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Animal testing on campus

Students vote yes to Israeli boycott Gemma Joyce Editor

• Almost 30,000 animals involved in tests over seven years • 17,000 animals housed on Uni premises • Basking sharks among tested species EXCLUSIVE

Harrison Jones Editor THE UNIVERSITY has used 29,361 animals in procedures over a seven year period and currently houses around 17,000 on University premises, according to data released under the Freedom of Information Act (FOI). Figures are not yet available for this calendar year but between 2007 and 2013, 29,636 procedures were conducted - an average of 4,194 each year - across all Exeter campuses. The vast majority of the tests,

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which are all legal, fall into the ‘mild’ category and no animals have died “as a direct result of procedures,” according to a University source, whilst many other universities house, feed and undertake procedures involving signi�icantly more animals than Exeter. 17,108 animals are housed on University premises and fed by the institution, according to statistics obtained by Exeposé in July, though this may have since changed. The 21 housed species include 7,725 guppies, 5,830 zebra �ish, 990 sticklebacks, 535 goodieds, 462 roaches and six squirrels. “Bees and other invertebrates” are also accommodated on Exeter

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campuses but are not included in the �igures, whilst 200 pheasants are fed by the University but not housed. In a meeting and continued correspondence with Exeposé, the University declined requests for access to laboratories or animal housing areas on Streatham campus, despite claiming they would be “happy to… show you (a reporter) around” in an email dated 11 September. A spokesperson has since said: “We need to �inalise security and health and safety protocols to ensure that the research environment is not compromised in any way by external visitors. We will have protocols in place which could facilitate the host-

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ing of external visitors by early 2015.” Exeter have con�irmed that research in the �ields of animal behaviour and cognition, ecology and conservation, ecotoxicology, immunology and neuroscience are undertaken for various reasons, including pre-human drugs tests, scienti�ic research and behavioural studies. Last year, academics used the “intra-peritoneal injection of virus” on mice to “determine how the immune system responds to constantly mutating viruses;” over 700 birds “trapped and released in the wild” had “blood and feather samples taken;” whilst...

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EXETER students have voted in their hundreds in favour of the motion for the Guild to boycott illegal Israeli settlement products. 85 per cent of students favoured the motion, with 1,040 students voting in the referendum, making it one of the highest turn-outs so far this year. 131 students voted against the motion and there were 15 abstentions. Over �ive per cent of the student population voted, meaning that the policy will be implemented for three years. The boycott follows a media storm of images from the recent con�lict in Gaza, and the growing issue of illegal settlements in the West Bank. In August the NUS voted in favour of the controversial motion to boycott companies linked to the Israeli military, including G4S and Hewlett Packard, with Cardiff and Sussex amongst universities adopting similar boycotts. According to the motion document , student approval of the boycott would mean that, “the Guild would not buy any product made in the illegal Israeli settlements, and substitute any products already sourced from these settlements.” Representatives of the yes campaign said: “We are delighted with the result of the referendum, which brings the University of Exeter in line...

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Newcastle’s secret ‘Bullingdon Club’

Sussex students in Sainsbury’s kiss-in

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STUDENTS at Newcastle have created a secret elite dining club imitating Oxford’s Bullingdon Club. The Bedale Club has existed forseven years, remains highly secretive and has only eight members, who meet once a month to dine at secret locations. The initiation ceremony includes wrecking new members’ rooms “beyond repair” and buying ten bottles of champagne. The Bedale Club is reputed to trash local restaurants and can spend up to £7k in one evening. Despite the club’s behaviour, the initiation letter claims that the club is “in no way intended to be an exercise in snobbery.”

HUNDREDS staged a “kiss-in” at Brighton’s Sainsbury’s last Wednesday in protest at a lesbian couple being told their behaviour in the store was “disgusting.” Sussex student Annabelle Paige and her girlfriend were told to either leave the store or become less affectionate, as one customer complained about a kiss they had shared and said she was ‘concerned’ about her child’s safety. Sainsbury’s issued an apology to the couple and stated that they were “happy to welcome” the protesters. Student organisers at Sussex University counted down from ten to signal the start of one big kiss, in which many partook. Sussex Student Union stewarded the event, reminding attendees that “all kissing must be consensual.”

METAL cages over warm air vents around Cardiff University - in particular outside Cardiff’s Biomed building - have been installed in what is being deemed by the Cardiff Tab to be an alleged attempt by the University to ward off homeless people. Students at the University criticised the move, stating that it was both unnecessary and “disgraceful.” In response, the University cited “health and safety,” claiming that the grills were implemented to protect the health of the public – according to the University, prolonged exposure to the steam from vents can increase health problems.

VADIMIR AUST, a Russian student at Newcastle University, has received a two year sentence after HMTD explosives were found in his halls of residence last June. Aust allegedly purchased the materials for the bomb, known as terrorists’ “explosive of choice,” on Amazon for £22. The Newcastle Crown Court heard that he had watched YouTube videos on how to make explosives and had caused incidents before. The Court heard that while Aust was arrested under anti-terrorism provisions, these no longer applied. It was claimed that Aust boasted about using peroxide to “lighten n*****”, but others state that there is no evidence that this bomb was intended for a particular group of people.

Erasmus to thank Protests in Hong for a million babies Kong continue

Scam warning for Warwick students

Kings student terrorist charge

STUDENT protest leaders in Hong A STUDY published by the European Kong are to give their supporters a Commission this week suggests more vote as to whether they should accept than a quarter of those who take part the government’s proposals and end in its long-running Erasmus scheme their sit in. meet their long-term partner while Previously protest leaders had restudying abroad and that one million jected the governments offer to set a babies may have been produced as a platform for debating reform and to result. report on protests. Based on interviews with over Leaders believe a strong show of 88,000 students, the Erasmus Impact support for this stance would help Study also found that a third of exthem in their negotiations. Erasmus students had a partner of a Hong Kong’s news station reportdifferent nationality, comed that the vote was set for Sunday pared with 13 per 26 October and would be held cent of those who electronically. stayed at home On Tuesday 21 October during their student protest leaders and studies. government of�icials held talks In addition, for the �irst time, but made litthe study found tle progress towards ending the that around 40 stalemate. per cent of Erasmus Though numbers have fallen sigstudents went on to live ni�icantly since the early days of the and work abroad. Researchers said protests, a strong core of demonstrathat “while one in �ive young people tors have said they will not give up in Europe are currently jobless, 64 per their occupation until China changes cent of businesses questioned said inthe rules for Hong Kong’s 2017 electernational experience could make a tion. candidate more employable.” Stories contributed by: Beatrice Wood and Helena Leslie, News Team and Emily Leahy, News Editor

WARWICK University has issued a warning to students not to trust posters around campus offering free smart phones pre-loaded with credit, stating that this is a scam. The link provided on the posters and website leads students to an authentic-looking inside news page where they must enter personal information to receive the phone. The University is currently investigating the source of the scam and has urged students to remove and report any posters they see. Warwick has alerted other Russell Group universities to watch out for similar incidents.

A STUDENT from Kings College London has been charged with intending to commit acts of terrorism. Suhaib Majeed, 20, appeared in court along with three other men on Friday 17 October and was remanded in custody. The quartet was charged with offences under the Terrorism Act 2006, included swearing oaths to IS and obtaining a handgun. They were also alleged to have downloaded a “fatwa” from a senior leader of IS, calling for strikes against the US and its allies. The men were discovered as part of a plot and had obtained images of two police of�icers and conducted a “hostile reconnaissance” of a police station.

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An average of 4,194 procedures on animals each year

CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE ... ... rainbow trout had the contents of their stomach “sampled (under anaesthesia) to measure gastric acid secretion.” No tests were carried out for cosmetics or consumer products. The vast majority of research is conducted with a variety of �ish and birds. Basking sharks were involved in 33 of 4,617 procedures last year and 28 of 5,331 the year before. Satellite tags were attached to the creatures in the open ocean and “skin-slime samples” were taken. The number of procedures has remained relatively close to the 5,000 mark for each of the last seven years, except for 2010, when the rate dropped to 3,184, and 2011 when only 1,018 tests took place.

We could facilitate external visitors by early 2015 University spokesperson Animal testing is a highly controversial issue, with many boycotting products developed using the practice whilst animal rights activists have

gained widespread publicity after various high pro�ile stunts worldwide.

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There is strict legislation in place on animal testing in the UK and according to the Home Of�ice website, three licences are required before testing on animals is permitted. The newly formed Animal Welfare Society told Exeposé they “condemned the appalling number of animals that are being tested on in the University.” In a comment article published on page 7, the society adds: “We hope that students join us in putting pressure on the University to cut down on the number of animals that it is testing on.” Meanwhile, a number of Animal Behaviour Masters students expressed only positivity towards the observational procedures they have witnessed on their course. “They’re getting fed, they’re happy, they’re stimulated,” said Amelia

Roper, of the small number of animals observed by the MSc students in Washington Singer - one of a number of buildings on Streatham Campus where procedures occur. The University’s policy on the activity, which is easily accessible on their website, reads: “It is sometimes necessary for animals to be involved… (but) only when there are no feasible alternatives. Our policy is to minimise animal involvement wherever possible. Every researcher is required to meet the highest ethical and methodological standards and adhere to strict legislation.” A University of Exeter spokesperson added: “All research involving the use of animals is underpinned by the principles of the ‘3Rs’ – reduction, re�inement and replacement. “The University conducts �ieldwork to the highest professional standards, and where research is conducted on University premises, provides housing and dedicated care that equals or exceeds legal requirements. We are committed to ensuring that an excellent culture of care is fostered at all times. All projects involv-

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ing any animal are reviewed by Ethics Committees whose members include experts in animal welfare as well as in research.”

Join us in putting pressure on the University to cut the number of animals it is testing on Animal Welfare Society

said: “The Students’ Guild is aware that the University uses animals for research purposes and is supportive of all ongoing efforts to seek viable alternatives to.” Local MP Ben Bradshaw agreed with Gillies’ sentiment, noting: “It will be necessary in some cases and this work is vital for the research into developing and improving lifesaving medicines and treatments that have brought and will continue to bring huge bene�its to both humans and animals.”

Council votes against Spotted: Sexism page hits 1,000 likes Cardiac Hill slide Emily Leahy News Editor

THE Student Council has voted against the proposal to install a slide down Cardiac Hill. On Wednesday 22 October 16 Student Council members called an emergency meeting to deliberate a number of student ideas proposed and voted for over the last few weeks.

This is clearly never going to happen

Student Council Chairperson Despite the proposal of a slide being the most popular vote, with 197 votes cast and an overwhelming “highly positive” response, the Student Council voted against the installation with 16 votes and three abstentions. Environmental, health and safety and cost issues were discussed as reasons why the slide should not go ahead. The chairperson added: “This is clearly not going to happen.” A second vote was made to pass on the proposal to Matt Bate, VP Activities, to look into more feasible options

tincluding a one off event. Another proposal suggesting the installation of a “ski-style chair lift” on Cardiac Hill was also voted against unanimously. With less votes cast and only a “neutral” response, the Council instead voted to develop ways to make Cardiac Hill “more bearable.” Some Council members were representing those absent from the meeting. Matt Bate, VP Activities, said of the decision: “Although Guild Council has decided that the funds required to install a slide on Cardiac Hill could be better invested in other areas of the student experience, I will now be looking into ways to bring an element of fun to this campus landmark. Any students with cost-effective ideas for brightening the notorious climb can contact me directly.”

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With 197 votes cast the proposal for a slide down Cardiac Hill received a “highly positive” response on the Guild’s Student Ideas page

Vanessa Tracey Deputy Editor

THE Spotted: Sexism at Exeter University page has gained over 1,000 likes on Facebook. In light of the Guild’s #NeverOK campaign, the page has been initiated to allow users to expose experiences of sexism they have witnessed or been subjected to both on and off campus. Posts mention physical abuse as well as verbal, receiving supportive comments and sparking debate. Sexism exposed was directed towards both men and women. Students can message the page

Rachael Gillies, Guild President,

with their experiences for them to be re posted anonymously. The University emailed the page creator asking them to disassociate it from the Guild’s #NeverOK campaign, objecting to use of the campaign’s artwork as the cover photo for the page. They argued that to “name and shame” is “simplistic and not something that the Students’ Guild endorses”, stating that the page was “duplicating the purpose of the online Share Your Story form.” They also said that the ‘Spotted’ name af�iliates the account with previous ‘Spotted’ Facebook pages which “have shown to be perpetrators of harassment themselves and can cause

distress to individuals.” The page’s creator said: “I thought it was such a great idea as I intensely dislike the ‘Spotted’ pages,” continuing: “a lot of the things posted on then are actually quite unpleasant and to an extent they’re really forums for bulling and harassment. The idea of a Spotted: Sexism page is to subvert that.” On Friday 24 October the page admins posted that they would: “no longer post submissions we receive that are opinions as opposed to experiences.” They cited they had made the decision based on the belief that “these posts [do not] create healthy discussion.”

Then married with children, Lambert vanished two years later. He went on to become co-director at Exeter’s European Muslim Research Centre. Only discovering the identity of her son’s father in 2012 after his exposure, Jacqui stated in 2013 that she felt “raped by the state” and has received psychiatric treatment. She criticised the police for prolonging the case for two years - despite Lambert himself admitting to his undercover work. The police are yet to settle ten other legal claims from women who say they were duped into relationships with undercover of�icers. This is the �irst payment settling a claim.

Jacqui argued that the £425,000 would not bring closure, telling the BBC: “I don’t know why I was singled out by the police to be duped into an intimate sexual relationship.” She added: “I don’t know if he was paid overtime to be with me during the 14 hours of labour I went through giving birth to our son. I feel violated.” Her lawyer called on Met Commissioner Sir Bernard Hogan-Howe to guarantee that the police would renounce the “shameful and abusive practice” of using sexual relationships to gather information. The University declined to comment.

Ex-academic in “raped by the state” scandal

Hannah Butler News Editor A WOMAN whose son was fathered by a former University of Exeter academic is to receive a £425,000 payout from the Metropolitan Police following his exposure as an undercover of�icer. Bob Lambert – who has now left the University – used the pseudonym Bob Robinson during a �ive-year mission to in�iltrate environmental and animal rights groups in the 1980s. A member of the secret police unit special demonstration squad, he posed as a left-wing radical and had a child with 22-year-old activist Jacqui.

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Exeter historian shortlisted Chancellor in tree planting ceremony for international award Matt Roderick News Team

PROFESSOR Richard Overy of the University of Exeter has been shortlisted for the prestigious Cundill Prize in Historical Literature and the Duke of Westminster Medal for Military Literature for his book, The Bombing War: Europe 1939-1945. The Cundill Prize in Historical Literature is one of the world’s largest history prizes, worth $75,000 and presented by McGill University in Canada each year. The award is presented to an individual who has published a book written or translated into English and who has had a profound literary or academic impact in the speci�ic area of history. Professor Overy’s book is one of 165 to have been reviewed and one of only six to have been shortlisted for the award. In response to being shortlisted for these two prizes, Professor Overy commented: “Shortlisting for the

Cundill Prize and the Duke of Westminster Medal is a welcome indication of the serious interest now being given to the history of air warfare.”

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1971 atrocities in Bangladesh and the shaping of Asia.” Professor Manfredi explained that, at its core, “the Cundill Prize aims to introduce outstanding history books to the wider public.” The winner of the Cundill Prize is set to be announced on the 20 November at an awards ceremony in Toronto, Canada.

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Professor Manfredi, Administrative Chair of the Cundill Prize, offered some insight into the range of topics which have been shortlisted for the prize this year: “This year’s shortlist takes us across time and around the globe: the monumental history of the Democratic Republic of Congo; the American Revolution and the fate of the British Empire; the history of the Blitz; the collapse of the Hadsburg Empire and the start of WWI; slavery in the Age of Emancipation; and the

ON Friday 3rd October University of Exeter Chancellor, Baroness Floella Benjamin, took part in a tree planting ceremony while visiting the Exeter Community Garden, in order to promote sustainability as well as highlighting the positive impact the Garden has on the Exeter community. Research has suggested that green spaces boost personal wellbeing, and while at the event the Chancellor seemed to agree, saying: “The

community garden is a wonderful place to connect back to nature and de-stress from daily pressures. “In years to come the trees in this orchard will also provide shelter, food and beauty in this part of the University.” The Students’ Green Unit, Students’ Guild, staff, student volunteers and the local community also participated in the event. More information concerning the Community Garden, and ways to get involved, can be found at the webpage or by contacting the Student’s Green Unit.

The venture will make the RILD building, a partnership between the University and Royal Devon & Exeter NHS Foundation Trust, one of only four centers to host the equipment in the UK. Mr Osborne said: “The UK is a world leader in clinical research, and the investment announced today will allow us to build on that position.” The visit has also highlighted the need for greater gender equality in the �ield of genetic research, as only one �ifth of senior academic positions are held by women. However, Professor Janice Kay is

con�ident that Exeter has readdressed this problem, as the Medical School is one of only two medical departments to win the prestigious Athena SWAN Silver award, recognising commitment to gender equality. Eleanor White, a �inal year student in a BSc Medical Sciences course, was also awarded the Quintiles Women in Science Prize for her outstanding professionalism and clinical research. She commented: “I’m delighted to win this award. Science is a rewarding and engaging career regardless of gender.”

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-In 2008 Peter Cundill created the “Cundill Prize” to recognise and promote literary and academic achievement in history by writers all over the world. - The “Duke of Westminster Medal” has honoured notable military literature since 1997.

ExeHub launches £1.6m investment to for Exeter students unlock genetic mysteries Akash Beri News Team

ON Thursday, Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne visited the Research, Innovation, Learning and Developent (RILD) department in Exeter to announce a £1.6 million investment into revolutionary genome research, along with pushes for gender equality.

Theodore Stone News Team EXEHUB is the new online portal for Exeter students. Desgined to replace MyExeter, the new system is designed to be more direct and more user friendly than the last, with a far greater sense of collaboration with ELE. The name ExeHub was the idea of third-year Drama student Amy Scarrett, who was awarded a tablet computer for her contribution. A University Spokesperson said: “The Guild and FXU have been working closely on this project in order to provide students with new features.”

These features include, among others, 1TB of personal �ile storage through the Microsoft OneDrive program. It is advised that students should download the new 2013 Microsoft Software onto their computers from the University’s Software Provision Webpage for the most ef�icient running speed. The new service is further designed to allow students to collaborate far more easily and access their online submissions and ELE. ExeHub will run side by side with MyExeter until the end of November, after which MyExeter shall be permanently replaced.

The UK is a world leader in clinical research, and the investment announced today will allow us to build on that position George Osborne, Chancellor of the Exchequer Funded by the Medical Research Council, it is hoped to advance genomics research into diabetes, neurological and other medical conditions. Professor Jonathan Mill of the University Medical School, who led the bid for the award, said: “any regions of the genome remain hidden” and hopes to unlock their secrets.

