CIT Students’ Union Magazine Volume Twelve, Issue 6
• All the latest CIT news • Nominate your Class Rep for an award • Students’ Union General Elections • Photos from recent CIT events • Latest sports and societies roundup and much more...
Safety Week
March 28th - 31st
Contents 4 President’s Notes CIT Students’ Union, Rossa Ave, Bishopstown, Cork, Ireland. Telephone: 021 433 5274 Fax: 021 454 5343 Email: supublications@cit.ie Web: www.explicit.ie
5 Safety Week 2011 6 Welfare notes 7 SU Exec Voting procedures 8 contributers Feature ‘Face Off’ 9 CIT Notes
expliCIT Production Keith Brown
10 Rock your summer
CIT Students’ Union President - John Lane (supresident@cit.ie)
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Vice President Education - Chris Scanlon (sueducation@cit.ie) Vice President Welfare - Vicki Fitzpatrick (suwelfare@cit.ie) Projects Officer - Niamh Hayes (suprojects@cit.ie) Communications Officer - Sandra Hayes (sucommunications@cit.ie) Entertainments Officer - Gordon Forbes (suentertainments@cit.ie) Entertainments Manager Mick O’Mahony (event@cit.ie) Print Barnaville Print & Graphics Ltd. Advertising Opportunities CIT has almost 17,000 full and part-time students with over 1,500 staff. Why not use expliCIT to promote your business to this large audience? Copy deadlines, advertising rates and technical specifications are available from our website www.expliCIT.ie or upon request from the Publications Office. expliCIT magazine is published monthly by CIT Students’ Union. The views expressed in the magazine are those of their authors and are not necessarily those of CIT Students’ Union. All articles and pictures are the property of their respective owners and should not be reproduced without their permission.
Rundown of the music festivals ahead Were you photographed at any recent events? Four pages of pics from Tramps Ball, Oscars Ball, €uroStar and Rag Week
15 Health Finally, Summer ison the way!
16 Sports
Interview with Dwayne Crowley, Martial Arts expert. Also, team sports updates
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19 Problem pages
So, you think you have problems?!
25 Clubs and Societies news
The latest news from Floppy Soc, Drama Soc, Headway, Photographic Soc, and LGBT
26 Games
Great prizes on offer for successfully completed entries delivered into the Students’ Union office
Nominate your Class Rep for an award The Students’ Union represents and defends its members on matters affecting their rights and interests as students of the Institute and as citizens and acts as a channel of communication between its members and the Institute and other bodies. The Union is one of the principal conduits for expression of students’ opinions, and is recognised as such by the management of the Institute. Since its foundation Class Representatives have been at the core of the Union’s growth and development. They form a pivotal role in the two-way communication between students and the Union. Their involvement is integral to the success of events, projects and most importantly campaigns organised by the Union. A broad outline of the duties of a Class Representative include: • Representing class at Union Council level • Liaising between the Students’ Union and class groups • Liaising between the Students’ Union and academic staff • Information dissemination • Organisation of class events The Union Council Awards recognises the contribution of Class Representative to the Students’ Union and to the Institute as a whole. At this ceremony all active Class Representatives are presented with a Certificate recognising their voluntary contribution to Students’ Union activities which is endorsed by the Institute’s Registrar & Vice President for Academic Affairs and the Students’ Union President. Class Representatives are also nominated for Union Council Awards on an annual basis. This year the student body shall nominate their Class Representative for awards. A nomination form has been sent to all students email accounts and we urge to take a few minute to nominate you Class Representative if you deem them worthy. Forms are to be returned to citsu@cit.ie by 5.00pm 18th March 2010.
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Send us your thoughts, articles, advice and pictures. If you would like to contribute anything to expliCIT Magazine, please contact Keith in the Publications Office, 1st Floor, Student Centre or email: supublications@cit.ie
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President’s Note
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elieve it or not we are into week six of thirteen. Semester two of 2010/11 is almost over and what have we done? Well, RAG Week is over. I must commend all the CIT students for their support, but also their behaviour during the week. Our neighbouring college had a lot of antisocial behaviour incidents which dramatically overshadowed any incidents we had, which were a few, yes, but nothing of any great seriousness. This year we raised money for very grateful Cork Charities. It is currently undecided what the breakdown of funds for the various charities will be but we will keep everyone informed. This month sees the SU Elections. The positions will be filled by candidates voted in by their peers. Please make sure to inform yourselves of the issues and to question the candidates on whatever you may feel is appropriate. It is important to choose the best student reps that you can as they bring your views and your issues to the management of the college on a daily basis. Safety Week is also lined up for the end of the month. Of all the Welfare Campaigns, Safety Week is the most high profile around campus. It affects the most
Semester two is rocking! people visually due to what happens on campus, what visual spectacles are lined up, and the amount of emphasis that is put on safety at home, at work, on the road or in the water. It is a week that can teach every one of us so much, so make sure to get informed. Make sure to check your emails as well regarding the Union Council Awards. This is your chance to nominate your class rep for an award, if you feel that they deserve it. Have they looked after any issues in the class? Did they help you bond as a group? Did they organise parties? It is up to the students of the college to tell us who the good reps are! As some of you may be aware, under the National Framework 2030 it is envisaged that a new Technological University Sector be created. CIT is in high level exploratory talks with WIT and IT Tralee as to an amalgamation of the three colleges in the future. This would be quite a significant leap from the current set up. CIT this year hosts Innovation Week from 7th - 11th March 2011. Entrepreneurship and Innovation are among the hot topics under discussion at a weeklong series of events taking place across
Booze myth # 1 Think she can hold her drink as well as he can? False - sorry ladies, its genetics! Check out drinkaware.ie for the full story Booze myth #2 Think you’d feel better if you hadn’t mixed your drinks? False - it’s not the number of different types of drinks that give you a hangover, it’s the number of drinks full stop. Booze myth #3 Think alcohol is a stimulant? False - although alcohol may be initially stimulating, it is essentially a depressant. Booze myth #4 Think it was the booze that made you text your ex last night? False researchers around the world have proved it’s possible for people who have been drinking to control their behaviour if they want to. Booze myth #5 Think certain drinks make you act unlike yourself? The booze contained in every alcoholic drink is pretty much the same stuff, ethanol with flavourings. Booze myth #6 Think lining your stomach with milk will stop you puking after drinking? False - Lining your stomach only delays how quickly alcohol finds its way into your bloodstream, it doesn’t prevent it.
