st clare's college seeker term 3

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editor’s note

Caitlyn and MeganEditors 2015

As the sky turned grey on a Tuesday afternoon, something incredible came to our attention; Term 3 has been an ultramarathon of activity. With all the amazing events that have taken place, including (but not exclusively pertaining to); Cats, Heart Health, St Clare’s day, the Athletics Carnival, Globe and R U Ok? Day, we realised something; St Clare’s girls are hardcore.

It takes a lot of training to get this good. Every maths test, every religion essay, every late night, last minute preparation for a carnival costume has lead you to this moment. For Year 12, it’s almost six years of practice that have lead you to being ready for whatever life can throw at you. For Year 7, it’s been almost twelve months in the most elite training program in town; the St Clare’s Sisterhood. So to prevent mental injury, in conjunction with all your training, we present you with the perfect excuse for a ‘rest day’ (or hour, it’s up to you!).

You’ll find the perfect de-stressor with some serious colouring in on page 15. We find out how social social-media really is on page 6. To help you with that last stint of assessment, there are tips to get passed writers block on page 24. Throw a marathon of a different kind (#atthemovies) with the best superhero movies on page 20 and we’re giving you permission to be brave, be selfish and love yourself (always, but also) on page 16. The fun doesn’t end here though; this edition is bursting with exciting content, so start reading!

Speaking of fun, we’ll keep you smiling throughout this edition with the occasion pop-up ‘Dad Jokes with Izzy and Sophie’ as well as featuring an all new activity page with our very own St Clare’s crossword!

And of course, Temaire’s lovely memes (we didn’t forget).

We extend our congratulations for getting through the year thus far and are cheering on from the sidelines at the short sprint left until the end. You’re on the home stretch now – you can do it.

Your no. 1 fans,

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CONTENTScover story Athletics Carnival 2015You’re full coverage to the day of sunburns and raw throatsnews and current affairs The Anti-Sociality of Social MediaAre you a culprit? Perhaps being Snapchat savvy won’t help in real life situations... Domestic ViolenceAddressing an issue that is becoming prevalent in our society Women in ScienceSimply said, Science+Feminism=SUCCESS! Sam ClearAn inspirational man who has changed the Christian community culture and lifestyle Colouring in for AdultsLet’s face it, colouring in is still cool and better yet, we can reap benefits! Be Brave, Be Selfish, Love YourselfLove yourself, whether it is that extra $1 chocolate or complimenting one aspect about yourself a day Flower PowerDo you know the symbol of your favourite flower?

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arts and entertainment The Best Superhero Movies Take a peak and see if yours tops the charts! Mathematical Statistics of Falling in LoveHold up. Stop. There actually is a statistic for this?! How To Get Past Writers BlockHave no fear! Now eradicate that pesky writers block! The Canberra Music SceneCheck out what the happenings are with Canberra’s music scene St Clare’s CrosswordHow well do you know your school? Memes x3Term 3, 3 times the memes!

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Cover Story

It was a bright and sunny day at the St. Clare’s Athletics Carnival, as the 1500m event kicked off the day at 8:15am. As more and more people arrived, the excitement started to build up. Then when the morning rolls were marked and everyone was looking fabulous in their costumes, the best event of the day happened, THE MARCH PAST. With the Wirana Cricketers leading the march, the school braced itself for an overload of school spirit. The march was filled with wrestlers, warriors, tennis players, basketballers, medics, superheroes, cricketers and AFL players. Everyone’s costumes were spectacular (as always) and set the bar high for next year, as all the houses ran around the oval chanting and showing of their wonderful themes.

Then things got down to business with the 100m sprint Main program starting, long jump, javelin, shot-put and good-old novelty events. Ms Gardiner brought the wonderful sausage sizzle to our attention as the events started to heat up with the sun. Not only were there sausages, but soft drink and left over show bags from St. Clare’s Day.

Athletics Carnival 2015By Olivia Jamson

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A very special thanks to both the school and house captains, the maintenance team, and all staff that helped to make the day as amazing as it was!

Before we knew it, it was time for the finals. The anticipation grew of who would win and the eagerness to find out which house was top dog grew. When the day was coming to a close and war cries were screamed, everyone wanted to know who the winner was. A big congratulations to Warren WWE for winning the Championship Cup and smashing out the other competition, and to Wibalu Warriors for winning the Spirit Cup.

Winner!

Winner!

