Concrete issue 070 19 02 1997

'' Union Finance Officer branded a 'dangerous' and 'sad person' following comments to local P-ress

BY JANE KIRBY , News Editor

UNION FINANCE Officer, Ginge Kaye has been attacked by the Executive and police, following his declaration in a local paper that he regularly uses cannabis.

Ginge, who took up the post of Finance Officer last July, spoke to the Eastern Daily Press two weeks ago about hi s drug use.

"What I do in my persoanllife does However, Ginge denied that UEA's not affect what I do in my job," he reputation had suffered as a result said. of his interview with the EDP. In an exclusive interview with "I was not making a comment on the Union or the University."

Concrete he added, "I believe that cannabis should be legalised. he said.

"I suppose there is a possibility that "I do not take drugs on the I am a role model but I would rather be premises, this is my personal life". an honest role model than a liar."

The news comes just months Cannabis after police raided a Return to the Ginge, who is not a member of any Source club night held at UEA. pro-drugs organisation, openly Furious admitted to Concrete last October that University Police Liaison he smokes cannabis, and shortly afterwards announced that he is to Officer. Sandra Wilkin son is stand for the position of NUS furious that the refused to take any action Presidenl.

Nevertheless, Ginge believes that against Ginge. local press coverage will not affect his "He should resign or be forced to resign," she said , "if chances at the NUS conference in the Union fail to do that then March . they are obviously supportive "There is an old saying that there is of what he did say. no such thing as bad publicity," he "What he does in his said, adding, "Are people belonging private life could be described as to various groups trying to discredit hi s own business but he has somebody who is standing for NUS chosen to go beyond that by his President ?"

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And she added, " People like Mr Kaye are dangerous.

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NEW SABBS VOTED IN 30°/o increase in turnout at recent elections gives hope to next year's Officers

Becky Colley Academic Officer

Gary Massey, Welfare Officer (left) Andy Watson, Communications Officer

By Katie Nicholl, Assistant News Editor

DESPITE a disappointing turn out at last week's hustings, the day of the Sabbatical elections proved successful as students voted for the dream team of 1997-8.

Approximat e ly 1.500 stude nts tu rned up last Thursday to vote for candidates standing for the Sabbatical posts o f Academi c Officer, Communications Officer, W e lfare Officer a nd Finance Officer.

The fi gures show a 30% per Officer. Nick Robinson fai led to cent increase on last year, when get re-elected, despite standing for just 1, 140 students voted . rwo posts as Comm s and Finance Rebecca Colley (Academic ). this year.

Andy Watson (Communicat ions).

He came third out of the eight Gary Massey (We lfare) and Iona candidates who stood for the post of Communications Officer. 265 Wakely(Finance) will take up their posts this July and wi ll earn votes behi nd the win ner Andy Watson who scooped 547 votes. the upgraded £I 0, 120.

The voting at the elections was Disappointment Co ll ey c lose, with Bec ky managing to scrape in fo r a second The year was also a for UEA 's year as Academic Offi cer just 14 disappoin tment votes ahead of Josh Kal dorpolitical parties, with Iona Wakely (Labour) being the only candidate Robinso n.

Last year's results saw Becky able to sweep into a Sabbatical as a clear winner, with a lead of post.

182 votes over Josh. who came However, the new Sabbs are second. hopefu l for the forthcoming year.

Union Communi cations Becky Colley say s she is

Iona Wakely Finance Officer

pl eased to be elected for the second-time running as Academic Officer. and hopes that another term in office will give her the her opportuni ty to reali se ambitions.

"All the things that 1 started th is year, inclu di ng cateri ng services, the launderette, the pharmacy, and academic projects like the library I will be able to fi rtish," she said, "so I am very pleased."

She added that her priori ty in the next academ ic year wi ll be working on the Deari ng Enqui ry. " I want to make sure that the Union is prepared for whate ver happens and that we hit it head on. " 1 hope that nex t year' s Sabbs wi ll work as well as this year' s team have," s he added.

Andy W atson, speaki ng about his victory in the Comms vote, says the tl rst thing he plans to do is to estab lish hi mself.

"I wan t to introduce as many

first-years as possible to the University and let them know who 1 am so that they know my face and fee l welcome,"' he -said, add ing, " I would like to see some thing done about the pharmacy and the catering outlet and generall y get ou rselves a higher profile an1ong students."

The new Finance Officer, Tona W akely scored the highest number of votes out of all 23 candi dates, maintaining a clear lead and finishing with a whopping 651 votes.

Iona said she was pleased with the number o f studen ts who turned up to vote, but be lieved that more could be done in the future to increase fi gures.

Ridiculous " Efforts co uld be made to increase the turn-out even further and we are determined to make peop le more aware of it," she sai d.

"It's ridicul ous that the polling

was only open for six and a half hours on one day . " NAM students were also away on placements last week so there was no way that they could vote, and they should have that opportuni ty."

Suggested improve ments include having more than one po lling station or carrying voting over a two day period.

However. Io na's priority is to find out what it is tha t UEA students want from their Union.

'1t wi ll be an investment and we w ill have to spend money and use our resources. but we have that money and those resources;· she said.

Gary Massey - e lected as We lfare Officer for the next academic year - secured his place with 591 votes, some 190 votes ahead of run ne r up Joe Hemington. ··r have some great new ideas and a lot o f energy'', Gary commented, adding that he

believed the increase in voting fi gures to be attributable to the number of candidates - eight more than last. year.

Gary added that fi rst thing on hi s agenda will be the ability to create a good tea m atmosphere in the Advice Unit.

"I want them to know and tru st me as I know and trust the m," he said , adding, "My manifesto is prioriti sed towards sec urity and student employ ment."

Well rounded Gary feels positi ve about the new Sabbatical Officers, saying, "I think it is a we ll rounded team with fre sh faces and new ideas."

But he added that UG Ms needed im proving ove r the current system.

"J am personall y disappo inted if a UG M is inquorate," he said. ··w e wi ll need to ge t a Public ity Officer whom I am sure Andy will drive quite hard ro get more quorate meeting&...

... But what do students want from their new Officers?

Hannah Jowe tt D EV 1

K.im Triplat BIO 3

1\liriam Moore HIS 2

Michael Mitchell (SYS l)

Maria Voors (OPT l)

"The Union shoul d th ink abo ut having some different theme-nights instead of j ust the LCR and Club Retro. Both of these clubs seem to be the same every week and could do with some variation.

"The lack of avai labi lity of late night food for midnight munchics is also an issue that the Union should address in the fu ture."

" I like the fact that I do nor have to go off camp us for anything because I can get it here if I want. " However. there seems to be a lack o f quieter places to go ro at ni ght.

"I suggest a late night coffee bar or a simi lar place where the emph asi s is not on no ise or alcohol. "

"The e ndless stream of little white or yellow pieces of paper under my door never grab my attention.

"Instead of givi ng the Sabbs a pay ri se, they should use the money ro employ someone to concentrate on better informing students of the Union ' s goings on and events that they put on."

"Everyone knows that the Union runs the bar, the UFO and the Newsagents, but I think Sabbs need to ex plain what it is they do with the Union outlets and how they do it.

"The Union clearly also needs to try and encour age many more people to participate in the poli tics of the Union."

"The Union should campaign to ex tend library opening hours: especially at the weekend so that you can use the computer facilities.

'The prices in the Union shop are a rip off, but the Hive is great and should be open on weekends.

"There should also be more com mu nication between Uni on Officers and students.

Creative inspiration r CENSORED BY YOUR UNION

The University's centre for continuing education have developed a one-year diploma in creative writing , writes Ceri Evans.

The co urse. wh ich w ill be launc hed this Octo be r. ta kes the fo rm o f e ve ning c lasses and w ill be cond uc ted on a part-t ime bas is .

There will al so be at least one resi dential wee kend where student s will ha ve the opportunit y of meeting and di sc uss ing req uirements with guest writers.

Course directo r. Al ista ir Wi sker worked in co njunction with the School of English and America n stud ies to provide budding writers with the chance to deve lop the ir creati ve and criti ca l skill s.

The diploma course is open entry . however, Mr Wi skcr be lieves there wi ll have be a se lection process ha scd on appli cant s· prev ious experi ence and exampl es of wo rl.. .

"B y the looks of thin gs alread y there will be a lot of peopl e app lying." · he said. "but we are not going to rel y on qua lificati ons to get student s in ."

At the moment. the co urse is restri cted and is not ava ilabl e to those alread y on an un derg raduat e program me.

However the diploma is a leve l 3 course wort h 60 credit s and the re is a poss ibil ity that the dipl oma could form part of a deg ree in th e future.

Concrete is out late because of an article which was to appear in this space. The article was: * Not in breach of any part of the Union's constitution * Factually correct * Not libellous The Sabbatical Officers objected to the article. As Concrete's publisher, they refused to allow the paper's distribution. 7,000 copies have been pulped and the whole paper reprinted at a cost TO YOU the Union's members of £800.

The Concrete editorial team considers this a serious violation of students' rights to information.

To find out what this story was about, ask any Sabbatical Officer, or come to the Concrete office.

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"He is a sad person and his comme nts were tota ll y irresponsible" .

Mrs Wil kinson al so urged the Uni on to "stand up and be counted" against drugs. add ing that the policy as it stand s "'depend s upon a fear that with the change of the law they could lose their license."

The Public Entertainment Li cences Bill. passed in the Hou se o f Common> in January . will give police offi cers the powe r to c lose c luhs if the re is suffic ient ev ide nce of a drug problem on the premi ses. ni on Commun ication s Officer. ick Robinson admits that th e Uni on' s policy ties in wit h thi s need to protect the lice nse. " We do not have an anti - drugs policy,' ' he said.

"The Uni on has a po li cy wh ic h mean> we abide by the law bas ica lly we ca nn ot to le rat e dru gs because of lega l requireme nts to our license."

Howeve r. Nic k be li eves that the Sabbati ca ls will continue to support Gingc in spite of his comments.

"We are supportin g him as havin g a pe rso nal life in whic h he can do what he wants to do ." ' he sa id. " He needs to take re sponsibility while he' s at wo rk and beyond that it"s his own time."

