Verve Magazine Awards Edition Spring 2018

March 2018

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t’s that time of year. Lots of revision is needed, exams are looming and dissertations are underway. It can be pretty stressful for the vast majority of us - but there’s no need to worry. Here at Verve, we’ve got lots of advice on how

to stay calm, look after yourself, and get the best degree you can. See pp 12-13 to

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learn how to chill - and get up in time for that exam!

Awards season is upon us and not just in Hollywood. The BAFTAs and Oscars may

And if you are looking for some great ideas for Mothers’ Day, see p. 31. We’ve got

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some fab gifts your mum won’t want to do without, and if you’re looking to whisk

3. the oscars

be over but the London Met Students’ Union Awards are underway. The SU also has its own elections coming up - head over to p. 15 to find out more.

5. film reviewed

her away, we’ve rounded up some amazing things to do over the half-term break.

7. riki inocente

Have a look on p. 29.

9. 60 seconds with john raftery

This is a jam-packed issue and I couldn’t have done it without the help of Verve’s

12. tips to wake up

new Deputy Editor, Aaron Patel! Check out his sports column on p. 37. We’ve also

13. mindfullness

got a very special insight into our very own Vice Chancellor, John Raftery, ahead

17. su spread

of his departure this summer. I think you’ll be surprised to learn a few things about

19. su oppening

him he’s kept craftily hidden...

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I’d also like to say a big thank you to someone else who is leaving us: Nick Francis.

23. red project fashion

He will be travelling the world, so have a safe trip and keep everyone at Verve

29. things to do over easter

updated on your many adventures.

31. mother’s day gifts

Leanne xx

32. chocolate recipes

35. aunty hind

37. sports corner

Contributors Leanne Carr

Oriana White

Prudenza Lacriola

Patrick Kelly-Burton

Filippo Ceccanibbi

Michaela Nagyidaiova

3rd year Journalism BA

Creative Writing MA

2nd year BA Creative Writing/Eng Lit

3rd Yr Journalism BA

1st Yr Photojournalism BA

3rd Yr Fashion Marketing & Journalism BA

Editor-in-chief

Journalist

Journalist

Journalist

Photojournalist

Journalist

Aaron Patel

Minttu Marjomaa

Sharon-Ann Suhrbier

Holly Allison

Emily Wilkinson

Kirsty Gregory

1st year Journalism BA

1st Yr Journalism BA

3rd Year Media & Communications BsC

1st Yr Photojournalism BA

1st Yr Photojournalism BA

2nd year Fashion Marketing & Journalism BA

Deputy Editor

Journalist

Journalist

Photojournalist

Photojournalist

Journalist

Jamie Bhalla

Alejandra Gasso Azanza

Johnny Elderfield

Richard Hancox

Hind Jain

Special thanks to:

2nd year Digital Media BA

2nd year Fashion Marketing BA

2nd Yr Journalism Film and TV Studies BA

1st Yr Photojournalism BA

1st Yr Advtsg, Mkt Comms

Nicole Mitchell

Designer

Journalist

Journalist

Photojournalist

& Public Relations BA

Steve Blunt

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AND THE WINNER IS...

Leanne Carr

Best Director: Christopher Nolan – Dunkirk Jordan Peele – Get Out Greta Gerwig – Lady Bird Paul Thomas Anderson – Phantom Thread

Guillermo del Toro – The Shape of Water

Best Original Song: London Met are not the only ones having an awards season.

The Golden Globes, the Grammys and now the Oscars are taking over Hollywood, but who did you think would win?

If you were glued to the TV on March 4th, you’d know who won the Oscars. If not, look here...

“Mighty River” from Mudbound – Music and Lyrics by Mary J. Blige, Raphael Saadiq and Taura Stinson

BEST PICTURE: Call Me by Your Name Darkest Hour Dunkirk Get Out Lady Bird Phantom Thread The Post

The Shape of Water Three Billboards

BEST ACTOR: Timothée Chalamet – Call Me by Your Name as Elio Perlman Daniel Day-Lewis – Phantom Thread as Reynolds Woodcock Daniel Kaluuya – Get Out as Chris Washington

Gary Oldman – Darkest Hour as Winston Churchill Denzel Washington – Roman J. Israel, Esq. as Roman J. Israel

“Mystery of Love” from Call Me by Your Name – Music and Lyrics by Sufjan Stevens

“Remember Me” from Coco – Music and Lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez “Stand Up for Something” from Marshall – Music by Diane Warren; Lyrics by Common and Diane Warren “This Is Me” from The Greatest Showman – Music and Lyrics by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul

Best Animated Film: The Boss Baby The Breadwinner

Coco Ferdinand Loving Vincent

Best Supporting Actor: Willem Dafoe – The Florida Project as Bobby Hicks Woody Harrelson – Three Billboards as Chief Bill Willoughby Richard Jenkins – The Shape of Water as Giles Christopher Plummer – All the Money in the World as J. Paul Getty

