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28 October 2016

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A NATIONAL EMBARRASSMENT By Max Beckett Website Editor

ent Union experienced a flood of online criticism and one-star Facebook ratings after posting a biography of Zayn Malik on Tuesday 25 October, as part of their Black History Month campaign. A photo of Malik, who is halfBritish and half-Pakistani, is accompanied by an indepth account of his current accomplishments as a formerboyband member. Social media users and University of Kent students retaliated in a negative fashion, highlighting that he is neither black nor a prominent figure in black history. Another figure chosen to be one of six figureheads for the campaign was London Mayor Sadiq Khan, who is also not of African or Caribbean heritage, being from a British Pakistani family. This, alongside hundreds of ‘one-star’ ratings on Kent Union’s Facebook page indicate that students are very unhappy with the respect and the representation they have chosen for this annual movement. Many have also turned to Twitter to denounce the Union’s actions, including the official UK organisers for Black History Month. Kent Union has since deleted the post from social media,

and President Rory Murray has issued a lengthy apology and explanation to any individuals who were upset, saying “there was no intent for (the controversy) to happen”. In a joint statement from the Union and the University they said “Kent Union and the University of Kent regret any upset caused by campaign materials produced as part of the joint campaign for Black History Month 2016. “This year’s campaign was in line with the National Union of Students’ position on Black History Month, which chose to recognise and celebrate the immense contributions that people of African, Arab, Asian and Caribbean heritage make to humanity. “We would like to apologise for any offence or upset caused. “In the planning stages of Black History Month, Kent Union worked with students to develop a campaign that celebrated a range of ethnic cultures. However, we can see that many of our students disagree with the direction the campaign took and that a mistake was made. “We are unitedly committed to equality and inclusivity, working hard on behalf of discriminated-against groups, promoting an inclusive culture of equality of opportunity, and taking positive action to promote diversity. “The University and Kent Union support the inclusive work of our students.” For Women of Colour, a London-based organisation who aim to support black and mixed race women in the UK tweeted: “You cannot substitute one ethnic minority for another during BLACK history month. Continued on page 2

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Union shamed Dame Kelly Holmes Continued from front “The explanation Kent Union gave was insulting”. @SanctuaryLDN went a step further and created thier own list of black musicians who have made an impact. This included Stormzy, Tinie Tempah, Beverley Knight and Skepta. The African Caribbean Society, which is a Kent Union Society which celebrates black culture, but did not have a hand in organising this campaign, has expressed its opinion and released a statement after meeting with Kent Union. “The University of Kent’s African-Caribbean society had no involvement in the decision to use black history month to celebrate all ethnicities.

“We have taken this opportunity to highlight and address many issues with our Students’ Union on the manner in which a lot of black students at Kent feel they are treated. “We have had a meeting with Kent Union on these matters and in response the Union has promised to look into and rectify specific areas in which we feel we are overlooked.”

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to open Escape Kent By Jordi van Dijk Writer

scape Kent is an exciting live interactive game located in the centre of Canterbury. As the name suggests the goal of the game is to escape; you are locked in a room with your teammates and you have an hour to decode puzzles and challenges presented in order to win. Whether you are being kidnapped by a serial killer or stopping an alien invasion, the game combines a sense of fear and excitement to get the adrenaline pumping. The game creators state that the “fully immersive games” have been cleverly designed to provide the players with a realistic sense of urgency and at the same time create a Hollywood movie environment. Kent-born, Dame Kelly Holmes

will be the first competitor through the doors of Escape Kent, just in time for Halloween on October 28th. Holmes is a retired middle distance athlete, who competed in the 2000 and 2004 Olympics. The two time gold medallist will be joined by Heart Kent Radio breakfast team, led by James Hemming. The teams will compete in a head to head battle, will Kelly Holmes continue her winning streak and take first place? To find out more about the location of the event; go to www. escapekent.com/location

£200,000 bronze statue unveiled Major revamp for part of the high street in Canterbury By Daria Istayeva Newspaper News Editor

anterbury, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is heavily influenced by its history. Following the 1170 martyrdom of Thomas Becket, the cathedral became the centre of pilgrimage, inspiring a 14th century hit and modern day classic – The Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer. This collection of stories is widely popular because of its ironic and critical portrayal of the society at the time. It comes as no surprise that a 10-year campaign was carried out by the Canterbury Commemoration Society to acknowledge the significant association that Geoffrey Chaucer has with the City of Canterbury. The £200,000 bronze statue was unveiled on the 12th of October in the Three City Gardens in Best Lane. The statue is a British sculptor, Sam Holland’s interpretation of Chaucer, where he is one of the pilgrims and a kind-eyed, allseeing soothsayer. Donations of £5,000 came from

twenty nine local personalities who in return for their support were depicted as the pilgrims at the base of the statue. Canterbury-born, Orlando Bloom was one such individual who is captured on the statue as the young-squire. Other celebrities include auctioneer Tony Pratt as the knight and Hugo Fenwick as the merchant.

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By Freddy Clarke Writer

anterbury City Council is planning to redesign the street between Canterbury Lane and Rose Lane, and create a flexible, attractive, vibrant open space that can be used to its full potential both in the daytime and in the evening. Its width means it could accommodate a wide range of events, such as markets and performances. Chairman of the council’s Regeneration and Property Committee, Cllr Ben FitterHarding, said: “St George’s Street is one of our busiest shopping areas and a key entrance to the city, but it has declined i n recent years. It’s now time to invest in improving its appearance and character. “We have £640,000 available for this work, which should allow us to create a fantastic

new public space, and look forward to hearing views on the proposals and any other suggestions people may have.” Kent Union President Rory Murray had this to say on the development “One of the things on my manifesto back when I was elected at VP Welfare was City Centre Wifi.

“I’ve been lobbying for this for 18 months and am really excited that Canterbury City Council have included this in their proposals for St George’s Street.”

InQuire Friday 28 October 2016

News

Bike thefts on campus By Daria Istayeva Newspaper News Editor

ccording to the National Travel Survey statistics (NTS), 43% of the British public owns or has access to a bike. NTS also states that roughly 6% of the population uses a bicycle on an everyday basis with the number being significantly higher amongst students. However, the Office for National Statistics found that from April 2015 to March 2016, there were 327,000 reported incidents of bike theft in England and Wales. This suggests that around 26 out of every 1,000 bike-owning households are affected by bike theft. Athough this number is decreasing every year, last week University of Kent, Canterbury Christ Church and the University of Creative Arts were all targeted by bike thieves. Police are urging cyclists to be vigilant, for the fault did not lie with poor preventitive measures but instead heavy duty tools used to cut through the locks and the chains, allowing theives to get away with bikes worth hundreds of pounds. Police Constable, Jim Gall stated that all bikes taken were “chained, locked and left in the bike racks or bike sheds” with the crime taking place “often in broad daylight”. The targets were spread across Canterbury, the latest thefts on UKC campus took place in bike sheds at Woolf College, Elliot College, Keynes College and outside Kemsdale Court. The police also

believe that the criminals used a large vehicle for transportation and urge anyone who noticed suspicious behaviour to contact them. David King, a 38 year old from Craddock Road had appeared before the court on 18th of October and has been charged with stealing a bike from Keynes College at the University of Kent. King was under the influence during the crime therefore his sentence consists of a 40 day prison sentence and a Drug Rehabilitation requirement. However the responsible parties behind dozens of bikes stolen over the past month remain unknown. When approached for a response, University of Kent states that “The University is currently working closely with Kent police to determine who is responsible for the thefts around campus and continues to remind students and staff of the precautions they can take to protect their bikes.” The university continues to support biking as a healthy and a sustainable travel option and offers support to student cyclists. In order to take extra precautionary measures, students may be interested in Dr Bike days. During Dr. Bike days, the Transport Team works closely with UKC Campus Security to offer free bike security marking to students. Dr Bike is on campus every Wednesday between 8:30am – 3pm at West Oast (located at the top of Park Wood path).

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No clowning around Canterbury Festival By Freddy Clarke Writer

ent Union and the University of Kent have stated that no one dressed as a clown will be allowed in campus outlets, including Venue and Massive Mungos. “With all the recent media coverage we would ask that you respect your fellow students by choosing not to wear a Killer Clown costume. If you decide to do so, you are at risk of being denied entry to outlets across

campus” The dress code rule will run across the Halloween period from 24 October to 7 November. This comes after an incident on campus earlier in the month that involved ‘killer clowns’ intimidating and scaring students. However, in a comment on the Mungo’s Halloween Massive Facebook event, organisers have said they will be allowing those dressed as Batman’s The Joker into the event.

By Kate Newling Writer

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anterbury Festival, first initiated in 1929 by the Dean of Canterbury George Bell, returns this month for another mix of joyous festivities, dance, music, comedy, science and art. Each year the event brings over 60,000 people to Canterbury from all across the country. The three week festival kicked off with a parade on October 15th and will continue to run until November 5th. This year’s events include

the musical stylings of the Tchaikovsky Symphony Orchestra, Gilbert O’Sullivan, Frankie Gavin, Ivo Neame Quintet and Osyterband. The theatre performances include acts like Alvin Ailey, The Wedding Reception, Made in Kent, Vanity Bites Back, Variety Soup and a performance of Pride and Prejudice. More engaging events like the silk painting workshop, Argentine tango class, an artisan craft market and a creative writing workshop are also offered at the festival.

Friday 28 October 2016 InQuire

Issues & Analysis

Kent: Cut the Rent

Issues By Luke Osborne Writer

s the new first year students are settling in, I’m sure many are only just getting to grips with the costs of living on their own. Much like myself as fresher two years back, I am sure many are feeling stretched with money. So an important question arises: are the university accommodation and living costs too expensive? According to moneysavingexpert.com, the average cost for accommodation, including bills, for university students in the UK is £4,159. The overall average campus accommodation price offered to undergraduate students at UKC is £5,441. That is £1282 over the national average. It just so happens that there is a group out there looking to change this situation. The name of the campaign is Kent Cut the Rent. I met with Rand Williamson and Douglas Carr from the group to find out what the organisation does and its aims. Due to the increases in accommodation prices in recent years, the organisation has a short term goal of securing a short term freeze on rent prices for the next academic year in 2017-2018. The long term goal of the Kent Cut the

Rent is to bring UKC’s average campus accommodation cost to be in line with the average maintenance loan. In Week 7 the society is launching a petition and needs 150 signatures for the issue to be discussed by Kent Union. Their aim is to cooperate with the student union to see what steps can be made to freeze and decrease accommodation prices on campus. Short term success depends entirely on whether they can motivate the student body to get involved in making these changes. If the petition is signed, it will still be hard to make changes through the student union. The Vice-Chancellor is due to stand down soon and the hope is that there will be a new Vice-Chancellor that is more sympathetic to the financial worries of students. This kind of campaign has been done before. In the UCL campus accommodation, a similar campaign was able to motivate a sustained student movement to cut the price of their accommodation. The students went on strike over the poor conditions and the unreasonably high prices. The campaign attracted national attention and eventually an agreement was made. Concessions were made for those who participated and partial refunds were given to the students in the accommodation in question.

