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No doubt you will all be busy with upcoming assignments andtests. Keep trucking along as there are only 7 weeks tillexaminations! This is make or break time now, so hopefullyyou’re already in the habit of reviewing notes daily and at the

end of the week to better prepare yourself for exam revision.There will be plenty of upcoming workshops to help youprepare your approach to studying and swatting for your exams, you can find this information from the Centre of Teaching and Learning in Level 2, Registry.

Balance your Massey experience by remembering to takesome time out by involving yourself in the Accommodation

Services events. We have had many fantastic events thus far with all the halls vying for gumboot points. Moginie Hall iscurrently in the leading run for the Gumboot Shield, butit is early days and plenty of points are still up for grabs.

Coming up this Sunday is the Amazing Chase event heldthroughout campus and next month on May 9th is an eventtargeted at our international hall residents called

Kiwiana. This is a celebration of Kiwi Culture with anopportunity for students to experience a taste of NewZealand. There will be an array of different Kiwi foods,classic NZ Icons, and cultural performances.

Another upcoming event that many residents look forward tois the Residents Ball which will be held in early August. If you want to get involved in the preparations, let your RA

know. More details inside.

WELCOME BACK—WE HOPE YOU’VE HAD A GREAT BREAK!

INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Gumboot Shield Ladder Board

Touch Tourney Results and Easter Hunt

Upcoming Events — Amazing Chase,

Creative Arts Month, Kiwiana

Ball Committee Information WOW Workshops

Chaplaincy

Halls Photos—Order Now!

Sport and Recreation Centre— Workouts

Medical Centre—Safe Drinking

Centre for Teaching and Learning

Red Cross Book Sale

Student Counselling—Balancing for Life

Residents of the Month—March 2012

Campus Living—Contracts and Fees

ISSUE TWO l 25 APRIL 2012

Above: Brooke the Easter Bunny surprising

residents in the Halls prior to the start of the Easter Egg Hunt.

Below: Colombo Hall in battle with Moginie Hall during the Touch Tournament.



It was a lovely Sunday afternoon on the Massey rugby fields for thisyear’s Touch Tourney. The sun was shining and the wind wasblowing just enough to cool down the worn out players. The daystarted with competitive performances from some halls with their

cheerleading teams. Judged by the Touch Referees, Walter Dyer impressed them enough to win the best supporting cheer followed insecond place by Egmont Court with third place given to AtawhaiVillage.

As the day continued, spectators poured in to support their respective halls. There was some great support shown to each of theteams competing.

A lot of pressure was placed on City Court as this hall had wonconsecutively over the last 3 years. In the end, it was a close call

between the top four teams.

1st place Walter Dyer2nd place Moginie Hall3rd place Egmont Court4th place City Court City

MVP’s were awarded to Ayden P i tman f romWalter Dyer and Melissa Prowse from Moginie Hall. They bothwalked away with a $50 Rebel Sport’s voucher for their dazzlingefforts on the field.

TOUCH TOURNEY

SPORT AND RECREATION CENTREEASTER EGG HUNT

We hope you all had a fantastic Easter! Wecertainly know that those who came along to our Easter EggHunt did! Around 100 students took part in the hunt this year with hundreds of eggs carefully hidden down behind the

courts. We hoped you shared them all around!



CATEGORY INFORMATION

PHOTOGRAPHY: One single photo. Must be G rated and include a

short blurb no longer than 200 words explaining the photo.

SHORT STORY: Maximum of two page size 12 text. Must be G rated

and include a title. Can be fiction or non-fiction.

SHORT FILM: Video. Must be G rated and no longer than 2 minutes.

ARTWORK: Drawing, painting, or sculpture. Must be G rated and

include a short blurb no more than 200 words explaining the artwork.

POETRY: Maximum of one page size 12 text. Must be G rated and

include a title.

EXPRESSIVE ARTS: Capture a video of a dance or performance. Must

be PG rated and no longer than 2 minutes.

Entries to be submitted to the Administrator at the

Accommodation Services Office.

Entries close Friday 25th May, 5pm.

Prizes for each category:

1st = Voucher + 15 gumboot points

2nd = Voucher + 10 gumboot points

3rd = Voucher + 5 gumboot points



Ball Committee MeetingWould you like to be part of the 2012

organising committee for the halls ball?

Come to the first meeting to find out what is involved.Those who help on the committee will be eligible for free entry

to the ball.Conditions apply.

Wed 2nd May @ 7pm in the ICC(Te Whare Herenga/YFC

Building—next to Totara Hall)

Last day to order your Hall Photos

Savour the memories of all your new found friends in your hall.You can purchase your Hall Photo from the AccommodationServices Office until Friday 27th April.

Please bring exact cash amount or pay by cheque made out to:The Studio of Bernadette Peters Photography.

