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News!

Ents and Media Officer

su.ents-media-officer@sunderland.ac.uk ELECTIONS The

new

Executive

Committee

started

their new roles on 1st July. It was an exciting and often emotional process to get here as we campaigned for two days chatting to as many people as possible and getting all of our ideas out there. The election count was nerve-wracking and tense but here we are! We are all so excited for the term to begin and all of the students COMMON PURPOSE

The Students’ Union is here for you!

non-sabbatical positions of LGB Officer

In July the new Exec Committee joined

is anything you want advice or help,

and Student Support Officer, watch out

the previous team as well as 25 other

for your chance to vote or even run in

students from the University of Sun-

the elections.

derland for the Common Purpose scheme.

to return to Sunderland.

There will

Don’t hesitate to get in touch if there

be another election coming up for the

This was a four day leadership course where everyone involved got the chance

you want help to plan an event or ting involved with a charity. Our door is always open so even just pop in and say hello! By Kathryn Symons

to work with key organisations around the city including Sunderland Minster, The City of Sunderland Council, The Stadium of Light and the University’s very own Business School. The scheme was

great

opportunity

develop

leadership skills and meet influential people within the community.

the online shop SUNDERLAND UNIVERSITY ONLINE STORE IT IS COMMON KNOWLEDGE THAT STUDENTS HAVE

BUSY

SCHEDULES

JUGGLING

SOCIAL

AND ACADEMIC TIMETABLES. HOWEVER THINGS HAVE JUST GOT EASIER WHEN IT COMES TO GETTING WHAT YOU NEED. SUNDERLAND UNI-

FRESHERS’ 11

VERSITY HAS LAUNCHED THEIR EXCITING NEW

One of the most exciting times in our

ITEMS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE. SO WHETHER

ERS’. Freshers’ is our chance to get

MENT STUDENT CARD, OR MAYBE EVEN A GYM

show them just how good the Univer-

OF THE ART GYM, THEN SUNDERLAND UNIVER-

Freshers’ Welcome Team; you can’t miss

SERIOUSLY THE BOUNTY OF GOODS AND SER-

WEBSITE WHICH OFFERS A HUGE RANGE OF

calendar is fast approaching – FRESH-

YOU NEED NEW ART SUPPLIES, A REPLACE-

to know all of the new students and

MEMBERSHIP FOR THE UNIVERSITY’S STATE

sity of Sunderland is. Look out for the

SITY’S ONLINE STORE IS THE PLACE TO GO.

them in their bright orange t-shirts.

VICES THEY OFFER IS AMAZING!

into their flats, showing them round

SO AVOID THE QUEUES AND ALL THE HUS-

to all of the Freshers’ events.

ONLINESTORE.SUNDERLAND.AC.UK FOR YOUR-

They will be helping Freshers’ move the city and making sure that they get

DENEHOLME AWAY DAYS As a team the new Exec Committee went

We will be running loads of charity

raft building, canoeing and even jump-

events

ing off waterfalls. We came back to

year. They are great fun and help out

work a little bit tired, with quite

those in need. If you want to get in-

volved in RAG please contact: Emily

friends. We got very muddy.

OUT

WWW.

AND A PROPOSED PLAN FOR THE INTRODUCTION

a whole range of activities including

closer

CHECKING

DAY. PLUS WITH SECURE PAYMENT METHODS,

tle bit better. It was great fun we did

definitely

THE COMFORT OF YOUR OWN HOME 24 HOURS A RAG AND VOLUNTEERING

ties and get to know each other a lit-

but

BUSTLE

AROUND AND IT CAN ALL BE ACCESSED FROM

dale, to do some team building activi-

bruises

AND

SELF. THE SITE IS SUPER EASY TO NAVIGATE

for a three day residential in Allen-

few

TLE

and

campaigns

throughout

the

Parkin, Education and Welfare Officer at the SU. 0191 5153599. Look out for all of our RAG events, coming soon!

OF PAYPAL IN THE NEAR FUTURE, MEANS IT IS AN EASY AND SAFE PLACE TO SHOP. BY STEVEN EDWARD CORFIELD

Welcome freshers to the Best University in the North East. Ahead is a short guide showing you Sunderland's stuff to do and a bit of advice to help you along your way. D BY AS TOL

Hana Sta nding & Alex Une y

NORTH SHORE

will be hosting the

majority of events throughout Freshers

thermia, a day shopping in Sunderland City Centre is probably advised.

week, drinks are cheap and the enter-

The first few days of Freshers’ are crazy

tainment is class, you’ll make memories

Once Freshers’ is out the way student

and probably the most care-free time of

that will stay with you for your whole

nights in Sunderland are Mondays and

your adult life. There will be so many

life.

buses

Wednesdays. Monday night bars are Pad-

people buzzing around from all differ-

from all of the halls to and from North

dywacks, this is a karaoke bar, and for

ent walks of life. My tip would be to

Shore.>

every song you sing you’ll receive a

The

Union

supplies

free

talk to anybody you can, find out names,

free shot! Fantastic as us students love

what flat they are in, what course they

anything free. Independent is a favour-

are on.

ite for students, cheap drinks and good music. You can create your own members

After your first evening in Sunderland,

card to gain cheaper entry into Inde-

you’ll probably wake up feeling like

pendent if you visit their table at the

your head is going to implode with a

Freshers Fayre! so don’t forget!

mouth so dry it’s as though your flatmate, who you still slightly mistrust,

has sprinkled cat litter in your mouth

BUT….. first things first, Breakfast. Sun-

bed ridden, sloth-like state before you

up a quick bacon sandwich, Greggs. You

as you slept. You may feel retired to a

even begin, but man up, get out there

and have a nosey. You’ll feel so much better for it.

derland is littered with places to pick could be kicked in the testicles and spun round in circles for three hours and still find a Greggs somehow. Find one and grab breakfast with a handful of change, leaving you more cash for evening antics.

Then… FRESHERS’ FAYRE, this is the place to be! The amount of freebies you will come home with is unbelievable. You’ll not need to buy another pen for at least 3 years. You get to interact with local businesses in the area and also with the sports clubs and societies which take place around the university. Take any chance you can to talk to everybody at the fayre as you could unlock some hid-

Wednesday nights are the sport and so-

den talents or passions you never even

cial nights out, and are everyones fa-

knew about….pole dancing for example.

vourite night of the week.

When it’s warm a trip to the beach is a good way to spend a day.

Following Dame

The most important aspect of student

Lecture Theatre @ st. peter’s campus

nine times out of ten it’s drinking

Dorothy Street past the Sir Tom Cowie you will arrive at, though it’s hardly

COPACABANA, an unexpectedly pleasant

beach, where you can nurse your hangover in the sun. However, this is not

advised on a colder day. For those less fond of hypo

living is evening entertainment, and like a drain. For Wends (Wednesdays)

rowdiness of riot proportions head to

Brogan’s first, followed by The Porterfield, then Privilege for chart hits and lethal-as-landmines £1 alcopops.

There are so many bars which offer so many different nights and different music tastes, you will find it hard to even get around them all in your first year! Something which is essential after all of the partying: FOOD! There are takeaways all over the city centre and most are open until late.

All manner of high street chains are

in The Bridges, but if you fancy something more individual, peruse the independent clothes stores to clinch something quirky. Try Eleven Clothing for some smart designer labels or Rare Ape for the best vintage and retro clobber, without the flares.

If dragging your reluctant arse around

countless shops is your idea of hell, try skiing or snowboarding at Silksworth Sports Complex for some higher-octane fun.

When the whirlwind of University has settled down you may be feeling a little homesick or lost, don’t be. Always talk to your friends or ring home. Everybody around you is experiencing the same thing; they will understand and be able to help you out. It’s a life changing experience for everyone; enjoy every minute of it!

my advice......... HANNADON’T BE AFRAID TO TALK TO SOMEONE IF THINGS ARE BECOMING TOO OVERWHELMING, THERE ARE SERVICES WITHIN THE STUDENTS’ UNION WHICH ARE THERE TO HELP YOU WITH ANY KIND OF PROBLEM. WE AT DN HOPE YOU ENJOY YOUR YEARS AT SUNDERLAND UNIVERSITY, JUST FOLLOW A FEW TIPS AND YOU’LL COME OUT SAFE THE OTHER SIDE. YOU’RE HERE TO LEARN, DON’T LET YOUR SOCIAL LIFE OVERTAKE YOUR MAIN PRIORITY WHICH IS YOUR EDUCATION. IF YOU FEEL STUCK AND NEED SOME HELP DON’T BE AFRAID TO ASK. ALWAYS MAKE SURE YOUR FRIENDS KNOW WHERE YOU ARE GOING AS YOU’RE IN A STRANGE CITY AND YOU MAY GET LOST OR GET INTO DANGER DRINK SENSIBLY, NEVER BE

ASHAMED TO GO HOME IF YOU’RE NOT FEELING GOOD, TAKE EVERY OPPORTUNITY YOU CAN TO BETTER YOURSELF AND JOIN IN, WHEN YOU LOOK BACK IN YEARS TO COME YOU WILL REGRET IT IF YOU LET THE OPPORTUNITY PASS YOU BY.

