A T L A Sin pursuit of curiosity & culture | volume tHREE

A T L A SCOMMUNITY

REBEKAH JONESdesign assistant & contributor

MADDIE GLEESONhoroscopes & opinion columnist

JOSHUA JOHNScity series contributor

AASHA PURLINGeditor-in-chief & designer

ATLAS is first and foremost an opportunity for you to open your mind and give writing or photography a try. We’d be crazy not to take advantage of the overflowing talent in our faculty, so if you have a story to tell, don’t be shy: we cannot wait to show off your wares.

please email publications.student@bond.edu.au

The ATLAS Contributors Guide is now available via the SDSA Facebook page, and also on our Google Docs.

VANESSA GILLAMcontributor & editor

EMILY MACDONALDcompetitions director

NATALIE IMGRABENcity series contributor

LACHIE HOPWOODcontributor

CHELSEA LANDFORDcontributor

ELIZABETH LEAillustrator

SEAN BYSTER-BOWLEScontributor

Welcome to our fourth edition of ATLAS lovely readers. I’m

super excited to bring this issue to you, particularly as I embark on the last leg of my journey as publications director. ATLAS is a wonderful place for me, one that has really brought me to discoveries of what I’d like my life to look like one day, as well as a channel for some seriously cool relationships. We’ve got some delights in store for you this issue - our theme is the future. We’ve been inspired by the places your mind wander, if only for a moment. Perhaps it’s a vision of your life in 20 years, or the stirring sensation when you begin to piece together the puzzle of your passions and realise you’re on the right path. Of course, we are the lucky ones. Some of our highschool counterparts got lost along the way and this issue pays homage to those Lost Boys with a delightfully relatable piece by

Lachie Hopwood. In addition, this issue sees a pretty epic start to our brainchild, the City Series. Over the next two issues, we’ll be exploring every capital city in the country as a prospective next location: we’re talking where to live, where to shop, where to eat and why you should give the backwaters a second thought. Our resident gypset spirit Maddie Gleeson has penned a little insight into an alternate pathway - one of exploration, adventure and global citizenry. It’s a real treat. Th is stage of life limbo can be both unnerving and unbearably exciting - if ever a time to stare into the deep, dark ravine and wonder what the world holds, that time is now. Just a fi nal note to all the people in my life right now - thanks for putting up with the crazy. I know I don’t have a “normal” setting, but thanks for loving me anyway!

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WELCOME

love, Ash x

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Hello students: well here we are at that time again, facing assessment! To quote a former Australian Prime Minister: “Life wasn’t meant to be easy”. In any case, all good wishes for the semester from your Dean. Remember to plan your time and plan your eff orts: there is a limit to what you can take in, so planning for your own self, your character, your abilities and your energy levels is very important. Forget the Red Bull. Seriously though, we hope you are enjoying your tuition here and that we are providing brain food for you, to the extent that you want more and more. Life is one long learning experience, and what we are giving you here is the skills to cope with this, and the benefi ts of a trained mind.

Raoul MortleyDean, Society & Design Student Assocation

o f o c t o b e rthe golden days

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THE CLASS ‘O nOW

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After returning from a gap yaaaaah to Uganda, where they ‘found themselves amongst the adversity’, they have proceeded to spend the next year preaching to you about the ‘social corruption rife in the modern socio-political milieu’ (what does that even mean?). Quinoa and (fair trade) coffee are their oxygen, and they seem to survive on a healthy died of smug superiority. But you don’t mind, because the renaissance of their common sense will come when you’re already financially independent.

Then there’s the prick that excretes pure gold. Schoolies seems to have contained some cathartic realisation for them that they are in fact destined for a higher purpose, and they literally cannot put a foot wrong. Coming off a year of straight HDs, they’re about to go on exchange to Oxford to team up with an expert to cure AIDS. And you hate them for it.

You know how the punnets of strawberries from Woolies invariably contain at least one mangled and mouldy one? This is the equivalent in your social circle. A night out with them becomes a week out, uni is ‘gonna happen man, I just got a good thing goin’ with me Uncle’s mate right now’, and his/her/its parent is on the verge of throwing them out through sheer exasperation. This is ‘that guy’ that you joke about with your parents, because ‘at least you’re not (insert name of societal reject that used to be your friend here)’.

It’s perfectly reasonable to chuck on a few extra kegs after school, but this bloke took that liberty to go with a large fries and a chocolate thickshake. What was once a cute little beer belly is now a legitimate gut and it’s growing faster than Clive Palmer’s parliamentary food bill. The mixed netball isn’t quite cutting it, and you are genuinely concerned for their wellbeing.

You heard they got a girlfriend. You saw the photos of them and their girlfriend. You went home and asked to catch up but they were with their girlfriend. They might fly up to Bond to visit next sem. Just him. And his girlfriend. I don’t know if you realised, but he has a girlfriend now.

After you came back from Falls, this sneaky bastard went AWOL and you’ve spent the next year trying to track them down. Who even knows where they are? Last you heard they’d gone yabbying out Warragul way with a local spiritual elder. They no longer recognise anybody from school, and they have disappeared into their own little world never to be seen again.

