The Seaside Standard - the Student Magazine - Issue 3 by Roedean School

The Seaside Standard ISSUE 3 SPRING 2021 The magazine of the students

HOW TIKTOK HAS INFLUENCED MUSIC MUSIC By Mwaba Mwiko

The Chinese company ‘TikTok’, originally named ‘Musical.ly’, was rebranded three years ago and today is the most downloaded app on the app store. Whether it’s the dances, inside jokes, or music, TikTok has a daily impact on most of our lives, especially it being a source of entertainment during quarantine and lockdown periods. TikTok has specifically had a large influence on the music industry, with many artists and hit songs making history through this app. Artists like Doja Cat, 24kGoldn and Don Toliver have had their songs go viral through dances created by famous “TikTokers”. Record labels now invest time and a lot of money for their artists’ music to get attention through this app. Huge marketing checks lead to huge streaming numbers, lead to big names, and bigger, better opportunities.

A meat cell is left to develop into a tissue, suitable to cook and eat

Lab-Grown Meat – will this really be in the supermarket? SCIENCE By Lucy Petit

any companies are beginning to revolutionise the meat industry and food culture, their latest idea: a lab-grown chicken nugget. The process begins when a cell is taken from an animal and is grown in a lab to produce a culture

(called a cell line). These cells can come from a range of sources, from biopsies of living animals, fresh meat, cell banks and even the feathers of a chicken. The cell lines are then introduced to stem cells which can differentiate and mature into any cell. Once a good cell line is produced, being one that grows fast and ultimately tastily, they are then placed in a culture medium, where they can continue to proliferate, cell by cell, muscle by muscle, until a meat cell mush is produced which can then be formed into many products, from sausages to a chicken nugget! However, this is an expensive process, especially if it needs to be scaled up for mass production at a competitive price. Currently it costs $50 to make a single chicken nugget! CONTINUED »

However, there needs to be a balance to TikTok’s very strategic way of marketing. By this I’m talking of the loss of identity for artists, who may have previously made authentic music for their fanbases, prior to gaining popularity and entering the mainstream and often undistinguishable music industry of making music for commercial purposes. But is that wrong? Should we make a judgement? With its algorithm, users are likely only to be presented with an echo chamber of content based on what they ‘like’, which becomes an ongoing cycle of users consuming highly targeted and limited scope of the range of artistic expression available. This means different artistic mediums are driven out, which creates a lack of diversity in an artist’s fan base as only a song deemed to fit TikTok’s model and style of music may blow up. But what does this mean for the artist? Will their authenticity in their music decrease because an artist would rather their songs blow up over 15 second TikTok videos? How will the artist grow if they only cater to one fanbase, or is that what they want? Do they want to cater a specific audience on this platform for their personal income? Is it wrong to be more commercial if it’s an artist’s main source of income? What do you think?

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There is also no guarantee that this process would work on a large scale, as the cell lines could mutate, and with uncontrolled growth, could be defined as cancer cells. There is also the problem that FBS (foetal bovine serum) is used to feed the cells. FBS is acquired from foetal calves, which involves the slaughter of a pregnant cow, distorting the image that this whole process does not require the harm of a chicken, instead the harm of a cow. However, the company Eat Just has confirmed that an FBS-free lab grown chicken product has been developed but is awaiting regulatory review. In addition, many do not know whether it should be labelled as ‘meat’, and the

question of is it vegan and vegetarian friendly will likely result in it being decided depending on personal views and opinions. If living a meat-free life was decided upon because of concerns of animal welfare, then surely they could consume this meat? Would you? Many people argue that all the venture capital funding going into food tech start-ups could instead be used

CINEMA: WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR IN 2021 FILMS By Megan Turtle Without a doubt, 2020 was a bad year for cinema. It started with the release of a series of epic features, including 1917 and Parasite, but left a host of hotly anticipated films in its wake. However, fingers-crossed, this year is set to be much better, with a myriad of delayed blockbusters and big sequels coming to our screens.

