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MEET THE editor Lily Coleman lily.c@nervemedia.org.uk halloween is one of my favourite times of year so i'm really excited to be making a halloween themed nerve edition. hopefully you guys love it as much as i do.

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features EDITOR oliver sirrell

FASHiON EDITOR TIINA KARPI

entertainment EDITOR george mcmillan

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sports EDITOR dan davis

debates EDITOR zlatna nedev

design EDITOR molly gardner

deputy design EDITOR luke hewitt

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FEATURES

remembering armistice day iceland: the land of fire and ice the history of halloween the next great space race food for thought: five guys

ENTERTAINMENT

films to look out for in 2017 reviews has gaming lost the ability to innovate? lewis watson interview it: the comparison

FASHION

how do models affect our self esteem? ways to slay halloween 2017 gateways into fashion top 5 winter coats nerve meets: a local fashion designer diy costume ideas for halloween how to achieve a glowing complexion my experience with accutane

debates

how bad are our social media habits? can celebrities be good role models? home sweet home

SPORT

premier league top fixtures loss of patience in sports AFCB MATCHDAY EXPERIENCE AJ: THE PEOPLE’S CHAMPION PHIL TAYLOR: HISTORY MAKER PART OF THE PROBLEM?

We shall remember Words: JAMES INGE Design: Molly Gardner

In Bournemouth, on remembrance Sunday the 12th November, there will be a service starting at 10:57 at the Bournemouth War Memorial in the Central Gardens.

This time of year always lends a small part of itself to remembering service men and women from all of the conflicts that have broken out throughout history.

On the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month (11am on 11th November) every year we celebrate Armistice Day, the anniversary of the end of the First World War, with a two minute silence.

The aim of this annual event is not just to remember those who served in this First World War, but all conflicts in which soldiers have lost their lives. Events up and down the country are held on the nearest Sunday, the most prominent of which being the Cenotaph Service and Parade in Whitehall, which is attended by the Queen and other political figures, including the Prime Minister.

Armistice day is also paired with a charity campaign run by the British Legion known as the Poppy Appeal. This is a fundraising idea achieved through the selling of paper poppies that are worn to remembrance events. The

poppy was chosen as the symbol for the campaign because of a poem ‘In Flanders Fields’ written by Lt Col John MaCrae who in may 1915 noted the fields of Flanders Poppies growing even in the battlefields of the First World War. This year bears a particular significance, as the 10th November marks the 100th anniversary of the end of the Battle of Passchendaele that started in July 1917. This British led excursion was to take back ridges near the Belgian City of Ypres that was essential to German Supply Lines.

This was seen as a major success to the Allies pushing back of German forces. While the exact figure is highly disputed, it has been estimated that anywhere from 200,000 to 450,000 British Empire, French and Belgian troops were killed in the conflict.

The significance of Armistice day and the Remembrance Sunday has become even more important in the last decade, as veterans from the First World War have now all passed away. The last remaining British veteran, Harry Patch, passed away in 2009. Patch, known as the ‘Last Fighting Tommy’ in his later years, fought in the Battle of Passchendaele 100 years ago, where he was injured and flown back to Britain following a shell bombing that killed three of his comrades. Now that these soldiers have passed away it is ever more important that we ensure their sacrifices are not forgotten by us and the many future generations to come.

Photograph of Harry Patch by ©Keith Collman, from his book ‘Great War Portraits

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THE LAND OF FIRE AND ICE Words: MELANIE BROWN Design: Lily Coleman Forget Costa del Sol. The hottest place to visit this winter is the land of fire and ice itself: Iceland.

My boyfriend and I flew to Iceland wrapped in ski gear, knowing only two things: it was going to be freezing (-20 degrees Celsius, in fact) and that we couldn’t speak a word of Icelandic. Luckily English is widely spoken, but a few key Icelandic phrases to start off are “góðan daginn” which means “good morning” and “takk” which means “thank you”.

The capital of Iceland, Reykjavik, is a lovely place to start with art galleries, museums, a stunning modern Opera House and restaurants serving the local delicacies. From Arctic char, puffin, reindeer, cow tongue and fermented shark (which is as awful as it sounds), you can try almost anything.

We visited the famous Golden Circle and saw Iceland’s famous geysers (hot springs).

Some of them erupt every few years, but some like Little Geyser erupt every few minutes, sending a huge burst of water into the air and soaking unsuspecting tourists.

For adventure-seekers, I highly recommend snowmobiling. We snowmobiled up the

glacier on top of the volcano that famously erupted in 2010! It was a terrifying journey up to the top, but the views across the snowy mountains were breath-taking. There are also lots of opportunities for hiking, snorkelling, glacier walks and caving.

Hot tubs and outdoor swimming pools are common in much of Iceland, due to its natural geothermal springs. Iceland’s Blue Lagoon, a geothermal spa in a lava field, is one of the world’s top destinations. The milky warm water is supposed to have healing properties. I don’t know if this is true, but sipping a cocktail whilst floating in the warm water while it snowed was pretty amazing!

The best part of the holiday was definitely seeing the Northern Lights. We were staying in a lovely hotel with its own star-gazing hut with a roof that opened up for the best view in Iceland. If you visit Iceland in winter like I did with about 6 hours of daylight, you have a much better chance of seeing the elusive Northern Lights.

If you fancy experiencing Iceland, you can! I am this year’s Challenge Leader for the Fire and Ice Trek, raising money for the Children’s Society. If you’d like to know more about this, email mbrown@bournemouth.ac.uk.

THE HISTORY OF

HALLOWEEN words: ALEX BLUNDELL design: Lily coleman

Today Halloween is filled with ghoulish decorations, chilling costumes and all the sweets you can eat. but what you may not know is that Halloween is deeply rooted in our culture. Its origin comes from a time where we truly believed in spirits returning to the land of the living. A time of myths, folklore and legends. Nerve investigates the real history of the spooky holiday.

When the Celtic people populated the UK, Ireland and part of northern France, they celebrated the Pagan festival of Samhain (sow-in) which can be dated back as far as 5 B.C.

Lord of the Dead or ‘Donn’ could ascend along with a host of creatures and troublesome souls.

And on the night of Samhain, the line between the living and the dead was at its thinnest.

This festival on October 31st was when the Celts celebrated their new year. It marked the end of the joyous summer months and the start of the long, cold winter. The Celtic people believed that as the strength of the sun diminished, it also descended into the realm of the underworld.

Uncontrolled by the sun, this then meant the

During Samhain, families welcomed the souls of their ancestors back into their homes. Whilst they took precautions to ward off the evil spirits who would only bring mischief and destruction.

When the festival commenced, huge billowing bonfires were lit. Crops and animal bones were

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PICTURED: OLD BRITISH HALLOWEEN TRADITIONS thrown in the fire as protection sacrifices to the Celtic deities.

conquered most of the Celtic territory, some of their traditional festivals combined with Samhain.

In an attempt to avoid being harmed by Donn’s otherworldly entities, the Celts disguised themselves as harmful spirits. These animal skin disguises were the predecessors to the modern costume.

