ISSUE TWO

9TH APRIL 2014

MASSEY MANAWATU

The Break Time is Near...Well into Assignments and Tests

Greetings all This is a busy time of year with assignments and tests. Keep trucking along as semester exams are in mid June. Hopefully youre already in the habit of reviewing notes regularly to better prepare yourself for exam revision. There are a few of workshops as part of the Study Up Programme to help you prepare for exams. Check out the following link for more information: http://owll.massey.ac.nz/aboutOWLL/studyup.php The end of daylight savings also signals cooler weather. With winter comes the flu and colds. Keep yourselves warm and if you need assistance or advice please see your RA or go to see your doctor. Balance your Massey experience by remembering to take some time out of studies and joining in the events we hold for you. One of these events is the Kiwiana Event held on 7th May. This is a celebration of Kiwi Culture with an opportunity for students to experience a taste of New Zealand. There will be an array of different Kiwi foods, classic NZ Icons, and cultural performances. Another upcoming event that many residents look forward to is the Residents Ball which will be held in early August. If you want to get involved in the preparations, let your RA know. Keep an eye out for the first meeting details in your hall and on Facebook. Matai are currently in the lead for the Gumboot Shield, but it is early days and plenty of points are still up for grabs. If you want to improve your hall points tally, make sure you get involved in all the events we have. Its not only a great way to get to know each other better, but its also a chance for you to contribute to your hall community in a positive way.

Above: Sex and the City Event Below: Dodgeball Tournament

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

Gumboot Ladder Board Events Passed Relay for Life, Sex and the City, Dodgeball Tournament Upcoming EventsKiwiana Residents of the MonthMarch Student Counselling Getting Great Sleep Sport and Recreation Centre Bootcamp Campus LivingImportant Notices Chaplaincy CTL StudyUp Exam Prep Apps for You Halls Resident Survey Operation Combie Massey on Twitter

Level 2, The Student Centre

SEX AND THE CITY

This event was even bigger again this year, we managed to pack out the Events Centre with just over 300 students. Sex and the City started off with a bang as the Family Planning Team were auctioning off desirable attributes we look for in a partner, teaching about relationships. Following this, Tracey Bentall then covered the stuff that no one wants to talk about and had everyones full attention with her lively presentation for 20 minutes! We also welcomed the Aids Foundation this year. Alcohol Safety was also covered including a very serious talk by Det. Sergeant Ash Gurney from NZ Police about Sexual Assault. A special thanks to Linda at the Unichem Chemist Shop by the Pak n Save Car Park for the many sponsored prizes. Another packed out event, with those all-important Gumboot points on offer, so thank you to all that came. It was a good night, and no one went home empty handed. A big congratulations to McHardy Hall for having the greatest percentage of their residents turning up for the event. Your social account is now $100 happier and the addition of top Gumboot points has positioned you amongst the leading halls ahead of the Dodgeball Tournament. A big thank you to the Massey Medical Centre for putting together the goody packs for each participant and our wonderful speakers and MC. Check out the photos from this event and others by liking us on Facebook! City Court Hall Event While the weather wasnt totally behaving itself, City Court still managed to squeeze in a friendly meal swap together with around 50 residents showing up. Some enthusiastic residents helped with cooking on the BBQ and preparing food and delicious it was! While it was a low key event, it was a good chance for everyone to enjoy a classic kiwi feed while meeting people they perhaps hadnt talked to much yet.

Thanks to all of you in the Halls who were involved in some way or another with the Relay for Life. Overall Team Massey finished 7th with a total of 666 laps. We also featured the fastest lap this year at 55.046 seconds. Well done to Kiwitea Hall who did this fastest lap. Congratulations to Colombo Hall for collecting the highest donations with $288.50. That is such an impressive effort. All donations were much appreciated for such a wonderful cause. We managed to raise $1244.70. Wow guys! Prize money for the winners has been deposited into your halls social account and gumboot points have been added to your hall tally. Colombo Hall $100 and 25 gumboot points Most Donations Kiwitea Hall $100 and 25 gumboot points Fastest Lap

DODGEBALL
Wooozzaaaa. What an epic day! The five Ds of Dodgeball were definitely in play at the Halls Dodgeball Tournament held by Accommodation Services in conjunction with the Massey Sport and Recreation Centre on Sunday. It was awesome to see such a large number of teams all passionate about the game and competing fiercely. Watching the unique skills, strategies and body movements of all who participated was incredibly entertaining and thoroughly enjoyed by all. Thank you to the RAs for helping out with the event and to Dominos for their sponsorship towards the prize of a free pizza night for the winning hall! Congratulations to Matai Hall, Alpha Jays, on coming first place and receiving 50 gumboot points. Well done also to Colombo Hall who were the runners up. Rotary took out 3rd spot followed by McHardy in 4th. A big congratulations also to the MVPs of the tournament who received 10 Gumboot Points for their halls , Maggie Jaques from Tawa, Nicholas Putt from Matai, Marine Viljoen from Totara and Christopher Sharrock from Colombo. Best team costume also went to the KerbombsKiwitea and Craiglockhart/ Bindaloe, runners up were City Court followed by Miro Hall. Sportsmanship awards went to Walter Dyer and City Court. Till next time #patrickcolahan

Dodge, duck, dip, dive, dodge.

