Concrete issue 065 30 10 1996

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SUSPEND-ER ALL other plans for next month as the Rocky Horror Show returns.to UEA, despite its shock axing in 1995.

In a surprise turnaround, Rag and the Union have agreed that the event can go ahead, despite last Joanne year's claims that it portrayed between Rag and the Union 'drunkenness and debauchery'.

Union Commercial bosses pulled improved.

"We're a different committee the plug last year when it was felt that excessive drunkenness and last year who are taking a lewd behaviour, deemed an inherent business like approach to part of the show, would contravene We've negotiated rather both the liquor and public dictated," she said.

"I think they did all they could, entertainment licences of Union but there was a lack of compromise House.

This year however, the show will on both sides.

"We've taken the complaints on go ahead in the LCR on Friday, November 22, provided it complies board and think a lot of them were We've reached a reasonable. with certain conditions.

Party-goers will have to present satisfactory agreement for both identification on entrance and there parties." will be no Rocky Punch which, Plans for this year's show include according to Union Finance Officer the promotion of two alcoholic 'Ginge' Kaye, has proved "lethal" drinks, Hez and Metz, which will be sold on the night for ju t ÂŁ1 a bottle. in previous years.

"There was no control over the All proceeds will go to Rag's choScope and the amount that people drank or the sen charities, amount of alcohol in the punch," he Norwich Voluntary Hostel Group, who also set to benefit from ticket said.

Any unruly behaviour would also sales. be limited by the presence of Union One of the charities to benefit will be the Norwich Voluntary Hostel and Rag's own stewards.

Rag president, Clare Jackson Group who provide advice and supsaid she was pleased this year's port, helping with hostels, the housevent is going ahead and relations ing association and also run a reset-

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Simon Basset!, the Group's Training officer, is delighted to be benefiting from the Rocky Horror Show. "It is a great boost to have UEFA's Rag supporting us," he said.

The Rag Committee are also optimistic about the event. Vix Bullock, Rag's Entertainment's Organiser said, "Last year was the first time it had been banned in eighteen years and we really want to make up for it.

"Dare to wear what you want, within reason of course, but be ready - it is going ahead."

Stephanie Freeman of the Rocky Horror Show's official fan club 'Time Warp' added, "The whole maxim of Rocky is 'don't dream it,

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UNlVERSITY LIFE could make you ill according to one UEA doctor,

write Rob Lutyens and Gwen Tru man.

Occupational Health Physician, Or I Duncan, says that all students, particul arly fres hers are at risk from feelings of isolation , depre sion and fatigue .

"Amidst all the frantic activity of the first few weeks at University, it is easy to feel isolated, inferior, worried or depressed·' , he said. " It seems as if everyone out there is enjoying themselves, but lots of people aren ' t," he added.

Professor Brian Thorn e, Director of Counselling, also pointed out that many students put on a front in their first few weeks at university.

"Probably the greatest anxiety for students is that they are not going to fit in sociall y," he said.

And he added, "Most people coming to universi ty are, in a way , having to re-establish their identity."

However, Professor Thorne praised the work of student advisors,

commenting that in some cases, "they are a positive li fe-saver".

For some students, financia l worries are a main concern, w ith one fi rst-year commen ting that, " It's a real con having to pay for the LCR in your first week as it is clearly promoted as a fresher's event."

Others complai ned that they were expected to spend lots of money during their first week, with signing up for societies often costi ng between five and ten pounds.

Jennifer Bra a ten (HIS 1) added , " It's good that l was conditioned to the drinking atmosphere before coming here because it's much more elevated at UEA." Mea nwhile, Matthew Litt le (BIO 1) observed that the concrete arou nd UEA does nothing to lift the spi rits.

"The place looks a bit depressing, it could really do with some colour," he said.

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Congratulations to students T H E NATI ONAL BLOOD Se rvice celebrates its 50th Anniversary this year, and the event was marked with a ceremony held in the Sainsbury Centre, writes lane Rigby-]ones A framed certificate was accepted on behalf of UEA students by Union House Manager, Julia Orpin and Dr lain Duncan.

Awards were also given to individuals who donated over SO units of blood.

During the last two weeks alone over 300 people have donated blood to enable the continued work of an organisation which saves hundreds of lives every year.

Sarah Woolman of the East Anglia n Blood Centre said t hat the days s pen t on ca mpus recently "went well."

However , she hopes that many more students will come forward to donate blood when the centre r eturns to UEA next year.

THE REMAIN ING non-sabbatica l offi cer s for 1996-97 have been elected after a grea ter student turnout at the ballot box tha n last year, write ] oanne Robertson and

Katie Nicholl.

Over 500 students voted in the elections, a fivefo ld in crease on last year's vot ing when only 100 students turned up.

The successful candidates were: Lisa Eldret (EUR 2)- Women's Officer Stuart Savage (EAS 3) - Publicity Officer

THE PRINCE of India Restaurant has been proved by the Food Safety Officer at Norwich City Council to be hygienic in it's cooking of chicken.

The approval comes after the restaurant, situated on Prince of Wales Road, received a complaint from three uea students that their food was uncooked.

Mr Abdul Bashir from the restaurant said that the incident was an isolated case and that the complaint would not affect him allowing students to dine there in the future. " Students are always welcome at our restaurant," he said. " We treat all customers alike," he added .

David Payne (MGT 3) - Sports Officer Mariko Novy (HIS 1) - Overseas Officer Ra nj it Singh (SYS 2) - Race Awareness Officer Union Academic Officer, Rebecca Co ll ey, said that the turnout had been "astounding" aft er students responded to the candidates' publicity campaigns outside the Bill Wilson Room on October 17.

Replaci ng Eddie 'Nice Guy ' Taylor, who resigned after less than two weeks in the job,

Stuart Savage was optimistic about the year ahead.

"Come and see me, it 's your Union, your voice," he said. " I want to see more student involvement, particuarly at UGM's." Stuart hopes to establish a publicity committee wh ich wi ll be respo nsible for pro moti ng UGM's and student participation in Union affairs, in the hope it will prevent a repeat of the disappointing turn-out at last week's meeting, which was once again inquorate.

