Issue Two 05. 11. 15
A Day To Remember Remembering Athletes Of The World Wars How To Make Your Bonfire Night Go Off With A Bang
The Right Move For Students
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The Team Editor - in - Chief Bryn Wilkes Editor Katie Wilson Assistant Editor Leanna Kightley Art Director Greg Carter Assistant Art Director Lewis Allum Chief Photographer Jessica Crean Head of Design Theo King Head of Illustration Olivia Chevallier Culture Editors Katherine Hardiman - Alex Jones Features Editors Alice Priestley - Beatrice Quarshie Music Editor James Hullait News Editors Jamie Hutton - Ellie Mackenzie Sport Editors David Boyden - Amrit Malkani Style Editor Natasha Bennett Online Editor Charis Edworthy Hall Media Secretary Craig Searle Head of Marketing and Events Sarina Eugenio - Jade Ledingham Disclaimer: Label is the publication of Loughborough Students’ Union. The opinions contained are those of individual contributors, not of Loughborough Students’ Union, the editorial team, or any other officer of the union unless otherwise stated. Cover Design by Jessica Crean
Contents Editorials 04 - Editorials from the Editor and VP Media 05 - Letters to the Editor Editor’s top picks News 06 - A Day To Remember 07 - LSU Campaign for ‘Better Decisions’ Takes Off Censorship’s a b!t*h 08 - The EU Referendum: ‘In’ or ‘Out’? 09 - Shootings at American Universities The Process Of Grad Schemes Features 10 - Top 10 Things To Do With Your Flat This Winter 11 - Make Your Bonfire Night Go Off With A Bang 12 - Great Nosh Little Dosh - Crumble 13 - Seasonal Affective Disorder 14 - Rep Rep Rep Loughborough Overheard Music 16 - The Top 5 James Bond Theme Songs Of All Time 17 - Fading Frontiers: Deerhunter Album Review 18 - One To Watch: Jamie Lawson 19 - Running Rhythms: Your Favourite Workout Tunes 20 - Exec Focus: Rosie Harvey, VP Action 21 - Exec Focus: Gemma Lomas, VP Welfare and Diversity 22 - Totty Spotted Culture 24 - “Life Is Strange” Review 25 - Bonfire Night: History 26 - Tinder: Yay or Nay? 27 - A Review Of Hamlet Style 28 - Autumn Style Shoot 32 - A More Inclusive Fashion Industry 33 - Audrey Hepburn: Fashion Icon The Changing Face of Fashion: Plus Sized Male Models Design 36 - Label Illustration Competition Winner 37 - Label Comic Presents: Student Diaries Sport 38 - Davis Cup Glory Beckons for Murray and Great Britain 39 - Shining A Light On New York City Football Club 40 - Remembering Athletes Of The World War Interview 42 - Label Chats With: CoppaFeel! 43 - What To Look Out For In LSU Media
EDITORIAL Welcome to Issue Two, “Remember Remember”. The themes surrounding this issue are Remembrance Day and Bonfire Night. Remembrance Day is important and we don’t always pay strong enough attention to it at university, so we hope this issue gives you that chance. Hence, Label are bringing you a range of articles, one looking back on sports during the war, a Features article surrounding remembrance and a News piece on the beautiful decoration of the fountain. These are great reads and give us as students the chance to stop for a few minutes and simply reflect.
Katie Wilson Label Editor
Enough of my sombre tones, and on to a more jolly reflection. We have had a great few weeks in LSU Media, including our first Label Drop- In session for new volunteer designers and our successful Make Your Mark event where we met many new volunteers who have since endeavoured to involve themselves in Media. We even had our first LSU Media social on a Stuesday, and have of course produced lots of lovely online content in between. I hope you thoroughly enjoy this issue, please be sure to let us know what you think and of course comment on our online pieces to get involved!
Maybe by 2045 we will actually have flying cars and it won’t be laughed at like it is now. Self-tying trainers might exist, but they’re hardly the forefront of scientific innovation. But, enough of matters outside the Bubble. How will Loughborough look? Our unbeaten BUCS record will have been extended to 65 years. LSU Media will be broadcasting images straight into people’s minds. Rag will probably have hit the £70bn mark. Loughborough University London could be followed by New York, Beijing and Abu Dhabi. Who knows what could be around the corner; as Back to the Future Day showed, it can be almost impossible to predict. But, what’s important is that you’ve got this issue of Label to help you through the first day of the rest of your life.
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Bryn Wilkes VP Media
Design and Illustration by Greg Carter
It’s been a couple of weeks since Back to the Future Day. Doesn’t ring a bell? Well, October 21st 2015 was the day that Marty McFly, Doc and Jennifer visited from 1985 in the second part of the classic timetravelling trilogy. Articles about the accuracy of its predictions popped up all over the internet (an entity that was curiously missing from the film’s prophetic vision of the 21st century), which prompted me to think about where we could be in another 30 years.
Comments Comments emailed in, from our facebook page or from people on campus about our first issue:
A Comment left on our recent online News article: ‘This is Not What A Rapist Looks Like’: George Lawlor and Better Decisions
Katie, Label is fantastic. This issue is JAM PACKED with stuff and it’s a real improvement - think its awesome! Well done to you and your team. xxx Jess Excell, Union President
It’s perfectly right that George Lawlor should be offended at being invited to a “consent class”. Every sane person knows full well that rape is not a good thing. The people who commit these heinous crimes know exactly what they are doing, and I highly doubt a series of seminars at University will do anything to change their minds.
Hey Katie, I’d like to point out that the Sports section is really nice and varied this year, particularly enjoying the Loughborough specific sections! Matt Hey Label, really enjoyed the article on Child Sexualisation in your previous issue, looks like style is really taking on something new this year. I look forward to seeing more in the near future. Grace Dear Katie, I picked up a copy of Issue 1 and your Special Issue and both were designed so well that I thought this deserved commendation. The issues are so interesting and I really believe there’s something for everyone to read this year. Keep up the good work! Jon
University is a place for young people to grow into adults capable of operating in the real world. Everyone has the right to be safe at university, but you’ve also got to learn to be responsible for your own actions and make sure you can look after yourself, especially on a night out, which is something that the Better Decisions campaign has always promoted very well. I hate it that men are being held responsible as a collective for the actions of a few, as you rightly stated in your article. Also, I’m amazed that more hasn’t been said to condemn the hate and abuse that Lawlor had to undergo just for standing up for his opinion. This is sadly a by-product of what can happen when ideologues are allowed to run students’ unions. Thank our lucky stars that ours hasn’t done something like this. Anonymous
Share your ideas, opinions and get involved!
Editor’s top picks from Issue Two:
Interested in getting involved with Label? Do you have strong opinions in relation to one of our current stories, or even something else you’d like to share?
World Wide News: In this issue, News are covering a range of topics from LSU, to nationwide campaigns and subjects from even further afield. Teamed with two of our columns, the news pages are opinionated, informative and critical. A particularly interesting one is the article about the RAG poppy display- be sure to check this out.
We’d love to hear what you have to say on topics such as censorship, how would you deal with guidelines yourself? How about our Bonfire Night articles, our autumn style shoot or even the style and theme of the issue? Maybe you know someone who would like to be interviewed, or maybe you have a tale to tell yourself? If you have an opinion that you wish to share, a story you’d like to write, contribute to or simply praise something that you’re enjoying about our current issues of Label and our online content, please email LabelEditor@lsu.co.uk to get involved or feature in our letters section in the next issue! If you comment on an article online, there’s also a chance that you may appear here, so be sure to share your opinions as this helps us to boost our content and tailor to everyone’s tastes.
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Something Just For Students: Our Features section is vibrant and very student- based. This issue we have two articles on Bonfire, including how to celebrate it as well as a brief history of the event too. Another to look out for is our introduction to SAD, which is both informative and interesting. New Volunteers Bring Something New To Label: The Music and Culture sections have lots of interested volunteers this issue with every article written by a new volunteer writer for the section. Facilitating volunteer opportunities: check! If you’re interested in looking into alternative music, check out our review of Deerhunter’s new album- something rather different to generic chart tunes.