Analysis By Luke Osborne Writer

hile nobody is calling for strike action in Kent, it is definitely a good thing that there is a student movement ready to challenge this issue. At UCL, the university threatened expulsions earlier in the year due to students withholding their rent due to strike action. This hostile relationship can make it difficult for students to succeed, as well as interferring with academia. Due to this, I do not think strike action should be pursued. But something must be done. A petition could potentially motivate the student body to stimulate change. The most inexpensive accommodation offered in Kent in 2016-17 is £4,236.96. These are the Parkwood houses and are offered out to 797 students. Note how the lowest cost accommodation at Kent is already above the UK average. Furthermore, if we look at the university’s budget cost estimator we find that a student should spend £116 per week at a minimum after accommodation costs.

However, if we take the maximum loan for living costs a UK student can receive per year, £8,200, and subtract that from the average accommodation price of £5,441, we find that that leaves the student £74 per week to spend after accommodation. That leaves a weekly deficit of £42 for that particular student, which is obviously not sustainable. For accommodation such as Eliot, the price that is paid, and the services offered, do not match up. For just £4,739.70, your facilities shared between seven include: a kitchenette (fancy name for a cupboard with a microwave and small fridge); a single toilet; two

showers; and the delight of being unable to avoid massive

mungos. The living costs in Canterbury are already some of the highest in the country. The high cost of living on campus need to be addressed as they are negatively affecting a body of students across the university. The current system means that low income students will have to take up more hours in their part-time jobs to help reduce their budget deficit. This leaves them less time for studying and to take part in society activities. In a world where it is increasingly important to obtain experience outside your degree, the current system has a highly negative impact on low income students. Many students simply don’t have the time for part-time work and rack up debts with multiple overdrafts, which is obviously unsustainable. These monetary costs are not something that students in other universities experience and the so the university should assist students by reducing the cost of campus accommodation. It is for these reasons that I urge all students to get behind Kent Cut the Cost to make the university more affordable and fair for all students, regardless of their financial background, as accommodation prices must fall.

InQuire Friday 28 October 2016

Issues & Analysis

Issues By Kate Newling Writer

t is no secret that the legality of acts undertaken by the UK’s Government Communication Headquarters (GCHQ) has been questionable for years. Doubts were officially brought into court in 2014 by Privacy International. Privacy International or PI is a charity based in London that aims to protect, defend and promote the right to privacy across the globe. It was formed in 1990, registered in 2002 as a non-profit company and registered a decade later as a charity. February 2015 marks the first time GCHQ has publicly admitted to carrying out hacking in the UK and overseas. Prior to this their police consisted of “neither confirming nor denying”. PI and other claimants have won the judgement from the UK Tribunal that the mass surveillance conducted by the GCHQ with the data from the NSA (United States’ National Security Agency) was illegal up to December 2014. This was found to be in violation of the European Convention on Human Rights. As a result, statutory supervision was placed last year to ensure that GCHQ, MI5 and MI6 remained within their legal jurisdiction. The battle continued in February of 2016, when it was ruled by a top UK court that GCHQ’s hacking of phones and computers is legal. Computer network exploitation (CNE), which includes activation of microphones and cameras on electronic devices such as iPhones and androids, was ruled to be legal by the

Analysis By Myles Donnelly Writer

CHQ or the Government Communication Headquarters, is one of the countries ‘Intelligence’ agencies along with the likes of MI5 and MI6. You’d be forgiven for not knowing exactly what it is they do, however, because all official sources about them,

UK spy agencies break privacy rules

Investigatory Powers Tribunal. The investigatory Powers Tribunal (IPT) deals with complaints about surveillance and intelligence services. The judgement made on the 17 th of October 2016 by the IPT rules that in fact UK spy agencies have broken regulations and privacy rules by collecting large amounts of UK citizens’ data without the adequate oversight. As part of the review, the IPT examined the collection of communication data through the information on “who, where, when, how and with whom” was involved in conversations, not the content of the conversation. GCHQ argued that this information is a vitality as it aids the identification and development of intelligence targets. In accordance to Article 8 of European Convention on Human Rights “all citizens have the right to a private life and that any interference with personal data must be lawful and necessary”. The tribunal found that spy agencies did not comply with Article 8, therefore making their acts unlawful. Grahan Smith of London law firm Bird & Bird underlined a fundamental issue by stating that “Everyone accepts that what the agencies do operationally has to be secret, but the laws that say what they can and cannot do should not be secret.

particularly their web page are infuriatingly vague, though one can find the essence of their role. The organisation operates under the remit of both foreign and domestic issues specifically in the realm of digital data gathering, be that in the form of emails, texts, sent files etc. and uses this data to inform the more front line agencies activities. It is often forgotten but the revelations of the Snowden Files were not solely about the USA. In our globalised world

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most security intelligence agencies are interlinked. These files not only showed that the NSA was practicing in Bulk collection programs (a system where all communication is collected about everyone and stored for usage/analysis) but that similar programs were also being undertaken by GCHQ. The Investigatory powers tribunal, the oversight agency for the secret services, has been going back and forth over the legality of this issue since the revelations, first declaring it

didn’t break Human Rights laws, then investigating further. What has finally been deemed unlawful was not the fact that your government is spying on you (yes all of you) but that it had been doing so without the proper rules and regulations; but don’t you worry, your government wouldn’t let that oversight stand for long and have now tweaked the law so that now, as long as they tell us they are spying on us, what they are doing is completely legal. Hooray. What’s more,

the fact that these institutions have been shown to abuse their power, with employees looking at friends and family member’s data, has done little if not nothing to slow the passing of the investigatory powers bill. A bill in the last stages of legislation before a vote in parliament, that will, if passed endow more powers to these already omnipresent overseers. Don’t you just feel safer already.

Friday 28 October 2016 InQuire

Opinion

The 1% President By Jo Buckley Writer

onald Trump has once again been placed under scrutiny after claims have arisen that Trump may have avoided paying federal income tax on nearly one billion dollars of revenue. Sadly, tax avoidance schemes are largely legal. Trump even considers himself “smart” that he hasn’t paid taxes in years. Large corporations and wealthy businessmen are often able to funnel their resources into city, state and federal elections to elect politicians that deliver tax breaks, subsidies and other benefits in return. Trump is a clear by-product of a corrupt system. To go further, it highlights that there is no free market: it’s only ‘free’ to those who have enough wealth to rig it. While Obama’s tax increases have reduced some income inequality, Trump’s route seems to go in a completely different direction. When considering Trumps policies, the one the stands out the most is a gigantic

tax cut for the wealthy, which only benefit him and the 1% - getting more tax relief than the bottom 60% of taxpayers combined. These horrendous figures reverse the progress Obama has made against inequality. Unfortunately, America’s tax system is failing. The corruption within the system is mainly due to politicians passing laws regarding tax avoidance which benefit themselves and those backing them. To achieve true equality, the public need to stamp money out of politics once and for all. This is, however, an unlikely scenario until politics itself proposes legislation which limits campaign donations and, therefore, the influence of big businesses and organisations such as the NRA which tend to corrupt the will of the people, in favour of a minority. Appointing a millionaire such as Trump, however, sends the opposite message and opens the doors to further political pollutions. Wealth needs to be used in moderation, and ideas need to take a forefront position.

Dylan: Nobel Laureate in Literature? By Christian Dada Writer

ob Dylan’s status as one of music’s greatest figures was elevated to a new level when he was named, to the surprise of many, as the winner of the Nobel prize in literature. Dylan became the first songwriter to win this prize, with songs capturing a spirit of rebellion, dissent and independence. Dylan is largely seen as a musician rather than an author but many people, like myself, will beg to differ. Independent music, in my opinion, is an example of how music is literature. Music is poetry, with my bias being towards rap and hip-hop music. It is all about perspective and the message of reality which the artists are trying to convey. In a 1993 interview with American TV journalist Braynt Gumbel, David Bowie stated how he felt the only people who were truly being creative in the industry were the rappers. He felt the social topics and feelings expressed by the Black

and Hispanic communities 15th September 2016. Being had more of a means and a awarded such a prestigious purpose compared to other prize for a genre which has sectors. I agree. Hip-hop largely been looked down music and rap music, to the upon in the past shows the most part, is a true reflection that people are starting to of the environment the artists understand and acknowledge have endured in their lives. the truth of the music and They express their anguish, rewards the persistence of optimism and hope for a better the artist who has been in the future through their music. game for over ten years. So, UK Grime artist Skepta is a to reiterate, yes – with many, prime example of this being many exceptions – music can true. As part of the grime be great literature. collective, Boy Better Know – co-founded in 2005 with brother JME (Jamie Adenuga) – Skepta has undergone a meteoric rise musically over the past two years which was topped off with him being awarded the Photo by Xavier Badosa|Flickr Mercury Prize for his album ‘Konnichiwa’ on the

Life as your dinner £4,000 a week By Marianne Martin Writer

esearchers at Stanford University have created virtual reality software to allow you to see the world through the eyes of a cow destined for market. The simulation leads the viewer through being fed, watered, ‘poked’ with a cattle prod, and eventually led to the slaughter. The hope is to heighten the connection between humans and the natural world to increase

awareness of environmental issues - if you really are what you eat, if only for a minute, you may gain a greater understanding and concern as to where your food is coming from. It seems unlikely that this will have a significant impact on attitudes concerning the meat industry. However, this idea of using a virtual reality is a creative and engaging way of bringing to light important issues, and seems like a good use of technology.

