CIT Students’ Union Magazine Volume Thirteen, Issue 6
Safety Week 5-8th March 2012
in this issue:
• A Crash Course to Safety • CIT Innovation Week • Munster Rugby Report • The Latest Sports & Socs News
• Picture Galleries: Eurostar Finals, Rag Week 2012, Eclipse and International Students Day • Lots of Competitions & Prizes
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Contents
CIT Students’ Union, Student Centre, Bishopstown, Cork. Telephone: 021 433 5274 Email: supublications@cit.ie Web: www.explicit.ie expliCIT Production Design & Advertising - Keith Brown CIT Students’ Union President - Chris Scanlon (supresident@cit.ie) Vice President Education - Killian Hughes (sueducation@cit.ie) Vice President Welfare - Niamh Hayes (suwelfare@cit.ie) Projects Officer - David Humphreys (suprojects@cit.ie) Communications Officer - Sandra Hayes (sucommunications@cit.ie) Entertainments Officer - Cathal O’Mullane (suentertainments@cit.ie) Entertainments Manager Mick O’Mahony (event@cit.ie) 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.
Winners of our competitions from Issue 5: ‘Name the well known people’ €30 prize Stephen Hurley Bishopstown Credit Union €50 Mastercard Claire Healy, SIA Crossword, sponsored by Societies Office Conor Keena, Struct Eng
4 Safety Week special feature - Alcohol Safety 5 Safety Week Timetable 6 Officers address 7 SU Elections Voting Procedures 10 Safety Week special feature - ‘Safety First’ 11 SU Picture Gallery 12 Rag Week 2012 Review 14 CIT International Student Day 16 Munster Rugby Report 18 Societies
12 19 Problem Page 20 Sports News 22 G ames & Competitions
Just Say Thanks!
Nominate your Class Rep for an Award
Class Representatives are nominated for Union Council Awards on an annual basis by their classmates. A nomination form has been sent to all student e-mail accounts and we urge you to take a few minutes to nominate your Class Representative if you deem them worthy. Forms are to be returned to citsu@cit. ie by 5.00 pm on the 19th March 2012 Class Representatives are 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. The duties of a Class Representatives include some of the following: • Representing their class at a Union Council level • Liaising between the Students’ Union and class groups • Liaising between the Students’ Union as well as 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.
Cork Students Encouraged to Enter Competition Pathway into ‘Ireland’s Most Exciting Industry’ Dare to be Digital is an international video games development competition for third-level students. In Ireland, it is coordinated by the DHDA, and supported by the North-South Cooperation Unit at the Department of Education and Skills. Teams of five students – usually a mix of artists, programmers and audio specialists – can apply. Successful applicants will spend nine weeks at Abertay University in Scotland in summer 2012, developing prototype video games and receiving mentoring from industry experts. Participating students receive a weekly stipend of £150 each, free accommodation at the University’s halls of residence, and a team budget of £200. For more info and application details go to http://www.daretobedigital.com/
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Special feature
Take it Easy
by Niamh Hayes
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n 2005 “One in ten students used alcohol to forget worries and one in twenty used alcohol when they were feeling anxious or depressed”. As you are well into the second semester here in CIT there is going to be a huge temptation to go out every night and drink alcohol. While this may sound like a good idea, believe me it is not. Contrary to what you’ve probably heard about college, you don’t have to get drunk every night in order to have a memorable experience. In fact, the complete opposite is true when some people can’t remember a whole night out when after alcohol. We all know that Ireland has a huge drinking culture and most of us know that we drink more than we should. There is nothing wrong with alcohol, in fact, it is perfectly okay to drink, as long as it is in small quantities and you are able to control it. To make the most out of your college experience, try and get into a good routine. Limit yourself to going out two nights a week at the most, and if it is the case, try and limit your alcohol intake to one night. Not only will you have some spare cash at the weekend, you will feel way better too.
The Six Destructive Steps from Over-Indulgence
1. When you take a drink the alcohol passes into your bloodstream and it travels merrily around your body. 2. You feel relaxed. 3. You drink more and start to slur your words. 4. You have a little more and you begin to stumble. 5. Hey you buy some more and you begin to spill your drink. 6. Finally you may pass out or vomit all over yourself.
What effect does your drinking have on others?
So you may think that you’re the only one suffering the day after a night out, but you’re wrong. Think of the amount of people you could have p****d off last night. It’s not easy to deal with a friend’s drink problems. As a result of your actions, your friends may end up stressed and anxious and spend a lot of time worrying about you. This in turn will affect their college work. Drinking heavily, although common right around Ireland, is selfish behaviour, and it’s not only your friends that are affected. You’re probably upsetting your family as well; people working in the local pub and anyone you drooled over when you were drunk. If you are worried about a friend’s drinking habits, talk to them when they’re sober.
Top tips on enjoying a night out
• Eat before you start drinking. This slows down the rate that alcohol is absorbed into your body. • Drink slowly - don’t gulp down three pints in an hour as you’re half way to a binge drinking session (six or more drinks in one session). • If you feel yourself getting drunk, slow down or stop drinking until you sober up somewhat. You’re less likely to go home with vomit on yourself this way. • Drink loads of water or a non-alcoholic drink while you’re drinking alcohol. Before you go to bed drink some more water as it will stop you getting too dehydrated which causes the hangover headache the next day. • Don’t accept drinks from strangers or leave your drink unattended for any amount of time. I know it may seem a little daunting but you can still have fun on a night out without drinking. Get your friends to go out on the dry for a night. You can spend the night dancing, chatting and checking out the talent. You’ll still look amazing at 2am and you’ll wake up feeling refreshed and able to remember everything. Go on, give it a try!