However. the Uni on appears to be di vi ded on the issue . with one me mhcr of the Exec ut ive dec larin g. " He should he sacked .

Catriona Mclane (EAS 1), and Emily May (EAS l )

"T he Uni on shou ld have a higher profi le, so we know what it is that they actu all y do.

"It is all very well saying you ha1·e an open door policy when nobody knows quite what it is that is done.

"Also longer opening hours at the UFO and Sunday, and sort the lau nderette out!

" I thi nk it is d isg usti ng that one person can si ngle handedl y destroy the reputati on of a Students· Union which i> supposed to have a compreh ensive an ti-drugs po li cy."

And they added. " How can we impl e me nt an anti - drugs policy when people who are supposed to be setting an exa mple and runnin g the Uni on a rc ope nl y ad mitti ng dru g usage?"

Howeve r. suppo11e r o f the Campaign to Lega li se Ca nn ahi s Internati o nal Associ ati on. Dere k W ill iams. believes that Ginge should be able to speak free ly.

"B y ''comin g. out" as Mr Kaye has done. others may he e ncouraged to do the same:· he sai d. " lt is only throug h openness and honestl y dealin g with the issue of drugs th at the problems whi ch do occur may be tackled." evcrthe lcss. Mari on Robcrts fro m Norwich Ferry Cross Resource Centre for Drugs Re hab ilitati on be lie ves that G inge's comments are irre,po nsibl c and do not he lp work in th e co mmunity. " I think it is very unhe lpful of him to ta lk o f hi ' private use o f cannabi s." she said. " Peopl e co me to us because they fee l they arc doi ng th emse lves harm ."

UEA Director O f Communi ca ti o ns Al an Preece co mmented. " lt is for Union members to dec id e wh ether an o ffi cer is respo nsibl e enough to represent the m.

"As a Uni ve r, ity we to lerate and protec t independe nt thought and free speech. but woul d not condone or support people breaking the law."

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Paying lip • serv1ce UEA ELECTRONICS department has announced that it is developing a system which will enable computers to lip-read, writes Emma Newbery.

The research laboratory has been working in speech recognition since the 1980s and ha only recently moved into the area of computer vi ion.

Speech recognisers which are currently on the market will be able to pick up between 10,000 and 50,000 poken words, despite one drawback being that the recognisers act poorly in noisy environments.

PhD student lain Matthews, who is a member of the development team said, "The real gain is when you combine the visual stuff with the audio stuff- the work that psychologists have done on humans in the 1950 show that if you present both lip-reading and audio, the humans perform better than if they are given either."

The system so far can recognise separate letters of the alphabet, and the team are hopeful that if it can recognise letters it will work well on more complicated tasks.

At the moment the team record data in the University audio visual studio; annotate the data, and fmally run experiments.

Modifications are then made before the process is repeated.

However, Or Richard Harvey admits that the project is time consuming.

'The problem at the moment is that it takes too long to run the experiments," he said, adding "we are till a long way from having a completely reliable system."

Nevertheless, the project has now received money from the University Innovation Fund which offers financial help for new projects.

The team have purchased a more powerful computer to enable research to progress at a quicker rate.

Said Or Harvey, "We can now work with an interactive user in real time. which will enable us to train quicker and make adjustments to what we're doing."

Saturday morning show slammed by Union Officers, but DJs claim:

'IT'S JUST A JOKE'

AN ADVERTISEMENT poster for campus-based radio station Llvewire has been branded "offensive~· and a "cheap gimmick" by the Union.

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The poster, showing a cutting from a magazine of a scantily clad woman, and inscribed with the words 'She loves it every Saturday', was displayed around campus last week in an effort to attract listeners to the morning show, M & M. Mike Wroe, who is organising the broadcast every Saturday, claims the poster is merely to emphasise how ''wacky" the show will be. ''It is funny and it is a joke," he said.

'There is a sexual connotation, we are not denying that, but what is wrong with heterosexuality?"

Station Manager, Dan Trelfer added, "Anything which is mildly offensive gets turned into an issue every time. ''I think it is something to worry about when people feel the need to be seen to be doing things.

However, Union Women's Officer, Lisa Eldret is furious that the poster has been displayed, she has ..__ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.:.....;,.__ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ___. received complaintsand oversays the issue.

"It completely violates Union policy which states that there will be no discrimination,'' she said.

"It i offensive to women and promotes the wrong kind of image.

"These stereotypes are what we are trying to prevent."

Union Welfare Officer Paul Donnelly

also believes that the poster is degrading to women and will reinforce male prejudices. '"She loves it every Saturday' suggests that all men adhere to this stereotype of women and it suggests that she is easy and will sleep with anyone," he said.

"I am sure this has nothing to do with the radio show, it is a cheap gimmick to get people to listen to it.

'There is still a section of men that will use this image to strengthen their prejudices against women."

However Paul denied that the Union was using its powers to cen or the poster.

"We are not censoring, but anyone with an ounce of common decency will realise that this is offensive to sections of society," he said.

The Union has asked Livewire to withdraw the poster 'from around campus, but so far, the station has refused to do so.

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By JANE KIRBY, News Editor

THE NORWICH Playhouse could be forced to close in the next few months if a cash boost cannot be found to ensure its survival.

The professional theatre, which only opened its doors in December 1995, will close in May following a period of financial deficit, the amount of which has yet to be released.

"We receive no funding from A Millennium Appeal has been established to raise £60,000 a year anybody and there are few theatre to aid the cash-strapped repenory in the land which can break even theatre, which has also doubled in without funding. the past as a music venue.

'The most positive action is to Spokesperson for the Playhouse, get people to come and see the Enid Stephenson said she would be plays." "devastated" if the theatre were The line-up advenised in the forced to close.

Playhouse programme will "A city such as Norwich needs a continue until April 5, with a reduced set of plays until May 24. theatre like this," she said.

Mrs Stephenson added that she Administrator of UEA Drama is pleased with the suppon offered Studio, Jon Hyde expressed by the public, but a lack of cash sadne s at the possible closure. was "The was a good

thing for Norwich, and its closure is a great pity," he said.

"If nothing else it was useful for local professional actors to get employment."

He added that the Playhouse had proved beneficial to UEA students.

"The Playhouse provides a venue for MA students to hold 'Work in Progress' evenings every Sunday, so the outlet for these will be missed," he said.

"I believe that the more venues there are for theatre the better."

As a special deal, the Playhouse is offering half-price tickets to students for the forthcoming productions Educating Rita and Oleanna. Tickets can booked in advance by calling box office on 766466.

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THE UNIVERSITY and Norfolk County Council are set to join forces t o bring a new Norfolk Record Office to UEA. If the p rojee·t ge l:-. the g o-a head th e n th e o ffi ce. whi c h w ill adjoi n th e J)I'Csc n t l-i bra1·y at U EA . shou ld be compl e te d b y No\'c mbc r . of the) car 2000.

The cost is an c'timatcd £1 6 a n C\ hi b ition a rea. mi lium and the de,c lnpc rs arc Im port a nt record' from ho pmg to obt ai n [ 12 mi llion ol aroum.l t h ~ region will he l w u ~e J th i' tot a l frn m the llcritagc in the o ffice• alo ng wi th th e East Lo uery fun d.

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Spokcspcr,nn fpr Norfolk Sa id UEA Di rector of Coumy Cou nc il. Jea n K cnne d ~ Comm uni cati ons. Al an Prcecc. hche\'C' that th e ce nll c will "Thi ~ i~ an exc iti ng pn1jcct th at ··incrc;p.,~ pro fc.., ... iona l cowou ld hring 10gcth cr. unde r 0 ne opcr;ltiPn and .,lll teractlon·· :tnd roof. :-.<,me ol the hL"~Icu ll cctiml.., aUfiiL't \ 1\itor.., from arounJ I he o f the reg ion's hi 'l orica l reglllll documents in an C ll \ ironmcm The purpose of th e h ud d1n g is speci fi call y designed r·o r st uJ y to rep lace the C enlra l Ltb rar\ on anti e njoyme nt. ..

Bcthcl Street. Nor" ich. "lueh The Ce ntre for East Anglia n burnt dow n in 1994 Stu dies. wh ich lead s resea rc h a nd teac hing for loca l st ud ies.

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quota sys te m to w hi c h the Sc hool wo rked. w he re b y limit s arc p lacet! on the number of grade, a" artlcd a t 2: I leve l.

Howc\'e r. Dean or ELJ R, Mi c hae l Carr de ni es that sta ff ha ve bee n to ld to c urb t he ir ma rkin g.

No complaints .. , h ave not heard an y ru m o ur th a t a n y g rade capping w ill occ ur in EU R ... he said . ' ' I have had no st udent co m pl aint s ...

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1996 EUR students facing a drop in coursework marks

th e nu m be r o f 2: I a nd fir' t cl ass g rades a\\ a rdcd in EU R ha s bee n c ut h y almost ~6 pe r ce nt , ;nee 1994 (sec g raph ) .

Unton Acade mi c Officer. lkc ~ y Co ll ey. is fu riow. th at EU R cou Id m o\·e to tlow ng rade m a rb aga in .

Outrageous .. , th in k \\'hat the Uni, cr, it y is doi ng i:-. comp kt e \ ~ o utr3g_cou":· ' he sa id . " it is no t fa ir on the stude nts wh o ha\ e worked rea ll y hard. " Our d egrees a rc hcin g deva lued b y th e e xi s te nce nl' a qu o ta system ."

Beck y bel ieves that acade mi c sta ff arc being to ld to keep q u ie t. say ing. " Mem bers o f the fa c ult y wi ll de ny the ex iste nce of a quo ta

CATWAL UEA's fashion show returns TH E ANNUAL UEA Fashion Show looks set to return to the LCR this summer.

The show, which last year raised money for the Fashi o n Targ ets Breas t Cancer Appe a l, w ill be held on Jun e 4 and 5.

Said C o-Organi ser, And y W a tson, fo llow a ~ imil ar fo nna t to previous yea rs with o ne o r two new sets . " Rathe r than the usua l breaks we will try to employ DJs to ma ke it in to a cont inual sho w ," he added .