Just 196 students turned out to vote on various motions at the UGM, including the election of a Nursing and Midwifery Officer and boycotting of Chinese products sale in the Union Food Outlet.

For UGM decisions to be binding, 360 people, just -+'if of UEAs udent population, need to attend to achieve q uoracy.

All motions discussed at the UGM thus remain indicative and 11 now be referred to the Students

Executive meeting would to discuss a range of lions should UGM·s be scrapped. "The idea is being floated and is open for discussion" he said, and he welcomed ideas from

Respected history professor dies Or Roger Virgoe, lecturer in the School of History, died two weeks ago, after having suffered for some time from motor-neuro ne disease .

Or Virgoe joined UEA in 1964 and was one of the longest serving lecturers in the University 's history.

He held several positions during his time at UEA including Assista nt Dean of Students and Deputy Dean of English and American Studies.

Or Virgoe published many articles during his career. but was best known for his re~earch into medieval history.

He had strong links with East Anglia and based many of his publications on the region ' s social and political history.

Professor Geoffrey Searle, speaking on behalf of the School of History, described Or Virgoe as being "fearlessly honest".

"He was a multi-faceted person, a distinguished scholar and a popu lar man," he added.

Or Virgoe 's funeral was held last Wednesday . The School of History closed for the afternoon so that members of staff could attend.

The doctor leaves a widow and th ree children.

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STUDENTS FROM UEA took part in another demonstration against the building of Colney hospital, writes Katie Nicho/1.

The Society for Environmental Action joined other protesters at the junction of Colney Lane and Watton Road to campaign against the construction of the £170 million project.

A human chain was formed across the junction, where a huge scale roundabout and five lane road has been planned to serve the hospital.

The SEA oppose the proposal on the ground that it will cause irreparable "degradation of the local environment".

Michelle Valentine, spoke person for the SEA al o believes that there are alternative routes to the hospital which developers have failed to consider.

"They have chosen routes that will be t uit thernselve rather than the environment," she said.

To prevent the scheme from going ahead, the SEA have also vowed to " tep up the campaign and resort to direct action".

However, Loui e Zooker, Communications Manager for the Norfolk and Norwich Health Care Trust said that construction of the hospital will soon be underway.

"The demonstration had no effect whatsoever," he aid. " It wa aimed at the City Council who then decided to approve the plan . As soon as the contract is signed, building will begin," she added.

Students continue to voice discontent over bed bug fiasco STUDENTS LIVING in Waveney Terrace are demanding refurbishment of their bug-ridden rooms and compensation, after having spent one month waiting for the problem to be resolved, writes ]ane Kirby.

Unhappy residents from blocks E and F are disillusioned with the University's response to the bed bug fiasco, and feel that officials are a 'wait and see'

policy.

Union Welfare Officer, Paul Donnelly, has branded the whole affair a "mess," and feels that Accommodation bosses are not giving straight answers.

"The students are being messed about and are being pushed from pillar to post." he said.

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In a letter to the Vice-Chancellor. Dame Elizabeth Esteve-Coll, Paul demanded that immediate action be taken.

Proposals include full refurbishment of the blocks during the Christmas vacation, and compensation awarded to students for "disruption. stress and their inconvenience".

In response, the VC has decided to launch an enquiry under the supervision of pro-Vice-Chancellor, Professor Colin Davis.

He hopes to establish the cause of the problem and will submit his findings to the VC this week.

"The investigation is to uncover what has happened, how the Univer ity handled it, what went wrong and what we can do next," he said.

"We want to provide the best possible service we can to our students," he added.

However, Professor Davis refused to be drawn on whether students will get refurbished rooms and compensation.

"It depends on the VC's decisions in light of the investigation," he said.

Nevertheless, students are still dissatisfied and are demanding

they will redecorate our rooms," said Kate Woodard (MGT 2), "but it has been a long time and it's getting boring.

"I feel that we are having a few empty promises waved at us." she added.

Jenny Grant, Director of Residences and Services stated that the University has yet to make a decision regarding redecorating rooms and compensating distressed students.

•·we are currently considering whether refurbishment over the Christmas period would be effective," she said.

"Affected students have been provided with alternative accommodation. meal vouchers and a free laundry service."

Nevertheless, Paul wants University bosses to make a schedule of action to be distributed amongst students and the Union. ''The University keeps saying that they are considering refurbishing rooms and compensatmg students. but they have no definite plans," he said.

"Students are sick to death of it and are being fobbed off," be added.

Mike AJbert (SOC 1), living in Waveney F3, concluded, "I don't think the matter is over until we get compensation and can be sure the bugs have gone for good."

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Liquid research FEMALE STUDENTS are being urged to speak up about their drinking habits in order to further research.

Lynn Preston from the School of Sociological Sciences is hoping to target women between the ages of 18 and 24 to help her in the study of young people's drinking patterns.

Ms Preston, who has spent two years researching women and alcohol related problems for the Norfolk Community Alcohol Services, is carrying out the research from a cultural perspective.

"It occurred to me that it would be interesting to look at young women specifically, but they will not necessarily have alcohol problems," she said.

Lynn believes that statistically women are not heavy drinkers and therefore their habits have been ignored by previous researchers.

"They are, I feel, drinking as much as young men. I want to see if wome n see themselves as unfeminine if they drink pints with the lads, or do they simply not care?" she added.

Confidential intervi ews will take place over the next few months and Ms Preston would like to meet as many female students as possible. The research will be submitted to a journal of sociology.

Ly nn can be contacted on 593640 or via the School of Sociological Sciences pigeonholes.

HMV RETURNED to Norwich with a bang when their new store opened on Thursday, October 17, writes Neil Anderson.

East 17's Tony Mortimer made a guest touch with students through newspapers appearance followed by Brian Gunn like Concrete and promote bands who from Norwich City Football Club and the play in Norwich by granting limited peripop group Damage. od discounts to enable people to listen to James Stiles, Store Manager, hopes local talent. that the new outlet will be able to provide On the question of a pos ible price war "a range, size and quality to customers of with Virgi n megastore, Marketing all ages from 16 to 60".

