CIT Students’ Union Magazine Issue One - Volume Five
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CIT Students’ Union President - James Maher (supres@cit.ie) Vice President Education - Colin Noonan (sueducation@cit.ie) Vice President Welfare - Donna Foley (suwelfare@cit.ie) Entertainments Officer - Mickey O’Connor (suents@cit.ie) Equality Officer - Will Nunan (suequality@cit.ie) Communications Officer - To be elected (sucomms@cit.ie) Entertainments Manager - Tim Clifford (event@cit.ie) Publications Manager - Philip O’Reilly (philip@cit.ie) Administrator - Vicky O’Sullivan Admin Assistant - Mella Leonard Admin Assistant - Kim O’Donnell Print Barnaville Print & Graphics LTD Freshford, Kilkenny. 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 the permisson of their owners.
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Hello and welcome to all new and returning students to CIT. I hope that each one of you had a great summer. I definitely had the best summer of my life. I spent all of my time with the lads sculling bottles, late nights, and of course plenty of throwing up. Now after four months, the lads have decided to be more mature so that we can get more sleep for the return to college. In case you haven’t figured it out by now, I am referring to the birth of my triplet sons, Cian, Daniel and Adam, pictured on the cover of this issue. Born on the 15th May, almost two months premature, the boys weighed 4lbs 6oz, 3lbs 8oz and 4lbs 9oz respectively. Since their birth, they have each almost tripled their weight and have become interested in everything around them. The last year has been so hard for my partner and I, and we couldn’t have done it without the support of our parents. Finding out that we were going to be parents, let alone to triplets, was a huge surprise for us, but we wouldn’t give them up for anything in the world. You will never know what the year ahead will bring. Little did I know a year ago that I would be a father of three! If you are new to the college, things can be a bit daunting for the first few weeks, and you could run into trouble. Luckily, the support structures in CIT are second to none, but it does require that you step forward to seek assistance, whether it is for academic, financial or personal reasons. The forthcoming year will bring many controversial issues to boiling point, such as the new no smoking policy and the delays in the student centre. As and from the 22nd of September, CIT will become a no smoking college. Furthermore, it is also planned that cigarettes will no longer be sold in the college shop. As a non-smoker, I welcome the fact that I will now be able to enjoy myself in the west atrium during Freshers Week, Ragweek, etc… Sadly though many people have little faith in the college to enforce these new regulations, like the so-called parking regulations, but I believe that there will be action. The parking regulations do not directly affect you or me in a way that would cause us to complain about somebody parking illegally outside the IT building. In fact, each one of us would probably park outside the IT building tomorrow if we were luckily enough to get a space since its convenient and the Institute’s lack of enforcement of the regulations. Then again, like so many other people, if somebody were sitting next to me smoking while I was eating or working, I would ask them to stop. If they refused, I would then complain to make sure that the regulations were enforced in the future; otherwise the college would have a hard time trying to explain to the health authorities why they are risking the closure of the canteen area by breaking the law, by allowing people to smoke. On the other hand, the Institute’s decision to stop selling cigarettes in the canteen shop will cause outrage among the smoking population of CIT. To add to the Institute’s problems, I believe that non-smokers will provide very little support for this decision. The sale of cigarettes in Institute Shop will not affect me if there is a smoking ban, and I have no problem with anyone who wants to smoke in a designated area. Next month’s issue of explicit will hopefully bring some clarity to the rumors that the student centre is running many months behind schedule. Looking at the construction work everyday over the summer, it seemed to me that very little progress was being made. Although, in the last month there has been a visible improvement and I hope that this pace continues so that we can move in next year. Finally, the Students’ Union needs to fill the position of Communications Officer. The successful candidate when elected require will be editor of this lovely magazine, represent the student population along with the other Union Officers and help organise various events throughout the year. I would recommend the position, as I was the first editor of expliCIT five years ago and it was a great influence on my life today. You can call in to see the Officers or me at anytime or you can e-mail the union (su@cit.ie). Till next time. Philip
Smoking to be Banned in Instutute “...but how are they going to enforce it? It is not going to be easy to change the habits of the more senior students...” As and from Monday 22nd September 2003 students, visitors and staff of Cork Institute of Technology will not be allowed to smoke on campus, except within external designated smoking shelters. The ban encompasses all buildings and schools such as, the entire CIT Bishopstown campus, School of Music, Herlihy Building, North Point, and Crawford College of Art and Design. A statement released by CIT said, “All smokers are earnestly asked to co-operate in this health initiative. Smoking in atria, offices, doorways, and all other internal spaces of buildings will be strictly forbidden. Likewise, smoking will also be forbidden outside all buildings in the campus grounds except within designated smoking shelters as may be provided. A schedule of penalties applicable to staff, students and visitors for breach of the smoking regulations will apply”. CITSU Vice President Welfare, Donna Foley, stated, “the College seems to have put a lot of thought into this but how are they going to enforce it? It is not going to be easy to change the habits of the more senior students and it is going to take resources to ensure
that the ban is adhered to. The smoking shelters should have been put in place by now. The new rule should have been enforced from day one of the academic year, not the 22nd September, by then all of the first years will have been introduced to the college”. CITSU President, James Maher, said, “this is a very positive move in regard to the health of the students of CIT. The ban, if properly enforced will greatly improve the physical atmosphere in the west atrium among other places. Students who suffer with conditions such as asthma have complained in the past about the smoke filled atria. However, if it is not properly implemented it will become a standing joke much like the parking regulations”. He added, “We are asking all students to co-operate with the ban in the interest of the health of all students. Anyone who would like information on giving up smoking can call to the SU Welfare Office”. More information will be available from the Students’ Union website www.citsu.ie.
