differ Connors in Roseanne. T.V sitcoms are it' and 'you wore my clean underwear you have one sibling or many or ent people. They can remind people of based on a family network and consist whal am I going to wear',') And you're whether you have blood relalions or sexual abuse, domestic violence, ver ently imparl more often unrealislically like thinking, .some people don't have not. Whether you arc gay or straight is bal abuse, all the real negative stuff you and occassionally realistic messages underwear lo wear in some countries. of no relevance becuasc bolh kinds of spend thousands of dollars in reliev about the idea oi" family or whatever You wisely remind them oflhe facl that relationships share the .same charac ing yourself from lo shrinks. Thoy can you might wanl to call it. they desperately need a reality check. teristics. Sexual preference, ideally, has nothing to do with it. Because in what on occasion remind you of the happy In hind-sight one ofthe, if not only, very To an.swer the question of whal family ever relationship you choose for your Ihings you did logelher bul for some uniting family experiences, would be is, is very difficull. Wc do know whal self family or non family the people reason you can only recall the times that my mother's prcgnany, especially the it is nol. Il is not somewhere you can you meet will make you feel like shil you were driven up the wall because labour. The three daughters in the wail they were far loo demanding for their abu.sc, molesl, harass children and and will make you feel the best you can ing room, crying, praying, imagining own good. The notion of whal a family women in any shape or form. Unfortu be. You define yourself wilhin that unit of the new addition, the youngest rc- is constantly redefining ils identity to nately it doesn't stop it from being so. and you are who you arc because of il. •jcnting the whole experience for obvi suit wilh the times. Chiidrens shows Emotional damage begins and ends ous reasons. Bul 1 was the first to louch Elizabeth Georgiades such as Sesame Street reflect this wilh the family unit. It is a no-win situ that baby girl and cried because I change in traditional family settings. ation. You're eilher living up to their expectations of yourself and restricting
gVjjWmjSr^ AborigiiiDi' 1 Ftmilie Y Aborigines are spiritual people In the 1990's health issues, alco tionship with one another and see and our attachment to the earth holism, underemployment and how this situation influences their comes first. Closely tied to this is abuse had a disastrous effect on future and ultimately effects the our feeling for the family. Aboriginal families. wider community. e We were raised as guardians ofthe In most Australian cities and This situation ol course is most land hiherited from our ancestors towns a high proportion of Abo stressful for Aboriginal families and educated in the complex kin rigines live below the poverty line. who encounter in the main more ship structure of Aboriginal soci This can also be seen as domina economic and social obstacles a ety. We understand our rights and tion enforced on us by the domi Uian many other families. duties towards and land and the nant society. Aboriginal families Comments from students, people. Responsibllily for child have had to adapt lo western life rearing was shared collectively styles, but with the adaptation (1).,.. as more people are making throughout the clan, so that Abo comes the Aboriginal spirituality, careers in the wider commu K riginal children had more people the sharing and a sense of pur nity and move away,,,, family lo care for them than In European pose. communication has become bro society. ken and restricted lo significant Today the family can be seen as events, With the invasion of our country the mosl important unit within (2) 'Within my family, the extended in 1788. family life was changed our society. Breakdown of the forever. family unit eventually means the family unit has somewhat divided deterioration of an efficient and but the nuclear family is strong The legacy of dispossession and and doing well. the protectionist policies that took well adjusted community. Never 0 thousands of children from their before have the roles and status (3) 'My family is always my first parents and raised them in dor of family members come under consideration,*... extended fami mitories, lo civilise, educate and such immense scrutiny. Family is lies are less important and are less train as domestics was a blatant seen by the Aboriginal community involved in the 'growing up' ofthe denial of the competence of Abo as a fundamental element in ils young ones. This applies undue rigines to raise their own children. social structure. pressure to parents and prevents Aunts. Uncles and Grand-parents Aboriginal women liave become The role ofthe dormitories system from performing their vital and the head of the household, being was to create a new generation of educational roles and in general responsible for the financial and institutionalised Aborigines who creates most of the social prob emotional survival of their fami were removed from traditional lems now experienced by our chil lies as primary kin keepers. family life. The spiritual values dren and youtii. that form<:d the fabric of Aborigi In the main Aboriginal families' to nal life were nol important lo the getherness and responsibility for T colonisers. one another carries tiiem through Lenette The effect of dispossession and tlie difficulties that life produces. Govcrrimcnt policies was the frag In the year of the family all family ATSISU mentation of family values tliat had members must review their rela- existed for Uiousands of vears.
6 A Christian Vewpoint on the Family These days you could grab a few people off the street and frame that is, because the key to of God. Marrying is a commitment people define the family or anything them. "The family", you could say, familihcod is parenthood, a quality lo giving, not a guarantee of receiv else in a manner contrary to the best and some would disagree, but whose value is too quickly being ing. "It is more blessed to give than way of God, they begin to see dis hardly anyone would argue. Mean forgotten. God is determined to re to receive" (Acts 20:35b, NIV), and torted visions of God himself. He while, the Christian view obviously member it. Heterosexual Ity, mar all who commit themselves to mar becomes harder to understand. disagrees with the recent liberalisa riage and patriarchy are Godly riage in the way of God understand People are even saying, "Our F qualities cf parenthood, provided more clearly what God is like: mother, who art in heaven..". The tion. It is true that groups of people such 28 homosexuals, unmarried each one of these is treated in the "Great is the love toward us, and most important thing in life is to live parents and women have suffered right way the faithfulness of the Lord endures by the character of God, and that some victimisation. AniJ unjust treat Regarding the first of these, it can forever" (Psalm 117: 2, NIV). expresses itself at every level of life, a. ment has occurred inside as well as be said that God intended partners One conclusion relating to patria."- and very strongly in the form of the outside the church. Now people to fit together properly. For that rea chy is that the Christian God must family. "The Lord is near to all who question a range of Christian ide son, if for no other, a more fulfilling be a chauvinist. It needs to be un call on him, to all who call on him in als. Religious marriage, for one. sex life is available to every homo derstood that patriarchy is simply a truth" (Psalm 145:18. HIV). CD "Why invoke God to watch over a sexual who wins the person fight to familial system with male headship By James Brecknell sexual relationship if you have no adopt heterosexuality. because of God himself. No oppres belief in a God?" Patriarchy has Students for Christ As for marriage, God still has not sion is included. God has always become a synonym for chauvinism. been won over to the idea that if been, and always will be, the Fa "Why exalt the leadership of males people really love each other they ther. The apostle Paul wrote in the if women are equal?" Heterosexu- I would leave each other free rather New Testament,"... I bow my knees ality has become just one of a few than forcing their partner into an before the Father, from whom every sexual orientations into which a official liielong commitment. In family in heaven and on earth takes person is believed to be born. So, stead, freedom is something given its name" (Ephesians 3:15, NRSV). "Why marginalise an Innocent per I through commitment. God de 'This is what the Lord says - your son?" signed marriage as the lifelong Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: Of course, oppression does need commitment of one person to an 'I am the Lord your God. who to be bailed out of the church. But other in the name of God, and only teaches you what is best for you,.," in the name of God, because mar 8 no need to throw the parents out (Isaiah 48: 17a, NIV). The more J wilh the bath water. The parents, riage represents the unfailing love lcyK)as-Il5Ti>ieFor...
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J^ Receivi^jfortoijAt/j p^^^meKts from Soci«*l &Cqrlt«j) * better fhqn \JJO^ Phnr^ecj n •yWal's He wa^ we (^/j hecQtne 1^t Hip?o Clan / /] 2 ^iK,d^JS,iS^SaiiJ^i^,^i^^:J<^^!ii-^^^ The Wrong Road In The Wrong Place fo I The by Ctiris Wolf If you haven't heard about the US Fish and Wildlife Service under the US proposed Eastern Corridor Tollroad endangered .species act. It is expected that the or even ifyou have, then you haven't US will li.st the koala as endangered in NSW and heard enough. For years now the Victoria and as threatened in Queensland. The government has been promoting State Government is said to be 'aware of this environmentally sustainable petition'. The Veto Eastern Tollway Organisation development. Recently it has been has stated that the 'Department of Transport is rumoured that the State Government trying to rush the eastern tollway through before the lisdng is made to avoid international criticism'. When a koala meets a truck, on a road, the is considering a four lane, high speed, koala loses. This photo has not been deemed high volume road through the most suitable for publication by most newspapers. significant koala colony in Australia They call it a local extinction This is not quite 'nice'. Not quite 'nice' at all. and therefore the world. Dr Frank Especially for the koala. Carrick, Senior Lecturer in Zoology It has been established by Dr Frank Carrick and construction of the tollway is necessary than at the University of Queensland has Dr Hamish McCallum that the koala population 'Option 7 is the least worse proposal currently stated that this will represent 'the 'is more or less holding its own'. However it is under government consideration'. single greatest episode of mass clear that any increase in excess mortality (through slaughter since the last open season road kills, dog attacks, disease) will result in a in 1927'. decline of this finely balanced population. It has Public transport been suggested thai "if the population were to fall The main objective of the Eastern Tollway will Despite being rejected by cabinet in February io 2,500 that there would be a 20% probability be to relieve traffic congestion on the Pacific 1992 it is clear that the State Government will of a local extinction within 20 years. Highway between Brisbane and the Gold Coast. now be reconsidering the tollroad to ease traffic A 'local extinction' is a very sanitised word to use In the long term building more and more roads on the Pacific Highway, between Brisbane and when referring to the effects of the eastern tollroad is not a viable solution to traffic congestion (if the Gold Coast. Information supplied to the on koalas. According to Dr Carrick this describes you are in LA count the number of freeways Veto Eastern Tollway Organisation indicates the loss of habitat due to the construction of the and/or lanes). To decrease the dependence on that Option 3 is currently being considered by road and the inevitable effects of fragmentation private motor vehicles what is needed is better the Minister for Transport, Mr Hamill. This and isolation of habitat. These include a reduction public transport which is cost effective and option cuts through Australia's most significant in the reproductive output of the population, attractive to the commuter. koala population. increased disease prevalence, and stress. Option 3 will almost certainly be the 'final solution' for Koala to be listed as endangered the regions precious koalas. Ecologically Sustainable Of those koalas not killed outright by motor Development The relative importance of maintaining this vehicles only 16% struck on a 100 KPH road habitat was established in June of this year survive. Proposed changes to Queensland traffic On the 25th of February 1992 the Heads of when the Koala Council together with the US regulations, lifting speeds to 110 KPH will almost Government of the Commonwealth and the States Fund for Animals submitted a petition with the certainly make this situation worse. Koalas do and Territories of Australia coinmillcd not respond to antibiotics. If they sustain internal tlieiHsehes to ihe Intergovernmental Agreement injuries in an accident there is little that can be on tlie Environment.. Among the mission done for them. They will often climb a tree (see statements was a commitment to recognise the photo) and may take as long as tliree to four days concept of Ecologically Sustainable Development. to die. The Commonwealth Government suggested the There are other options following definition for ESD: 'Development that improves the total quality of life, Option 3 is not the only option which was now and in the future, in a way that maintains the considered by consultants Rankine and Hill who ecological processes on which life depends'. investigated the feasibility of an eastern transportation corridor. The study admitted that Among the key principles of ESD was that upgrading lhe Pacific Highway to as many as decision making processes should integrate both eight lanes was feasible and that that would be long and short-term economic, environtnental, a far better solution. Sub-consultant reports on social and equity considerations. According to the biology, the koala, and the the principles of ESD if a particular development water quality impacts all recommended upgrading proposal will cleariy cause irreversible damage of the Pacific Highway. Clearly the existing to the environment (as the construction of an traffic problems are not satisfactory. Veto Eastern Tollroad is expected to do) it is by recommends upgrading ofthe Pacific Highway definition not ecologically sustainable, and thus and if the Department of Transport feels should under no circumstances be allowed to This is what a koala hit by a car looks like. Page 10 ecotourism project will be in tatters. Cleariy A 'koala friendly' road? there is a difference between the State Government's plans for the koala habitat and Recently the government has suggested that those of other levels of government. the road will be constructed above ground level to allow koalas to move through core areas. It is hoped then that the road will be A 'slap in the face' 'koala friendly'. This sounds all well and good Following recognition of the importance of but the reality of the situation is that the koala habitat centred at Mt Cotton, Redland researchers do not yet know over what distance Shire Council has implemented the koala can be directed to cross. They do Habitat Significance Areas and Tree Protection suspect however that numerous crossings may Bylaws. In many areas residents must obtain need to be located close together (perhaps as permission before clearing of land can proceed, close as 50m). It is questionable whether the and consent must be given to proceed with uses Department of Transport will be willing to which arc potentially wildlife destructive. construct as much of the tollroad above the The Brisbane City Council having already spent ground as isrequired when it comes to funding neariy $7 million on purchasing important areas the road. In those areas which arc not raised of koala habitat and has committed a further .$15 above the ground it has been suggested that million to purcha.se and protect other significant fences will be constructed to prevent koalas koala habitats within Brisbane City. This wili from crossing at those points. However Dr make the Brisbane City Council's Koala habitat Lester Pahi has suggested that 'there is a acquisition program the largest in Australia. reasonable chance that koala proof fences may The proposed tollroad will not be compatible be impossible to construct'. Ailhough with the conservation of the koala in these tu'eas. suggestions may seem logical at the time they It is understood that a decision by the State do not always work in practise. For example Government to proceed with the tollroad will tunnels were constructed under roadways in the send a negative message to all local authorities Gold Coast to allow for koala movement. who are concerned with preservation of the Unfortunately predators such as dogs became natural environment. Many see the State aware of these tunnels also, and numerous Governments approach to this issue as a 'slap in attacks took place when koalas attempted to This is the 'nice' photograph of road kill. the face' for local authorities who have been use the.se tunnels. innovative in their approach. What about ecotourism ') Quotable quotes What can you do Preferably write (if not fax/phone) either the Presently Brisbane lacks a clear focal point WAYNE GOSS: Minister for Transport or the Minister for to which tourists may be attracted and The Slate Government had no plan to put the Environment and Heritage. Inform them that encouraged to remain within the city for more you are a voter and express your concerns a day or so. However it is hoped that a major Eastern Corridor through the Redlands area. The about the road, use some of the points I koala based ecotourism facility at Chandler to corridor route decided by cabinet last February, discussed in this article ifyou like. You could which the Brisbane City Council will contribule which stops just north of the Logan River, still also write a letter to the editor of any one of $4 million a year will change all that. The inajor stands, I cannot understand why the VETO group the local papers. Politicians have a news motivation for tourism is to experience aspects is so upset. clipping service, and they don't like criticism. Media Release 22.1.93. Unless there is a public outcrj' within the next of our natural environment, so development few weeks the Transport Minister Mr Hamill which exploits the natural environment will JIM ELDER: will be taking a new tollway option to cabinet ultimately be self defeating. for approval. (State Minister for Business, Industr>' and Regional It has been stated by the BCC that the facility Development) at Chandler could be expected to generate In It is important that you get excess of $25 million per year. Thus it has the In future the Cabinet decided that if any more involved, all objections are potential to make a major contribution to the congestion was found then existing roads would recorded, so every letter mfill local economy. The Brisbane City Council has be upgraded, not a new highway constructed. count. stated that if the tollway goes ahead their The koalas aresafe, State Government will not reconsider building a superhighway to the Gold Hon D J Hamill Coast through land designated for a major koala Minister for Transport GPO Box 2644 Brisbane Qld 4000. sanctuary in the Redlands. Tel: 237-1949 Fax: 237-1952 Redland Times 2.6.93. Hon M J Robson CON SCIACCA: Minister for the Environment and (Federal Member for the Redlands Area) Heritage PO Box 311 Springwood Qld 4127 1 sometimes wonder, as do many other people Tel: 808-4219 Fax: 208-9632 within the government parties, as lo where Mr Hamill learnt his politics because he certainly For more information displays a lack of them. Approval of an Eastern Corridor would be political suicide for the Labor If you want to get involved or want more Party and would cost the Government two seats information contact VETO. They are a non- at the next eleciion. political group of residents, residents' Courier Mail 18.11.91 associations, conservation groups and affected property owners. UETO: David Keogh Closing of lanes in peak hour traffic is part ofa Chairman Veto dirty tricks campaign by the Department of Tel: 206-6376 Transport to make drivers so iiate with the hold ups that they'd accept the eastern tollway and to Richard Walding hell with the koalas. Deputy Chairman /^[f^^xxk Week ^90^1 Prank weeb 1994 • Semper is not responsible for ties in the refec may cause prob any of the actions, or conse lems in a McDonalds store. This The Winner of the From the vaults of the Semper quences of the action ofa per Is not lo say that the outside Prank Week Solo Prank nie... son or persons engage in per world does not deserve what il Effort,1984, for forming a prank. may get, but It's a hell of a lot his prank involv The disclaimer (the one that riskier out there. Remember, if ing the Bellevue won't hold water In a glass, let • Semper also disclaims Itself you can't be good, be careful. Hotel, Cloudland, alone in court.) from liability for any personal in- 3.00am, and the Il's not our fault. Really it isn't. Jury or injury to property that The Categories Dean Bros. He We try to stop them but they just may occur during the course of won a CJC wouldn't listen. Oh... executing a prank, or In any Solo Effort Prank inquiry, and ten foreseeable aftermath of that $50 first prize and a tacky tro years exile in The Stern Warning prank. phy Tasmania. The spirit of the prank Is the skill, the Ingenuity, the bare • Whatever happens, U's not our Team Effort Advice for faced nerve and most impor fault. $100 first prize, and an even beginners tantly, the art of getting away tackier trophy The importance of a team can scot-free. Remember, "It was Pranklng:-An explanation not be under estimated, Nor ran just a prank" does not make you Pranking can be done anywhere, College Effort the value ofa two-radio, and a Immune from the law. It you are any time, and in anyway al A trophy. A college tradition. Oh couple of lookouts. Basicjilly, planning on doing something though some people prefer to do and maybe some money. the prank doesn't have to be that could be construed as ille il at night. devastatingly complex, or in gal, don't, i The One that got away - We credible expensive to a achieve Pranking is not limited to on- tried and we failed. a good effect. The sheer stuiiid- The Legal Implications campus assaults on reality. The mystery consolation prize Ity of a stunt often outwci;;l)s Ifyou are unlucky (read: stupid) All we are advising is the doing for having completely stuffed up any thoughts of the technical enough to be caught by the po it to the university is just a hell a prank. Well at least you made dilBculty. And if you're just keen lice doing anything Illegal, Stu of a lot safer than pranking in an "Effort to be part ofthe fun. but arc I.)st dent Legal Service Is available the real inorld. For instance, an for ideas, just join the Lon.se for only $10. Phone 377 2200 event that would pass practi Cannon list, the pool of laU nl, and ask for help in your best cally unnoticed by the author!- where those with ideas can find jailbird voice. willing accomplices. 