Projects Manager fo r HMV, Richard Orr, He added that his aim is to said, "This would not benefit HMV or

Virgin".

"We aim to be superior to Virgin not only for sales but also for normal priced items," he added.

However, Chris Ure, Store Manager of Virgin, is confident that the return of HMV will not affect his salesto a great extent.

"I' m not concerned by the return of HMV and we'll be taking no steps to compete with them," he said.

Similarly, Patrick Humphrey of the Compact Disc Centre is unconcerned by a possible profit loss.

"It is healthy competition that can only be good for everyone," he said.

Second-year student, Toru Kikuchi believes that any rivalry between the stores can only be of benefit the public.

"With HMV coming back to Norwich, the choice of music will be even better," he said.

The Met's net threat f ever there was proof needed that New Technology and the Old Bill don't understand each other, it came on the 9th of August th1s year. Then, one Chief Inspector Stephen French of the Metropolitan Police Clubs and Vice Unit, sent a letter to every single interne! service provider (ISP) in the UK. This letter contained a list of 133 newsgroups that the Met " believed to contain pornographic material", and called on ISPs to monitor their newsgroups and take "necessary action" or be faced an unspecified with "enforcement policy".

This would be a good tactic if you were dealing with traditional, broadcast media, and ISPs were simply transmitters whose signals you could jam. Trouble is, the interne! doesn't work like that.

A rewsgroup is the interne! equ valent of a message board, with thousands upon thousands of subject areas.

Individuals "post" messages to groups of their choice, which generally have names reflecting their content (such as rect ood.cooking) .

The messages then get automatically relayed on from one computer to another all around the world until they are visible to all users of the intern et.

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The standard reason given for removing these newsgroups IS to cut down on the traffic in child porn, which the current climate of moral panic has deemed must be mentioned in any discussion of the interne!.

Seemingly, newsgroups with names such as alt.sex.pedophilia are just the place for this. However, names alone do not mean that there are any messages there, and if anyone did send in illegal material, then it would make it all the easier for the police to track them down. What's more worrying is the other newsgroups that the Met proposed cutting, such as alt.homosexual.

This newsgroup is mainly used as a discussion forum for gay men and women, but according to Plod's Victorian values, this sort of thing should be stamped out. Plus the choice of some of the other newsgroups seems be frankly bizarre: to aft.binaries.pictures. erotic. seni or-citizens is surely the last

place to go looking for k1ddie porn , and the mind boggles at the sort of steamy cartoons fmd on one could aft. binaries.pictures erotic.disn ey. Thankfully, the worthy alt.sex. nasa/-hair escaped their

attention and remams unthreatened.

But seriously, there's a strong case agamst th1s sort of

"ban it all" tactic. it's not the service providers who are producing these messages, they're simply providing access to them , so why should they be held responsible for something they didn't even know about?

Also, the messages are relayed automatically, and there's quite a few of them: the total volume of new messages posted to newsgroups amounts to over 500 Complete Works of Shakespeare per day. Given this, the idea that service providers should continually monitor their newsfeed is patently ridiculous.

There's also a couple more reasons: if a particular newsgroup is cut in one place, it can still be found elsewhere the interne! was designed to be an open and transparent system.

Plus, if erotic newsgroups are removed from around the world, you are more likely to find sexually explicit material popping up in inappropriate places.

There is no denying that porn is readily available on the interne!, but at least at the moment you deliberately have to go looking for it.

With this in mind, Hype phoned Inspector French to see what he was on about. He confirmed that individual ISPs have a legal responsibility for the material on tt1eir server, but conceded, w1th great

instructions how to actually use newsgroups, plus links to as organisations such Feminists Against Censorship and Digital Diversity. Find us by going UEA homepage ~ Student Media ~ Hype.

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understatement, that there "clearly technical were difficulties in respect of enforcing that obligation" [sic.] .

He also said that his department's proposals were "not a matter of censoring, but a matter of complying with the law."

So, on to the service provider's point of view: Jim Dixon, head of Bristol-based VBCnet has stated that "five policemen in London without any technical expertise or political mandate are making up the law as they go along, legislating for the whole world."

Simon Gurney, of Norwich's own ISP, Net Communications, was less outspoken and said that the Met's letter had turned out to be a good thing, as their list had died a timely death and has been superseded by a new industry proposal called Safety-Net. which plans to introduce a volu ntary ratings system. Although he is very against Illegal pornography, there's a place for good oldfashioned t1ts and bum路 on the

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Porn is easily available on the net, even in academia (a Sheffield student was recently cautioned by police after being found masturbating in front of a computer in his university library). However, there is a big difference between harmless, mainstream titillation, and the vile crimes that are always used as justification for censorship by the powers that be. Ultimately, though, heavyhanded and crude attempts at regulation such as the Met's initial letter will just harm the former while leaving the latter intact. Hype's message to PC Knacker is this: rather than trying to cut off whole chunks of the internet, train a new breed of police officer who can use the medium to track down the real cnminals, while leaving everyone else to get on with

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LIKE A WARNING from the police did not stop UEA students demonstrating against food giant McDooald's, writes Katie Nicholl.

Several students from the Student Environmental Action group (SEA) were present outside the fast-food outlet in the City on October 16, to protest against McDonald's alleged exploitation of land in the third world, unfair treatment of 1t's staff, and destruction of rainforests.

Banners and posters were displayed at the restaurant and flyer:. were handed out to passers-by, with the message: "Think before you eat at McDonald's."

Union Environmental Officer and organiser of the demonstration. Maggie Charnley, said that the main aim of the campaign was to "rai e awareness in the City".

She added that the protest aimed to advise customers to purchase food from restaurants that had ''at least some ethical standards", and she denounced McDonald's as being "the worst

of several possible evils."

The restaurant involved refused to comment. but Mr Peter Wailer, spokesman for McDonald's said, "We are a customer-led company and we base all our operations on what our customers want. _ "Mc;:Donald'..s i · not inv.oJved in the destruction of rainforest land,'' he added.

However, Dcnnis Smith, a member of Green City Central in Norwich disagrees.

"The land is cleared prior to McDonald's arrival," he said.

"This way they do not take direct responsibility and it is easier for them to con the public."