ALEX ENJOY YO UR FIRST YEAR HERE, YO U WON’T G ET ANOTHER LIKE IT.

check out the office blog*

the funny side of your union...

welcome to your students

union**** As a Fresher, You’re probably wondering who the Students’ Union are and what they can do for you during your time at university and beyond. The Students’ Union offer a range of fantastic services, which cater for all walks of university life: social events, >

charity and fund raising, student

representation, welfare and education, sports and activities and much more! The

PRESIDENT

Students Union hold that link between you, the student, and the University and are here to guide and assist you throughout your studies. > Every year the Union hold elections for the students body to vote in five subbatical

(paid,

full-time

postions

for students taking a year out or after graduation) and for non-subbatical (unpaid part-time volunteers) officers. Each member of the Executive Committee of The Students’ Union plays a huge role in maintaining and enhancing the student experience. So let’s meet the 2011/12 team....

Tobias Barker, DN: TOBIAS, WHAT ARE YOUR PLANS FOR THIS YEAR AND HOW ARE YOU FINDING YOUR ROLE AS SU PRESIDENT? TB: Well, it’s only been a few weeks into the role and I absolutely love it! I feel really privileged to have this position, and am extremely excited to make the most of it, ensuring that students play an integral role in shaping the academic and overall experience at the University of Sunderland. DN: WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR HIGHLIGHT THROUGHOUT YOUR TIME AT UNIVERSITY? TB: Studying abroad at San Diego State University in my 2nd year, it literally changed my life, and I think everyone should do it! Also my involvement with revamping the Business School Society at Sunderland was a great experience, and I’m really proud to be a part of its development. DN: IF YOU COULD GIVE THE STUDENTS UNION YOUR OWN SLOGAN, WHAT WOULD IT BE AND WHY? TB: ‘‘Get Involved, it’s positively life changing!’’ Something like that, I’ve always said to my friends that I love to get involved, as University life really offers you the chance to find out things you didn’t know you didn’t know, and take on some really valuable life skills that can be transferred into your career path, and you can make some great friends along the way doing the things that interest you!

VICE PRESIDENT

EDUCATION & WELFARE OFFICER

SPORTS & REC OFFICER

Carley Howell,

Dean Fraser

Emily Parkin

DN: FIRST OF ALL WHAT ATTRACTED YOU TO

DN: HOW ARE YOU GOING TO BRING SPORTS

DN: WHAT CAN YOU PROVIDE FOR STUDENTS’

THE ROLE AND HOW DID YOU FIND THE ELEC-

INTO YOUR ROLE WITHIN THE STUDENTS UN-

DURING THIS YEAR?

TION PROCESS?

ION?

CH: The role of Vice President consists

DF: Well firstly I plan on trying to

may need or if I cannot assist them I

of communication, marketing and finance

increase participation in sports clubs

will point them in the right direction.

based activities which was what my de-

by getting out there and seeing what I

I want students to know I am a friendly

gree in Business and Marketing entailed,

can do to get even more involved than

ear they can talk to and I will be ac-

so I decided to opt for this role in

I already am! I’m always up for a chal-

tively supporting equality and diversi-

order to get more experience in these

lenge, so making sports more widely

ty across the university. I will also be

fields. The election process was really

available for students is something of

making more volunteering opportunities

fun! I met some great friends who have

particular interest to me.

easily accessible.

DN: WHAT KINDS OF SPORTS AND ACTIVI-

DN:

TIES CAN STUDENTS GET INVOLVED WITH

RAISED £1000 FOR CHARITY LAST YEAR. WOW

DN: IF YOU COULD PICK THREE WORDS THAT

AND WHERE DO THEY NEED TO GO TO FIND

THAT’S PRETTY IMPRESSIVE! TELL US WHAT

SUMMARIZE YOUR ROLE, WHAT WOULD THEY BE

OUT MORE INFORMATION?

YOUR PLANS ARE FOR RAISING MONEY FOR

EP: I aim to give anyone any advice they

become members of the executive committee.

AND WHY?

UNDERSTAND

YOU

PERSONALLY

CHARITY THIS YEAR? DF:

have

dozens

upon

dozens

CH: Communication - because it is impor-

sports and societies that students can

EP: There are a lot of plans this year

tant that students are always updated

get involved with from football, net-

for charity events, a RAG week (Raise

with relevant information to make sure

ball, volleyball, cheer leading, hock-

and give) in October for cancer aware-

they know what is happening in their

ey to zumba, fitness, spinning and much

ness and another in February which is

Students’ Union and within the Univer-

more. We have a huge number of socie-

to be confirmed. There’s a lot going on

sity.

ties including our Hong Kong and Ma-

RAG fests, raids, fund raising events,

Support - As it is essential that stu-

laysian committee which has more than

runs and much more. So you’ll have to

dents know they can turn to anyone in

1200 members!

keep an eye out for us or why not come

the Exec team and that I am always here

I invite you to come down to the sports

along to the Students’ Union and join in

to talk. It is also my role to support

office which is located next door to

with the fun.

the President and the rest of the team

the Students’ Union in the Edinburgh

during meetings and activities.

building if you need any more informa-

DN: IF YOU HAD UNLIMITED MONEY HOW MUCH

Fun - I vow to bring a lot of fun and

tion.

WOULD YOU DONATE TO CHARITY? WHICH CHAR-

enjoyment to the Students’ Union, as I

ITY WOULD IT BE AND WHY?

want future students to enjoy their time

DN: WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR BIGGEST ACHIEVE-

at University as much as I have.

MENT THROUGHOUT YOUR TIME AT UNIVER-

EP: I would try to donate as much as I

SITY IN TERMS OF SPORT?

could afford each year to Alzheimers as

HOW DO YOU PLAN TO ENHANCE THE STUDENT EXPERIENCE IN RELATION TO YOUR ROLE?

this is a charity which is very close to DF: My biggest achievement would most

my heart. Both my grandparents suffered

definitely have to be the whole of the

from it and is a disease which runs

I will ensure the Union keeps up with

University of Sunderland winning Var-

throughout my family. So yeah that would

social networking to make sure students

sity last year. Although my team was

be my chosen charity.

are being given the right information

only a small part of it, its the par-

by their prefered methods of communica-

ticipation that counts.

tion.

INTERNATIONAL OFFICER

ENTERTAINMENTS & MEDIA OFFICER

STUDENT REPRESENTATION OFFICER

Kat Symons,

Adarsh Chuttooar

DN: WHAT IS YOUR ULTIMATE GOAL AND WHY?

DN: WHAT IS IT THAT YOU COULD BRING TO

AND FINALLY ME! AS STUDENT REPRESENTA-

THE ROLE OF INTERNATIONAL OFFICER AND

TION OFFICER! IT’S PRETTY HARD TO IN-

WHY?

TERVIEW MYSELF I SUPPOSE, BUT I’LL GIVE

KS: My ultimate goal is to get students

Carley Armstrong

involved and make sure that there is

IT A SHOT.

something for everyone. So I won’t just

AC: I’ll be looking after the welfare

be focusing on putting on club nights,

of international students and make sure

The main thing I wish to bring to the

even though they are very important and

that they feel at home here in Sunder-

role is the value of being able to speak

we have UniTrash which is going to be

land. I know from experience that it

out to anyone about anything. From chat-

amazing, but I will be looking at what

might be difficult for anyone to study

ting to little old ladies on the bus;

other events we can run such as movie

miles away from home. So I’ll bring in

to taking the concerns of the student

nights, comedy nights and more so that

my sense of organisation, enthusiasm and

body to the Vice Chancellor, I don’t

everyone feels like there is something

a pint of humour to come up with lots of

care what it is as long as I’m making

for them.

events to ensure that our students have

students happy and making sure they get

the best university experience.

what they want. It’s more than just a

DN: SUMMARIZE NORTH SHORE AND WHAT STUDENTS CAN FIND THERE? KS: I want to get every student using

volunteering role to me; it’s a part of DN: WHAT EVENTS DO YOU PLAN ON ORGANIS-

my life, The gratitude it gives me to

ING TO WELCOME THE INTERNATIONAL STU-

be able to help students change things

DENTS TO THE UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND?

not only on their course but, for the

North Shore for one reason or another.

rest of their lives fills me with so much

It is a great venue and has so much

AC: I’ll be organising bowling sessions,

potential that I dont think students

socialising

realise. North Shore is a club venue, a

trips to discover the places around, fun

My main goal for this year is to ensure

bar and grill, a rehearsal space that

sports days and much more! I’ll also

that Student Representation is recog-

students can book for free and also a

be promoting diversity through cultural

nised more and the amazing work the Reps

theatre where students can show off all

events, musical shows and international

do is greatly valued. I want to make the

of their hard work. As well as this

movie nights! Exciting times ahead.

number of Reps and trained Reps even

meetings

North

inspiration.

Shore,

North Shore can be a meeting place where

larger by ensuring everyone is fully

students can hold meetings or presenta-

AC: IF YOU WERE STRANDED ON A DESERT

aware of the value of being a student

tions. North Shore is for OUR students

ISLAND WHAT 3 ITEMS WOULD YOU TAKE AND

representative and what it can do for

so whatever they want from it, it is

WHY?

you and your fellow students.

there. AC: This is a tough one! I guess I’ll

The thing i most value in my life is my

DN: WHO IS YOUR INSPIRATION FROM THE

bring a diary to record my thoughts,

and it is him whom I owe my success to.