The first one which took place in late October was Feralia which honoured the passing of the dead.

To further prevent malevolence and bad luck, people tried to appease the spirits by making offerings to them.

As it was believed that even benign souls could turn bitter towards the living. This tradition arguably developed into the well-known trick-ortreat - make an offering or face the repercussions.

Back then it was also rumoured that if you visited the church at midnight and sat looking out from the porch, you could see those who would die the following year.

Of course, the courageous few who did also ran the risk of seeing themselves - perhaps something to think about this Halloween when the clock strikes 12.

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The second was a festival which honoured the goddess of fruit and trees.

Her name was Pomona and she was symbolic of the apple. This festival could very much explain why we practice ‘bobbing for apples’ at this time of year.

In the 8th century, Pope Gregory the third designated November 1st as the time to honour all saints and martyrs - ‘All Saints Day’ - also called ‘All Hallows’.

Many believe this was an attempt by the western church to distract from the old pagan traditions of Samhain. As these customs merged, the 31st of October became known as ‘All Hallows Eve’ and later, Halloween.

Some of the famous Halloween traditions that we know today became what they are due to

Halloween’s development in America.

During the time of colonial New England, some Halloween traditions as we know them were celebrated. However, its popularity was very limited due to the rigid protestant belief system that existed at the time.

This all changed after the mass Irish immigration in the 1840’s. America began to adopt foreign traditions, and the way Halloween was celebrated soon changed.The Americans began dressing up in costumes and going out into the darkness to the homes of their neighbours to ask for food or sometimes even money.

They also began telling ghost stories. The focus turned from religious and ceremonious, to a holiday focused on fun, and now, being scary.

The pumpkin became an iconic symbol of Halloween through a mix of both Irish and American influences.

In Irish folklore, a miserable man named ‘Stingy

Jack’ tricked the devil into not taking his soul after he died. However, when he passed, neither heaven nor hell would take his soul. So with an ember given to him by the devil and a lantern he carved from a turnip, he forever wonders the netherworld.

From this tale, the Irish placed turnip Jack-OLaterns outside their houses on the night of Halloween to ward off Jack, along with all other evil.

As pumpkin carving was already a harvest tradition in the U.S, the Irish quickly realised that pumpkins were bigger and easier to carve out than turnips!

As time has passed, most of the religious connotations have faded away and the legends are scarcely known, but the history of Halloween will remain.

So while you cover yourself in fake blood and gorge yourself on sweets this year, just remember the origins of the holiday.

HALLOWEEN AS WE KNOW IT TODAY: FILLED WITH CRAZY COSTUMES, FAKE BLOOD AND WILD NIGHTS OUT.

THE NEXT GREAT SPACE RACE It’s been over three weeks now since the Cassini spacecraft, tasked with studying Saturn and its moons, burned up in the planet’s atmosphere.

Since then, however, talk of deep space exploration hasn’t received much coverage.

So, let’s start with SpaceX. In September, Elon Musk, founder and CEO of SpaceX, revealed the Big F***ing Rocket (yes, this is its actual name).

BFR is the latest rocket design from SpaceX, and Musk expects it will be able to carry about 100 people at a time. Musk stated he was confident the ship can be completed and ready to launch in 5 years.

BFR is what SpaceX intend to use to carry their astronauts to Mars, taking the first step in colonising the planet. The estimated year of the first ships being launched is 2022, followed by a second launch of manned ships in 2024.

Could this be the date of the next ‘giant leap for mankind’? As exciting as this all is, many argue that Musk’s goals are too ambitious.

In comparison, NASA’s mission to mars appears to be lagging behind slightly. They have stated that they plan to send astronauts to Mars in the 2030s, and are making steady progress towards it too with the development of the Orion spacecraft and the SLS (‘Space Launch System’).

Both the spacecraft and rocket are already well into development and have plenty of physical evidence of their capabilities – unlike the BFR, which hasn’t even begun construction yet.

article that the mission to the Moon lasted for the entire duration of John F Kennedy’s presidency - but this won’t be the case for the mission to Mars. “When Kennedy said ‘go to the moon,’ he’d already been told that it was possible by 1967— and he fully expected to be president then,” Logsdon said.

So, one year since his election, how is Donald Trump’s presidency affecting the progress of NASA in deep space exploration?

Back in October 2016, Trump stated at a rally in Florida: “I will free NASA from the restriction of serving primarily as a logistics agency for lowEarth orbit activity. We will refocus its mission on space exploration. Florida and America will lead the way into the stars.” It seems Trump is eager to concentrate on deep space missions – as opposed to NASA’s current policy of undertaking near-Earth missions to the International Space Station.

So far Trump’s only significant actions regarding space is the resurrection of the National Space Council, appointing Vice President Mike Pence as its chairman. This council is responsible for deciding what the nation as a whole is to prioritise in terms of space operations.

But if SpaceX’s manned ships are launched in 2024, then landing on and colonising Mars will already be old news. So does NASA stand any chance of getting there first?

In October the council held its first meeting since 1991, and acting NASA Administrator Robert Lightfoot released a statement following this meeting. He stated that the council highlighted the importance of “a study of an orbital gateway or outpost that could support a sustained cadence of robotic and human missions, as well as ensuing human missions to the lunar and Mars surfaces.”

An important factor in NASA’s case is political support. Dr John Logson, a retired professor from George Washington University’s Space Policy Institute, pointed out in a National Geographic

If these ideas do begin to develop it could result in the Mars mission being pushed back slightly.

But in any case, it’s positive to finally see some developments in the new space race.

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FOOD FOR THOUGHT Words: OLIVER SIRRELL Design: Molly Gardner

Back in January ‘The Founder’ was released in cinemas. The film depicts the origins of McDonald’s and explores what made the food at the golden arches so revolutionary in the 1950s.

Fast forward 62 years and McDonald’s is still magnetising customers to its restaurants. Some 68 million people eat at the franchise daily in 35,000 restaurants, where 75 hamburgers are sold every second.

According to Business Insider, more people recognise the ‘M’ logo than they do the crucifix.

Yet for a company so big, McDonald’s has so far failed to acclimatise to the culture of fast-food delivery made accessible by the likes of Deliveroo. They have ventured into a collaboration with Uber but the latter’s demise in London means the future of this partnership is uncertain.

Yet in terms of burger alternatives, McDonald’s hasn’t faced stiff competition from any one outlet; so far there has only been a concentration of upper-echelon restaurants such as Byron, Handmade Burger Company and Gourmet Burger Kitchen. McDonald’s monopoly (pun not intended) is neither worrying nor troublesome, but its dominance is quite boring.

Rejoice then, for the ‘third way’ of burger joints. Mixing delicious, quality food and instant serving, the likes of Five Guys, Shake Shack and 7Bone Burger Co. are providing a serious substitute for burger lovers, offering sustenance that doesn’t compromise on taste or delivery.

Ironically, Five Guys’ simple red and white decor is a throwback to the classic 50s aesthetic that illuminated McDonald’s first restaurants over six decades ago.