The demonstration comes at a time when McDonald's is battling in court with two activists who protested outside one of their branches.

The case i. expected to be resolved later this year, but the SEA are determined that this will not stop them.

"The campaign against McDonald's will continue regardless of the outcome of the trial," they said.

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STRIKE PLANS ANNOUNCED AS UNI CASH CRISIS GROWS Get your copy now!

THE UNION Handbook which was sent out to aU freshers at the beginning of the semester will be available to all students as from today.

The handbook, which was written and produced by members of Concrete in conjunction with Union, contains useful information for all those at UEA including places to eat, the best pubs and handy telephone numbers.

It will be available alongside copies of Concrete and can be collected from aiJ usual pick-up point .

THE CURRENT crisis in higher education funding has been hitting the headlines recently, as students and staff announced plans day of action on November 19 last week.

Union Internal Officer, Josh Kaldor-Robin on was hopeful that both the campus trade unions and the student union would support the day of action.

"There is a funding crisis in univer itie [and] UEA has yet to rule out charging tuition fees", be added, "Which is why we are planning to have a mass rally in the square with local media, MPs and celebrities present as part of the day of action on November 19."

•The result of Monday's EGM to upport the trike, was unavailable as Concrete went to press.

wanted: Broad-minded students

GETTING CLOSER to nature has never been easier, ince The Broads Authority has made it's conservation projects more appealing to Students at UEA. The authority takes volunteers from Norwich by minibus to conservation projects across the Broadlaod area.

The conservation projects include managing the habitat of rare species, that has been put under pressure by the increasing pressure of tourism on the broads system.

The pickup times for Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday in Norwich have been changed to 8.00 am to 9.15 am to give more incentive to prospec-

tive student volunteers, said volunteers co-ordinator Maggie Engledow, "We Have changed the time to make it easier to came along, as the early time may have put people off."

With over 5000 hours of work done last year on 30 projects, the Broads scheme is growing and with the chance to go to talks, boat trips and even do educational visits and NVQ's in Landscape and Ecosystems it is hoped that students will join the growing number of volunteers.

For more information on the scheme contact Maggie Engledow, Volunteer Co-ordinator on 01692 582 753, or Lucy Williams, Press Officer on 01603 610 734.

Graduate Students Association Opening hours The GSC Bar is open at lunch times on week days from 12 - 2 pm. SASSAF rolls and various snacks are available from the bar, as well as tea, coffee, other beverages and a selection of daily newspapers. Evening opening times are as follows: Mon - Sat: 7 pm - 11 pm and Sun: 7 pm - 10.30 pm.

Annual General Meeting On Thursday November 7th 1996 the Annual General Meeting of the GSA and GSC is to be held in the GSC Bar, starting at 9 pm.

Any motions for the AGM must be submitted to the Secretary of the GSA in writing not later than 72 hours before the meeting, by ordinary members of the Association only. We hope to see you all at the AGM! Elections Election for the GSA and GSC Executive and the Board of Graduate Studies will be held on the same day, Thursday November 7th, between 12- 2 pm and 5-8 pm in the GSC Bar. All ordinary members of the GSA, i.e. all postgraduate students, have a right to vote.

Please bring along your registration card when you vote. For information about postal voting contact T.Georgiou@uea.ac.uk.

Nominations for the GSNGSC Committee are accepted from now. All positions are available: President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Publicity Officer, Bar Manager and Entertainments Officer. Ordinary members can stand for any of these positions and must be proposed and seconded by members of the Association .

Nomination forms can be obtained from the GSC Bar and should be returned to the GSA pigeon hole (UH). Nominations close on Wednesday November 6th at 12 noon (24 h before the elections). If candidates want campaigning material contact the Publicity Officer (J.Busch@uea.ac.uk).

All four positions for the Board of Graduate Studies are available: for Arts, Humanities, Science and Vocational groups. Nominations, proposed and seconded by ordinary members of the GSA, have to be submitted to the GSC Bar, no later than Wednesday November 6th 12 pm, on forms available from the bar.

The results of the elections will be announced at the end of the AGM. Support your GSA; the voice of postgraduate students at UEA. Use your vote and come to the AGM. And don't forget; we're still the cheapest and friendliest bar on campus, with now Fosters and John Smiths @ £1 a pint only!

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that the LCR was the start and end of student discos in Norwich? He/en Lovett visits Norwich School of Art and Design to prove otherwise I moved in with an Art . . .~ School student, I had, in common with many UEA students, only the vaguest notion that there was any other higher education establishment than UEA in Norwich.

People I met in Norwich were divided into two clearly defined and inflexible categories: that of UEA students and that of Norwich 'townies'. From my very first day at UEA (conveniently a Thursday), it seemed to be clear that the weekly LCR had the monopoly when it came to a night out on Thursdays.

My first impression of the Thursday night disco was daunting. A seething mass of hip, cool and trendy types who all seemed to have no difficulty fitting in and boogying on down within a matter of minutes.

Pretty soon, this thriving social scene became familiar prowling ground and you knew you were where all self-respecting students were expected to be.

Thursdays were LCR days.

Living with an art student has now, however, broadened my horizons to the extent of offering a choice of venues to attend: not only does the Norwich School of Art and Design have its own Union but it also has that all important Thursday night party. We decided to take the plunge and sample a new Thursday night experience.

We were immediately struck with the difference in atmosphere as compared with the LCR, obviously due to the fact that we were surrounded by art students with a slightly different concept of their weekly rave-up.

Despite the smaller attendance, they made up for it by being slightly more creative and aesthetic than the large collection of indie kids bobbing up and down to 'Girls And Boys' at the LCR. Dress was loud and colourful, and we initially felt totally out of place in what seemed to be such a rarefied atmosphere.

The setting was beautiful, with high, curved ceilings, and this added considerably to the atmosphere. There

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e asked the President of the Norwich School of Art and Design Student Union, Dan Ferguson, for his view of the parties.

