Concrete issue 139 22 05 2002

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Issue 139 · Wednesday, May 22, 2002

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Outgo ing Vice-Chancellor slams social ineq ual ity at universities

KATIE HIND Deputy Ed itor

VICE-CHANCELLOR Vincent Watts has called out to government officials to charge rich students higher rates of tuition fees . In an exclusive interview with Concrete, he claims that those from poor backgrounds are currently being deterred from going to University because they are afraid of getting into debt. In an attempt to help students financially, Mr Watts believes that the rich should be paying out more money so that universi· ties can afford to give scholarships, in the form of maintenance grants, to poor students. "I would like to see richer students pay more tuition fees so that we can afford to give those from poorer background s scholarship grants. Some students who went to independent schools had to pay around £15,000 a year, so £1,000 is nothing to them ," sa1d Mr Watts. "The problem of supporting students from poorer backgrounds needs to be addressed. I thmk that more should be done

to help students with little money. At the moment we· do have hardship funds, but they are nowhere near substantial enough." "The thought of being in thousands of pounds of debt after graduation is scary for some people and this puts them off . Doing this would mean that we can use the money of those who can afford to give to us and make it easier for others who have financial difficulties, " added Mr Watts. But Un1on Welfare Officer Polly Evans hopes that the issue of student debt can be resolved in another way. "Luckily Vincent Watts is not a policy maker in this country. Hopefully the government review of this 1ssue can come up w1th a slightly fairer resolution to the Higher Educat1on funding cri sis," said Polly. Th1s year, the Un1on has been campaigning for the abolition of tuition fees and the restoration of maintenance grants for all.

For our exclusive interview with Vice-Chancellor, Vincent Watts, turn to page eight.

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New residence solution to • • housing CriSIS Exclusive pictures of affluent new residence next to Waveney Mountain KATIE HIND Deputy Editor

OUR exclusive pictures show the luxury that students starting their degrees next September could be living in. The plans reveal the new residen ces which, if they get the go ahead, could be ready for tenants by the beginning of the 2003/2004 academic year. The first phase of the halls, which will be situated between Nelson Court and Waveney Terrace, will see 386 bedrooms built in two curving three and four storey buildings. Based on the design of the modern Nelson Court and Constable Terrace, the rooms will all consist of en-suite bathrooms,

shared kitchens and will have access for disabled students. Estates Development Manager, Joseph Saunders hopes that it will be known for certain by the summer whether the new residences can be built. "We should hear by the end of June if we have been granted planning permission to build new residences," said Mr Saunders. And he believes that the new bedrooms will be very popular with the students. "These are not only needed because our student population is growing, but because we need to provide accommodation which is more attractive to students in the 21st century. "The design builds on the great success of Constable Terrace and Nelson Court, with all bedrooms en-suite, and shared kitchens

and dining rooms, but built along a corridor to enable full access to students with disabilities. Lifts are incorporated into the design for the same reason. We have also improved cycle parking." The news comes at a time when the University is at its most popular. The past academic year had the second biggest rise in applications for degrees in the country. And the student population is set to rise this coming September, when the new medical school opens. Accommodation shortages are a common problem at UEA. Only last September a number of first years were forced to live in the Nelson Court Guest Suite for a few weeks because there were not enough rooms for all of the new arrivals.

Bar paedophile has "learned his ·lesson" Mother of victim speaks out after incident KATIE HIND Deputy Editor

THE MOTHER of a child who was indecently assaulted in the Grad's bar has forgiven the man who was convicted of the offence. The woman, who cannot be named to protect the chi ld 's identity, has spoken out after Concrete reported how post-grad student, Steven Peter Makwinja . was found guilty of indecently assaulting a young boy. The mother has excused Mr Makwinja and in a letter sent to Concrete she appealed for him to be left to study at the University. "'I believe that he should be left to finish the degree that he has worked so hard for and whilst I would not like my son to come into contact with him again (for his sak<;). I think that the offender has learned his lesson and wi 11 not pose a threat in the futare to other minor on campus. " Whilst not decrying the gravity of the incident, surely if I can forgive and he has been judged in court, can't we drop the subject now and give him

a chance to prove that he can have a year-old. place in our community with no furHe has also been placed on the sex ther impunity." offenders' register for five year . The woman also revealed that Mr Makwinja. who i studying Environmental Sciences, was a family friend of the young boy's family. " He was a family friend who I trusted. I am still coming to terms with the fact that the trust I vested in this person was so misguided and that my judgement with future child-adult interactions could also be in doubt." And she defended her decision to allow her children to spend time on licensed premises. " I am not a naturally suspicious person and I particularly valued the freedom that my children had to mix with a diversity of adults on campus from a range of academic disciplines from all over the world in such a friendly and supportive atmosphere. Sadly, there is nowhere else in Norwich that this could be possible. "The child was not alone in the bar as I was there supervising him;· she said. Mr Makwinja was ordered to do 100 hours of community service and put on· a time curfew after Norwich Crown Court heard how he had put his hands down the trousers of the I 0- Above: The Grad's Bar

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Concrete WEDNESDAY, MAY 22, 2002

New Comms officer runs into political difficulties New man Ned riles political societies by claiming they "get in the way" Conservative chief hits back at Ned's "flawed" and "incoherent" views

REBECCA LAWRENCE Chief News Reporter

A WAR of words has broken out between the incoming Union Communications Officer and two students from political societies. Ned Glasier, who takes over the position as Communications Officer in September, has said he hopes to put a stop to the domination of political parties in the Union. In an interview with Concrete, Ned caused controversy by revealing that he was not a great fan of politics, saying: "I 've always been angry at political groups getting in the way of Union Council and dominating it." Now UEA Conservative Political Secretary Toby Matthews and labour President Cathering Manning have lashed back at Ned. "Ned's views are flawed. His aversion to the restoration of a democratic structure in our Union is not coherent with his aim to create a more inclusive Union," said Toby. "The democratic make-up of the Union Council should be based on the numerical size of

schools rather than clubs and societies as it excludes a large number of people . We now have sports clubs and societies vying for favours with no interest or regard for the wider picture . "Ned said he would not be manipulated by the Union staff, and that he would not become a figure of the establishment. However, his fight for the new constitution is at the heart of the Union and his support for it makes him very much a figure of the Union." Catherine is also outraged by the change in the constitution. "In any democratic structure, it is wrong to have different sized constituencies. Why are we having representatives from organisations such as the national fund , when they would not be represented in national Government?" She added that the only reason the number of school representatives has been reduced in Union Council is because previously a group of Tories disrupted the meetings. "These obnoxious individuaki have now left and the current party political activists are more mature and work together. We all truly believe in our right to represent our views whether they be Labour, Conservative or the Monster Raving Loony Party.

Missing student is found alive and well CAROLYN SAINSBURY

MISSING UEA student, Shen Bayon de Noyer, has been found in London three days after he went missing. Norfolk telephone following saying that

"When Ned says he does not want political parties in the Union, he is saying he does not want my views represented . "I don't object to societies having a say, but I do to the undemocratic structure of our Union constitution. Ned should be encouraging students, not excluding individual students beliefs. Every student should be represented in a fair and equal way."

Above: Toby Matthews (top) and Catherine Manning (bottom)

Police received a call the Tuesday his disappearance he had been found .

Shen Bayon de Noyer was last seen by his friends on April 20. Early the next day he took a coach down to London. lt is not known exactly where he slept, although on one night he knocked on a stranger's door and offered him ÂŁ20 for a bed for the night. The student most likely slept in Youth Hostels. At some point on the Tuesday he was picked up by the police, after the student was unable to pay for hi s taxi journey. His jeans were ripped and his shoes were mi ssing. Despite injuries to his feet, it is not thought that he was attacked in any way. After a check up at the Chelsea and Westminster hospital, Bayon de Noyer was admined into a private clinic, where he will remain for the next couple of days . He will not come back to UEA for several weeks, as he is to return to France with his parents for a much-needed rest. A friend of Shen's said he had been extremely worried about him . " I was very relieved to hear that he had been found . l haven' t spoken directly to him, but I know he's now feeling okay," he said.