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Student enables ﬁrst ever Community network Bulgarian vote in Exeter for private residents

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BULGARIAN students and citizens across the South West were able to vote in Bulgaria’s recent General Elections, thanks to the work of University of Exeter student Pavel Kondov. Kondov, a second year International Relations student and Bulgarian national, worked with a team of Social Science students to mobilise 70 Bulgarians across the region to apply to vote in the UK – nearly double the number of applications needed to open a voting station. Liaising with the Bulgarian Embassy in London and recruiting an electoral committee, Kondov and the team secured the opening of a voting station in Exeter’s Jury’s Inn – the �irst ever to be opened in the city. Over 100 votes were cast during voting day on 5 October, meaning a station will open for all Bulgarian national elections in the next �ive years. When asked why he decided to launch the project, Kondov answered: “Civic duty, if you’ll forgive the cliché. I don’t feel like I deserve any of my democratic rights if I’ve not ful�illed my single democratic obligation.” He noted that the most startling aspect had been “the number of people who actually turned up to vote.” He commented: “The fact that 177 people travelled from all around Devon, gave up their time and effort on a Sunday, to

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cast their vote - that was both the most surprising and gratifying.” Kondov described the day as “a celebration,” with citizens from across the region voting alongside students.

I sincerely hope we can build on this and inspire students to seek their poitical voice more Pavel Kondov And was there anything he would have done differently? “I would have tried to engage more with the nonstudent Bulgarian community in the South West,” Kondov said. “They turned out to be very enthusiastic to vote - some of them hadn’t had the chance to do so for a decade!” The opening of the voting station was this year’s �irst project to be completed as part of the Students as

Change Agents initiative – which aims to support students running projects to change the student experience. While noting that his engagement with SACA came later in the process, Kondov remarked that it had been a “huge help in publicising the fact that the elections happened., adding: “I sincerely hope we can build up on this and, hopefully, inspire students to seek their political voice more.” Will Page, Student Engagement Of�icer at the University of Exeter, commented: “This is another fantastic example of our students identifying a solution to a problem and having a positive impact on the University and the community.” Matt Bate, VP Activities said: “Pavel’s work is a wonderful example of students taking an active role in society and leading democracy. Congratulations to Pavel on facilitating this valuable opportunity for so many of his fellow Bulgarian nationals.”

For a voting station to be opened outside of Bulgaria, a minimum of 40 people need to express a wish to vote by filling in a registration form.

EXETER’S Student Community Wardens are hoping to expand the reach of their support to students in private residential accommodation. The aim is to send regular emails containing “community” updates with speci�ic “street by street” updates and relevant information on practical things. Information will include: bank holiday changes, bin collections, crime noti�ications and local event updates. The Wardens are looking to have

at least one tenant per ‘household’, and have already achieved 400 sign ups. To join the network, you can email streetwise@ex.ac.uk with your name and street name. In addition, a competition has been introduced to widen the network. A free bicycle D-lock could be won if you send a further ten email addresses and street names, with permission, to the Student Warden email. Further information will be available from the Student Warden information stall in the Forum at lunchtime on Thursdays.

What will decide the future of coral reefs? Giorgi Mamuzelos News Team RESEARCH conducted by the University of Exeter has revealed the large role that species living in and eroding coral reefs will play in determining the future of the reefs. Coral eroders, such as sea urchins, and sponges, naturally erode the reefs they live in as they feed and make living space. A careful balance between carbonate production and bioerosion is needed to preserve the health and growth of coral reefs. However, research has shown that rates of coral carbonate production have slowed on many Caribbean coral reefs, and coral cover has dramati-

cally declined since the early 1980s. Professor Chris Perry of the University of Exeter’s Geography department said: “If bioeroding species increase in number, and erosion rates increase relative to carbonate production, then this could spell trouble for many Caribbean coral reefs.” There have not, however, been many instances of marked shifts to states of net coral reef erosion. The new research shows that this is because bioerosion rates have decreased as well, due to disease and over�ishing. Professor Perry concluded: “we need to work towards restoring the natural balance of ecological and geomorphic processes on coral reefs.”

Law students to raise Boycott to continue for three years money for kids’ charity as 1,040 students vote in referendum CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE

Connie Fensome News Team EXETER law students are carrying out a number of charity events to raise money for ‘Kids in the Middle’, a charity aimed at children going through the hardship of a family separation. A group of Law students have arranged a number of fundraising events over the next couple of weeks to raise money and awareness for the charity. These include a pub quiz in The Ram on 9 November, a cake sale in the Forum on 17 November and the Grand Draw of the raf�le on the 24 November. With a growing number of children experiencing parental divorce, and �igures suggesting almost one in two children affected, ‘Kids in the Middle’ are working to ensure these children get the help they need.

Studies have suggested that the psychological impact on children who have experienced family breakdowns can be huge – according to Evangelical Alliance, these children are 75 per cent more likely to fail at school, 70 per cent more likely to become addicted to drugs and 50 per cent more likely to have alcohol abuse problems.* * Source: Breakthrough Report Social Justice Policy Group July 2007

...with the National Union of Students, international law and new EU regulations. This is an important victory for both the students of Exeter and the Palestinian people. “In light of the military action against Gaza this summer and the more than 120 illegal settlements that continue to encroach on Palestinian land, this boycott could not have come at a more crucial time. This can only be seen as a positive step towards supporting greater human rights in the Middle East.” Meanwhile, Dan Squire, organiser of the campaign against the boycott, said: “We are obviously disappointed with the result, but we completely understand the decision that voters made this week. Both the Yes and No campaigns wanted to support the Palestinians’ rights and, despite our

differences of opinion, we hope that those aims will be eventually ful�illed.

We are delighted with the result which brings the University in line with NUS

Representative of Yes campaign “We have the utmost admiration for the enthusiasm and commitment of the Yes campaigners, and we are con�ident that this decision will not affect the mutual respect that we show each other. Hopefully all those involved can continue to work together in the interests of the Palestinian people.” Ben Street, VP Education, said: “The Guild will now work with the boycott proposers to shape democratic policy and with Guild trading suppli-

ers to ensure that all products comply with the terms of the boycott in place. “We saw a very high number of students participate in the vote on this motion and are pleased to see so many students directly engaging in the democratic running of their Students’ Guild.” The motion was originally put to students after the Guild decided against a boycott proposed by the NUS. Following their decision, put forward a preposal on the Student Ideas page and it gained enough attention for a referendum .

- 1040 students voted - 85% voted YES - Over 5% of students voted, meaning the policy will last three years

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THIS week we focused on presenting the facts surrounding animal testing at Exeter. With procedures occuring in their thousands, the �igures surprised us and many of the people we spoke to. Very few people appeared to be aware of the full scale of animal research and animal housing - at the University; indeed many were completely oblivious to the fact that any research here involved animals, let alone the nearly 30,000 cases in seven years. We would have run this story some time ago, but having been in negotiations with the University since early September, we had expected to have access to the laboratories or animal housing on campus �irst hand. However, despite at one point saying they’d be happy to show a reporter around, the Uni then told us it wouldn’t be possible until at least the new year because of health and safety issues. This seems somewhat convenient and though we feel the Uni is comparatively ethical on animal testing, their refusal implies - probably wrongly - that something is being hidden. We also ran into some confusion over the number of animals housed; although

they don’t appear on our list of housed animals it’s also been con�irmed that bees and other invertebrates are kept by the University for other forms of tests, meaning the actual number of creatures residing on Exeter premises could be signi�icantly higher. Exeter is, nonetheless, far from the worst offender when it comes to the volume of animals involved in research and the amount they house. The Uni appears comparatively ethical in its actual practices, too. However, to ignore the story on the basis of other institutions being ‘worse’ would be daft, as its clearly news to many and the topic is controversial. In terms of its ethics, some justify animal testing through its vital role in research. Others argue that if you believe animals to be equal to humans then the practice cannot ever be defended. We would merely stress that no pain should be in�licted on animals and tests should be reduced to an absolute minimum. Regardless, we hope this story will lead to free and open debate amongst students, the opinions of some of whom are on the next page. Do email us any additional thoughts.

On a brighter note, Sport interviewed Sir Clive Woodward, Head Coach of England’s Rugby World Cup winning side in 2003. ‘Sir Clive’ - as our Sport Editors affectionately refer to him talks career, rugby at university and England’s chances in 2015 on pages 36 & 37. There’s also coverage of last week’s BUCS action - head over to pages 38 & 39 to take a look. You’ll notice a suitably spooky theme running through our review sections: there’s a chilling review of Headlong’s adaption of Orwell’s classic

1984 in Arts (page 28). Meanwhile, as well as a page of Halloween fun, Screen rubbed shoulders with the stars at the BFI Film Festival in London - have a gander at their brilliant reviews of the �ilms soon to be hitting our screens on pages 20 & 21. Finally, we’re very excited to announce that Blind Date is back! Check out page 15 to �ind out what happened when two strangers went on an awkward date on the night of the �lash �looding - what could possibly go wrong?

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“As a �inal year SSB virgin it’s now or never for me, but I’m still confused” I’VE never quite understood the hype surrounding the SSB. Thirty quid (and the rest) to dress down, glance over scores of skimpily clad bodies and maybe get laid. Throw in the underwhelming music and overpriced booze and I’m even more confused. This year there’s two of them! – two unof�icial SSBs not af�iliated with the Guild (hats off to anyone mental enough to go to both). As a �inal year SSB virgin it’s now or never for me: one last chance to exhibit my bulging biceps and gleaming abs to Exeter’s �inest and most naked. I think I’ll pass. I would even if the line above concerning my muscular frame was remotely true. There are plenty of cheaper excuses for wearing very little – and usually without the added issues of transport and ticket hassles. As for safer sex: most of us can

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probably agree to the bene�its of contraception; the fear of STDs and chilling terror of pregnancy should be ample ammunition. Do associates of a Russell Group Uni really need to preach things so obvious? It doesn’t hurt to repeat the message though. The SSB raises thousands for charity and is always well attended. Maybe the Guild will come crawling back with their own of�icial version in the future.

A lot of people get excited about the Safer Sex Ball, much in the same way I get excited about FIFA or bacon That’s how it was done back in the day (2011 and 2012). Although the ‘tribal’ theme of two years ago was repeatedly slated – its potentially oppressive and racist connotations didn’t sit well with the Exeter University Morality Police.

Things got much worse when scandalous footage of fellatio in the Ram was leaked by staff. The under �ire Guild subsequently cancelled the event, leaving much of Exeter distraught in the process (well, possibly). I’m glad it’s back anyway. A lot of people get excited about SSB, much in the same way I get excited about FIFA and bacon. If students want to parade themselves relatively naked amongst hundreds of classmates and strangers then great. If people have a good time and raise money for charity too then even better. The SSB will probably always remain controversial – a strange combo of formal safe sex and informal promotion of debauchery. However, there’s certainly an X-factor about it; the enduring popularity, unashamed swagger/trashiness and contentious nature. Though I speculate there’s far more ‘talent’ at SSB than on the TV show. Maybe I should just get a bloody ticket.

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WE are disappointed by the high numbers of animals that are being tested on in the University. In particular we are shocked at the worryingly high number of �ish involved.

Students can join us in pressuring the University to cut down on the number of animals being tested Animal testing is by its very de�inition a form of inhumane cruelty toward animals. Worldwide, 115 million animals are known to be tested on each year, but estimates suggest the �igure could be over one billion. The majority of these animals are killed. In Britain alone, a laboratory animal dies every eight seconds. T his is an injustice on a massive scale, representing the torture and

>>In vitro research is increasingly used as an additional method to animal testing, as seen here testing cardiac drugs

killing of hundreds of millions of animals. Scientists have been questioning the ethics and effectiveness of animal testing for years, with 92 per cent of drugs that work for animals failing for humans. The incomprehensible cost of the cruelty we are in�licting on animals is not worth the minimal gains. Time, money and research would be better spent being put into a more ethical, successful method of testing. There are many proven strategies in existence for performing ethical research that do not involve the torture of animals and are substantially more effective. We would hope that the students of Exeter could join us in putting pressure on the University to cut down on the number of animals that it is testing on. We call upon the student body to advocate change in these procedures. You can take part in Animal Welfare’s online petition in Student Ideas on the Student’s Guild website.

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“Testing on animals is wrong, but “Speciesism is just another not testing on animals is worse” form of discrimination” Ben Stamp Biosciences Society

IN VITRO research techniques such as computer modelling and experimentation on single cells provide a rapidly increasing degree of accuracy. These methods are far less time consuming, and cheaper, than traditional methods involving live animal subjects. Why is it still considered ethically acceptable to use animal testing in research? The use of animal testing for cosmetic products is prohibited throughout Europe. Furthermore, since 2013 the sale of cosmetics recently tested on animals has been prohibited in the UK. There are also strict regulations on the use of live subjects in other areas of research. Research facilities that use animals must prove they have appropriate experience and equipment to humanely care for the animals in order to be granted a licence. The researchers must then apply for permission for speci�ic research projects, which will only be granted if they can demonstrate a direct bene�it of the research they are doing, and prove that no other technique could be used.

The pharmaceutical industry uses a variety of research methods, the vast majority of which are in vitro. While these methods are becoming progressively advanced, unfortunately we are not yet able to arti�icially replicate the complexity of mammalian physiology. Therefore, they cannot replace the use of animals. This is demonstrated by the current legislation, which prohibits the clinical use of drugs on human patients, until research has been conducted on at least two live mammal species.

A complete ban would greatly increase the risk that human volunteers for clinical trials are already under A complete ban on animal testing would result in clinical trials progressing from computer modelling and research on individual cells, directly to trials on human patients. This would greatly increase the risk that human volunteers for clinical trials are already under. Such a dramatic increase in risk is also likely to reduce the number of

patients willing to take part in early stage clinical trials, resulting in a delay in the development of new drugs. Animal testing is, quite rightly, a hugely controversial issue. However, when considering its ethics, it is important not to consider the pain and suffering that animals are deliberately being subjected to in isolation. Instead, it should be compared to the pain and suffering that a ban on animal testing would passively subject people to. Testing on animals is wrong, but not testing on animals is worse.

Ollie Austin Vice President Vegetarian Society

ANIMAL experimentation appeals to one or more characteristics shared among species, such as sentience, and those which have relevance in the research and testing of drugs and cosmetic products where the use of human subjects would be unethical.

It is likely that many of these tests are unnecessary In order to justify these tests, proponents of animal experimentation must emphasise some facts that justify treating human and non-human subjects differently. Many tests are performed for trivial human interests such as curiosity. It is hardly surprising that monkeys respond similarly when administered cocaine. Indeed, it is precisely because of these similarities that animal experimentation is guilty of not taking seriously the interests of those who are members of a species other than our own. That we belong to the species

Homo Sapiens and an albino rabbit was used in the Draize test should be irrelevant. This is speciesism and it is a form of discrimination scarcely distinct from racism, sexism or homophobia insofar as it ignores the most basic interests of non-human animals to avoid pain and suffering. The vast majority of the 4,000 or so animals used in tests on campus each year are birds and �ish. Birds undoubtedly suffer. Homologous limbic and dopaminergic structures in the brains of �ish suggest that, like tetrapods, �ish may experience both physiological and psychological stress (if nothing else). It is likely that many of these tests conducted are unnecessary even from an anthropocentric perspective. If indeed animal experimentation is justi�ied, its tests are often inconclusive or corroborate what most of us already suspect, such as the prevalence of basic maternal dependency in primates or the toxicity of certain substances. Often drugs approved safe for being tested on animal subjects are subsequently found unsafe, e.g., thalidomide. We must be certain that testing on animals is purposeful and that, all things considered, human subjects would not be more appropriate.

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Kayley Gilbert, Online Features Editor, and Gareth Browne spoke to LGBTI activist Peter Tatchell at his recent university talk HAVING co-founded the direct action group OutRage! in the 1990s, Peter Tatchell is best known for his work for LGBTI social movements, which have ranged from interrupting the Isle of Man’s national day with a parade of gay men in prison uniforms, to three attempted citizen’s arrests of Robert Mugabe. Discussing LGBTI equality, the Kurdish struggle against IS and the rise of UKIP in domestic politics, Tatchell’s take on current affairs is engaging and refreshing. Re�lecting on his 40 years of campaigning, Tatchell believes that many achievements have been made, but that established religious organisations can be a barrier to success. He notes that: “In all the equality laws, there are legally quali�ied exemptions for religious organisations,” going on to say, “while I respect people of faith, they should not be exempt from the laws… that apply to everyone else.” Identifying schools as a place of much homophobia, Tatchell stresses the need for more progress to be made. He cites the statistic that over 50 per cent of LGBTI youth have suffered discriminatory bullying, yet only half of schools are addressing the issue.

While I respect people of faith, they should not be exempt from the laws Tatchell’s trip to Exeter was primarily to talk to the Atheist, Humanist, Secular Society on secularism and the idea that church and state should be separated.

there is no doubt UKIP play on “all kinds of prejudices,” he lays the blame on the doorstep of the three main political parties, who he feels “have neglected working class people for decades.” He is particularly critical of Labour, whom he left in 2004 for The Greens, suggesting that “if they had done more to ensure better housing, education, healthcare and transport” then support for Farage’s Eurosceptism would be far lower.

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He believes that “wherever religion has political power or in�luence, it invariably promotes discrimination and persecution.” Indeed, he argues that secularism is in the interest of people of faith. “It means all faiths are treated equally and none have special, privileged treatment.” In this light, Tatchell clearly welcomed the recent change in tone from the Vatican which stated that homosexuals have “gifts and qualities to offer.” However, he recognises that “none of the Catholic Church’s hard-line policies towards women or gay people have changed. Even under the reign of Pope Francis, priests have been excommunicated for advocating

Atheist, Humanist and Secularist Society Peter spoke for the AHS Society, a society where non-religious, agnostic and atheist students can come together and share ideas. Primarily aiming to remove religion from university and government policy, the society is a forum for debate relating to humanist and social issues. Membership is open to all students, you can sign up on the Guild website.

gay equality.” His view is that this is a change in presentation, rather than policy. With IS dominating headlines worldwide, Tatchell has been tireless in voicing his concerns about the threat they pose. He tells us: “IS represents a clerical version of fascism.” Vocal in his support for the Kurdish people since the US-led invasion of Iraq in 2003, his calls for solidarity remain, even though the enemy is now different. As he puts it: “The Kurds are on the frontline, leading the �ight. They deserve worldwide support.” Stressing that the current policy of airstrikes will only “play into the hands of ISIS,” he describes them as “neo-colonial.” Instead, he advocates “empowering those people on the ground” with the role of external countries being “to provide solidarity and support.” Following last week’s NUS decision to not support the Kurdish resistance, the committed unionist and NUS supporter has also condemned it as an “absolute disgrace!” Believing that the NUS is, by default “betraying a genuine democratic, secular struggle,” Tatchell

hopes that “grass root student groups around the country will ensure that this decision is condemned and will vote out of of�ice all those NUS leaders who voted down that motion.”

