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TAG MAGAZINE 2014

Fashion Fix Have you ever walked past a shop window and seen the cutest jacket or a fresh pair of shoes and instantly thought, “I want it”? Have you ever felt like you wanted to be part of the crowd because of what the popular kids wear? Fashion has become an inseparable part of youth. You use fashion to establish your identity and to express your personality. Fashion trends can start with a designer having a new idea or bringing back an old one, and some evolve from the streets. New trends replace old, which keeps us spending money,

‘Why are teens so obsessed with fashion trends?’

as we constantly try to keep up with what’s new. Fashion can be very powerful. Ever had a mufti day at school and seen someone dress completely differently to you? Displaying their taste, culture or wealth (or lack of )? Not everyone has the cash for the ‘in’ accessories such as the latest shoes or bag. Many school pupils are dependent on parents for buying new clothes. However most parents don’t have ridiculous amount of money to spare on passing trends. Would you pay £35 for a cute fluffy jumper from the high street? Or would you save that money and spend it somewhere else where you could get more for less? And what about those who wear clothes to shock? Is it wrong that some teens are crossing gender lines – girls in dungarees, boys in skirts. Many teens attempt to look edgy, or conform to cultural stereotypes. Is this wrong? Who’s to say? Isn’t it ok just to express who you are?

Unfortunately fashion is what gives people a first impression of you even without having a conversation. It can give people a free ticket to make a snap judgement about one’s identity and personality. Our advice? Just ignore it! Tag ‘14 wanted to find out why teens find it necessary to follow fashion trends, so we carried out a survey of 14–19 year olds. You told us it is because you wish to follow the crowd and can often feel peer pressure – in other words, you want to fit in and not feel like a reject. The majority of you say that on average, you go shopping once a week. The main shops you visit for clothing are Topman, River Island and New Look. On average the amount of money you spend on an item of clothing is £11–15.

how to express yourself through your appearance. This is because when you reach 18 and become more independent, you begin to have more control over your budgets (if you work) and your life. Our advice is: enjoy expressing yourself through what you wear; avoid feeling that you have to squander all your money on keeping up with fashion trends (mission impossible) and think before you judge someone based on their appearance.

‘you want to fit in and not feel like a reject’.

As you get older you may find you tend not to worry so much about staying up-to-theminute with what is in the shops and magazines, as you discover Written by Sonia Massessi, designed by Blayze Vale-Ayres

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Tag 14’s teenager car of the year Ford KA - « If you’re thinking about your first car, this article is for you. Tag ‘14 has navigated the essential statistics in the best car almanacs, and driven through countless anecdotes from previous first time buyers, to steer you with this shortlist of five recommended first cars! In 5th place, the delightful little Ford KA. As it’s made by Ford, its reliability and build quality are quite good for such a small car. However, we recommend models after ‘04 for enhanced safety. The Ka falls into insurance group 2 so it’s pretty reasonable to insure. In 4th place, the Citroen C1. The C1’s funky styling combines chic and cheeky in equal measures. It does come a bit short of the mark when in comes to the ride and equipment though. The options only start to improve in the higher end models. It manages to get on Tag ‘14’s list because of its perky little engine and amazing fuel mileage – newer models claim up to 65 miles per gallon (mpg)!

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Citroen C1 - «« Rolling in at 3rd place is another little French car, the Renault Clio. This is perfect for first time buyers looking to combine class and style. You see these a lot on the roads – everyone seems to like them. A negative would be that the Clio doesn’t ride as well as other superminis in its class. Zooming into 2nd place: the Vauxhall Corsa – a consistently popular car among teenagers and especially boy racers. In fact, there are probably more tuned Corsas around than regular models. Even if you’re not looking to make your car sound like a tractor or dragster, the Corsa is a great little car. The ‘06 models are in insurance group 1, so it is good value to insure as well! Taking the podium at number one, Tag 14’s teenager’s car of the year is the Volkswagen Polo. This combines build quality, reliability and quirkiness in one superb little supermini. The Germans build this car so it’s

Renault Clio - ««« Vauxhall Corsa - «««« Volkswagen Polo - ««««« incredibly reliable! It’s relatively cheap to run and has a range of excellent engines to choose from. If you’re a teenager and looking for a smart, reliable and classic car the Polo is the right one for you. You may think that some of these cars are too expensive but all of them are available secondhand for less than £1000; the older and more mileage it has, the cheaper it will be. Remember: when you’re buying a car, check it has a full service history. If you’re buying from a private seller, be extra careful. Make sure the car’s VIN number matches the one in the log book. Take a test drive – and if you suspect anything is wrong with it, steer clear!

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ouTube, responsible for bringing us beauties such as Annoying Orange, Rebecca Black and Over Obsessed Girlfriend. With annoying acts like these, how has the online video site become so popular? Is it the fact that you can find practically anything on there? From full movies to clips of five teen boys acting like dogs on a popular Australian train line? Or, that you can share your life with the world, letting everyone know what you’re doing at every moment?

The first video posted on YouTube was by its founder Jawed Karim and is named ‘Me at the Zoo’. This can still be found on YouTube to this day. Although let’s be honest, it doesn’t sound that interesting compared to what we can find now! Tag ‘14 popped onto YouTube and had a quick look through its home page. The first thing we saw was the ‘Most Popular’ section. This is put together by looking at figures from each video. The clips with higher viewings that specific day get put into the highest ratings.

When Tag ‘14 went to press he had an impressive 16 million subscribers (gaining one every second – while you have been reading this article he has gained another 85). By the end of 2013 PewDiePie had received nearly 1.3 billion views. Including three million for just one video!

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HISTORY YouTube has been going for nine years now and was bought by Google in 2006 for $1.65 million (that’s around £102 million!) 4

Talking about most popular, did you know that the most viewed music video on YouTube is currently PSY’s ‘Gangnam Style’ with over a billion views! And the world number one YouTuber is PewdiePie. I mean, come on, everyone knows Pewds! He is a Swedish YouTuber who focuses on gaming videos and Vlogs.

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Can you make any money out of it? Google have also launched the YouTube Partner Program. This is where video makers get the chance to go higher in their YouTube based careers and earn money from doing what they love. You can earn money from relevant ads on your videos and if you get high enough, Google start paying you themselves.

CATEGORIES There are many different categories on YouTube providing a huge variety of videos. As well as sections on Music, Gaming and TV, there are also sections on Education, including Social Sciences, Maths and History. So as well as tutorials on how to crack trigonometry, you can also watch some vintage telly that you can no longer find on catch up TV services such as old Doctor Whos and Michael Jackson videos.

We can only imagine how much PewDiePie is making with that amount of subscribers! Anyone can become a YouTube partner and can earn different amounts of money depending on how well their videos do. Some people e.g. KSI, The Janoskians, Zoella & Tanya Burr, have made their living from YouTube and have become incredibly successful.

So, listen up, here are the rules to get you started in the YouTube business!

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Your account must be in good standing order. No copyright infringements! You will upload original, quality content. Your video content complies with all Terms and Conditions set down by Google. You have reviewed and agreed to the Copyright Education Materials.

YOUR NEXT STEPS It is not as easy as it sounds! To get ‘YouTube Famous’ and become a partner, you need subscribers! You can start to make videos easily but getting the views is the hard part. So start making interesting videos and following current YouTube trends. Include tags – these are challenges that YouTubers create and pass on to the next unsuspecting YouTuber. Get mentioned by well known YouTubers by getting yourself known to them. Get inspired by watching new, innovative, creative content.

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oomTown is an art, craft and creative festival that celebrates folk, ska, reggae, dub, swing, roots and bass culture. It is unlike any mainstream festivals, which mainly focus on pop, rock and metal. BoomTown is an actual town created by an ever-expanding network of artists, craftspeople and imaginative minds. Headliners in the past have included Ms Dynamite, Goldie Lookin Chain and Asian Dub Foundation.

music with lots of different stages. Artists who have confirmed they will be performing in 2014 (so far) include:

The festival takes place over four days at the site in Winchester, Hampshire. This year it runs from Thursday 7th – Sunday 10th August. A lot of effort goes into it: from putting up the decorations to encouraging people to wear fancy dress; this all adds a vibe to the festival.

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BoomTown is divided into four districts, each with its own camping ground. The festival attracts an alternative type of person – from a dance music raver to a hard-rocker. It has a diverse selection of

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The Wailers – the band made famous by the late Bob Marley continue to tour, and have sold 250 million albums worldwide; Bellowhead – this ensemble act are in demand, most recently having won Best Album 2013 at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards; Eliza Carthy – the young, tattooed and pierced fiddle player has twice been nominated for the prestigious Mercury Music Prize.