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Joe Rooney to launch e-PUB on 7th March
As part of Safety Week 2012, CIT will launch the e-PUB programme. The electronic Personal Use Barometer (e-PUB) is an online brief self-assessment that provides you with accurate, detailed and personalised feedback on your use of alcohol, and specific information and helpful resources available in the Cork Institute of Technology community. The programme consists of five pages of short surveys, following which your own individual feedback will be presented to you. All information is held in strictest confidence. It is a great tool to help individuals evaluate and change their drinking behaviours; however it isn’t effective if they don’t use it. If you are calorie conscious, the programme compares how many cheese burgers you could have eaten in the past month with the amount of alcohol you have taken in, as well as calculating your blood alcohol levels and how likely you are to have a car accident caused by being under the influence of alcohol. Niamh Hayes, Vice-President Welfare Officer of CIT SU, says “We will be encouraging each and every student and staff member to try out the online assessment. It is quick and easy to use, and gives you a sense of what your alcohol intake is like and if you should be worried about the amount you use. It is not in any way a negative programme, we hope it will change people’s behaviour towards alcohol in a positive manner. The launch will give everyone a chance to see what e-PUB really is about and you will get a chance to take the confidential online assessment there and then”. Joe Rooney is recognisable both here at home and well beyond these shores as a result of his brief but notable foray into the universe of Father Ted, where he played rebellious priest Father Damo who led Father Dougal astray. Joe Rooney has since has starred as Timmy Higgins in the hit show Kilnaskully, as well as touring around Ireland with his own stand up show. Joe will be on campus on Wednesday 7th March from 1pm in the Common Room, where he will officially launch e-PUB and then he will perform a comedy gig afterwards.
5-8th March 2012
Safety Week
Timetable
Monday 5th March: • RSA Shuttle Bus – Outside Library • Self-Defence Class – 1-2pm, Exhibition Centre
Tuesday 6th March • RSA Shuttle Bus – Outside Library • Defibrillator Training –
Exhibition Centre, to sign up email: citsu@cit.ie • Balloon Release, in respect of the 186 lives that were lost on Irish Roads in 2011, 1pm, Circle • Autofast – Car Safety Check – 10am-4pm, Parchment Entrance • Mothercare – Child Seat Safety Checking – 10am-2pm, at Parchment Entrance • Bike Doctor – Bike Safety & Maintenance Checking – 10am-2pm, Main Corridor
• LGBT Garda Liaison Officer Safety Talk - 7pm, Meeting Room 1, Free Pizza!
Wednesday 7th March • RSA Shuttle Bus • Defibrillator Training
– Exhibition Centre, to sign up email: citsu@cit.ie
• Launch of E-PUB, Alcohol Intervention Programme
with special guest Joe Rooney of Fr. Ted fame. 1pm Common Room, Student Centre
Thursday 8th March • RSA Shuttle Bus – Outside Library • Car Crash Re-enactment with Cork City Fire Brigade, Ambulance Service & Gardaí – 12.30pm, Outside Library
Wel-Fair in Main Corridor all week Stands include: Gardai, HSE Drugs Task Force and Cork City Council.
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Officers’ Address
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irstly, let us start by thanking absolutely everyone in CIT who supported Rag Week and helped to raise much needed funds for charity. So far we have raised over €7,000. This is a great achievement. As always the end of Rag Week sees people going into mid semester exams. I hope you all do well. The one piece of advice we have for you is to leave plenty of time to study so you don’t get over come with pressure.
Please also remember that the deadline for free registration of electives has passed and that from now on you will have to pay €30 to register. If you don’t do this you WILL NOT be allowed sit your exams. As we hit the middle of the semester and you start work on your end of semester projects we would like to take this time to remind you of the serious implications that are out there with regards to plagiarism and cheating. If you are caught cheating on a project or in an exam, it is not just a slap on the wrist that you will get. No there are serious consequences that you might not be aware of. If caught you will be brought before the Infringement’s Board where you will be given a chance to explain your side of the story. Innocent till proven guilty. However, if you are found to have infringed on the examination regulations then you could face a year out of college and you will have to re-sit that exam or project the following year. This will look very bad on your college record and when companies look at your college script they will see that it has taken you an extra year to complete your degree and they will ask you why. Stating “I was caught cheating” will go down really well!
So please think before you even consider trying to cheat or copy someone else’s work. What happens if you are caught? Because it will ultimately have serious ramifications on your life. If you unaware of what constitutes plagiarism please go to www. mycit.ie, click on Examinations and Regulations where you will find clarification on what falls under cheating and plagiarism. This document is very important and we would encourage you to read it. Safety Week has arrived. The aim of the week is to educate the students and staff of CIT on various aspects of safety, including personal safety, alcohol and drug safety, lifesaving, and how to stay safe while using the roads. This Welfare Week is a fantastic opportunity to learn something new, something which could in fact save your or another’s life. The week kicks off with a FREE Self-Defence Class downstairs (The Nexus) in the Student Centre. It is open to both students and staff, so just turn up. At lunchtime on Tuesday there will be a Balloon Release from the Circle where everyone is invited to release a balloon in memory of the 186 lives that were lost on the Irish roads in 2011. Autofast will be on campus (at the Parchment entrance) and they will carry out FREE car safety assessment. Mothercare will also be in this location checking the safety of child seats. The Bike Doctor will be located in the main corridor, so if you have any concerns over the safety or maintenance of your bike, bring it along.