Living in the digital era, constantly consuming data by the megabyte, we are easily desensitized to the information available to us at a click. Providing an interactive experience is bound to be more effective than simply reading words on a screen. While imagining yourself as a cow may not be enough to change your diet, these kinds of immersive experiences do have the potential to spark a real difference, and are certainly something to chew on.

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By Alex Owers Writer

t must be said that to use the term ‘student housing’ for this property is more than a little tenuous. It might be rented by rich students, particularly by the next generation of Russian, Chinese or Gulf oligarchs (80% of inquiries made have been by either students or carers from those regions), but student housing as we all know it, often lacks the luxuries of a one bedroom shantyhouse, let alone a triple-height central atrium and all the superfluous furniture of this grand grid. To market it as ‘student’ housing, therefore, seems a tad ludicrous. When all's said and done though, I don’t really wish to engage with the justness or unjustness of the housing being offered to students itself. If a student, or there family, can afford such fees - which could set you back £192,000 for a year - then it’s

their business. The greater problem of London’s absurdly expensive and ever-inflating housing market, which is partly a consequence of wealthy foreign buyers, is a problem that must be considered. But is the occupation of those that rent these properties of much significance? The only thing I would say to a prospective student renting such grandiose quartiers is that, rightly or wrongly, they might find themselves fighting an uphill battle to transcend a very onerous perception, and they might have an easier, if not more real university experience, if they were to opt for something a little less extravagant. University is supposed to be about the people you meet and the lessons you learn, not a threeyear-long holiday in which you spend your days swimming in your personal pool, recieving massages from someone with a doctorate in massage therapy. University is formulative; it should teach pure inclusion.

InQuire Friday 28 October 2016

Opinion

Guantanamo Bay: confinement explored By Camille Lalancette Newspaper Editor

s the era of Guantanamo bay coming to an end? This would be an ending most would like to hear. As part of Obama’s plan to close the infamous prison, the US government revealed the transfer of 15 detainees on the 15th August, marking the largest transfer since the beginning of Obama’s presidency. However, many of these prisoners are far from fully enjoying their newfound freedom as most of them are relocated to remote areas where the odds of building a new life are very slim. Take the example of Lufti Bin Ali, a 51 year old Tunisian transferred to Semey, Kazakhstan, an ex-soviet territory with high radiation levels. Branded as a terrorist, it is difficult for him to have any interactions with the locals. As a result, the ex-detainee claims that the prison was somewhat easier than his new life: ”At least in Guantánamo there were people to talk to. Here I have nobody,”. Bin Ali had been a prisoner

for 13 years. Since Obama’s election in 2008, 177 Gitmo detainees have been transferred, repatriated or resettled, whilst only one prisoner was granted a prosecution on US territory. In addition, 3/4 of transferred prisoners have not been relocated to their country of origin, making their reinsertion in society a challenge. The thoughtlessness and ineptitude of US authorities to reintegrate detainees remains an issue that cannot be put aside. Destroying the life of an individual through physical and emotional torture without granting them a chance of pursuing a partially peaceful existence when released should constitute a breach of human rights. Furthermore, the detention of individuals according to their ethnicity or location without regard to their guiltlessness will forever endure as the black sheep in US counterterrorism politics. To this, I will repeat in the compelling words of lawyer Joseph Welch: “have you no sense of decency?”. Individuals from Arabic or simply Middle

Are disabilities inspirational? By Noor Hafez Writer As this generation’s awareness of what is socially appropriate increases we are re-examining a lot of things we never would have considered offensive, such as calling disabled people inspirational. Most recently, the Paralympics’ reference to disabled people as ‘superhuman’ has stimulated debate about whether these seemingly positive references are, in reality, patronising. Some argue that putting disabled people into a separate category, even if it is a superior category, encourages the divide and distinction between ablebodied people and disabled people.

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Before the controversy about the Paralympics there was also controversy about various viral videos showing students asking teenagers with down syndrome to prom. It was argued that while the gesture may be intended as caring and thoughtful, the whole act of placing it on the internet and making it into such an event suggests some charitable act on the part of the able-bodied teenager in engaging with the down syndrome teenager, which can be perceived as demeaning. On the other hand, with the popularity of social media many teenagers have a habit of sharing a lot of their activities on the internet. So, do these videos indicate an underlying sense of superiority over disabled people or are they just part of the trend of sharing everything on the internet? Is this a real issue or is it just our generation being too pedantic? There is a clear position side to this issue, and that is disability awareness. Whether this awareness is negative, however, needs to looked at further.

Eastern descent should not live in unease because of the incompetence of US intelligence services, the belligerence of its military or the portrayal of Muslims as jihadists. As an American, I understand the constant fear of terrorism after the events of 9/11. Nevertheless, the controversy behind Guantanamo bay politics, and its legitimising of torture, belongs to a realm beyond my comprehension. The US government tends to hide behind ideals of false freedom to avoid admitting its mistakes. This system merely shifts the

blame. If a man is given physical liberties but no means to live a self-satisfactory life, does this still give the promise of freedom? I daresay it does not. Although terrorist groups are still on the rise, the debate about Guantanamo bay continues to be a significant problem in US politics. Wouldn’t it be time to turn the page? Isn't it best for us to see even prisoners as individuals; individuals who have rights and deserve due process - a fair trail and fair punishment, intended to reform rather than strictly cause harm in the name of justice.

"The great difficulty with Guantanamo is it was perceived correctly as being a place where people were not being detained subject to rules." -Noah Feldman

"Guantanamo bay is a system of indefinite detention whereby human beings are put in cages for years without ever being charged with a crime." -Glenn Greenwald

"Obama's failure to close Guantanamo is yet another instance where the rhetoric of democratic and constitutional rights proved not useful" -Judith Butler

"168 out of the 602 released Guantanamo Bay detainees are suspected of returning to terrorism. So, is this a winning scenario for the United States? Of course not." -Ben Shapiro

"I think what's going on in Guantanamo Bay is a disgrace to the U.S.A." -Jimmy Carter

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Foreigners, raise your hand By Joshua Taylor Writer

hings have certainly have taken a turn to the right since Brexit - which you may look upon favourably (or not). Not just Brexit itself and the likelihood of a hard Brexit, but the reintroduction of grammar schools; the desire to reduce the number of foreign students coming to study “lower quality” courses; and also, the possibility that businesses could be forced to publish the number of foreigners they employ all imply a Britain turning right. The keyword here being could. Announced at the Tory’s annual conference by new home secretary Amber Rudd, probably wanting to sound tough and demonstrate she understood public concern over immigration, the Conservative wanted to force business to reveal how many non-U.K residents they employ. Unsurprisingly, she backed down within the week following a chorus of criticism.

The policy is worth looking into despite the frantic screams of xenophobia. Consider the opposite. Jeremy Corbyn comes to power and wants to openly state he wants to increase the number of foreign people in the country and in employment. Diane Abbott announces that companies will henceforth have to declare the number of foreign people they currently employ to shame businesses into hiring minorities, promoting multiculturalism as a good method of integrating a foreign population. Would we see the same hysteria from the Guardian and The Independent to name a few? Probably not. It just allows certain people in the media to criticise the government, most of whom have forgotten why we began allowing immigration in the first place. The initial reason for immigration was to fill a shortage of workers in the post-war period. If the government wants to know where skills shortage exists and

thus where to invest money in education and apprenticeships and therefore reduce our reliance on foreign labour, then some sort of method of gauging where shortages exist must be considered. Remember in February when the government announced that companies employing more than 250 people will be forced to reveal their gender pay gap? Of course, this is not the same thing but it does highlight a willingness to force businesses to declare certain statistics to shame them and improve the conditions of one sector of society, namely women. Did anyone complain? No. We need to move away from government by twitter where many tweeters think public opinion is monopolised and instead consider the pros and cons of each policy rather than who initiated the proposal. Maybe this wasn’t the best policy but we should hear arguments from all sides of a debate, before we judge a proposal in an unfair manner and dismiss new ideas.

Friday 28 October 2016 InQuire

Opinion

Your government is spying on you By Noor Hafez Writer

ow much of our private interactions are actually private? Before the era of technology this question might have been answered fairly accurately. In the era of social media and smartphones the answer has become far more complex. While technology has

allowed us to connect in ways we never could have imagined it has also made us far more vulnerable to crime. With the fast-paced development in technology, the laws on snooping and privacy have quickly become outdated. Earlier this year the UK passed the Investigatory Powers Bill, or Snoopers Charter, that essentially gives the state

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Rigged election? By Jack Allen Writer

he U.S. election cycle continued to plunge to new depths with the latest twist emanating from Donald Trump’s accusations that the election is being rigged against him. The Republican nominee may not be the first candidate to bemoan such a conspiracy, but his fiery rhetoric throughout his campaign has often been deemed as rash and careless, adding an extra layer of intrigue. However, behind the outlandish facade is a more calculated motive. Since the beginning of the GOP primaries the Trump campaign has focused on tapping into the impulse of a disgruntled populace, many of whom have fallen on economic hardship. Trump is now channelling this anger to form a narrative that sees him sweep aside an establishment minefield. This includes echoes of the Bernie Sanders campaign, with Trump reigniting the message that a corrupt, corporate

media is swaying the election. Incidentally or not, the media’s recent lack of coverage on the slow drip release of Clinton campaign emails by Wikileaks reinforces Trump’s message. “CNN sucks” has subsequently become a popular chant at Trump rallies. The message is resonating. For Trump, the election seems to have been a referendum on him more so than his party. If he is not going to win the White House, it seems he is willing to take both the Democrats and Republicans down with him. The campaign cycle has already seen disturbing levels of violence from both sides of the political spectrum. Many have worried of the implications of a Trump victory, but with talk of rigged elections, the backlash from a Clinton victory could now be just as ugly and fully undermine the democratic election system paving the way to a potential dictatorship, supported by thousands of Trump supporters deluded by the person they idolise to riot on his behalf.

