Issue 8 Hotch Potch - University of Ballarat

ContentsEditors’ WelcomeThis year is going to be a good one. We had a nice,sunny summer for the most part (a shame forthose who have just arrived in Ballarat and won’tsee the sun again for 9 months) and we survivedthe apocalypse. Now we just have to survive uni.Some students are in their final semester or finalyear, their hard work paying off as they reach theend of their studies. Some are in the middle oftheir studies, eagerly awaiting the next year (ordreding it in some cases). Most though, are at thebeginning of their studies.The first year of uni is always the most exciting andthe most scary. It’s a new city for many studentsand that means having to make new friends. Luckily,UB has great a great social community. Thereare so many different clubs and societies that peoplecan join and there are always events being puton by the Uni. So make the most of it, and makethe most of this year whether it be your first, secondor last year.Until next time,Melita and Alexandra-6 Month Pull Out Calendar ...10-Ballarat Events ...12-Horsham events ...14-Ararat and Stawell Events ...14-Taking Flight from the Ashes ...15-Les Miserables ...15-3 of a kind... Unusual Sports ...16-Bag a Bargain ...16-Helpful Hints ...16-Milly’s Top 5: Tricks to Living an Affordable SocialLife in Ballarat ...17-Golden Opportunities ...18-Top Ten Tips for Keeping On Track ...19-Unisports Memberships ...19-Writers, Editors, and Artists Wanted ...19EditorMelita KnightAssistant EditorAlexandra Meerbach-On the Move ...3-UB Wants You! ...3-New Water Refill Stations ...4-Help for Job Seekers ...4-The Student Advisory Service ...4-The Roadtrip to End Poverty ...4-Epic Fundraiser for an Epic Battle ...5-Chicken and Kangaroo Burgers ...6-Comic ...7-Sunlight on their faces, Part 1 ...8Cover DesignLauren PowellContributorsTeghan JohnsAngela KernAlexandra MeerbachCourtney O’NeillKim SavigeAmelia SiebringSharra VeltheerStaff PanelIrene Warfe- Program co-ordinator of DiplomaProfessional Writing and EditingLesley Speed- Program co-ordinator of Bachelorof Arts/Diploma of Professional Writing and EditingThank you to Jeannie King, the Director of StudentConnect.Thank you to Assoc. Prof John McDonald and thecontribution of the Behavioural and Social Sciencesand Humanities Society and Further Education.

Uni is back. For some of us, includingmyself, it’s become routine;second, third and fourth year studentshave a good idea of what toexpect. But like every other year, awave of new first timers will breakthrough the campus.Any sort of change or transition isdaunting; moving out of home isprobably one of the biggest onesof our young adult lives. Being fullyindependent is scary, but fantastic.However, there is a major differencebetween moving across townand moving across state. Many ofyou would have left your family, sothere is no option of raiding yourparents’ food when you’re low oncash or taking your washing homefor mum to do; you will be throwninto the adult world and all the excitingnew chores that come withit.Whether you live on Res, in a sharedhouse or by yourself you will soonlearn how difficult it is juggling theeveryday tasks of cleaning, cookingand possibly working, with Uni;and I know you will be rolling youreyes at this next word—time management.It has pretty much beendrummed into our heads sinceVCE, but at the end of the day weneed to do it. Unfortunately thereare not enough hours in the day,and if you’re anything like me procrastinationis something you aremost skilled at; but don’t let thingsget on top of you. Bills need to bepaid, studying needs to be done,rooms need to be cleaned and funneeds to be had—not necessarilyin that order. When written downit all seems too much, but don’tstress, it can be done.Write out a studying timetable,incorporate everything else youneed to do and try and stick to it.Trust me, it will make things easier.Take advantage of the supportservices at the University, don’trush into town to see a doctor, justmake an appointment with theone on campus. If you need helpfinding a job the Student Career-Hub can help you get some dosh;or if you need someone to talk towhen it all gets a bit tough thereare counselling services available.The Uni also makes available simple,everyday items that you mightbe running low on, and they’refree, so don’t freak out if you havesuddenly ran out of toilet paper.With all of this though, rememberto get out of the house, don’t getstuck in a rut. Take advantage ofthe O-week festivities and meetsome new people, talk to the peopleyou share your tutes and lectureswith. Don’t become isolated,your years at Uni are supposed tobe the most exciting of your life,the place where you will meetsome of your greatest friends.Have the best time!By Courtney O’NeillNews & ViewsDo you like having power?Do you want to meet new people?Do you want to become more involved inthe University?If you answered yes to one or more of theabove then you should think about joiningthe Student Senate. This is a relativelynew endeavour but you can alreadysee the difference it is making. It givesstudents a chance to have their opinionsheard on: how the Student ServicesAmenities Fee is spent; UB’s policies andprocedures in regards to student life; andthe physical, cultural and technologicalenvironments of UB.Students are voted into the Senate andnominations open Monday, 18 February.Make sure your nomination is in by3pm on Thursday, 7 March or it won’t becounted. Nomination forms can be foundat www.ballarat.edu.au/student-senate3