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Under the National Framework 2030 it is envisaged that a new Technological University Sector be created. CIT is in high level exploratory talks with WIT and IT Tralee as to an amalgamation of the three colleges in the future. This would be quite a significant leap from the current set up
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its five campus locations, including Blackrock Castle Observatory. The full schedule of events is now confirmed and available at http://www.cit.ie/currentnews?id=178 I hope the month goes well for you all, and if you should ever need anything or have any questions, always feel free to ask. Wishing you all the best, John Lane
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Safety Week 2011
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oad safety is the main feature of CIT safety week. In 2010 212 people died on Irish roads and it is the SU’s aim to highlight safety tips and information throughout the week. The safety messages which we want all students to be made aware of during the week include: Reducing speed, wearing a safety belt, never ever driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol, never texting or making phone calls while driving and ensuring your vehicle is safe to be on the road. Regular servicing and tyre checks are vitally important and may although may seem costly at the time may SAVE your life, or someone else’s! 1 in 8 cars in Ireland have tyres that are below the legal limit of 1.6mm tread depth. Cars at or below the legal tread depth limit can take TWICE the distance to stop compared to cars on new tyres. Proper tyre maintenance will improve your safety on the road, reduce the amount of fuel consumption and helps the environment be reducing your vehicles co2 emissions!! AutoFast Ballincollig have kindly offered to provide students with free car safety checks on Tuesday 29th march from 2 to 5 pm. They will be situated on the bus lane near the parchment walkway. Please avail of this great service. Autofast will also be giving out free money off vouchers for car services! Safe Driving Vicki
CIT Difribulator training Tuesday 29th & 30th March
As part of Safety week, CITSU& safety officer Sean O Riordan will be providing FREE defribulator training courses which will be open to all students and staff. The training will last approx four hours and each student will be awarded with a certificate upon completion. Many of you
may not know too much about the course so the questions below will hopefully provide you with all the information you need!
What is Defibrillator?
Automatic External Defibrillator is used to administer an electric shock to a person who is having a cardiac arrest. AEDs are designed to allow non medical personnel to save lives.
How does an AED work? Two pads, connected to the AED, are placed on the patient’s chest. A computer inside the AED analyzes the patient’s heart rhythm and determines if a shock is required to save the victim. If a shock is required, the AED uses voice instructions to guide the user through saving the person’s life.
Why do we need AEDs? AEDs save lives. When a person has a sudden cardiac arrest (“SCA”), their heart’s regular rhythm becomes chaotic or arrhythmic. Every minute that the heart is not beating lowers the odds of survival by 7% to 10%. After 10 minutes without defibrillation very few people survive.
What is Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA)?
Sudden cardiac arrest is when the heart’s normal heart rhythm suddenly becomes chaotic. The heart can no longer pump the blood effectively and the victim collapses, stops breathing, becomes unresponsive, and has no detectable pulse. When used on a victim of SCA, the AED can be used to administer a life-saving electric shock that restores the heart’s rhythm to normal.
Who can have a SCA? Anyone, anytime. Children can have SCAs, teenagers can have SCAs, athletes can have SCAs, and old people can have SCAs. Although the risk of SCA increases with age
and in people with heart problems, a large percentage of the victims are people with no known risk factors.
What does the Irish Heart foundation say about AEDs?
The Irish Heart Foundation and the American Heart Association strongly supports having AEDs in public areas such as sports arenas, office complexes, schools, doctors’ offices, shopping centres, golf courses, airports, and other public places. The AHA also advocates that all police and fire and rescue vehicles be equipped with an AED.
What is the recommended treatment for SCA? Defibrillation is the only treatment proven to restore a normal heart rhythm.
How much time do I have to respond if someone has a sudden cardiac arrest?
Only minutes. Defibrillate within 3 minutes and the chances of survival are 70%. After 10 minutes, the chances of survival are negligible.
Is an AED complicated to use?
AEDs are very easy to use. An AED can be used by practically anyone who has been shown what to do. In fact, there are number cases where people with no training at all have saved lives.
How much does it cost to get trained in AED training? For six people to get trained it can cost up to 2000 euro but luckily during CIT safety week defribulator training will be provided for up to 280 students for FREE!! To sign up for the AED training course please email citsu@cit.ie and indicate which time and date you will be able to attend. Tuesday 29th March: 9am - 1pm Tuesday 29th March: 1 - 5pm Wednesday 30th March: 9am - 1pm Wednesday 30th March: 1 - 5pm
The statistics have not yet been released about the victims in 2010 but we have obtained information about the people who tragically died in 2009... 239 people died in 2009 consisting of 40 pedestrians, 7 cyclists, 128 drivers, 38 passengers and 27 bikers. Other figures show: 40% of deaths were aged under 25 Sunday was the most dangerous day of the week with 51 deaths 49% of road deaths happened at the weekend The hours between 6pm and 8pm were the most dangerous, with 30 deaths (13%) The average monthly fatality rate was 20 in 2009 compared to 23 in 2008 and 28 in 2007 The safest month of the year was September when 13 deaths occurred.
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W elfare Notes
Safety Week 28th - 31st March
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hope you have all well and truly settled back into college and are enjoying semester two!
I want to first start off by saying a massive good luck to all of the candidates running for the SU elections. I would like to encourage all you to please vote and have your voice heard, as the people elected will be representing you for the next twelve months. I can’t believe how fast the year is going and would once again like to thank everyone who has helped with welfare campaigns in semester one and RAG week, and invite any new helpers who would like to get involved in the final two campaigns to please email me on suwelfare@cit.ie.