6” x 9” only $108” X 12” only $20

If you live in Totara, Matai, Tawa or Miro, you may have noticed some people taking photographs around thestairs and landings. These people are engineers who we have asked to advise us on the cracks that have

appeared. All advice we have had to date, and we believe this to be current, is that the cracks do notcompromise the structural integrity of the building, which means that the building is safe. We do want to fixthe cracks so that they do not appear again.

You may have noticed that a number of older buildings have disappeared from the grassed area betweenRehab road and Colombo Road. This is to make way for a new “Village” which will house staff who havebeen moved out of the Sir Geoffrey Peren Building and Refectory. Both these buildings are heritagebuildings and are to be upgraded to their former glory and seismically strengthened to keep up with modernstandards. Construction will begin shortly and it is intended to complete the work (and move staff into thevillage) before the year ends. A timetable of construction, along with predicted noise levels will be providedto you as soon as we have the details. We will also ensure that there are quiet spaces for you to study if required.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to raise them with the Accommodation Staff.

IMPORTANT MESSAGE FOR HALLS IN TURITEA VILLAGE



STUDENT COUNSELLING SERVICE

Balancing for LifeSo the first half of the semester is over with all the excitement andchallenges of a new place and new people and new things to do. Howdid it go? Are you keeping up academically as well as socially? How is

your health? Was it a relief to have some time off? It is often hard tomaintain a sense of balance with the varied demands of university.This becomes worse as the semester progresses – semester tests andeven exams approach! Maintaining that sense of control over our livesmay become increasingly difficult as the demands of university studyunfold.

The research tells us that deep learning (when you really learn thework, and it makes sense and sticks!) can only happen when our livesare in balance. It is easy to overlook the basic factors which providebalance in our lives. We may become:

unmotivated - stressed - depressed - anxious - exhausted - lose our

appetites or over-eat - become run down or sick (have you had your ‘flu shot yet?) - feel anti-social - not be able to sleep or sleep too much-

unable to study or work - lose our sex drive.

So what are the basic factors which need to be in harmony and whichare the building blocks for this necessary holistic balance?

1. Diet and nutrition2. Exercise3. Sleep

Diet and Nutrit ion

We all know about ‘food pyramids’ and the like – if not, make an effortto find out about how to eat well!

Good eating tips Always have breakfast to avoid those mid-morning high fatsnacks!Don't skip meals. Avoid eating when you are bored, angry or tired (have some applechunks in a ziplock bag or some carrot sticks in a glass of water as youstudy)Drink lots of water throughout the day.

Go easy on salt.Be smoke free.Limit your alcohol intake and drink water or low calorie mixers as acompanion drink. Avoid too much caffeine and all energy drinks (they“drop” you after the initial energy high)

Exercise This is another easily overlooked area as we become “toobusy to exercise” and as it becomes colder.Regular, exercise helps release 'feel-good' endorphins,

which gives us a positive sense of well being. Jogging,biking, a game of sport or a workout at the gym on aregular basis will help ensure the balance we need.

Endorphins are a natural chemical process and provide youwith energy, strength, and enthusiasm to keep you goingwith your daily tasks. If gentler options appeal, try a briskwalk, Tai Chi, yoga, or swimming. Repetitive exercises(swimming laps, cycling, jogging) have an almost magicalaffect on stress and tiredness according to the latestresearch.

SleepMost of us underestimate the effects of having too little sleepand it can be difficult getting enough sleep or adequate rest when we are so busy. We may feel stressed,anxious, worried or depressed about the task ahead of us,and this affects our ability to get a good night's refreshingsleep. At times we may work late into the night and then findwe cannot relax sufficiently to fall asleep.There are a range of very simple self-help techniques youcan use! Knowing the rules of “sleep hygiene” can make ahuge difference before using medication although that canhelp as well in some cases.

Being in balance When your mind, body and spirit are in balance, things willfeel manageable and under control. Be willing to make thechanges which may be required to achieve a sense of equilibrium. This means developing disciplined personal andwork habits and being effective with your time. The result willbe a sense of self-knowledge and empowerment which feelsgood and is good for you.

Student Counselling Service has a wide range of books,brochures and CDs that you can borrow which helps toaddress these issues in detail!

Come and visit us on Level 1 of Registry. Also look out for the regular workshops and seminars which give moreinformation about these topics.

The annual Red Cross Book Sale is coming up!

Why not come and join the team for this iconic Palmerston North event.It’s lots of fun, involves really interesting people and a good nosh for all volunteers – and lots of books!.

.The Book Sale is on at the Barber Hall in Waldegrave St.

It runs from Friday 25th May to Sunday. 27th MayWhy not come and spend a couple of hours with us.

To find out more or sign on phone Red Cross on 356 8152or email [email protected]



Congratulations to the following residents who have beenselected as residents of the month for Marc 2012 for their respective halls.