CRUELLA May 28 Disney has chosen to give yet another of its animated classics, the 1961 film “101 Dalmatians”, the live-action treatment. Set against the punk and fashion scene of 1970s London, the feature stars Emma Stone as a younger Cruella de Vil, alongside Emma Thompson and Mark Strong. BLACK WIDOW May 7 This blockbuster is the latest instalment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and is set after the events of 2016’s Captain America: Civil War. It tells the origin story of Natasha Romanoff – Black Widow – as she is forced to confront her past as a spy, long before she became an Avenger. Scarlett Johansson will reprise her role, possibly for the last time.

NO TIME TO DIE October 2 Daniel Craig’s fifth and final James Bond film has been a long time coming. It was originally due for release in November 2019 yet was pushed back time and time again before it was eventually announced it would be released in October this year. The film picks up five years after the events of Spectre, with Bond in peaceful retirement until he is approached by his CIA friend, Felix Leiter, to help search for a missing scientist.

GHOSTBUSTERS: AFTERLIFE June 11 The upcoming instalment of the iconic franchise follows a family that moves to a small town to discover their connection to the ghost-catching business. The film picks up thirty years after Ghostbusters II and Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Ernie Hudson, Sigourney Weaver and Annie Potts will all reprise their roles from the original movie. They are set to be joined by Finn Wolfhard and McKenna Grace.

to help farmers update and rethink their practices, aiding them to create a sustainable model and future of farming. From a consumer’s perspective some worry that farmers would have a hard time competing against food-tech alternative meat products, meaning farms would lose customers and unemployment in the farming industry would rise. Overall, there is an exciting future ahead for food-tech companies, potentially making the consumption of meat more ethical. This being said, they still have a long road ahead of them until we see this product on our supermarket shelves.

A QUIET PLACE PART II April 23 The sequel to the highly rated 2018 A Quiet Place (described as “one of the most inventive and beautifully crafted and acted horror movies”) will once again see the family members, played by Emily Blunt, Millicent Simmonds and Noah Jupe, stay silent to evade deadly monsters.

THE FRENCH DISPATCH May TBC One of the films I am most looking forward to this year is Wes Anderson’s latest cinematic endeavour, The French Dispatch. It boasts a star-studded cast of Timothée Chalamet, Tilda Swinton, Saoirse Ronan, Bill Murray, Jeffrey Wright, Frances McDormand, Elisabeth Moss, Willem Dafoe and Christoph Waltz. The film is set at the office of an American magazine in a fictional French city and has been described by critics as a “love letter to journalists”. DUNE October 1 Directed by Blade Runner 2049’s Denis Villeneuve, Dune has been adapted from Frank Herbert’s epic novel of same name. Timothée Chalamet will star as the young nobleman Paul Atredides, as he journeys to the hostile planet Dune which is home to the most valuable material in the galaxy. The film also stars Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson and Jason Momoa.

SPIDER-MAN 3 December 17 Tom Holland’s Spider-Man 3 is set to be yet another ambitious, universe-crossing superhero film. Fans are excited by the seemingly endless rumours about returning villains from past movies. Alfred Molina’s Doctor Octopus from Spider-Man 2 and Jamie Foxx’s Electro from Amazing Spider-Man 2 will reprise their roles.

THE MATRIX 4 December 22 Very little is known about the latest instalment in The Matrix Saga, apart from the fact that Keanu Reeves and Carrie Anne Moss are returning as Neo and Trinity. The film is produced, co-written and directed by Lana Wachowski, who co-directed and co-wrote three of the previous films with Lilly Wachowski. I am really excited what we can watch this year as I hope that 2021 will see cinemas and theatres reopening their doors, letting film lovers view both previously delayed releases and new films.