The menu reflects the charming simplicity of the decoration; it is easy, inviting and wholesome. Whereas McDonald’s will implore you to try a ‘BBQ steakhouse’ or ‘Legend meal’, Five Guys gives you more

freedom in choosing your burger’s size and its ingredients. You can choose regular or little beef burgers, cheeseburgers or bacon cheeseburgers and select any topping from mayo, lettuce, pickle, tomato, onions, mushrooms, ketchup, mustard, hot sauce and more. Five Guys calculates that you could create 250,000 different burger combinations from these different variations.

If that wasn’t enough, their fries are unlike any other on the market; fried in peanut oil and distributed generously with every order, they are tasty and superb value for money.

Five Guys’ prices aren’t McDonald’s level cheap though and critics have slated their burgers for being too high in calorific content - but all burgers are. This hasn’t halted their popularity though, as the company - founded in 1986 - currently has over 1000 locations stateside. They opened their first British store in London in 2013 and there are now 67 restaurants in the UK, the majority of which use Deliveroo. This expansion is stimulating the ‘third way’, a phenomenon which could be denting McDonald’s share of the market.

The Telegraph believes the burger industry will be worth almost £4bn in two years’ time.

The year after Five Guys arrived in the UK in 2014, it is claimed that ‘McDonald’s annual net income plunged 15 per cent to $4.7bn, making it one of the worst years in the firm’s history.’ The newspaper attributes this decline in the golden arches’ sales to customers wanting an overall ‘better burger’.

With other outlets like 7Bone and Shake Shack following Five Guys’ lead in combining American themes with tastier patties, things could get worse for McDonald’s. Like Five Guys, neither is omnipresent in the UK but both are slowly encroaching into McDonald’s territory.

Regardless of the success of the ‘third way’ for burgers, McDonald’s isn’t going away.

But who knows: maybe in 2048, 62 years after Five Guys was founded, we will be celebrating the restaurant on the big screen too.

Film’s to look out for in 2017

Words: Ivo rashkov Design: Molly Gardner 1. Star Wars: The Last Jedi The latest installment of the Star War’s Saga will hit theatres this Christmas with the story picking up where the previous film – Star Wars: The Force Awakens – left off. The audience will follow the story of Rey and Luke Skywalker in their fight against The First Order and its leader- Kylo Ren. Although the trailer doesn’t give away too much in regards to the plotline, it will undoubtedly be a fast paced, action packed movie. This Christmas get your lightsabers ready and may the force be with you!

2. Thor: Ragnarok This November, Chris Hemsworth returns to play our favourite, hammer-wielding God – Thor. In this new film, he faces his biggest threat so far, as he is imprisoned on the planet Sakaar.

Without his hammer, he must fight in a gladiator duel against his former friend and ally, the Incredible Hulk, in order to return to Asgard and stop the cruel Hela and save the Asgardian civilization from its doom, also known as – Ragnarok.

3. Justice League After the events of Batman vs Superman: Dawn of Justice, Bruce Wayne and Diana Prince team up to gather a team of superhumans in order to fend off the threat in the face of Steppenwolf and his army of Parademons

4. Jigsaw You’ve all seen the Saw series, now get ready for the next chilling installment that tells the tale of a Jigsaw copycat… Whether you’re braving it after dark by yourself, or peeking behind your hands in fear, the film is set to be a bone-chilling experience… Are you ready for it?

5. Pitch Perfect 3 They’re back and better than ever… Pitch Perfect is a crowd pleaser and one of the most popular comedy-musicals to date. For the third film in the series, The Bella’s gather once again to sing for the last time. This film promises us a funny and very musical holiday season.

6. Blade Runner 2049 The Blade Runner franchise is set to return to our screen in October with ‘Blade runner 2049’. Amongst the cast there are some big names like: Ryan Gosling, Harrison Ford and Jared Leto. The story revolves around a new Blade Runner, who discovers a dark secret that could lead to the end of humanity.

7. Daddy’s Home 2 Following the events of the first film Mark Wahlberg’s Brad joins forces with the stepdad of his children, Dusty (Will Ferrell) to provide them with joyful and memorable holidays. But their newfound friendship is put the ultimate test when their fathers decide to crash in for Christmas. Will they manage to save Christmas or the happy holidays will turn into a hilarious disaster?

8. Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle Despite its name the film isn’t a sequel to the 1995, Jumanji. It is rather a remake. The main plot revolves around four teenagers that find a video game while cleaning their school’s basement. After trying to play it, they soon find out that it is no game at all. They find themselves sucked into the jungle as avatars and in order to escape, they must manage to beat the game.

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Our writers have been busy this month watching the latest films and attending the hottest gigs.

Here’s what they thought: KINGSMAN: THE GOLDEN CIRCLE

BY ANANTHI PAREKH With a smash-hit opening, the first Kingsman quickly became a household favourite. So much so that you could be forgiven if you were sceptical about the sequel. However, ‘Kingsman: The Golden Circle’ maintained the first movies flare for incredibly choreographed action sequences and excellent character building from the foundations laid out in the debut.

One aspect which I must applaud the film on is the fact it does reign in some aspects where they had the opportunity to go crazy; style over substance played a major key. For instance, although I commend the fighting sequences in the first film, I personally found the Church scene somewhat gut wrenching. However, in ‘The Golden Circle’ although they had ample opportunity to up the gore they only used it for dramatic effect rather than for the sake of it.

As expected of a sequel to a box office hit the film was somewhat obvious in trying to live up to the first, with Eggsy swearing far more than necessary as well as Colin Firth’s inclusion being laughable, but despite a handful of uncomfortably over the top scenes it did the first movie proud.

This wasn’t the typical Hollywood style sequel that flops - this one showed promise and pizzazz.

I would recommend the film to anyone who enjoyed the first film, it is enjoyable, funny, and clever. In short it made me all the more excited for what the series brings next.

DUA LIPA AT O2 ACADEMY BOURNEMOUTH

BY ASHLEIGH KYBERT One sold out venue, one entrancing pop star and hardly any adults. This was Dua Lipa at the O2 Academy Bournemouth empowering women across the south coast and helping us forget about the boys that have done us wrong.

At 9pm, without missing a beat, Dua Lipa bounced on to the stage to open with Hotter Than Hell. She wowed crowds and quickly led on to Blow Your Mind (Mwah) with a small break in the middle to say her hello’s. She also included a nice nod to her Sean Paul track with a small rendition of her part in No Lie. The predominately young, female audience

sang along to Genesis, Scared To Be Lonely and Last Dance and were left wanting more, begging Dua Lipa for an encore. She happily singing a beautiful rendition of Homesick, accompanied by a solo piano. This angelic performance was swiftly followed by Be The One and her number one single, New Rules, which received the biggest reaction from the crowd.

In what seemed to be a relatively small venue for such a bright star, Dua Lipa left the audience feeling empowered and confident. She truly looked like she wanted to be there and her talent is undeniable - she’s definitely one to watch.

superfood at joiners, southampton BY clara-mae turrall

The four-piece Brummie band of Superfood brought to the stage an engaging and captivating show to the small 150-capacity venue, which did not pose any problems to an audience filled with dedicated fans.