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Concern Expressed by USI at the Timing of Fees Report and Issue Cutbacks Warning The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) has expressed grave concern at the timing of the Department of Education and Science's "Supporting Equity in Higher Education" report. USI claims that releasing the report at a time when students are choosing courses from their CAO offers is a cynical attempt to undermine what little confidence students and their families have in our third level education system. USI also criticised Minister Dempsey for informing the media while not informing USI, who represent 250,000 students in Ireland. Will Priestley, President, USI said: "We believe that this news will deter many students from taking their college places due to fears over what new rules may be introduced during the course of their studies. This report is long overdue and the Department has chosen to re-ignite the fees debate at a time when students have enough problems finding accommodation and part-time jobs to finance their studies. Tellingly, Minister Dempsey informed all the media while neglecting to notify us of the publication. A preliminary reading of the report highlights that Minister Dempsey is taking a very different line to his and his Government's recent policies. For example, the report expresses concern at the lack of children from 'unskilled manual worker' backgrounds attending college, while during his term in office he has slashed funding for college access programmes that assisted such families in sending their children through college. The report comes just weeks after the Government slashed the childcare allowance in early access and second chance education programmes by 37%. This cutback has had devastating effects for the 1,500 young people who rely on their local Vocational Educational Committee (VECs) to provide childcare services for their young children. The report recognises that there are serious questions about the adequacy of the maintenance grant, but says nothing about raising it to basic social welfare levels, a move that would empower the very students that the Minister claims we need to offer greater assistance to.
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It is also ridiculous that the report speaks of 'improving our national economic competitiveness' the day after it was revealed that €150m promised by the Department to fund vital research and science projects is being withheld, thus further stunting our economic aspirations for the future. The facts could not be any clearer. The report states that the State is struggling to finance the free fees initiative. The free fees initiative costs the Exchequer €175m annually. To put this in perspective, the cash-for-savings SSIA scheme is costing the State €580m per year. Yet earlier this year the Government slashed the Back to Education Allowance (BTEA) for second chance students by 25%, securing minimal savings for the State but greatly affecting the lives of those hit by the blow. We welcome the move to provide more clear and accessible information on entitlements to students, put must point out that this was prompted by a USI study that shows that 59% of Leaving Cert students were unaware of the supports available to them. Tellingly, the same study, which was carried out among Leaving Cert students, shows that 63% said that their choice of college and course would be determined by financial reasons. USI welcomes debate on boosting the numbers of students from non-traditional backgrounds attending our colleges. However, we are viewing this report with extreme caution, given its timing and recent contradictory cutbacks by the Government. There is also the fear that any initial introductions could be just the thin end of the wedge with regard to future moves. In conclusion, USI will seek to ensure that further Government cutbacks cannot be brought in under the cover of this report. On the evidence so far, Minister Dempsey has yet to prove that his and his Government's true interests lie in increasing the numbers of disadvantaged students attending our colleges rather than the introduction of further cutbacks by stealth.”
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According to latest research carried out in Britain, female graduates can expect to earn approximately 15% less than their male counterparts by the time they reach 24.
A confidential report from the National University of Ireland (NUI) has shown that Irish students are marked harder than their British counterparts. The NUI are now recommending a change in the marking system currently used in Irish colleges and universities to bring the amount of firsts and upper second degrees in line with Britain.
The report was commissioned by the Equal Opportunities Commission in Britain and showed that on average men in full-time employment earn more than women even when they have studied the same subjects and achieved the grades and class of degree.
The NUI senate recently circulated a list of degree scores for the main universities in the Republic and Britain. NUI Maynooth came the lowest of over 100 universities in 1999 with only 31.4% of graduates being awarded good honours degrees. However, 80% of students at Oxford and Cambridge are awarded a 1st class or 2:1 degree. Other British colleges such as Wolverhampton, Bournemouth and Huddersfield, which are less well known, were also ahead of Irish colleges. According to the report, there is a worry that Irish graduates will be at a disadvantage when compared to British students, as it may seem that Irish students are less accomplished. Currently examiners give a mark of 70% or only slightly above to students who are being awarded a first class honours. However under the new recommended marking scheme, they will be able to award up to 100%. A student currently needs to get a mark of 62% or more to be awarded a 2:1 degree but it is being recommended that a 2:1 grade should begin at 60 %. NUI's External examiners who often come from Britain have noted the trend in marks and have had some input into the new system. .
Julie Mellor, chairwoman of the EOC addressing a conference said "if employers want to recruit the brightest and the best in future, they are going to have to be able to prove that they provide equal pay. "We know employers don't set out to cheat women - most say discrimination is a hidden problem. That is precisely why employers need to review their pay systems to make sure they are not short-changing women" she said. According to the report, the gap between women's and men's average salary increases among older graduates. A new campaign has been launched in Britain to make people aware, entitled: Why are women graduates still going cheap? According to Owain James, the president of the British National Union of Students "it is unbelievable that in the 21st century, women are not paid equally. The evidence shows that despite equal, and often better, academic success, the disparity in pay still exists between male and female graduates. Nearly half of all students said a commitment to equal pay from an employer would influence their choice of job - it's time to make sure that employers respond to the EOC campaign." The National Union of Student's woman's officer, Kat Fletcher added "we find that pay inequalities are further exacerbated for women who seek to return to work after raising a family. Women should not tolerate the gender pay gap, which, in effect, treats them like second-class citizens."
small bites Sexual Health Screening A sexual health screening service is commencing here in the college in the Student Health Centre (G Block) in October. The screening is confidential and free to all students. Students’ Union Vice President Welfare, Donna Foley, stated “this service should be a major incentive to students with concerns about sexual health issues, to see the clinic as they will not have to travel outside the campus”. She further added “It is very important that all students who are concerned about their sexual health to make an appointment with the clinic through the Health Centre Nurse or alternatively through the CITSU Welfare Office”. For general enquires call the STI clinic on 021-4966844. The centre will operate on a confidential basis. For further information on sexual health matters refer to www.citsu.com
Students Advised to Get Involved in CIT Societies The first real opportunity to check out the societies in CIT is on Societies Day, which is being held on Wednesday 24th September. The purpose of the day is to encourage participation in Societies and to raise awareness of the huge variety of Societies. If a particular Society appeals to you put your name down and head along to their first meeting. If you have taken the time to study all of the Societies that CIT has to offer and believe that your interest is not catered for then why not try and set up that Society. It isn’t as difficult as it may seem! Call to the Societies Office to discuss it (C243A), telephone 021 4326740 or e-mail omahonym@cit.ie.
Students Call on Government to Enforce Tenancy Laws The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) is today staging a protest over the non-enforcement of tenancy laws by the Department of the Environment. Students have erected tents at the Stephen's Green end of Grafton Street. The organisation has warned that students’ lives may even be at risk due to the lack of enforcement of health and safety regulations by the Department. Will Priestley, President, USI said: "It is a scandalous state of affairs that only one in five landlords are registered, despite the fact that this is a legal requirement. If follows that many students are forced to rent in the 'shadow' economy in dwellings where there are often dangerous health and safety breaches. There is little point in having this legislation if the Department of the Environment is not going to enforce it. The purpose of today's protest is to draw attention to this fact and to make students aware of their rights and entitlements as tenants.
