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It only took 8

Guest writer, and 3rd year law Student, Natali, shows us how to make a difference. Drought, climate change, the high price of food and fuel, exclusion and poverty are daily aspects of life that millions of children and their families in East Africa face. 13.3 million people are affected by this devastation every day. In [...]

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Missing Home

Leaving home can be an opposing mix of the excitement of gaining independence and freedom, and the grievance of leaving and the facing the frightening ultimatum – “Am I actually capable of fending for myself?” The Kingswood Student Residence is an eclectic congregation of fledgling home-leavers; some people have relocated from local suburbs while others [...]

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Fitness you had no idea about

Before I finally got into fitness my biggest issue was that I didn’t find the traditional forms of sports and exercise exciting enough. I couldn’t stand just running down the street, by the time the second song on my iPod came on, my body was dragging me back home and I thought I was too [...]

Editors Box • SPRING!

I just wanted to give you a big holla and welcome back to second semester! Hope you’re getting used to waking up early, boring lectures and using caffeine to a dangerous extent. We are all just settling back in after an eventful holiday – making our paper and juggling internships is hard work! And that reminds me if you haven’t picked up a copy of Degree paper than do so now! They’ll be in a stack at your library, full to the brim with content that’ll make you think, laugh and…well not cry, laugh some more.
Although we’ve said goodbye to Neeru and will miss her dearly, we are happy to announce some positive changes that will be shaking things up around here. Look out for new writers, a new editor and brand-spanking new stories, videos and comps! And if you haven’t already, enter our Ipad comp, like right now! Entry is via Facebook, so ‘like’ Degree’s page and you’re half way to winning a very rad and handy prize (can I hear ‘no more lugging around textbooks because I have an Ipad’? Hells yes!) I wish everyone a fun and successful semester. Stay safe, read books and party on - The Editor, Roxanne

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Gadgets & gaming: Bastion review

Degree has a new column, all about the latest in technology and gaming! Bastion is the debut 360 and PC title from the newly founded studio, Supergiant Games. Although it falls under the genre “action role-playing game”, it’s the audio and visual style that demand your attention. Hand drawn 2D artwork that rivals that of [...]

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The hard questions

Coralee explores the indecision inherent in first year students at uni. I am indecisive about a lot of things, what to eat for breakfast, what to eat for lunch, what to eat for dinner, you get the idea. But when the big decision time came when I had to pick a career it didn’t take me long to land [...]

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Dress me in technology

Emily explores the fashion sense hidden in your favourite gadgets. In the 21st century our little gadgets aren’t just necessary pieces of technology, they’re fashion statements. We use them all day, everyday. They’re in our ears, in our hands and on our laps. So why not make them personal? While those little white head phones are [...]

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Making Mirrors: The Review

Jessie reviews Gotye’s latest, and possibly greatest album. Album: Making Mirrors Artist: Gotye Label: Eleven Release date: 19 August, 2011 Peak chart position/sales: (AUS) #1 (NZ) # If you’re not in the know, like I wasn’t, an artist like Gotye is one of those whose annoyingly ambiguous name leads you to avoid gender-specific pronouns in knowledgable company as you tiptoe [...]

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Student of the Week #7

Rohmone’s illustrations are a burst of sweetness to the eyeballs, flowing with innocent quirkiness and abounding in bubblegum colours. His simple shapes translate to delightful wonderlands with an otherworldly feel. Read on to find out how this modern day poet nearly fell victim to a science degree. When did you start drawing? Since kindergarten.   [...]