CENTRE FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING

Do you have a spare 30 minutes to upskill yourself for exams?
Then join us on StudyUp to attend the following 30 minute workshops. For more information visit: http://owll.massey.ac.nz/ about-OWLL/studyup.php. Get your headphone ready and enhance your own skills to ensure you make the most productive use of your time during the exam period.

Preparation makes perfect

Develop some extra memory skills and learn some structured revisions tricks. Study tips and strategies for getting through the exam and answering different types of questions.

Tues 20th May Thurs 22nd May Tues 27th May Thurs 29th May

7.30am, 12 noon 12 noon 7.30am, 12 noon 12 noon

Surviving the exam

SPORT AND RECREATION CENTRE

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Semester One Only Contracts If your Residential Agreement is for semester one only, and you wish to extend your contract and stay until the end of the year, please come to the Residential Services Office by 1st June 2014 to sign up for next semester. If you are leaving at the end of the semester, please ensure your fees are fully paid and that you have completed the Bond Refund Form, (a copy of this form will be sent to you soon) and return it to the RSO. If you are unsure of the length of your contract please contact our office. Mid-Semester Break All Matai residents have to vacate and completely clear out their rooms and hall fridges for the 2 week break, so that extramural students can use these rooms. Please help us by ensuring that your key is returned to our office no later than 10.00am on the 13th April. If your keys are not returned by this time we will unfortunately need to order a lock and barrel change for your room and you will be charged the $110.00 replacement fee. Our office will not be open at this time so you will need to return your key in the key return slot located on the left hand side of our front door as you look into the office. Residents from all other halls will not need to vacate during this break. Please note that there are no meal rebates for this break period.

Semester Break In May you will receive an email regarding the 3 week break in June/ July and information in regard to the meal rebate available for this time. Please note your contract does cover this 3 week period and you will be charged your normal accommodation fees for the full 3 weeks. Further information is available on page 26 of the Accommodation Handbook 2014 under the Check Out section. All Matai residents have to vacate and completely clear out their rooms and hall fridges for the 3 week break, so that extramural students can use these rooms. Please help us by ensuring that your key is returned to our office no later than 10.00am on the 22nd June. If your keys are not returned by this time we will unfortunately need to order a lock and barrel change for your room and you will be charged the $110.00 replacement fee. Our office will not be open at this time so you will need to return your key in the key return slot located on the left hand side of our front door as you look into the office. Storage Storage facilities are available at a small cost of $30.00 per locker. This is fully refundable provided the locker is left in good order. You will need to provide your own lock. Spaces are limited, please enquire at the Residential Services Office. If you have any questions about the upcoming breaks, please come into the RSO and talk to our staff. Accommodation Fees If you would like to take advantage of our prompt payment discount, payment in full for your semester two fees must be received by 1st of July. A reminder email will be sent to you in the last week of May.

CHAPLAINCY
Congratulations on surviving your first term at Massey. By now you will have learned that course tests do not necessarily herald the end of the world, hall life is fun, and Palmerston is a far better place to hang out than you may have previously thought. If you are an overseas student you also will probably have enjoyed various trips around the North Island and are looking forward to exploring the South Island in the mid semester break. Go for it! We have enjoyed getting to know many of you on your visits to the Centre either on Wednesday Pancake Nites or else at other times during the week. Often people ask us about why the Centre is there, and who pays for the free drinks and pancakes. The answer is simple. The Centre is there to embody as best we can a Jesus centred welcome, Jesus centred hospitality and a Jesus centred life style as best we can on campus. It is largely funded by different Christian groups and individuals united in their desire to contribute something positive to your Massey experience and, hopefully, counteract some of the misinformed bad rap that often seems to come Jesus way. Maybe thats something worth reflecting on as we head in towards Easter which, after all, marks the time when Christ, in his death and rising from the dead, closed, once and for all, the gap between God and us and made a whole new way of fuller living possible. Given the historical record, thats something we should at least give thoughtful consideration. Meanwhile, we look forward to seeing you again next term either at Wednesday Pancake Nites or on any other occasion at the Centre. Enjoy your break. Colin Day, On behalf of the chaplains

Ball Committee!
Want to be part of the organising team for the Halls Ball 2014? The Halls Ball is a major feature of the second semester calendar every year. The committee are responsible for helping to select the theme, painting props, and setting up and decorating our venue on the day. In return for your hard work and dedication you will receive a ticket to the ball. If this sounds like something you'd love to be a part of, then talk to your RA(s). Limited spaces available. First meeting is on Thursday 8th May 6:30pm at the Boardroom in the Student Centre, Level 2.