Superfood were greeted with a packed room of people screaming their name, and frontman Dominic Ganderton constantly thanked us for being there which made us fall for him a little more each time.

The band opened with their latest single, ‘Where’s The Bass Amp?’ and showed their chops, interacting with the audience

but also between themselves for what was a spellbinding, sensational show.

The fans were left with full stomachs after song ‘You Can Believe’ with a sea of a mosh-pit fuelled energy. This energy was kept throughout the show, all the way from the front to back of the crowd.

Overall, the band gave an incredible performance which showcased a true talent and I look forward to see what they are able to bring to the table in the future, hopefully something of super-banquet portions. A great gig at a nostalgia-inspiring venue, 10/10!

has gaming lost the ability to innovate?

Words: harvey gough Design: Lily coleman Over the last few years, video game companies seem to have encountered an unprecedented problem within the industry.

It seems console developers such as Sony and Microsoft have lost the ability to innovate their systems, instead relying on uninspired upgrades of their consoles.

on HoloLens, an augmented reality system, which is yet to be released.

Since their releases in November 2013, both the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One have unveiled three new models of their consoles.

However, Nintendo is a good example of a company that tries to innovate with each new console (with varying degrees of success).

The most obvious of these innovations came with the Nintendo Wii. However, the trend of releasing multiple new models of the same console is not a new phenomenon. The Xbox 360 alone had five models in the space of just eight years.

The two companies boast about the number of teraflops or gigahertz that these consoles boast compared to their predecessors. This is important, allowing the system to run games which look better and run faster.

To numerous gamers, total immersion is what gaming is all about. However, many want is to experience something new.

This cycle has begun to make modern games feel stale. Series like Call of Duty and Assassins Creed are still following the formula that made them popular a decade ago.

Online gaming was a huge deal when it first arrived, allowing people to play multiplayer games with their friends, without having to play split-screen.

Perhaps it is not entirely the job of console makers to innovate, but also that of game developers. Indeed, in recent years, consumers have turned towards indie games for something fresh and innovative. This has led to a resurgence in retro style games, such as Hotline Miami and Sonic Mania, both of which received critical acclaim.

Another example is the use of touch screens for mobile gaming, which marked a massive change in the way games were played.

VR offers companies a chance to innovate, however the integration of this technology has been relatively slow. PlayStation VR was released in October of last year, however its price left many gamers unwilling to test it out. Meanwhile Xbox have been working

Clearly, there is a problem with originality in the games industry, spawning partly from a lack of hardware innovations by the larger consoles and partly from prominent game developers who have settled into a comfortable routine making games which they know will make money. It seems the industry is in need of invigoration, which it is likely can only be achieved through meaningful change.

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LEWIS WATSON WORDS: GEORGE MCMILLAN DESIGN: LILY COLEMAN

Lewis Watson shot to fame as a baby faced teen, captivating the hearts of teenage girls with his acoustic covers online which saw him eventually sign a deal with major record label Warner Brothers. Five years on and the singer has cut off his once signature luscious locks and bleached his hair, perhaps a revolt and intentionally dramatic change in look from his debut to signify his cut ties with the major label.

Despite all this his charm remains, Entertainment Editor George McMillan spoke to him prior to his show at ‘The Old Fire Station’ in Bournemouth.

Looking at the origins of where his love for music originated, Watson reflected “I’ve always loved music, I live in a house where I’m surrounded by music for as long as I can remember. But nobody in my family played an instrument, so I kind of put playing the guitar on this pedestal and thought I’d never be able to play because it’s too hard. When I turned 16 I saw this video on YouTube of this guy singing Forever by Chris Brown on an acoustic guitar and it looked so simple.”

He was gifted an Argos acoustic guitar, and the rest of his journey you can pretty accurately trace through his videos on YouTube.

There is two-year gap between his debut and sophomore album, but there appears to be no intentional reason other than wanting to let everything mature more, and a want for less of the rush that he had felt with the first album.

“Parts wise I was really happy with it, and that’s the first time I really felt that… because honestly the first record was dictated by Warner Brothers which did me a load of favours but we just had different visions.”

“Straight after leaving Warner Brothers I was really scared, because there’s a stigma that goes around dropped artists that ‘oh they had their chance’. And it’s something I did say, I had an opportunity that almost nobody gets.”

Interestingly, his sophomore album was self funded. A decision which I personally think has paid off brilliantly. The attention to detail and general rapport that the whole album encompasses makes for a much more intimate and personal touch from the singer-songwriter. It is an album that you can tell sits very close to his heart.

As an artist who has toured all over the world and obtained a massive following, as well as an impressive monthly stream play count on Spotify alone of 1.6 million. It would perhaps be expected for for his sense of loyalty and devotion to his fans to unintentionally fade with time.

Something that couldn’t be further from the truth.

Lewis takes the time to meet all his fans.

Watson has an ability to write lyrics that seem so personal and intimate but are also universally relatable to anyone that listens to them, whether you’re going through a break up or falling in love he perfectly soundtracks both scenarios seamlessly. Every record has a perfect blend of catchy radio hits and vulnerable stripped back songs which create a piece of work that sits just right together. ‘I’m rubbish at talking to people about how I feel, really terrible. Song writing for me is like therapy because I’m able to talk about how I feel without being specific. I can talk about sentiment instead of the situation. I only ever write about personal experience or people close to me. I’m lucky in the way that when I sing my songs that written about what I’ve been through other people can relate.’

Now, releasing an exclusively acoustic version of his latest album he says it’s not an attempt to go back to his more acoustic roots but more a way of showing another side of his work.

‘For me, I’ve never lost the acoustic style it’s how I write every song, just me and an acoustic guitar. One of my favourite bands ‘Manchester Orchestra’ released an acoustic version of their album in 2013 and I loved hearing the two sides of the songs, how they wanted everyone to hear and perceive the song and then hearing almost the skeletons of the song. Rather than being drawn to the melodies maybe thinking more about the songs lyrically. I wanted to replicate it and did the same for Midnight.’

I recorded all of them in my flat and they’re almost all one takes and I didn’t know I even wanted to release it as an album I just wanted to put the songs out there.’

Talking of his favourite lyrics from the album he notes that the line ‘A stranger to my skin but now I’m braver in my bones’ from track Little Light is one of his favourites ‘I’m a sucker for alliteration and it just makes sense, it fits the song perfectly and I’m just so proud of that. I’m my own worst critic so when it comes to giving myself a pat on the back it doesn’t happen that often.’

Lewis Watson’s ‘Midnight (Acoustic)’ is available to buy now.

: Out with the old, in with the new Last month a cinematic revision of an iconic horror book by Stephen King made a modest $553 million at the worldwide box office.

And yes, we are talking about IT. The Andy Muschietti directed horror film is a smash hit, however it isn’t the first time Pennywise the dancing clown has been brought to our screens. In 1990, aptly 27 years ago, Tim Curry donned the clown shoes and red nose of the world’s scariest clown in one of TV’s most infamous miniseries. So how do the two filmic adaptations compare with one another?

