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• Undercover Exeposé cameras reveal EUAFC ‘Welcome Drinks’ scandal • Initiation-style event breaks AU code of conduct on Uni premises • Freshers intimidated, forced to drink alcohol and kiss dead eel EXCLUSIVE James Beeson, Sport Editor and Harrison Jones & Gemma Joyce, Editors AN UNDERCOVER Exeposé investigation has revealed an AU club conducted an initiation-style ceremony at a University-owned es-

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tablishment during Freshers’ Week.

The event, held at Cross Keys Bar on St. Luke’s campus and captured by an undercover reporter’s hidden camera, appears to breach the AU’s code of conduct on multiple counts.

On Wednesday 17 September, The University of Exeter Athletic Football Club (EUAFC) held their annual ‘Welcome Drinks,’ where �irst

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years were forced to drink pints loaded with shots, tell sordid confessions about their sexual history and kiss a dead conger eel named Colin.

Upon arriving at the venue, �irst years were told to purchase drinks from the bar and sit on the �loor, surrounded by ‘returners’ in an intimidating fashion.

Members of EUAFC initially re-

mained silent in the darkened room, before repeatedly shouting, chanting, mocking and swearing at around 80 freshers, who looked visibly scared.

First years were forced to ‘bolt’ full pints, drink out of a shoe, put their tongue in an eel’s mouth and divulge sexual secrets to a room of complete strangers...

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Sanctions for Rugby Hannah Butler and Emily Leahy News Editors

THE University has con�irmed that Exeter University Rugby Football Club (EURFC) has been disciplined following salacious rumours about their behaviour during Freshers’ Week.

The club has been �ined for breaching the AU code of conduct, with two committee members standing down.

The news comes as both the University and students address allegations of indecent exposure by a club member in a nightclub queue.

While unable to con�irm various rumours regarding EURFC’s actions, a University spokesperson said: “The AU carried out an investigation into general breaches of the code of conduct,” adding: “a �ine was imposed and two members of the committee voluntarily resigned from their position.”

One allegation suggested a club member masturbated in the queue for Exeter nightclub Timepiece.

An onlooker said: “an individual behind us was approached by a police of�icer and accosted for allegedly masturbating in public. The whole thing was pretty shocking.”

When questioned by Exeposé, a University spokesperson con�irmed: “we are aware of an incident involving one student that took place near Timepiece, which we believe was dealt with by the police at the time,” adding that the University had “no further information in relation to this.”

Various EURFC members were contacted for comment at late notice, but none had responded at the time of going to print.

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ON 22 September, thousands of Hong Kong students began a weeklong boycott of classes.

Students from across 24 institutions rallied in protest against Beijing’s rejection of open nominations for the city’s leadership poll.

The students were supported by around 400 academics and non-teaching staff.

As well as a sit-in at the Chinese University of Hong Kong’s campus, students organised rallies and public lectures. The student activists wore white t-shirts and distributed yellow ribbons.

The week-long protest preludes a larger rally organised by the Occupy Central group seeking democratic rights.

A POSTGRADUATE college at the University of Cambridge is offering a scholarship for Syrian students with the aim of creating “future leaders” for the country.

The scholarship is part of Clare Hall’s Global Leaders initiative and offers 50 fully funded, one year masters courses to students around the world.

The new Syrian scholarship is “intended for students who wish to use their education to contribute towards positive change in Syria, and who have the potential to become future leaders.”

The college will work with Syrian NGO Jusoor, which provides education for refugees and funds graduates abroad.

A NEW student led initiative is being launched in Birmingham with the aim of reducing the carbon footprint of student tenants within the region.

Energize Birmingham will provide necessary guidance for student tenants to lower energy usage and save money on bills.

Up to 30 students from the University of Birmingham will be employed as part of the project.

The initiative is funded by the National Union of Students’ Green Fund and the project will work in co-operation with students and landlords.

It aims to ensure that all students are ‘energy aware’ when moving into privately rented accommodation.

ACCORDING to a new YouGov report, students are increasingly likely to cook, with only 14 per cent of students frequently eating takeaway food during the week.

Nearly two in �ive students say they often cook food from scratch and 21 per cent of students could now be considered ‘foodies.’

Fresh interest in home cooking may be due to the general quality of university food. Only one in ten students said their college canteen or café food was high quality, and a �ifth called it “good value for money.”

Tom Rees, a research manager at YouGov, commented: “Supermarkets need to start looking at how they can attract the attention of this new generation, making cooking for themselves more accessible and enjoyable.”

THE University of Manchester has passed an amendment allowing it to punish students for their behaviour off-campus, despite opposition from the students’ union.

A meeting of the Student Conduct and Discipline Committee changed the University’s de�inition of misconduct to include “conduct that damages the University’s relationship or reputation with its local communities,” according to The Mancunion. It states that it will require evidence of “substantiated complaints” from local residents or police.

The students’ union has criticised the move, stating that the amendment is patronising to students and continues “to perpetuate a narrative that students cause damage to the community by virtue of simply being students.”

LONDON law graduate Rachael Ohwin has successfully raised £10,000 on crowd funding site Hubbub to afford a Masters at the University of Oxford.

After receiving an offer to study an MSc in Migration Studies but not receiving her desired scholarship, Ohwin created an online fundraising campaign with the slogan “£10,000 in 10 days.”

Pledging £10 or more guaranteed a public thank you on Twitter, whilst £1000 or more earned, amongst other things, an invitation to Ohwin’s college formal.

Aided by the Twitter hashtag #OXFORD10000, she received an overwhelming response, with £3,650 raised in the �irst 24 hours.

Having reached her target, any further donations are now contributing to Ohwin’s books and living costs.

GOVERNMENT plans to remove caps on student numbers could put university budgets under considerable strain.

In the Autumn budget, Chancellor George Osborne announced proposals to abolish student intake limits altogether from August 2015.

While the plans will extend access to higher education, less money will be spent on each individual student.

The Higher Education Policy Institute report expects the extra costs to include £720m in grants and teaching costs and £700m in student loan costs.

Research suggests that, without limits on numbers, there could be more recruitment of international and EU students.

SANCTIONS have been partially lifted on online courses previously restricted around the world. Courses in Iran, Cuba and Sudan have been inaccessible for months due to US trade bans.

One of the biggest online course providers Coursera, based in California, welcomed the sanction removal.

They provide over 400 courses at more than 100 universities worldwide, with eight million registered students.

In a statement, Coursera said “We look toward a future where all knowledge is free, accessible and unhindered.”

However, some sanctions still prohibit educational institutions from offering certain subjects including advanced-level courses in Science, Engineering and Maths.

Caps removed on Student raises Manchester students punished £10,000 on Twitter student allowance

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Lord of the Flies archives Exeter named best entrusted to the University in the South West Beatrice Wood News Team JUDY GOLDING, the daughter of William Golding, has entrusted a signi�icant part of his archives, including the Lord of the Flies manuscript, to the University on a long-term loan.

The display will commemorate Golding’s classic novel, Lord of the Flies, which celebrated its 60th anniversary on 17 September.

For the �irst time, academics, students and members of the public will have extensive access to the drafts of Golding’s published novels, allowing in-depth studying of the Booker Prize and Nobel Prize in Literature winner’s works.

The majority of the manuscripts of Golding’s short stories and novels will be archived by the University.

Judy Golding explained her decision to donate the archives to the University, stating that: “the Golding family wanted the papers to be carefully preserved and kept safe, as we believe

they will be at the University of Exeter.”

Dr Christine Faunch, Head of Heritage Collections at Exeter, stated that the institution is “really grateful to the family for choosing the University of Exeter.”

Professor of English, Tim Kendall, continued this theme, believing that it is an “honour for the University to house Golding’s archives.”

Coinciding with the 60th anni-

versary of Lord of the Flies, an ebook, published by William Golding Ltd, charting the impact of Golding’s �irst novel across the world has been commissioned. Contributions include an essay by Judy Golding on Lord of the Flies, as well as other submissions such as artwork and photography. The e-book is currently available from the William Golding website.

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>> Judy Golding with a Lord of the Flies manuscript

The primary source of income is ‘tuition fees and education contracts,’ which will bring in an estimated £180.3 million, according to �igures obtained by Exeposé under the Freedom of Information act (FOI).

The biggest expense is ‘staff costs’ - at over £183 million - with more

Tuition fees and Research grants education contracts and contracts

£183,241m

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than £118 million going on ‘other operating expenses.’ Two other sources of expenditure are ‘depreciation’ and ‘interest and other �inance costs.’

The remaining types of income, meanwhile, are categorised as ‘research grants,’ ‘endowment’ and ‘funding body grants.’

Forecasted expenditure for 2014/15 top three contributors

Other operating expenses

£21,428m

THE UNIVERSITY has published its budget for the academic year in full, with outgoings forecast to be over £330 million and a de�icit of £318,000 expected.

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Floella Benjamin to address Women in Business Gemma Joyce Editor CHANCELLOR of the University of Exeter, Baroness Floella Benjamin, is set to appear at the Women in Business society’s inaugural event on 2 October.

The new society has already gathered over 130 members and put on several events, but hopes to attract big numbers and show what the new society is all about at this event.

A spokesperson for the Women in Business society said: “it will be a great opportunity for us to introduce

THE UNIVERSITY of Exeter has been named the top university in the South West by The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2015. Student satisfaction, dropout rates and research grades were three factors that made Exeter a standout, placing it 7th in the national league – behind Durham, but ahead of Warwick.

Exeter was The Sunday Times University of the Year 2012-2013, and has since invested in a £30m Environment and Sustainability Institute, as well as plans to expand the Business School into the Cornwall Campus by 2015.

Members of the University are hopeful that this will fuel demand for places at the University, which has seen a 29 per cent increase in applications over the last year, and above 50 per cent over two years.

Professor Sir Steve Smith, Vice Chancellor, said: “I am absolutely thrilled that the University of Exeter has been named not only the best university in the South West, but also that we have risen to 7th, our highest ranking to date … This is not only a proud day for everyone at the University, but also for the local community and for our many partners here in the South West and across the globe, who are crucial to our success.”

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the society to the University community and hopefully this event will set the tone for the rest of the academic year. The Baroness has had a very diverse career and we are sure her talk will inspire many. This talk embodies what XWIB is all about which is promoting female leadership and supporting the presence of females in under-represented industries.”

The event will take place at 6pm on 2 October in the Alumni Auditorium and will be free to attend for those with tickets. To reserve a ticket email exeterwib@gmail.com with ‘See Floella’ in the subject line.

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Hannah Butler News Editor 120 FIRST YEAR students who applied late for accommodation this year were unable to be housed by the University, according to data released by the accommodation of�ice.

A University spokesperson stated that while all those applying before the deadline of 31 July had been offered places in University-managed accommodation, around 300 applications were made after this date.

Despite make offers for “roughly two thirds of these students,” they continued: “Unfortunately, there

were 120 students who we were unable to accommodate.”

They added that the University had written to those affected and held an event on 28-29 August highlighting “the alternatives available.”

Students were provided with private sector lists and helped to �ind housing online, as well as arranging temporary INTO accommodation.

The spokesperson concluded: “Our understanding is that all of these students have now been able to �ind accommodation,” with some “offered University accommodation due to other students not taking up offers or making alternative arrangements.”

CO2 emissions to reach record levels this year Reuben Grace News Team

GLOBAL carbon dioxide emissions are expected to reach a new record high of 40 billion tonnes in 2014, according to an updated ‘carbon budget’ produced as part of the Global Carbon Project. In the UK, the project is led by researchers at the University of Exeter and the University of East Anglia.

The ‘carbon budget’ shows that to keep global temperatures below the critical 2˚C level, total future carbon emissions cannot exceed 1,200 billion tonnes. At the current rate of carbon emissions this �igure would be reached in around thirty years.

However, the budget also projects a

2.5 per cent increase in burning fossil fuels this year.

Professor Pierre Friedlingstein, from the University of Exeter, warns

Delaying action is not an option - we need to act together, and act quickly Professor Pierre Friedlingstein that “the time for a quiet evolution in our attitudes towards climate change is now over. Delaying action is not an option - we need to act together, and act quickly, if we are to stand a chance of avoiding climate change not long into the future, but within many of our own lifetimes.”

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...The club’s Social Secretary is caught on camera saying: “my name is Josh Hammond, I’m your Social Sec, and you are all going to do exactly what I say.”

Alongside other committee members, he led the proceedings, enforcing punishments for forgetting to ‘EG,’ using mobile phones, spilling drinks and not possessing a joker from a pack of cards. At one point he instructs first years: “you spill a drink on the fucking floor, you don’t waste alcohol in this club, you’re going to pour another pint into your fucking shoe and drink out of it.”

It is all wrong! We didn’t make first years do anything. I showed them an eel called Colin and some asked if they could kiss him Josh Hammond, EUAFC Social Secretary Hammond also goads one particular first year who consistently forgets to ‘EG’ – a practice involving tapping an empty glass to your chest – shouting: “have you learnt what an EG is yet? Well, you’re in fucking big trouble,” later adding: “if you throw up that’s good…You drink, you empty your stomach and you drink more.”

Unaware that Exeposé had obtained footage of the event, Hammond responded to a description of the events by claiming: “it is all

wrong! We didn't make first years do anything that (sic) didn’t want to do. They were never forced to drink or kiss an eel, I showed them an eel called Colin and some asked if they could kiss him whilst others followed suit.

“This story has so many incorrect facts and is purely ridiculous.

You’ve clearly got this info from people word of mouth (sic). Your story has so many issues with it that it has very little truth.”

His denial contradicts both the footage and an earlier statement from the Club Captain, which read: “first years knew that they’d be drinking alcohol at the ‘Welcome Drinks,’ no one was forced to attend and the event was in no way an initiation into the club.

“Drinking out of a shoe if a drink is spilled is not unique to the football club, it’s something which almost all clubs and societies enforce.

We asked the first years to introduce themselves and part of this was a confession… If they didn’t want to tell a confession they could tell a joke. Some first years may have felt that the atmosphere was coercive when having to do the introductions, however after the introductions were finished the atmosphere became a lot more relaxed.”

When asked about forced drinking at socials, he said: “we have a very specific set of rules and as long as freshers follow the rules they don’t have to drink.” He also confirmed that the club conduct initiations but claimed they “don’t involve drinking.”

The club tweeted a menacing picture from the venue prior to the event, which was captioned ‘Welcome Drinks.’

If you throw up, that’s good…You drink, you empty your stomach and you drink more Josh Hammond, EUAFC Social Secretary

After the committee had introduced themselves and each ‘downed’ a pint, including the first team and Club Captains, first years were told to stand up one by one and tell the room how many girls they had slept with, as well as making a confession. These confessions were either jeered or cheered depending on their vulgarity. This was followed by the freshers drinking another pint, this time with shots of rum in.

The staff at the location, which has held the event for at least three years, facilitated the event, providing trays of shots to reduce queuing

time.

Exeposé were unable to contact the venue for comment but a St. Luke’s staff member confirmed that staff are hired by The University for

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private functions at the venue.

It is widely believed that similar ceremonies are commonplace

at some AU clubs, and it is thought that football are far from the worst offenders and that formal initiations are far more lurid.

The practice of initiations is banned by the AU, after a golf club member died at an event eight years ago.

The University and AU issued a joint statement which read: “we take the health and wellbeing of our students very seriously and have a number of established initiatives to challenge the perception that alcohol is integral to having a good time at university. All AU and Guild Society

Forced drinking: a history Have you seen

Univer2003 Staffordshire sity bans initiations

after student Alex Doji dies, having choked on his own vomit at a rugby club initiation ceremony. The 18-year-old was allegedly forced to pick deflated balloons out of a mixture of dog food, chilli and pig offal.

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University of Hull student Tom Ward dies of “positional asphyxia caused by alcohol intoxication,” after taking part in a rugby team initiation.

death of an Exeter University of York 2008 The 2010 The fresher following a golf fines its hockey club social triggers the enforcement of a ban on all AU initiation ceremonies.

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The University of Gloucestershire launch an enquiry into “bullying and intimidation” during initiation ceremonies after footage emerged of students being paraded with plastic bags on their heads, drinking and vomiting while being marched forward by a student in a Nazi-style uniform.

£200 after students are made to down concoctions including dog food, raw eggs and goldfish.

University of East 2012 The Anglia Rugby Club are

disbanded for a year after members supposedly donned Ku Klux Klan and Joseph Kony outfits. They were allegedly making racist taunts during an alcohol-fuelled social.

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code in an intiation-style ‘Welcome Drinks’ on Uni premises to drink excessively at events, and neither condone nor tolerate this type of behaviour. All clubs and societies have signed a code of conduct in which they have agreed to behave responsibly in this regard; if the heads of clubs/ societies are found to be in breach of the code, both the Guild/AU and The University will institute disciplinary proceedings.

If the heads of clubs are in breach of the code, the AU and the University will institute disciplinary procedures An AU/University spokesperson

Committee members undertake alcohol awareness training to promote non-alcohol related social activities for student clubs and societies. We work with venues and agencies on responsible drinking and licensing campaigns,

hence all entertainment venues have free drinking water.

“Both The University and the Guild/AU operate strict codes of conduct that clearly prohibit initiation type activities and/or peer pressure

“This alleged activity seems to be con�ined to a tiny minority of students, the vast majority of clubs and societies undertake their activities in a responsible, sensible, enjoyable and mature way.”

Kate Hawkins, VP Welfare & Diversity, added: “Initiations or other forms of peer pressure are never OK. We have a very clear code of conduct that all student groups have to sign and if any breaches occur from any Guild group �irm action will be taken by us to ensure it never happens again.”

Additional reporting by: Hannah Butler, Emily Leahy, Callum McLean, Vanessa Tracey, Emma Thomas, Ciaran Willis and Meg Lawrence.

Potential breaches of the AU Code of Conduct: a Checklist Any of the following types of behaviour shall be in breach of the Code: Being, or encouraging others to become, unduly intoxicated at any official event or club social function Abusing, threatening or intimidating an event or competition official, coach, manager or other squad official or any other participant, whether before, during or after the event or competition Using crude or abusive language or gestures towards an official or any other person present at the event or competition (including, without limitation, a spectator, official, volunteer or participant) Do anything which is likely to intimidate, offend, insult or humiliate another person involved in the event on the basis of their sex, disability, race, colour, age, religion, national or ethnic origin Conducting themselves in any manner, or engage in any activity, whether before, during or after an event or competition (including during training and other activities), that would impair public confidence in the honest and orderly conduct of events and competitions or in the integrity and good character of the Club, the AU, the University, or university sport in general Do anything which adversely affects or reflects on or discredits the Club, the AU, or the University Harassing and/or victimizing others on the basis of their year of study/age, including organising and/or partaking in initiation ceremonies All AU members must: Not encourage or pressure others into acting against the code Maintain high standards of personal behaviour at all times Conduct themselves in a reasonable manner relating to language and temper Refrain from any form of harassment of others Refrain from any behaviour that may bring the University, the AU or the Club into disrepute Not be unduly intoxicated at any event or social function organised under the umbrella of the Club, the AU or the University

Editors’ Commentary: A wall of silence

THE story we have led with in this issue is far from the most shocking thing we heard during Freshers’ Week.

We felt it inappropriate to report these rumours without sufficient evidence, but they would genuinely shock even the most hardened sports club social goers: they were horrifying at best.

And yet, when we tried to find concrete evidence for the allegations - some of them criminal - we were met with what can only be described as a ‘wall of silence.’