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News and Current Affairs

We’ve all seen the traditional dystopian movies where technology manages to take over the world, and laughed at this seemingly impossible scenario. We laugh and ridicule the idea that we couldn’t survive without our phones or computers. But ask yourself this, how much of your life do you spend with your headphones in, finding amusement from Vines and Snapchats from your friends? Could you even do an assignment without the help of the Internet? Could you find your way around without a GPS? The sad truth of the matter really is that we are all slaves to technology, plugged in, in reality we are completely turned off.

Take a look around you right now, how many groups of people can you see sitting around you in silence? Scrolling through newsfeeds and watching Snapchat stories, all while safe with the knowledge that they are part of the most social and interconnected generation ever. The irony of the fact is that they call it social media, but how social are short, impersonal texts or Facebook messages? The simple art of face to face conversation seems to have been lost to our generation. Picking up the landline to talk to someone is an idea to be scorned and ridiculed.

But the problem with texting is how easy it is to say things you could never say to them in person, or even over the phone. We have no real connection with someone when we just text them, you have no idea of the effects that your words will have on the person. But it also works the other way; in that we have no idea what the person sending the messages is really feeling. A horrifying story is of a mother who texted her daughter one Friday night in the October of 2011. They chatted over texts and her daughter replied with hearts, smiles and positive statements. That night, her daughter attempted suicide. She had been hidden in her dorm room crying and depressed, but acting fine over tweets, texts and Facebook posts.

According to studies done by Forbes, humans can only connect through authentic communication. Only 7% of communication is based on written or verbal word, the rest is based on nonverbal body language. It is only when we are looking at someone and talking to them that we know whether they are really “fine” at all. It is easy to hide behind an email, a text or a post. Easy to be anyone you want to be, easy to go anonymous and be no one at all. Is communication without 93% of our context stripped away even communicating at all? Are abbreviations and emojis really feelings? Or is social media making us more and more disconnected than ever?

By Lottie Twyford

Dad Joke:What did the pirate say when he turned 80?Aye matey

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Go to any bus stop, where once people would have stood and made conversation with one another, now they stand in silence, but talking over their phones, headphones usually in, as though they are the only ones in the world. Constantly using your phone for everything may seem like a good idea, after all humans are naturally lazy creatures and will do anything to make life easier. But, always looking down at what’s in your hands means you might miss what’s actually coming towards you, as 2014 “Look Up” video, a five minute spoken word film showed us. I encourage you all to watch this, if you haven’t already. One line from this film which is particularly poignant is “smartphones, dumb people”. When you think about is that especially true for the world today. With a smartphone’s interface being so easy to use there is always a constant distraction at our fingertips.

It is now possible to interact 24/7 with people, but unfortunately the focus is not on the quality of the interaction, but on the quantity. How many people view your story, like your pictures, retweet your thoughts, reblog your pictures and comment on your posts. How many days you and your best friend Snapchat in a row, how many texts you and your boyfriend send in a day, how many emojis he sends you, how often people message you. Social media is really a “surrogate for the real thing”, and we must not allow it to completely take over our lives, until we begin to think that the number of followers you have makes you a better person.

I’m not saying that social media is a bad thing at all, sure it’s great. But it should not be allowed to control us, to be constantly online and active on the Internet until it takes over your life. Obsessing over likes and followers is extremely unhealthy, because no one can realistically have 1000 friends. So challenge yourself to pick up the phone and call your friend, write a letter, walk down the hall and into your sister’s bedroom and ask her questions. Take out your headphones and talk to your friends’ right there in front of your face.

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By Amelia Eveston

Domestic violence is an alarmingly growing epidemic in Australian culture. These statistics give some indication of the extremity of the issue.• Over 12 months, on average, one woman is killed every week as a result of intimate partner violence.• Domestic and family violence is the principle cause of homelessness for women and their children.• Intimate partner violence is the leading contributor to death, disability and ill-health in Australian women aged 15-44 • One in three women have experienced physical and/or sexual violence perpetrated by someone known to them (White Ribbon, 2015)Many women experience dangerous, unpleasant and frightening harm which leave them physically, emotionally and financially damaged. Statistics show that these women are people we know.

Domestic violence is so often thought in terms of physical abuse; harm being perpetrated by a male figure in a relationship. Yes, this is one aspect of domestic violence, but the issue spreads further than this to all different situations. Essentially, a case of domestic violence is when someone’s actions turn the home; a place of comfort, love and security, into something unpleasant and fearful. It can be an overpowering, manipulative partner, male or female. It could be an elderly grandparent living within the family unit where the family financially deprives them and/or neglects to spend time with them. Emotional abuse, where one partner constantly blames the other. Anything that jeopardises comfort found within a home.