Glen Guilfoyle, Welfare Officer, USI said: "When renting accommodation, students should make sure they are provided with a rent book which they can use to log payments. They should also make sure they receive a receipt for deposits paid and sign an inventory of contents and previous damage to accommodation. It is important also to check that the property complies with health and safety regulations and that there are fully operative smoke alarms, fire extinguishers and fire blankets in the property. Overall, students should not sign anything unless they are certain that the flat or house is satisfactory."
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CIT Students’ Union President Well a new academic year is here again with all that entails from trying to remember all the things you spent summer forgetting about to finally seeing some of the friends you may have missed over the holidays.
There is no other group I would be as happy to represent as the students of C.I.T., yet I just hope I’m able to serve you as well as you all deserve. If you need any help during the year Donna, Colin and I are available in prefab 42 to assist you as much as we can.
This will be my sixth September in C.I.T. and I hope it will be a fruitful year. I believe it will be. The power of students was demonstrated at the end of last year when the minister was forced to back down over fees. Many people will claim that victory but in truth it was the students of C.I.T. and elsewhere who triumphed through the various campaigns and marches. Never underestimate your own contributions. For those of you who signed those letters Christmas day, those who braved the rain to get to the City Hall, the victory was as much won by your efforts as any politician. This is why I look forward to and dread this year.
I hope this year, you will find what you are looking for. Regards James Maher
CIT Students’ Union Vice President Education My name is Colin and I am here to help you with any problems you might be having with your education here at C.I.T. Feel free to drop into me at any time with any questions or problems you may be having, my door is always open. It is shaping up to be an interesting year within the college with the smoking ban coming into effect, the student center is being built as you read this article and the worrying rumour that a nasty hike in registration is looming next year. Last year we saw the government back down from their proposed end to free education policy, because we and other colleges put pressure on them to back down. Together we are capable of great things, that is the core idea behind the Union. If there is a problem that you cannot solve on you own or don't know how to then call in to us, we are sort of like the A-Team in that way, we'll get the job
done. Even if we have to build a tank out of eggs, straw, broken glass and an old train set! As it is the start of the year I feel obliged to mention the most important part of going to college is actually going to college. Go to your classes and labs, it will stand to you at the end of the year when you are studying for the summer exams. Running around like a headless chicken two weeks before them looking for notes and grinds is not the most desirable of pastimes. Please remember to call into the prefab or give me a ring if you need a hand or advice with your course. Take it easy, Colin Noonan
CIT Students’ Union Entertainments Officer Bishopstown has awoken once again to the influx of you party people from the four corners of Ireland. Welcome back to CIT everyone. To all our new students, Freshers, I hope you enjoy the next few years of your life here at CIT. First and foremost I would like to thank everyone who voted for me last year and especially those who helped me out on the campaign trail. During the summer I have been co-ordinating Freshers Week, College Graduations (Oct 30th &31st), Christmas Day (Provisionally 3rd Dec) and Rag Week (Feb 2nd-5th). I have also been inundated with requests from Bands to play for the students of CIT. Band season will kick off in the 2nd week of Oct and I hope to bring at least 6-7 Bands on Campus before the Christmas break.
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This year is going to start with a bang. Adrian Knight will hypnotise and mystify you on the Tue (23rd) of Freshers Week, Liam Byrne of ‘Ordinary Man’ the Christy Moore Tribute, is dropping in to sing a few tunes and of course the Freshers Festival© is there to finish the week off on Thur 25th @ the Maltings Emporium. I hope you all enjoy Freshers’ Week and I hope everyone else enjoys the Freshers!!! As some of you may know and the majority of you probably don’t, CITSU is kicking off a new weekly Wed night at RedZ Night Club
called “Rhythm” with live music downstairs and a DJ upstairs. There will be plenty of concessions available to any class parties so come on in to Pre-Fab 42 located outside the main information desk and we will take care of you. On Thursday its “Lust”, awaking urges in us all with the sexy sounds and grooves of R & B on both floors. Note: disclaimer “Lust is not responsible for the actions of patrons and reactions of patrons boyfriends”. Any musicians looking for a gig drop me an email at suents@cit.ie with your contact details and a description of the type of stuff you play and I’ll get back to you. If there are any readers out there that would like to get involved with CITSU Ents crew just drop me a line to the e-mail address above. Best of luck, Mikey
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CIT Students’ Union Vice President Welfare The time of year has come again when we welcome all students new and old to CIT. It is great to see some new faces around and the Institute of course would not be the same without those of you who are coming back for another year.
term where you will have the opportunity to meet all the support services that are here in the local Cork area. During this week you can see for yourself what each support service does for you and how to contact them.
My name is Donna and I will be working for you this year as the Vice President Welfare of the Students’ Union. I have just completed a National Diploma in Electronic Engineering. I previously held this position in the Students’ Union in the year 01/02 and I had a great year working with the welfare issues that affect the students here in CIT. During that year I also learned a great deal and will be putting all of this information and experience to use for you now.
In CIT there are clubs and societies that cater for everyone’s needs and if you can’t find one to suit you don’t hesitate to set up one of your own, just call to the Societies or Sports Officers. Participating with societies or clubs is a great way to further your talents and to make new friends while enjoying your college life to the full.
If ever you find yourself in trouble, financially, mentally, emotionally, physically or academically, please remember that the Students’ Union is here to help you and that I operate a confidential open door policy. If we can’t help you directly I assure you that we will find someone who can. I will also be organising Welfare Week in the first
You never know when you might need an impartial opinion, a sympathetic ear or just a friend. Here in the Students’ Union you can find all these and more so please feel free to call in anytime, my door is always open. Best of luck throughout the year, Donna Foley
CITSU Equality Officer Would you like to be a CIT My name is Will Nunan and I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to this great college. As Equality officer I am responsible for all matters pertaining to equality and countering discrimination in student life. This year I will be available in the welfare office one hour a week and please feel free to call in.
Students’ Union Officer? We currently have a vacancy for the elected position of CITSU Communications Officer!
