The Birds and the Bees
Hi All!
Feels like spring is finally in the air!! What a wonderful time of year; a time of re-growth, renewal, and reproduction....
That’s right! As the Zombies so rhythmically explain, “It’s the tiiiiime of the season”. The Birds and the Bees are out once again, and LOVE is in the air. As the temperatures begin to rise, so do our libidos! Maybe it has something to do with the gradually tanning complexions, and rapidly decreasing clothing to body surface ratio. Or maybe there really is something in the air that puts smiles on our faces, pep in our step, and sexually charged hormones pumping through our blood stream.
At In Unison, we got to discussing where the old phrase, “The Birds and the Bees” came from. This old English idiom came from the softened explanation of reproduction to small children who were eager to know “where babies came from”. The Birds and the Bees is an exaggerated illustration of fertilisation and ovulation. The bee pollinates and fertilises the flowers, and the bird lays the eggs. Hmm….interesting….kind of? Funny how times have changed.
One thing that will surely never change is our society’s absolute obsession with sex. It’s said that something like every 7 seconds, we think about sex. That means by the time you finish reading this editorial, you will have had at least 30 sexual thoughts...you nympho you!
Our Birds and the Bees issue is released exclusively online. You’ll notice that in doing so, the magazine is a bit longer, and MUCH more interactive. Take some time to flip through the pages and take advantage of all the videos, hyperlinks, and the virtual quiz. This is meant to become an enhanced magazine reading experience, so let us know what you think!! We’ve introduced our very first video feature “webisode” (which follows the blind date of two Unitec students over the course of their night). The photo galleries also contain videos, so check out some of the excitement from Tertiary Challenge and NZ Fashion Week 2011!
USU is also running an exciting campaign that recognises one stand-out student at Unitec for their display of personal and academic excellence. If you have a student nomination for an individual that has conquered an amazing feat or overcome great obstacles, then send your nomination to: USUCommunications@unitec.ac.nz. That student will be in to win $300 worth of vouchers to rewards their salient efforts.
I hope everyone is enjoying their semester! As always, get in touch if you’re keen to contribute to your student media.
Ciao!!