Best Actress:

Sam Rockwell – Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri as Officer Jason Dixon

Frances McDormand – Three Billboards as Mildred Hayes

Best Supporting Actress:

Sally Hawkins – The Shape of Water as Elisa Esposito

Margot Robbie – I, Tonya as Tonya Harding Saoirse Ronan – Lady Bird as Christine “Lady Bird” McPherson Meryl Streep – The Post as Katharine Graham

Mary J. Blige – Mudbound as Florence Jackson

Allison Janney – I, Tonya as LaVona Golden Lesley Manville – Phantom Thread as Cyril Woodcock Laurie Metcalf – Lady Bird as Marion McPherson Octavia Spencer – The Shape of Water as Zelda Delilah Fuller

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captivating and inspiring true story begins at the height of World War II as within days of becoming Prime Minister

of Great Britain, Winston Churchill must face one of his most turbulent and defining trials. He has

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to explore a negotiated peace treaty with Nazi e students usually focus on either

Gouby, investigates the activity of the British oil

Germany, standing firm to fight for the ideals,

our studies, work, social activities,

company SOCCO International within the UNESCO

liberty and freedom of a nation.

sports or other hobbies. When we

World Heritage site in regard of their exploratory

need to chill, many of us choose to binge-watch

activities. Besides secretive filmed footage that

Played by Academy Award winner Gary Oldman,

our favourite series. But besides our favourite

proves many allegations, the documentary provides

whose performance is enigmatic and powerful,

programmes there are many great authentic and

a great overview of the risks and consequences

Churchill must withstand his darkest hour, rally a

well-produced documentaries that can widen our

tainted corruption and bribery can have.

nation, and attempt to change the course of world

horizons.

history. Kristin Scott Thomas takes on the role as The impact those difficulties have on the beauty

his ever-devoted wife, Clementine, who stands by

One of those shocking and breathtaking

and biodiversity of Virunga is represented in an

his side throughout, offering an endearing portrayal

documentaries is Virunga, produced in 2014 by

astonishingly authentic fashion. The characters

of what it truly means to stand by your man.

Orlando von Einsiedel. Virunga is the oldest and

fighting to protect the National Park are visibly

most biodiverse national park of Africa in the north-

risking their lives on a daily basis, while at the

The film has both finely balanced heart-warming

east of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

same time getting unbelievably close to the gorillas

private moments and public triumphs. Both cast

that are being protected.

and crew did a tremendous job bringing this

Many documentaries focus exclusively on either

compelling story to life - a film ostensibly about war

nature or social, political and economic contexts.

In 2016, Einsiedel came to London Met to have a

and violence was actually a touching performance

Virunga, however, provides a picture of both

screening and discussion about the documentary.

with humour and compassion.

realities juxtaposed. While the main emphasis is

He explained the documentary filmmaking process,

the conservative work of park rangers who care for

and stressed that if you are passionate and focused

It’s no surprise that the multi-talented Gary Oldman

the world’s last mountain gorillas, the focus is also

on your goal- in his case the exposure of Virunga

has picked up Golden Globe award for Best Actor

set on issues surrounding armed conflicts, taking

- you can reach it no matter what stands in your

and the Screen Actors Award for Best Performance,

into account the M23 Rebellion and oil exploration.

way. In 2015 the documentary gained a Peabody

Male Leading Role. He also won the Critics’ Choice

Award and a Primetime Emmy Award, and was

Movie Best Actor award - let’s see how this film -

also nominated for an Oscar.

and Oldman - fare in the Oscars. Good luck!

Einsiedel, together with French journalist Melanie

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Internationally acclaimed

Hi Riki, Thanks for the exclusive.

music artist Riki Inocente

When did you know you wanted to work in the music industry?

is one of the UK’s leading music producers. Oriana White discovers why... all over the world. His discography includes a rich blend of deep, jackin’ house tracks with tough bass lines and subliminal vocal messages. Now a London resident, he grew up in ‘little Chicago’ Sheffield, where Northern Soul was a staple part of his life. Currently he’s working on his debut electronic

In space…

What advice for budding DJs?

The first time I mixed at a house party, somewhere

Don’t do it. No, honestly. Just do what feels right to

in Brixton in the mid-90s. I played for six hours.

you. And just keep going.

It was the best feeling connecting with people through music. It was real, I knew this was what

What are you working on now?

I was going to do forever and thankfully I still am.

I’m currently working on an experimental album

Who or what has inspired you?

Riki’s music moves dance floors

Where would you love to play?

Few people - John Lennon, Ian Brown, De La Soul, Snoop Dogg, Frankie Knuckles, DJ Sneak and DJ

that mixes electronic and folk. It’s due out in June, it’s a different flex. Also working on a live album more geared towards clubs.

Todd Terry - come to mind but there are so many

What does the future hold?

influences and inspirations to draw from if you look

I’d like to get out and live in LA for a bit and more

hard enough. I guess life inspires me…

music projects.