Some of the Communications Officer’s duties include expliCIT Magazine Editor and representing CIT students along with the other Officers.Please contact the I really hope you enjoy you're life in CIT. Make sure to get CITSU Prefab or email su@cit.ie for more details regarding this position. involved in a club or society as clubs and soc's days will be The Small Print: next week. Don't forget to get involved and be active. The Communications Officer shall aid in the development of the Union’s information and communication poliWill Nunan
cies. He/she shall be familiar with all the communication policies. He/she shall be familiar with all the communication mediums available to him/her and use them to their full potential. He/she is to keep the membership of the Union informed through the provision of a regular Union Publication. He/she assists the Sabbaticals in the area of Union development. (extracted from CITSU Constitution)
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Personal Safety Self-awareness is about being careful. Many of you are now living away from home for the first time and may not know the roads and streets of Cork very well. Even if this is not your first time living away from home or if you are living at home it is imperative that you be careful and keep your eyes wide open while all the time listening to what is happening around you, especially when your are out alone at night. On The Street • Always inform another trusted party of your intended destination, mode of transport and expected time of arrival. • Do not ignore anything you think might mean danger assume the worst and react accordingly, even if you are cold and tired. • Never walk with your shoulders rounded and your head down. Look alert and stay alert. • Be prepared to walk the long way round if it means avoiding dimly lit, deserted streets. Do not take a short cut to danger. • Do not use a torch. It attracts attention, and you will be unable to see past its limited pool of light. It is better to accustom your eyes to the dark. • Steer clear of doorways, bushes and alleyway entrances when walking on the pavement, but be alert for cars drawing up beside you. • Try to walk facing traffic, so vehicles cannot approach you from behind without you being aware of their presence. If you think you are being followed and see a pub or other public premises open, go in and phone the Gárdai and/or a friend. Tell the publican/cashier or anyone else who may be able to help. • Yelling “No” or “Fire” will arouse more interest from passers-by than the traditional cry for “Help”. Be prepared to bang on the door of nearby houses if you think you are in danger and explain the situation. • Keep keys on your person. They make a useful weapon to shove in an attackers face. Have them ready to use when you arrive home so you don’t have to
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hang around on the doorstep. If you are unfortunate enough to have your keys stolen, get your locks changed as soon as possible (your assailant may know where you live). Think about what you carry. Avoid any thing too heavy or bulky. A shoulder bag placed across you body is best, leaving your hands free. • Try not to carry more than you have to, i.e. items of sentimental/high value, personal documents excess money, chequebook, credit card etc. Only take what you know you will need. If the worst happens and you have to drop your bag to avoid an attack, you will at least be losing less. •Think about what you wear. Wear sensible shoes that you can run in or ones that you are prepared to kick off in order to escape attack. It is often advisable to pick shoes that make little noise, so you can move quietly, should you need to. • Always carry a personal attack alarm, and have it readily accessible. Public Transport • Try to avoid situations of traveling alone at night. • Try and avoid isolated bus stops. • Try to sit near the driver, or guard on a bus/train, if there are few people about. • Make a fuss straight away if you are bothered. • Never be afraid to pull the emergency cord on a train. • Don’t hitch hike alone. • Plan your journey to coincide with bus and train times. • Use a taxi if no other transport is available. Driving On Your Own • Lock your car carefully when leaving it. An immobiliser is always a good deterrent. • Have your keys ready when approaching your car. • Lock doors and close windows when sitting alone in a car at night. • Try and avoid isolated car parks. • Never pick up hitch-hikers. • Don’t leave valuables in the car.
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• Don’t leave any personal documents in the car, driving licenses, insurance documents etc. At Home • Use only your initials and surname on your doorbell. • Check to see if your locks are secure. Door chains and spy holes are a good idea. You can always ask for identification, if you are in doubt. • Ask callers to identify themselves. • Draw blinds or curtains after dark. • Never enter your house if you see that locks or windows have been tampered with. Phone the police immediately. • Get out of the house immediately if you think you have an intruder. Phone the police straight away, and go to a neighbor’s house to wait. • Ensure that all your personal property has your own identification number etched on to it, you could use UV markers for this, (UV markers and lamps can be bor rowed from the SU Office – Campus Watch Service) • Ensure that you do not leave your apartment with any signs of it being vacant, curtains drawn during the day etc. Your Bicycle • Retain the receipt of your bicycle, this should contain the make, model number, colour etc. (Bicycle identity cards are available from the SU Office – Campus Watch Service) • Always secure your bicycle with a good quality lock, and leave it in a safe place. • Take a photo of your bike and etch your personal identification number onto the frame.
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Freshers Week Party Madness 2003 Sunday 21st Sept • Freshers Week Madness Kickoff • Win a Brand New Moped work over €2000 Monday 22nd Sept • Meat Loaf Tribute • Monster Madness Karoke Competition Tuesday 23rd Sept • County Colours Night • Grand Prix Challenge Wednesday 24th Sept • Christy Moore Tribute 8:30pm
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Non - Smoker ---So it seems that time is well and truly up for the CIT institution that is the "Smoking Atrium" where Students rich and poor, young and old alike could join together in a time honored tradition of card playing, coffee drinking and puffing their brains out on cigarette of their choice. Yes the smoking ban has come to CIT and I for one am delighted by it. Class numbers will increase and the general population of the college will live much healthier lifestyles. Gone are the days where non-smokers have to endure sitting next to a fellow student who is burning Major like they were going out of fashion. They can now sit in a place where good entertainment provided by the Students' Union can be enjoyed by all without their clothes smelling like they just came out of a dingy pub. Smoker But what about the people that do smoke, what happens to them? Do any non-smokers care? Shouldn't I have the right to smoke in a warm environment if I choose to do so? I am not saying that segregating us is a bad idea, but can I not smoke in a designated area that is a bit more comfy than a small vandalised bus shelter? It is very easy to forget the wonderful weather that the Irish winter has in store for us.
Non - Smoker ---Well why don't you join us then. Quit that disgusting habit and live long happy and fulfilled life on our side. One of us! One of us! Smoker Give it a rest. I am well aware of the risk inherent in smoking, today's media wont let me go through a day without at least a brief mention that cigarettes are evil and I am a bad person for smoking them. It seems like, just because I smoke means I hate children, small animals and one day hope to rule the world with a tar stained iron fist. Non - Smoker ---Don't be so dramatic! I am just making the point that you re already inhaling dangerous carcinogens into your body, surely a bit of cold is not going to hurt you. Smoker That's just typical. You know there are a lot of smokers out there, I am not saying we should be allowed to smoke wherever we want to but at least give us the option of smoking in a hospitable environment. CIT What do you think? www.citsu.ie/boards
Foam Party Thursday 18th September Freshers Week Mayhem Tues > Thurs • • • • •
CIT’s Official Student Night Club Open Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday Student Friendly Door & Music Policy Pre Party Madness Every Night below at Coopers Club Renaissance VIP passes Giveaway during September!
