Clarke: 路Students can pay for themselves EDUCATION Secretary Charles Clarke has spoken out to Concrete over the Union's new policy on top-up fees. Clarke, who is MP for Norwich South has criticised the proposal - claiming that tax payers should not have to pay more for young people to go to university.
Above: Charles Clarke. Picture courtesy of the Evening News
Union Council passed a motion last week, stating that higher education should be funded by general taxation, meaning people who have not attended university have to pay more tax. And he also hinted that even if the public were forced to have more money deducted from theiwage packets, it would not go
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into higher education - but instead, primary schools. "You have to remember that the overwhelming bulk of university funding comes from general taxation. That will continue to happen . "The problem is that you're competing with other areas of education and universities don't always win because MPs, such as myself, say primary schools should get more funding than higher-education . Young people can pay for themselves," he said . Now Mr Clarke - also known as 'the bruiser', warns that the Government can 't fund every
person who goes to University, so much of the cost will fall on students. "The real issue is social justice . Such a relatively small proportion of working class children go to University that there is a wasting of talent. That is something I have to address, but I haven't made my mind up over what I am going to do yet." But Clarke doesn't fear for his job if top-fees are introduced as very few of his voters are middle class - .the group expected to be hit hardest by the new move . ''The middle class are very important but, they are not my main voters. Most of mine come from working class cou ncil estates," said Mr Clarke. Continued on page 5
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Call for less smokey bar turned down by Union Council over fear of losing profits AN APPEAL for the Bar and Pub to be half nonsmoking was quashed at Union Council last week. The motion, proposing that the Union Bar should be more appealing to non-smok· ers and asthmatics was written by the UEA Green party president Luke Shenton. He feels the majority of the bar is given to smokers. "it's never pleasant to breath in smoke when you don't smoke. Yes, smoking is a right , that's why we feel there should be an equal choice of area in the bar." But Luke believes that all the air conditioning system achieves is to make the area very cold. "And to be fair, having a no smoking area with the intention of clean air doesn't work because the smoke will disperse through· out the bar." Union Finance Officer Michelle Pratt said the executive does not oppose the non-smoking area. ''The opposition to the motion came from the second part say-
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REBECCA LAWRENCE News Editor ing we should provide 'roughly equal space for smokers and non smokers.' Council members did not want to dedicate half of the bar space to non-smokers." Michelle claims that it is extremely rare for the non-smok· ing section to be full and the seats in it are always the last to be filled. "As it is it's very hard to police the area, the bar managers check regularly and ask smokers who have moved ashtrays onto those tables to stop smoking." "There was concern that extending the non-smoking area would make it even harder to keep smokers out." The Finance Officer asserts that there were financial implications of passing this motion . ''The bar would lose revenue if people stayed away from the bar because they couldn't get seats where they can smoke. These arguments were put to the council representatives and they voted against the motion." Even though the motion fell at council , concerns about the non-
UNION BAR Staff have been banned from speaking to Concrete, after workers complained to us about changes made to their rotas. Bosses put a poster up in the staff area of the pub · forbidding them from talking to UEA's student media after it emerged they were forced to take up set shifts - one of which had to be a busy night, writes Rebecca Lawrence. And now the Union Council Representative for Law, non-first year undergraduates, Dipesh Palana feels that it is an outrage that workers are not allowed to express their opinions. "I'd speak up for them . it's wrong that they can't speak to
Above: Dipesh Palana Concrete if they are unhappy with the Union." Dipesh has offered bar staff the chance to speak to h1m about their compla ints, and he will forward them onto Concrete so the workers can avoid direct contact. But the Union defends the decision to silence their staff.
smoking area are being taken into account. But Michelle pointed out that while the non-smoking area is underused it's hard to justify enlarging it. "If we see that the area is being used then of course we will look into enlarging it." Luke said he wasn't surprised that the idea was unsuccessful. "That was mainly due to my poor speaking qualities and poor understanding as to how the union council really works. Also it was Bpm and I wanted to go home." But Union Communications Officer Ned G/asier said that during the construction of the new bar careful consideration wa s given to customers who did not want to drink in a smokey atmosphere. "lt was agreed to create a clearly delineated space at the far end of the bar as this was the area with the lowest floor as smoke rises. " A sophisticated air handling system was introduced to keep the whole bar relatively smoke free "This cost £400 ,000 and ensures that the air is clean."
Un1on Communications Officer Ned Glasier believes that the reason behind the ban is because it is much better for problems to be consulted inside, rather than through external media. "Nothing has been imposed on the staff. Volunteers have filled the rota. Bar staff should talk to their managers about complaints and they will listen ." And he claims that the Union are right to put the ban in place. "Staff should put their point of view across in context of the bars not Concrete. Th e Union is not trying to shoosh staff, but encouraging them to put their views across in the most constructive way." Bar staff, who wish to speak out about their compla ints towards the Union bar, should contact Dipesh Palana at d.palana@ uea .ac.uk.
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Local thugs beat' student in shock attack CHARLOTIE ROLAND
ANOTHER UEA student has been the victim of a brutal attack near the Campus. The incident happened on Saturday November 16 at around 11 pm outside the main entrance to The Village. Music student Pate Edwards and his friend were walking home from the University to his house in West Earlham when they noticed six youths, three on one side of the road and three on the other. The boys were aged between 15 and 17-years-old, of average build and appeared to be locals. As Pate and his friend went to walk past them, two moved over and the other one threw a punch at his face. He was hit in the eye and his glasses were thrown off and
The youths walked off laughing, whilst Pate was left bleeding from his nose and eye. Pate said he was in complete shock, whilst his friend Gemma was extremely upset and in hysterics. 路 "I wasn 't expecting to be punched. lt was completely uncalled for." The police were contacted immediately, and the following day Pate was interviewed and had scene of crime photos taken of his face. But the chances of the thugs being caught are low as Pate didn't see their faces clearly, "I wasn't paying attention to them. "I feel angry as it wasn't provoked. I didn't even look at them". This worrying attack again raises the issue of student safety, on and around Campus. And Pate is hoping that no more students should have to suffer like he has.
that it doesn't happen to other people," Pate said. UEA Security Manager Mike McCormack claims that students can stay safe by following standard, easy advice. 路 "Norwich is a safe city, but students must not be complacement. If they see a suspicious looking group, they should cross to the other side of the road, and not put themselves in a vulnerable position." Mr McCormack stresses the need for students to report attacks and crimes to UEA secu路 rity. "lt gives us a bigger picture of what is happening on and around campus." Just earlier this term police were appealing for witnesses after two students were attacked around the same area as Pate. They were left bruised and battared by a youth, thought to be between 18 and 19-years-old. Concrete Comment - Page 6 Left: Pete Edwsrds just three
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LAST week Concrete announced the results of the highly anticipated EventTV Awards 2002. We contacted the winners with their outcomes, to congratulate them on their esteemed awards. BBC Publicity Officer Joanna Alien said she was overjoyed that Neighbours had done so well. "it's a testament to the enduring popularity of Neighbours" Channel four's Graham
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Norton, below, won best presenter for the second year running with 44% of the vote. He was thrilled by the well regarded award. A publicity office said, "We're delighted and glad that he has such a strong fan base at UEA." Big Brother, who launched Celebrity Big Brother last week, won best reality show with a total of 39% of the vote. The Big
Brother Press said they were elated. "Thanks very much, keep watching." Press Officer for Eastenders Kirsty Willson said it was wonderful that Trevor won Best Soap Villain. "Aiex Ferns has been a great success as evil Trevor Morgan and its greaf his work has been appreciated by the general public." Hollyoaks publicity officer Gemma Hyden said lzzy was very flattered to have won sexiest female with 44% of the student vote. "We're really happy with our award. lt's great to win anything. We didn't even know we had been nominated!" The Event Co-TV Editor Joe Minihane felt the awards had been very successful. "They caused a lot of debate when the . questionnaires were handed out, especially over the categories of ugliest male and female ." He also said he would like to commend the winners on their achievements. "lt is a unique opportunity to see that students love TV and take an interest in the personalities of TV characters. The winners can add our award to their vast collections. Ours is right up there with the best. After all, it was voted for by the people."
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Liquid dreamer ANYONE at last weekend 's Retro might have wondered why th e Rainbow trio, George , Zippy and bungle didn't all appear on stage tog ether. lt did seem a little strange that scary teddy Bung le made his exit before the other two puppets even left their backstage make up chairs - despite them being one of the most popular children's television acts in the 1980s. But Backchat can exclusively reveal the reason behind the lack of threesomes - Bung le is dead . When Bungle finished his act, we tried to meet the infamous character backstage, but we were quickly warned off by our source, who begrudgingly admitted tha t the man under the bear's costume died a few years ago. "Bungle has died so the same man who plays Zippy has to play Bungle. it's all very sad ,"
Seeing double? DON'T be surprised if you have to do a double take while eating your Hive roll or checking your books out of the library, for it seems we have a real life look-a-like here at UEA. The more eagle-eyed among you might l1ave al ready noticed a young man who looks suspiciously like Eastenders star, Jack Ryder. Above: George and Zippy - but where is Bungle?
he revealed , holding back the tears. Unsurprisingly, we decli ned
PSSST! IT seems even the most intellectual of folk can sound crass when it comes to wooing the ladies. According to a celebrity gossip website, a
the offe r of nipping behind the scenes to view the li feless costume .
rather high profile UEA lecturer has a far from charming chat up line -which would leave even the most shameless student feeling somewhat embarrassed. His pulling secret when getting up close and personal with the girlies is to blurt out: "I put it to you that your c* .. is on fire." What would his wife say?
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Not only does he sport the same floppy haircut as the actor who plays Jamie Mitchell , but he also wears similar clothes to the TV mechanic, (pictured above) . But a wo rd of advice, if you do happen to spot him strutting his stuff don't tell him he looks like Jack. Apparently he doesn't like it. Yeah, right.
Sticking the boot in THE FOOTBALL team could find themselves getting into huge amounts of debt if they don't look after themselves properly. Club rules state all members must clean their boots with the utmost care, as they will be closely inspected. If a player fails to comply with the harsh ruling, there is an entire SOp fine for turning up to a
BUSA or Saturd ay Midland League game with , God forbid , dirty boots. Members have to fork out even more money if they are late on Saturdays, even if it's a result of cleaning their boots, with a fine of SOp or ÂŁ1 for BUSA matches. All we can say lads is don't let the side down.