The main headliner is yet to be announced at the time Tag ‘14 went to press. Tickets are on sale now for £150 for an adult weekend pass. www.boomtownfair.co.uk

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“A lot of hard work, persistence and probably being quite annoying” girl at the time decided she was t’s very likely that Lynsey Bartlett

has been in the background at some point in your life up until now: while getting ready for school, making yourself a sandwich in the kitchen, out shopping, or at the leisure centre. When Tag ‘14 met Lynsey, we spoke about her love for the media growing up, and how she has made a successful career as a presenter on Heart. We started by asking Lynsey if she’d always been interested in the media or if she just ‘drifted’ into it when an opportunity popped up. She explained that from a young age she yearned to be involved in broadcasting. “I knew I wanted to work in radio from the age of 12. When I was 16 I was old enough to do hospital radio. I lived in Southampton at the time, so went to the local hospital and asked if they needed any volunteers”. Lynsey knew the media was something she definitely wanted to pursue – then she decided to take it further and study it. “I did Communications at A Level because there wasn’t a Media A Level at my college, Communications was the closest I could do, then when I went to uni I did a Media degree”. Lynsey then went on to work at a local radio station, The Wolf, in her home town in the Midlands. “I managed to get myself a job there by a lot of hard work, persistence and probably being quite annoying. I’d done some promo work for them and I happened to have a friend who ended up reading their news, so it’s a little bit about who you know”. As we all know, radio is a very popular career choice which can make it very difficult for a lot of people to find a job. Lynsey went on to say, “The other thing

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Bartlett I did was work at the college [Sussex Downs]. There comes a time when obviously you wonder if you’ll ever get into radio properly and earn your living out of it because it’s competitive. So I had to find something else I could do to pay the bills.” So how did she get into Heart FM? “I just got this e-mail completely out of the blue, no warning, saying would I be interested? [...] From a man named Richard Reynolds [you may have heard him on Sovereign, Arrow and Bright FM] saying ‘have you got anything on tape from the work you’d done in the Midlands’ – it was tapes back then! – ‘and we’ll have a listen and see if you fit the bill’ which I must have done because I got the job!” As you can tell, Lynsey is very dedicated and hardworking, but at this time Lynsey was still working at Sussex Downs College. She adds, “The travel

leaving altogether, so I ended up getting breakfast and afternoon travel which was enough for me to leave the college.” The hours were pretty harsh, as anyone who has worked in the media will know, “I used to do 6–10 in the morning and then 4–7 in the evening [...] Eventually in about 2007–08 Nicky [Keig-Shevlin, from Danny and Nicky in the Morning on Southern FM, before it became Heart], who was the Queen of Breakfast, left and I was offered the job” Lynsey was pregnant with her son Dexter in 2012 and had no idea whether she’d still have a job at Heart or not when she had completed maternity leave – almost all radio presenters are freelance, so they do not have the same employment rights as staff. However, she has still managed to remain on air at Heart, juggling motherhood with her challenging career. Tag ‘14 asked Lynsey if she had any advice to anyone who was looking to be involved in radio as a career. “I think finding your way into the station is the most important thing, so start small, there’s no point e-mailing Radio 1 or Heart even, hospital radio is a great start, even if it’s not a station that can take you onto a paid job, it’s still experience.” She added, “Another way into a bigger station is to do promo work for them, they’re the ones you’ll see out in the Arndale Centre giving out stickers and goodies and that sort of stuff.” So now you can hear Lynsey every Sunday 12–4 on 102.2FM whether you are revising for your exams, making lunch, or getting ready to head out to the park!

Written by Elisha Walter, designed by Jacob Prior

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College Survival Guide Starting college in September? Feeling excited or nervous? Read on… ount of Each course comes with a substantial am student, work, with strict deadlines. As a college will be a your timetable in comparison to school ak slots, lot more flexible and has allocated bre ege work. which are intentionally to complete coll time work On top of this, you can also fit any part w this to into your schedule. However, do not allo rself to affect the amount of time you leave you Make sure complete any outstanding coursework. rsework that you are organised and do your cou to ensure to a high quality standard and on time, ial grade. that you are reaching the highest potent

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appe nd ch ourse that n’t follow a crowd a regret it later c a e s o o h C ly . Do – you’ll on ent. the future a career in nds are interested in h the lack of enjoym e g ie u fr e th that you’re des are affected thro nd that you will mak gra for you a when your is suitable t a th e rs u ollege. Find a co r time at c u o y r e v o f most out o

At Sussex Downs Colle ge a lot will be expect ed of you and it can feel quite hard to manage. As well as st arting a new social life and often st udying at a higher leve l than school, you will also need to learn how to manage yo ur own time and workload. Tag ’14 is here to help. We su rv ey ed students to find out m current ore about their beha vi ou r. W that many of them st e found ruggle to hand in assig nments on time and some did no t feel fully prepared fo r college when leaving school. So Tag ‘14 has devised some helpful tips on how to deal with thes e problems. MA Keep a record KE A TO-DO LIST of your assig nment dead in the form lines; this co of a uld be have to com diary. This is so you kno w plete and w w h a t work you hen to do it ‘to-do’ list h by. Or make ighlighting a simple majo placed some where obvio r priorities. This should b us like on th reminder. It e fridge as a e can be satisf constant ying to tick them off.

EEP NIGHT ’S S L etimes they D O O G A GET tterns are varied: som night on at students’ sleep pa

d th y up until mid Tag ‘14’s survey foun ey don’t. Try not to sta th es im et lf a time m so d an next day. Set yourse e th get enough sleep ge lle co ve ha u ght before yo the bed to write your computer, the ni . Have a notepad by es vic de ur yo off rn to tu ake. when you are going d if it’s keeping you aw in m ur yo on ’s at th down anything

PLAN YOUR TIM E Make a timetable for colleg e work, your job (if you have one) and free time. Inc lude when you are going to do your independe nt study and make sure you block in when you are go ing to have fun.

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“What do I do? What do I say?”

INTERVIEWS Do’s

Don’ts

Use open body language:

Don’t use closed body language: If you sit there

Sit up straight with your hands resting in your lap and maintain eye contact. This shows you have confidence and are happy in your surroundings.

Do some research: Companies like it when you already have a good knowledge about them and their products or services. 9 out of 10 students think that it’s a good idea to look up the company’s yearly profits, products and business structure. It shows you have initiative.

Ask questions: It’s pretty daunting being interviewed, let alone asking questions! But if you prepare around five questions, this will show you’re really interested in the position and company. Dress smartly: It goes without saying that we are all judged by how we look before we have even spoken, so make sure you get a head start at a first glance. Even if the job you are after has no dress code!

with your arms crossed with a stony impression on your face, your application may go to the bottom of the pile.

Don’t clam up: Think about your answer – rather than speak off the top of your head – then go for it. This will show the interviewer how well you will be able to talk to customers and colleagues. Don’t lie: This is probably the most obvious thing you shouldn’t do. Half of students think that if the interviewer asks you about your weaknesses, you should tell them, and explain how you manage them. It shows that you are honest, have learned from your mistakes and are willing to be trained. Don’t turn up in casual:

Regardless of the job title you are going for, dress smart. If you turn up in high heels and hot pants girls, it will not make a good first impression. And boys, no trackies or jeans and a T-shirt.

Don’t turn up late: Allow plenty of time to get there, arrive early. If you’re late you might as well not go to the interview at all. The company definitely won’t give it to you, no matter how much you shine during the interview. Good luck! Written by Daisy Cooper, designed by Shannon Da Silva

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YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT A recipe for successful home cooking Did you know that 80% of university students put on 15lbs (7 kilos) within their first year?

living in halls, with a host family or flat sharing. However you’ll probably have access to a stove and oven so there’s no excuse!

“But I can’t cook!”

want to start cooking simple meals then there are a few things you can This is mainly due to students do. Subscribe to YouTube channels resorting to fast food and takeaways such as Nicko’s Kitchen, OnePotChef as their main source of nutrition. and even Epic Meal Time. You can You’re probably thinking “Yeah, but watch Saturday Kitchen Live on BBC1 it’s easy, cheap and most of all tastes at 10am on Saturdays (or catch up on good!” This is of course true. BBC iPlayer if that’s too early). Tag ‘14 wants to show you how to If you’re not currently studying at make easy, cheap and tasty food university and still living with your choices a way of life as opposed to parents there are many things you relying on takeaways and fast food. can do to improve your culinary We surveyed Sussex Downs College skills. Anti-poverty campaigner Jack students, who were planning to go Monroe (“A Girl Called Jack”) has to university, if they would be willing been making headlines this year for to cook simple healthy meals instead her ability to knock up healthy, tasty of resorting to junk food. Just over meals on a budget of £10 a week. You half said they would be willing to can follow her on @MsJackMonroe. make the switch. Of course you may The Love Food Hate Waste website not have the best cooking facilities can inspire you to liven up your if you’re a student as you may be leftovers. Even Jamie Oliver 10

recognises the need to promote home cooking on a budget – check out his recipes on the Save with Jamie section of his website. Finally, see our hints and tips opposite. You’ll soon realise it’s cool to be able to cook and can be much more sociable than pigging out of plastic cartons like a Larry. We’re all entitled to the occasional guilty pleasure, but you might appreciate a take-away more if it’s an occasional treat and you know you can afford it.

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“Cooking proper meals is too expensive!”