"The Student Union at the Art School has parties on most Thursdays and sometimes Fridays. The themes and music are very varied, and can consist of anything from a 70s night to drum 'n' bass, and the success of these parties relates to the attraction of the venue, it being an old converted church. "lt also has a good lighting system which transforms the hall. Students from all the colleges and universities in Norwich enjoy and attend these parties because of the variation in music and the difference in atmosphere to the conventional Student Union party.n

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ain Dobson, a Graphic Design student at the Art School, was enthusiastic in his praise: "Like any new student at a college I was anxious to get to know people, be they colleagues on my course or not.

"Getting a room in a hall of residence was a great help as it supplied me with some fabulous company, but I feel that a college has a duty to help its students get to know one another not only in the studio, but also in a more informal setting.

Besides, not all students, particularly those at the School of Art and Design, are lucky enough to get a room in halls.

"That's why I believe that the parties held at the Art School Student Union are a great idea. I was unfortunate to miss the first two but I managed to make it to the 'Pimps and Prostitutes' theme party which was fantastic! I am happy to say that the following afternoon I had the pleasure of enquiring as to the health of a whole host of new friends!

"The whole principle brought people together. For

"The dress code was immediately striking.

Most people had made a big effort, which invariably paid homage to _the '60s, and the plethora of colours certainly compensated tor the lack of disco lights" _ Harriet Mills was only a fraction of the volume of people than usually attend the LCR, but the dancefloor was filling up and our nerves were calmed when the DJ got into his stride by playing a wide variety of funk which everyone took to with gusto. · While we were not used to the general hipness of the evening, we soon found that the vague meat-market element of the LCR was missing, which, even if it was replaced by.a certain artiness, made for a more friendly atmosphere. However, some might find it an acquired taste.

example, going shopping for our outfits and trying them on was great fun and created a friendly atmosphere. I reckon that nothing brings people together better than a common cause - a party! The event itself was outrageous and even those who

couldn't get in could simply sit back and admire the costumes (or lack of them, as the case may be).

"Anyway, a great time was had by all, and here's hoping this will be a continuous trend!" · orwich School of Art and Design's parties also appeal to the strong multicultural contingent, as Aude Bories, an art student from France, found

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"I came to Norwich two years ago in order to learn English, then as I fell in love with the little town of Norwich I decided to stay and start my studies here.

"Norwich School of Art and Design is a lovely school, it's really a great place to be. The atmosphere is relaxed and hardworking at the same time. lt's a melting pot of students from different countries which works very well, and the surroundings are fabulous.

"The NUS cafe is incredible. lt's an old church converted into a bar which gives a really nice scene to look at! Very high ceilings, big windows, statues, students' work up on the walls and a very friendly barman.

"Every Thursday it's the big night at the Art School.

Funk, jazz, acid house, trance, jungle ... the musical policy suits just about everyone's taste. Every party has a theme, ranging from blues nights to fancy dress parties.

"Before hitting the bar here, all the students meet at The Mischief, a pub on Magdalen Street which has a

pound a pint offer on Thursday nights. lt's a good chance to start the night off well. The pub is always full and the atmosphere is exciting. You join your friends, meet loads of other people, and then you all go on together to the Art School party. lt's only £2.50 to get in and you are guaranteed an excellent night - lots of fun and lots of drink. The party usually goes on 1am, then it's time to go home for some munchies. Every time I go to the Art School party I enjoy myself, I meet loads of people and look forward to the next one.

"Norwich School of Art and Design parties are not the only place to have fun though - I've discovered the LCR at the UEA. I have been there a few times and found it very different but very enjoyable. I like the idea of having two rooms with two kinds of music - it's good to have a mixture. I was also very impressed by the number of people there; it was so full. Everybody was having a good time and so was I! The welcome was very friendly as were the beers!

"I like the way there are so many nationalities mixed together - it's a good thing and I recommend it to anyone looking for fun!

"Both the Art School and the LCR parties are really good and you should give them both a try. Like one big motley family, students should have a good time all together at the LCR and at the Art School. So I hope I'll see you soon at one of them! Party on!"

seasoned veteran of the LCR, Harriet Mills, also decided that an alternative had to be found - and wasn't disappointed.

"Norwich Art School's answer to the infamous UEA LCR is also held on a Thursday night.

Instead of the relatively modern complex at UEA, the 'NUS' disco is held in what looks like a large v illage hall. Since it is a comparatively small venue (and much better lit than the LCR's forest of shadowy figures) it offers a more intimate and friendly atmosphere. · "I hate to say it but 'arty types' mill about swapping compliments, while the small stage is occupied by the DJ and his turntables, plus two or three of the best dancers and a small troop of Beautiful People who whoop enthusiastically and generally strike sexy poses.

"The music was refreshingly different on the night we went. '70s funk (unheard of at the LCR) kicked it off which inspired much expressive flailing of limbs by the crowd. A fairly eclectic variety of sounds followed, including the Jackson Five and some Jamiroquai thrown in for good measure. A few mainstream dance hits made an appearance, winding down the night with a long spell of hip hop - which is an unusual treat for someone used to the LCR. "The dress code was immediately striking. Most people had made a big effort, which invariably paid homage to the '60s. The plethora of colours certainly compensated for the lack of disco lights and it made a very nice change from the uniform checked shirt or skimpy top and jeans found at the LCR. "lt became very hot as the night progressed, but sneaking around the art school corridors provided a nice breath of fresh air.

"The NUS disco isn't the best night in town, but then neither is the LCR. We certainly had a really good time and everyone was very friendly and welcoming. lt's a worthy alternative, especially as it doesn't take alcoholpoisoning to enjoy it."

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[comment] Shocky horror! lt is excellent news that the Rocky horror show will once again be returning to UEA.

WHO SAYS WE WANT BUSES?

After its banning last year, it seemed unlikely that the event would return to UEA. But an agreement between the Union and RAG seems to have altered the situation. Now that this institution and student favourite is back, it is the responsibility of those two parties to make sure that it stays.

Let's hope that this success will mark a turnaround in the fortunes of the RAG society whose fundraising over the last few years has not been impressive.

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A Bitter pill? ooctor Duncan's advice giyes the impression that it is some tjme sjnce he was a student.