Halls Resident Survey

You would have received an email recently about the Halls Resident Survey. The purpose of this survey is to gauge how you have adjusted to Halls life so far from a pastoral care perspective. The answers to the questions will enable our team to make an assessment on how we can enhance and improve on the support that we provide you. Your answers have no bearing on your stay within the Halls. We will use this information constructively in order to address the necessary issues. While we cannot guarantee immediate changes or implementation on opinions given, we will carefully consider suggestions that will help us to improve the service we deliver to you. Your responses will remain confidential within the Accommodation Services Management team. There will be Gumboot Points awarded to the halls with the highest response rates: 25, 15 and 10 points awarded to the top 3 halls. This will be based on the percentage of students per hall. Thank you for your participation. Accommodation Services

Its your right to choose the future of New Zealand dont waste it!
Student Services Open seven days a week and situated in the Pak n Save carpark. 8am-7pm weekdays & 9am-6pm weekends and most public holidays. Free delivery to student Health on weekdays provided prescriptions are received by 2.30pm. Fax service available from Student Health for collection after 4pm. $2 MUSA subsidy on all prescription items for internal full time students ( Student ID required). Vero and Unicare oncharge available on request. Emergency contraceptive pill available. (Pharmacist consultation necessary, fully funded service for under 26 years). Uncomplicated urinary tract infection (Pharmacist consultation necessary). Many services available, good advice and an extensive range of vitamins, cosmetics and pharmacy products instore.

Most of us are already enrolled and voting have you joined us? If you havent, youre giving up your voice on the big issues affecting us all. Only those who are correctly enrolled get to vote and have their say in New Zealands decision making. Its a small action, but one that can have a huge effect on you, your family and New Zealand. Be a part of the decisions that affect you. Its your right to vote. If youre a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, and have turned 18, you need to be on the electoral roll.

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STUDENT COUNSELLING
Getting Great Sleep
Insomnia is not an illness and is in no way life-threatening, but it can be very distressing, frustrating, exhausting, depressing and at worst it can make you feel like you're going crazy. Sleep is as essential to us as food, air and water but can be effected by so many aspects of our seemingly normal life-style. Anyone can have difficulties sleeping, although sleeping problems are more common among women, and can be triggered by illness, smoking and overuse of alcohol amongst other things. Sleep problems are surprisingly common among students who tend to have shocking sleep hygiene. We tend to need regular sleep / wake patterns as our brains are programmed like that students tend to neglect that bit of basic biology. Going to sleep and waking at (more or less) the same time every day is critical. There are two broad types: Chronic insomnia - lasting for several weeks, months or even years and Transient insomnia - lasting for a few nights or weeks only, usually connected to a stressful event such as an exam, or a bereavement. Within these broad categories insomnia usually takes one or more of the following forms: Difficulty falling asleep - more common among young people Sleeping lightly and restlessly, waking often, lying awake in the middle of the night, which may be associated with depression. Waking early and being unable to get back to sleep - this is more common in anyone worrying about something in particular. Main Causes Insomnia is a condition that is caused by something else! Sometimes it won't be immediately obvious what the causes are in your own case, but the following list might give clues: states of mind - anxiety, depression, worry, anger, grief, anticipating a difficult event change - moving house/city, starting university environment - noise, discomfort, time zone change pain - one of the most common causes medical conditions - heart, breathing, stomach, digestive, high blood pressure, arthritis, anorexia. recreational drugs - including nicotine, caffeine, heroin, cocaine, amphetamines, LSD, cannabis. sleeping pills and tranquillisers - can actually cause sleep disturbance. other prescription drugs - including some contraceptives, diuretics, slimming pills, beta-blockers, stimulants. Some causes of insomnia can't be easily dealt with but most can. What can you do about insomnia? The good news is that you can cure yourself - in your own way, in your own time and at your own pace. You may wish to enlist the support or help of your doctor or a counsellor, but you won't necessarily need to. However you must be prepared to make some changes in your lifestyle in order to sleep better. You need a comfortable bed and a room that's quiet, warm and dark enough. Unfortunately this is not always be possible in the Halls but there are some things you can do which will help. Use earplugs if it's noise you can't do anything about - or change your attitude towards it. People can sleep through high levels of noise - it's not so much the level of noise but how you feel about it that keeps you awake. Take some 'diplomatic action' - e.g. talking to noisy neighbours. Keep a radio/ipod by your bed and use it to mask other noise. And if noise from neighbours continues to be a serious problem - speak to an RA. For a start you will need to cut out or cut down on all stimulants such as coffee and tea, alcohol, nicotine, cola drinks, food additives, 'junk food', slimming pills or appetite suppressants. Here are a number of other suggestions exercise regularly and ensure your diet is healthy stay up until a reasonable bedtime even if you feel sleepy earlier go to bed only when you are feeling really tired and sleepy if you can't sleep, get up (and do something boring like study) and only go back to bed when you're really sleepy again establish a routine that gives you 7-8 hours sleep (though individual needs do vary) get up at the same time each day if you're a late sleeper, force yourself to get up earlier and dont nap during the day relax mentally and physically for an hour before bedtime and avoid TV and computers (there is something about the flicker of the screen that stimulates the brain) have a warm shower as sleep is triggered as the body cools down make a list of the things on your mind so you dont hold onto them through the night