• If you’re still living with your parents, go do the weekly shop with them. 40% of students told us they already do the weekly shop. • Shop online: it’s sometimes easier to see the best prices when you are in peace in front of your computer. • Don’t fan boy/girl one specific supermarket; shop around for the best price.

• Try to plan your meals and make a list of what you need to buy. Shop once a week rather than every day, and stock up on cupboard essentials to avoid the need for takeaways. • Ask whoever cooks at home if you can chop up some veg; this will improve your knife skills in safe surroundings.

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• Make the most of deals such as 2 for 1 and value packs and so on. It’s usually better value to do this with cupboard staples rather than fresh produce, • Write down a few simple which can go off quickly, recipes you enjoy eating creating waste. and practice them with your bezza. • Ask for advice. There’s bound to be someone in • Set up a Come Dine With your family who can cook Me network with some brilliantly. Ask them for mates and make cooking tips and easy recipes. a part of your social life – They’ll be flattered! lots of cheap nights in!

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“I don’t want to go to uni!”

Higher Education can boost your career, social life and teach you how to live independently. And the high fees (£6–9k per year) don’t seem to be putting off as many applicants as was thought when they were first introduced. But not everyone wants to take this path. So what are the alternatives? APPRENTICESHIPS

An apprenticeship is a real job with training so you can earn while you learn and pick up some nationally recognised qualifications as you go. Apprenticeships take between one and four years to complete and to accept a place on one you must be over the age of 16, eligible to work in the UK and not in full time education. Some apprenticeships require particular skills and qualifications, but others don’t. The best thing to do is think about the type of career that you want and then see if there is an apprenticeship to fit. You can choose from fields including retail, I.T, construction, the arts, business, health, leisure and more. You can find a list of vacancies on the National Apprenticeships Service website. They also have a Vacancy Matching Service where you can search for places.

SPLASH

Splash events are held across Sussex Downs College campuses and refer to talks, workshops and training sessions that deliver support to all students with their progression. Splash is completely accessible: on Facebook, Twitter and posters – and an email is sent out to every student before the event takes place, so there are no excuses! There is always someone at college for you to ask about what to do next, mainly your Personal Tutor ,so if you have any questions or concerns, go and get some advice, which may help you out!

VOLUNTEERING

Volunteering can make a real difference to your own life and the lives of those around you. It looks brilliant on your CV. Giving up your time shows that you are making a contribution to the community and can be trusted to make a commitment. Volunteering can also be very sociable! Contact your local volunteer centre if you want to find an opportunity in your local area. 3VA provides support for voluntary and community organisations across Eastboume, Lewes District and Wealden. They have developed a “Quick Guide to finding volunteer opportunities”, which you can find on their website http:// www.vces.org.uk/quick-guideto-finding-volunteeringopportunities. You will find a link specifically aimed at 14–25-yearolds, so head to www.vinspired. com to find volunteering opportunities that suit you.

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Top Ten Apps Apps are the things that keep smart phones interesting and everyone glued to them, but which ones are the best for teenagers? Tag ‘14 has scoured lists, charts and ratings to compile the essential top 10 free apps for your mobile.

You know the situation: you have just experienced something amazing, snapped it on your mobile and now you want to share it with everyone – within seconds. But wait! That shot was too wide, it would look better if you cut out the background. This is where Squaready Photo Editor comes in, starting the countdown at number 10. This app allows users to crop photos easily and quickly so you have the best looking photo. The best thing about this is the fact that you can upload your new cropped photo straight to Instagram. One of the biggest hit games of the last few months is Flappy Bird, placed at number 9.

Despite being number 1 on the top free charts in the App Store, it’s been rated harshly due to its difficulty. After a few goes you will want to delete it but the addictiveness will keep you playing, trying to beat your highest score. Overall this a fun game with basic graphics that will amuse you for hours. What’s that song called from that new advert you heard at the cinema? Or what’s that track called on the radio - you missed what the presenter said at the start and they didn’t back announce it. The brilliant app Shazam can help you. Our number 8 has helped countless music lovers identify the name of a song. It works when you hold your phone close to where the song is coming from – after a few seconds the app will tell you what the song is called. Simple

and very effective, it is definitely worth a download. One of the biggest apps in 2013 is ranked at number 7. Vine changed the way we use our phones by allowing us to film six second videos and upload them to our profiles. The unique selling point of this app is the way you touch the screen to record and let go to stop. This technique has lead to some pretty incredible Vines. Download it to find out what you’re missing. Facebook’s acquisition Whatsapp is at number 6. This app allows people to talk to each other free even if you have different phones. This app has changed the way we use our phones and most of your friends probably already have it. However, this app’s full potential is only realised if your friends have the same type of phone as you.

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YouTube: where to start? This website has changed the internet from a boring landscape into a funny and entertaining platform. That is why they have released a version specifically for the iPhone. Having YouTube on your phone is a brilliant idea, making it our number 5. The app runs quickly and has some clever features, for example you can search for another video while the current video is playing in a small screen below. If you have an iPhone you would probably heard of our number 4. It made a big explosion on the App Store last summer; of course it’s Snapchat. This app lets you send ‘snaps’ of yourself with text over the top to any of you friends already on it. The key feature of this is that you can only see the messages for a short amount of time (you set it between 1–10 seconds)and then they’re gone, and no you can’t screenshot them either! Definitely download this if you want a laugh with your friends. Moving into the coveted top three position. Perhaps unsurprisingly, Facebook has taken number 3. Facebook has over 1.2 billion users and continues to grow daily. The fact that so many

people rely on it as a daily form of communication makes it unrivalled in the app marketplace. The high demand is why the app has constant updates and ‘bug fixes’. On many phones the Facebook app takes longer to open than normal apps do, but it’s worth it to find out what everyone’s up to. Just missing out on the top spot is Twitter, our number 2. As users are only allowed to use 140 characters in their tweets, this saves the rest of us from having to read soppy or overdramatic statuses on Facebook. Another benefit is that you don’t have to see what other people have ‘liked’, meaning you don’t get their choice of videos cramming up your news feed. The main feature for Twitter is the way you can follow celebrities and find out what they’re up to. Overall this app is brilliant and, like Facebook, has changed social networking. The top spot goes to another app few of us can live without – yes

it’s Instagram! Described as ‘Twitter with pictures,’ this number 1 app allows you to share photos and videos (up to 15 seconds long) with all of your followers. And like Twitter, you can follow the growing number of celebrities that are creating accounts, like Rita Ora, Rhianna and Justin Bieber. This app is light on the brain and simple to use, perfect for when you wake up or just before bed. Just trust its 150 million monthly users! And that is Tag ‘14’s guide to essential apps. Now excuse us while we update our statuses.... Written and designed by George Linzey

Social Media is it controlling your life?

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ocial networking sites such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Snapchat are increasingly leeching our time, as we become more dependent on the internet for communicating with our friends and staying up-to-date with our favourite celebrities. From 2012 to 2013, Facebook published figures showing that the amount of time we are spending on it increased by 22% compared to 2 years ago – that’s an extra 18 minutes. Twitter currently has 645,750,000 active users and gains more every day. The average number of tweets per day is about 58 million. A lot of us have an iPhone which makes it even easier to stay connected. The Guardian newspaper says that, “fewer than 20% of kids send more than 200 texts a day and 31% sending 20 or fewer. Sexting could be considered rare, however it was found that only 4% of teenagers had sent a ‘sext’ and only 15% had received one.” Social networking can consume time away from

families, friends, studies and relationships. And the social media buzz shows no signs of abating in popularity. A recent app called Vine (created in 2013) allows active users to create seven second videos and upload them to sites such as Facebook and Instagram. These videos are mostly comical, generating good feedback, which makes the viewer want to watch another. And before you know it, a whole afternoon has gone. Texting is considered to be eroding literacy levels as the slang terms and abbreviations such as BTW and WUU2 (what are you up to?) are increasingly used by many of us. Apparently it is driving down standards of writing skills in all areas: grammar, spelling and punctuation. As times change, so does the internet. A place where it is all too easy to share personal details such as date of birth, your full name and exactly where you are. You have probably heard of cases where criminals have posed as teenagers.

Tag ‘14 has these tips to keep you sane and safe while enjoying the wonders of social networking: • Give yourself times when you can use these websites and times when you ban yourself from them – no peeking when you have important things to do! • Obviously NEVER give out your contacts. • Don’t upload anything that you wouldn’t be happy to show your parents, boss and teacher! • Avoid falling into the trap of using ‘text speak’ in formal written documents, other wise the reader may think you can’t spell properly!