The fact is that most students thJ want to smoke, accept drugs, drink too much and be sexual. For many this period of their Uves is one of experimentation. Dr Duncan's advice is phrased in a patronising manner, and as such will probably be ignored by most of those who read it. Would it not have been better to give more pragmatic advice in a way that would not offend.

Surely the best medjcjne js that whjch peoole are willing to take

A bugging issue The Unjyersjty js still undecided as to whether to provjde students with compensation for the jnconvenjence they will experience oyer christmas.

The bedbug saga has been going on for some time now. the latest development is that a number of Waveney residents will move out over the Christmas vacation so that their furnishings can be replaced. Does the University not have a poUcy of compensating individuals prevented from staying in their accommodation for an extended period?

Students are still wajtjng for the Unjyersjty's decjsion.

couldn 't believe it when r read about the possibility of extra bu routes coming through UEA en route to the new Colney hospital once it is opened.

Now fair dues, I realise that buses already have access to many roads and areas all over the city and I'm not advocating that UEA should somehow be an ' exclusive' area.

But, come on ! Let think about the problems inherent in diverting whole new bus route through the campus.

Do users of the bus services want to have time added to their journey by being constantly diverted through UEA? Do the porters want extra work in monitoring the extra traffic and the potential security problems that may occur as a result? Do students want the feeling that their univer-

I was appalled to see the letter of complaint regarding the visit by Mr Redwood MP. Whatever you may think of anyone's policy, the right to free speech should be respected. As for the security, it was needed and justified for such a high profile speaker. The Conservative Students decided not to advertise the event so not to provoke a likely demonstration (which would have meant even more security). We would do the same again.

Jlm Vessey {SOC 3)

sity is a public highway?

To use the argument that buses would have to go through the campus because " Earlham Road will be clogged up" is weak and unjustifiable. It also indicates that the whole transport system for the new hospital has not been thought through properly.

To make what r consider a significant decision (which would alter the ' environment' of this university) based on this kind of argument indicates to me just how low down on the list of priorities is the regard for the feelings and views of local communities by those who make such deci ions.

Do people really want these changes And surely whether they do or don' t should have some bearing on the matter.

Names and address supplied

OLDIES NOT SO GOLDEN

am a strong believer in lifelong education.

I have nothing against the company of older folk than r. But I do object to the intrusion of mature students into an otherwise youthful setting. This is not a problem, r should have thought, outside of the Arts. But, with their ideas fixes and unmalleable attitudes to learning, they actually get in the way of a traditional higher education for most.

This is not just because they increase numbers in seminars and reserve all the shortterm loan books for weeks on end, but rather

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because they interfere with what is supposed to be a formative and developing few years for us all. They represent the growing mood that says that universities are not designed for intellectual expansion, but are designed as a part-time resource for knowledge - or skills refinement. Instead of maturing from A to B at university, we are now expected to pick randomly from the alphabet in any order. We are assumed to know what we want without any basic introduction. Rather than gearing up to university-standard, we bring the university

down to school-standard, or work-standard; the atmosphere is almost positively antiintellectuaL Rumour has it that the average age of UEA lecturers was once only a few years older than the students, that a young Vie Sage once shared a house with lan McEwan. Before the ageing staff re-achieve this ratio, can r please suggest a little rejuvenation - in faculty, students and even in the educational and intellectual attitudes of mature students.

James Reng (EAS 2)

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hops uring my schooldays, charity shops were a source of scorn. If you wished to insult another person, you chose a piece of their clothing - a prized sweater, or a new shirt - and called it an "Oxfam reject", the implication being that it was too awful too even be sold second-hand for 20p.

Of course, we were too young then to appreciate that charity shops could be a source of untold bargains and kitsch esoterica. Charity shop chic has even been made fashionable by the likes of Pulp, who have managed to make suits that someone has died in look vaguely cool. lt is high time, therefore, that The Connoisseurs casted their critical eye over Norwich's plethora of handme-down hostels and jumble junk shops in order to discover, categorically, WHO IS THE BEST. You may be thinking that perhaps our

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bargains. After a couple of disappointing forays into shops containing nothing more inspiring than a bunch of Granny coats and a few dog-eared paperbacks, we stumble across the Salvation Army store on Lower Goat Lane. This is the charity shop equivalent of Jarrolds - you can buy anything here, as long as you're prepared to accept that it may have had several previous owners. A friend of mine once purchased a Hammond organ in virtual full working order from this very store for the unbelievable price of £50.

We scavenge among the clothes racks, some of which are carefully sectioned off into categories - if you want men's pyjamas, there's a box to suit your specific needs. lt is here where we come face to face with the real charity shop Connoisseurs: a group of elderly women fast approaching senility. As they start to pick out horrible items

choice - a Fisher Price activity centre where all the toys work! At £2, this is the first true bargain of the day.

The Red Cross Shop, despite its musty appearance, throws up a few surprises.

Amanda acquires an ash tray for 30p and I toy with buying a glass on which are printed the words "Derek's Pinr.

In contrast, Age Concern, just a few steps further along St. Benedict's Street, is the cleanest shop we come across all day and Amanda purchases a rather fetching cream and brown roll-neck number. I later regret not having brought one of their fine selection of woolly hats.

To have gone so far without a mention of Oxfam, the undoubted Queen of charity shops, is perhaps a little remiss of us. We make up for this by visiting all three of Norwich's branches although we eventually have to disqualify the Dove Street store for stocking more craft goods than second hand bargains.

On St. Giles Street, Oxfam is very organised, with books and records being filed into sections.

The condition of stock is good (we suspect some kind of quality control) and this is reflected in the prices - it is the only place we visit where we are expected to spend upwards of £2.50 for an LP. Down on Magdalen Street, Oxfam is a slightly more relaxed prospect, possibly due to the fact that the store is about three times as large as it needs to be to house all its stock. The book section is particularly impressive, even displaying literary pretensions as we purchase a Milan Kundera tome.

Back across the road, Care And Share is a similar size to Oxfam but far less organised.