Intimidation is one of the most common aspects of domestic violence. Intimating someone is to make them fearful. To be overpowering and controlling, consequently making the other frightened, powerless and overly cautious than they would otherwise be. Many of us have already experienced some form of this, whether at school, home or online and unfortunately, throughout our lives, in all different circumstances, we will come across these overpowering and dominant people. Some of us, unintentionally, may even be the intimating figure. This sense of control one person has in a relationship can lead to the more drastic cases of DV that we are aware of.

The most important tool in tackling intimidation is to recognise equality in all relationships; romantic, work or family. One person is not greater than the other and no party in a relationship should feel inferior. We all have our strengths and weaknesses and have something to offer; we should never be made feel otherwise. Recognising our worth, not tolerating someone who cannot see it is essential to overcoming intimidation, as we realise there is no need for another person to belittle us. Vice versa, understanding and recognising the values an individual has encourages us to nurture and value them, rather than intimidate them.

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Within our school community, there are groups that are stepping out to make a positive impact against DV. “In collaboration with our teachers, the St Clare’s leadership team have decided to host a lunch with our brother school St Edmund’s College supporting Anti-Domestic Violence on September the 17th 2015. This lunch will give us an opportunity to show videos, have fun, and encourage conversations regarding positive relationships among our generation. We are aware that this event will not stop domestic violence, but through this event we want to inspire and encourage teenagers of other schools to act and think in the same way, with the hope that when we eventually have children, they a) won’t grow up thinking domestic violence is okay and b) won’t become victims of these senseless attacks.”

Lara Gilfedder, Year 12 student

The lunch was hosted for Year 12 students and promoted positive relationships within our community to tackle a culture within our schools that involves intimidation.

Domestic violence is a horrible issue that no child, parent or partner should have to deal with as a home should be a place of love and security. I believe the most important way to diminish the violent, intimating and unpleasant behaviours is to learn and practice respect within a relationship. To openly give and receive respect holds the potential to improve all relationships.

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Professor Rajaâ Cherkaoui El Moursli overcame gender stereotypes in her own family arguing with her father to, as a girl, travel overseas and study. She says Neil Armstrong’s achievements as well as a high school teacher inspired her. Through this, she obtained a doctorate in physics in France. She recently made one of the greatest discoveries in nuclear physics: proof of the existence of the Higgs Boson. The Higgs Boson particle is responsible for the creation of mass in the universe. This can further enhance our understandings of our world in significant ways. She dedicates much of her time to raising the level of scientific research in her country and has been instrumental in improving Moroc-can healthcare by creating the 1st master’s degree in medical physics.

Professor, University of Science & Technology of China, ChinaProfessor Yi Xie looks at substances on a nanoscale, cre-ating new nanomaterials with promising applications in the conversion of heat or sunlight into electricity. These include graphene-like structure a few atoms thick. She is a pioneer in the innovative and extremely significant scientific field of nanotechnology. Her work will greatly contribute to lessening pollution and boosting energy efficiency, and will open promising prospects for the future. Committed to preserving our planet, she has dedicated her life to finding new and intelligent solu-tions to address the environmental challenge.

Guilty as charged, I am a bit of a science nerd. It’s not for everyone but who doesn’t love a little gender equality? In a male-dominated field, women in science are bridging the gap by innovating and creating, allowing us to understand our world even further. Only about 30% of people working in science are women and that can go down to 5% in certain areas – engineering in particular. While there are innumerable female pioneers of the scientific world past and present, here are a few current women revolutionising the way we live, work and think.

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Leaving school at 16, Professor Dame Carol Robinson began her career as a chemist in Kent working with mass spectrom-etry. Using mass spectrometry, she has defined the folding and binding of interacting proteins in large complexes. She has also established that macromolecular complexes, such as ribosomes, can be generated in the gas phase and their electrospray mass spectra recorded. This has demonstrated the power of mass spectrometry in studying very large com-plexes and allowed her to define changes in their conforma-tion and the manner of their assembly. This will allow us to make significant advances in clinical testing, drug discovery, environment, genomics (genetics), geology and proteomics (protein).