News & ViewsThanks to the Student SenateDale Boucher, UB’s SustainabilityOfficer, students will have accessto water stations. Those of youwho have tasted Ballarat waterwill be happy to know that thewater is filtered. The stationswere paid for using part of theStudent Services Amenities Fee.There are two stations at MtHelen, and one at Camp St, SMBand the Horsham campuses. Youcan even get a free water bottleto use by visiting the StudentConnect market stall during O-Week.Yet another new service that the University is providingis the Student Advisory Service (SAS). Here toprovide advice and support on any matter related toyour educational experience, SAS was created usingthe Student Services Amenities Fee (SSAF). They havealready helped students to: understand some Universityrules and policies and how they are affected bythem; appeal final grades; appeal exclusion; understandUniversity correspondence and what actions arerequired; pursue complaints in regard to assessment;resolve the impact of some administrative decisions.The Student Careers and Employment teamfill the gap left by the closure of Unijobsback in 2010. They provide a free servicerelated to employment support and advice.This can range from career counselling,finding work during and after uni, resumeand cover letter writing, to free events andworkshops, and interview tips. You can findthem on the 1st floor of the Albert CoatesComplex (above The Hub) and online atwww.ballarat.edu.au/studentcareerhub.This is where you will find job listings andworkshop dates. Just use your ID numberand password to log in and create a profile.If you do it before 12pm on Sunday, 10March 2013 you can even win an iPad.SAS also act as a sounding board for students whoare unsure of what they want to do about a problem;they will provide realistic and straightforward advice(or find someone else who can) as well as helping todecide on a course of action. It’s great to see that theUni is putting the SAAF to use. If you have an enquiryor want to make an appointment with the student adviserscall (03) 5327 6105 or email studentadviser@ballarat.edu.au. Their office is on the 1st floor of theAlbert Coates building at Mt Helen, but they are morethan happy to travel to other campuses.From 9-16 March, the Roadtrip to end poverty willdepart from capital cities and travel through communitiesacross Australia coming at a stop in Sydney. TheRoadtrip aims to capture the voices of over 100,000Australians to ask our government to live up to itscommitments to the world’s poor. Their goal is for thegovernment to increase foreign aid to 0.5 percent by2016/17.This year it will be passing through Ballarat, andwhile applications for Roadtrip Ambassadors are nowclosed there are still ways to be involved.Oaktree Foundation is the brains behind this operation.It is one of Australia’s fastest growing internationalaid and development organisations, and is runby young volunteers under the age of 26. They have organisedsome of Australia’s largest poverty campaignsincluding the 2006 Make Poverty History concert inMelbourne.Oaktree arecommittedto endingglobalpoverty andurge othersto help themon their mission.If you wouldlike to join the cause or want more informationabout either the Roadtrip or Oaktree visit www.roadtrip2013.com.au. Alternatively you can contactCatherine Nadel, the Victorian Roadtrip Manager:c.nadel@theoaktree.org or Nina O’Connor, the NationalDirector: 0448 415 218 | n.oconnor@theoaktree.org

Ben’s battle with acute myeloid leukaemia beganwhen he was 12 years old. His first fight was successfuland he went into remission. At 15 it returned,and whilst the chemo he received managed to clearthe leukaemia, the final dose affected his cerebellum(the area of the brain that controls balance). Ben hadto learn to walk and speak again. He suffered bullyingat school, followed by continual career setbacksdue to his slurred speech.to chemo and the state of his immune system, thatthere was nothing they could do for him. They decidedto bring the wedding date forward. Ben lefthospital to get married in September 2012 and returnedto hospital immediately afterwards. A monthlater, after an epic battle that stretched across yearsand touched so many lives, Ben passed away.Ben’s life has given his brother Matthew Aldenhoven(third year University ofBallarat student) a greaterperspective on living. Onhow to treat others, howto put university stressesinto perspective —“afterall, what do I have tocomplain about?”— andreally opened his eyes toprejudices in the workplaceand society.SpotlightMatthew and his brother BenNever giving up, he set himself clear goals; he entereda body building competition and trained as apersonal trainer. He passionately supported fundraisingefforts, either participating or assisting in theGreatest Shave. He eventually landed work at a gymin St. Kilda. He had been in remission for 17 years. Itseemed that things were looking up.On Good Friday in 2011, Ben went into hospitalagain. The leukaemia had returned. After a bout ofchemo, his body’s immune system dropped and hecontracted pneumonia. He was put into an inducedcoma as his lungs struggled to function, fortunatelya dose of nitrous oxide expanded the cells whichmeant that Ben made a full recovery and left hospitalby September 2011. During this time he proposed tohis girlfriend Allison … and she said “yes”.Their wedding was originally planned for Februaryof this year. However, when most couples would bein the midst of planning, Ben told his family the leukaemiahad returned. He went into hospital in June2012. The doctors said, due to his previous reactionsIn honour of his brother—ofhis journey, of hisresilience and passion,of his commitment anddetermination—Matthew,with his family andfriends,are holding an epicfundraiser on Saturday, 16March. They will be participatingin the World’s Greatest Shave with a team of12 people getting shaves or colours, hoping to raisethe most money ever as a team. Held at the WallaceRecreation Reserve from 10am, there will be acar and bike show, kid’s activities, markets stalls andbands.The Leukaemia Foundation does not receive governmentsupport, so all of itsmoney comes from fundraisingevents and donations.All money raisedgoes to research, counsellingservices for patientsand their families, workshops,transport, housingand financial support forfamilies who need timeoff from work to support their children and lovedones. $2,000 = one week of research.Please support Matthew Aldenhoven and his familyby attending this year’s fundraiser.By Alexandra Meerbach5