Inquest into Sebald death points to heart attack REBECCA LAWRENCE Chief News Reporter

AN INQUEST into the death of UEA Professor Max Sebald heard how the novelist possibly had a heart attack, which caused him to lose control of his car and swerve into the path of an oncoming tanker. Winfried Georg Scbald died when hi s Peugeot hit the tanker on the A 146 at Framingham Pigot on December 14th last year. The post-mortem examination revealed that the Professor had an underlying heart condition, which probabl y induced a heart attack , making him lose consciousness at the wheel. Witness Debbie North McDowall described how she saw Mr Sebald. 57, minutes before the acc ide nt with hi s head looking upwards. He did not appear to be bracing himself for the crash. The noveli st's daughter. Anna. was also in

the car, and was knocked unconscious . Her father had been driving her to Norwich after she had stayed the night with her parents at Upgate in Poringland. She said her father was not always a 'focused' driver, and at the beginning of the journey. he remembered he had forgonen his jacket and wallet and quickly returned home. After they set off again, she remembers looking up and seeing they were on the wrong side of the road. Tanker driver John Godbold recalled how he had seen the Professor's car driving straight towards him . " I braked but could not do anything. It's gone through my head lime and time again but there was nothing l could have done to avoid the acci dent ," he said. A poli ce accident investigator PC Martin Barker stated that there were no mechanical defects found on either of the vehicles. which could have contributed to the incident. And Coroner William Armstrong agrees. " It appears Mr Sebald had a heart anac k, and it was as a result of thi s that hi s ve hicle veered on to the wrong side of the road and thi s colli sion took place."

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SYS researchers launch cyber woman to help deaf UEA's TESSA set for trial

five UK Post Offices EMILY KNEE

TWO UEA lecturers have been involved in a gold-medal winning project that is a major step forward' in improving communication for the deaf and hard of hearing. Or Stephen Cox and Or Mike Lincoln put their expertise to good use by designing a text and sign support assist ant (Tessa), to help deaf customers with day-to-day Post Office transactions.

Pictured: Dr Stephen Cox (above, left) and Dr Mike Lincoln (above, right) with their creation TESSA

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Alongs ide its gold medal success, TESSA has also won the overa ll IT award at the prestigious British Computer Society Awards. Plans to develop the project in television and internet areas are as yet unconfirmed but its exciting potential pays tribute to the ski lls and achievement of SYS. Dr Cox is de lighted that the project will be set up around the coun try. " During the next three or four

years Tessa will be installed on five sites across the U K by Cons ignia. " If this is expanded by them th en it is likely to spread into other institutions such as the NHS , fire service or poli ce. "Potentially it is a huge breakthrough in commun ication. Tessa will he lp deaf customers to understand what the person on the other side is telling them by signing to them," said Or Cox.

Tessa can convert over 370 common scenarios into sign language. The machine can also convert the speech into plain text if the customer is unfam i liar with sign language. Alongside this, TESSA is bi-lingual and ca n work with French, German , Welsh and Somalian to cater for tourists . Tessa was on display at the Sc ience Museum dur ing the summer of 2001 and even featured on an episode of Blue Peter. And now the sc heme is ready to be aired in public with May seeing the launch of five pilot Tessas around th e country. Var ious UK Post Offices will house this exciting new technology, although the nearest one to Norfolk will be in Trafalgar Square.

Where are all the staff going? Uni faces shortage of academics UEA OFFICIALS have admitted that it is becoming increasingly difficult to recruit academics for teaching and research posts. The news comes after research revealed that the number of universities who face an on-going battle ' to fill teaching posts has trebled over the past four years. According to Universities UK, the body for higher education. the situati on was most pointed in subjects such as law. IT and engineering. Annette Wood. a spokeswoman for the Communications Division Regi stry. claims that attracting staff is becoming difficult. " Good quality universities like UEA tend to attract the best quality staff. It is nevertheless increasingly difficult to recruit, especially in some subjects."

The fourth annual staffi ng survey was pased on responses from threequarters of Universities. Low pay was most commonly given as a reason for the lack of recruitment. "Uncompetitive pay levels in higher education are a factor, and we are taking what steps we ca n to ensure that UEA remains competiti ve in this respect,'' added M s Wood. " We have traditi onally had a high level of retenti on of academic staff, but a consequence of thi s i s that we face the challenge of filling posts as large numbers of long-servi ng staff retire. We are developing strategies to tackle this." Chaim1an of the Universi ties and Colleges Empl oyers Association , Phil ip Love said the problem was expected to get worse as many academics were due to retire over the next few years. "The reports make clear that pay is the major underlying factor," he said.

UEA ranked 40th by Times UEA have dropped to a disappointing 40th place in the 2002 Times League Table. Last year the University was rated 23rd in the country and the rapid fall has Jcrt students concerned, writes Emily Knee. But despite the overall rating of the University dropping, there was good news for two departments. Environmental Science was graded the best department in the country and American Studies was rated an impressive fifth. â&#x20AC;˘ Pro- Vice Chancellor for learning, teaching and quality, Nigel Norris claims that league tables are merely

an artifact of how they measure perfon~ance and outcomes across a range of indicators. "They are not always accurate in their process of data. At the moment. 1 don' t kn ow what accoun ts for the drop. It is not clear that the things they measure are related to the quality of education." said Mr Norris. News of the drop coincides with the revelation that a number of students are not sati sfied with the academic quality of the University. Two weeks ago. we revealed that two thirds of students felt they are not getting value for money at UEA. Students were mainly unhappy about the amount of teaching time.

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Sabbs claim success Concrete gets Union officers to account for their actions over the course of the last year Academic: James Harrison Have you fulfilled your manifesto pledges? I think so. (I was very vague in my manifesto) Which of the pledges that you have not been able to fulfil would you like to be taken up by the future sabbatical officers? Further work needs doing on improving partici pation in Union Council and developing stronger l1nks with School reps. What are your plans for the future? I'm saying goodbye to UEA but I don't know where I'll be this time next year. Would you do it again if you could? I have no regrets about this year and I have thoroughly enjoyed it. However, one year is enough! What words of wisdom would you offer to the incoming sabbaticals? Don't expect to achieve everything you want to in a year because change takes a long time ... but somebody has to start the process of change. Concrete's evaluation of the job

James' manifesto was quite vague, probably due to lack of competition for the post (he was the only person who stood). Library opening hours have been successfully increased this year, but the recent furore over lack of revision time has dampened the effect of this somewhat. However, James has been active in creating a relationship between Union and University officials in academic matters and has been instrumental in the review of the 1212-6 t imetable .

Welfare: Polly Evans Are you pleased with how the year has gone? I had so many plans that it was probably unrealistic that they would all get done. I am pleased with the things we have managed to achieve (comment cards, an inclusive end of year award ceremony, safe sex balls) and those which we have set in motion for the future. I've got a couple of weeks left yet, so plenty of time to fit in a small revolution . Have you fulfilled your manifesto pledges? I am really pleased with the relationship I feel I have built with students in NAM and work I have been doing on their behalf to make things easier for them . What have you not fulfilled? lt wasn't in my manifesto but I really wanted to do some work on equal opportunities and I haven't managed to do that, but hopefully I will find some time to do so in the next few weeks Would you do it again if you could? Well I couldn't could I up against the likes of Ehi? But absolutely no regrets about doing this year and, except for one ranting swearing occasion in a photocopy office, much to the fear of a passing NUS rep , I've loved it. What words of wisdom would you offer to the incoming sabbaticals? Forget council, you guys will be your harshest critics. Do try to remember the things you are getting right. Plus Ehi might want to think of some kind of unpleasant trap for the horrid little character who keeps pissing in my door way.

Above: James Harrison (left) and Jon Cox (right). Below: Pally Evans (left) and Emma Reyno/ds

Concrete's evaluation of the job: The safe sex disco was successful, as was the safe sex week. Polly was also instrumental in organising the well received CASA's. The comment cards were not as widely used as hoped , but a good idea nonetheless. Polly recognises that more work is yet to be done on equal opportunities at UEA.

Communications: Emma Reynolds Have you fulfilled your manifesto pledges? I'm pretty pleased with that actually because I've done nearly everything I said I'd do and then some other things as well . I've improved Rabbit, improved the Union relationship with Concrete, I started the Sports Nights, put photos of the exec up in the Hive and worked with the others to ensure Breakers is finished for September, among other stuff. What have you not fulfilled? I haven't extended the opening hours of the shops. The problem is that when you learn more about things, all other sorts of problems come up. When you write a manifesto you can be quite naive. However, I don't think this has stopped me having good ideas but being realistic . Which of the pledges that you have not been able to fulfil would you like to be taken up by future sabbatical officers? I would like to see them carry on some of our initiatives if nothing else, like the Sports Nights, the CASA's, the work I'm doing with Earlham High School. I would also like to see them put work into the website, which I haven 't done th is year. This is someth ing I fully adm it I've fallen down on. What are your plans for the future? I'm doing an MSc Business Management to turn my Politics degree into something of some use. What words of wisdom would you offer to the incoming sabs? Don't get disillusioned .. .. Rome wasn't built in a day... and neither was Breakers!

Concrete's Evaluation of the job: Rabbit has proved to be far more effective, at

least in comparison with Wayne Barnes' efforts last year, largely due to a striking redesign (by Concrete) and more editorial involvement of the executive . Emma has contributed to the success of new events on campus, in particular Sports nights and the CASAs. Developments on the Breakers s1te have been slow but work has finally begun . Despite not implementing the wearing of sabbatical jumpers, she has been a recogn isable presence around campus.