Firstly, the IT miniseries told the whole story split into two halves, whereas the 2017 adaptation focuses solely on the first half of the book with chapter 2 set for a September 2019 release. Both adaptations are rich with character development and bonding in the adolescent years of our seven protagonist’s lives, working better for the coming of age genre as opposed to the horror genre.

Regarding part 2, the miniseries should be easy for the movie to top. The series suffers from a clunky narrative, disjointed plot points and overall offers nothing new to the table…

So, get hyped for IT Chapter 2 in 2019.

Aside from the obvious format difference, the styles of both adaptations draw stark contrasts. The miniseries debuted on November 18th, 1990 and clings to whatever it can from the late 80’s, resulting in a show that is filled with eerie, camp fun for the most part. The film on the other hand, takes a far darker and brutal approach to the source

material. The Georgie and the paper boat scene perfectly exhibits the difference in approach. The series seems to censor itself, cutting away, refraining from visualizing the child murders, whilst the film directly depicts the violence in full gory detail. Maybe owing some credit to the sharp incline of what special effects and CGI have allowed filmmakers to do in more recent years, it is the graphic violence and nightmare-inducing imagery that largely makes the film such a shocking and unflinching delight, and thus a critical and commercial success.

Tim Curry shines, as he often does, as the evil clown, in a performance that is as equally comedic as it is creepy. Nevertheless, Bill Skarsgård makes Pennywise his own, not being put off by the tough act he had to follow but still paying homage to the original.

Skarsgård proves his worth in a completely unhinged and intense performance that is far more terrifying that Curry’s comedic clown…

I mean have you seen the costume and makeup for both films?

Aruguably the film adaptation is far superior than the miniseries. The characters are better developed, the horror imagery is more effective, it’s much scarier and works on numerous different levels. The miniseries is fine, its classic late 80’s to early 90’s fun, easy to watch, but suffers massively from a weak second half. But for now, we’ll have to wait and see in 2019 if the films second part sinks or floats.

Words: daniel harden Design: Luke hewitt

How do high fashion campaigns and models affect young women’s body image and self-esteem?

Words: Naomi Doddridge Design: Molly Gardner

‘The promotion of the thin, sexy ideal in our culture has created a situation where the majority of girls and women don’t like their bodies.’ In recent years, the modelling industry has been the major downfall in young women’s lack of self esteem. Whether it be on a catwalk, in a magazine or on an advertisement billboard, models are everywhere. Girls as young as 10 are feeling the pressure to have that perfect look which can then lead them into participating in very unhealthy behaviours in order to control their weight.

The problem starts with advertisement. If stricter rules are put in place about how models look in advertisement and on the runway, young female audiences will feel like they can be in more control of their body. One of the biggest culprits of this are fashion magazines that are guilty of using photoshopped images of celebrities to make them look thinner. Magazines do this because they believe this helps sell magazines and promote an ideal for women strive for. However, young girls are falling for the idea that the body in the media is the perfect body, unware that all lumps and bumps that have been edited out. Those who are exposed to fashion magazines are more likely to suffer from poor body image and have self esteem issues as they get older.

In recent years some brands have progressed into using plus sized models in their campaigns; H&M for example have used models such as Ashley Graham who is a size 14, much bigger than your average size 6 model. And while some fashion campaigns are introducing plus sized models, fashion designer Karl Lagerfield, who is most famous for working with Chanel and Fendi, criticised a German magazine

back in 2009 for using ‘regular’ women. He believes that the magazine was absurd and driven by overweight women who did not like to be reminded of their weight issues.

He also went on to say that models aren’t deliberately skinny and that the reason they are skinny is because of other traumas. The German magazine in question was Brigitte who for two years used ‘real life’ women in their campaigns before going back to skinny models when they dropped in sales.

A teenager’s body image is usually based on how they believe that others will see them; they are unable to separate from what other people think of them and what they think of themselves. They become so obsessed with their appearance to a point where it interferes with their life in order to look like the models they watch in their favourite fashion campaigns.

The skewed vision of what it means to have the ‘perfect body’ on catwalks is affecting how young people view themselves. The idolisation of models’, pop stars’ and other celebrities’ bodies is not going to change until pop culture starts to celebrate every body type.

The future needs to celebrate women of all sizes by speaking out about the unattainable physical goals that the media places on young people. Using models of all different shapes will hopefully hold more self confidence for girls and boys who are leading a dangerous life because they want to look like the advertisements way of a ‘perfect body’. When more high fashion campaigns introduce a range of models, teenagers following them will look at their bodies and have confidence in themselves because their role models have a similar look to them.

Budget Friendly Ways to Slay Halloween 2017 Words: Tiina Karppi Design: Molly Gardner

Halloween season is upon us again, and we all know what that means when it comes to social media: suddenly everyone is posting pictures from house parties and nights out, dressed up in the coolest costumes ever, leaving you wondering… how do they do it? However it turns out that pulling off that perfect Halloween look isn’t actually that complicated!

By now, I think slapping a light blue contact lens in one of your eyes is nothing newsworthy (however admittedly effective), so I hope with one or more of the following accessories, you can find new ways to transform the most plain of outfits into a spooky success, especially if you are not into committing to a whole costume.

Statement Hairband/Hat Elevate a LBD or a black T-shirt and jean combo into something edgy by adding a hairband with animal ears, a huge spider or even fake scissors stabbing from your head. Splash a little bit of blood on your face or use make-up to add DIY details and you have transformed your daily outfit to something a much more interesting.

Fake Tattoos Throwback to childhood parties, eh? These little tattoos are fabulous for achieving a look that

says you have made an effort without spending too much time or money on it! Look for spider webs; pirate style patterns, scars or anything you feel like will compliment your overall look the best. You don’t have to spend crazy amounts of cash on a special outfit – let your body do the talking… literally!

Mask If you are anything like me and just getting an alright winged eyeliner is a struggle, you probably are also feeling pretty doomed when it comes to creating that cool skull makeup or painting on that eerie Cheshire Cat smile. But worry not; you can always hide your (makeupfree!) face under a mask. The options are endless ranging from scary to seductive and from cute to gory. Just slap it on and leave the house.

Twinning & Sharing Yes, you read correctly! Even the simplest (or weirdest) of Halloween outfits can totally make sense if you get your friend group to rock it with you. Alternatively you could always borrow each other’s old costumes and ta-da you are all sorted with no hassle! And anyway, what’s more fun than getting ready for the spookiest night of the year with your besties?

Gateways into Fashion

There is a gateway into anything. It can be a breath-taking goal that makes someone fall in love with football or a thought provoking stanza that sparks a passion for poetry.

There is often one moment that can cause somebody to develop an appetite for something they once cared very little about.

This can also be the case when it comes to enjoying fashion.

Personally, all of these moments have triggered in my mind, with the latest being a real appreciation of clothes which came this summer. It was a Fred Perry jacket which turned the tide for me. This started off with just jackets and jumpers but has already resulted in multiple trips to a store in Stockholm to try on the same Kappa T-shirt before eventually buying it and a Google mapped detour to a hidden shop off of Soho in pursuit of Patagonia.