For her pioneering work on advanced laser photochemistry for creating 3D patterns in hydrogels that enable regenera-

tion of nerve tissue. In addition, she established a new method to deliver biotherapeutics to the central nervous system, overcoming the blood-brain barrier. Her work is

putting chemistry at the service of medicine in spectacular new ways. A people person, she also participates in special

athletic events for people with spinal cord injuries, is ac-tively involved in human rights issues and has contributed

to launching a social media campaign designed to “connect today’s research with tomorrow’s reality.”

Wooo Australia! Professor Tamara Davis uses astrophysics to test our fundamental laws of physics, and to study the nature of dark matter and dark energy. There’s a dark side to the universe that we don’t usually see, and it seems that everything we thought we knew makes up only 5% of the universe. Hypothetical dark matter and dark energy make up the rest of the universe. Her contributions include testing advanced theories of gravity, measuring time-dilation of distant supernovae, using galaxies to measure the mass of the lightest massive particle in nature (the neutrino), and discovering that active galaxies fuelled by black holes can be used as standard candles.

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S a m C l e a r !

Dad Joke: My friend David had his ID stolen the other day,Now we just call him Dav

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Though you may not have heard his name, Sam Clear is a man who has made a huge difference in the global Christian community. At the end of 2006, Sam set out for a long and grueling 568 day, 15,600km walk around the world with the aim of bringing unity to Christians all around the world. He walked up the coast of South America, between the American and Canadian borders and through Russia (among many other places), where he met some amazing people and had experiences that put him in extreme danger. Sam has written a book about his travels and his purpose, detailing the people he has encountered and the feats he achieved.

In the South of France, Sam met an 80 year old man named Rohan who walked him a kilometre to the church that Sam was looking for. Rohan was waiting to catch a bus at his bus stop when Sam stopped to ask for directions, and decided to personally walk Sam (at a very slow pace) to his destination, exhibiting incredible kindness and generosity.

In a tiny village in Panama in South America, Sam encountered a man named Adolfo who lived in the village with his pregnant wife and 3 year old daughter. Adolfo lived in a village which did not accept outsiders easily and even segregated Adolfo because he was not born there, and only lived there to be with his wife. Adolfo was the only person who would approach Sam to ask what he was doing sitting at the border of their village. Sam had not eaten that day and was too far away from an established town to buy food, and so Adolfo took it upon himself to find food for his guest. All Adolfo could find for Sam was a small amount of food he had to beg for, meaning that his he and his family went without food that day. Adolfo offered his home for Sam to hang up his hammock for the night; a tiny hut with no doors, windows, plumbing, electricity or soft surfaces. It was a concrete floor with a bench and corrugated iron for walls and a roof. Adolfo confided in Sam that he was leaving his family. He had bought a one-way bus ticket for Panama City, about 200kms away from the village they lived in. His family had moved to the village 6 months prior to support his wife’s parents, but ended up needing food and assistance from them, never assured of where there next meal would come from. Adolfo told Sam he didn’t want to leave his family, but

Sam was walking through Russia in -33 weather when he was spontaneously attacked on the side of a road and had his backpack stolen. He had to run for his life when the Russians were too tired to continue fighting, though eventually found his backpack sitting in the middle of a field nearby. Towards the end of the walk, Father Fox was a priest Sam encountered who significantly changed the course of Sam’s journey. While struggling towards the end of a few days’ walking in Wyoming in America with a chest infection and bleeding feet, Sam knocked on a church door. A catholic priest, Father Fox, answered the door and offered to put Sam up in a hotel after he heard what Sam’s purpose was. The next day, Sam was met by reporters and television crews from all around Wyoming wanting to hear his story. This was the catalyst for Sam’s story becoming a viral sensation in most countries around the world.

they so desperately needed money that he planned to beg for a job in the city. The most touching part of this story however, is what Sam came across when he went back to Panama to find Adolfo. He had been lucky to find a job while standing outside a church, when he found a person who had known his father. He had worked around their house doing odd jobs for over 5 years, earning enough to buy a house in the slums for his family join him, now with two daughters! Sam’s trip culminated in a documen-tary called ‘The Road to Adolfo’ which is due to be released this year.

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I had the chance to talk to Sam and ask him a few questions about his Walk for Unity and what he has been doing since:

What other projects have you been working on since you returned?

Since the walk I’ve written the story of the journey, which was published in 2013, Walk4one, Paving a Path to Unity, produced a documentary that’s being released this year, The Road to Adolfo, founded a Year 12 Alternative Schoolies venture (INROADS) that sees year 12 graduates assist in mission projects on Fiji whilst celebrating the end of their high schooling, and built a new home for Adolfo, one of the men I met on the journey around the world. I’m also now involved with a project in Tasmania with the Tasmanian Aboriginal Council, that’s aiming to shed light on the massacre of tribe back in the 1800’s that has gone unrecognised.