FREE ENTRY COUPON Yes Indeed your eyes are correct! Free entry for you for any Lusst Night at Club Renaissance for the month of September. As usual terms and conditions apply such as valid 18+ ID Essential, and R.O.A.R. How Bad! REF: CIT MAG EXPLICIT SEPT 2003
Croke Park An Evolving Story… (Part 1)
The massive development plan for the GAA’s main stadium at Croke Park, which has taken shape with astonishing speed in the past four years, makes an important statement about the pride, confidence and future ambitions of the Association. The impressive stadium, which has gone up in recent years, projects a new image of the GAA as a modern and progressive sports body. With the completion of the latest phase of the development plan for Croke Park, the Association now has, on an urban site close to all the facilities of the capital city, a modern state of the art stadium that is, and is likely to remain, years ahead of the main stadia of rival sports bodies. With the new Canal End and Hogan stands, the GAA has demonstrated that it can move with the times and adapt to new conditions in Irish society without any change in its own fundamental principles or aims. For over a century Croke Park has hosted almost every All Ireland hurling and football final. To many spectators at an All Ireland Final, Croke Park is the GAA. Even in this age of the ubiquitous motorcar, the stadium and the surrounding streets are all they ever came to know – or ever will know – of Dublin. Moreover, it is safe to say that very few are familiar with the story of how, so long ago, the GAA came to acquire Croke Park. It is particularly appropriate that the Spring of 2003 should witness a special ceremony to celebrate the completion of the new 21st century Croke Park, for it was just 90 years ago, in May and June of 1913 that the GAA finally accumulated sufficient funds to enable it to acquire what, in its first few years, was known as Croke Memorial Park. To Louth and Kerry, whose footballers attracted unprecedented attendances that Spring for the Croke memorial tournament, must get all the credit for the sudden increase in the fund, earmarked for several years, which the Central Council of pre-World War 1 days had been trying to build up so as to purchase a major enclosed stadium in Dublin. Not only did this and other major football fixtures of the pre-1916 era establish Gaelic Football as the most popular spectator game in this country, they also attracted enormous gate-money (by the standards of the time) that led directly to the purchase of the site in which the tournament was played. Yet over a period of seventeen years from 1896, before the Association became owner’s of Croke Park, All Ireland finals has been played there. Indeed the slow growth of the Croke Memorial fund would suggest that a site of its own in the capital took some years to become one of the Central Councils’ high priorities. After all, Croke himself, to whom the Association owed so much in the difficult days of the 1890’s, has been dead since 1902. Admittedly, as early at The Congress of January 1905, a decision was made to erect a Croke memorial, but the 1906 Central Council, although charged with looking after the details, did nothing to implement the decision. Again at the 1907 Congress, a decision in favour of a Croke Memorial was passed, and in October of that year a sum of £100 was earmarked for this purpose. In February 1908 –the 1907 £100 having apparently been spent – a third resolution for a Croke Memorial was passed. But it was July 1909 before a further £100 was put aside. Later that same year, another £38 was added to the fund, so that by the summer of 1912 (almost four years later again), the fund had grown to almost £300, £100 having come in from a profit on a tour of this country by Irish-American hurlers and £50 from the Munster and Leinster Councils.
According to the Central Council minutes, the purpose of the 1913 Croke Tournament was to bring the Croke fund to the £1,000 mark. In the event however, even after expenses of almost £500 had been paid, the fund went in six months from under £500 to almost £2,400. Although there is no evidence of this, subsequent events would suggest that by now some Central Council delegates felt that a stadium in Dublin would be more suitable as a memorial to Archbishop Croke than a statue in Thurles. At this stage, Frank Dineen of Limerick, a former President and Secretary of the GAA, enters the story. For a while the Central Council (and also Congress) had for years hesitated over a decision to acquire a site in Dublin, in anticipation of such a decision, Dineen had several years before, moved to ensure the availability of such a site. Since 1870, the City and Suburban Racecourse, popularly known as Jones’ Road, had been the property of Dublin businessman Maurice Butterly. His most frequent tenant of the ailing racecourse had been the GAA, and Butterly and Dineen must have been acquaintances. Then, in 1905, Butterly died and in 1908 (probably with an overdraft from the bank), Dineen bought the entire almost derelict site for £3,250. At this stage, two loosely defined groups emerged in the Central Council – one favouring the use of the Croke Fund to purchase Croke Park, the other (led by Tipperary officers) wanting a statue of Croke to be erected in Thurles. The advantage lay with the first group. In a newspaper article written as far back as 1905 (the year Butterly died), Dineen put forward an elaborate scheme for a major GAA stadium in Dublin that clearly had Jones’ Road in mind – the very site he now owned in 1908! It is almost certain that is was to prevent the future Croke Park passing into ownership unsympathetic to the GAA that Dineen purchased it at a time when the GAA simply could not afford to do so. The financial strain on Dineen must have been severe. He spent a considerable sum on substantial improvements by re-laying the pitch and putting in terraces. He had to sell a sizeable section of the site to the Jesuit fathers of Belvedere College. In July 1913, the Central Council, after discussing a proposal to buy a site (location unspecified) to be named after Croke, failed to put the idea to a vote. Two long summer months followed, before, in mid-September 1913, a majority (out of 15 voting) came down in favour of Jones’ Road. It is interesting to reflect 90 years later that a rival site at Elm Park beyond Ballsbridge had emerged and was even inspected on behalf of the Central Council. This may account for the fact that Dineen reduced his asking price from £3,625 to £3,500. Three days before Christmas the actual purchase of the Jones’ Road site was completed. Less than thirty years after its foundation, the GAA now owned an ideal site in good condition and almost within walking distance of the city center as well as being convenient to the three railway stations at Augier Street (now Connolly), Kingsbridge (now Heuston) and Broadstone (long since closed). Throughout this period, the foremost Nationalist figures of the day were regularly to be seen enjoying the fare on offer at major games in Croke Park. John Dillon, John Redmond, Eamon De Valera, Michael Collins, Harry Boland and Countess Marckievicz were among the prominent dignitaries to attend games and add a certain status to the venue. Soon Croke Park would unwittingly play a role in brokering a truce (which led to a Treaty) between the rival military forces in Ireland.... TO BE CONTINUED NEXT MONTH
Freshers Week 2003 Preview 21st - 25th September
The two most important weeks in a student’s entertainment calendar are Freshers Week and Rag Week. The latter takes place within the first two weeks of Feb and probably ranks number one out of the college entertainment calendar. (Provisional RAG Week 04 dates = Feb 02-05).
entertainment activity takes place. This, like all the college, is now a NO SMOKING area so don’t say you have not been warned. You can check out the timetable on this page for On-Campus activity during Freshers Week.