Hot PotThe best thing about this recipe is that it takes very little effort to create but is sensationally tasty. Perfectfor the end of summer BBQs, a quiet night in or a pre-boozy night charge. Kangaroo is remarkably cheap andthe difference in flavour from beef isbarely noticeable. It is also a more viableagricultural alternative to cattleand the meat is exceptionally lean soyou can eat more without the extra fat.Ingredients-Lillydale chicken burgers - althoughyou could make some patties withchicken mince, an egg, and somebread crumbs.-Kangaroo burgers-Tomato-Cucumber-Beetroot-Cheese-Lettuce-Satay sauce-Relish (your mother's home-made, local market boughtor store bought pickle)-Fresh rollsMethod1. Fry up your chicken and kangaroo burgers (cook themseparately). Whilst they cook, slice your cucumber, tomato,cheese and lettuce. If you're cooking for multiplepeople it may be best to place all the ingredients ona platter so that people can build their own burgers totaste. There will always be someone who doesn't liketomato or, unbelievably, beetroot.2. Cut the rolls. You can butter the buns if you like butwhat is the point, you can barely taste it with all the goodstuff on it.3. Add the cheese. It's best to place cheese on the baseand the cooked burger on top. This allows thecheese to melt.4. Add the satay sauce to the chicken burgers, relishto the kangaroo.5. Top with chosen salad additions. Grated carrotworks really well with satay chicken and if youwant to go for a fresher option, grated beetrootworks wonders with the kangaroo meat.6. Top with lettuce and the other half of your roll.If you’re conscious of losing weight, then deletethe roll (especially if this is for dinner when youleast need the carb fuel). Have the same set upbut with lots more lettuce on the bottom - havea burger salad instead. Tastes just as good, butrequires knife and fork.Best served with beer and/or sparkling.CaloriesChicken burger = 491Chicken salad = 332Kangaroo burger = 391Kangaroo salad = 232Do you have a flair for cooking or a recipe youwant to share? Perhaps you have some helpfulhints to reduce grocery costs or give a dishthat extra flavour.Send your recipes and hints along with aphoto to hotchpotchmagazine@gmail.com.

Creative CornerComic and artwork by Sharra Veltheer7

Creative CornerIf only the walls could talk. Oh the stories they couldtell to those brave enough to listen! The things thathappened inside them would shock the most hardenedsouls and frighten the biggest men.The stone is smooth and warm in the midday sun,seemingly innocuous yet witness to unbearable sufferingand hardship, a reliable keeper of intimatesecrets and deep, dark wishes. Those bricks havesoaked up more than the sun since they were laid.They continue to bask in the warmth, but their viewis substantially improved these days. The quarriedbasalt and local bricks of the old Ballarat Gaol, heldtogether with lime mortar and still standing afterone and a half centuries, have borne witness tomyriad internal struggles.The sound of the inmates’ own breathing wouldhave been almost deafening in the pitch black ofthe cell. The only other sounds were the scurryingof small, unidentified animals looking for crumbsfallen from the dented metal tray left at the door,and the odd whispered curse. But otherwise, silence.The constant, aching silence of the mad. Thelost. The broken. The creatures that once identifiedas men; now reduced to nothing more than shellsof their former selves, covered in their own filthand that of their environment. Many of them staredhard at those walls, willing them to crumble.The wardens, supposed curators of this hell, wereoften not much better. Their own sins on par andalready paid for, or gone undetected. They snuckaround, all broken, brown teeth and glinting eyes:madness in human form. Who was watching whom?Still, the silence continued. Men who—for days,weeks, months on end— were kept in cages toosmall to pace in, too dark to see more than a footaway, and too cold to describe were left to their owndevices; to slowly walk the path to madness alone,observed by those only a little less mad themselves.This cycle of punishment at the old Ballarat Gaolcontinued for inmates unlucky enough to be incarceratedin the 1800s. While the official registers recordsolitary confinement of only hours or days, it iswell known that: failure to follow orders; talking orspitting; contraband; or other misdemeanors wouldentitle the perpetrator to an indeterminate stay inthe ‘dark cell’. Psychologists suggest that damagecan occur after only a few hours in the dark cell.Within only a few weeks, serious psychological disturbancesand bizarre behaviour can be noted andinmates would have suffered long-term from inabilityto focus their attention or to shift their attention,becoming paranoid and obsessive. This would haveled to mental health issues in already unhealthymen. Suffice to say it would not have been a positiveexperience for those already suffering frommental illness.

