in this issue…
- going green: lip and the environment
- school: do you ever really leave?
- sex[uality]: saying yes and saying no
- art world: is there room for women?
- the dark side: the many faces of goth fashion
- a greek odyssey
plus: fiction… fashion… reviews… and more!
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In preparation for the launch of issue 15 next month, we’re having a clearance sale of all back issues. Check out our bumper pack offer: Get one copy of each available back issue of lip - that’s 9 mags - for only $25.00 (price includes postage within Australia). Only a limited number of packs available, so get in quick!
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Sticky is a very cool (and probably the only of its kind!) zine store based in Melbourne, and one of the few places that stocks lip.
Even if you’re not in Melbourne you can help support Sticky, and score lots of zines in the process by becoming a Sticky member. There are a number of membership packages ranging between $5-425:
get cool emails on zines for 12 months.
you get: monthly sparodic emails from Sticky Institute; A one-off pack of $25 worth of zines
you get: monthly sparodic emails from Sticky Institute; 2 x $250 zine packs (one pack received on signing up, the second pack received after 6 months)
Support Sticky and sign up here.
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I read Seth’s blog almost every day, and today he makes an interesting point about why businesses produce what they do and why they want us to buy their products. He uses film in his example, but I think this is also extremely relevant to magazines.
The first reason is “me-centric” and explains that (commercial/mainstream) magazines publish because they need a space in which to sell advertising. They fill their pages with celebrities and say “buy me because [insert celebrity name here] is on the cover”.
The second is “you-centric”. Independent and alternative magazines focus on the needs and desires of the reader. They fill their pages with useful and interesting viewpoints, experiences and talent, and say “buy me because there is a lot of cool stuff in here we want to share with you”.
This is why lip is going to stay ad-free - we want to bring you the best content we can, and not have this dictated or censored by advertisers. We have explored including advertising in order to keep lip in print, and to have it available to as many people as possible, but making money is not why we publish lip and we have decided that printing ads is not an option.
We will have more news about the next issue of lip soon: we’re making some exciting changes, but rest assured, we’re not going away.
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World Vision’s 40 Hour Famine is a chance to do just that! The 40 hour famine is one of Australia’s biggest fundraising events, giving you the chance to experience what going without something that you rely on - for 40 hours - is like for children in third world countries, who go without the same things everyday of their lives.
The 40 Hour Famine started in 1975 to raise money to help children, families and communities in desperate need. Today it continues to provide both short-term and long-term support as they tackle the causes of poverty in their community. This is your chance to take a step out of our first world luxury and do something worthwhile for people who truly need help. The 40 Hour Famine exists to educate young people on global poverty and motivate them to action through fundraising for World Vision projects. So what are you waiting for?
Check out the website for more details and to find out how you can be involved: 40hourfamine.com
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It is around 13,000 refugees that flee to Australia on a yearly basis. That’s around 13,000 displaced persons who may not be able to speak English and are unfamiliar with the customs and lifestyle of Australian culture and for many, dealing with the trauma of what the title ‘Refugee’ encompasses. As Australians, some may say it is our duty to assist our newly arrived friends to settle into Australian culture. To think that in a new country, there are so many laws and procedures to be able to drive a car; there are so many options when shopping for food; and there is an abundance of opportunities you never thought possible, however, you have no idea that you are good enough to seek them, is a completely overwhelming experience for a newcomer in Australia. If you have ever wondered what being a refugee might feel like, you may be interested in finding out more about what you can do, to help the successful settlement of our newly arrived entrants. Check out the links below for more information!
http://www.refugeecouncil.org.au/resources/index.html
http://www.refugeesaustralia.org/
http://www.accesservicesinc.org.au/default.htm
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They’re young and savvy with the world at their feet. But Gen Y is also grappling with a greater range of demands and expectations than any other generation before them.
GEN Y – WHY NOT? is a youth forum for everyone – young people, parents, teachers, students, and anyone who cares about shaping our community into a better, brighter and happier place in which young people will thrive.
In a short afternoon we will explore …
Speakers: Prof Larissa Behrendt (University of Technology, Sydney); Ms Virginia Haussegger (Journalist, writer and ABC TV News presenter); Ms Jamila Helen Rizvi (President ANU Student’s Union); Ms Rachel Longhurst (Editor Lip Magazine, Canberra); Superintendent Matthew Varley (Crimes Prevention, ACT Policing
Saturday, 10 May 2008 – 3.00 PM to 5.30 PM
Theo Notaras Function Hall, 180 London Circuit, Civic Canberra City.
Free Entry. All are invited to attend.
Register your interest by email: forum.australia@hotmail.com or phone 0434604208, 62625966, 62888747, 0402141771
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It’s taken 107 years, and whether you believe Australia should become a republic, or you’re reluctant to cut ties to Mother England, there can be no denying that yesterday was a great day in Australian politics with the appointment of the first ever female Governor General.
Ms Quentin Bryce, the current Queensland Governor, former lawyer, human rights advocate, academic, federal sex discrimination commissioner, mother of five and grandmother of five, described her appointment as ‘a great day for Australian women’.
Congratulations Prime Minister Rudd on your decision.
Ms Bryce said, ‘What this day says to Australian women and Australian girls is that you can do anything, you can be anything.’
And you can…
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Following is a link to a great article on an abstinence club at Harvard. I’m posting this not only because of the subject but because I think it is an example of excellent journalism. Randall, the journalist, makes his own subtle argument throughout the article by the order in which he chooses to relate parts of the story. This way you get both sides of the story. The girl’s argument and the journalist’s, but the journalist doesn’t disrespect her or hit you over the head with his beliefs. She brings up important and relevant points, but the journalist shows how they are undermined by her own personal issues (and the boy’s as well). Anyway, you should ponder it for yourself:
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I was sent this via email, but don’t know the original source so I can’t credit it here. Just thought I’d share 
For some reason, it’s a little small here. Just click on the image to enlarge.
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