What was the most rewarding experience you had during the walk?

It was phenomenal to be in the right place at the right time and be able to offer help to people in the most random situations. The everyday moments where I had the choice to help or walk away, particularly in countries where I copped a lot of racial abuse, and I chose to help, were very satisfying. It was also pretty amazing to sit on the cliff face in Spain looking back over the Atlantic Ocean to where I’d started walking 19 months earlier, and simply thank God.

Sam’s walk for worldwide unity is an awe-inspiring and remarkable story of his paramount faith in God and his determination to never give up. You can find more details about Sam and his work here: http://www.walk4one.com/

Was there ever a point on your journey when you thought your message wasn't being heard or that you wanted to give up? What made you change your mind?

Yes, there were plenty of times where the message was not being heard or received, but I knew that was going to be the case. The walk came about because so many Christians back in Australia had refused to pray for each other, so it was likely that I’d still encounter that resistance. One minister of a church, when he found out that I was a Catholic, pinned me to the ground and prayed what I think was a prayer of exorcism over me… needless to say, not everyone was happy to see me. I thought about going home a few times after nearly losing my life a few times, but particularly after encountering some horrific poverty and being so confronted by it. On both accounts though, being held at gun point a few times and encountering the poverty, in the end it provided fuel for the fire to keep going. The disunity was incredibly real and in need of urgent attention.

http://www.walk4one.com/

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Do you remember the way our little faces lit up when the teacher announced colouring-in time? The satisfaction we felt when our pencil did not wander outside of the lines? Why do we no longer feel comfortable pulling out our pencils by the time we reached 12? While we no longer admit to the desperate need to plonk ourselves at the table with our pencils and colouring book, new research shows that we have nothing to be ashamed of. In fact, colouring-in has many health benefits and is a hobby we are now encouraged to take up. RMIT Architect, Jack Dowling, explains how colouring-in can be used interchangeably with meditation due to the way it combats stress and allows people to achieve a meditative state. Dowling talks about how his use of geometric patterns in his colouring books allows people to enter a trance and zone out of their busy life. Art therapist, Claire Edwards, describes the way coloring also helps to create mindfulness, allowing people to focus on one thing at a time and begin appreciating the smaller things in life. And not only is colouring just as good for combatting stress as yoga or going to the gym, it requires a lot less effort, time and money. You can colour in nearly anywhere, while I’m sure your fellow passengers wouldn’t be too chuffed if you started doing downward dogs on the bus. Now, while this colouring thing may be news to you and me, apparently it isn’t to some. In the early 1900’s, Psychiatrist Carl Jung prescribed colouring-in to many of his patients because of the same benefits mentioned above. But where’s the proof right? Well, the results are in and the research from neuropsychologist, Dr. Stan Rodski, shows that the beta brain waves associated with stress and poor mentality were converted to the positive alpha frequencies while patients coloured-in. So, if you have too many assessment items to count or you’d just like to try this out for yourself, please follow the link below to your very own print out colouring-in page. https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1294/4603384269_c38cf6d5ed_z.jpg Or... if you’re a bit more tech savvy, checkout the ‘Coloring Advanced’ App.

By Meg Lillie

Dad Joke:What do you say to simba when he is walking slowly?Mufasa

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Culture and Lifestyle

L O V EYOURSELF

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During the final week of Term 2, the staff and students of Year 10 had the incredible opportunity to learn CPR. Our speaker looked at us with a kind gaze, and asked us: “Girls! Who is the most important person in this room?” We all looked around the room, expecting to see Jennifer Lawrence or Beyoncé jump out from behind a curtain. But no such thing happened. We glanced to our teachers and year coordinator, but for once they looked just as confused as we were. “It’s you!” Our speaker cried out, ‘tsking’ at us. “Put up your hand if you believe you are the most important person.” Judging from the response our year group gave in reply, it was like she asked who wanted to hug a cactus. We were motionless, baffled by her question. The girl to my right asked me, “Is it selfish if I raise my hand?” Within that simple ques-tion, lay the problem. When I looked around the room, I saw that we were all battling the same confliction. How could we not be confused? From the moment we could toddle, we’ve been taught to be selfless. To give instead of receive, to put ourselves down if it raises another up, and to bend over backwards for somebody – even if it means breaking our own spine in the process. It is in these teachings that we have lost the ability to love ourselves, just so we can be selfless.