Next Monday 28th -Thursday 31st March is Safety week, which I am very excited about! The week kicks off with a balloon launch at 1pm outside the student centre to represent the 212 lives which were lost on Irish roads in 2010. I would encourage as many students as possible to please attend this launch and offer your support to such a serious and worthy cause.
as well as road safety advertisements and literature. CIT Safety officer Sean O’Riordan will kindly be running a Defibrillator course which will start on Tuesday morning and runs for approx four hours. This course will be hugely valuable to students and is free of charge. There will also be an evening course at 1pm to 5pm and two more courses on Wednesday. If you would like to book a space in the course (spaces are limited so book early to avoid disappointment). Email: citsu@cit.ie. Autofast Ballincollig will be safe checking cars free of charge from 2pm5pm on Tuesday. The safety check will include tyre pressure, visually inspecting brake pads and tyre condition, and checking the lights and oil. They will be situated beside the parchment entrance (behind the catering and hospitality building) so just drive up to them and ask for safety check! On Wednesday evening at 7pm the LGBT Garda officer will hold a talk about safety in meeting room 2, all students are welcomed to attend.
On Tuesday from 10.30am the Gardai will be on campus and stands will be set up in the main corridor offering information about road safety. At 12pm the Fire Brigade will re-enact a road traffic accident. Every year this draws a huge crowd so I would advise you to come early to ensure a space.
A self defence class will be held in the gym on Wednesday 1-2.30pm. Students will be provided with basic techniques of self defence and again this course is free of charge and open to all. There is no need to book a space just drop into the gym before 1pm to get a place!
The RSA interactive shuttle bus will also be on campus throughout the week. The road show vehicle includes: a driving simulator, a motorbike simulator, break reaction timer, driver theory test,
We in the Students’ Union are continually trying to improve our services and to make your college experience the best possible one. If you have any suggestions on what you would like to see being done differently, for exaple, campaigns,
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Rag Week, Officer’s Visibility around campus, please send us an email and we will make every effort to take your suggestions onboard! I would also like to remind you all that I am here for you with whatever problems or difficulties you may be facing. Please never feel that you are alone as the Students’ Union are
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Reminding you all that I am here for you with whatever problems or difficulties you may be facing. Please never feel that you are alone as the Students’ Union are here for you!
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here for you! If you would like to call into the office or ring to book an appointment, I will make every effort to help you out in whatever way I can. I also have had a new delivery of durex condoms into my office so would encourage you to always always use protection and please feel free to pop in at any time to pick up a free supply! I hope you all enjoy safety week and make the most of the courses being offered. Love and light Vicki suwelfare@cit.ie
Students’ Union Elections - Voting Procedures FAQ Who can vote?
All members of the Students’ Union as set down in article 3.1 of the constitution of the Students’ Union are eligible to vote in the referenda: Extract from the Constitution...
“3.1 Full Membership: All registered students of the college, whether full, part-time, day or block release or any combination of these shall be full and equal members of the Union on payment of the fee as specified by the Union annually.”
What do I need to vote?
You need a valid college ID card or acceptable form of Identification to vote.
How do I cast my vote?
You need to call to the polling station closest to you. (A schedule of polling station locations and time will be available in the ‘What’s On’ and from the Students’ Union Office). Present your
ID to the election officials who will give you the ballot forms. You can indicate your preferences in numerical order i.e., number 1 is your first preference; number 2 your second preference, and so on.
How do I make up my mind?
In order to find out more information, to help you to decide which way you wish to vote, talk to the candidates, read their electioneering material and attend the official husting the day before the votes are cast. For any further information on the election process, rules and electorate eligibility, please call into the Students’ Union Office or go to the Students’ Union Website, www.citsu.ie Vicky O’Sullivan, Assistant Returning Officer.
CIT Students’ Union General Elections The Elections for the following Students’ Union positions will take place on 10th March, 2011
Sabbatical Non-Sabbatical • President • Communications Officer • Vice-President Education • Entertainments Officer • Vice-President Welfare • Projects Officer The following are the times of the various polling booths for the election to be held on Thursday 10th March 2011 Campus Times Location Bishopstown 10.00 pm – 5.00 pm Corridor NMCI 1.00 pm – 2.00 pm Canteen CSM 1.00 pm – 2.00 pm Common Room CCAD 1.00 pm – 2.00 pm Canteen (Subject to change – please watch out for updates) Please Bring your College ID For Queries Contact, Vicky O’Sullivan, email: vicky.osullivan@cit.ie Tel: 021-4335272
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Feature
By Alan O’Connor
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icture the scene, you’re in a cafe with a friend. He or she goes to the counter and is gone for a few minutes, what do you do? If your phone is fancy enough, pull it out and go on Facebook. Or perhaps you’ve got five spare mins in front of your computer...which website do you find yourself naturally going to first, Facebook? In such a short space of time Facebook has become an integral part of everyday life. No longer are we we just readers of content on the Internet, now everyone is a blogger, everyone a ‘content aggregater’. We’re all trying to impress our readers looking for ‘likes’ and ‘comments’. To have someone share one of your links
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could be considered the ultimate complement. We want to look fun, intelligent, interesting and just the right mix of silly, so we go about ‘liking’, ‘LOLing’, ‘poking’ and ‘posting’, constantly adding friends until the day comes when you have 842 friends, the majority of whom you’ve never met. Who are these people and why are you telling them you like “the cold side of the pillow”, if you LOLed as much in real life as you do on the Internet your GP might considering prescribing you something. Do you really have two hundred friends or do you really have four? Is that friend from primary school who you’ve not spoken to for ten years really interested in your visit to the chipper? The answer is no. So why are you trying to impress him with tales of the crazy night you had last night complete with the fifty best pictures you can find of the occasion. Correct me if I’m wrong but if I was sitting down in
real life with my friends I’d run a mile if one of them asked me to look at their holiday pictures so why should I expect them to care about mine because they’re on online. Oh and whats that in your profile picture? You and your boyfriend blissfully happy on your sun holiday. Lovely, but last week you had another picture of yourselves doing something randomly silly and the week before that hugging each other to show just how cute you can be. When you start thinking about putting forward an image instead of who you actually are then you’re not you anymore, you’re a product. Why not try not posting for a week - no pictures, no statuses, no liking stuff on peoples pages. Meet up with some of these people. Have a coffee or a conversation, the people that notice you’ve been missing are the ones that actually care about what you’re up to.