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CIT Safety Officer, Sean O’ Riordan, will very kindly be running a Defibrillator Course, which will start on Tuesday morning and runs for approximately four hours. There will be a second one on Tuesday evening, and two more on Wednesday. This course is FREE of charge and takes place in the Exhibition Centre. To book your place for the Defibrillator Course please e-mail Fiona in the Students’ Union at fiona. leddy@cit.ie. Please state your preferred day and time as spaces are
Our Night Bus launch
limited so book early to avoid disappointment. We will launch E-PUB on Wednesday at 1pm in the Common Room in the Student Centre. E-PUB (Electronic Personal Use Barometer) is an online self-assessment that provides you with accurate, detailed and personalised feedback on your use of alcohol. Comedian Joe Rooney of Fr. Ted fame will be here on the day to launch it and he will do a comedy gig afterwards so pop along! The LGBT Garda Officer will hold a talk about safety at 7pm in Meeting Room One in the Student Centre; all students are welcome to attend. On Thursday from 12.30pm, outside the Library, the Cork City Fire Service, Ambulance Service and Gardaí will Re-Enact a Road Traffic Accident. Every year this draws a huge crowd and is an extremely worthwhile exercise to witness, so come early to ensure you get a space to view the everyday work of these amazing service men that we take for granted. The RSA Interactive Shuttle Bus, includes a driving simulator, a motorbike simulator and a break reaction timer, will also be on campus, The RSA Interactive Shuttle Bus will be stationed outside the library, throughout the week. There will also be a Wel-Fair in the Main Corridor all week, with stands from the HSE, Cork City Council and the Fire Service. Enjoy March guys, and don’t forget if you do have a problem please call up and have a chat with us. Le Meas, Chris, Niamh and Killian
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.”
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.
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.
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Nominations close at 5pm on 9th March, 2012
Nomination forms are available online at www.citsu.ie and from the Students’ Union Office. For further information, please contact Vicky O’Sullivan, email: Vicky.OSullivan@cit.ie
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Innovation Week 2012 Date / Time
Event
Location
Event Type
Target Audience & Booking
Monday: 5th March 2012 9.00am - 2.00pm
Launch of Innovation Week with a Mascot Naming Competition
CIT Campus
Promotion/ Competition
open Event and no booking required For entry, go to www.cit.ie/innovation
5.00pm
The Genesis Showcase and Awards
Nexus Hall, The Student Centre, CIT
Showcase
open Event Local business & Industry Community
Tuesday: 6th March 2012 9.00am - 5.00pm
“one-to-one Mentoring Sessions“
Rubicon Centre Seminar Room, Rubicon Centre, CIT
Mentoring sessions
Booking Required on www.corkceb.ie
3.00pm - 5.00pm
Post Graduate Research Poster Competition
Nexus Hall, The Student Centre, CIT
Showcase
open Event
Wednesday: 7th March 2012 9.30am - 11.00am
How to Develop an Artistic Project and using Culture as a Strategic Tool
Room 217 (Doolan Room), CIT Cork School of Music, Union Quay, Cork
Lecture by Andreas Sønning, Associate Professor, The Norwegian Academy of Music
open Event
10.00am - 1.00pm
Social Media Matters – How Irish Business is Using Social Media
The NIMBUS Research Centre Seminar Room, CIT
Case Study Session
open Event
12.00pm - 1.00pm
Social Entrepreneur Lecture
IT3, CIT
Lecture by John Healy of KindCitizen
open Event
1.00pm - 2.30pm
How to Develop an Artistic Project and using Culture as a Strategic Tool
CIT Crawford College of Art and Design (downstairs lecture theatre), Sharman Crawford Street, Cork
Lecture by Andreas Sønning, Associate Professor, The Norwegian Academy of Music
open Event
2.30pm - 3.30pm
Social Entrepreneur Lecture
CIT Crawford College of Art and Design (downstairs lecture theatre), Sharman Crawford Street, Cork
Lecture by John Healy of KindCitizen
open Event
2.00pm - 5.00pm
Digital Futures – Innovations in Storytelling followed by a Networking Session
The NIMBUS Research Centre Seminar Room, CIT
Seminar
open Event
5.30pm - 8.30pm
Applied Research Centres Showcase
The NIMBUS Research Centre, CIT
Showcase
Closed Event for Cork Chamber members
6.00pm - 8.00pm
Cork Chamber Business After Hours in association with the Rubicon Centre
Rubicon Centre, CIT Campus
Business Focussed Networking
Closed Event for Cork Chamber members
Main Foyer, CIT
Showcase of entries
open Event for CIT students. Apply online at www.cit.ie/apprentice
Thursday: 8th March 2012 12.00pm - 2.00pm
Friday:
The APP-rentice Showcase
9th March 2012
9.30am - 1.30pm
Cork County and City Enterprise Boards CIT Prize For Innovation and Cork Schools’ Enterprise Programme Awards Ceremony with Keynote Address from Bill Liao Co-founder of the Coder Dojo Movement
Nexus Hall, The Student Centre, CIT
Exhibition
open Event and no booking required
Rocket Workshops every half hour from 3.30pm - 5.30pm
Build and launch your own Rocket into the Solar System
CIT Blackrock Castle observatory, Castle Road, Blackrock
Suitable for children 6 upwards and prizes given for the best Rockets
“Primary School - no booking required”
What’s my name?
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by Niamh Hayes
This article is in no way meant to scare you. Instead, I am using this article as a method of educating the students of CIT on ways you can stay safe.