IS represents a clerical version of fascism Confronted with the view that the motion is islamophobic, Tatchell claims that it was no such thing. He says: “I have read the motion, there is nothing in it that supports that view. This is just a smear to justify a disgraceful betrayal of democratic, heroic, secular Kurdish people… the NUS vote is a direct betrayal of the Kurdish Muslim people – that is Islamophobic! “The people on the NUS who did this have taken leave not only of their senses but of their morality. They should resign or should be sacked... those leaders are damned by their decision.” Asking him if the rise of UKIP is a concern, his reply, “absolutely,” is blunt and matter of fact. Whilst he feels that

Indeed, for Tatchell, UKIP represent “kneejerk politics,” describing their tactics as “playing on peoples’ prejudices and appealing to their more base emotions,” both of which he feels are not a “credible or moral way on which to build a political movement, let alone a government.” The recent proposals for the TV election debates to include UKIP, but exclude the Green Party and others, has caused much debate over their representative value. Indeed, the Green Party member claimed: “It’s outrageous that broadcasters are proposing to perpetuate this unrepresentative parliament.” He suggests that The Greens have a far greater electoral presence. He says: “It’s interesting that the election of one UKIP MP has been depicted as a political earthquake, yet the election of one Green MP in 2010 was a mere footnote. It shows the bias of the media and the political establishment.” As our conversation comes to an and, we press Tatchell on the possibility of him standing for Parliament again. He’s quick to respond with “I can’t imagine it,” but after a moments pause, and with a mischievous grin, he concedes: “I wouldn’t say never…”

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Lucy Curry explores and uncovers the homophobia still latent in today’s society, and why we need to challenge it every day “I’D never have guessed it!” “You’re not really bi, are you? It’s just a phase…” “How can you tell?” “It’s unnatural!” “That’s so gay!” These are just a few examples of the casual homophobia, biphobia and transphobia that the LGBTQ+ community are subjected to on a daily basis. You see, it doesn’t need to be extreme or direct to cause great anguish and discomfort. A build-up of all these passive aggressive comments work to create what can be both an uncomfortable and unwelcoming atmosphere. One which is dif�icult to ‘come out’ or even exist in. No one should have to be afraid of who they are, and yet this is the reality for far too many LGBTQ+ people. There are too few role models for them to look to because those in the public eye are afraid to come out themselves. Ellen Page claimed to have been close to a panic attack just before she came out. In today’s society, being LGBTQ+ is not perceived as ‘normal.’ Instead it is something which is questioned, queried and, at times, frowned upon. Perhaps ‘frowned upon’ is far too nice a phrase. We can be victims of physical violence, sexual violence and verbal abuse. Verbal and emotional abuse in the community is rife. Sadly it is often dismissed as ‘banter’ or a ‘joke.’ Such an attitude causes great dif�iculties for people when they are trying to �ind help and need to be taken seriously. Often those on the receiving end of the abuse will blame themselves or feel they are being ‘ri-

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diculous.’ This is wrong. This everyday discrimination must be eradicated. When asking the University’s LGBTQ+ society about their experiences, the common threads can be seen all too clearly. A common accusation on bisexuals, pansexuals, asexuals, trans people and anyone else who doesn’t �it nicely into the black and white boxes of gay and straight, is that their sexuality/gender identity does not exist. What is most damaging here is that it can come from inside the LGBTQ+ community itself, which should be a safe place for everyone. Bisexuality, it’s a reality. Pansexuality, too - yes it is possible to be attracted to ALL the genders. Asexuals really are sure. Nonbinary identifying individuals are not ‘traumatised women’ (as one member of the society was told), but real people.

We can be victims of physical violence, sexual violence and verbal abuse So why, despite all logic screaming otherwise, do some people feel that it is okay to slur LGBTQ+ individuals? Partly it has to be down to the education we receive (or rather do not receive) and the hangover from Section 28, which was only repealed in 2003. The teaching of homophobia

and wider LGBTQ+ issues in schools is very minimal, and so discrimination of these groups has not yet become as socially unacceptable as racism. We need to reach a stage where the same stigma is attached to it in order for things to truly begin getting better. Perhaps this would work to combat the rejection some LGBTQ+ experience from their families, leaving them on the streets. Indeed, 20 per cent of homeless youth are LGBTQ+, yet they only make up 10 per cent of the general population. Within this group of young LGBTQ+ homeless people, the suicide rate is a shocking 62 per cent. Especially when compared to the �igure of heterosexual homeless youth suicides, which stands at 29 per cent. Families who reject their child in such a horrifying manner are ignorant of the facts. They will blame their children for ‘choosing’ not to be ‘normal.’ Following on from this lack of education and widespread misunderstanding of sexuality and gender identity is my issue with the words ‘homo/ bi/transphobic’ themselves. The term ‘phobia’ implies that there is a justi�ication for the fear that this person is experiencing. It absolves any responsibility for the actions they then express towards an LGBTQ+ person. This is ridiculous. There is nothing to fear about a gay person or a bi person or trans-people or whoever they may be. There is nothing scary or malicious about a sexuality or gender identity. It is the discrimination that is scary and

“I don’t mind straight people as long as they act gay in public” -Dennis Rodman

malicious. It is the hatred which is directed towards this perceived threat which terri�ies me. If we could take this energy that people are using to hate others and use it positively, just imagine how far we could go!

The term ‘phobia’ implies there is some sort of justi�ication for the fear that this person is experiencing Next time you decide to use ‘gay’ negatively, stop and think. Next time you hear homophobia or biphobia or transphobia, stop. Ask that person to think: of the wider implications of what they have said, of who might be able to hear them and how this could make that person feel - unwanted, disgusting, awkward, abnormal. Challenge the hate and ignorance. Make a change. Having said this, I know how hard it is. I recently witnessed homophobia and I didn’t say anything. And why? Because I was scared. And I couldn’t. I couldn’t do it and I regret it. Even though it was not directed at me but at another, I felt unsafe. In fact, I felt guilty that I wasn’t the subject of the abuse because they do not know my sexuality and so were spouting all these horrible slurs unknowing that I was taking deep offence to them. The whole

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experience was vile and left me lost for words. Had I not been able to text my friend for the duration of the shift, I think I would have run screaming. The fear I felt whilst exposed to this homophobia has to be tackled, as it is the same fear so many of us face every day when we walk out our front doors. LGBTQ+ people, like anyone else, deserve to feel safe no matter where they are in society. But this fear is one that everyone should tackle; it is not something LGBTQ+ people should face alone. We should all feel a sense of empowerment to speak out against intolerance and hatred. If we did this, people would begin to see how wrong homo/ bi/transphobic ideas are and the harm caused by their actions. By confronting these fears and tackling these issues we can eradicate this abuse and discrimination. And the world would become a better, more welcoming and safer place for us all to be who we are.

This fear is one that everyone should tackle: it is not something LGBTQ+ people should face alone This is still an issue. Let’s �ight together. Let’s make it better, for everyone.

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Pumpkin carving prohibited Obese children await Meg Lawrence Online Editor

FOR the �irst time in history, pumpkin carving will be banned in the UK, as fears grow that pumpkins will become extinct. Poor weather conditions in recent years have stunted pumpkin growth, and an emergency crisis meeting held by the BLOP (British League of Pumpkins) last week con�irmed that urgent action needed to be taken. It has thus been decided that, as the biggest cause of pumpkin waste, carving will become a criminal act. Anyone displaying a carved pumpkin on his or her windowsill or doorstep this Halloween will be forced to pay a �ine of up to £500. Mr. J. O. Lantern, President of the BLOP, issued an urgent statement last week stating: “If we don’t stop this senseless carving of pumpkins immediately, we could lose them forever. Pumpkins are butchered for our amusement, only to be thrown aside or left out in the rain once Halloween is over. We must do everything we can to protect these innocent vegetables before it’s too late.” Statistics have shown that 569,453 pumpkins were carved last year in the UK. Only four per cent of all people

who carved pumpkins actually cooked with them, meaning that hundreds of thousands were simply thrown away. However, this isn’t the only reason that the BLOP have given for enforcing the pumpkin ban.

Many people have protested the ban across the country Speaking at their crisis meeting, Mr Lantern argued that pumpkins were being given an unfair representation because of what was carved on them. He said: “People are making

these pumpkins out to be witches, bats and evil monsters when they are simply innocent vegetables caught in the wrong place at the wrong time.” Lantern and his supporters have instead urged people to spend their time this Halloween carving melons, which are reportedly in great supply in the UK. Melons are also more likely to be eaten than pumpkins, ensuring food waste is minimised. Many have protested the ban across the country this week, but demonstrations have been futile. Until the pumpkin population reaches one million, carving will continue to be banned.

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Rory Morgan Features Editor WITH only a few days left before the yearly celebration and encouragement of all things large, fat children across the country are modifying average sized costumes and desperately searching for suf�iciently huge bags. The Halloween celebrations of 2014 are expected to propel �igures of 2013, with 300,000 more children expected to develop type two diabetes by the 1 November. Judy Buttercup, mother of a 12-year-old fatty, heralded the annual celebration. “All year Brenda is subjected to the negativity of the thin-obsessed media. I am glad to see that even in our image-obsessed society there is still room for a holiday that allows her to celebrate and build upon the achievement of childhood obesity.” The holiday has however provoked cries of inequality from the older strands of the fat community. Michelle McManus, a consistently prominent spokesperson for fat rights, claimed that the celebrations are ageist and that trick or treating remains an activity exclusive to the un-

der 13s. “I am tired of young fat people having all the fun. Last year I knocked on the doors of seven houses, and all I received was abuse and fruit. This is despite the fact that every year more children develop diabetes after the holiday, proving that treat-giving is on the rise.”

A policy of fat child sharing is expected to come into effect The Fat Child Group (FCG) has however reminded these protestors that if they go to each house with a large child they might stand more of a chance of receiving some of the supplies. A policy of fat child sharing is expected to come into effect in the run up to next year’s celebrations. A public safety warning has been released regarding houses that attempt to give ‘healthy alternatives’ or nothing at all. This follows the riots that erupted in South London last year that resulted in numerous outof-breath fat children and seven fatalities. It is generally advised to remain indoors unless asked for sweets.

Scary Spice is not Satan, research reveals Sarah Gough Arts Editor IT has been revealed this week that Scary Spice, Melanie Janine Brown, is not the Devil. Research from the University of Hull stated that Mel B does not possess a pitchfork or an overbearing wrath of anger, despite originating from Leeds.

Melanie’s �irst association with Lucifer originated with that cackle Head researcher, Simon Walsh, referred to his ground-breaking discovery as ‘rad.’ However, it has since been

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revealed that his use of the word was not a pun on radical Satanist beliefs but because he was a surfer in the 80s. Melanie’s �irst association with Lucifer originated with that cackle at the start of Spice Girls’ smash hit ‘Wannabe.’ Moreover, when it was revealed that ‘zigazig ha’ was what she really wants, it could only be assumed that that was code for wreaking �iery vengeance on all of mankind. The revelation that Mel B is a vaguely compassionate human being bitterly disappointed a number of Satan worshippers. President of the Spice Girls Satanist Society said: “The news that Mel B isn’t a bitch is devastating. This couldn’t have come at a worst time. With Halloween around the corner, we need a devil, and fast. Craig Revel Horwood might be our best bet.” Another member simply

commented: “Hell no.” A Facebook petition has been created in order to refuel Mel B’s hate �ire. It hopes to reinstate her to devil status by 31 October, despite Hull’s research �indings. At the time of writing, the petition, ‘Viva Forever: Save Scary’, had 8 signatures, the �irst of which belongs to Cheryl Fernandez-Versini.

A Facebook petition has been created in order to refuel Mel B’s hate �ire It is con�irmed that Mel B’s �irst public address since the �indings will be on BBC programme Who Do You Think You Are: A Halloween Special.

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Is beauty in the eye of the beholder? This issue, Exeposé Lifestyle looks at all things beauty. First up: two writers debate the virtues and vices of wearing make-up Ele Apslen

I GREW up stubbornly refusing to wear make-up. It might have had something to do with the fact that I went to an all-girls secondary school. I didn’t feel the need to impress anyone and so I refused to wear makeup simply because it was a trend. But of course it isn’t a trend; it’s an expectation. When I went out with my friends they would always ask to put make-up on me, but I resented their persistence; if I was happy enough to walk around with a bare face, why were they so determined to cover it up? It’s because they knew the obvious reason why girls spend so much time and money on cosmetics; because they look better. It’s not a comfortable idea but it is true. Make-up enhances our appearance.

Anyone who was going to like me would like me for me, not for layers of cosmetics I proved the theory because sometimes I would relent and let my friends attack me with their foundation and mascara and I did look better. I liked my appearance more. But it would come to the next day and it wouldn’t occur to me to spend hours in front of a mirror trying to change my face. It was my face. Anyone that was going to like me or be my friend would like me for me, not for layers of cosmetics. It wasn’t because I was happy with the way I looked or

because I opposed beauty products, but I resented the idea that we were expected to wear make-up, that our natural beauty wasn’t enough and that people were shocked when they found someone who wore none rather than the other way around. As I grew up this became an increasingly hard philosophy to live by. I think it was only stubbornness that stopped me from giving in and by this point I didn’t even really know how to put on make-up because I hadn’t been bothered enough to learn. But gradually cosmetics snuck into my life. I started wearing concealer, convincing myself it was just to cover up the blemishes. Then came eye shadow, just to add de�inition and blusher to brighten up my cheeks. I was amazed that I lasted until university before I started wearing mascara (only on nights out) and this year I �inally gave in to my friends’ persistent requests to put eyeliner on me. I still do the bare minimum. I only put more effort in when I go clubbing and I still don’t wear foundation. I still believe that women shouldn’t feel the need to wear make-up, but it’s a vicious cycle because once you’ve started wearing it, make-up becomes the natural you. People are actually shocked when you go out without any on. I may have given in, but maybe we should go backwards. Wear make-up if you want to, but don’t feel like you have to. The natural you is beautiful too.

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IF you think about it, painting our faces with colours and chemicals is really weird. Make-up is so normal in our lives that many don’t think twice about spending hundreds of pounds a year on these tubes of substances that supposedly correct all of nature’s �laws, whether we need them or not. Even though make-up shouldn’t be necessary, however, it can actually be a force for good. If you’re one of those people who can honestly hand on heart say that they are completely 100 per cent happy with who they are, congratulations. You’re one of the luckiest people in the world. For the other 99 per cent of us however, sometimes we need a little help before we can hold our heads up high, and there is nothing wrong with that. It doesn’t need to be a lot to go a long way. Just covering up that one persistent spot or resurrecting tired eyes can make someone feel miles better about themselves for the rest of the day. In the least dick-ish way possible, I’m lucky enough to be a model, and when I work I get make-up put on me all the time and I’ve grown to quite like it. Admittedly, the sensation of having someone poke and prod your eyes, nose and face with various peculiar implements does take some getting used to, but the results aren’t half bad. Sometimes the looks

aren’t exactly suitable for Timepiece, but most of the time the results are just a much clearer complexion and with that de�initely does come a sense of increased con�idence. If I had an important party, a job interview or some other big occasion where I needed to look my best, I wouldn’t shy away from a little bit of concealer here and there to hide the signs of too many Cheesy Tuesdays. Yes guys, you can wear makeup too. Thanks to the rise of metrosexuality, it’s becoming increasingly common for men to turn to cosmetics for a little bit of help. Ok, so I’m not exactly going to go the whole hog and start wearing eyeliner to lectures, but on those days when my skin isn’t exactly perfect, I can’t see the downside to having a helping hand to feel my best.

Sometimes we need a little help before we can hold our heads up high Yes, yes, “you should love who you are,” “you’re a special snow�lake” and all that Gok Wan shit, but in the real world, not everyone can feel their best immediately after they wake up. There seems to be a slightly negative association with people who wear “too much make-up,” but if make-up is what it takes for someone to feel good about themselves, who is anyone else to judge? Sometimes both girls and guys need that little boost from M.A.C., Chanel or Bare Minerals, and even though the prices may be steep, you can’t put a price on con�idence.

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Simona Cajka asks if the internet’s beauty bloggers are telling us the truth IF you have ever felt unsure about trying winged eyeliner, or wanted to know if the brand of foundation you want is any good, then you’ve probably turned to YouTube in search of makeup tips, tricks and reviews. I mean, you have to look on point for that social next week, right?

I certainly think I can justify spending £25 on mascara because Zoella gave it a thumbs up Millions of people all over the world look to YouTube beauty bloggers and rely on them to tell us what is hot in the world of pampering. The most subscribed beauty guru in the world is a woman called Yuya, who is based in Mexico and has more than eight million subscribers. However, her videos are all in Spanish, which means that you are probably more likely to have had heard of Michelle Phan, the self-taught make-up artist and YouTube star who now has her own make-up line. The UK’s very own Zoella has more than six million

subscribers and a television advert all about her. Even more insane is the US-based blogger Macbarbie07, who not only has a clothing line, perfume line and home decor line, but is also on Dancing with the Stars. It’s not just women who are blogging up a beauty storm, as many men have also jumped on the bandwagon. A good example is the male blogger, gossmakeupartist. Making YouTube videos is a fulltime job for all of these internet-famous names. In fact, let’s face it, they are probably making more money than any of us coming out of university ever will. “But how?” I hear you cry. Well, just like all of the other well-known YouTubers, the beauty brigade make a lot of their money from advertisements. However, as a YouTube beauty channel grows in size, so does its in�luence over the beauty industry and that’s where brand sponsorship comes in. Surely you have seen at least one of these gurus review a product and have nothing but good things to say about it? When they give these glowing reviews, the product seems to �ly off the shelves. I certainly think I can justify

spending £25 on mascara just because Zoella gave it a thumbs-up.

Why are we treating selftaught make-up artists as professionals? Unfortunately, brand sponsorship can sometimes mean that these bloggers end up trying to sell us stuff that they are not truly passionate about. In life, honesty may be the best policy, but that certainly is not the rule for many beauty bloggers. This has created controversy in the beauty community, as viewers are starting to accuse beauty gurus of ‘selling out.’ This is because they are sometimes paid to simply praise a product. This means that people who have religiously followed a beauty guru for years will be easily swayed into buying things their idols don’t necessary adore, or even use for that matter! Brands have even started using these in�luential Youtubers in their commercials and as their brand ambassadors. Avid YouTube watchers can only sigh at the fact that the last

ten videos their go-to guru uploaded featured only Maybelline products. Seems legit, YouTube. Why are we treating self-taught make-up artists as professionals? Perhaps it’s due to the bond we form with them, because we begin to perceive them as a genuine friend, or even a sibling. Sadly, unlike your sister, sometimes gurus will lie to you for the sake of their next pay cheque... well, hopefully that’s something your sister doesn’t do. YouTube has shifted from being a creative outlet to forming an integral part of international marketing. We have to remember that these bloggers get paid... a lot!

Natural Beauty: the do’s and dont’s of blogs Alexandra Negrescu advises you on the best homemade natural beauty remedies IT’S Sunday night, you’ve done your uni work and have no interesting TV shows to watch… so you decide to Google “Homemade Face masks.” You watch a few YouTube videos of young girls spreading random blended vegetables on their faces and you’re suddenly convinced that you can get rid of that awful pimple by making one too! Now we all know that story never ends well. Unfortunately, most of the elaborate homemade facemask recipes on the internet do not work. Why? Because to actually get results from the nutrients in fruit and vegetables, you need a much higher concentration. Simply blending some strawberries together with some honey will not give you the right amount of salicylic acid to dry out that pimple.

You might want to shampoo afterwards, unless you like smelling like a �ish and chip shop However, there are other effective homemade remedies that can help you get rid of annoying spots.

An example would be mixing freshly squeezed lemon juice with a tiny bit of water, and then dabbing it, only where needed, for about three to �ive minutes.