CIT Notes
Do you know what to do if an accident happens to someone near you, perhaps a student in your lab, or to a colleague? The Emergency Number for the CIT Emergency Response Team (ERT) is 4326112 Or, contact any of the following: Caretakers – 4326345/4326346, Medical Unit – 4326356, Sean O’Riordan – 4326694, Liam Good - 4326772
Learning support
Learning support sessions are up and running for Semester 2/2011 in Maths, Physics, Programming and Electronics. There is no better time than NOW to kickstart your learning! You can view the timetable online at: http://learningsupport.cit.ie. No prior booking is necessary; students are welcome to “walk-in” at the designated times. The support sessions are free of charge and open to all students taking these subjects across all courses. Why attend the LSC subject support sessions? Students attend the learning support centre sessions for a variety of reasons,some to ensure that they pass the assessments and final exam,and others to ensure that they achieve a high grade. Some students attend because they have never studied a particular subject before, e.g. physics, electronics, and programming. You may be a first year student struggling with the transition from second level mathematics to the more applied third level mathematics, which you now face or you may be a mature student who has been out of the education system for years. Many students have difficulty with Mathematics,so join the club! So whether you are fresh faced first year student, a mature student or a repeat student you are encouraged to attend at least one hour a week of learning support. The lecturers at the Learning Support Centre are experienced departmental lecturers and can deal with queries of a basic to a more advanced level from first year queries to fourth year queries. Students who attend the learning support centre sessions regularly gain a lot more confidence in the subject facing assessments and exams and build up a good rapport with the lecturers to discuss subject issues. LSC Summer Programme July 2011 Maths Physics Programming Electronics sessions will run in July/Aug 2011 for the benefit of students who may have to repeat a subject module in the Autumn Exams sitting 2011. All sessions are free of charge. These support sesisons are expected to run from 18th July 2011 for four consecutive weeks. Autumn Exams will begin on 15 August 2011. The majority of students who attend learning support sesisons will pass their exams. The pass rates are quite high over 89% across all subjects. Feel free to drop in anytime! Timetables are available to pick up anytime outside of D259 on the wall. The Learning Support Centre LSC Location: D259 Cork Institute of Technology, Bishopstown Campus. Tel: (021) 4326378. Email: learningsupport@cit.ie. Web: http://learningsupport.cit.ie
KNOW THE LOCATION of DEFIBRILLATORS: • A-Block Ground Floor Corridor • Main Corridor Outside Caretakers Office • G Block, Ground Floor • Student Centre Ground Floor outside Mini-Market • Administration Building at Reception • CIT Sportshall (in Gym) • NMCI Defibrillator - at Reception • CSM Defibrillator - near Reception • CCAD Defibrillator - near Caretakers Desk BE TRAINED in use of defibrillator, and basic first aid. If an accident or incident occurs in your area, or to one of your students, PLEASE fill in an accident/incident report form (attached) – a copy should be sent to your Head of Department or Head of Function and a copy sent to the CIT Safety Officer, Sean O’Riordan. WHY REPORT ACCIDENTS/INCIDENTS? One of the purposes of a consistent approach to reporting even minor accidents is to establish whether or not particular patterns of accident/incident exist. For example, if there are persistent minor eye injuries occurring in one area then this might suggest a need for better eye protection, improved training of relevant personnel, or better procedures for carrying out the relevant activity.
Switch Off – Plug Out
Turning your PC off before you go home will save enough energy to microwave your next dinner! In 2010 CIT used more than 5.3 million kWh in electricity, generating more than 1081 tonnes of CO2 into our atmosphere. Please make an effort to Switch Off – Plug Out electrical equipment when not in use. It’s your campus – you can make a difference.
The search for Ireland’s top students continues! Round 2 deadline: March 18th Would you like to be named one of Irelands Top Students? If you submitted an essay for which you received a high 2.1 or above during this academic year, then we would encourage you to enter your work at www.undergraduateawards.com William Holland, CIT
On November 1st 2010, Mary Robinson presented Student, winner of 26 students with medals at the second annual Un- Engineering & Mechanical Sciences in 2010 dergraduate Awards. These students were chosen out of over 1,600 who submitted their coursework for consideration during the second year of the awards. Open to all final and penultimate year undergrads, the awards aim to recognise Ireland’s brightest students, who have demonstrated innovation, originality and excellence in their coursework. Entries must be within 1750 – 5000 words. For more information about eligibility, categories and deadlines please see www.undergraduateawards.com or email Darragh the project coordinator, info@undergraduateawards.com
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Music Feature by Mick O Mahony
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t’s that time of year when people start thinking about what festivals they will be going to this Summer. The most mainstream and popular in Ireland would have to be the Oxegen festival happening between 7th and 10th of July in Punchestown Racecourse. Anyone who has been there before will know after day one that the site turns into one glorious mud bath, however with acts like Foo Fighters, Blink 182 and the Arctic Monkeys already confirmed and basing it on its sister festival T in the Park it is likely that Coldplay, Weezer and Pulp will be added to this headliner list. Full line up details will be released in early March.
However, if you do fancy going across to Scotland on the same weekend to check out T in The Park, tickets will be on sale before the end of February. Be warned, these tickets tend to sellout on the first day.
pening 10-12 June where Kasiban and Kings of Leon are among the headliners. Leeds and Reading Festival is happening 26-28th of August (this is sold out already). If you are planning to travel to mainland Europe you could do worse than check out Rock in Werchter in Belgium happening between 30th June and the 3th of July where The Chemical Brothers and Iron Maiden are among the headliners or Benacassim 14-17th July in Spain where The Strokes and Arcade Fire are among the big hitters. If a more chilled out space where one likes comfort and left of field arts and sounds then Electric Picnic in Stradbally Co. Laois happening 2nd to 4th September or Bestival happening 8th to 11th September in the leafy English countryside are the places to be. The Cure are among the confirmed headliners for Bestival.
