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WHO’S ON BOARD? Editor Joshua Iredale
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FRESHER’S GUIDE We love Bournemouth, and we want to show it off to you. From hangover cures to the best places to visit in Bournemouth, we have your ultimate Fresher’s guide. Don’t ever say we don’t spoil you!
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SUMMERBALL
After what is arguably the best day in the uni calender, Nerve looks back at this year’s summerball with interviews, pictures and more.
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KIGH
If you haven’t guessed, this stands for Kids in Glass Houses. Nerve spoke to Aled from the band about their new album, ‘Peace’.
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EDDIE HOWE
AFC Bournemouth’s manager speaks to us about the club’s promotion last season. As well as fixture lists and players to watch, we bring you your regular AFC Bournemouth fix.
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NUDE VS NEON
It’s a decision we all make in the morning, subtlety with nude colours or excitement with bright ones? Nerve looks at how it’s all about combining the two this season.
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Word From Your Editor Contributors Writers Laura Eley Beth Graham Mallory Mabe Nicholas Williams Josh Dolman Laurie Gibbett Jennifer Palmer Namibia McLean Bryony Diplock Tom Beasley Luke Stevenson Gerard Gyedu
The coats are back on and the days are getting shorter, but it’s not all bad, as we’re back in Bournemouth and ready for another year. As well as the change of seasons, the new team at Nerve have been getting to know each other over the summer, and we’ve been working flat out to get some awesome content for you. I’d like to say a massive thank you to Toby Gray, who was last year’s editor, and completely redesigned the magazine to bring it up-to-date and much more enjoyable to read. You can still find all the regulars in Nerve this year, including a Heads Up guide on what’s on in Bournemouth, the Mix Tape of our favourite songs this month and our look Through the
Lens at some eye-catching photography. For all you freshers out there (and those wanting to party like a fresher), we have the ultimate Fresher’s Special for you. Here you can get some ideas on Hangover Cures and see our guide on the Venues in Bournemouth. As well as that, we had a chat to Welsh pop-rock favourites Kids in Glass Houses and Olympian Christine Ohuruogu. Summer is not over yet here, as we look at Festival Fashion, and the Nerve team tell us about their Festival experiences. Oh, and take a look at our comprehensive Summer Ball Review, among much more for you to sink your teeth into. Joshua Iredale
The Full Line Up
Illustrators Grant Corlett Becky Hill Nathan Hackett Laurence Thomas Alice Kirkham Charlotte Gay
06 Mix Tape
19 Spotlight on Societies
08 Heads Up
38 Flexitarianism
09 Winners/Losers
48 Student Fees: One Year On
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REGULARS
36 Through the Lens
OPINION 53 Lay off Justin Bieber
ENTERTAINMENT 11 Kids in Glass Houses
FEATURES
SPORT 56 Speedway 58 Christine Ohuruogu 60 Eddie Howe & AFCB 65 Andrew Surman
FRESHER’S SPECIAL
20 Festivals: Where We’ve Been
26 Hangover Cures
41 Summer Ball Hangover
27 International Life
50 Reviewed
28 Bournemouth Venues
FASHION 14 Festival Fashion 17 DIY Fashion 22 Style on the Street
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23 Summer Haze 52 Nude Vs Neon
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Essential TRACKS we’ve been listening to this MONTH
ONEREPUBLIC COUNTING STARS OneRepublic are a bit late with this feel-good summery track, but we’re sure one final one won’t hurt. With a jumpy guitar riff that reminds us of last years very popular track ‘Drive By’ from Train, it’s got all the traits of a roof-down driving classic. Make the most of it, as it’s only a matter of time before the dreaded Christmas songs are back.
TWO DOOR CINEMA CLUB CHANGING OF THE SEASONS TDCC have delivered once again with their new single, and we’re sure you will be hearing this for weeks to come. It has all the synth-pop you need on a cold Autumn’s night, and we predict that DJs will be queueing up to put their spin on this catchy track.
WOLF ALICE SHE Wolf Alice haven’t even released an LP yet, but the hype surrounding them continues to grow with latest release ‘She’ – a concoction of bassy distortion, urgent fretwork and a vocal that cuts from sugar-sweet to angsty, in-yourface girl- rock at the change of a chord.
NAUGHY BOY FEAT. BASTILLE NO ONE’S HERE TO SLEEP Producer Naughty Boy (famous for the very infectious track La La La) has worked with a selection of big names on his album Hotel Cabana, including Emeli Sande, Sam Smith and Ed Sheeran. One track which stood out was his collaboration with Dan from Bastille. It has been an unbelievable festival season for Bastille, and the band is moving from strength to strength. Dan’s powerful vocals on this track, nestled in a big producer’s album, really highlights why Bastille’s success is growing.
AVICII WAKE ME UP Despite being released in July, this summer anthem still keeps you going through many a night out or even a hard days work. The heart-warming lyrics coupled with a motivational soundtrack never fails to put a smile on your face. Definitely one for any mixtape!
DIVE IN LET GO
MONEY HOLD ME FOREVER Mancunian scamps MONEY are different. Their songs are fearless, delicate and poetic enough to make a grown man shed a tear. Latest release ‘Hold Me Forever’, taken from their debut album ‘The Shadow of Heaven’, is more a tale than a song, documenting the pointlessness of human relationships through poetic prose and agonisingly emotive vocals. It’s endearing stuff.
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It’s not often a band makes such an impact with a debut track, but Glastonbury-based quartet Dive In have done just that. Starting with plinking, beach-washed piano and statement synths, Let Go hints towards the surfy melodies of Swim Deep before a drum beat kicks in and the Chvrches-esque catchiness begins. A sun-flushed anthem full of Balearic groove – this is the sound of summer.
HAIM THE WIRE Haim are back! This time with an even cathier tune to hum along to. It’s not even released until the end of the month, and is already recieving huge exposure both here and across the Atlantic. With an up-beat melody, and beat to match, it’s not hard to have at least a tap-along to this track!
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LAWSON @BIC 11 October
CLUBBING
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The Old Fire Station 26 September
BIC 11 October
Bournemouth Pavilion 22 October
The Old Fire Station 23 September
BIC 19 October
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The Old Fire Station 28 September
The Old Fire Station 2 October
BIC 30 October
The Old Fire Station 3 October
O2 Academy 15 October
The Old Fire Station 22 & 29 September 10 October
Cameo 16 September
O2 Academy 29 October
Halo 4 October
60 Million Postcards 8 October
Babyshambles
Wrestling Spectacular
The Winchester 11 October
O2 Academy 21 October
Bournemouth Pavilion 20 October
One Love
Zombie Party
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Paul Merton Russell Brand
We Are Your Friends Goldie Lookin’ Chain Micky Flanagan Loop
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Rudimental Blue
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The Smyths The Old Fire Station 25 October
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Comedy Nation
There’s a real buzz around this artist. Jake Bugg @ BIC, 19 October
Fresher’s Crafty by Night 60 Million Postcards 18 September
Bournemouth Arts by the Sea Festival Various Venues 20 September-12 October
Got any 99s? Arts by the Sea Festival @ Bournemouth, 20 September-12 October
One Direction
GTA 5 Gareth bale Transforming from welsh wizard to global giant, Gareth Bale has been one of September’s major winners. The 24-year-old has become Real Madrid’s latest ‘Galactico’, signing a reported £300,000 a week contract at the Bernabeu and taking the mantle of the world’s most expensive player from Cristiano Ronaldo.
Making it in America wasn’t enough for One Direction, they had to take it a step further. Last month saw the release of their cinema debut in One Direction:This is Us, created by Supersize Me director Morgan Spurlock. With fans that practically worship the band, they really can’t do anything wrong at the moment!
So the wait is finally over, the new Grand Theft Auto is here! Video Game shops could be spotted from space last night, as thousands of dedicated fans queued to grab their copy. It has been predicted that the game will make $1 billion by March next year. The question is, who will complete it first?
WINNERS
LOSERS MONTH OF THIS
prince andrew Imagine walking around your garden, and being stopped by a police officer for doing so. Well this is exactly what happened to Prince Andrew whilst he was walking in the grounds of Buckingham Palace. The Metropolitan Police did apologise, and the prince thanked them for being so vigilant.
Miley Cyrus Wow! What a hectic couple of weeks Miley Cyrus has had. First, she bought the art of ‘twerking’ to our living rooms. After that, we were treated to her new single Wrecking Ball. We don’t know why, but everyone seems more intersted in the video?
Barack Obama In the space of a few weeks, Barack Obama has gone from darling of the Left to the heir of Bush. His warmongering reaction to chemical weapon attacks in Syria has found the President few friends on either side of the Atlantic with public and political opinion decisively against military intervention.