Finance: Jon Cox Have you fulfilled your manifesto pledges? I think I've fulfilled a lot of my manifesto. pledges. I've certainly put a lot of work into it, but you learn so much in the job that you realise some of your pledges may have been unreal istic. Clubs and societies have been lavished with more money than ever before. Our outlets have been harvesting generous prof1ts, enabl ing us to plough ahead with the refurbishment of the bar. We've had some of the best campaigns ever this year, and the first Clubs and Societies Awards ceremony is a reflection of how much quality input there is to our Union . What have you not fulfilled? it's been a good year for Fair-trade in many ways, but sadly I have not given them all the support I promised in my manifesto. Which of the pledges that you have not been able to fulfil would you like to be taken up by future sabbatical officers? I think the over-riding job of the sabbatical officers and the rest of the executive is to represent students. lt is vital that the Union is working for them . I'd love to see more students on Council, bringing real issues, that matter to them forward . If that happens, then the job of the sabbs wi 11 be clearer. What are your plans for the future? Get married (just kidding!). Seriously, I love the idea of being impulsive. I was thinking about helping open up a lesbian chill-out bar in Norwich . What words of wisdom would you offer to the incoming sabs? Try to live off campus, so the whole of your life isn 't spent surrounded by concrete. Go to all the gigs, even if you don't like the band - hey, it's free . And hang around with 'real' students as much as you can, you'll get a real feel for student opinion. Oh, and don 't get married. Concrete's evaluation of the job: Jon has been financi ally astute when deal ing with Clubs and Socs. His involvement with the University has proved particularly successful. However, the old Lloyds bank site remains empty and work on Breakers is still in 1ts early stages and many students are angry about the nse in bar pnces.

Thrown out of Court Members of the university's high brass were singing its praises at the recent UEA Court, the equivalent of a company AGM. Record increases in student numbers were trumpeted as an indication of our growing reputation and global brand. That this has been met with only about half the increase in staff would seem to indicate that students are again getting a raw deal, especially in the face of sur\iey results showing that 67% of UEA students felt that their degree wasn't value for money. U EA Court was ostensibly a shake-down for investors in order to provide the university with some cash. This is all well and good and expected of a university hardly at the top of the food chain when it comes to wealthy alumni. What was missing from the evening was a very limited student involvement, not only in the night (unless of course you count the people serving drinks afterwards in the Sai nsbury centre) but in the content of the speeches. The word "student", with all its cliche beer-drinking, traffic cone stealing connotations was heard only six times during the hour and a half session. We have said before that the University should be more accountable to the people who pay to be here and UEA Court would have been a fine place for this to happen. With only the four sabbatical officers and two representatives from this newspaper, student involvement was severely lacking.

The end The year is almost out and for this newspaper that means a change in editor. The last nine months have seen Concrete undergo a substantial redesign, win numerous awards and nominations and attract high-profile interviews with the likes of Sir Paul McCartney,_Sophie Ell is Bextor, John Lasseter and Wes Anderson. With a record number of contributors joining in September we have tried our best to represent as broad a spectrum of student opinion as is possible within the confines of forty eight pages. While this has not always been possible, our reporting this year has drawn attention to a graduation process that is still severely lacking, two Union balls that are still in need of vast improvement and, rather more controversially, the indecent assault of a young boy in the Grad Bar. lt has been an interesting year and one that has given this newspaper many challenges. However, we haven't geen pulled or had our advertising revenue cut so all that's left is to thank everyone involved this year. it's been a pleasure.

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Concrete WEDNESDAY, MAY 22, 2002

Exclusive interview with outgoing UEA Vice-Chancellor, Vincent Watts. By Katie Hind. n September, Vice-Chancellor V1ncent Watts will move out of h1s off1ce to make way for h1s successor, Dav1d Eastwood, after five years of be1ng 1n charge of the Un1vers1ty. Last year, he announced that he would be leav1ng to concentrate on working as Cha1rman of the Government's East of England Development agency, a JOb that he already holds down on a part time basis. After spending nearly half a decade m the University's Registry building and being 1n charge throughout some of UEA's most Significant years ever. 1t will certa1nly be a sad move for V1ncent, who has watched the Un1versity grow and grow s~nce he got here. On h1s arrival, there was little money and very few students compared to today. "When I f1rst came to the Un1versity we were 1n debt, we really didn't have any money. We didn't have students com1ng here so we couldn't afford to have academ1c staff e1ther. But we worked at 1t and worked w1th the young talented staff and made them grow. We have done a good JOb and now we have a very good reputation." Indeed. like any job, there are always go1ng to be good days and bad days, but thankfully V1ncent has enjoyed most of h1s- espec1ally those t1mes when he has watched new proJects come to fru1tlon. "The main h1ghl1ghts have been when a plan which I have started fmally gets f1n1shed. The med1cal school is an example of that, 1! was good to w1n the b1d for 11 and now, 1n September. 1t will fmally be open." However, when asked what he sees as h1s lowest pomt be1ng over the past f1ve years. h1s mood changed before qu1ckly reveal1ng that 1t was the recent alleged murder 1n the LCR . He cla1ms that there IS noth~ng worse than someone dy1ng on the campus, but l1ke most

"When I first came to the University we were in debt, we really didn't have any money. But we worked at it and have done a good job and now we have a very good reputation." Un1vers1ty and, Indeed, Un1on staff, he was thankful that 11 didn't Involve a student. Having started many other projects other than the Med1cal School and the Sportspark, to name JUSt two, V1ncent IS not disappointed that he won't be here to see them through. In fact, he 1s happy to hand over the progress he has made. "I see startmg proJects as l1ke plant1ng trees. They take a while to grow, you don't plant them for your generation, but for the next one." The success of V1ncent and h1s team has even led to rumours that UEA are trymg to move the1r way up the Un1versity rankings and even compete w1th the top five universities in the country. A tough JOb for anyone, but V1ncent 1s real1sl1c about UEA's chances of 1mprov1ng 1ts nat1onal status. "We are try1ng to emulate somewhere like York, wh1ch IS a place we regard as be1ng simIlar to Norw1ch. We cannot compete w1th a place l1ke Warw1ck because 1! IS near the ExhibitiOn Centre. so 1! gets lots of conference business. Norw1ch IS a small c1ty so we don't attract people who want to go clubbmg until four o'clock in the morning. But the new facilIties 1n Norw1ch will hopefully mean that UEA will attract more students."

espite be1 ng m charge of a massive educational 1nstltut10n, Vincent 1s not an academ1c unl1ke h1s successor, David Eastwood. After ga1nmg a degree from Cambr1dge and later study1ng for a masters, he started work in the accountancy mdustry. And before mov1ng on to the Un1vers1ty l1fe, he was employed by the management consultancy firm, Andersen. "I never imag1ned that I would work 1n academ1a, but you can never plan how your career w1ll turn out. I have worked m lots of places before commg here. but I suppose I have been able to use my management Skills to 1mprove the University. while Dav1d Eastwood, who comes from an academ1c background will work m a d1fferent way, but that can only be a good th1ng." Luckily for Vincent, his new JOb w1ll requ1re h1m to use h1s expans1on and Improvement skills. But mstead of work1ng for students, he will be work1ng for the ent1re populat1on of the East of England. And re won't have to go far to do so. "I am really look1ng forward to getting on w1th my new JOb and one of my f1rst projects 1s very near to the Un1vers1ty m West Earlham."

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But before From tile scrap between Davld ~ AttentJna, Seaman PCI NiaeJ Martyn to keep ate Sweden. p i, throu&h the solid eentr.l Completely unbelfiR w.heir qualifylnc campaign, h Swedes defenc:e of Sol Campbell PCI Rio Ferdinand, past a midfield so strong went some Wlf'l to overc:omlng the humiliation of their terrible showing that Joe Cole and Steve McManarnan don't get a look In, to at Euro 2000. the strike force fronted by Mlc:hael Admittedly the tum was liven a Owen (main pk:ture), Enctand's II'OUP without 111t1J of &.ope's tradibackbone could live efiOUih support tional powerhouses, but tile to the rest of the squad to go all the momentum gained could eany on to way. the tournament proper. With almost all of their talent at Yet it Is conceivable ~ could fall at the first hurdle without foreicn clubs, the team's joint beinc embarrassed - the unkinclest coaches Tommy S6derbef'l and Lars of dfaws pitting England .-lnst Lacerbkk have had plenty of travel-

