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The unlimited amount of time provided by the break has allowed me to do pretty much anything. From the sleepless night outs, volunteering work to part-time experience work, these have helped me grow more as a person. Here are what I’ve learnt after my extended summer break:

1.

Goodbyes are bound to happen, but there will also be hellos. The first month of my break was an
emotional roller coaster. IB Exam, graduation, grad trip, goodbye parties all packed into 3 weeks.
Can’t say I will miss the IB, but for sure my high school experience. To quote my friend’s speech
during graduation: “We will leave our cocoon, being our parents and high school, and thrive to become a
butterfly.” It was true, I was saying goodbye to my “cocoon”, and saying hello to the unknown.

2.

Consecutive night outs are great, as long as you are ready for the aftermath. After being a hermit for 2 years, I finally had a social life! I had my first- although not so great- night out experience. My second month felt like The Great Gatsby’s party montage. Then came the end of the month. Broke, tired and smelling like cigarettes were what’s left of me.

3.

Goodbyes are ok It was August which meant school was starting for most of my friends. There
were a lot of tears indeed. One goodbye after another, there was only one musketeer left, me. Then again, they also had to leave their ‘cocoons’, just a bit earlier.

4.

Boredom will hit you. After weeks of binging on Netflix, I ran out of shows to watch. My hermit mode was back on, with some new variations. My tummy was bloated from all the popcorn. My head was jam-packed with movie quotes. I decided then that it was time for me to do something other than just locking myself in my bedroom.

5.

A part time job will open you up for anything. After a continuous cycle of signing up, interviewing, and failing to get the job, I finally got myself a part time job as a waitress at a coffee shop. Dealing with difficult customers, I have to say, is an experience to say the least.

6.

Travel! Going to the beach during the weekend is one of my favorite activities. I got some serious vitamin Sea! Also some sun- tanning, but in my case, turning into burnt potato.

7.

Doing things alone is great. After a while of waiting around for my friends to come back, I decided to be proactive. People watching at coffee shops is one of my many favorite activities. (I’m not a stalker I swear!!!)

8.

Family, family, family! Even when I was with them, my family was already tearing up thinking about the fact that I was going to leave. Spending more time with my family helped me. I feel homesick but being away in a foreign country helps me understand the value of what ‘ohana’ really is.

9.

Stepping into the unknown is part of growing up, you’re going to fall and fail. But don’t be afraid to. Because from falling, you’ll stand up as a bigger and better person from your mistakes.

10.

The transformation of a butterfly istedious. Like us, they need tender, love and care. From our cocoon, our experiences will shape us into our very own beautiful butterfly.

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Warren Farrell, widely considered to be the “Father” of the MRA movement, initially became involved in gender studies while at university, even joining the National Organisation for Women’s New York chapter in the 1960’s before publishing his 1974 book “The Liberated Man”. His work argued that women were not the only ones hindered by sexism – gender roles hurt men too. It is important to note that his work was vastly popular with feminists of era, including Gloria Steinem and Barbara Walters. Female feminists were not threatened or hurt by Farrell shining a light on the hurt faced by men in an unjust society – they embraced it. However, when (after a nasty divorce) Farrell’s work shifted to claiming women were only after power, not equality, feminists began to distance themselves and wronged men began to flock. They engaged with the notion of having somewhere to focus their overwhelming disenchantment with the state of the world and their own lives, as well as feeling strongly about the issues faced by men. As the movement grew it found a voice in online forums, internet chatrooms and other dark corners of the web. There it seemed to mutate and multiply, becoming a source of harassment and online abuse, targeted at out-
spoken women. MRAs, in some instances, even take their bullying to the next level by releasing the personal information of their victims (“doxing”) and even confronting these women in person. This is not to say that MRAs are all inherently misogynistic internet trolls. However, this is the tone often adopted by its more prominent voices, to the point where the entire movement is so warped and incoherent that the opposite of their espoused goal of “equality” is being furthered by their practices.

This is caused by the movement’s unwillingness to recognise an essential fact – men’s issues are feminist issues, just as much as women’s issues. However, due to the increasing social visibility of female empowerment movements, and the increased sharing of female narratives in all forms of media, it feels to a lot of MRAs that women are being prioritised over them. In other words, they feel that the gains made in women’s rights mean a decline in those afforded to men. This is incorrect. A triumph against the patriarchy is very much a triumph for both men and women. Enormous strides have been made with regard to dismantling toxic masculinity and reducing the shocking statistics around male suicide, but there is still along way to go in fully addressing these issues. Conversely, it can often feel as if women are the only group benefiting from feminism, as they have had so much farther to climb.
It is undeniable that historically women have been far more disadvantaged by their sex than men, and when looking
at mainstream media it can feel as though the women’s movement is making daily strides forward, while the progress in male spaces may feel slower and deprioritised.