Freshers Week 03 will Kick off in two of the local Bishopstown pubs, Mac B’s a.k.a. Bishopstown Bar and The Outpost on Sun 21st Sept. Both Pubs will have a good line up of promotional giveaways, live music with both DJ’s and bands so check out their adds on back page and the page opposite for a complete listing.
The three main nights in town are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. After checking out a number of pubs in town your college clubbing will start out in a club called Club Rennissance, located down Careys lane just off Patrick Street. The theme of the night will be a UV-party so wear as much white as you dare and watch out for the fireeaters.
The college Entertainment will kick off at approx 11.30am on Mon 22nd in the West Atrium. The West Atrium or the hall opposite the “Eating Canteen” is where all the college
Wednesday will see the return of all those old school uniforms as the annual Freshers Week Uniform party kicks off in Redz Night Club at 11 p.m. Live music will be provided
downstairs by Pat-Fitz with DJ sets up stairs until the wee hours of the morning. The HIGHLIGHT of Freshers WEEK will be FRESHERS FEST at the Maltings Emporium (formerly know as FX and the Grapevine). A night not to missed with live bands, amazing DJ’s all spread out over five rooms. Tickets will be going on sale on Thur 11th Sept in the corridor between the “Eating Canteen” and the West Atrium. Buy your ticket early to avoid disappointment later. Please note that valid 18+ ID is required before you enter any of the college nightclubs. (Garda/Passport ID preferably)
CIT Students’ Union Entertainment Office.
Let Us Entertain You! CITSU Ents office is located in the Pre-Fab just outside the information desk on the main corridor. Feel free to call in at any time to avail of our Entertainment Services. We can organise class parties, paint balling, Go-Karting, mystery tours, pool competitions, quizzes, monster bingo and anything in-between. We also have chessboards and quite a few other board games that are free to hire.
One of our more popular requests is organising class parties. We have quite a few class party venues on our books that provide great deals for groups of 20 or more.
the end of the night. We also provide concessions for nightclubs, so come on over and organise a class party today.
We do realise that going to college can be an expensive time, so we here in the Entertainment office, try and get the cheapest class party deals available so that you the students end up with a few more euros in your pocket at
If you can’t make it over to the office to book a class party then you can book it on line by visiting www.citsu.com your Students’ Union official website.
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Cork’s Best Student Bars Reviewed The Goat Broke Loose The goat did indeed break loose and he got up to some serious mischief, so in honour of his memory students join together nightly in the madness at “The Goat”. A huge pub purely designed for creating unforgettable nights, the Goat is best known for the antics of its DJ’s and electric atmosphere. If you fancy yourself as a Michael Schumacher, you can take your buddies on in the arcade legend that is “Daytona Racing”. Every guy will want to check out the wet t-shirt competitions held weekly and the kind folk here haven’t forgotten the girls either, male strippers have been known to prowl these waters. A Mecca of Madness, a Stew pot of Scandal the goat is the quintessential student pub. Bruno’s You got to love this bar for the simple reason its one of the few places in Cork where you can enjoy a game of pool while having a drink, but why stop there you can also bowl and play black jack (if only with funny money). Casino nights are a regular occurrence here as well as many other themed events such as race nights. Bruno’s has an excellent cocktail menu, even Tom Cruise would be hard pushed to beat their “Sex on the Beach”. Located in the Maradyke complex it’s within stumbling distance from the new CITSU club “The Rhythm Room @ Redz”. With excellent DJ’s playing the coolest grooves Bruno’s is a great place to start the night. Big with all student bodies around Cork it is a great place to meet with friends from other colleges. The B-Town Bar Totally rebuilt in 2001, the B-Town a.k.a Mac B’s with its stunning interior and lively atmosphere is a pub you can’t overlook. Going from the “Basement Bar” all the way to the roof the B-Town will entertain you from Sunday to Thursday, with DJ’s every night, live bands, circus theme nights, casino theme nights and whatever else the mad hatter can think of. All big dates in the student calendar find the B-Town brimming with students all ready to party the day and night away. With a direct vein of transport to the city centre thanks to the number eight bus stop, the b-town is the starting place for most chaotic adventurers on a Thursday night. Every student should make sure to join the Mac B’s club to receive text messages on all their special offers and to signup for its student meals deal, good food at a great price Monday to Thursday.
Nancy Spain’s From the minute you walk in to Nancy’s you know this isn’t your normal pub. Located on Barrack Street, a short walk from the city centre, Nancy’s has a different atmosphere and an unusual decor. With a large stage in the back room Nancy’s regularly plays host to live bands, open mike nights, CIT music society band shows, Battle of the Bands competitions, the list is endless. If you aren’t up for this, you can stay out the front and enjoy a drink near the open fire on the cold winter nights while listening to the DJ. A bar with plenty of character and friendly bar staff, who are always willing to strike up a conversation, Nancy’s is one of Cork’s most unique bars and one of my personal favourites. Always a great place to start those long nights out on the town. The Outpost This is the closest and longest serving student pub to CIT. Last year saw lots of live music, DJs, pub quizzes, karaoke and lots, lots more. Known to soccer fans, thanks to its big screen, as the best place to go watch a match. Jam-packed for all the Irish games the atmosphere can only be experienced never described. Always a great spot for a pint and a game of cards but you’ll have to call early if you’re going to get the best tables. The Outpost consists of the main bar via the left entrance where you find the local Bishopstown folk having a quiet pint and the lounge via the right where you find student life at its best. In no time at all, the outpost will feel like a home away from home. A great place to get to know other students and relax. Monday nights are one of the best, as you will nearly always find live music. Raging Bull Corks newest students pub offering excellent class party promotions. This pub is the perfect setting for class party groups up to 30. Excellent music policy that caters for all tastes. Check out this bar before you go into Freshers Fest. CIT Games Room Located in A-block just thirty metres from the Canteen. Seven brand new pool tables, Daytona & Sega Driving Machines plus plenty more games. Regular Pool competitions. Check out the notice board in the Games Room for details.