The few years after we finish school are arguably the most important in our lives. We do all the things we’ve been

waiting to do before we’re struck down with the monotony of reality. However these formative years have a different

impact on all of us. After our work is done, returning home carries a few inevitabilities: we will drink to excess,

disappoint our families with how little time we spend with them and recognise how lucky we are to live in a

tropical paradise. Yet it seems that although the place stays the same, the people we once knew inevitably transform

into what life initially intended.

Blue Planet Eyes cements the bands ‘late 70’s pop throwback’ direction from the get go. A lot of the album’s strength comes from Isabella Manfredi’s vocals, who effortlessly

trades between smooth and sultry nonchalance to raspy howls, as in ‘It Gets Better’ and the (anything but) ‘Ordinary’. Coupled with jangly dual-guitar melodies from Jack Moffitt and Gideon Bensen, prominent bass lines from Thomas Champion and glassy drumming from Luke Davidson, the album boils down everything great about the 70’s and 80’s in a neat 10-track package. The band even captures the first forays into the French disco scene with their groove-laden B-side opener, ‘Rock & Roll Rave’. This rolls straight into the cloyingly atmospheric and sexy ‘Whatever You Want’, which once again perfectly frames Manfredi’s vocal range and attitude. ‘Two Tone Melody’ and ‘Business, Yeah’ are the most reflective songs in the playlist, lifting the carefully produced veil of upbeat nonchalance and providing some authentic emotional reflection that’s easily relatable. Shrouding their debut album in a haze of retro pop could have been risky, yet The Preatures capture this rock’n’roll-come-disco-ball vibe in such a way that can only be described as fresh. It’s an upbeat pop album that belies the nature of the lyrics, allowing the listener to breeze through the playlist or analyse and reflect. It’s by no means a masterpiece of songwriting or emotional expression, but it achieves exactly what the album set out to do, and makes it damned fun in the process. ¶

THE PREATURESBLUE PLANET EYES

It’s been a mammoth year for sydney break-throughs, The Preatures. Since their 2013 single ‘Is This How You Feel?’ Exploded the band have been accelerating at breakneck pace. With the recent release of their debut album, Blue Planet Eyes, The Preatures have made the jump to hyperspace.

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BRIGHT LIGHTSBIG CITYImagine you’ve just been off ered a grad job. Not just one, but six. Six capital cities. You know nothing or no one, and the world is your oyster. We asked our most cosmopolitan locals to sell their city - where to eat, where to live, where to shop, and how to turn local in less than 3 months. Over the next two issues, we’ll explore your opportunities.

Life is a choose-your-own-adventure story. Welcome to the battlegrounds, little grasshopper.

melbourneVICTORIA 37.8136o S, 144.9631o EWORDS BY VANESSA GILLAM

Be prepared for your car to transform into a wardrobe on wheels.. in the morning you may have left the house rugged up in boots, a scarf and a winter

jacket but by the afternoon you’ll be searching the depths of your boot for that summer skirt and cute shirt you wore when it was actually summer. Shove an umbrella in your handbag and begin to love your hair in the style of Raped by the wind because Melbourne brings you all seasons at once. For the boys, our city wreaks class, so you have to stay in that suave suit and sweat it out unless you can pull off something that is oh so Melbourne.No doubt about it, we set the fashion standards. They don’t call us the fashion capital for nothing (have you never heard of Chadstone?). They may say don’t judge a book by it’s cover, but you can certainly spot a Melbournite from a mile away by their fashion ensemble. If you dig deep into Melbourne’s secrets you will find vintage boutiques, preppy parlours and class on all corners. The ability to embrace your individuality seems to be underrated everywhere else. That’s what I love about Melbourne. Eccentricity is at the heart of the city- bright colours, bizarre hats and loud patterns are the norm. Ever had coffee with a whining Melbournite? They take a sip and are far from satisfied as they begin to moan while telling you “There’s no coffee like Melbourne coffee”. Hate to break it to you, but they’re right. Coffee is to Melbourne what Champagne is to France. For traditional coffee lovers who need their daily cappuccino there’s a Starbucks on every corner. If Italian coffee and cake is more your forte Brunetti’s brews to perfection- try something out of the ordinary! Fan of wining and dining? There are hundreds of cafes to satisfy your taste buds. Try Brunswick Street’s restaurants, pubs and bars for a bohemian/middle-eastern vibe. Veggie Bar is my personal favourite to embrace your inner hippie or try Naked for Satan for tapas all night long. Have a classy dinner at the Dockland’s Renzo’s Bar overlooking the beautiful Yarra River. If international