When someone asks you a question like this, it’s like you’re a deer in headlights. Is being selfish a bad thing? At an extreme, yes, but selfishness means to act in one’s self-interest. Contrary to popular belief, we all need a healthy spoonful of selfishness to survive. Choosing whether to eat, reproduce, or exercise is selfish. Insisting on freedom and individual rights, rather than a dictatorship, is selfish. Choosing to go to school, to read this very article is selfish. Choosing to love yourself is selfish. But guess what? Being selfish is important, it’s healthy and it’s imperative to living a happy life. Nothing would ever happen in society if we didn’t have the self-need for it! So why have we taken the behaviour of selfishness, and twisted it into something that only evil Disney Queens have?

We need to learn to love ourselves unconditionally, and that’s only achieved when we are selfish. Love yourself wholly and fully; love your talents and your quirks. Be proud of your achievements, and cel-ebrate your victories. But most of all, love your flaws. Love the way that one eye closes ever so slightly when you smile, or the little scar that you got when you fell off your bed. If somebody compliments you tomorrow, don’t shy away and deflect it, or feel like you have to return the compliment. Puff out your chest, put on your biggest smile and say, ‘Thank you!’ Take the compliment - be selfish! Life is too short to not believe you’re important, just so somebody else can.

So, ladies, gentlemen, cats, dogs and visitors from outer-space, if there is one thing that I implore you to do, is to be brave, to be selfish, and to answer ‘me’ to the question Year 10 was asked.

By Megan Phipps

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Culture and Lifestyle

Over the centuries, flowers have been used as symbols of communication – mainly, the communication of one’s feelings to another, particularly in the Victorian era. There was a whole art to giving flowers and knowing which suited the occasion

best – you could insult or flatter someone, depending on your flower arrangement, so you had to be very careful as to the flowers you gave someone. Today people still give flowers as gifts – even here at school. Every now and then you see

someone holding a ‘happy birthday’ bouquet – but do you know what those flowers actually mean?

AlstroemeriaThe Alstroemeria, or Peruvian lily, is largely associated with friendship.

DaffodilDaffodils symbolise chivalry, but are also connected to new beginnings and prosperity.

DaisyDaisies are fairly simple – they stand for innocence and purity.

GladiolaThese flowers represent strength, both physical and moral. Their name comes from the word ‘gladius’, a type

of sword, so the meaning is fitting.

LilacSupposedly named after a nymph who turned into the first lilac plant, purple lilacs represent first love, while

white lilacs can represent youthful innocence.

PoppyThe red poppy is, of course, the flower of ANZAC Day. Poppies symbolise remembrance and consolation.

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RoseThe Ancient Greeks associated roses of every colour with Aphrodite, the goddess of love. Red roses are a classic

flower that displays one’s passionate love for another; while white symbolises purity and innocence; yellow, friendship; and pink, gratitude.

Red tulip

Red tulips can be either a declaration of love or a symbol of perfect love. We would recommend looking up the Turkish legend about red tulips, a prince named Farhad, and a girl named Shirin for some backstory to this meaning.

Star of BethlehemYes, this is a flower! It is associated with things like hope and happiness – the perfect meaning

for a flower with the same name as Jesus’ star.

SunflowerFamously painted by Dutch artist Vincent van Gogh and used for food.

Yellow ChrysanthemumCongratulations! You have a secret admirer – that’s what this flower represents.

Yellow tulipYellow tulips stand for the intense emotion of being hopelessly in love – if some gives you this, they might be a keeper.

Some flowers meant full sentences, and could be sent as a reply or as an invitation. So if you want to send someone a message, obviously you should do it by sending them a bouquet.

Dad Joke:Did you know that you can tell the gender of an ant by putting it in water?If it sinks, girl antIf it floats, boy ant (buoyant)

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Arts and Entertainment

The Best Superhero Movies

The superhero genre is a big part of today’s pop culture. It has gained popularity in the past couple of years as excel-lent comic book adaptations have arisen. This is the list of what I think are the best superhero movies.

The Avengers: One of the best movies of the 21st century Marvel’s: The Avengers boasts a brilliant cast, an epic villain and fantastic visual effects. It combines all the new visual candy with a brilliant plot line about heroes and how the world has not changed that much since the 20th century - as discovered by Captain America. This movie is so amazing because it is one of the best team up superhero movies. It shows the tensions collide due to conflicting morals, but in the end, a cohesive team is more effective to help save the human race.

