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University of Tasmania's Independent Student Magazine
Togatus is a place for debate, discussion and dissent on all things associated with student life. Check out the electronic versions of our hard copy magazine by following the link to the right. Enjoy!
Cover Story
INTERVIEW: THE PANICS
Mon, Sep 12, 2011
"At the end of the day, there aren’t many better ways to see places and meet people than being in a band" Jae Laffer
INTERVIEW: JINJA SAFARI
Mon, Aug 01, 2011
The guitar that I got when I was 15 has a very distinct sound, so when I hear that sound [of my guitar] on the radio it’s strange, because I’ve known that sound since I was 15... I feel very proud of my little guitar that it’s made it onto radio.
INTERVIEW: JEBEDIAH
Thu, Jul 07, 2011
"Playing with Jeb is like slipping on your oldest pair of comfiest shoe." Vanessa Thornton
Ingrid Betancourt talks to Tasmanian Times
Tue, Jun 07, 2011
Ingrid Betancourt was a presidential candidate for Colombia in 2002 when she was captured by the FARC (Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia) and spent the next six and a half years as a prisoner in various parts of the Amazonian jungle. She spoke to Tasmanian Times writer James Dryburgh last week.
Blue King Brown (and Diafrix)
Sat, Jun 04, 2011
Blue King Brown at Hobart Uni Bar on 26 May 2011 (supported by Diafrix)
INTERVIEW: KATIE NOONAN
Wed, May 11, 2011
"Yeah, there is that weird family thing that happens. It happens if you see Rufus and Martha (Wainwright) sing together or Neil and Tim Finn or The Carpenters; it is a thing that does just kind of happen, because you’ve shared so much of your life with them."
FILM REVIEW AND ACTOR INTERVIEWS: SNOWTOWN
Tue, May 10, 2011
"That was the first time we physically partook in a torture and murder and it really came home. It really came home to me and Lucas as well that this is how it went and it's terrifying to think that you’re portraying that."
INTERVIEW: HUNGRY KIDS OF HUNGARY
Fri, May 06, 2011
"I can’t tell people that I’m hungry because instantly they’ll joke about it" Dean McGrath
INTERVIEW: THE POTBELLEEZ
Fri, Apr 15, 2011
"I met Dave at a party, believe it or not, in a bathroom... I was doing my business when he barged in and got a beer out of the bath. I was just singing at the time at the top of my lungs and Dave was like 'wow man, what the hell! You’ve got come into the studio'"
INTERVIEW: ASTON SHUFFLE
Mon, Apr 11, 2011
"We are just really lucky to have been in the right place at the right time to work with these types of people, because half the time we just think we’re two nobodies from Canberra so it’s a bit weird to be doing a remix of Kanye West."
Togatus Issue #1 for 2011 now online!!
Thu, Mar 10, 2011
February Issue of Togatus up online now - check it out!
A Lot Can Be Said for the Power of the People
Thu, Mar 10, 2011
Know there is something amiss in Libya, but not sure on the details? Catch up now
Interview with Illy
Sun, Feb 06, 2011
Togatus' Max Ireland talks to Aussie rapper Illy about studying law,the bad taste Mos Def has left in Aussie mouths, playing at Hobart OWeek and his love for Mobius Lounge Bar
TUU Multicultural Night Gallery 2010
Wed, Nov 10, 2010
An eclectic mix of cultures shared their nationalities Saturday, 12 June at TUU’s Multicultural Night. Thanks to all involved!! To view larger images, click on the photos.
TOGATUS ISSUE 4 ONLINE VERSION
Mon, Sep 27, 2010
This is the final issue of Togatus for 2010! Click on the image below to check it out!!
TUU HIGHLIGHTS CONCERNS OVER ALLEGED STUDENT SAFETY ISSUES IN TASMANIA
Tue, Aug 03, 2010
The TUU's position on student safety has been misrepresented in the Mercury in the last couple of days. Togatus, in an interview with TUU President Clare Rutherford, sets the record straight.
The Empire Strikes Back
Mon, Jul 26, 2010
Political correspondent James Walker outlines the role of wedge politics and focus groups in the first week of the 2010 Federal election campaign.
Morris Miller Renovations: Enough Already?
Thu, Jul 22, 2010
If you’ve braved the renovation warzone and visited the Morris Miller Library this semester, you might have noticed some changes. Like half of the second floor being blocked off, dust in the air, some interesting aromas and builders nested outside (not saying that the smell and builders came as a package, but it’s possible).
STUDENTS RAGE AGAINST VIOLENCE
Tue, May 11, 2010
Responding to concerns from students the Tasmania University Union (TUU) is organising a rally tomorrow to protest against violent attacks against students.
TOGATUS ISSUE #2 OUT NOW!
Tue, May 11, 2010
YEAH. You heard right. The much anticipated, highly-regarded, controversial and engaging hard copy magazine is back, in the form of issue number two for 2010. Grab yours today at the University of Tasmania's Sandy Bay and Hunter Street campuses - but be quick; Tog disappears faster than... [insert inappropriate pun here].
Same Same But Different
Tue, May 11, 2010
The notion that the Labor and Liberal parties are basically identical is a popular one. In this article political correspondent James Walker looks into the history of Australia's two major political parties and at the consequences of how they have evolved.
US Ambassador Bleich enjoys run-of-the-mill UTas visit
Thu, Apr 15, 2010
US Ambassador to Australia Jeffrey Bleich had an informal discussion with a group of UTas students on the US-Australia relationship on Wednesday, with Bleich engaging in an interactive forum on topical issues within the relationship. Togatus was there, as always, with pen poised.
SENSATIONAL SOCIETIES!