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NEWS
A Day to Remember November 11th is an important day for many of us, particularly ex and current service personnel. It is Remembrance Day, a time to wear poppies and commemorate those who have lost their lives fighting for their country. This year, the union has created a Poppy memorial in conjunction with the Royal British Legion, allowing staff and students to pay their respects. The display is currently on show at the Hazlerigg Rutland fountain, and will spread out over the lawn, creating Loughborough's own field of poppies. This is an initiative everyone can get involved in, as RAG are offering the opportunity to add a personal mark of respect with a poppy purchased for £5 either through the RAG office, by post or on the LSU website. We wanted to find out what the inspiration behind the display was, so we chatted to RAG who said that it was the Tower of London’s 2014 poppy display:
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We thought it was such a clever idea and those of us lucky enough to see it for ourselves felt very touched and overwhelmed by the sea of red poppies. Our display is on a smaller scale but we want to achieve the same: keep the memories alive and raise money for The Royal British Legion. It’s a great charity that provides thousands of modern service men, women and their families with vital advice and support. We hope this will get Loughborough Students involved in paying respect to all those that made sacrifices for our country. - Sophie Geraerdts
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The poppy has been an important symbol since 1921, when the Royal British Legion used it as their mark, and has been used since then to commemorate the end of the First World War in 1918. The poppy was chosen as it was one of the only flowers which grew around the trenches and battlefields in Belgium and Northern France throughout the First and Second World Wars. There has been some controversy in recent years, with individuals claiming that the poppy has become a religious and political symbol, used to condone recent conflicts and wars. However, politics and religion should not detract from the original purpose of the Poppy. Indeed, the white poppy, introduced in 1933, is also a symbol of peace and a plea to end conflict. On November 11th, we should all wear our poppies with pride.
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Ellie MacKenzie Label News Editor
COMMENT
LSU campaign for ‘Better Decisions’ takes ofF
Design and Illustration by Greg Carter
‘Better Decisions’ is part of a wider national effort at tackling the pressures and negative effects that the drinking culture in universities can cause, which can affect health and wellbeing in a variety of ways. A nationwide pilot scheme aimed at confronting binge drinking at universities began in 2014 by the NUS, with institutions including Nottingham, Brighton and Royal Holloway, as well as Loughborough, joining up. NUS vice-president Colum McGuire said the project was designed to change attitudes towards and behaviour regarding alcohol at universities, creating ‘a social norm of responsible consumption by students’. The ‘Better Decisions’ campaign is likely to gain momentum and prominence if its message is continually promoted in fun, memorable ways, such as the bacon buttie giveaway. Whilst there will likely always be a culture of alcohol-fuelled fun at Loughborough and other universities, encouraging students to think about the possible consequences of extreme drinking can only be a good thing. That last Jägerbomb is probably not worth an STD, right? Rob Godmon
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The start of the LSU’s admirable ‘Better Decisions’ campaign for the year was marked with a special Better Decisions FND, which included chlamydia tests, complimentary condoms, and free goodies for revellers. This was followed up on the Saturday morning with a delivery of 300 free bacon butties to students living in the Golden Triangle, providing the perfect wakeup call after the FND the night before! The campaign is intended to make students think about the impact they have on themselves and others during nights out drinking, and encourages them to make the ‘better decision’. For example, just avoiding that one extra drink at the end of the night could make a big difference, saving students from unintended negative consequences, such as unprotected sex.
Censorship s a b!t*h At the recent LSU Media make your mark event, I told volunteers that media's here to help you, and it's not the other way around. However, I've begun to question this philosophy. If you want to write for the BBC or any broadsheet publications, Label is the place for you. If you want to produce content like Grand Designs and Come Dine With Me, then LSUTV is the place for you too. However, if you want to put your own individuality and creativity into a project, be prepared for it to be censored. How am I meant to release my inner Tarantino if I'm not allowed any drugs, sex or major violence in any scripts? And if I do include anything like the above, it's sure to be censored, like the way swear words get cut out of articles (even though publications like Vice prefer such informal conversational writing styles…). How are you able to censor your own work without it becoming as monotonous and dreary as the other sheep’s work within the organisation? That's like telling Scorsese to take a single “f*ck” out of ‘Wolf of Wall Street’, it wouldn't happen, and he'd most likely tell you to “f*ck off”. Again, where am I going with this? Well here's my point, censorships a b****, and if you want full creative license to thrill, then in the mighty words of Fleetwood Mac, go your own way! All views are those of the author.
To find out more about ‘Better Decisions’ email: VPWelfare@lsu.co.uk or VPFinance@lsu.co.uk
Mike Silva Label Columnist
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The EU Referendum:
'In' or 'Out'? Potentially two full years before a national vote on in/out EU membership, Britain Stronger in Europe was launched on October 12th, headed up by the former boss of M&S. Many argue the ‘In’ campaign are late in the game and are on the back foot already, with the ‘Out’ campaigns already launched and gaining support.
The Conservative Party, unchallenged in the Commons, could be torn apart internally over the issue, with many party members and MPs seeking a full exit from the Union as a higher priority than party unity. Labour, the SNP and the Lib Dems officially support continued membership. Eurosceptics argue overregulation and bureaucracy in the EU has eroded British parliamentary sovereignty removing the power ‘Brits have over their own legislation’. Essentially, the EU dictates how we run the country. Of the two formal ‘Out’ campaigns, UKIP led Leave.EU and the cross-party Vote Leave, neither have yet been given the official seal of approval.
On October 14th, Get Britain Out, another campaign, wrote an open letter in The Huffington Post to Megan Dunn, President of the NUS and board member of the ‘In’ campaign, responding to her piece in the Independent, in which they encouraged “politically aware Eurosceptic students to come out of hiding.” They offer her a public debate, one which Label will cover in detail should Miss Dunn be brave enough to agree. The comments on both articles make for amusing reading. For students in Higher Education it’s easy to be disconnected from many ‘ordinary’ Britons who, on the whole, are Eurosceptic: attachment to the current EU is weak at best, with many ‘In’ supporters demanding the fundamental reform David Cameron promises. Now campaigns on both sides are active, and with a European migrant crisis still unresolved, expect more in the news, and more from the NUS, in the months to come.
Label will be covering the EU referendum with shorter News articles and longer Features on this potentially divisive issue. Add your voice to the discussion online or in print. Dan Leedham LSU Media News Content Coordinator 8
Design and Illustration by Greg Carter
Withdrawal from the European Union is a right of any member state, yet none have so far done so. Our referendum on EU membership, due by the end of 2017 as promised by David Cameron, will be the first referendum anywhere on withdrawal from the EU in its current form. The question to be voted on as recommended by the Electoral Commission, although yet confirmed by MPs, has been agreed by Downing Street and reads: "Should the United Kingdom remain a member of the European Union or leave the European Union?"
The astute amongst you will have noticed a Society at the Freshers’ Bazaar named after an electoral alliance named No2EU. Started in 2009, the alliance was founded by the militant RMT (National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers), Alliance for Green Socialism and the Communist Party of Britain among others. Their focus as a society will be campaigning in and out of the University – expect some guest speakers and emotive debates from both sides.