TI1e c ha rit y whic h w ill benefit th is year has ye t to be confirmed.

Fami liar co mpan ies wi ll part ici pate in the extra vaganza , incl uding Dog ti sh, C allish and lm elda' s, b ut ne wcotllers include HM V. wh ic h o nl y o pe ned its doors in Norwich last O c to ber.

Betwee n 12 a nd 15 models a rc required fo r the two shows. and And y is ke"n 10 stress that "stage presence a nd abili ty to mo'e take priority over con ventiona l model looks ...

Aud iti 0 ns fo r m o de ll ing wi ll be held on Thursda y. M arc h 13 fro m 5 pm un til 7pm in the LC R .

Stude nts are also nectled to help with all types of be hi nd - the-scenes producti o n, including dre ing, c horeograp hy and publici ty.

An yone interested sho ul d atte nd the auditions or contact Andy Wat;on o n 45597 1.

"Y~tem bcc au \c it j.., nw rl' 1hat their job is wort h. " If the U ni \' crsi t) a rc ta kin g on stude nt s w ho ha'c the a hility to obtalll 2: 1... the n I ilL')' arc going tu haw 111 bite the hulkt a nd g i\'e nul 2: Is ...

E AS Reg ist ra r Brid get W atso n. bclie,·es the reason " h: marb h:l\ c fa ll en is linked to :-.emcs teri,:u io n.

Concerned .. T he U n i\' c rs it y bec am e e xtre mel y conce rned a few yea r~ ago. w he n a ppare ntl y as a res tii l of· sem este ri sation. the num ber o f first a nd 2. I deg rees 'udde nly incre ased co ns ide rab ly ... she said . .. In fac t. the numbe r o f firs ts a nd 2. 1 degrees went d o wn la!-. t yea r b ut I tlo n · l kno w w he the r thi s

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Absolutely ·feminist

Under pressure?

THIS FRIDAY, Union launches Absolutely Feminist Day to ra ise awareness on campus of women 's issues, writes Amy Pierce.

The event will include an Absolutely Fabulous video marathon, howing in the Hive from I lam to I pm and 2pm to 4pm.

There will al o be a display detailing the history of the feminist movement.

Union Women ' Officer Lisa Eldret hopes the day will be a success. ''The aim of the day is to raise the profile of the Women's Action Committee, and encourage new membe'rs to join u ," he aid. · "I al o hope to portray feminism in a positive light, as it has had bad press in the last few years."

The day will also focus on as topics such disorders, with a spokesperson from the Eating Disorders Association visiting.

Union House.

The topic has particular relevance to the campaign as it is estimated that 90% of sufferers are women.

TWO UNION Sabbatical Officers have recently been strongly criticised for working as security staff at a concert hosted by the Union.

Communications Officer, Nick Robinson, and Finance Officer, Ginge Kaye, earned £15 for two hours work at the NME Bratbus tour on January 24.

Recent changes in Union One of Ginge's campaign regulations mean that the issues last year was to Sabbatical Officers, who were highlight poverty issues and awarded a 25% pay increase increase tudent employment before Christmas, can work levels at UEA. cash in hand for outside "I want to generally create promoters at concerts and a certain number of jobs to club nights. alleviate the financial The Sabbs' annual salary is pressure facing students," he now £10,120 • three times said. more than the average student

a consequence of his working forNME. ''I wasn't taking jobs away from students by working behind the barrier," he said.

However, he admitted that it was "possible" that if he had not taken the job for the evening, a student could have benefitted. ''Finding suitable taff has sometimes been difficult," he added.

"I won't just put anyone behind there - safety is at stake."

Nick Robinson refused to

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University rejects proposal for ,-GUINNESS f" cathedral graduation ~ PLANS for a Cathedral Graduation have been scuppered yet again, writes Jane Klrby.

It was hoped that this July's ceremony could be held in the Cathedral with a view to making a permanent move to the City venue.

However, University chiefs decided "I am sure Graduation Ceremonies against the move from UEA Sports Hall would be very welcome here," he said, "It following frequent visits to the Cathedral to would trengthen the relations between the assess the facilitie .

Cathedral and the University."

In a statement to Concrete, the ViceDespite arguments that restricted views Chancellor defended the University 's would be a problem, Mr Pordham believes decision . that the Cathedral atmosphere would add to ''The Cathedral would provide splendid the proceedings, with the provision of surroundings, but it presents too many professional photographers and marquees. problems, chiefly that it eats fewer people Union Welfare Officer, Paul DonneUy i with a clear view of the proceedings," she now presenting ideas to the University to said. help improve the graduation ceremony in "Parking for so many people would also the Sports Hall.

Plans include placing carpet on the be impossible in the city centre."

Nevertheless, Cathedral Administrator, floor of the hall, adding fresh flowers to the stage, bringing in paintings from the Colin Pordham believes that a graduation in the City Sainsbury Centre, and placing would benefit the drapes across the ceiling and along University and the walls. students.

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Livewire set to go FM

In the wake of break-ins at student

Going FM ... Livewire 's Station Manager, Dan Tre/fer

LIVEWIRE, the cam pus-based radio station, is hoping to broadcast on FM frequency. th is Summer, in order to rai se its profile.

T he station, which was set up two years ago.

The cost of the · project is an estimated £6,000 and the station hopes to raise the required cash through Union advertising and from companies in the Ci ty.

Jumpin' Jacks and the Murderer's Arms have already been enlisted.

The breakdown of the costs means that £5,000 will be spent on an FM license with the remainder

in 1990, last broadcast on FM being used for publicity.

Station Manager, Dan Trelfer, hopes that Livewire will become more well -known on campus as a result of the venture.

"There are a lot of show wh ich are really good but students do not listen to either because they cannot receive Livewire or because they do not change channel from Radio One," he

said.

"Students are currently missing out because there are some really funny shows.''

Dan plans to hold several publicity stunts in the run up to the launch to FM, which will take place for a month period either between May and June or for the entirety of June. " Hopefully it will he even better than before." he said.

Broadcasting will occur between 7am and I am, with a music 'jam' for the remainder of the day.

Tripping out UEA TRAVEL and Exploration Society are on the lookout for students interested in joining a month long expedition to the Himalayas, writes Emma Newbery.

The society is organising the trip for the second week of July, when participants will fly out to Delhi .

Students will spend several days in the City before heading north to the Himachal Pradesh region of lnd ia.

Applicants for the ten person team must have an enthusiasm for travelling, although no previous trekking experience is necessary.

Fi rst Aid and outdoor train ing wi ll be provided and advice on fund-raising and equipment choice will be avai lable prior to departure.

The esti mated cost is£ I ,000 (plus personal eq uipment), and there will be opportunity for furthe r travel once the expedition is complete.

For further inforn1ation contact Sean Furey via ENV 11I pigeonhole or emai l S.Furey@uea.ac.uk

Green fingered?

STUDENTS are being urged to get actively involved in helping to improve the environment, and with a little flair and imagination can devise a scheme which could earn them a cash reward, writes Emma Newbery.

Env ironment week which wi ll take place from May I 0 - 28, is the UK's biggest environmental event.

It is organised by the Civic either the environment as a whole, Trust an d receives spo nsors hip or an area of local environment, fo r from British Telecom. who have example a near-by area of derelict pledged £50,000 in awards this land that has the potential to be year. reformed, or an original recycling The awards will be made in project. vario us a reas, inc ludi ng Last year's acclaimed projects Neighbourhood Needs (for friends, included a tree nursery set up on a neighbours and residents), Forever reclaimed gas works, a wi ldlife G reen (for groups and commi tted educational centre in a loca l e n viron me nt a li sts), Concerni ng primary school and the launc h of a Teams (for co mmunity country-w ide beach cleanin g o rgani sations a nd othe r team scheme. efforts), and Commitment to the For further in formation write to Community (for local authori ties).

BT Environment Week '97, PO T he j udges are looki ng fo r Box 13275 , London SW I Y 5ZD original project ideas to improve or ca!J 0171 9762022.

STUDENTS LIVING in the neglected Mary Chapman Court were left angry and disillusioned last month following the University's lack of immediate action regarding the most recent spate of break-ins.

Have thought teaching English as a foreign language?

The Counci l for International Exchange is looking for students to spend ten months working in China.

The council is a non-profit making organisation which aims to offer young people international work and study o pportun ities .

At present, there are 450 million Chinese people who are stud yin g English as a foreign language and as a result there is a huge demand for nati ve Eng lish -language speakers in the country .

This project is targeted at g radu ates who wi ll have acquired a bachelors degree

by August when the scheme begin .

You must have exceptional Eng li sh skills.

Acco mmodation will be provided by host institutions, and students will live in both urban and rural areas of Chi na.

For fu rther in formation , call 0171 4792000.

Correction Bitter Allegations In an artic le pri nted on Oc tober 16, Concrete suggested that Comm unications Officer, Nick Robinson had ad mi tted that a ma nager's allegations 'were untrue'. Concrete wishes to make it clear that thi s statement sho uld have read that the allegations were ' unfoun ded.'

Reports have also been filed of indece nt assault on students.

Similarly, res ident ~ living in the Village suffered the loss of expensive personal belong ings when six rooms were broken into during the Christmas vacation.

Why is it that crime agi! in st students as a whole i;, o ~ the increase? And what are the fdCtors that come into play to detern1ine which universities offer the best security?

Statistics illustrate that studenttargetted crime reached abnonnally hig h levels at the begi nning of the decade and as a result, Endsleigh, the largest student insurance company experienced a massive rise in the num ber of insurance claims.

"The late 80s and early 90s was the worst period of reported claims among students," says a spokesperson for Endsleigh. " As a result of the increase in student claims, the rates of insurance went up by a considerable amount. ''Crime was reaching ridicu lous levels and we rea lised something had to be done."

Since NUS and Endsleigh joined forces to voice the ir concern regardi ng student safety to universities across the country, the situation has improved, with the number of reported claims returning to 'normal' levels.

However, Communications Officer for Endsleigh, Sean Regan, confirms that claim s made by students during the 95/96 academic year indicate that crime levels remain high.