2he Rules supporting same form of evi The Legal disclaimer: All Pranks nvst be registered. Most importantly - Have a !;o. • Semper hereby disclaims itself, dence, i.e. pt)otographs, video You'll never never know, if \nu Begisi^.'at:Ion nust be upon ths tape, security caweras, po the Student Union, lhe Editors Senper Prank Registratdcm Form never never have a go. of Semper and their agents. The lice reports, or the physical President and the Union Execu The prank has to occur within presence of an (±>ject. Good Luck, and remcmlKM*, tive from any liability that might the allotted tJms (August 8- Pranks nust not cause physi when you see the flashing blue arise from the actions of any 11). cal harm to any person, and light - run like hell. $ person carrying oul any prank. All pranks must be cepable of should be ndndful of the law. ' As in dor'l gel caughl. 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Meitowhile, Keating and Gareth Evans, covers the plight ofthe East in the Timor Gap treaty, an agreement which allows foreign nations to mine East Timor's sM natural re the East Timorese [X.x)ple .irc siill llmorcsc people logain independence from Indonc- fighting for their independence siawhoinvadctlTlmorln 1975. Ex-patriatejohnPilger sources without theiraiascnt. Au,stralian Foreign .Min ister Garelh Ewms was one of the Australian delega from the oiiprcssive Suhano re and David .Munroc posed as "lra\tl consultants" to gain gime. Tlie international community access lo E;ist Timor afler rejecting the option of p(«- tion to sign the Timor Gap treaty. In 1991, over 400 ixxiplewerc killed or wounded by Indonesian troops continues to focus on problems ing as priests or omithdogisis. The Indonesian gov- th,it will only enhance their own errment was unaware of their filming and Pilgcrand in .Santa Cruz cemetery .is they attended the funeral of a fellow Fjst Timorese .student who was municred economic antl diplomatic future. Munroc had to leave Eas: Timor wiih video taix-s The phrase "There is no oil in strapped lo their legs. Tills became known as the Dili Mas.s.icrc. Pilger rc- pons that Erans described the Dili Massacre as "an ab- iJosnia", which demonsiratcxl the ii\c."rti;Liiiiiiigsu[i|Xiriol iiuishu'slerii lUiauiiUp.e Tlie bitter irony of this is ihat there is oil fand a vast Hie ri-.iction lo "Death of a Nation" h;LS been extnior- errjiion . * iieii asked ain Hit the inienuiiional prim i- pleofnot recognisingierrilor>acquiredbyfoae,Evans cure their oil pro.^|X.•c•|s in Kuwait hut resiiilcxl in no supply of olher natural resourees) in E;isl Timor. Ttie dinary. In Britain, it was the highest rating TV di)cu- western nations are aware of this and are enjoying the said; "The world is a preity unfair place." direct action in the genixkle of Bosnia, dix.'s no! really mcntaiy in 15 yeais and iheie were over 4000 telephone ,secm pertinent to the situatu>n in East Timor. spt)ils without the owner's coaseni. However, at the ais ptT minuic on the action line set u p after the ptu- s;ime time ihey are ignoring the gentxide occuning Pilger also argues how in September last year PM gtam. In Brisbane, all major cinemas tledinal the re within this small Lsland narion lo support the .Asian su- Keating flew lo Washington and .shocked members of quest to premiere the film due to economic rcisons. , pjrpi )wer wiiich supposedly holds the key their futu re. Congress who were pressuring President Clinton lo it Wis screened at the State library and resistance cen lake actkm against Indonesia by calling on the US to Editor's Note tres over Ihc last couple of month,s. An edited veniion go .softer on Jakaru on human righLS. Pilger quotes of lhe film was shown on Channel Nine's Sunday pro the Indonesian amba.s.sador's who stated that "Keating gram a couple of weeks ago with the complete flm jGmP^h:R(kneili'wutianinv'iiHesu\iteinltr^igiis lixkixst!n.Anliipd!gi)(andLTe.seanlkilf()f(ix'(/iisiitn(ti) Ls our brother in arms". Indonesian's weapoas chief being shown on July 8th. anenar to'hL-.trixis human li^siiuaunin PjjTmx r. 1\K- v\hkfivv,Mippingitdfaniflfiixnwcieniini;xiii!Nii,a'xln(X:ti B.J. Ilabbic dcscribcxl Kcaiing's support as "music lo eviT, hii dtxuiwiiaiy, "Dtah (fa ^^^li^^l", ntiksa niniiiat{ iti'cLsn«r(faiixk.'[Xjxlini;ifxhiHc(k3]xxi;xy.A)xr.ilUcan mycirs". he cb-vn with Intii's iHjjxtxi (/Ritiijxse Gtu wtxn^ (t- East Timor isa small Lsland about 450 km north ofAus prt;pi«oris whiii webefcveujiipnirik'whst isotlxiwicai ^e inicmanoral uiiicim. Indii lixl ix) iniuidinf alwing a tralia at the bottom ofthe Indonesian archipelago. It is imixii;«e Australia may have to l(X)k lo A.sia for its economic fu- lure but this docs nol iitx-cssarily me-an that it has lo ignore the human rights infringenieiiLs by one oflhe « 7< ) c-oumries it is trying to woo. Gareth Evans blind push for Australia to bcxrome a part of Inilonesia and .Asia's prusix:rou5 fuiureshould neverovenihadow the rights and independence of other countries. mmmm mmi QUiiiry mnmm - mmm um 13 Explorers of the Human Heart •The Sum of Us' is an exceptional film Semper: I didn't feel that homosexuality worked with him in Blood Oath and Si released in The Year of the Family'. by Elizabeth Georgiades was the focal point of the film, bul rather rens. Not that it was produced with that in that love knows no gender or bounds. If it mind. It is a human and emotional talc Semper: Did you consider il a risk play was saying anything in particular about Seniper: What was it like working on Si about a father and son and their lone ing a homosexual on screen? homosexuality it was that there was more rens? liness and need to find love and com to it than having sex with someone, that panionship. Harry Mitchell played by John; Not really. I mean personally I be just like in any relationship (here is a cer- John; Great, it was one nf (he most en Jack Thompson is your nol so average lieve that the average persons tolerance tain degree of emotion. Is this the kind of joyable shoots. John Duigan is a great beer-drinking Australian bloke who hap level, or kind of open mindedness is a bit message you see the film sending? friend of mine and I worked with him in pens to have and accepted his gay son, more optimistic than what we're led to Vieinam. Jeff played brilliantly by Russell Crowe. believe by people in charge, the media or John: Absolutely. I would hate for people In an attempt to end his loneliness Harry people who make the movies. I think that to see this as a gay film because it is a film Semper: What sort of filmsd o you like to signs on wilh an introduction agency, generally speaking producers are a little about half a dozen of relationships. Over- watch? meets and pursues Joyce who is instantly more careful than they need to be aboul all it is a film about people, attracted to Harry's old-fashioned style of stuff like that, people realise that you're John: I watch anything, I (ry to see as courting. Jeff opts for a more modern ap only an actor...that they're watching a Semper: As an actor what is it that you many movies as I possibly can, not for proach; he hangs out at the local gay bar movie. So no, I didn't see it risky. If you want to achieve through acting? work but because I am interested in and sets his sight on Greg (John Poison), mean professionally with m.y career, I like filmmaking, I make shorts and interested a very attractive gardener. lo play lots of roles and I don'l like to John: Well, I like doing stories like this in features. It's fascinating to watch all limit myself by being scared of roles that one that are important. It's a kind of pre- types of films. Whatever road Harry and Jeff take to end people won't like or won't approve of. lentious word I knowbul what it is, is films their lonlincss, the emotions they come that will breakdown preconceptions and Semper: What do you think of Au.stralian across arc the same, pain, confusion, Semper: Like most actors who prepare for cliches. Films that will hopefully and 1 films? laughter and even tragedy. This is a note- their roles, how did you prepare for yours? think this film is very effective in that peo- worlhy Australian film for many reasons. pie who gel along with preconceived ideas John: They're gellingbciu-r. It's like any It explores unashamedly Ihe tight bond be John: Well, 1 researched it in anyway 1 of what il is lo be gay, 1 feel very confi lhing you do after a while, we've always lween father and son regardless of sexu could. 1 don't have a particular method..,! dent will have those shaken when they see made good films every now and then. ality. It examines the universality of find just submerge myself as much as possi this movie. What is interesting is we're making more ing iove, your one true iove, your yang or ble in the subject matter that I am dealing gocd films. Australia is standing on its yin, your destiny, whatever else you want wilh. In this case I first of all, read every Semper: Did you want to .sec Greg's rela own two feet in the industry and coming to call it. It is not about the acl of being thing I could get my hands on, gay litera tionship with his father explored more or out with films like 'The Sum of Us'. 'The 'gay' or 'straight', it is about choosing a ture. were you happy wilh the level that it was Sum of Us' could never ever be made in lifestyle and wanting to find fulfillment treated? America because apart from other rea in it and from it. It is about acceptance of Semper: Did you speak wilh the gay com- sons, loo much money js involved in yourselfand of your family and your dif- munity? John: Well, I think it's adequate to what America. A low budget film in the US is fcrences with them. It is about the jour the film is. You can't gel away from the 10 million, if you're making 10 million ney of love we all endure and what makes ^°hn: Absolutely. Being an actor, I've got fact that the film is not about Greg's rela- they're a lol of people you've gol to this so elusive to achieve is not so much '^'^ of gay fri ends.... Aiid I got a couple tionship with his father. Like any script, it please. the diversity of scxualities bul the fear of of them to read the .script and tell me if leaves you wanting more. All it vvas meant rejection, not being loved, not knowing anything stuck at them as abnoroal or to be was a parallel between what accept- Semper; Will you venture overseas to find how to love, of being lonely. unusual, what they wouldn't consider re- ing parents are like with a gay son and whal work as an actor? alistic, unaccepting parents are like. 1 recently spoke to John Poison who plays John: Yeah, I'm going over in August. Russell Crowe's love interest, Greg in the Semper: And did they? Semper; ll is quite an appropriate film for Apart from olher reasons. The Sum of Us film. This is what he said: the Year ofthe Family don't you think? opens there. John: No, the script in that way is very Sempet: You know that one of the first accurate which is a credit to David John; Yeah, that's right. U's not every Semper: What is your ncM lole? things you will be asked is 'what was it Stevens the writer. body's idea of family. like working on a film that required physi John: 1 do get quite a bit of work. I'm a cal contact wilh a man? So what was il Semper- What was it aboul this film that Semper: What made you want to be an ac- bit fussy. I'm nol interested in doing films like? made you want to be a part of it? tor? Ihat don'l excite me or projects that don't excite me. I'll be finishhiu a short film. John: It was a bit unusual bul I've main John: Well, first ofall the levtl ofthe other John: Well, I wanted lo be a musician. My tained throughout all this, it's very diffi people involved. I mean I've admired Jack parents were both musicians, I was in a Semper: What's it called? And what's it cult to do any kind of love scene with Thompson like probably most Australians jazz band at school, I played the saxo- about? someone who's not your lover, any kiss- l^^ve for years, I think he's famaslic. And phone. When I was about 17 a friend of ing or whatever, md its only just marginal Russell is someone I've had my eyes on the family became an agent and she asked John: It's called 'What's going on, Frank?' to do it with a man. I mean I've done those for years too. I think he's great to work me to do an audition for a job. And I got and its about a guy who's on his way home sorts of scenes with women and it's not *'th and I also know him. We worked to- offered the role so I 've been doing it since from the supermarket .sees himself and very comfortable cither because there's 40 Selher on Blood Oath, so we had a bit of then, follows himself home. I Ie realises how people standing around. It's probably one background there. Probably the single boring his life is. Il's kind ofa black com- of the most unromanlic situations you can '"Ost attractive thing for me was the way Semper: Who are your acting influences? edy, get yourself inlo. ^^ ^i\p\ consistently avoided falling into any cliches to do with relationships be- John: Professionally, hard to say. 1 don'l tween the two boys. have any single person I want lo be like, Writer David Stevens was here for the •"fc^ggg^B^^^^^*—'^^•^^^gggg^^^^^—•—• it's really important for any body in a crea- opening of 'The Sum of Us' on July II. tive profession lo try and be like them- John Poison also directs and stars in the selves, to try and develop their own per- short film 'What's going on, Frank?' sona and their own style of acting. And of which will possibly be in Brisbane's film course I do have favourite aclors bul festival, so check him oul in'The Sum of they're cliched people like Hoffman and Us' and 'What's going on. Frank?' de Niro, a lot of people's favourite actors. In terms of personally, there's lots of peo- Semper and United International pie 1 admire in the acting industry, Sam Artists are giving awa^ 10 Double Neil actually is a person I admire person- passes to see 'The Sum of Us'. For ally and as an actor. 1 .^jc^ ,,_,,. ^t^^„^^ t„ ^^ ^,. .„•„ J tmr^ youf chance to see the movie, come down to Semper on 27 July, at 2.00 pm, and name the character John Poison plays in the film 165 Moggill Pd. TARINGA ^^^^^^^^Mt i.'^^^ 14 THE PHfiNTOM STRIKES fiGfilN ing in his Gothic boat-shed he MARCUS ON TV: was most often seen on TV as a farmer in an ad for sugar. So I remember, as an anklebiter, Woolf, ia which case they're don't call on Warwick if you being totally sucked in by a TV phallic symbols. Well, it discover your Uncle Bert show called '*Arthur C Clarke's wouldn't be Semper without sleeps in a coffin all day and Mysterious World." As its name gratuitous knob references, comes out at night to chase suggests it was (sort of) hosted would it?) The Extraordinary after Winona Ryder. by a promiBent science fiction goes for that tried and true author, who was surely smart scare tactic: the re-creation. The only thing that sticks in enough to know better. That So, everything at the light my mind about Sightings is damn show had me terrified for house looks exactly the same that it had a story about the years. It was all about "mys as it did when a songwriter "Men In Black." No. not The teries" like Yetls, Nessie, baked went into it at midnight Sharp. "The Men In Black" are beans dropping from the sky ("Down in the lighthouse at apparently space aliens who and petrified parking inspec midnight?" Hey, it's got a nice dress up in natty black suits tors being found In Antarctic. ring to it, pass it on to The and Fedoras and go around in It was, of course, 24-carat Jam, someone). So the muso timidating people who've seen hairy-scary tabloid stuff, but it fellow goes into the lighthouse UFOs. Yeah, right. As if aliens scared my rugrat mind half to at night with his guitar and think hovering over your death. I've still got the book torch, it's as dark as night can house in their spaceship isn't of the show, having been given be and everything's the same scary enough and to do the job it by my parents for Christmas as it was the night he met the properly they have to dress up in 1981 (no doubt to ghost, apart from the pres as extras from "Goodfellas" lobotomize me on the cheap). ences of Warwick Moss and a and knock on your front door. But. since then I've got 13 camera crew flannelling about Bollocks to that. "MIBs," as years older, 13 stone heavier, on the stairs. But this is a re they're known, have appar and I'm still the same height. creation, so everything that ently taken to chasing after I'm not scared by bogeymen happened to the muso... hap thick American people in heli any more, but TV shows about pens again! (And again, and copters. Black helicopters, of them are stiU bloody terrify* again tmtil the director's sat course. And they don't make ing. isfied). He sits in the light any noise, says a thick Ameri house and farts around with can person who shows us some We've got two of the bastards his guitar imtil suddenly... his home video footage of an omi on TV, '*The Extraordinary: and torch goes out. And footsteps nous but eerily silent black "Sightings" (although come down the stars. No, it's chopper on his TV. It's eerily "Sightings" is soon to be not the cleaning lady, it's a silent because for a fleeting but canned). Now to me, the titled ghost. Woooooo. The muso noticeable moment the thick The Extraordinary suggests a doesn't see the stroppy spec American person's TV clearly kind of Ripley's Believe It or tre, but it follows him back to displays a "mute" message, but Laugh at It show, hosted by a where he's staying nearby I think I'll stop splitting hissing spud-face a la Jack (yeah, what sort of a dillpickle ectoplasmic hairs and wrap up. Palance and featiulng gee-whiz would go on holiday to a light stories about people cutting house, anyway?) with his fam I'll admit (when I'm in a can down giun trees with a set of ily. So the shit-scared muso did mood or when I've had a false teeth, or eating dog food jumps back into bed with Mrs few] that some unusual things through a straw. Alas, no. The Muso, who wakes up a while have happened to me over the Extraordinary is far from an later and feels "a presence, as years. However, I'm instantly amiable rehash of the brain- if there was something in the suspicious of this kind of over done, "the aliens are amongst dead That's Incredible stable. room with us." Titter ye not. us" stuff, which works well in For starters, it's hosted by a The phantom's struck again. \ir\ Studying and maintaining a life outside of univer Apart from notifying students who have registered, sity can be a financial struggle for many. Most stu vacancies are advertised on the noticeboard on the dents find that they have to take a part-time job ground floor of the Union building. On Monday and throughout the academic year and/or work over the Wednesday afternoons the casual and part-lime jobs summer holiday period to supplement their often (and occasionally graduate positions) out ofthe Cou insufficient income. The Student Employment Of rier Mail are also posted on the employment ficer can neip you find a job. noticeboard. As well, University staff vacancies are Registration displayed on the union noticeboard (next to the ac commodation noticeboard). An important first step is to register with Student NO "J - HVii^rv AJirr^Ay Employment Officer (SEO), so that 1 have details Some helpful hints of your contact number, availability, course subjects 1. Don't forget to register with the Employment Of and your particular skills and interests. This infor ficer, and advice me of any changes to your contact mation goes into a student database so that when and availability. a job comes in it can be matched to students that the job will suit, and I can notify the students of the 2. Keep scanning the noticeboards - good jobs don't job availability. last long. 1 will also advise you with job seeking lips, letter 3. Take down details of the jobs accurately (especially ^<^y..:\ and resume writing, how to deal with dodgy em who to contact and when). ployers, and who to turn to for help concerning dis 4. Make sure to appear keen and articulate. . \ ! f crimination, compensation, workplace health and 5. Don't be late for an appointment - if you change safety and wages. your mind or can't make it, be courteous and advise What sort of jobs come through the service? the employer. All sorts of jobs come through the employment serv 6. Many jobs require you to negotiate hours and pay ice, from one off jobs to full time work. However, ment - have a good idea of what you will accept be the areas where most jobs are found can be bro fore you make contact with the employer. This is es ken down into child minding, cleaning, clerical/work, pecially important for jobs involving tutoring, babysit gardening/labouring, retail/selling, waiter/ressing, ting, and domestic cleaning jobs. I have a pay rate and tutoring (primary, senior and university level). guide for household jobs, which is kept in the Em However does the service work? ployment Office (level 1, Union building). Although registration enables students to be con 7. Sort out what your duties are, codes of dress and ^^ ^0- tacted quickly when vacancies need to be filled, it wages before you begin working. does not guarantee that a student will find employ 8. Be punctual and do a good job, -^y ment. Zoie Sherrin Student Employment Officer Iso starring... The Welfare Officer The Welfare Officer, Diana Cogill can nition fails to take into account inde $202/wk can apply for a Healih Care assistance through the Uni Loans help if your looking for accommoda pendent students who support them Card. This entitles you to discounts on Scheme and have no where else to tion; applying for Austudy/Job Search selves through working part-time work/ some pharmaceutical goods, bulk bill go. The emergency loan of $250 is Allowance; getting a Medicare or or receive nothing from their parents. ing with specialists and doctors and available for living, health and edu Health Care Card; or if you need an At the Uni of Qld, only 1,709 of students other discounts. If your a pensioner cational costs. Diana compiles a list emergency loan. Diana is employed receive the independent rate of Austudy, make sure you receive the Austudy of information on bank loans. by your Student Union to provide in Diana has information and advice on education supplement and education Welfare Officer's Hours of dependent advice and information on Austudy rules and is happy to help with entry payment. Students with depend Austudy and Social Security matters, Austudy appeals or with applying for the ent children may also qualify for Family Availability and is happy to liaise on your behalf Homeless rate of Austudy. Payments and child care fee relief. Diana can assist with any of the with either of these departments." Job Search Allowance and Social Accommodation above issues and is happy to help with any other general welfare issues. Austudy Security If you are looking for accommodation The Welfare Office is open from 9am- Negotiating with the Austudy depart Because Austudy is so different to get, consult the Accommodation 5pm, Monday to Friday. Diana Is ment can be very frustrating and try and it is less than the Job Search Al noticeboard, on the ground floor level, happy to make an appointment out ing experience for students. Unfortu lowance rate, a lot of students opt to go of the Union Building. The Welfare Of side of these hours and/or to arrange nately, not all students are eligible for part-time and apply for the dole. Part- ficer can provide information on tempo an off-campus visit (if you're not on Austudy. To qualify you have to be time students who are looking for full- rary and emergency accommodation, the St Lucia campus), The Welfare academic eligible and income tested time work can apply for Job Search Al local real estate agents, places to buy Officer's office is Room 2, upstairs, on your parents income and assets, lowance. To qualify you have to be do cheap furniture, household establish in the Union Building and Diana is unless your lucky enough to be regard ing less than 33cp and you have to be ment costs and where to buy cheap happy to take phone queries on 377 as independent by Austudy. Austudy actively seeking full-time work. The food and