Do they still inspire you now?

Quick favourites round:

I’m trying to create perfection. That’s what drives and inspires me now.

How did you get into DJing?

First I started collecting records then saved up for some cheap turntables. I was addicted to mixing records. After a few parties people started booking me to play at different places around London. Then

album and set to tour Mexico and

I was invited to play at the clubs.

the Caribbean in March this year

What made you want to start making your own music?

The industry has changed, it’s saturated with ’DJs’ who can’t mix but have good social media skills.

Being a DJ isn’t enough anymore - you need your

> Favourite food? Anything spicy

> Favourite drink? Banana milkshake > Favourite club? Dc10 Ibiza

>Favourite track? Nuyorican soul by Masters at Work

>Favourite City? Amsterdam

>Favourite Beach? Anywhere in Ibiza

>If you were on a desert island what are the three things you would want with you?

My girlfriend, music and big sound system… maybe a boat as well You can find Riki Inocente on

Facebook - facebook.com/riki.inocente. uk/ Twitter -twitter.com/rikiinocente

own sound. That’s what I try to do. I create new cutting edge grooves and try to be as different as I can with it. I love being able to think of a track and then being able to create it. I have artistic control,

Listen on: Spotify, ITunes, Soundcloud,

Deezer, Google Play, Beatport, Traxsource and BBC Radio1Xtra

it’s a rewarding process.

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Sixty seconds with

John Raftery After four years at London Met, Vice Chancellor John Raftery is sadly saying goodbye. Before he leaves, Verve wanted to find out a bit more about the cycling-obsessed, Eminem-listening poet...

What did you study and where did you go to university?

of the biggest issues with stress is trying to

I studied at University College Cork and at

People will have other people in their lives who

Liverpool Polytechnic. I studied a range of things.

care and love for them whether that’s a friend,

I began studying English Lit and Modern History

boyfriend or your mum. If you don’t have any of

and then went on to study Quantity Surveying and

them then we have counsellors. Don’t struggle

did a PhD in Applied Economics.

on your own. Bring in allies and other resources

What do you do in your spare time?

- friends, family or professional help.

The first thing that most people know about me

What’s your favourite restaurant?

already is that I’m a cyclist. I ride a bike to work

My absolute top favourite is a place called

most days but also I’m afraid I’m one of those

Liqui Liqui in Colliers Wood. It’s a family-run

old guys in Lycra at the weekends. I cycle at the

Venezuelan restaurant.

weekends with friends 30, 40 or 50 miles! finished ‘Fire and Fury’ by Michael Wolff, the book

What did you want to be when you grew up?

on Donald Trump’s White House. It’s amazing. And

I think what I wanted to be changed over time.

I’ve just started a book by Marshall Rosenberg

There was a considerable period when I was a

called ‘Non-Violent Communication’, it’s about

teenager when I wanted to be a poet. It didn’t

communication that mediates difficult situations.

work out very well.

Secondly, I read and listen to music. I’ve just

The third thing I love to do is listening to music.

On the days that I’m not riding my bike, I plug in

What are your future plans?

my iPod. It varies quite a lot from old man’s music

I’ve got a lot of new projects I want to move

like Steely Dan but then I’m also a huge fan of

on to so I’m going to work for myself and

Eminem’s album Curtain Call. ‘Stan’ and ‘Cleaning

have a portfolio of things - a mixture of

out my closet’ are both really moving.

assignments in education and leadership.

What’s the best piece of advice you’d give a stressed-out student?

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deal with it on your own and it’s really hard.

Before I came to London Met I did a lot of work internationally. I worked eight years in Asia, two years in Finland, and I’ve worked

I’d say, talk to somebody. Don’t be on your own.

in the States, India, and Australia. So I’ll go

Whether it’s a friend or counselling, seek help. One

back to doing international assignments like

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that and some in the UK. Then I’m going to carry

have a meaningful and joyful career, and to make

on doing work within charities. When I came to

contributions as citizens. So that is the thing I’m

this uni I said I wouldn’t exceed five years - the

proudest of.

organisation extracts all the good things they can

Somebody once said to me to grab life by both

from you then after five years they should find

hands and live every day as if it’s your last. I have

someone else and get the best things from them.

enjoyed the time I’ve been here. It’s been full of

It’s like being in a relay race and handing over the

energy and adrenaline.

baton to the next person who comes along. It was always the plan to finish by the fifth year so I will be stepping down in 2018 - 2019.

What are your most proudest of having accomplished as VC? This one is really, really easy. The greatest achievement is what we’ve done for the outcome of students. Teaching satisfaction is up 8%; students getting jobs when they leave is up by 10%, and the best thing of all, students getting graduate and highly skilled jobs, is up by 26%.

That’s wonderful. That’s what I came to do - to improve the outcomes for students. My job, when I’m here, is to stack the odds in favour of our students and give them things that they need to

“There was a considerable period when I was a teenager when I wanted to be a poet.

It didn’t work out very well.”