“We are spending

22% more time on Facebook than we were 2 years ago”

Written by Sonia Massessi, designed by Bethany Foster

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TEEN

RELATIONSHIPS “Relationships never last, just like dreams”, according to one Sussex Downs College student who is disillusioned with love. We all know that when you reach your mid to late teens you start to discover new feelings and emotions about some other people and sometimes find yourself in a situation where you don’t know what to do about it. When you are single, you only have yourself to worry about. However as you grow older and fall into a new relationship you are introduced to new responsibilities. This can be quite daunting and sometimes scary. Tag ‘14 surveyed a number of students at SDC for their views on previous and current relationships and what to expect. “They can be fun but you need to be understanding and caring,” stated Elena Davis, a first year A level student at SDC. Dan Court, 16, a media student,

told us that relationships can be “expensive, but very nice to know someone cares.” A relationship advice source on Twitter says:

“Relationships never last, just like dreams.” “Our soul mate is the one who makes life come to life.” That might work in Hollywood, but what about in the real world? Most of you told us you don’t agree with the statement above. All relationships – whether short or long-term – should involve respect, support, honesty, accountability – and maintain your independence. No one likes clinginess! So what do boys and girls tend to think of each other?

Stereotypically, boys can be seen to be flirtatious, experienced and believing that they can get any girl they want. Meanwhile girls can be seen as passive, naive or possessive. But in the real world, people are much more complicated than that. As part of growing up and becoming independent, you will have to make tough life choices like moving out and going into higher education. Going to University allows you to meet new people and be a part of new friendship groups. Don’t let a relationship get in the way of doing what you want to do. At the same time, if you want to keep a relationship going, you will have to make extra effort with your partner so they do not feel totally excluded from your new life. Just remember, relationships are supposed to be fun, try and enjoy it and don’t be too analytical!

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TAG MAGAZINE 2014

Generationals and all things Ted and Grant

eing an avid fan of the Generationals (an American indie-pop band), Tag ‘14 was excited to hear of their world tour expected in 2015. Living and working in the US, it’s a fairly rare occasion for them to venture this side of the Atlantic and to say we are excited is an understatement. With their new album underway and set to be released in the coming year, both band members Grant and Ted are currently getting ready for a year of press releases and touring. Chilling and writing upcoming songs in their hometown of New Orleans before the hectic year ahead, we were able to catch up with the guys before the craziness starts!

American band goes global Having found success with three albums, they certainly are an upcoming band to look out for, yet they wouldn’t have found it without a risky move after some setbacks. Ted and Grant decided that after their first band, The Eames Era, split up, they were ready to take on a new challenge and Generationals were born. “We didn’t know what else to do!” Grant told us, ‘We thought we had been onto a good roll of writing songs and we wanted to keep going. We didn’t want it to end just because the rest of our band wanted to stop, so we just kept going on our own.”

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With their unique style and vibe, it’s hard to pinpoint the band’s influences, yet some great UK artists and bands have had an input (hooray!). “Almost every song has a few specific influences. General influences are The Beatles, Talking Heads and Madonna (truly). We like to listen to pop music a lot. We’re always looking for new music. We started listening to Sky Ferreira recently. We really liked the Solange EP True. We likes lots of UK artists. The ones that I think of first are The Clash, Kate Bush, Belle and Sebastian, Splashh and Van Morrison.” In between performing and writing new music, Grant and Ted spend their time in their hometown with family and friends. “I’m trying to restore an old house that I moved into recently. I’m very much a homebody. I like to cook dinner for my girlfriend,” Grant told Tag ‘14. With the world tour approaching and some hectic yet exciting times ahead for the band, it’s safe to say, if this is your first time hearing of them, it won’t be your last.

Performing live is an essential part of many performers and bands’ careers, and having been on tour and performing live in so many places, they must get a buzz out of it. “The energy you get from an audience is electric! When the show goes well and the audience is into it, it’s a lot of fun. I like being a part of a show that took months and months to put together between music, arrangements, lights, stage design. It’s all very exciting.” “The audiences we performed for in Spain were unique. They are unselfconscious, gregarious and loud and very enthusiastic. All great qualities in an audience and an amazing place in terms of food and culture also.”

“The energy you get from an audience is electric! When the show goes well and the audience is into it, it’s a lot of fun.”

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True

Mobster

Productions

Three million hits on YouTube Have you ever wondered what it takes to become a content creator on YouTube? Tag ‘14 goes behind the scenes of TrueMobster Productions and meets its founder, Jay Rainsley.

“Consistent hard work, releasing regular content, interacting with your viewers, trying to make every video better then your last and bringing your own style rather than copying someone else’s. Stop looking at stuff you haven’t got and start looking at what you have got and take advantage of that.” Jay Rainsley has made a number of outstanding short films, releasing them straight onto YouTube and attracting up to three million hits. He has an amazing insight and knows how to bring his ideas to life. How did his channel become so popular? “I wouldn’t say it’s successful yet as I feel like I’ve got so much more to give and I’m still in the process of learning.

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Real LifesayGTA But I would it’s because I’m aiming my content at a younger audience that are interested in action movies, video games and I base my content around the new stuff coming out.” Quite modest of him! If you check out TrueMobster Productions you can see everything from Atlantis night club as the backdrop to a raid, to a comedic car jacking. Tag ‘14 asked him what is his biggest hit to date? “I did a Real Life GTA video a while back, just messing about bored one weekend and it’s hit [with] over 3 million views now.” A lot of YouTubers make a living out of it. For example game commentators, Smosh, video game reviewer, Nerdcubed and British geek rapper and vlogger, Dan Bull. So what exactly does it take to become a professional content creator? “To make a career, living off YouTube, you need to release regular content [...] hitting a million or more views a month, I’m only hitting 260k monthly views at the moment so I’ve still got a lot of hard work ahead.” YouTube has become a huge business and has made many people famous. Jay’s favourites are “CorridorDigital and RocketJump, those guys have inspired me the most from day one to start making videos, they always release awesome entertaining content.”

Cast and crew picture at the end of a shoot

Jay (right) and Tuggy (left). The characters are in colour while the background is black and white.

Jamie using a low angle shot to show the vunerablility of the night club owner being held down by a thug.

If you are inspired by anything you have read here and want to get creating this is what you need to get you started: • An original concept

• Determination

• A computer with editing software

• High social media profile – getting your friends to spread the word

• Equipment eg. camera, microphone, capture card

• Identifying who your potential audience is and what they like

Good luck getting creative!

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AS Media and AS Film Studies

Course codes AS Media Studies 0329/050 AS Film Studies 0330/100

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Media Studies has made me much more critical, analytical and aware of the media texts surrounding me.â&#x20AC;? Florence Piccinini, AS Media Studies student

AS Media Studies focuses on the products, audiences and institutions that own and control the media. You will have the opportunity to develop analytical skills and a critical awareness of issues relating to media theory, along with relevant practical skills in all areas of media production and research. AS Film Studies will deepen your understanding, appreciation and enjoyment of film, the major art form of the Twentieth Century. You will study a wide range of films, developing observational, critical analysis and reflective skills.

The work is split into half theory and half practical and students enjoy both elements. Students who are passionate about the study of media and film progress onto the A2 courses for these subjects. Sussex Downs College, Cross Levels Way, Eastbourne, East Sussex BN21 2UF Tel: (01323) 637637 Email: info@sussexdowns.ac.uk www. sussexdowns.ac.uk

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Three terrific Trilogies Lord of the Rings

The Matrix TRilogy

BACK to the

future

First we salute the jaw dropping brilliance of The Lord of the Rings. This is an epic trilogy featuring a star studded cast including Elijah Wood, Orlando Bloom, Ian McKellen, Cate Blanchett, Christopher Lee, Liv Tyler – and many, many more credible actors. This trilogy is also true to the books by J.R.R. Tolkien, which have sold over 150 million copies. Altogether the films had a budget of $281 million and grossed about $2.9 billion at the box office; an incredible achievement for the team led by director, Peter Jackson. The story is set in Middle Earth (much of which was shot in New Zealand) with

a fictional world full of elves, dwarves and other mythical creatures. The movie website, Rotten Tomatoes, gave The Two Towers the highest rating for an individual film at 96% in a review of a hundred pictures. The series was nominated for 30 awards winning 18 of them. The Return of the King won every single award it was nominated for, including the Oscar for Best Picture, plus Best Art Direction. The trilogy’s duration is 558 minutes in length if you watched them back to back. We give this awesome trilogy top marks.

The Matrix, The Matrix Reloaded and The Matrix Revolutions altered the way we think about the future. These films, directed by the Wachowski Brothers, are set in a fictional universe controlled by machines. Some people have been given the opportunity to go between two existences: a computer generated utopia and the machine world. These films made Laurence Fishburne a household name and helped Keanu Reeves move on from Bill and Ted (for a while). The Matrix

series is a close second, scoring an 87% rating from 129 reviews on the Rotten Tomatoes website. The budget was $363 million and it made over $1.6 billion. This trilogy received a total of 106 nominations for movie awards and won 37 of them. While parts 1 and 2 are wicked, part 3 doesn’t really tie up all the loose endings. Therefore this trilogy gets 4 out of 5.

The Back To The Future series is about the adventures of Marty McFly, who gets sent back in time with his friend Doc in a time machine. Doc steals plutonium to power this time machine and they get sent back to the 1950s when Marty’s dad was his age – and then everyone’s future is in jeopardy. These films were great for a couple of generations but are arguably starting to look a little dated now. Certainly the middle piece is ageing the least well – we probably won’t have hover boards

and flying cars in the year 2015 (next year!) when that one is set. But parts 1 and 3 work well at evoking the 1950s and the wild west of the 1850s. This series was nominated for 24 awards, winning 14 including Best Screenplay and Best Original Song for The Power Of Love performed by Huey Lewis and the News.