clothes. Diana also has infor 2232. As there is no wheelchair ac only recognise students as being in Department of Social Security will want mation on tenancy rights. cess, upstairs, in the Union building, dependent - If you're over 23 years; to know each fortnight what attempts please phone Diana and she can ar Student Loans you have worked for three years; you have made to find full-time work. range an alternate venue. you're married, divorced or widowed; The Student Union provides an emer Students whose incomes is less than or unless you're homeless. This defi gency loan for students who can't get Drags and Aids - fire You fit Risk? drug use and injecting behaviours arc Iravcnous AIDS Association (QUIVAA) much more freely and frequently dis is an organisaiion ihal is responsible for cussed in fhe context of HIV/AIDS thp.: the education of injecting drug users, the tired old stereotype of the "junkie their friends, families, partners and ex- who has to rob, cheat or steal in order users in the prevention and spread of to feed their habit" continues to be re HIV/AIDS. Due to the fact that inject inforced and nauseam. In facl the real ing drug use was an idenlified risk be Keep It Clean Keep It New ity is that one cannot stereotype an in haviour for the transmission of HIV via Swab spoon before you mix up powders Have your own fit swab, spoon, jecting drug user, because users are a shared injecting equipment (needles, sterile water and filter diverse range of people coming from all syringes, spoons, filters and swabs) il walks of life, with different levels of was essential that not only were drug training program for those who wi^h to become involved with the organisaiion Society's use of drugs has been well education, different backgrounds, atti users education on safe injecting and as volunteers and wish to be trained as documented in historical chronicles. It tudes, opinions, beliefs and varying de safe sex practices, but ihey were also peer educators. Peer education has long appears that our consiunplion of drugs grees of drug use. Nol lo mention that provided with the resources (injecting been proven to be one of the mosl ef is something ihai has remained constant users have different and various drugs equipment, condoms and lube etc.) to fective methods of educating drug us with the passing of limc. In facl some of choice. The method of injecting drugs do this. In 1989 as a pro-active response ers as it enables people who alri'ady would go so far as lo say that we ure aj] can be practiced just as frequently in Ihe prevention of IIIV./.AIDS the gov have contact with drug networks ;ind drug takers in one way or another. A amongst doctors and nurses as it is ernment changed legislation lo make the communities to effectively communi drug can be simply di:sciit>ed as any amongsl unemployment street kids. possession of needles and syringes le cate and inform olher individuals from sub.stancc which alters or affecis Ihc gal in Queensland. Shortly after, nee It is imporianl for a number of reasons, dle and syringe exchange programs a non-judgemental perspective, Sirict normal functioning ot the body or the that these issues be addressed to facili- confidcntialily is offered to all of iJmse mind, and can be geneniHy broken up who access OUlVAA's services ami the into three basic categories: staff are all familiar with common is 1. Legal - Coffee, alcohol and tobacco sues and concerns shared by injcciing are all classed in this category. It's in drug users. teresting lo note that these "socially ac KsQp it Safe, The staff of QUIVAA have offered ilieir ceptable: drugs are those which can do services to Ihe sludenls of the Univer the most damage lo the body and are sity of Queensland. On Wednesday lhe responiiible for over ninety percent of 3rd August at 1pm we will be holding a the drug related deaths in Australia. Keep it New, forum^DRUGS AND AIDS - .ARE 2. Medicinal - This category encom YOU AT RISK? in the.A.xon room. The passes most drugs that arc available by aim of this is lo provide a focus for 111V/ prescription or over the counter in phar AIDS education, drug tnformaiion, macies. Keep it Clean breaking down myths and exploring 3. Illegal -This area of drug use is the safe techniques of drug adminislr;iiion. Wt feel it is essential for people in get area that most frequently is the locus of tale effective provision of HIV/AIDS much speculation, mylh harbouring, commenced throughout the st:ile. These together and discuss some of ihesf is education. For as long as injecting drug sues as it has often been found that nvmy inaccurate information ant! hysteria and users are continually being chased un programs which are responsible for sup unfortunately consumers of illegal drugs plying drug users with injecting equip people experiment with drug takiiii', lor derground as a result of their behaviour the firsi item during their uni versiiy are often singled oul for criticism due then the harder it is for AIDS educators ment as well as resources necessary for to both the legal and social implications people to practice safe se.x have proven years, ll is important that peopio can Ieel lo reach and educate their target group. comfortable in exploring the lopios of of their drug use. It is essential that the general public's to be effective in containing the trans mission of HIV as a result of injecting I11V,/A1DS and injecting dru.",s uv or There are so many stereotypes and awareness be raised about injecting be drug use. Currently statistics show ihat just drug use in general in a salV. re- myths surrounding the u.se of illegal haviour and negative images and stere the number of HIV luilifications as a re taxed, non-ihreatcning or judpenii'iiial drugs and especially concerning the in otypes are removed in order to facili sult of this mode of transmission have environment, irrespective of whiiher jection of these drugs. There arc many tate the provision of accurate and .sound remained below five percent for the past these Lssues concern them person;illy, or reasons why people take drugs - to re knowledge of HIV/AIDS information few years. This low figure validates the may relate to their friends or parliicrs lax, lo experiment, as a way of dealing/ and prevention strategies lo the commu effectiveness of needle and syringe ex of just for general knowledge. \\V as coping with life experiences, as a result nity. Whilsl these negative images con change programs as well as identifying staff of QUIVAA hope lo create ijiat of peer group pressure and simply be tinue to rule societal attitudes some peo the need for their continuation. In other space for open and honest discussion cause they arc enjoyable. Too often drug ple arc put more al risk of contracting countries where ihere are no such pro about drugs. IIIV/AIDS is not goiii:', to use is broadly perceived as a behaviour HIV as a result of injecting drug use grams, and the provision of needles and go away - it is here for the dur;iiion, that is "evil and dangerous" and will because they do not perceive themselves syringes remains illegal - HIV notifi and it is every single person's riL'hl to ultimately result in incarceration or as being users. Recreational drug users cations as a result of injcciing drug use be informed aboul the prevenlioii of dealh. In reality lhe loss of life as a re - those who may only inject a couple can comprise up to sevcniy-five percent transmission and every single person's sult of opiate use in Australia accounts of times in their lives or those who in and more of the overall notifications. responsibllily to ensure that ihcy are in for only two percent of the drug related ject infrcquenily are al risk of becom QUIVAA provides many differeni types formed. We hope to see you there! deaths. Just as drug use appears lo be ing infected with HIV if they do not seek of services to the comnuinity. The or "unpalatable: in the eyes of the general the information and resource they need ganisation works on a "harm minimisa Debra Shaw community, users of drugs (especially lo arm themselves against infection. Un tion" philo.sophy - iherelore il aims to NSEP Education OiYicer. injectors) are at the receiving end of fortunately recreational users do not al reduce the amount of harm a pcr.son much "u.ser phobic" backlash. It's in ways perceive thcm.selves as being drug does to themselves as a result of their teresting to note that in an era where users (this is a similar problem wilh ster oid users) therefore Ihcy may not ad injecting drug use. By providing an in equately protect themselves againsl pos dividual with education, resources and sible lran:;mission of not only HIV, but options, this enables that person to make other blood-borne viruses such as Hepa informed choices, and implement be titis C(which is highly prevalcni among havioural changes in relation to Iheir lhe injecting communiiy), injcciing practices. The staff of QUIVAA also educate service provid HIV does not discriminate - all it re ers on lllV/'.MDS and injecting issues quires is a specific mode of entry and a 10 improve the quality of services and person's .social status, se,\uality, race, decrease the anunint of discrimination colour, culture, age or gender will not aimed at people as a result of their in protect Ihcm from transmission if they jecting practices. Wc advocate for the have indulged in an unprotected high rights of users and provide support for risk behaviour. Education is one oflhe those infected and affected by HIV/ mo.sl effective strategies in the fight AIDS and other blood-borne viru.ses. Keep Cliaiiging Sites Keep it Safe againsl HI V/AIDS. The Quccnslaiul In- QUIVAA also offers a comprehensive fteieage toun*]uetbetarekiectlne. Save your Swab injection site before you inject. am, itange kiection sitss to avtiU scSTing 17 Vision and Prayer "Do you see me Captain? The white bone talking?" - Dylan Thomas, 'Under Milk Wood." In God-speeded midwinter, on the All stood aroiind the dead corpse Banks of an interloping lake with sad expressions on their faces. I met a familiar ghost, But one man smiled. Fluctuating yet unhurried, He could see the beauty where no one else could. Buffeted by the avaricious wind Blowing from the voyeuristic Liz Georgiades Hills over sloeblack weeds And bird-clothed islets. Shorter and pinker than expected. Green Curse With truly bad teeth He half-smiled, half-snarled I watched you drink in that moment of glory At me over the remains Of a chewed-on Woodbine Your deathly smile radiating (His hanging badge of bad habit) to all who chose to subside ahd admire. As I met his accusing glare, That of an indignant druid, Hypnotic stares sheltered beneath the delicate sheath of intimidation you "Time holds me hale and dying. had laid out. Doomed forever to live in The memory of such as you. Except for me. Who should knov/ better," My snarl is but hidden under the sweet facade of pride The opaque spirit said, "And this so-called love of yours, I know you - From the saire place as Ihis wind. you eat the fruits of instant fanfie yet one day. no more! Is defunct as you could wish it," Your beauty renders plain, plain Prometheus A farce of intelligence "Our loves are found in deaths A mockery of soul And entrances, the cycles of Life and the games v/ithin it. The sun beats down So why your cheap success? I died amid those," he said, on my helpless form. Tis a mystery - an irony "Idled for singing in my Burning, Chains, for being one wilh burning, Yes, I am ne The man in the wind caressing, But of your life I am deserved. And the west moon." with blistering kisses. You are my 'could have been" and My face, flaking like some obscene mask. I despise you, With a kind of Moisture greedily stolen Benediction, he faded. by the towering dunes. by Emma 7 Robinson No mantle had been passed, I am cudgellino, so tenderly No double portion by the orb of life, Of the father's art. 1 struggle, Still the arrogant chill but staked Messiah-like to ne cliff From behind the unseeing hills my life juices ebb steadily Bit my heart to the core. into the unquenchable earth. Last Ride ' /]/rrcMS But these pains are forgotten *Heavy metal sewer side 'J as true agony flops from the sky. going on your last ride Black, grotesque shapes the fish come on land cause the sea is Caw, cry and circle. No place to abide. The mermaids are looking They smell death, for a place to hide from the cocktalien they will have their due. toxic sewage filled king tide going on your last rideA Slowly they gather, Dolphins beach themselves on shore then, with a noise like a thousand banshenr, cause tho sea is not safe anymore they begin lo rend. they prophetically say Don't go in for a swim Barbed beaks, tear and rip. you will pay for all mankinds' sin My life torrents to the thirsty land. when your board needs a wax Putrescent claws you use the gunk on the dead sea birds' back dig deep to find their feast. *-A Bloated bodies squabble over my entrails. Neptune exits the deep And I do not die cause fhe sinking nuclear powered submarines ruin his sleep. The sea horses gallop into the My sins are great. sunset. This is the strangest day I've had yet My guilt is worse. It's a time I'll never forget. The day the sea monster 1 shall live in torment eternally and 1 met *-A The flying fish flew to the Prometheus! moon. 1 think 1 might go there pretty soon* know your pain. eels and lungfish oecame desert dwellers the penguins and the killer whale became religion sellers, the parrot fish became pirates and fortune tellers, sharks and barracuda joined the armies the surgeon flsh saved peoples' lives and the convict set the slaves free *-A The albatross went crazy, the crab was cross, the angel fish cried for the waste and loss. And the sun fish became the crime boss. The Chinese crayfish grew bonsai and exotic moss. *-A jThe sea is black not blue Ithe ocean is no longer a friend of you lyour drowning in a man made sludge lyou can't move, you can't budge It tastes like tar flavour fudge. The Voice A short, sharp noise reaches out, envelops him and violently yanks him from the depths of his dream. In a fraction of a second he springs up, millions of his sensory neurons comforts him too. Involuntarily his li; .T move to frantically trying to determine the source form a smile. Or a grimace. Or both. and the nature of the disturbance. "Fuck off," he says. His heart drums fast and his throat feels The taller cop jerks slightly in his cl.H'r as if he as if it was made of sandpaper. He looks got used to, during the long hours of ii lorrogation, around, his eyes slowly accommodating to letting his queries drift unacknov:! :dged and Ihemselves to darkness, gradually picking the man's answer is a surprise rail icr than a up the familiar contours of furniture, the norm. TV set against the wall, the plaster cast of a Greek statue in the corner. The edges "Now, now. So you can talk." He crushes the of objects become sharper and the uniform cigarette. blackness dissolves into shadowy patterns, The balding one leans forward, his allows resting on the lable, "You'll fry for that. You Isnow that, But there is no movement, only stillness mister? You'll fry for that. So you mi'jht just as of the night. The only sound he hears is well make our job easier and tell ur, wha; we the pounding of blood in his ears: il want to know," banishes the last v/isps of dream still floating somewhere inside his head. Cheryl, Cheryl, Cheryl I love you, I love you Cheryl "So why did you kill her?" asks thr, taller cop. The left side of the bed is empty, blanket "Tell him he fucks his mother," the little voice piled at its feet and the pil.ow bearing a inside his head giggles, hollow made by her head. His hand reaches "You fuck your mother," he says. oul to caress lhe sheet, it's still v/arm. A grimace passes Ihrough cop's far.-' His chair :"Cheryl?" screeches as it slides backwards on Ihe floor jHe swings his body over the side of the Disregarding Ihe camera thai watcnes bed and his feet submerge in the thick disapp.'ovingly the cop leans over If • lable, his |v/oo! of a sheep skin. He doesn't bother to clenched fist flying in an arch. It is r. .ly slightly don his robe. off target as his co-inlerrogalor tries l.'i deflect it. "Cheryl? Where are you?" "You arrogant piece of shit..." gurgle: the taller cop. His v/ords again merge anr. lurn into IA hundred questions race ihrough his head. monotonous drone, getting more and more |The silence of the night always so blessed distant. and desired, this time discomfits him, The punch isn't very strong but one of his teeth "Cheryl? Honey? Are you alright?" cuts info Up. His tongue closes around lhe wound He v/alks down the corridor, stopping for and he tastes his blood. He smiles. a few seconds to peer inside the second bedroom, the bathroom and the study. Nothing in there. It seems to him that his They're leading him through a big oKice space. iheartbeat becomes faster and the forge It probably occupies a good part of the whole inside his head louder, but maybe that's floor, Il's pretty high up, tco; he can r.ne through {only an illusion. the windows the roofs of other buildin.^.n. Normally the whole place is teeming with life, hiit it's lunch He walks into the living room. The moon time now and only few peopio her.- and there must be fall because the silver light floods remain behind their desks talking on .1 le phones the room through the wall of glass that or typing. separates it from the patio and gilds everything with a soft glov/. j It's a beautiful day, he thinks. The suni: ,f it streams linlo the room, split in those rays li ^y always In the hours afterwards he wonders why [have in old religious pain:ings to ai^ jorise the he doesn't see her immediately, her naked IProvidence. Maybe there's God ! ;hind the body sprawled on the sofa, limbs twisted Iwindows, he wonders. uncomfortably like those of a puppet whose| strings have been cut. I'Come one, go and see God, hi hears the isweet voice insido his head. It's the eyes that first attract his attention; the two white marbles, unseeing bathed lit all takes seconds but the times strci. ^es almost in pale moonlight. Above them, in the centre linlo eternity. His hand cuffed, ono policeman of the forehead the third eye stares at him, Iwalks behind him, and one in front ( i him-but a small round hole of darkness shedding {that's not enough fo stop him. He liy .lies to thei a tear of blood. Iside and runs for the windows. As il overything Iwas taking place undenwater, it seen, ;i to him as iHe wants to scream but no sound comes lhe surges fonivard; the painfully st •Iched out iout of his throat. The room swirls before Imotion, the sounds drawn out in jrotesque his eyes and he falls on his knees. Onlyi (fashion unlil they lose all meaning. then he notices he's holding something inJ his hand. He can't see very well through IHIS feet leave the floor and he flies U .:o the sun, black spots kalcidoscopically moving iHe doesn't feel any pain as flying gl. "s cuts hisI across his field of vision, but he brings it Ihands and face. Hundreds of crystal rnowflakes] closer to his eyes. It's still warm and hej Itwinkle in the light and then f:.ll behind. thinks he can see a thin dying wisp of The voice; it hurts, it hurts so much. No more. smoke dancing from the depths of its short barrel. [The air sings in his ears and the si; eet below' Irushes faster and faster to meet him, to embrace Ihim,. The room is small and empty of furniture Cheryl, Cheryl, Cheryl. I love you, I love you, I save for the table and his chairs. The video camera stands on the tripod against the] wall, its watchful glass eye pointed at htm. Two men sit across the table from him. Both look tired, their eyes covered in spidenwebs of red veins, perspiration slowlyi gathering on their foreheads. The sleaves of their whte shirts are rolled up to elbows and the old clashing ties loosened. The air conditioning is not working. Cheryl iThe ashtray on the table is overflowing and the smoke aimlessly drifts in the air like in a cheap pool hall. The smoke,.. "Why did you kill her?: asks the balding cop for the tenth time. Or is il the hundredth time? He hears the question but he doesn't really ;hear it. Each sentence spat at him blurs with the next and the next. It all becomes a mantra murmured somewhere in the background, a constant buzz that surrounds but never reaches him. Then, slowly, as if someone had opened the door, cop's words become louder and clearer. He blinks. "Tell him to fuck off," says lhe voice inside his head. A childish voice, distant as if spoken Ihrough water. But intelligible. He knows the voice. It hurts but somehow it PARTS OF ORIGINAL DOCUMENT MISSING OR ILLEGIBLE Tbe Malaysian ExpeKience Open lunch and dinner 7 days. Dine in, take away, home delivery. rotl kosong! I still don't the founding of Singapore the menu. Cool huh? Let's know what that was, but I old boy Sir Stammpy Raf marginalise the weirdos). fles and all that. The ate, enjoyed and am now Some of the moat dishes mountains so beautiful, excited by itl are served on these plat the people so friendly and DB: Could scarce restrain forms wtth these groovy subjugated. Makes one a belch of excitement my- miniature bunscn burners wish cultural imperialism self, bally-ho wot Walt. The keeping the food warn were not so gauche, eh gado-gado is perhaps an (Eugene's highlight). Fi DB? acquired taste, but the roll nally, the chef actually did chanai lamb! A repast for work for Malaysian roy DB: The world shall never royalty! alty; why he's working in see their like again Walt. Toowong now is another One more serious note the But now we need nosh, question, but as Walt, DB Malaysian Experience was and this appears a likely and Eugene will attest he everything we'd hoped. establishment. certainly wasn't exiled for Great food, excellent serv Semper's irregular restau Walt: (waving away an ap his culinary expertise. rant reviewers Walt, DB proaching waiter) No no ice and a price which was and Eugene return this my good woman, dispense well, if beyond the every month to promote the de with the menu. We need no day capacities of poor stu dents (what restaurant lights of Malaysian cook aid with our selection. For isn't?) was easily within ing. So they loaded up entree the Curry Laksa I what you'd pay for even a their blunderbusses, sa think... fari suits and cultural minor 'special night' out. A stereotypes and sojourned Later.... huge menu of which a fair to Toowong. by passing DB: Fine fare, by Jiminy percentage were familiar with much regret the ex what-ho Eugene? Chinese dishes contrib- quisite Catelli's restaurant Eugene: Yah, yah. Zuberb ^^^^ to the appeal, but the and with something less beef rendang like mother adventurous are also ca- than regret for somewhat onze make... ^ered for by the availabil dubious Superchicken. ity of more exotic tradl- Walt: Indeed Eugene. And ^^^^^^1 Malaysian foods, Walt: I say. Malay. I recall the claypot ayam! So sue- vegetarians are also well Malay from years past, the culent! The chicken! The ^^^^^^ t, ^^^ ^^^^ (^hey 08: I'm telling you Walt, I don't care what heady days with the East coconut milk! My pith hel- ^^ t^eir own "corner" of Ihey're wearing on the catwalks in Paris, Indian Trading Company, Seaweed headgear will never work in met is all aqulver. And that Toowong, 20 21 © COPYRIGHT APBI8313'A uai I HEREBY CALL NOMINATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS ON THE 84TH COUNCIL OF THE UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND UNION, THAT IS TO SAY: r 1 * The following full time paid office bearer positicns: 1{one) PRESIDENT I executive tt IMPORTANT NOTE 1(one) SECRETARY Members considering nominat 1 (one) TREASURER members ing for either Part Timers Vice President or Externals Vice ** The following part time paid office bearer positions: President are advised that a 1 (one) CLUBS & SOCS VICE PRESIDENT Constitutional change to 1 (one) AaiVITIES VICE PRESIDENT amalgamate these positions has 1 (one) EDUCATION VICE PRESIDENT been passed by a first reading of 1 (one) WELFARE VICE PRESIDENT the Union Council and wilt be Full time paid office bearers 1 (one) WOMEN'S EQUAL OPPORTUNITY VICE PRESIDENT considered for a second reading must work a minimum of 40 on the 20th of July 1994. If hours per week. At the time of The following unpaid positions: passed atthe second reading the going to print the rate is $6.31 1 (one) COLLEGE VICE PRESIDENT position will be amalgamated per hour. 1 (one) GENERAL VICE PRESIDENT and accordingly alt nominations 1 (one) POSTGRADUATE VICE PRESIDENT for both positions shall be Part time paid office bearers #1 (one) PART TIMERS VICE PRESIDENT deemed nominated for the must worl( a minimum of 20 1 (one) TURBOT STREET VICE PRESIDENT amalgamated position. hours per week. Atthe time of 1 (one) HOSPITALS AREA VICE PRESIDENT going to print the rate is $6.31 #1 (one) EXTERNALS VICE PRESIDENT per hour. 1 (one) NATIONAL STUDENT AFFAIRS OFFICER QUALIFICATION OF CANDIDATES 1. You may nominate for any one of the positions of President, General Vice President, Education Vice President, Union Secretary, Treasurer, Welfare Vice President. National Student Affairs Officer, Activities Vice President or Clubs and Societies Vice President if you are a Member ofthe Union. 