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KIDS IN GLASS HOUSES Along with their fans, Kids in Glass Houses have done some growing up. James Hibberd speaks to frontman Aled Phillips about how the band are brushing off their emo traits and juggling the balance between pop and rock
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of pop culture references. "The approach to songwriting is a bit more mature, and I think we’ve learned a lot from having spent a lot of time in the studio. When you’re making your first album, all you know is practicing in a room
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terview is ‘clever pop’, and Aled hopes that the audience doesn’t just take Peace at face value. "We didn’t want it to be completely one-dimensional and wanted it to have different layers that you can peel away. On the surface it can be
if we didn’t think something was good enough to go on the radio, we just stopped working on it and then playing a gig in a not very good venue, and that’s how you approach writing songs. So the louder they are, the better, essentially. We’ve learned subtlety, which is a big thing for us." Aled describes it as very much a ‘singles album’, and says that it takes itself far less seriously than previous release In Gold Blood, where the five band members focused heavily on creating a ‘coherent 11-track album which ebbed and flowed’. A phrase that is sprinkled throughout the in-
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y his own admission, enigmatic Kids in Glass Houses frontman Aled Phillips has been pretty ignorant lately of the Cardiff music scene that seemed to dominate late 00’s UK rock music. Alongside The Blackout, Funeral for a Friend, Bullet for my Valentine, and the now slightly tarnished name of Lostprophets, KIGH helped transform Wales into a global centre for emo haircuts, power chords and angsty lyrics. "To be fair, it has quietened down a bit since bands like ourselves and The Blackout were coming through", Aled explains. "Straight Lines and Exit International have both released two albums, so they’re not really new anymore, but I think they could do something quite special." Times have changed, emo phases have come and gone, and five years on from the release of their debut album Smart Casual, Kids in Glass Houses are now preparing for the release of their fourth, Peace, and its accompanying UK tour at the end of September. With the majority of the bands’ original fanbase now in their late teens and early twenties, they have attempted to create a more subtle, grown-up record, packed full
your three-minute pop album if you really want it to be, but if you invest a bit of time and effort in it, then you’ll get a lot more out of it." The album artwork, a striking collage of photographs and images in the shape of a soaring bird, contains references throughout to the lyrics and scenes of the songs inside, and is an attempt at an ‘iconic and memorable image, a means of getting as much of the tone and lyrical content into the visual part of the album’. It’s not often you come across a
ENTS person whose twin heroes include intense hardcore band Glassjaw (from whose lyrics Kids in Glass Houses got their name) and 80’s pop gods Duran Duran. Aled excitedly talks about meeting Simon Le Bon at a swanky Knightsbridge aftershow party for the premiere of The Wrestler, and having an obligatory fanboy photo taken with him. The band also famously collaborated with Frankie Sandford of The Saturdays on ‘Undercover Lover’, and trying to pin down whether they consider themselves a rock or pop band is practically impossible. The new album replaces guitar solos with electronic experimentation, yet still contains undeniably "rocky vibes". The band have taken the same commercially savvy approach for Peace as they did with Smart Casual, where "if we didn’t think something was good enough to go on the radio, we just stopped working on it." One thing is clear though: Aled Phillips loves music. He and the rest of the band’s passionate appreciation for musical history is part of the reason for signing up with PledgeMusic, a service in which bands give fans exclusive content and merchandise in exchange for cash, to help fund the latest album. "Initially when Pledge came up we
were apprehensive about it because it felt like begging, so we were reluctant to use it. But as we learnt more about it, we found that it was just a tool for bands and fans to connect in more unique ways. We could do vinyl, and limited edition merchandise, and we’re doing a 12-inch, which as music fans, is something we’ve always valued. Back in the day, if someone like Glassjaw had offered that you could buy their drum skins or lyric book, we would have been like, ‘fuck, we really want that!’ So it was a case of being able to give our fans the kind of stuff that we would have liked to have got our hands on." Outside of music, Aled watches all the television shows that your mates never shut up about: Breaking Bad ("unbelievable"), The Wire ("amazing") and The Sopranos ("you need to
watch it, find the time"), and still has a great interest in illustration, despite dropping out of his Illustration course at Cardiff University after just a week and one lecture. He is heavily involved with the artwork for all the bands’ material, and says working on Peace’s collage was "a lot of fun." It’s refreshing to find someone in the music industry with such a relaxed attitude and sense of humour about what they do. While other artists remain precious and unwilling to listen to criticism, Aled says the new album "pokes fun at themselves", and is excited to switch up their setlist for the first time in two years, adding "We’ve done a few hundred shows with the same songs, and it does get a bit wearing. To be fair, it’ll probably be a relief for our fans to stop hearing fucking Matters At All!"
ALED’S FRESHER’S EXPERIENCE "Don’t be shy. I missed my Freshers’, but because I missed it, everyone had already bonded, and I was just a little outsider who was too scared to talk to anyone. Do whatever’s going on in that first two weeks. Go grab the bull by the horns and fuck shit up."
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Fashion
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FESTIVAL FASHIOn Festival season is an important time for the fashion conscious, with styles spotted at boutique festivals like Coachella or Bestival, used to inspire many designer collections. With this year’s season now over, here are Nerve Magazine’s festi-fash key styles Design Joshua Iredale Words Shannon Hards
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mbellishment Wear anything with a slight embellishment and you’re golden, literally. Studs, lace, sequins, gems, pearls, fur or velvet the possibilities are endless!
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eathers/fraying Two very in trends this season are feathers and fraying. Both inspired from the 1920’s Gatsby era these perfect outfit establishers are sure to be flooding into the field.
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alaxy print Graphic prints of all styles are big at the moment. Galaxy print, in particular, has been taking a leap to the forefront of fashion collections, high-street and designer.
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eadwear Nearly everyone in your field will be sporting some sort of headgear. Work a feather headdress, boho flower garland, or guys, a good old-fashioned trilby never goes out of style.
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nitwear No matter which festival you attend, the evening will get cooler, so wrap up in style with a chunky knitted cardigan, jumper or scarf.
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ini/midi/micro/maxi Fashion world has revolved around these innovative lengths of skirt/dress recently and whichever you choose will look on trend, especially with the right festival add-ons.
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nderwear Underwear as outerwear is still trending in a big way (think bralets or lace hemmed cycle shorts).
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ucksack Everyone needs something to carry their festival essentials. So pack in style by carrying a leather or photographic image print rucksack.
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deficiencies, which led to a hilarious performance with a serious and thought-provoking undertone." The APS also had success last year with David’s individual project; ‘A Theatrical Murder’. This was an interactive murder mystery where the audience were encouraged to participate in crime-scene searches and suspect interrogations. The idea was picked up by MA students who adapted it for radio and entered it into the National Student Radio Awards. "I wanted to be President this year because of the huge potential the APS has within the university. I also strongly feel that I owe a lot to the society for all the opportunities I’ve been presented with and want to do my best to keep the APS alive." David has a clear plan of events for the year ahead including a series of game shows, a winter play showcase, a ‘Media Challenge’ inspired by BU’s 48-hour Film Challenge, a new show on Nerve called the APS Variety Hour as well as another BUsking talent show and murder mystery event. "I want to expand the society from the current perception that ‘it’s just for writers’. We wouldn’t be able to do what we do without the many different skills of our members and it’s my main aim this year to prove it."
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he Alternative Performance Society is well known for its unique and entertaining ideas from a range of talented people. This year’s President, David Wylie, now in his third year, is proud of how the society has developed and is looking forward to expanding it even more. "We need a lot of different people with different skill sets in order to make all our projects work. This year in particular we’re working hard to make our major projects easy to join in with at any level, whether it be participating on the night or planning in advance. Last year’s talent show, BUsking, helped to encourage members to work in any field they wanted which showcased plenty of new and different art forms, from stand-up comedy to slam poetry." As well as theatre and film, the APS have had much success with radio. Their regular comedy panel show on Nerve Radio called ‘A Little Bit Racey’ has been running for three years and now has its own monthly slot on local Christian radio, Hope FM, attracting around 5,000 listeners. Of course, the title of ‘alternative’ creates some strange creative performances too. "We did a compilation show called ‘Innocents’ last year that welcomed script submissions based on the theme of losing one’s innocence. "Some of the scripts we received were very dark, but others were very humorous. We’ve also had a play put on about three test subjects who all had weird mental
FEATURES
With a plethora of societies to choose from during your university life, Alys Penfold looks at the Alternative Performance Society, and the variety of talents inside
If you’re interested in getting involved, search for the Alternative Performance Society on Facebook or e-mail subuaps@bournemouth.ac.uk.
Festival Fever
After a busy summer of visiting as many festivals as possible, the Nerve team bring you the low-down on the best places you should have been to
BARN ON THE FARM By Laura Eley Once a year, Over Farm in Gloucester gets an overhaul from BOTF organisers; barns are transformed into stages and bars, tractors are hidden away to make room for parking and sheds are turned into dressing rooms. With just 1,000 tickets for sale, BOTF is making quite the name for itself – previous headliners including Ed Sheeran, Ben Howard, Bastille and Gabrielle Aplin –and this years line-up proving just as exciting with the likes of Benjamin Francis Leftwich, Nina Nesbitt and Matt Corby gracing the main stage, whilst Nizlopi caused a ruckus on the second stage by moving into the crowd – guitar and double bass in tow- for their catchy favourite ‘JCB Song’. A truly homegrown, communal festival taking away all corporate collaborations, BOTF really is what festival spirit’s all about.
V FESTIVAL By Beth Graham Beyonce, Kings Of Leon, The Script, Calvin Harris... The line up for V was full of big names and it didn’t disappoint. Beyonce lived up to her hype as despite being twenty minutes late and undergoing multiple costume changes, she danced like the world was going to end and belted out all her classic hits - no sign of Jay Z though despite the crowds anticipation. The Script and Olly Murs gave extremely energetic performances, which really got the crowd going and singing along. There was also the added bonus of the Glee Club comedy tent which meant you could still be entertained, when you fancied a bit of a rest from the crowds. All in all a great experience particularly if you are in to commercial music.
GREEN MAN By Laura Eley Set in the rolling hills of Wales’ Brecon Beacons with a varied line up of music and comedy, Green Man festival is not to be missed. Its relaxed and eco-friendly atmosphere makes this one of the season’s highlights. Why not check out Einstein’s Garden, a creative hub for budding inventors, charge your phone by riding an ‘eco bike’ or make some origami cranes in the walled garden? If that doesn’t float your boat there are some insane live bands making one off appearances – cough cough Fuck Buttons, Parquet Courts and Unknown Mortal Orchestra. After hours, staying up til 5am drinking Whisky at the Chai Wallah’s tent or bopping to some of the UK’s top DJ’s at Far Out is highly recommended. Whether it’s laughing along with (or at) Josh Widdicombe, watching movies in the all day cinema tent or just chilling out with a pint and a Pieminister, Green Man has something for everyone. NERVE | 20
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BENICASSIM By James Hibberd Unofficially Europe’s hottest festival, Benicassim matched its scorching temperatures with some blistering performances across its four days. The likes of Swim Deep, Madeon, Dizzee Rascal and BU Summer Ball favourites Everything Everything impressed the largely British crowd, but the clear highlight was a faultless performance from the incredible Arctic Monkeys.