COMMENT
Shootings at American Universities. When will they stop? Unfortunately, the sheer reality is that we hear about these cruel and sadistic shooting attacks on our Trans-Atlantic contemporaries a whole lot more than we wish we had to. Most recently, and perhaps most heart wrenching, is the story which came out of Oregon on the 1st October this year. Umpqua Community College student, Christopher Harper-Mercer entered a class, where he shot eight students dead, along with an assistant professor and many others were wounded. Harper-Mercer then took his own life. The debate around guns in America, which was reignited to a whole new level after the shooting of nine in Charleston in June, rages on. However it follows a trend regarding the locations of where these shootings take place. A large percentage of these shootings take place on university campuses or schools, with the shooting at an elementary school in Sandy Hook, Connecticut, being the most memorable for all the wrong reasons. But after all these horrific events, the same question is on everybody’s lips. Why is there not more gun control in the United States? Forty four out of the fifty states permit their residents to carry guns, as the local governments in each state are able to distinguish their own laws. Over here in the UK, the almost unanimous feeling is that there should be a tightening on gun control laws in the USA, but it is hard for us to say for sure due to the difference in culture between certain states of the US. In a Nationwide poll, 67% of Americans who owned guns said that the sole reason for owning a gun was for protection. This leads to the argument of many Americans who express their views of needing guns for protection and would feel under threat without one. However there is an opposite side to the argument, saying that guns should only be legal to people who need them, with a valid licence, similar to the rules of the UK. Although he is a controversial figure, I believe Piers Morgan speaks a whole lot of sense regarding his views on gun control, he doesn’t hold back in documenting his views, but for me he is spot on. He tells of the statistic that in the UK, there will be an average of 35 gun deaths in the UK this year, the same as a single day in the US. One thing is for certain, the NRA (National Rifle Association) is not going to change its stand on guns. But America, something needs to be done. Tom Short
The Process of Grad Schemes Graduate schemes: a topic that has probably been raised far too much over the past month by your tutors, parents and friends, but unfortunately cannot be escaped. The thought of applying for a full time job and the end of your university life may seem quite terrifying as well as immensely confusing. Where do I start? What’s a numeracy test? What companies supply grad roles? Luckily enough, Loughborough has one of the highest employability rates in the UK, and various fairs, talks and facilities that are available to help all students. Loughborough’s Careers and Employability Centre has been rated the #1 Careers Service in the 2015 Student Barometer survey of students at over 200 universities internationally. They supply guidance on career options, help to develop your employability and skills, how to present these in applications and advice on how to meet employers, as well as providing online options. Loughborough Uni holds a number of one-day GradRecruitment and Placement fairs over the academic year which give students the opportunity to meet with over 200 organisations and learn about possible placements, graduate roles, internships and postgraduate studies. Each department within the University hold weekly/ monthly careers appointments, whether they are career consultations or quick advice appointments which are handy to attend before, after or in-between lectures. However, many Loughborough students don’t take advantage of these opportunities until their final year, even though they are advertised for students in years 1+. If you are in your first or second year you may not feel obliged to take an interest, but believe me when final year arrives you’ll have wished you’d have looked at internships and graduate schemes, and thought through a career path before the stress of applying arrives. Kristy Robertson Label Columnist 9
The Top 10 Things To Do With Your Flat in Loughborough This Winter As the days get shorter and the nights get ever longer, Label explore the top 10 things you should do with your housemates this winter: Loughborough Firework Show The show is always a spectacle, but that’s not all there is to see. There are food stalls and fairground rides and for the first time there is a projection and visual light display on the Hazlerigg Building. Even better; it’s all in aid of RAG. 6 – 9pm Saturday 7th November
Pizza and Film night Trade a night out for a night in, order a pizza from Domino’s and spend far too long deciding on which film to watch.
Pub Quiz A pub quiz is a good way to test your general knowledge, spend a long time deciding on your team name (Tequila Mockingbird and Trivia Newton John, for example) and squabble over the name of that song title. 8.30pm Every Tuesday at the Generous Briton, 7.30pm some Thursdays at JC’s Pub Quiz Make a Cake Making a cake is fun whether it’s for someone’s birthday or just a Sunday night treat. It’s almost better than eating it. Almost.
Secret Santa Christmas can be expensive. When it comes to your flat, put all your names into a hat and decide on a budget.
Loughborough Fair Every year in early November, the town centre is overtaken by thrill seeking rides, novelty stands and sugar donut stalls. Wrap up in your warmest winter coat and go for an evening of excitement. 6 – 9pm Wednesday 11th - Saturday 14th November
Christmas Dinner Most of us aren’t at university over Christmas, so celebrate early with your flat! Buy some cheap crackers and decorations from Wilkinson and split the cost of the food between you. Bingo! Loughborough has its very own Bingo hall, which is known to generously give away prize money every week. Pop down with a group of friends, grab some food and drinks and maybe win yourself a fortune! Whether you decide to share your winnings is down to you.
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Design by Beccy Morris
Bucket List University goes by quicker than you think, so make a bucket list with your flat with everything you want to do over the year.
Hangover Breakfast There’s nothing better than a full breakfast after a night out. If you live in halls you’ve got the choice between Elvyn’s dining hall and JC’s (on a Sunday) and in town, my personal favourite is Goodliffes, which serves breakfast until 11.30am Monday - Saturday and all day Sunday
FEATURES
How to make your Bonfire Night go off with a Bonfire Night is the perfect way to celebrate the beginning of winter and perhaps the last chance to make the most of the great outdoors before the freezing weather sets in. What’s more is there are few other dates in the calendar that give us such an enjoyable excuse to celebrate a part of British History.
Design by Beccy Morris
Photography by Jessica Crean
Here are five great ways to ensure your Bonfire Night is as explosive as you’d like it to be: Make a Guy Traditionally, the guy is wheeled about during the day, and the makers ask for ‘a penny for the guy’ so as to buy some fireworks. If you want to go down the traditional route, you’ll need some old dungarees (or sew trousers and a t-shirt together at the waist), some stockings, gloves, a jumper and a woolly hat. Fit them together and stuff them with newspaper until they look like a person. Perhaps, for those of you who are more creative, why not get rid of some of those freshers fancy dress outfits and go for more contemporary look?! LSU RAG Firework Display Remember Remember the 7th of November Well, you certainly will if you come along to Loughborough Students’ Union RAG Fireworks Extravaganza! There will be fairground rides, catering outlets and the whole of the Students’ Union Building will be open, showing The X Factor and Strictly Come Dancing for those who want to warm up and not miss out on who gets voted off! This year for the first time Loughborough University’s iconic and prestigious building Hazlerigg will be the backdrop to a creative lighting show, choreographed to music – a first for Loughborough’s Firework Extravaganza.
Get those Sparklers Sizzling Sparklers are a staple of every Bonfire Night so why not dig out a pair of gloves and put your handwriting to the test (but always remember to be safe). Toffee Apples They may not be great for your teeth, but nothing beats the crunch of a toffee apple on a crisp autumnal evening, and they taste so much better than shop bought ones! So, why not get your flat mates in the kitchen and get the bonfire night parties started with this traditional treat. Marshmallows! Finally, grab a load of marshmallows with your friends. Though you probably won’t be allowed to start a fire in halls (scratch that, you definitely will not be allowed to), at least you can have some lightly grilled ones before you head out for the bonfire, enjoy!
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LORRAINE BOWENS’ SPECIAL CRUMBLE
For this issue’s Great Nosh for Little Dosh, Label has Britain’s Got Talent’s very own Lorraine Bowen! Giving us her special recipe for her crumble, the national treasure tells us about the essential tricks and special ingredient which makes for the perfect ‘Sunday afternoon pudding’. Method: Turn the oven to 150 degrees (c).
Then, sprinkle the flour evenly over the butter and rub together lightly to form a breadcrumb-like texture. Finally, don’t forget the sugar! Pour it evenly into the bowl and continue to massage all ingredients together to form a crumble.
Add some custard and cream, and enjoy!
What are your top tips for making the perfect crumble? “You really have to understand the rubbing-in method! Also, remember the sugar - I forgot it once and it was a disaster!” What makes the ultimate crumble? “Like I say in my song: a bit of custard and bit of cream, it reminds you of your best dream! Also, I suggest having a Crumble Party every month. Sunday afternoons can be so dull that a shared crumble can bring a sparkle to your step. It kick-starts inspiration and you can make new friends - a WINNER every time! Finally, have some lovely custard and proper Cornish clotted cream for the ultimate crumble experience.”
You will need: Good sized Pyrex dish One bowl Butter knife 250g flour 125g butter 125g sugar
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Photography by Paul Johnston
Pop the crumble into the Pyrex dish, spreading it evenly and bake in the oven for 20-30 minutes until golden brown.
What’s the secret ingredient to a classic crumble? “Always use good butter!” Design by Emily Forrester
Slice the butter into small cubes and wait for them to soften a little and place in the bowl.
Label also had a brief chat with Lorraine herself:
FEATURES
Seasonal Affective Disorder
Photography by Lewis Allum
Design by Emily Forrester
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Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), is a form of depression that some people experience at a particular time of the year, or during a particular season. Sometimes it’s referred to as “winter” depression, due to the fact that symptoms tend to be more severe during this season. The symptoms often begin in the autumn as the days start to get shorter. They tend to be most severe during December, January and February. In some cases, people find that they experience SAD in reverse, with depressive symptoms occurring in the summer. It’s common that people are more likely to experience symptoms when living in a country with significant changes to daylight, temperature and weather between seasons. These more commonly identify in northern Europe, North and South America, North Asia and in Southern parts of Australia. Thus, it’s extremely rare to find people with symptoms of SAD living near the equator. According to mind.org.uk, British mental health charity, the causes of SAD are still unclear, however, there are several theories about what the causes are and why some people might be more vulnerable than others.