The Dark Knight: This movie redefined the whole superhero genre. With epic acting, a brilliant Joker (thanks to Heath Ledger) and amazing directing, the Dark Knight more than earns its spot on this list. This movie is so loved and well respected that there was an outrage when it wasn’t nominated for best picture at the Oscars. It went deeper into the idea of heroes and villains and shows that the difference between them is a very thin line. It’s a phenomenal film and I highly recommend it.

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Captain America: The Winter Soldier: One of the best sequels in previous years Captain America: The Winter Soldier adds more depth to the plot line and depicts a man trying to become a part of a different society while still having different moral to his superiors. It adds on to the first Captain America movie and changed the way that the movie looked at Captain America by adding more character depth. Filled with multiple twists and turns Captain America: The Winter Soldier is definitely worth watching.

The Guardians of the Galaxy:One of the first comic book movies to boast more humour than usual, The Guardians of the Galaxy surprised movie goers and was an unexpected box office success. Depicting yet another superhero team-up, The Guardians of the Galaxy has strong themes of identity as it shows that our actions don’t always define us and just because you are depicted as a bad guy doesn’t mean you are actually bad. You can still save the universe and become a hero! This is shown when the Guardians of the Galaxy try to save Xandar from Ronan. With an awesome cast, a groovy soundtrack and plenty of laughs The Guardians of the Galaxy definitely deserves a place on this list.

X2: X-Men United: This movie was one of the first superhero sequels to actually succeed by outdoing its predecessor. X2 does what every sequel is supposed to do by adding to the plot, developing characters and by mixing in lots of twists and turns to keep you on the edge of your seat. Well-acted and with brilliant dialogue, X2 definitely deserves a spot on this list.

Spider-Man 2:Following in X2’s footsteps Spider-Man 2 adds character development, plot and a well thought-out villain(s) while still bursting with action. It focuses on betrayal, identity and loneliness while still entertaining its audience. This movie is definitely the crown jewel in Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man trilogy.

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THE MATHEMATICALPROBABILITY OF FALLING

IN L VE

The time it takes to decide if you like someone after a first encounter, often based

on subconscious observation of body language.

90 SECONDS TO 4 MINUTES

A bunch of real statistics from two people who have never had boyfriends because they’re too busy doing maths homework. Lots of love, Katelyn and Angie

The area of the brain which is associated with intense romantic love is

still active in couples after 25 years.

A study has suggested that people in love have serotonin levels similar to people with OCD,

leading to uncontrollable thoughts about that

person.

When someone is attracted to you, their

pupils will dilate.

90% of people say they have been dumped by

someone they truly loved.

Almost 120,000 people are married every year in

Australia.

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12The number of areas in the brain that respond when falling in love

Only 3-5% of animals are monogamous

have been shown to have cardiac consequences, such as intense chest pain This has been medically named ‘Broken Heart Syndrome’

Intensely stressful and emotional breakups and rejections,

A US study found consistently that when couples stared into each other’s eyes, their heart beats synchronise after a few minutes

Assuming someone starts dating when they are 15 and marries at 35, mathematically, their perfect match will be the one who is

better than the first 37% of people they date.

Before she finds her perfect partner, a study suggests a

woman will kiss 15 men, have four one-night stands, have two long term relationships and will

be stood up once.

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How To Get Past

Writers Block

By Meg Richardson

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What is Writers Block?Writers block is the condition in which a person is unable to produce any work for a varying period of time. This can often be caused by: Loss of words, unable to think of continuing story or just dissatisfied with existing ideas.

What are ways to get past writers block?:1. Avoid procrastinationThat’s right. That means putting away all distractions (YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr) so you can sit down and really think about your work. If you only put in a half-hearted attempt, you will only get a half-hearted result.

2. Retrace your stepsLook at what is holding you back. Is it a character, story line, dialogue or information? if you identify the problem you have a better chance at solving it. Remember, the problem may not be where you left the piece, at what point did you find you started to struggle?

3. Make a planMake a list or short dot points of where you want the piece to go. This can help you to figure out what needs to be done and also helps you to further investigate into your ideas. This method is also useful for remember your ideas later on.

4. Talk to someoneSometimes the best way to overcome writers block is to get a second opinion. If you have a close friend look over your work they may be able to notice something that you may have missed beforehand.

5. Find a museInspiration often helps to develop ideas for later in the piece. If you are having trouble picturing a scene, go for a walk and take some pictures. This means you have a rough guideline of what you want to continue on with. The same goes for characters, story lines and dialogue. Observation is often the best way to get new ideas and keep realism.