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1. David Seaman (Arsenal, 38 years, 68 caps, 0 goals) England's most experienced player, and a guaranteed starter against Sweden. Despite missing a good portion of the season through injury, Seaman was Sven's man through qualification. 2 Danny Mills (Leeds, 24; 5, 0) The only real surprise selection in the squad, Mills has ou~ted both Jamie Carragher and Phil Neville from the squad despite his questionable disciplinary record. Looks likely to start. 3 Ashley Cole (Arsenal , 21, 7, 0) One of Sven's rea l finds, his confidence belies his age and it shows when he rushes fOIWard. Still makes occasional errors, but he is still the most consistent left-back in the country. 4 Danny Murphy (Liverpool, 25, 3, 1) Coming in last minute for team-mate Gerrard, Murphy may claim he should have been in anyway. He can score, tackle, and is two-footed - a fact that increases his chances of starting. 5 Rio Ferdinand (Leeds, 23, 20, 0) The most expensive defender in English football, and maybe the first true ball·playing defender since Bobby Moore, Ferdinand's reputation has grown while his Leeds club-mates have slipped. 6 Sol Campbell (Arsenal, 27, 44, 0) In stark contrast to Ferdinand, Campbell is tough in the tackle, unbeatable in the air, yet poor on the ball. He will no doubt have benefited from winning big at Highbury, though. 7 David Beckham (Man Utd, 27, 49, 6) The lynchpin in the England squad, and even more important now Steven Gerrard is out Since the last World Cup, Beckham has developed into one of the best players in the world . Crucial to everything England <to. Will be ready and rested . 8 Paul Scholes (Man Utd, 27, 42, 13) A key weapon in Sven's armoury, Scholes is the most prolific midfielder in the squad. Combining hard work with technical excellence, he doesn't neglect his defensive responsibilities. 9 Robbie Fowler (Leeds, 27, 24, 6) Having regained his confidence under David O'Leary at Leeds, Fowler's goal against Italy showed he'd regained the edge he had at Anfield. May start with both Owen and Heskey. 10 Michael Owen (Liverpool, 22, 34, 15) There is no attacker in the world that strikes fear into defenders' hearts more than Owen right now. The European Footballer of the Year could also be the Golden Boot. Argentina beware. 11 Emile Heskey (Liverpool, 24, 22, 3) Owen's stnke partner with both club and country, Heskey has come on since his £llm move to Liverpool. With pace and strength, Heskey provides the power for Owen's poise. 12 Wes Brown (Man Utd, 22, 4, 0) Comfortable at both and centre-half,

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UNITED STATES Group 0 C.Ch: Bruce Arena Star Man: Landon Donovan of the San Jose Earthquakes.

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Japan's ca pital city manages to incorporate a modern vibrant city with ancient traditions. So prepare yourself for Sumo, funky young things and fantastic shopping. By Lisa Stark. o you're heading to Japan; home of the pachinko machine, producer of the world's tiniest cel lular phones, and, oh yeah, host country of this year's World Cup. You 've made the right decision. Japan is the best place on earth to get a healthy dose of culture shock without losing your mind. lt is the perfect combination of old and new, rural and urban, calm and frenetic. There is something in 'The Land of the Rising Sun' for every traveller. Japan is an archipelago made up of thousands of tiny islands, the four largest of which are; Honshu, Hokkaido, Kyushu and Shikoku. Although, truth be told, most of the major cities look the same and 路 you probably wouldn't know the difference if someone dropped you in Osaka or Nagoya. Streets are lined with high rises and brightly coloured neon signs and many buildings even have giant, highresolution televisions on the outside. There are loads of twenty-four hour arcades that are always full of people. But best of all; if you get hungry after llpm there are actually lots of places open which serve food with glorious, lo-cal sushi at the top of most menus (they also have otl'ler kinds of food too.) Tokyo (located on Honshu) is the state capital and with close to 29 million inhabitants, it beats Bombay and Lagos as the world's most populated city. With so many people gathered in one place there are naturally loads of th ings to do and see. Some of the most beautiful gardens and serene temples are scattered throughout the city and many of them have free admission. While the Imperial Palace (the Emperor's residence) is closed to the public, all are welcome to enjoy the sur-_ rounding cherry tree groves and the ponds, which are stocked with koi.

To get an idea of the size of the mammoth city, you can visit Tokyo Tower or the Sunshine City Building Observatory but if you're looking for a brief respite from the football , think Sumo. Sumo Wrestling is the national sport and dates back to the 8th Century. If you book early enough, you can visit the stadium where the Sumo matches take place but better still is the area near the stadium where all the wrestlers live and can be spotted walking around going about their lives. In terms of fashion, Tokyo holds it's own with London, Paris and Milan and the young people, guys and girls, really do get dressed up to go out here. Save some money for shopping if you want to bring home some cool and quirky clothes from Harajuku, the trendiest shopping area of Tokyo and also one of the wildest districts to hang out in. If you're looking for more high-end stuff, the Ginza area has all the designer shops you could ever want and the Aoyama area h路as a few more but be prepared to hand over a whole lot of yen. Tokyo is the place to be for nightlife. Several districts have clubs and discos clustered together like the Ginza and Roppongi but Shibuya is the area where young Japanese people go and that's where 路you'll find the best music. Japan is probably the most underrated country when it comes to music even though they put out some of the most innovative and cutting edge bands ever. Bands like Pizzicato Five, The Boredomes and Melt Banana

play around the city and there are also many international artists that list Tokyo and Osaka on their tour dates. For concert listings there are a number of English language newspapers and magazines available and Japan is totally 'online' when it comes to most gallery exhibits and shows that are happening around the country. etting around the city is easy on the subway system but if you thought the London tube was busy at peak times then you're in for a surprise. The Tokyo subway can get so busy that at times your feet don't even touch the ground. The Japanese rail system is the complete antithesis of what you find in Britain. Trains are safe, fast, and they run on time. Along with bus travel, there are numerous day and weekend trips out of Tokyo, which are made very accessible for travellers. You can visit Mount Fuji, the outdoor markets of Yokohama and loads of other historic and religious sights. The enormous statue of Buddha at Kamakura is not to be missed and keep an eye out for several Buddhist and Shinto festivals'. These take place throughout the year and will satiate any spiritual longings you may have after touring the fast-paced cities. For fares and schedules Japan Rai lways have an official website at wWw.japanrail.com. Accommodation shouldn't be a problem any-

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THE BARE ESSENTIALS: There are some things that you just have to have ... By Kat Realff. Union Jack pants Ok ok so it isn 't the England flag embossed across these high cut sexy smalls but 1t's a small token that even the smallest enthusiast can make to those involved in the World Cup. Just think of the delight when/if we win a match. The revelers will love it when you strip down to your undies and run around the streets of Norwich proudly revealing your support for the nation. And even if that's not an option then, for a measly £3 from Topshop, girls everywhere will be singmg proudly to God Save the Queen know1ng that under their kit, they are making a dedicated statement to the boys from back home. Also available in a thong and G-stri ng, it is the perfect piece to take away on holiday this summer. Just 1n case you pull a wild Italian stallion or a greasy Greek, it's also the perfect way to remind them that British is definitely best.

Women's footie top What? Another perfectly glamorous way to show your support for England? Ladies, it is a fact that, although many of us might not know what the hell the off-side rule means, we still want our country to win. Therefore, we will march our bottoms right down to the nearest pub to s1t in front of the big screen. However, this T is yet another statement in fashion if not support. Available from Norwich market, this l1ttle winner will simply cost you a mere £8. it's a perfect way to be a fan and yet be sexy and stylish. Fair enough I doubt many people are going to care considering they are watching England 1n the World Cup and it will probably be about 8 in the morning but at least you'll be feeling great in your tight number, and you can score a few brownie points with your football crazy housemates or boyfriend. Shops, such as Topshop and Hennes are also doing a range of tracksuits, hats and different Ts supporting Sven and the boys. All are in agreement that the three lions are the fashion statement of the summer (just try not to look like a St Stephen's Street slapper).

complain. However go in the afternoon, rumour has it UCI are showing matches on their expansive cinem a screens. At least the likes of Owen and Beckham will be enlarged, yummy. Big Brother is al~o making a comeback at the end of the month. For the third time we can spy on the ' lucky' few and bitch about every flaw that is presented to us. If you rea lly can't stand the hype in England then it is definitely the perfect time to disappear. Flights abroad are at an all ti me low. With everyone wanting to stay at home and watch the match, we suggest you try lowcost airlines, such as Ryanair or Go, and enjoy a break away from it all. Surely no other country makes as big a deal about losing the World cup as we do.