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WARWICK DAVIS TAG MAGAZINE 2014

“I enjoy talking to ordinary people, sometimes their stories are equally as fascinating and interesting as big stars.”

You may know him best as Professor Flitwick from Harry Potter, but the man refers to himself as Warwick Davis, a 43-year-old English actor with dwarfism. Born in Epsom, Surrey, he has starred in films ranging from Willow, Star Wars and Harry Potter as well as television series such as Doctor Who and An Idiot Abroad 3. Coming to the Devonshire Park Theatre in Eastbourne in March earlier on this year, Davis took on his first role as a producer and an actor in the production See How They Run, in which he played the role of a vicar, Lionel Toot. But it all started as Wicket the Ewok in the instalment of Star Wars: Return of the Jedi. He is the first Ewok character you see in the film, the one who finds Princess Leia when

she’s crashed on a Speeder Bike. Davis got his big break when he was just eleven years old. Tag ’14: What was it that got you into acting? WD: It was a radio commercial my grandmother heard when I was 10, no, 11 actually, it was from Lucasfilm who make Star Wars, and they were asking for short people that wanted to appear in the next instalment of Star Wars, which was going to be Return of the Jedi. She told my mum she had heard this announcement and my mum knew I was a big Star Wars fan and would love this sort of opportunity. She phoned up the studios and got me an audition. But I didn’t really have to audition actually, I just went up and met one of the production people and they said ‘Do you wanna play an Ewok?’ and I said ‘What’s one of those?’ and they said ‘Well go find out and get yourself measured up for a costume’ and that was it, it was as simple as that! That started my career, and I have my grandmother to thank for it!

Tag ’14: What would you say is the best film or television programme you have been in so far? WD: I think there’s lot of stuff. I’m very fortunate to be able to say that. I’m very thrilled to be a part of Dr. Who which is something I’ve wanted to do for years and I was very fortunate last year to get a really good part in an episode. That was a real honour and one that is certainly in my mind is up there. But it’s hard to choose one thing to be honest but yeah I’ll go with Dr. Who. Tag ’14: Is there anything weird or funny that you have been asked to do when filming a film or television production? WD: There’s all sorts of weird things because of the types of films I’m involved with, you know what I mean? I’ve been dressed up in sort of very strange make ups with dentures and huge contact lenses. I mean I think some of the weird things were with An Idiot Abroad 3 with Karl Pilkington. To travel the world and to jump off a 350ft tower. That trip threw up a lot of things I never thought I would be doing and never thought I would end up doing, you know. It’s not really a normal holiday. The things we did. I spend the night in a gypsy caravan. It was a real gypsy caravan! It didn’t even have a proper roof or door so what you see in the show is, we actually do the things, its not like we just stop the cameras and go to a 5 star hotel. It’s literally what you see happens. I’ll never forget the things I did on that trip.

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Tag ’14: Your career is on the up at the moment, what are you working on? WD: I’m doing the film ‘Get Santa’ which will come out next Christmas with Jim Broadbent as Santa. It’s a fantastic film. It’s a comedy. It’s gonna be the most brilliant family Christmas movie. I can’t really tell you much about it but it’s such a blast working on it and I have a feeling it’s going to be a big hit! I’m also producing the play See How They Run. Tag ’14: What’s the role you play within the production? WD: I play Lionel Toop the vicar of the village of Merton-cum-Middlewick. He’s the kind of character that doesn’t really do anything to deserve what happens around him, all of this chaos, and he’s not to blame for it but he always suffers the consequences. He’s married to an actress and in 1945, when the play is set. Being married to an actress it was always looked up as an odd profession, especially if you were a vicar. Tag ’14: See how they run is coming to Eastbourne, where most of our readers are from... WD: Oh that’s fantastic! Tag ’14: Is there anything you want to do while you’re here? WD: I will be walking along the seafront, I love the seaside in Eastbourne, I’ve been there many times before. I’m just looking forward to going to the Devonshire Park Theatre, I know some people who produced a panto there and I’ve seen shows there before. Tag ’14: Is there anything you want to achieve with regards to your career or personal life in the future?

WD: I’ve managed to tick a lot of my ambitions recently and See How They Run is another one. You know, producing a play and acting. Having a chat show will be the last thing. Just to have a chat entertainment show that would be hugely exciting and, so yeah, I’m sort of heading in that direction. That’s obviously the next ambition to tick off the list and I hope to achieve that. ‘Cause I enjoy talking to people, and not necessarily just to big stars, but ordinary people, because sometimes their stories are equally as fascinating and interesting as big stars. Tag ’14: To round off, what do you and your family have planned this summer? Are you going on holiday?

Warwick Davis. Let’s hope Warwick returns to Eastbourne soon in his next ventures, and here’s to a distinguished career.

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WD: It’s hard for me to make holiday plans because when we’ve booked holidays in the past I end up getting work so we have to cancel it. Maybe the Lake District, we really like it there. I know it’s a long way off, I’ve got a lot to get done before then but it’s a dream isn’t it, what will be, but yeah, we’re not going to book anything, it’s kind of an impulse, it’s kinda ‘Let’s go!’ Tag ’14: Well thank you very much for speaking to us today. WD: It’s an absolute pleasure. Thanks for writing the piece, I really appreciate it. Warwick Davis performed at Eastbourne’s Devonshire Park Theatre from Monday 17th – Saturday 22nd March of this year and did an amazing job! The whole cast of See How They Run put on a brilliant show and shed a new light on “small actors” to quote Co-written by Lauren Berry and Emily Shepherd-Chandler, designed by Lauren Berry

TAG MAGAZINE 2014 Florence Piccinini

Budding Photographers

rom holiday snaps to landscapes, from selfies to family portraits, photography’s a hobby that more and more of us are getting into. Tag ‘14 caught up with three of the most talented photography students at Sussex Downs College to find out what inspires them and how they showcase their best work. Sophie Catt Age: 19 “I started around 2008, when I went on holiday to Wales. I took some pictures there then I really got into it after that. I started taking pictures of mates every day. I really enjoy band photography, I took pictures at the Battle of the Bands in 2010 and I’ve taken pictures at a lot of gigs since then”. Sophie told us she has been taking photos of skateboarders

for a couple of years now and is pretty good at capturing them mid trick! Luke Gardner Age: 19 “Photography became interesting when I picked up a camera, went out into the garden and started taking pictures of the bees and the flowers. Right now [...] I’m doing it as an A Level and so it’s a bit of a job getting the work done. I’d love to have a career in photography; it would be a dream come true! Artists can draw, paint or mould their artwork. I can’t draw, paint or mould to save my life. So when I go out, I have a goal and that is to create the image that is in my head. I have a Nikon D3100 DSLR camera but I started out with a little Samsung camera from Tesco, it was only £20. I don’t always edit my photos

but if I do it’s normally cropping photos or playing around with the settings and options. I’ve made some interesting discoveries through PhotoShop and it does get quite addictive so be careful! Right now I’m using Adobe Photoshop CS6 and it can take between 30 minutes to 3 hours to edit a photo. It sounds like a lot but it depends on what or how you’re editing the photo and if you enjoy what you do. I do have a Facebook

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page with my best friend – you can find us a www.facebook. com/exposure24. I’m also on Instagram if you want to follow me – my Instagram name is lukephotoinc”. Kienan Connolly Age: 18 “I used to take photos on my iPhone of landscapes, and people used to give me good feedback on them, so I bought a Canon. This is a hobby. [I] wouldn’t do it as a career as the industry is quite competitive. However, I might do it like a part time job, have it along side my main job. [I] try and capture good pictures, so, capturing the sunset or sunrise. [I have a] Canon 600D, I didn’t know how to use DSLR cameras but learnt how to by just playing around and looking on YouTube. I don’t use PhotoShop or any other software for my photos, I only play around with the saturation. [There is] some interest in my photos and they are used for their websites or businesses. I don’t have a website but I do have Facebook and Instagram that display my photos.” If you want to get involved with photography, Tag ‘14 recommends that you start off buying a second hand DSLR camera; these vary in price but you can pick up a decent one from £80. Another good way to get your photos noticed is to start a website or blog showcasing your best pics, or you could even just post them on Facebook so your friends can see and comment on them. Finally you could approach local charities and offer to take some semi-professional pictures that they could use for publicity. Good luck!

Kienan Connolly

Luke Gardner

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BTEC 90 Credit Diploma in

Creative Media Production

COURSE CODE: 5170/010

â&#x20AC;&#x153;This course has determined what I want to do with my future and has taught me so much, opening many opportunities to work within the media.â&#x20AC;?

James McDowell, Second Year Student

The 90 Credit Diploma in Creative Media Production is a full-time course at Sussex Downs College. It provides a package equivalent to four full A levels and progression to higher education or employment.