SOMEBODY has got their knickers in a twist. Our sources have informed us that Liquid boss Pablo Dimoglou is set to take legal action against Concrete following our revelation that he allegedly beat up a student. The bully boy was due to visit his lawyers last Thursday in the hope that he would be able to sue us for libeling him. ''I'm not happy with that paper, I'm going to see my solicitor about it tomorrow," he ranted to our perfectly placed spy. But what with our legal experts approving the story and the fact that police investigations underway, it's not looking good for him. Good luck Pabs - you might just need it.
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Doctors out on the town nurses and raunchy doctors are hitting the town this week, in Medsoc's first ever party. The event takes place at Po na na's on Thursday November 28, playing R&B, Hip Hop, Tickets cost £4 for medsoc members and £5 for non members, and are avaliable through the LCR or by contacting o.stone @ uea.ac.uk or 07956 369 941 .
Killer is caught est victim . of a racist attack in Norwich. The assault took place on November 5 as he walked towards the railway station bus stop. He was left with a broken
I came from ." After Cengiz told him, he was so hard that his jaw smashed. He was left lying on the floor.
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"Now I have a piece of metal attached to my jaw bone. I can't eat or chew. lt will be December 12 before I know if I need another operation." The assault has left Cengiz in doubt about his university career, despite support from the Dean of Students Office and School of Management staff. Cenzig feels he has a tough decision to make. "I have two choices. I could try and get back on top of things in time for the exams but what happens if I fail after all this? My only other option is to take a year out. But I don't even want to think about that because of the cost.". Cengiz is worried that his attacker will not be caught. "I'm not confident that the police have enough to go on. They'll probably never find who it was."
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The higher education funding, which will be announced some time in January could leave students up to £10,000 per year out of pocket. But Clarke has no problem with the fees, despite saying in a previous interview with Concrete that he argued against them. He accepts there is a problem if fees stop people going to University. "This is not inevitable as fees have increased over the last five years. There is no evidence of them deterring people from University." But Union Communications Officer Ned Glasier disagrees with Mr Clarke. He believes that educated people serve society - and fie
eral taxation as irrelevant. "The motion passed shows we support in principle the idea behind free education. Society should contribute to Higher Education as it benefits from it. "The motion Council passed ensured that the Union has a policy against top-up fees." The Union is holding a 'Big Noise Demo' on Wednesday in the Square to campaign against top-up fells.
Students Office is here to support students facing difficulties of any kind. "Obviously help is confidential. I cannot comment on individual cases beyond .saying how sorry the University is that one of our students has suffered in this way." Carla reassures students that such attacks are rare. "We advise students to take sensible precautions for their personal safety, avoiding dark, lonely areas, where possible." Cenzig's attacker is described as white, 6ft tall, slim and in hi·s early 20s. He had dark messy hair and wore dark scruffy clothing. The woman he was with was blonde. Anyone with information should call Norfolk police immediately on 01953 424242, or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 .
POLICE have arrested a man in connection with a hit-and-run incident, which occurred recently in the Golden Triangle. 80-year-old Jill Foster, was hit by a car on November 3 on Unthank Road, writes Tina Haggar. A number of UEA students dashed to help her, but she later died. On Saturday November 16, police arrested the driver Robert 0 ' Callaghan, 40, and charged him with causing death by dangerous driving. Callaghan appeared before on Monday, magistrates November 18, and was remanded in custody, due to appear in front of the crown court this week. Police are still appealing for help in tracing the vehicle involved, which was a white Volvo 740, registration E888 BGP. Anyone with any information about the incident should contact Norfolk Police on 01603 424242.
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Night swop THOM SMITH
STUDENTS are set for a change this week when the popular LCR disco will be held on a Wednesday (November 27), for t he f irst time ever. Th e event, w hich is normally on a Thu rsday, wi ll be resch ed uled due to the ind ie-rock band ' A ' only b e ing a ble to p lay on Thursd ay N ovemb er 28. "There's an event on the Friday, which meant the only day possible for the LCR was the Wednesday;· said Union Entertainments Manager. Nick Raynes. But students are fee ling a little disorientated by the change from the conventio nal studen t week. LCR go-er Genevieve Kerr said it wo uld seem very strange to go to the LCR on a Wednesday. "I don't know what I'm going to do on Thursday now. but I do appreciate the problem ." EAS student Cat Clarke said she didn't mind too much as she liked the offer on the tickets in combination with Retro. "I'm looking forward to a different week."
Security stepped up in halls after mass campus crime wave /
Above: Crime Reduction Officer Paul Sankey
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NORWICH police are launch ing a crime prevention attack on Waveney Terrace after a series of thefts over the past few weeks. Th ey are raisi ng aw a reness of thieves o perati ng in the area, by putting u p a round the po sters Unive rs ity, a nd expl ain ing to students how they can prevent crime. Crime Reduction Officer Paul Sankey said that Waveney Terrace has been a major target for theft. "it's a very friendly place , meaning students leave doors open , and don't query who is coming into their building ." Paul pointed out that on a visit to the halls, he asked a student to leave the door open, and said to him , "I'm just going to burgle your room ," and the stu dent laughed , and was not interested in seeing the police ID. "This is an indication of the problem in these halls, there 's so many people coming in and out all the time, that they expect doors to be left open for them ." The officer said that students'
health and safety was at risk from the insecure accommodation . "An electric card would be much more efficien t. it's not fa ir to criticise the university bu t as things are replaced , they should be upgraded ." Along a corridor of Waveney Terrace , Mr Sankey pointed out several windows and doors, which had been left open. "A girl left her room to use the kitchen without locking it, which would have given ample ti me for a burglar to snatch belongings from her room ." Another student, third year Rieza Sobhaini , is more security conscious, after his fr iend 's mobile phone was stolen from his room last year. "I always lock my door, even if I go to the toilet or the kitchen ." The Police are encouraging the use of UV marker pens to protect property. Students should wri te their home post-codes and house numbers on laptops and mob1/e phones. International students should
mark their property UEA followed by their registration number. Third year student Rieza was not aware th at such pens existed . "I'd definitely use one. it's a very good idea to help find stuff afte r it's been stolen." A limited number of pens are available free from the police surgery in the Hive on Wednesdays between 12 and 2pm. The police also encourage student to register their phone with the network operator, and record thei r IMEI number, which can be accessed by keying in '#06# . Paul Sankey called UEA a soft option for thieves after crime 1n the city has been driven out. "UEA is like a min1 village. We need to re-educate students and staff to prevent crimes from happening." A uniformed police officer will be patrolling Waveney Terrace giving Crime Prevention advice and leaving calling cards in any room left open and vacated . They say. "In the lime that 1t took you to read th1s, your room could have been burgled .''
PUS CRIME CENTRAL Waveney hit in burglary fears
POLICE are appealing for information follow ing a spate of thefts from Waveney Terrace.
The latest incident occurred o n Nove mb e r 19 between 5.50pm and 5.55pm . The offender entered a 19-yearold male student's bedroom that had been left unlocked and unoccupied for approximately five minutes and stole property from within . The student had his Toshiba laptop computer and a Nokia 82 10 mobile phone stolen . This incident follows a similar theft that occurred on November 14. The victim left her third floor stu
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REBECCA LAWRENCE News Editor dent bedroom unattended and unlocked for five minutes at about 7.30pm . She returned to find items missing , including a bl ack leather pu rs e and a Nok1a 3310 mobile phone. In this incident, two other students saw an unknown male in th e vicinity at the time of the theft. This male has been describ ed as of mixed race , approximately 18-19 years of age, wearing a navy hooded sweatshirt w1th a red stripe across it, blue jeans and white tramers. He was approximately 5ft9 to 5ft1 0 in height and of slim build . Last issue Concrete reported a
theft, which took place on November 4, where money, a CD player, and a CD were stolen . The victim. Chia-Ju Lin , said she had gone into the kitchen for two or three minutes. "I closed the door but didn't lock it. I think the thief is a student, as they must have heard me leave my room , and obviously they have a key to Waveney Te rrace." As soon as the first year SOC student had realised her property was gone . she reported it . "I felt very scared at the t1me. Now I always lock my door, even if I go out for a minute." Any witnesses or anybody w1th Information relat ing to th ese thefts are asked to contact DC Kevin Maskell at Bethel Street Police Station on 01953 424242 .
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Have your say Security man flown to Australia to meet estranged ·child REBECCA LAWRENCE News Editor
A UNIVERSITY security guard was recently reunited with his long lost daughter after 36 years. James Furness, also known as Jim, received a phone call from Network 7, an Australian television company, in September saying they had been looking for him. "They mentioned the name of Carla Middleton, who was a girl I was with when I was about 20 years old. I had a rough guess it might be about a child." The company rang back and said his daughter, Nicky, had been looking for him for ten years. "I was shocked when I got the call, and was wondering what they wanted, but then I spoke to my daughter's husband Ross, who was trying to find me through the programme, Undercover Angels, and realised Nicky just wanted to find her dad." "Ross suggested I had a DNA test and the results turned out to be positive." Unknown to his daughter,
Network 7 paid for Jim, 58, to fly to Australia on October 30. "Before this, they did some film· ing in my town, Coltishell, and in the pub where Carla and I used to go. As far as I knew she moved to South Africa, not Australia." The camera crew, and his sonin-law met him in Brisbon. "I didn't meet Nicky until the Saturday. Nicky and Ross went out for a meal, and I followed behind with the camera crew." At the restaurant, the presenter went up to Nicky, now 37, and said she was from Undercover Angels, and that she believed Nicky had been looking for her dad. Jim said he was feeling apprehensive before he met Nicky, as he didn't know how she would react "The presenter said, 'Well, we've found him, and he's right behind you.' I knew straight away that We she was my daughter. clicked as soon as we met" Jim was then introduced to his three grandchildren. "I think they were more excited about seeing the Undercover Angels than anything else, but they were very pleased." Jim said he didn't know how the company found him, but their
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Above: Jim and his daughter Nicky
story was picked out of over 34,000 emails. "Now we speak nearly everyday on the phone. People say we look very alike. lt would be nice to move over there, but I've got ties here." "Now my life has changed corn-
pletely. There's three things I've always wanted, a daughter, to go to Australia, and fly in a jumbo-jet and now I've done them all!" Jim hopes to fly to Australia in 2004, and his daughter hopes to travel to Norwich next year, with her children.