Endsleigh has paid out nearl y £5 mi llion to students du ri ng the last year alone and the average cost of claims has risen due to owne rship of

intruders causing harassment and computers and other valuable equipment.

Figures for burglary and violent crime are ra rely stabilised across the country and vary considerably between universities.

We must also consider the fact that while figures may place universities into convenient 'league' tables, these tables only register the number of reported crimes.

The statistics for the total number of actual crimes cou ld be much higher.

Nevertheless, a number of factors come into force to determi ne the crime levels for each university.

These include geographical location; if security extends to Hall s o f Residences; and whether the university is campus or non campus based.

S tu dents a tte nd ing ci ty-based universities appear to he particularly at risk, with Mr Regan stating that students who live in inner-cities and major conurbations are "automaticall y" more vu lnerable.

He further attri butes the high level of student -targetted crime to the fact that a majority of students are forced to rent the cheapest accommodation available, and as a res ult must suffer the consequences.

"Unfortunately, large concentrations of students living in lower quality housing attract a great deal of attenti on from the crimi nal elements of our society,'' says Mr Regan.

"S tudents are often unable to afford accommodation where safety meets an adequate standard ."

The un iversity fac ulties and halls of reside nce at Leeds are dotted

around the city centre, making security control difftcult.

Security staff patrol s. both in cars and on foot now include a dog patrol. and operate 24 hours.

Nevertheless. students living in Leeds postcodes LS2, LS4 and LS6, in accommodation not fitted with an alarm system, face a I in 5 chance of being burgled in the next 12 months. a figure which is 7 times higher than the national average.

This is despite claims that there has been a crime reduction of 7% in recent years .

However, an esti mated I 00 cases of violent attacks and robberies in Cambridge last August illustrates that even students who are not at a city-based university shoul d be aware of the dangers and the risks they face .

Cam.bridgeshire alone experienced a 10% increase in crime levels in 1995 and many students were adv ised by Cambridge po lice and University officials to steer clear of certain areas in the city.

The victims of the spate of gang cri mes which hit Cambridge were mostly young males , ei ther graduates or local Cambridge youths.

Such incidents shed a new light on the situati on a nd ra ise the possibi lity that st udents could deliberately be the focus of attacks.

Both Salford and Newcastle University students serve as examples to illustrate that many attacks on students are a result of tension between themselves and the local residents.

One student, Paul Newton . from the University of Salford believes that students are soft targets and that there is a drugs problem in nearby Manchester which has contributed to a "h igh crime rate".

He adds that students fee l most threatened by ou tsiders.

"We are the victims of gangs of

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residences, Concrete investigates how other universities tackle

youngsters who are non-students," he continues.

"They fmd it easy to break into where we live and attack us when we leave university."

However, Head of Security at the University of Warwick, Mr Farr, believes that students themselves are not specifically targetted, and are frequently victim of crime only because of the area in which they live.

"Some areas in the City of Coventry are of greater risks than others, and it is up to the individual to protect their personal safety by taking simple crime prevention measures.

"I don't think that students are at a greater risk than anyone else."

The University of Warwick boasts similar security measures to those of UEA. These include automatic fire alarms which are linked to the security lodge and the fire station.

"Titis means that the security 1;\aff respond to the call whilst the fire brigade make their way to the campus," continues Mr Farr.

"We have a similar system for emergency calls, where security responds to calls from the switchboard and goes to the casualty with frrst aid whilst the service is on its way."

Warwick prides itself on being a safe environment where the majority of crime is bicycle and car theft.

"We have an in-house security team on a 24-hour basis equipped with car, foot and dog patrols," says Mr Farr, who believes that most students feel safe and appreciate the high levels of security.

"Student safety is an interlinking plan and a key issue," he says.

Nevertheless, students are described by Mr Regan as "potential targets" for thieve .

'They visit cash points late at night and often alone," he says.

"Students also of a level of intellect which means, in most cases;, that they will not challenge a dangerou criminal, and the attacker is well aware of this."

Statistics illustrate that campus universities have been able to reduce crime levels significantly from ten years ago and that the figures are comparatively low to those of citybased universities.

Head of Security at Lancaster University, Mr Evans agrees that campus-based universitie are safer due to the fact that security can be more easily regulated.

"Crime is naturally at a lower level here than at a city university," he says.

He claims that crintinals are less attracted to a campus university, is a naturally busy which environment.

"A campus gives off a very different message. Outsiders know that there are always people here, which is a great strength that we have as far as security is concerned."

Even so, Union Women's Officer at Lancaster, Karen Brandt, is always looking for ways of promoting student safety on campus, especially for women.

A 24 hour campus-watch scheme is in force at Lancaster which aims to emphasize the need for students to look out for one another.

The scheme is enhanced by the provision by the Union of an evening bus service and a women's safe transport bus which路 takes students from the campus to surrounding villages where they live.

The charge for travel is 50p for any distance and the service is subsidised heavily by the University at a cost of 拢3,000 per term.

Despite these services, Karen feels that provisions路 come down to a "question of money".

"It is a fighting battle against authority. There is always more that

can be done."

Union Women's Officer at UEA, Lisa Eldret, feels that a similar transport scheme should be implemented here.

"A bus should be provided to take students home to the Golden Triangle after the LCR and gigs," she says.

Lisa now hopes to work with Union Welfare Officer, Paul Donnelly to get the service underway, but admits that it may be a job for next year's Sabbatical team.

Despite Lisa's wish for further action, UEA Security Supremo, Morris Morson boasts that burglary of University residences has fallen by over 50% in the last four years.

In 1992 81 burglaries were reported, and in 1996 the figure was

39.

Mr Morson is keen to add that this level has dropped despite the increase in the number of residences, including Nelson Court, Constable Terrace and the Village.

He attributes the reduction in the number of burglaries to the installation of ccrv on campus and increased lighting.

According to Mr Morson, UEA statistics also show that the rate of reported violent crime is "minimal" in comparison with the rest of the country.

However, if we consider the number of violent crimes reported within UEA in the last few years, the number has increased fivefold.

In 1994 there were 2 reported violent assaults, and in 1996 there werelO. Mr Morson is keen to stress that these figures do not necessarily reflect violence between students and outsiders, but are more a representation of the number of confrontations between students following late night events.

In comparison with the rest of the country, UEA appears to be one of

the safest universities, Morson claiming, "We come out ju 1 about best of all".

However, Essex University Security Officer, Gary Hughes, believes that statistics for burglary and assault will continue to vary for each university, due to an everchanging student body.

'The trouble with a university is that problem trends vary from year to year because there is a floating population," he says.

"As a result we try to address the ongoing problems, but also the immediate ones with 24 hour security. It is a responsive action."

Mr Hughes also agrees that students living on campus are safer than those living in a city.

"We have barriers around the campus and thus it is self-contained," he says.

As this evidence suggests, universities around the country have stepped up their security measures to prevent crime levels rocketing as they did during the early 90s.

However, figures show that the number of violent crimes in terms of assault on students appear to be on the increase, and it is this area of student safety which is now causing the greatest concern.

Meanwhile, NUS is launching its own initiative with Endsleigh Insurance to look at a different aspect of the crime question; whether students' vulnerability to thefts depends on the season or not.

Said a spokesperson for NUS, "We are currently working with Endsleigh to find out if crime levels change depending on the time of year.

"It is a unique study, we have not done anything like this before."

The report is due out in the summer and will enable the NUS and Endsleigh to warn students when they should be most vigilant.

8 Features he boundary of this silent game of understanding between the sexes has never really been touched ... until now. The findings are enough to stun even expert human behaviourist guru DeSIJIOnd Morris.

Let me begin with reassurance for anyone who's wonderi ng why they haven't pulled since 'F••• A Fresher' week. it's got nothing to do with your failure to use Biactol, but it may be your pulling technique which is at fault: ditch vulgar chat up lines like "do you want to see my cock?" (thank you BIO Grad John O'Radley) and go for the alcohol , for as MGT student Dan Bennett knows only too well: "Aicohol ·gives you Dutch courage, you lose your inhibitions and you feel more confident."

Providing you can still stand, pick the person you fancy across the dancefloor, sidle up and "start chatting".

Yeah , right.

Forget personality. The thumping music, bright lights and swell of students dancing around you means only two things are at stake: your face and body. Make no mistake, despite the effects of 'Stella vision ', anyone who can really hold their drink won't suddenly perceive a member of the opposite sex as being a catwalk model, as EUR student Charlotte Bathmaker says, "alcohol doesn't change your perceptions of another person but it does change your perceptions of yourself."

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• Pulling, scoring, copping off- it's as essential to student culture as drinking, just a little harder to execute successfully.

Concrete ventured into The Hive to crib a few tips from some LCR veterans Story: Khushwant Sachdave

preference. What really gets you noticed is whether "you've got it gain' on," and for those of you not familiar with the expression, that means confidence. As OPT student Claire Brett puts it, ''you can be really pretty, but if you 're shy or unsure your body language reflects that and you won 't pull, because you 're giving off the wrong signals." EUR student Dave 'dirty' Harris reinforces the point when he says, "a sexually confident girl is a real turn on."

Pulling in 90% of situations, for example in clubs, The LCR, or The Hive is all about taking a risk and putting yourself on the line, and for all your hard work you want a wi nner - someone who's going to come up with the goods and turn an otherwise good drunken

night into a brilliant night. it's a view that is reiterated by MGT student Dan Bennett: "When you go out, you go out to have a good time with your mates and if you pull, then it's an added bonus."

But why is pulling such a fundamental part of student culture? To answer this question it would be best to turn to a psychologist or sociologist for an expert opinion but unfortunately, none were

little reflective 'pop' psychology ...

Although pulling is not isolated to student culture, unlike your average punter who escapes their nine-to-five existence during the weekend, students are presented with opportunities every day of the week. Whereas the average Joe Bloggs is limited to a small circle of friends, UEA provides us with thousands of students of a similar age group and the

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satisfaction without the complications of a relationship, because your expectations aren 't too high ."