The University waited a full week (conveniently until the day we went to press) before telling us about the incident involving a rugby player in the

Timepiece queue (see page one). The University claim that they are most interested in student welfare, but the fact that they took so long to provide us with ‘help’ for our investigation might - in the eyes of some - suggest they are actually more interested in reputational damage than exposing and dealing with a huge problem at our University.

Meanwhile, all the other institutions we spoke to appeared to converge against us and protect those who were accused of physical, emotional and sometimes sexual harm on others, as Welcome Team members, Walkabout, bouncers, close friends,

housemates, committee members of AU clubs and sports team members simply refused to formally speak to us.

Many of these groups, including certain members of the Students’ Guild, were extremely helpful - particularly off the record - yet very few felt like they could talk on it. In fairness, many also knew little because they hadn’t seen anything first hand, such is the secrecy surrounding these events which suggests that, deep down, the participants know the practice is wrong.

Some had other valid reasons not to talk to us, but most appeared more concerned about their own self inter-

est, shielding a sports club or their friends, than protecting vulnerable people who were the victims of bullying and potentially criminal acts.

One or two Welcome Team members were particularly obstructive and even smeared the newspaper to their friends - surprising given that their role is to help first years - while other Welcome Teamers seemed confused about whether or not they were allowed to speak to us, which they were.

Meanwhile, we were stopped from using our choice of picture for the front page, based on what - in our opinion - is a highly dubious interpretation of the Xmedia Code of Practice.

That little affair certainly added an interesting set of connotations to the phrase ‘editorially independent;’ which appears to be brought into question when the Guild President is dictating what pictures we can and can’t publish and forcing us to dramatically change our front page.

This whole debacle might not have been reminiscent of recent scandalous affairs in the national media, but there was certainly a flavour of the ‘batten down the hatches’ and say nothing cover up that has allowed certain crimes to go unchecked for so long, and that can’t be a good thing.

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A UNIVERSITY of Exeter professor has been awarded a prestigious international prize following his pioneering research into disease diagnosis tools, which could pave the way for earlier and more rapid cancer detection.

Professor Nick Stone, of Exeter’s Physics and Astronomy department, received the inaugural Raman Award for the Most Innovative Technological Development at the recent International Conference on Raman Spectroscopy, held in Jena, Germany, in August.

The Biomedical Imaging and Biosensing specialist was given the award for his novel use of the technique to identify premature signs of disease.

Raman Spectroscopy employs light in the interrogation of the molecular constituents of cells and tissues to monitor how they are affected as a given disease progresses.

Whilst cancer may be at the forefront of focus, the approach has been

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found to be successful in facilitating early diagnosis of many diseases, with numerous clinical applications.

These �indings have since spurred the development of various devices utilising this type of spectroscopy, such as needles and endoscopic probes, amongst other externally-based tools.

Professor Stone adds this award to his already impressive curriculum, which includes an NIHR Career Science Research Fellowship, an honorary position as Consultant Clinical Scientist within Gloucestershire Hospitals and the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and a leading role in researching the diagnostic applications of Biomedical Spectroscopy.

Professor Stone said: “I am absolutely thrilled to have received this honour; it is fantastic to have your work recognised by your peers.

“This conference is one of the biggest in the �ield, and to be shortlisted was quite some achievement. To win the award means a great deal, and is something I will cherish.”

Raman Spectroscopy: - Collects unique chemical fingerprints of molecules, based on their vibrational energy levels - Can give information about the state of cells, including whether or not they are virally infected or cancerous

BEER drinking builders at one of Exeter’s busiest night spots refused to let women clubbers use the toilets, according to reports.

Hundreds were denied access to fully functioning toilets in Arena last Thursday and instead had to queue for one disabled toilet downstairs.

Angry customers were shocked when they looked inside the female toilets, which are being refurbished, and saw the builders drinking beer.

One third year student told Exeposé: “First they weren’t letting us in and made us use the one disabled toilet downstairs. When they did let us in there were male builders in there drinking beer - it was outrageous!”

When questioned about the allegations, a spokesperson for Arena said: “we are working hard to improve the club for our customers. However, this is completely unacceptable and we have asked our contractor to investigate as a matter of urgency.”

Maintenance work has also meant that many of Arena’s sinks have been out of action on sell-out nights.

Another Exeter student has commented on the club’s recent building work, saying: “it is ridiculous that Are-

na couldn’t carry out their refurbishments during the summer holidays, when most students had gone home.

You don’t queue for an hour to then

This is completely unacceptable and we have asked our contractor to investigate as a matter of urgency Arena Spokesperson

not be able to use the toilets.”

The story comes only a few days after reports that students were in-

jured in a stampede in the Timepiece queue. According to eyewitness accounts, students were “crushed, girls fell on the �loor and were trampled on, and people cut their feet on smashed glass.”

Many students were denied entry to the club, despite queuing for more than 40 minutes.

According to a third year student, “the bouncers were forming a human barrier to stop people getting in, and were having more and more dif�iculty holding back the hundreds of students all pushing behind them.”

Exeposé have since attempted to contact Timepiece, but they have failed to comment on the reports.

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[Previous rules] led to a substantial amount of food being left on trays and therefore wasted A University spokesperson Students are now being encouraged to provide feedback on how waste can be reduced further, with measurements and comparisons now taken after each serving.

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THE UNIVERSITY has reformed its policy on catered halls’ food, in an attempt to reduce waste and enhance student experience.

Students in catered halls will now be allowed to take as much food as they want and return for additional helpings.

The initiative comes in the wake of an Exeposé investigation last term, which found that over 30 tonnes of food waste was produced in catered halls alone each year, but that the University was unable to calculate the overall �igure.

A University spokesperson said: “when students were restricted to a number of food items, they invariably took the maximum amount of food… (despite not) necessarily wanting to eat it all. This inevitably led to a substantial amount of food being left on trays and therefore wasted.

“Now with a more relaxed approach to allocation, students are free to take what they initially want, and then come back for more if they wish.”

Caroline Yoe, from the Students’ Green Unit, added: “this as a prime example of the bene�its of a fantastic partnership between the Students’ Guild, University and Students, which resulted from a student-led project that we funded. We are excited to

see the positive impact that this will have in reducing food waste, as well as sparking an interest amongst students in campaigning for sustainable change.”

Tom Wright, a student who publicly criticised the University in the wake of Exeposé’s initial investigation, felt the idea seemed counter intuitive but added: “I can imagine (it) working well - certainly a step in the right direction.”

Meanwhile, a University initiative with input from Kate Hawkins means non-recyclable waste will no longer go to land�ill, food waste collections will be introduced for all commercial kitchens and all paper waste will be treated as controversial.

ON Saturday 4 October the Guild will launch their ‘Never ok’ campaign to combat the issue of sexual harassment on campus.

The campaign aims to educate students about what actions constitute sexual harassment and empower individuals to challenge inappropriate behaviour.

The launch will take place in the Lemon Grove with a themed event and the broadcasting of a promotional video featuring high pro�ile �igures from the University and the Guild.

A series of events ranging from themed social events, debates and student-led activities will provide the opportunity for students to engage with the issue. In addition, students will be encouraged to sign a pledge that will emulate the values of the campaign.

Following the recent NUS research uncovering the prevalence of sexual harassment on campuses, ‘Never ok’ will spearhead a local approach to the national issue and will collaborate with both Devon Rape Crisis and Dev-

on & Cornwall Police.

Rachael Gillies, Guild President, and Kate Hawkins, VP Welfare and Diversity will both lead “Never ok,” Gillies said of the campaign: “It is important to us to create a safe and secure environment for Exeter students.”

Sexual harassment is in danger of becoming normalised and now is the time to make it clear that it is never ok Kate Hawkins, VP Welfare and Diversity

She continued: “we hope that by engaging students in the conversation about sexual harassment, we can instigate a cultural shift among young people.”

Hawkins added: “Speaking to students indicates that behaviour constituting sexual harassment is in danger of becoming normalised and now is the time to make it clear that sexual harassment is never ok.”

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AFTER a successful Freshers’ Week, Exeposé is back with our second issue this term, headed up with one of our most controversial front pages in a long while.

For the �irst time in our history we enlisted hidden cameras to expose something we believed not to be accessible by any other means - the harsh and sometimes gruesome culture of bullying at sports clubs socials, shrouded in mystery by terms like ‘Welcome Drinks’ and, as it seems in some clubs, a strict code of secrecy.

Initiations and initiation-style events are seemingly commonplace at the Uni, despite the ban that came into place after the tragic death of Gavin Britton in 2008. That’s a key event to bear in mind when considering sports club culture, which can sometimes seem as (apparently) far from home as the new �ilm Riot Club (reviewed on page 25).

A number of our committee play, or have played for, University sports teams and don’t want to damage them.

However, we feel like this is a problem so engrained, accepted and endemic in the student population - nationwide and at Exeter - that unless it is exposed for certain and not just through hearsay, to a wider audience, it will never change.

So few people appear to ever take a step back, consider the reality of what is going on and think they should do something to stop it, which is why many will accuse us of spoiling their fun.

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more horrendous rumours we have heard but can’t prove, then so be it.

Ultimately you have to ask in what other context would it ever be ok to make a bunch of people you don’t know sit down in an intimidating, hostile environment, outnumber them with your mates - who are standing over them - insult them, force them to drink until they throw up and make them perform random vile acts for their own humiliation, just because they’re younger than you?

These are real people, away from home for the �irst time and potentially not used to drinking alcohol to excess (see the anonymous account, left).

The response that Freshers should be made to experience this sort of thing because older students had it done to them is a playground attitude that makes no sense.

We’re all for a bit of creative fun, but the video we’ve seen is plain, vindictive bullying, indicative of various other clubs. Having said that, there are undoubtedly numerous AU clubs behaving responsibly and we don’t intend to smear them.

Over the past few weeks our team have witnessed �irst hand the reality of these events, de�ined by an overriding pressure to drink, a surprising attitude towards exposing it (see ‘Wall of silence’ commentary, page �ive) and a laughable disregard for the AU Code.

To some extent, football were unlucky to be the ones that got caught in the act, but hopefully this will have a wider impact throughout the whole AU. We do not intend to publish the video.

Thanks to those who helped proof this issue: Isobel Burston, Sabrina Aziz, Flora Carr, Sally Tomson, Gareth Roberts, Matthew Jones, Oliver Toms, Reuben Grace, Alexis Ware, Chris Brown, James Landymore, Stefan Meyer, Ben Pullan, Ellie Mulder, Nick Duly, Helena Leslie, Zak Mahinfar, Emma Farnworth, David Smeeton, Luke Pilchowski, Ellie Wood, Sophie Tooley, Kate Jones, Sophie Barber, Amy Taylor, Emily Prescott, Shannon Lynn, Nicholas Lyluardopulo, Olivia Tomburn, Sally Tomson, Evan Jones, Polly Bowden, Kezia Pugh, Laura Leichfried, Hope Fulton, Sam Jennings, Yancy Wong, Emily McIndoe, Camille Perrier, Kitty Howie, Emily McLaren, Pria Rai, Tom Flynn, Ellie Hills, Ricky Freelove and members of the Exeposé editorial team.

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“‘Welcome drinks’ are part of a deeply rooted and unfair cycle that is damaging sports clubs - this needs to be addressed” Anonymous student

IN my �irst year I was a member of the football club, and attended an initiation during Freshers’ week. Though at the time I felt I had enjoyed myself, in hindsight I can see that my experience was not entirely positive. From the very start an atmosphere was made to deliberately intimidate �irst years. Fresh sit on the �loor, surrounded by the rest of the club in a circle of chairs. You buy your drink, down it on command, stand up when the social secretary tells you to stand up and tell an embarrassing truth when it’s your turn to speak. You are trapped in the social rather than taking part in it; the

It was an aggressive atmosphere where you have no choice but to do what you’re told and know your place choice to drink as much or as little as you want is no longer yours, but that of a total stranger.

You become stuck in a situation where one word out of line results

in negative repercussions. The people sat round me weren’t socialising, it wasn’t a ‘welcome drinks’ as described in the Freshers’ booklet; on the contrary, Cross Keys was completely silent and as the evening went on, I could sense that there were freshers who were genuinely scared of the consequences of not adhering to the club’s rituals and rules.

This wasn’t like a forfeit in a drinking game with your friends, it was an aggressive atmosphere where you have no choice but to do what you’re told and know your place at the bottom of the pile. You feel as though you’re being exploited for a cheap laugh, and what’s more you’re doing it under the impression that good ‘performances’ at socials lead to ascension in the club.

I should point out that my criticisms are not directed exclusively at EUAFC, but I can only speak about what I personally witnessed at my initiation. Though I’ve heard a lot of clubs organise their socials in a less threatening way, I still feel there’s something highly destructive about the way initiations are conducted across the University sports teams.

Firstly, it can alienate freshers from taking part in the social side of the club. There was one fresher at the

football drinks who was made to feel ostracised because he was tee-total. It doesn’t encourage any kind of feeling of being part of a team either; when I drunkenly stumbled out of Arena

Freshers put up with what’s thrown at them in the knowledge that one day, it will be them in control after my initiation, no one from the football club was around to help me out and had it not been for one Welcome Team member telling me where I was, I would have been left in a very vulnerable position.

But the worst part about these initiations is the way freshers put up with what’s thrown at them in the knowledge that one day it will be them in control. It shouldn’t be acceptable to make yourself feel big by belittling someone else, and yet members of the club justify their actions by the fact that everyone else has had to go through the same thing.

It’s a deeply rooted and unfair cycle that is damaging sports clubs, and it’s something that needs to be addressed.

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£700,000 on loads of weird hanger-racks, a pie chain and a salon which offers £35 for a cut and blow dry. Wise spending from the Uni? Or could the money have been spent elsewhere?

“ON the surface it seems as though the refurbishment of the Guild and the Devonshire building is wonderful.

We have the Guild and the University working in conjunction in a student-led refurbishment project. That sounds ideal. But Pieminister as an institution is almost a representation of classism and a southern-centric view of UK business - the owner stated: “We are very clear about who our consumers are and what they do, what cities they hang around in and what postcodes they go to.” The University of Exeter tends to pride itself on inclusivity and its open approach to all, so it seems counterproductive to welcome a chain

restaurant which shoeboxes its clientele.

As for the area itself, it seems to be becoming increasingly corporate. While this arguably adds the allure of recognisable brands, it also reduces university profits and the influence of students over the activities which take place there.

All this taken into consideration, I don’t dislike the refurb. Modernisation and progress are vital to keeping the University’s excellent image but from a socialist perspective it seems as though good intentions in this case might lead to a more corporate and impersonal university.”

Hayden Cooper

“LAST week I made my daily trip to the Kitchen Cafe, ready and prepped to order my standard duck salad lunch, only to be confronted with a restaurant solely serving pies.

Seriously? Pies?!

I get that the male population of the Uni are probably spending their seminar hours deciding whether to go for ‘Moo & Blue’ or ‘Deerstalker’, but what about the rest of us?

No girls want to eat pies. Or if they do, they certainly don’t want them to be the only option available. It would be fine to add a beef pie to the previously extensive menu but the Pieminister takeover is completely unnecessary!”

Sophy Coombes-Roberts

“THE Guild seem very happy to outsource to private companies, meaning the money we spend isn’t getting funnelled back in a way that could be spent on other projects.

The Marketplace is owned and managed by a third party whilst our Guild shop is basically a cupboard.

Even at Oxbridge, the food you get is at least price-controlled by your college.

I like the aesthetic changes but all of these outlets are phenomenally overpriced. It isn’t benefitting anyone other than the Guild (it’s less hassle to manage) and the shareholders of companies like Costa, Old El Paso and Pieminister.”

“THE student body no longer has space in which to advertise and campaign. It’s meant to be our campus, but we have increasingly little space on it and influence over it.

Campus increasingly resembles an airport lobby rather than a space loved and used by students. It’s sad that businesses are seizing the potential of the student body.

The new space isn’t practical. Queues from the new food outlets block the stairs.

There are few plug sockets and less natural light. There’s been no significant increase in workspace. “

Ciarán Daly

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“Welcome Team was a highlight of my degree” Laura-Jane Tiley Welcome Team Senior

YOU must have seen them. They’re the people in pink t-shirts: smiling, guiding and organising their way through Freshers’ Week. Or in my case, feeling inordinately protective over every Bambi-eyed, suitcase-clutching �irst year that I greeted during Arrivals Weekend. When it reached the stage where I was giving cooking tips to a six foot two rugby player who clearly didn’t have any culinary concerns, I realised that I was getting slightly too attached.

But that’s what happens, as being on Welcome Team brings back all those memories of your own experiences. At times you feel like a �irst year all over again, reliving the brilliant mishmash of events throughout

the week. For some newbies, those friendly fuchsia-clad folk are the only familiar face they have on campus.

Whilst I do love exercising a little altruism at the beginning of the academic year, I wouldn’t want to leave you under any false pretences: we have a great time too. It’s through our Arrivals Weekend that you truly get to experience the highs and lows of being on Welcome Team. Literally, with the amount of stairs you have

Most rain-soaked, disorientated freshers are so grateful that it’s worth it to climb whilst hauling up luggage.

Quick note for next year: you’re not strong enough to lug a pot plant, computer monitor and suitcase up three �lights of stairs whilst chatting to a

worried mother about the bene�its of on-campus living. It will end in disaster - and probably a smashed up pot plant.

If Arrivals Weekend is where you �ind your feet, then it’s the nights out where you have to avoid getting your feet splattered. Yes… by sick. However, helping during the evenings has to be one of my favourite parts of the week. The majority of rain-soaked, disorientated freshers are so grateful that it’s worth it. It’s also here when everyone in the team really pulls together. There’s always the bossy one, the overly-keen one, the tired one, the confused one and the one who’s good in a crisis. I’ve met such an array of amazing people while doing Welcome Team that I’ve become, as you can probably tell, the cheesy one.

So that’s why Welcome Team has become one of the highlights of my

time at university. Not that I’m at all biased. The free food, pink t-shirts, CV building and socials are certainly perks, but it’s the people you meet and the difference you make that keep people coming back year after

year. As one teary-eyed Timepiece Wednesday casualty told me as I was gingerly steering her towards a taxi, “We love you guys, you’re like friends, that are everywhere.” Mission accomplished.

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Dom Madar

I CONFESS to greeting �inal year with a certain apprehension. After my recent return from an Erasmus year in Turkey, on top of 12 months out between school and uni, insatiable wonder has de�ined my times abroad.

And now I’m back in the miniature city of Exetah, surrounded by eager freshers and preppy youths. As the majority of my friends back home hold monotonous jobs that suck all the colour and edge from their increasingly bland personalities, I have a last round of lectures and tutorials to look forward to.

Well, at least as much as one can look forward to four hours of economics on a Monday (and the rest) - I feel too old for lectures and too young for of�ice drudgery, a limbo I may well be stuck in for the next few years.

For now though, it’s all grand: dossing about in pyjamas by day to pre-empt casual boozing/smoking sessions by night. My ludicrously large 13-strong house leaves little space for boredom or anti-socialising – particularly with a multitude of eccentric characters �loating about. Paradoxically, it’s all rather dynamic yet relaxed.

However, relaxed isn’t on the looks

of the faces of what I naturally assume to be �irst years. Social awkwardness has hit a fair chunk of them. Then again, there’s always those acting too con�ident for their own good – an arguably more alcohol induced tendency.

Being pressured to down drinks doesn’t �ill me with the mild relish it once did. I like to think I’ve seasoned

Favourite moment of Freshers’? Throwing a bottle of champagne off the OnePiece bus. It wasn’t that expensive a bottle...

Second year Politics & IR I attended the fencing team taster which was really fun! Actually, no.

Afterwards I couldn’t feel my legs for three days...