unprecedented access to your private data. Your mobile and internet service providers will be forced to create a record of your internet browser history and keep this information for a year, information which the police can analyse without a warrant. Alongside this worrying bill there is no requirement for disclosure of these acts. The police can place malware in your phone to receive live data or hack your camera and you don’t have the right to be informed. The lack of transparency regarding these actions is what makes this issue so worrying, and this isn’t the first time a lack of transparency has been a problem with police. Before the passage of the bill it had been revealed that the Metropolitan police have been secretly using IMSI-catchers for years. IMSIcatchers are eavesdropping devices that pose as base stations with the strongest signal in a given area, forcing all phones in the vicinity to

connect to it, therefore giving anyone using them access to private information on any of these devices. Police claim this lack of transparency is required so that the criminals they are targeting don’t have an advantage. But this also means we don’t know whether surveillance powers are being abused against innocent civilians. Is it necessary to violate the privacy of everyone just to combat crime? If it is necessary, then those whose privacy has been violated should be informed. In Germany the use of IMSIcatchers is made public information every six months as long as the investigation they were used for is complete. The way the Investigatory Powers bill has been dealt with makes it seem like we either have to give up our safety, or our own privacy when in actual fact it doesn’t have to be one or the other. Privacy International have requested that people be informed if they were

under surveillance once an investigation has ended. This is a fair medium ground that allows police to do the work that keeps us safe while ensuring people maintain their basic rights to privacy. Ideally, no privacy would have to be violated but because of things like cyber terrorism it would be delusional to pretend that access to technology isn’t an important part of any investigation. The whole concept of policing by consent requires cooperation between the police and the public to ensure that they are doing what they can to keep us safe while abiding by our right to privacy, not spying on our personal data without are consent for matters which aren't directly related to national security. After all, what is the point of snooping on personal content when it isn't essential to the security of the country? Government access needs to be moderated to ensure civil liberties aren't put at risk in society.

and that killing is an innate characteristic of human beings. However, it must be noted that the impact of society can greatly mould how aggressive humans are, with the number of human caused deaths heavily fluctuating over mankind’s history. For example, rates of violence were higher in prehistoric societies and tribes than in hunter-gatherer societies, and impulses such as these are quite obviously no longer as relevant in modern societies. A controversial argument is that human engagement with lethal violence is in fact a ‘natural condition’, and that the only reason deaths from such violence have decreased is due to the rise of sophisticated institutions and laws within our modern societies. We could therefore suggest that that no matter how violent humans may have been at the origin of our species, the developments of social environments have allowed us to moderate our levels of violence. We have to question the morality of placing the cause of murderous actions

simply down to genetics. The evolvement of societies has bought about many more complex factors that can influence an individual, and therefore we can suggest that it is not quite acceptable to place the blame of lethal actions simply upon human instinct.

Are we born to kill? By Ciara Doyle Writer

new study has shockingly suggested that lethal violence is in fact a part of our evolutionary history as humans. Does this mean it is acceptable to blame murderous actions simply on biological and genetic factors? Is the act of killing really a scarily instinctual act of human nature? Despite this new information, however, the real reasons behind an individual’s motivation to kill are still very unclear as genetics and environmental factors can also play a huge role. Researchers have found that a tendency to kill off members of the same species is particularly common among primates, and have estimated that around 2% of human deaths at the origin of our species were down to such incidents - a figure more than six times higher than at the origin of mammals. This statistic appears to suggest that humans have evolved themselves to use violence,

InQuire Friday 28 October 2016

Opinion

In Pictures: The evolution of protest

By Ben Harris Writer

busy main intersection in Saigon became, in June 1963, the site of one of the most powerful protests for human rights of the 20th Century. A lifelong Vietnamese Buddhist monk sat alone in protest of the persecution of Buddhists by the dictatorial government of the time. He died in this endeavor, yet remained peaceful, allowing a voice to spread through the world in defense of his people.

The reaction caused by this man whether you agree with his method or not is undeniable. He was recognized by countries around the world and triggered reform promises from his government. Another busy street, 6,330 miles North East of former Saigon (now Ho Chi Minh city) in London, and over 50 years later in September of 2015. The message however seems not to have changed, the people in both images are taking to public displays

to encourage discussion and action in promotion of rights and acceptance for those in persecution. The impressive passion and impact of both protestors in representing the views of those who are hindered themselves. The idea of removing barriers of race and belief are prominent in both and their claims are clear: every human being deserves a life. The monk may have sacrificed a lot more to pursue his vision than those in the London

protest, however those who chose to march for equality have the power to do so again and again as issues arise. The protest was proved successful as 20,000 refugees were pledged to be located in Britain from their war-torn countries. However, is the government doing enough in aid of others, and if not do we all have a responsibility to fight for this? When viewing both these photos there is a question that remains on the tip of one's tongue - are we, in the present

day - doing enough to protest the mistreatment of refugees and the lack of compassion that escorts this? Should we be in the middle of the road, in London, burning ourselves alive? Is this what we must come to for our leaders to see sense and support those that have risked their lives on a perilous journey to evade a war they did not ask for, or what any part in? These are all questions that can only be answered in practice, as protests evolve to suit need.

Hitler's birthplace to be destroyed By F.A.Nicol Writer

he news that the birthplace of Adolf Hitler is, an interesting news. The place is the occasional place for NeoNazis to pay homage, which is why it is not a surprise it is being torn down should really be a surprise. Tearing it down would also allow for a new development to be constructed, which is another good reason for it to be destroyed. However, the defence of non Neo-Nazis for the building is destroying it would be destroying Austrian history. I don't think this is true, because from being in the Austrian school system, children are taught of the actions of

the Nazis, and other more significant sites. Particularly, we are taught that the concentration camps are still being maintained and protected like the Concentration Camp of Mauthausen. Therefore, because this building is being used as a site of worship for an evil man, the building should be destroyed. However, there are two problems I think that are not being discussed in this issue. First, the sight may still remain relevant to the Nazis regardless of the building stands. In fact, it might make it more popular as a from of protest. However the other issue is that destroying this sight to stop Nazi pilgrimage may be a limiting of the right to freedom of speech and

expression, a right everyone has. Is it therefore ok for the will of the majority to suppress the rights of a minority? Is our truth objectively correct, and should we be enforcing it, or should we be tolerating the truth of others as long as it isn't discriminatory? Whilst Hitler's birthplace is truly barbaric as a site of worship, all angles have not been fully explored.

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Lifestyle

Getting into the spirit By Isabella Fish Writer

e might all be a little bit too old for trick or treating nowadays, but there is still a lot of fun to be had during the Halloween weekend of 28 and 30 October. Whether simply planning to stay indoors with housemates, or wondering how to celebrate the spooky season, it is still possible to get into the ghoulish spirit. Here are a few chosen ideas that might help make that decision a little bit easier: Escape Plan Live Escape Plan Live is the perfect place to visit this weekend, situated in the historic Gate House at Fort Amherst. Guests are locked inside of a room for an hour and are forced to test their nerves in order to be able to search for clues and solve a mystery, which enables them to escape from the trapped room. There are nine 60-minute games to choose from and a choice between the creepy historic Gate House, which is said to be haunted or the Riverside One Studios where the fiendishly designed environments feature secret rooms. The King’s ferry shuttle bus runs between Canterbury and is free of charge, but even better, Escape Plan Live is open all year round too, so if you don’t make it this weekend there are still plenty more chance to visit. Tickets £9, Fort Amherst, Dock Road, Chatham, Kent ME4 4UB www.EscapePlanLive.com One To Watch Haven’t gotten around to watching

The Girl On The Train yet? Well, it is still on in the cinema and definitely worth a watch. The story is based around a commuter, Rachel Watson (Emily Blunt), who one-day witnesses something shocking unfold in the backyard of the strangers’ home, from her view from the train. Rachel tells the authorities what she thinks she saw, but unable to trust her own memory, the troubled woman begins her own investigation, while police suspect that Rachel may have crossed a dangerous line. http://www.odeon.co.uk/cinemas/ canterbury/76/

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Pick Your Own Pumpkin (PYOP) It’s still not too late to pick your own unique pumpkin and to get creatively carving (even if it is another Donald Trump lookalike– anything goes at Halloween). Riverside Farmers in Kent grow and provide an extensive range of pumpkins in several sizes and colours

for you to choose from. Beluncle Farm Cottages, Stoke Rd, Rochester ME3 9LU http://www.pyopumpkins.com Canterbury Ghost Boat Tour Set in the heart of the river Stow, the haunted River Tours run between 6-8pm. During the tour a chauffeur will tell you a series of local and national ghost stories, whilst on a punting boat. All guests are provided with candle lit lanterns, cushions, blankets and hot water bottles. It costs £10/adult, £8 concession and £5/child. The minimum cost is £50. http://www.canterburypunting.co.uk/ pages/13 Canterbury Ghost Tour If ghost tours on water isn’t your thing, why don’t you join one of the regular walking ghost tours that happen in Canterbury? There is no need to prebook, just turn up any Friday or Saturday night and pay and get ready for a completely unique experience. The meeting point is Alberry’s Wine Bar in St Margarets Street at 8pm to embark on a tour of Canterbury’s historical buildings and their haunted histories. The tour is based on the personal experiences of John Hippisley over the past 25 years. The tour costs £10.00 for adults, £9.50 concessions and £8.50 for children. This is an alternative way to spend your weekend and definitely something you should do before you leave Canterbury! With so much to do this autumn, there is no excuse to be bored. And if you’re tired after a long day of activities, check out the Entertainment section for some ideas of what to watch!

Put a smile on your face 1) Why did the witches’ team lose the baseball game? Their bats flew away.

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2) What is the most important subject a witch learns in school? Spelling 3) Why did the vampire get fired from the blood bank? He was caught drinking on the job. 4) Why didn’t the skeleton go to the ball? Because he has noBODY to go with! 5) What room does a goes not need? A living room.

Spooktacular Celebrations By Jessica Duncan Writer

uring the month of October, every house appears to be haunted by spirits, of both the supernatural kind and the alcoholic kind. With just a few props and minimal effort, yours can become the creepy house at the end of the street *cue lightning strike.* Stretch some cotton wool across a window to make a great spiders web, for extra authenticity get some plastic spiders which are cheap to buy from most shops at this time of year, as well as carved pumpkins, let everyone know where the party is! To keep the monsters well fed, you’ll need to get some nibbles out so the zombies don’t start trying to eat your guests. Strawberries dipped in white

chocolate with dark chocolate chips for eyes make great ghosts. A guest favourite is candy apples, but why not make this a ‘make-your-own’ with toppings and dips on display. For a little more of a festive flair, make some cupcakes and decorate with orange icing and there you have it, little mini pumpkins, or use white icing and you’ll have yourself some tasty little ghosts! To get the party started you need the perfect playlist. Along with the classics, such as Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’ and the perfect group dances ‘Monster Mash’ and ‘Time Warp,’ there are also great songs such as Shakira’s ‘She Wolf’, Rita Ora with ‘Black Widow’, and the often forgotten Rihanna throwback, ‘Disturbia’. Finally, the best thing about the Autumnal festival - dressing up. This year there are bound to be hundreds

of Harley Quinns and classic skeletons and ghosts, but with the ever changing Snapchat filters, people are starting to create them in real life, such as the butterfly crown and dog filter, all that’s needed is some gold card to get crafty making the butterflies, or face paint to turn yourself into a dog. Now, you’re ready to sit back and enjoy your party!