Leanne Carr

TOP TIPS TO BE A MORNING PERSON

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ith late nights and stress

2. Make your bed the minute you step

students, being a morning

in again.

becoming the norm for

person seems less than attractive to most

people. Add the fact that at this time of the year the sun rises late and you have the

out of it: It’ll help you avoid tucking yourself 3. Ease yourself into getting up earlier: Wake up 15 minutes earlier every day until you reach your desired wake-up time. That way it

perfect excuse to stay in bed until noon.

won’t be such a shock to your system.

But what if waking up earlier could make you

the most obvious one, but as they say: “You

become the best version of yourself?

snooze, you lose”.

4. Skip the snooze button: Probably

5. Change your alarm to something Studies have shown morning people often

that’s not so annoying. Your favourite song

feel happier and more motivated to face new

or a motivating track will be more successful at

challenges, whilst night owls are prone to get tired

reminding you all the reasons why the time to

and irritable during the day. In a nutshell, the early

wake up is now.

bird is always the happiest. And it only takes a few

6. Have something to look forward

key tips to turn your life upside down:

to . Whether it’s the outfit you planned the night before, your favourite fruit smoothie, a

1. Keep your alarm way from your bed:

new morning routine, coffee or reading your

Preferably on the other side of your room. If you

horoscope - you decide what gets you going.

have to physically get out of bed to turn it off it will

The more things you have to look forward to

decrease the chances of you rolling back over and

the easier it will be to wake up!

falling asleep again.

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Amongst urban blight a true ‘sanctuary’ in a Tibetan Buddhist Centre

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meditation. With meditation comes clarity. And with clarity

happiness entirely inside themselves. We don’t

“Why do we feel so lovely and calm after a yoga

want to keep it just in Tibet, India or China. All

session? The lights are low, the studio space is

people can benefit from it.”

clean and uncluttered and the teacher often lights

comes better understanding and coping with daily situations.

candles. It instantly provides a sense of calm,” said Buddhism is a religion that wants us to believe

Mathur, explaining the ‘conscious workout’.

in ourselves, which is rather vital in today’s More and more people today are starting to show

environment. That is also the first step in achieving

There’s no better exercise for the ones who

a renewed interest in meditation and Buddhism,

mindfulness within us. Meditation makes us more

experience back and shoulder pain, perhaps due

looking to reap the inner benefits of healing their

familiar with our minds. Not to mention, you can

to sitting at their work desk all day long. ‘Your

souls, bodies and minds.

start with it everywhere, at any age. All one needs

time on the mat’ should be a moment expressly

is a cosy place - even in your flat- and a guided

for you, one that not only makes you feel better

meditation video.

but also has numerous health benefits. For some

The Jamyang centre is a place of connection.

Immediately upon enterting the building, visitors

of us, there is a spiritual connection between that

can feel the spiritual atmosphere is already present,

“You start having more awareness of your mind

time and Buddhism. The benefits are more than

in the air. The space offers many lessons and

with meditation. Then, you start to concentrate

just physical.

programmes, such as various meditation lessons

and find how your mind interacts with your

– Standing Meditation / Tai Chi, Insight Meditation,

body,” claims Troia, sitting at a spacious, wooden

Mathur, who previously used to work in finance,

Calming Buddhist Meditation, Standing Yoga,

table in Jamyang’s reading room. He adds that

said he began to realise that his heart, mind and

Satyanada Yoga, Kundalini Yoga and more. It only

if you’ve been meditating long enough, you can

actions were very different. “I thought I could find

depends on what you want to delve into.

know to carry out ‘analytical meditation’, where

happiness in a new iPhone, even though my heart

you meditate on specific qualities of the mind:

kept saying ‘no’ to that. I asked myself, why am I

compassion, kindness, and love.

not feeling fulfilled from my work? I’m 25 years old,

“The teachings are about freeing people from their own suffering. Most Western countries are based

becoming a millionaire, I’m buying a house, and I

in Christian beliefs and values so Buddhism goes

“Meditation and yoga provide us with the

have a car.” For him, it was about coherence within

against lots of it. It’s about how it works for you, it’s

headspace required. They both enable us to

his body. As Troia mentioned, his heart and mind

a philosophy of self-responsibility,” says Marcos

manage our day better and focus more,” said

couldn’t come together.

Troia, a Buddhist and yoga teacher at the centre.

Niravta Mathur, who is a teacher of mindfulness and a contributor to the ‘Happiness Programme’.

He comes across as a very balanced and positive

this, we have to have this and that, and we cannot

individual. Originally from Rio de Janeiro, he found

Both meditation and yoga are great ways of

live without something else. But the one and only

his place in London after studying university here

finding inner tranquility and go hand in hand with

thing we cannot genuinely live without is our

and travelling a good part of the world. “When the

Buddhism. Individuals who want to try practicing

own inner and outer health. Find time to grow, to

Dalai Lama had to escape Tibet during the invasion

yoga are mistaken if they think that they need to

heal and to let go of the things that bother you.

of China, he asked his two monks to spread ‘dama’

be flexible, as the exercise allows your muscles to

Everyone deserves to feel wonderful.

in the West. The Tibetan Buddhism is something

stretch, tone and ease up.

which gives people tools to find peace and

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Students and staff recently celebrated the official opening of the Students’ Union’s (SU) vibrant new home in the Harglenis Building. The refurbished space was made possible thanks to a £1.2 million investment from the University, as part of the OCOC plan.