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Another relatively unheard of Gloucestershire based festival – don’t be fooled that its 5,000 capacity rules out fantastic headliners; think Mystery Jets, Stornoway and folk legend Frank Turner - who played about 5 different sets across the weekend. With only three stages, Trees manages to cater for your metal-head side with The Cave, teenage nostalgia phase with Main Stager’s Funeral for a Friend and Nine Black Alps (remember them?!) and- when you’re done rocking out- your folk needs, with The Leaf Lounge who played host to the synth-soaked sound of Emperor Yes and upcoming surf-pop lads Childhood. With the addition of busking stands and a secret garden stage complete with fairy lights and bunting – this festival just gets better year after year.
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Fashion
Style on the Street From subtle nudes to pops of neon, we have been scouring the streets to find our favourite Spring/ Summer ‘13 looks, and boy were we impressed!
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Summer Haze
fashion Our street style photographers Jade Jannotti and Sarah Mckelvey have been finding the fashionistas enjoying the last of the Summer sun
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Jess and Jo are saving time by working day to night looks. Instead of changing entirely, Jess will show off an evening top she’s wearing under her shirt and Jo plans to add a smart blazer.
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This one amused us. Apparently, an old Native American Indian hangover cure would be to work up a sweat the morning after a heavy night and then – wait for it... lick the sweat from your armpits before spitting it out. The logistics of this are simple: sweating out last night’s alcohol from your body. Although it might be more advisable to jump in the shower after a morning run rather than getting down and dirty in the cracks and crevices with your tongue. More importantly, if anyone could actually reach their armpit with their tongue we might find this a tad more plausible.
Crap in a cup? Not just any cup that is; your cup of tea. Yes old American cowboys reportedly used to put rabbit droppings in their tea the morning after a heavy night to help alleviate the hangover. While cowboys were well known for their love of boozing, scientific studies on this issue haven’t found any plausible benefits from eating – or rather drinking – poo, as its mix of nitrogen, phosphoric acid and potassium can be found in much more taste friendly alternatives like bananas. Really adds a new level of meaning to the phrase ‘shit cup of tea’.
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Pickle Juice
As a nation of reputed heavy drinkers we can rely on any Russian claim to a hangover cure. Pickle juice has been well publicised as an effective way to banish any post-drinking blues because it reportedly contains a high concentration of electrolytes that replenishes those lost in the body as a result of alcohol. We don’t really understand the science behind it, but it may be one worth trying.
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What better way to stave off the hangover than by prolonging the drinking session? Probably not the best for your health and inevitably only avoiding not eliminating the hangover, this isn’t exactly one you can use long term and really leads you teetering just that little bit too close to alcoholism. The last thing you want is to wake up in the street after a night on the town with the local tramp.
We really did save the best for last here. The nation’s favourite hangover cure is in fact one of the most effective – hurrah! Canny researchers at Newcastle University discovered that a hangover is merely caused by a depletion of certain chemicals in the body which the humble bacon sarnie restores. Examples of such cleverness are that it replenishes neurotransmitters and amino acids as well as speeding up the metabolism – all of which help improve brain functioning and activity. As if we needed any more excuses to eat bacon.
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Around the World
Moving away from home can be hard going, especially when you’re moving to a new country. Nerve spoke to Hailey Hammer, a Norwegian journalism student, about the challenges she faced as an international student moving to Bournemouth to study What was the most difficult thing for you initially?
What do you think you’ve learnt from English students?
Obviously moving to a foreign country with a different language, getting a grasp of English is one of the most difficult things to deal with. English is the most difficult language to learn for a reason. There are so many accents and dialects that as an international student are challenging to deal with – especially when people speak so quickly and even worse when they’re drunk. It might be frustrating and so many times you’ll want to give up but eventually you get there – even if for the first few weeks you just find yourself sitting there nodding and smiling!
In a way, I admire them. I think it’s so cool that people here are able to throw all their worries out of the window and just have fun. I also think it’s actually really good for you. I tend to worry too much, and then I just end up completely exhausted because if I’m at uni, or not doing coursework, I’ll still be thinking about it anyway, so it basically feels like I’m working all the time. Being able to relax is something I could really learn from English people.
How did you find working in a different language? Was this difficult? The social side of using English is only one issue. As well as interacting with others, you have to work, write and think in English – you are in an English working environment after all. When it came to referencing and academic work, I was crying with frustration trying to translate complicated texts and articles. I would often spend double the amount of time on coursework compared to my course mates, but in the end with a lot of hard I achieved a 2:1 overall for the year. I realised all the stress and frustration hard been worth it – I’d even done better than some of my English course mates! What differences do you see in young people in Britain compared to Norway? A course mate interviewed me on this subject for an article she was writing. I said to her the way people go out here, it’s like they’re on vacation. It reminded me of when I was in Rhodes last summer, we were getting drunk every night and it was completely mad; but it was fine because we didn’t have to do anything the day after. Having a lecture the next morning doesn’t stop most English students going out, that’s for sure.
What other cultural differences did you see compared to Norway? Where I’m from, you almost never see anyone going out in skirts, mostly because it’s freezing, but also because we generally like to cover up more than the English girls. At first I was shocked by what some people wore – or how little they wore - and I felt like a complete nun! At first I judged them but then I realised it’s normal over here and I was being very prejudicial. What advice would you give to international students coming to Bournemouth this September? If I said it was easy, I would be lying. It’s all about giving people time to grow on you and giving them the benefit of the doubt. And, most importantly concerning language and coursework as well, it’s about being patient and realising it’s a lot to get used to, and it might take some time so there’s no reason to give up – only work harder. After Christmas last year I didn’t want to go back to Bournemouth because I found everything so hard, but I’m going back soon after being away for three months over the summer, and I’m like a child looking forward to a birthday or Christmas – I can’t wait! NERVE | 27
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The official student venue in Bournemouth, The Old Fire Station, will almost definitely become the place that you spend most of your time and money on nights out. Whether heckling a poor, undeserving comedian at Comedy Nation, rolling back the years singing along to Goldie Lookin Chain or Electric Six, or raving to some top class club nights like Lollipop and We Are Your Friends, TOFS is a bloody marvellous place.
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Stumped on ‘back to school’ style? Confused about what to wear to Milk? Freshers fortnight at Bournemouth University has something for everyone, and with the immense events SUBU have planned this year, you’re sure to attend several nights to remember. But wait, stuck on dress codes?! Have no fear, read on to reveal Nerve’s perfect freshers style guide.
As a couple of the coolest nights in Bournemouth, tickets sell out super fast for these events so make sure to get yours well in advance, it’s also wise to plan your outfit with plenty of time to spare. The house beats at Get Satisfied and WAYF’s individual multi-genre theme its key to get the nonchalant, relaxed yet stylish vibe spot on. Think snap backs and baseball socks with Converse. Warning: don’t dress up too warm or wear long sleeves, these nights get hot!
Prepare freshers, your Friday nights will never be the same again. Lollipop is the classic student night out, hosted in the old Fire Station, it’s often packed, hot and steamy, so the best way to style yourself is casual. Girls, go for denim shorts, a crop top and a pair of converse or vans. Accessories are key to executing your lollipop look – try a statement necklace or adding a belt to shorts or a skirt to add more detail. Lads, jeans and a shirt will suffice – just don’t risk ruining your best white trainers.
Fancy dress, whether you love it or hate it, be prepared for many themed nights out in B-town, they generally require a costume! Back to school is simple. All you need is your old school tie, if you don’t have one you can pick one up from one of Bournemouth high street’s charity shops. Pair with a shirt, which can found in Primark for under a tenner, with a pair of converse and you’re golden. Why not add a pair of glasses? A freebie cinema 3D pair are the perfect bargain solution. Or you could add a pair of braces and quirky socks.
This one’s easy. Think indie and retro to suit the relaxed vibe of this stylish event. Think floral dresses, chinos and checkered shirts. Heels are fine but this is a pretty casual night so don’t dress up too much, just wear your favourite vintage pieces. An interesting way to glam up your night at milk is make-up. Gold and metallic tones are on trend right now, so think slick, shiny and sparkly. As this is the first one of the year why not go all out and dress as a cow?