2. You may nominate for the position of Women's Equal Opportunity Vice President if you are a female member ofthe Union. 3. You may nominate for any one of the positions of Part Timers Vice President, Hospitals Area Vice President or Turbot Street Area Vice President if you spend more than fifty percent of your timetable in any of those areas as defined by Regulations. 4. You may nominate for the position of College Vice President if you are a member of the Union, who is a resident of a college. 5. You may nominate for the position of External Vice President if your nnajor mode of study at the University of Queensland is through the medium of the Division of External Studies. 6. You may nominate for the position of Postgraduate Vice President if you are a member of the Union who is a Postgraduate Student. (Postgraduate Student means any person enrolled at the University that the University defines as a postgraduate student). YOU MAY NOT NQM.INATE FOR MORE THAN ONE OF THESE POSITIONS AT tHIS ELECTION NOMINATIONS OF CANDIDATES 1. Nominations open at Sam on Wednesday, 20 July 1994. 2. Nominations dose at 12noon on Tuesday 26 July 1994. 3. Nomination forms are available at the Union Office, and will be sent by mail on written request. 4. Nomination forms must be submitted in completed form to the Administrative Officer, Dora DeLaat at the Union Office at St Lucia before 12noon on Tuesday 26 July 1994. Nominations which are incomplete, are submitted late or at a different place must be rejected under the Union Regulations, L, ,J 22 r -1 1 (one) AG.SCIENCE/FORESTRY REP 1 (one) MUSIC REP I representative 1 (one) ARCH & PLANNING REP 4 (four) SCIENCE REPS 5 (five) ARTS FULL TIME REPS 1(one) SOCIAL WORK REP members 3 (three) ARTS PART TIME REPS 1 (one) VETERINARY SCIENCE REP 4 (four) COMMERCE/ECON REPS 1 (one) EXTERNALS REP 1 (one) DENTISTRY REP 1 (one) COLLEGE REP 1 (one) EDUCATION REP 1 (one) OVERSEAS STUDENT REP 2 (two) ENGINEERING REPS 6 (six) POSTGRADUATE F/T REPS l(one) LAW REP 4 (four) POSTGRADUATE P/T REPS 2 (two) MEDICINE REPS 2 (two) STAFF REPS 2 (two) PHARMACY/THERAPIES REPS EDITOR(S) OFTHE UNION NEWSPAPER QUALIFICATIONS OF CANDIDATES 1. You may nominate for any one of the positions of Faculty Representative if you are enrolled in that Faculty and have the appropriate status. 2. You may nominate for College Representative if you are a member of the Union who is a resident of a College. 3. You may nominate for Overseas Students Representative if your permanent residence is outside theCommonwealth of Australia. 4. You may nominate for Postgraduate Representative if you are accorded Postgraduate status by the University. 5. You may nominate for Staff Representative if you are an employee of the Union on the day of nominations. YOU MAY NOT ^ NdMINATE TOR MORE THAN ONE OF THESE POSITIOlilS AT THIS ELECTION L. ,J r" n i^> editors of tiie This election may be contested by sole candidates or by groups of candidates who have I union newspaper jointly nominated. Student practise is that two wages be allocated for the Editors. L, ,J r' n ^ union Further I hereby call for nominations for the following positions on the Union's I committees Services and Finance Committee: L. J r- n 2 (two) MEMBERS ELECTED BY AND 2 (two) STAFF MEMBERS ELECTED BY THE FROM THE MEMBERS OF THE UNION UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND UNION ^ services and STAFF EXCEPT THOSE WHO ARE EX- Please Note: These positions consist of 2 OFFICIO AS PROVIDED FOR IN THE finance committee (two) year terms REGULATIONS, PROVIDED THAT AT LEAST ONE OF THE STAFF REPRESENTATIVES IS FROM THE CATERING AREA. L. J r" n 3 (three) REPRESENTATIVES WHO ARE 2 (two) REPRESENTATIVES WHO ARE academic UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS ^ You may nominate for Undergraduate Voo may nominate for Postgraduate Representative ifyou are an undergraduate Representative if you are a postgraduate board student not being a nnember of full time student (For the definition of postgraduate staff. student, see item 6 in the Qualificatiom of Candidates list). L. J THOSE WHO ARE ENTITLED TO POSTAL BALLOTS WILL AUTOMATICALLY RECFIVE A POSTAL VOTING IN THE ELECTION WILL BALLOT IF THEY HAVE OPTED TO VOTE. TAKE PLACE FR0Mi2TH TO 16TH OTHER MEMBERS OF THE UNION WHO WISH TO RECEIVE A POSTAL BALLOT MAY DO SO SEPTEMBER, 1994 AT THE BY PRESENTING THEIR STUDENT CARD TO THE ELECTORAL OFFICER OR ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER AT THE UNION OFFICE BEFORE THE 1ST SEPTEMBER. FOLLOWING PLACES: If there is a fault in the nomination and it is handed in prior to the closing date of nominations, the Electoral Officer is obliged to advise you ofthe fault so that it may be rectified, HOWEVER, IF THE NOMINATION IS HANDED IN ON THE CLOSING DAY THE ELECTORAL OFPICER IS NOT REQUIRED TO NOTIFY YOU OF THE FAULT AND THUS NOT REQUIRED TO ACCEPT THE • MAIN UNION PRECINCT AT ST LUCIA NOMINATION. • PHYSIOL REFECTORY • BIOL REFECTORY PLEASE NOTE: • HERSTON MEDICAL SCHOOL STUDENTS MUST PROVIDE THEIR PHOTOGRAPHS THE UNION WILL NOT DO THIS. PHOTOGRAPHS • TURBOT ST DENTAL SCHOOL ONLY WILL BE ACCEPTED OF CANDIDATES. r n II office bearers The following is a brief job description for the following Office Bearers: President The President shall be the Chief Executive Officer of the Union and shall be responsible for job descriptions the day to day administration of the Union. Secretary The Secretary shall be an ex-officio member of all committees of the Union and shall attend, either in person or by her/his assistant, where applicable, as many committee meetings as is IMPORTANT reasonably possible. Treasurer NOTE: The Treasurer shall be responsible to Council for all the financial affairs of the Union. PLEASE REMEMBER Vice Presidents The Vice Presidents shall act as liaison officers between the Executive Committee and Council NOMINATIONS CLOSE AT and all the students in the area they represent. 12 NOON ON 26 JULY 1994. Union Newspaper Editors The Editors shall be responsible for the production cf each issue of the Union Newspaper. L. .J NOTICE OF REFERENDUM CALLING FOR ARGUMENTS FOR AND AGAINST THE REFERENDUM In accordance with a decision made by Union Council on the 20th IVIay 1994,1 propose to conduct a referendum concurrently with the 1994 Annual General Elections to be held from 12-16 September on the following question: THATTHE UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSUND UNION SUPPORTTHE RIGHTTO FREE SAFE ABORTION ON DEMAND. DO YOU APPROVE THIS PROPOSITION? The terms of the referendum will be published in Election Semper. Arguments foi and against the Referendum will appear in that edition. If you wish to have your argument published, please ensure it is handed in to the Union Office, 1st floor, Union Building, by 4.00pm on Friday 29 July 1994. Contributions shall be no longer than 300 words, giving everyone an equal chance to state their case. If you require any further information, please contact Jeff Taylor or Dora DeLaat on 377 2200. JEFF TAYLOR ELECTORAL OFFICER attflW^ * *** IF YOU READ NOTHING ELSE IN SEMPER YOU SHOULD READ THIS ARTICLE** * THE HIGHEST HYPOCRISY: some excerpts from the leaf- Martin further states in his letter that Semper has been lets^HJiP put out. one of the very fev; print media outlets to cover stories of cor What Murray did is wrong for ruption. Wlillst Martin's letter three reasons: is written In the context of po lice corruption you may be able 1. All clubs and societies to interpret it in a similar sense Knowing Murray, are funded by the Student with the rorting within the Stu he's probably already cen Union through its Clubs and dent Union, which brings me to my third point. sored my first sentence as it Societies Department. Clubs cuts too close to the bone... are required before O-Week, 3. Just as he censored my com 1st Semester and 2nd Se ments in Semper's second mester to submit a grants team in tlie hope of getting re edition" form for their proposed ex elected. It's highly likely stu penditures. The Clubs and dent pressure will force Murray Societies Grants Meetings, to admit his wrongs by person comprising C&S staff and ally not running again for Presi delegates elected by stu dent. But don'l be surprised if Murray finds himself a puppet Murray's mob are deter dents. Union Council and the for the next President, It's ob- clubs themselves determine mined to stop you from vious Murray like lhe,^0K|||Bi^ thinking for yourself. a fair and equitable alloca ^iHHBBil^ he tion of funds for all clubs and political buddies will fight tooth Don't you think Murray and societies. The C&S Grants and nail and pull every dirty his mates are obviously do Meeting takes into account trick Ihey can lo ensure that ing something wrong when each club's previous level of they keep their co.sy jobs. Don't they try to cover up the facts activities, its proposed activi be fooled when Murray's friends by censoring a student's right ties and its level of member form a team for September's election and then start bagging to freedom of speech and ship. Martin's club was new and was not affiliated to the him. They've been taking ordi suspending Semper's free nary students for granted all dom of the press? If Murray Student Union so like all new year (bar the odd 20c coffee al and his political buddies are clubs the High Society was exam time.] Keep your eyes and not doing anything wrong, only allocated $50 to cover ears open in the coming months why do they find it necessary initial administrative costs. - stay informed of election is to gag a student? What are sues and whatever you do, don't they trying to hide? vote for a team that takes you for granted and only cares about That's why I cannot believe themselves Gavin Atkinson the hide of Martin Bush. Murray's Assistant Treasurer Murray and his mates clearly and the Chairperson of Editorial Note have their priorities wrong. Council appointed by Tliey jump up and down about Murray, when he stood up in The editors apologise for the training wages for people who censored portions of this article. the last edition of Semper are not even at uni but ignore These were regarded by the Stu and called foul over censor-^ local issues such as students' dent Union's solicitors as de ship. shortages of money and doing famatory and were blacked oul 2. The gagging of my let something aboul lhe lack of under regulation 3.3.13 1). ter in Semper goes totally feedback on the work we sub against what Martin says he mit to lecturers and tutors. Extensive negotiations were cn "believes" about censorship. Wilh University reports predict tered Into so that the article could be re-written or an appro I'd advise Murray to listen to ing enrolments at UQ to grow priate response made but were his Chairperson of Council as by over 10,000 in three years Murray chooses to Ignore the to no avail, despite considerable quote from Martin: issue hoping il will go away. effort from all partie.<5 involved. But it won't. Murray seems The article was nol rejected out "A good student newspaper provides one ol blind to the realities we already of liand as freedom of speech or tha tew truly independent...niedia outlets, and face on campus - overcrowded union political issues is and re Its role in defendog dvl Qwrties is hnportaoL" mains a Semper priority. Bul Censorship Is "...a very ugly thing io see In a lecture theatres, a lack of library student Union newspaper." resources, overcrowded buses at the end of the day we cannot print defamatory material. to illustrate the point are and a total lack of parking. And yet Murray is already pre fyotiareiataresteiishebiigtoenlprahilitioaofcanrabis, bare argsoce things to do. j paring to put together another • Talk ofna^y to 'j&ir fricnda, fandly, wortanatca About tha EpxbleoB that prchibiticnbringa. Dcri't let prohiWtioh scai» yw into rereainirigailisa: about yuur mnnabia usQ. ^ ' « Writa letters to the nci«^»pcsra. ' . • bbJta'an afpointnKnt and taUc to your local state politician. Enauro thoy know about tha iw^ths of prohibition. • Obin a graip working for an •jrel to oinnahia prchibition liJ^a High Society 1994 IT S {c/~ Cilia 6 Societies), HE>ff {Help Did Hirijuona Prphihitioh f* B447499) or start ycur own group [soo itEK?' s newsletter How to HEMP). TO DECRIMINALIZE lA The housing project we've been working on is finally being finished up. The sur 3) The university - submissions have been made to various commiitees reviewing vey results revealed a number of interesting facts. the university's stance on accommodation. It looks like some money might be set • 30% of people reported an income of less than $100 a week; 40% reported aside for flats like at Griffith. an income of between $100 and $200 a week. 4) The Brisbane City Council - Murray Watt has met the local meml>or Judy Magub, • 50% of students reported paying between $50 and $99 a week for accom plus Maureen Hayes, councillor responsible for transport, to purii for half price modation; and a further 25% reported paying over $100 a week. bus fares for students (among other things). When you consider that the maximum rate of Austudy is $120 a week, and that We believe students are entitled to: hardly anyone is eligible for this amount, rent is starting to look pretty grim. 1} a decent rate of Austudy that you can actually live off (its currently about $60 (At least 50% of full Austudy for most peopie.) This doesn't even consider below the recognized poverty line..) the cost of public transport. 2) the right to be considered 'independent' from your parents if you're under If the government wants to talk about increasing access to education - 4^ 23. its not about just creating more places in universities. It's about mak ^^R^ 3) a range of housing choices - including on campus accommodation that ing sure that people who m ght not have pots of money can afford to live (a meagre request surely?) while they study. jPSi% isn't a college.. The Student Union has been lobbying to Improve student living 4) upfront concessions on buses. standards in a number of forums: 5) an emergency housing scheme where people who get kicked out JX Hestlcs ^^ 1) State govt, organized 'youth forum" - a number of state 4A O hasdefieda \^^ of home, evicted, beaten up by their parents, pritner etc, can ^^^ rulltifl by the \^^L recover and regroup. pollies were in attendance. J^^ UN World Heslth ^^^ 2) Federal parliamentary enquiry into the Yojth Home ,^S^ Organisation 'or •A^ These are all as much part of making education something for lessness Allowance - a panel of five federal politicians, 4|^ twenty years regarding %^ 4^ alL people as building lecture theatres (or, dm 0 {say it, multi- "^ ihthen nrnmntinpromotion nof Infantnfnnft ^ z\.Qi\^^ carparks). to which we submitted a five page document. formula In third world countries. If you are interested in housing campaijn phone Jenny 4. on 377 2200. ^M\ Nestles provides hospitals with free \rA >l^ formula, which Is then heavily advertised ^pi^ attention A^ and distributed to mothPTs when Ihelr child ^^^ recreational 4^r is first born. drug use . LAW When mothers leave hospital, thsir breast milk has diminished, and they can't afford to buy sufficient , seminar Students ^ amounts ol formula to sustain their children - so they dilute It, delivering substandard nutrition. August 3rd, OUIVAA will presfent Tho Academic Board ol Ihe University Is a seminar about safe drug use reviewing the Law School next year. The Furthermore, the water used In dilution Is often contaminated, in'the AxonRm. at i.OOpm.. . Student Union in conjunction with UQLS will introducing disease In Infants. for nore Info call _ speartwad Itw student submission. It you hove Jenny 377 2200 , ony Ideas and Input or would like to join a working party on Ihe submission please call Nestles exploits third world markets with blatant disregard of the Sally Haydon or David Shcnkoy on 377 2200. consequences for health. Screenprint Nestles products u/lll no longer be sold in Union shops or, refectories. ttudant union NESTLES It a f c 0 t t Uorkshop Welfare Office Ifyou are involved in a Club or Society, a Rock Band, a Dept or a Sports Team The Union Welfare Officer can help with the following issues: LAWfS atthe University, a private group, need to advertise something, an artist or > finding accommodation ANY STUDENT INTERESTED > applying for Austudy (N DOING SOME RESEARCH feeling creative - the Screenprint > eligibility for Social Security assistance FOR THE STUDENT UNION m Workshop offers many varied services > health care card applications LEGAL SERVICE SHOULD for students at competitive prices. > bus and train timetabies CALL LIBBY ON 377 223S The Screenprint Workshop is open > emergency Union loans, and TO REGISTER INTEREST 0) Monday to Friday 9.00am-5.00pm and > other general student welfare matters. is located in the Activities Area near The Welfare Officer produces leaflets on:- Clubs and Societies. There are many services available e.g. banner > Shopping Tips making, lamination of posters, Apple > Second Hand Stores RENT ASSISTANCE WAS NOT A Mac design work, typesetting, > Second Stores COMPONENT OF THE 1994 FEDERAL assistance with artwork and > Brisbane Markets workshops in screenprinting. > Food Recipes BUDGET FOR AUSTUDY RECIPIENTS > Student Discounts etc. As a result, UQ Union is planning to lobby Bring your design in, we will prepare a screen ready for you to print onto t/ Diana also has information on uni services and off-campus the Government on this issue, along with shirts and posters, then print them community resources as well. several other Student Unions and Youth Organisations around Australia. in our well equipped workshop. Contact: Diana Cogill, Welfare Officer, Room 2, Upstairs, Union If you don't have time to print, the Building We are looking for case examples of peo ple who have had to discontinue study Screenprint Workshop staff will do the Phone 377 2232. Hours: 9am-5pm (appointments can be because of the cost of education includ printing for you. When considering a scheduled outside these hours and visits can be arranged for ing lack of rent assistance. job, if you need advice on printing, off-campus students) If yoj can help us with information, please phone Maria Armstrong or Greg Law on 377 2203. ALL DISCUSSIONS ARE TREATED IN A CONFIDENTIAL MANNER. contact Namali Gunaratne, Welfare Vice- President on 377 2200. The Screenprint Workshop is a unique community access area in Brisbane, so come in and make use of the area. PoSTqRAdUATE AREA Thw' Postgraduate Area has organised for a Film The Catering Department of the Union, after running at a large loss for many years, has turned Night in Second Semester, stay tuned for more this around this year to make a healthy profit. This Union will be endeavouring to ensure the details as the finer details are confirmed. There benefit of this are channelled back to students with lower prices. Many thanks and congratulations will be plenty of notice for advertising. to all staff of Catering. Watch out for the Second Semester As an environmental initiative .this Union will scrap the use of polystyrene cups in Bio! Refectory. Pot\^XMm^Q f^je^{'S.hut -Friday. If the refectories have the capacity this will be introduced in all refectories in this semester. August 26th. The last one attracted 100 The Student Union put on 20c/free coffee and tea during exams. This proved very popular. The postgraduates along and we're looking at beating Union will be reducing the price of coffee to 60c on a permanent basis. thatll! Stay tuned. The Student Union is endeavouring to increase the variety of food available. Doner Kebabs and The PtiSAC has also recently made representations an increased vegetarian selection are the early initiatives. Any suggestions are welcome, ph on behalf of all postgraduates opposing moves to 377 2206. tax scholarships and opposing the introduction of fees to research students beyond the university 28 set time frame. The Higher Degrse will keep you up n to date so pick one up when you see it. ] dJXCLUSION and the I Post-Exam Blues UQ STUDENT UNION PH: 377 2200 Here's some handy info on how to get access to your exam results, and what to do if you've been excluded. —[ OVERSEAS STUDENTS SUPPORT GROUP The International Students Committee and the Golden Key ACCESS TO YOUR EXAM RESULTS National Honour Society are now organising a support scheme for overseas students, Golden Key menrbers who The University has just introduced a new policy on student access to exam results and pspers. Students now have the right to have access to: have achieved academic excellence are asked to volunteer as a "Study Mentor" for first year overseas students to help 1. Your final percentage marks for subjects completed. them with their studies, adjusting to the nuances of the 2. Your numerical marks if ttiese are different from ttie percentage marks, including Australian language in lecture and tutorial situations. The the marks for eacti component. 