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What my parents think I do.

What my society think I do.

What my friends think I do.

What

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ondon Met is to open three floors of state-

“We are so pleased about the new teaching and

of-the-art teaching and learning spaces in

learning facility opening at our Islington campus.

the newly transformed building ‘Roding’ at

This project really demonstrates our University’s

the Holloway campus. Opening this month, Roding

goal to further enhance the student experience

will house 11 high-spec classrooms installed with

both within and outside of the classroom.”

cutting-edge technology, study commons rooms,

The opening of the new building is part of the

a variety of social spaces, and the brand new

University’s multimillion pound One Campus, One

‘Highbury Canteen’.

Community project.

The building, previously known as ‘C Block’, was

Come along to the official opening of Roding on

formerly used as administrative offices, where both

20 March 2018 where you will be able to try out

the Estates and Information Technology Services

the new technology and enjoy great food! Rolling

were based. Working with Bond Bryan Architects,

demonstrations of the technology will take place

the University has renovated and transformed the

from 11am to 1pm, with the Highbury Canteen

building into a vibrant social learning hub. Each

food tasting taking place from 1pm to 2pm.

classroom will be kitted out with the latest teaching

Look out for your invitation which will be sent to all

technology, from Avocor Touchscreens, designed

students via email. We hope to see as many of you

to work in a live environment, to Nureva Span

possible there to enjoy the unveiling.

classroom collaboration technology that allows

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students to collaborate and interact with a virtual

To find out more about One Campus, One

display using their handheld device.

Community and its latest campus development

Students’ Union President, Tunde Toki, said:

projects visit: www.londonmet.ac.uk/onecampus

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Contact the counselling service

counselling.studentservices@londonmet.ac.uk 020 7133 2093 or visit your nearest student hub

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How should fashion embrace diversity?

Embracing diversity in fashion. That was the hot topic of the debate for experts in the industry, as London Metropolitan University brought “Colour-in Fashion” back to the table on Tuesday.

Guardian journalist Carlene Thomas-

Bailey, blogger/stylist Maria Pearl, fashion judge and stylist Jay Kamiraz - aka “Mr Fabulous” - and Buzzfeed columnist Tolani Shoneye answered questions from BA Journalism students and gave opinions on topics ranging from the lack of black models on the covers of mainstream magazines to plus-size models.

“Every 20 years or so, we have a moment

and then we just disappear… I don’t know how we stop becoming a fad and become the mainstream,” Thomas-Bailey told students. Diversity in fashion tends to spread from TV to front page, but then suddenly all goes a bit quiet, she said.

International publications are showing

signs of embracing diversity in fashion. But is that all they’re showing - signs? British Vogue’s appointment of Edward Enninful in April 2017 proves a major stepping stone in the right direction.

But celebrating diversity continues to move slowly.

So what’s the definition of a “perfectly

diverse” fashion industry? Pearl believes brands are trying their best to have all models of different colours; the runway diversity report for 2017 shows more models of colour showcasing the Fall, 2017 collection than ever before.

If you combine castings from New York,

London, Milan and Paris, 27.9% were people of colour; that’s a 2.5 point increase from Spring.

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it’s not down to one publication or brand, not one

hope I can inspire other Indian/Asian people about

can fit all these facets,” said Buzzfeed’s Shoneye.

diversity.

She believes the notion of “diversity” is

“If there were more people writing about it

centred on race and gender in the fashion trade.

and talking about it for the foreseeable future, then

Class seems to be an area of diversity that escapes

I think more people will embrace it and we wouldn’t

the concept: “I don’t think one brand will ever get it

fizzle out.”

all right. Ever,” she concluded. Being direct about

issues regarding racial diversity continues to be a

the business, regardless of background. “We’ve

longstanding problem in the workplace, she said.

got to have that mentality: I’ve got that USP,” he

said. “Keep networking and be seen out there.”

“It can be so frustrating. It feels like

He added that anyone can get ahead in

sometimes I cannot be authentically me. If you just

say that ‘I don’t think black content will do great,’

something original about them. “Keep that USP

then that’s something I can swallow.”

and keep hustling,” she said.

She added she has never felt like a token

Thomas-Bailey added that everyone has

The discussion then turned to the topic

in the workplace. “I don’t think I ever got into the

of cultural appropriation, a hotly debated topic

fashion industry because of the colour of my skin. If

that questions whether a dominant culture should

that were the case, I would like some of them black

adopt fashions, trends etc from minority cultures.

privileges please!”