Your Guide:

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SAFIA One of my personal favourites that Canberra has coughed up, is the electronic

three piece band composed of Ben, Michael and Harry more widely known as

SAFIA. 2014 saw the boys rise to fame as they supported Lorde on her Pure

Heroine Australian tour and secured two positions in Triple J's Hottest 100

with their single Paranoia, Ghosts & Other Sounds and the fifth ranked Peking

DuK track Take Me Over which they featured on. They were also the headline

act for this year's Canberra Day Concert.

Peking DuKOn that note, I think it would be appropriate to mention that Peking DuK are also Canberrans. The duo similarly had a stellar year in 2014 with the huge success of Take Me Over and High. Their funky dance beats have scored them a deal with world renowned record label Sony Music.

The title's thrown you off already, hasn't it? Music from Canberra? I can't believe it! Well you better believe it buddy. Canberra is turning out excellent musicians faster than you can say 'politician' and I think we should rally behind these talented folk. The following musicians have two things in common: they are excellent at what they do and they hail from the vast and empty region we like to call Canberra.

Now let us take a step away from the more well-known artists and have

a look at the up and coming Canberrans bound for greatness.

Brother Be

Sammy, Netty, Alan and Mike make up the band Brother Be. They have

brought their folk-rock wonders to events including Canberra's Enlighten

festival, Ben and Jerry's Open Air Cinema, Relay for Life and multiple

games at GIO Stadium. The Chronicle claims their gigs to be 'foot-stomping

fun' while BMA Magazine compares them to the popular Icelandic group

Of Monsters and Men.

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Coda ConductThis hard hitting hip hop duo know how to work a crowd with their passion and energy. Now I know what you're thinking, what are the names of these men anyhow? Wooaahhh! Hold up there sister. These ladies are transforming the face of hip hop by taking on the style traditionally dominated by men. Their fast paced songs are an inspiration to all us ladies who wish to break the gender boundaries. You go Girls!!

Black SummerIf you believe you have not yet achieved anything great in your life I would advise against reading this review. Rhys Toms, aged 11 and known by his stage name Black Summer is a producer and has been for the past 5 years. He takes inspiration from Flume and brings the creativity only possible from a young brain and heart evident through his fresh tracks and Lego music video. Yes, this kid not yet far into his double digits, is a DJ with his own music video!! If this isn't enough, Black Summer made his debut at this year's Groovin The Moo alongside artists including the Hilltop Hoods and Charli XCX.

Vallis AlpsDavid and Parissa of Vallis Alps produce dance tracks with dreamy and futuristic vibes. Vocalist Parissa's voice is brimming with raw emotion and their track Young has gained a tonne of attention. Richard Kingsmall's review of the song is short and sweet: 'Nail. Head. Hit' while Zan Rowe is also a bit of a fan, 'Another beautifully sung, beautifully produced song….I feel like I'm wrapped in a doona of good times'. The duo are fans of SAFIA and Peking DuK and are very proud of Canberra's music scene, 'Canberra is small [and with it] comes this amazingly supportive musical community.' Wives like to rock out with their punk tunes that will get your head banging. They're passionate about Australian music and are inspired by bands like Midnight Oil and INXS. They performed at Groovin the Moo 2014 and recently released their debut album featuring the popular track Buried. Novia Scot are energetic performers who produce indie rock tracks. This four piece group cleverly combines brass instruments into their tunes and recently won the opens section in the National Rock Eisteddfod. The band hints sounds similar to The Kooks and Arctic Monkeys while they take inspiration from Tame Impala, The Black Keys and The Beatles.

WaterfordBefore you search up Waterford, legally, we have to provide you with a warning: when listening to these indie, rock tunes you will experience an uncontrollable foot tapping. Please listen with care. These tunes created with bass guitar and drum, played by the four piece have supported many artists on tour and filled the ears of many festival goers.

TonkAlright guys, time to get that air guitar and leather jacket out, because Tonk seriously rock out. Inspired by old school rock, Tonk have played their tunes alongside Jimmy Barnes, Grinspoon and Dead Letter Circus. They're proud of the fact they are traditional in their ways of recording, using minimal digital equipment.

So there you have it. There is such a large variety of music talent in the nation's capital (I've only captured a snapshot of them above) and in order to keep the music coming we need to support the locals and spread the word. Happy listening!

By Meg Lillie

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