Postgrad International Commercial Law

WHAT is it that happens to nights out in Exeter during Freshers’ week? As a well-seasoned third year, I know that I don’t like it. I found myself in Timepiece on a Monday, Arena on a Friday, and, on Saturday, the oddest of all…

The Bop. That’s the St Lukes’ version of the Lemmy, for those of you as uninformed as I was.

Freshers’ Week is fun and everything but it can’t be denied that it really messes with my head when it comes to which club on which night. After the customary bottle or so of wine at pre drinks, I really struggle when I end up

Being pressured to down drinks doesn’t �ill me with the relish it once did since my �irst year from raging drinker to a modest consumer (whatever anybody else says). As for the equally glorious Arena and Timepiece, if inebriated enough I’ll head there every once in a while, so long as I’m suitably numbed to endure Cheesy Tuesdays music and the TP Wednesdays jockfest.

More seriously, however, fourth year rocks. Well, once you disregard the heavy workload and colossal shadow of graduation looming ever larger.

Many say uni is the best time of your life, before nonsense like jobs, responsibilities, commitments, family and (God forbid) children come into play. I de�initely see why. I had better enjoy it while I can.

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Since when did you have to buy tickets for a nightclub?

Why does everything have to be weird just because it’s the �irst week of term? That kind of thing should be reserved for Rococos Thursdays, now sadly a distant memory of my �irst year, and the stuff of legend to this batch of freshers.

I don’t like having to plan my nights out weeks in advance. Since when was buying tickets for a nightclub even a thing?

When I �irst started going out clubbing (15 years old, thanks to my sister’s driving licence), you didn’t have to worry about all of this. There might be a bit of a queue, but you’d get in, no “one-in-one-out” malarky.

Freshers’ Week takes away the spontaneity of nights out that, if you ask me, is usually the best part. Sitting

around at home, when no one’s got anything to do, that age-old question, “Shall we go out?” makes an evening that bit better. Not when you need tick-

Why does everything have to be weird just because it’s the �irst week of term? ets. That question is turned into “Shall we go out… two weeks on Thursday?”

I can’t think that far ahead.

Call me old fashioned, call me stuck in my ways, call me a boring old third year. But I really can’t wait until a few weeks into term when everyone calms down a bit and everything goes back to normal.

going to the wrong place. My alcoholsoaked grey cells can’t handle anything but what has, over the past two years, become something of a routine.

More to the point, Monday Timepiece, there was sand on the �loor.

Why? I’ve still not worked it out. I’ve also still not washed it out of my shoes, and keep �inding it in places where there should not be sand.

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Filling in the blanks of your Freshers’ Week, one voxpop at a time

One day I woke up in a strange bed, in a strange pub, in a strange village. I had armbands on and sunglasses that I had never seen before in my life. I hadn’t been robbed but I then couldn’t find my way home and consequently, couldn’t say thanks for the bed!

Second year IR & Italian I don’t remember the first time I went to Timepiece.

I walked into a game of Ring of Fire with strangers in my halls. I lost twice and had to down a Pringle pack of vodka, rum and wine. Twice. That was the last thing I remember. Next thing I know I woke up on my bed, coat still on, pool of dribble on my chin and just kneeling as if in prayer. Apparently someone saw me in Timepiece but the next time I went, I felt as if I had never been there before in my life!

Second year Geography

I was walking to Mama Stones one night and a rugby lad in a nappy started urinating on the street. His friend ran forward, lies back with his hands behind his head as if he was on a deck chair and the other started urinating up his torso. They both started celebrating and then just carried on walking...

After having a party in our new house, we got a letter through the front door from the University apologising for any noise. I think they presumed we were a family house.

Second year Politics The worst that I saw was a car horrifically parked, right over the double yellow line…Can you imagine?

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I ate a bit of jellyfish on the beach as a dare. That was pretty salty. I lost at a drinking game on a surf trip.

Fourth year Geography, French & Spanish I had a social on Monday at Timepiece. I basically got really drunk and ended up spending two hours with my top off, trying to get people to lick my nipples. I then got taken home to my girlfriend’s house and threw up in her toilet.

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William Sandbach re�lects on the negativity of the NO campaign and absence of British pride in the YES campaign

THANK God for that. For a second, it actually looked as if one of the most successful unions in the world was coming to an end and Scotland was going it alone. Thankfully sense prevailed and over 55 per cent of the Scottish population voted to stick with it and decided that we really are ‘Better Together’. No worries of Border Controls on the M1. No risk of losing the Saltire from the Union Flag. But

by God, the campaign to keep the union together was a train-wreck.

UK decided on the future of the rest.

Leaving the union was canvassed as an af�irmative ‘Yes’ vote while remaining was a much more nihilistic ‘No’

To quote Peter Grif�in, the independence question did indeed grind my gears. Perhaps the element that most frustrated me was that the break-up of the union was entirely an issue decided by one member of a four party group. England, Wales and Northern Ireland literally had no say in the future of their Union; in effect eight per cent of the population of the

Another aspect of the referendum that really got on my nerves was that leaving the union was canvassed as an af�irmative ‘Yes’ vote while remaining was a much more nihilistic ‘No.’ Central to Barrack Obama’s successful 2008 presidential election campaign was his clever slogan: ‘Yes We Can.’ Imagine for a second if his slogan had been ‘No, We Can’t’ or ‘That sounds a bit intimidating so we better not.’

This was, in effect, the slogan of the Scottish ‘No’ campaign. Most of those interviewed who supported the ‘No’ campaign basically said that that they were nervous about the future. The future of the Scottish economy, Scottish jobs etc. It irked me greatly that next to no people interviewed commented on their pride in the union or their affec-

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tion for their geographical neighbours.

The people interviewed seemed to suggest that they only cared about the future of Scotland, be it in or out of the union. The outcome for the rest of the UK didn’t seem to matter. The English, by contrast, were greatly encouraged to think about the future of Scotland and wonder what was best for them.

Having watched Andrew Marr’s series ‘Great Scots,’ I grew increasingly irritated by its anti-Unionist and anti-English sentiment. Sir Walter Scott was barracked as an indecisive Unionist. Why? Is being proud of the UK somehow anti-Scottish?

Is it un-patriotic? The �inal episode of the series, an analysis of the life of Hugh MacDiarmid, was the most offensive. This was a man who wrote: ‘Now when London is threatened With devastation from the air I realise, horror atrophying me, That I hardly care’

to suggest that this man should be greatly admired and appreciated.

Why in England are we encouraged to appreciate someone who actively hated us? Why is this controversial �igure being upheld as a ‘Great Scott’?

The break up of the union was entirely an issue decided by one member of a four party group

This was a man who hoped for Axis victory in the Second World War in order to rid the world of the hateful English. Apart from a brief comment on the tastelessness of MacDiarmid’s anti-English views, Marr seemed

Don’t get me wrong, I think Scotland should have further devolved powers from England. I don’t think it’s just that a Conservative govern-

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ment decides the future of a principality which chose one Conservative MP. However, if Scotland (eight per cent of the UK population) should have devolved powers then the same must be done for England (84 per cent of the UK population). With Parliaments speci�ically for Scottish, Welsh and Northern Irish issues, we must have a parliament for solely English issues. Being ‘English’ is clearly not synonymous with being ‘British’ and therefore having a British parliament determining the future of England is non-sensical.

Anyway, thankfully this is an issue that’s been ‘resolved’ at least for the next ten years or so.

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VOTING BREAKDOWN The Scottish referendum marked an important moment in UK politics, not only for the future of the UK, but also in political engagement across Scotland and Britain. 44.7 per cent voted ‘yes’ to Scottish independence, but the vote was swayed by the 55.3 per cent of voters who voted ‘no,’ opting to remain a part of the UK. 16 and 17 year-olds were allowed to vote, broadening the scope of inclusion across the generations. 51 per cent of these 16-17 year olds voted ‘yes,’ but the “65 and over” voters cinched the vote, who overwhelmingly voted in opposition, with a result of 73 per cent ‘no.’

Initially, gender also played a significant part. According to YouGov surveys, ahead of the votes, women opposed Scottish independence 68-32 per cent whereas men supported the move 54-46 per cent. This disparity, however, narrowed in the final result.

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Geographical location also had an impact on the votes. Voters in the major cities of Dundee and Glasgow voted yes, reaching up to 57.35 per cent in Dundee and Glasgow at 53.49 per cent. Aberdeen’s vote, however, was mainly oppositional, at 58.61 per cent ‘no,’ as was Edinburgh’s, at 61.1 per cent ‘no.’ Of all 32 councils, only 4 saw a ‘yes’ majority. Rural areas often saw more opposition to independence, such as the Orkney Islands, which saw the fewest ‘yes’ votes at 32.8 per cent, and the Shetland Islands, with 36.29 per cent ‘yes’.

Scotland’s referendum itself saw a historic turnout. With 97 per cent of the Scottish population (over 4.2 million individuals) registered to vote, this was sure to be record breaking. 84.6 per cent of the voting population did indeed cast a vote, the highest voting turnout in recent UK history, the closest comparison being the 1950 general elections. In contrast, only 2.5 million Scots voted in the 2010 general elections, a 63.8 per cent turnout. Even the 2011 Scottish parliamentary election, which brought the SNP to power, saw a turnout of 51.6 per cent.

The level of political interaction from the public across Britain, from discussion and debate to voting in Scotland, is very exciting to see. As a consequence, the Scottish referendum was an event that will be remembered by both Scotland and the rest of the UK throughout history.

44.7% voted ‘YES’

An independent England: another decision?

Rory Morgan and Emma Thomas, Features Editors, discuss the proposed English devolution WITH the Scots voting decisively against independence, we might expect things to continue with little altercation to the status quo. But the aftermath of the result has opened a can of worms that were eagerly waiting to wriggle free. Questions regarding nationhood, the extent of devolution (decentralising further powers away from Westminister) are rampant in the air.

In one corner of the political spectrum David Cameron is declaring the need for devolution in England, whilst in the other, Ed Miliband has his head in his hands at further Scottish disenchantment with the Labour party.

The feeling of ‘who’s next?’ seems extensive in Britain, with questions of nationhood naturally surrounding Northern Ireland and Wales. Even

2010 Tory/Lib Dem Coalition Britain has a hung parliament for the first time in decades

these opposing voters can still �ind some common ground in detesting the Tories. Of course it would therefore be natural for Tories to want an England (their stronghold in the kingdom) free of pesky ‘lefty’ Scots who will assist

seem dangerous for the Prime Minister to go back on promises of extended powers so close to a General Election.

Of course with this comes the infamous ‘West Lothian question’: why do N. Irish, Scottish and Welsh MPs get to decide on laws affecting a country outside their jurisdiction when English MPs are prevented from doing the

same? Mr Cameron’s answer to this has been revealed to be English devolution.

To many the idea of devolution in England is slightly bizarre, seeing as the houses of Parliament sit in the capital of England, run by largely Englishpoliticians. However, the concept of removing the Tory allergic Scots from deciding matters in England is understandably irresistible for a Prime Minister who has just persuaded them to stick around. The momentum of the ‘Yes’ campaign, dismay at the result and demands for a recount despite a clear ‘No’ victory suggest Scotland is divided. However, the fact Scotland only has one Conservative MP coupled with their leader admitting to his party’s continued pariah status suggests

in providing dangerous obstacles to further privatisation and rebuilding of public services. This referendum has therefore cemented and exacerbated the continued demise of the Tory par-

ty in Scotland, only now the Conservative’s appear to have accepted defeat and with English devolution will minimise the collateral damage.

Since the referendum, membership to the ‘Yes’ inclining political parties has soared with thousands of Scottish citizens joining the Scottish National Party and Green Party over the weekend after the result. Such a surge in public engagement with politics does however seem to be exclusive to ‘Yes’ voters. The ‘Better Together’ campaign did not get people excited about politics, and Labour’s understandable entrenchment in that side of the debate did little to help the party.

Whether this momentous decision remains a ‘once in a generation’ event for Scotland remains to be seen.

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some of the Cornish are piping up for devolution. Perhaps this is the beginning of a splintered Britain or the diluting of Westminster, but it would

Membership to the Yesinclining political parties has soared

Cameron agrees to a referendum for Scottish independence in 2014

For the first time Yes leads in polls, the famous vow is made in response

The aftermath of the result has opened a can of worms that were eagerly waiting to wriggle free

The Yes Campaign fails to enitce the over 65s who clinch the vote

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THE DECISION of the National Union of Students to boycott Israel was certainly a brave one. Although Exeter has decided against participating, this move, intending to allow students to decide for themselves, has de�initely brought even more attention to the contentious con�lict.

Greater exposure to the human rights violations that occur on a daily basis – even before this summer’s grisly climax – in the Gaza strip should be treated as nothing but positive. It is true that the stance of the NUS will probably have minimal impact on the strong economy of Israel, but it is the very gesture of this daring move that gives it its gravitas.

Many will point out that economic sanctions often hurt the lower branches of society, rather than simply just the government. Sadly, however, we seem to live in a world where the only way to get governments to listen is to provoke their people by altering their everyday lives and therefore creating a simple incentive for change. Imagine if

the economic sanctions against South Africa in the 1980s had been called off for this reason. It is extremely likely that Nelson Mandela would have probably died in his prison cell and the apartheid system would still remain. It was not the constant condemnations

We seem to live in a world where the the only way to get governments to listen is to provoke their people from the U.N that ended this apartheid system; it was the threat of economic damage that provoked a change. The world has not changed and Israel will continue to blockade the Gaza strip

Dan Squire shares his concerns and criticises the NUS’ stance...

LET’S break down the consequences of this action; boycotting works on the premise that by withdrawing funding from a company you will encourage them to comply with your political demands, because if nothing else they have to maintain their pro�it margins.

If an Israeli company is making less pro�it because of their government’s actions they will be more likely to put pressure on the government to desist, or so the logic goes.

But at what point did the entire Israeli public become �inancially culpable for their government’s actions?

And what country in the world can claim that the actions of its government have the unquestioning support of every citizen? When America commits atrocities abroad, we wouldn’t boycott McDonalds. Just because Israeli companies pay Israeli tax does

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At what point did the entire Israeli public become �inancially culpable for its government’s actions?

That’s not to mention the vast amount of grassroots campaigning, humanitarian aid and charity work that takes place every single day in Israel. Look at Yachad, ARDC, Parent Circle and countless others: there are progressive, liberal voices in Israel calling for change, and a blanket boycott of the entire country ignores that.

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until it is forced to reap some economic consequences. Unfortunately this will result in the lower and often innocent level of the country’s society losing out, but to help end an almost 70 year con�lict this seems to be a necessary price to pay, as it was in South Africa.

The cries of ‘anti-Semitism’ will of course follow this move, with examples of acts of racial discrimination being waved in opposition. This of course is an upsetting consequence on two levels. The �irst being that people are clearly confusing and grouping anti-Semite with anti-Zionist. Being antiSemitic is unforgivably racist and a conduct everyone should rally against.

It needs to be understood that taking actions such as this one are against Zionism, not Judaism. Zionism has proven itself to be a constant obstacle to any Arab-Israeli peace negotiations, and the continuation of this movement will prevent any future substantial progress

in the peace movement. The second reason this consequence is upsetting is the fact it seems to ignore and belittle the rising amount of Islamophobia that is currently rampant in America and Europe. I think few would deny that it is harder to live in the West and be a Muslim than a Jew, not to say that Jewish hate crimes do not exist. I still remember growing up and hearing London bus drivers telling young girls in headscarves to “go back to their own country.” It is unfair, and frankly lazy, to group a political statement against a government with an act of racial discrimination.

The argument against economic sanctions also seems a tad ironic considering the Israeli government has implemented an economically devastating Closure policy on the Gaza Strip for over a decade now. This policy has devastated the citizens of Gaza both socially and economically because Gaza has never had a strong economy.

Economic sanctions from the West would not cripple Israel’s economy, but would send a clear and tangible message that the rest of the world wanted Israel to negotiate and compromise, or reap the consequences.

Although the NUS boycott wouldn’t retract funding from these organisations, it does neglect to acknowledge the existence of any positive forces in Israel.

If there is ever going to be a lasting peace between Israel and Palestine, these will be the organisations at the forefront of the co-operative effort. When we neglect their input through our brazen, over-simplistic political statements, we are only helping to create a more partisan con�lict that makes peace a harder prospect to imagine. We cannot paint every single Israeli with the same brush, as the NUS boycott does, because it prevents us from fully engaging with the complexity of the country (a problem that has plagued the debate throughout the media this summer).

This boycott is hazardously indiscriminate, deeply ideologically �lawed, and creates a deep sense of unease for many Jewish students in the UK. It is also completely at odds with

many things that the NUS supports: the rights of students to self-identify however they wish, to have a safe and inclusive space on campus, and to �ight discrimination and exclusion.

For many students in the UK, Israel is a legitimate and important part of their identity which is being held to ransom by the NUS for political gains.

the other side of the world, and yet if they are being denied access to a crucial part of their identity on campus that is exactly what is happening.

Across Europe and America there has been a huge rise in anti-Semitic violence and vandalism this summer, often sparked by events in Israel or using Israel as an easy excuse.

Sadly, the UK has not been exempt from these occurrences. It is a troubling time for Jewish people at present, and if students do not feel that the NUS is fully supporting them right now, how can they trust it at all?

I am glad that students are engaging with the issues in Israel, but if we are going to wade in, our contribution to the debate should be so much more considered than it currently is. The NUS should never neglect its primary duty to represent students, by taking action that directly excludes and alienates a signi�icant minority of their members.

There are progressive liberal voices in Israel calling for change The growing atmosphere of anti-Israel vitriol among the national student body is making some UK campuses into very uncomfortable places for Jewish and Israeli students. It is absolutely unacceptable that innocent Jews and Israelis in the UK should be marginalised and discriminated against because of Israeli military action on

The cries of ‘anti-semitism’ will of course follow this move The National Union of Students is a forum to project the voice of students.

Students are the people in society who need to be politically engaged and protest to make change, so it seems inevitable that such a forum would take a stand like this. It is of course a shame that some will regard this as a form of racial hatred and I hope that those people come to realise that to be against the actions of the Israeli government is not to racially discriminate against Judaism, in the same way that to dislike Putin’s stance on gay rights is not to hate every Russian. I only hope that one day the governments of the West make a similarly brave move against their Middle Eastern ally.

Creationism and evolution: teaching a false dichotomy?

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Can creationism and evolution be taught alongside one another? We asked a biosiences student, Catherine Heffner, and philosophy student, Ellie Percey, to discuss the issue

A MAJORITY of scientists accept the modern evolutionary synthesis; an inclusive culmination of accepted views of experimental geneticists, naturalists and palaeontologists. Despite this, con�lict between creationists and evolutionists continues. In the US, over 19 states have anti-evolution initiatives under consideration. In 2003 in the UK a number of ‘faith-based’ academies were sponsored, with evolution and creationism set to be taught alongside each other in science classes. In some countries, however, legislation forbids teachers to discuss either evidence for evolution or evidence for creationism.

But ignorance is dangerous.

It seems that this debate is dealing with a false dichotomy. And the main issue with the argument is that the de�inition of creationism itself is �lawed It seems that this debate is dealing with a false dichotomy. And the main issue with the argument is that the definition of creationism itself is �lawed.

The Oxford English Dictionary de�ines creationism as “the belief that the universe and living organisms originate from speci�ic acts of divine creation, as in the biblical account, rather than by natural processes such as evolution.”

Therein lies the problem; the notion of the divine creation of the universe as described in the Bible does not contradict the notion of the world being formed by natural processes.

The commonly-held view that creationists ignorantly disregard the ever-increasing amount of evidence contrary to their belief is unrealistic.

