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Contents Editors Bill Molloy Claire Rowe Jarrod Verity Design Danielle Natividad Timothy Newport Politics Bree Guthrie Hareesh Makam Kirsti Weisz Tom Clelland Student Affairs Julia Pillai Kristin Robertson Rosie Boyle Science & Engineering Alisoun Townsend Kathy Zhang Arts & Culture Emily Neilsen Kelly Pigram Lisa Healy Photography Carina Florea © Lot’s Wife 2015, Monash University Clayton, Victoria As you read this paper you are on Aboriginal land. We at Lot’s Wife recognise the Wurundjeri and Boon Wurrung peoples of the Kulin Nations as the historical and rightful owners and custodians of the lands and waters on which this newspaper is produced. The land was stolen and sovereignty was never ceded. Lot’s Wife condemns and will not publish any material that is racist, sexist, queerphobic, ableist, or discriminatory in any nature. The views expressed herein are those of the attributed writers and do not necessarily reflect the views of the editors or the MSA. All writing and artwork remains the property of the producers and must not be reproduced without their written consent. Politics Student Affairs 3 Editorial 4 oB Reports 8 Same Sex Marriage 10 Depoliticise the Science 11 Politics and Climate Change 12 500 Word Challenge 14 The Nanny State: A Burden or a Benefit? 16 Why we need Bluestockings Week 18 The ‘How to’ of Honours 19 The Monash vs. Melbourne Debate 20 Stress now, work later 21 No Porn in the Library! 22 An open letter to ‘Desk Leavers’ 23 What would happen if we Just Didn’t Pay Back our HECS? 24 New Semester’s Resolutions 25 Event Schedule Science & Engineering Arts & Culture 28 How to 3D Print Your Perfect Partner 29 Leaf Traits Explained 30 Puzzles 31 What’s Up Doc? 32 The Daily Grind 33 Prosthetics 34 Internships 35 Hand Sanitizer: Friend or Foe? 38 In a League of their own 40 Art in the Digital Space 42 Meeting Kyra Hannah 43 Post-Postmodern Porn? 44 Monash Dance 46 MUST Container Fest 47 Gig Guide 48 Art Showcase
EDIToRIAL 3 Editorial London, Edinburgh, Paris, Prato... Clayton. The Lot’s Wife team has been an intrepid bunch this break. While Claire bar hops across the UK, and our sub-editors have a well-earned holiday, Bill and Jarrod have been left to explore the character of Melbourne’s south east. Left to fend for themselves in this cold Melbourne winter, they have hidden themselves in the depths of the Lot’s Wife office for the holiday period. We suspect that the rest of Australia must have also been in hibernation this winter; the puzzling Border Force Act which came into power, received relatively little scrutiny by the public and passed through parliament largely unscathed, with the only opposition coming from the Greens. Instead it seems most of us were focused on Zaky Mallah’s appearance on Q&A. The amendment to the Act, which came into power on July 1 could see immigration workers face two years in jail for disclosing ‘protected information.’ Protected information as defined in the legislation is that which ‘was obtained by the person in the person’s capacity as an entrusted person.’ Despite covering the swearing in of the Australian Border Force, the Channel 7 News July 1 bulletin failed to mention these new measures. The largest opposition to the legislation came in the form of an open letter signed by numerous immigration workers who raised concerns that ‘if we witness child abuse in detention centres we can go to prison for attempting to advocate for them effectively.’ While Channel 10 News did make mention of these criticisms in its broadcast, it was ironically secondary to criticisms that Tony Abbott is using national security as a distraction to his other failings as Prime Minister. At least equal marriage received a healthy dose of attention from the public. If only the Liberals had turned up to parliament on June 1st then they might’ve also been able to give such attention to Bill Shorten’s proposed amendment to the Marriage Act. Given their absence from parliament we asked the Liberals if they had time to write an article for Lot’s Wife. Instead they responded with questions for us to answer. Their glorious leader had already made clear his distaste of ‘lynch mobs’ within the media on one of his monotonous rants in the party room. It was unclear if he was simply making a point, or if he was genuine in his call of arms to boycott all media outlets who hold opposition to the view that Australia is ‘the best team on earth.’ This opposition to well-rounded debate and involvement of the community in discussions was echoed in the Prime Minister’s disinterest in representing his country’s views, but rather, insisting upon an entirely separate agenda. In the past, leaders of our country have held to their own views with great results, but what makes this instance so different is the stark contrast between Abbott’s views and those of the majority of the country. once viewed as a helpful neighbour, our reputation around oceania, Asia and the rest of the world has steadily declined over the past few years. While New Zealand and Australia were once were held side by side in the opinions of the rest of the world, we seem to have regressed, and our friends across the ditch strive to lead the world. Ten years ago, would we have imagined so soon that the campaign for marriage equality would have progressed further in conservative American states than in our own backyard? Another issue to keep your eye on is Monash University’s potential scrapping of the Berwick campus. Though little information has been released, the withdrawal of Monash’s name on Berwick could leave the students there being taught by non-Monash staff. It also would leave residents in the outer south east corridor with severely reduced education options. But don’t worry, after such displeasing news, Lot’s Wife Issue 5 for 2015 has got you covered. We’ll more than make up for your embarrassment at our country’s current state. Though you won’t notice any change in quality, you may notice a bunch of unfamiliar names in this issue - 9, to be exact. over winter we opened up some opportunities to the newest members of our community and they responded with confidence and prowess. Seek out the newbies and give their articles a read, you won’t go unsatisfied. You’ll also notice a new stand in South 1, and recordings of articles will soon go online to allow you to be with Lot’s Wife to us even when you’re eyes are busy. There is no escape. Hibernate with Lot’s Wife.
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