THE CELEBRITY: David Beckham t m1ght seem to the discerning eye of UEA lad1es that men don 't seem to have any dress sense . it's understandable , therefore , that we must look further afield to the gl1tzy world of male mov1e stars, pop stars and of course professional footballers like Dav1d Beckham . But Mr Victoria Beckham is no ordinary footballer. Not only is he captain to our nation's team but he is the face of Police sunglasses and appears 1n Elton John 's new pop video. lt is fair to say that Beckham has made a number of faux pas throughout the years, more so s1 nee he's been married to the Kookia poster girl. Need we forget the sarong incident. the match ing leather outf1ts, and are we really sure that he doesn't wear Victoria's thongs? However, the man is usually guaranteed to look styl1sh. Baggy jeans, tight Ts and comfy hats seem to be Beckham's favourites, although 1n more recent weeks we've seen him sporting the official England suit, as provided by Burton . Other classic creations and modeled suits have been noted, especially for his recent visit to No. 10. Locally, Topman and M&S market designer brands for high street prices and provide a good range of styles and prices, although if you were after the real thing, boutiques such as Phil1p Brown and Elements would be better, selling slightly smarter and off-the-wall suits. For Beckham's more casual look, Oogf1sh and Blue Jean Company sell a wide range of jeans and combat style trousers. Such shops can also provide you w1th designer Ts and a selection of caps and hats. On a more l1m1ted budget aga1n Topman -and Hennes are good for the odd item. Beckham's ha1r is another matter, changing every _ couple of weeks. We simply suggest a pair of clippers and some Brylcream and keep a look out for different styles that he sports. As Dav1d has just signed for another few years at ManU, and if you are a supporter that is, why not invest in the newest club k1t, available at the club and other retailers from anythmg between £30 to £50. Kat Realff

FAUX-PAS: Animal prints

Anwhere but here Those of you who can't stand the thought of a whole month packed full of footie, then fear not. There are plenty of things to be doing, watc hing and getting involved in, apart from the World Cup. The football will be shown in the morning, so thankfu ll y in the evening pubs won't be full of fans desperately trying to watch a particular match. Student club and pub nights will still be running, the LCR and different concerts are still there. And with exams over, it has to be the start of t he party season. For those of you who want a quieter time then why not take a trip to the cinema. Both Ster Century and UCI have a number of action films, chick fl icks and so on that can keep you entertained. With the likes of Star Wars and Spiderman for only £3 .50 we doubt you can

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hen buying a bikini there are certain issues that need to be considered. Firstly, should you really be wearing a bikini in the first place? With this question answered, then it is time to decide which style and colour IS the best for you. So many things to think about when making yourself look like top tatty on the beach. However, one way not to impress those muscly foreigners is by covering your nether regions with a pattern which looked much better on the anima l. Remember most jungle beasts use their patterned fur as camouflage, not as the latest fashion accessory. And besides, what's so sexy about prancing about in a design that has tiger or zebra written all over it? If you've decided to invest in t he Gstring type bikini then do you really want to look like you have a dead animal up your bottom? We've been te lling you for months that there are certain ways to wear stripes and spots, but please not in the form of endangered anima l skins. lt was a design favoured in the 80s and unfortunately it seems to have made a comeback this summer, especially in t he form of smal l tops and beachwear. Stripes and spots are unglamourous and definitely unappealing. If you were to invest in a type of animal design then we seriously suggest that the white zebra print is a no-no. If you decide to take a dip in t he sea you might find you come out of the sea a little less naked then you went in. White, when wet, is see-through and the Iittle black stripes across your breasts and bottom bear a startling resemblance to the old BBC testcard. However if we can't tempt you away from your fierce nature then we simply suggest you buy a box of Frosties. it's a much better way to bring out the tiger in you rself.

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Jupiter asked me to wish you a happy B1rthday, and happy it will be. I know you say you hate birthdays, but what can be better than having an all day piss up with friends. With Saturn in your sign, I predict differences of opm1on but a bit of fisticuffs never spoi lt a party, and if you are really lucky, then you can shout fight, fight, fight like the naughty boys at school. You'll love it. I see you're anxious about the summer, but your time back in the family fold will be fun. You may have to play the ob! igatory game of Scrabble with your dad but I forecast many drunken nights in the pub with old friends . The stars say that you Wi ll have many visitors, especially a midget with dark hair and maybe someone from a Channel Isle. As long as you listen to the Boo Radley's every morning and watch the Worst Witch occassiona lly you' 11 be fine

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You may be smug because Bliss horoscope guide 1993 pronounced you the sex iest sta r in the zod iac but you get a huge spot that pul sates. This ad dition however will not deter a member of the opposite sex who has been camped outside your house all week in a red t ent. Look out your window ... see. it's up to yo u wh ether you go for the kill, but judging by your last liaison with a pyscho sta lker, its best to steer clear.

You will ace all of your exams . That 's what you want to hear, isn't it7 Wel l, maybe you should have done some work then. The damage is done, so I predict a miserable summer spent locked in your room by your parents revising for re-take s until your eyes are sore. You have no-one to blame but yourself. On a brighter note, wherever you are 1n the country this summer the sun will shine and the ai r will be filled by childrens' laughter.

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I forecast a spot of travelling for you Crabs very soon. This could be somewhere slig htly more exotic than a road trip to Great Yarmouth if you are qu 1te tall. Th1s fortnight you won't have to waste your free mobile minutes on a paranoid friend who talks too much, their trauma is nearly over. With Venus in orbit, you' ll find a change of scenery to be ultimately rewarding. Just look out for the omens and you will reach your destiny, or so says Paulo Cohello.

Grrr, in a case of l ife imitating art or something, you really are a sexy beast this fortnight, in fact you will be literally fighting them off with a stick. As the God of Love is strumming his harp in your direction, you are destined to find the perso n of your dreams this fortnight. it may take quite a while for t hem to arr ive but once they do, it will be well worth the wait. As for finance , the god of the cheque book is asking you to sign away baby, you deserve it.

Ok, so you have guessed their email address, you know what courses they are enrolled on next year, you spend every spare moment in the computer room hoping they will be there but this week Jupiter urges you to take the next step. Speak to them God dammitl The astral arrangemen t in the personality area of your chart looks suprisingly good, for you that is. Just don't mention that unfortunate incident in Sainsbury's.

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Hurrahl Term's nearly over. I know you've had a miserab le time lately and so I'll be kind to you. That huge problem that has eclipsed everything else all yea r will magically disapear for good in the next month. That may sound impossible now, but I guarantee it's true. Even more amazingly, in a year's time you'll actually see the funny side of itl So just enjoy yourself, sit by the lake, sun you~ self on the Square, because life is good.

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Ever wondered why noone has ever fallen down al l the steps in the Square with hundreds of people watching? Yes 7 Well wonder no more, this week I forecast a tumble for the Pisceans, that few will not know about. You've always wanted to be popular haven't you? Well here is your chance. You will also get that job that you went for. Until they find ou t about th e Square incident that is. You'll find it funny one day.

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I see great things for you Virgos. You may have been labelled the dullest sign in t he Zodiac for many years but in the next few weeks , a virgin you a1n't. That's right, this week you ce rt ainly will let your ha ir down and show them what's for. Unless you have recently had a scare cut and have no hair to sha ke about that is. Mercury however, is si ightly concerned about you r drun ken antics so Appletise should be your t ipp le of choice for now.

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Plea se stop playing snake, that 1s so last year. Th at is your problem this week Rams. You are stuck in the past. Chuck out those Tammy Girl jeans, forget about that two timing cheat and get a haircut because quite frankly you need one. Although all this change may seem a little scary, take comfo rt in the fact that lovely Saturn is in your sign this fortnight and so you will emerge safe and sound the other side.

Are you in the money or what? After weeks of trying to reuse single bus tickets, drinking water in the bar and genera ll y being a bit of a tight arse, thi s fortnight you can re al ly splash out. Go on, treat yourse lf, I hear Kookai summe r collection is quite pleasing. Mars is doing a bit of calcu lating and he rec kons that it 's about time you had a love interest, so get searching and he'll be keeping an eye out too. What a comforting thought.

"'tl Taurus Taureans, pine no more. This fortnight, your yearning for a certain stud will be requited. This person is certainly not unobtainable, no si ree. He loves you yeah yeah yeah. With Venus smiling in your favour at the minute, you will be the object of someone else's affection th is week, I see that you might blow him out but this isn't the answer. If all comes a cropper with stud muffin just go and get pissed. The stars suggest Pimms.