Pearl said that fashion works best

What irks me the most is the lack of respect not to

when it embraces variety. “In an ideal world, as

educate yourself about where that comes from and

many categories as you can get, different sizes,

what that means to people, especially when you

ethnicities, disabilities - you get someone from

have a big profile,” said Shoneye.

each group. There’s no real definition of normal.

Normal is whatever you become accustomed to.”

now you act like it’s this cool thing that you’ve

invented.”

London ran up a close second to New York

“Kim Kardashian took a photo with braids.

“I was bullied for my braids in school and

for models of colour during the Fall 2017 fashion

Panelists’ advice for students on how to

shows. Almost 29 percent of models were people

bring diversity into the industry was be yourself

of colour, a record high for the capital since the

and use your own voice to bring change.

Spring 2015 catwalk. Having said that, Thomas-

Bailey thinks New York’s topping of London is

ways that you are different, you have to tap into

difficult to understand: “They are both huge cities

that and be unapologetic about it,” said Pearl.

and they both should put this as a focus.”

A central theme sustained during the

with your allies, start small, think big, motivation

discussion was proposing solutions to the narrative

brings conviction and conviction brings victory,”

of diversity. In spring’s 2016 fashion adverts, just

Kamiraz said.

“There’s a part of you that knows the

“Go out there and make a statement. Join

four percent of models were Asian. The 2012

Johnny Elderfield, Patrick Kelly-Burton,

“Princes Trust Young Achiever” Jay Kamiraz, better

Minttu Marjomaa and Aaron Patel

known as Mr. Fabulous, said he found a “niche” in

Photographs: Steven Blunt

the market rather than highlighting such a lapse.

“I’ve noticed that there isn’t many Asian

or Indian people in the fashion industry or even mainstream music. I thought, I’ve found a niche here… so I made all my contacts and created an identity of Mr.Fabulous so people know when they look at me; I’m Asian, and I embrace being Indian. I

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RED PROJECT FASHION Behind the Scenes

After the debate at London Met, BA Fashion students from the CASS strutted their stuff on the catwalk.

All the designs were theirs...

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Fashion students take time to practice their catwalk poses backstage

Model Halil Halil tests out his facial decoration before walking down the catwalk

Model Tabitha Clarke has her hair done by Journalism student Despoina Chiou

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FIVE TOP THINGS TO DO IN LONDON OVER EASTER

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, CHICAGO! Start off celebrating the birthday of the sassiest musical of the 20th Century. Chicago turns 21 and it’s commemorating its coming of age at the Phoenix Theatre from 26th March 2018. Come on, babe, why don’t we paint the town?

DON’T LOOK BEHIND, LOOK FORWARD TO THE FUTURE! The Museum of London is holding a free exhibition that will leave you bewildered. London Visions will be gathering all the ideas of contemporary artists, architects and designers about tomorrow’s potential metamorphosis. The exhibition will be held daily from 10am to 6pm from 2nd February to 14th April 2018 at the Museum of London, 150 London Wall, EC2Y 5HN. What’s better than thinking about the future now that you’re shaping it?

AND AFTER ALL THOSE CHRISTMAS MARKETS...

Spend the Easter weekend at Balham Bowls Club for the SoLo Craft Fair’s first market of the year. Some of the best local creators will be exhibiting all kinds of items, from homeware to fashion to art. You’ll also be able to join creative workshops and listen to live music while drinking at the bar. Saturday 31st March, 12-5pm, Balham Bowls Club, 7-9 Ramsden Rd, London SW12 8QX.

HAVE AN ARTY-CRAFTY EASTER! Southbank Centre’s annual festival of workshops, activities and parties will be running even

Staying in London over half term - 26th March to 6th April? No worries. We came up with five ideas to spend your Easter holidays in the best possible way, from cultural events to brunches with your favourite Hip Hop tunes in the background

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during the Easter holidays with a huge range of events: from the retrospective of Andreas Gursky’s work to the Evanescence’s performance with live orchestra and electronics on 30th and 31st March. It all ends on 6th April with the Camilla George Quartet show for all you jazz fans. www.southbankcentre.co.uk/whats-on?page=2&date=03/26/2018

DANCE (EAT AND DRINK) YOUR EASTER AWAY Are you away from your family on Easter? Brighten up your Easter Sunday on 1st April dancing to your favourite Hip Hop tunes while eating delicious food and sipping on dirty cocktails at the Hip Hop Brunch at Secret London Location. The event organiser will inform you of the location the Tuesday before the event.

You can book your tickets at: www.hiphopbrunchldn.com/book-now-1/ Prudenza Lacriola

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4 Gifts to Show

Mum Some Love Kirsty Gregory

Make your mother’s day on March 11th

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Don’t just buy a bunch, make it personal

The gift of good food

Buy your mum a rosebush and name it after her.