If metal is your thing then Download is happening on 10-12 July where Castle Donnington is the place to be with headliners Def Leppard, Linkin Park and recently reformed System of a Down confirmed. Loads of other UK festivals on the horizon including The Isle of Wight Festival hap-
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Finally for those who are scared of large crowds then you could check out Castlepooloza in Tullamore, Co Offaly (Saturday 30th July) or Indiependence in Mitchelstown happening between 29th and 31st July where the ticket numbers are limited and it’s about up and coming talent with some International acts thrown in. For those planning to go to Slane or Glastonbury this year, unfortunately, if you don’t have a ticket you will have to wait until next year as they
Predictions For This Years Top Festival Tunes 2011 (you will be hearing these all summer long!) 1. Everlong - The Foo Fighters 2. All The Small Things Blink 182 3. Memories - Weezer 4. Common People - Pulp 5. Breakeven - The Script 6. Sexbomb - Tom Jones 7. Written in the Stars Tinie Tempah 8. Lead Pencil - Paolo Nutini 9. When the Sun Goes Down Arctic Monkeys 10. Jump Around - House of Pain both sold out in record time. No doubt I will catch one or two of you at some of these sprinkling of festivals; there are loads more out there if you want to investigate. Mick O’Mahony
Tramps Ball
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TRAMPS BALL PHOTOS BY: WV. Photography WV. Photography would like to hear from CIT students who may be interested in doing a photo shoot. This could be to help develop your modelling career or you might just like the pictures we shoot. Contact them via email: wv.photographs@gmail.com or facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/WVphotography/131375143595721
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Oscars Ball The ‘Business & Accounting, Tourism and Hospitality Ball – Night at the Oscars” took place in the Rochestown Park Hotel. The event was attended by over 1500 students and invited guests, with 160 sitting down to the full meal and over 1300 joining for the afters. Tickets for the event were priced at €25 for the full and €12 for the afters. After dinner, Bryan Keaty (Chairperson of the Business & Accounting Society) and Adrian Gregan (Head of Tourism & Hospitality Studies) addressed those in attendance. After the speeches, the informal side of the evening commenced. Upstairs in the Estuary Suite highly acclaimed Irish band The Delorentos were well received and were followed by DJ Anthony Fleming. In the Kiltegan suite Calvin Kissane hit the decks, and entertained the crowd until 2am. Free buses were provided to bring students to and from the event. On the night, over €1000 was raised by the CIT Ladies Soccer Club as well as €750 raised for charity through the 50 cent donation from each ticket sale.
Photos: David O’Sullivan, email: davidosullivanphotos@gmail.com and wv.photographs@gmail.com
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€uro Star
€urostar Grand Finale CIT’s €urostar final took place on 1st March and was hosted by Ross McBride and Vicki Fitzpatrick. The esteemed judging panel included Evelyn Grant (Musical Director of the Cork Pops Orchestra), Elaine Duggan (Evening Echo) Tony Hunter (Freedom Creative Music Centre – Halfmoon Studios). The worthy winners included: 1st place original - Declan McCarthy, 1st place cover - Rosemarie MacSweeney, 2nd place cover - Thomas Dalton. All these winners were presented with trophies, cash prizes from the Students Union and Declan also won five hours studio time kindly sponsored Tony Hunter of Halfmoon Bridge Studios. Congrats to all and good luck to Rosemarie and Declan at the national IT factor final in LIT on Thursday 10th March. €urostar is a joint project of Chaplaincy, Students’ Union, Societies Office, Arts Office and School Liaisons Office.
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Rag Week 2011
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Health
Finally, Summer is nearly here!
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s this article is being written, the sun is shining outside and a few lads are playing soccer in the dis-
tance! Healthy eating can be about weight loss, general good health, or returning to the ‘natural’ way of life. Eating seasonal produce is always great for both variety and your health as the fresher the food, the more natural vitamins and minerals that the food retains. Summer brings with it the concept of barbeques, picnics and fresh juicy fruit – all of which are lifes’ little pleasures that are there to be enjoyed. A barbeque is a very social occasion – to be enjoyed with friends, family or colleagues. Lighting up the barbeque and allowing the over-enthusiastic man to cook the meat is great fun while you kick back, enjoy the sun and maybe even enjoy a drink if you feel so inclined. A picnic can be enjoyed alone, with another person, or as part of a larger group. It’s a simple thing to organise – a few sandwiches, cold drinks and a blanket is all you need. There are a number
of events during the Summer that turn picnics into very social events – keep an eye out for local listings during the Summer as these happen all over the country, no matter where you come from. Especially this year when a picnic is the cheap and cheerful alternative, don’t be surprised if it becomes the ‘In’ thing to do. Eating fresh, local produce has risen dramatically in the last few years – simply look at the amount of Farmers Markets that have popped up all over the place! This is a great opportunity for local suppliers to sell their fresh, unique produce at a lower price than the shops because they can cut out the middle man. Not so long ago, I purchased stuffed mushrooms in the Farmers Market in Mahon Point and they were an adventure on the palate! This time of year berries of all shapes and sizes begin to come of season. These berries are delicious, but when combined can prove even better again. A simple smoothie will contain vitamins, minerals and anti-oxidants that these fruits contain, as well as protein and calcium of yoghurt. A simple and delicious smoothie can be made using the following: One Banana, One pot of natural yoghurt, One apple, 200ml+ fruit juice. (serves two) Add any of the following for flavour: Strawberries, Blueberries, Pear, Grapes, Orange, Pineapple, Carrot, Peach, Cranberry Additional ingredients may be honey, ginseng, granola or anything else that you can imagine! Enjoy the experimenting!