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6) Why are ghosts so bad at lying? Because you can see right through them! 7) Why do ghosts make good cheerleaders? Because they have a lot of spirit. 8)

Why is Dracula so unpopular? He’s a pain in the neck.

9) What is a mummy’s favourite type of music? Wrap music!

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10) Why do witches need to wear name tags? So they know which witch is which.

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Lifestyle

Favourite Winter Warmers W

ith the days getting shorter and the weather getting colder, there is nothing better than curling up on the sofa with a drink. Here are some of our favourite winter warmers. Black Magic Halloween Cocktail By Isabella Fish Writer This Black Magic Halloween cocktail looks the part and tastes it too, especially when wanting to impress guests at your Halloween house party – or even just for your own pleasure… Ingredients: 1/4 cup ice 1/2 cup orange juice 1 1/2 ounces black vodka 1/2 ounce triple sec orange wedge, for garnish Instructions: 1. In a cocktail shaker, add orange juice and triple sec over ice. Shake well, and strain into a glass 2. Using the back of a spoon, pour black vodka slowly into a glass so that the vodka sits atop the orange juice and triple sec mix.

3. Carefully dip one edge of the orange wedge into the vodka for a spooky presentation, and sit the wedge on the rim of the glass. Luxurious Hot Chocolate By Manon Charles Newspaper Lifestyle Editor

it’s heating, put a tablespoon of hot chocolate powder and a little bit of sugar to sweeten. Stir the mixture until dissolved. For a slighlty richer drink, add a tablespoon (or two depending on your preference) of nutella. This will make the mixture much creamier and obviously more chocolaty. Serve in your favourite mug, with some whipped cream and some marshmallows. Hot Toddy By Scarlett Roberts Writer

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There is nothing better to warm the soul than a hot chocolate. This drink can cure even the lowest of moods. Use this recipe for an extremely luxurious version of the classic drink. This concoction only takes around 3 or 4 minutes to make. First put the milk into a pan. Bring to a simmer, make sure you keep it on a low heat as you don’t want it burning. While

Everyone loves a good cuppa. But during the winter months, sometimes you need an extra kick. Here is a recipe for an Earl Grey Toddy. Ingredients: 2 Earl Grey tea bags 1 1/2 cups boiling water 1-2 oz of your favorite whiskey 4 Tbsp of fresh lemon juice 2 Tbsp of honey (more if you want it a little sweeter) Instructions: Put the water in a saucepan and bring to a boil.

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Remove the water from the heat, add in the tea bags and cover. Allow the tea to steep for about 3-5 minutes. After a few minutes, pour in the lemon juice and mix in the honey. Add 1/2-1 oz of the bourbon to two coffee mugs, pour the tea mixture over each. Garnish with a slice of lemon or cinnamon for a bit of spice.

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Friday 28 October 2016 InQuire

Lifestyle

Chicken and Chickpeas

By Kealey Chapman Sometimes, as a student it can be hard to make time for cooking. Between lectures and societies and assignments, it can be really tempting to fall into the trap of eating supernoodles and junk food. But it’s very important to keep your body fuelled by the right nutrition. This is a super fast recipe that I like to make when I’m really pressed for time. It’s simple but really tasty and can be ready in 30 minutes. The ideal recipe for a student on the go! Ingredients 1 chicken breast, sliced into 3 4 tablespoons of dried cous cous ¼ a vegetable stock cube 1 handful of chickpeas 1 Red pepper Juice of 1 lemon Olive oil 1 small handful of mint and coriander 100g natural yoghurt ½ chilli 1 spring onion Cherry tomatoes (or any garnish you like) Method Slice the chicken breast into 3 equally sized pieces and squeeze over the juice of half of the lemon and a slug of olive oil. If you have time, you can also leave this to marinate for half an hour beforehand to enhance the flavour a little bit. But that isn’t a necessity so if you don’t, don’t worry. Leave your chicken to infuse with the lemon juice while you carry on the rest of the meal preparation. Place 4 tablespoons of cous cous into a small bowl, put in the piece of vegetable stock cube and pour boiling water over so that it just comes above the cous cous. Stir, then cover and leave it while you prepare the rest. Roughly chop up the mint, coriander, chilli and spring onion and mix with the natural yoghurt. Place a griddle pan on a high heat and grill the chicken and the chopped up peppers. It should only take a couple of minutes on each side if it is cut thinly. You can cut it to check it is cooked on the inside. Serve up your chicken, herby yoghurt and cous cous with some chickpeas and paprika scattered over the top, and some tomatoes if you like. And there you have it - a quick and easy meal prepeared in almost no time!

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Benefits on being bilingual By Lona Meza Writer

he topic of speaking foreign languages can be an aggravating one for many monolinguals in the UK. Despite the diverse linguistic history of the UK with Welsh, Irish, Scottish Gaelic and many more, all being widely spoken in our history, as it stands two thirds of Britons only speak English. In fact, the UK and Ireland have the lowest rate of bilingualism in Europe. This is the same in other native English speaking countries such as the US with only 25 per cent of people speaking more than one language and in Australia where the rates are even lower. On the other hand, our European neighbours excel in this area with some countries having rates of bilingualism nearing one hundred per cent as is the case in Luxembourg (98%), Latvia (95%) and the Netherlands (94%). Even in countries with only one national language, as is the case in France, a majority of people there still speak at least two.

that do live in the country where their mother tongue is spoken, speaking a second language can give them an insight into other countries and cultures; It is an asset in the Photo by Ryan Barnett | pixabay globalized world important that we that we live in today. In fact, it is strive to so important in today’s society that rectify these being bilingual can increase your disappointing employability. Employers actively seek levels of bilingualism in out language skills in employees and the UK as there are many benefits of welcome the traits that bilinguals have knowing more than one language. into the work place. Studies have shown For those, like myself, that live in the that bilinguals are better listeners, UK but have another mother tongue, communicators and multitaskers all of it is an important part of cultural which are highly desirable. This does understanding and identity. For those not mean that you even need to speak

popular languages such as French, Spanish or even Mandarin, it can help simply to be bilingual. In the long term, speaking more than one language can broaden your own career prospects and lead you into different employment paths or even send you to a new country. Speaking a second language makes communication itself more fun. I enjoy being able to speak a second language and not be understood by the people around me. It makes mundane conversations seem like a bit secret and sometimes mixing two languages allows you to confuse your friends or nosy people around you. If you are a monolingual reading this – which is statistically likely to be the majority of you - fear not. It is never too late to start learning a new language. No – this is not empty rhetoric but one that many international teachers and students at our own university will tell you. It is truly an enriching and rewarding experience and it even makes great bar conversation for the next time you hit town!

How to: Stay on trend this winter Fashion essentials Make up staples By Bryony Jewell Newspaper Entertainment Editor

his Autumn’s high street trends are all about embracing pretty cool girl vibes, whilst staying warm and preparing for the cold. After all, Winter is coming. Velvet The high street is dazzled with velvet right now, there is literally no way of avoiding this autumn trend. Crushed, pattered, coloured, we’ll be wearing velvet in ways we’ve never imagined. And whats not to love? It’s warm, it’s cute, and it automatically adds effort to any outfit. Layering Practical and fashionable. With this look you can embrace your inner Madeline and invest in a good pinafore dress or two which’ll see you through until Spring. I’m sure you could even find a velvet one! Statement Scarf The perfect item for these in-between weathers when theres a mere chill in

the air during the morning and then you can’t feel your nose in the evening. Checked, floral or block colours are always safe options to liven up an autumn outfit. Statement Coat This winters suppose to be the coldest yet, so a heavy duty coat that doubles as the ultimate fashion statement is always a good investment. The shops are still loyal to past trends of military and sports-luxe but you can never go wrong with a neutral Parka or Mac which is easily accessorised. Another new kid on the block is the Puffer Jacket; the ultimate statement piece for the Autumn. Satin and Sequins As for going out-out options this season is embracing satin and sequins. A nice progression from the pyjama trend of late, seeing satin material items in actual society-approved shaped day time wear is exciting. Pair a cute lil satin skirt with some sequins and you’ll be ready for *gasp* that festive season which is only just around the corner!

By Manon Charles Newspaper Lifestyle Editor

s winter draws in, it’s time to say goodbye to light shades and delicate makeup. This season is all about dark pouts, flushed cheeks and a lot of glitter. Lipstick This time of year is a perfect time to rock some deep shades on your lips. Dark berry tones are all the rage, and now is the perfect time to rock some striking purple and burgundy tones. Although the colour of the season is undeniably rouge noir. A deep, dark red, that is equally vampy and mysterious and the perfect way to complete an outfit. Eyeliner This is the season to get really experimental with your eyeliner. Forget a simple cat eye, this is the time to get daring. While black is the classic choice, many designers have taken a colourful approach and use colours like purple, green, yellow, and blue. For people who

aren’t so confident with their eyeliner skills, remember it’s all about practice! Check out some YouTube tutorials for tips and tricks. Blusher As summer fades, I hate to say it but it’s time to put the bronzer away. This winter is the season to embrace pinker shades on your cheeks, giving you a beautifully flushed look. Pair this with a simple make up look for a beautifully understated look. Glitter This is definitely one of the hottest trends of the year, glitter is everywhere this season and is the perfect way to add a little something extra to your look. Whether you go bold or subtle, glitter is a great choice and can be used to draw attention or subtly enhance! Add some below your eyebrow for a daring highlight, or use some on your cheekbones for a little extra sparkle. If you’re feeling particularly bold, try some glitter on your lips. So give it a go next time you go out, you might be surprised but the results!