What you will achieve Shoot movies, documentaries, music videos and television shows, some of which will be screened at the Curzon cinema in Eastbourne. Broadcast live on Eastbourne Youth Radio Create this magazine, by designing, writing or marketing for Tag, to a readership of 10,000 young people Achieve AS Photography and AS Film Studies as part of the course Learn to use industry-standard software and hardware that will help you into your chosen career

For more information visit www.sussexdowns.ac.uk or call 01323 637637

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Top 5 Albums

to look out for in 2014 numbers one and two in the UK charts at the same time! Everyone has been expecting something special from this musical genius; so far Girl has been well reviewed.

NICKI MINAJ

With two MTV Music Awards, an MTV Europe Award, four American Music Awards and five Billboard Music Awards, Nicki Minaj has smashed onto the music scene with one hell of a bang! Minaj is known for mixing different accents and speeds on her songs, earning her a place on the Young Money label. Super Bass went 8 times platinum after selling over 4 million copies, so as you can imagine everyone is expecting something huge from one of the most influential women in music at the moment. The Pink Print comes out on 25th April.

EXAMPLE PHARRELL

Being a singer, songwriter, record producer, rapper, fashion designer and drummer can’t be easy but Pharrell Williams seems to take it all in his stride. The latest hit single, Happy, has been well received. Pharrell has made history by being the first person to hold

With his fifth studio album being released this year, Example is set to have a big year ahead of him. Example burst onto the scene with his debut album Won’t Go Quietly and has been a strong contender for the number one spot ever since. After shaking Glastonbury in 2013 Example has set the bar high for himself and his future project. Live Life Living is due

out on 23rd June and can be pre-ordered via his website.

KENDRICK LAMAR

Being crowned ‘Hottest MC in the Game’ by MTV on their annual list, getting to number two on the Billboard 200 list, and being certified platinum is a big deal – and that’s why Kendrick Lamar’s next album is highly anticipated. Lamar has worked with top current rappers – Drake, Lil Wayne and Dr. Dre – so will some of that influence rub off onto his new album when it’s released in September?

PROFESSOR GREEN

Stephen Paul Manderson – or as you will know him – Professor Green, is releasing his third solo album and it is set to be his best yet! Growing Up In Public is released on the 12th May 2014. It has been rumoured that Pro Green has collaborated with the likes of Example, Wretch 32 and Ella Eyre. Green has recently tied the knot with former Made In Chelsea star, Millie Mackintosh, but this hasn’t slowed down the making of his album. With lots of awards under his belt and plenty of nominations, this should be a big year for Professor Green.

Look out for all of the album artwork soon on the iTunes Store!

Written by George Linzey, designed by Emily Shepherd-Chandler

TAG MAGAZINE 2014

n the ruthless fame game, it ’s estimated that only 1–5 out of every 10,000 people actually become famous. Yet media coverage of celebrity culture is at saturation point, and sometimes it is hard to distinguish between a famous person and their talent. Tag ‘14

“I got to where I am now by just keeping at it, doing anything to get out there is always the best way forward.” has been finding out what it takes to achieve stardom. Luciano Anagnostopoulos is one of those hoping to make a breakthrough from obscurity to the world stage. Luciano is 17 years old and lives in Eastbourne; he was part of the upcoming duo Venture, previously

known as Yung Rarscals, alongside Sam Tompkins. Luciano believes it is essential to have a successful role model who you aspire to be like, as this gives you a focus and something to aim for. So who’s his hero? “Ed Sheeran, he became a massive influence towards my style of music”. Various routes can be taken in pursuit of the ambition of becoming a well-known name. One well established way to try to get acknowledged – and to earn some cash – is busking. This can be done on the streets as well as in local cafes or nightspots such as Eastbourne’s Buskers Bar. Children under 14 are not allowed to busk. A busker’s license may be required to perform on the streets. Contact your local council to see if you need one for Eastbourne, Wealden, Rother or Lewes.

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Rizzle Kicks’s Connor Maynard and Passenger have come across Luciano and Sam busking: proof that busking is a good route to recognition Guidelines on busking in England and Wales can be found on www.gov.uk/ busking-licence. YungRarscals have performed at local venues including Eastbourne Underground Theatre, Atlantis nightclub, on Eastbourne Youth Radio and more, as well as busking on the streets of Eastbourne and Brighton. It is said that if someone you’ve never met knows your name, that’s a level of fame. You can do some selfpromotion of your name and showcase your talent using social networking sites such as Twitter and Facebook as well as video websites like YouTube. Rizzle Kicks’s Connor Maynard and Passenger have come across YungRarscals. They heard Luciano and Sam perform while busking in Brighton. So

how do you make the leap from performing at street level – or via the internet – to coming into contact with music labels, promoters, or agents? Luciano’s advice for ambitious performers is “to make as many contacts as you can. Professional headshots, EP/Album covers, cards (with details on them), get some studio time and record your own original material. Be unique and never be afraid to do what you want.” If you’re looking to gain more experience in acting or performing, you don’t need an agent. Have a look at the following websites to see how existing freelance actors, models and

musicians add more to their CV while between jobs. If you think you’ve got what it takes, log in and create a profile for your chance to gain more work experience to enhance your CV. Anyone under the age of 18 should ask for their parents’ permission before signing up. To have a chance of fame, all you need is talent, the ability to network like crazy, the ambition and self-discipline to work flat-out – and then you may have a chance of being that one in 10,000.

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o whom it may concern, Chris Ramsey is a rather funny comedian from the Newcastle area... Oh who’re we kidding? He’s from South Shields! Tag ‘14 got backstage access to see the Celebrity Juice star live at the De La Warr Pavilion in Bexhill. Arriving at Bexhill we were met with empty streets. Nothing but stones and seagulls. We feared the night would follow this empty tone. After spending half an hour in the Pavilion’s canteen and grabbing a quick drink, the venue was completely full! Lots of smiling faces of teens, adults (and a few seagulls) queued at the door making the event feel all that more exciting. After finding our seats and admiring Chris’ musical taste, we were greeted by a great Geordie voice booming above us. He called for cheers, woos and had a cheeky dig at the venue. We were all pumped for the wonderful Chris Ramsey to walk out in front of us… and on came… Carl Hutchinson, who was, to our surprise, not what you’d expect from a support act. His half hour sketch was actually very funny. However, we at Tag ‘14 find ourselves divided as to whether Carl could potentially be a main stage comedian. During the interval, merchandise was well and truly available. With lots of offers and different items to buy, we couldn’t say no. From t-Shirts to snail mugs... From outside the doors, we heard the music volume rising, raising our anticipation levels. Sitting back down in the room, we were ready. The same cheeky chappy voice revealed itself over the speakers as Chris walked out onto the stage. People cheered, clapped and others walked out to go to the loo! His interaction with the crowd at the very beginning was among the funniest parts of the show. The way he spoke to people in the front rows proved to be very funny and we could hardly contain bursts of laugher. Chris spoke about subjects such as

Just how funny is

Chris Ramsey? Tag editorial team catch up with Chris at the De La Warr Pavilion in March

secret socks and even more on secret cameras. Throughout his performance, he focused on his TV appearance on Soccer AM which brings us to our pull quote. “Bumming is not swearing!” We wouldn’t want to reveal too much in case you are planning to see his show (details to follow) . Suffice to say, we at Tag ‘14 have since had endless debates about the important subject of whether bumming is swearing (which it isn’t). Chris’s expert interweaving of side stories, together with his interaction with the crowd, made this show all the more funny. Afterwards, the fact that he was willing to sign autographs and meet fans was a humbling gesture. Meeting him in person proved how much of a genuine guy he truly is. Tag ‘14 strongly suggests going to see Chris Ramsey in concert on his next tour if you want to ‘ave a right good laff’. His tour – ‘The Most Dangerous Man on Saturday Morning Television’ – continues on Saturday 25th October at the Brighton Dome. Chris and Carl’s hilarity continues over on their Twitter pages so go and give them a cheeky follow: @iamchrisramsey @CPHutchinson Why not have a look at the venue’s Twitter page to check out new events: @dlwp

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imagine Dragons Grammy award winners breathe fire into the O2

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magine Dragons: Grammy award winners for best rock performance 2014, beating David Bowie, Led Zeppelin, Queens of the Stone Age and Jack White; and the fourth most streamed band in the USA, and sixth most streamed act in the UK for 2013 on Spotify. The expectations of this live show at the O2 arena were understandably high.

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Dan Reynolds of Imagine Dragons performing at Rock im Park, Nürnberg 2013

First to the stage were Moths to a Flame and Linus Young – the support acts were something different, but they were more the backing track to a herd of concert goers than anything else. We had all come for one thing and it showed during every break in the music as the arena quickly filled to cheers of anticipation. Then the Dragons’ eyes opened, the music rumbled and the whole venue erupted into screams. For those who have never been to an Imagine Dragons concert it takes their recorded songs to the next level. The bass, the drums, you can feel your heart rumble, it’s the feeling you get when everyone is singing and jumping, having fun and you know it’s a free space. The highlight was a cover of Blur’s Song 2 that nearly blew

the roof off, everybody’s hands were up and everybody was moving. This four piece band from Las Vegas have the power to make you go from jumping up and down singing your heart out to gently swaying your phone light in the air in a sea of thousands with tears in your eyes.