There are many people who grow up with a love for fashion and go on to attend runway shows and keep a close eye on trends. There are also people who will never really develop that much of an admiration for clothes and will be happy to wear anything that fits the bill relatively well. However, there are some whose thought processes regarding clothes

Words: Danny Lewis Design: Molly Gardner

will morph and evolve over time and this is something that can feel incredibly refreshing and intriguing in equal measure.

It is often trainers that are considered an easy way into fashion, but it can easily be a different piece that inspires someone to take more interest in what they are wearing. For example, retro style garments can grab the attention of somebody and will be the base of what they aim to have hanging in their wardrobe. It can be a love for retro football shirts or a vintage pair of trousers that catches the imagination behind that style, but the result will ultimately be similar. The same can be said for someone who enjoys more modern looks or decides to base their style on sustainability.

Not everybody will be hugely interested in clothes and nobody should feel as though they have to act interested in fashion when in reality they’re not. Scanning through rails upon rails of products you have no interest in at all can be the most boring thing, known from experience. However, if anyone does get to the stage where they are enjoying looking into what they wear it should be embraced. Just as long as you don’t spend all of your student loan on that next fix.

Top five winter coats under £75 wORDS: rUBY ellis Design: Molly Gardner As the days get shorter and the weather gets colder, you know it is time to dig out your battered old parka coat… But wait, is that a rip?! Why not pick up a new jacket that will take you through this winter season and beyond, you could be the perfect mix of practical and fashionable. Here are five of the trendiest coats out there for under £75.

The classic leather biker jacket will see you all the way from autumn to spring, and this wardrobe staple has never gone out of style. They only cost £35 on asos.com. There aren’t many outfit combinations that a leather jacket can’t perfectly complement. This exact jacket is made of faux leather too; perfect for those who are conscious about their animal product use.

This teddy jacket found on asos.com is £65 and is perfect for keeping you super snug on cold, windy winter days. With its oversized look and functional pockets (always a winner) you can wear this to lectures and sit there all cosy and warm in your very own blanket disguised as a coat that is bang on trend.

Next up is this £59 colour block puffer jacket from Topshop which is a modern twist on a retro style. It will protect you from the inevitable cold winds and rain which will only get worse in the coming months. This is best worn with jeans and a sweatshirt for a casual “I just threw this on” look, making you seem effortlessly cool.

At £34.99, this oversized denim jacket from New Look is the cheapest item on this list. A denim jacket is an easy staple for any wardrobe that is great for days that aren’t as cold, and an oversized fit is ideal as it is more of casual number. Denim jackets only get better with age as they get more distressed and battered by the elements. You can rock this with everything from skirts and dresses to jeans, if you are bold enough to dip into double denim.

This faux suede jacket at £54.00 from inthestyle.com and comes in a grey or tan colour. It will keep you warm this winter with its shearling lined inside. The oversized collar and trim will give you serious Mrs Claus vibes and so is the perfect coat to see you through the holiday season.

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Young, creative and ambitious‌ Somewhere between surrealism and modern art, you can find Irena Ivanova. Nerve spoke to the young fashion designer about her art, street style and what inspires her stunning creations.

Words: zlatna nedev Design: Lily Coleman

Irena shared that her favourite thing about being a designer in the UK is that she can experience a different lifestyle, a new way of thinking and most importantly a different way of connecting with people who inspire her.

“Here in the UK I think I have more opportunities to develop my brand and myself as a designer and artist,” she said.

“For me fashion means self-expression, a slow process of creating art, a message that you want to send to people, a spirit that you want to connect with others. Fashion is a way of taking something from your head, translating it into a garment and putting it into people’s hearts.”

She opened up about the responsibility that she has as a designer to always think about the consequences. “My favourite project was at the end of my first year as a fashion design student. The name of the project was ‘cultural appropriation’, which has been a hot topic in the fashion industry in the past decade.

This project really challenged me as young designer to think about how designing clothes may have a negative impact on groups of people, cultures and societies.”

She said that artists like Frida Kahlo, Picasso and Salvador Dali have impact on her work, “…But my favorite [inspiration] is Frida, I adore her she is an example of how strong and powerful a person could be.”

“I mainly obtain inspiration from human emotions, architecture and dreams. I also draw inspiration from all these things around us that we take for granted – your morning face, pale skin during winter, the way you walk, talk, blush, laugh, cry, the beauty of the nature…”

“My all-time favorite trend is to be real. I do not follow trends; I am always true to my style and myself. And my message to everyone nowadays is to be yourself,” she said.

“Trends are transitory element of every generation - we are not. Do not lose yourself just because something is trendy. It could sound ridiculous because we are talking about clothes but with the trends comes a specific way of behavior and trust me if the trend does not match your personality you could get lost. Always be true and real to yourself.”

When asked about the go-to pieces that every woman should have in her wardrobe, she told us: “Denim jacket, for sure!

Probably this is one of the best pieces of clothing that you could have. It looks cool on everyone and it could be combined freely with a lot of thing.

“A black dress too- there is nothing sexier, more elegant, classy and mysterious than a black dress and I think every woman should have one. And last but not least a white shirt, which must be the most practical garment ever made.”

“to me, following a trend is like trying to find your soul in someone else’s body.”

3 DIY HALLOWEEN COSTUME IDEAS Words: claudia stobbart Design: Luke hewitt

Halloween is all about horror, but I would say the only horrific thing about October 31st is the lack of creativity and money people spend on costumes. As the majority reaches for zombie contacts and eyeliner (to draw on whiskers), here are some ideas to get a bit more creative this Halloween.

Luckily, students don’t have to look far for costume ideas. Some ideas can easily be made with what is already in your wardrobe. The more you save on a costume, means more money to spend on VKs, right? These three DIY costumes are created from some of the best pop culture hits from the past year.

With Stranger Things returning ever so soon (hooray!) it is the perfect time to bring Eleven back. This look is encouraged for all genders and if you’re feeling extra fancy you could throw in that iconic blonde wig.

All you need is a navy jacket, a pink dress, white socks, fake blood (for all those annoying nosebleeds your kinetic powers give you) and of course eggos, and you are good to go!

Ugh as if! Calling all blondes.

Cher from Clueless’ iconic yellow outfit is certainly a head-turner. This look strikes the perfect balance between wearing a costume and still looking fabulous. You don’t want a Mean Girls moment of turning up looking terrifying when all your friends are looking super-cute. If you are feeling confident you can go in with the whole shebang and wear the co-ord, knee highs and pumps. But if you can not find the entire outfit, alternatively you could wear a tartan skirt with a yellow blazer and call it a day. Get your gal pals out and dress as Cher, Dionne and Tai for a bit of Girl Power.

Listen, Morty… If you do not want to spend loads on a costume but want to impress, this is the one for you. Rick and Morty is the perfect duo costume for either a couple or two friends. All you need is a lab coat, some blue hairspray and an eye patch (if you’re feeling a little evil), or a yellow top and jeans. Rick and Morty both wear basic clothing so you might already own the majority of your costume, and if not, you can get them from the likes of Primark and H&M on the cheap. Why not get your whole flat to go as the whole Sanchez family?