In a 24/7 society, mums are armed with recipe

Visit www.countrygardenroses.co.uk and purchase

books and food hacks to deliver military meals

a beautiful bush available in Ivory White, Classic

each day. Surprise Mum by cooking her a meal

Red or Blush Pink. All the roses are hand-grown

for when she gets home from work. It doesn’t

exclusively in the UK for Country Garden Roses.

necessarily have to be something fancy, Mum is

The plant comes with its own care leaflet, so that

sure to love bangers and mash if it has come from

even those that are not green-fingered can have a

a loving heart (even if the mash is a bit lumpy!)

lovely garden.

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Happy mum, happy home

Let her know she’s a star

Please Mummy with a box of lovelies - including

When you tell your mum that you love her to the

chocolate, alcohol, toiletries and more - to dive

moon and back, why not literally show her? At

into after a long day. www.happyboxlondon.com

www.star-name-registry.com you can give the gift

create hampers of joy to let people know how

of owning a star that is visible to the naked eye. You

much they are loved. Pick a ready-made box or

can even turn your star into a gift set which comes

create your own hamper and it will be delivered to

with a certificate and a silver frame to display it in,

your mum’s door. The box arrives gift wrapped with

so that everybody across the galaxy can see how

a personalised card for Mum to enjoy and keep.

special your mum is.

Flatter the Easter Bunny by making a chocolate treat that will amaze even the pickiest of eaters...

DEATH BY CHOCOLATE

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Easter chocolate bark Ingredients

Chocolate & spice hot cross buns Method

Make the dough first. Heat the milk in a pan until steaming. Remove from

Ingredients

the heat, and drop in the butter. After a couple of minutes, beat in the

zest and juice 1 large orange

egg and half the orange zest. The liquid should be just warm for step 2.

sunflower oil, for greasing

Mix the strong flour, yeast, 1 tsp salt and the sugar in a large bowl, then

For the flavouring and glaze

tip in the liquid and stir to make a soft dough without dry patches. Flour

140g raisins, 100g chocolate, 70% cocoa

3 x 200g bars milk chocolate

the work surface and your hands, then knead the dough for 5-10 mins

2 x 90g packs mini chocolate eggs

dough inside it, then cover with oiled cling film. Rise in a warm place for

1 tsp ground cinnamon

about 1 hour or until doubled in size.

4 tbsp golden caster sugar

until smooth, using a stand mixer or processor. Oil a large bowl, sit the

1 heaped tsp frozen raspberry pieces

Method Break the chocolate into a large heatproof bowl.

Bring a pan of water to a simmer, then sit the bowl on top. The water must not touch the bottom of the bowl. Let the chocolate slowly melt, stirring now and again with a spatula.

Meanwhile, lightly grease then line a 23 x 33cm roasting tin or baking tray with parchment. Put three-quarters of the mini eggs into a food bag and bash them with a rolling pin until broken up a little.

When the chocolate is smooth, pour it into the tin. Tip the tin from side to side to let the chocolate find the corners and level out. Scatter with the smashed and whole mini eggs, followed by the frozen raspberry pieces. Leave to set, then remove from the parchment and snap into shards, ready to pack in boxes or bags.

Put raisins and half the orange juice in a small pan. Simmer for a few

solids

100g plain flour

minutes or microwave for 1 minute until hot. Cool completely. Break

For the dough and crosses

chocolate into a food processor with the cinnamon and 2 tbsp sugar,

225ml semi-skimmed milk

then pulse until very finely chopped. Mix in remaining zest.

Turn the risen dough onto a floured surface and press it out to a large rectangle. Scatter evenly with the chocolate mix and the raisins, which should have absorbed all of the juice (drain them if not). Roll dough up

50g unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing 1 large egg 450g strong white bread flour, plus extra for

around filling, then knead well until chocolate and fruit are evenly spread.

dusting

Some raisins and chocolate will try to escape, but keep kneading them.

2 tsp fast-action yeast

Grease then line a large baking sheet with baking parchment. Divide the

50g golden caster sugar

dough into 12 equal pieces. Shape into buns by pinching each ball of dough into a purse shape, concentrating on making the underneath of the ball (which will be the top) smooth. Put the buns, smooth-side up, onto the baking sheet, leaving room for rising. Cover loosely with oiled cling film and prove in a warm place for 30-45 mins or until the dough has risen and doesn’t spring back quickly when prodded gently.

Heat oven to 190C/170C fan/gas 5. To make the paste for the crosses, stir 6-7 tbsp water into the plain flour to make a smooth, thick paste, then put in food bag and snip off the end to about 5mm. Pipe the crosses, then bake 20-25 minutes until the buns are risen and dark golden brown.

Mix the rest of the orange juice with the remaining sugar and let it dissolve. Brush the syrup over the buns while they are hot, then cool.