A sizeable group of creationists (bar perhaps the Westboro Baptist Church among others) believe that theories of evolution and of creation can co-exist; in particular theistic evo-

lutionists, who do not necessarily disagree with mainstream science. They simply believe that God, or some higher power, played a part in the events that led to our creation and continuation. Surely �igures such as Monseigneur Lemaître, the priest who �irst proposed the concept of an expanding universe, would agree.

Indeed, there are many parallels to be found between the biblical description of the creation of the world and the process in which scientists today believe it occurred. Genesis describes the Earth as initially “formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep.” Day one saw the division between light and dark, night and day.

On day two, God separated the sky from water. Land and vegetation appeared on day three. By the fourth day there came the “lights in the vault of the sky to give light on the earth.” The �ifth day brought sea creatures and birds. Finally on day six, the land produced mankind.

Sound familiar? Scientists believe our solar system began as a cloud of gas and dust, about 4.57 billion years ago. Earth’s crusts and oceans then formed. Microbes such as cyanobacteria created Stromalite rock formations. Oxygen molecules were produced as a by-product, thus forming the atmospheric conditions suitable for expansion of biodiversity. Enter eukaryotes and multicellular organisms, which eventually led to the Cambrian explosion that occurred 600-500 million years ago. Dinosaurs later stepped onto the scene and were closely followed by the emergence of the humble Homo sapiens, 200,000 years ago.

Still, perhaps the focus of the question we are asking should be shifted from “Should creationism be taught as science?” to, “Should creationism be taught in schools?”

Surely the answer is

yes. One of the main reasons we might be inclined to answer “No, creationism should not be taught in schools,” is arguably because we usually believe that it should not be taught as a science.

But the Bible was not intended to

There are many parallels to be found between the biblical description of the creation of the world and the process in which scientists today believe it occurred be a science textbook. Scholars traditionally believe Moses wrote it as his communication of a divine vision of creation. How would Moses have interpreted this vision, given the context in which he was writing? Even the concept of the atom was not discussed until centuries later! Instead, Genesis is primarily about the purpose of creation and the identity of the creator. What most Christians, creationist or otherwise, can agree on from reading Genesis is that God made the world and that He saw that it “was good.” As such, the concept of a loving God who made the universe is not incompatible with science’s ideas of how the world began. It’s possible to believe both.

The Bible teaches us to “judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven.” Admittedly, this has nothing to do with how a divine power created the universe, but it illus-

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trates that ignorance of creationism and ignorance of the teachings of the Bible is in fact ignorance of a whole school of thought, and perhaps some important moral teaching.

So what then for our

classrooms? Perhaps there is something to be said for the cultural importance of seven day creationism. However, in the context of any academic setting, particularly a science classroom, the primary goal should be to present the facts and discuss the truth, regardless of social or political background.

Creationism should be taught as part of a theology or religious education course alongside other religious world beliefs. Understanding the history of a particular subject, and the way that subject has developed, is an important aid to basal knowledge in any area. Creationism and other belief systems inspire debate and encourage children to articulate their thoughts and opinions, and therefore develop life skills not typically associated with strictly academic education.

In an ideal world, teaching would be inspiration rather than indoctrina-

The Bible is not a science textbook tion where the primary goal should be to present the facts and discuss the truth, regardless of social or political background. With open discussion, students would be able to look at the evidence for themselves and come to their own judgments on issues of science and religion.

Education is about presenting students with a wide range of information and theories that allows them to form their own views, as well as being accepting of others. Creationism does not have to be presented as science or as an undisputed fact, but it is crucial that students are aware of a wide range of views; especially formerly in�luential and far-reaching views.

The notion of evolution co-

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existing w i t h God’s creation of the world is not a new idea. Countless scientists of faith have prescribed to this view throughout the centuries. Monseigneur Lemaître was a Roman Catholic priest as well as an astronomer and physics professor. More recently, Francis Collins, current director of the National Institutes of Heath (NIH) and known for his leadership of the Human Genome Project, has recently written a New York Times bestselling book The Language of God in which he advocates theistic evolution.

A recent poll in the US showed that approximately half of the surveyed population think that creationism and evolutionism can both be taught in schools: the former as part of religious studies and the latter as science.

17 per cent wished for creationism alone to be taught. This suggests that a large proportion of the tax-paying population want their children to learn about and understand creationism (as a belief and important part of human history) in religious studies classes. The poll suggested that in science, evolution should be emphasized, but evolution and belief in God are not incompatible.

Realistically, we need to �ind a way of satisfying the educational demands of creationists and evolutionists alike.

On that account, we should go ahead and teach it all. Teach creationism in RE, Darwinism in science. The danger only lies wherein they are incorrectly presented as contradictory worldviews.

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What’s love got to do with it?

Exeposé Lifestyle talk love and relationships with Naomi Paci�ic, who takes to the Forum hill for her new project ‘Everyday Love Lives’ WHAT inspired you to start the ‘Everyday Love Lives’ project?

Firstly, I wanted to do my creative writing dissertation on the theme of love, but I’ve already written too much about my own love life, just �inishing my sixth novel, so I thought this would be an amazing way to be able to do my creative writing dissertation on the theme of love, whilst still treading on exciting and completely new territory. Secondly,

by May of last year, I hadn’t obtained an internship but I knew I wanted to do something productive over the summer. I ended up getting accepted for an internship one week into the project and turned it down because I quickly realised ‘Everyday Love Lives’ would be more life-changing than an internship. It’s a summer I’ll never ever forget and I loved the idea that I’d be able to �ind adventure right outside my door.

How did you get started on the project? Did you face any issues or have any worries about getting people involved?

The �irst day I headed out I was shaking with nervousness, but the process has become effortlessly comfortable now. The truth is, it doesn’t matter how many people say no when I ask them to take part because it’s only the people who say yes that I remember. It can be disheartening when ten people in a row say no, but I’m always guaranteed a good love story at some point during the day. Everyone has something to say about love, even if they’ve never been in love, which I’ve only come across eight times in the 400 interviewed.

What’s the most romantic story you’ve been told?

It’s hard to say because there are so many different types of romance. In

“I feel like I have a general check list of things I’m looking for to steer me in the right direction, but I’m still open minded to not finding exactly what I’ve anticipated.”

“That’s true, but then I feel like people have checklists for the person they want to marry in the long term but not all love actually has to end up in marriage. Some love doesn’t work out but you’ll always have been in love with that person at a certain point in time and that’s an experience. Things can turn out completely different to what you thought.”

terms of young crazy love, I think my best story was this guy in Amsterdam who told me about how he had written a 60 verse poem about the girl he had broken up with. He’d just stopped everything he was doing for a while, and written the whole poem.

It had been �ive years since he’d done it and as he spoke he started tearing up, and he told me: “I can’t believe I’m tearing up, I’d just completely forgotten how emotionally hard that time of my life was.” Even though it wasn’t a happy story, it was so genuine.

What is your favourite photo that you’ve taken or story that you’ve heard?

I can’t say favourite, there are too many, but one that I’ll never forget, was in Paris. I walked up to an American couple on a bench, and the things they said were unreal. They were on their honeymoon and you could tell that they were going to stay together forever. They said they never fought and that if they did, they always said sorry. But they said it in a way that was completely in tune with each other and completely credible.

How is ‘Everyday Love Lives’ different to similar online projects, such as Humans of New York?

It’s very similar to ‘Humans of New York’, nearly the same thing. I’d say the main difference is that Stanton looks for interesting pictures �irst, whereas I’m not out for the picture so much as for the story. The story is obviously very important for him too, but I am really just looking for everyday people with something unexpected to say. Also by focusing on one topic like love, there’s a sort of aim at �inding out what ‘love’ means for the everyday person and how to get it for the people who haven’t been in love yet.

How important do you think sex is in a relationship after doing this project?

I think sex is crucial, but the friendship comes before the sex. If two personalities are completely in tune

“I decided to get on a train and surprise her. But when I was on the train she called me, she asked where I was and I pretended I was somewhere else. But then the speaker went on and announced, ‘Next stop is...’ whatever it was. She heard and went, ‘What? You’re coming to see me?!’ So the spontaneous surprise trip never happened.” with each other, the sex can’t be bad, whereas the opposite is possible. Old people talk to me about sex so it’s obviously something that’s memorable. Once I walked up to this old man and asked him what was one thing he’d never forget about his �irst love, and without hesitating he answered: “when we had sex in front of the huge �ireplace at her grandparents’ house.” Sex, when it’s with someone you love, is such an intimate thing. It makes you cuddly and 100 per cent comfortable with the other.

That’s one thing you’ll never be able to experience with people you don’t love, sex and friendship, and in a way that’s what makes sex so important. I think you can fall in love without sex, but sex adds another level to it.

Has the project changed your perception of love?

It’s hard to say that it’s changed my perception as I’ve thought love is amazing ever since age 12, and this project only re-enforces that feeling.

The biggest thing I learnt is that love is progress from day one to year 60.

It’s not going to stay the same as it is in the �irst two years and it’s going to take lots of work and forgiveness, but it’s worth it to get to that point where you can turn around to each other at age 90 and say “we had a wonderful life together.” It was made obvious in very real ways when I listened to aged couples talking about the struggles they’ve had while still smiling at each other that real love takes a lot of work. It isn’t only brave and surreal in the movies, however.

It’s all over the streets, and to see that was really incredible for me.

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Do you think you’re man enough?

Ronnie Henderson discusses the pressures of being a modern day male IN 21st Century Britain, we are well aware of the pressures and ideals of the female body image. In our newspapers and magazines, long legs, large breasts and �lat stomachs are the prerequisites of being a desirable woman; especially at the student age, many girls feel pressure to dress or look a certain way in order to head out to Timepiece or Arena.

We, as a society, are challenging such stereotypes, even if at a slow pace.

Yet the idea of the male as being body conscious is relatively alien in today’s media.

At Exeter, we are often regarded as one of the most attractive student

The idea of the male as being body conscious is relatively alien populations. Similarly, we are renowned for our prowess in a number of sports. Both are accolades that we can perhaps be proud of,

yet they come with that extra pressure of conforming to a certain body image - for both men and women.

It has been often highlighted that in Exeter there is pressure on women

We are often regarded as one of the most attractive student populations to look and dress a certain way in order to be regarded as ‘attractive’. I wish to suggest that there is similar pressure for male students within Exeter.

The expectation of tight abdominals, rippling biceps and broad shoulders on a man is in many cases just as pressurising as it is for women to have their aforementioned assets. Indeed the number of male students who pay for their platinum gym memberships and buy protein shakes in order to try and increase their physical attractiveness is probably just as many as the women who

pluck, tweeze and eppilate in order to reach the same desired effect.

Speaking to a number of male friends on the issue, the majority said that they had felt pressure to look a certain way at some point during their time at university. A signi�icant proportion agreed that they went to the gym or undertook an exercise regime in order gain a particularly ‘desirable’ physique.

This desirability factor is inherently linked

to the notion of being sexually attractive and active at university, something that both male and female students often feel they have to be. This can inadvertently put pressure on students when it comes to being in a relationship; many male students feel that physical attractiveness is the key to being in a relationship.

Such a notion is catalysed by social media, with apps such as Tinder and Grindr becoming phenomenally popular amongst students in recent years.

What then, am I suggesting in writing this article? I do not by any means wish to devalue the pressures that face women regarding body image.

However, I feel that in order to combat body image pressure for women, we must do the same for men.

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Easy indulgent �lapjack

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“The quickest way to anyone’s heart is through their stomach.” Emma Thomas, Features Editor, gives us her best recipe to impress your lover Oats don’t have to be healthy, and if you’re after an indulgent treat that requires very little effort, why not opt for the trusty �lapjack? This recipe has a couple of (very undramatic) twists to make it a bit different. First, the addition of self-raising �lour, which lightens the recipe to make it super gooey but not stodgy. Secondly, some choice spices and chocolate which just make it taste good. No baking skills needed, just a pan, some leftover oats and you’ve got a tasty treat!

Ingredients: 170g Margarine 120g Sugar (preferably brown or muscovado) 2 tbsps. Golden Syrup 225-250g Porridge Oats 55g Self-raising �lour Then I add: 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp. of ground ginger 1 tbsp. honey 100g milk chocolate

Method: 1. Pre-heat your oven to 180 degrees C fan-assisted or 160 degrees C nonfan.

2. Line a tray with baking parchment, choosing a tray size depending on the thickness of �lapjack you want.

3. Over a low heat, melt together the margarine, golden syrup and sugar until it has mixed together, stirring continuously.

4.Take off the heat and add the honey, mixing until smooth and combined.

5. Add the oats, �lour, cinnamon and ginger, mixing thoroughly. If the mixture seems a bit moist, add more �lour, or more oats.

6. Bake for about 25 minutes, or until the �lapjacks are a fairly deep golden brown colour.

7. When the �lapjack is almost cooled, melt the chocolate on a low heat in the microwave or over a Bain Marie.

8. Drizzle the melted chocolate over the �lapjack, allow to set, and destroy.

Some Romantic Additions: After cooking your baked beauties, act like Nigella and turn these yummy �lapjacks into ‘foreplay food’.

Why not cut out your �lapjacks using a heart-shaped cutter? Or drizzle the chocolate topping on a specially

chosen body part of your lover. Just watch out for sticky �ingers!

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Written in the stars Lucien Fulcher, our resident astrologist, rubs his crystal ball(s) to predict what’s in store for Lifestyle readers this coming week

Love is brewing...

Exeposé Lifestyle reviews the newest coffee outlet in Queens’ Cafe and assesses its dating/mating potential Meg Lawrence Online Editor

WHETHER recovering from a heavy night, powering through coursework or meeting a Tinder hopeful for the �irst time, coffee outlets on campus are a must for all functioning students. If you’re bored of the standard Costa Coffee, or don’t fancy having a date in the middle of the forum with your AMT milkshake, Queens’ Café’s new Camper Coffee shop may be just what you’re looking for.

Coffee won’t be the only thing that’s brewing...

For those who are yet to experience the wonders of Queens’ Café, it’s pretty damn good and there’s plenty of potential for romance. The café comes complete with a fountain, which is perfect for sitting by while you pen yet another angstridden love song. The cafe also offers outdoor seating for when the

weather’s nice (so basically, never).

The chairs are pretty comfy and the setting is perfect for you to cry over your dissertation, nurse a hangover or, of course, go on a date (�illed with awkward chat about how the chairs are sort-of comfy). In a place like Queens’ Café, coffee won’t be the only thing brewing…

Founded in February 2013, Camper Coffee is a local company that prides itself on providing delicious coffee, Exploding Bakery cakes and light lunch options. Starting out in a restored 1964 plate VW, Camper Coffee drove to festivals including Camp Bestival, Bestival, Boardmasters and Glastonbury serving their products to both artists and the public. They received such good feedback that they started going into established places and, as owner Gary put it, “putting our mark on them.”

So why choose campus coffee in Queens’ as the venue for your perfect date? Well, �irst off, they make an amazing white hot chocolate, with lots of room for you to ‘accidentally’ get a cute foam moustache that your date will tenderly wipe off. They also

sell a brilliant cup of tea for only £1.50 and their vast selection of cakes are truly scrumptious.

In fact, you may have seen them at the Farmer’s Market outside the Forum, which they have been attending for the past year, or even at Hijacked festival where, unsurprisingly, they sold more water than coffee.

They make an amazing white hot chocolate If you are an advocate for supporting local businesses, there really is no better place to go. Especially as you’re more than likely to score some cool points for your ethical choice of coffee shop (as well as your knowledge of all the cool eateries on campus). Camper Coffee also offers loyalty cards and free landyards, proving that they really know how to spoil their customers…as well as their customers’ potential dates.

Libra (Sep 23 – Oct 22) If you are lucky enough to have a birthday this week (or last, or next) make sure you enjoy it properly and responsibly. A small to mediumsized chunder is allowed.

Taurus (Apr 20 – May 20) An unexpected encounter with someone you have matched with on Tinder may alarm you. Or it may not. I mean, you matched with them.

Scorpio (Oct 23 – Nov 21) As a Scorpio, you may be inclined to fly into a rage at the mere mention of anyone you find disagreeable and this may cause you a problem or two this week.

Gemini (May 21 – Jun 20) Success and good fortune seem on the cards for you this week so do try not to do anything to mess it up. Lucky colour: mauve.

Sagittarius (Nov 22 – Dec 21) Don’t let unforeseen developments and eruptions in your love life get you down. Remember that there is probably someone out there somewhere. Maybe.

Capricorn (Dec 22 – Jan 19) Alright there goaty, keep your beard on. This is a week in which the return to university life may overwhelm you and the easiest solution to this is to simply not let it.

Aquarius (Jan 20 – Feb 18) To make an omelette it is necessary to break a few eggs.

And also lightly season them and fry in butter or oil. Lucky tree: spruce.

Pisces (Feb 19 – Mar 20) OI FISHFACE! The stars seem to indicate that you may be insulted a lot this week but don’t let it get you down as Wednesday afternoon holds a pleasant surprise.

Aries (Mar 21 – Apr 19) A mole on your back is a sign of good luck, as the sages say. A mole on your back, however, probably wants a lift to the lawn. Remember this.

Cancer (Jun 21 – Jul 22) This promises to be an excellent week for your career prospects so polish up your LinkedIn profile and attend any networking events in the local area.

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Virgo (Aug 23 – Sep 22) Beware of anyone wearing lavender, either the colour or just a sprig of it. They will likely disappoint you, leaving you feeling vaguely put out.

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“Something as simple as Rock ‘n’ Roll”: as part of a special Exeposé Music and XpressionFM collaboration, James Beeson, Sports Editor, talks to Frank Turner before his sell out gig at The Lemmy on 22 September A GIGGING veteran of over 1,600 shows, Frank Turner has certainly been around the block a few times. It was with great pleasure that I had the opportunity to speak to one of the UK’s hottest singersongwriters live on XpressionFM before his performance at the University last Monday; here’s what he had to say….

How does it feel to be back in Exeter and playing the Lemon Grove?

It feels good. We’ve played the Lemon Grove before, I’ve got a lot of time for Exeter and it’s a lovely day.

…and a sold out show?

And a sold out show! What usually happens when we have a sold out show is that I end up going and putting random people I meet in the street on the guestlist until my tour manager tackles me and tells me I have to stop! I just want everyone to get in.

You’ve obviously played in Exeter numerous times in the past, but what is your favourite venue in the city?

I’m going to have to say Cavern. I’ve played there many times and the people that run it are old friends. My old band Million Dead played there about a thousand times, but I haven’t been there for quite some time which is a shame.

You reference Exeter and a girl named ‘Amy’ in the song ‘I am Disappeared’, who exactly is Amy and does she really

work in a bar in Exeter?

(Laughs nervously) Urmm… No comment to the �irst question and yes to the second. It’s not actually her name; the names have been changed to protect… I was going to say the innocent but that’s perhaps not quite what I mean…

You’ve promised fans you’ll be performing new music on this tour, how dif�icult can it be to strike a balance between playing the hits and trying to introduce new material to your audience?

I think writing a setlist is somewhat of a �ine art, and one which I spend way too much of my life thinking about.

But yeah, we’re playing some new music to some people, yourself included.

But equally, I don’t want to be one of

I end up putting random people I meet on the street on the guestlist until my tour manager tackles me and tells me to stop! those people who refuse to play the songs that people want to hear; I’m a professional entertainer and I want people to come to my shows and have a good time.

You performed a triumphant show at Wembley Arena in 2012, followed by opening the Olympic Games.What’s it like as an experience to play a show of that magnitude?