Places like the LCR become a communal meeting place that offer an alternative to the isolation and alienation that

"When you pull, you're getting the physical and emotional satisfaction without the complications of a relationship, because your expectations aren't too high"- Rachel, EAS Student available for comment or were perhaps too intimidated by the subject to offer suitable (i.e. controversial) answers. This leaves me free to indulge in a

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Student life is not only typically one of excess but also one of exploration, especially when it comes to sexuality and sexual freedom. With 7,000 students surrounding you the opportunity is there for the taking.

Pulling allows you to take advantage of this chance without the risk and emotional attachment of a relationship and allows what HIS student Alex Wood defines as "a journey of soulsearching for that one person who can become your sou/mate."

Pulling also gives you an idea of ''the standard you can go for," according to ENV student Dan Ellis. As cruel as it may sound, we all know that we can usually only pull within our league, so what better way to boost your confidence and ego than by pulling a 'spice girl' or a bloke with a 'great six pack' to use as a reflection of your own status and self-worth.

The phenomenon of pulling is a mirror to a '90s culture based on instant gratification , a view that EAS student Rachel agrees with: "Pulling doesn't involve any effort and blokes don't tend to engage you in deep conversation wh ile they're trying to pull . Still, you're both getting some physical and emotional

is often unexpectedly part of university life. Nightclubs create an enclosed environment, a form of escapism from the drudgery of everyday problems, where the music and atmosphere encourage you to forget your problems and distance yourself from traditional values.

In true '90s style however, 'pulling' does give equality to the sexes. According to EUR student Charlotte Bathmaker, females "feel more liberated and not constrained by old moral standards which used to restrict women. If I want to go out on the pull, I can."

Do blokes feel intimidated by this sexual confidence or prefer

it? EAS student Simone Wilson comments, "if girls are pulling regularly , boys probably see them as Amazons and it instils a sense of fear into them."

However, it seems that pulling is viewed fairly similarly from a male and female perspective these days, and boys are comfortable with a certain amount of female sexual confidence.

In contrast to the hedonism of the night-time atmosphere, the daylight of morning - for those not hung over or in need of food - can also provide an opportunity to pull, with the focus falling on sexual innuendo and the sensuality of the mind combined with the ever present quality of confidence which SOC student Sam S. Taylor seems to have in abundance: "If you like a girl, you can get chatting, it doesn't have to lead to anything. You just fill the conversation with lots of sexual innuendo, and then if you see her in the evening you go for the pull."

Perhaps not surprisingly, the onus falls upon the men to make the first move in these circumstances as MTH student

says, "You feel too intimidated during the day.

People are more aware of what you 're doing and you haven't had anything to drink." This suggests that, ultimately, male and female are afraid to let go of their traditional mating roles of aggressive and submissive.

The conception of students constantly 'on the pull ' remains a myth that few - if any students live up to. Even so, the fear of missing out on a gilded opportunity that may never come our way again combined with an intense peer pressure means that the expectation to pull at university is far greater than in society as a whole.

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·~efore he was imprisoned ~- 1988, Howard Marks was one of the.worl 's most wanted drug smugglers.. Relea ed two years ago, he is now standing for 1election in Norwich with a single Pf,llcy · to 11egalise cannabis. Sam Richa~ spoke to Jhe man who's still baiting the establishme~t. . ,ol)'letlrne between npw and May 1 there will be a general election. Virtually all of you who ~re registered to vGle will be able to have a say in electing a candidate to represent the . constituency of -Norwich S,puth. The usual choices a ailable: Char1es Clarl(e Khanbhai for the Adrian Aalders· Dunthorn for the !-lberal Democrats, even Dr. David Holdsworth of the Referendum Party..

In addition, however, there is one name we might never have expected to see on a polling slip. In fact, it is only one out of 43 aliases that this notorious character has used durin9 his lifetime. Standing as an inde,:>endent:On . the single l~u,e of

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legalisation, his real name is Howard Marks.

Less than two years ago, Howard Marks was inside Terre Haute Penitentiary, Indiana, home to some of America's most dangerous criminals, serving a 25· )!ear sentence for racketeering and conspiracy to racketeer. In normal par1ance, this means he had been

fight it. What they are saying is that these types of drugs should remain prohibited, which is something I abhor.

"From my point of view, if the Labour Party decided to adopt legalisation of cannabis as part of it's policy, I would simply not be standing at all. By making an impact in a marginal constituency such as Norwich North, I hope to frighten the Labour Party into adopting legalisation.• Howard is hesitant when I ask him if he would vote for an extreme right·wing P:Qrty if it ~edged to legaJi~ cannabis.

•r suppose 1would, but rd'be making a huge sacrifice by doing so. I would hate. to see an extreme right wing party in power, but my reasoning is that it mighf wake people up to the legalisation issue." iffis is strong stuff. Of course, a vote for Howard Marks in Norwich is unlikely to constitute anything more than a protest, although it may be useful for the other parties to be able to gauge the strength of feeling on the issue. Howard is not gearing himself up for a Parliamentary eareer. His disrespect for politicians is well-documented, and therefore his presence may well lilien up the mevftable political debates which will take pia~ between n 0w and the

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and moneylaundering do a grand.Jnt rnational · scale. Despite original eff~rts from the US Drug Enforcement AgMcy to get Howard Marks imprisoned for 40 years, he was paroled in seven. · Howard's guilty plea (although he intended to fight the charges, he was forced itulate after two close eed to give ~vidence reduce the•r own sentences) was the result of twenty years s~nt evading the authorities · ot countries all over the world.

This is rrot to say that Howard wasn't 11ided in his drug·trafficking activities by

borders. He had associations with MI6, .the IRA, the Brotherhood of Eternal t:.ove, the Mafia and the T(18ds. At the peak of his powers, smuggling 30·ton shipments of ana from Pakistan to Canada. lt had alt begun at OxfOrd University.

A sharp, i(lquisitiv~ and mildly rebellious child, Howard, mu~h to his surprise, gained a place to read physics at Balliol College. lt was 1964 and youth culture was about to explode. Howard soon discovered rock music; women and cannabis. He sperrt a fairly debauched few years under the;indulgent paternal protection of Balliol' Deans before going straight, getting his degree and considering an acad~mic career.

Pakistani hash from Germany, through Switzer1and, into L:ondon. t'loward made £7,500 in a week. He had found his vocation. egrets, tl)ough- he's had~ few: "I'm not proud of eve I've done," admits How~r other end line from s home in Mafprca didn't really regi!lter that during my deals in the '80s, I was exposing my wife to risk [Judy Marks served a short prison term for implication in Howard's activmes]. I knew that there was the possibility' of leaving my family without a wife or father were I to be imprisoned, but I suppose I tended to get carried away."

Millions of pounds in offshore accounts, international travel, glamour, infamy - the lure of the lifestyle was irresistible. Yet did Howard always feel comfortable with the va.s t amounts he was earning from illegal trade?

"I! never bothered me. However, I do think it's insane that people can make that sort of money from something as straightforward as moving a product around from one part of the world to another. In a way, I was exposing the ridiculousness of the whole thing."

Wha.t about the shady characters involved in the drug trade? Surely not everyone was as principled and well· educated as Howard?

"To begin with, there were more people like me. But as time went on, violence began to come into the equation and I wasn't very comfortable with that. Still, there remained enough people who I could happily operate with."

Howard describes !!:le greatest achievement of his life to dal!3 as his acquittal from charges of marijuana smuggling and false passports in 1981 . The British Crown Court had evidence of all manner of deals with which he was involved. The situation looked ominous, yet as a result of an elaborate and ingenious defence, in which Howard exploited his tenuous MI6 links to claim that his numerous identity changes and dubious activities were necessitated by his undercover work as a spy for both the British and Mexican governments, the jury returned a ·not guilty' verdict.

"Actually, I don't think the jury believed my defence. They just didn't want to send a harmless dope dealer to prison."

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"I would like to see marijuana treated like cabbage.lt c~sts virtually nothing, there are no megp-companies moving it around a}ld it's quite simple to get" corrupt ministers, businessmen and customs offiblals, or those who turned a blind eye to his illegal manoeuvres in return for inside information on political outlaws involved in the drug trade.

Throughout the '70s and '80s, Howard used his charm, intelligence and integrity to build up a network of contacts which defied all political

However; when a friend suggested that Howard's personality would make him an ideal partner. in a dope deal about to be struck, enthusiasm for the academic life dissipated rapidly. Howard began dealing with ~ small scale syndicate in West Lf.ndon. The OPR<JrtUniM ;arose toi become involved in a more flrfpt essive seam, smuggling

Howard holds some in1eresting views concerning the purpose of the justice system; "I think one of the original uses of a jury was to reflect the wishes of a community. A juror can acquit a defendant for any reason they wish, for ii\Stance, if the death penalty is a likely sentence and the juror objects to capital pOnishment, they are quite entitled to rtiturn a 'not guilty' verdict on those g~ounds, even if the evidence strongly favours the prosecution. That sort of thing doesn't happen enough these days."

Is there any lingering guilt about having been acquitted for crimes that were actually committed? ~wen, there's obviously an argument that one should obey the law whatever it Is, and I do see that. But in many cases, particularly with cannabis, there is a huge time lag between the wishes

punishments meted out for in"fraction of South will also welcome him these laws, but that's a different matter." · onto their ballot papers. "ljn The only real objection on& could not a stro09 believer in raise towards ~liis ai'~fument is that the borders," adds Howard, with cannabis business is not a perfect tremendous understatement. utilitarian trade run by nice gi.lys and How J:las such a cont~oversial existing happily <>utside the law. While caridida\Efbeen greeted in Norwich Howard was making millions, there so fag were presumably many workers being "t've ~rrveliY well rqceived. But I paid a tiny amount to actually grow and accept that this is beca~se I've only harvest the plant. The lack of regulation really been s~aking to sympathetic in the trade surely leaves it wide open audiences or meeting supporters. I for exploitation. keep e$ecting to encounter hostility!"

We shouldn't be expecting a forceful "You see, i~at would just be another campaign either. argument I woO)d use in favour of "My intentlon isn't rea(ly to go around legalisation," Howard counters.