WORLD OF MEDIA AND WHY?

flares to fire at a passing ship to be

It is the loving, caring and maternal

rescued and probably a guitar to keep

feeling our bond gives me that drives me

myself entertained.

to want to care for others. Before he

KS: It has got to be Radio 1’s Edith Bowman. I always used to listen to her

came into my life I was unaware of how

and

satisfying caring for others can be and

school and I have followed her career

the love that he gives me each day is

ever since. I think her banter and cha-

what drives me to succeed at University.

Colin

during

lunch

break

risma are amazing and I got the chance to meet her at Radio 1’s Big Weekend and she was such a laugh and really quite pretty.

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Katy trouble* ADVICE TO MY ‘FRESHER’ SELF! When

first

came

YOUNGER

Sunderland

University, I was already an Art School

drop

out…

twice.

told

myself third time lucky and I’m glad I did because finally I made it through. I read all of the magazines and leaflets that tell you to join lots clubs and go on all the nights out but I ignored them all. Call me shy or maybe a snob but I thought ‘I’ve already been there and done that!’ Learn from my mistakes. If I could go back in time I would tell myself the following:

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1. Do not decide to live in the off

5. The Freshers’ Fayre and Union Mar-

3. No Freshers Week is complete with-

campus house with four boys. It does

ket are not just for Freshers! It is

out the annual roller-disco, I recom-

not matter how bad the accommodation

the chance to stock up on free things

mend not competing with the person you

looks to you, nothing can be worse than

for the year. I kitted out my kitch-

hate down the hall from you. A nice

being the only girl living with four

en with free utensils, tins of food,

twisted ankle and a trip to A&E is not

boys. Trust me.

my bathroom with salon size shampoo &

as fun as ignoring them.

conditioner, body sprays, creams and 2. Living in halls has its perks and I

pretty much ate take away twice a week

wish I had done it for my first Freshers

for free thanks to a ridiculous amount

4. Do not hold grudges. Be the bigger

at Sunderland. Listen to those maga-

of vouchers.

person, that bitch you hate from down

zines and leaflets, go knock on peo-

So that is my general advice, make sure

the hall will probably (after several

ple’s doors and ask them to hang out.

you do these things. When I finally got

slagging matches) turn out to be a re-

Only the real crazy ones will think

rid of my boring boyfriend, loosened

ally nice girl and a good friend.

you are mad and you don’t want to be

up and realised you only live once, I

friends with them anyway!

experienced Freshers’ Week in a whole new light. So here is some more advice…

Listen

those

magazines

some

more, join every club going. I regretted not joining any in the first year, I

1. Don’t throw up in a long-haired,

went on to make some of the most amaz-

blond boy’s bed (& hair) after vodka

ing friends in the Equestrian club and

and coke whilst dressed as David Bow-

even though I cannot ski or snowboard,

ie. You will regret this.

Snowsports have incredible nights out. They accept all levels of experience too so I can guarantee you won’t be the only muppet at the top of the slope whimpering about how high or scary it is.

SO WORDS FROM THE WISE, ENJOY FRESHERS’ AND MAKE THE MOST OF IT BUT DON’T WORRY ABOUT MAKING MISTAKES BECAUSE YOU HAVE ANOTHER TWO YEARS WORTH OF FRESHERS’ WEEKS TO MAKE THEM EVEN BETTER.

2. If you per chance have a habit of waking up still drunk and attempting to cook food or take a bath, make sure someone sober stays with you. You will put the bacon in the bath and set fire to the radox bottle.

4. Don’t worry about money too much, even if you do blow your whole student loan in the first week (which I am not recommending), there are places and people who will help you. Do you really need that new iPhone though or all those clothes? Personally I would rather

spend

smaller

amounts

nights out I will remember forever… just a thought.

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how

Is it a bird? Is it a plane?... Well,

as they flew towards each other at a

and looked forward to the free event

yes actually, it’s several of them.

combined speed of 400mph. The Black

each year. “It’s great for the com-

That’s right, this summer played host

Cats

around

munity and really puts Sunderland on

to the 23rd annual Sunderland Interna-

one another at shockingly close quar-

the map. Having so many people come

tional Airshow. The seafronts of Roker

ters.

and

to the area and experiencing a suc-

and Seaburn were flooded with hundreds

only

cessful show can only be good for the

of thousands of people as the skies of

the world - the Breitling Wingwalkers,

city” one visitor commented. Another

Wearside were filled with the acrobat-

the RV8tors smoke show, the world’s

viewer said, “The talent of the pilots

ics of airborne mechanics. The RAF and

only

is so impressive. You never really get

co. once again made their way to the

airline -

helicopters Appearances wing-walking

then from

danced the

formation

globally-accredited

one team

aerobatic

a chance to see anything like it and

North East on the final weekend of July

because it’s free it’s great for fam-

to impress and excite the swarms over

ily and friends to come together for

the two day event.

a weekend.”

Europe’s biggest free annual airshow

Next year’s event will take place ear-

first took place in 1988 as a one-off

lier on the 21st and 22nd July in order

when it unexpectedly attracted a quar-

to avoid clashing with the 2012 Olym-

ter

pics and many of the performers from

million

spectators.

Since

then, it has grown to become what it

this year are set to return.

is today - a loved tradition. This years airshow is said to have

ARTICAL: GREGG REMMER

brought an estimated £12million to the

PHOTOGRAHY: SARAH JONES

city’s economy as people from all over the country flocked to the coast. Ice cream flowed and the sun blazed as the festivities were shrouded in nothing but

good

the

behaviour

atmosphere. of

the

Police

praised

visitors

the Blades and the Avro Vulcan Bomb-

this

er were just some other highlights.

year and commented on how pleased they

If you could manage to vert your eyes

were that the majority of people were

away from the skies you could be en-

just there to have fun and enjoy a fam-

tertained at the performance area by

ily day out.

the likes of the Royal Marine Comman-

The RAF Falcons sky-diving team kicked

dos unarmed combat display and the Sea

off the event in spectacular fashion..

Cadets Band.

Later, the Matadors, Pail Bonhomme and

After speaking to some of the attend-

Steve Jones, lived up to their name

ees, it seemed that many were regulars

a nation scared

by ignorance

THE HUMAN RIGHT TO EXPRESS ONES FREEDOM OF SPEECH AND DEMONSTRATION IS

I CT E PR D I A However, the fatal shooting of 29yearold Mark Duggan on Thursday, 4th Au- R I OT CONSIDERED A VALUED PART OF BRITISH SOCIETY.

gust 2011 by the Metropolitan Police sparked an out cry of public discontent which saw such values abused. What was originally planned as a peaceful demonstration furiously snowballed into riots, whereby acts of violence, arson, looting and death entrenched the nation throughout August.

Geographi-

cally, although initiated in London, the such

riots as

quickly

Liverpool,

spread

cities

Manchester,

Not-

tingham and Birmingham, fundamentally creating an image of a nation divided. Whilst many have speculated as to the cause of the escalation of violencesuch arguments include; working-class oppression,

racial

segregation

and

cultural tension-one must not forget the importance of the original event: the shooting of Mark Duggan. It was this event which enabled individuals to use the guise of political activism to commit acts of such criminality, this simply being an excuse for a minority of individuals with no sense of morality or national pride to commit such acts of barbarity. The tough language of David Cameron, whereby he astutely claimed to the BBC

did you know>

that if they were ‘old enough to commit the crime then they were old enough to face the punishment’, combined with the actions of the English Crown Court

EAP

(ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES)

a plausible action for the government to take. BY STEVEN EDWARD CORFIELD

Testing

System),

and

each

depending

the

student’s

ity........

that the government needs to launch

to such disgruntled young adults is

assessed using the University’s equiv-

that correlates to that students abil-

perhaps this is the political platform

Perhaps even

A,B,C,D each one

increasing in language level. They are

they are allowed to start on the course

within society? Realistically, no; but

the reintroduction of National Service

There are 4 courses:

prepared

comprehension of the English language,

Will it even help create equilibrium

until the age of 18.

teaching

academically

for their studies in the UK.

However,

pride?

their policy of compulsory education

appropriate

are

or more to be able to study in the UK.

tions solve discontent? Will it help national

the

they

student needs to obtain a grade of 6

involved. However, will such legal acand

that

Language

dence that justice will come to those

respect

receive

alent of IELTS (International English

in fast-tracking all cases, is evi-

instil

EAP is the forum where these students

Students from all around the world ap-

WANT TO READ MORE ABOUT THIS....

and in any year there can be as many as

THEN VISIT THE DN WEBSITE > THEN CLICK

ply to study at Sunderland University 15,000 international students studying for their Degree, Masters or PhD.

But did you realise that all international students have to be able to

understand, speak and comprehend the

English language before they are allowed to study?

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BY LUCY DAWLISH

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careers & service employability

I also volunteered at Life-Line in Sunderland for approx one year, where I worked with people who had drug and alcohol issues.

You’ve got here, settled in, got your 6/ ARE YOU ENJOYING IT SO FAR?

timetable, and started your lectures – now what? Now’s a good time to look for

Graduates

with **JOBS

INTERVIEW WITH/ RACHEL HEPTON.