By John Lane
Cork CIT Student Scoops Silver Medal In Student Chef Competition
Sandra Harrington of CIT secured second place in the 2011 Knorr Student Chef of the Year at the competition’s final held in Limerick Institute of Technology. Previous winners have gone on to work in some of Ireland and Europe’s top restaurants. Sandra is participating in the one year total immersion cookery programme in CIT. Originally from Castletownbere, Sandra now lives in Kinsale. The theme of this year’s contest was International culinary classics and in the final cook-off, Sandra prepared Seared scallops with Cauliflower pureé and carrot glaze and a loin of Venison with smoked potato, beetroot and red cabbage. Congratulations to you, Sandra!
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Q&A Tae Kwon Do’s Dwayne Crowley
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wayne is a qualified self-defence instructor and will hold a selfdefence seminar during Safety Week which will be free of charge and open to all students!
What type of self defence are you trained in? Tae Kwon Do. I also have training in a mix of styles of other martial arts techniques including Jiu jitsu. When did you first get involved with self defence? I was four when I started Karate. After a while I found it to start getting a bit boring so progressed onto Tae Kwon Do , Kick Boxing and Boxing. I hold a 2nd degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do and I am a registered self-defence instructor with Warrior Martial Arts Where is Warrior Martial Arts based? It is based in Clonakility. Warrior Martial arts run self-defence classes and Tae Kwon Do courses all over West Cork. The club’s would have around 900 students with the age group ranging from 4-65 years. What are the benefits of students doing this course? Self-defence training gives you more confidence. If you are out in the city and have an aggressive encounter, you will know how to deal with the situation. You are thought how to physically react to being attacked, how to talk your way out of an encounter, and how to physically escape.
Do you train often? I train six times a week twice a day. Every morning I do strength and conditioning training and technical classes in the evening. Do you compete in any competitions? I try to compete as much as possible. I currently hold two World Titles, the first in ‘All Styles Martial Arts’ and second in ‘World Combat Games’. The All styles competition was in Portugal last March and the World games were held in Killarney in August. Can Self-Defence be a full time profession and would you get paid? I could become a professional fighter in the future, after I finish my studies. It’s a full time job to train for pro which are full contact fights. It would take years to build up a credible reputation so you would have to give the job 100%. Fights take place all over the world which coach’s and instructors organise. Is it dangerous fighting? Tae Kwon Do is now full contact so there is always risk of being knocked out or injured. We wear 10oz boxing gloves and foot protectors to reduce the risk of injury. Have you ever had to use one of your selfdefence moves in real life? There have been a few situations but generally I can talk myself out of them, and being 6’3 people don’t tend to start fights with you. Any repercussion’s to using self-defence moves to protect yourself, on a night out for instance? We have to act within reasonable force ... In a situation like that you always have to be mindful of the law. If you are being attacked and fight back you could end up on the wrong side of the law. Do you think self-defence should be mandatory in schools, both primary and secondary? Definitely! I think it could really eliminate bullying. We see a lot of our younger students, who have been subject to bullying, get a lot more confidence from doing the course. Having self-
Rugby Intervarsity Competition Munster Intervarsities Mixed Tag Rugby Tournament March 24th 2011 in C.I.T. • BBQ • Bouncy Castle • Other activities on site on the day.
Minimum 2 girls, max 10 per team €60 per team – 20 minute games.
Closing Date for entry Fri 18th March. Contact Brendan on 087 3744156. All proceeds made from the tournament will be donated to the Haven Partnership Ltd.
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y Name : Dwayne Crowle year Course: Rec Leis 2nd Cork From: Innishannon, Co. parick Interview by: Vicki Fitz
defence training really instils confidence in them
and in turn helps them to stand up for themselves. Is their any element of self defence course in your Rec Leis course and if not do you think there should be? None. I think there should be to give students something a bit different outside of general GAA, Soccer, Rugby etc What career are you hoping to get into after your course in CIT? I want to stay involved in martial arts and expand our club and hopefully turn professional as a fighter. Is there any basic tips you can give students? If you can’t get a taxi after a club and have to walk home, walk with someone you know and trust. Never walk home alone. Stay in well-lit areas. If you think you are being followed don’t be afraid to look around and let them know you are there. Studies have shown if you look them in the eye they are less likely to attack you because you have seen them. Also people tend to pull out there phone or pretend to be on the phone to scare off a potential follower/attacker. This is the wrong thing to do as it will only act as a distraction and encourage the person to mug you as you are showing them that you have valuable possessions. If students are interested in signing up for a six week course where should they go? Email: Dwayne.crowley@hotmail.com or visit www.warriortkd.com A huge thank you to Dwayne for answering our questions and for holding what will sure to be a fantastic self-defence seminar!
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CIT Team Pics Soccer Men’s colleges B Team Proudly sponsored by the Students’ Union and have qualified for the Umbro B Cup Final taking place in Castlebar, Co. Mayo on March 9th. The team have had some impressive victories on their path to the final beating the likes of CSN and Waterford and they recorded a 3-0 win in Dublin against DIT in the semi-final. They will face the National College of Ireland in the final. Many of the players have inspired CIT’s team to the final, captain Gavin McCarthy, midfielder Steve Morrissey and forward Mark Reardon have been inspirational in the quest for glory. From back left: Kevin Healy, John Duggan, Steve Morrissey, Mark Reardon, Colum Nugent, Gavin McCarthy, James Kind, Alan Barry, Craig Robinson. From front left: Danny Leahy, Tim O’Leary, Ian O’ Sullivan, Charlie Foley, Barry O’Sullivan, Peter Foley, Brian Bell. Bottom front left: Robert Moore, Abbey Ezzez.