WHY SHOULD YOU CARE? Why is North Korea’s sudden interest in potatoes worrying? WSYC? By Lara Sellins

orth Korea has suffered from poverty and food shortages ever since the Korean War in the 1950s. After the ceasefire, North Korea adopted a totalitarian political system, which ultimately led to its position of international isolation. In recent years, it has had to rely heavily on aid which comes predominantly from China, though other countries used to contribute, including, ironically, South Korea and the United States. However, in more recent times this support has evaporated. So, why are potatoes such a big deal? Well, specifically it’s not potatoes, rather potato advertising. In recent months, North Korean media has once again increased its interest in potatoes and their use in cooking. Still not making sense? The confusion arises around this traditionally rice-based country diverting its focus to potatoes as the main food source. The last time potato propaganda engulfed North Korea was in the 1990s famine, during which an estimated 15% of the population died. The North Korean Government insisted it was only 1% but any figure between 1% and 15% is still startling.

possibly. In recent years North Korea has seen more extreme weather, both too wet and too dry, which has led to the worst harvests in a decade. Moreover, there are parallels to the 90s, when support from the Soviet Union fell away when it collapsed, with the new Russia unable to help them on the same scale as they used to and to a large extent abandoning them, whereas the dramatic change now is the Covid-19 pandemic which has, like many other countries, devasted their economy, which was already in a parlous state. Last year, despite historic talks with former President Donald Trump, the much discussed and long-standing economic sanctions were not lifted and hence trade is only possible with very few countries and principally with China. It therefore seems likely that Kim Jong-un may try to work with the new Biden administration to his advantage, though this is likely to be unsuccessful, as Biden has in previous interviews described Kim as a “thug” and Kim seems to be living up to this description with recent big talk about him advancing his nuclear programmes, which isn’t likely to go down brilliantly for him and his long-suffering country. The truth is we won’t know if North Korea is on the brink of famine until it has a famine, due to the nature of its incredibly secret state apparatus. Although in recent years North Korea has made itself appear more open, including upbeat promotional videos and even attempting to rouse intrigue in celebrity Youtubers, the refusal of any international support, including from the UN, has time and time again been rebuffed. Potato propaganda is no doubt a strange way to assess the economic wellbeing of a country but interesting nevertheless and for now, as random as it is, potato propaganda looks like it’s here to stay.

In the 90s, leader, Kim Jong-il, rallied people to create a ‘potato revolution’, in order to combat the food shortages. However, a major problem with how North Korea is governed (well, one of the problems) is the Stalinist, highly planned and therefore highly inflexible economy. This type of Stalinist economy gives farmers no motivation for increasing food production as they see no personal benefit from working more flexibly and more efficiently. The only other modern-day country which also adopts this approach is Cuba and they suffer from similar food shortages. North Korea is also susceptible to food shortages for other reasons, including great swathes of the country being at high risk of flooding (which is the sole cause argued for the famine in the 90s by North Korea) and overall having very little viable food producing land in relation to the size of its population. Hence it has always relied on imported food. The big question is, are we going to see a famine of similar proportion to the 1990s any time soon? Well,

Overseeing potato production

ALONE IN BERLIN: THE TRUE STORY BEHIND HANS FALLADA’S CLASSIC NOVEL BOOKS By Thea Redmill

n often-neglected topic by authors is the lives of ordinary Germans during World War II. Perhaps the Book Thief springs to mind, a tale of the daughter of a communist, who finds herself adopted by an unusual but kind couple. However, this genre certainly lacks that of the stories of those who simply found themselves in conflict. Alone in Berlin breaks this barrier, and tells the story of two brave Germans who subtly betrayed the Third Reich. The book itself illustrates a wonderfully complex tale, involving many ordinary Germans, who simply have friends in common. Many link to each other through living in the same measly block of apartments, their stories transpiring through the thin 30s ceilings - a hint at the reality of Nazi life. Others intertwine to form a slightly dystopian version of Love, Actually, through being the postwoman entering that building every morning, to the friend of her husband and associate of that friend. Their tales incorporate to form an overall analysis into the lives of incredibly average people in Nazi Germany. They all remain forgotten, by-products of war, their lives representing the mundane cycle of an unaddressed aspect of the 40s. As the tale progresses, these profiles become slowly more intricate. Men become questioned by the Gestapo (the Nazi secret police) and others fall victim to poverty. Youth become mentally imprisoned by political indoctrination and wives lose husbands. The focus of this story are two by-standers of the war: a couple who habitually eat stew under the damp lighting of their compact flat in Wedding, Berlin. One day, a letter arrives announcing the death of their son and causing them to begin to distribute postcards urging resistance against the Third Reich. They leave them in stairwells, mailboxes and cafes, hoping that someone out there will see their message and join their unofficial opposition. Their plight is described beautifully throughout, highlighting their strength and complimenting their tale with the sweet sentiments of others’. Eventually, the book ends and the inevitably sad ending leaves a reader feeling distraught at the mourning of not only those who die, but the loss of the relationships Fallada so carefully binds between the reader and the characters. A brief moment of reflection is required, to fully enjoy and acknowledge the