The two experiences were very different. The Olympics was really cool, although predictably I got these selfrighteous punk kids trying to give me grief, which is just like, really man?

Who wants to be that old guy sitting in the corner of the pub in 50 years time telling the story about the time you DIDN’T play a show like that?

What a tedious way to go through life being too self-important to actually do anything. It was a weird gig, and I don’t think most people had any idea who I was, but I’m really glad we did it. Likewise with the Wembley gig, it felt like the culmination of an awful lot of effort. It was a risk doing a show in a venue that big, but it worked out, I think!

You’ve recently also been campaigning to help save small independent music venues from closure?

Basically in recent years there have been a lot of instances of venues, particularly on the underground circuit, that are coming under threat due to development of the areas surrounding these venues and the inevitable noise complaints which stem from that. The Agent of Change principle basically says that the person who changes a situation is the person who has to bear

the costs. So if somebody builds a new venue in a housing estate, then they are responsible for making sure there’s no noise pollution. But by the same token, if somebody turned a disused car park right next to a fucking venue into a block of �lats, they can’t then get the venue to fucking shut down, because it was there �irst. I think there’s something evidently wrong just about that.

It annoys me that there is so little legal consideration for our culture (Rock & Roll). Other forms of culture seem better protected to me; this stuff doesn’t happen to opera houses!

Labour MP Kerry McCarthy in 2012 labeled you a ‘twerp’ for expressing your libertarianism, do you identify with any political standpoint?

Well she’s a Labour MP, so I think I won that argument! I certainly don’t identify with any particular party, no. I don’t even particularly like talking about ‘Libertarianism’ as a thing which comes with this checklist, a manifesto, certain set of beliefs, and a poster of some 19th Century guy with a beard to stick on my bedroom wall!

What I actually am is a liberal in the classic sense of the term; I just believe �irst and foremost in maximal freedom and not telling other people what to do with their lives… and apparently that makes me an awful human being if you’re a Labour MP! As a former teetotal, what advice

would you give to Freshers who are feeling pressured into drinking whilst at university?

First and foremost never give a damn what anyone thinks you should do.

That’s a terrible way to live your life.

I’m not trying to say it’s the easiest thing in the world but if you don’t feel like doing something just don’t do it… and it’s actually kind of lame to try and pressure somebody else into drinking;

It’s actually kind of lame to try and pressure somebody else into drinking I think there’s something pretty pathetic about that. But yeah, just have a good time; if you want to have a drink then do. I enjoy a drink myself and I’ll certainly have one after the show tonight! But you should always do what you’re comfortable with and nothing more.

After the interview we headed to Frank’s show at the Lemon Grove, at which we were treated to a mixture of exciting new material and old favourites. The gig was a roaring success and we hope that next time he won’t leave it so long before returning to what is one of the South-West’s hottest up-andcoming cities for music.

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Harrison Jones, Editor, gets the latest news from Kate Nash while she serves up a slice of moral pie KATE NASH is one of those artists who splits opinion dramatically - from those who desperately run at the mere mention of her name, to those who laud her as one of pop music’s modern pioneers. Having kept a low pro�ile in recent times, she caught up with Harrison Jones to discuss her plans, music and politics.

There’s a great future for music. There are a lot of platforms out there to get heard on You released your third album, Girl Talk, last year. Do you have any plans for what you want to do next, in acting or in music?

I loved writing and recording Girl Talk.

I was going through a lot before the release and it tells the story about a certain time in my life. Each song has so much meaning to me. I released it on my own record label, ‘Have 10p’, which was incredibly liberating… and challenging at the same time. I’m currently in LA (I just played Coachella and DJed at an after party at Soho House’s Desert House). I’m playing a show tonight in Hollywood, I’m working on a Broadway play that is using my music and writing some other new music. After working on three feature �ilms last year, I would love to do more acting too.

What’s the funniest thing that has happened to you whilst on tour?

One time I snuck into an abandoned amusement park. We’ll leave it at that.

Do you have any favourite musicians or acts that particularly inspired you when you were growing up?

My parents introduced my sisters and me to great music when we were growing up – The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Harry Nilsson, Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, Janis Joplin and loads of other good stuff. I’m also a huge fan of Patti Smith, Courtney Love and Bikini Kill.

You seem to have had quite a varied experience in the music industry - from playing Coachella to Cellar Door - but what would you say has been your favourite venue?

That’s such a hard question. I’ve played so many venues around the

world, large and small. I played Shepherd’s Bush Empire at the end of last year and it was amazing. The show was incredible. De�initely one of my favourites. A real homecoming, in London. The Culura Inglesa Festival in Brazil is amazing. The fans aren’t afraid to just be free and go wild. Playing the Gobi Tent at Coachella was awesome – I made everything pink!

Who is the most fun band or artist that you’ve come across?

There is a three-piece all-girl punk band called The Tuts that toured with me and my band around the UK and Europe. We have so much fun together.

We’re an unstoppable girl gang.

You’ve said before that you are concerned about new musical talent not being properly nurtured, so do you worry about the music indus-

QUICKFIRE QUESTIONS Festivals or gigs?

“I like both. I like the energy of a huge festival and the intimacy of a small gig! “ Vocals or guitar?

“Vocals!”

Brits or Grammy’s?

“BRITS! I am a former BRIT Award-winner!”

Do-Wah-Doo or Foundations?

“It’s like choosing a child. I can’t do it! “ Number 1s or staying true to your genre?

“Both would be ideal!”

try’s future more generally, especially given the decline of CD sales and the rise of free downloads?

I work a lot with new artists – giving them tips and pointers on their live

It’s how my parent’s raised me - to stand up for what I believe in shows or their stage presence, or helping to tackle more business-focused obstacles. I really like working with and nurturing young female bands and musicians. I started the Kate Nash Rock ‘N Roll for Girls After School Music Club that aims to get more girls involved in all aspects of the music industry. There’s a great future for music. There is a lot of opportunity for musicians to get themselves out there.

New methods of distribution are a natural progression in music. I think ‘the digital age’ is an amazing time for new musicians. There are a lot of platforms out there to get heard on.

You’ve backed a lot of good causes - supporting Pussy Riot, LGBT and donating money for a girl to get prosthetic hands; do you see yourself as political and how much does this in�luence your music?

I am de�initely political and vocal about my opinions. Politics has always in�luenced my music from women’s rights to gay rights and everything in between. It’s how my parents raised me - to stand up for what I believe in.

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Tristan Gatward, Music Editor, has a BOOMing great time at Boomtown IT’S a novelty – in the middle of a festival season packed with advertisements and corporate advancements (referencing Edward Sharpe’s surprise at the Gentlemen of the Road festival in Lewes last year: “look around you, nothing even says Coca-Cola on it”) – to �ind a festival so determined to emphasise having a great time ahead of shoveling enough money into its organisers’ pockets. It is this interest placed in its festival goers combined with its ‘anything goes’ attitude that retains Boomtown Fair’s reputation as a truly rare and remarkable gem on the UK festival scene.

Matterly Estate in the heart of Winchester hosted a sold-out 38,000 eager eyed collaborative mix of ska, reggae, DnB, grunge, garage.... I could go on. The music ranged from Ed Solo and Stanton Warriors funking around a beach forest to a surprisingly intimate performance by Shaggy when the soundsystem found an uncharacteristic breakdown fol-

lowing weather more temperamental than a schizophrenic playing 20 Questions. Lightning hit, tents were washed away, and the massive sound on Reggae Roots imploded – it couldn’t be heard more than 50 metres away – yet ‘It Wasn’t Me’ still had the same drunken chanted chorus from an audience who didn’t need the best sound quality to prove their enjoyment.

This anomaly aside, the sound and production were remarkably polished for a festival renowned for being so effortlessly cool. Every detail was outstanding, the biggest pop up city in the world was expertly crafted, from hairdressers in Downtown to mermaids strolling round Wild West, to Uptown where in the space of a few hundred square metres you could �ind yourself either on a carousel, ten stone heavier as a sumo, or conversely being lowered into a grave at your own funeral.

Hidden in the hearts of Chinatown and the Downtown district was

between the funky and the chilled.

Their sound begins in the realm of kooky but soon becomes a more genuine project. In the pouring rain, gusting wind, and fantastically designed lighting, the set felt like a really odd dream.

The sound was pretty much like watching the animated you groove out with Spyro while you carry on blissfully stationary in the sun. They were mesmerising. Lead man Dave Bayley burst with energy. It was a treat to witness his puppy-like enthusiasm.

They’re playing Thekla in October and I certainly won’t be missing it.

Other highlights included the charming Sweet Baboo (who will be at Phoenix in December with The Pictish Trail). Having caught him last year at Cavern , round two did not disappoint.

Everyone enjoyed his absurdly honest songs about motorhomes and wanting to replace Travis in advertisement repertoires.

Due to great timings, everyone could move from stage to stage and catch everything. This way, when I found myself idly wandering thinpocketed near the food vans, I could busy myself checking out new acts. I discovered Bernard and Edith creating crooning wacky dreamscapes midafternoon. Islet, who harked a little of Animal Collective, were a wonderful discovery for me.

Knee Deep offered a spectrum of DJs some lazy and some pretty skilful. The Jam tent was often disappointing.

However, Slugabed was absolutely amazing, mixing the familiar with the unfamiliar and avoiding cli-

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a blaring Boombox stage, providing one of the most surreal contrasts to the Winchester backdrop. Then there was the Circo Baile tent hoarding a combination of funk visuals and circus mischief, not to mention Arcadia’s renowned spidery �ire shows and the

The biggest pop up city in the world was expertly crafted Town Hall playing Aussie legends The Cat Empire, NOFX and a great display of improvised swing from Harry Potter’s Nymphadora Tonks alias Molotov Jukebox.

It was all a bit overwhelming, and a welcome relief was provided at the other side of the festival in Kidstown and the Old Mines stage, bringing a large folk scene to the area. Potentially my favourite performance of the whole weekend was found at the Floating Lotus stage with an Irish rasta and his band under the name of The Barley Mob, who broke their van on the way to Matterly, and so sang the greatest number of improvised songs

pleading for a lift home.

Mercury Award nominee Sam Lee battled out the intrusive beats echoing in from other stages with his fascinating tales of gypsy traveller music, and Wessex boy on his homecoming, Johnny Flynn and the Sussex Wit, rounded off the Sunday with one of the best sets I’ve ever heard them do, feeling maybe pressured into losing the charming act of one man playing sad songs with a guitar and actually cheering up a bit.

This was typical Boomtown atmosphere at its best, it provided a genuine environment where music was there to make you feel great and happy about yourself, transvestitism was not so much cared about as encouraged, and doing what you wanted seemed natural rather than conscious. Every little thing on the fore of the public psyche was forgotten in the greatest musical love affair.

While the beats would eventually get to your head and turn you into a pounding Rastafarian mess, the smaller stages provided an often needed haven. Let’s just say that if Boomtown Fair was every day, the world might just be a better place.

Kate Burgess, Music Editor, submerges herself in Knee Deep Festival

WITH the secret location in Cornwall boasting just two �ields, arriving at Knee Deep after a nightmarish trip along the A303 was distinctly underwhelming and was soured by the news we had missed Beaty Heart and Febueder.

Soon abated by the lovely security team and unsuccessful tent construction, we set off to explore. As a not-forpro�it festival, the set-up was charmingly D.I.Y, if a little clichéd, with a local produce food area offering falafel and crepes (not necessarily together).

What was resoundingly apparent was the chilled atmosphere, beneath all the Shoreditch beards and snapbacks.

What was resoundingly apparent was the chilled atmosphere, beneath all the Shoreditch beards To start things off, we caught the beautiful Peggy Sue in the pouring rain. A set highlight was de�initely the sumptuously harmonized ‘Idle’. Later that evening we caught Glass Animals on the same stage. Glass Animals occupy the wonderful space

chéd faders and breaks. The Bar Tent was hosted by Lizard Lounge DJs,

So outrageously fun I nearly forgot they were all wearing bucket hats who, while quite clunky (I’ve heard better fade-ins in a Spotify/YouTube transition), served up endless hours of glorious funk and R&B that was so outrageously fun I nearly forgot they were all wearing bucket hats.

Mercury Prize nominee Kate Tempest was �lummoxing (please, stick to

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spoken word and leave rap to Angel Haze), and left me wondering why the likes of Flamingods weren’t heralded as the heading act. Flamingods were, beyond contention, the veritable peak of the festival; a sheer cry of ecstasy and celebration in the form of worldmusic tribal, robe-wearing abandon. A close second would be Patrick Wolf’s wonderfully hilarious set, which was less performing with his plethora of music instruments, more stand-up.

Knee Deep is to take a hiatus this year, but if we ever see them again be sure to head down to get some amazing up-and-coming bands for a stupidly cheap price.

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Kate Burgess, Music Editor, recounts her Green Man festival enchantment

A HEALTHY smattering of rain ushered us foot by foot through the winding roads of Crickhowell. You’d be forgiven for thinking this was the opening line for a crappy slow-burning drama set in an anonymous village. But no, this was our (very Welsh) welcome to Green Man. Nestled in the stunning Black Mountains, we were given passing glances of huge bright tents and, �leetingly, of the Green Man himself between all the green.

It felt pretty much exactly the same as the Quidditch World Cup This set the tone for the whole weekend; as something utterly mystical and cut off from the rest of the world. When we entered the site it felt pretty much exactly like the Quidditch World Cup (an impossible sea of tents each trying to outdo each other, countries �lags adorning them too) with thousands of oddly dressed people beaming benevolently at each other.

If one thing can be said unanimously of Green Man it is that it is the friendliest festival in the country. No one seems intent on ruining the general vibe; whether very merry, utterly out of your tree, on a stagdo, or there with three

BEST OF THE SMALL FESTIVALS 1. BLISSFIELDS

Another Winchester gem, with a mainstage line-up worthy of a small stage at Glastonbury, certainly one to watch for intimate shows by upcoming bands.

2. GUILFEST

Despite being run by bankrupt fools, this festival in the heart of Guildford hosted old timers as renowned as Human League and Kool & the Gang.

3. MERTHYR ROCK

Good old fashioned rock in the Welsh countryside.

infants everyone is there for a good time. This comes from the 12 years experience running the festival, meaning that it can offer something for everyone – so it becomes acceptable for a mother of three graduates to enjoy a G and T to Fat White Family’s sordid set.

Undoubtedly a highlight was Mac De Marco’s set on Friday night. With half of the audience �locking straight from Adult Jazz’s packed set at the Walled Garden, there was a palpable sense of excitement as the Canadian artist got on stage with his blue band members. Under the ‘Far Out’ tent, De Marco inspired a sense of awe in his band of merry Marco-ites (a large proportion dressing identically to him; sporting ‘Salad Days’ tees, though noticeably missing the tooth gap – lack of commitment perhaps?)

This is not to say the rest of us didn’t enjoy the infectious jangle pop tunes of ‘Blue Boy’ and ‘Treat her Better.’ To �inish, De Marco crowd-surfed to the tent columns and �lung himself back into the crowd, backwards, from twenty feet.

Other highlights included joining Caribou’s enchanting set late, after the slightly disappointing (if only because their set was predictable) Beirut. Panda Bear, too, threw half of Green Man into a spaced out stupor with his haunt-

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ingly trippy set. And, cementing the impressiveness of Far Out’s offering were Montreal quartet Ought, who

It becomes acceptable for a mother of three graduates to enjoy Fat White Family’s sordid set no doubt would have received a less tentative reception if their set was not mid-afternoon.

The best stage, however, was Walled Garden, for its consistently

good offerings. Where Mountain Stage risked dullness in its essentially folky legacy of bordering-on-tedious Bill Callaghan and Nick Mulvey (to name a few), sure, Sharon Van Etten and Angel Olsen are genuinely phenomenal, but after an indistinct blur of similar sounds it remains hard to distinguish their sets. Walled Garden offered a crafted arch of artists that changed the lolling sun-soaked food court into an outdoor rave space by night.

Mariam the Believer’s set at 6pm followed Alice Bowman’s which provided a point of reference when the similarly ethereal Mariam took to the stage. However, there was room for

Mariam the Believer to breathe because Walled Garden wasn’t a stagnant spot for camping-chair occupations, rather it provided a variety that made, against popular practice, many people wander to the front and watch her blow Wales away with raw vocals/ brimming metaphysical pop.

Green Man wins for the setting, across-the-board stellar acts (or else nice-to-hear-while-passing-by with a fuck-off huge burrito) and super friendly atmosphere.

the crowd’s response. All I know is, I’ve had their songs (sort of a cross between Kings of Leon and the Arctic Monkeys but with a bit more meat) in my head ever since. If you’re willing to risk this, check out the highly addictive ‘Cocoon.’

And surely, the cherry on top of this tent’s treats for any passers-by was the lovely Indiana whose storytelling and song writing style is truly captivating. Plus, her abs are incredible. If these are the likes of what the musical future holds, then bring it on.

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Jo Porter introduces us to the surprise gems of Bestival

THEY say “Expect a little and you will get a lot.” For me, Bestival certainly proved this. This year, thanks to the hard work of my sister’s promotional

If these are the likes of what the musical future holds, then bring it on skills and the joys of free stuff from the Physical Network, I found myself with an e-ticket for Bestival. Having previously not had the most successful visits to the Isle of Wight along with the multi-coloured, clichéd ‘desert-island-disco’ themed web page, I was unsure about potential fun to be gained.

The line-up looked… Okay.

Though if you ask me, Outkast are severely overrated (having now seen

them twice, I maintain this opinion).

For me, everything changed thanks largely to Basement Jaxx (they need no review) and the ‘Invaders of the Future’ tent. Let me set the scene: found amidst the camping �ields, the atmosphere is laid back - you might stumble in on your way to or from the main stage, beer in hand, fairy wings drooping. In here, I found the Front Bottoms (don’t worry, it’s a band name). As you can imagine, the name kind of grabs your attention, and so will their music. This raw, four piece punk band were the �irst thing I saw at the festival and certainly set the scene for me.

This tent continued to impress me as it became jam-packed for, perhaps, the more well-known Cat�ish and the Bottlemen who recently released their debut album The Balcony. These four lads were obviously humbled by

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Will Ferrell has confirmed that he will appear in the much anticipated reboot of Zoolander, as the zany supervillain Mugatu. Unfortunately, fans might be waiting a while to see the film come to fruition, but the news of Ferrell’s involvement is welcome nonetheless.

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1994, the best of years. I was born, Malawi had their �irst multi-party elections and the �irst episode of Friends hit the box. I’m still unsure as to which of these has had the greatest in�luence on the world.

Friends and I have grown up together. Hindsight tells me it was a slightly weird phenomenon: me, at 13, focusing all my unreserved attention onto the world of six �ictional 30-year-old Americans.

But I did so and I did so proudly; I bought every box set, every book (there were two and they were incredibly insightful) and every calendar. Oh, and copied every joke.

Even the ones I didn’t understand, because they were about the sev-

When it comes down to it Friends was and remains a superb example of character driven sitcom writing en erogenous zones, and I hadn’t learnt about those yet.

I got hooked back in the grand old days of E4, where Appletiser adverts bookended each episode and never once persuaded me to

drink one. Progressing through the series was my favourite pastime.

Moving from the grainy introductions of Series One to the HD emotional rollercoaster that was Series Ten, those six on-screen characters never failed to make me laugh.

Moreover, I LEARNT THINGS. I learnt how to give the �inger without actually having to give the �inger, that syphilis isn’t a desirable condition and, most importantly, that it is of utmost importance to surround yourself with loving, loyal people. Because without them you will die. Well, the Chandlers amongst us de�initely will.

them and we don’t care what happens as long as we get to see them react. Hilarity is always bound to ensue, especially when fajitas, triplets or pet monkeys are involved.