Sunday 21st Sept Back to College Party Miller Promo
Wednesday 24th Sept Coors Light Promo: Win a DVD Karoke with DJ Pat
Monday 22nd Sept Live Music withPat Fitz Coors Light Promo
Thursday 25th Sept Pre Freshers Ball Party Live Music with Pat Fitz Freshers Week Promo
Tuesday 23rd Sept Party Games with DJ Pat Budweiser Promo: Win a X-Box
Bishopstown’s Best & Original Student Bar • Great Venue for ALL Parties & Sports/Socs Events • Call 021 4544013 to organise your party now or call to the Ents office in the CITSU Prefab The Outpost, Curraheen Road, Bishopstown, Cork.
The Coral: Magic and the Medicine >> Reviewed by Denis Dinan (aka djmenace) Twelve tracks from a young band just into their career, which starts with forest noises and ends with a monkey like scream. But what is in between is like a brand new mini but with the parts and engine from a sixties model. Their music is moving almost like a jig but very seamless and very polished sounding, maybe influenced by Ian Brodie who produced (brodie of the lighting seeds fame). Lyrically J Skelly along with a few others in the band write about simple but important things like love, regret of what might have been, being p*****d off and trying to find out why. So they are not talking about war, save the whale or the essence of being, which is ok for some bands but not The Coral. They have a vibe and a feel as if members of The Kinks/The Burbs and Cast got together to form a band. Skelly almost sounds like a Red Davis and you can see The Coral singing Lola at one of their gigs. I didn't listen to their first album but this album would make me check it out. They are playing it safe here, no 54 piece orchestra or whale music like certain other bands but their playing it safe works well and I think they will grow as they make albums 3/4/5. Overall worth a listen for tracks alone like "Pass it on", "Talking Gypsey Market Blues", "Liezah", and "Bill Mc Cai". They maybe in the forest at the beginning but they are definitely out of the woods at the end.
Elbow: Cast of Thousands >> Reviewed by Denis Dinan (aka djmenace) A second album from a band who's first was a mercury prize nominee. A year or so since that album they are back with Cast of Thousands and for me quite an appropriate title. Cast being music not literally speaking there is thousands of sounds/musical noises here, with one song "I've got your number", which has someone that sounds like they are finger tapping throughout the song. I sometimes found myself trying to focus on these background noises rather than the lyrics or that catchy guitar riff. Singer Guy Garvey who by one paper was dubbed "a master of arresting imagery", for me he is soft and subtle. With the exception of tracks "Snooks (Progress Reports)" and to the lesser extent "Falling Angels" which is the first single released, his voice is too soft and lost in these progressive sounding noises. A lot of his musical friends helped out on this album again, I suppose with reference to the title. With fellow Manchester bands The Doves and Alfie along with the London Community Choir. Lyrically not quite the happy chap as for example J Skelly for The Choral, Garvey has said of his lyrics "the songs are just on the right side of hopeful but with our usual twisted doom factor". So at first I didn't like this album, I found it very heavy and hard to listen to, but it musically grew on me after a few listens. If they stuck to the more basic noises and pushed it out a little, they would be the best thing to come out of Manchester since God help us all Oasis!
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Be on the Ball with CIT
Sports Clubs! www.citsport.com Hey there one and all, hope that this edition of explicit finds you well and happy and somewhat settled into life here in CIT or the start of it anyway. This is just a brief introduction to the Sports Office. Firstly we are located in the B Corridor around the corner from the canteen on the ground floor. In the office you will find Eithne, Louise and Miriam who are there to answer your questions about what is going on in the Sporting front in CIT. We have a booklet on all Clubs, you should get a copy of this during orientation, if you miss out on it please call to the Sports Office for your copy. On September 23rd Clubs Day takes place as part of Freshers Week, on the day all Clubs that existed last year will have a stand to give you information on their proposed activities for the year ahead. Check them out and ask as many questions as you may have, after that if you still have questions please call to the office and we will be glad to assist you in whatever way we can. Next to the Sports Office you will find Keith, the GAA Development Officer and he is there to facilitate the development and promotion of the GAA, make sure to register with this Club on Clubs Day or
Societies Day: Get Involved! Wednesday 24th September 2003 The first real opportunity to check out the societies in CIT is on Societies Day, which is being held on Wednesday 24th September. The purpose of the day is to encourage participation in Societies and to raise awareness of the huge variety of Societies. If a particular Society appeals to you put your name down and head along to their first meeting. If you have taken the time to study all of the Societies that CIT has to offer and believe that your interest is not catered for then why not try and set up that Society. It isn’t as difficult as it may seem! Call to the Societies Office to discuss it (C243A) or e-mail omahonym@cit.ie.
Society Balls Over the academic year a total of eight Society balls take place. They are the highlight of the year for many students and a great time is always had. The price for CIT balls is approximately €20 for the full and €8 for the afters. The balls are as follows: ‘Schemers Ball’ is for students in Marine and Nautical, All Sciences, Social Studies and Recreation and Leisure. ‘Business Studies, Accounting and Catering and Tourism Ball’. ‘Computers and Chemical Engineering Ball’. ‘Pick & Mix Ball’ which is for students doing the following courses: Civil & Structural Engineering, Construction Studies, Interior Architectural Design, Architectural Technology, Media Communications and Automobile Engineering. ‘Electronic Engineering and Electrical Engineering Ball’. The ‘Mechanical Engineering Ball’ and the ‘Music by Degrees Ball’, which is for students in the School of Music. Finally the ‘Sports and Societies Ball’ takes place and this is open to any student that is involved in Sports and Societies within the Institute. Save some of your money during Christmas as the Society balls start in January!