Club on the up THE ESSEX businessman who wants to transform the old ABC cinema into a £3million, 1,500 capacity nightclub has won a court battle, granting him a drinks license for the venue. Mr Justice Peter Jacobs at Norwich Crown Court on November 19 reversed the decision of the local magistrates made in June which refused Steve Peri a permit, writes Thom Smith. But last week, he changed his mind and decided building work· should go ahead. "There would not be a derelict · building which attracts unsavoury characters. The building would be properly lit and patrolled and video surveillance would be in place." But Mr Peri was delighted with the outcome. "it's been a long two year fight"
A MAN has been arrested in connection with a spate of robberies at the Sportspark. The 21-year-old male has been accused of stealing from unattended bags and
Our exclusive revelations that Charles Clarke is in favour of top-up fees does come as a surprise. When the Labour government were elected in 1997, they promised free education. Since then, not only have they increased tuition fees, but they are now discussing top-up fees which could price many students out of higher education all together. While he may feel that primary schooling is fundamental to every child in Britain and university is not, he should also think about who will be running the country when his generation of MPs retire. However, on the other hand, it is not surprising that Clarke has disagreed with the Union's policy on higher education funding. Only last week, Union Council representatives voted for students to believe that students at UEA should expect the taxpayers to shell out more money for university education. Great, so at least students would· n't have to pay. But why should the Union's cleaning staff - or the kind UFO staff, who barely earn minimum wage, pay out more money to the government to watch us over the road knocking back pint after pint. These people are already being taxed, so why not keep it as it is. ·
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forcing locker doors in the male and female changing rooms on November 13. There were 23 separate thefts reported to police or sportspark
staff between October 21 and November 11 . He has been bailed to return to . the police station in a months time pending further enquiries. Campus police officer PC Richard Bell advises Sportspark users to be careful with their belongings -and to lock property in a locker. "People should be wary about leaving property about, and should be more vigilant when seeing suspicious looking people." PC Richard Bell is also appeal· ing for anyone with any information on the thefts to contact him. "In particular if you were using the male or female dry changing room between 8 and 1Opm on Sunday November 10." PC Bell can be contacted at his surgery in the Hive on Wednesdays between 12pm and 2pm or by you can call him on 01953 424242.
Another issue of Concrete, another report of local thugs kicking the living daylights out of a student. lt really is beginning to become a bit of a trend . lt is obvious that these reprobates don't have anything better to do than , without provocation, terrorise us on our own campus. Admittedly we are grown adults, but with so many cases being reported to both the police and University security guards over the past three or four years, it really is about time that these kids were banned from UEA. But whenever this is suggested, UEA bosses - and indeed Norfolk Constabulary defend them , stating that the Campus is a public place. Big deal. That may be the law, but it is also illegal for them to treat us like they do.
Up in smoke While the non-smokers among you out there may be disappointed to hear the proposal that the bar should be half smoking and half non, it is not all bad. Smoking is a disgusting habit - even smokers acknowledge that, but if the pub was to be split evenly, so many would be deterred from drinking there that the Union's profits would decrease. So it is only money and the Union exists to represent us and ensure we are safe, but just think about the consequences if we did all go else where to drink. No sports clubs, no societies - and God forbid, maybe no more LCRs.
Happy times lt has been a few traumatic months for UEA. Students have been mugged, it was revealed that we will have to pay at least £1 each day to park on Campus and the LCR killer was jailed after being convicted of manslaughter. So it is a refreshing change to hear that UEA security guard, Jim Furness has had a change of luck when he was flown to the other side of the world to meet his estranged daughter. Not only has it made him a happy man, but it has changed his life forever. We are just five. weeks away from a new year - a new start. So lets keep our fingers crossed that 2003 won't be as dreary for the University. lt may be a bit premature - but Happy New Yearl
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' Ever wondered what it must be like to dress up as on e of t he most loved men in the world every Christmas? Ruth Charnock went bac k to her childhood to meet Norwich's own Santa Claus - and she was even allowed to sit on his knee.
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had imagined, in the past, a multitude of possible scenarios for my first bona-fide interview. Most of them involved me in power-dressed mode asking fabulously witty, yet breathtakingly insightful questions of the latest big thing. Maybe it would be poolside in St. Tropez or in the hotel lounge of an exclusive London hotel. Either way, I would be instantly hailed as the next Chrissy llley (please God , not Julie Burchill), and would live out my remaining journalist days in a halcyon haze of brilliance. Yet life very rarely goes to plan and instead , I fo und myself at Jarrolds of Norwich, admittedly the city's most glamorous department store, waiting on an AWOL Santa Claus. Surreal doesn't even begin to describe the encounter that followed. lt is not often that one comes face to face with the ultimate don of the festive season . Rarer still, I would imagine, do you find yourself sitting across from him in the bowels of Jarrolds, with the faint strains of 'White Christmas' playing in the background. But old 'Sants' (we got quite familiar), was happy to humour me, even though my
being there was probably depriving several distraught children of thei r grotto visit. I started with the obvious. Why? Had he always harboured desires to don red , faux-velvet garb and surround himself with demanding midgets (children or elves- they all blend into one after a while ). And how did he get the ultimate job? He answered: "My wife worked here. I'd previously been a scout leader for 50 years and I just love children . At the interview, I turned the tables and asked them the questions. lt was very important to me that the standard of the grotto was high. We don't make a profit here. Last year, I even gave away presents that were worth far more than what the children had paid to come in." Obviously, it's a prerequisite that Santa should be philanthropic and it also helps not to have shod dy gifts. But the real test of Santa-greatness comes with assuming the role. This Santa had it all in the bag (ho-ho) . ''The costume helps, obviously. I've also become very popular because I've got a real beard. I don't like fake ones. My lips move - you go anywhere else and it all co mes out th rough a white haze. People ring in and ask wh ether I'll be in the grotto
I've also th rown one moth er out. A boy came in and his mum told me not to bother talking to him as he does n't speak. I made her go and stand outside while I spoke to her son ahead of time. I'm very popular." Clearly he is, but there must be some traumas on the job. Has he had to deal with any spoilt brats? Come on Santa, where's the scandal? "All children are good . There are no bad children", he answered, eyes twinkling . How disappointing . What - no kiddy tantrums?路 ''We-ell", he considered , "I've only had two in the last three years, that I would willingly...". He stopped and morphed for a second into psycho Santa. ''They just came along and took everything to pieces." What, they trashed your grotto? "More or less. If I hadn't told them to get out, it could 've been nasty. The horrible thing was, they both had public school uniforms on ." Who would've thought it - Santa Claus against private education. But before I had a chance to th ink about the potential repercussions of a socialist Santa Claus, he continued with more tales of grotto antics: "I've also thrown one mother out. A little boy came in and his mum said: 'There's no point talking to him, he doesn't speak.' I said 'He doesn't speak because you路 butt in and answer all his questions for him'. I made her go and stand outside by the door while I talked to the little boy. You 've got to be able to understand children, you see." A kiddies' crusader, but also an instiller of good old-fashioned morality, as he went on to reveal : "I ask them what th ey would like for Christmas, not what they wa nt. Some of them come in with Argos catalogues. I give them a choice of presents but if you say 'which one wou ld you like? , and there's half a dozen, you could be th ere for half an hou r while they choose. "So, you've got to be a bit crafty sometimes, haven't you! "
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o you see yourself as an educating Santa Claus, then? He nodded vigorously: "Children have to understand that things cost a lot of money. So I twist things and say 'what have yo u done to earn it?'. You have to have a mind full of irrelevant rubbish for this job. So, I '11 say 'Do you realise it's five weeks until Christmas? Will you keep your bedroom clean unti l then? '". lt was at this point that I started to feel a little uneasy. My bedroom's a tip. Would this mean no midnight visitations down the chimney for me? He continued further : "Because if I'm going to come into you r bedroom I don't want to stand in anything ." Somewhat perfunctorily, he added: "I've got big feet , you see." Well , I had no desire to go down that road , but thankfully Santa didn't elucidate further. Instead, he
On e day a lady came in wit h a I itt le boy. I asked him what he wo uld like for Ch ri stmas an d he answered a new mummy and daddy. lt turned out t hey had bot h just been killed 1n a car crash told me a story that would melt the most hardened of Christmas cynics. "One day, a lady came in with a little boy. I asked him what he would like for Christmas. He answered: 'A new mummy and daddy'. Where do yo u go from there? I had _to do someth ing for him . lt turned out his mum and dad had been killed in a car crash. The lady was just looking after him for the weekend .'' How did he cope with that? "Well , my patter went straight out of the window. I wrote his name down and sent him something special later, but it really threw me off for the rest of the day. it's so difficult in situations like that, but you
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y this point, I was totally in Santa's thrall, and may as well have been five-years-old myself. In a desperate attempt to lighten the mood, I asked him"how Santa would like UEA students to spend their Christmases. "You're probably talking to the wrong person", he answered. Surely not, ~oesn't Santa love all his children, even the older, drunken ones? "There's two sorts of students, isn't there? Some of you just go to university to pass the time away, don't you?" He gave me a piercing look over his half-moon glasses and I shuffled uncomfortably in my seat. Did Santa think I'd been a bad girl? Would that mean I wouldn't get that long-dreamed for My Little Pony castle, with resplendent pink drawbridge? Santa paused for an eternity. "Well, I would assume that from you doing this, you'd want to become a teacher or a child psychologist." So, he didn't think that I was a complete dropout, which is always good. And happily, I had also found the chink in the omnipotent one's red velveteen armour. Try 'journalist', Pops. "Really?" he answered, fixing me with a knowing smile, "And you can't even do shorthand?". Touche. • And how will the man himself be spending the big day? Maybe tucked up with Mrs. Claus, watching the Queen's Speech and troffing on some After Eights? Not for this super-Santa. "I don't finish my Christmas duties until the afternoon. In the morning, I go to a big hotel, where they have about 300 guests. it's all very posh. Anyway, I go around and give out next year's calendars and diaries to the adults and the children get a selection box. I ask the kiddies things like 'did I get you the right thing last night?'. it's important to keep the magic going.•
There's two sorts of students, isn't there? Some of you just go to univ.ersity to pass the time away, don't you? Did Santa think that I had been a bad girl and I wouldn't get that long-dreamed for My I ittle Pony castle The man is obviously indefatigable. But does he see himself living out the rest of his days in the grotto? "I'm not sure. I do enjoy it in a way. I love the children, of course. But sometimes I get tired of being in a store all the time.• So Santa would consider going freelance as a sideline, then? "I'd like to go to schools and play-groups, and that sort of thing. I wouldn't get paid, of course. But it'd be much nicer." So should we be looking out for an errant, gift-bestowing Santa Claus on campus? After all, he had already gone missing once at the beginning of the day. He reassured me otherwise: "I am happy at Jarrolds. But either way, the reward you get back is fantastic . As I said before, people ring up and ask whether I'm here. lt's great to be in demand."