“You can feel your heart rumble” The climax of the show was undoubtably the song that brought them international fame: Radioactive. We, the crowd, had already sung the first verse and chorus before the band had even started singing themselves. The O2 audience were treated to an extended heavy drum version.

So to sum up the whole experience, we’ll leave it to the boys to have the last words:

“I’m waking up, I feel it in my bones, Enough to make my systems blow, Welcome to the new age, to the new age.”

“You could say it was... radioactive.”

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Rock v Pop... Who will be victorious?

wo music genres, with contrasting sounds and differing icons, stand before us; but which is the most successful, influential? And which will become the most revered at the end of time? Tag ‘14 pitches one titan against the other.

What is Rock? Rock is a genre that has been around for decades, first making it big in the 1950s and 60s when rockers such as Elvis Presley and The Beatles took centre stage. In the 60s bands such as the Rolling Stones drew on the influences of the blues. Over the years rock has branched off into multiple sub-genres such as pop-punk, metal, screamo and new rock. But classic rock and roll is always going to have a place in the hearts of well-

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seasoned rockers. Legends like Presley will go on to be admired through the ages, and new rock legends will join the hall of fame.

What is Pop? The word ‘pop’ comes from the word popular, and it has been around since the 1950s. The pop we know today owes a great deal to 1970s disco and 80s house and hip-hop. Nowadays people like Justin Bieber and Nicki Minaj take centre stage in this glitter filled, salacious world that we call the pop industry. Tag ‘14 delved deep into the heart of the rock versus pop debate by asking the controversial question: if you could swap one dead artist for one alive now, who would it be? Four out of 10 students told

us they would sacrifice Justin Bieber for Kurt Cobain, Bob Marley or John Lennon. We also asked some of you why you like rock. Answers included its fast pace, guitar solos and lyrics. Pop fans told us they adore the genre’s upbeat tunes and catchy lyrics. Reasons that pop lovers don’t like rock included its depressing lyrics,violent music and the claim that it is noise not music. And rock fans told Tag ‘14 they think pop has become a circus show filled with glitter and thongs!

Who do we class as rock & pop royalty?

Pop Royalty:

Rock Royalty:

Possibly one of the most impossible questions to answer, but we’re going to try. The Tag ‘14 team have come up with these lists of kings and queens of pop and rock:

Michael Jackson

Janis Joplin

Elton John

Jimi Hendrix

Justin Bieber

Kurt Cobain

Lady Gaga

Axl Rose

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TV REVISITED

Tag ‘14 gets all nostalgic for the TV series we used to watch before we could drive, go out for meals without our parents and call our teachers by their first names. Nowadays television tends to be dumped for video games and the internet. So we’ve decided to re-visit some of the building blocks of our leisure time: favourite programmes that would dominate our lives from the time we graduated from primary to secondary school. We look back at Disney dominated TV, starting off seven years ago in 2007.

That’s So Raven

Now, who can forget the only psychic girl we ever knew, who had the ability to glimpse flashes of the future!? Of course it’s That’s So Raven! It debuted on the Disney Channel in January 2003 and ended its run in November 2007. Trying to make her visions come true resulted in trouble and hilarious situations for Raven and her friends. That’s So Raven was responsible for many firsts for the Disney Channel. It was the highestrated series in the history of the network and the first series to gain more than three million viewers. It was also the first Disney Channel series to reach 100 episodes.

Suite Life

Hannah Montana

In 2005–08, we became familiar with The Tipton Hotel in Boston, home to troublesome twins, Zack and Cody Martin, played by Dylan and Cole Sprouse. The hotel’s ditzy heiress, London Tipton, its candy counter girl Maddie Fitzpatrick and the manager, Mr. Moseby, also starred in the series. The programme focused on the twins’ mischievous antics to try and turn the hotel into their playground, and along the way made some interesting friends.

It seems a long time ago that we associated Miley Cyrus with a blonde wig, messing around with her two best friends, acting sweet and innocent! Hannah Montana premiered back in 2006, following a teenager living a double life as an average schoolgirl by day and a famous recording artist by night. The franchise was a huge success by the time it ended in 2011, boasting four soundtrack albums and a movie. The show’s instant success is widely credited with launching Miley’s career, establishing her as a teen idol. However, she is now more immediately associated with a provocative image and attitude. Will children ever get to see Miley Cyrus like we used to? Because of this it has been suggested that Disney bring a final end to Hannah Montana.

Drake & Josh

The story of two guys who have nothing in common suddenly become stepbrothers and room mates. Our two favourite teens, Drake and Josh, filled our screens from 2004–08, changing afterschool boredom into fun and laughter. One was an awkward geek, the other a popular ;musician. The boys’ personality clashes kept us glued to the telly, along with their mischievous sister, Megan, who always wanted to be part of any drama!

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WORLD CUP 2014 In 2010 we witnessed Spain’s triumphant victory at the World Cup, winning the title for the first time; ever since then, they’ve been unstoppable.

With a World Cup being staged every four years, a lot has changed. We’re not just talking players, but for the first ever time in a World Cup we have GOAL LINE TECHNOLOGY! We all know that in 2010 we were robbed by Germany when a blatant goal from Frank Lampard was disallowed [apologies to readers who are not English! Tag’s Editor]. But now we will no longer have this problem even if the referee does make a dodgy call!

Wayne Rooney England (Man United) Forward 28 years old

Sergio Agüero Argentina (Man City) Forward 26 years old

As you will be aware, the 2014 World Cup is going to be held in Brazil for the second time ever! 32 countries will go at it again in 12 different cities in Brazil, and only one can be crowned victorious – but who will it be?

Fresh faces like Neymar, OxLade Chamberlain, Marco Reus, Isco, and El Shaarawy are all making their World Cup debuts. What will they deliver for their respective nations? Golden oldies such as Frank Lampard, Steven Gerrard, Andre Pirlo and Xavi will probably say goodbye to their countries after this World Cup, which will be a huge loss to these countries. And huge names such as Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Gareth Bale, Robert Lewandowski, and Petr Čech are all missing out on the biggest competition in the world because their respective countries all failed to qualify. So where will you be watching the 2014 World Cup this summer. At work? At home? At the pub? Or are you lucky enough to be in Rio to support the mighty Three Lions?!

Eden Hazard Belgium (Chelsea) Midfield 23 years old

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PLAYERS TO WATCH Six gifted footballers you certainly should keep your eyes on this summer are Cristiano Ronaldo, Eden Hazard, Lionel Messi, Yaya Touré, Wanye Rooney and Serigo Agüero.

Firstly, Ronaldo is arguably the current greatest footballer on the planet and after winning the Ballon d’Or. He is expected to bring his pace, skill and strength to Portugal to help them make it through the rounds in style.

African Player of the Year Touré has been a complete powerhouse in midfield throughout the Premier League season. His intimidating presence is likely to continue with The Ivory Coast this summer.

Messi is arguably the greatest footballer ever to play and is described as Maradona’s successor due to his prolific goal-scoring record and ability to dribble past opponents with ease; he is a valuable asset to Argentina.

Hazard is currently one of the most gifted footballers in the Premier League and has been tearing defences apart all season – Belgium will need him to continue his good form.

Rooney is currently one of England’s finest talents and has performed consistently well for United. There is a lot of expectation for him to sail England through the tournament.

Yaya Touré Ivory Coast (Man City) Midfield 31 years old

Agüero is arguably the Premier League’s current most gifted player; his creativity and acceleration are sure to be a real threat to defences this summer with team mate Messi at Argentina.

Cristiano Ronaldo Portugal (Real Madrid) Forward 29 years old

Lionel Messi Argentina (Barcelona) Forward 26 years old

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next-gen consoles

PLAYSTATION 4 VS XBOX ONE

ith the recent releases of both Microsoft’s and Sony’s next-generation consoles, we at Tag ‘14 are going to weigh up the pro’s and con’s of both. We are going to compare their designs, prices and overall gaming experiences, in order to answer the question on every gamer’s lips: which is better? The Xbox One or the Playstation 4?

has a smaller design. Using a two-layered square shape, the top half overlaps with the bottom part, giving the unit its slick design. This makes it look more like something you’d associate with the next generation of gaming. So this round has to go to the Playstation 4; it just looks so much more slickly designed than its bulky, archaic competition.

How do they look?

Which is best value for money?

First up the designs. Many have compared the new Xbox One as looking just like an old VCR, with its large rectangular casing. If you didn’t know anything about consoles, then you could quite easily mistake it for one these machines. However the Playstation 4

Next up is one of the most important factors when making a console purchase: the price. The Xbox One is the most expensive out of the two, if you want one of these then it’s going to cost you £429, compared to the PS4 which is priced at £349. However the Kinect adds

an enhanced experience, so this is mainly where the extra money goes. Whereas the Playstation 4’s similar Eye camera can be purchased separately for around £49. The Kinect has superseded its predecessor, the Xbox 360. The new Kinect has voice and motion commands, and you can now play it while sitting on the end of your bed. Although the Playstation is cheaper, the Xbox One offers more value for money.