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Glazed over I read with disappointment and concern the interview with Ned Glasier in your last issue. Ned is an extremely capable and well-liked character, but I fear his energies and talents will be used against the best interests of the student body. Having worked with him on the Union Executive, I have known for some time that he aimed to be a sabbatical officer, but I am aghast at how quickly the 'Union Establishment' has claimed one of our best hopes for a good Executive Officer. Ned's views are flaw.ed . His aversion to the restoration of a democratic structure in our Union is not coherent with his aim to create a more inclusive Union . The current system includes the abolition of direct democracy (Union General Meetings), the abolition of the complaints committee (killing internal accountability) and a legislature made up largely of Sport and Society committee members. Access to our Union has never been smaller. The new constitutional concessions to democracy are pitiful and not worth describing. The Union Establishment, and Ned Glasier, are well aware that the system is a disgrace, but are also well aware that it helps efficiency. The quieter the legislature, the fewer people understand the Union, the better the Union's propaganda ('Rabbit' was created after U EA's Tory Society stopped the Union taking control of Concrete)- all this adds up to a blank cheque for the Union Establishment to do as it pleases. Many sabbatical officers have forgotten their roots, but Ned's betrayal of the student body is a grave blow. Glasier's attack on political groups within the Union is also ill founded, but the Union has always seen political groups, especially the Tories, as the final obstacle to the dismantling of democracy. However, contrary to their aims, the new constitution does not stop politicians getting involved in politics. These politicians, be they Green, Tory, Labourite, Liberal or Socialist, are now even more crucial to our legislature, and fortunately wi 11 always find ways to enter the legislature and give the more rounded views that their interests and societies teach them . There is only one group of people the union is harming, the important independent bloc (from the schools) which is now nearly extinct. Instead we have sport clubs and societies vying for favours, with no interest or regard for the wider picture. That's why the political groups are working together to open up the sordid back-slapping club that our Union now is. I was very proud last week to collect my award in the 'Clubs And Societies Awards' ceremony (which I'm sure must have stuck in the throat of some), but the event illustrated the real priorities of the Union. Many students do not belong to societies or clubs. Many are too reticent, too busy earning money, or have other responsibilities such as children. Yet these people are denied democracy and recognition. Ned Glasier has let us down . Fortunately, Alex Dawson, the other star officer at the Academic Office and leader of the campus Lib Dems, is a keen reformer; Ned and those who pull his strings should be aware that the battle for reform has only just begun. Many on campus have started to note the gradual decline between those able to lead societies and gain a place in union democracy, and those who drink in the bar or sit in the library, unaware of what a great Union there once was. There should be no divide in our student body and no decay in the permissive and inclusive atmosphere on campus. The · Union's most important asset, Glasier and others should note, is our community. Toby Matthews - Political Sec., UEA Tory Society Former Community and International Officer (UU EAS), 2000-1 I read with growing dismay Concrete's interview with Ned Glasier and his criticisms of students in political parties participating in Union politics. His contempt for these students is both insulting and dangerous. His views are insulting because students from several parties play a very valuable Union role. Whose is the 'common complaint ' about pol itics within the Union? Why can 't 'ord inary' students also be politically committed? His v1ews are dangerous because of the ir anti-democrati c implications. That a healthy democracy requires political re-engagement is one thing on whi ch most of us can agree. The absence of mainstream political engagement is one of the fa ctors that has helped lead to the far right's rise across Europe . Ned should be encouraging, not denigrat-

ing, ma instream party involvement. But according toNed, political parties are 'getting in the way' . In pre-war Germany and in Soviet Russia there were others who felt that political parties were ' in the way '. This autocratic tendency doesn 't bode well. Should we expect a burning of 'political' books in the Sguare next? Ned needs to remember he is not putting on a play now, and that he needs to communicate with people, not direct them . lt sounds like there is an attempt to 'dominate' the Union : not by political parties, but by Ned Glasier. Geoff Hicks (HIS PG)

House fire I think hard house at the LCR is a great idea! I missed it the week that it happened because I don't normally go to the LCR on Thursday nights. I find the atmosphere and the general music a bit dull ; don't get me wrong, some of it's good, but most just cheesy. Pam 's house is a great event. Yes there was a death at one of the events, however this is the first trouble of its kind, but it's not as if it was a stabbing or anything brutal, more accidental (so I heard). Yes students do like the townie free environment of the LCR Disco but some of us also like House music, so what are we to do? The LCR meets House is a good idea, I like Hard House and I know a few others who like this music and we're actually in the process of setting up a website of our musical creations and mixing talents. There's not much there at the moment due to a lack of spare time, but you can visit it at the address below to see what J and J Music is about. I think if ents were to do a (well publicised) survey Torie Coughman (LAW 2) would be shown up by the number of students who do like Hard House. For those LCR goers who would gladly see Pam 's House banned just ask yourself the question "where will the townies go for their cheap club nights? " My bet is the LCR Disco, maybe just to cause trouble. So, the point of th is is: Make the LCR students only with a house music section (to satisfy the insecure students and those who like house) and leave the townies to Pam's House. James Hunter (BIO 3)

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Graduation A few months ago I wrote to Concrete with a damning letter of how disgraceful I thought the UEA graduation ceremony and venue was, and the fact that it was a major insult to our graduates. One may say that I had slandered the venue since I had not even seen it when I wrote that letter. I thought to myself perhaps I was a bit too harsh. I was thus looking forward to seeing the hall in my first exam thinking perhaps it wasn't as bad as I thought. As I entered the hall my insides shattered . I felt like I was entering a Nazi Concentration Camp and suddenly images from Schindler's List were coming to mind - the place is despicable! There were bits of broken metal hanging off hinges, the walls looked like they were going to collapse and that floor? No comment! I stared at the ceiling looking at the hideous air vents and thought to myself that not even the thickest person in the world deserved to have their degree conferred here. I would definitely feel embarrassed to allow my parents to watch me rece ive my degree in that hell hole . A place like that is not only disgusting but an insult to three or more years of hard work and countless examinations. Perhaps it would be in the interest of UEA to actually care for its graduates and consider renovating the entire hall, making it look professional. At the end of the day it would be to their advantage as a conference hall and an ideal place to host special events. I would certainly contribute with ideas as I'm sure other students would. Thus, I bel ieve it is in the interests of the UEA Student Un ion and the University to debate the issue of a full renovation. Either that - or find us an alternative venue! Khalid Miah (LAW 1)

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Paedo-fi les Having read with some dismay the original article concerning the UEA student paedophile I was hearten by the subsequent protests . However it is to the recent article soliciting opin ion that I respond . • Do you have the right to name the student? Just because something is popular doesn't justify it morally. What 'public good' has it done? You have failed to acknowledge the fact that your readers are of above average intelligence and that they rise above such sensationalism in the national and local press. You should follow their example. He has served his sentence so leave him alone. • What ever happened to re-habilitation? Society deals with crime through the legitimate processes of law, prisons are in place so that we can accept that offenders have been punished, what right have you or anyone else to don the role of 'Judge and Jury' over our legal system and to risk inciting an unlawful reaction? • Child abuse, be it sexual or otherwise takes place predominantly 'in doors', the perpetrators of which are not strangers but the very people we invite into our homes. How many of us vet visitors and fam ily members? • Paedophilia is a completely misunderstood activity; the cause of which I suggest has more to do with maternal parenting than anything else. Certainly it is far more widespread than the mere 110,000 mentioned in your article, because the vast number of victims are innocent girls that are emotionally blackmailed into keeping quiet. In fact it is, condoned by many that claim to oppose it. I suggest if you genuinely believe in campaign ing 'i n the publ ic good ' that you red irect your efforts towards pressing for more research into the subject to prevent damage to those 'vi ctim s' that eventually f ind themselves to be labeled as paedoph iles in the first place; that you ta ke act ion to ra ise funds to enable counsel ing for such unfortunate offenders and their victims; and finally rem ind parents that they have the primary responsibility for th e well

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Local success for tennis club make up for BUSAs JAME S LILLISTONE

As Engla nd gear up for their assault on the 2002 World Cup in Japa n and Korea, Paul Ga scoigne has broken his silence about the tears he sh ed during the semi-final defeat to Germany in Turin 12 years ago. His lunge at Thomas Berthold, which earned him a ye l low card and suspension for a possible f inal, un ited the country - but L--1-..----IIIL~ Gazza wasn't too impressed wit h his "A wanker and a cheat" - opponent. " Thomas Berthold dived . I Germany's 1990 wish I had the chance now to play midfielderThomas Berthold aga inst him and take the piss out of him on the pitch and if I got the chance, tackle him properly. Because if I'm going to get a ye llow card ·l would rather it would be for a proper fou l. And it wou ld be if I played him again . He was a dic khead . He was a tall man with a mout h li ke a f ish. I remember all the detai ls of his face. He was a wanker and a cheat. "

AFTER a mildly disappointing BUSA season , UEA's t ennis home pl ayers made good in t he mixed loca l league . Th e "A" team fini shed top and the ·B ' team fi nished seco nd in their rc>pcct i vc d i vi~ i ons in an all-rou nd convi nci ng sea on. Crowd-p lcaser Max 1-lay ton. with the ·people\ hackhaJH.I". and 2002 UEA singles champion Boh Ainsley were the backhonc of the A team. dropping j ust one set all ' ea,nn in the men "s. With 'ol id per formance' from Sophie Nash. Emi ly Peake. Jules Tu lle! and y, enc Bahe r in the ladic' and mixed. a d i v i ~ i o n win wa~ as,ured. 11 was a similar siOr) 111 the B tea m with ' etcran Man Olc1ak and Jamcs Lill istonc also j ust dropping one se t in the year. With appearances by 1au 1-luggctl. Stclan Elstc and Dan Lill i stone. all of whom pro\cd eiTcc ti' c. it was a good yea r for the men. Sarah Ncwhury. Jo Croohshank and Jull ictlc Shidd ski ea~:h partnered B team sta lwart Jo Mart in . making a name for themsch cs 111

Sven serenaded No, not Ulrika but England assi stant and tactica l genius Tord Grip: " Somet imes I play the accordion to Sven . I have been pl aying since I was seven and I really en joy it. I sort of play 1940's Swing and that type of t hi ng. I love it. " 1940s swi ng? Surely some other songs would be more appropriate ... Don't go Breaking my Gerrard by Elton John perhaps, or Right my Dyer by the Doors. Or maybe just Livin ' on a prayer by Bon Jovi if it 's France in the second "ro und.