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Concrete would like to thank everyone at Jarrold's department store, Norwich, especially 011 Matthews and Alan Houseago for all of their help In organising this feature. Pictures by He/en Edwards Photos: Left: Santa Claus arriving In Norwich with his entourage, top left: Santa with Concrete's Features Editor, Ruth Charnoclc, and right: Father Christmas In his Jarrold's grono
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• As the rift between Middle Eastern and Western powers deepens, Toby Lewis exp Iores how a variety of political grou ps on campus feel about the situation.
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s the divisions of opinion in diplomatic circles are healed and opened, it seemed natural to investigate the views of various UEA students as to the motives of the Western powers, as well as the potential repercussions of Western action in the Middle East and worldwide. The majority of UEA students interviewed were against any war actions. This is in contrast to the 71% who answered yes in a Mori poll on September 26, asking, "Would you support Britain joining any American-led military action against Iraq, with UN approval?" . Nick Hunt, EAS 3, a member of the Union's SEED committee, was glad the US had not taken "unilateral action against Iraq . Though it appears that the US has simply used the UN as a rubber stamp for its actions." Citizens of numerous nations share this worry about the predetermined nature of the conflict. For instance, Ozge Erkut, SWK 2, a Turkish student, claimed that her country's, "politicians are against the war but if the US wants them to, they will have to join in. Turkey is not a republic if they depend on external powers to dictate their decisions." Turkey is certainly being coerced into the war with a combination of carrot and stick. Bush phoned the Danish prime minister and president of the EU to encourage Turkish membership last week. Also, a formation of an independent Iraqi Kurdish state could cause significant problems in Turkey's relationship with their own Kurdish population . The Turkish government will presumably want to be involved in a war firstly to ensure that they can suppress any uprising of this kind , as well as the economic benefits of staying in favour with the US government. Bisher Firas, SOC PG , who is an Iraqi student, dismissed the idea that the war could lead to the displacement of a vicious dictator and would help the Iraqi people, despite th e bloodshed of war. He was adamant that, '~he belief that the Iraqi people will welcome an occupational army is a figment of the West's sick imagination. This is even if the people are opposed to Saddam Hussein 100%." He felt that, '~he ownership of the press in the Western world by large corporations makes talk of the 'freedom of the press' completely vacuous. For at least citizens in dictatorships realise very consciously that they are manipulated by the state." Whilst this can be seen as a dramatic overstatement, the criticism of unsavoury aspects of US foreign policy is often demonised in the US as "un-patriotic" and in th e UK as "anti-Americanism" in light of the horrific events of September 11th.
Perhaps the most effective show of public discontent with the impending war was the 'Stop the War' march.
A serious worry expressed by Iraqi student, Ali Alsam, SYS PHD, was that this conflict, ''will simply inflame more terrorism worldwide." Th is is partly to do with the rise of Anti- Islamic behaviour. Ali told me shockingly that he had been, "attacked in Norwich three times, with people cal ling me 'suicide bomber' and such horrific things." He simultaneously pointed out th at their was a clear contradiction in the Western rhetoric about weapons of mass destruction which can easily be perceived as unjust. "Geoff Hoon has warned Iraq if they use their weapons of mass destruction, Britain will respond with a nuclear attack. Are weapons of mass destruction legal or not legal? The countries fighting Iraq actually have them and say they are prepared to use them." John Watts, MGT 2, who is a member of th e army, defended the Defence Secretary's stance, for, "if a country uses nuclear weapons there is no other available response but I do not believe this conflict wi ll reach that situation." John went on to say that, '~he trouble with disarmament is that it leads ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ to armament in other~aces. The questionofwho shouldbe allowed to have weapo ns of mass destruction is a ve ry Charity No. 1.0 79324 important one." In response to the fact that Israel has an array The trust delivers 'garden science' CV together with a covering letter of nuclear warheads and is regarded as an aggressor in the based courses to people with to David Lefever, The Garden region , he firmly stated that, "Iraq learning difficulties/disabilities Science Trust , c/o West Norfolk and Israel are separate issues." across Norfolk. Council for Voluntary Services, 16 His attitudes to the Israel con fl ict were controversially isolationist, Tuesday Market Place, Kings saying, ''we should let them We are seeking a p/t tutor who is Lynn , Norfolk, PE30 1NJ. scrap it out amongst themself motivated, lateral thinker with Phone 01553 672640 - even ings selves."
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ircumventing a contradiction over his views of Western intervention in Iraq , he claimed that, "Saddam Hussein is a threat to democracy and attempts to compare him to
western leaders are wrong." Despite recognising people's right to protest the government, John also believed that "people who go on anti-war demonstrations are often ve ry na·ive." John also understood the lack of information provided by the Bush government as to their intentions for the country after the war. For they are, "kept secret, as the information could be extremely useful to the current Iraqi regime." Nick Hunt was far more sceptical. He pointed to the supposed rebuilding of Afghanistan as parallel to what will happen in Iraq: "Despite Bush administration pledges, after the attack of Afghan istan to rebuild the country. The Taliban have been replaced by the same old warring tribal groups and warlords that had terrorised the country before they came along." Nick believed the Western motives were largely to do with oil , a viewpoint emphasised by Bernie Kavanagh (EAS, 3), "people should oppose conflicts such as the one in Iraq as an attempt by various factions of the UN to control the world 's finite resources." He was willing to state that in the worst-case scenario this conflict could be regarded as, '~he opening guns of World War 3". He claimed a race developing between the USA, China and Russia to meet the energy demands of their countries. Clearly, there are contrary views as to why the Iraqi President's control
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11 of oil is a horrifying prospect. Dick Cheney, US vice-president, was quoted conceding oil as a central issue but from a different perspective to self-interest: "he sits on top of 10 per cent of the world's oil reserves. He has enormous wealth being generated by that. Left to his own devices, it's the judgement of many of us that in the not too distant future he will acquire nuclear weapons." Ali Alsani perceives this hypothesising of Saddam Hussein's future nuclear capability as "equivalent to killing someone because you think that they may think of killing you." · He implied a double standard in the West:s value of life, "the Americans are speculating that there could be 20,000 Iraqi casualties. If anyone suggested a campaign with 20,000 American or British casualties there would be no discussion." He does have a point. The equival.ent time devoted to two British soldiers' sad deaths in our media can sometimes be given almost the same amount of cove.rage · as mass genocide in Srebrenica and ever since the Vietnam conflict the West has waged its wars predominantly through aerial bombardment.
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t is still unclear how as UEA students we can hold our government accountable for its actions. Ned Glasier, the Union Communications Officer, explained why the University cannot provide funding for political campaigns: "the Union could pass policy on Iraq however it cannot commit funds to any active campaign against the war, as it would be against the law. We can have a view on it but cannot fund any direct protest as the 1994 education act prevents us from doing so:" SEED and Amnesty both provide forums of complaint but stress they are not political. Dylan O'Shea (DEV 2), a member of Amnesty International says his organisation, "sees the impending war as the opportunity for horrific human rights abuses: especially child's human's right's abuses, the bombing of innocent people and lack of water, sanitary systems and medication." However, Amnesty does not actively condemn the war but criticises the negative repercussions of it.
Perhaps the most effective show of public discontent with the impending war was the 'Stop the War' march on September 30th where 150,000 people marched from Charing Cross to Hyde Park. lt was Ali Alsam an active campaigner for the Norwich 'Stop the War' coalition who organised this and he has asked anyone who is willing to help out, to contact norwichstwc@hotmail.com. The UEA Labour party representative was unwilling to be interviewed until the results of the weapons inspectors were released and thus it was difficult to find a defence of government action against Iraq from a UEA student in an official position. Despite the generally militaristic tone in Downing Street, the debate in parliament as to committing British troops to Iraq in light of "a material breach" should become more open during the course of this week: Although, it seems that the war is spiralling into being, it is still not inevitable. Unless we are shown a firm commitment by Western leaders to rebuild Iraq after its destruction, I personally believe the war should not happen. Which sadly does not seem to be the case.