The Quakers originally developed solitary confinementas an alternative to the squalid conditions inprisons around the turn of the 19th century. Theyfocused on punishment and reformation. The darkcell at old Ballarat Gaol is underground; local historiansand archeologists have as yet been unableto obtain permission to go in and survey the roomand report on its condition. No-one has been downthere since the 1970s. There are only two other intactdark cells in Victoria; one at Castlemaine andone at the notorious J Ward in Ararat. The originaliron lacework gates of the Gaol are still standinghowever, as are the watchtower, turnkey’s residence,governor’s residence, and parts of the originalwall. These have been incorporated into theGaol’s current reincarnation as a university.The prison was a panopticon. Designed by JeremyBentham, a British philosopher and social reformerin the 1700s, this was the perfect design asit required less staff to observe inmates due to itsunique characteristics. The Ballarat Gaol was builtusing the same plan as Pentonville in the UK, whichwas modeled on the Eastern State Penitentiary inAmerica. This involved a central tower where theguard would sit, with the cell wings radiating outfrom the tower. This meant that the guard couldlook to any direction at any given time; the prisonerscould see the tower but not whether anyonewas inside (often there was not) due to the layout.The access and egress to the tower were masked byzigzagged openings with no doors or lights; this ensuredthat the inmates would never know when orif a guard was entering or exiting the tower, lendingto the idea that they were forever being watched.Prisoners would always have the central towerlooming before them as a reminder of their loss offreedom and identity.Michel Foucault in his 1975 work Discipline andPunish: The Birth of the Prison, said of panopticismthat ‘the effect is to induce in the inmate a stateof conscious and permanent visibility that assuresthe automatic functioning of power…to arrangethings that the surveillance is permanent in its effects,even if it is discontinuous in its action’. Prisonerswere given jobs to do in their cells and guardswould check on them 4-5 times every hour. To addto the mental uncertainty of being watched constantly,guards would remove their shoes, wearingonly socks on their rounds so as not to make anynoise under foot as they were approaching. Prisonerswould only know of the guards’ approach oncethey could see them peering into the cell. Theywere in their cells for up to 23 hours a day, with noaccess to sunlight.By Kim SavageCreative CornerPhotos by Teghan Johns9

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BallaratEventfulWhat: Back to School partyWhere: The Bluestone HotelWhen: Tuesday, 19 Feb. 7pm-lateTickets available at the doorWhat: Free Movie NightWhere: Regent Multiplex Cinema, Lydiard StWhen: Tuesday, 19 Feb. Evening and late nightscreeningsWho: Birds of TokyoWhat: March Fires TourWhere: University of BallaratWhen: Wednesday, 27 Feb. Opens at 7.30pmCost: Students: $37, General Admission: $41 + $3b/fTickets from Oztix.com, UBuy store, New Generationand Pre-mix King (Mt Clear)Who: The Smith Street Band+ Bomb The Music Industry (USA)+ The Bennies+ Japan ForWhere: Karova LoungeWhen: Thursday, 28 Feb. Doors open 8.30pmCost: $15 + b/fTickets from New Generation, Karova Loungeand Oztix.comWho: The Yard Apes+ La Bastard+ SwhatWhere: Karova LoungeWhen: Saturday, 2 Mar. Doors open 8.30pmCost: $10What: Cafe CrawlWhere: Starts at the Pancake KitchenWhen: Wednesday, 20 Feb. 6.30pmCost: $7 (includes 3 beverages and selection offood)What: Tour of TraditionWhere: Pubs and clubs. Starting venue depends onticket colourWhen: Wednesday, 20 Feb. Doors open 6.30pm,starts at 8pm sharpDress the colour stated on your ticket.What: Jungle Justice PartyWhere: Karova LoungeWhen: Saturday, 23 Feb. Doors open 9pmCost: $10What: Relay For Life BallaratWhere: Bray RacewayWhen: Saturday, 2 Mar.-Sunday, 3 Mar. 4pm-10amWhat: The Sweetness of Relief Live WorkshopWhere: The Soul Gym, 207 Joseph StreetWhen: Saturday, 2 Mar. 1-4pmCost: Early bird (before 20 Feb.): $55, Full: $65Book direct at janette@sweetreliefcoaching.com or 0404 595 601What: Flix in the StixWhere: Fairylands, Lake WendoureeWhen: Saturday, 9 Mar. 6.30pmCost: $31.90-$64.90What: Ballarat Begonia FestivalWhere: Ballarat Botanical Gardens and Lake WendoureeForshoreWhen: Saturday, 9 Mar.-Monday, 11 Mar. 10am-5pmCost: FreeWho: Pete MurrayWhere: Regent Multiplex CinemaWhen: Thursday, 14 Mar. 8pmCost: $39.50Tickets from Box Office

