Sydney Life

My friend, Lucy, is adamant that there are certain people at Sydney Uni whom everyone knows. She calls these people, 'campus identities.' I have been somewhat convinced by her argument: there are certain faces that seem to always be around. While I'm no campus identity myself, I do know a few. And though I can't reveal their names, the descriptions might be enough to get those cogs ticking when you start in first semester....

AUSTRALIANS ALL, LET US REJOICE
His name might not be up in lights (yet), but this well-known chap has been known to get undergrad hearts racing. With his altar-boy good looks and charm to boot, this kid is headed for big things. He has all the big ticks: private school boy, his dad is a doctor, has a penchant for chinos and crisp white shirts....and he is moving up the ranks of a certain political party. Keep an eye out, ladies.

MR AND MRS X
In the tradition of Bennifer and Tomkat, the next identity is actually a couple. They are truly the loveliest people you'd ever hope to meet, and everyone on campus knows it. Both are amazingly brilliant and this year even walked away with the same scholarly prize! Can anyone spell 'power couple'? An inspiration to young love everywhere.

DUDE, WHERE'S MY DIGNITY?
Any student at Sydney last semester knows who I'm talking about when I say, 'yellow polo, collar up.' This gentleman made an absolute fool of himself when he announced his opposition to homosexuality and abortion, and basically wanted to veto all student rights on campus. Did I mention he wanted us to 'heil' him as we walked in the City Road gates?

FROM LITTLE THINGS, BIG THINGS GROW
Despite his massive effort against the all-round-nice-girl, this campus identity failed to snare the university Senate seat they were both pursuing. But in his three years here, this guy has provided us all with that magical potion that is laughter, week after week. Diminuitive in size, this kid has a big, big mouth, and uses his substantive wit on those who deserve it most.

LEGALLY BLONDE
My last campus identity (for I can't think of any more right now) is a charming gal. Exceptional and destined to have her name in lights, she is universally recognised (at least on the Camperdown campus) for being a Glamazon. Her reputation for oratory fireworks precedes her, and though you feel like you should be jealous of her, she's so nice that it's hard to get those green eyes to flash.

NB Any similarity to actual persons, places or events is purely coincidental....kind of.