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Christmas is supposed to be a happy time, filled with presents, turkey and family. So why ·i s that everyone over the age of fifteen dreads December 25? Sally Wain-Heapy tells her story
ell, it is almost that time of year again. From the start of November, the Christmas present catalogues, calendars, decorations and mince pies have.been filling up the shops. Christmas lights are now hanging eerily over cities in wait and little children are making numerous lists of what they want this year. Soon frantic food and present shopping will start and the lethal decision will be made of which relatives to invite over for Christmas day (or whether you can really pretend that you have gone to Siberia -again). Yes, Christmas is a time of year that !.certainly don't look forward to. All my life it has been a time of family rows, a period of intense stress as my mother has a fit over food preparations, disappointment as I realise my aunt didn't want an HMV voucher and so on. My usual Christmas starts with the bombardment·of relatives on Christmas Eve. One minute a quiet household, the next a rabble of voices, with cousins pushing me over and uncles demanding to
know just how my education is going. Sound famil· iar? Then on Christmas Day, a supposed .day of remembrance and happiness, the yearly rows will start. Mum and Auntie will drag up the depths of their childhood whilst Dad will berate Uncle for drinking all the sherry the night before. Then the endless debate over my grandmother's dog will start. As a member of the family, my grandmother will declare that he should have a seat at the Christmas meal, and no gentle persuasion (such
Then the endless debate about grans dog will start. As a member of the family, my grandmother will declare that he should have a seat at the table as he is an animal and bites) will dissuade her. But it appears that I am not alone. Tim Wright, ENV 1, described how he hates Christmas as he has to "be pleasant" to his "horrible" grandmother. Yes, a family reunion at Christmas is certainly a stressful time. The Christmas meal is another ordeal in my home. Endless hours will be spent in supermarkets making sure that all the necessities have been bought, just to find as we sit down to eat that my mother's family has given up turkey this year. Spoonful after spoonful of soggy vegetables will be heaped onto my plate as I smile politely, dreading the moment when the burnt turkey will be carved. However, Briony Mcardle, DEV 1, had the opposite problem when her long awaited Christmas meal was destroyed: 'We had waited for ages and then my mum dropped the turkey and potatoes. · We ended up having to eat nut roast for our Christmas meal". Tbe horrors don't end there. Tessa Hill, ENV 1, remembered how one of her Christmases was ruined as she slit open her hand whilst helping with the food preparations. My personal dread was always the Christmas cake. Each year my grandmother would lovingly spend days preparing a cake - the fact that two thirds of the uneaten cake was stored in our freezer for the rest of the year, never seemed to deter her. I had been forcing it down for so many years
that I never had the heart to tell her that I couldn't stand fruitcake. Along with the Christmas meal comes, of course the alcohol. Bottle after bottle will be opened, all well and good I know - but my family inebriated is not a nice sight. Before you can say "mince pie" my uncle is singing at the top of his voice, whilst a raucous shouting arises from the sitting room as a mass fight breaks out over who is getting which toy from the Christmas crackers. Then there was the time my aunt thought it would be a fantastic idea to give my father a haircut. A few bottles of wine later and my dad had a rather modern, funky and lopsided style. My mother in real festive spirit wouldn't talk to him for weeks. Joe Alsford, SOC 1, remembered with embarrassment how one year after a few too many, his father fell down a steep spiral of stairs. "lt was not a pretty sight" said Joe and his father had to spend the rest of the festive period in hospital. Then, of course, comes the giving of presents. Supposedly a time when presents are exchanged to celebrate the memory of the birth of God's son, nowadays all that presents seem to represent is how commercialized Christmas has become. Even before the repeats of old, un-funny, comedy sketches (which make up the Christmas television period) hit our screens, advert after advert for "your child's special gift" can be seen. Father Christmas' elves must be exhausted by the time New Year comes round, having to provide countless video games, CD's and DVD's on time.
or me, the weeks leading up to Christmas are a troubled time. The question "Just what will I give my loved ones this year?" plagues me as I remember the sad failures in the past. One year, I thought I had bought the perfect presents only to discover that the cat had ripped all the wrapping paper off them in the night. We came down to find a mass of discarded ribbon underneath the tree and the cat went around with a satisfied look on her face for days. Then there was the time I gave my mother a necklace which I had carefully chosen. Despite her bright response, it was soon discarded in the heap of jewellery which she had received that year. Paul Hayes, EAS 1, told me how his sister had given him an unwanted mobile phone. "She was
hurt and disappointed that it was never used", said Paul, "And then she cook it back later to use herself". So after the family rows, stuffing of food, excessive drinking, and joys of giving presents comes Boxing Day. Across the country, people stagger out of their beds nursing huge hangovers, which can only be caused by the Christmas festivities. In my house, my family sit around subdued, knowing that another year has passed, while trying to force down pieces of Christmas cake and crumbling mince pies. We try and fail to play Christmas games, as getting teams together often proves problematic. Silly arguments from Christmas Day are renewed and it is with sighs of relief that bags are packed for the return to normal living. Down come the Christmas decorations, packed away for another year. The dying Christmas tree is thrown out into the garden, its pine needles strewn across the sitting room carpet as a reminder of Christmas past. I sound like Scrooge, I know, but I have tried to get away from Ch,istmas and failed. "Let's spend Christmas abroad!" my mother cried with delight, in anticipation of no Christmas food, stress, relatives or presents. A perfect solution, we had thought, but sadly it was no such thing. There we sat on Christmas Day, sunburnt, next to the pool. The feeling was a strange one. Around us, the hotel had kindly put up Christm~s trees and decorations. We had been subjected to the eating of mince pies the night before and almost felt guiltiltJhat we had brought a few presents in our suitcases to exchange. Father Christmas stood happily in the hotel foyer, whilst Christmas carols rang out from the restaurant. Before we knew it we were bickering amongst ourselves as to whether we should choose turkey or not for lunch and the hangover was the same as ever on Boxing Day. lt seems to me that trying to avoid Christmas is more hassle than participating in it. John Carter, EAS 2, described why. "Just before my family left to spend Christmas away, my house was broken into and all our luggage was stolen." So this Christmas, l .have decided to make an effort. From the minute my relatives arrive I shall be the epitome of Christmas spirit. I will laugh off the usual arguments, ask for an extra helping of Christmas cake, knock back the sherry and sing "I'm dreaming of a White Chri:;tmas" at the top of my voice. Then again - maybe I won't.
Santa Claus the moody? So why can Christmas be such a potentially miserable time? Or Neil Cooper, left, from the Psychosocial Studies Department goes some way 'to explaining
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here are lots of things going on at Christmas which make it significant in psychological terms, but all the activities associated with Christmas involve relationships and this is where lots of pressures arise.
While it's nice to give and receive gifts, Christmas presents give us a lot of stress. Gifts are not just presents but are bound up in social relationships where reciprocity is very important. Gifts say things about our relationships and therefore have to be 'right'. We need to show our thoughtfulness, effort and attention in gifts; too simple and we risk saying the relationship is not worth much, too extravagant and we demonstrate our misreading of the relationship. Would you give your partner cash ·as a gift for example, or buy your gran a diamond ring? The pressure to get things right also makes people put their hands in their pockets a bit too often and the financial implications of this may compound the relationship problems it is designed to solve.
The other main aspect of Christmas is also centred on relationships, especially in the family. Being in a family carries obligations and roles that are accentuated at Christmas. Not fulfilling social responsibilities has more · 'cost' at Christmas than arother times in the year and we frequenJiy work too hard to make sure this cost is kept to a minimum. The focus on the family at Christmas also emphasises problems for those who are without close family ties, or where families have rifts or are breaking up. We often compare ourselves to others and at Christmas we have an overabundance of images of happy families and this may make us feel worse if our domestic life does not live up to this model. Have a Happy Christmas!
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y problem is that Christmas is coming a~d I barely have enough money to get by myself; let alone to spend on Christmas presents! Any suggestions? Make something. it's the thought that counts! Granny always appreciates a new cardigan or some home-baked cookies! Michael Hiscott MGT 2 You're a student - no-one's going to expect you to buy good presents! Agree with friends not to do presents this year and warn family in advance not to expect too much. it's really not worth worrying about! Sarah Lancaster LAW 1 Do secret Santa with friends -that way you only have to buy one present. Set the limit low: see what you can get that is imaginative and thoughtful for under £5, you'll be surprised! Katerina Germanis CHE 1 I'd go into my overdraft. Christmas is a festive time of year, and friends and family are more important than money! You can pay it back later. Drew Lyness EAS 1
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Get a job and earn some money! it's not too late! Greg J ones LAW 1 Find something useless that you were given a couple of Christmas's ago and wrap it up, they will never know, trust me. Daniel Kershen SWK 1 I'm broke myself, but it's the thought that counts. However, you can do a lot if you're creative. Try craft shops and Poundland is always a good one for bargain basement gifts. If all else fails, come over all moral and talk about the 'real meaning of Christmas'. it's sure to make them feel guilty and might mean they'll buy you a better present in the long run. · Tom Smith ENV 4
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Kiwi Christmas Looking for an alternative place to· spend the Yuletide season? Ruth Charnock champions New Zealand as the perfect destination.
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ew Zealand is about so much more than sheep-shearing and hulking rugby players. Although the latter will always have a special place in my heart. That aside, the country has some· thing to offer for any predilection. lt is also perfect for those who resist the traditional English Christmas and would rather jet to hotter climes. Barbie on the beach, anyone? For those who are only truly happy when lumping off something, out of something or into something, New Zealand holds a verita· ble cornucopia of delights. My own particular initiation into the near-death experience, involved being strapped to a hirsute six-footer clad in attractive blue jumpsuit. Oh yeah, and then we got it into a helicopter of Budgie calibre, flew 12,000 feet, hovered peacefully for a second and leapt out.
New Zealand has so much more to offer than just sheepshearing and·hulking rugby players. Needless to say, the donut I consumed after my tandem sky-dive was the finest I have
ever tasted. lt was the taste of still being the North Island. lt is a small, though lively alive. city, with some great ethnic restaurants. The If you'd rather be attached to something Te Papa museum, on the harbour, is fantas(other than a man), when plummeting to tic for anyone interested in learning more your extinction, then New Zealand is a about the country's culture. The city bars range from gothic to Irish, with very little in haven for bungy·jumpers. lt was here that the activity was pioneered and it remains the between. But if you have a penchant for black lipstick and like the tin-whistle, then ultimate place to do your first jump. Apart from the fact that the scenery is fantastic, you'll be quite at home. albeit viewed from upside down and susAside from Wellington, Auckland is the country's biggest city and even has a Planet pended by elastic, the jumps are excellent Hollywood restaurant (to me, always a sign value for money, ranging from around $80, for your basic leap, through to around $150, . that a place has made it). Other than that, it has earned itself the title 'City of Sails' for your super-deluxe plummet into eternity. because of its fanatical number of yachting For those with more sedate appetites, enthusiasts. New Zealand is hiking heaven. Thousands of kilometres of marked tracks and an efficient network of trampers' huts make it a viable activity for everyone from experienced hikers to country strollers. lt is also one of the most popular destinations in the south· ern hemisphere for skiing and other winter sports because of its reliable and abundant snowfall, which usually occurs between June and October. Most people flock to Queenstown, in the South Island, which is the self-styled Mecca for all adrenalin sports and also boasts a fantastic nightlife for all those crazy thrill-seekers.