Personal Safety
• Do not carry large amounts of cash or important documents, such as your passport unless you really need them. • Keep a photocopy of your passport, plane tickets, etc., in a safe place. • Be careful when using ATM machines or withdrawing money at banks. • Never use shortcuts or isolated areas to your destination. Main thoroughfares which are well lit and used are the safest routes. • Never accept a lift from a stranger. • Always travel with others – groups are harder to target than individuals. • Always carry a mobile phone. • Do not walk around with large, expensive cameras visible. • Be very careful with handbags or rucksacks, especially in cafés, pubs and restaurants • Know the emergency contact details of the Gardaí (999 or 112), your nearest local Garda Station (Bishopstown 021 454 1012/Anglesea Street 021 452 2000)
Accommodation Safety
• Never leave doors or windows open or unlocked, day or night, whether you are at home or not. • Never leave windows ajar at night for ventilation. • Install and use locks on your doors and windows. • Ensure that door and window locks are of good standard.
Fact: Anybody ca n become a victim of crime – regardless of their gender, nationality, age, socio-econ omic background and lifestyle.
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Fact: Awareness is port, contact the •P ester your landlord the key to prevention. transport operato fix any broken tor to find out their locks or improve sepolicy on lost and curity immediately; found. Also, check with the local Garda it is their obligation to do so. •L ock your doors when using the kitchen, station. Items found are often handed in to shower, or toilet, or even when you are stations. simply calling next door. •N ever give the key to your apartment Bicycle Safety and Security to friends and do not leave keys in let- • Your safety while cycling is imperative. It terboxes/under mats for collection by has been noted that there is a large infriends. crease in the use of headphones by cy•R emember to insure all your personal clists. This makes no sense as you are at possessions. a compete disadvantage to any oncoming traffic as well as to you self. When going out • If sporting your hoody please avoid • Close the curtains in your room and turn wearing the hood up as this will without on the light and/or radio to give the imdoubt blind your vision. pression that the room is occupied. • Getting a mirror erected on to your bike • Do not advertise your absence by putwill give you an added advantage to your ting notes on your door or on Facebook. awareness of traffic coming up behind • Know who is at the door before opening you. it. Ask for identification (I.D.) from any- • Lock your bicycle when not in use, prefone you don’t know. If someone comes erably to a cycle rack or other sturdy fixto your door and asks to use your phone ture. to call for help, offer to make the call in- • Never leave valuables with your bicycle. stead. • Have your bike security marked and • Keep emergency numbers near the keep a record in a safe place. phone. • Always use a cycle helmet and reflective • Report any strangers or suspicious charclothing. acters loitering in apartment corridors, • Cork has many cycle paths and lanes – outside apartments or houses. use them. Do not cycle on footpaths. •D o not put your name, residence number • Before starting to cycle in Cork, familand/or address on your key. iarise yourself with roads, traffic systems •D o not have large amounts of money and the local area. ‘Rules of the Road’ or valuables in your room/apartment/ booklets are available in most book house. shops. •T ake anything valuable home with you • Remember to insure your bicycle. during your holidays and at weekends – Pedestrian Safety thieves are aware of student habits. •R ecord the serial numbers of items and • Be mindful when wearing headphones mark property with an indelible pen. while walking, they will impinge upon Marked property is hard to dispose of your ability to hear oncoming traffic or and criminals usually ignore it any other hazards that could occur within your immediate surroundings. REMEMBER to insure personal belong- • If you are wearing a hoody – when you go ings, especially laptops and jewellery. to cross the road, pull your hood down with your hood up your vision is blinded. Road/Transport Safety • Pelican and zebra crossings are for the When waiting for a bus/train at night, stand safety of pedestrians – use them! in a well-lit area near a group of people. • If walking at night, try to wear or carry • Check with the driver that the bus/train is something reflective or bright in colour going to your destination. so that you are visible • If possible, avoid planning to catch the last bus/train home, if you miss it you Your safety is of paramount concern to may have problems getting home. us, your Students’ Union. If you have any • If you do miss the last bus/train, consider questions, issues or need any information, a taxi. call up to me, your Welfare Officer, or email • If you lose property on public trans- suwelfare@cit.ie
s Fact: Most burglarie ne eo occur when som is at home.
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SU Picture Gallery
Finals
CIT €urostar 2012 This year’s worthy winner of the cover category is Muriel Foley; a Masters student in PR and New Media from Youghal, Co. Cork. The runners up prize went to Thomas Dalton. The coveted perpetual Dr. Kelleher Trophy for the winner of the original category was presented to Cian Sweeney and Briony O’Toole by Fr. Kieran O’Driscoll; founder of CIT €urostar. Cian Sweeney and Briony O’Toole are currently Cork School of Music students, 2nd Year and 1st Year respectively. The runner up in the original category was Killian Duggan. Muriel, Cian and Briony will travel to Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology on Tuesday 6th of March to represent CIT in the IT Factor.