3. The distribution of grades in the subject and the percentage narl< cutoffs at the program will begin in second semester. grade boundaries. Any first year overseas students who would like to take part 4. The distribution of marks in a subject (if this has been produced), in this program, please write to; 5. If your numerical ma.'k was ctianged to obtain the final percentage mark, a short note of the reasons why this occurred. GoldenKey National Honour Society 6. Your exam paper- provided you request it within 6 monttis of itie release of final C/- Paul Kron'A^k results and the exam does not contain confidential material that will be included Clubs and Societies in the next exam. If the latter is tme case, you can still receive advice as to your The University of Queensland Union performance in the exam, but only in such a way that it does not prejudice the Brisbane, Qld 4072, examination mooe. Please include your name, faculty, nationality (and languages YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REQUEST THIS INFORMATION ONCE RESULTS HAVE BEEN u FINAUSED (IE. PASSED THROUGH THE FACULTY BOARD OR APPROVED BY THE that you can speak) and phone number. DEAN). Contact Kathy Wong on 377 1695 for more information. FEEDBACK: Feedback is an important par*, of student's education, so if you are unsure wtiy you received a certain mark or comment on your assessment, ask your lecturer or tutor to explain. The Austudy Five Trials: DISTRIBUTION OF GRADES: .Most subjects will have grades distributed according w to a bell curve. This means that the pass mark Is not necessarily 50%-it could be "Political Frame-up of the Decade higher or lower depending on the overall performance of students in the subject. You can ask your lecturer where the percentage cutoffs were for each grade in your "The Austudy Rve are victims ofthe most the crowd on parliament steps. As a subject, important political frame-up case ofthe result, around 1.00 protesters RE-MARKS OF ASSESSIVIENT: Ifyou are not happy with a grade you received for an decade." surrounded the paddy wagon and assignment or exam, discuss the work and your grade with your tutor or lecturer. If This is the opinion of civil liberties successfully demanded the release of you are still not satisfied, you may want to request a re-mark of the assessment. campaigner Tim Anderson, himself twice those arrested. Many departments have different policies on the granting of re-marks, so you should contact the Course Co-ordinator, Head of Department, or Education Resource Of wrongfu'ly jailed for a crime he did not The charges against the Austudy Rve ficer at the Student Union about requesting a re-mark EXCLUSION commit, pose a threat to the democratic right to protest and demonstrate. If the Austudy If you do not keep your GPA above a certain level, the University can EXCLUDE you. At down on April 14 (1992), armed This means that your enrolment will be cancelled in all Faculties, and you will have Victorian police raided five homes and Rve are found guilty, police will have the lo apply to the Dean to re-enrol next semester. You will be excluded if: You have arrested seven people. Five were right to deem any protest or protester failed #25 or more and have a semester GPA of less than 2.5 OR You have failed charged. in contravention with the law. #90 credits or more and your GPA is below 3,75. Students receive exclusion letters Queensland is not free of the threat to after exam results are published and have two weeks to apply to re-enrol. If you are What were their crimes? All five had democratic rights posed by the Austudy excluded, DON'T PANIC, see the Education Resource Officer for help in preparing taken part in a 3,000 person your application to re-enrol. demonstration in Melbourne three Five trials. Just last year, police (acting on the behalf of Jim Soorley and the City APPEALS: The Uni has a Senate Appeals Committee that can consider appeals weeks earlier (March 26th), Another Heart Business Association) arrested from students against many decisions made by Deans. These can include: refusal demonstration was planned for the day political activists for distributing political of Special Consideration or Special Exams, refusal of re-enrolment after exclusion, of their arrests. The demonstrations refusal of re-mark (only on certain grounds) and refusal of withdrawal without pen vi/here part of a national campaign called literature. It was only the continued alty. If you think you may need to appeal, see the Education Officer. by National Union of Students (NUS). definance of protesters who rallied in the mall week after week which pushed FOR CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION AND ADVICE ON Students around Australia (700 in back this attack on democratic political THESE ISSUES CONTACT SALLY HAYDON, THE EDU Brisbane) rallied to stop the replacement CATION RESOURCE OFFICER AT THE STUDENT UN of Austudy with a compulsory loans freedom. Police also showed the ION, PKONE:3772200,1ST FLOOR, UNION BUILDING.. scheme, and to protest the generally selective face of justice in November last poor conditions of students such as year when police harassment and overcrowding, underfunding and HECS. racism resulted in the murder of Daniel Voluntary Student Unionism Although students today face similar Yock. The actions of the police in this conditions; increasing HECS and instance were sanctioned by the Goss In legislation passed in Victoria and Tasmania and on the cards in other decreased funding, in 1992 the NUS Government and legitimised by the CJC states, VSU makes t illegal for Universities to pass funds, collected campaign pushed the Governments whitewash which followed. through the Student Services fee, on to student-run organisations. In attacks back, forcing them to drop tne All around Australia, the significance of effect this will destroy Student Unions and Sports Associations. compulsory loans scheme and reduce the Austudy Rve is much more than Just Your Student Union s like the local government of campus. The Stu the age of independence for Austudy. the fate of five individuals; the powers dent Services charge goes to the Student Union and SPRA. In turn The charges faced by the Austudy Five of the police and the democratic right these organisations provide; refectories, hospital common rooms, UQMS come from their participation in this of people to demonstrate are at stake. and other club fundi.ig, campus sports, representation to the Univer campaign. At the commttal hearing Many prominent unions, groups and sity and wider community, bands, O'week, student theatre, women's police admitted that at least 1,000 individuals have recognised the area, employment services, accommodation services, Murder week etc. people could have been charged with significance of the Austudy Rve and etc. too numerous to name. Under VSU you will still pay the Student exactly the same offerees as the have given formal support to their Services Fee, but the University administration will decide how its spent Austudy Rve. If the Austudy Five are defence. (Vice-chancellor Brian Wilson in a Toga!). found gtilty then they faced jail terms. U.Q. students will be worse off than students in other states. Our uni The main charges are; versity is very suburban and thus, lacks any "inner city" community feeling. The Student Union is the only organisation that provides enter 1) Unlavrfut assembly: Tfiis charge refers ,o^JS u/v/0^ tainment and a campus culture. Many of us depend on activities put on to the Melbourne demonstration in which by the Union and SPRA to stay sane. VSU will mean the end of funding 3,000 people occupied the steps of for all clubs, from faculty to college to special interest. With VSU our parliament. university would lose this and become little more than a degree factory. 2) Rescuing people from lawful custody: Student representation on University committees would be a thing of This charge has not been used since the the past. At present there are student reps on committees from the 1950s when it was used against striking Senate to the Faculty Boards, this couW go. in addition campaigns for wharfies (who, incidentally, got off the more Austudy and against increased HECS would be impossible. charge). This charge resulted when police arrested four demonstrators from Queensland is the least likely state to get VSU, but if it happens in other states, it is only a matter of time until it is upon us. It is important that we voice our opposition to VSU. For more information contact the Student Union on 377-2200. 0/A/n s^'^ 29 The y Pulse of Life Of all the foods known to y^elcome to Clay's man, one of the mosl valu Kitchen, where beans The reason for this combining able, and certainly one of means dinner process is that the protein in the oldest is the pulse, the beans (excepl for soya) is in Archaeological evidence has seed of leguminous plants - complete, that is, it does not shown that beans were in use in otheiv/ise known as the contain the full spectrum of the area around the Burmese/Thai humble bean. All beans, amino acids. The soya bean, border as far back as 9750 BC. and peas and lentils are valuable which constitutes complete in Peru as far back as 5680 BC. In food sources in that they prolein, and also has a high fat Australia, however, much of the conlribute vegetable pro content, is therefore regarded as population has yet lo discover this tein, fibre, essential miner- the ideal meat substitute. rich food source, aside from the al.s (such as iron) and most popular Bakediis Beanus inns of the vitamins we need (in Beans are also high in fibre Tomatoits Sauceous variety. 375g Red Lentils cluding the all importani B). 2 teaspoons and contain essential nutrients 1 cup Corn Oregano leaves < such as calcium, thiamine, Kernels 2 teaspoons Mixed For vegetarians, maintaining a 2 large Potatoes Beans belong to the botani niacin, riboflavin, small Herbs O daily intake of complete protein is (cooked and 1 cup Peas m cal family Z,cgi METHOD: No need to soak the len Z 4 tils, just boil in water for aboul 30 H minutes, Drain well and combine ^ Preparation with cooled (but not cold) pot.iioes *^ The cooking of beans usually and carrots. Add all the other ingre- ^ requires some preparation in CHAPATIS dienls and mix well. Shape inlo large •"! the form of soaking and wash 3 cups Wholemeal flour patties and leave on a tray for about •"! ing. However, the common 2 tablespoons Oil 1/2 hour to let them prove. Pan fry fyj practice of overnight soaking is 1 teaspoon Salt ^WWfiTO at medium to hot tsi.nperalure until C/) unnecessary for all but a few Oil for cooking beans. The slow soak often al 1 cup Water, tepid both sides are golden brown. Drain lows fermentation to begin, and on absorbent paper. The patties can thus provide a basis for that ol METHOD: Combine flour and salt in a bowl, be reheated in the oven, under lhe factory affliction the fart. make a well and add oil and most of the wa grill, or by refrying. Serve with veg ter. Gradually stir flour into liquid until com etarian gravy, or your favourite For those beans that require an bined, then get a friend, or better still - the overnight soak, such as broad sauce. They're great as burger sub flatmate you like least, to knead the dough beans, chick peas (especially stitutes, loo. If freezing spare patties, for 10 minutes, until dough is soft and silky when used for felafels), and soya separate Ihem on a tray until frozen, beans, the idea is to add 2 tea - or the friendship is threatened. Kneading develops gluten, which allows the bread to then bag. That way Ihey are easier spoons of salt to every 2 cups lo handle individually. of water. This will minimise the absorb more moisture. Divide into even sized COST: approx $4.00 for 16 - 20 pal- risk of fermentation. The soak round balls and then roll out on a lightly ing beans should also be kept f:oured board until thin. (Ifyou don't own a lies. in a cool place, such as the re rolling pin use a milk, or other glass, bottle). frigerator. Heat a heavy fry pan to medium/hot and To prepare mosl beans, then, lightly grease with the oil. Fry the chapatis simply wash them in water, antd until lightly golden on the base and turn. Do pick oul the discoloured ones, not over cook as they will go a bit hard. Serve Put the beans in a bowl and warm. They freeze extra well too. remove any that float. To make Vegetable Chapatis - add to flour To quick soak, put lhe washed at start: beans and specified amount of 1 large onion, diced water into a pot, bring to the 1 medium Capsicuin, (green or red) boll. Continue boiling for aboul diced 2 minutes, cover pot with lid 1 large carrot, grated and remove from heat. Leave aside for 1 to 2 hours until 1 or 2 outer lettuce leaves, finely beans are plump. chopped 1 slick Celery, grated ^' COST; approx $1.50 for about 18-20 chapatis by Anidrew Caldwell & Blaine Callard Woi^inns eye view 31 J^ MAUYSIAN STUDENTS ASSOCIATION We would like to inform you of the formation of the Malaysian Looking for the meaning of Students Association ai the University of Quecnsiand, Currently this association has more than 150 members (including a few from other UFE? universities) and has had several activities since (eg, Hari Raya Celebration, trip to DrcamWorkl). We would like to welcome you to all our activities for the second semester, which are as follows: We beheve we have the answer for you. 23/7/94(Sat): BBQ at Guyatt Park (along the Sir Fred Schonell Drive) at 'SljJt^iili. .'„• C7;;,'i'/ anci C^tinpus Chnsiian ^/,ovomcnt have 12.OOpm (free for members, $2 for non-members. come lofjviiM to oiL/dinsv an special rneetmg for you vj find 30-31/7/94: UQ/MSA Badminton Competition SPRA Badminlon Courts. out for voursell 9am-12pm, If interested, please contact the people below. The draw will be up on the overseas students noticeboard beside STA Travel .•\Hcncy ;i few days before the competition. CLOSING DATl- Looking for Certainty in an Uncertain 28/7/9.i (Thur.sday) World 2/8/94(Tuc): "Career Opportunities in Malaysia" ,T talk by .Malay.sian Speaker : Ross Abraham Consulate Officer, l-2pm at Abel Smith Lecture Theatre. Date Thursday, 4 August 1994 5/8/95(Fri): Rasa Sayang Ball (please refer below) Time 1-2 p.m 26/8/94(Fri): . Karaoke Night, Malaysia House, 7.30.11.00pm. Ver^'te Physiology Lecture Ifyou need any more information regarding this association or the functions, please Theatre 358 conract: Admission is free! Alhady bin Ismail 371 11908 .Marina Chung 870 5452 Tang Yu .Ming 871 9654 Quah Dee Dee 870 0873 Chuah Teong Lip 871 9616 Stticlentv. for Christ meets every Thursday. 1-2 p.m. at Forgan Rosli 870 465-1 Smith Biiildif^n Pnnm J5 Choo Tzc Khve 871 9^43 Ccntact Natasha on 371-3688 for more dciailc We iook forward to meeting you and your friends at our activities. Thank you. Campus ChrirAian Movement meets evety f-nday. / 30-9:30 pm at Got don Greenwood B"'id'r*n Room 227. and Q\"-y RASA SAYANG BALL Wed.nesdcy, 1-2 p.m.. the venue to be confirmed. Contact May on 670-09S7 for more details Venue: Pirk Royal Hotel Time: 6.30pm-12.00am ^malaasm Hope to see you there!! Date: 5 August 1994 N.b. Jesus loves you.... Activities: Excellent food (3 course dinner), Cultural show, Live band. Perform ance by the Quecnsiand Chinese Orchestra and lots more!!! Many great prizes to be won (eg: 2 tickets to Malaysia, a printer, a leather jacket, etc)!!! Tickets: J38,00 (MSA members); $42,00 (non members) Don't miss this great opportunity to meet new friends and fellow country students, Tickets are limited in numbers, so hurry and get one soon, (They are "Laris macam gorengpisang"!!). Proudly sponsored by: Golden Brand, Jade House, The .Malaysian Consulate, Queens •^ land Chinese Business Professionals Association. Applicants must be... SOIREE CAUP SAPAKO ... at least 21 years old on I Janu ary 1995 Soiree '94 is here...... already experienced in at least one ofthe ten activities listed above A team of eight young Australian volunteers will be selected by the ... exceptionally Independent self- \ 1985| MECAD.(.E OF 0£BAyCHERV_; 1994 When? August 7-9 (Sun-Tues), -..I i- 1 : " 7:30pnn. FROM UQMS Ol'FXF.s A r; i).ST l.UCI,\iM!bic.-,.K::.'.': 2)!::;RSTp\! _ ; . Where? Schonell Theatre Tickets available at UQMS office; Herston or St Lucia L..LL (-:?ti| L (in Physiology Lecture FRiEwiNEANDCMEtise Thcatre Building) or O' N OPt= NINO NIGHT phone 365 5261. ***Free Wine and Cheese on Sunday Night*** 33 COLLEGES rr u Z^ a 1 ^P ^^^ Rest of Ya's \^L^ UH-V V vL 1^ ^l^^y V' 4' U V >3 VM4J1^ • RcccnlhislnrRcccnl hislnry has wilncssewitnessed Ihc progression anand AA probleproblemm occuroccurss whenwtien,, aass iti i alreadairtiulyy ha'hii',. ihis i^ i^fc A; considerable achjevcmcniachievements of ihathatl social force yearvear,. one partparly (usually that one concerneconcernctdi .ib.ni,i t often generalised as "feminism", I-'cminism can a sexisi ciillurc) wanls to sec alliludinal chimj-es. Cancer June 22-July 23 Scorpio Oct 24-Nov 22 nol be discussed as a single school nf thoughi on It is hoped by some that a formal discussini; lie- specific ideology, Il has many strands which of iwcen the two parlies' leaders/rcpreseni..Jives You may have made firm personal promises You will feel a little off-colour early in the ten differ in promulgation and perspective. Nev will resull in a "plan of action" lo facilii;iii' Ihe to yourself in regard to improving your GPA semester, probably from what you were eat ertheless, sharing fundamental commnnaliiics, wanted changes.This is praclically impn*,-.!!.k!! this semester, but your chances of sticking ing over the holidays. No need for concern! these niiivementsand ideas have forced changes Why'.' because - the iwo separate panic's I'l-ter with them are slim. As this is the unfortunate Very soon this will reverse and you will be in twill legislation and attitudes. iheir beliefs by seeking reassurances from --inii- inevitability, you may as well not even bother back to normal. The only side-effect how lar thinking individuals, Alliludinal clian).','. can The broad societal debates, in wliich these move starting the semester off well. Instead, gel ever, will be your ealing habit. It is most likely not he made (at least not iu a free slate) bv : ules ments involve iliemselves.include (|uestions that on the drink in a most serious and commit that you will become irretrievably obese. Of and regulations alone. Put another way, :i siu college students have also considered, I'irst se ted fashion. Pluto once, promulgated: "ifyou specilic annoyance will be your inflated an dcni leadcr/rcprcsentsiivcscannoi expect le I'Tce mester witnessed increased communication be can't get straight 7's, then got oul and get kles. Although you may appear disgusting, such changes by merely comniiinicaiij>;' ihe lween Sludeni Cliibs, bolh bilaterally and iit 'all- shit-laced." forcing people who look at you to become "other party's" view. quite nauseated, your personality will not college' forums, on it;c issue of sexual discrimi Leo July 24-Aug 23 change. So cheer up - after all, it's what is nation. Such discussions have been centred, The challenge miisi be more direct and per > "ual. You have the aspects people have when they inside a person that counts. ralher lhan on formal procedures resulting in dis Thai is, individual members of both parlic- aiiisi are facing some sort of sexual deprivation. crimination, on lhe altitudes and so-called 'cul challenge individua! members ofthe olher p uly. Sagittarius Nov 23-Dec 22 Perhaps you are trying lo score with the ture' of the college environment, Il is argued by One should nol stand silent amidst langu:ii'i ac- womeni'men by being nice and formally re- You're a bunch of jerks! some that fellows from college use language and lion one finds disagreeable and then expci i that acl upon a discriminativcly se.xist attitude which questinp a date. Blow this'approach away. Capricorn Dec 23-Jar} 20 a formal meeting at a late dale may resull in the Instead, the galaxy's movement indicates offends. In contrast, it is argued by some others elimination ofsuchl.inguagc/action.Insii-a.I ihat that greater success will be met by getting The interaction between the tails of lights (mostly those fellows to whom the previous com person should say something there and ih. 'i. In drunk first and then, trying to sleaze on to Iravelling from Jupiter and lhe galaxy's nu ment refers) that language and aciions which this way il is morc direct and personal, someone al the college function, preferably merous 10 comets indicate a most exciting sometimes offend arc nol a result of a sexist atii E.ich male and female at college, it is mosi Iii.ely. on the dance floor, semester for you. Hang-on,.. No, sorry I got iude, bul simply a light joke or casual comment. has friends of Ihe opposite sex. Alt this clk'ge it wrong. As a matter of fact, the stars indi That is. it is not a case of discrimination, but of editorial is arguing is that this 'friendship K \ el" Virgo Aug 24Sept 23 cate that this semester you are going to have misunderstanding. You have very good aspects for receiving an absolute shocker! Let's be honest here - should be used as ihe primary mcaas for ii forc invitations to balls this semester. However, you have already had a Barry Crocker all So who's right and who's wrong'.' Is the one party ing changes. For example, females can ii. • ex Virgos must not get complacent - very hard year haven't you? Analysis of astronomic becoming loo "wound-up" and inlo reading too pect fellows to adhere to new rules which • h.il- yards to secure your {ersey is a necessity. history tells us that the people of Capricorn deeply things that should be t;iken as the joke lengc current practices (in regard to se.x! • I;in- Make tactical use of exchanges and concen were created as entertainment for all other that is meant. Or is it llMl the other parly is too guagc etc) if women sit silently while 1. 'I 'ws trate on yards yards and more yards. Re star types. They have shockers while all oth insensitive to realise that their words/aclions are express that very language wilh which the u .nen member Virgos, if no invites come your way ers can look on and laugh. Give up! sexist and represent on embedded se.\isi attitude disapprove.'It is much more effective i')r a Ihen get more direct. Simply say "I'm a Virgo al college',' woman to say directly to a male friend: "l ui of Aquarius Jan 21-Feb 19 fended by thai", thtm ii is for a siudem K ider/ and want a jersey". If this doesn't work il Who really knows?Tothc alwve questions these representative to encourage changes to a prac means you probably won't score any action The semester will start routinely enough but exists nu clear-cut answers. And even where wc tice which has received little, if any, challiiige all semester. In such a case, don't go out, then unexpected things will happen, You will may believe answers do exist, then who is lo say from the very group that is apparently oHi-nd- save your money and become an Intro develop a tiring hatred for a person of the that wc arc correct? Tlie mo.st frustrating thing is ing. This is not lo dismiss formal leadership re verted, insecure celibate weirdo. opposite sex in another college. Instead of the process by wliich tlic conflicting v icws of the sponsibilities, but simply to suggest thai ;niion becoming all bitter and twisted over the per panics are formulated and fostered. More spe Libra Sept 24-Oct 23 at thaf level can only succeed if their is compli son, a process which Acquarians are some cifically, lhe party which believes thai some mentary action at tlic individual level. Your mind will be on material possessions what used to, you will have flash backs of collegiales arc sexist, proving that there exists and who owns what and why. Such deeply hacking this person in earlier days at a col 'sexisi culture*, fo.stcr this belief wilh reassur In conclusion, this .semester colleges will s.-.' ac churning questions will prove to be subordi lege function. One of two things will happen: ances from people who hold the same view. So tivities - at a formal level - in regard to iiues- nate considerations very soon. This is be if the person had bad breath you will have a to'i. the parly which believes that those aciions lions of sexual discrimination. However, ki's nol cause, as the stars' movements show us, love affair with them before mid-semester seem by some as scxist pre harmless and only a keep it only formal. Individual males and females you are soon to develop a big red rash. This break or; if the person had good breath you joke, foster this belief with reassurances from should stop reassuringthcmselves oflheir ^ icws nasty rash, which will start as a red pimple, will sign up to join the seminary or convent people who hold their same view. And therefore, by discussing ihcm with similar thinkini' peo will grow into a live and energetic chafe dis before the year ends. Best of luck. both parlies convince themselves Ihal Ihcy arc ple. If you disagree when something is •-.lid - ease. What ever else you do, don't start lick Pisces Feb 20-May 20 right and the other is wrong. challenge h, Ihere and then. In this way, the i .im- ing it as small hairs will evolve. The best promisc/changc will evolve. solution is for all Libras, before the rash even You will have everything planned for a per appears, to take a full one hour bath in the fect semester but suddenly there will be a lake opposite Duchesne and Womens, change. You will either die, break both legs or accidentally walk to lectures nude. Taurus April 2 f -f^ay 20 Being a true Taurus people you will approach this semester in hope of once again rorting P the system. Don't do it. It may have worked for you so far, but your star's aspects indi cate Ihat any Taurus rcrt in second semes ICC CUP ter will be caught. I'm afraid this means that What's Happening with College Cult.ire? you may have to be legal - you may even The ICC Cup has been fought for by the ten have to study. Remember, that this is only a The answer is - plenty. colleges all first semester. Only after sec horoscope so don't go so far as attending Emmanuel College won Ihe 1994 ICO De ond semester will the ICC champions be lectures etc, just be extra careful in rorting bating Competition, Congratulations determined. To date, the male and female assignments, exams and other pieces of Emmanuel and also to Johns who wpri the order follows; assessment. Apparently the God of Rorls is runners-up. It was a long debating srnson Male ICC order on long service leave so watch your step. which saw a well run competition thanls to ICC's Cormac and Samantha as well ;i;. Ihe 1. John's on 36,5 points Gemini May 21-June 21 respective college cultural convenors. Con 2. Emmanuel on 34,3 points Oddly enough, although you drink copious gratulations on the season. 