cuisine is more your style, Lygon Street is famous for its gelato and is one of the best food streets Melbourne has to offer- check out 400 Gradi, a top pizzeria who took out World’s Next Pizza at Italy’s World Pizza Championships. Richmond’s hot brekky spots Top Paddock and Three Bags Full will fill your cravings. Why only have one party street when you can make a whole city the party? Feeling indie? Head to Nevermind bar in Melbourne’s inner east. You can’t go past the Carlton Club with décor of giant giraffes and emus wearing pearls for something different- don’t leave this place without trying their signature apple pie cocktails (simply to die for). For the girls try Eve Bar for a more sophisticated scene or if you’re after a classy cocktail or five strut your way to Baroq and enjoy the AFL star eye candy. Atticus Finch is tucked away on Lygon Street adopting the alternative vibe. Keep an eye out for the smaller indie bands who play shows for an intimate audience at Richmond’s Corner Hotel. For the sporting fanatics AFL is at the heart of Melbourne. The MCG and Etihad Stadium are home to footy matches during the season and you can’t live in Melbourne without attending a game or becoming a regular.Number one rule in Melbourne- that creepy alleyway may look like a dead end but take a second look; you might discover the coolest bar just around the corner. If you want a cute townhouse or just cheap rooms to live in you’re in luck- Melbourne is filled with apartment blocks in and around the central district. As long as you do your research they are never too far from the CBD via tram or train, which is always handy for those who want to avoid the peak hour traffic! If you’re looking for vibrancy Richmond is perfect for the shopping addict and foodie but anywhere around the city is prime location! This town has the perfect balance of businessmen and uni students around embracing pub life. If you want to be a little bit out of the hustle and bustle try East Melbourne, it’s only a short ride to Carlton, Fitzroy and the CBD itself! Brunswick is another area convenient to settle down in as a slightly cheaper option than others in the heart of the CBD. It’s also the hub of bars and cultural foods so your weekend is at your doorstep. You’ll be sure to encounter all different types of personalities on Melbourne’s city streets. People from all over the world visit the most livable city so there is always someone new and interesting to talk to, so book a flight, pack your bags- I promise you Melbourne won’t disappoint. ¶

Melbourne is the culture capital. Named the most liveable city in the world four years in a row, I’ve grown to appreciate the weather that brings four

seasons in one day and the hustle and bustle that is my city. The aroma of coffee fills the air, quaint cafes

line the city streets and boutiques are on every corner. Melbourne is where countries unite to create the most

tantilising flavours in the food industry, where fashion overrules comfort and gives you a distinct sense of home

that you just can’t explain find.

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sydneyNEW SOUTH WALES 33.8600o S, 151.2094o EWORDS BY JOSHUA JOHNS

Let’s develop a common hypothetical to best illustrate what perfectly entails the Sydney life. Say… a business man or woman living just a stone’s throw away from

the heart of the city, in Kirribilli. Weekdays would consist of the morning commute into the city, often characterised by the taste of familiarity and token smile of one’s local coffee joint. Sydney is home to quality coffee, sourced from the world’s leading roasters. Coffee snob or simply an addict for the morning wake up, there is no better way to own your AM than to start your morning in Surry Hills, Sydney’s home to good coffee. Once here, you’ll notice not much happens outside of Reuben Hills Coffee, positioned just minutes from Sydney’s infamous Oxford St. After the delicious tones of a Panama filter, Reuben’s finest brew, a 10 minute stroll toward the city and the day has begun. The after-work hours begin at 5 and never end. On this, it is hard to pass by Bambini Trust Wine bar on the industrious Elizabeth Street, where those prone to the joys of people-watching and fine taste of wine will be right at home. If bold enough to carry this on into the late hours of the morning, bars and clubs characterising Sydney are endless. From Bambini, pick a direction and it will lead

you straight into Sydney’s electrifying nightlife. Whether the classic Kings Cross endeavour is your style or you prefer something a little different and are brave enough to reach a little deeper into the pocket and pay Double Bay a visit, the night is sure to be enjoyable, and ensure sleep is the furthest thing on your mind. Weekends offer more than the common folk can handle. Summer time… the beaches are your only options, and between Bondi to Palm Beach, via Manly, choosing a beach will be one of the hardest decisions you will ever have to make. No one can refuse the Saturday antics that occur in Bondi, traversing the boutique fashion pop-up shops with a coffee before a lazy lunch at Matt Moran’s North Bondi Fish Café. If you do end up here on a Saturday afternoon, I recommend the espresso martini Popsicle… it’s literally a frozen cocktail and pairs extremely well with summer sun. Saturday nights bring every face to the centre of the city, to share the night amongst silly dance and constant laughter. A quick bite at the Apollo in Potts Point under dimmed lights (or for those modern-Asian cuisine lovers perhaps China Doll) will prepare you well for one memorable evening, before folding away and embracing the relaxation of Sundays in Sydney. Sunday is your day, a chance to embrace the less electric yet more eccentric aspects that form part of Sydney’s identity. A trip to Taronga Zoo for the family, an appreciative exploration of Circular Quay’s Museum of Contemporary Art, a laid back gaze over the Financial Review at your local coffee shop or window shopping with someone special through Paddington, Sunday is my favourite day. Obviously, what has been written is in no way an exhaustive list of what entails the Sydney life, but it’s a firm start. It is a city that is undoubtedly unique and independent to others, and draws its inspiration from those who live and breathe the city every day, and also from those who visit. It is an amazing place to call home, and somewhere everyone needs to experience. ¶

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Ever wondered what it’s like to live in a city that never sleeps, aside from the notable dreams that escape to

New York City… A place that is consistently giving its residents a lifestyle that is worth sharing with the closest of friends and one that doesn’t cope with the restriction

of 24 hours. This place is of course the wonderfully vibrant Sydney. Whether you prefer the humble living of the beaches or the constant craze of the city, the worldly and dynamic faces that fill Bondi or historic caricature

of the Rocks, Sydney satisfies every crowd. Despite the difficulty of describing a day in the life of a Sydneysider, hopefully the following snapshot will provide an inch of

a city that is the home of inspiration and creativity.