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A Night in Vegas - pictures from the CIT Business and Accounting, Tourism & Hospita lity Societies Ball at the Rochestown Park Hotel. Pictures: Pascal Ungerer
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RAG WEEK CIT
By Vicky O’Sullivan
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2012 review
n eclectic mix of sports, arts, culture, live entertainment and much more culminated in a highly interactive and integrative Rag Week this year. Throughout the week various Societies were determined to liven up the main corridor and each day brought a new and exciting style of entertainment - from juggling to live music performances, dance to modern warfare and chess to artistic exhibitions – there was something to suit everyone. The ‘Reem Team’ reigned supreme in the Rag Week Soccer League and the ‘Portascos”,’ claimed victory in the Rag Week Soccer Tournament. The week was launched with a live comedy show as Dave McSavage regaled a packed audience in the Nexus with his outrageous quips and anecdotes. The Circus Society provided some well needed distraction as they offered people the opportunity to throw wet sponges at a ‘somewhat’ co-operative unicyclist. Activities were ‘kept local’ on Monday night with a jam packed McCarthy’s Bar and Bistro where students partied through the night and were entertained with live music from ‘Mishap’. Impressively BS2A managed to raise over €350 for the Irish Cancer Society by holding a Table Quiz on Monday evening. Romance was definitely in the air (for some anyway) on Valentines Day with the live ‘Take me Out’ game show hosted in the Nexus. A few successful matches were made but hats are not recommended at this stage. The Post Grads seized their opportunity to sweeten CIT up on the day and raised a very impressive €354 at their cake sale. The Traffic Light Disco in Eclipse was awash with would be wooers, but reliable sources have reported that due to the guys’ lack of seduction skills, the Red Lights were working overtime. Stevie Starr regurgitated some strange objects much to the consternation and even aversion of some of the audience. No gold fish were harmed during this performance! It was a day for some much needed R&R and this was provided by an evening at the theatre with the Animé Soc. CIT resounded with peels of laughter on Thursday as the enchanting Michael McCoy brought a number of willing subjects on stage to perform, regale and generally make idiots of themselves – live and in person. A marathon hypnotic show captivated the huge audience in the Nexus. Questions have been raised as to whether Joe Keane was in fact hypnotised since he showed up to work in a suit but it has been confirmed that the sporting Joe donned his best for charity and raised €500 in the process. Joe’s photos have received the most facebook hits in the history of the SU facebook page. Tramps Balls concluded the weeks line up and with it came the costume wearing ‘die hards’, and students who danced the night away to a very impressive performance from UV5. With well over €7,000 of much needed funds raised for charities, Rag Week 2012 can be deemed as a all round success – here’s to Rag Week 2013.
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BS 2A Fundraising Table Quiz for Irish Cancer Society
On Monday 13th February we held a table quiz in The Loft for the Irish Cancer Society to kick off Rag week. When we first came up with the idea way back in Novemeber we never anticipated that the night would be the roaring success it was! We expected to fill up a maximum of twenty tables when we were planning the event, we ended up with thirty three tables and over 150 people; we literally couldn’t believe it. To see a queue a mile long coming up the staircase of the Loft was truly heart-warming and a true sign of the solidarity within the CIT Community, which sets us apart from other third level institutions. We couldn’t have been happier with the way the night turned out; the craic was ninety, so much so that the drink started to run dry upstairs! We raised a grand total of €352.75, which far exceeded our initial expectations. We’d like to give our sincere thanks to everyone who came along on the night, much appreciated guys. We’d like to thank all in the Students’ Union without whom the night wouldn’t have been half the success it was. We’d like to also extend a warm thank you to our glamorous assistants on the night, thanks a million to Emma Walsh, Laura O’ Reagan, Carol Walsh & Laura Horgan, We would have been up the walls without ye guys! By Shane Falvey & Áine Murphy
Doodle’ Drawing Success
SU Rag Week Soccer League
Fourteen teams including 102 students plus ten CIT staff members entered the Students’ Union Rag Week League which began way back in November. The fourteen teams split into two groups of seven played each other once and the top two from each group played out the semifinal and played during Rag Week on the 14th of February. The top four teams that qualified included Reem Team, Cupid Stunts, Spanish and one Kurdish and the CIT Staff team. The Staff team came undone eventually by Reem Team in the semi-final but they will be happy with their efforts. Cupid Stunts also advanced overcoming the international students. But the final was one way traffic and Reem Team claimed the prize of €180 plus Take Me Out tickets and Tramps Ball tickets.
By Isabelle Rossiter
Doodle artists from CIT and Crawford College of Art participated in an eighthour long drawathon on the Monday of Rag Week. This was part of an innovative ‘Idea Hub Society’ event to bring both campuses together. The artists created one off original pieces inspired by the theme of doodling. The doodles went on to be launched at a trendy reception, featuring music and a full set from the DJ society and a large video animation of the artists at work. All the doodles featured on the night were purchased via a silent auction to contribute to the Rag Week charity fund. To view the doodles or to get involved with any future Idea Hub events visit http://www.facebook.com/ideahub
SU Rag Week Tournament
Tenty one teams consisting of 147 students participated in the Students’ Union Rag Week Tournament which was played out on the 15th and 16th of February on the CIT astro pitches. The tournament was knockout and was played in a friendly but competitive manner enjoyed by all those involved. The international students again made the semi-final, this time renamed “Portascos”, looking strong throughout previous rounds they were expected to overcome The Bagels to advance to the final and they did not disappoint. In the other semi-final a very well organised and good footballing side ,Scouting for Girls, met the determined Sexual Chocolate team, but in a good match Scouting for Girls made the final. The final was played very tactically by Portascos who played on the counter attack. They scored early on, Scouting for Girls pressed and pressed but a very organised Portacos were just too strong and claimed the crown as Rag Week Champions. Special thanks to the soccer bursary recipients who refereed the games and helped organise the events. Also €284 was raised for charity.
By Eric Maher
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Cork International Student Day took place on the 21st of February… we hope you enjoyed it! The schedule of the day started at 8am, with a breakfast in the Bistro, with a selection of different international foods. This was followed by trips to Blackrock Castle Observatory and to the National Maritime College of Ireland.