FOODWEDNESDAY20TH FEB4PM - 7PMWhat: Anything GoesWhere: Her Majesty’s TheatreWhen: Thursday, 16 May-Sunday, 26 MayCost: $22-$39What: MoonWhere: Her Majesty’s TheatreWhen: Monday, 27 May. 8pmCost: $15-$45What: RockwizWhere: Her Majesty’s TheatreWhen: Friday, 7 June. 8pmCost: $23-$78Who: Melbourne BalletWhere: Her Majesty’s TheatreWhen: Friday, 14 June-Saturday, 15 June.7.30pmEventfulWhat: Sticks, Stones, Broken BonesWhere: Her Majesty’s TheatreWhen: Tuesday, 19 March. 7pmCost: $12.00 - $30.00What: Animal FarmWhere: Her Majesty’s TheatreWhen: Friday, 22 Mar. 11am and 7pm.Cost: $15-$54What: The NutcrackerWhere: Her Majesty’s TheatreWhen: Tuesday, 23 April. 7.30pmCost: $67.90-$87.90Who: The Kransky SistersWhere: Her Majesty’s TheatreWhen: Thursday, 2 May. 8pmCost: $39.90-$44.90LOTS OF FUN ACTIVITIESBUNGEE TRAMPOLINESPHOTO BOOTHBALLOON MANSUMO WRESTLING& THE BUCKING BULLQUADRANGLE - MT HELEN CAMPUSWhat: Benny’s Mob Family Day andShow’N’ShineWhere: Wallace Recreation Reserve, OrmondRdWhen: Saturday, 16 Mar. 10amCost: $2What: BoxmanWhere: Her Majesty’s TheatreWhen: Saturday, 13 April. 3pm and 7pmCost: $12-$30What: Melbourne International comedyFestival RoadshowWhere: Her Majesty’s TheatreWhen: Friday, 21 June. 8pmCost: $39.90 - $49.9013

HorshamEventfulWhat: The Girls from OzWhere: Wesley Performing Arts CentreWhen: Wednesday, 20 Feb. 11amCost: $20Tickets from wesleypac.com.auWhat: Horsham Market Day StallsWhere: Courtyard, Baillie StreetWhen: Wednesday 20 Feb. 12pmCost: FreeWhat: Unilife PerformanceWhere: Auditorium, Baillie StreetWhen: Wednesday, 20 Feb. 1pmCost: FreeWhat: Horsham Fishing CompetitionWhere: The Wimmera RiverWhen: Sunday, 10 March. 7.30am-3.30pmCost: Seniors: $40, Juniors: $15For more info contact: horshamfishingcomp@gmail.comWho: TripodWhat: Men of SubstanceWhere: Wesley Performing Arts CentreWhen: Thursday, 14 Mar. 8pmCost: $39.90-$44.90Tickets from wesleypac.com.auArarat and StawellWhat: 6th Annuual Horsham Country Music FestivalWhere: Various venuesWhen: Thursday, 21 Mar.-Sunday, 24 Mar.Cost: Free-$24 depending on event. Festival Pass:$57What: 2013 Victorian Street Stock Car TitlesWhere: Blue Ribbon Raceway, KalkeeWhen: Saturday, 16 Mar.-Sunday, 17 Mar.Cost: Adults: $16, Pen/Conc: $12, Students: $8, Children:Free, Families: $38What: Swap Meet and MarketWhere: Horsham ShowgroundsWhen: Saturday, 6 April. 8am-2pmCost: FreeWho: Polyglot TheatreWhat: MuckheapWhere: Wesley Performing Arts CentreWhen: Tuesday, 21 May. 11amCost: $5-$15Tickets from wesleypac.com.auWhat: Jung MarketWhere: Jung ReserveWhen: Last Saturday of every month. 9am-1pmCost:FreeWhat: Eventide Homes Glitz and Glamour BallWhere: 65 Main Street, StawellWhen: Saturday, 23 Feb. 7.30pmCost: $65 per headWhat: Stawell Times News Steal and Deal DayWhere: Main Street, StawellWhen: Friday, 1 Mar. 8.30am-5.30pmCost: FreeWhat: Stawell Main Street SensationWhere: Main Street, StawellWhen: Saturday, 30 Mar. 9am-1pmCost: FreeWhat: Songs with LegsWhere: Stawell Entertainment CentreWhen: Saturday, 2 Mar. 7pmFor more information call David: (03) 5358 2059.Who: Annabelle CollettWhat: Plastic FantasticWhere: Ararat Regional Art GalleryWhen: Thursday, 14 Mar.-Sunday, 28 AprilWhat: The Wandering: Moving images from the MCACollectionWhere: Ararat Regional Art GalleryWhen: Thursday, 14 Mar.-Sunday, 14 Mar.What: Raising Dust: StawellBiz Easter BallWhere: Stawell Town HallWhen: Saturday, 30 Mar. 7pmCost: $48Tickets from events.ticketbooth.com.au/event/StawellEasterSaturdayBallWho: Alex Burns and Jen HawleyWhere: Stawell Entertainment CentreWhen: Sunday, 28 April. 7.30pmFor more information call David: (03) 5358 2059.If you are hosting or know of an upcoming eventthen let Hotch Potch spread the word.Email the details to: hotchpotchmagazine@gmail.com