SAD Symptoms SAD is often known to improve during spring and summer, however, it may return each autumn and winter in a repetitive pattern. Various symptoms of SAD include some or all of the following:
Many people who have noticed their symptoms of depression as being seasonal develop self-help strategies that allow them to manage the condition themselves, either on their own or with other treatment. A healthy lifestyle, avoiding stress, and making the most of natural light may be helpful to those who experience symptoms. Loughborough University offer counselling for both students and staff, with information available through this link: www.lboro.ac.uk/services/cds/counselling/ students/. You can choose whether to book faceto-face appointments, or simply have an online counselling session. Face-to-face appointments usually last 30-40 minutes and are completely confidential. You can book online counselling sessions through this link: www.lboro.ac.uk/services/cds/counselling/online/ A regular weekly message is exchanged online, and is also strictly confidential. During busy times, there can be waiting lists, though these services are extremely useful if you are struggling and you can discuss any personal issues in confidence.
• A persistent low mood • Lack of energy for everyday tasks, such as studying or going to work • Concentration problems • Feeling despair, guilt, and worthlessness • Sleeping for longer than normal and finding it hard to get up in the morning • Craving carbohydrates and gaining weight
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COMMENT
Overheard Loughborough
“I got with someone on floor 19 last year and the air was so thin!” “I’ve never mounted a man in a bar” “I’m gonna be the next David Attenborough” “The only girl I could do it with… well I’m getting harder now…”
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Unlike with hall-based hustings and insane Exec Election campaigns, there was a vast difference with this election. The difference was that no one wanted to run. No one wanted to vote. No one cared. And no amount of emails from my tutors, course administrators, student representatives and Exec members seemed to make anyone care, no matter how passive-aggressive they became. So while many students are happy to slap themselves with a wet fish and degrade themselves in front of their entire hall in order to win that all-important Social Sec position, why is no one willing to put themselves forward as Programme Rep? Lack of advertisement and encouragement is definitely not the answer, but maybe injecting fun into the election with games, debates and campaign themes could prove a winner? Perhaps the idea of dealing with incessant questions regarding timetabling/hand-ins/exams just isn’t that tempting?! I don’t think I need to elaborate on the many reasons behind a hall member’s desire to become Social Sec, the benefits are abundantly clear, but this is not the case with Programme Reps. Yes, it might look good on your CV but why worry about that when, rather than fielding Facebook questions, you could be down the pub, playing FIFA, or boogying to cheesy tunes with your pals in Fusion every Friday evening? Leanna Kightley Assistant Editor 14
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This being my third glorious year in the Bubble, I’m becoming familiar with when to expect a flurry of activity in Loughborough town, across the campus itself, on Facebook, through University emails etc. However, nothing could prepare me for the barrage of emails I received a few weeks back. Can you guess what they were regarding? Of course you can, it was Programme Rep election time.
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To mark the release of Daniel Craig’s fourth portrayal of James Bond in Spectre and the release of Sam Smith’s “Writing on the Wall” which accompanies the film, Label Music have decided to make a toast, shaken not stirred, to some of the greatest James Bond theme tunes of all time. Take a look and see what you think, do you agree?
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Released in 2012 in preparation for “Skyfall”, this track indisputably earns itself a place in the top 5. Criticised by some for being too cliché and reminiscent of Bond themes from before the 1995 revamp, Adele’s “Skyfall” is undeniably classy. Her smooth vocals matched with mysterious lyrics assure that this Bond theme tune is most definitely a memorable one.
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Welsh born singer Shirley Bassey holds the record for the most James Bond theme tunes by one artist, with an impressive three songs credited to her name. “Diamonds Are Forever”, first released in 1971, epitomises what a Bond theme song should be about. Elegant, dangerous and sophisticated, there is no doubt that Bassey’s “Diamonds Are Forever” deserves a place in the James Bond theme tune hall of fame.
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A controversial addition to our list, Madonna’s attempt at a James Bond theme tune is a brilliant one. Arguably the marmite of theme tunes, applause is deserved for her decision to deviate from the more traditional take on the usual 007 tracks. There is no denying the commercial success of her 2003 hit. The techno vibe and stuttered, staccato vocals reek of the noughties. A modern, electric feel certainly makes it a strong contender for us.
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Bassey’s vocals were first leant to a James Bond theme tune in 1964, and is arguably the most successful Bond theme song. “Goldfinger” oozes sex appeal making it not only a perfect fit for a Bond theme tune but also a song that propelled Bassey into superstardom. Bassey’s femme fatale style theme tune houses powerful vocals matched with a dramatic orchestral sound, making the song as iconic as the man himself.
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This masterpiece is often considered one of the greatest James Bond themes of all time and this list makes no exception. “Live and Let Die” is fast, theatrical and cool. Released in 1976, McCartney perfectly balances the slow and sophisticated with the explosive and climatic, resulting in an iconic James Bond theme tune.
So, after much deliberation, there we have it! Our top five James Bond theme tunes of all time. With the theme song often being as anticipated as the film itself, it seems appropriate to delve into the 007 franchise and share our favourites with you. Chloe O’ Sullivan
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The previous installation to the discography of American indie golden boys, Deerhunter, was, let’s say, an acquired taste. “Monomania” released in 2013 saw the lead singer and guitarist, Bradford Cox and second (in songwriting) command, Lockett Pundt hiss and spit venom through distortion and feedback. If “Monomania” was the bitter post-breakup bender at a grotty dive bar frequented by the world’s forgotten souls with sordid pasts, then “Fading Frontiers” is that fleeting moment of blissful relief that comes after the ensuing bout of vomiting, the reassuring friend patting you on back telling you you’ll be fine. Here, Deerhunter return to their roots of dreamy, ambient pop-rock, wearing their influences ranging from shoegaze and noise-rock to 80s New Wave on their sleeves. That said, the band have largely abandoned the somewhat overly slick production value of those earlier works and adopted a more relaxed, raw feel. Cox and co. no longer have anything to prove to themselves and others, and this refreshing confidence in their craft flows into every sinew of the album, which is its accomplished songwriting, the rich texture and dynamic instrumentation.
Each previous release invariably features a midsection of muted, meandering album filler. “Fading Frontiers” however, clocks at a lean 36 minutes with 9 songs. Cox and Pundt explore their musical ideas and move swiftly; each song standing tall in its own right and in relation to its company. Only the 6-minute “Leather and Wood” strays into self-indulgence, never getting out of second gear. The band apologises with “Snakeskin”, the rockiest and most radiofriendly song on the album, begging to be turned up as loud as possible with the windows down on a straight road stretching beyond the horizon. A gem of a song that may slip under the radar as the album closes is “Ad Astra”, floating leisurely on a cloud of synth to the track’s intensely satisfying crescendo. Accessible and endlessly cathartic, “Fading Frontiers” is undoubtedly the work of a band that has grown up and taken flight, comfortable in its identity and confident of its direction, looking out on a future of endless possibilities. Alex Boyd
Opening track “All the Same” sets the tone, immediately listenable and catchy but tinged with an off-kilter guitar melody, showcasing an expert marriage of pop sensibility and indie deviance. “Breaker” follows suit, filtering a formulaic pop-rock structure through the sounds of The Smiths. Another encouraging exhibition of the band’s developing talent is in the album’s pacing.
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One to Watch: Jamie Lawson Signing undiscovered talent and upcoming artists, the launch of Ed Sheeran’s record label, ‘Gingerbread Man Records’, sees the singer songwriter take on a new role in the music industry. As part of a Warner Music UK subsidiary, the label grants Sheeran license to spread his musical prowess even further, focusing time not only on his own music, but also offering aspiring musicians a platform to showcase their talents.
His first release, ‘Wasn’t Expecting That’ which charts the untimely death of a lover, following from the first
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Yet the real crux of the question here is whether Jamie Lawson is ‘one to watch’. With overtones of Damien Rice tied in and a splash of Mumford and Sons, Lawson is nothing we haven’t heard or seen before. In truth though, it would be harsh to pigeonhole Lawson so casually. Whilst he may not be placing himself above the parapet or walking a road that others before him haven’t tread, his tracks are still beautiful in their candour and enchanting in their arrangement. So whilst Lawson isn’t pushing any boundaries in the world of music, his tracks are still easily well worth a listen. Emily Harrison
Illustration by Catherine Brown
Where Sheeran has delved into the pop music depths with assured capability, Lawson flaunts a more mature and sure-fire sound. Possibly due to his age (39), Jamie brings a sentimentality that affords him the ability to present a toned down feel to his album, with folky guitars and acoustic arrangements providing the foundations for his self titled LP.