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Little Known Bournemouth We all love Bournemouth High Street but when you’re looking for an alternative destination for thrifty student shopping, why not try bagging a bargain in one of the venues revealed in this ‘underground’ guide to shopping in Bournemouth. Words Shannon Hards
The Vintage Fair: Bournemouth This serious vintage event tours all over the country and makes a visit to Bournemouth town centre’s pavilion, once every few months. Offering a range of vintage goodies, including clothing, accessories and retro homewares from the 1940’s-80’s. This fair even has its own retro hair salon and vintage ‘tea party’ café. Boscombe Vintage Market (every first Saturday of the month) Boscombe and its growing reputation for vintage is a huge bonus to living in Bournemouth. Only three minutes by train, the next town Pokesdown, is a short walk away from the home of this charming vintage market. With a collection of different themed vintage stalls, the Boscombe vintage market has something for everyone with a friendly vibe and accompanying live music. Pokesdown High Street: Clobber, This is Vintage, Cotton Candy These vintage jewels are just some of the quirky places to shop in, on Pokesdown high street. Clobber has recently been featured in Vogue for its devotion to authentic, stylish vintage; ‘This is Vintage’ is perfect for virgins to retro styling and Cotton Candy Designs stocks a range of kitsch accessories from home styling to clothing and accessories. What Alice Found Also in Pokesdown, this vintage boutique deserves a mention of its own. Stocking mainly women’s clothing, this Alice in Wonderland themed treasure chest, is
packed to the brim with chic vintage buys. With vintage expert, Nicki Grainger, also on hand as your own personal stylist, why not splash out on a few investment pieces? The store also offers 10% off purchases over £5 for students with a valid student card, reduced hire costs for students using vintage clothing or props for assignments and fun, flexible internships for fashion, PR and marketing students wanting to gain some valuable experience or build on their portfolio. Charity shops A charity shop trip can be hit or miss, but with a handful of thriving charity shops along Old Christchurch Road and Winton high street, why not make like Macklemore and pop into your local thrift shop. Molly’s Den Molly’s Den is a vintage retail and trade warehouse, situated just over two miles away from Talbot Campus. This stylish antique store prides itself on offering unique collectables that wouldn’t be found on the high street. Selling a range of furniture, clothing, accessories, records and memorabilia there is bound to be a great bargain to bag. Southampton: West Quay Southampton’s main shopping centre, West Quay, is perfect for blowing a large chunk of your student loan, with travel costing only £8.90 for return train ticket (using a 16-25 rail card), it’s a great day out and houses over 100 great high street shops such as Urban Outfitters, Bank, All Saints and Hollister. NERVE | 31
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2012-13 was evidently an extremely successful year for Bournemouth’s Lacrosse team, who won their league and are now progressing into the Western 1A Division. One member of the team, who was instrumental to that success is current varsity Lacrosse President and third year student Albert Whitehead, who actually confessed to not having any knowledge of the sport before joining Bournemouth University. "I didn’t know anything about Lacrosse before I went to university. I’d never seen it played nor knew it was even a sport played in England!" said Whitehead. "I had met someone during freshers who played Lacrosse and when I saw him at freshers fair he roped me into signing up. I didn’t really know what to expect from the trials or what the sport was even about, but I went along and gave it a go and I haven’t looked back since. I was well and truly hit with the bug." Despite Bournemouth’s Lacrosse side being relative novices to BUCS league last season, they exceeded all expectations by emerging as league winners. The season was not without its difficulties however. "We started last season with only a handful of experienced players, with most of us having only played the year before or just picking up the sport for the first time. Sometimes we would play a whole 80 minute game with no substitutions." These troubles seem to have been the making of Whitehead however: "I think I’ve matured more as a player. Often during the season the freshers looked up to the few of us who’d played the year before and expected us to do something special, this was a shock to us all at the start because in reality we weren’t that experienced. "The year moved on and the team became comfortable, together it allowed me to flourish and adapt my game to become more versatile and contribute more goals and assists to the team." 2013-14 will be a massive season for Bournemouth Lacrosse. On a high from defying the odds to emerge as league champions they will now have to contend with a number of issues if they are to continue progressing.
"We’ve lost a few key players this year; some have graduated, leaving holes in our starting ten. These characters could calm it down or do something special when the team’s heads were down. Despite the losses, I’ve got confidence in our current squad to fill in and step up to the starting team. "I think if we get the right interest at freshers fair and the team picks up the commitment from last season I believe we’ve got a good chance to establish ourselves in the new division.' Freshers who do decide to pick up Lacrosse will have the chance to play alongside some of the luminaries from last season. "Our top scorer from last year, Max, is only just going into his second year at Bournemouth so he is definitely one to look out for. "Deeble is another to watch, he was an incredibly influential player last season, despite missing a few games with injury. He will come back better than ever this season and lead the team well." The 2013-14 season will prove to be an extremely intriguing one for Bournemouth Lacrosse. How will the team fare in a higher league, especially with an influx of largely inexperienced freshers? Whatever the season’s outcome, one thing is for certain, Whitehead’s passionate love affair with the sport will not be dampened and he is now eagerly anticipating the forthcoming campaign. "Personally I am buzzing with excitement for the new season and I simply cannot wait to get back to training and playing Lacrosse." This season is an especially poignant one for Whitehead, who has been elected as varsity Lacrosse President by his teammates in his final year. He is now hoping to end his three years with the side in style. "This is going to be a big season for me and it’s starting to sink in that this is my final year and I’m going to miss playing for the team. I’d love nothing more than leaving on a high having given absolutely everything I can for the team. I’d also like to score a few goals!"
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Our guide to just a few of the ways to keep you staying trim and burning off those calories from all the pints and pizzas in freshers’ week!
If you love cycling then this is the place to be. Located at Slades Farm Open Space in Ensbury Park - just a stone throw away from Talbot campus! After years of pushing for planning permission, Bournemouth’s very own Velodrome was opened in 2011 and is very much the heart of the town’s cycling tracks. Open to riders of all standards, the centre can help you achieve accreditation to ride in local competitions, or just provide a challenging and fun track to race on. Contact the centre, or Bournemouth Arrow Cycling club for more information.
With regular sessions held at BU campus, Dorset’s largest pole dancing and aerial fitness school offers taster sessions in pole and/ or aerial fitness for just £5. With beginner, intermediate and advanced 55-minute sessions available, why not try something new and stay fit whilst feeling sexy.
Whether you want to compete in the Olympics, improve your fitness, play with friends or take up sport for the first time, sportBU is the place for you. With a team of highly driven professionals, sportBU offer over 50 classes every week at student prices, whilst also working in partnership with a number of external clubs to help offer as many sporting opportunities as possible. Partnership club facilities include: - Swimming at Littledown Centre with - Swim Bournemouth - Athletics at Kings Park Stadium with Bournemouth Athletics Club - Netball at the Sir David English Centre - Football, Rugby, Squash, Table Tennis and Hockey at Chapel Gate - Golf at Dudsbury Golf Club and Ferndown Golf Club - Squash and Racquetball at West Hants Tennis at Bournemouth Gardens.
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With good links with sportBU, why not get involved with beach Volleyball now that you’re getting settled into life on the South Coast. With 14 men and women’s teams across Dorset, Wessex Volleyball Club welcome players of all standards for indoor or beach Volleyball. With the opportunity to play at the prestigious Sandbanks festival at the end of the year, why not give it a go?
If you’re looking for a bit more than a kickabout, but don’t quite fancy the thought of varsity football, then the intramural league is for you. Probably best described as ‘competitive football, probably hungover.’ At £300 per team, meaning with a squad of 15 players you’d pay £30 for 20+ games and some of the best team socials that you’ll ever experience; even though you probably won’t remember them the following morning. Start thinking about teams as soon as possible as registration usually shuts in October.
2013 is the year to get involved with the BU Boxing Society. With plans to train at Oakmead Boxing Club’s new facilities, the society costs just £2.50 per session and caters for boxers of all abilities. No one has competed in the sport from BU yet and the society hopes to enter their boxers into the BUCS league.
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You may cut down on the amount of fresh meat you eat to curb costs, but are you damaging your diet in the process? Or is cutting it out actually doing you and the environment a favour? Wil Oxford investigates why the issue of ‘flexitarianism’ is a complicated one cheaper, processed alternatives. The danger with processed meat, as the horse meat scandal earlier this year exemplified, was that it highlighted the question ‘do we really know what’s in our meat?’ "Processed foods aren’t going to give you the nutrients and benefits you need to live an active, busy life" says Rick. "They’re ok to eat now and again, but a diet laden with processed foods is going to make you feel as bad as the stuff you’re putting into your body." In fact a recent study by researchers at Oxford University found that even regular fresh meat is deteriorating in quality, with average supermarket chicken containing 2.7 times more fat and 30% less protein than in 1970. The same study also claimed that up to 40,000 deaths a year from heart attacks and strokes could be prevented through lower-meat diets, begging the question; is vegetarianism the way forward? "It’s about getting a balance" Rick explains. "Too much of anything is bad for you. It’s important to remember that you can get protein from a wide range of foods not just meat and eggs. Quinoa, soy beans, almonds and yogurt are all great sources of protein that may be a cheaper option than fresh meat, and also a lot healthier." Of course the health implications of a diet laden with too much meat are only one reason cited for reducing meat consumption. Environmentalists groups such as the Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO) claim that as meat consumption has risen in the past few decades, increased land is being cultivated for grazing leading to more deforestation and
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a loss of unique plant and animal species. People’s preference for free range produce in recent years has only accelerated the problem placing increasing demand on farmers to make use of land for grazing rather than more traditional enclosures for livestock. But can the growing trend to discard meat from the diet be linked to it becoming – dare I say it... fashion-
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able? "Twenty years ago vegetarianism was very much stigmatised, but attitudes have changed" explains Rick. In January this year in fact, Charles Banks, director of food trends agency ‘The Food People’ was quoted in the Metro predicting that both vegetarianism and flexitarianism were soon to be a mega trend. Does this then mean that students are merely – and in fact incidentally – just forming part of a growing nutritional trend? "Students and young people today are generally more conscious of what’s good and what’s bad for their health, more so than older generations were at their age" Rick points out. "But while they may want to reduce meat to cut costs or improve their diet or help the environment it’s important they go about doing it in a sensible, safe and healthy way."