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eca With the party season upon us it's time to dress up and get down. Whether you want to float through the night in feminine flora Is or dress to thrill in a sexy suit, think sensuous fabrics and wild .hair for a just bee n (un) done look. From left: Lucy wears beig e fel t fedora £25. Brown halterneck to p with beaded detail £18 . White evening suit, jacket £45 , trousers £30 , all by Topshop. Jewellery model's own . Lydia wears cream and gold bias cut dress £135 by Monsoon. Bronze beaded choker worn as as headband £5. 99. Gold sequ inned organza wrap £44 .99, both by Accessorize. Crista wears camel overcoat £385 by Duffer. Blue pin stripe suit £325 by Ted Baker, both from Philip Brown e. White tee model's Opposite from top right: Lucy wea rs red lulu dress £150 by Monsoon. Lydia wears red patterned silk slip £28 by Topshop. Shoes models own.Cristo wears purple striped shirt £112 .19 Oliverspencer. Blue sutt with red pinstripe £310, Holland Esq , both from Elements. With special thanks to The Assembly House Elements Philip Browne Monsoon and Accessorize Topshop Fashion stylist: Ellie Shears Assistant: Naomi Astbury Photographer: Ed Webblngall Models: Lydia kennard Lucy Dunkerley, Christo McCracken
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Hot or Not! Our regular examination of relative celebrity sartorial heat is all about the boys this time, and we're off to the wonderful world of reality TV in search of who's hot as tea and toast and who's not. Fame Academy, BBC's paltry attempt at their own Pop Stars/Rivals/Celebrity Hamsters, has actually managed to find talent in a few young hopefuls. Getting a lot of attention is Ainslie, 23 from London, and for good reason. This boy has it all: personality, good looks, style and talent. That's quite impressive - just think about Gareth and Will. Performing live on Sunday night, Ainslie wore an outfit that must have been at least McQueen inspired, and he pulled it off. He isn't the tallest pixie in the forest, but a well-cut suit added height and accentuated his lithe body. A choker tie provided a risque edge, as did a touch of mascara. Even when bumming around the faux stately home in which the wannabes reside, with a Marlborough Light hanging from his bottom lip he looks the essence of cool in his dirty jeans, kitsch T-shirt and parka jacket. On the other hand, what disturbs me most about runty David is that the poor boy looks terrible in anything. He has a hilarious moon-face on top of his feeble little frame, and believe it or not he claims to be 24 ... how? You're on national television - make an effort. But, no, please don't, because that lovely wardrobe at the BBC has been trying to style him and it just won' work. He manages to look ill at ease in all the suits and boots, the shirts and ties. Perhaps he'd be best off sticking to the nice jumpers that his mum bought specially from Primark to keep him warm in that big house. Chloe Fisher
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Gemini girl: this week you wiWbe riding high on a wave of praise after your fantastic performan ce last week- pat on the back girly! The stars a \so forecast success in other areas of your life too- parti c ularly on a future shopping excu rsio n. Gemini boy: I sense that you may be eating Cheesy Pancakes, Alph abites and Frozen Peas one night this week . You have been warned . Al so, with Mars colliding with Saturn, be ca reful this week not to work too hard.
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So, who is your favourite celebrity in the house then 7 The stars are whispering in my ear that you are secretly harbouring a soft spot for Les Denn is. Uh Urrrr. Wrong answer. You must go to the phone and vote for Mark's survival as peni t ence. Do it, do it now. This week, it is much easier to Jet sleeping dogs lie than to kick the sme lly mutt on your way out; it may well bite your ankles if you are not careful. Try placating the beast with a range of tasty treats before smashing up its ke nnel and using it fo r fire wood. The winter nights are drawing in, so survival must take priority. And get ready for Frodo's return on December 18, by reading t he entire trilogy again. You haven 't got anything better to do have you?
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There seems to be a narcissistic blot on your horizon in the shape of a arrogant lecturer. He don't know shit, yeah? So don't take none of it. Meanwhile , I see the next couple of weekends to be filled with wigs and corsets at approximately 9.00pm ... en]oy! A new job may also come your way soon wh 1c h will help you become more certain about what the future holds for you , by wiping away any doubts about your chosen ca reer. Don 't fight it, you're made for 1t.
I th ink you are a bit of an arrogant sod aren't you? Arroga nce, (excluding Nathan from Model Be haviou r) is the stars' least favourite qual ity and those possessing it will be punished accord;ng\y. You have been warned. You could go on a date with a ce rtam Virgo as repentance if you like. Either that or write an essay on Elizabe th I for a needy individual (Virgo again). Or buy them a black coat from H and M. Size 10 should suffice. And while you're there , I'll have some Snoopy pyjamas too. Ta!
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This week you will mostly be wearing grey, ki ss ing a someone with grey hair and looking a bit grey in the jowls due to Jack of sleep. On the bright side, colour might come into your life in the form of a rather gaudy textbook and the pink lipstick of a certain woman who works in Tesco Metro , Norwich. I advise a dosage of Pro Plus on Wednesday, those Celebrity Big Brother li ve editions (and Fame Academy Uncutsl are really tak ing it out of you.
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Don 't try too hard this week to be someone you're not. Charlotte Church is having a go, but that Leslie Garret cum Liberty X vibe didn't do it for me on Parki nson this week . Sti ck to singing Pie Jesus in the Vatican love and do us all a favour. I think the drink for you this week is Budgens own Orange Squash because it is on ly 79 p. But worry not, Christmas and Robinson 's High Juice is on its way. And adven t cale ndars, so you will have your chocolate fix without spending any money. Perfect .
..:J Virgo I'm thinki ng yo u, I'm thinking Mark Owen and I'm thinking a match made in the stars. Yes, he may be pin t-si zed, he may have a funny accent, he may also have a very pert bottom but so? it worked for Kylie. Mars is also urging me to urge you to get a se nse of urgency, urgent ly. An urgent project needs your urgent attention if you are to keep to sc hedule. And buy some food before you start looking I ike noodles and soya sauce.
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Romance is 1n the air this wee k as a new suitor attemp ts to woo you . This could be the start of a beautiful fnendship ... but if all else fai Is, there 's always the short one with the glasses and the reced ing hair. All your hard work pays off this week as you begin a well earned break. I think a trip to the Cast le Mall is due and I foresee a tra in journey to a hotbed of sex ual activity to visi t an admirer. Just don 't do anything I wouldn't do, or anything she wouJdl
. .\Sagittarius The term might be drawing to a close and you might be having a daily nervous breakdown due to your impending deadlines, but romantic impulses make you see that there is more to l1fe than work , work , work . Of course there IS , if you have a boyfnend or girlfriend . If you don 't, then there really isn't anything more to your life than work is there? Oh well, at least the co mputing centre is 2A hou rs, that's something to look forward to surely. Th at, and the reopening of the library at 9 .00am. Oh what fun .
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Call for culture I wish to complain in the strongest possible terms about some particularly snidey and snobbish remarks made about Norwich and its people in the last issue of Concrete (13-11-02, Comment: City of what?). lt is apparently Concrete's view that Norwich is unfit to be made European City of Culture because of its unforgivable crime of having a First Division football team, and for "the unfortunate accent that the locals speak with". Is it any wonder that many locals despise students and have no qualms about stealing from us and beating us up? Is it any wonder many of them regard students to all be over-privileged stuck-up bastards when the university's official blue-top pours such toffee-nosed scorn on their regional identity? Perhaps it would be a better world if there were no regional accents and everyone spoke in a homogeneous placeless characterless monotone. Perhaps the world would also be a better place if people were only interested in rich , successful football clubs. Indeed. By the way, I'm from London, I am.
Paul Watklns Joyce • (The "right-wing" Alsle16 poet... ) EAS3. I'm writing to complain about the Concrete Comment section in the November 1'3th issue entitled: 'City of What?' Your attempts to "be realistic" were unfair and offensive when you stated judges "were hardly going to choose" Norwich to be short listed for European Capital of Culture 2008. Concrete should not be dismissing (or even failing to recognise) the efforts of the Norwich Arts community which, this
year, have been more concerted than ever in boosting cultural diversity in the City. The Fringe, Comedy and King Street festivals were all successful aQd enjoyable events, put together with virtually no funding, and involving students, visitors and the local community. Norwich's four theatres have all produced productions of exceptionally high and consistent quality this year, as have the numerous galleries and art associations. · One of the people vox-popped for the article Culture Shock claimed one of Norwich's good points was that it "caters for students really well". This is true , but it doesn't stop there. Arts-related UEA societies are not merely self-contained with the likes of Aisle16 performing and receiving a great reception throughout the City. By discrediting Norwich arts, you are also discrediting the efforts of UEA's students which, I'm sure you 'll agree, is certainly not the job of a student newspaper. As Norwich City Council points out, "only 12 cities in the whole of the UK had enough conviction to take part in the competition" and we should be proud that Norwich actually has the 'get-up-and-go' to compete. This is backed-up by Andi Gibbs, the Director of the King Street Festival who is quoted as saying: "it is so good to work with an ambitious city and more importantly a creative and inspiring cultural team". Norwich City Council is planning to use the bid as the basis for the City's cultural plan for the future . They are taking a positive attitude to this situation and Concrete should support this. Negative or derogatory attitudes are the reason things take time to change in Norwich. Instead of discrediting the people who are working hard to make these changes, try supporting them instead.
Clare Butler EAS3 P.S. Knocking the football team and the accent were cheap shots. We are writing to complain about a comment made on page 8 of the recent issue concerning the local
Student ·speak In the light of the recent events concerning AI Queda and the terrorist attacks, how safe do students at UEA think it is to step outside their home nowadays? Concrete went out to find out. I am personally not too bothered, there are so many other risks in life. Hundreds of people get killed on roads every day and no one's scared of driving a car are they? Matthew Parker SOC 4
earned with the crime happening around campus at the moment - living off campus and viewing it from the outside you reflect on the incidents more. Helen Wheeler MTH 2
Danlel/e Aglus You can't live your life in fear. If something's going to happen it's going to happen on your doorstep as much as anywhere else. Julla Stevens EAS 2 There's no point in being scared the whole time. If it looks like somethings going to happen and we just stay inside all the time life will just stop. Tlm Armltage DEV 2 You have to go on. If it's going to happen then it will, whether you want it to or not. Kathyrn Cobbett SYS 3 I'm not that worried to be honest, maybe I would be more so if I was in London. it's kind of scary when you think about it but there's no point in being too worried. Clalre Dennlson EAS 1 I'm as safe as I've ever felt, and not too bothered. lan Slmpson EAS 2
Norwich accent. Although Norwich didn't get a nomination, this hardly warrants an attack on local people, people's whose city you choose to live in. Have some respect and stop abusing your position to make spiteful comments about local people. We feel you should make an apology for this comment. Please remember that Concrete is a student paper and many students are from Norwich itself. Sort it out.