This blend of charming melancholy and nostalgic despair allows the singer songwriter to pull on the heartstrings deftly. ‘Cold In Ohio’ and ‘Ahead of Myself’ only exhibit his emotions further, penning, as he does in the latter track, that he ‘Didn’t wanna make a fool of myself / Like a love struck, idiot kid’.
Design by Danny Essom
Yet although the move sees the singer treading into uncharted waters, Ed has kept, musically, to his own status quo with his first signing, Plymouth born Jamie Lawson. Much like Sheeran himself, lyrically driven tracks lead the way for Lawson, who first released his debut way back in 2003.
kiss to the last breath, is delightfully disarming, exposing Lawson in a way that is as captivating as it is charismatic. He laments to the listener, ‘I thought love wasn't meant to last …what did I get right to deserve somebody like you?’.
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Running Rhythms: Your Favourite Workout Tunes ‘Whatever your ability, interests or experience, Loughborough Sport has something for everyone, ensuring you have the best student sport experience in the UK’. -Loughborough University We are the champions my friends; we all know by now, how brilliant our university is for sport. Whether you decide to try out for a professional place in one of the Athletic Union clubs, play competitively against other halls in IMS or even just compete socially through the My Lifestyle and My Classes programme, sport involves everyone. Sport can benefit a person in many ways including controlling weight and combatting health conditions and diseases. Exercise can also make you feel sexy and free by improving your mood through various chemical releases (including dopamine) and help to make you feel a lot more confident within yourself, enhancing a more positive lifestyle. It can be brilliant for boosting energy and the best thing about exercise is that it promotes better sleep and apparently a better sex life…Oh happy days!
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The question is though, is it the power of music which helps us feel so alive when exercising? To find out, last week I interviewed Loughborough students who exercised at gyms: Powerbase and Holywell. Cara Yates a second year Geography student, told Label Music that:
This was similar to Liam Phillips, a third year Economics student who felt that:
“music gets you in the right frame of mind for working hard, keeping you motivated and stopping you from being easily distracted.” Charlie Mendez a first year Information Management and Business student, declared that when he is working out in the gym, he enjoys listening to music with a fast tempo, normally in the hip hop genre. Mendez felt that music helped him:
“when struggling to push out a rep as it helps me to go one step further.” Looks like music does have an effect on performance and no matter what course you do, sport can be for everyone, pushing you to excel in the gym and in the club by confidently singing I’m too hot, hot damn, call the police and the fireman! It is interesting, that the majority of female answers felt that music was an integral part of their exercise routine, more so than the males. Would this be the same for you and is music your trap queen when working out?
“my favourite artist to listen to is Drake because rap music is more serious and therefore helps me to focus more when exercising.” When asked whether their music genre changed depending on the exercise they were doing, Emma Kitching, a third year Drama with English student stated that she would use a:
“less upbeat song when stretching or cooling down.”
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EXEC FOCUS Interview with
Rosie Harvey VP Action
What have you and your section been up to in the last couple of weeks? Any big successes? In the past few weeks we’ve held training for over 60 project leaders and also had a committee weekend away for training at Belvoir Castle. Both sessions went extremely well and I’m incredibly excited about working with such a fantastic team. This year has seen success after success and I’m so happy to see the hard work of our Hall Reps, Project Leaders and Committee members being rewarded. What has been the best thing so far about this term?
Event Is there a particular event that you’ve enjoyed recently? This year’s Pick a Project Night saw a record number of students and staff members come down to the union to get an idea of all of the projects our section can offer. Over 1500 people attended the event which also saw a record number of students from town engage with our fantastic Project Leaders. It was really encouraging to see some projects get well over 300 sign ups! Over the past few weeks our Project Leaders have been sending out dozens of emails detailing all of our upcoming information evenings and inductions. Some training sessions have been attended by over 100 people; it’s been a great start to the year and we have every intention of carrying through and breaking more records.
The number of Freshers I’ve seen engage in the section already this year has been amazing. Many of them don’t know anything about what we do before coming to university, yet this year we’ve seen record attendance and sign ups for a large variety of our projects. All of the Freshers I’ve spoken to have been so keen to get involved and make a difference and it’s really gratifying to see. Are you working on or planning to work with any other sections on upcoming projects? If so, can you tell us a little bit about this cross- platforming venture? One of my main focuses this year is to create and develop links between the section and the university departments to increase the range of recruitment channels we have. So far we’ve worked with loads of the departments on ensuring every student has a chance to get a better idea of all the opportunities we can offer. We’re also developing the relationship between Societies and ourselves, something that we’ve been establishing the past few years. Do you have any other long term plans or events worth mentioning?
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We’re already starting to look forward to Student Volunteer Week which is happening 22nd-28th February and have lots of events in the pipeline! Definitely not something to miss!
Interview with
Gemma Lomas VP Welfare and Diversity
Design by Lewis Allum
Illustration by Greg Carter
What have you and your section been up to in the last couple of weeks? Any big successes?
Event Is there a particular event, or series of events that you’d like to mention? We have recently celebrated Black History Month at LSU alongside our Ethnic Minorities Network and the Afro-Caribbean Society! There were a range of exciting events to get involved with ranging from a Performance Lounge, celebrating art, sound and spoken word, in addition to a women’s intersectional panel discussing topics such as beauty standards and leadership roles of women. As well as this, renowned poet Akala returned to Loughborough on Monday 26th October, followed by Loughborough Alumni to discuss enterprise within the BME community! Be sure to keep an eye out in November for some of our key cultural events, such as Diwali (Wednesday 11th November) and International Day (Wednesday 18th November)!
Contact me Twitter: @VPWelfare_LSU Facebook: VPWelfareLSU Email: VPWelfare@lsu.co.uk
The first weeks of term for W&D have been fantastically crazy! We relaunched our Better Decisions campaign at FND, giving out thousands of condoms, providing chlamydia testing, fizzy drinks to those in the queues and lollies for the journey home. It was such an incredible effort from the W&D Committee, I couldn’t have asked for more! The next day, the Exec Team went out into the Golden Triangle area of town to provide our students with free bacon butties, to prepare them for the day ahead. This was all part of our #GoodMorning campaign, with Better Decisions and Club Mission ‘On Tour’, and was very well-received and so much fun! Massive thanks to Jazz Jefferies and Cade Morris from LSU Media for all of their help with all of Better Decisions! What has been the best thing so far about this term? Without a doubt seeing how brilliantly the W&D Committee work together and how passionate they are about their respective areas, particularly at Kickstart a Campaign! This year is going to be so influential for W&D, particularly in making the larger student body aware of what we do and I know that this team will put their heart and soul into doing so. Is there anyone who you feel deserves special recognition at the moment? I am especially proud of our Hall Reps Coordinator, Hannah Keating, who has worked hard to build the fantastic ‘Lboro Girls Can’ campaign from the ground up! Developing relations with Loughborough Sport and moving the campaign forward, with the creation of the ‘Lboro Girls Can’ range of t-shirts; Hannah has demonstrated her passion for female empowerment and I can’t wait to see what else she achieves this year! Katie Wilson Label Editor
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“Life is Strange” Review
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The game’s central concept is that of the butterfly effect, a theory directly referenced in the game, where decisions you make lead to different outcomes in the future. How much of an impact your decisions make is difficult to judge without multiple playthroughs but so far, aside from any major decisions, these choices seem to have very little impact on the game itself. However, everything could change in the eagerly anticipated final episode, set to be released on 20th October 2015. Amongst the engaging plot and beautiful graphics, “Life is Strange” is as much an artistic narrative as it is a game, with supplementary details and activities— such as taking polaroids—for those looking for an in-depth and fully-immersive experience. I would recommend this game to anyone who loves solving mysteries with believable and interesting characters, as well as anyone with interest in superpowers. Charis Edworthy Online Editor
Design by Stephen James
In the game, you are given control of time-traveling Max, assisting her in solving the mysteries of her newfound visions. The plot is packed full of thrilling and tense moments with fully-formed characters to empathise with (and others to intensely hate) leading to many high-stakes occasions where Max works to solve mysteries surrounding her classmates and the corrupt Prescott family, who essentially run the town. The gameplay controls are very basic, allowing you to walk, look around, interact with the environment, select options in a conversation, and reverse time.