A salient point by itself, but I feel that persuading people that cannabis should this is the only time that an element of be legalised, rather to present a conduit . hypocrisy creeps into Howard's rhetoric. for those who believe in i egalisation Of course, had cannabis been legal ~!ready. Having said thal. I'm (and therefore non-exploitative) all this very keen to speak and debate time, he wouldn't have been able to the issue as much as make all the money he did. Now he's no possible." longer dealing, he is in a much more Howard's platform is most definitely a single credible position to advocate legislation.

Howard prov,ides twQ main reasons issue. He is not even for why he believes cannabis should be allying himself with legalised: ~, think. that prohibitjon is a CLCIA; to legalise cannabis is his only severe Infraction of clvillib~rties and one should be able to d6 wh¥t one ,aim. Yet can this really be more waofs to one's own body and mind, important than prol(id,~ there's no victim. Secondly, health, education, witO marijuana in particular, there seem to .be therapeutic benefits which doctors crime or welfare? would like to avail their patients of.

"I believe so, yes.

"As a result of the law, the trade is My platform being dealt with by criminals, which is a represents a wide problem. Marijuana is actually very range of feeling.

- cneap ana there'S absolutely no need If someone for kids to be giving all their money to crooks.

"I would like tQ see marijuana treated like cabbage. lt costs virtually nothing, there are no megacompanies moving it muc around and it's quite their dope or simple to get." it could J~e because oward's they're fed decision to up with kids stand for dying from Parliament in Norwich poison." was not the result of any meticulou~ lt still planning. At a Cannabis Health doesn't seem Information Centre conference in a comparable issue with , for September, Howard got talking to Tina Smith and Friends, from the Norwich example, the branch of the Campaign for Legalisation defence of a of Cannabis International Association free health (or CLCIA). She asked him it he would service: represent them in fhe general election.

"Well, if any of the major After two weeks of delit>eration, he · agreed. parties came Originally, Howarq~~s only intending out and said they to stand in Norwich l'forth, but after an actually ·opposed the investigation into law' revealed idea of a free that a candidate d in as many national health constituencies as service, I would wish, Norwich

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"By making an impact in a marginal constituency such as Norwich North, I hope to frighten the Labour Party into adopting legalisation of annabis" of the community and the legislation, and I think breakin g the law during that period is perhaps m ore understandable than otherwise."

Howard's rhetoric contains a definite echo of Henry David Thoreau's famous maxim which states that under an -unjust law, the only place for a just man is in prison. Indeed, Howard has served a prison sentence for upholding this very belief.

"I don't think I would go breaking the law without that justification," says Howard. "Most laws, I think, are sympathetic towards the population.

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Even if you find the Klea of a principled dope-smug inCongruous, even if you n't share his staunch views on cannabis legaliSation and even if you find his preSence in the general election campaign a dlstracttbn rather than a useM d · you really have to hand ill He is nothing short of ilero.

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Union Finance Officer Ginge Kaye's comments to the Eastern Daily Press and Concrete were at very least unwise.

Before taking up the position as Finance Officer, Ginge worked a~ a resident tuto r, with a responsibility for the welfare and security of students in his care. Everybody is entitled to an opinion, but if the wider communi ty get the impression that the Union is run in a half serious manner, with illegal activities, then something needs to be done to ensure that future officers keep their mouths shut.

What Ginge has obviously failed to recogni se is that on taking up his posi tion as di rector of a company, he compromised his right to speak as an individual . Everything he says to the press refl ects his role as Finance Officer, and this cannot be denied.

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The recem revelations that EUR has forced its academic staff to curb their marking proves that no matter how hard students work. some will be penalised.

There are constant disagreements about whether a quota system is in existence. with Deans cl aiming there is no such thing, but academic staff acknowledging its ex.istence. UEA wishes to up its status, as Union Academic Of!icer, Becky Co!ley has stated, ·'to play with the big boys," and this was emphasized in the top-u p fees saga.

Sho uld students suffer a~ a con sequence of UEA' s desire to be a big name university? Yes, we wish to maintain our reputation, but not at the expense of tudents who have worked hard for their 2: Is.

As the new Sabbs prepare to take up office this July, hopefully they will be considering what it is that students want them to do.

Surveys that Concrete has conducted in the past few weeks reveal that most students are unaware of what it is the Union can do for them, and the powers they have as its membership.

The Union is there for students , it is the provider of services and the regulator of cash which should be used for new, improved facilities .

Students have called frequently for better publicity of Union events and services, and more advanced warning of UGMs and what it is they are there for. Maybe spare cash being used to give Sabbs a pay rise could be put to the better use of paying a professional to better inform students.

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-n the issue dated 22nd Jan a young man objected to being called homophobic, due to his dislike of alternative sexuality having a rel igious backing. I am both a Christian and homosexual and do not feel that I should have to make a choice between these to ways of life.

I appreciate that not all Christians are homophobic ( if you will excuse the term) , but the small number who repeatedly and intentiona lly condemn us cause much pain and angui sh.

The church has an important place in provid ing moral guidance for members, but its role in welcom ing and supporting individual s, especially in times of adjustment or when people are most vulnerable is ingrained in true Christian behaviour. By misquoting and misinterpreting th e Bible in such a way as to single out and persecute a group of people , huge divisions have been created. This behaviour stands out against everything I think a church should stand for.

At a time of very accepting views. the church has been the only source of objection to my sexuality that I have received personally. Those people holding these prejudice views risk being

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Claire White CHE 2 n Concrete (January 22) , Edward Reeves had a letter published in which he objected to the use of the word homophobic. Th e following issue, Daniel Helier powerfully supported Mr Reeves case by completely failing to understand his point. it seemed to me that Mr Reeves was suggesting that since homosexuality is a lifestyle choice , one is perfectly entitled to disapprove of it without being tagged a Nazi hate mongerer.

Just as I object to fox hunting, liking the Levellers and the eating of brussels sprouts without: hating the individuals involved; wanting their civil rights removed ; or wishing to promote intolerance, so one can object to homosexuality.

In his reply , Mr Helier completely disregards this point and proceeds to call Mr Reeves

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homophobic, which he defines as 'describing hatred or dislike of people because they are gay'.

Since he is clearly such a superb lexicographer I won 't need to remind Mr Helier of the difference between 'disagreeing with a lifestyle choice ' and 'hating someone because of a lifestyle choice'.

Mr Helier's 'you're either with us 0r against us' atti tude is grossly intolerant and just as he invite Mr Reeves to 'understand more', I invite him to meditate on the thought that 'no one has a monopoly on the truth ' before he dismissed the opinion of others and bandies the words 'bigotry' and 'gay-hating' about.

Name and address supplied am writing in response to the letters by Daniel Helier and Helen Bright (Concrete, February 7) .

Both Mr Helier and Ms Bright were responding to an earlier letter of mine in which I questioned the use of the word 'homophobic' because it implies that anyone who dares object to homosexuality, or even does as much as voice concern about its effect on society, is in actual fact giving vent to their own irrational fear and hatred. After writing

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this, and after stating that my own objections to homosexuality were based not on fear or irrational but on my Christian beliefs, I was branded a 'homophobe' by your correspondents, both of whom seem to have missed the point of my letter entirely . This I find annoying and insulting in equal measure.

I write as a non-practising homosexual who has never indulged their desires, nor has any intention of ever doing so in the future . If I were to commit a homose xual act, I would be indulging in the base element of my personality and corrupting my body, which is, according to the Bible, a temple to Christ.

In my opinion , Christianity's value derives from the fact that it denies our base, animal instincts, and raises man up to a higher moral plain. it condemns promiscuity, fornication and 'ungodliness', and puts forward the monogamous heterosexual marriage as the ideal basis of society.

Approval and acceptance of homosexuality inevitably underm ines the heterosexual marriage and , by extension, our very society.

As far as I am concerned, accepting homosexuality as

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WHAT IS IT THAT OFFENDS YOU?

o the 'M&M' poster has been offending member of our politically correct University? But what exactly is it that is offending these people? How closely have these people actually studied the this picture? lt seems to me that increasingly at UEA our every movement. action . and discourse 1s being analysea and criticised in the hope of digging out yet more evil discrimination . Certain organisations within the University wield a great deal of power that us loyal and uncomplaining subjects are forced unconditionally to surrender to. When I was asked (or 'told' depending on how cynical you are) to remove all the posters, did I

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'right' and normal is part and parcel of the laissez-faire attitude to morality that has led to such a depressing decline in the ethical standards of modern 'liberal' society. Without the rules the Bible laid down for us we are no better than animals, thinking only of our own needs and rutting happily away with anything that happens to take our fancy . Such behaviour can only harm the fabric of our society. Simple consideration for my fellow man prevents me indulging my base lusts.

I have, of course, a more selfinterested motive: 'Blessed is the man that endures temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him' (James, 1:12) Oh yes, and as to Ms Bright's suggestion that I, 'refer to the New Testament for a more progressive approach to life', I was only too happy to take her advice .

By an amazing coincidence, my Bible fell operi on the Second Epistle of St Peter, just at the point where he writes of the men of Sodom and all like them: 'But these, as natural brute beasts, made to be· taken and destroyed, speak evil of the things that they understand not; and shall utterly perish in their own corruption .. .'

(2 Peter, 2:12) Edwsrd Reeves, H/52 hoose life ... but why would I want to do a thing like that ? - so concludes Renton, the famous character in

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have any comeback? Any right to reply? No. I was simply expected to comply.

My defence of ' M&M ' was ignored . because ·people had been offended - numbers were withheld . but ·people had been offended - and that was that. lt was out of my unimportant hand s Let us analyse the poster.

The face of ' M& M' . crudel y photocopied . are smiling o n either side of a woma n cu t out from a harmless fashion magazine. The slogan ·she loves it every Saturday . is a pun on their show being on a Saturday. with, of course. the sexual connotation. But why is this offensive? For it to be offensive, we must first assume that the woman in the picture is nothing more

the infamous film "Trainspotting".

This British blockbuster traces the escapism of a young man and his friends into the world of drugs as they strive to avoid a seemingly meaningless existence. But what is its significance to us?