Thu, Feb 25, 2010
After a slow beginning, O-Week swung into action yesterday with close to 1000 students converging on Clubs and Societies Day at the Ref Steps to raucously bring in the new Uni year. Check out all the pics here!
Featured Stories
CD Review: Marooned by Gutter Parties
Thu, Feb 18, 2010
Gutter Parties is the bedroom brainchild of 22-year-old Hobartian Saul Latham. Togatus reviews Latham's debut EP 'Marooned'
Lead Stories
SOCIAL SHOPPING SITES AND FASHION NETWORKING SITES
Sat, Oct 22, 2011
As a member, you are contributing to an extravagant online store that stocks items hand-picked by people just like you.
THEATRE REVIEW: DEATH BY TELEVISION
Sat, Oct 22, 2011
The play mixes pop-culture references with witty dialogue to deliver an engaging critique of the power of the media and its effect on the human psyche.
A LOOK BEHIND: Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival Brisbane 2011
Mon, Sep 12, 2011
UTAS student Laura Barry takes us through her time volunteering backstage at this year's Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival Brisbane
My Q&A night with Lara and Tony ...
Thu, Jul 28, 2011
A behind the scenes look at Monday´s Q and A. "The aide stood in front of me, not looking particularly impressed and said 'we know what you’ve been tweeting'."
Student forum on Pontville detention centre
Thu, May 12, 2011
"We’ve got to be brave about saying ‘racism is racism’" Cassie O'Connor
FILM REVIEW: RED RIDING HOOD
Thu, Apr 14, 2011
When the wolf’s identity is revealed, sitting through all the cheesy scenes— one of which can only be described as a medieval dance-off— appears to be worth it.
"MAINTAIN THE RAGE" TASMANIANS RALLY TO SAVE THE MERCURY
Fri, Apr 08, 2011
Photos by Avril Holderness-Roddam
“Save Marriage” Lecture Met By Protesters
Wed, Mar 30, 2011
"Marriage is not a right, it's a gift" says Dr Andrew Corbett from the Tasmanian Family Institution.
STUDENTS MOURN UNFORTUNATE INCIDENT
Tue, Mar 22, 2011
Tasmania University Union issue official press release
Togatus Launch Party Photos
Thu, Jul 22, 2010
Check out some of the photos from the beginning of the night at the Togatus Issue 3 Launch at The Metz!!
UTAS SCAM SCARE
Fri, May 07, 2010
A spam email currently circulating the University of Tasmania’s webmail system is soliciting account information from unknowing students.
Blog lifts veil on library demolition
Thu, Apr 22, 2010
University of Tasmania library staff have alerted Togatus to a website aimed at informing UTas students of the Morris Miller redevelopments, which are currently causing disruptions to students on the Hobart campus.
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Wed, Feb 24, 2010
Join Togatus' Facebook group to keep up with everything Tog!
Ridiculous Renovations
Wed, Mar 17, 2010
The less neurotic students at the Sandy Bay campus may not have noticed how absurdly warm the Morris Miller Library often is, or the fact that the toilet doors squeak really loudly or that you’ll rarely find a table that you don’t have to share with a loud-breathing phlegm machine or a Lady Gaga fan who apparently can’t hear a tune unless it’s played at concert volume.
CD Review: Gorilla Manor by Local Natives
Thu, Feb 18, 2010
Those who are fans of the Fleet Foxes will love the debut album from Silver Lake band the Local Natives.
ISSUE #1 OUT NOW!
Tue, Feb 23, 2010
ISSUE #1 OF TOGATUS FOR 2010 IS HERE! GRAB YOUR COPY ON CAMPUS NOW, OR CHECK OUT OUR ELECTRONIC VERSION AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE!
Profile: Judith Abell
Wed, Feb 17, 2010
Togatus interviews promising local artist and designer Judith Abell
AMPLE FIRE FEST PICTURES!
Tue, Mar 02, 2010
Check out all the pics from the O-Week finale, Ample Fire Fest! CLICK ON THE PHOTOS TO SEE LARGER IMAGE
The News about the News
Wed, Feb 17, 2010
Togatus looks at the current 'state of play' of the media heading into the next decade.
CD Review: Love Bites by Super 700
Thu, Feb 18, 2010
Lovebites is the second album from Berlin septet Super 700. It is one of those very polished works that is lyrically deep and emotionally compelling.
CD Review: The Code by Discotouch
Thu, Feb 18, 2010
With a name like Discotouch, one would expect this outfit to deliver tracks packed with tongue-in-cheek funky pop goodness, and The Code doesn’t disappoint
Volunteering in Asia
Wed, Feb 17, 2010
Togatus explores the current travel trend: volunteer tourism.
Profile: Christine Milne
Wed, Feb 17, 2010
In the aftermath of the Climate Change conference at Copenhagen, Togatus contributor Adam Nebbs decided to pick the brain of one of Tasmania's great environmental politicians, Senator Christine Milne.
Green Beer
Wed, Feb 17, 2010
Save water, drink beer! If only it was that simple. Togatus explores the environmental implications of breweries tapping into the 'green' consumer market in Tasmania.
Human Trafficking
Wed, Feb 17, 2010
Legally, slavery no longer exists. It was officially abolished in most of the British Empire on 1 August 1834, 173 years ago. To further enforce the abolition, Article 4 of the United Nation’s Universal Declaration of Human Rights prohibited slavery, and the slave trade worldwide, on 10 December 1948, 61 years ago. Despite these injunctions, illegal trafficking, and the related crime of illegal slavery, is a huge, hidden and lucrative enterprise.
Foxes in Tasmania
Tue, Feb 16, 2010
In the last decade, the likelihood of seeing a European Red Fox in certain 'hotspots' around the state has increased considerably. Togatus' Kim Burley explores their sly invasion into Tasmania.