Don’t let yourself be fooled by the vibrant colours and interesting ingredients you see on beauty blogs The ascorbic acid dissolves in water and creates a gently acidic solution strong enough to get rid of your pimple overnight. Now what about homemade hair masks? Some videos on YouTube will tell you to mix items such as bananas and honey to get smooth hair, but you have to realize that by using ingredients with such high levels of sugar, you might end up with very greasy hair. Instead, look into what it means when you have dry hair: the pH of your hair is not balanced enough, and the cuticle scales on your hair follicles are not closed.

By rinsing your hair once a week with vinegar, you can balance the pH of your hair and close the cuticle scales so that it can be smooth and shiny again (you might want to shampoo afterwards though, unless you like smelling like a �ish and chip shop.) Keep rinsing every week until you are happy with the smoothness and shine of your hair. So you see, you don’t need a fancy facemask or hair mask to do the job right. Don’t let yourself be fooled by the vibrant colours and interesting ingredients you see on beauty blogs. Do some research on medical websites and you’ll �ind the best scienti�ic answers for all your beauty problems!

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For the �irst Blind Date of the year, we sent our two sexy singletons to The Grove Diner in Cornwall House. We matched �irst year History student Akash Beri with �irst year Ancient History student Helena Leslie in the hopes that their similar subjects would give them at least one point of conversation. Let’s hope the chemistry was as steamy as the burgers...

What Akash thought of Helena 1. What did you expect from your blind date? Honestly, I had no idea. It was all rather surreal, meeting someone you knew nothing about. I went in with an open mind, and a rather pathetic excuse to leave as a precaution, just in case. (“I forgot, I had an appointment with my tutor!”) 2. What was your �irst impression of your date? I half expected my date wouldn’t show up, peering around the diner for a red jumper. E v e n t u a l l y, we suddenly spotted one another at the same time. What struck me �irst was how unbelievably attractive she was, and how unbelievably lucky I was to be spending the next hour with her. She was well-mannered, with a knockout smile that’d make any lesser man crumble. And crumble I did.

3. What did you think of The Grove… was the food good, is it a good place for a �irst date, etc? Having never entered the place before, I can say it was pleasant. The retro movie and pop culture posters were a nice touch, giving it a 1950s feel. Would this place be good for a �irst date? Probably, if the weather wasn’t great. 4. Were there any awkward moments? Oh yes, there were awkward moments. Many. It’s hardly surprising considering we knew nothing about each other, but certainly in the initial stages, conversation would often grind to a halt as we both struggled for new topics. It was made worse as I was getting texts every 3 minutes from my friends telling me to ‘go for it’ and ‘give her one.’ 5. What was your date’s most attractive feature? Her smile. Cliché, yes, but true. Also, she had a rather i n t e re s t ing tick where s h e would silently count the knuckles on her hand. Weird, but oddly mesmerising. 6. What was their worst trait? Impulsiveness. She was, at times, a nightmare to understand as she would shoot through conversation

Beauty or a beast? Ava Welsing-Kitcher shares her worst beauty horror story with us

LUCKILY, I’ve never been the victim of a beauty-related catastrophe. Sure, I’ve blinked too soon and messed up my near-perfect liquid liner cat-eye, and I’ve had to suffer for several days with brown hair dye splotches on my forehead. But this summer, I really did have a nightmare. After reading an article on my favourite beauty blog about how to achieve those loose, tousled waves whilst blow-drying your hair, I decided to try it out for myself. Armed with two round bristle brushes and

my trusty hairdryer, I dutifully followed the article’s instructions. Blow-dry section of hair, wrap hair around brush to cool, and then repeat on next section using the second brush. It seemed perfectly straightforward, until I had to remove the �irst brush from my hair. My hair refused to let go. I tried a gentle tug. It still wouldn’t remove itself. A massive section of my hair was completely stuck around the brush, from the ends to the roots. And it hurt. Feeling a �lutter of panic rise

like a bolt of lightning, leaving me pondering what we were talking about in the �irst place. 7. Beyoncé, Angelina Jolie and your date are trapped in a burning building… which one do you save? Beyonce, come on. I’d get like £500,000 for saving her. Angelina Jolie was the Tomb Raider so I’m sure she’ll be �ine. My date could ride piggy back if she fancied. 8. Who paid for the meal? What are your thoughts on whether men should pay for dinner dates? Initially, I offered to pay, because then I could’ve played the good old “you can pay for me next time” trick that I’ve seen in the movies, but she adamantly refused to allow this to happen. Even if it blew my plan, I have a lot of respect for a woman who pays her own way. You want equality? You got it. 9. On a scale of 1-10, how would you rate the evening (10 being the best)? I’d give it a solid 8. 10. By the end of the night, was there a hug, kiss, or something more? Don’t be ridiculous. She was far, FAR out of my league and I think we both knew that. After we �inished and got up to leave, we saw what looked like Hurricane Datekiller outside. The opportunity for a night time stroll �lew out the window, as did any chance of anything more. I doubt I’ll ever see her again, but hey ho. There’s plenty more unrealistically attractive girls to pursue, I guess. 11. Would you meet up with them again? In a heartbeat, but perhaps in a place where we didn’t have our gobs full of

within me, I called out for my mum to help me. She hurried in, began inspecting the mess, and started to pull out bits of my hair from the brush using a hairpin. After a while, she stood back looking triumphant. “There, I think I’ve managed to loosen it up quite a bit,” she said with a smile. I peered in the mirror. My hair was even more of a matted mess than it was to begin with. I looked over at my mum, and noticed she wasn’t wearing her glasses. With an exasperated sigh, I hurried over to the bathroom and slammed the door. I spent the next forty-�ive minutes trying everything to separate my hair from the damned brush. I took some kitchen scissors to the bristles, chopping the little plastic balls off the end of them, hoping that would cause my

food. 12. Would you snog, marry or avoid your date? Snog. I’m never getting married, and I’d never avoid her. Unless she turned out to be crazy. Then I’d do that one. 13. Did you get caught up in the storm? Any kisses in the rain? I got a rather wet arse if that counts, but unfortunately, no kisses in the rain for me.

What Helena thought of Akash

1. What did you expect from your blind date? I just hoped he wouldn’t be horrible! To be honest, I also really wanted a burger. 2. What was your �irst impression of your date? My �irst impression was that he seemed friendly – he gave me a massive smile. 3. Were there any awkward moments? I couldn’t �ind my money, so he paid for my meal. I ended up �inding it and paying him back, but I felt really mean! 4. What was your date’s most attractive feature? He didn’t make too much fun of my posh accent, which was great! hair to miraculously slip out between them. It did not. I Googled ‘hair stuck in brush solution help,’ and was met by a load of Yahoo! Answers telling So, with a me to just cut it out. chopped deep breath, I it straight across. I was left with a twoinch-long chunk of hair that completely de�ied gravity and stuck straight up. The rest of my hair is quite long, so this looked (and still looks) very stupid. I walked where into the living room, burst into my mum then tears at the sight of me. Into actual

5. What was their worst trait? He doesn’t eat burgers regularly, so it wouldn’t work out in that respect. 6. Were you a fan of your dates’ out�it? His out�it suited him, but in general I’m not a fan of beaded necklaces on guys. 7. Channing Tatum, Zac Efron and your date are trapped in a burning building… which one do you save? Channing Tatum - I would de�initely get a lot of international hate if I didn’t save him. Plus he’s hot. 8. Who paid for the meal? What are your thoughts on whether men should pay for dinner dates? See above. On this date he didn’t ask me out normally so I wouldn’t expect him to pay. However, in general, I think it’s nice if the guy offers to pay as it shows respect. 9. On a scale of 1-10, how would you rate the evening? (10 being the best) 7. 10. By the end of the night, was there a hug, kiss, or something more? He asked to swap numbers. 11. Would you meet up with them again? Yes, he was really sweet, but I think just as friends as that was the vibe of the evening.

tears. Now, three months later, my chunk has grown a couple of centimetres, and sort-of-not-really blends into the rest of my hair. I can only w e a r my hair parted on one side, never on the chunky side, and never down the middle. Sometimes I have to resort to braiding the chunk into the hair around it on days where it just refuses to co-operate. But I’ve learned that hair is, after all, just hair. There are more important things that deserve tears.

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Emma Thomas, Features editor, shares her ghouslish recipe for eyeballs on a stick...otherwise known as chocolate cake pops For the cake: 340g self raising �lour 340g caster sugar 340g unsalted butter 1 tsp baking powder 6 eggs 50g cocoa powder 100g melted dark chocolate For the icing: 300g icing sugar 100g cocoa powder 250g butter Melted chocolate - optional Salted caramel: 90g butter 200g granulated sugar ½ cup double cream 1 tsp salt Chocolate ganache: 200g dark chocolate ½ cup double cream 1 tbsp butter 1-2 oranges

Decoration: 100g melted milk and white chocolate Squeezy icing Food colouring Sprinkles, edible glitter, etc

1. Begin by getting your salted caramel and/or chocolate orange ganache on the go. To make the salted caramel, add the sugar to a pan over a low-medium heat and stir consistently with a rubber spatula. The sugar will clump up and eventually melt into a caramel liquid. Add in the butter gradually, stirring thoroughly. This will sizzle a lot so be careful, and make sure all of the melted butter is

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mixed in. Gradually pour in the cream and allow to simmer for a minute or two, before taking it off the heat and stirring in the salt. Refrigerate. 2. If you prefer chocolate orange ganache, �irst you will need to boil a kettle. Fill a pan with the boiled water and set on medium heat. Place a heat-proof bowl on top of the pan, ensuring the water doesn’t touch the bottom of the bowl. Pour in the cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Take the bowl off the heat and stir in the chocolate and butter. Grate in the zest of 1-2 oranges and refrigerate. 3. Make the cake in the most simple tin you have. Grease this tin with butter and then sprinkle �lour around the tin, tapping the edges to get a thin layer. This will stop the cake sticking. Preheat your oven to about 180 degrees (fan assisted). 4. Beat together the butter and sugar until light and creamy, then continue this process whilst gradually adding the eggs, getting as much air into the mixture as possible. 5. Sieve and slowly add the �lour, stirring with a metal spoon in gentle �igure of eight folds. Do the same with the cocoa powder. 6. Melt the chocolate and once it’s not too hot, stir into the cake mix. Add the spoon of baking powder. 7. Pour the cake mixture into your tin and bake for around 30 minutes, testing with a knife in the deepest part of the cake to check when it is done – the knife should come out clean. 8. When the cake is cool enough to touch, get a large bowl and break in the cake turning it into �ine crumbs. Allow to cool further. 9. Now you’ll need to make your butter icing. Just beat together the butter

and icing sugar gradually, and when it is at a good consistency, add in the cocoa powder and melted chocolate. 10. Add the butter icing to the crumbed cake and mix thoroughly. You should get a fudgy kind of texture that you can mould into balls. Refrigerate for as long as possible. 11. Take the salted caramel and ganache out of the fridge and use a small spoon to create small scoops which you can place in Tupperware tubs. Put these tubs in your freezer. This will make it easier to mould the cake pop mixture around them. 12. Once the salted caramel and ganache are solidi�ied, take them out of the freezer and get your cake pop mix. Mould spheres and put your thumb in the middle to create a space for the ganache or caramel. Place your frozen �illings in the gaps and mould the cake pop mix around them, rolling into ball shapes. You may need to keep popping the �illings in and out of the freezer to keep them solid. 13. When all of the cake pops are moulded, you are ready to decorate! Melt the chocolate and dip your sticks in the chocolate before inserting in the cake pop. This will stop the cake pop slipping down the stick. Dip the cake pops in the chocolate and decorate to your preference. I’d recommend checking out Pinterest for ideas there! 14. Keep your cake pops refrigerated whenever possible, and then take your treats to a Halloween party. Enjoy tricking your friends into thinking that they are eating eyes... trust me, they will be drunk enough to believe you.

Halloween Horoscopes Lucien Fulcher, our resident astrologist, rubs his crystal ball(s) to predict what’s in store for Lifestyle readers this Halloween

Scorpio (Oct 23 – Nov 21) Prepare now for the imminent zombie invasion by nurturing your friendships with someone who’s good at combat; another who’s resourceful; and a fat one.

Sagittarius (Nov 22 – Dec 21) As a sunny Sagittarius you ‘re most likely have an aversion to Halloween, as it is a little dark and gloomy for your liking. Defriend anyone who comments about it. Capricorn (Dec 22– Jan 19) No repeats this year of October 2001 when you nearly drowned yourself bobbing apples because you didn’t want your sister to win, please. Aquarius (Jan 20 – Feb 18) Countess Elizabeth Báthory used to bathe in the blood of virgins in order to remain young. It didn’t work for her, she died, and nor will it work for you. So stop. Pisces (Feb 19 - Mar 20) This promises to be most unexceptional week of your life. Unless of course you go trick or treating, in which case you’ll have a brain-blowingly good time. Aries (Mar 21 – Apr 19) Even if you thought your chances with someone were long-dead and buried, maybe taking the initiative and speaking one last time to the person might not scare them.

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Taurus (Apr 20 – May 20) Halloween presents you with the perfect opportunity to impress friends with your hidden talents for pumpkin carving, cake decorating,

and necromancy. Don’t disappoint!

Gemini (May 21 – Jun 20) A rat, freshly caught and either sautéed or fricasseed, could be a welcome and seasonal twist on your regular diet. Set those traps quickly before all the good ones are gone! Cancer (Jun 21 – Jul 22) Halloween is the one night of the year when a girl can get dressed up as a witch (warts and all) and still pull. Make the most of this opportunity. Leo (Jul 23 – Aug 22) How glad you must be now that you don’t have to put a mask on every time you leave the house! Happy Halloween you munter! Virgo (Aug 23 – Sep 22) An essential part of any Halloween is cobwebs, so make sure you have plenty to hand throughout the week. Lucky colour: vermilion. Libra (Sep 23 – Oct 22) Slay away you vampish maneater! Suck blood! Haunt! Growl and groan! Put your cauldron on and give that broomstick a ride! Get your coursework done first though.

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Tristan Gatward, Music Editor, talks mnemonics, religion and FIFA with JapaneseAmerican multi-instrumentalist Kaoru Ishibashi, in the bowels of Bristol’s Thekla BRISTOL’S Thekla is the city’s DnB and live music cornerstone; it has seen artists from Jamie T to Arab Strap on a list that – in length – exceeds even the slowest of John Cage recitals in Halberstadt. Imagine Exeter’s Cavern... only underwater... and in a boat. We were there to see multi-instrumentalist, prince of layering and looping, Kaoru Ishibashi, alias: Kishi Bashi. He was wandering up and down the stairs of Thekla’s entrance looking as confused and dazed as we were: “You’re here for the interview? Let’s go backstage…”

I spend all this time practising music so I may as well show it off a little bit The next �ive minutes were spent trying to �ind where the backstage of a boat is. The sea? Confronted by a small black door with the code C26YZ (“how the fuck am I supposed to remember C2Y…what was it?”) attempts to �ind a mnemonic continued: “Children, 26 years... Z.” “Catch 26 Yellow Zebras… There’s a song title in that.” Kishi Bashi’s song and album titles seem to have that very same minimalistic absurdity until – like most things – its meaning is delved into. His latest album, Lighght, takes its name from Aram Saroyan’s Beat poem of the same title, and 2012’s 151a �inds the philosophical in the everyday: “151a in Japanese would read as “ee-chee-go ee-chee-eh,” a popular phrase in Japan meaning “one meeting, one time.” It has a lot to do with improvisation, the unique meeting between two people.

Even though there are many imperfections, it can still be spontaneous.” “My history is that I’m a musician �irst. I went to jazz school so to me I’m just an entertainer. I spend all this time practising music so I may as well show it off a little bit. The lyrics always come later. I’ll make up loops on the violin and if they inspire something then I’ll go along with it.” The results of this musicianship, with his bold, unearthly soundscapes, led Bob Boilen of NPR’s All Songs Considered to label Kishi Bashi as his favourite new artist of 2012, where he played Tiny Desk. “I was really hungover,” he explains, with a small, boyish pride. “I took a cab to NPR and I didn’t realise, like… It was just this corner of�ice, all casual, but everyone in the building comes in to watch. It’s still my most-played video.” Turning to Jupiter One - Brooklynbased synth rock band of which he was a founding member - saw Ishibashi grin with bewilderment: “You’ve actually heard of Jupiter One? I really don’t do anything with them anymore…” I failed to hide that it was only because of their inclusion on FIFA09 that I knew of them. Growing up in Norfolk, VA, with a strong Japanese heritage allowed new breadths to be covered in his songwriting: “I write Japanese lyrics at times just to add a dimension to the song. I don’t know if there’s Japanese musical in�luence, I don’t consciously think

too much about that, but lyrically I do.” Indeed, the times he’s taken his music back to Japan seem to have been met positively, if not by a very alien culture: “Shows start really early [in Japan], like seven pm is headliner time. I think they see the show and then go to dinner or something, it’s much more civilised. It’s maybe more reserved too; the ticket prices are a lot more expensive so they don’t get blasted drunk. The lower the ticket price, the more wasted people get… Which isn’t a problem until I get to a quieter song and have to get them all to shut up.” At this point, the �irst support act Tall Tall Trees (who swears this is his birth-name) thunders through the door, looking and sounding like the lovechild of Joe Wilkinson and Justin Vernon. “How the fuck do you remember the door code? I don’t like the ‘Z’.” Kishi Bashi’s latest offering, Lighght, sounds much less accessible than its predecessor, but more musically extensive, with a greater use of layering and beatboxing. Its core sound – psychedelia meets glam-rock infused symphony orchestra – remains. On asking the in�luences: “Just E.L.O., I love E.L.O.. And Pink Floyd. I got a lot of in�luence there with guitars and synthesisers. You’ve really got to �ind the right contrast between vocals and music.” I ask if this is a dynamic he struggles with during a live performance. He laughs, “I

guess you’ll see.” The theme of ‘Genesis’ (surprisingly) has its roots in religion, but departs from its binaries as quickly as they’re mentioned: “I grew up in a very religious family. I was at a Christian school for a couple of years, so I know all the stories. When I was a kid I was probably Christian, but growing up I was really anti-Bible. Not necessarily anti-Christian but certainly antiBible in the sense that it was seen as “the truth.” A lot of the imagery I use as a source from my youth.

Growing up I was really anti-Bible I ask then if his song ‘I Am The Antichrist To You’ is religious rebellion in song. He pauses to think, “there’re a lot of religious images in it, sure, but it’s more just being in a relationship. I like the word because it’s provocative, but I think the word’s used more as a sound than a rebellion.” Thanking him, and Tall Tall Trees, we head out of Thekla. “I’ve never been to Bristol before,” he says, “but I had a friend here once. He was in the circus. I liked that.” The gig that followed was an immense display of talent. First, Tall Tall Trees killed a set which orbited around a light-up banjo, control of which was given to Big Jeff, delighted in his own ubiquity. Beaty Heart followed with a set that harked of Vampire Weekend, good if nothing groundbreaking, and then there was Kishi Bashi with an equal mix of dance songs and ones to howl along with. “It’s nice to be in Bristol... We’re underwater.”