The recognition the film receive from both critics and audiences alike was extraordinary particularly amongst students. And what happened as a result ? - the inevitable endless stream of Tshirts, books, mugs, posters, socks, toothbrushes, toilet paper. In fact, the ' choose life ' seems to have taken over almost every student bedroom that l have seen , in the mist of continuing obsession with this 'cult' movie. it is this pin - up which seems to capture the essence of the film's message.

As I understand it , the view expressed is that the majority of society have a dull and purposeless time having to 'choose' the dreary routine of everyday life. The story points to the individual's lack of any real choice to live other than this; Renton's attempt at freedom through taking drugs results in an admittance that he will have to succumb to the 'life' he abhors. But the film's message is nevertheless that we need to break free from the routine-filled, enjoyment-free life that millions of people currently engage in.

This view seems to have created a 'new student philosophy' which states : life is monotonous - so live to the

that a passive object. In this respect. yes it is degrading for the woman and women.

But in today·s climate of modern women ' s thinking and the strong presence of postmodernism and heavy irony , I'm afraid that it is a very naive assumption to make . Madonna's book. Sex an d th£· Eva Herzcgova wonderbra ads showed how thE' woman could control the mai e paze fo r themselve s using thei r own sexuality .

The poster produced by M&M possesses the same principle. The woman is not passive. she is in control of the two men looking at her.

This is proved through the fact that M& M have only their faces showing . They have no bodily power. all they can do

edge, don't let society bring you into its mould, instead live your life how you want it, and do what you want to do. Many students I know have been searching for this alternative life with using drugs or staying permanently or trying various self - help techniques to obtain the fulfilment and freedom they need. However, despite all their attempts to solve their own emptiness, they remained dissatisfied. But why ?

Could it be that we can not help ourselves ? In the trendy book ' Life After God ' by Douglas Coupland, the author after much examination of his life comes to a dramatic conclusion : " Now - here is my secret. I tell it to you with an openness of heart that I doubt I shall ever achieve again, so I pray you are in quiet room as you hear these words.

My secret is that I need God that I am sick and can no longer make it alone. I need God to help me give, because I no longer seem to be capable of giving; to help me to be kind, as I no longer seem capable of kindness; to help me to love, as I seem beyond being able to love."

I believe that Coupled touched on exactly what we need. We don't need either the pointless ·existence that Renton criticised, or to try to solve our lack of fulfilment and freedom by ourselves. I believe we need to accept that only God's love and forgiveness can fill that gap in our lives. Jesus Christ's death and resurrection has paid the price for our wrong-doings and

slogan is of a typically sad ladd i sh nature : in all probability the woman does not 'love it every Saturday ·. but even if she did . as they might love to think . it certainly would have little to do with them . and this is the crux of their self-parody : she I!' " m ale fant asy. but on e t h<J t IS ou t ot reac h unobtainab le and therefor e al 1-poweri L•: :... co m mor re ac t1 on th at : rec£-lved •eg a rdi n~. tne po ste• w as ·we l! l m not offended . but I can see how some people could be. A comment like that pinpoints the problem of in this argument. Everyone is so scared of offending that the boundaries are becoming smaller and smaller all the

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question, it could have gor.e on all · discussed. No wonder! How can night; but so what! If we wanted the Union expect support when answers, we should have been they treat students with such a allowed to as.k questions. If we patronising attitude?! lt should be pointed out to all are prepared to give up an evening, then surely the students that the NUS at the UEA candidates could have done so is our Union. The Union should also be reminded of this fact. If tool Recently, the Union has they don't come out of their ivory pointed out the apathy and lack of tower and start to listen to their commitment of students towards membership, they may find the NUS. The possibility of themselves living alone.

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onday evening I decided to go along and support my Union. lt was the Sabbatical Hustings, 'our' chance to ask prospective · candidates what they are going to do for 'us'.

After all, we are supposed to be The Union. WRONGI The dictatorial format of the meeting was a disgrace. Fair were 23 enough ...there candidates present and if all those who attended had asked a has reunited us to God. This means that if we tum away from the things we have done wrong and tum to God, then we can accept forgiveness and receive the free gift of eternal life. I believe that the only way to find real 'life' is through believing in Jesus Christ who is the way and the truth and the life . . .

CHOOSE LIFE .. . CHOOSE CHRIST.

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Better ba sin the Hive hy does the Student Union bar and shop outlet sell such godawful sandwiches and baps?

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Controls become tighter and tighter to try and establish hat a select amount of people feel is a more perfect world. yet it can only extend to the corners of the campus a government within a government.

In conclusion. seeing as I am tn effect now writing to Points of View myself . I would like to say that I am deeply offended that people have faileo to look more deeply mto this small poster campaign . and I am sad that the subtle and wicked humour inherent in its underlying message has been completely and tragically missed or ignored by the loud minority .

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is look. She is unobtainable . much as they would like to think otherwise. The Slogan . she loves it every Saturday · is an ironic comment on th e so-called ·lad culture so prevalent in the 90s Unfortunately. this culture exists largely in the minds of the media an d of the b ov ,., who listen to t ne med1 c telling them tha t becau se they like footba ll an d sa• 'bir d th ey an: lam. scallywags . geeze rs T n( overolow n head s an d sunglasses in the M&M poster clearly symbolise the arrogance and blindness of the lad. They have produced a self-conscious . self parodying poster with an ironic tone that seems to be lost on some people. The

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+Every fortnight, 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 Academic Officer, Becky Colley What did you dream last night?

Nothing. But last week I dreamt that all my friends were puking. I looked it up in my dream encyclopaedia, and it means good luck.

What was the last record you bought?

I tried to buy the Placebo LP yesterday, but the shop didn't have it. So before that it was K by Kula Shaker.

What are you afraid of?

Spiders.

Did you ever get in trouble at school?

No. I was a perfect student.

I've never had a detention.

first boyfriend... it was his first time, so it gave him an ego boost.

What do you have In your sandwiches?

Dairylea and marmite.

Before I became vegetarian, it was dairylea, pepperoni and bovril.

How much can you drink?

I don't drink that often, and I only drink wine. Bull can have about a bottle.

Who do you fancy?

My boyfriend. And Skin from Skunk Anansie.

What do you never miss on TV? Eastenders and Beverly Hills 90210.

What can you cook?

Pasta, with mozzarella, tomatoes and aubergines. I cook the dish in the oven and then eat it with bread and salad.

What has been your biggest LCR faux pas?

In my five years at UEA, I've only ever been to one LCR.

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

I faked an orgasm for my

Can you tell me a joke?

What's green, has six legs and would kill you if it fell

out of a tree on to your head? A snooker table.

What can you make?

Teddy bears. I cut designs out of felt, fill them with cotton wool and sew them together.

What makes you cry?

Awakenings, the film with Robin Williams.

What sports are you good at?

I used to play netball for my county, bull don't play that any more. I like scuba diving, although so far, I've only dived in a lake near Peterborough and all you can see underwater is an old car.

What's your favourite breakfast cereal?

Chocolate Weetos.

Should the monarchy be abolished?

Definitely. They're a waste of money and a waste of time. I resent my tax money being spent on Fergie's ski

holidays.

What do you keep in your wallet?

A picture of my wedding dress that I can't have yet (Becky's getting married in August, everyone~ .

Where would you like to be buried?

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How many notes In a chromatic scale?

13.

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Detroit Is situated in which American state?

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Frequency Modulation.

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Concrete, Wednesday, February 19, 1997

The monumental events of the past few weeks has pushed Lacrosse to the forefront of UEA sport.

Not only did it see the British Lacrosse Association officially recognise mixed lacrosse as a full development sport, it also saw UEA take yet another step closer to qualifying for the play offs in the cup round of the South-East re gion inter-university co mpetition, and dramatically win the Anglian Indoor 7-aside Tournament.

Wednesday February 5 Cup, and will ul timately result in witnessed a strong UEA side visit entry to full BUSA competition . the bowels of south-west London The following Saturday saw UEA play host to the Anglian to play King's College.

Indoor 7-aside tournament, A fi red-up UEA side took the pitch only to fall a goal behind which the UEA team made the perfect start to with a 13-1 victory within 30 seconds. over a strong Norwich side.

Shocked and disorientated the tea m reg rouped and with an The next match saw the mighty Cambridge University inspired King 's side attacking held to a 2-2 draw by Luton , a con tinuously, they were somewhat lucky to end the first result that sent UEA chances of quarter at one apiece. overall success soaring.

The second quarter saw an However, in their succeeding entirely different, settled side turn match they showed signs of over on the style with four goals, UEA confidence as Luton seized the initiative and won the game 5-3. led 5- 1 at half time.

Now completely in control they Cambridge then beat Norwich , were able to cru ise through the and Norwich beat Luton in the second half, to win 10 - 1, with following matches, leaving UEA goals by Kat Taylor, Danny needing a win in their final match Thomas (3) , Suzy Mills (3) and against arch rivals Cambridge to Nick Robinson (3) . take the crown .

UEA took the field in Later that week ca me the determined mood and stole an news that on the grounds of all the hard work put in by UEA and early lead, only fo r Cambridge to the other institutes in the regional dig deep, and by half-time it was inter-university competition that all square, at 1-1.

The second half saw UEA go the British Lacrosse Association for the throat and score two wou ld , in the future , officially recognise mixed lacrosse as a goals, only for over co nfidence to set in again allowing Cambridge full development sport. to claim a late consolation goal, Thi s has lead to the interuniversity competition being to make the final score 3-2.

This victory meant that UEA known as the Mixed Lacrosse

were overall winners and put an end to the reign by Cambridge of this prestigious tournament.

Captain, Danny Thomas was ecstatic.''\! has been a great cou ple of weeks for Lacrosse, and success in this tournament is amazing , especially the victory against Cambridge which topped it all off.", he concluded.

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By PETER RUSSELL, Sports Reporter UEA Rugby I eased th rough this first round tie with a commanding performance against an under strength Middlesex side, in last fortnight's BUSA clash.

In the first half UEA failed to make their possession tell , with the only success coming when Steve Lightfoot broke free to put five points on the board.

The unfortunate Lightfoot was later taken to hospital with a suspected broken ankle .

Despite UEA's 17 point lead at the time of the injury captain, Nik Cooper felt it imperative that his side stayed focused on the game and maintained their clean sheet.