Because of this, the dark recesses of the store provide untold bargains. We find fur coats in amongst the shabby jackets, and handsomely carved dressers amongst the woodworm infested furniture. I am simply astounded, however, when I bring my spoils, consisting of a pristine copy of Give lt Up by KC And The Sunshine Band and the

I am samply astounded when I bring my spoils, consisting of a pristine copy of Give Jt Up by KC And The Sunshine Band and the 1984 Tucker's Luck annual, to the counter and am charged only 30 measly pence

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of clothing and urge us to try them on, we make a quick exit.

The journey to the Heart Foundation shop is a fruitful expedition. In direct competition with Imperial Cancer Research opposite, it comes up trumps by dint of a selection of clothes that are both in decent condition and reasonably priced, as well as some fine bargains in the toy and record department. We pass over a "signed" Danii Minogue 7" and plump instead for the nostalgic

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Everything is downhill from here, and anyway, we soon tire of the same New Kids On The Block singles and visiting shops which smell like retirement homes.

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Every issue, we take a well-known campus celebrity to the bar, buy them a drink and then ask them a load of random questions.

THIS ISSUE: Union Steward, Gary Laidlaw Do you have any recurring dreams?

I always dream that I've smashed my car up. I have to go outside in the morning to check it really is OK.

your vote, so I'd probably vote Labour.

What's the last record you bought?

Fairweather ::.lohnson by Hootie And The Blowfish.

What's the biggest lie you've ever told?

I was once being patronised by a dentist's receptionist.

She asked me where I worked a d as soon as I said UEA, her att1tude towards me changed. I went along with it and pretended I was a professor in American Studies.

How much can you drink?

About six or seven pints.

Which is not as much as I used to be able to drink.

When I was in the RAF in Germany I drank eight pints a night because it was cheap.

Surely not much good if you suddenly got called into battle?

Oh, we used to fit those in between drinking sessions .

Who would you vote for in a general election?

I'd like to be able to vote for Re-Open Nominations because I don't think there's much difference between the parties these days. However, l believe that you should use

What's your favourite breakfast cereal?

Malted Cheerios.

What makes you angry?

People who abuse animals or treat their pets badly.

Did you ever get in trouble at school?

We burned the school flag once What can you make?

A water bomb out of paper, or a good tried breakfast. I can also make explosives because that's what I used to

doctor, "that you get two lips from hamster jam."

do in the RAF. What are you afraid of? lt's qwte odd, but I don't like coming too close to moths.

Can you tell me a joke?

(What follows is an edited version of a very shaggy Shaggy Dog Story) There was this bloke who was very badly burned in a fire. Luckily he had lots of money to pay for plastic surgery, but one thing the doctors couldn't fix were his lips. Eventually he decided to visit a backstreet quack doctor, who gave him a remedy - he was told to go to a pet shop, buy two hamsters. kill them, grind them into a paste. and then spread that on his face. He did this, and even though it was all very unpleasant, after a few days, he found that his lips had returned to their former pouting glory.

Amazed, he returned to the quack doctor to learn just how the cure was discovered. "I thought everyone knew," said the

ORWICH'S

Right. Now for your trivia section.

Who became Prime Minister at the 1945 general election?

Clement Attlee.

Correct!

Who had a number one album earlier this year with Falling Into You? Celine Dion.

Correct!

What is the first book of the New Testament?

I'm going to get this wrong, because I'm not religious ... is it one of the gospels? Oh , I don't know. lt's the Gospel According To St. Matthew.

Well I should have half a point for that. Two and a half by my reckoning!

Not by ours, though, Gary!

Gary was drinking a pint of Heineken and talking to Sam Richards.

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Ladies Rugby The Womens Rugby team suffered a double blow, when In losing their first friendly of the season newcomer Jane Bishop was stretchered off with a broken ankle, write Tamsln Steele and Schona Stevens.

In the match against Essex University last Sunday, UEA kept up a solid workrate but were still overwhelmed by an Essex team who always had the upper hand In open play, managing to break through UEA's defences to score the opening try within the first five minutes.

By Half time the score was level again, thanks to a superb try from the UEA number nine Henny Pattinson. lt was In the latter stages of the second half that the newcomer Jane Bishop after playing only five minutes was Involved In a bad tackle that left which caused her Injury.

UEA have since won their latest encounter with Luton 32-Q.

UEA slam Kent out of BUSA running By

Chris Loader

KorfJiall UEA 11 Korfball team showed the first team how it's done, winning 2-1 whilst the top team lost out 13-31n the first tournament of the year at City College, writes Crlspln Rolfe.

Beating the local team Allsorts In this first friendly match of the season, UEA 11 showed what can be done in a few weeks, as the old hands get their eye In after the summer, and newcomers get used to the games rules.

UEA I falling to mirror the success of the other university team still put up a spirited performance against the league favourites Ratcatchers.

But , at the end of the day it was UEA's Inexperience that proved to be their downfall.

UEA TRIUMPHED in their first BUSA fixture of the year, with both the men and women' s teams beating a shabby looking Kent in tantalisingly close matches.

The Women's games got off to an exciting start with Katrin Reioshageo putting in some good play at the net, to give UEA an early lead up to 6 -1.

But with some strong attacking play Kent clawed their way back to first !eve ~ the game and then pull away into the lead.

The tables turned yet again, when with UEA down 4 points team captain together in the second game to cruise to a Aogelina Kyriakidou (team captain) win of 15 - 4 with some good play by started to smash down in all the right Thomas Mathae in the set ups. places.

In the third match, Kent found a way The game came to a climax when the through UEA' s defences despite Phllipe scores levelled at 14 a piece but UEA Pemsbal trying bard at the net to take the claimed victory in the last heated win. exchange of the match.

But when all seemed lost UEA made a The next game UEA worked better miraculous comeback coming back from together and woo 15 - 8 after a clo e start 14-6 they brought themselves back into and secured the match 3-0, with a cruise the match with good passing and net work to victory of 15 - 2 against a tired Kent by Jamal Al-Arbeed to win the game 17side in the la t .

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UEA's coach, Frank Spinner said, "It UEA finally took the match in the filth was a good first game of the year and we game winning 15-9 to close the match 3have formed a winning team within one 2. match" With the team pulling together as The men's team, started off their frrst Director Of Physica l Recreation and game together a bit weakly as a team, men 's coach Keitb NicboiJs was grateful losing the first game 15-8 but pulled for small mercies, "Thank God we woo!! "

UEA putting up a stout defence

PHOTO: CHRI S LOADER

Upward Bound Adam Aiken and Peter Russe/1 give their verdict on the fortnight for the Canaries.