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Chris Filsell relives Exeter’s post-punk transformation when Eagulls turned up at Cavern Eagulls Exeter Cavern Thursday 16 October

INVITING people to an Eagulls concert is dif�icult. Your �irst problem occurs almost immediately when your friends believe you are referring to the soft-rock craftsmen behind ‘Hotel California’, and not one of the UK’s most exciting post-punk groups. You then have the tremendous task of persuading people that Eagulls are, in all honesty, a much better band and not just a group of �ledgling musicians who misspelt the word ‘Seagull’ on their business

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Exeter has (genuinely) outdone itself. We asked 30 of our readers and there was not one vote for Nick Mulvey. Split camps on the Jungle vs. FKA Twigs front, mirroring the print Music editors’ divide. Bombay too are apparently contenders, with Royal Blood, East India Youth and Kate Tempest taking the final few votes.

Who’s missing? There were some notable albums that didn’t make the cut. Baffling exclusions included Wild Beasts, Metronomy and alt-J (∆). We certainly would’ve liked to see the first two of the above, as well as Mica Levi’s Under the Skin score, Glass Animals, Keaton Henson and James make the list. Pavel ‘s lost nominee? “Anything sounding even remotely heavy.”

cards and are now too embarrassed to correct it. In the end, I was forced to go on my own, and what followed was one of the most spectacular nights of my life. Walking into Cavern with two minutes to spare, I was immediately confronted with ear piercing noise from support band Bad Breeding’s sound check. Described by NME as a “more vicious Eagulls” – a lazy comparison, given that the two bands tour regularly together – Bad Breeding proved to be less of a warm-up act and more of an intense cardio workout; their numerous layers of guitar fuzz registering on the heavier side of the shoegaze spectrum, positioning them somewhere between Alcest and Public Image Limited. The response of the crowd helped transform their set into something special, with the majority of the attendees eschewing the Exeter tradition of standing deathly still, instead engaging in some good old fashioned moshing. Early track ‘Age of Nothing’ proved a clear highlight and the lead guitarist’s decision to jump into the

crowd and smash his guitar epitomised a set which focused as much upon energy as musicality.

What followed was one of the most spectacular nights of my life However, Bad Breeding’s postpunk howling sounded miniscule once Eagulls took to the stage. After forcing everyone to wait for what seemed like an eternity, Eagulls blasted through their set in an explosive fashion and never once tried to slow things down. Album highlights such as ‘Possessed’ and ‘Footsteps’ took on an almost primal quality as guitarists Liam Matthews and Mark Goldsworthy �illed Cavern with swirling soundscapes and heavy distortion. Kudos must be given to Cavern’s excellent sound engineering, which ensured that we could still hear George Mitchell’s vocals over all the noise. Though occasionally lapsing into a default Ian Curtis impres-

sion, Mitchell proved a charismatic and engaging frontman, whose skeletal movements proved captivating as the rest of his band thrashed about behind him. If I have one criticism of the gig, it lies with a few rather Neolithic members of the audience, rather than Eagulls themselves. Pouring beer down people’s backs and doing push-ups in the middle of the audience, a group of old skinheads made it their mission to dampen the crowd’s mood and ensure that more attention went their way than the bands. That being said, their antics were largely ignored and they had skulked off back to the bar to buy more Red Stripe before Eagulls were even halfway through their set. This couldn’t detract too heavily from a night which set a new standard of intensity for Exeter gigs. Though many bands have been labelled post-punk revivalists, Eagulls may actually be one of the only few who can wear the crown with dignity.

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Kindness Otherness 16 October

WITH a title like Otherness, one might imagine that Kindness’ second album could be the kind of selfindulgent, pseudo-intellectual nonsense that blights the creativity of otherwise talented musicians. Taking a meaningful philosophical construct and naming an album after it is fascinating in itself, but the music is far more important, and is in fact, incredibly likeable. Poppy, jazzy and soulful, Otherness is in fact catchy and rhythmic, displaying little capricious lamentation about the essence of the Self. For a start, Kindness, aka Adam Bainbridge (the grandson of famous South African political prisoner, Amina Desai), is a wonderful musician whose music is meticulous and engaging without ever appearing too overdone. Tracks like the thoughtful

‘I’ll Be Back’ illustrate a new depth to his sound, while cameos from Robyn, M.anifest, and Kelela are excellent vocal additions. Otherness is an excellent continuation of Kindness’ discography, with more mournful sounding tracks like ‘House,’ being replaced by baleful but somewhat more upbeat jazz riffs and atmospheric synths. Notably the pace of this album has slowed somewhat, allowing for the deeper questions of his music to emerge ‘Geneva’ in particular allowing constant re�lection with the lyric “I’ve been searching” an almost constant refrain, set against female vocals. The album is, as a whole, memorable and impressive. Despite the potential pretension, Otherness strafes between the abstract and appealing to form an LP of real merit.

Meticulous and engaging without ever appearing too overdone Without providing any particular amazement, Kindness’ second album has offered plenty of intrigue and hopefully a lot to look forward to in the future. Here’s hoping it has a similarly esoteric name. CALLUM BURROUGHS ONLINE EDITOR

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Initial Reactions: Anna Calvi - One Breath “Hello again, Anna” Bombay Bicycle Club - So Long, See You Tomorrow “Nahhh” Damon Albarn - Everyday Robots “Okay, so... Gorillaz” East India Youth - Total Strife Forever “Disturbing. Like watching a 17 yearold Dr .Who attacking a keyboard.” FKA Twigs - LP1 “Yes, please, thank you.” GoGo Penguin - v2.0 “Wut was wrong with version 1?” Jungle - Jungle “Lucky they got what they want.” Nick Mulvey - First Mind “Portico were nominated; fine, fabulous actually. But Mulvey’s solo efforts? May as well be Ben Howard.” Royal Blood - Royal Blood “Bloody marvellous.”

MAJICAL Cloudz attained a cult following and critical acclaim for their earnestly confrontational Impersonator and intensely intimate live sets enough that they recently toured with Lorde. To celebrate (and attract) new fans, they released ‘Your Eyes’ free on their website. Admittedly, it’s a re-release of an earlier track, but it is much more than that: the soundscapes are completely overhauled with a much more tonally pleasing background chant, jarringly cleaned instrumentation, and thumping bass. The three-chord progression �its their sound perfectly while also emphasising their pop in�luence, and frontman Devon Welsh trades the original track’s whisper for his signature strident, straightforward belting. It also departs from Impersonator as more playful, even joyous. ‘Your Eyes’ is a carefully considered re-recording, among their best songs, and promises continued greatness from Majical Cloudz. DEREK DASHIELL

Kate Tempest - Everybody Down “No. Go away.” Polar Bear - In Each and Every One “Pleasant.” Young Fathers - Dead “Que?”

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The 58th annual BFI London Film Festival Last week London showcased the best in the world of �ilm. Ciaran Willis and Josh Mines, Screen Editors, give their pick of the action Fury Director: David Ayer Cast: Brad Pitt, Shia LeBeouf, Logan Lerman

“IDEALS are peaceful, history is violent,” is the sentiment that runs through David Ayer’s darkly captivating World War II drama that is as gripping as it is bloody. As painful to watch as it is spectacular. However you see it, Fury is huge in scale.

Though the con�lict is all but over, the resistance they encounter is �iercer than ever The plot revolves around an American tank crew as they rumble through the blood splattered, muddy remnants of Germany’s countryside in the dying embers of the war. Though the con�lict is all but over, the resistance they encounter is �iercer than ever; even women and children cannot avoid being drafted into the army to defend what’s left of the crumbling Reich. The �ight sequences are grisly and shocking, dismembered limbs cover the desolate bat-

The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby Director: Ned Benson Cast: James McAvoy, Jessica Chastain

NED BENSON’S The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby – otherwise known as “that �ilm told from different sides” – is actually a project of three �ilms. One told from the male perspective, one from the female and one from both. The story follows the fall-out of the relationship between Conor Ludlow (James McAvoy) and Eleanor Rigby (Jessica Chastain). In the opening scene we see them

tle�ields that make up the background of the movie and at times, it feels as though Ayer indulges in the gory violence way too much. But in some ways, that is exactly the point. The audience become swept away by the excitement of war, just as the soldiers do in the heat of battle. It’s only after the dust has settled that the ugly face of war is laid bare. Brad Pitt as the veteran ‘Wardaddy’ is great fun to watch, the rugged character certainly isn’t original but it’s still enjoyable to see him kick a lot of Nazi ass, all whilst moodily puf�ing on a rolled up cigarette. His relationship with Logan Lerman’s character, the fresh faced rookie Norman is also interesting, as we see his experiences and Wardaddy’s tough love turn him from being a conscientious objector into a hardened machine gunner cutting SS battalions down in their droves. At times Fury oversteps the mark in its gory content and, like a lot of American war �ilms, it suffers from its sense of in�lated violent American patriotism. Nevertheless, it’s a high intensity and thoroughly enjoyable war �ilm, with stunning visuals and amazing big budget sequences that leave you stunned at the utter devastation caused by war. It pays

contemplating running from a restaurant without paying. They start running. A dreamy electropop starts playing. They trip over and start kissing. They are young and excited and in love. You get the picture.

They are young and excited and in love. You get the picture... But then the relationship goes sour and we don’t know why. Eleanor breaks down and jumps off a bridge. Suddenly the two are

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I wouldn’t be surprised if there were a few nods in David Ayer’s direction. JM

estranged; like in Blue Valentine we see a relationship which has turned cold. Two people who can no longer connect. Eleanor takes classes in Identity Studies because, of course, she’s looking for herself. And Conor has to stalk Eleanor and, in a great scene, passes a note down a lecture hall like a teenager in order to talk to her. The �ilm is as whimsical and earnestly melodramatic as you’d expect from the name. There’s lots of brooding and people looking sad over a dream-pop soundtrack. Which is �ine. The problem is the tendency for cliché and hackneyed dialogue. One character says “we’re

in imminent danger of sappiness.” Well, the danger is more than imminent. Often the �ilm seems like one long earnest heart to heart. Like taking advice from someone from Made In Chelsea or a drunken aunt. One particular gem is, “Tragedy is a foreign country, we can’t understand people there.” The characters self-re�lexively admit their own inability to articulate, particularly in the wake of tragedy. But the �ilm itself just fails to articulate itself in an interesting or original way. CW

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I DIDN’T know much about this aussie revenge �lick when I �irst came to the BFI, but watching the �ilm’s premiere, attended by none other than the �ilm’s lead Simon Pegg, was a joy from start to �inish. Simon Pegg is the lynchpin of the movie as a pissed off British assassin trying to keep up with

SCREEN the shady dealings of the residents of Eagle’s Nest, the sleepy seaside Australian town in which

You have to just sit back and go along with the chaos that the �ilm throws at you the �ilm is set; Hot Fuzz down under, with a devilish sense of humour to boot. Everyone has a motive to kill anyone, and what follows is a blood bath where

Pegg’s charismatic Charlie Wollfe appears to be the sanest person in the movie. It’s fun, silly and bloody hilarious, literally. The gratuitous gore is reminiscent of Tarantino and �its Pegg, now a seasoned master of gory comedy, perfectly. You’re blown away by the hurricane of twists, turns and constant cold blooded murders that are at times predictable, but mostly wildly ridiculous, and in the midst of it all it’s very hard not to laugh. The narrative is complex

but presented remarkably well. The �ilm is never confusing to the point of being frustrating; you have to just sit

back and go along with the chaos that the �ilm throws at you.

It’s fun, silly and bloody hilarious, literally

Kill Me Three Times has a pitch black heart, but somehow still manages to keep a spring in its step all the way through, even to the gruesome murder of Pegg’s anti-hero Charlie. Certainly not one for the faint hearted, it’s a quirky and original comedy that oozes charm, and I can’t help but think fondly of it, eccentricities and all. JM

Honeytrap Director: Rebecca Johnson Cast: Jessica Sula, Lucien Laviscount

BRUTAL, honest and wonderfully shot, Honeytrap is a brilliant account of teenage gang violence in London that carries a message which will stay in the memory long after the �ilm is over.

Its story is one that is painfully close to members of the cast

Foxcatcher Director: Bennett Miller Cast: Channing Tatum, Mark Ruffalo, Steve Carrell

AFTER his 2011 �ilm Moneyball, Bennett Miller brings us another �ilm which is rooted in the drama of

sport. The story is based on the real-life story of two brothers, Dave (Mark Ruffalo) and Mark Schultz (Channing Tatum), and how they became involved with the nefarious multimillionaire John Du Pont (Steve Carrell). The story begins with Mark. Though a hulking �igure and prodigious wrestler, he is gullible and naïve. Mark is asked to visit the estate of the wealthy, shadowy

Set in a Brixton estate, Honeytrap tells the story of Layla, a girl who moves in with her estranged mother after ten years living with her abusive father in the Caribbean. Before she knows it, she becomes caught up in a web of crime, control and power as she falls for Troy, a badman London rapper with a criminal

�igure of Du Pont, who proposes that Mark trains at his facility, Foxcatcher Farms. And soon everything starts to unravel. Before long, Mark is missing training and drinking. In one darkly comic scene Du Pont urges Mark to snort cocaine to help him recite a speech praising Du Pont’s character.

Wrestling also captures the clash between physical brutality and American ideals Du Pont is a man from the dark side of the American dream, exhibiting a particularly American strain of narcissism. He’s a man who thinks he can buy anything

reputation. The �ilm is the result of �ive years of writing from director Rebecca Johnson, and its story is one that is painfully close to members of the cast. Most of the actors grew up in East London, and experienced gang culture �irst hand as adolescents. This sense of a personal connection to the plot shines through vividly in the �ilm; the characters are well balanced and devastatingly real. The script is so raw it bleeds. The narrative is complex and beautifully executed by Johnson, shifting between Layla’s emotions of love, loneliness and loss without ever feeling bloated by its own heavy content. At the heart of the �ilm is the sense that the causes of recent gang murders that the �ilm alludes to are a result of a number of factors, rather than just the super�icial view offered to us by the media. At a Q & A Rebecca Johnson poignantly remarked how teenagers, (almost always black males) were dehumanised by

and anyone. He ‘invests’ in American Wrestling so he can host the training facilities on his estate. And after he becomes tired of Mark, he shouts “I want Dave, no matter how much money it takes.” The tone is deadpan and often one of existential realism, reminiscent of Darren Arronofsky’s The Wrestler. We see the violence and psychological trauma of wrestling and how it emotionally tears up those who are ostensibly strong. Wrestling allows Miller to show the physical and emotional bonds between Mark and Dave and the fracturing of their relationship. But wrestling also captures the clash between physical brutality and American ideals. Steve Carrell transforms using a prosthetic nose and heavy make

the media, turned into little more than mug shots in the morning newspaper. What Honeytrap does is lend a voice to these people, to not only highlight the horror for victims, but the consequences for the young people involved who are quickly branded as ‘criminals.’

The characters are well balanced and devastatingly real. The script is so raw it bleeds It’s easy to pin the blame solely on these individuals, but the failure of educational systems, as well as the lack of strong role models, can also be the catalyst for such tragic crimes. Not only does Honeytrap challenge perceptions, it dares to be a �ilm that deals with a topical problem with brutal honesty, and packs such an emotional punch that you feel winded by the end of it. JM up, into an abhorrent and uncomfortable �igure. Often his delusions – like asking to be called Golden Eagle – and his ineptitude at wrestling are comical. But, ultimately, Carrell powerfully inhabits a terri�ically ugly �igure.

We see the violence and psychological trauma of wrestling The �ilm starts with Mark giving a speech to primary-school children. It ends with Mark stepping through billowing smoke into the ring of a cage-�ight. His naïve American ideals have been lost along the way. CW

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Jessica Stanier takes a principled stand for fewer matriarchical ghouls and more empowered villains AS 31 October stealthily creeps up on us, peak horror movie season is also rising from its shallow grave. We can expect heads to roll, blood to spill and clichéd ‘he’s-behind-you’ moments galore from upcoming �ilms, Annabelle and The Untold. If I’m honest, as a genre it’s seldom held my interest in the past. But I’ve got my �ingers, toes and eyes crossed for a new era of �ilms and frights. Behold the ungendered horror story…

Where are the paternal �igures and the kick-ass female protagonists? Some may venture so far as to call it the ‘Katniss’ effect across cinema; Hollywood may well have started to realise that audiences are hungry for three-dimensional stories with a healthy splash of girl power. It should follow that women have got a lot more to offer the horror genre than token

sidekicks, disposable ‘eye-candy’ and a handful of vengeful spirits. Rewriting the horror rulebook is bound to unearth some thrilling new plotlines for writers to get their teeth stuck into. Contemporary horror cinema has its roots in gothic �iction, continuing a tradition where portrayals of women revolve around outdated ideals of femininity: youth, beauty, virginity, fertility, �idelity and maternity. Just take the terrifyingly protective mother in Mama, raising her feral children from beyond the grave; Moira’s dual identities as wise crone and seductive maid in American Horror Story (Season 1); the down-right ridiculous fanged vagina dentata in Teeth; and countless other female characters across the genre. (If you still need convincing, see The Woman in Black, The Ring, The Shining, Shutter, The Conjuring, Drag Me to Hell etc.) So it seems that the raison d’être of female phantom boils down to either a) an unhealthy obsession with these

ideals or b) the fact that she’s got a serious bone to pick with the living. By contrast, men tend to be predictably cast as either the hero-of-the-hour or perpetrators of violence: from murderous cannibals to headless horsemen, mindless zombies to axe-wielding maniacs.

Men tend to be predictably cast as the hero of the hour or the perpetrators of violence

Come on now, writers! There’s a whole host of far more subtle and interesting gender roles to be explored! Where are the tender paternal �igures, the kick-ass female protagonists, the haunted same-sex family households and general diversity on-screen? The more believable plotlines are often all the more chilling: they resonate. A new wave of feminist horror is ripe for the taking and I, for one, can’t wait.

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Annabelle Cast: Ward Horton, Annabelle Wallis, Alfre Woodard Director: John R. Leonetti 2014, 99 mins

DEMONIC toy �ilms are nothing particularly new, and Annabelle is very much a �ilm of this genre. A spinoff from last year’s surprise hit The Conjuring,the �ilm relies heavily on shock (the so-called “quiet…quiet… BANG!” school of �ilm-making). Anyone reasonably familiar with horror movies will be able to predict the timing of the scares relatively easily. The �ilm is, however, convincingly acted and directed, with perfectly good performances from all of the cast. The plot is not particularly original, but is solid and the dialogue is relatively convincing. Where most problems lie is with the ending, which is abrupt, feels

bolted on and seems to have been simply designed to end the �ilm as fast as possible.

The scares are mechanical and elements of the plot are obvious The scares are mechanical, elements of the plot obvious and the �ilm reuses long-established horror movie tropes all over the place. Annabelle is not by any means a bad movie, but neither is it particularly good. No one would claim that it’s a ground-breaking �ilm of real originality, but it is not cynical hackwork either. It is certainly more enjoyable than most horror �ilms we are likely to see this year, succeeding in just enough of its aims to be a relatively entertaining �ilm.