3. King's on 33.3 points amounts of beer and rum, this semester you 4. Leo's on 29.3 points will be met with spurts of maturity. The gal Johns and Womens performed a spe; i^-cu- 5. Union on 19.5 points axy's movements indicate that Geminis will lar play. The Lark, for well receiving .ludi- 6. Cromwell on 15 points have a solid week without drinking alcohol. ences. Well done to the players, casl nnd 7. IH on 6 points However, there is also a negative aspect. It organisers. Second semester will see niore Female ICC order appears that by the semester's finish, you plays from the ether colleges, will be addicted to GOON, Be careful, this \. Emmanuel on 40.5 points August will be the month for public spf',.iing cheap liquid which tastes best by smother and the Art Show while September will i ear 2. Womens on 38 points ing mouth over the nozzle on the cask, can 3. John's on 33.5 points the voices in the Choral Festival. Thi;. is a get you very silly. Over-all you will have a lol already had, and still a tol yel to r\r. so 4. Union on 28.5 points promising semester. 5. Grace on 24.5 points stay tuned. 6 Duchesne on 24 points 7. Cromwell on 23 points 34 8. IHonlOpoinls 'ello my boys. able in other places (eg library). Of the de Illegal Fees partments the following had compuLsory LA LAW Comes to Town In 1988 John Dawkins, Ihc Federal Minister materials for which fees were charged: Agri culture, Architecture, Chemistry, Cla.ssics & Recent reforms to be implemented for Higher Education, introduced a scheme low-socio-economic background for tertiary studenLs to partially pay for their Ancient History, Commerce, Dentistry, Earth by the State Attorney-General, Dean have either had to give up their righl education. It was called the Higher Educa Sciences, German Studies, History, f luman Wells, seem set to cause a LA LAW lo sue, or put Ihemselves into debl tion Contribution Scheme (HECS). HECS Movement Studies, Japanese & Chinese Style blow-out in litigation. While to even begin a trial. was a charge that came after two years of a Studies, Microbiology, Mining and Metallur claiming that the reforms will enable S250 flat fee to attend university. One oflhe gical Engineering, Physics, Psychology, Rus Rather than choosing to fund Legal greater accessibility to lega) redress, kickbacks and rationale for the HECS tax was sian, Social Work, Studies in Religion and Aid in an appropriate way, Labor has Zoology little attention seems to have been that it would pay for the cour.se costs - lab seen fit to create a litigious free-for- fees, lab prac mtinuals etc would all be cov given to the social costs of the new A number of Departments had materials thai all. ered by HECS. This is enshrined in and is legislation. were nol compulsory, but were considered part of the Higher Education Funding Act, "essential" or "virtually compulsory" or "not While injured parties may be able to By enabling lawyers to take personal Ihrough whicli HECS is charged and univer compulsory but considered necessary". easily access representation, those sities arc funded. It is stated in Ihat legisla injury cases on a "no-win, no-fee" These include: Anatomical Sciences, Bio who are being sued will have no such tion that except for Postgraduate courses no basis, we will see a huge rise in bolh chemistry, Civil Engineering. fJentislry, Eco access. This will mean that Mrs and fee (other than a university adininistnilivc fee nomics. Geographical Sciences &. Planning, the number of actions taken, and the or fine or studenl services fee) for any Ihing Mr Middle Australia will have to pay Pharmacology, Psychiatry, Russian. damages for those cases. The result can be charged if it is a compulsory part ol' a increased housing, car, and personal The worsi excesses of charges appear to be of this in America was a huge rise in course. For example l.'ih fees, cleaning costs insurance lo insure that if anybody in the Medicine, Dentistry and Sciences insurance premiums, reflected in in for lab coats, manuals for pracs .should nol is liable to sue them, the insurance be charged lo students untlcrlaking the courses, ("osls in the range of S.Sd upwards credibly expensive health care. That company will pay the bill (ie, in the course. As wc pay i I1-;CS. wc shouldn't pay a semester are very common, and may range the Labor party would endanger the up Io well beyond Sl2(l. Ifyou think abnul end we all end up paying the bill charges and Ices the university requests wc universal health-care coverage pay in courses. Ihc numbers of people doing a course, s.jy :t Ihrough high insurance costs). Insur which Australians are so lucky to medicine class, the td-al lees collccicti Uom ance fees is the major factor in spi Considering ihiit III-CS is the whole of the a S.S ciiargc is cnormnus. These arc tecs p;is - enjoy can be explained through their ralling American health-care costs. slutlcjil cniitrilnitioii to higher cd-icalioii ing for lhe underfunding i>f ilcp,irnr..T!',. political expediency. How can Labor justify doing some funding (aiul il is a M-rv large conlniniiion) it is incongruous ihal students may be forced Just think aboui this issue ;! innmcjil. thing that v/ill hurt the working-class One of the fundamental tenets of our by compulsory Ices [o pay for subjects and You may read more aboul this, and uilorir.:i- democracy is the open access lo the most? Perhaps the Goss Govern dcpartmcnls ihc universily is nol iuiiding lioi) ahoul perhaps not paying compulsory courts for ail Australians - not just ment is aclually better friends with tho properly. Hssenli.illy students are funding tecs (as Ihey appear lo be illegal) in and the wealthy few. This is why we have legal profession than it is with you or Departments lo "top up' the inadequate around uni in 2iid .semesler. Ifyou read Un Legal Aid - a body which funds legal me.... amount granted by the University. ion I-'oeus or Semper you will find iiitomi:i- tion concerning ihis is.sue or phone Sally actions of those who could not oth That is the essential issue in Ihe articles and Haydon. the Etlucation Officer, at the Stu debates about this matter happening around erwise afford representation. Unfor dent Union on .•^7722(X) for tnore into. 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Brisbane are righi HiKUilUCCI B Basil Iii'sh loin.Iio C CAKDISAtI C.ipsK urn (Jiilli KKOIM here on campusf D in s;cA DilliTtTil 38 Fortune's "Rotten: Daughter BOOK REVIEWS No Irish, by Alice Hoffman The author is also deft at sketching PICADOR (Paperback RRP the life thai goes on "oulside"-in vari No Blacks, $14.95} ous American cities, complete wilh Cosmicomics their own scents, which eases you No Dogs" by Italo Cafvino back into the heart as more precious by John Lydon ALICE' than any other PUBLISHED BY PICADOR, $14.95 PUBLISHED BY HODDER, H O F F M A N- If you are a mother or daughter who $19.95 doesn't exactly have a wonderful re Cosmicomics is a collection of sci lationship (if a relationship can be Do any reading on the career of the ence-fiction short stories. That said, "wonderful") with the other, or even if Sex Pistols and one fact will unfail and now that I've lost everyone's at you do (you liars), Fortune's Daugh ingly gob you between the eyes. De tention. I feel obliged to point out that ter may just provide a little insight pending on which angle you choose throughout the book there is not a (and perhaps explanation) into the to take, the Sex Pistols were either single mention of laser-guns, space mind of your "essential other half. high art, driven by the Situationist ships or a threatening alien presence. theories stolen by Sex Pistols man Caroline Kaurila Rather, tne stories are science-fiction ager) Malcolm McLaren from rioting June 20 1994 in a more literal sense. Far from the French students during Ihe late six likes of Slar Trek and Dune, Italo ties or Ihey were simply five spotty daughter Calvino's unique style takes scientific little kids enjoying the notoriety and Even Cowgirls theories of creation and the universe, lifestyle that comes from being in a and gives Ihem a surreal hvist. Evo famous band. Depending on which Get the Blues lution, atmosphere, the big bang and you choose to believe, generally fol even the extinction of dinosaurs are lov/s your allegiance in the all-time by Tom Robbins all a part of Calvino's cartoon-like pressing Pistols question; Who was world, where nothing is beyond be the leader? The closest relationship you can have ing turned inlo an abstract fairy tale. In Jon Savage's England's Dreaming. with another person is that v/ilh your Each story is preceded by a brief MacLaren is painted as the creator mother. All agreed? OK, so you can'l Tom Robbins paragraph describing the theory upon and driving force behind the Sex Pis stand the sight of her, well if it's not V/hich the story is based. This serves tols, applying his art school educa the closest, il's certainly the most Vytntwnbtn to provide the reader with a greater tion to a pop music bloated by super complex. "•ny fnn AliMn but «•!) OM understanding of the plot and setting, groups such as Genesis, Fleetwood This is the essence of Fortune's while the sheer contrast between he Mac, and the Eagles. Quite pointedly, Daughter, a tender story of mothers, very scientific iniroduction and the John Lydon (nee Rotten), refused to babies, daughters and the delicate quirky, peculiar stories is amusing in have anything to do with that hook, web of love which inextricably em itself. In fact, the whole contains sub simply relying that the true story be braces each. tle humour in abundance, evoking not hind the Sex Pistols v/as in his head, side splitting laughter, but charmed and waiting for the right time to be Alice Hoffman writes of the lives of smiles. written. Well, here it is, the Bible ac Lila and Rae, two women with child cording lo Johnny Rotten (oops, sorry hoods so achingly sad it gives "de The stories all centre around the Mr Lydon!), a savage refutation of the prived" a whole new meaning, yet memories of one character, Qfwfq high art justification (and thus tam whose common capadty for compas (yes. even the character names are ing) of the Sex Pistols by music crit sion and dignity in travail is over unconventional; try pronouncing ics and academics. whelming. Lila's story is one of Irying Bb'b, G'd(w)n, Hnw or (k)yK!), who lo come lo terms wifh her own teen is extremely old. So old, in fact, Qfwfq For much of the book, the reader can pregnancy and subsequent adoption was around even before the universe easily identify with Lydon (if someone of her child, whereas Rae is a strug existed, if you believe wha! he says gave you thousands of pounds lo call gling young woman who fails preg in the short stories. All At One Point Bert Newton a"... dirty old fucker.." I nant lo her horrible (but hysterical) de and How Much Shall We Bet? Natu bet you'd stay for the ride loo!), and facto. Not exactly adrenalin-inducing This is a book I'm still thinking about. rally, over this lengthy period of ex his first hand insights give fascinat stuff, but nevertheless a stalely, pow 121 chapters but don't let that fool you istence, Qfwfq changed - or rather ing angles to the well known Sex Pis erful book of human encounters and this is a hell of a book which by the evolved - quite extensively, jumping tols legends. However, at limes, growth of two frail souls, which is ar way should be coming to a screen randomly from being a fish, to a di Lydon appears to be a whining little guably the most moving of them ail. near you very soon. nosaur, to a moliusk in each succes boy, someone who believes his own sive slory; nol to menlion his many publicity, and thus whose opinions Witnessing the few central characters Even Cowgirls get the Blues fo indistinguishable forms. No matter are lo be accepted without question. seemingly drift through their lives, cuses on Sissy, a girl born with large what he is however, his personality There is a grand manner to the pro wilh great clarity you suddenly real thumbs who makes hitchhiking an is the same and his experiences are nouncements of John Lydon, and af ize - here before you is evolution of artform. Robbins uses Sissy's thumbs and hilchiking as metaphors for indi interesting lo say the least. ter a while this can truly shit you off. the human spirit in ils most glorious However, gel past these hiccups and form. viduality and life. Sissy meets wilh At limes the book is very philosophi various kinds of people, all present cal, provoking much thought aboul lake little Johnny with just the Endearing, annoying, laughable, in ing a different ideolgy to hers yet aris human nature. It is ofien beautiful and teenstest pinch of salt, and the book different ing from the same philosophical con moving, sometimes sad, always en can reward your read. Much to Lydon's credit, he offers everyone's Hoffman's characters are awkwardly fusion she seems to be plagued by. tertaining and amusing, and fre point of view on the court case be real. Fortune's Daughter plays Essentially, this novel is about con quently inspirational. More often than tween McLaren, and himself over the heavily on symbolism and recurrent formity and nonconformity, not so one would imagine possible, this rights lo the Sex Pistols name and themes-but it works well, as Hoffman much lesbianism bul what are sexual book is all these things at once. For assets (finally settled almost ten masterfully describes the exquisite perversities in heterosexual sex and those familiar wilh such classic books years after the group first came to scents in the air that ebb and flow with ultimately about balance and time. If as The Little Prince or the Prophet, notice). Indeed, this is one of the fas the moods of the character and the you do decide to read it, which I you will know the sort of book I refer cinating parts of the book where the slory. wholeheartedly recommend, be pre to. For those of you who rarely ven pared for a lol of American culture you ture beyond this week's Stephen differences between theory (as in Her style reflects a remarkable per- 80's generation like me will nol com King, take a chance and try McLaren) and practice (as in Lydon) ceplivity on trails of characters all-loo- pletely get. This novel expresses ils Cosmicomics, at only 153 pages it are pointedly illustrated. What commonly stereotyped in literature, unique philosophy of life which in won't be overly time consuming, but McLaren thought were interesting such as Ihe male-chauvinist- "Sleep- vites deep thought. Read during it will doubtless be a book you will ideas were in truth Johnny Rotten's ing With the Enemy"- esque psycho break. keep forever, brimming over with sto life and style; while McLaren could husband. (Who, by the way, had ries you can't help but read again and dream, Lydon had to do. some classic one-liners. I was in again. stitches!) Liz Georgiades Jason Craig 39 •FILM-FILM^FILM-FILM- There's nothing ivpical '"• ^"^' ^'^^ manifest d. Mre lo kill is What's K about this movie - the act- '^''gely a refleciion ni 40 • n Lm • Fl LIVI • Fl LM • Fl LM • • Fl LM • Fl LIVi * Fl LM • Fl LM 1r^^9 The Hudsucker Proxy W^cctt EcLirp> Hold on to your liorses, partncr.s lows the Earps through their 11 .iv- It's been a stimulating lime for new The plol goes a little like ihis;- the because the western is definitely els across the West and llicIr films. Just when I thought What's president of Hudsucker Industries makinga come back. Fortunately strong sense of family to r.-irh Eating Gilbert Grape? was going kills hin}.se)f; (he board members or unfortunately depending on olher and their wives. W^ial re to be the highlight ofthe week, The (headed by Newman's character, your perspective Kevin Costner mains central to the story Ls lhe Hudsucker Proxy comes along. Sid Mussburger) decide lo get a teams up with director Lawrence relationship belween the broth Not that these two films can be dimwiltcd idiot to act as president Kasdan and Is back with yet an ers and Doc Holltday, you craild compared in any way, but I'd hate so confidence will fall and share other romantic western saga. say their adopted brother. One of the climactic moments ap.-irl lo be pushed to declare my favour holders will bow out; then the Most of us have probably seen Tombstone and the original from the gunfight at the O.K ite. board buys the shares at rock bot tom price and lake control. The Cuiiflght at ttie O.K Corral so the Corral was tlie brothers walking But enough about me. The slory is by no means new. A lot down the street side by sid. . A dimvvittcd proxy? Mailroom Httdsitcker Proxy is the latest of of crealive licence was taken with very long romantic story th:.i is worker Norvillc Barnes (Tim fering from the noted Coen broth this film, I kept wondering when meant to appeal to our sen' c of Robbins). But let's just say Barnes ers Vtihose previous efforts include the very fine line between histori romance and adventure, Cint i;ia- has some unexpected ideas up his Barton Fink, Miller's Cro.^siitg and cal fact and cinema fictlcn had tography and the music sr f)re sleeve. Intrepid Pulitzer Prize win Raisi.'ig Arizona. Written by both been crossed. Producer Jim combine to bring back aviso.dly ning journalist, Amy Archer (Jason Joel and Ethan, as well as Sam Wilson says that 'wc never meant rich Image of the Old West. Il is a Leigh) smells the proverbial and Raimi (who wrote of all things The to say that this Is utterly factual, film worth seeing. Cosiner i.s ; ro- sets off to expose the goings on. the definitive Wyatl Earp. The ducing this so be prepared in .sit Evil Dead!), the film is totally re truth of the matter is that none in there for a very very long t i ine. freshing and very very funny. Somelhing sure to impress are the of it can be 'true'. There's no way outstanding scenes of New York in Liz Georgiades In style, The Hudsucker Proxy re that Kevin looks like Wyatt Earp the snow. AcluaLy they're not ex sembles some of the 40s and 50s and there's no way that we can actly New York - they're models classics by directors like Preston know exactly whal wcr.t on'. incorporating all the best buildings Sturges or Frank Capra, and it even Kevin Costner assetnblcs a fine of New York from the period of the has the clement of fantasy that was casl beginning with the 40s and 5()s to make a kind of beau in Capra's It's a Wonderful Life typecasted Gene Hackinan as tiful, idealised Big Apple. Wyall's fat'acr, DemUs Quaid as (with James Stewart). Think of Doc Hollidny. -Michael Madsen those snappy, iast-laiking com There are sonic effective Expres [The Getaway, fiesvrvoir Doga] as edies with people like Rosalind sionist - like touches too, wilh Wyatl's brother Yirs>d. Isabella Mussburger's office so hig and in Russell, Cary Grant and Lauren Ro.s.scllini {Fi^arless). Johcth timidating, you almost shake in Bacall and you have one stylistic Williams, .Mark Harmon. Bill Pull aspect of this film. your Target Nike copies when you man (AJfi!/ce) just lo name a k'w. imagine entering. .And there are I3ut there are some unmistakable two scenes which are absohitely Wyatt Earp is very much in the contemporary touches too - how- amazing — I won't tell you but tradition of Dances with could there nol be at the hands of you'll know them when you see Wolve.slsurprisc surj^risel. It fol the Coens? The stars, Tim Robbins, L \- .Sm0:^'\ them! This is a 'must see" film and Paul Newman and Jennifer Jason 1 think David and Margaret even Leigh have a hoot of a lime, rel M 0 V- IE AT BIRCH CARROLL & GOYLE agree on that! ishing over-acting in a style that SR^V-ERS INDOOROOPILLY 8 would seem morc at home on a by Vicki Englund stage than a cinema screen. j On presentation of this vouchorj jOn presentation of this vouchor' SEE ANY MOVIE II SEE ANY MOVIE I Semper and Metro are glv- j ANY SESSION ANY DAY |[ ANY SESSION ANY DAY } ng away five double I passes to see f/te I INDOOROOPILLY 8,!! INDOOROOPILLY 8, I I \\'c-:tfivlilSli:>f>pi)i)^t(UV)i, liuloonwiiillnII J [U-itfielitSlwiifiiujitisn-ii, liii( Onn presentationfPtipnt.Tfifinn onff this v/fHirli .'hen you X hen you flash II flash ll your I! your Sludeni 11 Student Card, II Card. II Offer Expires 11 Auf^ust, 1994. It Offer E.\i}ires 21 Aii^^ust, 1994, Not Vatiti witli amj of/UT offer. II Nol Vntiii tvith tiiit/ollnr offer. JL • Fl LM * Fl LM * Fl LM • Fl LM «•.• The tired old description of Terry them very often look like a cross Pratchett's work is that it is to fan between Attila the Hun and Lemmy tasy what that of Douglas Adams is from "Motorhead," but often for two to science fiction. Ho hum. Actually reasons: firstly, that a lot of them there's a wryness. a puckish feeling are young, and the other is, well, of self-mockery in Pratchett's work they're letting their hair down. And that Adams hasn't got, and I have I would say spending a weekend to say that it was Pratchett's work tiying to look like Zog the Barbarian that encouraged me back into the or Mr Spock is at least as healthy "weenie" (or senil-weenle) fold after as putting on funny clothes and a long absence. For those of you going around an 18-hole golf course. who haven't discovered his books I mean, ifyou want to get the little (what the Hell are you waiting for?), ball in the hole, why not put it in the bulk of them are piss-taking there and go home? ' STRATA fantasies dealing with the Discworld, Semper: Still, one of my perennial a flat circular world that sits on four nightmares is about getting dn.mk tanlltjatllinJIArlhniv'tnn^ii huge elephants which sit on an even and waking up the next morning at TERRyPRATCHEH K more huge turtle swimming through Doctor Who" convention sur- a ^ space. Although Oiat's a very simple rounded by Daleks yelling "Extermi \ explanation indeed. nate!" I mean, can somebody be Terry Pratchett recently visited the obsessed by SF and fantasy and still University to promote his new (non- look and sound like a nonnal human Discworld) book. "Johnny and the being? Dead." and I interviewed him after one to read it to you and explain all the Terry: Well, 1 would say from the a marathon book-signing session at words... ages of about 12 to 17, the bulk of the University bookshops, with a Semper: As long as there are a few foot my fictional reading was fantasy and *r- ' •• "^'•^ queue so long he asked a lady to notes too. I'm used to footnotes. Could SF. and there was increasingly less wards the end "How old were you of il because I found more things. when your Grandfather willed you you tell me about how you met Arthur C Clarke in the dunny once? And. as I said, it triggered my interest his place in the queue?" Discussions in reading, and I can certainly walk SL* .