endings of such a perfect story. Yet, as these thoughts occur a greater one is created when discovering the context. The couple were real people, Otto and Elise Hampel. Certain factors are changed and embellished for the purpose of fiction but the fact remains that they distributed nearly 200 postcards around Berlin over just two years. They led a cunning cat-and-mouse chase between inspectors (who we meet) and willing informants, leading to an insight into the competitive psychology of those who were determined to remove opposition from Nazi Germany. Their ending is, of course, heart-breaking and realising how their struggle genuinely did occur deepens that pain. However, it becomes transparent their legacy is cemented in history through this book. Writing their tale informs an ignorant society, allowing the strength of the Hampel’s to shine in the minds of the many who have read the book. Fallada acts a scribe for those who’s bravery would’ve otherwise gone unknown, emphasising the importance of studying the past through not only preserving someone’s strife, but educating and informing those who can be taught. The book is moving and compelling; a definite read. But the message that it retells creates a much more profound meaning to what would otherwise be simply a beautiful tale. It poses the question of do we owe it to others to educate ourselves, or simply is it a fond past time for some? Whatever the motive may be for reading Alone in Berlin, it ought to be read by all.

THE EARRINGS EDIT

LOCKDOWN 3.0 HAS SOMEWHAT LIMITED OUR STYLE OPTIONS FROM THE SHOULDERS DOWN, SO WHY NOT INVEST IN A NEW PAIR OF EARRINGS TO SPORT IN THE VIRTUAL CATCHUPS?

STYLE By Jane Simmons

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These chunky oval hoops will become your everyday essentials, offering an understated update to classic silver sleepers £18; Orelia A

Cats, pink, and kitsch. Need I say anymore to get you on board? £25; Gemdsouza (Etsy)

Netflix’s Bridgerton has hit our screens and also the streets, with corsets becoming popular. If that is too daring for you, why not opt for these Regency reminiscent topaz and moonstone earrings instead, ethically crafted in Nepal £25; People Tree C

These delicate silver micro studs bring a celestial touch to any look, especially when stacked with multiple piercings £7; SilverRainSilver (Etsy) D

Rumour has it that jewel tones are back in for 2021, so with that in mind, bring the outdoors to your fits with these cottagecore style flower drop earrings £6; Monki E

Have I slipped into a dangerous obsession with the style of the 70? Yes, and nothing gives off better vibes than these danglys, a pair of go-go boots, and the discography of ABBA (sorry, not sorry) £45; Tatty Devine F

Regal Rose offers a collection of dreamy earrings for anyone after jewellery with a difference, and alongside this miniature snake stud, their affordable semi-precious stones add a subtle touch of colour- bonus points if it is in your birthstone. With joggers and a simple tee (now my everyday attire), a chunky pair of relief floral hoops ties the outfit together just enough to switch the camera on in Teams £14-20; Regal Rose G

PINTEREST PERFECT I’VE DECIDED SWITCH THINGS UP FROM THE USUAL REVIEW OF CURRENT STYLES, AND HAVING BEEN ON PINTEREST NOW FOR ROUGHLY THREE YEARS, I HAVE THE EXPERIENCE TO SAY THAT THE APP IS A LIFESAVER, HOWEVER IT HAS TAKEN ME YEARS TO FIGURE OUT HOW TO USE THE APP TO ITS FULL EXTENT! STYLE By Sophia Clyde

Get the app The app is available on the app store or you can access it on the web. I prefer the layout of Pinterest on a browser, however.