THE basic premise of the 2010 horror Insidious is that a small boy (Dalton) investigates a mysterious event in his attic. He is found by his parents, Josh and Renai, but nonetheless enters a coma and does not emerge for several months. Over the course of the �ilm, it transpires that Dalton is possessed by a devilish presence who has taken him to another dimension (‘The Further’) and that his father must enter this parallel other world to bring him back… I have friends that found Insidious distinctly un-scary. Indeed, upon �irst viewing I didn’t really get it - this wasn’t helped by turning up mid-way through to witness the second half, which is considerably less gripping. There is a bewildering amount going on with several ghostly entities, a confusing ‘other’ dimension and a woman wearing a ridiculous gas-mask like contraption. Basically it feels like the writer made a checklist of horror �ilm clichés and said “yep, they sort of �it to-

gether!” Nevertheless, Insidious is one of those �ilms that becomes scarier every time you think about it. It is rare in �ilms, that the ghosts or spirits of a haunted house are able to move with the

Lego Batman - The husky voiced lego vigilante has been fasttracked for a �ilm in 2017 helmed by Chris McKay. No doubt he’ll be perodically saving Gotham City from malevolent pieces of plastic and kicking lots of lego-ass.

Whiplash - All the buzz at this year’s �ilm festivals has been about Whiplash. Some guy sitting next to me said, “Did you see Whiplash, it was great.” Miles Teller stars as the drummer pushed to the limit by his mentor.

family to a new home. This marks Insidious apart from the likes of Paranormal Activity, where the ghosts inhabit one building and the viewer constantly questions the sanity of the occupants who remain where these spirits are �linging themselves around.

One of those �ilms that becomes scarier every time you think about it Insidious haunts you, mainly because the ghosts depicted in the �ilm are actually existing within the protagonists. Josh lives for perhaps 30 years with the spirit of a horri�ic ghost inside of him and this remains the same at the end of the �ilm. Insidious is left unresolved and tense, even when the freaky ghosts are dealt with; de�initely a �ilm for a Halloween night in!

What’s hot and what’s not in this week’s news? The Purge 3 - Another �ilm from the horror franchise is hitting the prodution line after The Purge: Anarchy made a load of money. It’s probably one to purge from your memory.

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The Apprentice - or ‘how many egos can you �it in a boardroom,’ is back; the answer, of course is a lot. Alan Sugar stars as the brazen bulldog patronising a motley crew of self-parodies as well as some actual human beings.

Leviathan - No not Thomas Hobbes’ on political philosophy, but Andey Zvyaginstev’s satirical look at corruption in Russia which won Best Film award at the London Film Festival..

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Any Last Words This week you shared your scariest literary moments… “TROLL IN THE DUNGEON! Thought you ought to know...” *Faceplants in Great Hall* SOPHIE HARRISON The Witches by Roald Dahl.... the whole thing is just terrifying. I re-watched the film recently, and wondered why it was ever deemed suitable for children! FRAN LOWE When Lirael is almost killed by the Stilken. I remember being about ten years old and completely terrified reading it. Lirael by Garth Nix. NATALIE CLARK Pennywise the clown. “they float, Georgie, and when you’re down here with me, you’ll float, too–” (I was almost definitely too young for Stephen King when I read this!) HANNAH BUTLER

When I accidentally spilt tea on my copy of The Goblin Queen right before an essay deadline? ALEX DAVIES “It’s all very well to put the government in the hands of the perfect man, but what do you do when the perfect man gets a bellyache?” Belgarath the Sorcerer by David Eddings JOSH CREEK

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“Waiter, waiter! There is a dead squid in my soup!” “It’s not dead, Sir, just dreaming” Mary Fraser revisits classic gothic-horror writer H.P. Lovecraft

WHETHER you are aware of it or not, you probably already know something of H.P. Lovecraft’s work. There isn’t an area of pop-culture he hasn’t in�luenced: Batman puts criminals away in Batman: Arkham Asylum, ‘Arkham’ being the name of the �ictional city in which Lovecraft set many of his stories. Black Sabbath’s album Behind the Wall of Sleep is named after a Lovecraft short story. The Book of the Dead, discovered in a cabin in Sam Raimi’s Evil Dead �ilms, is based on Lovecraft’s Necronomicon. Furthermore Lovecraft’s most beloved creation Cthulhu (pronounced ‘khlulloo’) is constantly referenced, even

The entire last two chapters of The Two Towers. Gollum and orcs are scary enough, but Shelob pushes it into the realm of pure terror. I had nightmares for weeks after reading that. CARMEN PADDOCK “Silence lay steadily against the wood and stone of Hill House, and whatever walked there, walked alone.” The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson. The most optimistic thing about the novel is that only one person dies. GARETH ROBERTS

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SCOTT SNYDER set out with one aim for his highly anticipated creatorowned comic; to reinvent a ‘witch’ to become the most violent, horri�ic creature to ever roam the southern states of America. Considered one of the best

appearing in South Park killing Justin Bieber. Lovecraft himself has appeared in Stargate SG-1: Roswell, Supernatural, and Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated. Having been deemed a trashy, pulp horror writer for several decades, Lovecraft’s work is experiencing a revival. Lovecraft helped create modern horror, and what better time than Halloween to celebrate him? Though Lovecraft died in 1937, his work remains highly relevant. He based his work on “the fundamental premise that common human laws, interests and emotions have no validity or signi�icance in the vast cosmos-atlarge.” He also focused on the in�luence of unseen and uncontrollable forces on humanity, and the danger he perceived in humanities reliance on science and new technology. These themes and ideas are what make him continually relevant. We are bombarded everyday by news of the imminent breakdown of society, the manipulation of the masses by faceless corporations, and the apparently unstoppable, uncontrollable advance of technology. Furthermore, as we continue to explore the universe, we are becoming acutely aware that we are, far from writers in the industry for his illustrious, detailed penning in the most recent volume of Batman and American Vampire, it only seems �itting that Jock, one of the darkest artists around, joins Snyder on this frankly startling exploratory title. The premise is as grotesque as it is welcoming. A young boy, wandering alone in the forest at night, �inds his mother trapped in a hollow tree. She begs, mercifully, as the boy scrambles for a rock, uttering the words “I was pledged!” A

being the centre of the universe, insigni�icant. Ultimately, Lovecraft’s stories play on social fears and create existential crises which will keep you up at night. However, whist psychologically Lovecraft’s work is exceptional, it is his ‘true horror’ that will give you goosebumps. His pantheon of gods, The Great Old Ones, and their followers are both grotesques and truly chilling. Furthermore, his protagonists aren’t fools visiting strange ruins for fun or buying cursed objects because they think they’re pretty instead, they are simply unfortunate “In Lovecraft, you simply get a room in a wrong place, move to the wrong town, read the wrong story. You’re just screwed” according to Neil Gaiman. Within Lovecraft’s world doom is inevitable, and anyone can be drawn into a horri�ic and life changing (or ending) series of events. H.P. Lovecraft died unknown and in poverty, his work viewed as trashy pulp horror, but his writing not only stands the test of time but also inspired some of the most celebrated modern horror authors. Neil Gaiman, Alan Moore, Caitlín R. Kiernan, Junji Ito and Stephen King have all cited Lovecraft brutal “THUNK” and her face is bloody. “Pledged is pledged,” he mutters, with a look of malice and judgement in his eyes. Jock carries an impressive weight upon his shoulders, becoming the visual act. However, it is made an easy task. The imagery of the “Wytches”, made bolder by colourist Matt Hollingsworth, are far viler than any comic book character I’ve ever seen. Accurate death stares and expertly depicted facial expressions are always on form.

as an inspiration, with Stephen King calling him “the twentieth century’s greatest practitioner of the classic horror tale.” You cannot be a true horror fan until you have read Lovecraft, I’d suggest starting with his most popular and oft-referenced The Call of Cthulhu.

You simply get a room in the wrong place, move to the wrong town, read the wrong story. You’re just screwed Neil Gaiman H.P Lovecraft’s work is complex, vivid, and terrifying. It has permeated pop-culture, and is relevant in a way few works are 80 years after publication, and his work has inspired some of the greatest authors, �ilm makers and artists of the modern age. In short, H.P Lovecraft’s not dead, just dreaming. The New Annotated H.P. Lovecraft is available now from Liveright (RRP £25.00)

It is not uncommon for a comic book to entice your attention this easily, but the cruel nature of the �irst �ive pages opens your mind to the rest of the comic. It sets the stage to what could easily become the best new comic; with absolute ease. For a $2.99 comic (£2.30 at most comic stores) it is an essential read for a horror fanatic – and one that won’t be around for very long.

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I AM The Fade. I wander through the murkless night, watching your every breath. Sometimes they are calm and soft; other times patchy and swift, struggling for more as you arch your back in ecstasy or pain. I relish those moments. I never touch you. Why should I? I enjoy this game. I like watching your paranoia build over the years, from your time as a child to your end as an adult. I am the heavy presence behind your back. You hear my whispers in the night, my shuf�les through the dark, my cold breath through your hair. You know that I exist, but you have never proven my existence. And as your paranoia mounts, deep in the dark recesses of your mind, where your fears build and combine into new shapes and forms over the years – I am there, watching you suffer. I don’t need to, of course. I could

Luke Taylor The Girl with a Dragon Tattoo Stieg Larsson

AFTER hearing a mixture of reviews about both the Hollywood and then the Swedish �ilm version of this book, I decided to take it off my ever growing ‘to-read shelf’ and put it next to my bedside. I was not too hopeful as many people had already described the grotesque and raw elements to me. My hopes of a light read seemed rather optimistic.

feed off other emotions if I wanted to. To take your joy and pleasure and imbue it into my own body, or maybe even sadness. Perhaps I could feel the sunlit warmth of the summer emotion, happiness, permeate through my being again. I used to love it. But why should I? It’s dull. I am bored of that emotion. There is nothing complicated or interesting about happiness. But fear? Now fear is the mindkiller. Fear consists of the loose strands in your webbed mind, all connected to everything you hate. Every pluck of those strings sends a shiver down your spine, and you gasp in shock or shame. And the older you grow, the more connections are made, and the more strands are However, within the �irst 50 pages of the book, I was gripped. The storyline begins with a depiction of three, apparently separate, stories with the plot darting around and fascinating characters being introduced left, right and centre. These characters then begin to develop and the reader is introduced to their idiosyncrasies, allowing a connection to be formed between the book and the reader. Slowly, and unpredictably, the three plot lines begin to infectiously intertwine, leaving the reader reaching the end of a speci�ic chapter of one of the storylines at a crucial moment and then reopening another cliffhanger storyline in the next chapter. What is incredible about the writing is Larsson’s ability to

connected. The more you develop and grow, the more complicated your fear becomes – and that is in�initely more interesting than the most basic of human traits, that summer emotion which I used to love. Fear is beautiful. Don’t worry, though. I will reveal myself someday. As you draw that �inal, hagged breath, wherever you die, I will be there. When that breath passes your dried lips, as the air withers in your d e c re p i t lungs, I will appear b e f o r e you, cloaked in midnight. Thousands of distant, burning suns blink across my shrouded being, illuminating your eyes as the life within them dims to grey. And my cloak will unfurl.

allow the reader to continuously pick up and drop storylines without losing interest or confusing the relationships between the characters and plotlines. In terms of the plot, the reader follows the life of a journalist called Blomkvist, who having lost a libel case involving Hans-Erik Wennerstorm, has been recruited by the Vanger Family, in order to investigate the disappearance of a family member 20 years ago. Blomkvist promises to attempt to follow the previous investigation, with the assurance he’ll get information to aid his libel case. Along the journey, Blomkvist’s discoveries lead him to acquiring the help of Lisbeth Slander and an investigative team. Throughout

Waking Simon Taylor

I AM. That is all I know for certain at this point: I am. Questions that may further advance the knowledge of my existence have yet to even occur to me; they will make themselves apparent eventually, and then perhaps they can be answered. Right now I am just a loose entity, just a collection of thoughts and concepts that knit together in such a way that suggests an originator. I am a logical conclusion, drawn from the awareness of my own thoughts and tied down to create a recognizable self. I am in an in�inite regress of selfawareness: I am aware that I’m aware that I’m aware I exist... The sensation makes me feel pain, which strikes sharp contrast with the former furtive ambiguity of my original thoughts: it has a certainty about it, strongly suggesting that I may be an actual, physical being. I can feel my limbs for the �irst time, as the twisting and hair-raising plot, the team discover the Vanger family are not simply trying to protect their reputation, but know more then they are willing to discuss. In terms of in�luence and similarities the novel can be compared to the plot of a classic Ian Rankin book, except for the latter focusing slightly less on characters with a more simple plot structure. For me the detailed characterisation and general addictiveness to the protagonist resembled Lionel Shriver’s We

the aching sensation becomes more formative. My body is now painfully detaching itself from the obscurities of the outside world, reaching desperately towards the apparent certainties of my mind. It is symbiotic; it must be one with my mind if it is to have purpose, and without it my mind would have no link to reality. I know it has reached me because suddenly the pain I’m feeling actually hurts; it is not just a meaningless sensation, it now af�licts mind as well. I relish it. My other senses are now �locking back to my newly rooted mind: I can hear an atonal hum, feel a synthetic coolness. It is only once my vision returns that I realise I cannot see – or rather, I can only see the black inside of my eyelids. I try to open them, but I can’t – not yet. I’m not concerned; control over my body will come in time, it always does. For now I can just remain still, enjoying the complacency of existence. We’re always looking for your creative writing pieces! Prose or poetry, send your submissions to books@exepose.com.

Need To Talk About Kevin. If you are into thriller, or love a gripping book, then I cannot rate this book any more highly. It is an international best seller for a reason and is a must-read. The plots are complicated but accessible and the characters are infectiously raw. Its biggest downfall is that the author did not live to see the huge success the series became.

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Deziree Rapi and Bethany Stuart, Arts Editor, comment on Peace One Day’s controversial exhibition which showcases assault ri�les as artwork AS part of Frieze Week, the London Institute of Contemporary Art featured decommissioned ri�les as cutting-

We can do something about war without �ighting it with violence edge works of art by 14 of today’s most celebrated contemporary artists. The works have been curated by Jake Chapman

and will be auctioned off in aid o f charity Peace One Day. But as artistic and compelling as it sounds, do these masterpieces inspire, or run the risk of glamourising war? Peace One Day has been held every September 21 since 2001 in campaign for global cease�ire and non-violence. The event has been so successful that in 2009 even the Taliban agreed to participate, saving an estimated 1.2 million Afghan children. With such

achievements, they’re not far from reaching their goal of reducing violence by a measurable amount. Still, they heavily rely on famous artists, musicians and such to promote awareness and increase public participation. The question remains, why use ri�les – an accessory proudly adorned by terrorists – to express non-violence? These powerful weapons of mass destruction don’t exactly fall under the ‘peace symbol’ category,

making it questionable why a charity would use t h e m to promote peace. But then again, what is contemporary art if not excitingly controversial? Matt Collishaw stunningly transforms the machine into a recorder, a simple woodwind instrument. You can’t help but imagine the deafening blare of each round replaced by a light whistling melody, like a

sweet lullaby. The irony continues when we are reminded that this playful instrument is made out of the same heavy, cold metal as a gun. Yinka Shonibare, known for his use of bright fabrics, covers the weapon in colourful, organic shapes and textures. Immediately we are drawn to its aesthetic design, easily forgetting that it was once a killing machine. It’s not dif�icult to imagine

that most people won’t mind having a ri�le like this displayed in their own living rooms. Contemporary artists consistently toy with the idea of irony in their works, however, it signals strong psychological effects that could be unintentionally dangerous – should we be admiring an apparatus of war? Let’s not forget the horrifying fact that the audience has just enjoyed artworks that may have killed someone, if not

thousands of people. And to the potential buyers ready to pay large sums of money, isn’t it unsettling to own an object with a such a daunting past? Artists such as Polly Morgan have reacted against the use of guns for this very reason, largely dismantling the gun and refusing to “treat it with any reverence.” Indeed, one can see that haunting prospect for artists attempting to make something so inherently ugly into a work of art, and

yet this seems to be the most important point: by deconstructing the gun one can remould it into something that brings joy rather than pain. This is the real message of Peace One Day, the idea that we can tackle war without �ighting it with violence. Whilst it may make some people uncomfortable, it brings the often very foreign concept of war straight into the domestic realm and thus forces us to take note, react and take action. The exhibits will be auctioned off at Bonham’s on 28 January 2015

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Katie Cregg and James Landymore talk us through the Cha Cha and the Chow Mein ‘CALL Me Maybe’, ‘That’s What Makes You Beautiful’, ‘Hot Stuff’. No, no I’m not �lirting with you, these are Cha Cha Cha songs. Although in fact that’s what the Cha Cha is all about, it’s �lirty, it’s fun.

This is my dance space, that’s yours Born in the 1940s in Cuba it began as a slow shuf�le before Chairman of the Latin American ISTD, Monsieur Pierre, brought it to Europe and taught it as the sassy dance we have today. The key to the Cha Cha is plenty of hip action and sharp straightening of the knees. It features steps such as the New York, where both partners step forward in a V shape, and the cheeky wiggle step where the woman faces

outwards and wiggles her way up her partner’s legs! Cha Cha is about �lirting with the rest of the dance �loor as much as �lirting with your partner and allowing enough distance between you to allow you to show off. To quote Baby in Dirty Dancing, the Cha Cha says “this is my dance space, that’s yours.” A message many a student has wanted to impart I’m sure.

SOMETIMES artistic inspiration can come from the most unlikely of places. My most recent dance discovery was just so. Whilst casually browsing through some of the infamous Rebecca Black-esque videos on Yo u Tu b e , my friends and I came across Alison Gold’s ‘Chinese Food’, a 13 year old girl’s ode to everyone’s favourite Asian cuisine. The song hits an early low with the lyrics: “After balling, I go clubbing/ Then I’m hugging/Then I’m hungry.” But there is a true gem hidden within (if you’re willing to listen long

enough). When mentioning Chow Mein, the singer puts her hands to one side, and then, moving the top hand over the bottom one to the beat, the Chow Mein is born. It is a simple yet incredibly versatile move, one that is sure to impress both your friends and any potential romantic partners. It requires minimal energy yet gains maximum points for style; my

A simple yet incredibly versatile move friends and I have all enthusiastically adopted it. Rehearse at home with a group before going out to gain kudos for choreographic excellence. Without a doubt, your Chow Mein will be the envy of Exeter.

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Artistic Licence As we’re obliged to join in with that Halloween thing, this week we asked: WHO WOULD HAUNT YOU? Which theatrical character gives you the creeps and why? Sweeney Todd or Willy Wonka giving you the willies? Or just Piers Brosnan’s attempt at Mamma Mia? These were our favourites: Bottom from A Midsummer Night’s Dream: I think if a man with a donkey’s head climbed into my bedroom window telling me I looked like the queen of the fairies and did I fancy a quick one in the shrubbery I’d probably wet myself. BETHANY STUART Mother Abess: Any of the nuns from The Sound of Music, particularly the head one. There was something sinister about her enthusiasm for mountains. RORY MORGAN The figurehead of a totalitarian regime: Big Brother. I’m still a quivering wreck after seeing 1984 at the Northcott. HANNAH BUTLER Creepy fictional monkeys: The Monkey music box in Phantom of the Opera - 8-year-old me has never recovered. SOPHIE HARRISON Stanley Kowalski in heat: “He acts like an animal, has an animal’s habits! Eats like one, moves like one, talks like one! There’s even something--sub-human--something not quite to the stage of humanity yet” [Blanche Dubois] CARMEN PADDOCK The Child-Catcher: The nose, the voice, the whip and the huge cage on wheels. Terrifying. EMILY LEAHY

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ONLINE activity tracked, phones hacked, Jennifer Lawrence nudes exposed; at a time where our personal privacy has never felt more vulnerable, George Orwell’s Big Brother dystopia could not be more threateningly relevant. Written by Robert Icke and Duncan Macmillan, Headlong’s stage adaptation of the classic dystopian novel inspired a similar reaction to the novel’s reception 65 years ago: fear. Total fear. From the outset, the book’s suitability to the stage was palpable. Immersed in the head of protagonist Winston Smith, we become lost in an

entirely arti�icial world, where every act is conscious and conforming. Headlong’s construction of this world was suitably unnerving, mostly because there was a creepy ginger guy who kept walking backwards through doors. Scene transitions were disorientating and seamless, with new characters arriving in second long blackouts. One only assumes they must have legged it.