He said, "\ didn't want them to score as it would have let them back in the game, which could have had a major effect on the final outcome."

The injury meant a reorganisation of the forwa rds with Anton Eastmund coming on, on the open side, whilst Bhuna went to number eight.

Eastmund normally a th ird team player filled in well, and captain, Nik Cooper praised him, "He didn't look out of place, he played superbly."

The second half performance was worthy of the 31 points scored, with Rick de Silva stealing the show with a well taken hat-trick.

In the line ou ts man of the match, Dave Smith dominated and he was well supported by Matt Varey.

Varey's commitment and concentration was outstanding as he worked tirelessly, and was heavily involved in the maul which resu lted in a try.

The only flaw in the UEA play was their handling, but Middlesex's captain was still full of praise, "UEA fully deserved their win , they are a very good side and should go a long way in the tournament."

Norwich City's topsy-turvy season has continued in recent games, but manager Mike Walker will be satisfied that t he general trend is a positive one.

After breaking the Canaries traditional post Christmas jinx, a superb display at Stoke saw another three points won thanks to early strikes

by Keith O'Nei\1 and Darren Eadie.

Disappointment followed with a farcical 3-1 defeat at Tranmere, where conditions were so appaling because of the th ick fog that spectators could see virtually none of the action.

Next came a visit by second place Barnsley to Carrow road, and many thought it would be a classic match for football purists.

However, a poor referee is the most spectators will remember from the game.

With City a goal down and Robert Fleck Sdnt off before half time, the Canaries dominated the second halt and managed to scrape a point thanks to a late equaliser from, yet again, Eadie.

There was a superb performance, by an injury

ravished Norwich side in the game at Sheffield United, which was shown live on Sky. After a goalless first half, the Yorkshiremen took the lead within a minute of the restart.

Andy Johnson soon scrambled an equaliser, followed by on-loan Swede Ulf Ottoson's first goal for the club. Although United quickly drew level, a late own goal by David Holdsworth secured a 3-2 victory for Norwich.

To cap a highly successful personal few weeks for Darren Eadie, he scored the only goal of the game as England Under 21's beat Italy last Wednesday, whilst City reserve goalkeeper Andy Marsha\1 was responsible for the clean sheet at the other end.

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Concrete, Wednesday, February 19, 1997

By NICK TRIGGLE, Sports Editor.

UEA ladles hockey I were blown away by Brunei University In the opening five minutes of this first round BUSA tie, which they eventually lost 9-1.

Brunei blistered off from the start, with their mldfield in charge they were able to set up numerous Brunei raids from which they scored three impressive goals.

UEA regrouped, and began to test their opponent's defence, eventually rewarded when centre forward Carolina Taylor won the ball on the bye-line forced her way past two defenders, and slipped the ball through for Helen Towers to place it into the net.

This would prove to be the only joy for UEA against an excellent Brunei side, as they soon took control again and began to

stream forward In numbers, and If it was not for some desperate UEA defending Brunei would have undoubtedly gone into half time more than 4-1 ahead.

The second half went much the same way as the first with Brunei adding another two goals, both coming from untidy goalmouth scrambles where Brunei were fortunate that the ball fell to one of their players.

But UEA refused to let their heads drop, and this was epitomised by the endless running of Bethan Emmett, who tried her best to stretch a commanding Brunei defence.

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Wrth Brunei having almost all the possession UEA tired towards the end and in the final fifteen minutes Brunei turned the styte on to scorch in three goals from some quick attacking play.

After their heavy loss, captain Allson Roberts remained proud of her players.

"I am disappointed with the result but it was a very good team performance, they were just too strong for us." she commented afterwards. "'Ne can now look forward to our remaining league games, because we stand a very good chance of winning that. •

UEA ladles 11 have successfully made their way Into the next round of the BUSA Championships thanks to a convincing victory over King's College on Wed Feb 5.

UEA put the pressure on from the start but were unable to score in the first half against a King's goalkeeper who was in inspirational form, and went into half time frustrated at not having made a breakthrough.

A hesitant start to the second half presented King's with a golden opportunity that they never looked like getting earlier, which they duly converted with a good shot from the right wing.

This spurred UEA into action, and for the rest of the match they dominated as they had done in the

first half.

The equaliser for UEA came from a penalty flick, which was neatly dispatched by Polly Brain, much to the jubilation of the rest of the team.

Their second goal followed soon after as captain, Clare Gresswell, hit in a cross from the right wing which Julia Ward connected with to put UEA ahead for the first time.

UEA soon put the match out of King's reach with a well worked short corner which Naomi Morris powered into the net, to make the final score 3-1 .

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A dismal day mirrored dismal luck for the UEA men's football I who just could not hit the target when they played Hertfordshire College In the last sixteen of the BUSA plate at Colney Lane.

The Hatfield side managed to take the initiative with the first goal, but the game then degenerated into a scrappy midfield battle as both team's passing became sloppy in the howling winds.

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by Hertfordshire's second goal which came from a long ball played upfield, breaking up the home defence, leaving the goalmouth clear for the Hatfield

player to stroke the ball home.

Matt Jelly put UEA back in the match just after half time, tucking a loose ball into the top of the net from inside the penalty area.

Putting further pressure on the Hertfordshire defence Matt Jelly and Mark Rossiter shaved the post by inches on two occasions, and UEA were unfortunate to have the ball cleared off the line three times.

But the Hertfordshire defence

refused to buckle, even after they had one of their players sant off for headbutting Matt Rossiter, leaving UEA to contemplate on the 2-1 loss. lt was just sheer bad luck that the UEA did not get the equaliser, captain Matt Jelly said, "At the time I was concerned that we weren't taking advantage of all the chances, but in hindsight we were pretty unlucky not to have beaten them."

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Pipped by Pompey Playing a Portsmouth side, untested In four years by. UEA the men's hockey I failed to convert twelve short corners, and secure a place In the quarter finals of the BUSA shield, on Wednesday February 12th.

UEA took command of the game early on, but despite the exciting play of Terry Venables the ball did not quite run for the home side.

When Portsmouth conceded an early short corner it looked like UEA's pressure play was going to give them an early advantage, but Ewan Toppings knock in was left uncontrolled, which set a precedent for the rest of the match.

The frustration of not being able to score was worsened when against the run of play the Pompey

side sneaked a goal in against the run of play in the 20th minute ironically taking advantage of a short corner.

What could have been a goal bonanza for UEA turned into a demoralising defeat as the strike force of Mark Shurmer and Terry Venables failed to take full advantage of their dominating position, and saw chance after chance slip by.

Disappointed captain, Dan White was still philosophical.

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•Controversy has surrounded the men's I Basketball team's attempts to play their second round match against Thl!,mes Valley. Originally drawn at home they found the sports hall unavailable because the volleyball team had already booked lt, with the Union unwilling to help they were forced to play lt away, In London.

However the bizarre occurrence of the events CS(rled on as the match could not be played due to a leaking roof. The match finally went ahead on SUnday February 16.

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By SARAH DANN

UEA's men's volleyball team cruised into the last sixteen of the BUSA Championships after thrashing opponents Kingston in straight sets.

Fielding a host of well practiced international players, the home team established themselves from the outset.

With Juern Schmetzer serving strongly, Hans Magneson and Philippe Pernstich were able to attack decisively.

UEA quickly took the lead, scoring six points consecutively, and went on to take the first set 152. with Kingston showing little sign of confidence.

However, the second set told a different story as Kingston fought back bravely.

This was thanks largely to some lacklustre serving and lazy setting from the home team, who grew frustrated as they slipped down to 3- 10.

Yet Kingston did not take full advantage of the change in fortune and again on Schmetzer' s serve UEA were able to win three vital points.

They eventually clawed their way back to I 1-1 I, and this about turn in their organisation saw them take the set 15-1 I. With renewed confidence, and better positioning UEA were rampant in the final set. playing some exhibition Volleyball they closed out the match 15-4.

Afterwards team captain, Frank Spinner was delighted with the 3-0 victory . " It went very well, we stuck to our system and were very organised", he commented.

"We kept them under pressure and came back well in the second set."

In the final league stage match of this years BCAFL campaign UEA Pirates underlined their potential with a stunning fight back from a 14-0 deficit to overthrow the Cambridge Pythons, on Sunday February 16.

In doing so they broke their seven game losing streak against the Pythons, and more importantly overhauled them at the top of the table, to secure a place in the quarter finals.

The match started out slow for the Pirates, yielding two quick passing touchdowns to the Python wide receiver, Turmezgi in the fi rst quarter to make the score 14-0.

The Pirates were down, but managed to gain some compos ure in the second quarter.

UEA put together a great drive with

some superb play by running back, Rikki Wright, which was capped off by a five yard touchdown pass from quarterback, Andy Ennis to wide receiver, Jason Gappa.

Wright subsequently ran the two point conversion in to close the gap to six points.

The Pi rates wasted no time in the second half, as Rikki Wright levelled the scores at 14-14, with his eight touchdown of the season.

Despite great defensive performa nces by D ave Finn, K evin

Leghy, and Roli Savvaris the Pythons quickly regained the lead with a four yard score by running back, King.

Thi though would be the last time Cambridge had the luxury of leading the game.

In the fourth quarter Andy Ennis found Danny Jackson in the end zone to once again tie the match. and Rikki Wright rang the championship bell when he ran in his two point conversion to put the Pirates ahead for the first time in the game.

The UEA defence then tightened it up a notch and stopped the Pythons dead in their tracks with a crucial interception by safety, Andy Ennis.

The Pirates took advantage of the

field position and killed off the match with a fourteen yard touchdown pass from Ennis to Jason Gappa to make the final score UEA 28- Cambridge 20.

The Pirates now have an identical record to Cambridge, having each lost only one of their eight games both teams go through to the quarter final play offs. with UEA having to wait for the outcome of Cambridge's game at Birmingham to see if they will reap home advantage in the next round.

Afterwards captain, Chris Hailstone was overjoyed with the perfom1ance. . "We showed great team spirit to comeback like we did in the second half.

"This resu lt makes the last four years of hell worthwhile." he added.

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