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adelaideSOUTH AUSTRALIA 34.9290o S, 138.6010o E

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They say you don’t know what you’ve got until its gone. Adelaide has copped some serious flack in the past and

took my moving away to realise how incredibly blessed I was to live in the city of churches. Whether you know us as the Festival state or Australia’s biggest backwater, I’d

like to pledge my allegiance to all things SA.

No city in the world is mapped with such simplicity as our CBD. Spanning just over 20 blocks, you’re never far from anything. Our streets run parallel

and our roads are labeled with idiocy in mind. North Terrace, South Terrace, and the East and West parklands. We’re fans of geometry. Rundle Mall becomes an episode of Private School Tweens in the City on a Friday afternoon. Blazers are off, school bag hang low and Boost Juices are in hand as Adelaide’s elite protégés pierce their bellybuttons before Mum picks them up in Gawler Place. . The best part about South Australia is its lack of excitement – with a life forceably in the slow lane, we’re melodramatic out of necessity. No one can tell or embellish a story like an Adelaidean and old habits die hard. If you’re looking for adventure, head to the Reject Shop and buy some super bouncy balls. The carpark above Rundle Street is the highest in the CBD and perfect to sit atop its roof and ditch rubber balls at unsuspecting passers-by. Whilst renowned for its remarkably relaxed pace, come Saturday morning and the whole world hits slow motion. Head down to my neck of the woods to Willunga Farmers Market and indulge in a lavender brownie or six. The produce is the freshest and the farmers the friendly. If Sunday is more your pace, The Market Shed is a surprisingly exciting compilation of vegan, vegetarian and paleo food stalls, both in its prepared and compound form. The smells are divine, the atmosphere electric and the Veggie Velo burgers able to convert even the most non-believing of carnivores to a life without cow. As a result of being Australia’s most undesired city, we also have the lowest rent. Town and share houses in the Eastern suburbs of Norwood, Hackney and Burnside will be sure to associate you with a welcoming slew of young professionals or if you’re keener on a sea change, try Brighton, Glenelg North or Grange. Anywhere within a 10 minute range of the city is equally full of suburban wonders but have very low expectations for public transport. Home of FSHN BNKR, for the girls Adelaide’s fashion scene is very much a reflection of the vibe we’re seeing from the likes of Cameo, Finders Keepers, Keepsake and The Fifth. Do not head out without wearing one – or more – of these labels. Adelaide fashion is notorious for

lack of individuality - we don’t do tight but we do skimpy. Gilles Street Market is held on the first and third Sunday of the month and holds a wealth of pre-owned treasures and homemade yummies. Our food scene is by far our redeeming feature: head to Ruby Red Flamingo, Horner & Pratt or head down Peel Street for some seriously cool vibes. The burger/wine bar is a recent convert from an underground tunnel and as long as you never utter how “very Melbourne” it all is, you’ll fit in no problems. In the city’s recent uptake, an underground food truck culture seems to have appeared somewhat overnight, giving grounds to the rise of some of the greatest burger joints this country has to offer. I’d recommend giving Cheesy Street, La Cantina Co and Malaysian Carnival Budget a follow on Instragram, then tracking them down through their short journey for some well-earned patronage. Budget eats are slowly becoming part of the city’s landscape. SitLo, United Latin Cantina (ULC for the locals) and Chinatown Café never fails to disappoint the tastebuds or the back pocket. If you’re into coffee, we’re happily the underdog. Penny University and Larry & Ladd all serve an above-average brew, but for accompaniments you cannot go past Please Say Please on a Monday and Thursday for their legendary macarons and cronuts. Nowhere else in the world can boast Banana Caramel Pie macarons and as such, they literally run out the door. Adelaide’s nightlife has much to offer: iconic and truly repulsive, Hindley Street is undoubtedly the place to head for a loose night. Zhivago, Tijuana Showgirls, The Lion are all varying levels of class and age, but for a messy night out head down Hindley to Tijuana, the Wool Shed and then move onto Reds. As the crème de la crème of hangover food, end the night with an AB (taste, but don’t look) or a trip to the 24-hour bakery on The Parade. If you’re lucky enough to experience Radders during the month of March, you’ll likely enjoy the fruits of the Fringe Festival - a hankering for pop-up bars has seen the rise of the Royal Croquet Club and Little Miss Mexico, popular every night of the week and bringing out a wonderfully diverse and lively crowd. Bank Street Social serves as a pretty great location to set up shop for a quiet drink with the gang, but luckily for your twenty-something liver, Adelaide’s opening hours dictate a week-long bender is one hundred percent impossible. As we carve our little niche into the cosmopolitan lifestyle, Adelaide is truly a contender for the greatest city to live. Don’t knock it until you try it. And the best part? Considering that tourism doesn’t exist in SA, anything you do in Adelaide makes you cultured. ¶

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gold coastQUEENSLAND 28.0167o S, 153.4000o EWORDS BY NATALIE IMGRABEN