Once you’d accepted the fact that Frank Skinner wasn’t arriving, the scene became pretty horri�ic It was an ironic shame therefore that the opening lacked pace. We were met with a discussion about the legitimacy of Winston Smith’s account of the police state. An account which, of course, we had no opinion of as yet. In-

stead of creating suspense, it became frustratingly boring. It wasn’t until the introduction of Julia, Winston’s lover, “rebel from the waist down,” that the performance picked up. Nothing like a bit of sex to wake us all up. Matthew Spencer as Winston was excellently convincing throughout, his receding hairline was entirely endearing. This made it ever more devastating when we, as the audience, become aware that we were complicit in Winston’s capture. We became political voyeurs, witnessing Winston and Julia’s bedroom intimacy only via the on-stage screen. In a real meta moment, Winston’s interrogator O’Brien walked into the audience shouting at Winston to “speak to us.” It was clear that we, too, were unwitting members of the party. A terrible perspective to be aligned with when we’re about to see rats poured onto Winston’s face. If the �irst half of the play dragged,

the entry into Room 101 hit you like a ton of bricks. White sheets and shockingly bright clinical lighting transformed the stage and left us squinting in discomfort. Once you’d accepted the fact that Frank Skinner wasn’t arriving any time soon, the scene became pretty horri�ic. Each time Winston de�ied the party line, the torture intensi�ied. Blood spattered and noise blared as we saw electrocution, �ingertips cut off and teeth removed. The synchronicity of the torturers was terrifying. Every time they moved I wanted to cry: “JUST SAY 2+2=5 WINSTON, FOR ALL OUR SAKES!” Of course it made sense to have no interval. The last thing an oppressive tyrannical regime is going to do is pause for ice cream, but God, did I need some by the end. The intensity was powerfully pervasive in this technically �lawless, incredibly affecting production.

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ADAPTATIONS of Shakespeare’s work can often get lost in translation. Last Wednesday I saw Frantic Assembly’s production of Othello at the Theatre Royal Plymouth. Their adaptation of one of Shakespeare’s most well known plays did not disappoint. The visual elements of Frantic Assembly’s version were far from how they would have been in Shakespeare’s time. Firstly, the setting of the 2014 production was in a local pub in West Yorkshire. The

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centre piece and main focal point of the set was a pool table in which the actors danced around, creating choreographed movement sequences revolving around the pool table using the cue sticks as props. It was also used for the climax of the performance when Othello murders Desdemona and then lies beside her on the table once he has taken his own life. This powerful image epitomised the effectiveness of the pub setting throughout the entire performance. One of my favourite aspects of the Frantic Assembly production of Othello was their use of the moving walls which seamlessly morphed from the main setting of the pub to the exterior alleyway behind it. The walls were also used to help

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portray Cassio’s drunken state towards the middle of the play. They swayed and, as the character got more drunk, the walls began to move in and out, swerve and wobble. Along with the physical choreography performed by the actors, this was a great way to represent the intoxicated state of Cassio.

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audience. Instead of being involved in warfare the men were all part of a gang war and the women were no longer “ladies” but young adults. As opposed to Shakespeare’s upper class characterisation, Frantic Assembly’s production focussed on a working class background in Yorkshire. Although I had my reservations before sitting down to watch Frantic Assembly’s version of Othello, I left the theatre having thoroughly enjoyed and understood the performance. The modern imagery and stereotypes used throughout the adaptation brought to life the archaic language of Shakespeare and made it relevant to today’s audience.

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EVER looked at Washington Singer and thought, ‘that looks like a big Gothic Haunted House?’ What if it used to be? In 1899, on All Hallows Night, a grotesque assortment of guests are holding a séance for the deceased lady of the house. What happened to the Professor? Murder at Washington Singer is a special Halloween drama.

HARVEY Crickmore and Charlie Windsor were enemies at school. Now Private Harvey Crickmore and Lieutenant Charlie Windsor are facing a greater enemy than each other. Or are they? Will they unite in the face of adversity? I Fought In A War is a single, special play to commemorate 100 years since World War One.

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Exeter’s very own soap opera returns to the radio with a host of new voices RUNNING weekly for 15 minute episodes, Union Road tells the stories of the people that live and work on Union Road. There are the Millers moving in, a family on the brink of break up, and someone on their way out. Student Toni is hunting for a new housemate, but will she get more than she bargained for? And Harriet Lazenby is returning to �ix the street – but with everyone at war, can they be united? There’s romance, heartache, tension and explosive drama – all on one street! It airs every Wednesday from 5-6pm. Meet a few of the characters:

MARTHA MILLER

played by Holly Kerr Martha is the loudest voice in the Miller family. Boisterous, at times masculine, cutting, she is insecure about her lack of prospects and attention within the family and lashes out because of it. Her business mind is impressive but her main priority is to get into lots of spats with the Lazenbys!

HARRIET LAZENBY

played by Emily Leahy Harriet comes back after a long time away from the Lazenbys and the �irm more hardened and steely than ever before! She is aghast to �ind George running the show and, with the �irm in trouble, a war seems set to begin. But instead, tragic events will lead her to grow even colder and even more distant.

SIMON MILLER

played by Olly Roy Simon is the pub landlord, a friendly Jack the Lad - the typical patriarchal �igure. He is an experienced man, with a strong presence on the street. Despite being an ardent family man he had a small lapse of judgement and now he’s on his last chance with Elsie. Can he keep his family – and the street – together?

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Opening the #GamerGate

Getting a handle on why #GamerGate wants to lock off social justice Adam Smith Games & Tech Editor

ON 16 October, The New York Times ran a story entitled ‘Feminist Critic Of Video Games Facing Threats’. Written by Nick Wing�ield, the article began: “Anita Sarkeesian, a feminist cultural critic, has for months received death and rape threats from opponents of her work challenging the stereotypes of women in video games”. Sarkeesian has now cancelled

her speech in Utah because of threats that, if she spoke, a person under the pseudonym Marc Lépine would carry out “the deadliest school shooting in American history”. Under Utah law, the campus police would be unable to prevent anyone carrying a concealed weapon. According to Jonathon McIntosh, the producer for Sarkeesian’s Tropes vs. Women video series, “Utah

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Quinn, Sarkeesian and Wu received rape threats in such numbers that they left their homes This series of events began because of #Gamergate. This is a hashtag that began as a false �lag attack by (among others) Slade Villena, a.k.a. RogueStar against Zoe Quinn, the developer of Depression Quest. Its aim was to harass developers and journalists that were “Social Justice Warriors”, those that promote feminist critiques of games. To do this, they perpetuated the myth that #GamerGate was to end corrupt games journalism, fuelled by the myth that Zoe Quinn exchanged sexual favours with journalist Nathan Grayson. Not surprisingly, Grayson was not the focus of attention, with many #GamerGate supporters focusing on Zoe Quinn, Anita Sarkeesian,

journalism ethics is warLeigh Alexander and Brianna ranted, as all questions Wu – Quinn, Sarkeesian and into journalistic ethics are. Wu receiving rape threats Game journalist TotalBisin such numbers that they cuit recently revealed that contacted the police and Warner Bros. would not give left their homes. him a press copy of Middle Many supporters of Zoe Quinn Earth: Shadow of Mordor with#GamerGate have tried to deout his signing a deal to do fend their side. Claims are the following: “Maximise made that these harassawareness for the game ers are simply Internet during the ‘week of vengetrolls using their group ance’”; “Persuade viewto spread hate. Others arers to purchase game” and gue that they have received Anita Sarkeesian “Not show bugs or glitches similar threats from people that may exist”. Yet since 11 that are anti-Gamergate; all September to 11 October, similar rhetoric to those tweets per day including that support the #notall‘#GamerGate’ and ‘Shadow men group. However, the of Mordor’ never reached response here is obvious: over 1000. Replace ‘Shadow if these people do not repof Mordor’ with ‘Anita’ or resent you, then why stand Leigh Alexander ‘Zoe’, and that number inwith them? creases tenfold. A chain is only as strong At its smallest, #Gameras its weakest link. A camGate is about video games. paign is only as strong as At its biggest, it is about the misogynist, slandercultural spaces, the de�inious, rape-threatening, tion of identity, and who is account-hacking scum of allowed to criticise and have the Internet that in�iltrates its Brianna Wu a voice in mainstream culranks. A debate over games

ture. More than 1.2 billion people are playing games worldwide, according to a state of the industry report by Spil Games. Of those, about 700 million play online games; that amounts to 44 per cent of the world’s online population. Games are not niche. They are an unchangeable part of mainstream culture and so its views on feminism, gender politics, race and society are as important as they were to �ilm 50 years ago.

A campaign is only as strong as the misogynistic, slanderous, rape-threatening, account-hacking scum of the Internet Fighting corruption in an industry is a noble cause, but what is being done under the banner of #GamerGate is illegitimatising the views and providing a shield for those that would hack and harass and abuse. Happy Halloween.

Go and play this game, you bitch Alien: Isolation shows that the best way to a gamer’s heart is bursting through their chest Katherine Perrington Alien: Isolation Sega PC,PS4, Xbox One, PS3, Xbox 360 Out now

DEVELOPED by The Creative Assembly and published by Sega, Alien: Isolation is set in the year 2137, 15 years after the events of Alien. You play as Amanda Ripley, daughter of Ellen Ripley, as she seeks answers to what happened to her Mother aboard the ill-fated Nostromo. Sevastopol space station holds the �light recorder for the Nostromo and is the location for most of the game. Stealth is absolutely crucial. Simply getting to the end of a corridor in this huge ship can get you killed multiple times by the Alien. Hid-

ing only offers a temporary reprieve; the Alien can rip locker doors open and sneak up on you in vents offering some spectacular yet horrifying death cut scenes. However, players can craft and collect items to attempt to distract the Alien. Yet �lares and smoke bombs do no damage, and only when you acquire a �lame thrower will you be able to keep it at bay. Humans and “Working Joe” androids are blessedly easier to dispatch with guns and a handy wrench. The one tool that really saves your life is the motion detector and its ability to sense “micro changes in air density” – sensing the movements of hostiles to give you a small hint as to when to hide and when to run. After Ripley �inds that the �light recorder is broken, your aim is to �ind

your friends, the origin of the Alien, and escape. It sounds simple and yet the outstanding A.I. of the Alien means it actively hunts you all over the ship. It does not follow set paths, keeping the fear fresh and very real. Alien: Isolation has an atmosphere

rivalling Amnesia: The Dark Descent and Outlast. The game is long and addictive despite the near paralysing fear. Dare I say, it’s almost alien.

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Is Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor precious, or will it not pass? Ryan Grace

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TO answer the immediate question, Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor bares only a few traits similar to the Lord of the Rings franchise it’s built on. Talion, a ranger of Gondor, is murdered at the beginning of the game by one of Sauron’s minions, and then �inds his soul has been linked to an elf who has suffered a similar fate. Thus, they are literally bound to gain

revenge against Sauron’s forces in the only way they know how: brutally slaughtering the Captains and Warchiefs from his armies. The campaign takes the story of Middle Earth in an interesting direction, although the plot becomes a little underwhelming and predictable towards the end.

One of the most engaging aspects of the game is the innovative combat system However, to stave off narrative boredom one of the best attributes of Shadow of Mordor is the wide range of activities and side-quests. Other than the campaign, challenges

such as hunting missions, weapon challenges and hidden artefacts will keep you entertained for hours. Hilarious lines of dialogue only make playing more satisfying; an Uruk declaring that “I wish we had some more slaves to throw at them!” upon being attacked by a group of Ghûls never gets old. One of the most engaging aspects of the game is the innovative combat system. Talion feels supremely powerful, wielding a sword, dagger and bow, all of which are fully upgradable through weapon attachments as well as a large character tree of abilities. The in-game currency known as ‘Miriam’ can be used to add attributes to the character’s stats. Combat feels smooth, and gives the player

a great amount of freedom when it comes to developing an attacking style. Shadow of Mordor equally allows all-out attack or a stealthy approach, in which Talion is able to sneakily kill enemies in similar fashion to the Assassin’s Creed franchise. Sadly, combat is sometimes interrupted by Talion’s movement as he is often stuck on a corner of a wall when attempting to sneak towards an enemy. Lastly, Shadow of Mordor develops a brilliant leadership system with regards to Sauron’s army - the Nemesis System. If you were to kill a Captain, eventually a different Uruk will come forward to replace him. Not to mention that if one manages to kill you, they will gain power and

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Oliver Toms gives Games & Tech his rundown of Runers RUNERS is, in the developers’ words, a “rogue-like top-down dungeon shooter.” In a manner very similar to The Binding of Isaac (but with considerably less blood and faeces) you run from room to room of a dungeon �loor, and must kill every enemy present before you can proceed. What makes Runers different is the runes, which you collect by killing enemies and can combine into an enormous array of different spells with which to slay your enemies. It’s an impressively deep, detailed system, and every one of the 285 spells you can create feels and plays differently. For example, combining a Water rune with a Spark rune cre-

ates an Ice Sword, which slows and damages your enemies upon contact. Or you could combine the Fire, Mind and Light runes to create a spell which sends four �laming bullets towards a target point. The potential for customisation is nothing short of astounding.

A sentence or two of text between dungeons does not a good narrative make. Unfortunately, the game falls short of expectation with graphics and presentation. The enemies, while

distinctive, just don’t have the kind of character you’d �ind in a game like The Binding of Isaac; and the overly retro aesthetic may put off some potential players. But I honestly would urge people to look past the graphics, and concentrate more on the gameplay, because that’s evidently what the developers have done. More irritating for me was the lacklustre lore and half-hearted attempts to inject some plot into the game. A sentence or two of text between each �loor of the dungeon does not a good narrative make. Also irritating were the sound effects. The sound design is �ine, mostly; but when a mage has vocalised their death for the 700th

time with a melodrama not even Alan Rickman could match, it does start getting a little repetitive. The music’s great though. It echoes the soundtracks of several other games, particularly Chivalry: Medieval Warfare and Sins of a Solar Empire. Runers’ brooding, tense and fantastical music is the perfect counterpart to the gritty tactical warfare of the game. Overall, though, the real reason to play Runers is the combat and spell-making system, which is an absolutely wonderful creation. The moment of joy when you test out a new spell and consider how best to use it is truly addictive, and the combat itself is rewarding and in�initely varied.

get promoted straight after your death, and taunt you during your next �ight. That really does add insult to injury. Not only is this truly innovative, but it also allows in�inite playing time ensuring that you’re never bored.

I wish we had some more slaves to throw at them! Uruk Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor provides an enthralling gaming experience. Although the storyline isn’t too compelling, it is a truly precious title that must surely be a contender for game of the year.

News Byte Jack England WHY is Windows’ new OS called Windows 10, not 9? Many thirdparty developers tend to use quick - or what could be deemed as lazy - programming to stop older versions of Windows using their programs. So, in a nutshell, they stop versions such as Windows 95 or 98 being able to run their programs by stopping any operating system with a 9 in it from using it. This has always worked so far, but it does mean that Windows has had to work around it. Thus, Windows 10 was born.

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ITS been quite some time since I could get lost in a game, but for me, my favourite game will always be Tomba!. I’m not sure if it was popular in the UK, I am a yank after all, and even at home it was not a familiar title, yet it was the third game I ever purchased for the PS1 and I was hooked immediately. The only reason I’ll find myself finishing any single player mode is if I’m exceedingly invested. Yet, I can recall playing through Tomba! for hours on end. I’d give up those treasured snow-days during the winter, just to get to the end of a segment within the game. Tomba! captured the basics of any

Dastardly porcine minions supporting boss-level swine could mess up your day stunning them with one of your various boomerangs, was to jump on them and fling them off screen. Who were these ne’er-do-wells? Evil pigs. That’s right, dastardly porcine minions supporting

several bosslevel swine who could really mess up your day. For a platformer, it was nothing too radical, yet boasted a fair share of various approaches to any given problem, and some great cut scenes. The graphics were smooth and colorful, and the various locals within the game not only looked completely different, but required a unique approach to move around and fight the enemy. The mechanics of fighting each boss differed just as widely. If you don’t mind hunting down the title on the PSN, then perhaps you might consider what this humble relic of a gamer’s favorite game of all time.

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Across: 1 Guinness, 6 Hack, 8 Maimed, 9 Lamarr, 10 First World War, 11 Parsec, 14 Easing, 16 Scavenger hunt, 20 Thomas, 21 Enrich, 22 Glut, 23 Andropov.

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good game: it was fun, it sucked you into the action, and the story was decent - if not reminiscent of the more graphic acid trips from a Hunter S Thompson novel. The basic plot revolves around a weird, shirtless, dwarf of a guy named Tomba, who’s sporting pink hair, and stores his entire inventory within his stomach, only to be regurgitated and equipped at will. His weapon of choice was a boomerang, and it could be used to break through immovable objects - or fetch them - as well as knock enemies unconcious. The second step, after

Down: 2 Umami, 3 Nemesis, 4 Endow, 5 Splurge, 6 Humid, 7 Certain, 12 Alcohol, 13 Canasta, 15 Scherzo, 17 Vomit, 18 Emend, 19 Nacho.

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2) One of the �ive basic tastes (5) 3) Unbeatable opponent (7) 4) Present (5) 5) Extravagant display (7) 6) Damp - heavy (5) 7) Positive (7) 12) Intoxicating substance (7) 13) Card game (7) 15) Lively movement (music) (7) 17) Heave (5) 18) Correct (a text) (5) 19) Tortilla chip (5)

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Sophy Coombes-Roberts, Sport Editor meets Rugby World Cup-winning Head Coach Sir Cli “HOW do you want to be remembered?”: a phrase I am still contemplating days after sitting down with Sir Clive Woodward. In just one hour of his company he was able to inspire me to become a more successful writer, a more powerful athlete and a better person in general. It is no wonder this man coached the England rugby boys to a World Cup win in 2003 and supported hundreds of Team GB athletes to glory at London 2012 as their Director of Sport. Perhaps the most humbling thing is that 40 years ago, Cambridge-born Clive, was working full time as a sales director for Rank Xerox with no intentions of becoming a rugby coach. So how did he end up coaching arguably the most successful rugby side in English history?