YES, I absolutely love my job, and I

a student job.

definitley feel like I’m doing something good for society.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? The obvious benefit of getting a job is earning money.

Student life’s expen-

7/ WHAT DOES YOUR JOB ENTAIL ON A DAY

sive, so having a part-time income will

TO DAY BASIS?

help you make ends meet.

Money isn’t

the only benefit, though.

Your time at

1/ WHAT COURSE DID YOU STUDY, AND WHY? *Leading self-esteem & confidence cours-

university will fly by. Before you know

es *one to one support *ensuring vic-

it you’ll be applying for graduate jobs

terested in the subject area and ini-

tims of abuse are safe & homes are se-

and graduate employers are interested

tially wanted to join the police force

cure *help victims get into refuge if

not only in your degree, but in your

and felt this course would be appropri-

needed *attend court with a victim and

skills.

ate in expanding my knowledge in the

many other forms of support

call-centre/bar/restaurant

BA Criminology & Sociology, I was in-

“criminal world”.

Your student job in a shop/ –

whatever

you do – will help you develop skills 8/IF YOU HAVE ANY ADVICE FOR NEW AND

including communication, teamwork and

2/ HAVE YOU ENJOYED THE PAST TWO YEARS

RETURNING STUDENTS ABOUT FINDING A JOB

organisation and give you more to say

HERE?

AFTER AND / OR EVEN DURING UNI, WHAT

WOULD IT BE?

Your student job’s part of your career

YES! I have had an ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC

applications

and

interviews.

plan, then!

time studying at the University of Sun-

*Get volunteering, as soon as you start

derland, would definitley say I have had

uni. Obviously in something you’re in-

WHAT’S AVAILABLE?

the best time of my life so far.

terested in so you enjoy it. Wherever

Typical

you volunteer they should be able to

work and jobs in bars, clubs, restau-

3/ DID YOU RECEIVE ANY SUPPORT AND/

write you a reference.

rants, fast food outlets and call cen-

OR ADVICE IN TRYING TO FIND A JOB FOR

*Start preparing in 1st year, for the

tres.

WHEN YOUR COURSE ENDED BY YOUR COURSE

career you want, by finding out as much

Union also recruit students to work in

TUTORS?

info as you.

the catering outlets and as student am-

*Know where you want to be when you

bassadors.

My tutors offered me great support and they made me aware of the importance of

volunteering and being self-motivated

student

jobs

include

retail

The University and the Students

leave uni. TIME GOES FAST! WHERE TO LOOK? The University’s Careers and Employ-

and pro-active. With this support it

ability Service advertises jobs online.

gave me the confidence to go and vol-

Click on the “vacancies” logo at www.

unteer.

sunderland.ac.uk/ces.

You’ll also find

vacancies advertised at http://jobsee4/ HOW DID YOU GO ABOUT GETTING THE JOB

keers.direct.gov.uk

YOU HAVE NOW?

east.fish4jobs.co.uk.

and

http://north-

A common way of

finding jobs in shops, bars and restauI volunteered for approximately seven

rants is to call in, ask about oppor-

months at a Domestic Violence Support

tunities and leave your CV with them

Center and they offered me a position.

or collect a company application form.

I didn’t even have to apply for the

They often start recruiting in prepa-

job, they just gave me my start date,

ration for Christmas in September and

just in time for when I finished uni.

October.

5. DO YOU FEEL VOLUNTEER WORK IS CRU-

WHAT ELSE IS THERE?

CIAL IN FINDING A JOB, OR AT LEAST GET-

If you want to use your course-related

TING ONE FOOT IN THE DOOR, SO TO SPEAK?

skills and knowledge and gain experience

that’s

relevant

your

career

I would definitley say volunteering is

aims, a paid project could be for you.

crucial because it shows you’re keen

A paid project usually involves working

to work as you’re not getting paid for

on a specific task for an employer such

it. It also gives you experience which

as building a web site or developing a

is one of the first things employers ask

marketing plan.

for. Volunteering personally boosted my

have included projects related to de-

confidence and gave me work experience.

sign, media, HR, event planning,

Previous opportunities

psychology, IT and marketing.

It’s a

great way to test out your career ideas and make contacts. Paid work isn’t the only option, though. Why not consider volunteering?

It’s a

great way to get involved with the local community and meet new people as well as developing your skills. There’s a huge range of opportunities with local and national charities and community groups including work with children and young people, the elderly, people with learning disabilities, mental health issues etc.

Volunteer-

ing opportunities also include working on

conservation

projects,

developing

websites for charities and undertaking PR work.

If you want a career in

the health, education or social care sectors relevant experience is crucial and volunteering is the perfect way to get it. Paid projects and volunteering are advertised on the Careers and Employability Service website.

You could also

try www.do-it.org.uk for volunteering opportunities. HELP! Your

Careers

and

Employability

Ser-

vice produces a leaflet called “Getting Work Experience”. copy.

Call in to collect a

You can also chat to staff there

about finding work.

They give advice on

CVs and applications, too.

Look out

for “Effective CV” workshops this term. CONTACT DETAILS Your University Careers and Employability Service is based in The Gateway, City Campus.

Telephone 0191 515 2920.

Web: www.sunderland.ac.uk/ces.

0191 515 4117

(ground floor) Activities include going to the Cinema, Ten Pin Bowling, barbecues, trips, museum visits etc. You can even input your own ideas for events you would like to participate in. There is no fee to join CONNECT, but students are expected to pay for the activities they want to participate in (most of them are free or at

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discounted student friendly rate). If you want to get involved or just to find out more contact Adam Gawne: •su.contact-officer@sunderland.ac.uk •0191 515 3582

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INFORMATION AND TO JOIN CONNECT, FIND

THE LINK TO OUR FACEBOOK GROUP (INCLUDES

LOT OF PICTURES FROM PREVIOUS EVENTS) AND SEE WHAT EVENTS ARE PLANNED FOR THE

FUTURE. JUST GO TO: WWW.SUNDERLANDSU. CO.UK AND CLICK ON CONNECT!

ABLY FAIR TO SAY, AS WITH EVERYTHING IN LIFE, THAT YOU MAY EXPERIENCE ONE OR

LGB (Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual) Officer & Student Support Officer *If you want to make positive changes to

So what do you do when you

the union & student experience,

have a problem, issue or difficulty? Answer:

*Be a great addition to the team,

*Build upon your own work experiences…

Easy - ask for help - there’s

so much support on offer.

The not so

Then contact Marian Alderson

easy part can be knowing WHO to ask, especially when you’re new to the Uni-

Marian.alderson@sunderland.ac.uk

at the Students’ Union who will help….

best bu

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science

I recently attended a Maker Faire at

techno

BY DR DONNA PETCH

logy

Science Events to watch out for:

the Newcastle ScienceFest in April at the Centre for Life, and to my surprise

Venue: Centre for life (Newcastle)

came across the launch of an amazing new gadget...Minty Geek...a mini elec-

*Human Life Exhibition – Split into

tronics lab...in a mint box...excel-

three zones, Human Life explores Our

lent!!!

Past, Our Present and Our Future. Ongoing exhibition

Each mint tin contains a fab set of electronic

components

structions

help

and you

handy begin

in-

*Presenter-led Planetarium Show

your

First Saturday of the Month – 1st Octo-

electronics journey: whether you’re a

ber / 5TH November / 3rd December, 4pm

complete beginner or an old hand at creating circuits. The kit allows you

Visit www.life.org.uk for more events

to build a number of final projects in-

and info.

cluding; A cookie jar alarm (keep those Welcome freshers...do you...love sci-

calories

ence?...love gadgets?...or think you

come in handy!), an egg timer (yay per-

down),

lie

detector

(could

are a future science entrepreneur?...

fect eggs!) and a morse code oscilla-

then keep on reading...right now I’ve

tor (cool eh!), and introduces you to

got your attention ha!

key concepts in electronics that you can take on to more advanced kits.

A little intro about me. I’m a former student of the University of Sunder-

Dr. Mark Brickley – The founder of

land, I did my graduate degree here,

Minty Geek

BSc Hons in Chemical and Pharmaceuti-

“I have always had an interest in elec-

cal Science, and a PhD in Medicinal

tronics and mints and thought what bet-

Chemistry – researching new Psoriasis

ter way to make a living than combining

agents. Being at Sunderland Uni was

the two? In all seriousness though I

one of the best times in my life...

founded Minty Geek to develop innova-

my motto as always is...”work hard but

tive projects that encourage explor-

don’t forget to party hard too” ☺

ing the world of electronics for the sheer fun of doing so. Like the ubiqui-

As a Medicinal Chemist...I can’t resist

tous mint our projects aim to be fresh,

the urge to firstly to let you know 2011

sweet, and brilliant value.”

is the International Year of Chemistry! The official slogan of the IYC 2011

Find more information and details of

is “Chemistry—our life, our future”.

all the Minty Geek kits available @

The National Science Foundation (NSF)

mintygeek.com/ prices range from £20

has joined forces with NBC Learn and

– £28

the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) to celebrate the International Year of Chemistry by creating “Chemistry Now” a weekly, online video series that uncovers and explains the science of common, physical objects in our world and the changes they undergo every day. The series also looks at

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the lives and work of scientists on the frontiers of the 21st century. My favourite videos include, science discoveries by chance, the recent discovery in the peptide toxins produced by venomous sea snails and their possible use in treating chronic pain in humans and the chemistry of chocolate!