It’s been nearly three years since their last full lengthalbum but Birds of Tokyo are back and sounding betterthan ever. The past year saw many changes forthe band. They welcomed two new members andsaid goodbye tothree originals.These changeshave not slowedthe band down.Last year they releasedThis Fire, anEP which gave fansa taste of the newsound. ‘We reallymade a consciouschoice to just puta match to everythingwe’d donebefore so that wecould create somethingthat felt freshand exciting for us. Hopefully people who like theband will feel the same way when they hear it’, explainsAdam Spark.March Fires, their new full length album, is set todrop 1 March. They kick start their tour right here inBallarat. Last year the University of Ballarat was luckyenough to have the Hilltop Hoods perform at theMt Helen campus.This year the Unigot Birds of Tokyo.It is the Birds’ firstnational tour in 18months and withthis being theironly regional concertthis side ofMelbourne, ticketsare sure to sellfast.It is fantastic thatBallarat is gettingto hear sucha band play live.It is sure to be anamazing show so make sure you support our greatAussie talent and pick up your ticket as soon as possible.EntertainmentFans certainly seem to be loving the new sound. Thetitle track off their last EP, also titled ‘This Fire’, evenmade it onto Triple J’s Hottest 100 list coming in atnumber 51.The concert is Wednesday, 27 February. Tickets areavailable at the UBuy store (students only), NewGeneration, Pre-Mix King (Mt Clear) and Oztix.com.Tickets are $37 for students or $41 General admission+ $3 booking fee.Les Miserables; first a novel,then a famous stage show,and now the most talkedabout movie of the summer.Set during the FrenchRevolution the story followsthe character Jean Valjean(Hugh Jackman) over thecourse of 17 years. At thebeginning he is just a poor,disadvantaged ex-convictwho is given a second chancewith a new identity; soon becoming the mayor of atown in France he must forever dodge the exposureof his true identity to the relentless police inspectorJavert (Russell Crowe), and then takes on the role ofadopted father of Cossette (Amanda Seyfried). Thefilm fantastically intertwines the musical stylings ofthese actors—with Anne Hathaway giving an unbelievablerendition of ‘I dreamed a dream’—withthe political turmoil that was the June Rebellion ofFrance.Director Tom Hooper (best known for The King’sSpeech) has given audiences the chance to experienceone of the greatest shows on the big screen.This three hour spectacular will definitely leave youwith a numb bum from uncomfortable cinema seats,but it is totally worth the pain. Even the mediocresinging of Russell Crowe won’t dampen the mood;the talented Hugh Jackman certainly makes up forthis. Up for eight Academy Awards including BestPicture, Best Actor (Jackman) and Best SupportingActress (Hathaway), this is definitely a film to takethe girlfriend to, or forcefully drag the boyfriendalong. You could even make a compromise, The Hobbitfor Les Miserables, either way, go see it!By Courtney O’Neill15