Ask any of my friends who have grown up on the Gold Coast and they will agree. Until you yourself experience the dream of living in such a marvel of

a place, you will never truly understand why they call it the Gold Coast. There’s no better place to start than the 57 kilometres of sandy white beaches that our city rests upon. Summer, Winter, Autumn or Spring - every inch of our beaches provide a spectacle. From the signature marshmallow sunset sky in Winter to the crystal clear Summer waves, every beach from Coolangatta right up to The Spit attracts people from all walks of life. I’m lucky enough to have done some extensive travel in my time and seen some of the incredible places our world has to offer, both natural and man-made. But in all honesty, Burleigh Hill at 6 am still manages to stop me momentarily on my morning run and take my ever-so-short breathe away. It is thanks to places like Canteen Coffee in Burleigh, Paddock Bakery in Miami and Blackboard Coffee in Varsity Lakes that have blessed us with a coffee culture that’s arguably bringing us almost on par with Melbourne. A further thanks goes out to places like Commune in Coolangatta, K-Bar & Meze in Mermaid, Bavarian Bier Cafe in Broadbeach and Shuck Restaurant

and Bar in Main Beach that give Sydney a run for its money when it comes to good food and lazy after work drinks. And so naturally, comes the conversation of our dear - loved-to-be-hated-and-hated-to-be-loved - nightlife. Whether you are in for a wild night that ends watching the sunrise on Surfers’ infamous Orchid Ave or just want a taste of the mixture of bars, clubs and music that Broadbeach has to offer, the Gold Coast is sure not to disappoint with an array of venues. Whether you want to pain the town red or merely a soft tinge of pink, there is a spot for anyone who just wants to have a good time. Generally following a killer night comes a day with the name of Sunday, also known as the Sabbath, or as my friends and I like to call it - a day NOT to make any major life decisions - but rather to enjoy and soak up its fleeting warmth and glory before the working week begins. This Sunday can be spent in many ways which don’t just involve lying on the beach. What better way to enjoy the day than treating yourself to some goodies at Robina Town Centre, Pacific Fair, James Street in Burleigh or the luxurious Marina Mirage in Main Beach? And if it’s mother nature that is calling your name a short drive to Mount Tamborine or the Currumbin Rock Pools will leave rejuvenated and ready to take on the week. For all the adrenaline junkies out there fanging for a fix then I need say more than two words: Theme Parks. Movie World, DreamWorld, Wed and Wild, or Sea World - take your pick of the litter, kiddies. Finally, if the hair of the dog is what tickles your fancy, a pizza and afternoon beer at Nobby’s Beach is guaranteed to help finish the weekend on nothing but a delightful note.Not sure about you, but I think this ‘bubble’ sounds pretty alight. ¶

The Gold Coast is one of those places that unfortunatley more often than not gets a bad wrap in the news. There

is sometimes negative talk that there is a kind of ‘bubble’ that the people who live here are caught in. An outsider does not get to see past the obtrusive news headlines con-taining words like “bikie gangs”, “glitter strip”, “drugs” and “nightclubs” - what a shame that is. Being a pure-bred Gold Coaster, raised on the glimmering coast since the age of 7, I cannot help but love this little ‘bubble’ I

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You know that friend who never quite grasped the concept of moving out of home and living like a grown-up and feeding themselves? Th e one that eats leftover Dominos for breakfast and has a can of dusty baked beans in their pantry? Well that’s me. Hey, nice to meet you. I’m not proud of the fact that at 20 I still get lost in Woolworths, but what I lack in domesticity, I make up for with an excellent - no, prodigious - ability to dust off the few random ingredients lurking in my kitchen and whip up a masterpiece that is both nutritious and edible. To echo the words of my mother, breakfast is the most important meal of the day, so I’m here to share my top-secret, fail-safe muesli recipe for those who will never make it onto Masterchef. Jamie Oliver, eat your heart out.Ingredients1. Oats – your base. Make it rain here people, because there’s really no such thing as overkill when something is this high in fi bre and hunger-fi ghting superpowers. Do Uncle Toby proud.2. Almonds – go nuts (eh, eh) with these, they’re hopping with happy fat and oh-so-tasty. 3. Shaved coconut – if you’re feeling a little bit adventurous, whip out your saucepan (assuming you own one) and toast until brown.4. Dried fruit – sultanas, apricots, cranberries, whack ‘em all in.5. Pepita seeds – I found these little green seeds in my cupboard (not sure how they ended up there, don’t question it) and they have me feeling like some Paleo-organic-vegan health god. Result!Dump it all in a bowl and churn, baby churn.

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As if I haven’t already made your day enough, I’ve tracked down four other easy-peasy breakfast recipes for when you’re not feeling mine (that’ll never happen). You’re welcome.1. www.food.com/recipes/5-ingredi-ents-or-less-breakfast2. eatingwell.com/recipes_menus/recipe_slideshows/3_ingredient_breakfast_recipes3. www.momswhothink.com/easy-recipes/breakfast-recipes.html4. Eatingwell.com/recipes_menus/recipe_slideshows/5_minute_breakfast_recipes