It is not unreasonable that MRAs feel this way. Men have been placed in an extremely long historic shadow, being expected to solely bear the burden of being hypermasculine, stoic and emotionless in the face of being the sole breadwinner, in what is currently a rapidly changing and often unpredictable economy. Not to mention the small injustices faced every day, such as the emphasis on “women and children” casualties in a tragic news story, the satirisation of both hyper-macho and overly effeminate males alike in popular culture, and the implication that young boys are less emotionally intelligent than females – MRAs have a lot of material to work with. However, every injustice raised by the MRA movement is related to gender bias and patriarchal attitudes. This essentially means that on the other end of every male-centric issue is a female-centric one and vice versa. For instance, when looking at the bias against fathers in Family Court, you can weigh it against the historic pressure placed on women to take on home duties and be the primary nurturer in their respective household. The purpose of this exercise is not to have a dick measuring contest over who is the most oppressed, but rather to show how male issues are inextricably linked to feminism. By dismantling inequality, gender bias and patriarchal oppression, which are the core concerns of the feminist movement, you are consequently solving the issues raised by MRAs. This means that, every time a MRA tries to delegitimise or undermine feminist discourse, they are effectively shooting themselves in the foot.

Feminists aren’t against the valid issues raised by MRAs regarding gender bias – they fundamentally strive for equality of the sexes. Giving women’s issues increased publicity does not mean there is not enough spotlight left for male problems. Dismantling the patriarchy and questioning male privilege does not rob men of anything. Feminists loving women doesn’t mean they hate men, only the systems which cause inequality. The current form of the MRA movement also largely lacks the diversity and intersectionality that has become a hallmark of modern feminism. Yes, it is accurate to say that men are far more likely to end up in prison than women, but it is not the whole picture. Factors including income, education, ethnicity and mental health also need to be considered and advocated for.

Fundamentally, the causes of male discrimination are the same as those that cause female discrimination, and that feminists try to dismantle. Therefore, the MRA movement cannot be considered legitimate, as a movement that works against its own aims cannot then justify its own existence.

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I really enjoy singing karaoke with my friends in Japan because it’s everywhere. Before coming to Australia, I sang karaoke several times a week since karaoke isn’t as common and cheap like it is in Japan, and I knew I was going to miss singing karaoke alot.

What’s your favourite song?
I love Disney songs from movies like Tangled, Frozen, Little Mermaid. I also like to sing Katy Perry songs during karaoke. But my favourite Disney songs are Part of Your World from The Little Mermaid and Let It Go from Frozen.

Do you miss Japan?
The food is Australia is alright, since they have the basic Japanese food like miso soup. But I miss Japanese food too, since everything back home is miso-flavoured. And they don’t have it here in Australia, but I’m loving Australia so much!

What other talents do you have other than singing?
I enjoy learning languages, so I’ve learnt Japanese, English, French and a bit of Arabic.
I think Arabic language and its poetry is so beautiful, and I love the written language
of Arabic. I also love travelling, although it’s not exactly a talent. I’ve already visited
places like USA and Taiwan, and I wanted to travel to the Southern hemisphere, so
now I’m here in Australia. After learning Arabic, I really want to travel to the Middle
East, especially Egypt!

Final words?
I always wanted to be on such a page like the Humans of my university back in Japan,
but there are so many other people in my university who got interviewed instead. So I
was so happy that I’m going to be on Humans of IH. It’s like a dream come true!

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How do I borrow a book?
The staff at the library are very friendly, they enjoy a good carrot tree. Take a carrot that is bendy, bendy to the point that you can shape it into a penis- this must be obtained only while intoxicated and from the CaterCare ‘fruit’ basket. Plant this carrot outside the library in the garden, only then will it grow into a carrot tree rather than a regular carrot-root-thing. Then the resident library gremlin called Potih who can be found next to the printers, will take a ripened carrot and deliver the book that represents the deepest, darkest longing of your heart. For example, one
day Adrian Go was delivered a book on black panthers, much to his chagrin.

What does the MPSR stand for?
My Penis Slants Right
Many People Store Reptiles (it’s normal)
Magic Programme for Students Richmond
Nerds
Many People’s Sex Room

How do you access the Greycourt music room?
You don’t. It will only open to those who participate in the iconic Royal Park wolf-howl which
takes place on the full moon of every 42 year.