Fun, sexy, and a little bitcheeky—burlesque is agreat way to get fit. Classesare held at 6pm every Fridayat The Dance Studio,and it’s only $14. It mayseem silly or embarrassingat first but it’s easy to getinto and you’re bound tohave a good time.Life & LeisureBurlesqueRoller DerbyIf you’re looking for a contactsport, look no further than rollerderby. Finally a sport where playersare encouraged to push andshove their opponents. The BallaratRoller Derby League havefresh meat intakes for those whowant to compete, but they alsohold social fun skates at DougDean Stadium from 6.30-8.30pmevery Thursday.Wanna pop some tags? Only got $20 in your pocket?Then you should go op-shopping. Ballarat hasop-shops everywhere—including the city centre, Sebastopol,Wendouree, and Alfredton —and you arebound to find a bargain if you look hard enough.The most well-known op-shops areprobably the Salvos. Though at timesthey can be a tad expensive, by op-shopstandards, they do have the largest variety.Their Beverin St store in Sebastopolis one of the biggest in Ballarat and is agreat place to find clothes—especiallyfor all the themed nights The Bluestonehas.All clothes in op-shops are washed beforethey’re sold, so you can be assured that theyare clean. Though it doesn’t hurt to wash things beforefirst use.Op-shops are also great places to find furniture. Alarge majority of students rent but not all housescome fully furnished. Since studying doesn’t allowmuch time for work, money can be tight. Many opshopswill have chairs, desks, couches, cabinets, anda variety of other furniture that will cost you far lessUltimate FrisbeeLike Frisbee but want more of a thrill?Then why not play Ultimate Frisbee!UB has its very own team that competesagainst other universities at theSouthern and Australian UniversityGames. As it’s a team sport, UltimateFrisbee is more social than Frisbee.And, most importantly, it has Ultimatein its name making it more awesome.Contact ballarat.uni.ultimate.frisbee@gmail.com for more info.than if you buy them new. And as all renovationshows will tell you: giving furniture a new coat ofpaint can give them a second life.The best thing about buying pre-loved furniture isthat you don’t have to be careful with it if you don’twant to. You can keep it as long as possible or use itas a cheap, short term item.Be sure to check the condition ofan item before you buy it. Theremay be holes, permanent stains,or missing pieces. Sometimesthey can be fixed, but it’s reallyup to you whether you get somethingthat needs repairs or not.It really is like looking for gold.There will be times when youfind nothing but junk, and times when you findsomething special.If you are keen to go op-shopping, Howitt St, Wendoureeis a good place to start as it has three orfour op-shops within walking distance of each other.Once you have been op-shopping a few times youget the hang of all the little tricks. So go and opshop,soon you will be able to spot bargains from amile away.Always sit next to a good-looking person duringyour first lecture and tute. Chances arethe lecturer/tutor will ask you to introduceyourself to the person sitting next to you.HelpfulSome Vitamin C tablets and as much wateras you can swallow will help you feel betterafter a night of drinking.Hints!If you’re going to The Bluestone, wearclose-toed shoes. There is always bitsof broken glass on the floor.Irish Murphy’s is the place to be on StPatrick’s Day. And don’t forget to wearsomething green!

Milly’s Top 5:. Get a Movie Club CardThis is an offerthat the RegentMultiplex has beenoffering for yonksnow, and it doesn’tseem to be goinganywhere—thankGod. The beautyof this plastic treasure is that absolutely anyone canjoin. For an annual fee of just $12.50 (which is actuallycheaper than one adult ticket—delicious logic) or$20 for two years’ membership, you get a free movieticket, $10 movie tickets from then on, $25 off GoldClass tickets, discounts on live shows and 20% CandyBar combo deals. This is my favourite deal in Ballaratby far—it is so good I actually feel like I’m putting mypeople out of the job. You would literally have to beinsane not to join.good night.Lal Lal fallsThey don’t always have water in them, but the fallsare nice to look at whether they are full or not. Thisis the perfect place to go on a sunny day to have abarbecue, picnic or play frisbee. The best thing aboutLal Lal falls though is that it is completely free to go.Life & LeisureTuesday parmas at The Queen’s HeadAccording to mysister, the “connoisseurof thefamily” in Ballaratdining, Tuesdays atThe Queen’s Headis the place to dineif you’re looking fora satisfying but affordable meal. Every Tuesday TheQueen’s Head offers a $14 schnitzel and bain-mariedeal. That means: all you can eat. The best part aboutthis is that the food is actually hearty—not slabs ofquestionably rubber god-knows-what. If you play thepokies, these guys will offer you free coffee too.Wednesday night at Seymour’sFor years now,Seymour’s onLydiard hasbeen offering$8 gourmet pizzas,or a $10pizza and potcombo, everyWednesdaynight. The pizzasare nothing to write home about; however, the serviceand atmosphere make up for the loss well. As apoor student, I found this was enough to kick-start aEerie toursIf you’re looking for something a little less peppy,you might try taking a group of friends for an EerieTour of Ballarat. In short, this involves you and agroup of strangers following a very professional, costumednarrator around Ballarat, while they tell youtrue stories of grislytales in Ballarat, oftenin the spot thatthey happened. Thisparticular tour issometimes referredto as a ghost tour,however, I don’trecommend youwaste time staking for ghosts. Instead, let yourselfbe freaked out by reality, and learn fascinating truthsbehind Ballarat’s history. With a concession card,one ticket is $20—without it, it’s $25. I know that’snot cheap, so let me advise this: take a group of fivepeople and get yourselves a family pass. This will cost$65, which equals out to $13 per person. The peoplewho run it aren’t nearly as gnarly as you’d expect,and will be more than happy to accommodate. As amatter of fact, it’s well worth discussing deals withany business in Ballarat. Just don’t push their hospitality:this is one small town.By Amelia Siebring17