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Dear Aunty Hind Aunty Hind Dear Agony Aunt,

Aunty Hind Dear Agony Aunt,

I have just started 2nd year and I am still loving uni! I have

I just cannot manage my time. It sounds ridiculous but it is such

the option to do a year abroad next year but I cannot decide

a difficult problem for me. I can’t juggle work, uni and my family

whether to go for it or not. I am living at home because I am very

life. I keep missing shifts, missing lectures and forgetting about

close to my family and live alone with my mother. I would have

important family events. I just about scraped through uni last

a constant worry about my mum if I moved out but at the same

year because I made no time to study. Keeping track of my life

time I really want to experience a year abroad. I always have to

is becoming so difficult and I just can’t cope. I need to regain

be honest. I just can’t decide whether to be selfish or selfless.

control... but I just can’t. From Broken Diary

From the Wannabe Jetsetter Dear Broken Diary, Dear Wannabe Jetsetter, I understand that you are in a very difficult position but sometimes you do have to be selfish. It is clear that this is something you want to do therefore you should go for it. Leaving your parent behind will be so difficult but this will be a learning curve for your mum too, she will grow and blossom just like you will! Have an open and frank conversation with her about how you feel and I’m sure she will support your decision. You need to think carefully about your destination, choose something which is not too far way so you can make trips home and she can make trips out. European flights aren’t that long, or too expensive off-season. If you decide you really can’t go for an entire year, find other abroad experiences for shorter periods of time such as Camp America. Spread your wings darling – the opportunity to travel is a blessing. Love, Aunty Hind

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My first piece of advice is to actually buy a diary and make looking at it every morning and night a religious task. Also, make sure you write everything into it, so as soon as you get your rota, write all your shifts down. This goes for all your commitments. By putting everything down on paper you will be able to see your free time and schedule in some ‘me time’ – this will help you feel more relaxed. If you are not finding enough time to fit everything in you need to prioritise and cut down on certain things - such as finding a more flexible job. If a diary doesn’t work then research some apps you could use or use reminders on your phone. Lastly try and merge things you need to do together. For example, if you need to see your friends, set up a library date so you can all study. Breakfast dates also work well because they get you out of bed early and make sure you see who you need to see while keeping your day free. You’ve got this – just don’t panic! Love, Aunty Hind

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Murrati Vase: A Fierce Channel Island Tradition The FA Cup, UEFA Champions League and FIFA World Cup are just a few of world football’s biggest competitions. But in the Channel Islands there is a fierce tournament that takes place every summer, which defines tradition for three islands: The Murrati Vase The Beginning In 1905, the first Murrati Vase took place, a n d t h re e i s l a n d s b e g a n c o m p e t i n g :

The longest reign any island has retained

Guernsey, Jersey and Alderney. The inaugural

the Murrati Vase was by Jersey, who won

tournament saw Guernsey beat Alderney 6-0

the competition for eight consecutive years,

in the semi-final, as they went on to win the

between 1958 and 1965. However, Guernsey

first ever Murrati Vase by defeating Jersey 1-0.

finally ended that stint, by beating their island

Guernsey would go then win the Vase for two

rivals 3-1 in 1966 - wonder what else happened

more consecutive years.

that year?

whereas Guernsey have won the competition

after defeating Guernsey 4-0. In the following

Records from The Murrati

In recent history Alderney appear to be

six years, Guernsey and Jersey exchanged

Over the past century, there have been some

the Vase between them on multiple occasions,

notable records set in the competition. On

yet to reach a single final this century.

with Alderney being left with an empty trophy

one occasion, Guernsey and Jersey shared

cabinet.

the Vase in 1937 following an astonishing 3 -3

In 1908, Jersey won their first Murrati Vase

First World War Halts Competition

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Keeping count in the cabinet

Jersey’s Eight Years of Dominance

draw.

Here are some defining records from the competition:

Between 1915 and 1919, the Murrati Vase was

> The biggest margin of victory in any semi-

suspended due to World War One. But when

final came in 1994, as Jersey beat Alderney

the tournament resumed in 1920, Alderney

18-0.

finally won their first Vase after a 1-0 victory

> As for the biggest margin of victory in any

over Guernsey.

final of the competition, Jersey beat Alderney

This is Alderney’s only ever Vase win to date.

7-1 in 1926.

In fact, Alderney have not reached the final of

> Finally, the highest scoring final was a 6-4

the Murrati Vase since 1938, where they were

victory for Guernsey as they defeated Jersey

beaten 3-1 by Guernsey.

in 1957.

All three islands have tasted success in this tournament, however it is fair to say that

Alderney may have forgotten what that taste is actually like.

Alderney have only won the Murrati Vase

once, all the way back in 1920. Jersey, on

the other hand, have won the tournament 53 times, which is the most of the three island, on 46 occasions.

outcasts of the tournament, as they have also

Last year’s final

Last year in May it was Guernsey who took home the 2017 Murrati Vase after winning 2-1 against Jersey. Dominic Heaume and

Guernsey legend Ross Allen scored the goals to help the Green Lions win their first Vase since 2014.

The tournament returns once again this

summer, and like always the three islands shall be fighting for tradition and pride.

Aaron Patel

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