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NEWSTHE CONTROL ROOM…HERE IS A SELECTIONOF JOHANNAAITCHISON’S POETRY:MUSA TO HOST AGMNew Zealand Music Month.You know the name, you knowthe logo, but do you know themusic?Each May, New Zealand musicfans around the country aretreated to an array of local artistsgetting increased airplay, releasingnew material, and playing liveshows up and down the country.Entering the 2012 edition of NewZealand Music Month, it is fair tosay that the New Zealand MusicCommission have done a fantasticjob of bringing Kiwi tunes tothe people.Seeing the likes of The Nakedand Famous touring the globeand playing to thousands ofdelirious fans at sold out festivalsacross Europe, and witnessingthe sudden global phenomenonthat is Kimbra, it is clear thatthe combined efforts of the NewZealand Music Commission,assorted music labels, industryinsiders, and media outlets arecoming to fruition in a spectacularmanner.Recommendations from theControl Room: The Eversons –Summer FeelingThe Eversons are a band whichyou may have seen performingtheir distinct style of guitarpop in numerous shows in theirhometown Wellington. You alsomay have seen them play almosta whole set at an Ada St houseparty in Palmerston North (prenoise-control) or on one of theirvisits to Auckland. The group’shilarious EP has been thrashedon student radio in light of itswonderful, relatable humour andbrilliant musicianship. The recentlyreleased ‘Summer Feeling’LP in digital download, compactdisc and a pretty green vinylform will be no exception. Thelyrical debate between vocalistsis a highlight of the band’ssongs. Topics mooted includeMarriage, the life of a Bachelor ofArts student and stalking amongothers. These hilarious themesare all brought forward in anuplifting delivery with a BeachBoys meets indie bands such asPavement feel. The album hasa good flow and maintains highquality of songs throughout..AITCHISON KICKS OFFWRITERS READThe 2012 Writers Read Serieskicked off on 27 April, withMassey’s Johanna Aitchisonsharing a selection of her poetry.It was held at the PalmerstonNorth City library on a fittinglydreary and stormy night.Jo described the evening, whichwas attended by about 30 people,as “playful, fun and a bit wacky”.“I tried not to make it tooserious, as a lot of poetry readingscan be quite emotional. I tried toadd a bit of humor.”This was the first of a series ofseven readings, with a differentwriter featuring each month.Jo, the 2012 Writer-in-Residence for Massey, is also oneof the creative writing tutors. Shepreviously trained as a lawyer,but quit in order to follow herpassion of writing. She graduatedwith a Master of Arts in CreativeWriting at Victoria University,and went on to have her poetrypublished in North & South,Poetry New Zealand, Sport andLandfall. Her second book, ALong Girl Ago, was a finalist inthe Montana New Zealand BookAwards. She is currently workingon her third book, Thank You ForNot Touching.The next Writers Read featuresplaywright, screen writer, andfiction writer Duncan Sarkies,and will be on Friday 25 May atthe city library, from 7pm-8pm.Entry is free, with drinks andnibbles at 6.30pm.The Waves ate other Waveswith their White TeethI hid in the forget-me-nots,I folded up my face after work,Prepared to get rid of the dirt.Seagull was smashing his beakInto the window, screaming“This is not what I want!”Half house, slim kitchen, sun onthe carpet . . .FreakBegins with fiend and endsWith a deep shockWalking into itself in the darkYou came like a flag,Waving in your black dress,Sat at the edge of my bed andsaid,“Remind me of myself, willyou?”Your voice, rain breakingPipes on the roof, shakingDark trees at the side of yourface.You walk through Cuba Mall,Watch the dog watch thefountain fallWith a yap!While Mervyn conducts himselfat the doorfrontHis friend gently paints his facein a plastic bag.And the voices that you passbark or ask,What is it, which way is it now.Miss Dust Decidesto Have a BabyIt was something to do with thefact that she was 35.It was something to do with thefact that Turbotook her to speedway on theirsecond date,& her Karen Walker top gotsplashed with mud.They walked hand-in-hand tothe hot dog standThen Turbo said, “It’s time to goto the