As if that isn’t enough, with all of this also comes discussion of some sensitive topics relevant in our society today, such as that of rape culture, which is surprisingly well-handled and somewhat unique to this kind of game.
Illustration by Alice Bindloss
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ith a vague yet accurate title, the video game “Life is Strange” follows Max, a teen girl, through her final year of high school. But don’t roll your eyes yet, this isn’t some ordinary teen drama. Split into 5 episodes released over the past year, right from the start, vibes of excitement are felt as we see Max having a vision of a tornado heading towards her town, after which vision she witnesses the murder of her blue-haired childhood best friend, Chloe, in real-time. But all hope is not lost as Max then finds herself with the power to reverse time. With this power, she is able to prevent Chloe’s death and from there, the story only becomes more complex.
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Bonfire Night: History
Photography by Lewis Allum
Design by Stephen James
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veryone knows the rhyme ‘remember, remember, the fifth of November’, referring to the Gunpowder Plot of 1605, but why do we commemorate this day? What happened wasn’t even successful. The whole plan was an overambitious, typically British, catastrophic failure. Nevertheless, as bonfire night is looming, let’s rewind and start this story from the beginning.
What was the situation? In 1605, laws against Roman Catholics, imposed under Queen Elizabeth I, left Guy Fawkes and a group of others disgruntled. They hoped that after King James took over the laws would change, but when they didn’t they sought blood, planning to blow up the House of Lords to kill the King in revolt. How? By rowing 36 gun barrels of powder down the Thames, sneaking it into a rented cellar under parliament, waiting for parliament to open and slipping Guy Fawkes back in to light the fuse, all without getting caught. This was some serious mission-impossible-sounding stuff. Did it work? Their ingenious plan was unfortunately foiled as Fawkes was found, despite attempts to escape the blame with the inventive pseudonym ‘John Johnson’, and that was that. However, every year we only seem to remember Guy Fawkes as if he acted alone. His image is annually burnt over bonfires nationwide (with the exception of his previous school, St. Peter’s in York, out of respect), but what really makes him so special? There’s no denying that Fawkes played a pivotal role in the Gunpowder Plot, but what about all the others involved? Unbeknown to many, 12 other men participated - making 13 unlucky people in total, a doomed number right from the beginning. Two other important people were John Wright, recruiter of the unlucky 13, and Robert Catesby, the brains of the operation. Ironically, Catesby would have actually been the fouler of the plot even if all had gone to plan as he miscalculated how much gunpowder was needed. Physicists have determined that his 3500kg estimation would have wreaked havoc if ignited, having the potential to destroy not only the Houses of Parliament as intended, but a whole 500 meters around it! So, it’s safe to say the gunpowder plot of 1605 was (without exaggeration) an epic failure. The only positive thing to, albeit randomly, rise from it is Bonfire Night, the annual celebration that enables us to roast marshmallows, snuggle in blankets and watch fireworks. Happy Bonfire Night! Jess Vincent 25
YAY OR NAY? I think we would all agree it’s getting hard to find your Mr or Mrs Right in the 21st Century. We’ve all experienced the common scenario where males try to confidently approach you in the club, attempting to thrust themselves behind you to the song ‘Baby Grind With Me’ hoping that you’ll turn round and start doing that. It may have worked, or you may have received a push, or even worse; a drink thrown in your face. If you haven’t experienced the dancing, then it has to be the chat up lines...‘are you Google? Because you’re what I’ve been searching for…’ But, if the dancing and the chat up lines have failed you, then what? Does it reduce your self confidence and make approaching the opposite sex a lot harder? Is rejection the reason for why online social media sites such as Tinder are appealing?
a relationship preference? Tinder can even help you with that, by providing you with the name, age, location and photos of that potential relationship client. You then won’t have to guess the age of the person you met in the club the other night, or worry about the distance which could affect your prospective relationship. Relationships not your thing? Don’t worry, you can still be a part of the ‘Tinder gang’. It’s apparently brilliant entertainment! People’s profile pictures can be hilarious. It’s scrutiny at its finest! You can examine the person’s image instantly, identifying if their nose is too big, lips too small, eyebrows too bushy and more! You can even just ask if they’re ‘DTF’. Sounds great, hey? Whatever you’re looking for, Tinder has it all in one package!
confidence even more because if that person you swiped to be a match with doesn’t match you back, it’s clear they didn’t find you attractive enough. Tinder therefore just fits in with these stereotypical images society is trying to advertise as an ideal body shape. So for girls, ‘big boobs,’ ‘big bums’ and ‘flat tummies’ and guys a ‘six pack, muscly arms, chest and back please’. If this image isn’t representative of you then... bad luck! Nevertheless, according to new research, “there are 50 million active users and the average person checks their account 11 times, so 90 minutes per day! 42% of these users even have partners!” This can only leave questions as to what will happen to relationships or society in the next 10 years, if people continue to rely on social media and its online dating usages. Abbey Gardner
According to Tinder: ‘Tinder is how people meet. It’s real life, but better.’ Tinder can be perfect for people who are less confident in approaching the opposite sex and need a stepping stone. Have
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...Or does it? Is Tinder just really an online dating site that further highlights that in order for a relationship to be successful, appearance is vital. Personality and internal characteristics are irrelevant when you’re judged by an image and ‘swipe’ of a finger. If anything, Tinder decreases self
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Photography by Jessica Crean
Design by Nicola Corsini
Hamlet is one of my favourite Shakespeare plays and if you haven’t seen it, I implore you to go and watch it. It has become a recent trend that we are seeing a number of top British movie stars returning to the London Theatres; David Tennant in “King Richard II”, Tom Hiddleston in “Coriolanus” and now Benedict Cumberbatch in “Hamlet”. I was mostly impressed with the great performances by the cast. As the actors, including Cumberbatch, flew across the stage in darkness with their props seamlessly fitting into the performance as they moved from scene to scene, which adds to the plays’ chaos, the fantastic lighting and sound is used to really create the drama the play needs visually - at one point the set completely explodes around Ciaran Hinds’ King Claudius. However, although enjoyable and visually brilliant with its monumental scale and flourish, I have to say that the play is disappointingly hit and miss from scene to scene. Cumberbatch switches largely from a childlike depiction of a Prince, and his refusal to grow up, as he clambers on to a banqueting table to deliver one of many monologues. This childish regression is later
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highlighted as he retreats into a large toy soldier fort, which although delivering some very humorous and funny moments in this dark play, it detracts from the overall performance and sometimes leaves you wishing for the more honourable and noble depictions of the character. There are also many times where you simply wish for a little more from the scenes. Although never boring for a moment, the play is also never moving, besides some intimate moments between Hamlet and his Mother and his own monologues, which is a shame for such a brilliant tragedy. Another issue is the unfortunate focus that is placed on Cumberbatch’s performance in scenes and this detracts from the remaining cast. But Ciaran Hinds and Sian Brookes manage to deliver
some really memorable performances - Brookes’ Ophelia a fragile broken doll in a world of violence. The most tragic let down was actually in the numerous deaths that occur throughout the play; they lacked the drama and tension I was expecting and felt very rushed and amateur when compared to the effort put into the many other scenes and failed to deliver the point or emotions that Hamlet is meant to evoke as the cast lay dead upon the floor. Overall I would say that although recommended to watch for the experience, the play was largely half baked and with some improvements could have been phenomenal. Unfortunately, it pales in comparison to Hiddleston’s theatre performance of Shakespeare’s Coriolanus, possibly due to Hiddleston’s training at RADA which sets him apart.
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Autumn style shoot Autumn is now upon us: the dark nights are here, the leaves have fallen and the fireworks are fast approaching. It’s time to wrap up warm and incorporate the autumnal colours displayed around us into our style. Shades of brown and cream are an essential for the upcoming season along with tartan and floral patterns. Take a look at this month’s Style shoot to gain inspiration for the current autumn season! Natasha Bennett Style Editor 28
Models Molly Coombes, Nathan Flynn, Paul Johnston, Arianna Rossi, Natalia Petrovic, Mike Silva Photography Jessica Crean, Jess Duffin, Jazz Jefferies Photoshoot Team Natasha Bennett, Grace Carter, Theo King, Holly Kemp, Gracie Lee, Sarah McDonnell
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A MORE INCLUSIVE FASHION INDUSTRY:
H&M Campaign Features Hijab-Wearing Model for the First Time. Swedish retailer Hennes & Mauritz AB, commonly known as H&M, recently released their collection launch video, featuring a Muslim woman wearing a hijab for the first time on an advert. The ad also showcases several plus-sized models, as well as an amputee and a group of Sikh men wearing turbans, illustrating the need for diversity in the fashion industry. The short film leaves viewers with the message: “There are no rules in fashion.”