Setting up a business account I strongly recommend setting up your Pinterest as a business account, even if you are using it just for yourself. It is completely free and gives you access to something called the ‘business hub’; an area where you can see an analysis of your account including: - How many people interact with your pins each month. - How many times your pins have been saved each month. - How many people have clicked on links in your pins each month. If you are using Pinterest purely for your own engagement, you might not have any reason to do this, but still, it’s interesting to watch your Pinterest grow and see what other people are interested in. When you are looking at your analytics, I suggest

using a laptop on the Pinterest website as it is much easier to navigate, and you have access to a wider range of analytics. At first it can look a bit like the stock market, but trust me, Pinterest analytics are a lot easier to understand.

Board sub-section

Boards In terms of saving your pins, you’ll need to create some boards. Above you can find a selection of my boards for you to take inspiration from. Within the boards you can make separate sections, for example, my ‘fancy shoes’ board. This helps with organisation, and when it comes to looking back to your boards, the process is a lot easier.

Home feeds Pinterest uses algorithms to put pins into your home feed meaning you will find pins which are similar to ones that you have already saved or from people you follow, all with a focus on things that you have been recently pinning a lot of. When using the phone app, you will see your board titles at the top of your ‘for you’ page. If you

click on the board title, it will recommend pins for each specific board. If you are like me, you will find that the majority of the pins on your ‘for you’ page are not ones that you wish to save to your boards. But you’re in luck because I will explain an alternative under ‘saving your own pins’.

Pinterest, then go follow them too. If you don’t know where to start, I recommend Vogue, @fiacavanaghh, and @AmalieStar. Following people with a similar style to you will help improve the content of your home feed.

Finding people to follow

I only fully started doing this about six months ago and let me tell you it is a lifesaver. My Pinterest has never gained so much attention in such a small amount of time. One of the pins I saved has even been re-pinned over 600k times! When creating your own pins, you can do pretty much whatever you like. You can post photos of yourself or of your

Firstly, of course, you should be following me. Other than that, when a pin you are drawn to pops up in your feed, check out the profile of the person who posted it, and if you like the rest of their content, follow them. If your favourite influencers, such as Emma Chamberlain, have

Saving your own pins

Boards

or the comments. People will often say where they got the pin from, or the item pictured in the pin. For example, to the left a pin from my ‘shoes’ board has the name of the Instagram account that the photo has come from. This has guided me to follow more people on Instagram with a similar style, who I’d like to take inspiration from.

Shopping

favourite celebrities. The way I use re-pinning is by screenshotting photos on my Instagram feed that I love, cropping them and then uploading them to my Pinterest. What I have ended up with is a mood board with all my favourite outfits and inspiration for how to expand my style.

Pinterest and Instagram On Pinterest, when you find a pin that you love, take a look at the caption

Pinterest has a shopping feature where you can click on an item of clothing from a pin, and it will suggest clothes from different online shops. I am yet to use this feature, but I’m sure it will come in handy one day! If you love a particular celebrity’s style, this function will come in handy when looking for cheaper alternatives to their clothes. Lastly, before you go online shopping, I strongly recommend looking through your Pinterest. By this point, your Pinterest should be a mood board of all the fashion that you love! I used to times where I would walk into a store and have no clue what I like, but this rarely happens to me anymore. Pinterest will help you to organise your style and I can guarantee you it will save you money, whilst also ensuring you are purchasing clothes which can be worn over and over again, reducing the consumerism of fast fashion. I hope you have been inspired to go and download Pinterest! I also have a special discount code for you all! Use my code: SOPHIACLYDE20 for 20% off the Shekou website!