Cork International Student Day at CIT
In the evening a Hurling and Football taster session took place, where some of our members learn’t the basics of these great Irish sports! In the evening, more events took place, a Céilí and Irish dancing display in UCC and a ‘International Art After Dark’ party. And we do not want to finish without mentioning the cultural exhibition that took place in the main Corridor, where people from more than ten different countries did their best to support and let others know about their own countries. A big thank you to all of the society members that were involved in the events organised, as well as all of the other people who made this day possible. YOU Contact us on isscit@gmail.com or www.facebook.com/isscit
Ben & Jerry’s launches its new Social Entrepreneur Competition ‘Join Our Core’
Ben & Jerry’s is on the hunt for Ireland’s top, socially responsible, entrepreneur for its newest social mission initiative ‘Join Our Core’. ‘Join Our Core’ is a search for Europe’s brightest young minds and offers an opportunity for entrepreneurs with a passion for sustainability to change the way business is done in Europe. The five ultimate winners will scoop a €10,000 cash prize, mentoring from Ashoka and the chance to see their name on tubs of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream in 2013. Ashoka is an organisation leading transformation in society; it searches the world for innovative social entrepreneurs and provides them with support and strategic counsel. Ben & Jerry’s is looking for talented individuals from across Ireland who can create a business that embraces the ice cream pioneers’ philosophy. Successful entrants will get the chance to pitch their business idea to a panel of industry leaders - including Ben & Jerry’s Co-Founder Jerry Greenfield, and representatives from Ashoka, VSO (International Development Organisation) and The Fairtrade Foundation (Independent Certification Body). The first 100 ‘keen beans’, who enter by March 15th, will all scoop the equivalent of a year supply of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream, twenty five entrepreneurial semi-finalists will then be invited to present their ideas to the
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judging panel in London. Three Irish finalists will be chosen by the panel, along with twelve other European candidates to be whisked off to Africa to share their social business ideas and help local development. There will also be a ‘People’s Choice Award’, where the ‘Join Our Core’ community will pick five winners who will each receive €1,000 in cash. Run by Ben & Jerry’s, the prize is €10,000, a trip to Uganda, mentoring from Ashoka, the chance to see their name on tubs of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream in 2013 and they get to meet Jerry of Ben & Jerry fame. We are up against other countries in Europe, so we want to show just how great young Irish minds really are!
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Just two days before their RaboDirect Pro12 match against Benetton Treviso on Feb 18th, the Munster squad and management gathered here in CIT for a training session in preparation for the clash in the Stadio di Monigo. Training on the grounds here clearly helped their preparation as they went on to play a fine match of rugby in Italy. Munster had an ideal start, with Danny Barnes collecting a try and an O’ Gara conversion, meaning a seven point lead with less than four minutes gone. Zebo then stepped up to the mark to collect a pass from Barnes to score his first try of the day just five minutes later. Johne Murphy went on to score his side’s third try. We were down to thirteen men in the second half after both Mick O’Driscoll and Simon Zebo were sent to the sin-bin, however, this did not slow the Munster boys down. Zebo, following a pass from Scott Deasy, went on the score the final try of the match, giving us a victory of 35-14 Ronan O’ Gara really stepped up to the mark in this match, winning “Man of the Match” from his fine performance of striking the ball beautifully all day. It does have to be said that the match was an all round team effort though. Being their first outing in nearly six weeks, this impressive victory has moved Munster up to 3rd place in the table, four points behind Ospreys with a match in hand. Upcoming Fixtures Sun 11 Mar 19:45 – RaboDirect Pro12 – Aironi Rugby V Munster Rugby – Stadio Zaffanella Sat 24 Mar 19:45 - RaboDirect Pro12 – Connacht Rugby V Munster Rugby – Sportsground Sat 31 Mar 19:30 - RaboDirect Pro12 – Munster Rugby V Leinster Rugby – Thomond Park Stadium Sun 8 Apr 13:45 - Heineken Cup Quarter Final – Munster Rugby V Ulster Rugby – Thomond Park Stadium 13/14/15 Apr – RaboDirect Pro12 – Munster Rugby V Glasgow Warriors – Musgrave Park 2011-2012 RaboDirect PRO12 League Table Position 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
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Societies
New Society - NMCI RC Boat Club
The NMCI RC Boat Club was started this year by a group of first year students. The purpose of this society is to allow for social gathering and discussion regarding the construction and operation of RC Model Boats on the pond here at the NMCI in Ringaskiddy. We are currently in the process of assembling the first boat for the club. Between the club and club members there is a wide variety of boats to play with. This society is open to everyone, you don’t need to have a boat to join, just an interest. We meet every Monday at 18.30 in the NMCI. Any queries email us at “rcboatclub@citsocieties.ie” or go to the societies office in Bishopstown Main Campus.
Photographic Soc - recent trip to the Music Show at the RDS
Rochas Drama soc e você sabe disso vadias! The Rory Gallaher Theatre is a hopping place to be on a Tuesday at 5pm and you all know it!
Last semester The Drama Society put on a production of Chatroom by Enda Walsh: Internet bullying, suicide and attempted mind control, what’s not to love? It was directed by our very own Paudie Mullally and what and exceptional production it was. If you missed it damn you, and come to our next production or even join Drama Soc and star in it yourself. We hope this year’s production will be just as successful if not more successful. After every production of course there has to be a wrap party. Chatroom’s wrap party was held in Captain Americas and it was a truly epic night! Throughout the semester we do our best to go and see films and plays, it’s what we do. Last semester we went to see The Winter’s Tale, Playing the Dane and the Improvised Panto - oh the laughs! We do our best to go to Drama Festivals also. There is always something on. We hope to go to the French Film Festival this year too.