Life & LeisureThe Golden Key International Honours Society foundedin 1977 celebrates academic achievement, communityinvolvement, and leadership initiatives withinover 365 colleges and universities in eight differentcountries across the globe. As a non-profit organisation,Golden Key recognises and encourages academicachievement and excellence among university students,and offers a number of leadership programsand scholarships for its members.Since 2001 the University of Ballarat has been involvedin the efforts of the Golden Key, the largestuniversity honours society in the world. Charted asa chapter of the society in 2001, the University ofBallarat Chapter has been involved in a number ofsuccessful on campus events, as well as regional andinternational networking events including the DestressCampaign, English Corner and representationat the Golden Key Asia-Pacific Summit.conversation and activitiesevery Friday,to give internationalstudents an opportunityto utilize theirlanguage skills.Though initiativessuch as these andthe Asia-Pacific Summitwhich was heldin Atlanta, Georgia,USA in 2012, make up a large portion of the programfor our chapter of the Golden Key society, locally ourbiggest event each year is our New Member’s Receptionand our information evening where we inductour new members for the year and raise funds for alocal charity.This year the event will be held on campus at MountHelen and we will once again be raising funds for theBallarat Foundation now part of United Way.The Golden Key Executive CommitteeIn 2012 the Golden Key society successfully ran a taichi and relaxation based de-stress campaign in orderto help students decrease tension and anxietyduring the busy exam period. Run by Executive CommitteeMember Glenn Sandford, the De-stress Campaignproved a remarkable success attracting bothstudents and staff to sessions which aimed to guideparticipants into achieving a stress free work andstudy environment. This year we hope to repeat thisinitiative, and increase our presence in the Universityof Ballarat English Academic Preparation (EAP)program. The English Corner provides volunteers forMembership to the Golden Key is byinvitation only and goes to undergraduatestudents who score withinthe top 15% in their field of study andwho have completed one full yearof their course, or equivalent in parttime. Students commencing their secondyear of study in 2013 should keepan eye out for their invitation, butremember that you are eligible to receivean invitation every year of yourundergraduate study.Becoming a member of the GoldenKey International Honours Societygives students access to over$500,000 worth of undergraduate andpost graduate scholarships, academicand career based networking opportunities,recognition for academic excellenceand achievement, leadership opportunitiesand options for travel, study and networking nationallyand abroad. For commencing members, existingmembers, interested students, alumni and staff aninformation session detailing more on the GoldenKey International Honours Society will be held atMount Helen Campus on Monday, 22 April. It is nevertoo late to become involved and we hope to see youthere!By Angela Kern

You’ll probably get lots of advice like this in the first few weeks but a bit more won’t go amiss. This is theview from the Student Advisory Service based on some of the issues we’ve noticed cropping up regularly:ten top tips to help you prevent problems happening or to prompt you into action if your studies startsliding downhill.1. Access all the services and programs designedto develop your academic and learning skills(online; the Library, PASS program etc.)2. Manage your time – know the importantdates; plan your study sessions; make use of the Library& other quiet spaces to study; don’t over commithours to paid employment3. Balance time spent on study by getting involvedin campus life, check out the extra-curricularactivities, clubs and societies, leadership and volunteeractivities offered on campus4. Use your University email address and itcheck it regularly – this is the address the Universitywill use to send you important & official correspondence;if you don’t want to use the address as yourmain account then forward it to your personal address.5. Keep a record: save copies of all Universitycorrespondence sent to you and any emails or lettersyou send to the University6. If you are struggling with one or more ofyour studies don’t wait for it to get better- it won’t ifyou don’t act. Be proactive- speak to your lecturers& program coordinators to address issues early.7. Keep a record of discussions about your academicprogress; follow up all meetings with yourSchool with an email summarising what you havediscussed and what actions have been agreed.8. Access the Counselling service for help withacademic and personal issues9. Make yourself aware of other services availableto you include health services, disability support,accommodation services, scholarships, chaplaincy,careers and employment.10. Enjoy what you do, and if you don’t, thinkabout changing to something that interests youmore.Life & LeisureBased at the University of Ballarat Mt Helen Campus,UniSports offer an exciting range of dynamicand innovative recreation, education and healthprograms and services run by fully qualified and experiencedstaff. UniSports welcomes participationfrom students, staff and the community.Some of the facilities offered at UniSports includea 25m swimming pool, a fully equipped gymnasium'The Toning Point', gymnastics hall, get active studio,and tennis courts.Join before the end of O-Week to receive 10% discountoff student memberships!Visit www.ballarat.edu.au/unisportsThis year Hotch Potch aims to be bigger and betterthan ever. We can’t do it alone though. We areseeking writers, editors and artists to help generatecontent, cover events, do layout, create covers, takephotos and edit submissions. If you want to get involvedor have any questions, please contact us onFacebook, Twitter, or by emailing hotchpotchmagazine@gmail.com.We hope you enjoyed this edition of Hotch Potch.It is always nice to get feedback whether good orbad so let us know what you think of this issue.Like us on Facebook:www.facebook.com/hotchpotchmagazineand follow us on Twitter:@HotchPotchMag19

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