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Samuel was given his very own, tailor-made pilot’s uniform and his classmates burst into spontaneous applause. After all, this little boy

had endured more chemotherapy, radiotherapy and major surgeries than anyone should have to bear. According to Samuel’s mum, Katie, knowing the wish was coming had a huge impact on Samuel, helping to give him the strength he needed to get through his illness.“Th ere was a time in treatment when he kept talking about, what if he doesn’t get better, and that was really heartbreaking,” Katie said. “But once he started talking about being a pilot, it was like he went, ‘I am going to grow up one day’.” Th e day of Samuel’s wish arrived at last. Excited crowds and fi lm crews awaited him as he arrived in Sydney with his family, and it was clear from the smile on Samuel’s face: he was loving every second.First, Samuel underwent pilot training and was presented with his very own Qantas pilot wings. Th en came the main event: he got to fl y a Boeing 767 in a simulated fl ight to Hawaii! After doing a stellar job as captain, a superhero-themed welcome party awaited him. Th e smile still as broad as ever, Samuel had the time of his life until the day’s end. A huge online crowd followed Samuel’s wish on social media, and thousands more watched his story on the Today show the next day. Samuel’s wish captured hearts everywhere, including at Qantas, who helped to make his day as a pilot one he will never forget. Th anks to help from you and businesses like Qantas, Samuel’s wish brought him and his family the joy they so badly needed.For a child living with a life-threatening medical condition, a wish brings hope, strength and joy. Th e entire wish process – from the anticipation, to the wish itself, and the memories that it creates – provides a welcome diversion for children undergoing diffi cult medical treatments. A wish can also be a positive experience for families in challenging times.Th e magic begins when a child utters the words “I wish…”

Types of wishesA child may wish for anything, and the foundation will do their utmost to make it happen. In general, wishes fall into one of four categories:To meet… a favourite rock star, actor, sporting heroTo be… a policeman, fairy princess, published authorTo have… a computer, dirt bike, shopping spreeTo go… on a family holiday in Australia

On Saturday 18th October (end of week 6), the Bond Athletics & Running Club in collaboration with the Student Philanthropy Council are holding the inaugural Bond Run-For-A-Wish charity relay run. Th is run aims to raise funds and awareness for the wonderful Make-A-Wish foundation to help children like Samuel's wishes come true. Teams will have one person running or walking the course at all times. Th e course itself will be around campus, starting at the Ornamental lawns. Th e event will last from 11am to 5pm and will include various entertainment and good times!You don’t need to be the best runner or the most athletic person to take part. All you need is the will to support a great cause. Run-For-A-Wish is bound to be one of the most enjoyable yet fulfi lling events of the year, so make sure you don’t miss out and register now!

When six year-old Samuel, who has Wilms’ tumour, wished to be a “plane driver”, he couldn’t have known quite how spectacular his wish would turn out to be. Samuel’s wish began weeks earlier, when Qantas pilots and staff made a special trip to his school for a “recruitment drive” and handpicked Samuel as their newest – and littlest – pilot.

RUN FOR A WISHFROM OUR EXTERNAL INTERESTS DIRECTOR

WHAT: Run-For-A-Wish charity relay runWHEN: Saturday 18th October (end of week 6)WHERE: Start at Ornamental lawns

To register, get together a group of your friends and email

zoe.osullivan@student.bond.edu.au with your team name, team members, and a

contact number.

WANT THE DEETS?

WORDS & IMAGES BY MADDIE GLEESON

It was in my characteristic immoderation that I decided there was nothing more that I wanted in this world than to travel to Peru, solo. My dad very quickly told me that wouldn’t be happening. That I wouldn’t be going to Peru, I wouldn’t be going anywhere alone and I definitely wouldn’t ever be going to or anywhere near Brazil. Within a week, I’d spent my life savings on flights to South America in pursuit of an Alex Supertramp-esque adventure, inspired by his wise words: ‘the

core of man’s spirit comes from new experiences.’

INTOTHE

WILDA story of South American adventure.

This is how I see it. There’s a quiet girl sitting in the corner, shy and not obviously beautiful, her name is Lima. There is a girl dancing on the bar drunk, everyone watching her affectionately, her name is Cusco. There is a girl who knows that she is far too beautiful for this club, she sways

from side to side while people admire her from all around, and her name is Machu Picchu. Then there is a guy, trying to sleep with any and all of these girls, at once, he’s sexy and confident, and you know you shouldn’t – but you just might any way, his name is Rio. But it’s quiet and cute girl that goes home with him, she has an unexpected attitude, her name is Arequipa. Then there is a guy passed out in the corner, his name is Sao Paulo.

backpackers united

Peru and Brazil’s major cities are not people in a nightclub, but it’s a relatively accurate metaphor nonetheless. Each one is unique and independent from the others, each one beautiful and rich with personality. Supertramp said ‘how important it is in life not necessarily to be strong… but to

feel strong’. That was not I felt walking around Miraflores on an eerily quiet Sunday morning. It is not how I felt as I climbed into the same cab as I had the day prior to see the hidden treasures of Lima city. It certainly wasn’t how I felt weaving through steep kaleidoscopic housing in a car that stalled every few metres. But it was how I felt from the top of that mountain, looking down over the city, arms spread out mirroring the cross behind me.