How to achieve a glowing complexion this winter Words: Kelly Tenant Design: Molly gardner

As students we face daily barriers to achieving that perfect, glowing complexion. From excessive alcohol consumption and crazy sleeping patterns to junk food, our student lifestyle combined with the upcoming winter season is the ultimate recipe for bad skin. As the temperature drops the good old English weather can have a damaging effect on our skin leaving it looking dull and feeling dry. With rainy days, harsh winds and cold temperatures the lack of vitamin D can leave your skin looking lifeless, dehydrated and in need of revitalisation.

To achieve a radiant complexion and to beat the battle against the winter weather, follow these simple skin care steps:

1. Hydration is key H20 is your best friend when it comes to glowing skin. Keeping your skin looking fresh and hydration starts from within. Down that water!

2. UV protection – Although it may be freezing cold and raining with no sunshine in sight it is so important to always keep your skin protected. UV protection comes in a number of different products from foundations to moisturisers and at a range of high street to high end prices. For a higher end, effective product check out La Roche-Posay Anthelios Ultra Light Fluid N/C Skin SPF 50+, or if you’re strapped for cash why not try Simple Kind to Skin+ Protecting Moisture Cream SPF30.

3. Daily skin care regime Especially during the colder months it is vital to follow a good skincare pattern. Cleanse, exfoliate, moisturise. Swap out your face wipes for powerful but gentle micellar water. Face wipes can dry out your skin and leave trapped dirt and oil.

Invest in a good cleanser to get rid of any dirt build up and refresh the skins surface. The Body Shop Vitamin E Cream Cleanser leaves skin effectively gets rid of dirt and impurities left on the skin. Use a facial oil at night to inject moisture into the skin and wake up with a If you are really looking to revitalise your skin opt for a retinol serum that will transform dull, aged looking skin. The Ordinary Advanced Retinoid 2% is a cheap alternative to high end products but is effective in tackling dull, uneven skin tones. Another glowboosting skin care ingredient is glycolic acid, which luckily can be found in many drugstore facial products.

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My Experience with Accutane Acne Treatment Words: Tiina Karppi Design: Molly GARDNER

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This is one of those articles I thought I would never write, mainly because I could not even in my wildest dreams imagine reaching that ‘after’ stage where my skin was acne-free. It is not the easiest one to write either, but I hope sharing my skin story will help others out there who are suffering from severe, cystic, painful acne that just won’t go away.

Trust me, I tried it everything. From the most expensive skin treatments to every drugstore product imaginable, from antibiotics to mechanical blackhead removal, I had it all. For years, I was seeing my dermatologist regularly and every time the verdict was the same: nothing

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was working for my acne. The picture from 2012 shows the beginning of it all – unfortunately (but for pretty obvious reasons) I haven’t saved any pictures of my skin from 2013-14, when it was at its absolute worst. And that’s when my dermatologist prescribed me with Isotretinoin Actavis – Roaccutan, Accutane… a beloved child has many names, and anyone who has suffered or is currently dealing with acne will probably have heard of this medicine.

In short, Isotretinoin belongs to a group of medicines known as retinoids, which are derivatives of vitamin A, and it works by reducing the production of the skin’s natural oil called

sebum. The medicine can have serious side effects and its use must be supervised by a dermatologist. It isn’t a quick fix, either – my dose was three tablets in two days for 9 months. Yes, nine months. But how did I find it, and the most importantly, do I think it was worth it?

Well, it definitely wasn’t easy. I experienced extreme dryness and thinning of skin on my face and lips, cracking and bleeding patches on my body, muscle pains and low mood…

And these are listed as ‘normal’ side effects.

I also did not see any positive results in the first three months which made me want to give up. Isotretinoin cures acne for approximately 70 per cent of its users, and I was convinced I belonged in that unlucky 30 per cent.

However, I stuck with it, and I am so glad I did.

My skin started really clearing up around the 5-month mark, and my blood tests came back normal so I was allowed to continue taking the medicine. At this point my skin was producing hardly any oil anymore and in fact, it was getting painfully dry. Even now, three years after finishing the 9 month treatment, my skin is more on the dry side despite being very oily in my teens.

In fact, after a honeymoon period of a year and a half with a clear skin, something suddenly changed. In late 2015, my skin started developing dry, flaky, bleeding patches that scared me to my core. Even today, my dermatologist cannot say for sure why my skin developed such condition from which I still suffer and am having to treat weekly with medicine cream. I wanted to mention this as there is a chance it is due to the extreme thinning of my skin while I was on Accutane.

Would I recommend it though? I am going to have to say yes. It is not something you have to do or even necessarily should do if you have a blemished skin, and I advise you do your own research and book a dermatologist appointment if it is something that interests you or you think you could genuinely benefit from. All I can say is that it is the only thing that worked for my stubborn, severe acne and has kept it gone for three years. However the most important lesson I have learnt during these

past five years is to try to look past how your skin looks. In the end of the day, you are more than your skin.

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HOW BAD ARE OUR SOCIAL MEDIA HABITS? Words: HANNAH CRAVEN Design: LILY COLEMAN

How many times do you check your social media account a day? A recent survey conducted by Global Web Index found that we are spending over two hours a day on social media. In reality at this age we are using it much more. So could the rising usage of social media be dangerous to our physical and mental health?

Social media platforms have existed since 1997: the first site to be set up was Six Degrees. This then lead to the eventual creation of Bebo, Facebook and Twitter. It was initially seen as a great tool to stay in contact with old friends and family from across the world. Previously, expensive phone calls and long-winded letters would have to be sent in order to keep in contact with those across the world. Now a video call can take place instantly. And with the addition to social media apps on phones – from Instagram and Snapchat, to Facebook messenger – instant messaging means that we can message whoever we want whenever we want.

But there is a dangerous side to social media especially concerning young people. It is easy to forget that anyone can see the information that is put up on social media once it goes in the public domain. Anyone can find out where you

live, where you work or go to university if you share this information online. This can affect your employability. But most importantly, this should have an impact in regards to the way younger children use social media. There have been cases where paedophiles will pretend to be someone younger to try and meet them, or the threat of cyber-bullying from school friends and strangers online too.

This is a serious issue that local schools and the police are making an on-going effort to resolve.

Our generation has become obsessed with checking our social media accounts because we are always on the Internet.

By spending so much time on our phones, we may be forgetting about the things around us – and missing out on vital social interactions that occur face to face.

The University of Salford conducted a survey, which had shocking results. 45% of responders stated they feel “worried or uncomfortable” when social media isn’t available. If our generation carries on using social media as much as we do, it could lend a hand to the growing rates of anxiety and depression in younger generations. Remember to take a break from Twitter now and then and spend some quality time with those around you.

CAN CELEBRITIES BE GOOD ROLE MODELS? WORDS: ruby ellis DESIGN: LILY COLEMAN

In the age of Instagram and Twitter, it is easier than ever to model yourself on your favourite celebrities. nerve discusses why our celebrity obsessions may not be good for us.