Friday 28 October 2016 InQuire

Lifestyle

Crossword Quick Across 1. Make holy (6) 4. Gradually deprive (a baby) of mother’s milk (4) 8. Reward (5) 9. In a bright manner (7) 10. Rogue (9) 11. Tear (3) 1

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Television

Sir Alan Returns: The Apprentice is back! By Ethan Stone Writer

nce again our favourite business guru, Sir Alan Sugar, is back to fill our Thursday nights. The series 12 the show has now definitely cemented itself in television history, blending hard

business with gossip and drama in one hour segments. A few episodes in, the competition is hotting up and we’ve already seen a few breakdowns. Who will make it another week under Alan’s reign? And who will face the finger? Here’s a handy bingo sheet to watch along with!

The Apprentice Bingo

Karren’s look of despair

Bragging about credentials

Eye Rolls

You both deserve to go

You’re Fired!!

Contestants turn on each other

Ugly Breakdown

Last week I thought I was going home

It was her/ his fault

Mad rush across London

Monobrow

Blame the management

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The Success of Gogglebox By Bryony Jewell Newspaper Entertainment Editor

ogglebox is a strange show when you think about it. Every Friday night, millions of viewers tune in to watch other people watch the highlights of the past weeks’ TV schedule and major events. A bizarre concept right? Despite this strange outline for a programme, Gogglebox has become one of Channel 4’s most successful shows,

spend one more watching others do the same. There are two things which make Gogglebox a hit. One has to be just how current the stories are. The show is filmed over seven days, giving the TV reviewers we love so much the chance to take in an array of prime time program. The editing time on the show is ridiculously quick- meaning we second viewers never miss a major TV story. This said, the thing that ultimately

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which never fails to entertain and have us all shouting at the TV or laughing at just how similar we are. Families and friends across the UK spend an average of four hours and two minutes watching TV every day… and now most of them

make Gogglebox the success that it is, is the people. Without the families on the show it wouldn’t be half as fun. Having watched Gogglebox since the beginning, I feel as though June and Leon or the Moffatt’s are basically apart of my own

narrator, Catherine Aherne, to throat cancer earlier this year. Watching the Goggle-families react to the devastating stories on the special reminded the audience that we aren’t all that different at heart- no matter what shows we decide to watch during the week. The success of Gogglebox is astonishing, on average the show claims a solid 20% of the Friday night audience every week- and it doesn’t appear to be slowing down anytime soon. family. Turning on the telly on a Friday night is merely a catch up with some great pals. There is even an app for it! To accompany their award-winning TV show, Channel 4 Games have created an app that allows you to go through the Gogglebox streets completing six different thrilling game modes. As you level up, you collect stars and unlock new challenges and access to some much loved families- even Sandy & Sandra! Most recently, Gogglebox took part in the Stand Up To Cancer fundraising event which saw celebrities such as Olly Murs and even footballer Jamie Vardy take to the sofa to raise money for charity. This was especially poignant this year as the show lost its wonderful

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We Are Many Review By Myles Donnelly Writer

hirteen years after the decision to invade Iraq, regardless of popular opinion on the topic we are finally being given the results of an inquiry into the decision that took over a decade to come to fruition, The Chilcot Inquiry. It is in tandem with this long overdue publication that the Gulbenkian have re-screened one of the most stirring and thought provoking documentaries on that decision, We Are Many. Alongside this screening was a Q&A with the director himself, Mr Amir Amirani. With one of my earliest memories being of the crowds of people filling the streets of London on that fateful day in 2003, this was not an opportunity I was going to miss. We Are Many is a documentary. However, it is slightly different in terms of topic from what one might think when reflecting about the Iraq war, as Mr Amirani’s work does not focus specifically on the conflict or the

political reasoning behind it per se. It instead focuses on the staggering, mass mobilisation of people against the conflict, in particular the 15th of February 2003, a day that saw the largest public protest in the history of humanity. In that one day, in over 800 cities around the globe 30 million people marched through the streets bound by a single purpose; to stop the

war before it started. We Are Many elucidates the lead up, organisation, sentiment and aftermath of that day in a very polished and emotive style. The film mixes narration, interviews with over 50 people who were either directly or indirectly linked to that day and samples from official speeches and documents. One

particularly harrowing instance is a cross cutting scene of George Bush’s correspondence dinner, mocking the idea of not finding WMDs in Iraq with images and footage of the suffering this mistake caused. These interviews ranged from movement leaders to members of parliament, former UN weapons inspectors to ex-spin-doctors of the Bush administration. Amir does a fantastic job of showing just how powerful the antiwar sentiment was felt by people from so many different walks of life, different cultures, countries, colours and creeds all working together to do “what was right”. Although the protests were in his words,” regarded as a heroic failure”, the film shows the subtle ways in which the legacies of these people continue to influence contemporary politics and public sentiment. We Are Many manages this in a display that is both moving and motivating, stirring a real feeling of interconnectedness and belief in the power of people.

A true classic: Gone with the Wind (1939) By Karisma Indra Newspaper Sport Editor

hat I’ve often heard growing up is: “You can never go wrong with a classic.” Because of this, there were a lot of classics that we were told we had to watch. The first generation of classics, in my opinion (I’m not a film student), includes The Wizard of Oz and Gone with the Wind, both 1939 films. Now, I will be the first to complain about shoddy screenwriting when it comes to adapting books into their film counterparts, but I find precious little to complain about when it comes to Victor Fleming’s Gone with the Wind, adapted from Margaret Mitchell’s 1936 novel of the same name. Starring Vivien Leigh as Scarlet

O’Hara, a strong-willed daughter of a Georgia plantation owner, Gone with the Wind is set against the backdrop of the American Civil War. Whilst the conflict does feature, you can almost forget the battle ravaging the country as you get pulled into Scarlet’s world. O’Hara is a severely flawed character, but one cannot help but sympathise with her as she chases the married Ashley Wilkes and spurns Rhett Butler (played by Clark Gable), who is perhaps the only man that can ever match her. She is stubborn and refuses to listen to reason or good advice, however, she would not be half the character should she have done the right thing; it would have also made for a very boring film. Without spoiling too much of the story, the film ends with perhaps what is one of the best one-liners I have head:

In Cinemas

Dr Strange After an accident, Dr Strange’s life changes forever and he’s forced to look for help in a mysterious enclave. He quickly learns that this is the front line of a battle against unseen dark forces.Will Strange choose his life, or saving the world?

Ouija: Origin of Evil In 1967 a mother unwittingly invites evil into her home by adding a new stunt to her séance scam. When the spirit overtakes her youngest daughter, the family must confront unthinkable fears to save her.

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them The world of Harry Potter heads to 1926 New York for this eagerly anticipated release. Queue a No-Maj (American Muggle), a misplaced case, and the escape of some fantastic beasts and watch the magic unfold.

“Frankly my dear, I don’t give a damn”. The one flaw that I would point out is that although I admire its ability to stick true to the original material, it is at times bloated. Given its running time of nearly four hours, it could have been a little less pedantic about accuracy. All that aside, I would definitely recommend this American epic.

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Games to Look Out For

FIFA 17 FIFA is back once again. New story mode features and a new game engine will surely make this one of the year’s best sellers.

A ghastly game to play this Halloween By Katherine Payne Website Entertainment Editor

ith a week to go before All Hallows Eve, students are probably occupied with thoughts of where to go on Monday night. Yet with a full weekend beforehand, why not make

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Pokemon Sun and Moon Releasing in November this edition features a new gameplay allowing trainers to transfer pokemon from past editions int0 the new game. Photo by Nintendo

Photo by Wikimedia

Photo by Sony

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Will virtual reality really change the gaming world? By Ethan Stone Writer

Eagle Flight Ubisoft’s new virtual reality game lets you take flight through the city of Paris. With innovative controls you’ll quickly be soaring through the skies!

the most of the scares and have a spooky night in as well as out? I’m talking lights off, controller in hand and a beer to ease the fear. Until Dawn is the perfect accompaniment to Halloween week, providing a story that spills with horror tropes. The game focuses on eight teenagers who decide to vacation atop Blackwood Mountain, a reunion of sorts following the disappearance of two of their friends there a year before. As expected, they aren’t alone on the mountain; the player alternates between characters as they try to survive until dawn breaks. Until Dawn is saved from being tediously clichéd thanks to its genuine fear inducement and well unveiled secrets. Yes, the game is a Playstation 4 exclusive - the perfect excuse to message that acquaintance with a console, invite them and a few others over, and play Until Dawn the perfect way: by passing the controller and dishing out the terror between friends!

irtual reality seems to be the direction in which modern methods of gameplay is heading. VR has been around for decades in one form or another, but this new platform is so much more immersive and progressive. Some past attempts at creating a new reality for players include the Wii Balance board and Microsoft’s Kinect set up, both of which attempted to engage with the gamer in a more

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innovative way but always fell short of being a completely engaged, and immersive experience. That cannot be said of the new VR headsets that are popping up around the market now. The most recent of these is the sleek, white edged Playstation VR headset. Playstation describe this new format as allowing their users to ‘Live the game… fully immersing in the new extraordinary worlds, the gamer is put at the centre of an incredible gaming universe.’ Sounds amazing! With 50 games for VR promised by the end of the year, Playstation really seem to have called on their Sony contacts to develop new material and surely have a consumer success on the horizon. Software already available include Job Simulator, Wayward Sky and Driveclub VR. Getting technical, the PlaystationVR has a 5.7” OLED screen and 360 degree vision which provides a seamless field of view. Alongside this there is a built in mic with 3D audio allowing precise pinpoint of direction and the distance of sounds. As well as the headset, VR relies on a processing unit. This is responsible for keeping the 3D audio going and renders the VR image onto

the TV screen at a lower resolution. The only problem with this is that it requires a separate power supply… which isn’t a major problem really. Costing a mighty fine £349.99 the equipment is not cheap. You also need to invest in the Playstation Camera and controllers to really get the most out of the experience. These added extras bring the price up to £464. However even with these extras, PlaystationVR is still the cheapest on the market right now. Competitors Oculus Rift and the HTC Vive cost £549 and £759 respectively. Yes it’s expensive, but aren’t all new technology updates? We don’t quibble at the price of a new iPhone, so why not view VR as an investment as well. Yes, you may have to use your imagination a little bit to get the complete experience as of course, it’s not going to feel 100% like you’re really in Gotham if you’re actually sat in the front room of your student house in Cants. But this console, and new game format should give you enough of a push to be able to accurately imagine a new “virtual reality” in which two worlds collide in an amazing game playing setup.