backpackers united

Feeling brave and very much ready, I arrived in Arequipa - perhaps one of the most unexpectedly beautiful cities of my trip. A city built from its borders, white volcanic ash

gave it it’s incredibly unique appearance and the bold convent walls made you feel as though you were floating through a sea of turquoise when really you were scraping the edge of a concrete jungle. I went up and up, I got higher and higher. Climbing to 4000ft above sea level and chewing coca leaves like they were never going to grow again, my head grew heavy. Descending into the Colca Valley was breathtaking in every possible way. I slept in hospital that night, sucking them dry of oxygen. But I woke up the next day (my birthday) and made my way to the Colca Canyon. I watched the giant Condors swoop through the canyon, admiring the food chain and feeling physically and emotionally emancipated from the world around me. To be honest Puno was the guy at the bar that all the girls were scabbing drinks off but not putting out for, because lets face it – he has some serious B.0.But lucky for him, he has Lake Titicaca on his side. Lake Titicaca and the Floating Islands were a mind blowing piece of manmade art, incomprehensible yet so simple. They took every belief that humanity currently has and destroyed it. They live out of the lake; they live together, from each other and for each other. They are a never-ending civilization of people, surviving in a way that our government wouldn’t want us to see. I

traipsed through the Sacred Valley of the Incas and I’ve never felt so at one with myself or with the Earth. I was blessed by two Inca men and given coca leaves to take and give to Pachamama at Machu Picchu. I sat on terraces and ran through fields. I hugged alpacas and I watched the women thread and dye their wool.

“...I FELT PHYSICALLY AND EMOTIONALLY EMANCIPATED FROM

THE WORLD AROUND ME”

I woke up in a pool of my own tears. When I was eight years old I told my parents that one day I would go to Peru, I told them that the first place that I ever wanted to visit was Machu

Picchu. Naturally they laughed, and looking back I don’t blame them. But sitting on a train, literally on the way to making my dream come true, I was so overwhelmed, I felt so blessed, that I couldn’t possibly contain it anymore.Walking over the top of the lost Inca city, seeing Machu Picchu in all of it’s glory was the most incredible day of my life. I felt nostalgic for a time that I never knew and that was precisely the feeling that I had chased. I stood in a city of lost people, they were young and afraid, hidden Inca trails had led them to a home that the Spanish would eventually find. This wonder of the world was so much more than anyone had ever been able to describe it. I took my leaves to the Sun temple, I gave them to Pachamama but with all of my dreams having come true that day it seemed impolite to wish for anything more, so I gave them to her as thanks instead. Being in Cusco was like being in a party that never ended. I let myself drink more tequila than would on any other given Tuesday. Cusco was full of life, full of people and full of fun. I spent half my time thinking I could do ‘the worm’ on nightclub dance floors and the other half passed out in someone else’s bath. Sexy Peruvian men taught me how to salsa and I sipped margaritas from dusk til dawn. Waking up in Brazil hurt. Hangovers and planes don’t mix well and my first day was spent recovering in bed. Sick and a little bit disheartened I gave the door boy money to find me Advil and something to help me equalize. The relief when I woke up the next day and could stand up was overwhelming, I got dressed as fast as I could and literally ran to the beach. Walking through the sand at Copacabana was completely exhilarating. I was the whitest and happiest looking person there, perhaps the one with the least sex appeal as well, but you can hardly compete with Brazillians. Scenery included more Havianas, barbeques, coconuts and Bacardi bottles than there are people in Brazil.

backpackers united

“I LEARNED MORE ABOUT THE WORLD IN MY TIME IN

SOUTH AMERICA THAN I DID ALL OF MY YEARS OF FORMAL

EDUCATION.”

I visited Christ the Redeemer and had a bit of a Slim Shady moment. Dodging people’s arms and watching as people mirrored his pose, I

wondered if the real Cristo Redentor could please stand up. I wandered through favelas and was stared at, perhaps more than mildly abused and saw more male genitalia that I ever had in my life (and that’s saying something), so quickly decided that Santa Teresa wasn’t exactly the ideal tourist destination for young, blonde, Caucasian girls. Gliding up Sugarloaf Mountain at sunset bought with it a flooding of emotion. Saying goodbye to Rio Di Janeiro from above was one of the happiest and saddest moments of my life. Filled with love and wanderlust, I was prepared to go home but leaving my adventures would still be hard. I learned more about the world in my time in South America than I did all of my years of formal education, and I learned more about myself than I ever knew possible. I am invigorated and passionate, my gypset soul is on fire and while I’m young and restless, I do not plan on sitting still. As Supertramp said ‘if we admit that human life can be ruled by reason, then all possibility of life is destroyed.’ ¶

SHUTTERBUG

36 OCTOBER HOROSCOPES

3839 COMPS CORNER

WORDS BY MADDIE GLEESON

PREDICTIONS FOR OCTOBER

Freedom seems to be the theme of this eclipse as the Moon is also conjunct enlightening Uranus and allowing the alignment of the Sun and Moon in a Blood Moon. In a total Lunar Eclipse, the earth comes between Sun and the Moon, which causes the Moon to become an eerie blood red. For this month, in order for the collective’s souls to evolve, we must address our own personal shadow sides. Although thoroughly positive, the liberating Lunar Eclipse will cut the steel chains of Karma, but could leave us with a few cuts and bruises. This Lunar eclipse has the capability to release those who have been forced to live in secret because their love is taboo. Mercury is retrograde from October 4 to 25, which can be a time of miscommunication, so be mindful when communicating with your loved ones!

october horoscopes

AQUARIUS 20 JANUARY - 18 FEBRUARY

It is important to understand the diff erence between loving someone, and loving their proximity to you. Just because they’re the most convenient option, it doesn’t mean that they are necessarily the person that you truly want to be with. If you truly want to be with someone but it’s too hard, be alone. You’re never going to reminisce on those single nights getting drunk with friends, talking to strangers in bars as the worst years of your life”… are you?