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SUMMERBALL HANGOVER Nerve looks back on this year’s massive Summerball, with interviews, costume highlights, pictures and more
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EVERYTHING EVERYTHING Following their incredible year, Jeremy Pritchard and Michael Spearman from Everything Everything told Nerve about their hectic summer, before they took to the stage at Bournemouth Summer Ball Photos James Bridle
What festivals are you also at this year? JP: Latitude, T in the Park, we’re doing Glastonbury, V, Isle of Wight... MS: ...and lots of foreign ones. Were going to Australia for the first time and just some European ones, one in Poland and one in Hungary. JP: There are loads of them; we don’t really stop for the next 2-3 months! MS: We’ve also got our biggest tour ever coming up, but that’s not until October. We do a month for that then we do a month in Europe, so lots of touring. Tell us about your success and influences MS: We we’re a little bit surprised with Cough Cough. We released that first thinking ‘well it’s a bit of a statement’ and just that we’re back but actually Radio 1 really liked it and people seemed to like it and it really did more than we thought it would. What about future releases? MS: There will be a third album, but we haven’t written a single note of it yet! JP: We’ve actually scheduled in some time to get together in a room and argue about the songs, that’s usually the first step! Has touring together as a band been everything you expected? JP: Yes, and more! The more is not what you’d expect; it’s surprisingly mundane! What can you say, you can’t really complain about what we do; we have a good time. The travel is great, but getting from A-B is not so great. Have you got a message for this years’ freshers? JP: Hello freshers of 2013, try to be safe in all the ways that people tell you to... MS: ...and also be careful. JP: Is that what your mum used to say? MS; Yes!
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Chart-topping drum and bass foursome Rudimental were the most famous names gracing the Summer Ball’s main stage, but they were well supported by the clever pop of Everything Everything and the electro melodies of Swiss Lips. Swiss Lips took the stage, after a fun and cheesy Lollipop DJ set. Sounding similar to the likes of Bastille and Hurts, they belted out some incredibly catchy tunes, especially a superb Frank Ocean cover. Everything Everything were next, perhaps surprising the growing crowd with how many hits they’ve had; Kemosabe and My Kz, Yr Bf the main crowd pleasers. A late addition to the bill, but an extremely welcome one. Headliners Rudimental were demoted to a DJ set due to other commitments, yet when they took to the decks, the temperature reached sweltering levels. It was a drum’n’bass heavy show, but the best reactions were saved for their own tracks, especially No.1 singles, Waiting All Night and Feel the Love. James Hibberd
It was definitely an enjoyable place to be as everyone was able to dance together freely on the field right in front of the artists and also enjoy the sunshine. It was surprisingly quite social even with the loud music being played. Everyone became entranced by the beautiful beats created by the batala drums. The players themselves danced in synchronisation. All in all, it was a pleasure seeing this very exciting act. Their performances became the heartbeat of the Summer Ball, providing a great outdoor atmosphere. Namibia Mclean
The atmosphere in the WAYF tent this year was electric. Justin Martin’s effortless mix of the gritty, fastpaced drum and bass beats of Ruff Stuff with the softer, melodic sound of Don’t Go kept the crowd on their feet and wanting more. Ste-V-Something added to the summer party vibe with remixes of Tyga’s chart hit Rack City and Breach’s Jack. The stage itself was a geometric masterpiece with its alternating lights and fun colour projections bouncing off the tent walls. Jenny Palmer
The Milk tent was a lot of fun, and kicked off with the Milk DJs playing indie hits and old classics, packing out the tent from the start. The atmosphere was electric by the time The Struts hit the stage. Milk goers were treated to a selection of their catchy tunes, as well as a cover of David Bowie’s Rebel Rebel – a move very popular with the crowd. As the sun was setting, everyone gathered for the second and final act, Eliza and the Bear, who pleased all by playing a mix of covers and original songs. It may have been the furthest from the entrance, but all the acts in the Milk tent knew how to attract a crowd! Joanne Ball
J Fresh & Davi C kicked off the Enter tent in true style, pumping the crowd right from the very beginning of the night, certainly preparing us for what’s to come! Syron took things to another level with bags of girl power, delivering superb vocals and an atmosphere that had the whole place moving. Heasliner High Contrast, completely stole the stage, closing the night with some serious drum and bass. By 12, the tent was completely packed to capacity, and many grew a new found love with the D&B scene. Bryony Diplock
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COSTUME HIGHLIGHTS With many of you planning costumes weeks in advance, we thought it would be rude not to give you a mention. Here are our favourite costumes from the day
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Student Fees: One Year On
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As the financial climate in higher education evolves, has this had any impact on the lifestyles of students in Bournemouth? We talked to a student hit by the first year of tuition fees rises as well as a student whose fees are nearly a third cheaper Words Alys Penfold Design Joshua Iredale
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oing to university has always been an expensive lifestyle choice leaving students in debt for years after graduation. But it wasn’t until November 2010 when the Conservative Government announced they would be raising fees up to £9,000 for universities in England that the financial implications of enrolling in higher education became serious food for thought. Most universities were expected to set the barrier at around £6,000, but as the months went on, more and more universities revealed they would be charging the maximum £8,000 – 9,000 for a year’s tuition. After coming into force in September 2012, student numbers fell by up to 12%. Students from Scotland and other EU member states attending Scottish universities are exempt and receive free education,
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while students from Wales haven’t had to face the fees increase due to subsidisation from the Welsh Government. However, with grants and loans from the Student Loan Company dependent on your family income, the new fees claim to help prospective students from lower-class families. Some loans just about cover student’s living expenses which leaves them with little to use during the rest of the term, forcing many students to take up a job; or maybe even more than one. An Endsleigh and NUS survey found that half of students hold down jobs while studying, 21% of those said they work more than 21 hours per week while 73% of students said that their student loan is one of their main sources of income. A further 51% cited their parents as their main financial aid.
8.2k a year LUCY COTTRELL Course: BA (Hons) Advertising Age: 19 Year: 2nd I receive a loan and a grant which is very handy as lots of my friends did not even receive enough to cover their rent, let alone anything else. I lived in a four bedroom Unilet in Winton in my first year, and will be moving into a six double bedroomed house for second year, also in Winton, but conveniently closer to campus. Most of my money is spent on nights out, I probably spend between £100-£200 per week on drinks, taxis, club entry and clothes. I usually shop at Sains-
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bury’s Local, so my weekly shop probably costs about £50-£70 and I also often go out for expensive dinners, and pay up to £8 for cocktails! I did once splurge on an iPad as well! I had two jobs on the go during my first year as I only spent about 9 hours in lectures, so as well as supporting me financially, it kept me busy. It looks really good on your CV and helps you with getting placements if you manage to get a job during your time at university. I generally never had to count my
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3.5k a year ALEX MERRIMAN Course: BA (Hons) Business Studies Age: 21 Year: 4th As well as receiving a maintenance loan, I had a part time job in B&Q during my first and second years which really helped me financially as I am rubbish with managing my money! Those wages paid my rent each month, which meant that I could save up and go on holiday during the summer. I commuted to university during
my first year from Southampton but really wished I hadn’t. After that, one thing that definitely saved me money was not running a car, I personally don’t think you need one at university. You can spend your money on doing loads of other things unless Mum and Dad are paying for it of course, but I wasn’t that lucky. If I hadn’t had a job, my financial
pennies and only struggled with money before the last instalment of my loan as I only had £3 in the bank! It was just enough to get me to work and back, but I had no funds for lunch which was really horrible. As soon as my loan came through I went on a massive shopping spree! I also wished I had saved for the summer holidays, as after I returned from holiday I was doing an unpaid placement and really struggled. I hate paying over £8500 for my tuition as most of my lectures consist of tutors reading from Powerpoints. Although it feels like a waste of money, I want to show perseverance so that I can get a great London job once I graduate. One thing I wish I had known earlier in the year is that you can get student discount on the blue Wilts & Dorset buses!
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situation would have definitely been a lot different. For people who do not have a job, I would advise cutting down on nights out, and being clever with money when spending on things like food. They are on-going expenses that rack up easily without being obvious. I managed to get away with spending about £15 a week on my shopping. I think my course is worth what I pay for it, but really you get out what you put in. I would have still gone to university if the fees were £9000 as I always wanted to go to university, and I would have never let money stand in the way of that. Life is too short! NERVE | 49
R E V I E W E D Ellie Goulding
Halcyon Days 23/08/13, By Mallory Mabe In an age of autotuning, dubstep and, unfortunately, twerking, Ellie Goulding’s voice is really something special, marking everything she sings with unique character. Since Lights, Ellie has transitioned, taking a dive into the sea of dance music with her latest album, Halcyon Days. With eclectic beats in tracks like Burn and Flashlight playing on her famous soprano highs as well as top hit team-up with Calvin Harris I Need Your Love, she proves she’s not your typical pop diva. The album takes an edgier, heart-heavy turn with tracks Hearts Without Chains and How Long Will I Love You, dropping the beats and bringing back the charm of her folky-melody that won over the world in her debut album. With 28 tracks combined into one collective project, Halcyon has enough hits to have more familiar tracks than not. For those who have stuck with Goulding since the days of her cover of Midlake’s Roscoe, this album is merely an extension of Ellie’s awesomeness and fast-track journey through happiness and heartbreak.
Rizzle Kicks
Tonight Alive
Brit duo Rizzle Kicks have once again managed to create an album full of catchy, fun and witty tunes that could get anyone through a stressful day. This album shows Jordan and Harley’s outlook on life and the album name not only refers to the time but also their own life, they are both 21. For example ‘This Means War’ is not a hard hitting way of life but rather a reference to an egg fight when they were younger. A criticism often bestowed upon Rizzle Kicks is that a lot of their songs sound the same. But it seems they have tried to change this on this album, but lot of them still have the same bouncy sounds created with the added trumpet. There is also other sounds infused such as jazz, piano and Jamie Cullum’s crooning on The Reason I Live which add a little something extra to this album. All in all, a brilliant album that you could listen to over and over again because of the pure fun of it.
Tonight Alive have really come out of their shell with their latest album The Other Side. The five-piece from Australia seem to have found their comfort zone, a move which will hopefully silence critics describing them as ‘another Paramore’. The Ocean is the first single off the album, and although not widely heard on the radio, the track is packed with attitude, something lacking in previous records. The stand-out track on the album has to be No Different, with fierce guitar riffs and Jenna McDougall (vocals) showing more anger than ever before. The style of the track, which wouldn’t look out of place on a Within Temptation album, really leaps out on the album. With a range of tracks to listen to, it has never been a better time to give Tonight Alive a try. If you’ve listened to them before, you will be suprised at how much they’ve progressed.