pits.”Down and down they took thestairs,which were carpeted withbruised roses.Miss Dust said, “I neverexpectedthe pits to look like this.”CLUBBING TOGETHERTime spent being a student atMassey is more than it just beingabout assignments and lectures.It is also about meeting people,forming lifelong friendships,and developing your interestsand skills. Joining a club is anexcellent way to meet people whoshare your interests and havefun. There are currently around47 clubs at Massey PalmerstonNorth, with interests rangingfrom animal welfare to robotics.In this semi-regular column wehave a closer look at some of theclubs available to students atMassey.FIRST UP IS MUCOUS. What agreat acronym! Mucous standsfor Massey University Club ofUltimate Sport, which actuallymeans they play Ultimate Frisbee.Mucous has around 15 membersand they practice every Tuesdayand Saturday. Practices are allabout having fun, but time isalso spent training new membershow to play and teaching themwhat ultimate Frisbee is. Mucousparticipates in a city league wherethey compete against other teamsfrom around Palmerston North.There is also the possibility theymight be joining a few upcomingtournaments in the near future,which will be a great experiencefor everyone.Mucous is led by the president,Lucas Tey. “Anybody can jointhis club, regardless of theirknowledge of ultimate Frisbeeor their skill level, he says. “Weare happy to guide them intoultimate sports. Our purpose is tohave fun while playing ultimate,and at the same time promotesportsmanship and teamwork.It is also a great chance to learnabout people from differentcultures and backgrounds. Wehave quite a mix of people fromvarious parts of the world.”“People who are interestedare welcome to have a try”, saysLucas. “We are a very social groupand we will do our best to makeothers feel welcome.”THEN THERE IS THE MASSEYTOASTMASTERS CLUB. Thishas been in existence for morethan 30 years. Toastmasters aimsto help and encourage peoplewho, like most of us, are afraidof speaking to large groups.Students or staff can learn toface their fears and develop thisuseful skill by practising speakingin front of the group, listeningto others speak, and evaluatingspeeches.Most importantly, MasseyToastmasters provide a safeenvironment of mutual supportand encouragement. As atoastmaster, you learn at yourown pace, share experiences, anddevelop your own skills of publicspeaking.Earlier in the year MasseyToastmasters participated in theClubs Day in Palmerston Northand they also took part in therecent Esplanade Day.Students or staff who areinterested in public speaking andlearning valuable communicationskills are welcome. The club meetsevery Wednesday from 12-1 pm atBusiness Studies Central 2.04.• Anyone who would like toknow more about MasseyToastmasters contact Ying Jinat massey@toastmasters.org.nz or call Massey extension2311.• Anyone who is interestedin MUCOUS can contactLucas either by emailingmucousultimate@gmail.com orby calling 022 0120256.Massey University Students Association(Musa) has scheduledits Annual General Meeting forWednesday May 30 at 12.30pm,and is inviting all students toattend.Musa says this AGM will bevital to the continuation of theassociation, with a number ofimportant motions that need tobe passed. Top of the agenda isthe need to approve the budgetfor 2012.Student President Alex Jonessays that if the budget is notapproved it will make things verydifficult for Musa.“We need to pass this year’sbudget because without it wewon’t be able to spend anymoney – none at all. Not beingable to spend money meanswe can’t do anything for ourstudents.“Plus, we will be having a reviewon what we got up to last yearand where we are intending togo in the future. Things are lookinggood at the moment and weneed your [student] support.”At least 50 students will need toattend in order for the meetingto have a quorum. Those memberswill need to be studentswho have signed up to be partof Musa through their sign-upsystem.To make it easier for people toattend, the meeting will be heldin the middle of the concourse.And if that’s not enough, therewill be free food for all who doattend.Anyone not signed up can do sobefore the meeting starts.02 www.massivemagazine.org.nz/palmerstonnorth03