As one of the UK’s biggest fashion retailers, H&M’s decision to promote positive body image in regards to the hijab is significant to the portrayal of Muslim women in British society. The retailer’s campaign is particularly important, in the context of a 70% increase of Islamophobic crime in London for 2015, as revealed by the BBC last month. The news agency’s report also indicates that majority of victims are women and that those wearing a face veil suffered more “aggressive incidents.” The next step would be for other large fashion retailers to follow in H&M’s footsteps by promoting the change in fashion and promote endless diversity.
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Design by Emily Logie
The large purchasing power of the 1.6 billion Muslim consumers worldwide is a significant incentive for companies to target the market. Featuring Hijabwearing models will likely become more prominent in the future years and contribute to a more inclusive fashion industry, far more representative of the British demographic. For now, however, this remains the exception, rather than the rule. A recent analysis of 460 fashion print ads of fall 2015 conducted by ‘The Fashion Spot’ found that 84.7% of models featured were white.
Illustration by Vanisha Mistry
Mariah Idrissi, 23, flashes on screen as the presenter makes the remark ‘be chic.’ Although Idrissi is only visible for several seconds, her appearance in the campaign has instIlled optimism and hope in many fashion-conscious Muslim women, who choose to express modesty and privacy through their clothing. In addition, famous brands such as DKNY, Tommy Hilfiger and Mango have launched collections for Ramadan in recent years. Is this a sign that Britain is becoming more open to Muslim culture? Is fashion becoming less mainstream and more inclusive?
Audrey Hepburn: Fashion Icon “My look is attainable. Women can look like Audrey Hepburn by flipping out their hair, buying the large sunglasses, and the little sleeveless dress.”
Design by Emily Anagnostopoulou
-Audrey Hepburn
Audrey Hepburn is notoriously known for adding glitz and glamour to the land of Hollywood. She went from a Hollywood legend to a style icon in the success of her whirlwind career during the golden age of Hollywood. Starring in films such as “Sabrina” (1954), “My fair lady” (1964) and “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” (1961), Hepburn redefined glamour and created a long lasting legacy that continues years after her death in 1993. Known for her ‘elfin’ features and a gamine waif-like figure, designers were keen to create an endless wardrobe for the icon. Hepburn formed a special relationship with Givenchy who appreciated her simplistic style and created outfits for many films such as “Funny Face” and “Sabrina”.
“What is more beautiful than a simple sheath made an extraordinary way in a special fabric, and just two earrings?” Illustration by Caroline Lakeman
-Audrey Hepburn
Her style was consistent and classic throughout her entire career: simple flat shoes, tapered black trousers and perfectly sculpted eyebrows. Audrey achieved the perfect combination of sophistication, style and class. It’s very simple and easy to achieve Hepburn’s iconic look: Simple pieces such as her iconic black crew neck sweater are perfectly styled yet ever so basic – the colour black is commonly flattering, suitable for pretty much anybody! How could we forget Audrey’s love for stripes? There’s nothing more classic. A simple striped shirt and tailored black trousers are the perfect combination to achieve this signature look.
Natasha Bennett Style Editor
The Changing Face of Fashion: Plus Sized Male Models The American retailer ‘Target’ have just released images of their first plus sized male model: twenty-six-yearold Zach Miko. As you scroll through their ‘big & tall’ section, the majority of males are presented as being average height and weight, poorly representing the idea of ‘big & tall’. Miko stated, “I never understood why looking at big and tall clothing, they show me these Abercrombie & Fitch style, really cut, really fit guys.” The six-foot-six model is the only plus size model featured on Target’s website. Although they have made history for themselves, surely they should be moving with the times? However, this is a common trend in the fashion industry, presenting a huge double standard for men. The media seems to focus upon the lack of plus size female models rather than the need for plus size male models. Ashley Graham made her catwalk debut during New York Fashion week this year, modelling her own lingerie line with a cast of full-figured models. However, where are all the male models? In the UK, there are seven agencies that focus around larger female models but unfortunately there is no male equivalent. Is it time for more realistic images of men too? 33
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DESIGN LABEL ILLUSTRATION COMPETITION RESULT
ANIMAL KINGDOM What’s your favourite animal?
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Dan Golding The theme for this issues’ illustration competition was Animal Kingdom. We had many wonderful entries, all of which can be viewed over on our Facebook page. Massive congratulations to Dan Golding who won with his digital Shark piece which got over 70 likes on Facebook. Find out more about him and his work on media.lsu.co.uk
Fancy drawing a self-portrait? Maybe sit a friend down and draw them if you can get them to sit still for long enough!
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portraits LABEL ILLUSTRATION NOVEMBER COMPETITION
Hhmm... I was actually thinking LSU Salsa?
Amy, what Societies are you joining? I’m having trouble deciding...
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Salsa? I don’t know... I wonder what it’s like?
What are you talking about?
Salsa Society, not sure if it’s worth a go... Pfft... Mate, Salsa is great, I’ve already joined!
Later that night...
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Student Diaries illustrated by Olivia Chevallier
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Leon Smith’s boys have had an impressive run through the competition with vociferous home support helping them to wins over the USA, France, and Australia. This year’s successes have been the culmination of an incredible turnaround in the nation’s Davis Cup fortunes under Smith. He took over in 2010 after five successive defeats, with Britain one loss away from relegation to Europe Zone Group 3, amongst the tennis backwaters of San Marino and Andorra. Since his appointment, GB has won 11 of their 13 ties, steadily rising back through the divisions and into the final. A key component in Britain’s success has been Andy Murray. The 2013 Wimbledon Champion has twice recorded three wins, in as many days, in the ties with France and Australia. After the semi-final victory,
Murray revealed that he was considering missing the prestigious ATP Tour Finals in London, played the week before the final, due to not having enough time to prepare on clay. A further issue for Smith is to consider who will fill the second singles spot alongside Murray; with James Ward, Kyle Edmund and Dan Evans the contenders. Ward was unlucky to be dropped for Evans in the semi-final considering his sensational five-set victory against John Isner earlier in the competition. Edmund, yet to make his debut in the tournament, is the most accomplished player on clay of the three, thus leaving Smith with a tricky selection dilemma. Belgium are also shock final participants. Their win over a Federer-less Switzerland in the opening round was their first victory in the World Group since 2007, which they followed up with wins over Canada and Argentina. Their team, including the talented David Goffin and the experienced Steve Darcis, will be a tricky proposition for GB on clay as it is widely considered Murray’s weakest surface. Both Belgians will be expected to beat Britain’s second singles player and lose to Murray, making the doubles crucial to the result. Whatever happens, this winner-takes-all shootout for Davis Cup glory should be an unforgettable occasion! Rob Godmon
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hree days in November will determine the fate of this year’s Davis Cup, the premier men’s team tournament in tennis. The 2015 final will take place on the 27th-29th at the Flanders Expo in Ghent. Whilst Britain has an illustrious history in the competition, recording nine victories, the last time they won the title was in 1936, providing a huge opportunity to make tennis history.
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Shining a Light on:
New York City
Football in America is not often given the attention it deserves, however, the newest and perhaps most well-known expansion team, New York City FC, seem to have changed all of that. Known as ‘the boys in blue’ by their fanatical supporters, NYCFC have changed my whole outlook on the MLS this season. Owned partly by Manchester City FC and the New York Yankees, NYCFC call Yankee Stadium their home and have surprised many by achieving the third highest average attendance of the entire league, despite being a completely new franchise. The club made huge headlines at the start of the season with the signings of world superstars David Villa and Frank Lampard (despite Lampard heading to Manchester City on loan for the first half of the season). Villa quickly adjusted to life in his new role as Captain, leading by example and scoring his first goal in NYCFC’s first ever home game, a 2-0 win against New England Revolution. The same cannot be said for the rest of the squad. As a new team, none of these players had played together prior to the start of the season and at first struggled to gel as a unit.