Does the Hilda’s building actually have a dark past?
Well, I’m glad you asked young one, sit down, strap into your boots, and before you read this empty your bladder in case you get a bit too excited. There was once a young boy called Reginald, Reggie for short. Reggie was a Childish, Uneducated, Naughty Troll. He regularly cut the line at meal times, he used many paper cups that went on to kill dolphins and cute puppies, and he also posted aggressive messages on the IH Random Page. He had almost finished the 7 Wonders of IH, his last stop at the Head’s chair proved fatal. For his actions that went against the IH way, the spirit of Heads’ past STRUCK HIM DOWN and bid him to haunt Hilda’s for the rest of ETERNITY. Only those who have forgotten the IH way will meet Reggie in their travels.

What is the lizard master race?
The lizard master -race does not exist. It does not exist. It definitely does not. NO. It doesn’t.
NONONO. CONSPIRACY. There are no lizards here. STOP SEARCHING. STOP IT! Only skin beings
here with delicious toasty blood.

Thank you dearies, Hugs and kisses,

*You may submit any questions or queries you have to the resident IH Grandmas by placing your written morsel
into the submissions box at the back of the dining hall. NO LATE SUMBISSIONS.

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Latin Name: Trichoglossus haematodus
Some Stats:
– One screechy birb
– Lives in a crazy big flock
– Eats both native and non-native fruits and
berries, along with nectar!
You can see this bird heaps around Parkville,
especially on the walk to Uni and in the park.

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Birding: A Handy Guide
Birding, or recreational bird watching, is a
great way to learn more about the wildlife
around IH and Australia – it’s also super fun.

Tips for Birding
– Don’t talk loudly
– Slow movements
– Just resign yourself to the fact that you will
very rarely get a good photo of a bird cause
they’re fast little buggers.
– Have fun : )))))))))

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This story is not about grass, but it does begin with it.

Picture that special time before sunrise, the sneaky crack of dawn. It’s the time where you either hate yourself for waking up or love yourself for seeing something as beautiful as day breaking through the night. It’s spring, there’s a light breeze unsure of if it wants to pick up. You step out onto the grass and feel in between your toes a little brew of lush grass, dew and dirt. To put into a word, it’s fresh.

Unfortunately for me, I could not describe my morning as fresh. Sure I got up at some ungodly hour and sure I had grass stuck to my shoes but I was too busy being bustled about by the innards of the tram to think about it. Smells of fresh air were but a dream and personal space was a joke. I could only dream of the thought of returning to places where I could enjoy nature, but in a world of concrete and business, there was no room for wonder let alone grass.

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When this show was first released, like everyone else, I binge-watched all 13 episodes immediately. As a huge fan of the book, I was surprised, but satisfied, with how they portrayed each event that Hannah described – though it was darker than the books, I found it to be extremely powerful and impactful.

Recently, I have come across multiple articles trashing the show for “glorifying suicide.” They suggest that such vivid portrayals are not only triggering, but only promotes the idea of death as a permanent solution to one’s problems.

If anything, I believe, these vivid portrayals of such sensitive subjects in the media are necessary. It is something that needs to be talked about – and not just suicide – things like homophobia, racism and sexual assaults, and their causes and effects are all things that need to be discussed in schools, communities and homes.

There is an oversensitivity in society nowadays, where everything needs to be politically correct. By advocating for the removal of these sensitive subjects from the media, we are simply pushing these issues further away from discussion. These are things that occur every day, and if we cannot even address the topics, and the raw and real aspects of such issues, how can we prevent these things from happening?

‘13 Reasons Why’ does not glorify suicide. Rather, it raises awareness of the issues surrounding bullying and depression. It includes the appropriate trigger warnings for graphic, but necessary, scenes. The scenes are confronting for a reason – they send a message across, and are extremely powerful representations of real life experiences.

It does not depict suicide as beautiful – Hannah’s death literally shows just how messy it all is. The show illustrates the devastation of the aftermath for her parents and her friends. Throughout the tapes, Hannah addresses how she could have been helped, and what caused her so much pain. These depictions send a message to anyone who has ever bullied or attacked someone else, and show the severe consequences that certain actions and words can cause.

Like all other powerful portrayals in the media, ’13 Reasons Why’ brings up sensitive subjects that need to be discussed openly in society. It does not glorify or promote suicide; it merely shows the reality surrounding such events. This realism, though confronting, is necessary to bring attention to these subjects, in order to start discussions on prevention.

Where to Get Help

Lifeline 13 11 14

Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467

Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800

MensLine Australia 1300 78 99 78

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