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Native People thrill at the Gulbenkian By Giacomo Palmieri Writer

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eautiful Town Music have developed quite a reputation in and around Canterbury for curating great line-ups of local artists time and time again, at some of the city’s best loved venues. Good news for musiclovers: their night at The Gulbenkian on Thursday 20th October suggested that the only way is up for BMT. The night was opened by Canterbury’s indie-pop-punk duo Holy Pinto. This has been a huge year for the pair, with the release of their debut album ‘Congratulations’ and seemingly endless touring around not just the UK but mainland Europe. Unsurprisingly then, they delivered a flawless performance treating the crowd to a combination of songs from the album, from their ‘Stenography’ EP and even a couple of brand new tracks. Opening a night is never the easiest job for any artist, but Pinto seemed to do so with ease. What’s

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next for them? Well, they flew across to the States the following morning, where

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People’s sound and it left the crowd helpless to do anything but dance for the entirety of their set. Needless to say, they provided the perfect end to the night and they now head out on a UK headline tour. All three bands will be able to look back on 2016 and think “what a year”, so it was rather a pleasure to be able to see them all on one line-up.

Idina’s new album: You can’t hold her back anymore By Bryony Jewell Newspaper Entertainment Editor

I are continuing to spread the word of Holy Pinto. Up next on the bill were Glass Peaks. This quartet of guys from Bexley haven’t even been around for a year, but you wouldn’t guess it from the tightness of their playing. Glass Peaks fuse distortion, synths and angst which created an intense yet mesmerising live spectacle in the small venue, with their on-stage confidence only enhancing that further. Glass Peaks seem to be a band on a mission and will be rounding off 2016 with a headline show at the Camden Assembly on 30th November, surely not to be missed. Native People did not disappoint in their headlining slot, showing exactly why they have quickly become one of Kent’s hottest acts. They played their latest single “Figure It Out” which is to be released on 28th October, a whole selection of fan favourites and even bid farewell to their brilliant cover of Gorgon City’s “Ready For Your Love”. There’s something incredibly infectious about the rhythm of Native

dina Menzel describes her latest creation as “The most personal album I’ve ever made” and by track three she has us all agreeing. Bringing together a harmonious mix of ballads and, dare I say it, pop song beats Idina really has created an album that redefines her sound. Listening to the latest album, entitled ‘idina.’, which was released last month is like peering into Menzel’s diary and getting a first hand look at some of the struggles this superstar has been through over the years. Menzel’s had a whirlwind few years including a split from her husband, Taye Diggs, in 2013 and rising further into fame due to the incredible success of Frozen(Menzel was the voice of Elsa and the powerful sound behind “Let It Go”). Although some will remember her from her Tony winning Rent and Wicked days, Menzel really is trying to branch into the popular music scene here with this new record. The single, ‘Queen of Swords’ has an

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annoyingly catchy sing-along quality which draws you in and amazes which that killer end note, which seems to have become Idina’s impressive signature pitch. ‘Like Lightening’, ’I Do’, and ’Cake’ see Idina provide us with even more upbeat, girl power songs, which allow her to show her naughtier side through the music. And who doesn’t like a cheeky pop song? The album is well balanced with the slower songs, ‘I See You’ and ‘Perfect Story’ both of which pull at the heart strings. ‘I See You’, is suspiciously reminiscent of earlier Idina sounds in particular 2008’s ‘I Stand’ in which she reminds her fans they’re never alone. ‘Perfect Story’ is reminiscent of children’s nursery rhymes pulling inspiration from some famous well known lines and seems to be directed at her son as an apology for not giving him the perfect life. Menzel’s song “Your daddy and your mommy/ may be a little broken/ but not our love for you’. Queue tears. Idina. is a superb album, not only for showcasing Menzel’s inspiring vocal olympic abilities. The tracks will have you swaying along and enjoying the story. This release seems to be the perfect balance of a move towards mainstream music whilst also paying homage to her musical theatre

Jack Garratt - “Far Cry” Major Lazer, Justin Bieber, MO - “Cold Water” The Chainsmokers - “Closer” Bruno Mars- “24K Magic” Gavin DeGraw- “She Sets The City On Fire”

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The Gulbenkian Cinema listings Times LITTLE MEN (PG) Fri 28 Oct - Sun 30 Oct 2016 BLAIR WITCH (15) Fri 28 Oct - Mon 31 Oct 2016 HARRY POTTER AND THE PHILOSOPHER’S STONE (PG) Sat 29 Oct 2016 UNDER THE SHADOW (PG) Sat 29 Oct - Sun 30 Oct 2016 BRIDGET JONES’S BABY (15) Sun 30 Oct - Tue 1 Nov 2016 BLAIR WITCH PROJECT (15) Outdoor Screening Mon 31 Oct 2016 THE CLAN (15) Fri 4 Nov - Thu 10 Nov 2016 DEEPWATER HORIZON (PG) Fri 4 Nov - Tue 8 Nov 2016 RIGHT NOW FILM FESTIVAL: NATIONAL BIRD & AFTER SPRING Sat 5 Nov 2016 MISS PEREGRINE’S HOME FOR PECULIAR CHILDREN (12A) Sat 5 Nov - Mon 7 Nov 2016 MY SCIENTOLOGY MOVIE (15) Fri 11 Nov - Wed 16 Nov 2016 THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN (15) Fri 11 Nov - Thu 17 Nov 2016 SWALLOWS AND AMAZONS (PG) Sat 12 Nov 2016

Prices Full - £8.50 GulbCard Member - £6.50 Senior - £7.50 Registered Disabled - £7.50 Student - £5.30 Student GulbCard Member - £4.30 Unemployed - £7.50

n evening celebrating the ‘New Canterbury Sound’ featuring the leading lights of this movement Syd Arthur is coming soon to the Gulbenkian.

Syd Arthur & Friends

seventies, their sound connects them with the fabled Canterbury scene: the progressive pioneers of The Soft Machine and Caravan but filtered psychedelic pop latitude with an through a contemporary lense. After innocence and a playful heart filled extensively touring in the US in which with admirable pop ideas” – Sound they supported Yes and performed at Injections. Their EP of the same name the likes of Coachella, this will be their came out earlier this year and has had first hometown gig in over two years. success with playtime by Phil Taggart Of course, Syd Arthur are not the on Radio 1 this March. With a fun progonly ones to grace the evening with ‘& sound, their music is a must-hear. Friends’ including Leonie Evans, Luke Jack Hues and The Quartet grew Smith, Bison Bonasus and The Quartet. out of evening jam sessions at Jack’s Leonie Evans is a multihome in Canterbury. Their sound instrumentalist singer songwriter from offers an intriguing blend of jazz, folk South East London. Her first official and Canterbury scene rock which is solo album Collaborations Volume I apparent in their latest album released sees the perfect execution of this year, A Thesis on the Ballad, Syd Arthur spontaneity as she travels offered with the extra touch around England recording of charm and poetry. Jack Syd Arthur will be hosting the night of music with her favourite Hues and the Quartet have music to celebrate the launch of their bands and solo artists. been called “an intriguing, fourth studio album Apricity which Rooted in jazz and blues, moody, sonic journey” came out only recently on October 21. her beautifully smooth in Mojo, “infectious and Leonie Evans With previous success in voice is enchanting to bursting with ideas”. their LP On and On in listen to and easily Syd Arthur & Friends will be 2012 and their quick immerses us in her at the Gulbenkian in the Colyerfollow up album music. Fergusson Hall on Fri 18 Nov 2016 Sound Mirror in Luke Smith and the Feelings at 8pm. 2014, it is no surprise provide entertaining, quirky and Tickets £20. www.thegulbenkian.co.uk that this album has heartfelt songs that are, as Josh already been met with Klinghoffer from Red Hot Chilli Luke Smith similar accolade. MOJO Peppers describes, “So sweet, it just describes their album as kills me. I’m so glad Luke’s making “oddball, trippy pop music that music – the world’s a better place for leapfrogs boundaries and eras” where it”. As heard on BBC 6 Music, his lo-fi “their music positively shimmers.” style provides exciting poetic anthems Their new album takes us on a journey of small town worries, right in the heart through the psychedelic fusion of of Canterbury. progressive rock and jazz. With previous Bison Bonasus is a band also based in The Quartet influences from the late sixties and early Kent that “explore the big orchestrated

Shakespeare at The Gulbenkian

ver the next few months, the Gulbenkian has programmed a number of Shakespearean performances featuring local talent and performers from elsewhere nationwide. With the weather getting colder, the theatre is the perfect excursion for an entertaining and cultured evening, so check these out! SHAKESPEARE’S RICHARD III Wed 2 Nov - Sat 5 Nov 2016 Student £10 The Canterbury Players return to The Gulbenkian this month with an ensemble cast production of Richard III. Adapted by Sally Elkerton, this play presents a disjointed country where the political system has gone wrong, leading to extreme treachery, dogged loyalty, horrendous violence and the terrifying

reign of the king. MACBETH Wed 9 Nov 2016 Student £8.50 Volcano Theatre revisits Shakespeare’s pacey, bloody, eloquent tragedy after 18 years. The erotically-charged fury of the original Director’s Cut has given way to a boisterously playful absurdism with a muscular undertow of menace. Expect an arresting, untraditional Shakespeare with powerful performances, striking design and sensory surprises. T24: OTHELLO Wed 16 Nov - Fri 18 Nov 2016 Student £6 Othello loves Desdemona. Iago wants status. Could tarnishing someone achieve that? How far will love push someone? Coming from UKC itself, T24

presents Shakespeare’s tragedy with a twist, challenging social and theatrical norms, exploring relationships and their consequences against the backdrop of tension and uncertainty. SOUNDING SHAKESPEARE Sat 10 Dec 2016 Student £7 Performed in the Colyer-Fergusson Hall, this is a concert to round off the 400th anniversary of the Bard’s death. Mendelssohn’s incidental music sets the scene, followed by John Rutter’s vivid choral settings of Shakespeare. We are then taken on a journey to 1950s New York for Bernstein’s take on Romeo and Juliet before then visiting Walton’s extraordinary score for Laurence Olivier’s famous 1944 film of Henry V.