Like the inventors of Minty Geek, here at the University of Sunderland we are

See all the chemistry video series and

on the lookout for students with sci-

read more about IYC 2011 at;

ence and technology entrepreneur potential to attend our Informal Fridays

http://www.nsf.gov/news/special_re-

Sunderland

ports/chemistrynow/index.jsp

your ideas.

http://www.chemistry2011.org/

monthly

event

discuss

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GAY*TUESDAY BY MICHAEL LADIER

COFFEE WITH THE QUEENS: DN MEETS A REPRESENTATIVE OF SUNDERLAND PRIDE. RYAN.

Loud, proud and completely camp – a defining description for The Wear’s one and only gay night. Having formed over six years ago, Sunderland’s gay scene has grown and developed into a noted terrific hotspot for its fun, friendly

DN: SO RYAN CAN YOU TELL DN MAGAZINE A

and flamboyant environment. Whist re-

LITTLE BIT MORE ABOUT SUNDERLAND PRIDE

cently progressing to organising its

AND WHAT IT’S ALL ABOUT?

very own Gay Pride event, it is unsurprising that Sunderland’s gay scene is

RYAN: Sunderland Pride is Sunderland’s

at the top of its game. As being con-

celebration of the gay community and

tinually backed by new clubs and spon-

consists of a range of activities for

sors the scene is forever expanding

gay, lesbian, bi-sexual and transsexu-

and becoming more appealing to both

down period before the main event of

al people to get involved with. It is

local attendees and new faces. Wheth-

the

open for absolutely everyone to come

er a continuing student or a Fresher at

been

Sunderland University, Tuesday nights

ner up of, various awards Viva La-

can offer you the perfect opportunity

Diva holds an exceptional reputation

to experience a fantastic bar crawl

as one of Sunderland’s best gay night

throughout the city.

clubs. Hosted by universally popular

The

evening,

Viva

nominated

La-Diva.

for,

and

Having

being

run-

drag acts, such as Sushe Buffet and night

generally

DN:

YOU

MENTION

EVENTS?

WHAT

OTHER

EVENTS ARE GOING ON AT THE MOMENT?

RYAN: We have a talent show which is

the newly appointed Frenchy Kiss, the

held every two weeks at Rush and Ari-

lively Luma, with newly selected host

club offers great comedic entertain-

zona, which has a range of acts from

Vicky

ment complemented by the contemporary

singers, to comedians, actors and a

‘Lumaliscious’. With a great range of

and classic anthems they play.

With

whole host of people which the peo-

drink offers, including £2 a pint on

numerous themed nights, such as the

ple of Sunderland University may be

a range of lagers such as Fosters and

North East’s first gay prom, Haus of

particularly interested in getting in-

Carling and £1 jagerbombs, the bar is

Gaga and Diva of the Caribbean, there

volved with :)

a popular choice for those first drinks

is plenty of opportunity to express

of the evening. From there the crowd

yourself and let your inhibitions go,

heads to the newly launched ‘Mwah’ in

as well as providing great entertain-

Arizona, a much larger, more dramatic

ment and a chance of winning some great

club. With well-known host Ophelia

prizes.

Balls, a selection of topless male en-

dress contests are several other com-

be a huge parade of acts and floats

tertainers and the occasional contests

petitions, such as their weekly Fa-

that will travel around the city Cen-

and competitions the club proves to be

cebook quiz which rewards the winner

tre starting at Fawcett Street leading

a soaring success with all who attend.

with free entry into the club and a

round by the Civic Centre and back to

Progressing from there the route takes

free bottle of champagne.

If this

Park Lane where there will be a stage,

us to the central bar Ttonic. Whilst

wasn’t enough to prove their excep-

with lots of celebs such as Jade Sand-

offering a variety of drinks such as

tional reputation, then their options

ers and Scooch who will be performing

lagers, cocktails and bargain bottles

of drinks and fantastic prices sure

live! Everyone is so excited it is go-

this

will; with buy-one-get-one-free on all

ing to be a huge event for us :)

club is certainly hostess Miss Trixie

cocktails and bargain fishbowls, Viva

and her famous “two for a pound” jelly

La-Diva provide an all-round excellent

vodka shots. With its spacious inte-

experience for everyone who attends.

rior and newly converted smoking ter-

Whether gay, lesbian, bisexual or even

race Ttonic proves to be one of the

straight – Tuesday nights in Sunder-

locals’ favourites.

land are certainly an event not to be

alcopops,

presenting

the

highlight

paticipate.

the

Paris

begins

along and we do encourage everyone to

fabulous

missed.

In addition to their fancy

Offering a variety of pubs

DN: SO SUNDERLAND PRIDE TAKES PLACE ON

SUNDAY THE 25TH OF SEPTEMBER, TELL US A LITTLE BIT MORE ABOUT THE DAY RYAN.

RYAN: Well the Sunderland Pride will

DN: SO HOW CAN THE UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND JOIN IN WITH SUNDERLAND PRIDE?

I UNDERSTAND THE STUDENTS’ UNION WILL BE THERE SHOWING THEIR SUPPORT WITH

THEIR VERY OWN FLOAT AND ANOTHER LITTLE SURPRISE WHICH I DON’T WANT TO REVEAL TOO MUCH OF JUST YET! WHAT CAN

Following Ttonic is Rush; with great

and clubs the entertainment of Tuesday

music, a dancing platform and numerous

evenings is satisfying to all expec-

poles for showing off one’s best dance

tations.

moves, Rush provides plenty of oppor-

friendly

neighbouring

down to watch and join in with Sun-

tunity for having a good, yet perhaps

Newcastle Scene, Sunderland’s numerous

derland Pride so please tell all your

slighting embarrassing, time. As well

hot spots welcomes all you Freshers’

friends and do come down to this mas-

as these great features, Rush’s roof

sive event to show your support!!

its

As a cheaper, more student option

fun

and

our

lively

environment.

PEOPLE DO TO HELP? RYAN:

Absolutely

everyone

can

come

DN:

WHERE

DOES

SUNDERLAND

PRIDE

STEM FROM AND WHAT ORGANISATION IS IT

RUN UNDER? CAN YOU EXPLAIN IN A LITTLE MORE DETAIL RYAN?

and everyone at Gay Advice Sunderland and good luck with everything!!

Ryan: Sunderland Pride is run by an

INTERVIEW BY

organization

CARLY ARMSTRONG

and

charity

called

Gay

the gay blog /

Advice Sunderland (GAS). GAS has been

Y THE CONTEMPORA

running since November 2010 and deals

with clients’ queries, advice, assis-

THEMS THEY PLAY. WITH NUMEROUS THEMED

tance, housing issues, health and well

NIGHTS, SUCH AS THE NORTH EAST’S FIRST

being,

GAY PROM, HAUS OF GAGA AND DIVA OF THE

education

and

employment.

check out

formation! Once again thank you Ryan

THE

CONTEMPORARY

AND

CLASSIC

AN-

work closely with the gay, lesbian, bi-sexual

and

transsexual

community

and are having an event (fundraiser) at Bar Justice West Sunniside for anyone who would like to come along!

the new

website

www.dnmagazine.org

DN: SO HOW DID GAS COME ABOUT? WHO

FOUNDED IT AND WHAT HAS BEEN IT’S SUCCESS SINCE 2010?

RYAN: That would be a man named David Scoon.

David

Scoon

worked

extremely

hard on Sunderland’s only gay project called SR2 Housing. SR2 housing was an organisation, which gave the appropriate care and advice that the gay community needed, but since the budget cuts SR2 Housing was hit hard and forced to close resulting in David founding Gay Advice Sunderland and here we are. DN: IT REALLY SOUNDS LIKE SUCH A WARM

AND FRIENDLY PLACE TO BE AND WORK IN YOU REALLY MUST ENJOY IT HERE! I’M

SURE STUDENTS FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF

SUNDERLAND WOULD LOVE TO GET MORE INVOLVED WITH THE WORK YOU DO DOWN HERE WHAT ELSE DO YOU HAVE ON OFFER FOR OUR STUDENTS?