STUDENT LOANS: A TWO MINUTE GUIDE FINANCE By Tuhina Anoop Student loans are something almost every student has to deal with at some point, yet it’s not often taught about. So, here’s a quick guide with everything you need to know and do in order to have a smooth financial future. WHAT ARE TUITION FEES? Tuition fees are charged by universities to cover the costs of your course. This does not usually include accommodation and other living costs. You should check your prospective university’s website for such information. For students living in England, tuition fees can cost up to a maximum of £9,250. Most universities have two different fees structures - home and international. Normally, EU citizens would be able to eligible for home fee status, which is significantly lower. However, for courses starting from the 2021/22 academic year, this will no longer be possible. WHAT ARE STUDENT LOANS? Student loans cover tuition fees and do not need to be paid back until you’re earning above a certain income level - £26,575 (£27,295 from April 2021) annually. 9% of anything you earn above that will be then be used to pay back your loan. WHAT ARE MAINTENANCE LOANS? You can apply for maintenance loans to be part of your student loan which can help cover some of your living costs. However, how much you get depends on factors like your household income, where you live and where you study. To check if you are eligible to apply for student finance, you can check out the official government website. HOW DO I DO THIS? To obtain student finance, you will need to set up an account on Student Finance England. Since it can take up to six weeks, it is best to do so as soon as possible once the application service opens - around February/ March each year. You’ll need to reapply for student finance for each year of your course. The deadline for 2020/21 students to apply was on 22 May, but one can apply up to nine months after starting the course. However, applying after the deadline can affect whether you receive your funding on time. You don’t need to have a confirmed university place when you apply. You can simply apply with your preferred choice and change these details later if required. However, you will need a bank account in your name, so be sure to get that set up in time as well! If you’re a non-UK national, chances are that you will be required to send original documents like your passport or your Home Office biometric residence permit card. So, make sure you account for any international travelling around the application period. You may also be required to provide evidence of residency. For more information about this, you can visit The Student Room’s page on Student Finance. For more information on how and when to apply, you can visit Student Finance England’s YouTube channel for an easy to understand guide. More detailed guidance can also be found at The Student Room’s SFE Student Finance Zone and the official government website.

Frank Lampard

Tammy Abraham

Thomas Tuchel

FAREWELL SUPER FRANKIE FOOTBALL By Sophia Clyde

rank Lampard is a retired football player who is most noted for playing as a midfielder for Chelsea, but also played for Man City and NYCFC. He is the only midfielder to have ever scored over 150 goals in the Premier League with an impressive 177 and made 106 appearances for England. Something less commonly known is that Lampard has an extremely high IQ of over 150, and even has a Master’s in Latin! Frank Lampard re-joined Chelsea as head coach in August 2019, under a 3-year contract, where, in the period until his sacking, Chelsea won 44 games, 15 draws and 25 losses, which for owner Roman Abramovich, was not cutting it. Despite this, he remains a legend to Chelsea fans globally; ‘In Frank we trust. Then. Now. Forever’

Money down the drain During the 2020 summer transfer window, the club spent roughly $292 million on signings, gaining the players Kai Havertz, Timo Werner,

Ben Chilwell, Edouard Mendy, Hakim Ziyech, and even managed to sign Thiago Silva on a free transfer! Pep Guardiola commented that managers can have these visions, but ultimately it matters not what the goal is, but that goals are being scored. He said, “people talk about projects and ideas. They don’t exist. You have to win, or you will be replaced”. Abramovich has become famous for his impatience with managers who do not give immediate results, and because of this has had to pay back huge sums of money to managers sacked in the middle of their contracts, demonstrating just how much the Premier League is now a monetary business. Critics have noted that Abramovich gave Lampard the opportunity to buy new players but only six months to make a team out of them, and with the adverse conditions we face today, was this really enough time to produce results? Within the Premier League, there have been many

criticisms, from the likes of Jurgen Klopp, that teams were not fully equipped due to the pandemic and should be given more provisions such as extra substitutes to combat a lack of pre-season and an abundance of injuries. Although Chelsea has not been too badly impacted by injuries, we still had a few. The likes of Pulisic, Ziyech and Gilmour have all been benched due to injuries for lengthy periods.