Xbox One Kinect

Playstation 4 Camera

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What about the games? The actual games – by far the most important considertion when buying a console – are very impressive on both sides e.g. Killzone for the PS4 and Titanfall for the Xbox One. The PS4 seems to be leading with the number of games on its system; however the roster for the Xbox One is far more impressive. Take Project Spark for example; the ability for gamers to create their own games and scenarios within a game promises a lot, the question is will it deliver? Because of the quality of games coming to Xbox One, it is the winner of this round.

Playstation

Which has the better software? Which console gives the overall better experience? Without getting too technical, the PS4 does have the edge with the visual content. Games run at full 1080p HD. Whereas the Xbox One goes through 720p HD before up-scaling to full HD, so Playstation 4 users can expect a slightly better graphic experience. Although the PS4 also offers 8GB DDR5 ram, on paper this could be seen as slightly better than the Xbox’s 8GB DDR3 – it is not the case. PS4 uses 3.5 GB of its ram capabilities purely on its operating system, which halves the gaming potential, unlike the Xbox which only uses 3GB of ram for its operating system, leaving 1GB of ram as back up if game developers need it.

Xbox

What’s the verdict? So which is better? The Xbox One or the Playstation 4? Although both consoles have their pro’s and con’s, it really is down to the buyer. If you have owned previous versions of these consoles, don’t base your decision on that; instead look at all the different things the product can offer you before making your choice.

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t started with a follow and now we’re here. When Tag ‘14 first spoke to Ben Adams he was exactly what you would expect: a genuine guy, normal job, normal friends, someone you could have a regular conversation with. Tag ‘14 first discovered Ben Adams on the app Vine. Tag ‘14: Did Vine help you out when gaining a wider audience? BA: Sadly probably not... I love the idea of everyone entertaining each other for free, it’s sort of beautiful when you think about it isn’t it? Things will be popular for a few hours and then disappear forever, the next fad is right around the corner. Tag ‘14: Not only are other people enjoying it, but you seem to be as well? BA: I’m not sure if it will help my career at all, but it’s bloody fun at the moment. Tag ‘14: Everyone starts somewhere; you just have to push yourself out there. We hear one of the main things you are keen on is acting?

BA: As I grew up I never let the fear creep in and I just carried on acting. Tag ‘14: Instead of going to drama school, you went on to university after doing other courses? BA: Drama school looked like they took acting far too seriously for me! Tag ‘14: Well, in a way that should inspire other people to do things how they want to do it. And moving up to London from Portsmouth means you are now pushing for what you want? BA: I’m still plugging away now. Tag ‘14: What really intrigued us about you is your comedy. You have been known for your ‘dark’ sense of humour and making people question whether we should be laughing at some of the jokes you make. How would you describe your own brand of comedy? BA: Naughty but nice! Tag ‘14: Naughty indeed! Most comedians like to stay

clear of ‘crossing the line’ jokes. In fact they don’t go anywhere near ‘the line’. Your humour is not for the easily offended. How would you describe your comedy? BA: Horrifically offensive but done with a smile and more importantly, a message. Tag ‘14: Risky jokes aside, the edginess of it all is what makes your comedy stand out. Are you worried that you might push it TOO far? BA: You can’t tread the line so closely and not occasionally cross it. I think it’s better to go over the line sometimes than be scared of it, rather than keeping as far away from the line as possible. With his fan base growing daily, you should jump on the band wagon and give Ben a follow on vine, just search @BenAdams Adams is certainly an outgoing personality, so when you’re not feeling fragile, Tag’14 would recommend going to see him at one of his stand-up gigs. Written by Dani Dale, designed by Amy Watson

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Q) My life is a mess. I’m in over my head in college assignments. I also find it hard to make friends as I don’t have much confidence. I feel useless. What should I do? A) This is a common problem and you’re not alone. A lot of students feel this way at times. Start with a few small steps. Spend an hour or so each weekday, with regular water breaks, completing coursework and revising. Don’t miss out on meals, especially breakfast, as this can give you a mega energy boost! Arrange study meetings with peers where you can get to know each other while doing your work. This way, you can make new friends and maybe go out once or twice a week for some time out from studying. Organise something social, like going to a cafe, bowling or into town for window shopping or lunch. This will give you some freedom away from your course, helping you to feel more relaxed and confident. 46

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It’s complicated…

Q) Me and my best friend are really close and I tell him everything, except that I like him. I’m scared that if I tell him it will ruin our friendship and I will lose him completely. But I don’t want to miss the chance if he does like me in that way too. How can I get through this? A) If you are both as close as you say you are then telling him shouldn’t affect the friendship. So you could just go for it if you think there might be something there. Alternatively, ask your mutual friends if they have picked up on anything from his end, as they might know something you don’t. Just take it slowly and watch his reactions. If he looks you in the eye, or plays with you in a more flirty way then usual, you could drop a hint and

see how it goes. If not though, stay as close friends and who knows what might happen in the future. Don’t get yourself down if he isn’t interested. Just know that you will still be good friends, which could potentially last longer than a romance anyway.

Same love!

Q) I am gay but haven’t come out. I’m afraid that if I do, people won’t accept me and I will lose friends. Help! A) Being gay is much more accepted now. Swimmer Tom Daley announcement that he’s

“I’m afraid that if I come out as gay I will lose my friends” gay was met with overwhelming support. And look at the recent introduction of gay marriage which has promoted equality in law. About 10% of everyone is gay, including people you wouldn’t think of at first. There is nothing wrong with liking

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someone of the same sex. If any of your friends ditch you for being gay, then they aren’t worth it. Why waste your time with people who won’t accept you for who you are. When you feel ready, start by telling someone you really trust, whether that’s a parent, friend or teacher. Telling people one at a time lets you get used to saying it and people hearing it from you. Being yourself is the best thing you can be!

CV jeebees!

Q) I can’t find a job! I have been taking CVs into places but I’m just not getting anything back. Are there any better ways to get work? A) Yes! Good on you for trying. Supermarkets like Tesco and ASDA are often hiring. Also, spend a day walking around town and spying through shop windows for vacancy posters. As it’ s getting closer to summer, you can walk along the seafront and pop into all of the hotels, cafes, tourist shops and B&Bs. Ice cream huts will soon be recruiting temporary posts. You need to get in touch with Eastbourne Borough Council for some of these. When going round to all of these places, look presentable and smile. First impressions are everything to potential employers. When you find a job vacancy check out our article on interview tips!

High Street Heroes.

Q) All my friends have really nice clothes and buy things like Nike and Top Shop jumpers. I really want to fit in but I can’t afford to. What can I do? A) You don’t need to splash the cash to look good! You can buy some lovely clothes in cheaper shops like Primark or New Look. You can also get some reasonable

bits from ASDA and Sainsburys. Try adding jewellery. A plain top with a big chunky necklace gives you a more expensive look. Organise a clothes swap party with your friends. Everyone brings clothes they are tired of and swaps them for new things they like that others have brought. Have you tried Ebay? You can also go to charity shops to find nice clothes, including labels! Everyone wins because the money goes to charity! But honestly, money isn’t everything and as cheesy as it sounds, you can look a million dollars (pounds in our case) with a smile. Check out the new TK Maxx at The Crumbles for big name brands for less too.!

Can’t face the day.

Q) I have recently started getting really spotty skin and it’s getting me down big time. I’ve tried spot removers but nothing seems to be working. A) Sorry to hear that. Spots are caused by teenage hormones in both boys and girls – everyone goes through the same thing so don’t be embarrassed. There are ways around it. Make sure you wash your face twice every day with a hot flannel – and girls, remove all your make-up before going to bed at night. Refrain from using soap on your face as it clogs your pores and makes your skin greasier causing more spots. Try using facial scrubs such as Neutrogena, which you can grab from stores at around £3–5. You could also try going to your GP where they can prescribe

you special creams to reduce the spots and prevent them from coming out in the future. Try avoiding moisturiser for a while on really greasy areas. As you get older your skin should settle down.

Does Mum know best?

Q) I find it really difficult bringing friends back to my house because my mum doesn’t like them. I don’t know why and it makes me feel like I’m not allowed to have my own mates. What can I do to make mum like them? A) Have you tried talking (not shouting!) to your mum about this? Ask her if she has noticed that she is negative about your friends and how her reactions make you feel? Maybe you could ask her if some of your friends can come over for her to meet them properly, one at a time. She will really appreciate the fact that you are involving her. There’s always the chance she will say that she doesn’t want them in her house. Don’t argue with her! This doesn’t get you anywhere. Explain to her that you enjoy spending time with your friends and that you don’t want to lose them because they can’t come over and spend time with you at times. If you are completely honest and calm, she will see you are mature and may consider having your friends over more often. And make sure you take turns to go their houses too, so she doesn’t feel put upon. She might even start to get on with your mates’ parents!

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