The purpose of this award is to acknowledge the significantcontribution that a resident has made within the hall during the lastmonth.

Each will receive a movie voucher for their contributions to thecommunity.

This award is given based on the following cr iteria:

General behaviour is exemplary

Respectful of others

Actively participating in hall events

Actively encourages a clean and tidy environment

Encourages and motivates others in the all Active involvement in resident committees

Above all, is a positive role model

Amy ClarkCITY COURT

RESIDENTS OF THE MONTH—MARCH

Tremaine TeaukuraEgmont Court

Desmond KanKIWITEA HALL

Tarra BehrATAWHAI FLATS

Greg RaboneCOLOMBO HALL

Celina SzymanskiMOGINIE FLATS

Andrew LimTOTARA HALL

Jordan CaskeyMATAI HALL

Amanda DulinROTARY COURT

Peter ThomasMCHARDY HALL

Samuel BoydenWALTER DYER HALL

Nathan Vine

CRAIGLOCKHART/ BINDALOE HALL

Teejay Campbell

MOGINIE HALL

Amanda SchwassMIRO HALL

Belinda LesaKAIRANGA COURT

Katherine O’DonnellTAWA HALL

Tremaine (Trey), from Porirua, is studying towards aBachelor of Sport and Exercise, majoring inManagement and Coaching. He loves his sport,favourites being anything to do with rugby.

Trey is getting the award for the “Resident of the Month”for a variety of reasons. He is always willing to have achat in the courtyard and is genuinely interested in whatyou have to say as well as giving support.

In addition, Trey participates fully in the halls socialleagues for Egmont and has plenty of hall spirit in allevents. When it came to sorting out a hall chant hevolunteered to organise it and managed to get people topractice the routine and perform it well on Crazy Sports

Day helping the hall to take second place for the chantcompetition.

So for his involvement and can-do attitude, Trey has

been awarded Egmont Resident of the Month for the

March.

PROFILE THIS MONTH



WOW seminars offer students support through presentations coveringcommon issues facing students as they progress through university.The emphasis is on education coupled with suggestions and basicskills that students can use to manage and enhance their experiences. The WOW seminars are for all students, from thosetransitioning from school, right through to postgraduate students(masters and doctoral).

Research has proven that successful students are those students whoindicate high levels of wellbeing. Wellbeing includesemotional and psychological wellbeing, diet, relationships, thinkingstyles, how we balance life, communication, finding meaning,self-esteem and confidence. These aspects of wellbeing are allinterrelated, and often when one or more of these is not in a goodstate, then our overall sense of wellness and wellbeing is affected. TheWOW seminars take this holistic view with the seminars all addressingthese various aspects of wellbeing, following Professor Sir MasonDurie’s Te Whare Tapa Wha model of health and wellbeing.

There could be times during the year when you experienceuncertainty, feelings of inadequacy, loneliness, anddisappointments. There will be times of exhilaration too, ups anddowns in other words. The WOW seminars will help you to recognisethe warning signs of overwhelm, burnout, stress and panic. Alongsidethis guidance will be offered about the sorts of things you can do tobounce back, and stay on top.

The WOW seminars will be available live online through

http://connect.massey.ac.nz/wow. If you miss one, you will be able toview the seminar later through a link posted on thehttp://wow.massey.ac.nz website.

As you face the challenges of your personal journey towards becominga successful university student you will soon discover you are notalone. Other students around you face similar challenges. The WOW seminars offer you the opportunity to meet andshare with other students. The WOW seminar experience has the potential to enrich your journey of exploration and discovery. I encourage you to attend or log on andmake the most of this opportunity.

GENERAL REMINDER

The Food and Accommodation Meeting will

be on Wednesday 2 May at ICC(Accommodation Services Building at12:30pm.

Study tips and strategies forgetting through your exams

Wednesday 23 May, 12-12.30pmWednesday 30 May, 12-12:30pm

Writing Centre (Level 2, Registry building)

CENTRE FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING

Contact David Coomber 06 350 [email protected]



Semester One Only Contracts

If your Residential Agreement is for semester one only, and youwish to extend your contract and stay until the end of the year,please come to the Residential Services Office by 14th May 2012 to sign up for next semester.

If you are leaving at the end of the semester, please ensure your fees are fully paid and that you have completed the 2012 BondRefund Form, (a copy of this form will be sent to you soon) andreturn it to the RSO.

If you are unsure of the length of your contract please contact our office.

Semester Break

Soon you will receive a letter regarding the 3 week break in June/July asking if you intend to stay over the semester break. Your contract does not cover this 3 week period, so unless you choose

to stay (and pay!) for the extra three weeks, you will have to handin your room keys to the RSO by 10am on Sunday 24 June.

All Matai residents have to vacate and completely clear out their rooms for the 3 week break, so that distance students can usethese rooms.