Some things to avoid: taking stimulants to keep you awake, or sedatives or alcohol to help you sleep sleeping during the day no matter how tired you are going to bed when you're stressed, wound up or not ready having arguments at bedtime or in bed using your bed for working, watching TV, eating, telephoning - i.e. waking activities lying in bed awake for more than 30 minutes eating, drinking or smoking when you get up during the night falling asleep in front of the TV worrying yourself into not sleeping (and keeping looking at the clock to see how long you have been lying awake!) You won't need to do all of these. Decide which would be most helpful and start with those. If that doesn't help, try others until you are sleeping better. Your aim is to break the cycle of insomnia. You achieve this by establishing a good bedtime/sleep routine and by reinforcing the connection between bed and sleep.

Getting additional help

You may feel that you need some additional help in dealing with your sleeping problem. There are a variety of self-help books and CDs as well as number of people who can help you - a counsellor at the Student Counselling Service, or your doctor. You needn't feel bad about having to ask for help - insomnia is not a trivial matter. It can be debilitating and, once established, it can be difficult to shift - professional help and encouragement may be just what you need. You can explore the articles on sleep and relaxation on the CROW website (for both these resources, go to http:// crow.massey.ac.nz) or contact Student Counselling to discuss the issue.

LETS GET TECHNICAL CHECK OUT THESE USEFUL APPS

Welcome to Massey University Recreation Centre, Palmerston North App. We are committed to providing our students, staff and the wider community with the finest Sport and Recreation facilities. If you want to improve your health, gain energy, lose weight, bulk up, tone your body or just have fun playing games or working out with friends you've come to the right place. As well as a fully equipped Fitness Centre, our wide range of activities include squash, tennis, badminton, basketball, social sports leagues and LESMILLS fitness classes. We have all the information you need inside the App to keep you up to date on class schedules, opening hours, membership options and events. Features include alerts to keep you up to date on special offers, new activities and events and also enables access to our staff to ask questions or send feedback.

The Massey Uni App

The Massey Uni app brings you essential info while you are on the move. The app is primarily designed for Students at Massey University's three main campuses (Albany, Manawat and Wellington). However the app has features (like the map) that are useful to anyone visiting one of the above campuses.

Features:
Timetable - load your personal timetable to check where you need to be and when. Links straight to the campus map. Campus Maps - find what you need on our three campuses. Search and locate rooms, shops, colleges, schools and more. Computer labs - see all the computer labs on the map, with live "free/busy" data. Emergency - emergency contact details, plus a map of the campus emergency points. University contact details.