I would play against Wales in front of 80,000 people at Twickenham on a Saturday but Monday morning 8am I was back in the of�ice “Well I think you have to take a look back,” he replies, smiling. “It was the amateur days in rugby and things were very different. Looking back now it seems like a long time ago but it actually isn’t. I was starting a ‘proper’ career, rugby wasn’t my day job, and it was an amateur sport” - something we often forget nowadays. To put things into perspective, he explains: “I was playing for Leicester Tigers, England too, but it wasn’t professional. I would play against Wales in front of 80,000 people at Twickenham on a Saturday, but Monday morning at 8am I was back in the of�ice doing my day job, albeit carrying a few more bruises than my colleagues.” Although he received an honorary degree from Exeter in 2007, Sir Clive �irst graduated from Loughborough in 1979 with a 2:2 in Sports Science. He adds: “Whilst at Loughborough I also did a year’s teacher training so I guess

1977 Loughborough

Woodward joined and captained Loughborough Uni Rugby team.

I was always interested in coaching and teaching, but it was an amateur sport. I never thought it was going to be my career.” By 1997 Woodward had hung up his boots and was doing well in his day job. Outside of work he was enjoying coaching Bath and the England U21 side but it was all still just a pastime. “Then the game of rugby went professional in ’97, it caught everyone by surprise. It was quite a chaotic time in terms of �inding a full time coach, and a number of the favourites were unavailable because of other commitments,” he admits humbly. “In truth I was probably �ifth or sixth choice, but quite simply the people at Twickenham offered me the opportunity to become England’s �irst full time Head Coach and the rest is history. I say to my kids (two of whom studied at Exeter): I’ve never planned my career, it just happened, circumstances have happened. When I was playing, I never thought Rugby would go professional. Then I was offered the �irst full time job, so I became a professional rugby coach. That’s it.” For most people, Sir Clive Woodward is remembered as one of the most accomplished rugby coaches this country has ever seen. Exactly what was it that made him such a successful coach? “Really I was lucky to become a professional coach but I do regret not having the chance to play the game professionally. However, this meant I could also eyeball all of the players and say to them ‘do you realise how lucky you are?’ Don’t waste it, because there was, and still is, a part of me that really envied them because they were now professional and could give it absolutely everything.” That being said, the former coach quickly asserts: “I relished becoming a full time professional coach because the same principle applies, you can give it everything.”

dent athletes, at Exeter and all universities, can learn from Sir Clive. It is always a struggle to balance sport and a degree whilst maintaining a social life, so how exactly was he able to manage an amateur playing career with a full time job? “It depends on what you want to do. If you do want to be a professional athlete then you do have to sacri�ice a lot because it’s competitive. You have to live a certain lifestyle, you certainly

have to be some sort of a role model and you probably spend far more time than you would imagine on your basic skills. That’s what sets the best players in the world apart, how hard

In that moment I realised that all stu-

they work on the basics.” “To be honest it’s a pretty lonely world, but if you want to be the best that is how it has to be done. If you cut corners, then I promise you there is someone from New Zealand or South Africa who isn’t, or even someone in your own country who is working harder than you are.”

1979 Leicester Tigers

1980 England Debut

University

He began playing as a centre for Leicester whilst working for Xerox

Woodward made his debut against Ireland and went on to gain 21 caps

It is glaringly obvious that rugby has come a long way since Woodward was studying and playing at Loughborough, so where does he see the role of university in rugby today?

Great teams are made up of great individuals and that is a very powerful thing “We are in interesting times,” he replies. “I am starting to think that a professional player can still go to university and get an education. Can it make you a better player? De�initely! I think if you’ve got another string to your bow, then it can make you a better rugby player.” More and more of the most talented rugby players are managing to juggle university whilst playing and training with a big club like Cardiff or Exeter Chiefs, and he agrees this is something which is working well. “Linking into a club such as the Chiefs is becoming more common and is turning out some great players.” Sir Clive is a big advocate of university rugby, something that I think stems from captaining a win-

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He was appointed as the first England Head coach of the professional era

ning BUCS team himself. “University sport is an amazing thing. It makes you play with your friends, for your university and those BUCS games, especially the �inals are massive. I went on to play for and coach England and the lions, and playing for university in BUCS, but playing in those especially tough Midlands leagues didn’t do me any harm”, he jokes.

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ive Woodward to chat about his career, University rugby and England’s chances in 2015 This isn’t just something that applies to rugby though, and Woodward refers to his work with the International Olympic Committee, explaining: “There is a lot of talk about the athletes that don’t go to university. They commit to the Olympic life, they may go to the Olympics, win a medal, but someday that is going to stop and what do they do then if they haven’t kept their education going?” So what is the solution? “I would like to think that online education will continue to go from strength to strength and really kick in soon. You could still go to Exeter University, but you are able to do a lot more online. Perhaps you spread your degree over six or even seven years which allows you to become a professional sportsman and get a good education. I

think this is the way the world is going.” I swing the conversation back to his earlier mention of playing university rugby and bring up the concept of team comaradarie which is massive at Exeter. Boasting 49 sports clubs throughout the University, we really do have the Green Machine ethos, so I ask what he believes makes one big successful team.

If you cut corners then I promise you there is someone from New Zealand or South Africa who isn’t “We were big on that in Team GB at London 2012 - we created what we liked to call ‘one team GB.’ It is quite challenging because you have 26 sports with different cultures. In our world we represented Team GB and in your world you represent team Exeter, but my favourite line that I am huge on is a very simple statement: ‘How do you want to be remembered?’” I could see the �ire in his eyes as he �licked into motivational mode. “The team stuff is fantastic,” he explains, “but great teams are made up of great

individuals and that is a very powerful thing, because I can think of nothing worse than being remembered for anything that would cause a problem for anyone else. It is a positive and negative thing. So for you at Exeter, I would want to be remembered as a great team person and everyone at university would respect the way I behave around the campus. “So it just is ‘How do you want to be remembered?’ It’s my favourite line in sport but it’s just as relevant in any path you follow regardless of your career” - a powerful sentiment.

Women’s Rugby

With Exeter consistently �ielding a successful Women’s Rugby side, the England girls triumphing at the World Championships in the summer and the very �irst professional female rugby players being announced in the UK, I was interested to hear Sir Clive’s thoughts on the topic and about female sport in general. It’s exciting how positive he is about women’s sport. “If you look at 2012, the success of the team was mainly about the females, the girls were brilliant!” He smiles and assures me he is not just telling me, a female sportswoman and journalist, what I want to hear. “The thing is that rugby sevens is now in the Olympics and that is massive. You can never underestimate the currency of a gold medal because every serious female athlete wants to compete in the Olympics. The Rio Games will be huge for women’s rugby, it will be taken to a whole new level. “Rugby sevens is a pretty great game and I really think it will be a big incentive for the top athletes from sports such as netball and lacrosse to want to play rugby.” This is an interesting thought given sevens’ emphasis on speed and altheticism over power. It could be a real temptation. Will it ever reach the same level as Men’s Rugby? Probably not. Yet, Woodward is a massive advocate of the sport, having had some involvement in

2003 Wins the World Cup

Sir Clive leads England to victory, beating Australia in the final

coaching girls. He says: “Their enthusiasm and love of the game is just no different from the boys. The England girls who were playing in Hong Kong were amazing players. 20,000 people were watching and their skill level was just incredible. The future of the sport is so exciting.'

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Although not coaching at the upcoming World Cup, Sir Clive Woodward is still very much involved in RWC 2015. He will be covering the build up by writing for The Daily Mail from a media standpoint. So how does he think England will fare? “I think England will go really well. It’s a huge year, they need to arrive at the World Cup after a really successful autumn and the 6 Nations will be so important for them.” They play Wales in the �irst game of the tournament and he stresses to me how important that is. “That is huge, they have to beat Wales and then keep on winning,” he

It is going to take a very good side to beat England at Twickenham says resoundingly. This is comfortable ground for the former World Cup coach. He speaks with no hesitation and you can see his rugby brain in gear. He goes on: “But England are in a good place. I think what I had never really thought about before, until the Olympics, was home advantage. It’s common sense. Would I rather play at Twickenham or Cardiff? I would rather play at Twickenham. But because of my job [Director of Sport] at the Olympics I really began to study it. Those two pool games against Australia and Wales are the biggest group games ever, because one of those teams is going out which is astonishing. But...” he smiles, “...England are playing at home and I think that is a big, big advantage. If they

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were playing in Cardiff or in Sydney then I wouldn’t be anywhere near as con�ident, but I think England at home is a huge advantage. Then if they get through the pool all bets are off. They have every chance of winning it. It is going to take a very good side to beat England at Twickenham.”

You have to live a certain lifestyle and you certainly have to be some sort of a role model The Future So what does the future hold for Sir Clive Woodward? He’s obviously keeping busy with his media roles around the 6 Nations and World Cup but his time at the moment is mostly being spent building a coaching software. He explains: “I’m building this software called ‘Captured’ which is based on how I coached England and really something that any athlete or coach can use - it is all about effectively capturing and sharing knowledge.” He has currently got various pilots out and is working towards launching it very soon. But the future is as bright as always for Woodward. He hasn’t ruled out a return to rugby coaching but, as he told me: he has never planned out his career, just grabbed his opportunities when they arose, and this is a philosophy he intends to continue. I am sure there are many exciting opportunities still to come. For more information on Woodward’s coaching software visit www.capturedhq.com and to keep up with his thoughts on sport, follow him on twitter @cliveWoodward or check out his articles on www.dailymail.co.uk/sport.

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28 12

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Men’s 2s Men’s 3s

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Men’s 5s Winchester

5 0

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Women’s 2s Southampton Solent

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Women’s 3s Bath

30 22

Hockey Men’s 1s Cardiff Met

3 0

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Women’s 1s Cardiff Met

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THE EXETER MEN’S TENNIS 1s got their season off to a �lying start with a comprehensive victory over the London School of Economics. The 1s quartet of Jack Large, Andy Higham, Armand Baboian and Ashtey Pauls, could hardly have begun any better, thrashing their opponents in the two doubles matches. Baboian and Pauls recorded a resounding 6-0, 6-2 victory, but their teammates, fresher Large and AU President Higham, went one better, triumphing 6-0, 6-1. Large, who was playing his �irst game for the club, was understandably delighted with a �ine start; “There wasn’t really anything to fault,” he admitted. “We’re a stronger doubles side than we are at singles, though, so we can’t lose focus.” These words proved prophetic, as the singles games provided the team with a far sterner test. All four players emerged victorious, but they were pushed hard by their opponents, who appeared determined to regain some pride. Higham’s match in particular was thrilling, as his opponent forced a tiebreak that he eventually won 7-6.

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There wasn’t really anything to fault Jack Large, EUTC 1s It was a hard-fought win, in spite of the seemingly comfortable scoreline, marking a very promising start to the new campaign. Next up for the 1s is a trip to Oxford on 29 October, where they will hope to build on what was an excellent performance. Elsewhere, it was a fruitful day all round for the tennis club, with a clean sweep of victories across the board – the Men’s 2s, 3s and 4s, and the Women’s 1s, 2s and 3s, all winning. It looks set to be another very successful season for tennis at Exeter.

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>> Clockwise from left: The men’s badminton 1s got off to a great start, beating LSE 8-0, Club Captain Ben King breaks away from the Cardiff M

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EURFC 1s Cardiff Met

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ON a chilly Wednesday afternoon at Topsham, EURFC 1s continued their perfect start to the season by beating Cardiff Met 28-12. In a thoroughly convincing victory, Exeter’s forwards were superb throughout, dominating their opponents at the set piece and breakdown. This ensured that Met were never given the chance to establish a foothold in the game. Exeter’s pack crunched their op-

ponents in the early exchanges. Time and time again, the Met scrum would be spoiled by the Exeter eight, ensuring that their back line were denied any sort of forward momentum. In contrast, when it was Exeter’s put-in, the backs usually got clean ball thanks to the hard work of the pack. Exeter’s dominance at the set piece and breakdown ensured that they were getting plenty of penalties. It was from one of these that �ly-half Freddie Gabbitass opened the scoring for the Green Army, giving the home side a deserved lead. Nevertheless, Exeter were having to defend as well, as Captain Ben King spilled a ball on his own �ive-metre line, giving Met a scrum in a hugely

inviting position. He made amends, however, leading his pack to another turn-over, ensuring that EURFC’s fortress remained intact. The back-line were also doing their bit in defence, with the excellent centre pairing of Tom Holdsorth and Alex Wilcockson putting in tackle after tackle. These two were also highly effective going forward, as they looked to exploit gaps in Met’s back line. It seemed as if EURFC’s dominance would be rewarded with a deserved try, when hooker Paul Davis cut his way through the Met line deep in their own 22, but he was held up just short. Exeter dominated the scrum that followed, with skipper King controlling the ball excellently at the base,

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EUBC vs Southampton & Cardiff IT was all smiles at the Sports Park on Wednesday as the Exeter Men’s and Ladies’ badminton sides enjoyed comfortable victories over Cardiff and Southampton. The Men’s 1s and 2s were able to record perfect 8-0 whitewashes to get their home season off to the greatest of starts, while the Ladies routed Cardiff 6-2. The previous week had seen the Men’s 1s struggle away against an impressive Bath side, even if the 2s had romped home 8-0 on that occasion. However, those memories were quickly brushed aside as the singles and doubles teams attacked their opponents from the outset with venom. The �irst four matches were over in a �lourish as each player worked a high tempo of smashes early on, which forced their opponents to clear

and clear again helplessly. Although the other matches that followed were closer and some took a third game to decide, the 1s made it through without a single lost match, an impressive feat. The dominance of the 2s continued as they thrashed Southampton mercilessly, especially in the doubles. The Southampton players looked ready to throw down their racquets at many stages in the hammering and it certainly gave Exeter some wellearned con�idence.

The singles and doubles teams attacked their opponents from the outset with venom Speaking after the matches, coach Helen Ward was clearly delighted with the club’s performance. “The hard work is paying off!” she said, and it certainly should bring many more rewards and wins throughout the season ahead.

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but once again they couldn’t quite cross the line. Nevertheless, Exeter remained patient and a few minutes later were rewarded. After sustained possession, outside centre Wilcockson off-loaded smartly to second row Hosking, who then gave a textbook show and go, allowing the �lying Aaron Struminski to �inish in the corner. It was a lovely try to give the home side an 8-0 lead at half time. Early in the second-half the forwards secured another easy three points taking the Exeter lead to 11-0. Another kicked penalty shortly followed, giving Exeter quite an imposing lead. This allowed the back line to show

some of their �lair. Wilcockson was once again at the heart of this; almost scoring a stunning individual try via a quick tap-and-go, a snappy break, and then a wonderful chip-and-chase, but he was just forced into touch

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Exeter did not have to wait long for another try, however, as a typically superb scrum deep in Met’s 22 led to a deserved score for King. An easy conversion ensured that Exeter now

led 21-0. This was followed shortly after by another seven points, as winger Struminski made a stunning individual break, for his second try of the game. Despite two late consolation tries for Cardiff Met, the home side had enough points in the bag to secure victory. This win keeps EURFC 1s way out in front in the BUCS Premier South league, with four out of four win. The team is certainly looking strong with so many of their players new and old displaying superb form. This side has the potential to do something special this season and are surely consider ing themselves strong contenders for the title.

11 15

THE contest between Exeter Women’s Lacrosse 1s and BUCs Premier South defending champions, Cambridge 1s, was expected to be a tight, hard fought contest and was until the last quarter, when Cambridge pulled away to secure a 15 goals to 11 win. Cambridge immediately showed their attacking intent, securing the �irst draw and immediately running through the Exeter defence to score the �irst goal. Exeter soon hit back through Katie Butcher, after �ighting their way through the Cambridge defence, and then took the lead for the only time in the game when Sophy Coombes-Roberts put the ball past the opposition’s very impressive goalkeeper. Cambridge soon equalised and then, from turnover ball, took the lead. The home side had a chance to battle back when an opposition player was

yellow carded but their rivals successfully ran down the clock until the teams regained equal numbers. The game continued in the same vein with the teams exchanging goals to make the score 8-9 after 45 minutes. But with 15 minutes left on the clock Cambridge pulled away, their dominance at the draw proving to be a crucial component of their game, helping them to an 8-14 lead. The Exeter girls bravely fought their way back into the match, putting another three goals past the visitor’s defence. Unfortunately they once again failed to capitalise on extra numbers after another Cambridge player was yellow carded. To add insult to injury the opposition scored the �inal goal to make the �inal score 11-15. After the match Captain CoombesRoberts stated, “The �irst 45 minutes were good, the game was lost with 15 to go. We need to work on our draws and be more aggressive in defence but there are a lot of positives to take from the game against a team that has consistently dominated BUCS.”

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EXETER Ladies’ 1s got their season off to a �lying start with a thrilling victory over Cardiff last Wednesday. With a sizeable crowd behind them, Exeter oozed con�idence from the outset, taking advantage of every mistake the Welsh out�it made. Despite this, Cardiff were determined and fought through mid�ield with fantastic skill to create the game’s �irst goal-scoring opportunity. A close-range strike was blocked by the body of an Exeter defender, leading to an early chance for Cardiff against the run of play, in the form of a

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penalty �lick. Luckily Exeter were not punished for this momentary lapse in concentration as the Cardiff striker pushed the ball just wide of the left post. The penalty served as a wake up call for Exeter who came back with renewed tenacity and �ight, creating opportunities from across the pitch with Kathryn Lane and Meg Crowson in particular showing �lashes of brilliance. With newly found determination and grit, Crowson paced past Cardiff’s defence and unleashed a fantastic reverse stick shot to give Exeter the lead only 15 minutes in. The brilliant opening appeared to give Cardiff some much needed impetus. Exeter seemed to tire and their play became sloppy as the half time whistle approached.

After a much needed break, Exeter were evidently revitalised in the second half. With the defensive duo of Izzy Grigg and Meg Crowson switching the ball clinically across the pitch, Exeter began to dominate possession and take control of the close game.

Crowson unleashed a fantastic reverse stick shot to give Exeter the lead Despite continuous pressure on their goalkeeper, Cardiff did not give up and after being denied by some fantastic saves, Exeter seemed a little disheartened, losing the vocal communication that was so evident in the �irst half. With some encouragement from

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the sidelines and the use of the faultless defensive press, the Exeter girls began to wear down their opposition, almost forcing Cardiff into an own goal in the �inal critical stages of the match. After two unsuccessful attacking short corners, a break came from a great ball down the right wing by Frankie Maffei. Crowson latched onto the ball and hammered a powerful shot in from the edge of the D to give Exeter a 2-0 cushion with ten minutes remaining. After this blow, a somewhat depleted Cardiff seemed lacking in energy and fortitude, allowing Exeter to hold their position and maintain possession. Despite the 2-0 lead, the Exeter girls seemed more determined than ever. After more fantastic control by Crowson, a tenacious run down the

left wing concluded with a great undercut shot nestling into the top right corner, putting Exeter 3-0 up just minutes before the �inal whistle.

A tenacious run down the left wing concluded with a great undercut shot nestling into the top right corner Speaking after the match, third year defender Izzy Grigg was particularly impressed with the “real strength and depth in the team.” Grigg enthused about “the squad forming links and working for each other to get the result we deserved.” Scorer Crowson was also buoyant, speaking glowlingly of “a great team performance for the full 70 minutes.”

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