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Arctic Monkeys
The 1975
Arctic Monkeys, have developed from teenage lads to pop icons, headlining Glastonbury and also being broadcast live across the globe as a true representation of a British band, for London 2012, and now they’re back. AM has entered straight in at number one in the album charts, and rightly so. The album is crisp, intricate and enjoyable and an wonderful example of Alex Turner’s imaginative and beautifully thought-out vocals. Singles R U Mine?, Do I Wanna Know? and more recently Why’d You Only Call Me When You’re High? offer a suitable showcase to the record however the rest of the record is dipped in rock and blues. AM can be labelled as a deserved success for Turner & Co. For a realisation, compare AM to Whatever People Say I Am, That’s What I’m Not and see how far they’ve come.
At the beginning of every year, we’re given a list of ‘Artists You MUST Listen To’. Of course, some of them inevitably fail to live up to the hype, yet there is always one or two who really deliver. The 1975’s eagerly awaited debut is definitely, absolutely and undeniably one of those albums. The pick of the bunch is the gorgeous Robbers, a soaring anthem about a love story/armed burglary, although the 80’s pop of Girls or the hazy, sophisticated, electro of Menswear run it pretty close. Despite being 16 tracks long, or a frankly ridiculous 39 if you get the deluxe edition, there are very few points where The 1975 drags. It’s a hugely ambitious record, but The 1975 have managed to pull off one of the albums of the year with their first attempt.
1D: This is Us
Kick Ass 2
With millions of fans worldwide and a handful of huge hits, One Direction are the world’s biggest boyband. This somewhat inevitable documentary – surprisingly helmed by Super Size Me’s Morgan Spurlock – explores the band’s genesis and success. Prejudice aside, it’s an awful lot of fun. Spurlock’s presence is keenly felt, from every insane shot of a concert audience cutting to something hilariously mundane to a funny aside involving a neurologist. It is this keen eye that elevates This Is Us above other pop docs. The lads are charming and the film talks interestingly about fame. They are alarmingly candid about how soon it could all end and these moments resonate more than the slightly too regular scenes of live performance. It’s okay to hate the SyCo machine. It’s okay to hate manufactured pop. But it’s not okay to hate five talented young men, or their very entertaining movie.
The first Kick-Ass was in the right place at the right time. Just as audiences needed an antidote to superhero saturation, it arrived. The latest Kick-Ass remains a fun, amusing thrill ride with great performances and a bit of an edge. Chloe Grace Moretz is still the film’s true star, with Mindy just as interesting as her Hit Girl alter ego. The character’s Mean Girls style character arc is solid, even if some of the sexual awakening material feels out of place. Christopher Mintz-Plasse, now the villainous Mother Fucker, brings a wonderfully inept darkness, but has some of the character’s edges from the source comic smoothed off for the screen. The action is great, but some jokes fall flat and Jim Carrey is underused as Colonel Stars and Stripes. It doesn’t meet the heights of its predecessor, but it still manages to kick ass.
AM 09/09/13, By Nicholas Williams
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In cinemas from 20/08/13 By Tom Beasley
The 1975 30/08/13, By James Hibberd
In cinemas from 14/08/13 By Tom Beasley
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ike with most fashion movements, celebs have been known to either love or loathe the trend, though us onlookers are fully aware they can quite easily pull off either and have the world raving about every outfit. Take this summer for example, when neon accessories and luminous outfits first ruled the streets, Jessica Alba was strutting her stuff in neon green heels and a vibrant orange top while Jessie J showed off her pins in loud
yellow trousers. But on the other side of the catwalk, Cheryl Cole kept it classy in a nude dress and cream bag to match the all time style icon Beyoncé, who fashioned a nude jacket and cream heels. We all know that neon colours typically look better against a tan, so if you didn’t get a chance to sun yourself but still want to keep that summer vibe, how about jazzing up your slightly more neutral outfit with some
NUDE vs NEON Design Shannon Hards & Joshua Iredale Photos Cityblis (Nude) Asos (Neon)
neon accessories and nail colours. Nothing makes an outfit stand out more than neon orange nails, a matching bag and some killer heels! Nude colours have been fighting back since fashion week, earlier this summer, and designers and brans alike have been bringing out new creations left right and center. When choosing a totally nude outfit its often wise to think carefully about what shades compliment your skin tone. If your fair, try something creamy with a pink undertone; if your skin is medium opt for something a little warmer than NERVE | 52
Summer 2013 has witnessed the war of the colour palettes at its best. Neon shades entered the season with a bang, whilst nudes remained a wardrobe staple, allowing you to show off your romantic side. Sarah Mckelvey looks at the battle between the loud and the elegant.
your natural colour; whereas if you’re dark look out for shades with a yellow undertone. Nothing screams sophistication like a nude outfit – just make sure you find one that enhances your skins natural radiance. Summer may be coming to an end, but that doesn’t mean we should put away our nudes and neons just yet. Try a few more combinations this term and see how a bright colour adds that missing something to your favourite outfit.
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Lay off Justin Bieber, he’s one of us You are more similar to the Canadian singer than you think
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very other day it seems that Justin Bieber is plastered across the front page of a tabloid paper or glossy magazine. The teenager seems to be the topic of conversation for the entire world, with the kid taking more hostility and criticism than a warm beer. However, it seems that in reality the only thing that separates and differentiates Justin from you and me, is his bank account. It is Justin who spends his day receiving abuse for his multitude of embarrassing moments, his hair and his general demeanour while the rest of us escape relatively free of people’s judgement and anger. A great deal of fun was had the day the video emerged of him being sick during a show. But no more worthy of scorn than the times you had during freshers where you were sick in public and now wear as a badge of pride. Therefore I think it is fair to come to the conclusion that Justin Bieber being sick in front of thousands of people isn’t embarrassing or stupid, it is indeed worthy of the highest rank of ‘bad-ass’ us university students can afford. The common jokes made about the clothes that he wears which are often elaborate and silly, never fail to get showcased in the global media. I’ve seen people turn bottle caps into earrings, curtains into dresses and wear tweed jackets to night clubs. Remember that Biebs is merely 19 and, like all of us, trying to find a way of outwardly expressing himself through his clothing. Sure, he looks like an idiot, but most of us do too. Further controversy was caused the night Justin turned up two hours late to perform a concert which is of course a negligible act but one every adolescent with a Facebook page, Bop It or neurotic obsession with one’s hair
is guilty of. You can question the motives of a man who felt the need to delay going into a room full of screaming girls who would like nothing more than an intimate dinner date (amongst other things) with him, all you like - but you can’t debate the fact we’ve all done something similar. The final issue to address is the amount of stupid things he says. He has upset great numbers of people by hoping Anne Frank would’ve been a Belieber and saying ‘everything happens for a reason’ whilst engaged in a discussion about rape. However, his comments at the Anne Frank museum whilst definitely missing the point and being rather egomaniacal, aren’t too ridiculous when you analyse the huge proportions of girls who are ‘Beliebers’: it’s mathematically possible that Anne would’ve been a huge Justin Bieber fan. As sad as that may be. Once more his laid back dismissal of serious, life-ruining events being because ‘everything happens for a reason’ is insensitive, but does coincide with the MySpace, Bebo and Facebook pages of pretty much every girl and guy between the ages of 13-18 when they felt the need to say something ‘life affirming’. The only difference between you and him is that when he does something stupid it’s publicised and that someone is going to write down the poorly thought out answer he makes. It is not hard to believe that we have all ourselves looked as stupid, sounded as stupid and been as stupid as he has been and probably more regularly. We shouldn’t judge this; we should celebrate a teenager who has become a martyr for the many ridiculous facets of modern youth. He is one of us at the end of the day.
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Speedway is something that Neil Middleditch has never escaped from. Nerve speaks to the current Poole Pirates and Team GB manager on the moments that shaped his career.