So if you’re interested in craic, constantly laughing and all the banter in the world, then The Drama Society could be just the thing for you! We are always looking for new members so keep an eye or two out in the What’s On for news and updates. Also check out our Facebook page, like us and tell your friends. Hope to see ye there! * If you really want to know what the first line means, its Portuguese, Google it!
h t l a He k Kic Photographic Soc
Interested in learning more about photography and how to control your camera to take the perfect picture? The photographic society hold weekly workshops and meetings to discuss photography issues and discover new techniques. The society is suitable for complete beginners with an interest in learning more. Having your own camera is not essential as cameras are available to take out on short loans. In 2009 the society won the Best Event society award for their “Vertical “ Photographic exhibition which they displayed in the main corridors of the CIT Bishopstown campus. The society also organises photography trips to local scenic locations and night photography events. To join this soc or any other of the societies on offer, please go to www.citsocieties.ie Photographic Soc - recent trip to Fota
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imagine your life without him, then give him another chance, but please be careful. This includes having safe sex. Get him to have a sexual health screening too before you commit to anything. At least that way, if you do decide to get back together, you can both be completely safe. Obviously have huge doubts about your exboyfriend and from what you say, he doesn’t seem very reliable or faithful, yet everyone makes mistakes. He sounds like a complete tool when he is around his friends. You should trust your instincts and find someone new - you deserve better. You mention that you had unprotected sex - then it is important that you get proper advice and get checked out for STI’s. You can go to see the college Doctor on Tuesdays who deals with sexual health cases or you may prefer to visit a local sexual health clinic.
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I’m twenty and I live with my parents and my brother who is ten. My brother and I have to share a bedroom, which didn’t matter when I was younger but now it really gets to me. I like chatting to girls and I go out on dates, but it dents my confidence when it comes to inviting them back to my place even if it’s only to hang out or watch a movie. I’m so embarrassed about sleeping in the same room as my brother. What can I do?
Us girls are not that shallow! If you want to invite a girl over for a movie or just to hang out, then it will not matter if you share your room or not. Now, if you invite her to stay over while your little bro is in the bed next to you, then that is a different story. Wait until you have the place to yourself for the night. If you really must stay together then ask her can you stay at hers. This will make way more sense if she has her own place/is sharing with friends. Your other alternative is to save as much money as you can and move out of home and in with your college buddies. You can have her over every night then if you want! Lad, there is nothing wrong with sharing a room with your brother. You should not be embarrassed. Now it can be tough sharing a room with a younger brother when you are in college and looking for a bit of action on a night out. But there is no reason to be worried about it. When a girl says “can we go back to yours” you will just have to say we can’t! You can suggest going back to hers and you will be surprised how many girls will say the same thing that they live with their parents too and you can’t. At that point you need to be smart. There a local hotels where you can get a room for about €45. Take her there for a romantic night and do the deed. You even get a breakfast with that. As for just bringing a girl back, if a girl is going to judge you because you share a room then she isn’t worth your time or effort!
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Sport
CIT gets national gold in Gorey
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IT’s newly formed Powerlifting Club won its first medals in Gorey Co. Wexford on February 4th, where the IDFPA (Irish Drug Free Powerlifting Association) held its ’Single lifts’ nationals. Four gold, three bronze medals and a new national record came back to the Cork with the students! The IDFPA attracted about 100 powerlifters from all over Ireland to compete in the three big lifts: Squat, Bench and Deadlifts. The event took place in the Naomh Eanna GAA Club and CIT was very well represented. Best overall result from CIT was from Barry Piggott, who competed in the 82.5kg junior class. Not only did Barry leave Gorey with gold medals in two out of three categories, he also set a new national record in the squat, with a massive 175kg. The second gold medal came in the bench press, where Barry lifted a very good 135kg. The young CIT lifter saw himself defeated in the deadlift, where he was left at a third place with 210kg at the bar. However Barry ended the competition as the best overall junior lifter in his class. The Heaviest single lift performance from CIT was a stunning 230kg in deadlift and 190kgs in the squat from Shane Fennell, who competed in 90kg senior class. Despite the great effort Shane narrowly missed out on a top 3rd place in an extremely competitive class. Coach Thomas Cuddihy competed in the 110kg M1 class both raw and equipped, and secured a fantastic five gold medals and one silver. Another highlight of the day was James Hickey from Druncodath deadlifting an amazing 320kg to set a new WDFPA world record in the 110kg senior class.
Trish Lange got two gold medals in the women’s 63.5kg senior class, with a good 65kg in Squat and 85kg in Deadlift. Niall Murphy secured a third place in the junior 90kg Deadlift with a 200kg pull and Dan Fleury lifted to a bronze medal in the men’s 110kg senior Bench with huge 145 kg. CIT powerlifting club now focuses on its next two competitions coming up soon and build on the success of Gorey. The 10th of March sees the National deadlift championships being held in River View Gym Bandon Co. Cork and then the full powerlifting National Championships on April 14th15th in Sporties Gym Killarney. CIT Powerlifting trains every Monday and Wednesday evening at 6pm in the Tyco gym, new members are very welcome and no prior experience is needed. Any enquires about the club can be made to coach Peter Lucey who you can find in the sports hall gym daily or by email to peter.lucey@cit.ie If you would like to keep up to date with the progress of the club you can easily do so by joining the CIT Powerlifting Facebook group.
CIT Tennis Team Triumphs at Varsities!