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I have been a keen follower of NYCFC from the first game and was hooked by the buzz of this new team. During an eleven game winless streak however, I’m sure even the most passionate of fans had trouble sticking with it. With time, this group of players started to become an actual team with guys such as Khiry Shelton and Kwadwo Poku coming from the abyss to become cult heroes among the New York faithful. A massive day in the club’s history came in July, when yet again they pulled off the signing of footballing royalty, Andrea Pirlo. Results started to change and New York City started to become a force in the MLS. Unfortunately, this surge seemed to be too little, too late. The club just missed out on the prestigious play-offs and this, along with the inability to overcome bitter rivals, the New York Red Bulls, in the inaugural ‘Hudson Derby’ were the low points of a promising season. One thing is for certain, NYCFC have changed my attitude to American soccer and I will certainly be a massive fan next season, where they will look to be a real contender. Tom Short
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Remembering Athletes
of the World Wars
One of the better known sports stars to have fought in the Second World War is Keith Miller – legendary Australian cricketing all-rounder and flying ace. Miller started his sporting career in First-class cricket and AFL but the outbreak of the War led him into the air-force. After a turbulent start to his military career, Miller settled in Norfolk and was part of several bombing missions and ‘dog-fights’. There was always a sense that the sportsman was blessed, given his multiple close calls and escapes such as the time a bomb got stuck in his plane but failed to detonate. Miller’s flamboyant personality and hugely successful cricket career only further confirmed him as a true hero for an ailing post-War Australia. A lesser known cricketer with a somewhat familiar name is Percy Jeeves. Jeeves played for Warwickshire before the First World War but his very promising career was cut short when in France he was sadly killed in action, aged 28. Although his sporting career concluded too soon, his legacy lives on in the name of P.G. Wodehouse’s wily valet, Reginald Jeeves. Wodehouse first saw the name when he was watching a Warwickshire match at Cheltenham College and was impressed by the young fast bowler’s action. The name seemed appropriate for a character he had been working on and it stuck. Jeeves’ name is now inseparable from butler stereotypes albeit if its origin is less recognised. At the start of the First World War there was a great sentiment that sportsmen should be made to fight, however football clubs would only let their players sign up if they had first been released from their contracts. By 1914, Vivian Woodward had 40
already made a name for himself as a Tottenham, Chelsea, and England forward as well as being a two time Olympic Gold medallist as the England football captain. Along with many of his former Spurs teammates he enlisted in 1914 but was injured on the Western Front two years later and was forced to take a job as a physical trainer for the Army. His age and injury forced him to retire from league football but his record as one of the finest pre-War footballers and all-round athletes will stand in the books forever. Across the pond many of America’s finest athletes were drafted to the war effort in the forties. One such athlete was baseball legend Jackie Robinson. Robinson is best known as being the first AfricanAmerican to ever play Major League Baseball but he also served as a Second Lieutenant during the Second World War. Robinson never actually saw combat because of an incident in 1944 in which he refused to sit at the back of an unsegregated army bus. The protest led to the baseball star being court-martialled and thus was never able to fight on the frontline. Despite not actually being involved in military conflict, Robinson’s story as both an athlete and civil rights icon is fascinating. Some sports were understandably reluctant to commit soldiers to the ‘cause’ in World War One but nearly all of the professional rugby players of the day signed up. This was used as propaganda by the British government to incentivise young men to copy their heroes. Ronald Poulton, England captain at the outbreak of the War was one of these players to register. Poulton had shown great promise in his early years at Rugby School and Oxford and was starting to prove himself at the highest level before war hit Europe. In May 1915, at the age of 25 he was shot by an enemy sniper. To this day, Poulton still holds the record for the most tries scored in a single Varsity match and his record for scoring the most tries for England in a single international match was only beaten in 2011. There were thousands of athletes killed during the World Wars and many more that had their careers cut short due to injury. There is no doubt that they should be remembered as heroes. There are many more stories about sportsmen that served during the First and Second World Wars and I recommend that you look into some of these because they are truly fascinating but so often tragic. David Boyden Sports Editor
Design by Holly Kemp and Aurelija Koerfer
November is a tough month for us lovers of summer. The clocks have changed and the weather has taken a violent turn for the worse. As we start to get nostalgic about the concept of shorts and eating dinner in daylight, our musings are also turned to Remembrance. November is synonymous with the First World War Armistice and accordingly the remembrance of those that have served for the Commonwealth since the outbreak of the Great War. Everyone knows the story about the Christmas Day football match in no man’s land but the stories of the sporting individuals that served are less well-known.
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INTERVIEW TH: I W S T CHA LABEL
Hey Jade, so firstly, can you tell us a bit about the CoppaFeel! campaign?
What did you do for Breast Cancer Awareness Month?
CoppaFeel! exists to educate and remind every young person in the UK that checking their boobs isn’t only fun, it could save their life. CoppaFeel! is a nationwide charity that wants to stamp out late detection of breast cancer and Uni Boob Teams have been enlisted by CoppaFeel! to spread the life- saving message across university campuses, including Loughborough.
We were fortunate to have stalls in both the Students’ Union and Edward Herbert building allowing us to engage with freshers in particular who may not have heard of CoppaFeel!. Loughborough Sport were also kind enough to let us place shower symptom stickers throughout their facilities. We also hijacked My Lifestyle classes and lectures with our infamous boob costumes!
And what are your main aims?
What’s the best thing for someone to do if they notice something is wrong?
Our main aim is to remind students across Loughborough University to check their boobs. Education is a big part of our role and we want to let students know the symptoms of breast cancer and that being young doesn’t mean you can ignore such changes to your boobs. Early detection is key in treating breast cancer, so the sooner you get to know your boobs the sooner you will detect any changes. We want all Loughborough students to sign up to our SMS monthly reminder service so that checking your boobs becomes a habit of a lifetime. What sort of campaigning do you do throughout the year to raise awareness? We hold boobie bake sales and boob ball matches. We also attend club nights at the union and sporting events. Getting involved with other local Uni Boob Teams such as Leicester and Nottingham also helps us to stage larger events such as flashmobs. Anything that is fun, eye catching and unique is what CoppaFeel! is all about. f: CoppaFeel! Loughborough University t: @UBTLboro w: coppafeel.org
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Go straight to a doctor. Though CoppaFeel! raises awareness of the symptoms of breast cancer, no one can confirm any abnormalities to be a problem other than a trained medical professional. How did you get involved and how can others get involved if they’re interested? I got involved by checking out the CoppaFeel! Loughborough University page on Facebook and was lucky enough to become the Loughborough Uni Boob Team leader. Anyone is welcome to join the Uni Boob Team throughout the year as we want as many students as possible to spread the CoppaFeel! message across campus. Thanks for being so informative Jade, we hope to see you around soon! Katie Wilson Label Editor Text UBT LOUGHBOROUGH to 70500 for your free monthly reminder to check your boobs.
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Katie Wilson caught up with Jade Poole, CoppaFeel! leader this year for Loughborough University.
What to look out for in LSU Media! Editor: Katie Wilson
If you’re interested in Label Design, we’re hosting Drop- In Sessions to hand out briefs for our issues. Our first one brought many new people into Media and it was a great success! Look out for our animations of our magazines on the union screens, of which I have to give a special mention to the Design team who work solidly to create and promote the lovely magazine you hold now! /LabelOnlineLSU
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Head of Lens: Jazz Jefferies
Lens have started work on this years AU Naked Calendar, a highly anticipated event! Nights out, events and sports photos are well underway this term, alongside our work with Label for style shoots. We have plenty of opportunities to get involved in, so get in touch and follow us on our new Instagram account @lenslsu. /LSUMedia
Station Manager: Ryan Andrews
We’ve now started our fortnightly live series “TGIS”, sharing content created over sections of Media. Totty TV has been produced live on screens in Room One at some FNDs, providing you with footage of your wonderful dance moves live and after the event. Also check out our recent coverage of Leicester Riders Basketball games, where we’re venturing a little bit outside of LSU! /LSUTVOnline Station Manager: Paul Johnston
LCR have been experimenting with various onthe- go projects. These have included interviews at bazaars, project nights and even a video with Army Jobs, viewed by thousands! Our radio shows are back on air and we’re very keen to keep up our projects both inside and outside of studios, making for a wide range of exciting content. /LoughboroughCampusRadio
Chair of Hall Media: Jack Berisford With the first set of hall media points having been handed out, hall media challenges underway and huge meetings with Media Reps in progress, we’re set for a year filled with interesting content. No doubt this will be accompanied with lots of competition, as is per with hall competitions. We’re excited to see what happens post- elections and always anticipate better content! 43
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