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My Favourite Match .... liverton 1-2 Kettering Town 27/04/02 A/ex Thorpe, MTH 2

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ast May, 2 500 fans cheered Carl Shutt 's name in celebration . Ketteri ng were relegated, but not without wi nni ng eight of thei r last ten matches. Confidence was high as t hey returned to the Southern Leagu e for the first time in 22 yea rs. A tough season led to everything riding on the last game . Level on points and only two goals behind leaders Tamworth - who were playing at Fol keston e the Poppies were due to fini sh at liverton in Devon . Over 1500 fans made the four hour trip , outnumberi ng home su pporters t hree-to-one, and they we re not to be disappoin ted. As t he reds won an eighth minute penalty, text messages started arriving saying Tiverto n were one down . Craig Norman gave Kettering the lead to mass delirium . Paul Chenoweth 's equal iser came as Folkestone scored a secon d, and the Popp ies went in at hal f t ime top of th e lea2ue. Three m in utes into th e second half and a mirac le happen s. Steve Lenagh , a joke figu re at Rock ingham Road , sees a corner c learance coming to him . He li f ts this 6'6 frame off t he grou nd and hits a pe ach of a vo l ley into the top corne r. A late fl urry of goa ls at Folkestone, an d a missed pena lty by Tamworth means a 3-3 draw at Cheri ton Road. We are champions for th e fi rst tim e since Ron Atkinson's side won t he league i n 19 73, and the drin ki ng session back at Rocky Road last un ti l 3am with players and fans alike all joining in Freddie Mercury. How does it go again? 'We are the Champion ..." ' Got a favourite match? Email 2 00 words to su.concrete@uea.ac.uk

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The UCT B A Tournament roadshow rumb led into N orwich for th e first t i me last week, as UEA host ed its first ever tournament. And the c lub's bowlers pu l ied through with fou r sides making tt through to the competition's final stages. The tournament was d1v1ded into a six-game first round, after wh1ch the top s1x on hand1cap and scratch went through to a final three-game round to dec1de the f1nal plac 111g. Gareth Salaam. Bnan Jepson and Dave Hart gave the U EA teams a good start and the scores started to go up as the bowlers got used to the dry lanes. A 500 series from Enc Sills ensured h1s and Andrew Palmer"s qual1f1cat10n for the ftnal three games on hand1cap where they JOined Hart and James Alien, and Wa1man Tang and Shaun

Braybrook. In the scrat ch sectiOn, a 543 senes from Salaam ensured h1s and Jepson's qual rf icat1on for the sc ratch final in third pla ce, wh tle a 479 series from Nerl Ferns and a 514 senes from last mtnute substitute Stuart Gtbson saw them qualtfy 111 s1xth . However, an InJu ry to G1bson would mean that the team would have to wtthdraw - present1ng archnvals Portsmouth w1th their on ly quali fy tng team. Elsewhere, Victona Sutton ensured a fourth place ftn tsh 1n the women's ind1v1dual standtng, desp1te mtssing out on qualification by 15 p1ns with Gavin Seeley. The all-women's team of And1 Hernngton and Kat Htnde both peppered their personal bests dur1ng the day but just failed to qualtfy, while two personal bests from Andy Whtteoak saw he and Jack Hook narrowly mtss out on handtcapped qualtflcation, ftntsh•ng seventh. For the ftnal three games 1n the

scra tch sec tion UEA, now left w1th only one team, looked to their two best bowlers to pull out somethi ng special and someh ow overturn a 127-pin deficit to Notti ngham University from th e first round. lt was a tall order and it proved to be too much for the team as they f1nished third desp1te a 221 from Jepson. W1th three out of the SIX qualifying teams, hopes of a UEA vtctory 111 the hand icap section were htgh. The battle for thtrd, though, was incred ibly t1ght. Tak1ng a 19-pln plus advantage lead over Essex for th1rd in, Tang and Braybrook Increased the1r cush1on to easily seal thrrd overall. The break between the f1rst and second rounds d1d not su1t the team of Sills and Palmer as they slumped to s1xth overall. W1th only a 5-pln def1c1t mclud1ng hand1cap, Alien and Hart set about pegg1ng back their nvals from London 1n the battle

for first place . 161 from Alien and a 167 from Hart on his way to h1s best senes of the day on 538, was enough to ensure a 13-p tn win overall. The day's successes also saw UEA's bow lers ga1n po111ts towards the nat1onal Bullseye Order of Mer1t rank1ngs. Hart was the best ranked men's UEA bowler 111 Sixth, while Jepson, Salaam and Gtbson's top 15 f1nrshes all saw them sconng points. Sutton's performance 111 the women's was a UEA best, w1th Hernngton and H1nde also pickIng up po1nts g1v1ng UEA the chance of having four competi tors 111 the Masters competition 1n July. w1th one tournament 111 Hull still to go. CORRECT ION • In the roundup 111 the last 1ssue of Concrete. we fa1led to report that UEA's men's tenp1n bowling squad placed second 1n BUSA. We're sorry for missing th1s ach1evement out.

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Sixth for Cripsey bronZe bonus Carter in for UEA BUSA athletes Bedford performances set team up for season bike event MICHELLE MARGOT

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UEA's Simon Carter repre sented his university well as the only member of his club to compete at the Beat the Streets event in Reading. Carter placed sixth in the urban mountain biking competition created by Red Bull which take s place at universities across Britain. 25 mountain bikers descended upon Reading University's campus with their eyes on the top prize. The task was to complete a professionally designed course over the campus as quickly as possible. After these trials the top ten riders went head-to-head in the 'final five' duals, with the top three times winning a weekend mountain biking in Coed-y-Brenin with the world famous Giant Hel ly Hansen Team. With riders coming from as far afield as Southampton and Swansea, the day was packed with nail biting, high-octane head-to-head racing. Students came out from across the university to spur on the

enthusiastic competitors and create a great atmosphere. But both the best and wo rst the day came when the final dual with the top two riders failed to be timed. The starters didn't hear the horn and no stop watches were started, alth ough t he problem was resolved by good sportsmanship when all riders agreed that they should retain their positions as they had been at the top end all day. . After all the excitement the top ma n was lain Nairne of Reading University, without a final time but undoubtedly the fastest rider. He was very close ly tailed by An drew Nerman and Sam Goater both from Southampton University, with Carter very well placed in sixth with a cracking time of lmin 35 sec. Carter spoke after the event, and made it clear that he was all for the occasion and saw it as a positive move for student mountain biking. "lt was a bril liant opportunity to further mountain biking," he said . "This kind of event is definitely t he way forward." Carter's comments form the general consensus of both competitors and spectators throughout the day.

Slow start for cricket seconds With the exam season once again taking its toll on team selection , UEA were hampered further by wayward navigation skills, writes Mark Roberts. On what should have been a straightforward journey for a grudge match against Worcester, the team 's late arrival resulted in the game being reduced to a 40 over match from 50. - Winning the toss, Worcester elected to bat first and compiled a useful total of 2 12 on a pitch that promised much for the ball. UEA strike bowlers James Ing and John Fish bowled wi th pace and control, taking 3-34 and 1-20 off their allotted eight overs respectively. Spin twins Ed Cook and Mark Roberts both chipped in with two wickets apiece on a strip that produced little movement in the air or off the pitch. Going into bat in the evening heat with the pitch flattening out, UEA confidence was high and they got off to a fl ying start. Opening the batting, captain Haydon Simmonds and ex-first team skipper Roberts compiled 65 off the first 13 overs. Simmonds went for a solid 33, caught driving hard at a ball backward of square, while Roberts eventually went for a patient 55, the

first BUSA half-century of the season. Unfortunatel y the middle order couldn' t maintain the run rate or keep wickets in hand, though fighting 20s from Fi sh and debutant 'keeper John Salmon meant there was a glimmer of hope. Eventually, though, the match drifted away in the rapidly descending gloom and against accurate Worcester bowling. UEA ended up 31 runs adrift of the home side's target, a disappointing yet competitive start to the 2nd XI season. RESULTS: May 5 : Worcester Men's t, 187; UEA Men's I, 94- Worcester win by 93 runs. May 8: UEA Men's I, 100; Loughboro' Men's I 10311 - Loughborough win by mne Wick· ets. May 12: UEA Women's I v Guy's, King's & St Thomas' Women's t UEA wm by walkover. May 15: B1rm1ngham Men's I v UEA Men's I - Birmingham win by walkover. May 18: Staffs (Stoke) Men's I v UEA Men's I - UEA win by walkover

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UEA's athletics team competed well in the BUSA Championship in Bedford with some excellent performances. Fifty teams from around the U K took part in the annual nationals, and UEA showed they could compete.