If you have any questions about the upcoming 3 week break,please come into the RSO and talk to our staff.

Accommodation Fees If you would like to take advantage of our prompt paymentdiscount, payment in full for your semester two fees must bereceived by July 1st. A reminder invoice will be sent to you by

email in the last week of May.

Welcome to Term 2. Sadly, life gets a little more serious this term. Exams loom ominously and the unfettered good life thatcharacterised the first few weeks of Term 1 seems far off.

Often the second half of the Semester (Term 2) is when people start asking questions like ‘Why am I here?’ and ‘What’s the point of life

anyway?’ These are good questions to ask. University should be about far more than just some giant processing machine churning outtechnically qualified people for the job market. Now is the ideal time to think critically and sensibly about some of the deeper issues of life.

Chaplaincy is here to help you work through such issues which will have a fundamental bearing on your life long after you leave Massey,whatever job you do. So feel free to drop in ‘the Centre’ and have a chat whenever convenient.(Some of the events we offer below may well make a constructive contribution to your thinking.)

So, specifically, what is happening at ‘the Centre’ this term?

PANCAKES – every Wednesday 7pmTHE GOD DILEMMA – 12-1pm dialogue and lunch every Friday in May.

Led by Colin Day. See ‘the Centre’ for full details.

JOURNEY INTO LIFE – more 12-1pm dialogue and lunch.Paul Stock continues his Thursday investigations into the life of Jesus as documented by his follower John.

Everybody welcome to all of the above.

Have a great term.

CHAPLAINCY



If things go wrong

If someone is very drunk, make sure they are in a safe place,with a friend.

If someone is totally out of it, put them in the recovery position(lying on their side). Check they are breathing and that their mouth is empty. Don't leave anyone alone if they have passedout, call an ambulance.

If they are not breathing, act fast and call an ambulance.

If you can’t wake up someone who has been drinking, call anambulance.

If someone is throwing up non stop, don’t ignore them, call an

ambulance.

If you think someone is unconscious or in shock, don’t give themliquid, even water.

If the party if getting violent or getting out of hand, call thepolice.

Party Checklist

A checklist for the streetwise among us to guarantee asuccessful night out.

Eat... A good night out always starts with a full stomach.

Drink...

Water. Lots of H20 will keep you on the go. ..Joe! Thebest party people can be dancing, laughing,singing, and talking all night because they know how todrink safely.

Start it Slow... That’s right. Go non-alcoholic for the first rounds, don’trush, the drinks are not going to run away.

Play the Field... Alternate between alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. As they say – variety is the spice of life.

Think Ahead...

This will save time and money and hassle. How are yougetting home? Is it safe? How much am I going to drinktonight? How good do I want to feel in the morning?Have a plan and stick with it.

Tips for a Good Night Out

Stick togetherYou love your mates (most of the time) so when you are

drinking, stick together and look out for each other. It’sbest if someone is not going to get too wrecked and cankeep an eye on the rest.

Share a taxiIf you don’t want to bother anyone else, then stash somemoney away for a taxi ride home. Sharing will save cash.

Going it aloneThis is not a crash hot idea. If you have to walk home, tryto walk with a friend. Don’t let your friends wander off alone either.

Watch your drinksDrink spiking is very common in clubs and bars, watchyour drink and your friend’s drinks, watch the drink beingpoured, don’t ever accept a drink from a stranger, never leave your drink unattended – if in doubt tip it out!!!

Choices you must make

Drinking alcohol is your choice, if you don’t want to drink no one canmake you and if they say anything about your choice that makes youfeel bad maybe you should reconsider the company you keep!!

Friends support each others decisions – that is what friendship is allabout.

You can choose to make your night out a pleasant experience or abad one. Sometimes less is more – have a few, feel good, but not outof control.

Listen to your body and think about your own limits. Even though youmight be afraid to say no, there are ways of dealing with this type of scenario. First you need to know what your personal limits are, andwhat you do and do not feel comfortable with. If your so-called matesare pressuring you to drink, DON’T! Say NO and if you have to, justwalk away. Remember you’re not the only one walking away!!

Also, ask yourself who the real losers in the world are…… those whofollow the crowd, those who vomit on your shoes, those who getaddicted to drugs, those who lose themselves and those who aban-don their friends.

MASSEY MEDICAL CENTRE

Alcohol and Drug UseAre you safe?

Just a few quick notes to keep you and yourfriends safe.



As of 25th April:PLACINGS

1st Moginie 160

2nd Egmont 122

3rd Walter Dyer 118

4th Tararua/Ruahine 116

5th City 113

6th Totara 110

7th Atawhai 109

8th Kiwitea 107

9th Tawa 90

10th Colombo 85

11th Matai 85

12th Miro 75

13th McHardy 63

14th CraigLockhart/Bindaloe 61

15th Kairanga 58 16th Rotary 45

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