**l3 about what was in the Bookshop Terry: II wasn't exactly a meeting. One of and chew gum at the same time. 1 sandwiches aitd descriptions of the the nice things that 1 make no secret about know what you mean. Science fiction bowl of cold water Terry soaked his is that it's fantasy and science fiction that fandom does attract a number of right hand in for most of the inter encouraged me to read and. curiously sociopaths who find relating to the view (to case the after effects of the enough, triggered off an education. Let's world a little difficult, and they go TExRRY. PRATCHETT book signing) have been, in the main, just consider the basic equation that, for to conventions where they find they omitted, however one "what's-in-n- example, fantasy is one step away from .\.ND NEIL GAIMAN can quite easily relate to other people the-sanger "thought I'd include it. mythology and mythology is one step away that have difficulty relating to the Semper: I'd like lo ask you about from ancient history, and once you've read world. For the bulk of these people, your new book. "Johnny And The all the fantasy you can get hold of. you're this is somelhing thai you pass Dead." 'What's it all about? quite happy to read about the Trojan War, through on the way to growing up. which is fantasy anyway, and out of that Terry: You mean you haven't read And I've been to conventions that comes an Interest in history. And one were full of people who were quite it? thing leads on to the other. I first came sane. Those people who run around Semper (Sheepishly, oh so sheepish across the word "ecology: in a science with long scarves on doing Dalek ly): Errr. I've just finished exams... fiction book. 1 first came across the concept impersonations, that's not what they Terry: On its superficial level, it's of overpopulation in a science fiction do every day. They're having fun. about a boy wlio can see and hear around, I got myself an education by they're lacking back. If you ever saw dead people. They're restricted to default. School certainly wasn't very good a shriners convention or something the cemetery, they believe that ifyou at giving me one. And one of the nice Uke that tn the States, where they die. you're not allowed to go ver^' far things about science fiction conventions wreck the hotel they're staying in away from your grave because if was that science fiction authors and their and then go off and be real estate Judgement Day happens and you're reads can meet. And I think this is true salesmen or something. SF fans at not there there'll be the most tre what I say, it's very hard to remember conventions are, basically, the hu mendous row. And the local author what went through your mind when you man race letting its hair down, are, ity, of course, this is a very old grave were thirteen. I remember going to my basically, the human race letting its yard, sold off the graveyard for five first ever convention when I was thu-teen. hair down, and you shouldn't con pence to a company that's going to in Peterborough. Even if what I'm telling sider this to be their normal mode redevelop it and have all the bodies you isn't technically correct, it's certainly of behaviour. In some cases. It indeed taken away. Which is not fantasy metaphorically true. It might have been is, but for the few percent who live TERRY actually, it's been attempted in Lon at some other convention, but I know that with one foot on the Enterprise, my don a couple of times in the past I was standing in the Gents, and in a view is "what the Hell." Compared few years. The story's about Johriny's urinal further along was Arthur C Clarke. to the other things people could be Involvement with the dead, their And 1 suppose the equation was that "he's doing, being very interested in "Doc underground movement as it were, a human being, and so am I." It brought tor Who" or "Star Trek" or "Red to save the cemetery. You get all the It home to me that there wasn't any dif Dwarf is a very minor peccadillo. catchphrases. you know, "we're not ference between writers and other people, going to take this lying dovm." That's writers are just people that write. You the superficial story and what hap must slide into writing, I think, and that's pens during and subsequent to his what happened to me. Semper: You exploded onto the activities on their behalf. Are you a Semper: I've heard of some interesting SF/fantasy scene with the "Disc student? forms of literary criticism being employed world" books... conventions, things like buckets of Semper: Yes at SF Terry; I slid onto the scene, I was stale vomit being thrown over unpopular one of those overnight successes Terry: Well, perhaps you can find authors... someone to read it to you. who people didn't suddenly discover Terry: This sounds to me like an urban had been around for twenty years. Semper: It'll be a bil of a change. myth. I'm sure I would have heard about Semper:.,, and I have a particular I've been force-fed Percy Shelley for that one. Besides, at science fiction con the past few months,.. fondness for 'The Colour of Magic": ventions the vomit never has a chance to because it was the first fantasy book Terry: Oh God, you're a literary stu get stale. Conventions are usually very I'd read in ages, and it encouraged dent. I'm sure you could find some amiable things. The people who attend <-^. PRATCfUill A UlStWORIO) NOVFI, WITCHES ABRGs;; me to return to the fantasy fold, as Teny: Yes, but it was Milligan who was it were. How did it come about? Was thought of as the driving force. Michael it one of those sudden brainwaves Benline had a more structured form of in the bath-tub? humour, while Milligan was always cir Terry: More or less. I'd done the oc cling around the edge of madness. Ben- casional science fiction book and 1 tine built on the initial gag and made it had got fed up wilh a lot of stylised look almost real, whereas Milligan had fantasy. You're a literary kind of guy. a definite surreal quality. Of the two of so I'll put it to you like this: In the (hem. 1 preferred Bentine. He went on to perceptions of most people, fantasy do a series called "It's a square world," started with Tolkien. There was lots and a lot of work wilh kids. In "It's a of it before Tolkien, but it was nol square world" he'd take a crazy idea, and widely accessible. A lot of readers tlien take it seriously. At tlie end of every read Tolkien, and a lot of writers read series, something weird would happen Tolkien, and rehashed his works. to the BBC's Broadcasting I louse. In one And a lot of writers read the writers show, it became a Nazi prisoner-of-war that rehashed Tolkien, and rehashed camp for no readily explained reason, I'liiuxii.ouir them. And there was a lot of, you and eveiyone was trying to dig their way 01 "MAGIC know, the "landlord a pint of your oul. And on all the familiar programmes (.nmrll J.-.«-irr'oMmn(irTIIFmV(i< finest ale" school of fantasy writing. the BBC were doing, they'd be passing And there was a lol of ready accept Scnipcr has three autographed copies of the buckets of soil along like in 'The ance of the givens of the classic fan Ten-y Pratchett's new book, .l"!i!in> :iii.l Greal Escape," Uiere'd be a panel discus tasy universe, the natural wisdom of IIK' |}V:;H1 lo give away. Just come down sion with academics, and this bucket ;£?'^'i^<, to the office on July 27. at 2.00pin. and would come past and tJiey'd all be passing the wizards, the natural righlness of tell us whal the Discwodd rests upon. royalty, the nobleness of elves and il along. And a guy would be reading the so on. So I started the "Discworld" I read enough to, as il were, l 'fhe strength and inieasity of Give's .song writing engulfs you with cvciy listen of ibis album and it should be listened to in ius entirety for niiLximuni effect. Tlie U:id Sectls - induding Mick Hancy, Conway FRENTE! MARCELLA DETROIT DEPECHE MODE .Savage, and BlLxa B;irgeld -arcaccomplished musi cians in their own right.Tlie y provide the perfect Lonely/Bizarre IJOVC Triangle I Believe In Your Room {PolygramA/Varner/Chappeil) back drop to the angst, hatred and evil portrayed in (I-ESTIVAL) *** (FESTIVAL) **** Cave's character. The pas.ses5cd kner returns in loverman and stxm After a break from the Australian .scene, First reactions at pressing play is, favourable. A balanced combination of smooth vocals Always a band for many different ver degenerates into the dmnken wreck xwjaii^lin^ Frente! arc back with a 5-Track EP backed up byagood melody penetrate the sur sions of the one song, the new Depeche jack. "Lonely" the lead track, is not so much rounding as the sounds assemble delicately be Mode Single comes in 3 flavours. The "Dcsixiir and Deception, Love's ugly little twins, a departure, they've always had moody fore launching into the chorus. Detroit main first version is the chunky 3 disc digipak Came a-knock:ng on my dtxir, I let them in, Dar songs, bul more a surprise to release it tains notable control of her vocals over an im , and features two mixes by Butch Vig ling, you're the punishment for all my l"omier sings, as Ihe single. It's okay but lacks a c ertain pressive range despite the tendency to let go 1 let loie in", begins the title track. on some occasions. She does however have a (producer of Nirvana, Smashing something, like a decent chorus. The .sec beautillil and melodious voice which periiaps Pumpkins,L7) and two great live tracks Qire writes his own ohiiuar)' in lay Me txav in a ond track "Explode" finds Frente on pretentious manner that only Ca\e could get away couldbeneStwithalitdemorBdepth. Iliesong - "Never let me down again" and "Deaths more familiar and poppy territory. In fact itself is about love and tries to project a warni with. Door". The second is a pointless remix this was going to be the single, whi ch it emotional note. I however could not help feel Red Right Hand expk)res the dark, bitter memories ing that it was a more of a commercial ice deal including a very boring mix by Br shouid've been. "Get Real" is co-writ of one of his charact'.'r's chikihcxxl - a common breaker forth e artist to the mass market rather ianEno - rcally how many mixes of the theme of Cave s woric. Ain't Gonna Rain Anymore ten with the cretinous Ween brother, bul than aoomposition of any significance. Some a song does one need? Finally there is witnes.ses the teium of thebn)ken-{lown lover. Ihankfully features very little of them, might recall Marcella Detroit as the high the live pack and for my money the one There is not one bad song on this album as Ca\e and is a rollicking country tinged pitched 'oacking vocalist from her early days to go fon In addition lo the single also continues thrcugh his journey through bitter and number, which like a lot of Frente'.s, work in Shakespeare's Sister. And in many ways her solo elTorls are reminiscent of those carly Included arc live versions of "Policy of tormentai souls. Tlie album concludes wilh a sec is short and .sweet. Their cover of New jTSirs, but tailonxl as a much slicker version Tmth, "World in My Eyes" and "Fly on ond, a e\en morc chilling vereion of Do You lave Order's "Bizzare Li>ve Triangle", works Me? \\\ a style :hai woukl fit [wrfectly into a [>.i\icl for the nineties. TTie CD sin^e also indudes the Windscreen" and is a good, if short, tjuite well but is a little on the shorl side Iwoother trades, "Shadow" and'l Wantto Take lynch film. reminder of their tour. Of course ifyou and is best summed up by the word cule. You Hif^et^'. The former ofiers a good synthe hi love In is a fin>t-cl;Lss album that cxpkires ihe sised instrumental sound wilh Detroit inject- 're the very dedicated, very obsessive, skle of love that is rardy mentkMied - the ugly head inga strong vocal presence throuj^ouL "IWant or very rich Depeche Mode fan, you can t)fobscs.sion.betr.irjl and lust. Ailhough mrt the de- Caleb Rudd to Take You Higher^' however might be de opt for all three bul the question which fiiiiti\e Itol Seeds album, this is Kisiiy tme of the scribed by its title abne as Uiose six wx)rds make begs asking - Consumer choice, or a best albums of 1991. up most of tho song. Would be worth a listen on j'ou local commercial radio station and de consumer rip off? .MarkLudlow 44 cide for yourself ifyou believe. Tbny Sarathchandra Big Mountain Tad Morphine Baby I Love Your Way Grease Box Cure for Pain When I first received this cd. Four minutes of diving, head-shak the movie Reality Bites had not ing growl from Seattle's progenitors (FESTIVAL) even reached Australia, but of sound that solidifies on contact knowing Ihat the movie was a with oxygen. Tad Danielson (guitar I don't know about morphine beins; a hit in the U.S.. It would be in and that voice you keep nearing) cure for pain, but this album sure is a evitable that sooner or later, is like a Puget Sound version of cure for my head and ears. You ni.iy be everybody would be singing, Rollo -all bulk, lung and loco'd familiar wilh the infectious siM;^'.lcs "Oooh baby I lurvc ya way- eyes. Tad, however, is not "Buena" and "Thursday" that have boen hey." Blowhard. If you're into grjnge for getting played on Triple J, with goo< I re;i- The Wonder Stuff crochet tops, leather bands, dope, .son - you can't get them out of yon Ii.ad. Afler listening to this single, Head I loncho Mark Sandman's deep \'o- Construction for the which coniains five different SNAG-rock, thatcool-assed shorts- and-tights combo and all those col cals combine wilh his home miiclc I'.vo- Modern Idiot versions of the same song (for string slide bass along with mesmii i'.ing aiose of you who just can't get ourful Doc Martens, chances are In 1988. The Wonder Stuff released Darilone sax and tight drumming lo pro enough of it), it has everything the Lollapalooza generation gonna Hup. an album that captured the duce a dark, sexy, rock-jazz sound. Tin's the target "generation x" audi make Tad's newly-tempered scowl essence of the indie ^luiiar pop. seem real tired real fast, If the in moody music base is perfect for S.nid- This was unpretentious, pure pop ence will lap up. It's reggae, il's tensity doesn't make you grimace man'.s insightful lyric's, about lo\'c. sex at its best bolstered by strong gui got a key change, and it's from to start off with. Vedder he isn't - and (most ofall) drugs. Ifs not all dnom tars and epitomised in the song one of Ihose "offbeat" little and gloom ihough, there are some de Don't Let Me Down Gently films. his voice screws through the note instead of wrapping it in flannel... If lightful lighter moments incUicling Their follow-up album. Never So if you haven't already you're into grunge for the dark, "C'ancly" and the title track. A brilliani Loved Elvis was more Svilb-influ- bought the soundtrack to the thumping njmble from the lonely album, perfect for late night, or dark ijnccd but iic core of pop-rock' re film, or ifyou want to hear five .smoky b;ir listening. Try a do.sc. IvIicN'e mained in the songs Size of a side of town, you'll really like this. different ways of singing "Oooh It's off the album Inhaler (Giant/ me you'll become addicted. Cow and Caught in My Shadow bcby I lurvc ya way-hcy," then Caleb Rudd The expectations on the Wonder Mechanic/BMG, on vinyl and eve this single could be for you. Stuff to continue their progress to rything) and ifyou can afford it, get indie legend status appears to Paul Ewing it (single's got a bonus track, head- DEFFX have become an overwhelming jerking growl of a thing called Pale Baptism burden. Construction for the Corkscrew, sounds like Birth Ritu *** Modern Idiot is mediocre, bland al's pissed-off little brother). If you (MDS) and quite boring. can't afford it, and you really like "Construction..." was released late Underground this stuff, try picking up Tad's Ov.-n ,A new Def VX release? Well yes and No. last year but has only just reached Lovers 8-Way Santa - il's heavier, rawer, This lalesl album from Sydney's prom the Semper offices accompanied more inspired: kinda defines that ising thrash-dance-surfexperiinenl.ilisis by a bonus live CD. This is usually is essentially a compilalion ofearh re- primal Everclear howl. Grease Box lea.ses with the addition ofa live iii' re in indication that an album is not Dream it Down ain't quite it - it's a blacktoothed corded on last year's U.S. jaunt. doing too well in initial record Jac, no ice. Nail it, dude. Nail it sales. Many people thought ihat Ihis third back. It ain't no candy. The main disc features '.3 tracks culled The same old sound is still their from the HPs Water and Surge as well as album by the Underground Lovers Marcel Dorney but somewhere along the line 'ol would be their coining of age. 1: was some vinyl only iracks/mixes. There is only one new song "Make Your Si.isb" Miles Hunt has appeared to lost not, but it is still a spectacular album. the plot. The production is great which was recorded lor an aborted K.i^s Again, perhaps even more so, the but the brilliant songs that once Mantissa Wilson tribute album (the song was i H mi- characterised their albums are band has produced a very adventur nally penned by him) bul is instanll). Inr- nowhere to be found. ous and electric collection of songs gettable. As expected, the stand mil - and I mean collection. Sanctify tricks arc the singles (or lead tracks i • un Hot Love Now . the first single, Ihe l--l's) such as -.lie now classic "'--•irf- begins with promise with moody ,A combination of guest performers Yeah, they're Australiai:. Yeah, crs of the Mind'. "We are Now" jnd strings and guitars but soon de like Helen Mountford from Not "Inlo the Blue", There are other less ob they're pretty good. And. yes, generates into an absolutely pa Drown in if Waviii^ and Amanda vious gems, especially when ihey .ase they were better as Killing Time, thetic chorus. The brass bacl^ing ofl the accelerator pedal, such as mi ilie Brown from the Go Betweens bring but don't get mc wrong - you section was the final straw. Maybe jazzy "Happy and Soft". .Apart ! 'un a lot of talent - but talent that L'r.- knew hippie-nielat couldn't la.si I'm beinga bit harsh but its always dcrground Lovers don't really need. Ihese and a few others, lhe other m.ite- forever, so listen wilh open ears. rial lacks substance, and is more litler disappointing to admit that one of The band is on the brink of adult your favourite bands have re Hear a preltyl.lgood song. W'on- lhan anything else. Lyrically there isn'i hood, and really needs to find its own leased a crap record. There are der why ihcy'd waste a \'o:ce like a lol of variation eilher -.surfing, wnier. some decent tracks such as On sense of identity. At times flashes of Nina Grant's... The plucked gui and hippy \'ahies are DclF.X's mnin You were going to skip Ihls page, movies (Ihey can't; there are always same space sharing an experience with the best the country has to of weren't you? You muttered "Thea morc movies showing around Bris which can never be repealed: no fer. An example will suffice: prob tre - I don't go lo theatre" to your bane than there are live theatre per matter how many times the play Is ably the most fascinating, enjoyable self, and you were going to turn the formances being staged). Also, ifyou performed, every time will always be and thought-provoking piece of page over. Well, I'll make a deal with can gel a group of six or ten people different, and a large part of Ihat dif theatre I've seen this year is The Tall you: you read this little bit here Ihat together, many theatre companies ference comes from the reaction of Green Stranger In The Ceramic Pol. I've got lo say this month, then If are willing In negotiate group dis a particular audience on a particu This show, in which one actor plays you're siill nol Interested you have counts, especially if you're prepared lar nighl. Some forms of theatre ten different characters at the drop my official permission to lurn over to book and pay in advance. It's al encourage active participation by ofa hal. was performed with aston the theatre pages for the rest of the ways worth a try, and It's often more the audience, others let you sit back ishing virtuosity by Rebecca Riggs. year. You can't say fairer lhan Ihal fun lo go to the theatre wilh a bunch and laugh or cry when you feel like II was written by a Brisbane writer. now. can you? Hey? Good. of people anyway; whether you all il, but either way YOU as an audi Philip Dean, who also designed the love the play, you all hale the play, ence member form an integral part sel, directed by well-known local ac Now that I've got your attention: or opinion is divided, it gives you of the production. Also, lots of peo tor/wri ter/comedian/composer Wiry don't you go lo the theatre? something to discuss over coffee af ple find it hard to imagine what a Adam Couper, and stage-managed You go to the movies. You go to clubs terwards. play might be like: they know about by/Uinle Winter and Graham Miller. and concerts lo dance and listen to Shakespeare, Rogers and It was attended, every nighl of the bands. Someiimes you even go to a Another reason for not going to Hammerstein, and weird modern run, by approximately twenty peo CD launch. So why nol Iheatre? theatre is the idea that only snooty, experimental plays with dialogue ple, but it will surely live In the Perhaps you just never rcally high-brow types will be there. Cer that doesn't make sense, but that's minds of the few who saw it as a thought aboul it; It's something you tainly on first nights there tend to about all. Actually the genres of luminous and wonderful experience. never got into the habil of doing. Or be blue-rinsed ladles and bow-lied theatre are as limitless as the gen Brisbane theatre does not suffer perhaps you have thought about it, gentlemen nibbling ham sand res of movies or books or music: from a lack of talent; it suffers from and your reasons are among Ihose wiches, calling each other darling Ihere's gothic. romantic, Russian a lack of interest. listed below. Either way, you're and assuring anyone who will lis tragedy, drawing-room comedy, missing out on a lol of potentially ten that the set design Is absolutely absurdist, political propagandist - Well, here ends my sad indictment lite-enriching cntcrtaimnent. marvellous! Bul usually audiences the list goes on and on. Having read of Apathy in the Old Tovm Tonight. are a mixed bag of students, teach the name of a play, if you want to The nexl time you come across a know whether it will Interest you, One of Ihc main reasons people give ers, other Ihealre-workers, parents, theatre review page in a street pa there are always reviews to consult: for not going to theatre is that it friends and jet-lagged tourists per, don't Just skip over it: take a In Semper, In the Brisbane Review. costs loo much. This is often a le thinking they're in Melbourne. Be look at what's offering. Ifyou see a Time Off and Accent, Brother Sis gitimate complaint, which arises out sides, if you go with a group, you poster for a theatre production, take ter, someiimes Rave, even the Cou of a vicious circle: the fewer people can choose your own company. the time to check the date and time rier Mail. If you avoid theatre be go to the theatre, the higher the and price: you might decide it's cause of a limited concept of whal price has to be lo cover production A third reason for not going to thea worthwhile investment. It would be theatre can be. you're denying your costs, bul then the higher the price, tre is that people question what they great to see Brisbane theatre mov self worlds. lhe fewer people go. Tlie majorily of will gel oul of it. Surprisingly few ing In different directions: growing Brisbane's theatre companies cither people have ever seen a live theatre a Tringe", for example, wliere new do not pay the actors, or pay the production, apart from Big Bill Finally, some people say they'd go and Innovative things could happen actors on a '•profil-share" basis Bunylp and His Furry Friends in the lo the theatre if this were London or on an ongoing basis; pursuing op- which means they receive a share town hall in Grade Two. In facl. as even Melbourne, but what can you llons in comedy, and In improvisa of any profit the production makes a form of entertainment, theatre of expect from Brisbane? The answer tion; developing more companies (which over the last couple ofyears fers many of the same things that is, quite a lol. We have som.e extraor run by disabled people and mem at least has tended to be little or movies do - lension, conflict, ro dinarily talented actors, directors, bers of ethnic minorilles. By mak none). However, almost all produc- mance, ethical dilemmas, murder, writers, musicians, dancers, sel de ing the decision to see a play or two lions have substantial discounts for grief etc. etc. Wliereas movies capi signers, lighting designers and so this year, you can make possible all students, and tf the cost Is a little talize on their ability lo give you big on. many of whom you won't hear this and much much more. Come higher lhan that of a movie, this is scenery and fast-paced action, thea of unless you go lo see their work on: support your local Ihealre. offset by the fact that people don't tre makes use of the facl that audi and read ihelr names in the pro Andrea Baldwin attend as many plays as Ihcy do ence and actors are Ihere in the gramme, but who nevertheless rank BRIEFLY... Theatresporls "Duck Season", La Boite Talking local theatre, Mortal, "a one- dead, in the five minuics he gets to Theatre, 57 Hale Street Milton. 