How do I join a Sports Club / Society? Check out What’s On Every Week to see meeting times or contact Mervyn O’Mahony, Societies Officer, or Eithne Lydon, Sports Development Officer. Remember that everyone is welcome to join and if we don’t have the club or society you want, why not set it up with our help! Mervyn O’Mahony: omahonym@cit.ie Eithne Lydon: elydon@cit.ie
call to the office to find out training times etc. The ‘What’s On’ is a weekly publication produced by the Chaplaincy Dept/Student Support Team, it is available from the Info Desk every Monday morning. This is very handy to find out what is going on and remember that it is never too late to join a Club no matter what time of year it is. The Sports Bursary and Scholarships Scheme ever present and application forms are available from the Sports Office. The Closing date for receipt of application forms is the 9th of October 2003. Finally pictured below are the four students who travelled to Korea in August on the Men’s Soccer, Ladies Soccer and Olympic Tae Kwon Do Teams. This is the largest number of students to represent Cork Institute of Technology at this bi-annual event ever, CIT were very proud of all four students who participated on this world stage. The Women’s Soccer Team finished in 7th place, the Men’s Soccer finished in 13th place and the Irish Tae Kwon Do Team fought well despite getting knocked out in the first round.
Kim’s Cookery Corner All meals under €6 Nutrition on a budget We all know that a combination of a balanced diet and frequent exercise is essential for a healthy mind and body. Beginning College life is an exciting time but it can put a strain on your mental and physical well being, as well as your bank balance. Eating a healthy, balanced diet will help keep you feeling and looking good – and it doesn’t have to be expensive. As a student you will probably be very busy after daytime lectures so these recipes are especially for you. They can be prepared and cooked within 30 minutes, use basic and economical ingredients and are, above all, tasty and nutritious.
The Classic French omelette Serves 1: 3 eggs 3 teaspoons of water Half tbsp. Mixed herbs Salt and pepper A little oil
[6 pack free range eggs €1.51] [Saxa mixed herbs 8g €0.60]
Pitta Parcels Filling: 25g bacon diced 25g of button mushrooms, chopped 15g of grated cheese
[Galtee Tender cure rindless 140g €2.09] [Tesco value mushrooms €1.94 750g] [Kerry low-low 200g €2.69]
To cook: Prepare the filling: Toss the bacon in a hot pan with a little oil. Add the mushrooms, cook for 1-2 minutes and set aside with the cheese. A non-stick (omelette) pan is essential. Beat the eggs, water, herbs and seasoning together. Heat the pan, add a little oil, pour the egg mixture. Work quickly, drawing the egg to the centre of the pan as it begins to set. This allows the uncooked mixture to reach the base of the pan. Continue until you have the omelette cooked to your liking. Place the filling along the centre of the omelette. Starting at the handle, fold over the omelette one third. Slide the omelette down the pan. With your hand under the handle, tip the omelette onto a warm plate, making the third fold. Sprinkle with finely grated cheese and serve with mixed salad.
Serves 2:
2 Pitta Breads
[1st Choice pitta bread 6 pk €1.29]
2 tbsp. Low fat natural yoghurt 6g cooked chicken, chopped
[sno natural yogurt 125g €0.42] [Tesco chicken pieces 114g €2.95]
45g of grated carrots Lettuce leaves, shredded
[€0.14 each] [€0.59]
Warm Pitta Breads slightly in microwave for a few seconds then split along one side with a sharp knife. Mix all the ingredients together (except lettuce leaves). Place lettuce leaves into pockets, and then spoon chicken mixture on top.
Next Month in Kim’s Cookery Corner: Chicken in Sweet and Sour Sauce & Diet Information
The Last Laugh expliCIT Jokes A shepherd was herding his flock in a remote pasture when suddenly a brand-new BMW advanced out of the dust cloud towards him. The driver, a young man in a Broni suit, Gucci shoes, Ray Ban sunglasses and YSL tie, leaned out the window and asked the shepherd,..........
"That is correct; take one of the sheep" said the shepherd. He watches the young man select one of the animals and bundle it into his car. Then the shepherd says: "If I can tell you exactly what your business is, will you give me back my sheep?"
"If I tell you exactly how many sheep you have in your flock, will you give me one?" The shepherd looked at the man, obviously a yuppie, then looked at his peacefully grazing flock and calmly answered, "Sure."
"OK, why not" answered the young man. "Clearly, you are a consultant" said the shepherd.
The yuppie parked his car, whipped out his IBM ThinkPad and connected it to a cell phone, then he surfed to a NASA page on the internet where he called up a GPS satellite navigation system, scanned the area, and then opened up a database and an Excel spreadsheet with complex formulas. He sent an email on his Blackberry and, after a few minutes, received a response. Finally, he prints out a 150-page report on his hi-tech, miniaturized printer then turns to the shepherd and says,......... "You have exactly 1586 sheep".
I was happy. My girlfriend and I were dating for over a year, and so we decided to get married. My parents helped us in every way; my friends encouraged me, and my girlfriend? She was a dream! There was only one thing bothering me, quite a lot in fact, and that was my mother-in-law to be. She was a career woman, smart, but most of all beautiful and sexy, who sometimes flirted with me, which made me feel uncomfortable. One day she called me and asked me to come over to check the wedding invitations. So I went. She was alone, and when I arrived, she whispered to me, that soon I was to be married, and she had
"That's correct" says the yuppie, "but how did you guess that?" "No guessing required" answers the shepherd. "You turned up here although nobody called you. You want to get paid for an answer I already knew, to a question I never asked, and you don't know crap about my business. Now give me back my dog".
feelings and desires for me that she couldn't overcome. So before I got married and committed my life to her daughter, she wanted to make love to me just once?
pleased, you have passed our little test. We couldn't have asked for abetter man for our daughter. Welcome to the family.
What could I say? I was in total shock, and couldn't say a word. So, she said, I'll go to the bedroom, and if you are up for it, just come and get me. I just watched her delicious behind as she went up the stairs.
The moral of the story? Always keep your condoms in your car.
I stood there for a moment, and then turned around and went to the front door... I opened it, and stepped out of the house. Her husband was standing outside and with tears in his eyes, hugged me and said, we are very happy and
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Sunday 21st September • Freshers Week Madness Kickoff • Win a Brand New Moped work over €2000 Monday 22nd September • Meat Loaf Tribute • Monster Madness Karoke Competition
Tuesday 23rd September • County Colours Night • Grand Prix Challenge Wednesday 24th September • Christy Moore Tribute 8:30pm Thursday 25th September • Win a ‘Mystery Tour’ plus €400 Spending Money
Student Meal Deals 2003
Back by Popular Demand: €4 Meal Introducing this year: €6 Meal with a Pint Monday - Friday 6pm - 7:30pm with Valid CIT Student ID