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The Woman In Black at the Marlowe

By Josie Lilliman Writer

he spine-chilling West End hit The Woman In Black comes to Canterbury’s The Marlowe Theatre just after Halloween this November. Stephen Mallatratt’s stage adaptation of Susan Hill’s acclaimed ghost story remains entirely true to the book itself. Directed by Robin Herford, this gripping production tells the story of Arthur Kipps, a lawyer (played by David Acton) who is obsessed with a curse that he believes has been cast over his

family by the spectre of a Woman in Black. He engages a sceptical young actor (played by Matthew Spencer) to help tell his terrifying story and exorcise the fear that grips his soul. It all begins innocently enough, but then, as they reach further into his darkest memories, they find themselves caught up in a world of eerie marshes and moaning winds. The Woman In Black was first performed in Scarborough in 1987. The original production received rave reviews, paving the way for future productions throughout the country. It reached the West End in 1989 where it has been a major success ever since and is now celebrating 27 terrifying years. However, it can be argued that the story has most recently been widely recognised for the major motion picture version in 2012 starring Daniel Radcliffe. The stage version allows for a similar sense of suspense and horror. While

it is not a tale of terror, it relies on atmosphere, a vivid sense of place, on hints and glimpses and the shadows to chill the audience’s blood to the marrow. The Woman In Black is running from Tuesday 1 to Saturday 5 November, with performances at 7.30pm and 2.30pm on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. There will be an audiodescribed performance (for blind or partially-sighted customers) at 2.30pm on Saturday. Tickets for The Woman In Black at The Marlowe Theatre are priced from £16 to £33 (concessions available, booking fee applies) and are available from the Box Office on 01227 787787, or marlowetheatre. com. To become a Marlowe Friend and get priority booking, call the Box Office or go online.

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Poetry Corner Meditation The night changes the window into pierglass and then I see my face stranded in darkness. The world outside obliterated forgotten in the presence of my being my unexpected ego. To be Alone there is so much more you for the background gives off nothing. Then the scene shifts sunlight leaking in to remind us that the world is always here. Konstantin N. Rega

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Horror Stories: Get Spooked this Halloween! The Hotel Room By Miles Howell Writer

he hotel that was at Nine Manser’s Road was considered to be haunted even when it was still being built. The stories that surrounded it dated back to one evening, close to the date of completion, when a construction worker vanished whilst on the job. Despite claims from his co-workers that he had simply left for a better paid job somewhere else, it was noted that he had left without taking his unopened wage packet. The hotel went through a succession of owners so that by the time the building had seen fifty years it had seen nearly as many people in charge. Those who worked at the hotel felt that there was something not quite right about the place and as such, staff were in constant demand. Those who were brave enough however refused to enter one part of the building in particular; the third bedroom to the left on the sixth floor. When a new manager arrived he decided to dispel what he saw as absurd rumours about the so-called haunted room by spending a single night there. Giving the room’s key to a chamber maid he announced he would not leave until the next morning. Lying in the old bed, the manager soon fell into a deep sleep. He was woken around midnight by the sound of knocking. Thinking it was just his imagination, he settled back into bed only to hear the sound again. The knocking seemed to be coming from one of the walls, which made no sense; both the neighbouring rooms were empty. The noise was steady, at least once a minute, and sounded to the manager as if something heavy was being banged against the wall. The sound of knocking continued throughout the night before stopping abruptly when the sun was just on the horizon. When the room was unlocked by the chamber Photo by Flickr maid, the manager

asked for the hotel’s handyman from whom he would get an explanation for the night time noises. The handyman, along with the manager, went back to the room. With a sledgehammer, the wall was smashed where the knocking had appeared to sound from. Looking through the dust into the space behind the wall, the two men came face to face with a decayed fifty year old skeleton.

them. Later that night, while Elise lay sleeping in her bed, she could hear someone breathing across the room from her. Deep, sharply drawn breaths that crept around the room, sending shivers down her spine. A tear slithered down her cheek and onto the pillow as she drew the duvet up around her. She encased herself in it, trembling with fear as the dark figure she had glimpsed made its way across the bedroom. Dipping in and out of That of a construction worker with floods of moonlight, making floorboards a hammer clasped in his hand. creak as it went. By Tanya Small Cold hands brushed against her Writer shoulder and the little girl felt the duvet being pulled away from her. The very lise woke halfway through the sensation of fingers against her skin afternoon, to the syncopated sent her back in time. She could smell rhythm of a bird restlessly beating wing. smoke, could see her brother bounding Rain drenched the cold glass windows into her room, pulling the duvet away in icy sheets and she sat on the floor, from her body and urging her to get up in the middle of the open doorway, and leave. watching. There was Neither of them had something comforting made it. about the sound of rain With shaking hands, battering against the the living boy uncovered windows. Something the body of a stranger familiar that reminded in his new bed. A little her of days gone by. girl with a burned face Soft footsteps padding and sunken eyes. She along the stairs behind clutched a small pink her and the sound of rabbit between her a gruff voice calling frail fingers and was her name. “Elise! breathing rapidly. Dad wants you, come The boy froze in shock downstairs!” as a blood curdling By the time the scream shattered the footsteps had stopped, silence. And with that, Photo by Flickr Elise had already the girl vanished. darted into her usual Leaving behind the hiding place. She giggled as she peeked small pink rabbit she had been holding through the gap in her cupboard doors and the purple ribbon she had been and played with the purple ribbon in wearing in her hair her hair. She watched her brother pace when she died. the room as he tried to find her. She shrank back further into the wardrobe, expecting to feel her box of toys as she always did whenever she hid here. But she felt nothing. Whipping her head from one side to the other, she felt around on the floor of her cupboard for the familiar fluffy texture of her soft toys. Elise felt herself panic. When she looked up, all of her clothes had disappeared too. Somebody had been into her room. “Richard!” she squealed, throwing herself out of the cupboard. But when she emerged, the room was empty. Folding her arms across her chest and gritting her teeth in aggravation, she bounded downstairs to demand that her brother give her back her things. But he didn’t have

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The Canterbury Tales: It’s Contagious! By Greg Taylor Writer

he Canterbury Tales’ Halloween event Contagious! will return for a second year at the end of this month, following a critically acclaimed successful debut. Visitors to the historic attraction can dare to test their courage at the scare experience, which will run from Thursday 27 – Monday 31 October

from 7pm. Every other day of the year, The Canterbury Tales provides a great introduction to the historical cathedral city and its famous literary connections. The ‘must see’ attraction is a hugely entertaining experience for people of all ages. However, Halloween brings Contagious!: transforming The Canterbury Tales visitor attraction into a morbid version of medieval England. Set in a time when the plague has swept across the country and contagious citizens lurk in every corner, brave visitors must navigate their way from an infection-filled London to Canterbury, searching for a cure along the way. Recently shortlisted in the ‘Best New Event’ category at the scare industry’s SCAR awards, live actors and appropriately terrifying set dressing

ensures the Contagious experience is one to remember. It is an interactive scare experience which is guaranteed to be a thrilling evening out. Why not push yourself further and add on a Canterbury Horror Tour Ticket? Led by the Ghost Hunter, John Hippisley, embark upon a tour of the historic buildings and learn their haunted histories, before returning to face death and the plague at Contagious. To attend Contagious!, the Halloween event, book tickets online at www.canterburytales.org.uk/event/ contagious or contact 01227 479227. Tickets are £10 per person (14 years and over). For the combined tour, tickets are £19 with a 5.30pm start. Be prepared for more jumps, screams and fear than ever before!

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Be Your Own Canvas This Halloween By Eleanor Weaver Newspaper Culture Editor

alloween is the night to get creepy, freaky and spooky; something that has to come across in whatever costume you choose (no clowns please!) It is also the perfect time to release your creativity and artistic finesse on the world. So why not be inspired by actual works of art? Here are a few suggestions if you want to not only look fantastic but be a priceless masterpiece yourself. Roy Lichtenstein This prominent American artist from the 1960s was a leading figure among other noticeable names such as Andy Warhol. Inspired by the comic strips, Lichtenstein’s art was a parody of it while fitting the Pop Art genre. This face paint serves as a funky alternative to the classic superhero and villain costume with added vibrancy and retro vibes.

generation. Being a part of the Abstract Expressionist movement, he specialised in ‘drip painting’ in the 1940-50s; the art of dripping and splashing colours on a canvas to create unique pieces. In the essence of Halloween however, get fun and get messy! To recreate, you could literally just splash paint all over your face. However, if you want to try to make it a little more spooky and refined, why not try to follow Kimberley Margarita’s example of colour explosion by focusing the colour to the eyes and neck, adding black to up the creepiness. Splash up a white t-shirt and your look is complete. Tim Burton Burton’s recognisable visual style within his art and films is suitably dark and spooky for Halloween. In fact with so much of his work being so creepy, the possibilities of the Burton style are

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To recreate, put spots of colour all over your face and then using black, add definition to your features. Super simple! Pair with a colour popping outfit that fits the sixties and you will definitely stand out in a crowd. Jackson Pollock Pollock had considerable fame and notoriety and was a major artist of his

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endless! However an obvious choice has to be Jack Skellington from The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993). To recreate, make your face circular

with a black outline and paint the inside white. Draw sideway teardrops over the eyes for an evil expression and then with a thin paintbrush, draw on yours eyebrows and the stitched mouth from cheek to cheek. Add a black suit and find your own Sally for ultimate Halloween

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cheer. Leonardi da Vinci Okay, so maybe this one is a little ambitious! If you wanted to go old school and happen to have an abundance of face paint, this is the one for you. This is your chance to become one of the most famous paintings in the world: the Mona Lisa. Painted by da Vinci in the 16th Century, it is now worth roughly £650 million. To create this look lose the eyebrows, put on an ‘enigmatic’ expression and dress fit for the Renaissance in a dull dress. For the main paint, divide your face into cubes and use various nude shades to highlight and shadow different areas. If you can pull this off, you are incredible. Don’t forget as a rule of thumb: if it’s not spooky enough for you, just add blood!

Firework Night! Remember remember the 5th Nov and check out these prime bonfire spots! Tyler Hill Bonfire Where? Tyler Hill Recreational Ground Price: £7 entry or £6 in advance. See details at www.tylerhillbonfire.co.uk Bridge Fireworks and Bonfire Night Where? Bridge Price: £8 entry or £6 in advance. See details at www.canterbury.co.uk Firework Night at Kent County Cricket Club Where? The Spitfire Ground Price: £8 entry or £6 in advance. Garden Presents High Tide Where? Rocksalt in Folkestone Price: £5 Tickets and information at www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Canterbury

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