RYAN: We have a whole range of services we need help and assistance on, from web designers, market researchers, business admin and computing. We can provide any number of internships and placements here so if any student would like to get some hands on experience within the charity please feel free to contact us without hesitation! DN: THANKS SO MUCH FOR YOUR TIME AND

want to work for

magazine

INFORMATION RYAN IT REALLY HAS BEEN A

PLEASURE TO MEET YOU, I’M SURE SUNDERLAND PRIDE WILL BE A HUGE SUCCESS AND I

KNOW I’LL BE THERE WITH DN MAGAZINE AND THE REST OF THE STUDENT UNION EXEC WILL

BE THERE ON OUR FLOAT SHOWING OUR SUPPORT! ONE LAST THING RYAN, ANY STUDENT

WHO IS CURRENTLY PART OF YOUR ORGANISATION AND INTERESTED IN THE UP-COMING

OCTOBER ELECTIONS FOR THE LGB (LESBIAN GAY BISEXUAL ) OFFICER Non-sabbatical position and wanting to under take this role please come down to the Students

Union as soon as possible for more in-

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‘THE WONDERS OF THE INVISIBLE WORLD’ NORTHERN GALLERY FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTS SUNDERLAND CITY LIBRARY AND ARTS CENTRE

some of the other pieces. I

soon

show….

discovered totally

the

stunning

gems

the

photography

which made my visit totally worth the effort! When

talking

other

visitors

and

The Wonders of the Invisible World!

reading

An exhibition that brings Artists from

wall at the end, the overall consen-

all over Europe to the city of Sunder-

sus was that of interest… and people

land.

found it unusual. Many found it to be

Presented within the exhibit

the

comments

posted

the

are a variety of photography, sculp-

very unnerving and bizarre.

ture, video and audio pieces.

ly I found the show exciting, and I was

Personal-

still buzzing about it later when I met If the start of my day was to set the

a friend for coffee. Mental stimula-

tone for the rest of my visit it was

tion + caffeine = buzzing/ mind melt…

not looking too hopeful. Instead I was

the good kind. I even made a plan to

hope…fully lost! It took me at least

revisit the exhibition with my friend

20 minutes and lots of dopey looking

that very same day.

around to find the library. Being someone who wasn’t aware of the Once I finally got into the exhibition

art space at the library (Northern Gal-

my being lost ordeal was well worth

lery for Contemporary Arts) I was very

it! Off I went, eager to explore. Ini-

impressed that we have this fantastic

tially I was less than impressed: the

space right on our doorstep, showing

show was very awkward to navigate my-

work from international artists. As an

self around, because of it’s maze-like

exhibition,

quality

you wanting more!

and

conceptual

lighting,

lack thereof!

Part

definitely

leaves

All I can say is

roll on October for Part 2! ‘The Wonders of the Invisible World’ is a must

My initial impression of the show was that it was rather pretentious.

De-

spite this, I decided to stick with it and give it a chance. As the show progressed it started to live up to my hopes.

As I made my way

around the show, I began to believe

see for any art lover. Northern Gallery for Contemporary Art City Library and Arts Centre Fawcett Street Sunderland SR1 1RE

in the idea of their labyrinth-induced space! I realised I was on another journey, which was considerably more exciting than the one I was on when trying to find my way to the gallery. Further into the show I was disheartened by the amount of audio and video pieces. I felt because of the constant activity of these pieces it made it

BY KAT THOMPSON

DN:

THE

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vivienne w estwood s hoes: an exhibit ion 1973-20 10

s African Drummer

BIG ART PROJECT! 100 ARTISTS

10th June marked the start of Vivienne

200 CANVASES

“The group has been going for 3 years

County

1 BIG PROJECT

now

Fashion

community together. Whether you’re a

and

aims

bring

Sunderland’s

Westwood’s Durham’s &

shoe

Bowes

Textile

exhibit Museum

Gallery)

(The

and

the

University of Sunderland was invited.

student or not you are welcome to come along. . I joined the group when I first

The exclusive opening night, entrance

started Sunderland University in 2009

by ticket only, was a proud moment for

and had never done any drumming before

Sunderland

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so this was completely new to me. Since

Product & Promotion)

or go to dnmagazine.org and click on

being part of the group we have per-

to display their work alongside the

blogs/ 1 in 4

formed at The Sage in Gateshead, City-

shoe exhibit. The brief they were giv-

space for the Diversity event and re-

en was to produce a piece of conceptual

cently we drummed for a charity event

art work inspired by Westwood.

DO YOU WANT TO BE APART OF IT?

Uni

students

(BA

Fashion

who were picked

ran by Scope. It has been really fun being part of

The

this group and I would encourage any-

canapés,

one to come along and at least give

ing speeches. The room itself where

it a go! One of the best things about

the shoes were held was dark and at-

being part of a society at Sunderland

mospheric, filled with glass cabinets

University is that you get to try some-

which housed the artwork.

night

began which

with led

champagne

nicely

and

open-

thing totally different, as well as

check out the creative blog*

meet new people and join in future per-

The evening was fun, interesting and

formances.

everyone seemed to really enjoy looking at the shoes. The exhibit showed

We will begin free classes in October

for a month and then was shipped off to

at the Priestman Building. Look out

Japan to show there.

for posters!” SARAH JONES- “Having my work exhibBY JENNIFER BROWN

ited in the Vivienne Westwood exhibition at the Bowes Museum was truly a great honour. I have always been greatly inspired by Westwood and to have the opportunity to display some work at her shoe exhibition was so invigorating.” BY LEE ALLISON

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jordan north

Hiya, you alreet?…Welcome back if you’re a returning student, loans at the steady bank cards ready, and to you fresh-faced, smiling, budding Freshers: welcome to Sunderland a cracking city in the heart of a friendly, amazing, and lovely region and that’s coming from a Lancashire Lad. I’m not gunna write loads about being a Fresher and about uni life because everyone else in DN will be discussing this and you’ll soon find out about Freshers’ Fortnight without me telling you about it….my only advice is make the most of it and get involved..

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Which

moves

transport

(OK

swiftly I

gather

onto

public

there’s

Then there’s that awkward moment where

Public transport is the backbone of

you’re

Britain, it’s where you’ll find all the

riddled

with

guilt

because

connection)…I don’t drive, in fact I

you’re sat down and some lady who’s

characters,

don’t think I’ll ever be able to drive.

struggling with her shopping bags is

when you get off at your stop without

I’ve had over 50 lessons and a good

standing

you

being battered, and at the end of the

number

instructors

like to take my seat’…”do I look like

day it gets you from A to B. But some-

(one who nearly punched me) and I still

an elderly lady or somebody not able

times it’s a right pain in the arse.

can’t bloody pass. I think I’m gunna be

to stand, and you’re far to young to

one of them blokes that has them little

call me love.”

You might find my columns a bit random

fold-up bikes, a silly little helmet

but I didn’t wana talk bout Freshers’

and I’ll have to tuck my trousers into

And if its not nattering ladies that

Fortnight and getting pissed. Although

my socks…so I’ll look like a reet bobby

riles you it’s the chavs on the night

it is fantastic and you’ll have a mint

dazzler.

bus…

time.

tests,

and

’excuse

love

would

To be honest night buses are

its

adrenaline

rush

just a bad idea. Now matter how much So because I’m a massive failure when

of a gripper the bus company employ to

it comes to driving. I have to use

drive there will always be some youths

public transport and there’s nothing

sat at the back swearing with their

better than the smell of a piss stained

awful music blaring out. OMG I’m get-

bus station in the morning with the

ting old I have just said ‘youths’ and

local

‘awful music.’

smack

head

waiting

board

the number 4B to get his first pint at Spoons. If that don’t wake you up first

thing then I don’t know what will.

when the local chavs get on the bus do

you

ever

this…I

bet

you

do…

HAVE A GOOD UN JORDAN XX

glorious

food

you turn your iPod down so that they cant hear the music you’re listening to? Nowt worse than George Michaels’ “Faith” coming out of your ear buds and two lads eyeing you up.

faith

STRAWBERRY

This might sound daft but I feel a lot

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less masculine for not being able to drive… Now I know when commuting to cities like Manchester and London it’s ideal to use the underground or Metro but not so much in the North East when you’ve got two middle aged women slagging their neighbour off for not wash-

And if and

it’s not the nattering women,

intimidating

chavs,

and

getting

pissed wet through wating for the bus to turn up it’s the local nutter who will always, without fail, sit next to me and try to start having a conversation with me ‘ I don’t get the bus much usually I use my camel’ argggggh give me strength.

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business

and business advice and support. The

society

second – associate – offers business advice and support only. Creativitiworks also offer services such as advice and support to set up a business,

th e

ess usi n

monthly business information sessions,

‘‘IMAGINE A GROUP OF MOTIVATED, EN-

one-off speaker sessions/events, ac-

THUSIASTIC, INTELLIGENT, COMPETITIVE,

cess and membership to business net-

HARD-WORKING INDIVIDUALS WHO WILL STOP

works and organisations and discounted

AT NOTHING LESS THAN A SUCCESSFUL CA-

rates on ADM equipment and facility

REER. THESE ARE THE PEOPLE YOU WILL

hire. These are available to ALL mem-

FIND IN THE UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND

bers. The hot desk facilities, which

BUSINESS SCHOOL SOCIETY’’

are available to only full members,

- Tobias Barker

offers a hot desk equipped with a desk,

CREATIVITIWORKS / THE HATCHERY

a chair, a lockable cabinet, an Ap-

The society itself behaves like a busi-

ple Mac or PC, a camera, a laptop and

ness

projector,

fax

guest speakers, as well as attending

Have you ever been in a situation when

and photocopier and finally a scanner

tours of various companies. This all

you’ve got a really brilliant idea but

and printer. Creativitiworks also of-

contributes to the unique experience

you have no idea where to go or how to

fers a free membership for the first 6

that students can get while being a

start it up? Thousands of people are

months. Furthermore, they also offer

part of USBSS. Most importantly, they

faced with these problems constantly,

funding help in the form of ‘The Crea-

can put what they learn into practice.

but luckily for graduates of the Uni-

tivitiworks Fund’ and ‘The CBH Fund’.