Sue Cripsey receives her bronze medal for the 1500m

Highest placed was Sue Cripsey, who achieved a bronze medal in the 1500m with a personal best time of 4 minutes 27 . She beat stiff competition from several Great Britain international athletes with a gutsy sprint with 200 metres to go. Heptathlete Ros Gonse , who has just returned from an international in France and who won the multi-event BUSAs last year, competed in four events. She jumped we ll in the long jump to come sixth in a field of 52, while in the semi-finals of t he l OOm hurd les she ran 14.52 seconds to equal her personal best. Troubled with windy conditions she finished eighth in the javelin and managed 12th in the shot. Club president M ichelle Margot had a grue ll ing weekend with admirable performances in the 5000 metres and two days

later in the 10000 metres. Chris Mil ler also doubled up these events achieving two personal bests, running a 17 :04 in the 5k and 35 :21 in the lOk. Steve Harris also ran well in his debut performance in the 1Ok, finishing in 44 minutes 48 sec onds. Another ath lete who is recovering from injury, Andy Gilbert, also ra n in the 5k to finish in a time of 18 minutes 5. Rob Bartlet and Dam ien Homden both competed in the 400m, but both missed out on the sem i-finals . Bartlet's t ime of 52. 5 seconds meant he narrowly missed out, while Homden looked strong with 55.1 seconds. BOOm runner Christian Noble had a superb race in a time of 2 minutes 3 seconds, while Nick Hydelman ran a swift 24 .9 seconds in the 200m from the outside lane. The men's relay team cons isting of Bartlet, Noble, Homden and Chris Cox did well to finish fourth despite obstruction by another athlete on a changeover having led the first lap. President Margot commented : " Everyone competed brilliantly and gave their all. This puts everyone in good stead for the coming season. "

Lady Luck against Canaries From back page As the fans held their breath Roberts dived to head home, only for Jeff Kenna to come from nowhere with a remarkable intervening header wide. What Kenna had prevented only minutes earlier ca me just 40 seconds into extra time . Notman again beat the ailing Grainger on the right and del ivered a wonderful cross to the back ·post which was met by Roberts in his trademark style. The big Welshman wheeled away to the Canaries fans as the bench erupted, and for eleven minutes the Blues' fans were silent. Then John won a corner on the left, and Norwich took the opportunity to defensively replace McVeigh with Sutch . As City worked out marking duties, Ken na's corner was nodded on by John to Horsfield who header an equal iser across Green . With Roberts now alone up front City had no choice but to try to play the counter attack and stifle Birmingham. They nearly got the ir reward as Mulryne saw his curling free kick tipped away after Notman was fouled on the edge of the box. But it was not to be as time ran out and the managers and capta ins met with the referee in the centre circle . The reactions of the Birm ingham players was enough to tell the fans wh ich way the toss had gone, and the ball went to the .South end . Birmingham knew they 'd failed

in their last four shootouts , including a playoff sem i-final and league cup f inal last season . Norwich, on the other hand, hadn 't even competed in one si nee losing to Bolton at Carrow Road in October 1998. Roberts began the shootout confidently, placing it in the bottom left corner wh ile Vaesen went the wrong way. Green nearly got enough on John 's penalty, Birmingham's first , but it was just out of reach and tied the scores up. Mulryne then missed his second penalty of the season , again driving a weak penalty st raig ht at Vaesen . John Devl in made it 2-1 before Sutch pulled his penalty wide right to the obvious joy of the Birm ingham squad . Stan Laziridis and Easton both made their scores with consummate ease and the pressure fell on Darren Carter. The 18-year old Birminghambern midfielder handled it perfectly and was swamped in celebrating fans . Roberts summed up the feeling in the Canary camp and attempted to console the fans with his hopes for next season . " I thought the lads were magnif icent today, the team played really well ," he said . "They were a credit to Norwich City Football Club ." ' Obviously to lose through the lottery of a penalty shoot-out is really, really hard to accept. But that's footba 11 and now we've got to pi ck ourselves up over the

sum mer and start again next season ." Speaking at the club 's prearranged Monday press conference in Newport, manager Nigel Worthington also spoke of his hopes for next season . "There's a se nse of disappointment that we didn't quite do it but there's a great sense of achievement too," he said . "As I said yesterday, very solid foundations have been laid down for the football club to build on ." "There are so many plusses

and positives to come out of t his season and it would be difficult not to look forward to next season with a positive attitude." Birmingham will now head into the Premiership with the estimated £20m pay-cheque t hat it provides, while Norwich face a derby aga inst newly-relegated Ipswich . Norw ich did t he ir fa ns proud at Cardiff, and a similar performance throughout the whole of next year should be enough to see Ci ty up.

Sutch and Mulryne miss penalties as Canaries fall to cruel defeat PLAYOFF FiNAL:

Birmingham 1-1 Norwich (aet; Birmingham wi n 4-2 on pens) ALEX THORPE Sports Editor in Cardiff

it's been said that the worst way to lose is on penalties , and Norwich City found out t he hard way in Cardiff - after being on top th roughout. Having had fortune favour Norwich all year, and wit h t he ' lucky' North end of the Mil lennium Stadiu m , lady luck deserted City at th e end of extra time for the coin toss to dec ide en ds.

Gary Holt played for 118 minutes with a then-suspected broken foot

The Blues nailed fo ur from four in front of their own fa ns wh ile Phi I Mul ryne and Daryl Sutch saw thei r spot-k icks sav ed and dragged wide res pecti vely. lwan Roberts looked to have given Norwich the fa irytale en ding with a goa l 40 seco nds into extra time, but Geoff Horsfield 's 102n d mi nute eq ualiser fo rce d the lottery. Playing und er a closed roof to

Daryl Sutch 's spot-kick heads past Nico Vaesen 's right upright

keep TV viewers happy, the Blues started the stronger in extreme heat while the Canaries acclimatised themse lves to their surround ings. Chances were few and far between in a f rantic first ha lf, with only one shot on target between the sides. Stern John for Birmingham and Clint Easton for Norwich had both missed the target with easy chances before Rob Green provi ded a late candidate for save of the season.· Tommy Mooney flicked the ball onto an unmarked Horsf ield, who hit a low vo lley t o Green 's right th at the Norwi ch 'keeper clawed away spectacu larly. Horsfie ld was I ucky to st i 11 be on th e f ield after delivering an elbow to Darren Kenton's throat in the ninth mi nute. By keep ing his feet, Kenton spared th e co ntroversial form er Fulh am pl aye r wh en a more streetw ise pl ayer may have dived ,

earning Horsfield a red card instead of a talking to. Shortly afterwards Bryan Hughes robbed an under-performing Mulryne and slotted through to John, but the £lOOk sign1ng from Nott ingham Forest pulled the ball wide. Horsfield may have got another booking in the 28t h minu te as he went down all too easily after Malky Mackay pulled off a perfect tac kl e in th e box. Gary Holt meanwhile was bossing the midfield despite injuring his foot in a second minute tussle with Oli ver Te bily, an d Holt created Ci ty's fi rst clea r-cut chance. Robbing Mooney on t he edge of th e Can aries' area, Holt went on a surgi ng box-t o- box run before feeding Mark Rivers out wide right. Rivers' cross found Easton at the far post , but he cou ld only prod wide wi th his right foot. Paul McVe igh produced an audac ious piece of skill on the edge of the Birmingham box,

leav ing two defenders fac1ng each other. but couldn't keep h1s shot down. Early in the second half Holt was again brought down heavily, this time by Martin Grainger, and the Birmingham man became the first to see yellow. Easton and David Nielsen then both shot over, and shou Id have been spurred even further by the sight of lwan Roberts warming up beh ind the goal. Instead, Birmingham had the next couple of chances - Adam Drury mak ing a superb saving tackle from John, while Horsfi eld shot wide. Rob erts repl ace d Niel sen in the 82nd minu te, and put Birmingham on th e back foot almost immediately. He had a chance to steal the win for Norwich in injury t ime as Alex Notman , himself only just on th e pitch, swung in a perfect cross to the back post. Turn to page 19

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