7:30pm Sun cntily play" in more ways than one, was spend with each person - even the vic days, 24lh July to 21st August. Hilarious im a highlight of June. Written and per tims of earthquakes and plane crashes, provisational theatre. Only $8 concession, MORTAL S12 full. Bookings 368 1700. formed by the above-mentioned Adam thanks to a convenient time warp which Couper, directed by Tony Auckland, allows everyone this touch of personal Eric Scott's new comedy, "I tDon't Do Audi designed by Trudy Cooper and lit by service. Gradually he realizes that these tions". Footlights Theatre Company. Metro Geoff Squires. Mortal was widely abnormal events arc occurring because Arts Theatre. 109 Edward Street, City. 8pm billed as a black comedy about dealh. of rules he has been breaking recently, Wednesdays to Saturdays, 15th to 30th July, also 6:30pm Sundays July 17 and 24. "Why," asks the writer, "is it so hard as the interminable repetitious boredom Three "stars", now too famous to do audi to acccp; death'.' A simple cessation of of his job is making him grow reckless, tions, nevertheless arrive at a derelict old activity that has spawned thousands of possibly just a little crazy. Exactly what theatre to read for an exciting new play be years of religion and mysticism. Life the consummation of this rule break ing produced by a mysterious production actually has two ends, bul apart .from ing will be, is the .secret which unfolds company. S11 concession, S15 full. Book ings 216 8146 or 371 4168. the rcincarnationists. nobody seems to implacably throughout Ihe last part of care aboul where you were beiore you the play, to the stark yet strangely com Postmodern Productions presents "The were born. But the other end requires forting denouement. Flesh of the Frightened Heart, The Cry of nothing shorl of personification. An an the Fallen Soul". World Premiere of Stephen gel of dealh lo whisk you away." In Sewell's dark new play about the ugly side a "care package" to help people This is a fascinating, thought-provok Mortal, the "angel of death" is revealed of human nature. Seminar Studio. 4th Floor, through the "radical adjustment in life ing play which deserves to be per as simply a rather sad upper middle- Metro Arts, 109 Edward Sfeet. 3rd to 27th style". There's a last cigarette ("amaz formed again. Perhaps its strongest class Scotsman who has accepted the Aug, 8pm. Adults S15, Concession $10. ing how popular thai is. when lung can message is lhe simple one of Carpe Bookings 856 9697. Dealh franchise from Apocalypse I-n- cer is no longer an issue"), a blindfold Diem - seize the day. Since dealh is in terpri.ses - the company with the grimly in case you just can't face it, a list of evitable, we waste precious lime when Fractal Theatre presents "Coriolanus". It humorous motto "How long is a piece has been said that this play stands inside Ihc lop ten deathbed quotes wilh your we settle for what wc have rather than of siring".'" reaching for what wc want. Racism, our world more than any other work of own last words automatically inserted Shakespeare's. Fractal promises a physi at number seven. The only trouble is. sexism and other kinds of bigotry, the cally exciting and vocally Innovative re-in Death - for want of a beller name - ar the actress is nol there. No-one has ever writer says, arise when people are will terpretation of this epic sto-y. The Princess rives on the slage of a theatre whc'O he been lale - in that sense - before. Nol ing to acquiesce in a life of black and Theatre. Annerley Road Woolloongabba. has been in.^iiucied lo pick up a cer only that. Death is horrified lo realize while labels, rather lhan searching, ex 20lh July to 6lh August. Tuesdays 6:30pm, tain actress. Over the pasi l.^.S years he ploring, understanding and achieving Wednesdays to Saturdays 8pm, Thursday thai the audience can see him. Usually and Saturday matinee 2pm. Discounts 46 has performed this duly countless thou people only see Death when they arc the multitude of potentials which con- available for groups and concessions. sands of limes: he has even developed .siilute being human and being alive. Bookings 252 9444. Wayne:...how are they going lo blow up the party, sort of thing... a bridge, you know, all that. People Wayne: Cause the whole show is a come into the theatre not knowing what memory game, rcally, "here's an image, to expect... and also the significant de remember thi.s?", then when they get it, tails in the .show trigger people's memo there's the laughter of recognition, ries, things like palm trees, things like they're kind of pleased with themselves, the wings opening up on Thunderbird the images coming flooding back. It's by Andrea Badwin One, some of the lighting, the sound, not like we're going lo wheel on a big the characters as well - they're such bril set, you know, peopie do have to use The Thunderbirds FAB slage show has Base and he fell to eadh and rose up liant characters lo play and, you know, their imaginations and I think it's a oil been running since 1984 "off and on - again, indestructible... So people are the novelty of seeing actors being pup more satisfying Ihat way. more on lhan off, aclually", and has reading inlo this... Not us, I hasten to pets, and having puppets rescuing hu Semper: How much longer do you ex toured everywhere from London's West add.... man beings, it adds to the surreal ele pect lo be doing the show - will you do End lo "tin sheds in the desert in Af Semper: Aclutilly, talking about signifi ment. A.id also we've got all this mu it for years and years? nca". Until three years ago, it was per cance, 1 was wondering does SIG mean sic, something like forty minutes of Wayne: I think this is Ihe last round, formed by Andrew Dawson and Gavin the same as FAB? music...It's just a very very silly, very afler Australia will be the end...But then Robertson, the Lnglish actors who first Wayne: No, it actually means Spectrum very slick show, people just .seem to fall we've .said this before... decided to translate the phenomenally Is Green. There is an SIR as well, mean around laughing which is Ihe ultimate successful 60s TV show into a live stage ing Spectrum Is Red. compliment...! think the show is a bil You can calch the Thunderbirds FAB production. When they pa.sscd on the Semper: So you can't go ahead? more zany now, more contact with the show at Ihe Rialto Theatre, West End, mantle to anoihcr pair of London actors, Wayne: No. audience. from Thursday 7th July to Saturday 23rd Wayne Forester and Paul Kent, the new Paul: I didn't know that. Semper: So there is audience partici July Mondays to Thursdays at 8pm, Fri guys were put Ihrough an intensive Wayne: Useful information every day. pation, sort of direct contact? days at 7pm, Saturdays at 5pm and 8pm. seven-week training in the required Semper: You've been doing this for the Paul: There's a little bit of that, but it's Bookings at Rialto (844 3274) or mime and movement, characters and last three years, all over the wodd, it's more a sort of shared joke idea. There's Ticketworld (131931), or on lhe Group voices, and special effects. Semper a big piece of your life to devote lo this only two of us onstage and Ihere is no Hotline on 355 1797. Tickets are $22.90 caughl up wilh Wayne and Paul al the show and the.se characters. where to hide, so it's us enjoying our for students, S29.90 full, excepl on Sat Rialto Theatre, al the end of a gruelling Paul: Well, we didn't know al the be selves and then the third part ofthe tri urdays when there is a flat rate of morning of interviews. ginning that il was going to last three angle i years, we thought it was going to last Wayne: There's one question nobody's three months if we were lucky, bul it just asked us today and Ihat's the one we're keeps coming back. We've had so many asked all the time, wherever we go: what .sort of farewell performances and we've does FAB mean? kind of "gone ihrough the wall" as it Semper: And you don't tell them? happens in marathon running. There Paul: No, well, wc do... were times when wc were touring Brit Wayne: But nobody believes us. Wc ain when it gol really really tiring, bui asked Gerry Anderson (original series we've kind of come through that... creator) because everyone was asking Wayne: You see we did a tour of aboul us, and he said il meant nothing, il was a year in Britain, then we did about a just "fabulous", just a 6()s word ... Wc year in the West End. We've been in Ja cause more trouble lhan it's worth pan for about a month. Actually Aus whenever we say it on a radio show, tralia i.s the longest we've toured away THUNDERBIRDS people call up and say "No no no, i'. from home, because we're here for four means "Followers Are Briefed'or Tine, months. Accept Broadcast' and then other peo Semper: What do you think really is lhe ARE 60!! ple .say "No, the boys arc righl, it means appeal of your show? nothing" - very murky waters there .. Wayne: The nostalgia - "reiro", ihal's Paul: Il's funny because when you're ?. the new word, "retro entertainment". kid you don't think of things like that. Al.so, ihere's so much to see in the show, Those are people who just want to read if you consider that ihere are only two more inlo il now that they're older... people, it engages everybody's imagi Wayne: ...attach more significance lo nation... it...Like people can make allegorical Paul: How could two peopie do il. that comparisons with Captain Scarict, be .sort of idea - how can they go off one ing an allegory for the fa!! of Satan... side and appear on the other seemingly Paul: You see, he was based in Cloud very quickly... Opening 1/2 Price Special Smells Like Teenspirit, DIYResume / Word Processing live, in the Bistro area, 7.30 Friday 19th Au • For July 50% off the regular price fo log gust. 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Tel: 3673566 Fax: 3673588 47 TALKING WITH THE IVIAN Martin Plaza, interviewed by Marcus Salisbury MarHi; I'Lizit (real name: .Martin Plaza; Yeah, and I tried not lo c(mce:i- xen .it a lot of recording sessions and .'vlurpbvi :s, jl cour.se. best known as trale too much on that "Translormer' era. I've seen a lot of wasted lime, jmi I tell !fte (iark-hajrt'O hioke from "Mental As you know, in whic.i I grew up hcarini^ 1 knew how to gel a good souna. a good Anvinmi; wno sang their songs when that at parlies and stuff II tried to go guitar sound, just avoiding lhe sort of (irceov Smith didn't. Ihc Mentals are ihrough il wW. There's a lol of stuff, doz nonsense you sometimes get. Like Ihc .lileuedlv releasintz a new album toward ens and dozens of albums. A lot are quite condom on the mike. I got rid of that. Uie eno o; lhe vear. bin Marlin recently sort of grungy. and it's rcally interest Producers want to put this sort of coal leiease;! a solo eti'ort. "Andy's Chest," ing, allhougl' it was hard finding songs! hanger Ihing wilh a bit of slocking on it .1 collection ol Lou Reed covers. could aclualiy do. acro.ss the mike to stop it popping, you ••.^ndy s Chest" :s a great-sounding al now. you go 'pppp' and you get a kind Semper: You haven't concentrated much bum, no douhl about it. bul Martin Plaza of popping sound. I've uiways hated u.s on the eariy days, of the Velvet Under tioing Lou Keed songs is a bit like John ing It because I really like lo get up on Semper: Whal .son ot mi.sic do you lis- ground and all that, have you? hirnhamooing an album of Syd Barrett lOp of the mike. I know whal works for len to? covers... so apparently off the wall that Plaza: I did "wailing forthe man!" It's me and ! wenl for it. Because 1 know how Plaza: lirrr. at home I''.e got quile an ll stands a fair chance of eilher work actually quite interesting talking to peo to get a good guitar sound. I had a pretty extensive collection of \ image Hawai ing quile well, or being an absolute dis ple who are tamiliar wilh this sort of stuff i;ood acoustic guitar, which 1 u.sed on ian music. I love all llicse Polynesian aster. (Maybe Fatnham and Barrett because they've got their own favourites everything, i had a vtally cheap guitar harmonics with the slide ;!iiiiar. it's very wiisn'l such a good analogy; I KNOW and they say "well why didn't you do which sounded fantastic on the slide sort of happy music. I'M.' got stuff going it would suck). And Piaza's album is this one," you know. I mean, there's a songs, the fast version of "Love U back lo lhe twenties ami il.ivties. It'squitc quile a good effort, so maybe Ihere's lot of songs I could have done, bui 1 Suzanne," that was twenty bucks at an jazzy, got a nice swing lo il. 1 listen lo morc lo il lhan that. picked the ones I could get away with ,ip shop. It's kind of horses for courses, Triple J a fair bil, just lo see what's go and nol son of bastardise, or spoil. you know. You go in and do il properly, Anyway, I c;iught up with Martin at the ing on. I like Ihe Pet Sliiip boys, their get a good bass line, and go on from .Art Gallery next lo South Bank awhile Semper: "Waiting for the man" isn't lhe GreatestHitsalbumof lb' irs. I like Beck. there. Il's a very minima! approach, and ago now, and broached the subjecl wilh world's mosl family-oriented song, is it? 1 like a lot of new stuff. There are some I'm very happy with il, basically. Peo good new bands comini' >>ut all the lime. him genily. Plaza: Well, the actual theme of that .song ple keep harassing me for saying "basi Richard Marx can go lo the fucking is a bit obtuse unless you know aboul Semper: Whal prompted you to do an cally" all the time.... moon, you know, I don'i want to hear album consisting exclusively of Lou Reed's life... Semper: Yeah, it's Mick Jagger that any more of that crap.... Reed covers? Semper: 1 think the Velvet Underground started it. Semper: Amen! Marlin Plaza: Umm, contrary to what a was one of those junkie bands that had Pla7a: Yeah, I hadn'l actually noticed il few people have said about writer's their recording studio equipped wilh a Plaza: As long as it's IMI predictable, but it keeps creeping in. Basically it block and all Ihat. I wasn't suffering sink so they could conveniently vomit. corporate songs that don'l .sound like doesn't matter. from writer's block or anything like Plaza; Yeah, I'd believe that. I heard the they've been churned mil by a compu that. 1 had a whole bunch of original stories about Nico when she came out a Semper: So Ihe Mentals haven't finished ter, you know, and you i;in predict the stuff and I was working on other songs few years ago. She was on methadone up? next line. It's just so pirdictable and i don'l understand it, 1 rv.dly don't. Bul at the same time, like "Satellite of by then and she didn'l shoot up all lhe Plaza: Oh no. no. We're working on a you gel that. There's a h i of pressure on Love" and "Caroline Says," and they lime, she had this valve ihing in her arm. whole bunch of new songs, a new record, basically worked really catalogue. I've radio stations to sell advertising space. Semper: Has lhe album been given much It's going lo be a good record too. still gol the Mentals as a vehicle for my so DJs aren't able to piny difl'erent stuff of a go by Ihe radio stations? own songwriting anyway, in thai sense. Semper: What's your feeling aboul popu any more. At least we'n' lucky to have a 1 kind of figured 1 should gel the best Plaza; Triple J's been giving it a good lar music in general? Alolof muinsiream decent public radio siaii^n. It's supply songs 1 could po.ssibly get my mn. There's been a very positive kind ol stuff is quile brainless and derivative, and demand. I suppose, If it's interest hands on, lo sing, ralher lhan response so far by Ihe radio stations. But isn't il? ing enough, people sit u|i and take no be the singer-songwriter. reaiisticaDy, airplay is no guarantee of Phiza: It's always been sort of like ihal. tice. (Some of them have been sales. I learned thai a long lime ago! Bul ihere's always some bugger that (lone be tore, but to most Semper: You did mosl of the pla\ ing. comes oul and does somelhing ichel- people they're prelly well producing and singing on ".Andy s lious. jUsl when you ihink \]\ .il! lost, iiniappetl. Che.sl" yourself. Was doing all that nnu-h (juys like Heck, you know, he s grcai. Scnipcr:And there's ofa pain in the neck? you ihink. "ahh. good, here's someone doing something interesting." ll happens, .it air cross-section Plaza: No, no, nol at all. 1 loved getting Conversations vou know. I .spend a lot of ijme enier of l.DU Reed's the opportunily lo wear lhe proilucer's taining my kids at the moment, so I sup oulpul. isn't cap, and doing all ihtit stuff, because I've I there? pose I'm a hil out of touch. on Comedy by Larina Allck Semper: How much impi"visation do you do during your shows? H'* you find that Hen Klton Ihe audience can really ll low you some iimes. or do you basically iry to ignore lion was filmed there. Co-starring them asmuchasyouLMii.' 111 .he coming wcck,^ Auslralla will drama course when fellow student with Ben was Jacqueline Macken be graced with ihi- presence of Ben Wk Mayall invited him to co-wrlu: Judith: I'm inlo the auilii. isic ihing. I come zie, who graduated from the National Ellon - siaiul-vip coinic. aulhor, ac The Young Ones. Bcti could not h.ivc out .ind chat to them, aiiii while I've ob Lsked for a bitter break. Ailhough Institute of Draninilc Arls and tor and ali-rooiid talented man. viously got lines that I've used hefore, 1 the scries' popuiarity was slow to walked straighi into work on the film try to keep all of that prcily much ad-lib. Heading tlit: credttis of Bon Ultoti is lakeofflduc to the BBC's uncerlnltilv Romper Sloinpfr. truly iin awe-inspiring exercise In publlclsiiig the show), once word Gerry:Thal was good las! iiitihl when you Writer tor The Young Ones, Ben loured hero with Rik Mayall in gol around the program achieved 1986 asKl played iwo sokl oul weeks showed that guy vour lii'^ when he was Blact^adder Series 2. 3 and 4; and cult status. in Sydney and Melbourne In 1990. calling oul. I Ihoughl von went wilh ihal rUtlu) liich nd Catjtap. Ben has However this tour will be his first solo really well. tlir<'e be.st-sflllng novels lo this Ben was llic hos! of Satiirdcuj Nighl tour nationwide. name. Iwo plays, and a screen ad- Live, the British show which was llic Judilh: M's, he didn't exp .cl ihat. afjlation ofhis fir.sl novel Stark. Three Inspiration for our ABC's scries. TJit> Ben Ellon Is su]>poscdly doing one Big Gig. Wendy Hanncr reporiedly I'aui: Thai was lhe Miiiii!,e are in constant battle to beat cQf (Hey Diego!}, down to V\/eighilift- field in this area. Il's alw ays nice lo go to GETTLNG ENDORSEMENTS E.ARUER.eac h Olher. Being open lo all different jng and Volley Ball. Registration differeni places I haven't experienced or mnVH.-\S THAT CHANGED FOR YOU\iews . situations has been helpful, and closed on July 15, SO morc informa- been to before. In the fuiure I'm looking SOW, WH.-\rS IIAPPENLXG ON TILWiravellin g by far the best learning cxperi- (JQ^ Q^ teams, and pOScMy even big lorward to competing here. FRONT? ence I've ever had: a chance to experi- name Stars will be forth-coming... Q. H.\S OSE MOMENT IN VOIR CA In 1984-881 received more endorsements ence differeni cultures. I feel fortunate to REER GIVEN YOU MORE S.\TISE\C-and conlracts than any other athlete ever. be an internalional traveller. TION THAN ANY OTHER? I now have 42 endorsements and we're .•'v c been fortunate enoug^h lo have a cou- riegotialing for three more. I've never had pie of tho.sc moments: the 100m at Tokyo ^la^y j^ us. they have been more on a where I set the world record, my first 01- ^otld wide basis. 1 don'l think ihete is a ympic gold medal in 1984, my two med- ^(.gj ,0 broad cast what you make. I don'l als in 1992 in just a couple of days... so I i^ve to discuss that. I'm happy with the suppose 1 don't have one specific move- ^v^y^ things have gone. I'm set for the rest ment. The best moment was the lOOni of my life if 1 don't do anything crazy. I.S world record, bul in terms of personal en- years ago at 17 or 18 I never thought I'd joymenl all 3. But I believe the best mo- ^^]^Q gn Olympic team, so 1 feel very tor ment is yet to come. tunate, Q. IN 7'AS.S THERE WAS THE CARL Q JS THE B.ATTLE BEING WON LEWIS-BENJOH.\'SONCO.\'FRONT.A- AGAINST THE ILLEGAL USE OF TION. WHAT IS YOUR OBSERVVFION DRUGS IN PROFESSIO.KAL .ATHLET- OF THE DEMISE OF YOUR GRE.AT ics? OPPONENT? l-ir.st of all. you can never do enough to Firstly. I didn't see him as a great oppo prevent the use of drugs. We have a soci nent, just someone who look drugs who ety that allows drug use. Track and field wouldn't have been tliere if he hadn't. It's is doing a lot about the problem, but they a sad story. No one wishes anything bad can always do niore. If we did everything on another individual, and 1 feel the same possibl^ e we could still do more. We have way, but at the same lime we musl still ^Q realize thai drugs in athletics, ot where realize that everyone is accountable for ^.^^^ ^^ ^ ^luch bigger problem that some- Ihcir own actions, he (Ben) had to deal one just running down the track. The prob- wilh his choice. I hope lhe best fot him, 1 le^ j^ on an inlernalional basis. The prob- Report promptly don'l know what he's done since. lem ranges from selling drugs to kids all Q. WHEN YOU S.-\ID YOUR BEST MOover the world, to trafficking and to laun- You can help make the Take care... be aware! MENT W.AS YET TO COME. WH.ATderin c monev. Until we control the inier- campus a safer place. Report any suspicious activiiy, no Need help? Security operates WERE YOU i-EFERRING TO? national drug trade, we're not going lo stop steroid use, or illicit drug use of peo matter how trivial il seems, lo 24 hours a day on the St Well physically I'm more prepared to ple in sport, and there is a definite con- Security. Don't wait for Lucia and Gatton College jump faster. I'm stronger, just as fast, plus iieclion/paralle! belween the two. To ad- somelhing to happen — campuses - I have a lol of moti\ ation for Ihe years to ^^^^^ ^^^ ^^^^^^^ ^^ .,^.^ ^^^^. p^^p,^ .^^^ report immediately. phone 1800 800 123 (free come. Belween all these factors I Ihink ^.^.^^ .^ ^^^^ ^^^ ^^^ ^^^^ ,g^,g, .j.^^^^^ call). that the best moments are yet to come. .^ ^ difference. I can'l think of any olher Q. DO YOU HA VE A SPECIFIC GO.AL, sport that is tested for drug use more lhan OR BURNING .AMBITION? our sport. We are doing the most anyone UniSafe is a Univetuiy 1 feel 1 can long jump farther. 1 don't feel is doing. But that is never enough. We are of Queensland inltiaiivc ptomoling pcrional I have maximised my talent in this event, making a tremendous effort, but we can safely awareness. 'SAFE 50 Q. 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