So whilst a reunion shouldn’t happen, whilst they’re all a bit wrinkly now (apart from Courtney Cox), and whilst we’re all still a little heartbroken that Jennifer Aniston never got off the plane for anything other than the same rom-com �ifty times, we must all still revel in Friends’ brilliance. To be brutally honest, if twenty years of Friends, Malawi’s multi-party democracy and me isn’t a cause for the release of a celebratory anniversary box set, I don’t know what is.

Who’s your favourite Friends character?

From Heckles to Mike Hannigan, we asked Exeposé Screen writers for their pick of the Central Perk bunch

FAT MONICA Despite only being seen in �lashbacks, she is the best for her naivety, her awesome dance moves and her obsession with Kit Kats. Though not appearing in many episodes, Fat Monica is referenced regularly throughout the series. She is the happy-golucky younger Monica who always brings a smile to your face whether it’s due to her corny jokes or her wide eyed grin as she dances, doughnut in hand.

Elinor Penny

GUNTHER I’m bigging up the little man. The constant �ixture who patiently lingers on the sidelines, serving countless cups of coffee. Gunther’s love for Rachel is simply beautiful. Proof that passion can burn deep in the coldest of times. Failed courtship attempts bounce off him like sunlight from his radiant blonde

locks. Most importantly, Gunther keeps it real. He doesn’t get a suspiciously well-timed happy ending like Ross – he’s representing the troopers. The ones who love and lose, and keep serving that coffee.

Absolute champion.

Hannah Butler UGLY NAKED GUY The best cameo character you never see until one

beautiful moment when Ross decides to join him in his nakedness. This man provides much amusement to the characters: “look ugly naked guy is jumping on a trampoline!”; “look ugly naked guy has a cat!” and space boots are a personal favourite.

He’s purely formed by our imagination; this is great comedy writing, and indeed, a brilliant character has been formed - perhaps the best in Friends.

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ROSS Though an erudite, intelligent chap, Ross manages to get himself into the most ridiculous situations. Like the time a fellow professor nicks his sandwich and he goes totally bananas. Basically he’s just a big calamitous diplodocus of a man. He wears too much hair gel. He says the wrong name at his wedding. And yet still it’s hard not to like ‘the divorce force’.

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I predict a Riot Club Guilty Pleasures:

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Frankie Ainsworth reviews the �ilm adaptation of Laura Wade’s hit play “Posh” - a satirical take on upper-class antics Riot Club Cast: Max Irons, Sam Cla�lin Director: Lone Scher�ig 2014, 106 mins

THE trailer for The Riot Club makes it pretty clear what you should expect when you take your seat in the cinema, popcorn in hand. Boys in tailcoats throw champagne glasses against walls, tear up rooms, and punch men while they drunkenly

snigger. Sam Cla�lin’s character yells “I am sick to death of poor people.”

This is a �ilm with a point and it’s not a subtle one. The Riot Club was clearly going to be about some nasty chaps doing some pretty nasty things.

I hoped to be presented with some off-kilter but nonetheless intriguing characters at �irst, only to have the truths brutally revealed to me as the Rioters showed their true colours.

In fact, most of the

characters seemed neither likable nor despicable.

Although I was often distressed by The Riot Club, I was rarely horri�ied. It had its appalling moments – boys shoving 50 pound notes in a man’s mouth whilst he bleeds on their diningroom table, for example – and at times it was surprisingly cruel.

But, it became quite clear that they were just dumb rich kids with no concept of consequences or pre-planning. Boys so disorganised and nonchalant that they couldn’t even hire a prostitute properly. These were boys who had had their lives mapped out for them from the get go and it showed. As such, instead of awe struck horror, I found myself with the attitude of a disappointed mother, sighing sadly at her boys latest faux pas.

Perhaps I had unrealistic hopes but The Riot Club seemed surprisingly soft to me. Was it still good? Yes. Did it �ill up my cute posh boy quota for the day? Most de�initely. But, still, it could have been so much more.

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10 Things I Hate About You

Carmen Paddock reveals her movie crush THE �irst time I saw 10 Things I Hate About You – the 1999 teenage rom-com starring Heath Ledger and Julia Stiles – I thought it was a Shakespeare adaptation that did everything wrong. While setting The Taming of the Shrew in a 1990s US high school, there was little originality in characters, place names, or plot devices.

From paint �ights to sonnets, everything is delightfully over-the-top Petruchio from Verona becomes Patrick Verona, Padua High School replaces the Italian locale.

About three months after this underwhelming �irst experience, however, I found myself thinking far too much about the �ilm, and watched it again. Ever since, it’s held a place in my heart as a movie guaranteed to bring a smile to my face and make me believe in perfect romance (for a few hours, at least). So what makes 10 Things I Hate About You

so special?

The cast is the main appeal.

It’s a shame that Julia Stiles has not done much since her �ierce, independent, feminist turn as Kat. The late great Heath Ledger oozes bad boy looks and roguish charm. Larisa Oleynik plays Bianca with a plucky spirit often missing in performances of the original. And the baby-faced Joseph Gordon-Levitt is utterly adorable as the innocently lovestruck Cameron.

Ironically, it’s the tongue-incheek, self-aware nature of the �ilm that’s what endears it to me most now. If it goes for the improbable or the ridiculous, it goes for it all out. From paint �ights to Shakespearian sonnets, everything is delightfully over-the-top.

The area where the adaptation truly breaks free of Shakespeare; the ending removes the original’s misogyny, replacing it with an equal relationship between the pairs of teenage lovebirds. And doing so it becomes a great, and brilliantly ridiculous, feel-good romance.

What I’ve Been Watching: True Detective

Ciaran Willis, Screen Editor, investigates the gritty crime drama that has audiences stuck to their seats

performance, in particular, is mesmeric - transforming from a handsome blue-eyed of�icer to a weather-beaten alcoholic who looks like a hilbilly Jesus.

Rust’s oddness, however, befuddles his rough-and-tumble partner, Marty. The characterization of both is brilliant. Both men have their demons and are often amoral and ambiguous characters. None-the-less they are still the good guys. As Rust says, “The world needs bad men, we keep the other bad men from the door.”

The dialogue is strange and utterly captivating. Nic Pizzolatto’s writing is refreshingly dark, challenging and literary; it’s a far-cry from the Great British Bake Off. Rust talks in an elliptical, philosophical way. In a measured manner he criticises the

human condition, like the raspy love-child of Raymond Chandler and Soren Kierkegaard.

True Detective resides in the darkest corners of human nature - in the seamy blue-collar world of Dennis Lehane. And as in �ilms like Chinatown, Mississippi Burning and Seven there is the sense that the world is rotten from the bottom to the top.

Cary Joji Funukaga w o n an Emmy for his haunting and thrill-

Matthew McConaughey – has pulled out of Magic Mike XXL. Which is sad ‘cause I really like McConaughey. Not in a weird way. I just want to make him a cup of tea and watch him sleep.

Matt Damon - is expected to be Bourne again, taking back the franchise from Jeremy Renner for a new movie ,The Bourne Legacy 2, in 2016. And rightly so.

Alright. As you were.

Interstellar – Posters have been released from Christopher Nolan’s upcoming movie, and they look, well, incredible. In fact, they look sick. Yes, sick. Are people still saying that by the way?

SO recently, often in the pub, I’ve been telling a lot of people about True Detective. But I will attempt to explain it to the best of my ability whilst sober.

True Detective is a crime drama set in Louisiana focusing on two detectives over alternating timelines bridging 17 years. We follow Rustin Cohle (Matthew McConaughey) and Martin Hart (Woody Harrelson) as they become embroiled in a cryptic search for a serial killer; a hunt which sends them deep into the backwater South; a world of paganism and missing children, where they go through bars, brothels and reli-

gious meetings searching for a suspect. Their lead: a “spaghettifaced monster with green ears.”

Like in many crime �ilms, the personality clash between the partners is central. McConnaughey’s

Sex Tape - Unsuprisingly it’s a �laccid let-down of a �ilm. And no one wants the embarrassment of saying: ‘One ticket for Sex Tape please.’ A friend said they did...

Both men have their demons and are often amoral and ambiguous

ing direction of the series. And the soundtrack as well as the score

by T Bone Burnett all �it perfectly.

In short, it’s brilliant, thrilling television. But I ‘d probably explain it better in the pub.

What’s hot and what’s not in this week’s news?

Friends for Freshers

Colin Farrell- is con�irmed for a lead role in series 2 of True Detective. I’m hoping for the dark humour and angst of In Bruges.

And expecting plenty of mangy hookers, but no racist dwarfs.

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Why not try Behind the Beautiful Forevers: Life, Death and Hope in a Mumbai Undercity - Katherine Boo If you enjoyed the elements of poverty in this classic novel, we recommend you read Boo’s Behind the Beautiful Forevers. It shares the common themes of poverty, orphans and hardship with Oliver Twist, but in all other aspects it is entirely different.

A non-fiction set in a Mumbai slum, it follows the lives of several slum-dwellers and provides a fascinating insight into their daily conflicts, as well as an eyeopening perspective on corruption in the city.

The Old Patagonian Express - Paul Theroux ... Why not try The Gringo Trail: A Darkly Comic Road-Trip through South America If you revelled in Theroux’s account of his journey from Central to South America, have a read of Mann’s own travels through South America. Following the famed Gringo Trail down through the continent, Mann gives an honest and hilarious account of his adventure, which included danger, heartbreak and a lot of drugs.

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Natalie Clark and Chloe Glassonbury, Books Editors, meet JewishAmerican author Boris Fishman at the launch of his debut novel EXEPOSÉ BOOKS was invited to attend the UK launch of journalist-turnednovelist Boris Fishman’s debut novel, A Replacement Life. The novel centres on Slava, a Russian immigrant and failing journalist who is persuaded to write false war restitution claims against Germany for a community of RussianJewish Holocaust survivors. Fishman deftly tackles the serious issues with some humour, and well-written characters that will stay with you long after you turn the �inal page.

The novel has been extremely well received in America, is there an element of anxiety over how well it will do here?

I am so very grateful when someone connects to the novel. I recently received a note titled “My �irst fan letter (at age 86!)” - this man said there were tears in his eyes because there was only a hundred pages left in the novel, and he wished it wouldn’t end - that’s worth every dark night of the soul in the writing room. And yet, even after all that, one can’t depend on the readers’ reaction for one’s sense of self-worth. So I am simultaneously very hopeful and very zen about it.

How have you found the reaction from the Jewish-American community?

I’ve been very grati�ied not to have received the reaction that I got four years ago, when, having just completed the �irst draft of the novel, I read in The New York Times a major expose revealing that exactly what I’d dreamed up had been going on in real life since the early 1990s, perpetrated by the very same people, that is, Russian-speaking Jews in Brooklyn. I wrote an essay arguing that, legally speaking, there was no question -

these people were guilty (if indeed, the justice system found them to be), but morally, the question was more complex and worth studying, because these were trauma victims, survivors of a nation where, often, the only way to get by or obtain justice was to cheat.

I was eviscerated in the comments for defending gonifs - thieves, in Yiddish. I was very depressed by that response.

Perhaps I didn’t do a very nuanced job of conveying my viewpoint because the book - essentially the same argument expanded to 300+ pages - has not elicited any blowback at all.

Familial loyalty is a big theme in the novel, did this in�luence you personally in the writing of A Replacement Life?

Initially, sure, but I had to �igure out a way to let go of that in order to make good art. A writer’s �irst obligation is to his work. Things can get dicey, ethically - I think of a recent memoir by a writer named Michael Greenberg: Beg, Borrow, Steal: A Writers Life. So true - you’ll do anything for the book.

And that includes relegating the family’s voice to the back of the mind.

That’s worth every dark night of the soul in the writing room Was the switch from journalism to novel writing something you had always envisaged? Was it dif�icult?

I had wanted to write �iction from the beginning. I was just too scared to.

Didn’t know how to go about it. Journalism felt like there was more of a track, more stability.

But the shirt was always a size off.

At the end of the day, journalism is about information, and I’m not that interested in facts. I’m interested in the feeling of the thing - not what the thing means, but how the thing feels.

Journalism gets into that exceptionally rarely. Style, voice - those also rarely feel essential in journalistic work. But they were essential to me. I couldn’t get happy. And I can’t function if I’m not passionate about what I’m doing.

So I took a deep breath and applied for master’s programs in creative writing.

A great part of the novel deals with Slava’s identity crisis, as do, arguably, a lot of immigrants. Is this something you have personally experienced?

Yes, and I want to stress that I experienced it not only as an immigrant, but as a human being. I think that the most interesting people in life have asked themselves what it means to be who they are. This is why the most interesting ideas often come from “minority” groups women, gays, non-Caucasians, ethnic groups, immigrants. Because they are outside the (male, white, often Christian) centre, and must re�lect on that distance. The people in the centre itself often have blinders on; there’s no discomfort, no distance between their position and some dreamed destination, to provoke them into self-examination.

Cultures like the one I come from (that is, Soviet/Russian culture) have a viciously dismissive attitude toward

psychology, self-examination, analysis - that feels really defensive, insecure, obtuse, and, �inally, boring to me.

Journalism felt like there was more stability. But the shirt was always a size off A Replacement Life reveals an unfamiliar (for some) area of New York – did you feel a certain need to represent a group, a culture that is either unrepresented, or misrepresented in the mainstream?

No. I wanted to hold up a mirror to my people. To say: look at the way you’re living. It’s time to leave the Soviet Union behind.

But also yes, of course: Russian Jews are a fascinating community to nonRussian readers, to anyone. What they’ve lived through. And even though there have been quite a few novels about them in America in recent years, these have tended to focus narrowly on what makes these people funny, or if these books do tell a more comprehensive story, then in extremely restrained prose. I wanted to write about the full spectrum - their vanity, their sentimentality, their generosity, their love, their loss, their shame - but exuberantly, lushly. They are not a restrained people - spare prose, and spare feeling, do not feel like the ideal vehicles for their portrait.

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Gemma Joyce, Editor, interviews Nick Davies, the Guardian journalist responsible for uncovering one of the biggest scandals of the decade

NICK DAVIES is one of the most accomplished journalists of our time.

Responsible for the uncovering of the phone hacking scandal, arguably the biggest media story of our age, the Guardian journalist recently published his latest book, Hack Attack: How the truth caught up with Rupert Murdoch, on his journey to revealing the truth. Keen to communicate passionately about the deep corruption he came across during his lengthy investigation, Davies agreed to speak to Exeposé about the dif�icult questions surrounding ethical journalism, and the future of a media industry still dominated by one man.

What was it that made you pursue the phone hacking story(ies) despite all of the obstacles?

From the outset, it was clear that this was not just a story about journalists at the News of the World breaking the

The in�luence of one media mogul starts to interfere with the in�luence of voters law. The fact that the editor had moved on to work at David Cameron’s right hand and the fact that the police had failed to tell the truth about crime at the paper both elevated it to a much more important level, which means that it was, in truth, a story about power and the way it operates in our

Gemma Joyce Editor Hack Attack: How the truth caught up with Rupert Murdoch Nick Davies NICK DAVIES has a habit of investigating complicated stories, and his willingness to persevere has earnt him a reputation as one of the most accomplished journalists of our time.

Hack Attack: How the truth caught up with Rupert Murdoch is the inside story on how those responsible for the phone hacking scandal were bought to justice, acting as both a diary of his version of events and an account of what was happening in the newsrooms and boardrooms that continued to try to cover it up.

The most surprising element of

society.

Boundaries seem hard to draw when it comes to what lengths journalist should go to to get a story - particularly one in the public interest. How far do you think is too far?

The police had failed to tell the truth about crime at the paper This is a very dif�icult area. We all agree that we should work within the boundaries of public interest, but we don’t agree on precisely where that boundary lies. When I gave evidence to Leveson, I suggested that we should set up a con�idential hotline for journalists to obtain expert advice on this and that if they accepted that advice, it would weigh heavily in their favour if there was any complaint about their work; and equally if they ignored it, it would weigh heavily against them.

You talk a lot in your book about human beings being used as being used as commodities. In your opinion, is ‘ethical journalism’ dying?

I think almost all journalism in the developed world is under great pressure, primarily because of the way that the Internet h a s damaged its business m o d e l .

Within that dif�iculty, it may well be that journalists who are not given the time and resources to do their

work ethically turn to some unethical corner-cutting.

Some Murdoch papers condemned phone hacking - particularly in the Milly Dowler case. Is a newspaper’s content always determined by its owner?

My own belief is that the owner’s in�luence on the content of newspapers is far less than outsiders imagine.

An owner like Rupert Murdoch may set down some general ideas (which can have a signi�icant in�luence on his

journalist and his editor, but a comprehensive critique of the Murdoch’s media machine that stops at nothing to maintain itself. Murder victims, heartbroken celebrities, politicians

ties.

I can highly recommend the book not just for prospective journalists, but anyone looking for a story so scandalous it’s barely believable. Crime, corruption, courage and cover ups are the main themes and Davies attention to detail is unbelievable.

Passionate, unput-downable and at times hilarious, Davies inside account of the story of the decade is not to be missed.

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the book, the prominence of which has been downplayed in the mainstream media, is the level of corruption Davies uncovered. The police, politicians and public bodies, all of whom have a duty towards the general public, played their part in covering up what was going on, with News International dishing out bribes and threats left, right and centre to keep them quiet.

The thrilling account of the pursuit of the story, dotted with descrip-

A story so scandalous it’s barely believable - crime, corruption and cover-ups tions of the glamorised newsrooms of the national press (destroyed by Davies who presents them as dens of fear and excess), is no self indulgent account of the bravery of the

Newsrooms are dens of fear and excess with unfavourable views, as well as the ordinary people who so happened to catch the eye of the tabloids were churned through the machine with no regard for their welfare but a savage attitude that, no matter what, you have to get the story.

Davies’ epilogue includes language that wouldn’t look out of place in the writings of Marx, condemning the neoliberal system that has allowed companies like News International to �ight their way to the top, monopolising the ‘free’ media and treating people’s lives like commodi-

journalists’ work) but he will directly intervene very rarely.

If we have a press which innundates voters with falsehood then the core of democracy fails “We did nothing to change the power of the elite”: Is the future as bleak as you suggest in the epilogue for both the media industry and society at large?

I think we have a really signi�icant problem in the mis�iring of our democratic machinery. If we have a press which inundates voters with falsehood and distortion, then the core of democracy starts to fail. If in addition the owners of the press exploit governments’ fear of their journalism, then we have a situation where the in�luence of one media mogul starts to interfere with the in�luence of voters. That’s not how it is supposed to be.

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SO you’re new to university (or maybe you’re a fourth year that never bothered leaving campus — well done you), and chances are all the thought-provoking, creativity-feeding, always-there-foryou-when-youneed-them books you thought you’d have time to read have been demoted from bedside-table status.

Chances are they’re now being used as decoration — the kind that makes you look really fascinating (I’m just kidding, we don’t talk about that).

About halfway through the term, you’ll panic that you’ve lost the capacity to read for pleasure and desperately want some new, non-academic scented books — but you’re a student now, and you can’t spend £7.99 on a tenpager from Waterstone’s when you need to top up your getting-throughlectures hip�lask (I’m just kidding, we don’t talk about that).

Lucky for you, there’s a solution, so dry your tears and whip out that empty notebook — here’s four bookshops that’ll remind you why you’re a page-turner in the �irst place.

Book Cycle Why? Because these guys believe in free access to information for both this country and others, they plant trees to give back to the earth the books we read, want to further education for the bene�it of all, and want to teach you about permaculture — not to mention helping to create over 70 community libraries in rural Ghana.