Basketball Ladies Team: Back row (l-r) Rachael Healy, Coach Daniel O’Mahony, Leona Buckley, Suzie Large, Ashley Campbell, Stephaine O’Halloran, Laura O’Reilly, Amanda Noonan. Front Row (l-r) Caroline O’Leary, Kathleen Kelleher, Danielle O’Leary, Rebecca Lyall, Milena Pichet Basketball Men’s Team: Back left to right; Eoghan O Donnell, Darren O’Sullivan, Paul O Driscoll, Cian O’Flynn, Mark Mitchell, Peter Foley. Front left to right; Brian O’Donovan, Tim Harrington, Daniel O’Mahony (coach), Sean Field, Matt Cooney
Irish Colleges League Finals in Tallaght The Ladies team beat ITT 73 to 51 & The Mens team lost to DBS, 67 to 56. Well done to all involved and full credit on getting both teams to the finals. Intervarsities - The Irish Colleges Basketball Varsities will take place on Friday, Saturday and Sunday April 1st, 2nd and 3rd. The weekend is hosted by UCD.
Kayak Intervarsities, a success!
The National Kayaking Intervarsites returned to Cork this year after seven years and was co-hosted by Cork Institute of Technology and University College Cork Canoe Clubs. It is one of the biggest weekends on the student sporting calendar and it lived up to its promises for being the best ever. The event was well organised and great commitment was given by students and volunteers alike in preparation for the occasion. We would like to thank the CIT Sports Office, staff, students and anyone who helped out in any way. Next year we are off to GMIT Castlebar for the 2012 Kayak Intervarsities. Kayaking is gaining increasing popularity for third level students in Cork year after year. You will usually see students out paddling on Friday afternoons on the weir or the Sluice at Lee Fields, or under the bridge on the Western Road. The CIT Canoe Club hold weekly pool sessions in Leisureworld (Tuesdays at 6.45pm) as well as running river trips throughout the year. If kayaking sounds like your thing and you are interesting in joining the club, drop into the Sports Office on the first floor of the Student Centre and leave a message or email canoeclub@gmail.com. You can find us on Facebook too, search CIT Canoe Club.
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My friends are heading off during the Summer on a J1 and I initially didn’t want to go. However, now that they are all excited I feel that I am being left behind and missing out on a great experience. Is there anything I can do as I now am stuck as I don’t have the money to travel but face a long and boring Summer ahead. It’s unfortunate that you can’t go but it’s not the end of the world. Every year people head off on J1 and come back with stories, but there is loads you can do in Ireland too. If it is a case of a new experience, you are an adult now so you can move to wherever you want during the Summer. Killarney is very popular for seasonal workers and has a great nightlife. The one advantage you have is that you may have the opportunity to gather together a bit of money over the holidays. Anyone who goes to the States has a great time yes, but never come back with any money whatsoever. Don’t fret at all. Try to look at it in a positive light and make the best of your Summer. You never know, it may be the best Summer you ever have. You need to remind yourself why you did not want to go in the first place? It’s natural to feel a bit left out or jealous if your friends are doing something new without you, but don’t mistake those feelings with genuinely wanting to move to another country for the summer. A J1 is not a once in a life time experience you can go travelling at any stage in your life so try not be too upset over it. I think you should try stay in touch with your friends while they’re away over Facebook or Skype so that way you will be kept in the loop. Try
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plan ahead for your summer and make the most of being at home. There are lots of cool things you can do in Ireland and places you can visit (cliffs of Moher, Bunratty castle, oxegen etc.?) so try stay positive and make the most of the decision you made. I can’t find any jobs anywhere, either part time or for the Summer. I am from a small town where I know there won’t be any jobs, but it will cost me money to stay in Cork where I would have a better chance of earning money. What should I do? In short – stay looking. As the Summer draws closer more jobs will pop up in bars, restaurants and other seasonal industries. As people head away on holidays as well, spaces open up. It may be nice to go home and enjoy family time during the Summer, and you never know, something may pop up. With regards to staying in Cork, yes I agree there would be more opportunities in an urban setting. Rent prices often drop in the Bishopstown area over the Summer also, so it won’t cost as much to stay here as it would during the college year. Also, the friends you may make in a new house of new people could be an excellent experience. With regards to where to look, try everywhere! Try professional jobs, seasonal jobs and casual, retail work. The Summer is a busy season everywhere as tourists flock into the country and people go out and enjoy the weather. Don’t give up anyway and I am sure something will pop up for you. If you can’t afford rent then you cannot stay in cork. If you did find a job in the city and you earned just enough to
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pay rent then you still would have no quality of living. My advice would be to keep your options open in the meantime... send out as many CVs as possible and ask any contacts you may have if they know of any opportunities. If by the time of your exams in May you still have no job then you would be foolish to stay in Cork in my opinion. I got myself in a bit of trouble one night. I slept with a girl when we were drunk and didn’t use protection. She had to take the morning after pill but I know that she has a reputation for getting with a lot of guys and this is my second scare this year. There isn’t anything wrong with me but should I get checked out anyway? I’m going to be blunt… You, my friend, are an idiot. Unless you know the girl very well or are in a committed relationship, you should always use a condom whether they are using another form of protection or not. The pill protects against pregnancy but not against anything else – and trust me, there is a whole world of other stuff! You say this was your second scare this year? Why didn’t you learn after the first time? Do you want a baby with a girl that you have only just met? The reason that this may sound harsh is it is the second time that you have made the same mistakes. I have no problem with people making mistakes as long as they are new ones. I hope the girl is okay too. She would be in a much worse situation if she hadn’t used the morning after pill. You do need to think of the consequences of your actions. And to answer your question – yes. You do need to get tested. Alcohol can lead people to do very dangerous and foolish things... including unprotected sex. You definitely should go to a doctor and ask for an STI check, if nothing else it will give you peace of mind. The fact that you have no symptoms is good although it can take genital warts and herpes up to three months after intercourse to appear. Chlamydia can also have no symptoms so you really need to go to a doctor ASAP. I am glad the girl had the sense to get the morning after pill but be warned that it does not prevent completely against pregnancy so maybe you should call her and she how she is.