Issue 145 Editor . Katie Hind Deputy Editor Jim Whalley News Editor Rebecca Lawrence
Dan Lloyd Cape fan Dunthorne Laura Meldrum Samantha Hanson Jonny Barton Abraham Calhoun Tracy Beaker
Chief News Reporter Thorn Smith Features Editor Ruth Charnock Fashion Stylist Ellie Shears
Give ·us a choice In response to Janine Murphy I think people would be quite justified in defending Pablo. Granted, if he is guilty of assault it would change things, but he is innocent at present. His past history of trying to advertise on campus hardly paints the picture of a villain. If anything we should get behind him as he tries to offer the students something different other than what our Nanny Union decides is fit for us. Why shouldn't he be allowed to advertise? lt is in the students interests. While on the subject of a Nanny Union I notice Nestle is still banned . Surely it is up to the individual if they want to buy Nestle products. The ruling is that the majority are in favour of the ban but it should not always be about the minority having to accept what the majority wants. The Union should cater to everyone's needs even if it is for the 'evil' few who enjoy a bowl of Golden Grahams and a cup of Nescafe in the morning.
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eighbours or Eastenders? Kylie or Jordan? Hen man or Hewitt? Sydney or London? The list goes on . and most of the time the Aussies come out victorious. If you ever bump into an Aussie, the question about which country is best is often raised. Anyone from down-under will also argue how the British are no match to the glorious Australia. The British are just as bad , with most people (including me) claiming they are the best nation in the world . Both countries are passionate about sport, and there will always be a big rivalry between the two nations. By lo6king at the most popular sports in the world , the argument can finally be settled on who the daddy of sport is! So, let's start with Cricket (ouch!) With England falling to another innings defeat, the Aussies have fu ll control in the Ashes series. There is no question about which nation is the best in the world with Australia far ahead of any other country. The Australians have strength throughout their whole squad with great batsmen in Hayden, Panting and Gilchrist and top bowlers such as McGrath and Warne. The squad may be aging, and that can only be to England's advantage as they have a young and inexperienced side. In a few years time England may be stronger than they are today, but the Aussies have and always will be one of the best cricket nations in the world. England will have to improve a lot before they can even think of being in the same class as Australia.
England have wo n the World Cup, Australia have never even qualified for one Next up we have football , and you may feel there is no question about which country is best. England have one of the best league's around with the likes of Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United
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competing with the World 's finest, and compared to the Australian sides of Northern Spirit and Wo llongong Wolves there is no competition. If you look on the international stage, England are currently ranked 6th in the world, whilst Australia find themselves down in 47th place. England have won the World Cup, Australia have never qualified for one. If you look at the players each country has, Harry Kewell is the golden boy down under. There is no doubt if he was playing for England, Kewell would be a world star, and he is probably of the same quality as David Beckham . Overall though, England have more players capable of competing on the world stage, but if the sides did meet for an International match it would not be as one sided as it may have been a few decades ago.
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pleting the hat-trick over the Southern Hemisphere sides. the world order has changed. Australia may be defending World champions, but they and New Zealand are no longer dominating the game, as they have been for many years now. Down under people may argue that it was not the strongest wallabies side, and by next year, after the World Cup in Australia, England may no longer be number one in the world. England has improved a lot since the previous World Cup and can beat anyone on their day. The English may have the upper hand, but currently it is the closet battle between the nations for a very long time. Next up we have Tennis, and world number one Lleyton Hewitt is of course an Aussie. However, since the retirement of Pat Rafter and the fall in form of fast- server Mark Philippoussis, Australia are not as strong as they used to be. Tim Henman and Greg Rusedski carry the pride of Great Britain, and both can compete with the best in the world. Wayne Arthurs is probably the next best thing Australia have after Hewitt, and with the Davis Cup match next year against Great
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MISSED chances proved costly for City as manager Nlgel Worthington's 1OOth game in charge of the Canaries ended in a 2-0 defeat away to Burnley. Britain, we will find out who is the best tennis nation. Neither team can afford to lose their star players, but if it was down to one player to decide the dispute then Australia would win, because currently Hewitt is in a league of his own. Don't forget he beat Hen man at Wimbledon! So far it is pretty close, and it is hard to choose a winner in the next category as well. In the last Olympic Games, which were actually held in Sydney saw Australia win far more medals than Great Britain. The Aussies did have home advantage, but if you take all the medals won by the Australian swimmers away, they don't seem to be as strong as team GB. Ian Thorpe may be the best swimmer iFl the world, but overall the British do have a stronger team. This is of course wrong, if you look at the Commonwealth Games in Manchester this year with Australia finishing up as the best nation. I am not sure on this one, because even though Australia may win more medals, Great Britain will always be challenging for Gold in a wider range of events. Make your own mind up\
fan Thorpe may be the best swimmer in the world, but overall the British do have a stronger team Now, down under Formula One is only just starting to become popular. Mark Webber became the first Australian this year to compete in the multi-millionaire sport, whilst their have been a number of British drivers throughout the year's. David Coulthard, Jenson Button and Alan McNish all represent the UK, and if you count Ireland's Eddie Jrvine as well, Australia find themselves
miles behind in the world of motorsport. This is also the case in the World Rally Championship with Richard Burns and Colin McRae competing with the best in the world. In the world of superbikes there are a couple of Australians, but I feel the British can feel happy about their racing potentials.
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The visitors started well and enjoyed the lion's share of possession for the first eight or nine minutes as Burnley struggled to get going. But the home side were denied an opener in the 20th minute when Little appeared to be impeded as he surged into the box before squaring for Moore to slot home, only for the effort to be ruled out by an offside flag . Norwich came close in the 33rd minute when Rivers surged clear on the right and fired a low shot across the box which just went behind first David Nielsen and
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then !wan Roberts with the goal gaping, and with the first half drawing to a close City's leading scorer McVeigh came the closest yet to breaking the deadlock, drifting clear on the left before driving goalwards only for Beresford to stretch to tip the ball on to the post. Burnley rallied and began to put pressure on the visitors in the second half. First Briscoe had a good chance in the 55th minute, shooting wide from six yards out, then four minutes later Mark McGregor finally opened the scoring, rising well to power home a header from Slake's cross. Just passed the hour mark the lively Slake was close to extending the home side's advantage, blasting in a right-foot shot which Green did well to save. Norwich were attempting to pose some threats of their own
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Soapbox What's best and worst in Sport today... A/ex Thorpe looks at the burning issues
REASONS TO BE CHEERFUL? lt's really not too often that sports fans in this country get chance to celebrate. Let's face it, our national football team are slipping down the rankings and our cricket team couldn't fight their way out of a paper bag.
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And as an English sports fan it could be very easy to get depressed as you stay up all night listening to wickets tumble in the antipodes. However it's not all bad, as anyone who's been at home and watching BBC1 at 5.30 for the last few Saturday's will tell you. The good times are very much back in English rugby. Your average optimistic England fan would have looked at the backbreaking schedule for the Autumn internationals and thought that maybe we could have won two of them . To come away with the scalps of all three Southern Hemisphere giants was the perfect way to seal top ranking in the world. And England's place thelr is no fluke either. There is genuine talent at all 15 positions to two or three deep, and not being the bookies favourites for next year's World Cup is going to require maximum capitulation in the Six Nations. What has been most impressive in England's rise to power is the way they have managed to play open running rugby while still keeping a tight defence, and that is mostly thanks to the vision of the half-backs and three-quarters. Jonny Wilkinson is probably the best kicker in the World today, and his partnership with Northampton's Matt Dawson in the middle is formidable . With Ben Cohen, Mike Tindall, Will Greenwood and Jason Robinson to hit the gaps created England are capable of forcing even the best teams into errors. This was evident last Saturday against South Africa when their skill tempted Jannes Labuschagne, Werner Greet and Butch James into off the ball thug tactics. This, ultimately, played into England's and resulting in the massive 50point margin of victory. That's not to take anything away from the power of England's pack, but you get the fee ling that the backs can truly terrify any opponent in the world on their day. The upturn in fortunes looks like it may soon be mirrored in the 13-man code with Great Britain scoring their first win over New Zealand in nine years to tie the series. All too often the Kiwis and the Wallabies have embarrassed the British side, and the game at the JJB Stadium in Wigan will have rekindled Northern hopes of repeated victories. Next autumn sees the Union side off to Australia for the World Cup, while the League Wallabies are coming in the opposite direction for the Ashes series. With the performances of our other sports teams it seems much too far away. What odds on an English World Cup-British Ashes win double? Probably pretty slim, but at least we can dream again.
Footballers on target for silverware after easy win Norfolk Junior Cup UEA 4 Fosters Athletic 0 MARC DUDLEY Sports Editor
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and just when it looked like the score-line would be 0-0 at the half way point, Lewis Broomfield managed to scramble the ball in after heading the ball against the crossbar from a John Fish corner to give UEA a 1-0 lead . As the fog started to lay down over the pitch, UEA continued to dominate the game as the visi-
tors failed to improve in the second half. Fish's corners were causing havoc in the Fosters penalty area, and his corner on 58 minutes was headed back by Jarrett across the face of goal for Adam Reynolds to score. UEA goalkeeper Henk Van Dalen didn't have much to do in the game, but sloppy play in defence let the visitors through on goal, but Van Dalen was up to the challenge. That was as close as Fosters got to scoring, as soon it was 3-0
after Broomfield slotted home from a John Fish cross. Dan Ward made it 4-0 with 10 minutes to go, giving UEA an easy victory.