LOCAL DERBIES Always have that added bite and the Norwich Ipswich match of two weeks ago was no exception to the rule.

After a start of minor scuffles, niggling tackles and careless passing Norwich opened the account with an easy team goal, set up by Robert Fleck on the edge of the area and side-footed in by Aody Johnson .

Norwich continued to punish the Ipswich defence and took another two goals for the match to end in a satisfying 3-1 win.

Although controversy surrounded the decision of Mike Walker to keep Ian Crook on the bench until the closing minutes, a game- plan he defended after the match.

"I will not be dictated to by anyone, and my decision to leave Ian on the bench and to bring him on when I did wa purely tactical."

At Oldham both atmosphere and action were totally different from the Ipswich match game with fewer than 42 TEAMS, rain, and names ranging 100 upporters . from the subllnme to the positively Darren Eadie made the breakthrough with twenty offensive. Yes the Grand Prlx kicked minutes remaining and four minute later, Neil Adams off last week with five a side football, slid in an Eadie cros and thus Oldham made the long writes Catherine Molln. trip home with nothing to show for their defensive With many of last years teams showing efforts. up In various guises it is no surprise Norwich ' ten game unbeaten run came to an end that many new the best tactics of the three days later at their traditional bogey ground, Maine Grand Prix well, get as many points as Road. you can, as quickly as you can.

But Canaries' large travelling contingent was given And wth only seven minutes to each something to cheer, with substitute Keitb Scott's first game, many teams felt the frustration goal of the season, a tremendous left-foot shot from the when, just about to score, the whistle edge of the area. blew and with the opposition's goalie What remains to be seen is whether or not the calmly walked away, with no hard earnt Canaries can avoid their traditional po !-Christmas goal to count. slump - it will be a stem test given the size of the squad Final results of the s-a-side, saw and the lack of available transfer funds.

'Beaver Patrol' score the top 200 Grand

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UEA BUSA FOOTBALL RESULTS: UEA I v Greenwich 0-2, UEAII v Greenwich 4-3, UEAIII v Greenwich 4-0, UEAIV v Greenwich 2-5, UEA v Greenwich 2-4.

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UEA HOCKEY ll blew away Bury St. Edmunds IV when they played at home on Saturday October 14, adding another victory to an alr eady impressive start to the season.

After just the four minutes Tim Pestal opened the scoring for UEA after a ouick passing move that broke through the overstretched Bury defence.

The match began to open out as both teams went in the hunt for extra goals and Bury finally equalised from a counter attack which left UEA's defence flat footed.

But although UEA played a more cautious hammer blows, first came seasons top scorer game after the restart they were still able to put Rupert tapping in an easy shot from three yards Rupert Snelling through the Bury defence to after the Bury keeper bungled the save from a take a slender 2-1 lead at half time.

Paul Vines' shot.

After the interval UEA came out blazing and UEA soon tallied up another two goals, when battered the Bury defences with a series of Captain Torn Hawes took advantage of a short

By Nick Triggle

CQmer and Ian Truernan made a surprise attack two minutes later taking the fifth goal.

Brimming with confidence the UEA really began to make the ball do the work, which they illustrated perfectly in the sixth goal.

Rupert Snellling in position on the edge of the box held up a long pass from midfield. Bart Van Gemmert charged into the area laying the ball off to Nick Medniuk whose shot rebounded off the post for Rob Dyer to finish it off adeptly.

UEA were still fresh when lan Trueman took his second goal of the match in the 54th minute, but losing their concentration in the closing stages missed a number of chances and allowed

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Fighting their first BUSA this year The UEA Fencing team already had their nerves tested in a nailbiting competition, writes Kate Walker.

It was the ladies team who provided the most dramatic action of the day when they found themselves in the running against their Kent opponents.

Jackie Logan started the match in her their best fighters after they graduated last first competition to leave UEA only one year were determined to get a good start, bout down. but found the Kent team hot to handle.

But Zoe Nichols excelled in Epee, her The team lost their match but battled least favourite weapon, and Jessica against the Kent team who included Graleson inflicted a mass of defeats on the Andrew Maxwell from the British team Kent team to bring UEA level up. and Jerorne Sahhardelli ranked fourth in The tension mounted as Captain Heike France at foil.

Schunch's determination and relentless Nevertheless Scan Meades fought swashbuckling brought UEA and Kent to a brilliantly at Sabre despite having only had tie which was only decided by how many one lesson and team captain Alard von indicators (hits) each side had received.

Wesord and Rob Holt also performed well This favoured the Kent team and the despite their lack of practice over the UEA women's team lost by the narriwest summer. of margins.

Again, Dominic was impressed with Coach, Dorninic said, "The girls were their performance, commenting, "That unlucky but they have a good chance of wasn't bad for the first time." winning next time."

UEA fight Essex at home on Wednesday The men's team who have lost a lot of October 30.

Bury to get back into the match, with UEA's previously well marshalled defence beginning to fade.

The final showdown came in the last two minutes, when Bury were awarded a penalty, but supreme goalkeeping by UEA's Jez Smith intercepted a ball destined for the bottom corner of the goal.

Assessing the match Captain Tom Hawes was ecstatic, "I am thrilled with the victory," but ever the perfectionist he went on to add, "I was still disappointed that we concede a goal, because it was just a matter of us getting caught out."

Success At Last David Payne (MAN3) was elected to the perennially ill fated position of SPorts Officer last Thursday, writes Nick Triggle.

David was elected after the position remained vacant from last years non sabb elections and has dedicated htmself to a non-political stand point is well acquainted to the JOb following talks with last years sports officer Colin Wood.

His moves to improve relations wtth sporting students will now include an open door policy which David hopes to ensure the smooth running of the system. ''My job depends on input from students, I want to know what they think and what they want for the future,¡ he also wants more money to be diverted to sport to improve coaching and facilities at UEA. "I want to reduce costs and channel the money saved into better coaching."