Pride of the Nation One of the reasons for Chelsea’s mediocre season is due to Frank Lampard’s keen interest in young English players; did he put all his eggs in one basket? I believe so. In favouring young British players over more experienced international players, the team lacked a sense of direction on the pitch. It seemed as though when set plays were not going according to plan, strikers such as Tammy Abraham, who should be scoring goals, couldn’t find the inspiration and creativity to change the play in an effective way, possibly down to their lack of experience. Mason Mount is an example of a player who repeatedly started games even without a positive impact on previous games, so much so that he gained the nicknamed ‘Frank Lampard’s son’.

Scandal Some Chelsea players, such as Marcos Alonso, will be grateful to see the back of Lampard. Months ago, the player, after being subbed at half time, proceed to shower and watch the second half of the game on the coach, instead of from the bleachers; reportedly Lampard was furious, causing players to correctly ‘doubt Frank Lampard will ever play him again’. Along with a handful of other players, he led a revolt against Lampard’s favouritism towards younger players. Arrizabalaga, our goalie who has also been subbed most of the season, complained he had felt it necessary to turn to Petr Cech for advice. Whilst I sympathize with his situation, Petr Cech was a goalie, and Frank Lampard was not, so it seems logical that that would be his first decision.

Sub the player One thing that I will not miss is Lampard’s reluctance to sub players, as many times there were players on the pitch holding on to a ship that had already sunk. Olivier Giroud, in my opinion an excellent player, whose professionalism was frequently referred to by Lampard in press conferences, would rarely be played. I believe the issue with Giroud was the club’s investments in players such as Timot Werner. After all, you’re not going to spend millions signing a player only to bench him game after game, which along with Lampard’s favouritism of

young British players such as Tammy Abraham, meant that Giroud wasn’t high up on the priority list. Although I can’t see behind the scenes, if a player performs well in training, it obviously makes sense to put them on the pitch.

Thomas Tuchel Chelsea’s new manager Thomas Tuchel is an experienced German football manager, previously head coach at PSG, winning several titles including the France Ligue 1 twice and the Coupe de France. After the first two games, I think it safe to say he has brought life to a dying team. Marcos Alonso, who as I said earlier had been benched the whole season, made his first appearance in four months in the game vs Burnley. Not only did he create opportunities, but also scored an impressive goal by keeping the ball up whilst facing backwards, and then volleying it into the back of the net. This doesn’t bode well for Lampard’s legacy and apparent grudge with the player, as it seems Alonso could’ve helped the struggling team. As sad as it is to admit this, I think Frank needed to go, and I am sure Tuchel’s move will be great for the future of the club. All of these issues will of course be resolved by the year 2050, when I am rich enough to buy and own Chelsea Football Club. Until then, we will see how Abramovich takes a liking to Tuchel, and the promising future of the club.

Frank Lampard and Mason Mount

A note from the editors Issue 3 is out and we couldn’t be prouder of our brilliant journalists! We hope you have enjoyed reading this issue and it has given you some thoughts to explore heading into half-term, and as always, if you fancy writing something for The Seaside Standard then our inboxes are always open! It has been exciting getting this issue together even whilst we are apart, but we can’t wait to get back to this in person, when we can work with even more talented writers. Have a fantastic halfterm break! Jane and Lara

EDITORS: Lara Sellinss ls40@roedean.co.uk Jane Simmons js37@roedean.co.uk JOURNALISTS: Tuhina Anoop - ta53 Sophia Clyde - sc40 Mwaba Mwiko - mm39 Lucy Petit - lp38 Thea Redmill - tr37 Lara Sellins- ls40 Jane Simmons- js37 Megan Turtle - mt38

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