Obviously, there’s a �lood of things I could tell you about this place (not to mention that nothing’s priced — you pay what you think the book’s worth, but it’s a charity so don’t be mean), but it’s better you go see it yourself. And don’t forget to check upstairs.

It’s on 7 West street (pretty much next to The House That Moved, pretty much next to Stepcote Hill).

Nothing’s priced - you pay what you think the book’s worth Exeter Rare Books Tucked away in its own corner of the

Guildhall since ‘86 (have a good look next time you sashay on by), this place is bound to have you touch the spine of one book and wonder who it belonged to �irst (and how dead they are now).

Interested in Devon topography?

West Country studies? Want to know what they mean by ‘rare, special-inter-

You can’t spend £7.99 on a book when you need to top up your getting-throughlectures hip�lask est titles?’ Simply want to peruse their second-hand and general books? You know where to go.

Hospice Care Books And Music At the end of South Street sits what is perhaps my favourite book store.

With a messy, Ijust-threw-thishere, Vinyl-piled air contrasting its glass-cased 19th century books and leather chairs, this is not the place to go and pretend you’re the kind of English student that knows the plot of King Lear. This is the place to �lick through some CDs, buy that

strange book you just found, talk to the cashier about it for twenty minutes and then skip class because, you know, student living.

Want to know more? Then wander off campus and relish in the feeling of having found something yourself, you lazy kids.

Unfortunately, however, you cannot avoid academic books, as much as you would like to.

Second Hand Book Store This term the Guild are launching a new online book store, selling second hand course books.

They will also have pop-up shops throughout the year, where students can bring unwanted books. The student can choose the price of the books at these events, and all the money raised goes back to the book store.

Visit the store at www.exeterguild.org/store and keep an eye out for the pop-up shops. This is the best chance to �ind speci�ic editions of the books on your reading lists for bargain prices.

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Condensed Classics A Room With A View E. M Forster (1908) “It is impossible to rehearse life” E. M. FORSTER’S 1908 novel has often been criticised for its lack of relevance in the modern world.

While it is true that romance is no longer so dependent on traditional propriety and marriage no longer such a matter of appearance, the protagonist’s journey of self-exploration is remarkably relatable. When Lucy Honeychurch travels to Florence with her mother’s friend, she runs into Mr. Emerson and his son George, a pair whose ideas of morality, life, and love are far more liberal and open than those of England’s upper classes. After a spontaneous display of passion on George’s part, Lucy is whisked out of the city and back to her family, where she becomes engaged to an infinitely more respectable figure. The past, however, catches up to her when the Emersons move next door and Lucy is forced to confront her own emotions and individuality.

The prose’s beautiful, astute observations on the human heart make its themes timeless even if its subject is dated.

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Helena Leslie How’s Your Father Rose Boyt September 2014 THIS harrowing account narrates the story of a destitute family in Hackney, London. In this gruelling book, four generations are frozen in a spiral of drugs, neglect and abuse.

Within this there are occasional, delightful moments of joy. The story is mainly told through the eyes of a great-grandmother and her

Four generations are frozen in a spiral of drugs, neglect and abuse daughter; Nora and Maureen. Both women are ensnared in a life that forces them to care for junkie family members and abusive husbands.

We are shown a few snapshot moments in the Thomas family history

through newspaper clippings, coupled with these women’s memoirs.

Through murders, lottery winnings, hospitalisations and in�idelity we are awarded precious and hideous information about each member’s life.

From a stylistic standpoint, this book is a rare gem. The characters’ personalities pour out through the well-researched language and the reader is instantly gripped by the fast paced drama of each section.

The frequent plausible grammatical errors betray the characters’ lack of education and the casual references to drugs and rape pull the reader unwillingly into their world. A testament to the excellent writing is the sympathy one feels when Maureen cheats on her husband with her long lost lover. The moments of enjoy-

ment sparked from this blossoming romance lighten the otherwise bleak picture of depravity.

However, this is not an account into which one can dip in and out.

On top of this, the constant changes in time and of narrator make the book more confusing than it needs to be. Often the lengthy and unintelligent sentence structure make the story hard to follow. Furthermore, towards the end of the novel, the

Every possible scenario that a woman could be forced to endure takes place drama begins to turn ridiculous as every possible scenario that a woman could be forced to endure

takes place.

Another great criticism of the novel is that many characters are irritatingly unlovable. The author clearly intended to show the bleakness of a woman’s place in this society and it does come across as such. At times one wants to reach into the account and scream sense into the women. Some readers may �ind Nora to be a charitable character worthy of high praise, but as the book trudges on her constant pandering to her ailed husband and junkie progeny begins to grate slightly.

Overall, the author has made the novel more complex than it needed, but has also produced an account rich in mesmerising language.

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From street art to the stegosaurus

Rory Morgan, Features Editor, and Sophie Harrison, Online Books Editor, tell us about the inspirational art they discovered on their travels THE LONG steep streets of Valparaiso in Chile immediately reminded me of my home town Edinburgh, with their multiple layers and confusingly illogical end points (any short cuts attempted typically resulted in you staring down at the street you wanted to be on from a higher path).

There was, however, a distinct difference to this town, aside from all the Spanish being spoken. Whereas Edinburgh is built up with beautiful but sensibly gothic or Georgian buildings of clean stone, Valparaiso is covered by the most spectacular street art.

The city’s colonial feel is de�initely owed to the vast amount of foreign investment in building up this once pivotal port to North America in the 19th Century. The stunning murals that line the streets however are completely down to the talented Chilean graf�iti artists that regularly paint and spray the otherwise decaying and dated buildings. Although, in recent years Valpal (as the locals call it) has become a creative capital, attracting artists from around the world to come and add their bit of art to this canvas city.

From it’s use as a form of protest under the Pinochet regime to its eventual legalisation, the graf�iti of Valpal has become a pivotal feature that effectively de�ines this once illustrious city and draws tourists from all over the globe.

Street art that surrounds the immediate area makes ths abuse of your legs a worthy vice The majestic nature of these murals is thankfully not regarded as commonplace to the locals either. The constant new additions of animated and colourful expressions of thought still seem to catch city dwellers in their step, and no impressive piece of graf�iti goes unnoticed. Some even commission famed artists to come and decorate the outsides of their homes.

The bohemian feel of this Unesco World Heritage site certainly feels a long way away from the more typical and sensible Chilean capital of Santia-

go (just a short two hour drive away).

Heading for the hills should not be a term reserved for the worryingly common occurrences of earthquakes, as the city’s most beautiful panoramic views of the street art that litters it can be found here. The physically challenging climb upwards (walking seems t o o light a

phrase) is also an artistic experience in itself. No set of impossibly long stairs go undecorated, with one even painted to resemble a set of piano keys. Even when taking one of the newly reopened funiculars it is impossible to avoid art, with the tracks covered with drawings or words. One particular colourful set of steps with the words ‘We are not Hippies, We are Happies’ spread across them proved to be a highly popular photo point. All touristic journeys upward typically culminate in the poet Pablo Neruda’s house, and though the house itself has underwhelmed some the exterior of the building coupled with the soaring panoramic views along with the always brilliant – you guessed it – street art that surrounds the immediate area make this abuse of your legs a worthy vice. this

THE TEMPLE of Ta Phrom was truly one of the most mesmerising places I have ever seen. Built in the 12th and 13th Century by Jayavarman VII, it was constructed in honour of his family.

Jayavarman was a ruler of the Khmer Empire, which saw a period of architecture known as the Bayon style; this comprised of intricate stonework, particularly face carvings. In one particular sequence, you could even see evidence of leprosy in the Khmer society, as it is included in the carvings.

The overall design of Ta Phrom was characteristic of a ‘�lat’ Khmer temple, with �ive

walls enclosing a central sanctuary home to deities such as Shiva or Vishnu – and it is here that galleries also feature.

However, what makes this particular temple so unique is the trees. how the jungle has grown around it, making the line between temple and tree strikingly indistinct.

As soon as you stepped inside the temple, you saw just what they meant by its affectionate name of the ‘tree temple’ - they were one and the same.

They give it an almost dreamlike quality; while this particular temple was used for the �ilming of Lara Croft, I

personally felt that Tolkien must have visited, as one particular place looked like it could have been taken straight out of Rivendell! Sadly no elves or hobbits appeared during our visit. On the contrary, thanks to the insight of our wise tour guide, we visited so ear-

The jungle has grown around it, making the line between temple and tree strikingly indistinct ly that it was practically a private trip.

Unlike many of the other Angkorian temples, this one has been left relatively untouched. This was a decision made by the overseers of the conservation project, as a “concession to the general taste for the picturesque.” They got that right. It was ultimately this untamable quality that I loved almost more than anything, and made for a quite different experience from the day before.

Many of the other temples we visited had been restored to resemble their original state; while fascinating to see, ironically took away some of their history and culture for me.

Nonetheless, Ta Phrom’s historic integrity and the trees were not the only cultural draws of Ta Phrom.

Another of the temple’s distinctive detail is seen in the picture on the right… this is a dinosaur. It is, unequivocally, a stegosaurus. The plates on its back, the tail, even the face shape and horn on its head.

The one incongruity? The �irst stegosaurus fossil wasn’t found until 1876…in Colorado.

About as far removed from 12th Century Cambodia as you can get!

I concluded that either a 19th Century US tourist thought this would be a hilarious brain-teaser for future generations, or the intelligence of the Khmer Empire has been extremely underestimated. This was yet another little detail that made Ta Phrom so intriguing. There were so many nuances; even the way the temple wall changed from brown to green, perfectly lit by the morning sun. I could have stayed there for days as there was so much more to discover.

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Every issue, Exeposé Arts features a student and their art. This week, it’s third year Drama student Seb Posner, and his paintings IF I had to sum up my art I’d basically say that I was a part-time portrait artist who specialises in real life, large scale paintings. I’ve always had a proper love for art and specifically portraits and have done art all my life. I find the challenge of trying to accurately capture someone’s personality in a painting really interesting. It’s often difficult to see

Tristan Gatward

Music Editor i am Mark Barn�ield Theatre 21 September 2014

THE MOST amateur of theatrical productions waver with attempted grandiosity where the writers don’t fully understand the (usually radical) ideas that they’re trying to elicit, and casts’ emotional oohing and aahing serve only to substantiate their persons as too easily awestruck in their misunderstanding. There are few things worse than a misinformed play about equality or war sentimentality or this one I once saw convincing itself that life’s only importance was ignorance.

Applecart’s story i am Mark, a modernised initiative of the Gospel according to Mark, saw that all these risks of cliché and ineptitude lan-

There goes Great Britain, buried in a pile of bloody couscous guished into one small lower case dotted ‘i,’ the only annoying part of a bold

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someone’s true personality in photos, so I always have to meet them first before I paint them - that gives me a chance to get to know them a bit. I’ll take lots of photos of them and decide on one we both like before I go away, lock myself in a room and paint solidly. I al-

ways paint people themselves in black and white, with an item of their clothing in colour. I’ve found that people really fit a certain colour and this can often be found in the clothes that they wear. It’s just another exponent of their personality so I feel it helps my portraits come to life. Please check out my art Facebook page ‘Seb-Posner-Artist’ to see more examples of my work.

If you would like to be featured in Exehibition or know someone who may be interested, then contact us at arts@ exepose.com for a chance for your/your friend’s artwork to be published in print!

and stunning production. It incorporated theatre, song and �ilm, performed by the four person cast of Annabel Annan-Jonathan, Timothy Bond, Abigail Parmenter and Applecart co-founder Phil Summers.

Modernisation of the script from the original Greek was met too with comical readings of the Gospel into 21st Century society. Within the opening scenes was an interaction between Bond and Parmenter’s acting as metaphorical demons, giving both hilarious and earnest dialogues: “Just because we don’t exist doesn’t mean we have to be insigni�icant,” while eating Monster Munch and drinking Doombar (incidentally, the more Doombar Bond drank, the more he seemed to slip back to his natural Scouse accent).

Every detail was subtly genius, considered and hilarious while also respectful to its origin, dealing with issues as varied as multiculturalism, standing up to power and the constitution of signi�icance, glued together

by Summers’s narration. Individual dialogues saw Annan-Jonathan as a repressed and resilient villager: “laughter taught the muscles in my face, when I bite my tongue I taste steel”, Parmenter as an overly excit-

Lawyer-turned-sculptor Nathan Sawaya exhibits art made from lego bricks

able onlooker crying out for a new Queen Cheryl (Cole) and Bond as a slightly idiotic boyfriend complaining of squatters and jubilee ‘bring and share’ party celebrations: “how is couscous ever going to contribute to a good meal? No, there goes Great Britain, buried in a pile of bloody couscous.”

What could have been a lacklustre religious pantomime, cynical and awkward, pissed off like an old seaside comedian who can only raise a small laugh with jokes at his own expense was, instead a brilliantly paced example of innovative theatre. There were �ilm scores combining perfume adverts, Renaissance art and the streets of India. But more, it didn’t try to take itself too seriously and, like all good storytelling, there was a love for both the stories told and the people listening to them. Even within the cast, when only one person was required on stage, the three other members looked on with admiration and interest – and whether that was genuine or good acting is either way to their credit.

When I walked through the doors of the Barn�ield Theatre, let’s just say I wasn’t expecting to come out two hours later having heard a telling of the feeding of the 5000, done with tuna sandwiches at the local offlicence, nor the phrase, “it’s easier to �it four elephants in a mini than it is for a rich man to be part of the realm.”

Ex-Aero bar model, Rose Wiley, wins the John Moores Prize at age of 80

As members of our Facebook group will know, Arts held a dance competition for the prestigious title BNOD (Big Name On the Dancefloor).

Despite a valiant effort by Josh Creek there could only be one winner, the mighty Sarah Gough with her Great British Bake Off inspired move ‘The Tiramisu’!

Judge’s Verdict “Inspired by Paul Hollywood’s expressive hand gestures, ‘The Tiramisu’ is interpretive dance at its finest. It even inspired a generation of new Arts freshers who took to the dance floor of Vaults to pay homage to their editor at our Freshers’ Week social. Love those layers!”

Charles Saatchi brings out thougt-provoking new book Known Unknowns

Arts Council chairman Sir Peter Bazalgette calls for a selfie ban in galleries

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Apple’s new technology is iPhoning it in

What is Keynotable about this handset, according to Harry Shepherd, Online Games & Technology

FRIDAY 19 September turned out to be a beautiful day for Apple. Day one pre-orders of the new �lagship iPhone 6 and 6+ models broke even Apple’s own impressive records for a new phone as four million new handsets were successfully pre-ordered. Even so, Apple have been mocked for their new iPhone’s hardware ‘upgrades’.

Dissenters would say that you would simply be paying a premium for a glori�ied Google Nexus 4 that was released in 2012, and others have directly compared Apple’s ‘ingenuity’ to simply copying Android phones; but is this the whole story?

The �irst criticism with the new iPhone is the increased screen size.

Where the iPhone 5S had a 4 inch screen, the iPhone 6 enjoys 4.7 inches with the iPhone 6+ measuring 5.5 inches corner to corner. This is odd as the design of the previous iPhone was so focused on being the size for the average hand that Apple based their advert around it. This larger model �inds itself resolutely in ‘phablet’ territory, clearly a response to the Samsung Galaxy Note 3’s 5.7 inch canvas.

An increased screen size would be nothing without increased resolution.

Dubbed the ‘Retina HD’ display, the iPhone 6 boasts a 750 by 1334 pixel resolution and 1080 by 1920 for the 6+, matching the Galaxy Note 3. This is a signi�icant leap in comparison to the

5s’ 640 by 1136 pixel resolution. So the screen quality is quite the looker, and on an even larger screen this is a serious step up.

The new batch of iPhones come complete with revamped internals.

Built on 64-bit architecture, Apple’s new A8 chip promises increased power with 50 per cent better energy ef�iciency and an improved battery and all the while powering the new screen sizes and resolutions.

While b o t h new iPhones zip through the motions of the updated iOS 8 with e a s e , m a n y have alr e a d y found the battery to be of little

improvement on the 5S’s already quite disappointing battery life.

In better news, the 6 and 6+ is continuing Apple’s long tradition of excellent aesthetics. The latest models have a

design inspired by the older 3GS model; curved at the edges which is much more attractive and pleasant both to look at and hold than the comparatively boxy-looking 5S. Despite the screen and power upgrades, Apple can boast a thinner handset. The 6 is 6.9mm in depth and the 6+ is 7.1mm thinner than the 5S at 7.6mm. The 6 however, does come in heavier than the 5S but remains a trim 129 grams, with the 6+ at 172 grams.

Despite the increase in weight, the iPhone 6 still feels satisfying to hold, on top of being remarkably thin with all other hardware upgrades considered.

The design does have its drawbacks though, especially with the 6+. The thinness, combined with the curved body of anodised aluminium, stainless steel and glass makes the giant version of the new iPhone slippery and dif�icult to hold, especially for those with smaller hands. This may provoke many to spend extra on a case or insurance, a pain when the phone is already wallet-achingly expensive (but the 6 is still a similar price to the 5S).

Apple has accounted for the increased phone sizes with both hardware and software modi�ications, with varying levels of success. The power button has been moved to the right side of the frame usefully, along with an optional zoom included in iOS 8. However, a double tap of the

home button is used to drag the top of your content down to halfway up the

The larger screens bring about complications that haven’t been solved screen, which feels clunky and creates an ugly grey gap on the top half of the screen.

Those on the fence on this expensive upgrade should think carefully about their choice. Apple has iterated impressively in some areas like thinness and screen size, although the larger screens bring about complications that haven’t been completely solved. Certain issues do persist in the new iPhones; insuf�icient battery life and an over-in�lated price are retained in the new models.

Nonetheless, Apple has done enough in releasing a phone that can easily handle and compliment iOS 8, Apple’s biggest update to their simple and intuitive mobile operating system.

If you can stomach the disadvantages inherited from older versions and Android overtaking Apple in many hardware respects, you’ll still experience Apple’s seamless harmony between hardware and software in the best way possible. They can keep U2, mind.

Kim you imagine a better economical system?

Elliot Hollingsworth examines the anti-capitalist agenda hidden in plain sight within Kim Kardashian: Hollywood

Kim Kardashian: Hollywood Glu Games Inc. and Blammo Games Inc Android and iOS

SUBVERTING the expectations of a grandiose, verbose treatise, Kim moves within the realms of media, implanting herself in her own game: Kim Kardashian: Hollywood. What’s that, you ask? KKH? That abbreviation seems familiar. Yes, you’re right: The Karakoram Highway. The world’s highest paved international road in the world. A connection of two imperialist superpowers is the arterial life

force that drives capitalism and our own subjugation. The nuanced capitalist critique within her very name is evident, and these can be found

Only through living through an ideological false consciousness, can we navigate ourselves away from the precipice of our downfall throughout this wondrous game.

I begin, as every working man and woman does, by folding shirts in a fashion shop, ‘So Chic’. My bourgeoisie master, Davidth, a cruel tyrant

makes me repeatedly fold various objects for him for money which is literally thrown at me as if I were a mere animal, feeding from the capitalist trough– obviously this job was a zero hour contract, below a living wage. I �inally, upon leaving my exhausting work shift, stumble upon our virtual comrade Kim. She

asks for a shirt to wear for her latest collective meeting; I give her a red shirt. She approves. The game continues as you, the valiant protagonist, are brought into the realm of ideological struggle, under the guiding wing of the game’s benevolent matriarch Kim. The blind materialism, avariciously contorted faces of celebrities and slavish sycophantic submissiveness to capital would, at a �irst glance, make one question Kim’s commitment to our struggle.