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IT’s tennis team led by Captain Shane Healy (Bursary Student) returned victorious from the Intervarsity’s with a first time title for the club and another first for CIT. This event hosted by UCC and held at Sundays Well Tennis club ran from Thursday to Sunday 16th-19th of February. This was a first time varsity experience for our team consisting of Cian Ryan, David Carroll, James Hewitt, Anthony McCarthy, Brendan O’Connell & Shane Healy. We strolled past UCC (3) in our first match winning 7-2. We faced a strong Queens University Belfast on Friday winning 5-3 to guarantee our place in the
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semi-final. Luck was on our side when we received a walk-over from DCU on Saturday, allowing us a rest day before the final. On finals day it was down to the two Cork teams CIT V UCC. The doubles were up first and after some good performances in tough matches CIT lead going into the singles matches by the minimum 3-2. Some great tennis was played in the singles with tight battles where the upper hand was going back and forth between both teams. At 4-4 it went down to the last match which at 1 set a piece went to a championship tie break to decide the winner. CIT came out tops after a nail biting tiebreaker to clinch the Men’s Bowl Champions! Huge congratulations to the CIT tennis team who will hopefully go onto to win many more title’s for the club. The team would especially like to thank Coach Conor Twomey and sponsor Bank of Ireland who came on board this semester to sponsor team jerseys. Written by Anthony McCarthy – CIT Tennis Club Chairperson E: anthony.j.mccarthy@mycit.ie
By Mai O’Leary
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Its official winter has passed and for the majority of our clubs it’s Varsities time! Here are a few highlights from the top performances thus far…. ‘Best Spirit’ Awarded to Canoe Club
The 2012 Kayak Intervarsities were hosted by GMIT Kayak and Canoe Club, Castlebar from the 17th - 19th of February. Over eighteen colleges competed over 3 days with approximately 500 students taking to the water! The CIT contingent was a strong twelve student team who raised the bar from last year finishing just behind UCC in 8th place. A true reflection of the clubs character was the presentation of the ‘Best Spirit Award’ to CIT, accepted by club chairperson Johann Olivier.
CIT Prix Caprilli Team take honours at the Nationals
The Irish Student Riding Championships were held in Claregalway and hosted by NUIG on the 11th & 12th of February. This was a two-day event with CIT competing in the dressage, showjumping and prix caprilli competitions. Meabh Hennessy qualified to the 2nd round of the dressage category while the Prix Caprilli Team consisting of Caitriona Wyrnn, Michelle Moloney and Rebecca Lotti came in 5th place!
O’Connor jumps ahead at the Indoor Track & Field Championships First year Social Care student & athlete Sinead O’Connor’s first experience at Varsity competition proved the perfect start. Sinead secured two silver medals in the long jump and triple jump in Nenagh at the start of February. Next up for Sinead is the Irish Universities Outdoor Track & Field which will take place in Athlone I.T in April. CIT Athletic’s club distance runners will be hoping to place well at the Cross Country Championships on the 10th of March in Waterford.
Boxing Club in fighting form at Nationals; bringing home 3 gold medal titles!
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completed his BBus in Business and Management at CIT graduating in October 2011. He was a part of the Institutes Sports Bursary Scheme during his studies. As well as succeeding Nicholas O Leary as CIT Club Chairperson and President of the Irish Universities Sailing Association, he attended 4 Student Yachting World Cups capturing the World Title in 2008. Congratulations to George who will no doubt continue to impress his sporting talents and energies on the sailing world.
Camogie team records a comprehensive win over Athlone in the final of the Purcell Shield.
Played as part of the Higher Education Camogie Championship Weekend in Waterford IT, the win was some consolation for the CIT team who had ambitions of winning the Cup but who had to play second fiddle to very strong Queens and DCU outfits. Despite being disappointed at not making it to the Cup finals, CIT showed good maturity by putting in a polished performance to outclass Athlone on a score line of 4:11 to 0:2. It was a double celebration for CIT Captain Denise Luby who was awarded a Purcell All Star for her performance in the final. Well done to Team Management of Timmy Murphy, Shone Cunningham and Jack O Leary for all their hard work throughout the year.
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The IATBA 2012 Championships took place in the National Stadium in Dublin. CIT students competed in the 5 separate weight categories with 6 students (Jake Hassett, Cian Dennehy, Ciaran Daily, Liam O’Tuairisg, Conor Buckley and Eoin Murphy) reaching the finals. In the 75kg Novice final, Dennehy beat Quinn (Tallaght I.T) on a 6-3 score line with a strong 2nd round swinging the contest in his favour. In the 81kg final, Daily won 9-5 against Brady (Tralee I.T). The 85Kg final was an all CIT affair with O’Tuairisg & Buckley squaring off. O’Tuairsig battled bravely but it was Buckley who took the title in the end. Eoin Murphy battled Mark Clarke of Tralee I.T in the Superheavyweight Final. Clarke started strong securing a win in the first round. Murphy fought back in the second round but was dominated by the eventual winner Clarke. Congratulations to the outstanding performances of CIT boxing club – leading the way at the biggest boxing event of the 3rd level calendar. ROCHESTOWN PARK HOTEL
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Share a Freshly Made to Order Sandwich with Soup for 2 persons €5.00 Grab & Go in Canteen... Baked Potato with Choice of Vegetarian, Gluten Free Fillings Served with Tossed Salad €3.20
Nexus Market SPECIAL OFFER SPECIAL OFFER
AT THE NEXUS MARKET
Meal Deal
Any hot chicken roll or hot chicken sandwich and a bottle of
Finches Orange 500ml for
ONLY €4
Our latest great offers DOLMIO BOLOGNAISE ORIGINAL & SPICY T/PACK €3 JACOBS CHOCOLATE CREAMS €1 BURTONS WAGON WHEELS 6s €1
SEE IN STORE FOR MANY MORE EXCITING OFFERS
COMING SOON TO THE NEXUS MARKET - NEW RANGE KUKRI HOODIES!