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young Neil Middleditch sat in school, born into a football-loving generation, but with only thing occupying his thoughts – Speedway. Although not the archetypal ambition for most youngsters, for Middleditch his favoured future was not something that required that much consideration. "My father raced for Poole back in the 50’s and 60’s and I’ve never really wanted to do anything else apart from Speedway. It’s one of those things when at school if we had a free essay to write I’d write about being a Speedway rider. So it started from day one really." Middleditch is quick to acknowledge the impact that his father Ken – who rode for 23 years, winning five league titles – had on his career, but for Neil it wasn’t simply a case of having everything handed to him on a plate. The strenuous struggle of breaking into a sport that is synonymous for all sportsmen certainly wasn’t missing from Neil’s career. "I started when I was about 15 years old and I got my first bike at 15 that I’d saved up for and started practising. Then I went down to Eastborne to do some training schools and then I broke into the team at Eastborne when I was about 15 and a half. It was brilliant. To do something that you love and get paid for it and travel the world is fantastic. In 15, 16 year’s racing I did everything that any young man could want to do." After two years with the Eastborne Eagles a 17-year-old Middleditch made the switch to Poole Pirates; a move which would go on to serve great significance in his career. Middleditch would race on the south coast for the next ten years before eventually ending his career with the Arena Essex Hammers. "I won the British Junior Championship in 1975, then I won the National League Riders Championship in 1985, was capped for England on a number of occasions and toured Australia with the English Lions which was a great honour." After a star-studded career, Middleditch eventually retired in 1986. Although many sportsmen have a career path in management lined up for when they retire this wasn’t the case for Neil who admits that his spell with the Pirates initially ended with a sour taste left in the mouth. "Unfortunately when I finished at Poole I had a testimonial meeting there but the promotion at the time went into bankruptcy so I lost all my testimonial money, so it was a bit of a bitter taste. Not with Poole Speedway but with the promotion who were there at the time and so I didn’t really go there that much when I retired. "So it was purely a meeting with Matt Ford – the present promoter – who asked me what my opinions were on Poole Speedway and would it be a successful business venture. I said that if any clubs could be successful then Poole can because it’s such a love affair in the Poole/Bournemouth area with Speedway. Then when he took it on he asked me if I wanted to be manager." Middleditch took the reins at Poole Stadium in 1999, thirteen
years after retiring. Despite not being actively involved with a team Middleditch never lost touch with the sport. "We’ve got a guest house over at Sturminster Marshall for Speedway people and I’ve always had riders come and stay here. I’ve got workshops here – Chris (Holder), Darcy (Ward), Maciej (Janowski) have all got their workshops here – so I never really got away from it even though I didn’t go to Poole that much at the time. It’s always been there and Bailey House where I live is a Speedway house; anybody who is anyone has lived here." Although a managerial career was not always on the cards for Middleditch, he led the side to the Elite League Championship in 2003; an achievement that still provides the most cherished memory in his Speedway career. "I’d never won it as a rider and so to win it as a manager was fantastic and I just think that the love affair I’ve had with Poole Speedway that was sort of the icing on the cake." Middleditch’s success did not go unnoticed and in 2001 he was asked to take over Team GB alongside his work with the Pirates. After seven years in the job, Middleditch left his position with Team GB in February 2007, citing commitments to his family salvage business as his reasoning. However, has since been reinstated in the position. "I’ve got an assistant Phil Morris who handles the under 21 side and so he takes quite a bit of pressure off me. That allows me to obviously concentrate on the business, but to give team GB -when the World Cup comes along - my full attention." The 56-year-old is quick to acknowledge how fortunate he has been so far in his career but believes that his current crop of racers is amongst the best he was worked with and is now looking forward to the Pirates’ future. "I’ve had the pleasure to work with Gary Havelock, Tony Rickardsson, all former World Champions and I’ve worked with some of the best in the world. But Darcy and Chris – the ‘Turbo Twins’ as they’ve been dubbed are just an awesome pairing and people who haven’t seen them, they really are bums on the seats entertainment. If anybody gets the chance to see Darcy either at Poole or at the Grand Prix on the TV it is a sight to behold and he is a ‘freak’ as I call him. "We’ve had a tough season through injuries. We lost Chris Holder at Coventry a few weeks ago to a very serious injury so that was a great shame for that to happen. We’d literally just got Darcy back in the saddle from injury and then we get Chris injured. We’ve been plagued with injuries this year but at the moment we’ve got a full team which is great and so by the time this comes out we’ll either be in the playoffs or league champions hopefully!"
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Nerve talks to former Olympic gold medallist Christine Ohuruogu following her recent success at the World Athletics Championships
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fter one of the most tightly contested 400m finals in history, Christine Ohuruogu had regained her world title and added another chapter to a sporting career that has been awash with nostalgia. It was the perfect response from the 29-year-old after she failed to retain her 400m world crown at London 2012 last year finishing behind America’s Sanya Richards-Ross to take silver; a missed opportunity to realise a fairytale sporting revival. In 2006, Ohuruogu was given a year-long ban for failing to attend a drugs test and banned from all future Olympic Games, leaving her dream of competing in Britain’s first games in 64 years in tatters. The thought of missing out on a home games is nothing short of a nightmare, but for Ohuruogu it would have been much harder to take. Born in Newham, Ohuruogu was raised just a stone’s throw away from the Olympic Park and had experienced the birth of the Olympic legacy first hand. British Olympic Association law says that any athlete banned for drug offences will be unable to compete in future Olympic games. However, when the BOA revoked her lifetime Olympic ban in 2007 the dream became tangible again. Indeed, after grabbing gold in Beijing, Ohuruogu cemented her position as one of the world’s top runners and was an easy selection for Team GB in 2012. Despite admitting she was "heartbroken" at the second place finish at the time, Ohuruogu now looks back on her overall Olympic experience with overriding positivity. "I was more than happy to return from a Championship with a medal. I fought hard and did my best to defend my title. I didn’t feel that I needed to prove my credentials to anyone and I’m pleased with my performance." "The legacy was also important to me and I have seen a real positive change in attitude to sport in general. It’s great to see people becoming so interested in sport at every level." Although the thought of winning silver at London 2012 was nothing more than a distant dream for Ohuruogu in 2006, she had since established herself as one of the world’s top athletes and was
intent on regaining her crown. Luckily for Ohuruogu, the chance for redemption would come around quickly. The start of 2013 saw preparations for this summer’s World Athletics Championships in Moscow kick into gear. Despite losing her world title in the previous year, consistency was essential for Ohuruogu as she tried to resist a knee-jerk reaction and deviate from the training methods that had served her so well in previous years. "Nothing really changed. It was a new year with new goals but I started the season in the same way I start every year. "It is a long season and so my training needed to take into account competing and preparing adequately for the championship. "I didn’t really experience many changes at all. The main difference between last year and this year was that this year we weren’t playing it safe" And this tactic certainly paid off. The 29-year-old cruised through her heats to set up a tantalising 400m final alongside defending champion Amantle Montsho and the race would certainly not disappoint. Despite a start slow, Ohuruogu produced another late surge on the final straight to take gold by just four thousandths of a second in a sensational photo finish. The victory meant that Ohuruogu had not only regained her world title but had also broken Kathy Cook’s British record, as well as becoming the first British female athlete to win two World Championship titles. So where next for an athlete who has achieved the ultimate success in her sport? Ohuruogu is relaxed about her personal aspirations for the forthcoming years but was more assertive with her views about the future of British athletics in general. "Aims for this year? To just go out and have fun. There are no particular aims ahead of the championships and I’m just going to keep training, nothing really changes.I think most athletes wearing a GB vest will be looking to really cause some surprises over the next few years, it’s an exciting time for British Athletics!"
I think most athletes wearing a GB vest will be looking to really cause some surprises over the next few years, it’s an exciting time for British Athletics!
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Following AFC Bournemouth’s promotion to the Championship for the first time in 24 years, Nerve chats to the man who has spearheaded the Cherries’ success.
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ddie Howe is a man that rarely gives anything away. "I’ve got certain things on my mind where this is really what I’d like to achieve but that will very much stay with me," explains a vigilant Howe, who transformed a club saddened by their impotent optimism upon his return from Burnley in October 2012. Howe is composed yet cautious. A rare glimpse of his smile came only on the day promotion was secured last season – and even then he was stood with two feet very firmly on the ground. But how can a man of such sporting royalty in Dorset and with his appetency of footballing success seem so circumspect of his team’s aspirations? Pressure. "No-one puts as much pressure on me than me," Howe says. "You’re driven inside to try and succeed. "It doesn’t matter who you’re playing against or how big the club is you’re competing against, you want to try and compete and try and beat them. "It will be a difficult challenge because we’re not going to win every week like we did last year - the run we went on was unreal really." The run he was talking about of course included a 15-match unbeaten streak, eight consecutive wins to secure promotion and an explosive rise from 21st in October 2012 to top of the league come April this year. However, the Cherries were thwarted at the final hurdle. Gathered around the television in the cramped Referee’s room at Prenton Park, exultation as Jeff Stelling announced Brentford had won a penalty that could name the Cherries as champions. A decimated atmosphere in the tunnel arose as he crossed to Paul Walsh at Griffin Park to reveal that Marcello Trotta had hit the crossbar and Doncaster Rovers were to score up the other end to condemn Bournemouth to a second-place finish. The ambience was sour. Tearful. Any outsider wouldn’t realise the club had just been promoted and would play in the second tier of English football for the first time in 24 years. Howe insists the fiasco should not be a diversion to the success of his side’s season: "There was initial disappointment I’m sure for a few days. "But I think once you reflect back and look and you see NERVE 60
what the club has achieved and the team has achieved there should certainly be no hint of disappointment. "I think it was the manner in which the events unfolded that day that was the most surprising thing. "One minute Brentford have a penalty and the next Doncaster have scored and I think there was a bit of disbelief in there. "No one could foresee the events that day, but it shouldn’t take the gloss off what we achieved." Any disappointment from that final day was overshadowed by the visit of Spanish giants Real Madrid during pre-season, the construction of a fourth stand, a new club shop and the first day of the Championship season. Charlton made the trip to the league’s most southern club on 3rd August only to return having been overpowered by Bournemouth’s patient, free-flowing football and a Lewis Grabban brace. That 2-1 opening day victory was galvanizing, but the Red and Black army were swiftly brought back down to earth with a 6-1 thrashing at Watford the following weekend. Howe spent his summer investing strength-in-depth and his newly-found flexibility was epitomized by his opening day substitutes bench. His captain, Tommy Elphick, last season’s top scorer Brett Pitman and Ian Harte - who played in the FIFA World Cup just over a decade ago - all sat to the left side of the dugout at Dean Court. "I think we knew at the end of last year that we were lucky in a sense. We got away with having just four fit defenders and we lost Charlie(Daniels) and Tommy (Elphick) for a spell and it did knock us," reflects Howe. "We got them back fit and we were okay but you can’t survive with just a small squad, especially the higher you go that weakness will be exploited so we’ve worked hard to try and improve the squad in most areas. "I don’t think we’ve fully covered every position as we wanted but we are what we are and I totally agree with the Charlton bench. "You look at the strength we had there and you think
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Once you reflect back and look and you see what the club has achieved and the team has achieved there should certainly be no hint of disappointment.