But this is a clever subversion. By guiding us through this terrible realm of capital does Kim open our eyes to the horror and banality that it entails. Only through

living through an ideological false consciousness, can we navigate ourselves away from the precipice of our downfall. This is not merely about capital, however. Kim offers us the choice of a date for a party, she provides us the choice of male or female “if that’s your thing.” Proceeding from the fracturing of bourgeois society by satirizing the thing that she is attempting to usurp, giving us a truly free choice, if that’s your thing.

This game, nay, this work of propaganda art, has inspired me - one hopes it will inspired a generation to glorious revolution.

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Sony insure against fallout from poor phone sales

While there is no console action for the mobile market, Tom F�iske asks where Sony is picking up its extra money

$2.2 BILLION is nothing to laugh at. It is a lot of money – far more than the $500 million predicted loss the company announced sev-

There is no doubt that it’s linked to Sony’s decline in the television space. eral weeks ago. It is a signi�icant blow to Sony’s reserves, and it will likely hinder its power for the next few quarters. But what does it actually show? What do these �igures indicate for the company as a whole?

Firstly, there is no doubt that it’s linked to Sony’s decline in the television scene.

The company pushed the 4K TVs as the next step in visual entertainment, with incredible visual �idelity for both �ilms and games. But the public provid-

ed a lukewarm response. Homes already have HD TVs which serve their purpose just �ine, and there was no need to upgrade. Few TV channels were broadcasting 4Kcompatible shows either, with very few exceptions. With no incentive to spend the money, Sony has hit a painful wall, covered in production and marketing bills a foot thick. Perhaps more 4K options would incentivise customers to whip out their cash – but for now, Sony is currently in a rut.

The same goes for Sony’s mobile sector. The Xperia Z line , while very good, lacks the market

in

power of Samsung’s Galaxy or Apple’s iPhone. Although it is a highly regarded phone, it was not well advertised Europe or America. Custom-

ers �ind that their models are nowhere in shops, with other mobile producers �illing the shelves. Quality doesn’t matter: if the consumer never hears about its bene�its, noone would buy it.

But if you’re a gamer you can relax, for Sony has never been stronger in the home console in-

The Xperia Z ... lacks the market power of Samsung’s Galaxy or Apple’s iPhone dustry. After an excellent start last year, overtaking the

Xbox One and Wii U in sales and market dominance, the PS4 has an excellent future ahead. Although many gamers have not bought the system yet, the majority of those interested in home consoles would consider the purchase within a year. And with Bloodborne, Uncharted: A Thief’s

End, and Final Fantasy XV on the horizon, Sony should remain satis�ied with its

position.

What this indicates is that, with the exception of gaming, Sony’s electronics division is either stagnant or dying. But despite these dark times, Sony should not worry.

Why? Because they sell insurance. No, seriously.

Its �inancial arm accounts for 63 per cent of Sony’s total pro�it last year. Yes, you read that right. Over the last decade, it generated $9.07 billion in operating pro�it. By stark contrast, the electronics division lost $8.5 billion. Compare the two statistics, and realise that Sony’s jewel in its crown isn’t a phone, or a television, or even a PS4. It is a speckled accountant, handing over life insurance papers over a cold cup of coffee.

Despite the losses, Sony’s future is in safe hands. But a transformation could take place where the power of its electronics division shall whimper and decay away, while its �inancial section will rise to take its place.

Hopefully the name won’t change – Sony Insurance just doesn’t have the same ring to it.

Snapping up iPhone accessories

Adam Smith, Games and Technology Editor, gives exposure to the Olloclip 4-IN-1 lens

PHOTOGRAPHY is an art. Unlike painting or drawing, where you can easily just make up the thing that you want to put onto a canvas, with photography you have real life getting in the way. Lighting and lenses and contrast and other such things. Happily, one of those things is being tacked through the Olloclip - four lenses in one that can be clipped onto your iPhone.

The Olloclip “4-IN-1 photo lens” costs about £40.

For that money,

you get a �ish eyed lens, a 10x macro lens, a 15x macro lens and a wide angled lens. So while it’s certainly not an impulse purchase, it does give you a bit of variety once you have it. There’s de�initely a lot to play with, unfortuately you can’t play with it for long.

In order to use both macros, you need to unscrew either other lens - the �isheye for the 15x and the Wide Angle for the 10x. This is a nice touch, saving on the space of bringing extra lenses with you, and the time of swapping them over. It also comes with a little iPhone case that can attach to a tripod for stabilisation, although that seems a tad super�lulous.

Assumingly, if you have access to a

tripod you can have access to better cameras than one that can also double as a cat translator or can order you pizza or a paper plane simulator.

Focusing on the macro lenses, I have few things to fault.

T h e y work surprisingly well and only the steadiness of your hands will change the quality of the photo. To combat shakey hands, there is also a free Olloclip app that provides a little bit of extra software for image stablisation and a faster zoom to

keep the tiny thing you are photographing in focus.

However, this accessory isn’t picture perfect. Unless I hold down the corner of my phone just so, trying to put on the Olloclip will push the plastic cover off my screen. Since I’m usually taking photos outside, a place with a distinct lack of clean, �lat surfaces, putting the cover back on is a bane. A simple design change of the plastic middle of the Olloclip, making it contract onto the phone rather than clip, would remedy this easily.

And while I’ve been calling the Olloclip a macro lens, it’s not as good as it sounds. You still have to get very close to the tiny object you are photographing to make

the most of the lens, rather than being able to stand at a distance and zoom in. This is absolutely �ine for still life - or something relatively stationary like a spider - but for anything that might move it’s a real bane trying to stay in focus.

The Olloclip is a lovely accessory for the photographer in us that can’t purchase an expensive camera but you do have an expensive phone. It’s fun, and pocket sized, and I now rarely leave the house without it. However, the price point means that it is a bit of a cost, and while it can be worth it if you’re often taking photos of the miniscule, you may �ind yourself wondering why you wasted your money if you don’t. In conclusion, it’s a shot in the dark.

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The pursuit of app-iness Josh Creek, Games & Tech Editor, gives an overview of the best ways to �ind love at university thing that serious, there’s a lot of pressure out there to be actively dating. To help alleviate the turmoil this pressure causes, here are our favourite dating apps.

Tinder - www.tinder.com Tinder is just perfect for �inding that special someone, assuming appearance is the thing most important to you. You sign into the app with your Facebook account and within seconds are presented with potential matches. If you like the look of what you see you swipe right to ‘like’ a person. If, however, their photograph doesn’t set your heart racing then you can swipe left to stamp them with a very satisfying ‘Nope’ in bright red ink.

Your likes and nopes are complete-

ly con�idential - until someone reciprocates a like. Then Tinder connects you to them and allows you to chat to one another, presumably to arrange your �irst candlelit dinner or awkward cinema trip (pro tip - try to go to a cinema without awkwardly placed arms on the chairs so you can do ‘the move’, it never fails). happn - www.happn.fr

happn works in a very similar way to Tinder but with one crucial difference. It only suggests people with whom you have crossed paths. Remember that cute girl with the dimples or that boy with the stupid yet somehow inexplicably sexy haircut? The

one you walked past this morning? Wouldn’t it be great to see them again? Well, that’s exactly what happn facilitates (providing you both have the app installed, of course). Once you’ve got some suggested matches you have the option to like them or reject them.

The old-fashioned method Of course, if you’re a bit of a technophobe (in which case I’m not entirely sure why you’re reading this section) then there is one other tried and true method of �inding love. You could physically go out

Get to know people, be attentive and don’t be a douche

old people, random people on the street.

Find someone you like the look of and get a friend to introduce you or introduce yourself. Get to know them, be attentive and don’t be a douche. It’s guaranteed to work every time (40 per cent of the time) and soon you’ll be snuggling up under the stars sharing a tin of baked beans. Bliss. If that’s what you’re into.

Probably not.

into the world, maybe with friends if you have some, and ‘meet people’. Go hang out with new people,

Puzzle Corner

Answers:

Down: 1 Crusader, 2 Radar, 3 Heroine, 4 Larynx, 5 Order, 6 Peacock, 7 Brew, 11 Fragment, 13 Ego trip, 15 Oil well, 16 Scatty, 18 Kneel, 20 Intro, 21 Asti.

Across: 1 Cur, 3 Hello, 6 Pub, 8 Undergraduate, 9 Arraign, 10 Rook, 12 Exeter, 14 Conker, 17 Book, 19 Calling, 22 Street theatre, 23 Imp, 24 Loyal, 25 Out.

AS term gets underway many students’ attention is drawn to their relationship status. From ‘traf�ic light parties’ to creepy comments from particularly laddy dads, University can often seem like a romantic mousetrap, tempting you with delicious, succulent cheese while ensnaring you under its cold hard hammer. We’ve a rather romantic notion that many people meet their future husband/wife at University and, whether or not you’re l o o k ing for some-

Sudoku #1 and Crossword #64 by Alfred

Across:

Down:

1) Scoundrel (3) 3) Greetings (5) 6) Local (3) 8) Student without degrees (13) 9) Charge (with a crime) (7) 10) Bird - chess piece (4) 12) City in southwest England (6) 14) Horse chestnut (6) 17) Reserve (4) 19) Profession (7) 22) Outdoor drama - rate the setter (anagram) (6,7) 23) Little devil (3) 24) True (5) 25) Public (3)

1) Champion �ighter (8) 2) Means of detecting objects (5) 3) Leading lady (7) 4) Part of the windpipe (6) 5) Class in society (5) 6) Showy bird (7) 7) Make ale (or tea?) (4) 11) Portion (8) 13) Means of boosting self-esteem (3,4) 15) Crude producer? (3,4) 16) Mentally disorganised (6) 18) Stoop - bend (5) 20) Opening part of a song (5) 21) Italian white wine (4)

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In the �irst Captain’s Corner of term we chat to EUNC’s Lydia Regis about leading the team this year HOW does it feel to captain the girls this year?

I respect every girl on my squad for what they offer the team and the fact that I get to lead them is an absolute honour as well as a massive responsibility.

Are you happy with your pre-season preparations?

Absolutely! Everyone came back from the break raring to go. Our highlight was undoubtedly ‘The Big One’: 6am S&C, 7am aerobics, 8am track sesh,

9am cryptic clue sel�ie tour of Exeter followed by coffee, cake and 11am dragon boat race. Tiring but awesome.

What are your aims for the season?

Well I have always wanted to leave University with a BUCS gold…

Who are the athletes to look out for on the court?

Ashleigh Jay spent the summer representing England Indoor U21s in South Africa and has de�initely brought that

form back with her. Also second year Ellie Gibbons rarely misses a shot, I wouldn’t want to come up against her in a game!

What is the best thing about being a part of EUNC 1s?

Game day for sure. With only six teams in the league a single game can make a real difference to where you �inish in the table. The buzz you feel on a Wednesday, especially a home game, is unreal.

What has been your greatest netballing achievement to date?

Beating Loughborough last year in BUCS knockouts. The squad just clicked that day and I think we produced a performance which a few years ago no one would think Exeter could have done.

How do you stay motivated to keep training every day?

My team, I genuinely play with a group of my best friends, although it’s a little annoying when you initially

see the alarm go off at 6am on a cold and rainy Monday or Friday, ultimately I do enjoy my sessions… once I’ve made it up Forum Hill.

Do you have any plans for after graduation?

I know I want to work somewhere within sport. If Nike or Adidas would employ me to run their Twitter account so I could get loads of free stash and meet their athletes then that would be ideal!

Uni Sports Clubs... Are they worth it?

In this issue’s debate Lara Hopkins and Adam Smith discuss the pros and cons of signing up to an AU club Lara Hopkins Sports Team

IT doesn’t matter if you’re a fresher or a returning student, there is so much to gain by joining a sports club.

It may seem obvious, but joining a sports team gives you a ready-made group of friends with similar interests; after all, there is no better way to say hello to someone than tackling them to the ground. Whether you join the BUCS 1s, your intramural 6aSide or a minority sport club, sport will introduce you to people you’ll actually want to spend time with, both on and off the pitch.

Between food shopping for yourself, nights out and The Ram’s cheesy curly fries, the dreaded Freshers’ 15 will undoubtedly pile on. By joining a sports team you will have regular

training, coaching and a team mentality to stay �it and win games. Be honest with yourself. Are you going to use that gym membership as much as you say, or would it be better spent on a club you can really commit to, one where you would actually get some exercise?

There is no better way to say hello to someone than tackling them to the ground Inevitably, by November Exeter is a sea of green and black hoodies blaring the name of every sporting club. If you don’t join a club you will actually have to think about what you wear to those dreaded 9ams. Do yourself a favour and �ill your wardrobe with team stash. Just remember, no purple allowed. We bleed green.

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JOINING a sports team is always a serious undertaking; particularly at Exeter, which seems to rely on the laurels of its sporting achievements far too much for my own liking.

Being part of any of the sports teams is a ludicrously expensive hobby and is often so fruitless that it baf�les me as to why people dedicate their time to it. So unless you are of exceptional quality in your chosen sport, then you are unlikely to be selected for one of the BUCS teams. That is an unfortunate statement of fact.

Any new member hoping to have a semi-serious game is likely to �ind themselves faced with players that have played for their respective club, county or even country. When the

standard is that high, it will not be enjoyable, it will harbour a terrible inferiority complex and by the end you will have wasted precious hours in your day.

The stereotypes involved in university sport are even worse. Synonymous with ‘lad culture’ – a phrase that makes me think more of bacterial growth than any other custom – the sporting societies have the worst ru-

It will not be enjoyable, it will harbour a terrible inferiority complex and by the end you will have wasted precious hours mours spread, are the most infamous, and from my time in Exeter, I would say they are the most likely to harass you in a club when talking to friends.

Thank you, kind sir, for your offer to watch me “Down my drink, mate, whey, what a lad” but I think I’ll pass.

Finally, sport is expensive. Even the cheapest sport societies cost upwards of £50, and then there’s extra cost to hire out pitches or �ields, purchase equipment, endless amounts of stash and gym membership; all of which is for very little gain.

It’s money that could be spent elsewhere - especially since the bastion of a sport society’s appeal is meeting people and making friends in the context of exercise. Simply put, use the money on other societies, or even just going out. If you, and the friends you eventually meet, want to play a sport, then you can do so elsewhere.

Putting in early mornings and increasing amounts of money for what students see as a casual activity seems incomprehensible to me. It’s absolute balls.

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a �irm header from winger Oliver Watkins only rattled the left upright. This was followed by a near miss from City forward Matt Jay, who thumped a volley from a lofted ball just wide of goal.

Despite the pressure, when EUAFC eventually gained possession, they were not afraid to attack, and the class of Yeates and Male was beginning to show.

They should have been rewarded with an equaliser, as a ball in from left-winger Myles Blenkinsop clearly struck an arm in City’s penalty box.

However, EUAFC were denied their stonewall penalty. Regardless, they had another great chance to level the scores but Blenkinsop, having done

so well to dink the ball past the goal keeper, was sadly unable to get his �inish on target.

This meant that EUAFC went into half-time 1-0 down, but very much still in the game. From here on through, the �itness of the City XI began to tell.

If EUAFC were going to compete, they had to begin their second half as they ended the �irst, but an early defensive error allowed Matt Jay to thump a looped ball into the back of the net, doubling the de�icit.

It was now one-way traf�ic, as EUAFC were camped deep in their own half, seemingly unable to gain any possession. Time and time again, they were having to clear long balls

from their box, as City sought to add to their lead. Eventually, the pressure told, as Matt Jay thumped in another from close range, effectively ending the game as a contest.

Despite the score, EUAFC should not go away from this game feeling downcast. To perform so credibly against such a strong out�it deserves great praise. With a solid defence and the attacking �lair of experienced BUCS players such as Yeates, Beadle, Male and Higgins, they should cope well with the challenges presented to them in their �irst season of BUCS Div. 1, and will feel con�ident of getting a more positive result against Bath in a few weeks time.

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FOLLOWING the completion of the Russell Seal Fitness Centre in September last year, it’s been another summer of change at the Sports Park.

Numerous new developments have taken place ready for the start of term, including the creation of the Vic Ambler Golf Centre, refurbishment of the Athlete Development Centre and improvement works to the Sports Hall, outdoor swimming pool and rubber crumb pitch.

The Vic Ambler Golf Centre is the most visible of the changes. The allweather playing facility features two practice greens, driving nets and an eco-bunker.

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training area for the student golf club, the Centre will also be available for recreational golfers and lessons.

High Performance Golf Manager Craig Townsend said: “This year is a really exciting one for golf at Exeter.

We’re �ielding �ive golf teams this year, and the Golf Centre will allow us to coordinate different areas of training and practice much more easily.

“Aside from the golf club, we are also really hopeful that the Centre will break down some of the traditional barriers to students playing golf. We’ll be running lots of initiatives throughout the year to get as many students playing as possible.”

Another big change has been the

re-development of The University’s High Performance Gym.

We are really hopeful that the centre will break down some of the traditional barriers to students playing golf Craig Townsend, High Performance Golf Manager The Athlete Development Centre (formally known as the High Performance Unit) caters for the University’s elite student squads and ath-

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letes. The Centre has bene�itted from a new drop-rated �loor, Myothrustas, Watt bikes, Olympic plates and reconditioned equipment.

Strength and Conditioning Coach Wayne Pattinson said: “The change has been fantastic. We now have more resources which enable us to have the freedom to vary and specialise our programmes even further.

“Our high performance squads returned for pre-season throughout August and September and the atmosphere is really positive, the refurb has made it a much more professional training environment.

“We have no doubt that the facilities will have a positive impact on all of the performance squads that we work with in the run up to BUCS.” Other improvements during summer include the addition of new pool-side changing facilities at the Cornwall House Outdoor pool and improvements to the Sports Hall roof. The Rubber Crumb pitch has also been resurfaced, and equipped with permanent rugby posts and markings.

Assistant Director of Sport, Neil Sheppard, said: “We are continually striving to improve our facilities so that all of our athletes and customers have the best possible environment in which to train and compete.

“Over £600,000 has been invested in sport this summer to this end, and we are once again delighted with the outcome. We are looking forward to welcoming the students back and seeing these changes being enjoyed to their fullest extent.”

Further information on sport at Exeter and memberships can be found on The University of Exeter Sport website or by contacting the Sports Park on 01392 724452.

ECFC XI beat EUAFC

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IN a warm-up for the annual Football Varsity on 15 October, EUAFC 1st XI showed great promise, but were ultimately outclassed by a strong Exeter City XI. With City naming a side including well-established �irst-teamers such as Matt Jay and Tom Nichols, the game was always going to be a tough ask for the University side, but the experience should stand them in good stead for the upcoming Varsity match versus Bath, and they will ultimately feel that the 3-0 scoreline does a slight injustice to them.

At the 2pm kick-off, Topsham Sports Ground was bathed in earlyautumn sunshine, creating favourable conditions for an open passing game, which both teams embraced.

The quality in City’s ranks was visible even at this stage, as they knocked the ball around the pitch crisply and accurately. It was from one of these pinpoint passes that City star Tom Nichols was able to open the scoring, caressing a neat �inish past EUAFC goal keeper Ben Pryor. With only seven minutes on the clock, there was a concern that this could open the �loodgates. EUAFC needed to steady themselves and try to get a foothold in the game.

They managed this through solid defensive play by centre-backs Louis Bouwers and Alvaro Gomez, who made some crunching tackles on City’s ever-threatening forward line.

EUAFC were also starting to show some quality going forward, and in the 13th minute, 1st XI captain Peter Beadle recorded their �irst shot on target, a �irm hit from range.

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