PISCES19 FEBRUARY - 20 MARCH

You are empowered Pisces, this is your time: the time to take the reins on your life and invest your passion where it is needed most, within yourself - because without yourself none of it is possible. Everything has been hard, but the darkness is now over, I promise. You can, Pisces - you can and you will.

ARIES21 MARCH - 19 APRIL

You don’t have time for this Aries, you’re too old to be feeling this way. Give them head and block them on Facebook. Crushes are for ten year olds and they’re taking far too much of your time already. Get ready for something bigger, something reciprocated and magical. Th e wait has been worth it, the pain has been worth what you are about to experience.

TAURUS20 APRIL - 20 MAY

It is human nature to not be able to see what we have until it is gone Taurus, I wish I had better news, but it’s too late. Move forward and fi nd something new to put your energy into, fi nd what you love and let it exhaust you. With more spare time and experience under your belt, you’re ready to take on your next big challenge.

GEMINI21 MAY - 20 JUNE

You know that question keeping you up at night, that decision you are yet to make? It is time to leap Gemini, don’t worry about what they will say. People are going to talk no matter what, so let them - they’re not your problem. Maybe it’s wrong, maybe it’s a shit decision but fuck it, at least it’s yours.

CANCER21 JUNE - 22 JULY

You are insane – actually, borderline narcissistic. But your heart is pure and your intentions are good. You can’t always expect everyone to have their shit together like you do but they are trying their best. Everyone is trying to swim in a world where the waves are forcing us down, so try not to make it worse.

LEO23 JULY - 22 AUGUST

Th ere is nothing wrong with the intensity of your love but there are issues with the quality of the people in which you are investing your love. You’re never going to feel fulfi lled because these people are not big enough to fi ll you. You need a King, a Queen and everyone in-between. You don’t need a great love, you need a great network of people to support you when you’re not feeling at your peak.

VIRGO23 AUGUST - 22 SEPTEMBER

Time to stop being to timid! I know it’s in your nature to be quiet and polite, but you have galaxies inside of you need to shine. Be the surprise appearance at the next party - be there and be bold. It’s time everyone saw how beautiful you are and how much you have to off er. Th e only reason the others are shining brighter is because they’re choosing to.

LIBRA23 SEPTEMBER - 22 OCTOBER

It’s okay to be individual and do things that make you feel alive, but whilst you’re out there fi nding yourself, you cannot forget about the people that love you back. Th e people you’re drinking with now aren’t going to be there when everything comes crashing down, which, according to life, it inevitably will. Stop the train and start on your journey home now. It may take some groveling, but it’s time to reaffi rm where you came from.

SCORPIO23 OCTOBER - 21 NOVEMBER

Put that stinger away Scorpio. When you are feeling amped up and aggressive, you need to remember that there is always another side to the story and misunderstanding drives the greatest wedge between relationships. Talk to them directly and save your venom. A little perspective goes a long way this month.

SAGITTARIUS22 NOVEMBER - 21 DECEMBER

Something is hurting you, but keep in mind that it is meant to. It seems as though staying or going are always your only options, but there is always more to see when you remove yourself from the situation. Rather than you doing the moving, let the baggage loose. Whether a person or a problem, letting go will set you free. Being nice is always easier, but you have to burn those bridges otherwise you’re going to keep crossing them.

CAPRICORN22 DECEMBER - 19 JANUARY

Someone once told me that you can only see as far as you can think. When things head South, keep your eyes fi rmly on the positives that surround you. Nothing is better for the soul that a bit of positive thinking, a dash of perspective and a really loud rant – as long as it’s followed by a belly laugh. Trust me, I promise you can.

ARIES

LANGUAGE FESTIVAL

WRITING

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Th is competitions asks for a book proposal which includes information about the author’s platform (or their plans for developing one), and a couple of sample chapters from the book (a completed manuscript or one under development). Entries will be assessed on the quality of writing, the book proposal, and the potential for success of the book if published. Prizes include cash and editing packages with publishers in South East Queensland! Find out more and register at: http://www.goldcoastwriters.org/competitions-gcwa/

BOOK PROPOSAL COMP

LANGUAGE FESTIVALIn conjunction with the Cultural Language Exchange, the SDSA is holding a speech competition in the language of your choice. Perform a song, a skit, recite poetry or give a speech between 2 and 7 minutes in length to perform on Wednesday, Week 10. Th e cultural exchange is happening every Wednesday 4-5pm in the Undergraduate Lounge in weeks 7 to 9. We welcome beginners to bilinguals with language skills in English, French, German, Spanish and Mandarin to take part. Email emily.macdonald@student.bond.edu.au for more details.

WRITINGTh is ones for architecture students – the challenge is to design an open hall that reacts to the ‘magazine cover’ architecture that has been generated over the years. Th e proposal must be sustainable and relate to the historical context and socioeconomic conditions of the location. Find out more at: http://en.archmedium.com/Concursos/LOR/Sum-mary.php

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