With a 1-0 win over top of the table Oxford in the BUSA league, UEA have now scored eleven goals and conceded none in their last 3 games, which is great in anyone's book. UEA are hoping that it will be third time lucky in this seasons competition, as they have just fallen short of success in the cup
Call for handball There may be many sports clubs at UEA, but in the New Year the sport of Handball will be introduced.
Table Tennis: UEA 6 Nottingham 11 DREAMS of UEA'S revenge against were Nottingham dashed last week. Last time the teams met, UEA lost narrowly 8-9 , and were looking to beat the BUSA top-of-the-table team off their perch, writes Marc
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in the previous two seasons. On current form , UEA look unstoppable and with the whole team playing as they are, things look promising for them. UEA 4 (Reynolds (45), Broomfield (58,71), Ward (80) Fosters Athletic 0 UEA Team: Van Dalen, Hill, Cui/is, Pendrey, Trinder, Goskell, Fish, Jarrett, Broomfield, (Subs: Reynolds, Hickson Jenkinson, Ward)
Dudley. Before th e contest, Captain Greg Smith was confident of victory. ''Today, we have are strongest side" Smith admitted. "I feel we can give them a good challenge." And after the first round of
games the score was tied at 2-2, with Paul Poutney and Hannes Ehlerding winning their matches for the UEA. Poutney's winning form continued into the next round of games, but with the other three matches ending in narrow defeats fo r UEA, Nottingham went into a 5-3 lead. The visitors went further ahead in the third round of games, as Smith , Ainsley and Ehlerding all lost close exciting battles. Poutney was continuing to impress for the home side after winning his third game in a row, and with the visiting team leading 8-4, UEA now had to win all their
remaining single matches. lt was looking good as Ainsley and Poutney won their games, but defeats for Ehlerding and Smith meant Nottingham now had an ¡ untouchable lead of 10-6. With defeat already staring them in the face , Smith and Anisley lost their doubles match, 1 game to 3, to give the visifors a 11 -6 win and a step closer to the BUSA Championships. Greg Smith (0-3, 0-3, 2-3, 1-3) Bob Ainsley (0-3, 0-3, 0-3, 3-1) Hannes Ehlerding (3-0, 2-3, 13, 1-3) Paul Poutney (3-1, 3-0, 3-0, 32)
lt does not matter if you have never played the game before, as the team will be looking for both experienced and new players. The sport is already big in Europe and is staring to grow in Britain with tournaments getting underway next year. If you are interested in joining the club or want to know more about the sport contact Marc on : m.dudley @uea.ac.uk.
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BASKET OF SUCCESS Netball firsts' storming season LYNDSAY BENNETT
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ON November 9 saw UEA take an inexperienced team to the Nottingham University Korfball Tournament. UEA were eventually placed 1Oth out of the 24 teams that took part. Unfortunately the team arrived late, forfeiting the first match against Cardiff seconds. Fighting an uphill battle from this point to regain a decent position in the first group stage, UEA settled into the tournament with some slick passing and drew the next match with Nottingham Trent 1-1 with Jon Carter scoring a penalty goal. This was followed by two 0-0 draws against more experienced teams from Bristol and Nottingham. Only solid defence and misfortune in front of goal
prevented us from beating these teams, but for the freshers it was a good experience of how to play the game. The final group match was our best performance against Sheffield first team, winning 2-1 with both goals from Krish Mondel. Krish kept up his dependable scoring in recent matches and proved why he has earned the nickname ' Diego·. UEA failed to progress to the higher stage of competition , which meant we could only be placed as high as 9th with 3 games left to play. Starting well, UEA defeated Keele 2-0 with two goals from Jon Carter (1 pen .) Proving that we should have been placed higher, the next match saw us beat Birmingham 2-0 with goals from Jon Carter and Kale Hennessey. In the battle for 9th place, they lost out to a better Cardiff team, 2-4, with good performances from all involved. So despite coming 1Oth, UEA ended the tournament with a record of 3 wins, 4 draws and 1 loss.
UEA Korfball Club have got off to a good start this year. With over 80 people joining at Sports mart. Few have heard of korfball before going to university, despite it being the fastest growing university sport in Europe. Korfball is a fast paced game that is a cross between netball and basketball with men and women playing along side each other. Korfball BUSA competitions are held at weekends in the form of tournaments. Our national final will be held in March, in Nottingham.
The first team have had measured success so far this season, they play in a league of a very high standard against people who have been playing korfball for years. Having lost their first three games they are now on a winning streak. So far this year the seconds are unbeaten. For the first time ever the team have entered a third team in a local league who have only lost one game so far this year. Now the teams have gelled, it is hoped that they can build on their successes through out the season .
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UEA NETBALL 1sts have had a great start to the season, winning their first four matches. Most of the games were closely fought and the team knows they·will have to work even harder to maintain their winning streak. Players Jess Bowden and Lindsay Bennett are thrilled at the results so far, and The next three matches for the 1sts will probably be the hardest, starting with Nottingham Trent on Wednesday and Leicester and 'oerby early next year. The seconds have been less fortunate and have had a run of bad luck so far this season, despite their great enthusiasm, determination and hard work during training sessions. With three defeats and two games cancelled last weeks game saw a fired up team play De Montfort. There was some excellent shooting in the first quarter by Sophie Judge and Kat Clover though they were under constant
pressure by the De Montfort defence. UEA were three goals up at half time, and in the second half the visitors clawed back their three-goal deficit The home side continued to impress, but the final score ended 35-35, a deserved result for both teams. Captain Jo Gough said "I'm very proud of the team's effort. Everyone has worked very hard but we've had some tough opposition. But we'll keep fighting and hope for some more success".
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SCOREBOARD BADMINTON BUSA Leagues: UEA Men v Cranfield, UEA walkover. BASKETBALL BUSA leagues: UEA Men 105, Lincoln 37. FOOTBALL BUSA leagues: Worcester 0, UEA Men 6; Oxford 11 2, UEA Men's 11 1; UEA Men 1, Oxford 0; UEA Men's 11 2, DMU Bed Ill 0. BUSA Midlands Mens Division 1A P WD L F A Pts Oxford 6 3 2 1 9 5 11 UEA 5 3 1 1 13 5 10 DMU (Bed) 6 3 1 2 15 12 10 Cambridge 4202 986 Warwick 6 2 0 4 12 17 6 4 15 0' Worcester 5 1 0 4 • - 3 points deducted Norfolk Junior Cup, 3rd rd: UEA 4, Fosters Athletic 0. Rogers and Norton Business Houses league, Division 1: Drayton 4, UEA 2. Division 2: Marlborough OB 1, UEA Res 5. Division 3: UEA A I, Wensum Alb1on Res 2. GOLF BUSA leagues: UEA v Birm~ngham , postponed; Warwick l l'l, UEA 4\7. GRIDIRON eCAFL : UEA Pirates 20, Essex Blades 0; Kent Falcons v UEA Pirates, postponed, HOCKEY eUSA Leagues: UEA Men 1. Worcester 2; 0xford Brookes 1113, UEA Men's Ill ; UEA Women 6, Warwick 2; UEA Women's 11 5, Nottingham IV 3; Nott Trent 11 4, UEA Mens Ill ; Stoke 3, UEA Women 3; UEA Women's 11 6, DMU Bedford 11 I . BUSA Midlands Womens Division I A PWDL FAPts UEA 6 5 1 0 35 9 16 Cambridge 6 5 0 I 44 5 IS Worcester 6 2 2 2 13 27 8 Warwick 6 2 I 3 12 20 7 DMU (Bed) 6 I 0 5 8 31 3 Stoke 6 0 2 4 9 29 2 Prlntwlse Men's East league, Division 2N : Cambridge City 11 6, UEA 4; UEA 4, Peterborough Athletic I. Division 3NE: UEA 11 2, Dereham 11 4; HoH 2, UEA 11 3. Division 4NE: Dereham Ill 3 (w/o), UEA Ill
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SQUASH BUSA Leagues: UEA Men v Nottingham. TENNIS BUSA leagues: UEA Men v Oxford Brookes 11.
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THE last cou ple of weeks have been unbelievable for the footballers, as the team have been producing some excellent performances on the pitch. After their amazing 6-0 win in Worcester, the team, led by Paul Jarrett, were hoping to continue to impress by extending their cup run in the Norfolk Junior Cup third round game against Fosters Athletic.
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Panthers destroy scared Lincoln side Basketball: UEA 105 Lincoln 34 MARC DUDLEY Sports Editor
THE men 's basketball team may not be of NBA class yet, but they weren't far off last Wednesday when they ran rings around a distraught Lincoln side, who must have wondered what had hit them. lt took the visitors four minutes to score their first points, but by then the Panthers had swept into a 14-2 lead. A timeout by Lincoln did not help and by the end of the first quarter UEA had full control on the game leading 33-7. The Panthers' impressive play contin ued in the second quarter, as they steanirolled their way though a Lincoln side th at lacked the flair and experience of the home team. Too many mistakes were being made by the visitors and by the half way point the game was over with UEA leading 57- 18. That the Panthers were in a league of their own was an understate-
ment, as by the third quarter it looked like an exhibition game and UEA were showboating with slick passing and awesome finishing. Lincoln only managed to score once in the whole quarter, and the score line at the end of the quarter was 88-20. The 100 point mark was reached half way though the final quarter as a battered Lincoln side continued to be outplayed by the Panthers, now coasting knowing the points were safely in the bag. In the end, the visitors were happy to be going home, as the Panthers ended up winning 105-34. Basketball Club Captain Alan Wells believes the reason for their recent form is their team effort in every match . ''The reason for the huge victory is that Lincoln could not handle our full-court press and buckled under the pressure, which led to 24 steals th roughout the course of the game." Man of th e match, Tim Kelley, was leading scorer- netting19 points and rebounder (14 points) and he also made five steals defensive ly. Tasos Karakatsanis was the second highest scorer with 17 points, whilst Ru ben De lgado managed to notch up 16 points. Wells is also on the look out for
new talent for the basketball club so anyone wanting to join should email alan.wells@uea.ac.uk, and with UEA Panthers being undefeated in all competitio ns this
season it will take really very something special to stop them th is season . UEA Panthers: A/an Wells, Luke Jeffrey,
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