There is something for every business

versity of Sunderland, A LOT of help

They also oversee administration for

related subject student.

is at hand.

short courses within the Faculty of

Marketing students get to use their

Arts, Design and Media which include

abilities to promote the society and

If you have just graduated or are grad-

workshops and courses about photoshop,

the events it organizes.

uating this year and you have an idea

making iPhone and iPad Apps and video

Human Resource students get to work

that you want to form into a business,

for online distribution.

with people, in the society and out-

then

University

Sunderland

access

telephone,

could

already,

organising

events

and

side it, thus providing valuble tools

help you get this idea out of your

Both Creativitiworks and The Hatchery

for their future.

head and up and running. The universi-

offer a number of different servic-

Accounting

ty runs two services for graduates who

es and each specialises in different

take care of a budget that the society

want to set up their own business. The

types of business. It is important to

has, and use it accordingly.

two services – The Hatchery and Crea-

remember that they both fulfil differ-

And let us not forget the Business and

tivitiworks – are both very different

ent

business

Management students! How else can you

but both fulfill the ultimate aim of as-

have

helped

imagine putting your skills into the

sisting students to set up a business.

number of successful businesses from

real life, than leading a group of

a wide range of subjects and are the

young people forward, and later on,

The Hatchery offers not only one-to-

ideal next step for graduates looking

maybe even leading the society itself!

one business and technical advice and

to launch a business.

So, if you are a student who wants to

needs.

Both

establish

and

initiative launch

support, but also contemporary office

and

Finance

students

can

get a whiff of what the business world

space and facilities, external mentors

If you are a recent graduate or will be

is like, and see where you stand in

and access to the university’s tech-

graduating soon with a promising busi-

it, join the society! It guarantees

nical resources. On top of all this,

ness idea then contacting one of these

all that has been mentioned and, fur-

The Hatchery also offer students the

services would be the next step. It may

thermore, an environment that you will

chance to undertake a Masters degree

be worth approaching both The Hatchery

feel good in and will meet new people,

alongside establishing their business.

and Creativitiworks to see where your

as well as have fun along the way! For

Access to state of the art hardware

business will best succeed. You can

more information, visit our website:

for testing software, bookable meet-

also find a list of successful busi-

www.usbss.co.uk, or email president@

ing rooms (with free tea and coffee

nesses that have been established with

usbss.co.uk.

facilities!), access to workshops on

Creativitiworks on their webpage which

developing and commercialising busi-

may be useful.

ness ideas, PR support and more are also some of the things that the Hatchery offers. The Hatchery is an ideal choice for students and graduates wanting to launch a software business. On the other hand, Creativitiworks –

FOR MORE DETAIL GO TO THE DN WEBSITE AND ON THE BUSINESS BLOG AND YOU WILL FIND ALL THE CONTACT DETAILS YOU WILL NEED!

which aims to assist businesses within the ‘Creative Industries’ - offers two different types of membership. The first, which is full membership, offers the use of hot desk facilities

BY LOUISE JOY

check out the business &

law blog

sports & societies@uni FRESHERS INTRODUCTION TO UNIVERSITY SPORTS SOCIETYS

The range of sports that are available

Student Law Society

to you are

Psyc Cafe

Aikido, ton,

American

Basketball

Football, (Men’s),

Badmin-

Photography Society

Basketball

(Women’s), Boxing, Canoe, Cheerlead-

Other fun groups that the university

Welcome to the DN magazine sports sec-

ing, Cricket, Dance, Fencing, Football

offer are:

tion. In this edition we would like to

(Men’s),

introduce all our new students coming

Football, Hockey, Judo, Jujitsu, Kick

Pole Dance society

to the University to the fantastic fa-

Boxing, Netball, Rowing, Rugby Union

Games Society

cilities we have at the University of

(Men’s), Rugby Union (Women’s), Snows-

CoCo

Sunderland and would like to encourage

ports, Squash, Sub Aqua

LGB Society

excellent time to be a part of any of

If sport is not your forte there are

CLUBS

the many fantastic sports programmes

lots of other groups to suit the needs

YEAR TO YEAR SO NOT ALL THE ABOVE ARE

that are available at the University,

of all students. The IoS is very proud

SURE TO BE IN OPERATION..... BUT WHY

as we are headed in a new direction in

of its cultural and religious socie-

NOT START YOUR OWN?!

terms of development. There are fa-

ties, such as

Football

(Women’s),

Gaelic

everyone to take advantage. It is an

cilities being built all the time on *Afro-Caribbean Society

being introduced and new initiatives

*Hong Kong and Malaysia Society

being developed. This is all supported

*Indian Society

and endorsed by the Chancellor of our

*Sikh Society

university and athletics legend Steve

*Christian Union

Cram. Whatever your sporting prefer-

*Islamic Society

ence is we can guarantee you will find

*Greek Society

what you are looking for. New Univer-

*Coptic Society

sity of Sunderland Sports and Activ-

*Japanese Society

ites Officer Dean Fraser is looking for

*Nigerian Society

everybody to get involved in any of

*Art Angels

the many programmes that are available on the curriculum this year. Whether

The IoS also offers a lot of course

you are a future superstar or you just

related groups which being a part of

want to get involved in a sport or

can, in many ways, help you with your

society the Institute of Sports (IoS)

studies here at the University of Sun-

has programmes which will suit you.

derlsnd and put you in a fantastic po-

The best way to sign up to a society

sition to succeed and do brilliantly

is to attend the University Freshers’

in your degree.

Fayre which will take place on 28th

These groups are:

September in the CitySpace building. This will be where you can browse or

Drama Society

even sign up to anything you want to!

Film Club

There

Radio Society

representatives

there

SOCIETIES

CHANGE

BY MIKE WALLIS

campus, new sporting academic courses

will

AND

from each of the societies to give you their expertise on what you need to do to sign up for a sport and they will be able to answer any questions or concerns you may have.

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happy.

CHARLATANS?

Involving the families is absolutely

RD: We’ve been enquiring about pro-

tival you need to have kids there, and

months, and the first meeting for Split

essential too. To make it a true fesparents and toddlers running around. We also have the policy of allowing

under 11s in for free so it allows parents to bring their kids and create a safe and good atmosphere.

YOU SAID THAT YOU PLAN TO MAKE SPLIT

WE CAUGHT UP WITH FESTIVAL CHAIRMAN ROB DEVERSON AT THIS YEAR’S LAUNCH EVENT TO TALK ABOUT HIS HOPES FOR THE FESTIVAL AND HIS PLANS TO CONQUER EUROPE BY BECOMING THE GREENEST FESTIVAL ON THE CONTINENT. SO ROB, WHAT ARE YOUR HOPES AND EXPECTATIONS FOR THE SPILT FESTIVAL THIS YEAR THEN?

RD: We’d obviously like to see a bigger event, only because it creates a real

buzz amongst people, and that’s one of the most important things, people come

and have a good time and enjoy themselves. There is no such thing as a VIP at Split. I mean, everyone who comes to

the festival should be a VIP and we, as a festival, want to focus on our visitors. Of course we will look after our bands, but it’s about the festival goers. If they have a good experience, they’ll want to come back.

THE GREENEST FESTIVAL IN EUROPE. HOW ARE YOU PLANNING ON DOING THAT AND DO YOU THINK ITS FEASIBLE?

RD: Yes I think it is. One of the things we have already decided to do is conduct entry interviews. What we mean

by this is asking the audience on the gate how they arrived, and this will

allow us to monitor the carbon footprint on the travelling. We are also

running a free bus from Park Lane Metro to the festival site and this will

result in less people coming by car.

We’ll also use only recyclable materials on the site – cups, plates etc. So when you add all that together, you

can take certain measurements and find

out how good we were at being green. Personally, I don’t think we are going to get there in one year, but nevertheless even things like bio-diesel

gramming for the event for about six

2011 was before Christmas, so we’ve been working a lot behind the scenes

just to get to this point. I think it’s

partly down to the kudos of the festival and partly down to our connections

within the music industry and they’ve

been able to get involved and influence things a little bit. Last year

it was all about who knew who, so we managed to get Maximo Park and The Futureheads because they are local lads and they were quite looking forward to

taking part in it. This year we had to

be bolder and look further afield. Of course it has cost us a lot more money

and that’s why we take a risk at the

start in the sense that if we didn’t sell that right amount of tickets we

wouldn’t be heading in the right direction. But it’s a gamble and a calculated risk and with the line-up that

we’ve got and the names we are going

to add over the next few weeks means it’s going to be an amazing draw for the spectators.

FINALLY ONE LAST QUESTION, WILL YOU BE NERVOUS COME THE BIG DAY?

that we can use to run the generators

RD: I’ll be nervous until the moment

tival’s ethos.

stage and then the rest of the team

becomes an important part of the fes-

HOW MUCH HARD WORK HAS GONE INTO MAKING

the first chord gets struck from the take over!

IT BIGGER AND BETTER THAN LAST YEAR?