TWITTER AND MASSEY

10 reasons you should join Twitter Massey is on Twitter and we think you should be too! Heres some reasons to give it a go Stay in the know Follow key accounts for things youre interested in or that are relevant to you. These days news breaks on Twitter before anywhere else, and who doesnt love being the first person to hear about the latest celebrity scandal? Connect with friends Twitter is a great way to stay in touch with friends and isnt cluttered with ads like Facebook. Make new friends Follow hashtags youre interested in and join in on the conversation. Its a great way to connect with people who share your interests and you may just end up making some friends. Follow the #MasseyUni hashtag to connect with fellow students, or why not create your own? Connect with role models, idols and important people These days, pretty much every celebrity with any credibility has a Twitter account, including most of the All Blacks. Follow them, tweet them and RT them and you may just get a response. Its also a good idea to follow other important people such as politicians and journalists. Free Stuff We run weekly competitions where students can win free stuff through the @MasseyUni Twitter account, and were not the only ones. Lots of companies and brands run Twitter competitions giving away a wide range of goodies from movie tickets to overseas trips - youve got to be in it to win it. Learn No matter what youre studying, there will be a Twitter account (or two) that is dedicated to this topic. For example, if youre studying Vet, following the Vet Association. Studying Agriculture? There are a bunch of accounts to follow. Following accounts relevant to your degree will give you access to a whole world of information that you may never have known existed. Youll never be bored Whether youre up late studying, or waiting for the bus, Twitter will always be there to entertain (or distract you). Stay safe In the event of an earthquake or other natural disaster Twitter is often the best and fastest place to find out information. Be sure to follow your local emergency services and organisations such as Geonet. Personal branding Your Twitter account, in addition to other social media networks such as LinkedIn, is a great place to start developing your personal brand. Employers and recruitment agencies are using social media more than ever before to find talented employees and Twitter is just one way you can get your name, face and personality in front of them. Get more out of Uni Apart from the main Massey University account (@MasseyUni), there are a whole heap of Massey Twitter accounts for a whole range of services. For example, Stream and the Library both have Twitter accounts. Many of your lecturers are on Twitter too! Whether youre a Twitter pro, or new to the Twitterverse make sure you follow @MasseyUni and use the hashtag #MasseyUni to stay in the loop with all the goings on around campus.

OPERATION COMBIE COMMUNITY SAFETY CAMPAIGN FOR OFF CAMPUS STUDENTS

On the week beginning 24 March, Operation Combie kicked off. This is a collaborative project that happens every year in conjunction with Police, Fire Service, ACC, Neighbourhood Support and MUSA. The focus is on visiting student neighbourhoods in town emphasising fire and general personal safety. Individual flats are visited in which a brief safety survey is undertaken. Kits are provided to assist students to mark their valuables and stickers are given to help deter thefts. The Fire Service provide advice on general fire safety and fire evacuation procedures. A pizza night sponsored by Dominos Pizza was organised at the end of the week so that students had a chance to talk to representatives of the different organisations involved in Operation Combie. For students living in the halls, this is something to look forward to when you go flatting next year.

RESIDENTS OF THE MONTHMARCH

Congratulations to the following residents who have been selected as residents of the month for March 2014 for their respective halls. The purpose of this award is to acknowledge the significant contribution that a resident has made within the hall during the last month. Each will receive a coffee on us voucher for their contributions to the community. This award is given based on the following criteria:

General behaviour is exemplary Respectful of others Actively participating in hall events Actively encourages a clean and tidy environment Encourages and motivates others in the all Active involvement in resident committees Above all, is a positive role model

PROFILE THIS MONTH

Hayley Ross MIRO HALL

Cameron Walker TAWA HALL

Kayla Brew KAIRANGA COURT

Johnathan Craig MATAI HALL

Louise Snoxell CRAIGLOCKHART/ BINDALOE HALL

Christopher Chew MOGINIE HALL

Saskia Gilbert
MCHARDY HALL
Saskia (Sas) Gilbert (originally from the UK) has been selected as the Resident of the Month for McHardy. Studying towards a Bachelor of Veterinary Science, Sas was nominated this award for a variety of reasons. With not only her bubbly, friendly personality and good sense of humour, but also her charming British ascent even makes Sas a lovely and easy person to talk to. She is always keen to engage with any conversations within our community. Sas always keens to get involved in every event and always takes a lead role in getting others to participate. Getting her fellow residents to cooperate and be involved has contributed to the tight community within McHardy Hall, and Sas has been playing an important part in providing a sense of unity and positive images in the 2014 McHardy community. She has shown great team spirit by being involved in Crazy Sports and hall events. She has been our hall Mascot, created the hall chant, and encouraged others to get involved. Sas is an excellent role model for other residents as she has shown dedication to her studies and also having time to socialise as well (work hard and play hard). Congratulations Sas on making McHardy Resident/ Minion of the Month for March, 2014!

Kitch Hall WALTER DYER HALL

Harry Bentall CITY COURT

Bruce Kidd ROTARY COURT

Ayana & John Verdi ATAWHAI FLATS

Mark Lewis KIWITEA HALL

Jamie Alexander TOTARA HALL

Jordan Goddard MOGINIE FLATS

Eloise McClelland COLOMBO HALL

Plenty more chances this semester for points social leagues, design the winning social league t-shirt comp, halls survey, behaviour/damage incidents % of hall.