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Clubs and Societies
Photographic Society Hey guys! Last semester was awesome and this semester will be even better! Lots planned including various workshops (lighting, dark room, etc), Photoshoots (outdoor & studio), Festivals, gigs, events, trips and not forgetting our exhibition. Do you remember our crazy one last semester? Liked it? Well get involved. New members are always welcome. Happy Shnappy! please visit us on: Facebook @ Cit Photosoc
FloppySoc FloppySoc has been the name of the Computing Society in CIT for many years. We are a fun loving society that organises many events throughout the academic year. So far this year we have organised a bowling & pool night, Halloween party and Ice-skating. These events had a great turn out of people and we were happy to see some new faces. We also organised an online competition and hoodies for our members. We had many entries in the competition and a lot of hoody orders. In previous years we have organised events like paintball, karting, BBQ night, Christmas party, charity raffle, trip to Microsoft etc. All these events are made for our members to have fun and make new friends. It is a great way to get to know new people. Our biggest event every year is the Pic & Mix Ball. A lot of planning goes into this and it is always a great success. This year the Pic & Mix ball is being held in Rochestown Park Hotel on the 9th of March and the theme is “Mad Hatters”. All students are
welcome to attend, wear a creative hat to be in with the chance of winning a prize. Full tickets are €25
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– Includes Meal, Entertainment & Bus Transfer. Afters tickets are €12 – Includes Entertainment & Bus Transfer, 50 cent from each ticket sold will be donated to charity. There will be a free raffle at the meal. Entertainment includes the Circus Society showing you their skills as you enter the venue, Transmitter and DJ Anthony Fleming playing upstairs and Shortfuse and DJ Soc playing downstairs. There will be free buses supplied to and from CIT should you need a lift and if you are looking for accommodation in Rochestown Park Hotel on the night a double room will
cost €80 which is €40 per person. Tickets are on sale from February 28th to March 8th from 12-2pm daily in the corroidor. We hope that we will see you at the ball and any other events we hold in the near future, feel free to come and introduce yourself to us, we are very friendly. Remember it’s not too late to sign up to our society for regular updates on our events. Deana Hurley (Chairperson) floppysoc@gmail.com
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Headway Society
Hey guys, Seeing as though Brain Awarness week is the 7th to the 13th of March each year, the Headway society just wanted to let ye know a little bit about Headway and what the headway society does. Within Cit the Headway Society will be organising live sessions to promote Headway in college. This event should be great fun and we will be handing out lots of useful information on th day. Futher details will be posted during the week around the college. The Headway Society will also be running the cloakroom during the pic and mix ball on the 9th of march in the Rochestown Park, which all proceeds raised on the night will be going to Headway. Headway provides support and services to people affected by brain injury. Founded in 1985, we also work to heighten public and political awareness of acquired brain injury and the impact it has on individuals, families and carers. Our mission is: To bring about positive change in the lives of those affected by an acquired brain injury. To find out more about brain awareness week and its up coming events the website is www.headway.ie. An Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) is any sudden damage to the brain received during a person’s lifetime and not as a result of birth trauma. Each injury is unique, which means that symptoms can vary widely according to the extent and location of the damage to brain tissue. Acquired brain injury is referred to as the hidden disability because its long term problems are often in the areas of thinking and behaviour and are not as easy to see and recognise as many physical disabilities. The headway society are always looking for new members to help with fundraising and other events. If anyone wishes to join or enquire about participating in fundraising events events you can contact us at: Aideen.leahy@mycit.ie Patricia.Creedon@mycit.ie
It’s coming to the end of another college year and everyone will be hitting the books in preparation for the dreaded summer exams. During the year the drama society has been working away on this year’s must see production of Cyrano de Bergerac. The society meets every Tuesday at 5pm in the theatre and has seen a massive turn out this year. On top of the large numbers who joined the society we have also gotten in a new director for the play, Stella Majewsky from the gaiety school of acting. This year’s play will be opening on the 5th of April and will run for three nights in the CIT theatre. The play is set to be an exciting tale of love and tragedy, with plenty of drama, poetic verse and sword fights. We hope to see you all at one of the nights. Tickets are €3 and will be on sale in CIT by the info desk in the canteen. Keep an eye out for posters and the what’s on for times and other information. If anyone would like to give a hand with the offstage running of the play drop a message into the sports and societies office on the first floor of the student building or send an email to drama@citsocieties.ie
LGBT Inclusion & Exclusion - Fantasy or reality?
Firstly for those not in the know, LGBT stands for: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and for those that still don’t know, there is an LGBT society right here in CIT; CIT LGBT! We meet every Wednesday during the college year for different events and are aiming to get the message across that we’re a part of CIT not separate to it. The issue of LGBT inclusion and exclusion is a difficult one as it’s very much a personal thing; some LGBT people may be fully “out” which means they are open to everyone about their sexuality and don’t care who knows. Others may be only “out” to friends and family and others may not be “out” at all, choosing to live a very cloak and dagger life. Now we are just the same as heterosexual students; we go to class, class parties, try to study but we are also different to heterosexuals with unique issues for LGBT people as a part of general and college life. Some of these include: “Will my classmates freak out if they see two guys or two girls kissing and dancing together? Will I get beaten up for kissing a guy/girl in public? Will my class mates go with me to a gay bar? Will classmates stop talking to me once they learn my sexual orientation?” However Ireland is changing and becoming more progressive, you may say, as we’ve seen by the “Civil Partnership Act” giving equivalent legal rights to gay couples that their heterosexual counterparts enjoy. The problem is that it still falls short of equality as it makes no provision for children raised by LGBT couples and LGBT couples can still only adopt as a single person. With this ambiguity and inequality still prevalent in Irish society CIT LGBT has decided to challenge this by becoming more involved in the mainstream of college life and will achieve this through more advertising, more joint events with other CIT societies, LGBT focused talks and stalls at main college events such as: “RAG week, SHAG week, Safety week, Healthy living week etc…” With “Safety Week” 28th-31st March we hope to have a stall from the Gardaí LGBT liaison officers with information on what to do if you’re the victim of a LGBT-phobic attack. So just for the record CIT LGBT is here to stay and it’s ok to be gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender too!
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