INTERVIEW BY CHRIS GLANCEY

TO MAKE IT A SPECIAL EXPERIENCE. AS

RD: An enormous amount! If you are go-

SPLIT FESTIVAL 2011/ SEPT 17TH-18TH

THE SPECIAL EXPERIENCE?

have to get more creative and try new

YOU’VE ALLUDED TO THE FACT YOU WANT CHAIRMAN, HOW ARE YOU GOING TO CREATE

RD: Firstly, we’ve planned to become the greenest festival in Europe, which is an experience in itself, but also

the quality of the artists we have attracted to Split this year. Yet, it

is the small things that make all the difference. The food this year will be

great and the prices of alcohol will be reasonable too. You know, you’ve seen

it with the Take That gig at the Stadium of Light, people were paying £4.50 for a pint of John Smith’s and people who came to me said they felt like they were being exploited and however good

the concert is, it’s always going to

leave question marks. So keeping our prices at a fair level is important to us and we did the same last year so it is important for us to keep everyone

ing to improve on last year then you things all the time. New things, inevitably, means more organisation, organisation means people need to put some effort in, so to make it a better

festival it’s going to need more hard work from everybody. And I think what I’m really pleased about is how much

commitment we’ve got from people like

The Futureheads, Martyn McFadden and Kim Minshall who are all amazing. So

it gives me the task of sitting there and trying to keep control of all this

artistic genius. But yes it is hard work, but you just need to be organised

and bring the right people in at the right time to get them focused and to let them do what they can do.

ON THE MUSIC SIDE, HOW DID YOU ATTRACT

SUCH ARTISTS LIKE THE DRUMS AND THE

ASHBROOKS SPORTS CLUB.

check out the website for more details plus the full lineup..... wwww. splitfestival.com

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20 You’ve probably noticed our new Students’ Union logo by now! The ‘speechbubble’ logo was introduced in August and will replace the old ‘starburst A WALK AROUND

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logo’ on all Union branding over the

course of the next year. All internal

Union literature is being changed already, signs on buildings and vehicles will come next and finally, some of the

annually-produced University material that had already been printed for this year will be upgraded.

The new look reflects the fact that

the Union, always an independent or-

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ganisation from, but very close to the

Maritime Street.

University, incorporated as a company over the summer and will shortly also

es will make no difference at all to the services we offer, but allow us to strengthen our governance and provide

a more robust platform for the future.

If you want to find out more, come along

to any Union General Meeting (FIRST

ONE SEPTEMBER 29TH AT NORTH SHORE), look up the details on the website or

come into one of our offices for a chat. With all this happening were keen

to give ourselves a fresh, new look while at the same time producing a logo

which is streamlined, cheaper, easier

to reproduce and which better repreTHE EMPIRE THEATER! Hight Street West

ing here

– the student voice. The logo

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NORTH SHORE If you are looking for somewhere to chill out after a lecture, eat good affordable food, see great bands and acts, I know just the place! North Shore, based over at St Peters’ Campus, is your ultimate Students’ Union venue and it is the host for all of this year’s Freshers’ events.

EVENTS This year there will be a weekly program of events happening just for you at North Shore. Mondays will see North Shore heading to town for our amazing affiliated night. Tuesday is your chance to have great fun whilst keeping fit at Zumba. If you fancy a cheeky drink in town we will tell you the best place to go on a Wednesday. Look out for

UNI TRASH

special comedy and music nights every month on a Thursday. Friday sees Uni-

Ministry of Sound is the biggest club-

Trash -the best student night in the

bing and music brand in the world and

city-presented by Ministry of Sound,

North Shore is bringing Ministry of Sound

and to get your brain ready for uni on

to Sunderland. UniTrash is the ultimate

a Monday morning the ‘Big Fat Quiz of

student

the Week’ on Sundays is the perfect way

great music. Uni-Trash will bring you the

to end the weekend with great prizes

best music, vibe and giveaways as well as

and free nanchos!

amazing special guests and unique theme

Girls

such Aloud,

the

Neyo,

Arctic and

for

those

who

love

at North Shore, buy your tickets in adMonkeys,

vance during Freshers and be the first to

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experience this never seen before student

have graced the North Shore stage and

night.

next it could be you! You can book North Shore free as a rehearsal space

Entry will be £2 before midnight then £3

for

your

dance

group,

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nights. Uni-Trash will be every Friday

FREE REHEARSAL SPACE People

experience

club,

after but we are giving you the opportu-

Shakespeare recital or even your Neil

GLEE

nity to save yourself some money, jump the

Buchannan appreciation society. Then

queue every week and receive exclusive

show off all of your hard work in a

discounts and updates with the Uni-Trash

performance under the bright lights of

membership card. It’s only £10 and gets

North Shore’s stage for all of your

you entry to every Uni-Trash event for the

friends, family and tutors.

whole term, saving you £26!! Cards will

be available to buy from North Shore and

debbie.sykes-waller@sunderland.

ac.uk for any booking enquires.

both Students’ Union buildings throughout Freshers’ and after.

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Uni-Trash – For Students who know bet-

If your tummy is rumbling after that

ter...

9am lecture North Shore is the place to go for a good breakfast and that

FOR

desperately needed cup of coffee.

Food

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is served all day including paninis,

ON FACEBOOK (UNITRASH SUNDERLAND) HTTP://

jacket potatoes, pizzas and burgers,

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so anytime you are feeling peckish pop

DERLAND

ALL

UNI-TRASH

down to North Shore and grab a bite. BY KAT SYMONS

EVENT

INFO

AND

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check out the

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FOR FOLKS SAKE!

All in all, the Folk Festival was a fantastic weekend which opened my eyes up to music I never imagined I would enjoy so much. So the next time someone mentions a genre of music to you and you instantly roll your eyes even though you’ve never heard it, embrace it, you might just enjoy yourself!

When I was first told the news that Sun-

NORTH SHORE GOES TO

town

BY DEBBIE SYKES-WALLER

derland was hosting it’s very first ‘Folk Festival’ over the August bank holiday weekend, and North Shore was to be a part of it, I was very apprehensive. I wasn’t really a fan of folk, and I didn’t know many students who were, so I assumed it would be one man and his dog watching a 90year old bearded hippy playing the fiddle for 4 hours. How wrong I was! Once Sunderland Council, under the guise ‘Sunderland LIVE’

THE

GREEN

CENTRE

released the line-up, I felt foolish for my preconceptions of what was to become a

surprisingly

diverse

and

enjoyable

weekend of folk music.

Even though North Shore is your ultimate student union venue, sometimes

The Folk Festival took place in numer-

she does need a rest. So that North

ous venues around the city including

Shore can catch up on her sleep we have

The Bridges Shopping Centre and fringe

the best student nights in the city

events at Independent nightclub, but the

centre exclusively for University of

bulk of the festival was set along St

Sunderland students.

Peters’ Riverside where a giant 500-ca-

MONDAYS AT PASSION

pacity Marquee was erected to house the

Dance away those post weekend blues at

main stage.

your Official Student Mondays at PasTHE GREEN CENTRE AT NORTH SHORE EXISTS

sion. 2 rooms of great music, fantas-

Events ranging from open mic sessions to

TO PROMOTE AWARENESS OF GREEN ISSUES AND

tic drinks offers and free transport

impromptu ceilidhs took place all day

GIVE STUDENTS A CHANCE TO GET HANDS-ON

for all halls and designated pick up

leading up to the headliners, The Peat-

WITH SOME ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECTS.

points. You’d be mad to miss Mondays

bog Faeries, and Cara Dillon.

at Passion.

Both of these provided breathtaking sets

THE UNIVERSITY IS COMMITTED TO REDUCING

to cap off each day of Folk and even

ITS IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT BY FOLLOW-

though it was unusually cold for August,

ING THE WASTE HIERARCHY - REDUCE, RE-

nobody cared and everyone simply enjoyed

USE AND RECYCLE, BEFORE SENDING WASTE TO

the fantastic entertainment on offer.

LANDFILL. EVERY STUDENT AND STAFF MEMBER CAN PLAY HIS OR HER PART. THE UNIVER-

The highlight of the weekend for me,

SITY HAS A BRILLIANT WEBPAGE WHICH GIVES

and for most students who had a wander

YOU ALL THE GUIDANCE YOU NEED AND SHOWS

down to North Shore, came in the form

THE RECYCLING RATES FOR MOST UNIVERSITY

of Radio One’s FolkFace, a free per-

BUILDINGS MONTH BY MONTH. DO YOUR BIT

formance in the venue’s Red Bar. Folk-

AND HELP MOVE THE BUILDINGS YOU USE UP

Face consists of ‘Comedy’ Dave Vitty and

THE LEAGUE TABLE!

Wednesdays at Independent

Dominic Byrne who perform parodies of

Looking for an amazing house party with

popular songs including the famous ‘My

the best beats and room for all of your

Lamb Bhuna’ taking off the classic track ‘Hallelujah’. They had the crowd eating out of the palm of their hand from the

mates? Look no further than Independ-

minute they rocked up on stage, provid-

ent. Wednesdays will see Independent

ing great audience interaction and daft

transformed into the best house party

anecdotes about Sunderland and the North

in Sunderland and only University of

East throughout the 45 minute set. They

Sunderland students have an invite.

even spent a good 20 minutes afterwards chatting with fans, signing autographs and posing for photos.

BY KAT SYMONS

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