Issue 10
The changing face of smoke
Whilst doing research for some facts about smoking, I came across an old ad (from the fashion and style I would guess the 60s) with the text “Blow in her face and she’ll follow you anywhere” accompanied by a picture of a man blowing cigarette smoke in a woman’s face. Apparently she finds this quite the turn on. People’s perceptions of smoking sure have come a long way.
Some of you may not be aware (actually probably very few of you are
aware) that May 31 is the UN...
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The trials and tribulations of quitting smoking
In hindsight, the stupidest thing I did was having ‘just the one’ cigarette. That was New Years 2007. It was never a peer pressure thing, more a “why not” situation. From there I ended up buying my first pack of cigarettes so I didn’t piss my mates off when I scabbed the odd one. Problem is when you buy a pack you kind of feel obliged to finish it so you’re not wasting your money. Three months down the track and many packs later, it clicked in my head that I m...
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What the Hell is Stem Cell Research?
Ever since I first started writing for debate, all I’ve been getting from students is “Please please write an article on stem cell research” and “Jared, focus your attention on a socially relevant bioethical issue!” Well debaters, the wait is over and the time is here. This, my friends, is the best damn ‘Beginners Guide to Stem Cell Research’ you’re ever going to read, so tuck in your smarty pants and pull up your socks, this ones gettin’ ner...
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What's the story with concept albums?
So I’ve moaned and groaned to loads of people before about tweens being into bands solely for their appearance and looks, and that the kids these days do not bother to read into the music, or even bother to listen to it. This practically takes away from the band’s reason for existing, which is a shame, unless the band sings about why they are hot, then it starts to get stupid. This is also why I love being old, well older. The concept album is what is at the bottom of my rant, ...
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Student swimming to Beijing
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AUT student Cameron Leslie, 18, has qualified to swim at the Paralympics in Beijing this year. Cameron qualified in the 150m individual medley, beating the
qualifying time of 2m54s by three seconds. Cameron was born with
quadruple limb deficiency, which gives him a low classification in the
games.
Because Cameron’s classification is low he does not have to do the
butterfly length in the medley, which is not good news to him.
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The Greatest Invention Ever: Robot Wars
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Power drills and model aeroplane parts will become killing machines as
AUT students prepare for the upcoming Robot Wars. Teams of engineering
students will compete in the AUT Society of Student Engineers’ (SoSE)
competition at the start of semester two.
The radio controlled robots battle in a 3m-by-3m rink with no
sides. The aim is to immobilise, destroy or push the opposing robot out
of the ring.
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AUT Business School named as the best!
The AUT Business School has won the title of best education provider in the country at this year’s Vero Excellence in Business Support Awards.
The school beat other world class educators such as the University of Otago and Lincoln University to win the award.
Deputy Dean of Business, Jenny Bygrave, says it is an absolute credit to the school. “We are extremely proud and overwhelmed to have received this award. The best thing about it is the recognition for our staff and students,” she says.
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