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hopefully we’re in a better position than we were." Eddie may not have fully satisfied his appetite for the transfer market but his investments have gained the supporter’s mark of approval. Ian Harte joins the squad knowing he’ll have to compete for his place with highly-rated Charlie Daniels, who was named the best left-back in League One last season. Howe has been a long-term admirer of the once Champions League semi-finalist and even tried to sign him while at Burnley. He thinks the Irishman can be a role model for his whole team to follow: "I’ve always been a big fan of Ian Harte, his quality, his experience, his mentality, he’s an absolute gentleman, he wants to win. "He’s going to be good for the group, I’m sure during a long season he’ll more than play his part and he’s been a really good support to Charlie so far." Elliott Ward’s addition has provoked new thoughts for 35-year-old Howe, who now chooses between three top-class centre backs in Ward, Elphick and Steve Cook. "I just felt looking at the squad the one thing we had to add to the group in the summer was a little bit more Championship experience, players who have been there, won’t get daunted by the big crowd and the big stadiums. "People who have been in the Premier League who can use those experiences to help what is essentially still a young core group." 28-year-old Ward certainly fits Howe’s criteria, he played 39 league games as Norwich City were promoted from the Championship in 2011 and so is no stranger to this level. "You add Andrew Surman to that group as well and I think we’ve added a lot of experience, a lot of know how and hopefully that can only serve us well," Howe eloquently explains. One player that bucks the trend of Howe’s summer buys is Mohamed Coulibaly – the wildcard. "From the first moment we saw him in training we realised he had something about him," Howe declares. "He was a low risk, free signing, low wages, he’s got it all to prove but he’s definitely got a raw talent that we hope we can nurture and make better. "I didn’t expect him to be as popular as he’s turned out to be, the fans have really taken to him, I know they like a winger." So where will the Cherries finish this season? A mixed-bag might be in stall for the Boscombe-based club. Howe is the man that knows best what lies ahead for him and his players though: "I think you can answer that question better in six months when we know how we’re doing and how we’re performing in the league." - Never one to jump to conclusions, never gives anything away. NERVE | 62
Ex-England under 21 international Howe carved out a career on the south coast, turning out for Bournemouth and Portsmouth as well as Swindon. Howe retired in 2007 after failing to recover from a knee injury and cut his teeth on the coaching circuit initially in the youth team. After the sacking of Jimmy Quinn in 2008-09, Howe managed to lead the Cherries to safety despite having to deal with a 17 point deduction. Howe went on to even better things by masterminding the club’s promotion to League One in the following season, despite operating under a transfer embargo. The 14th January 2011 was a date that saw Howe break the hearts of Bournemouth fans, leaving to take over at Burnley. He did however re-join Bournemouth in October 2012 where he eventually led them to promotion to the Championship.
The defender and fans’ favourite started his career at Brighton & Hove Albion amassing 153 appearances. Despite joining Bournemouth in 2012, Elphick’s natural leadership qualities resulted in him making enough of an impression to earn the captaincy and the Daily Echo Player of the Year Award in 2012-13.
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The combative midfielder began his career at Charlton Athletic, making just one appearance, aged 16. After plying his trade for various teams he eventually signed for Bournemouth in 2010. Having flourished under the reign of Howe, it was Arter who scored the decisive goal that secured the club’s return to the Championship last season.
Ex-Brighton player Steve Cook initially joined the Cherries on loan, making eight appearances in 2011 before making his move permanent in 2012. Comfortable in the air and with the ball at his feet, Cook’s partnership with Elphick has been described as formidable in some quarters. Only 22, the future is certainly looking bright for Cook.
3rd Aug Charlton (H) 10th Aug Watford (A) 17th Aug Wigan (H) 24th Aug Huddersfield (A) 31st Aug Doncaster (A) 14th Sept Blackpool (H) 17th Sept Barnsley (H) 21st Sept Middlesbrough (A) 28th Sept Blackburn (H) 1st Oct Leeds (A) 5th Oct Millwall (H) 19th Oct Nottingham Forest (A) 26th Oct Leicester (A) 2nd Nov Bolton (H) 9th Nov Burnley (A) 23rd Nov Derby (H) 30th Nov Brighton (H) 3rd Dec QPR (A) 7th Dec Reading (A) 14th Dec Birmingham (H) 21st Dec Sheffield Wednesday (A) 26th Dec Yeovil (H) 29th Dec Ipswich (H) 1st Jan Brighton (A) 11th Jan Wigan (A) 18th Jan Watford (H) 25th Jan Charlton (A) 28th Jan Huddersfield (H) 1st Feb Leicester (H) 8th Feb Bolton (A) 15th Feb Burnley (H) 22nd Feb Derby (A) 1st Mar Doncaster (H) 8th Mar Blackpool (A) 12th Mar Blackburn (A) 15th Mar Middlesbrough (H) 22nd Mar Barnsley (A) 25th Mar Leeds (H) 29th Mar Birmingham (A) 5th April QPR (H) 8th April Reading (H) 12th April Yeovil (A) 18th April Sheffield Wednesday (H) 21st April Ipswich (A) 26th April Nottingham Forest (H) 3rd May Millwall (A)
AFC Bournemouth Transfers Ins: Ex-Crystal Palace man Grabban signed for Bournemouth in 2012. The forward managed to get the first goal of Howe’s second spell as Cherries manager. His versatility – which has allowed him to play out wide as well as up front – plus his pace and willingness to play for the team has resulted in Grabban cementing his position in Howe’s starting eleven.
Ian Harte – Reading (Free) Elliott Ward – Norwich (Free) Mohamed Coulibaly – Grasshopper Club Zurich (Free) Andrew Surman – Norwich (Loan) Tokelo Rantie - Malmo (Undisclosed)
Outs: Matt Tubbs – Rotherham (Loan) Frank Demouge – Roda JC (Free) Jonathan Meades – Oxford Utd (Free) Charlie Sheringham – AFC Wimbledon (Free) Dan Strugnell – Havant & Waterlooville (Free) Steve Fletcher (Retired)
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Nerve chats to AFC Bournemouth’s new recruit Andrew Surman as he prepares for his second spell at Dean Court.
I ANDREW SURMAN CAREER 2004-2009 Southampton
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n 2005, an 18-year-old Andrew Surman joined a struggling AFC Bournemouth on loan from a Southampton side which boasted the likes of Theo Walcott and Gareth Bale. Eight years down the line and the midfielder’s return to Dean Court couldn’t have come in a more different set of circumstances. Surman has since switched the south coast for East Anglia - signing for Premier League Norwich in 2010 - and now joins the rejuvenated Cherries in the Championship on a season long loan after an injury-disrupted 2012-13 campaign. The financial troubles that once blighted the club are now a distant memory and dreams of financial survival in previous years have been transformed into tangible dreams of football at England’s top table. Eddie Howe moved quickly to add top-level experience to his squad over the summer with three new signings joining with Premier League pedigree on their CV. Surman is one of these players and the 27-year-old is relishing his return to the Goldsands this season. "I’m really happy. Obviously it was personally a frustrating season for me last season - I was out with injury for most of it - but when Bournemouth showed an interest I was really pleased and really positive about it and I’m really glad I’m here." said Surman. "I had a great time here when I was on loan when I was 18 and I really enjoyed myself and obviously that is probably an advantage to know the area quite well and know the club pretty well. Obviously a lot of things have changed since I was last here but I’m pretty familiar with the surroundings. "It happened quite quickly, I thought I would probably need to go out on loan from Norwich because we’ve got quite a big squad there
and I need to play games and I couldn’t quite see that happening at Norwich this season. "I had a long time out last season with my knee and I’ve had all summer to rehab it and I got through pre-season with Norwich so I’m feeling positive." In another interesting twist to Surman’s Cherries relationship, the midfielder will now be managed at the Goldsands by one of the players he found himself lining up alongside during his first spell with the club. 35-year-old Eddie Howe has adopted cult hero status during his spell in the Cherries dugout and playing under the exciting young manager was another important factor for Surman. "What I’ve heard about the way that the team play and having played with Eddie Howe and hearing about his managerial skills it was a positive move for me. "Bournemouth are on a good run, the club has turned around and it’s been a really good couple of years for Bournemouth." Surman has joined a team very much on the up. The Cherries have returned to England’s second tier for the first time in 24 years and the England U21 international is optimistic that the club can continue their rise. "I’m really looking forward to it. It’s come around quite quick and I’m looking forward to getting back playing again hopefully and helping Bournemouth push up the league. "I think it’s an exciting time for the club and the fans and it’s great to be part of that so hopefully I can come in and help the team and help the squad get even further up the league and see what we can do. Anything is possible this season. Any team in the Championship, if you put a good run together you can go quite far, so I’m looking forward to it." NERVE | 65
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So you’ve just come back from another night out partying with the freshers. You bring a few back and decide to whack out the board games, but is that really a good idea?
GAMES YOU SHOULDN’T PLAY WHEN DRUNK 5
Pictionary
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Monopoly
It’s bad enough trying to play this game when sober. With a group of people who will probably mistake everything you draw for phallic objects, you know you’re going to get nowhere with it.
Everyone’s had that moment when they come back from a night out, realising they have spent the last £10 of their student loan trying to get a mate to do a line of Jager bombs. Now you have the wealth to buy large amounts of property in the space of an hour or so. The last time we checked, it was advisable to have a nice clear head before committing to any major investment deals.
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Twister
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Operation
This will be appealing to a group of drunken party-goers who just want to wind down after a night on the town. Be warned though, your handeye co-ordination will not be as good as you think it will be. In fact, give it two rounds and you will probably have all passed out on the board, which makes it incredibly difficult to decide the winner the next morning.
After a couple of drinks, would you take a trip to the hospital and go and perform openheart surgery? No? Good. For this reason, you don’t need to be getting this game out at any parties in the future. The eardrum-piercing sound of the buzzer should be enough to put you off anyway.
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Buckaroo
Does this one really need explaining, given that the object of the game is to place the item onto the donkey as carefully as possible? It won’t be a very interesting when poor old Buckaroo keeps jumping up after having bags forced on him by the over-competitive yet extremely drunk guy in your house.
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