They can post their outfits, makeup, their meals and whatever they have in their expensive mansions. They can easily paint a picture of their day that involves a 6am gym session, followed by kale for breakfast, along with a beautifully made up face and active wear that probably costs more than your monthly rent. Take Kylie Jenner for example - a day doesn’t go by that her luxurious life isn’t broadcasted for all to see on Snapchat. From her big house, cool cars and her killer body, it is hard not to be jealous.

This can make you wonder why you don’t have your life together like celebrities do.

What are you doing wrong?

The answer, is probably nothing. It may seem like the narrative they have chosen to present of their day is the truth, but the gym selfie could have been taken at any time of the day, any day of the week. You only have to post it at 7am to make it seem like you have just finished. And it may have been taken before they had even broken a sweat, which would explain why their makeup still looks amazing. In fact, they could have dressed up in their gym gear, taken the photo, and then left for a plastic surgery consultation.

However, does this mean you cannot look up to celebrities as role models? Because to some extent, isn’t this what we all do?

We pick and choose what parts of our day we show on social media. We might take a photo of our strawberry, banana, Greek yogurt and protein powder breakfast smoothie to share on Instagram, but hold back from sharing our cling film wrapped cheese sandwich and Quavers that we had for lunch.

In the real world, people have always done this too, whether they are celebrities or

not. You could be going through a really rough time and still manage to put on a brave face in public. Celebrities have a public image to uphold. So whilst they could be going through a horrible break up or illness, you would still expect to see them smiling as they strut down the red carpet because that is their job.

Social media reflects this as it is a powerful branding tool. Instead of it being a public diary allowing us to see into the deepest darkest secrets of people’s lives, it is just another layer allowing you, and your favourite celebrities, to exhibit the glossier parts of our lives.

Photoshop is a different matter however.

Seeing perfect bodies all over Instagram can really add on the pressure young people are under to look a certain way, and only promotes unrealistic standards of beauty. I think this is the most harmful part about modern celebrity culture. Even supermodels have been photoshopped so much so that they no longer look like themselves, so how is the average person supposed to achieve the same standards?

As long as you take everything with a pinch of salt, do not take things completely at face value and understand that someone’s life on social media may not be the full story, I don’t believe there is anything wrong with having a celebrity as a role model. If it inspires you to get up and go to the gym, do something for charity or simply just inspire your makeup look for the day, I don’t think there is a huge problem with that. Some of the most inspirational people in the real world such as top athletes and charity workers do the same thing. Showing your best life is nothing new, just remember things aren’t always exactly how they seem - and you should always be happy being yourself.

HOME SWEET HOME

Words: IVO RASHKOV Design: LILY COLEMAN

Home. One word, four letters. There’s only one place like it: the place we grew up, created our childhood memories that will last a lifetime, where we gather friends and family and enjoy the holidays. The one place where we can be ourselves; receive love, comfort and support.

It is a place full of love. Our happy place.

Now imagine leaving it all behind.

Leaving my home to come and study here in the United Kingdom was without doubt one of the hardest decisions I have ever made. I was leaving everything I knew, the place where I grew up and saying goodbye to the people I loved. I was afraid that I would constantly miss home.

But that is when I realized that home is not just one place. It is a feeling. If you carry that feeling in your heart, you can make anywhere your new home. For me it was easy. Here’s my advice: Adding small stuff around the house that mean a lot to you – from pictures of your loved ones, to a shelf filled with your favourite childhood books – you can decorate your room so that you enjoy the time you spend inside.

Surround yourself with people who understand you and who you hold dear to your heart, create new memories, take-up a hobby that you find pleasurable so that you enjoy the free time you spend in your new home. Cook your favorite homemade meals, just like your mum used to make, for a little reminiscence. A tradition of mine that manages to give me the feeling that I am at home is reading a book in the Sunday afternoon with a cup of hot coffee in my favorite mug. There is nothing that makes me feel at home like the traditions, small and insignificant at first sight, but yet they mean so much.

Home is in the people you live with, home is in the memories, in the little things that make you happy. Home can be a person, not just a house.

Maybe every time you see that person, you know you are at home. Home is all that and so much more, it is different for every single person, but one thing is for sure, there is no better feeling.

Premier league top fixtures before christmas

Chelsea v Man Utd – November 5th There most certainly will be fireworks at Stamford Bridge on Guy Fawkes Night this year as one of the biggest games of the season is played out in West London. Both teams’ talismans signed for their respective clubs in the summer, with Alvaro Morata getting six goals and two assists in the first seven games and Romelu Lukaku bagging seven goals and an assist.

It will be the third time Jose Mourinho will be going back to Stamford Bridge since departing there in December 2015, and since then has lost both games. He’ll be aiming to make it a first victory at the Bridge to further United’s quest for the league title.

Liverpool v Chelsea – November 25th Liverpool v Chelsea looks set to be another massive fixture that takes place in November. Jurgen Klopp’s side have been leaking goals at the start of the season, but will be hoping that their firepower, including the likes of Mo Salah, Phillipe Coutinho, Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino, will be able to get them out of trouble.

Bournemouth v Burnley – November 29th The Vitality Stadium is a very intimidating place to come at the best of times – the Cherries manged to hold Tottenham and beat Liverpool there last season – so it could be equally as intimidating for Sean Dyche’s Burnley.

However, the Clarets have travelled extremely well so far, beating Chelsea on the opening day and picking up solid points at Tottenham and Liverpool, so the Cherries will have to be on their game.

Stoke v Liverpool – November 29th You’ve heard of the phrase “can they do it on a cold, windy night in Stoke?”

Well Liverpool’s stars face the Potters in midweek just before the Christmas period begins, hoping to resoundingly answer that question. However, the frailties of their centre-back partnership of Dejan Lovren and Joel Matip will be tested to the max from a Stoke side that can boast about

drawing with Arsenal and beating Man Utd already at home.

Bournemouth v Southampton – December 2nd The biggest game of the season for the Cherries, even if it’s only to get one over on their big rivals. AFC Bournemouth’s extraordinary 2016-17 campaign meant they finished only one place behind the Saints last term, an extremely impressive feat considering where the two sides were a few years ago.

Man Utd v Man City – December 9th December is going to be a hugely difficult month for both Manchester clubs. United must face Arsenal and then CSKA Moscow in their final Champions League group stage match directly before the Manchester derby.

City start with West Ham and then travel to Ukraine to face Shakhtar Donetsk before the big game at Old Trafford.

This fixture is always a big one, but with the packed calendar, and the fact both sides are vying for the title, this could be one of the fiercest Manchester derbies yet.

Man City v Tottenham – December 16th Before Christmas kicks off, Tottenham will make the trip to Manchester to face potential title rivals Man City. Spurs were unbeaten against City last season, winning 2-0 at White Hart Lane before drawing 2-2 at the Etihad.

With Harry Kane and Sergio Aguero set to face off once more, it should be an interesting watch to see which of the two will come out on top.

Arsenal v Liverpool – December 23rd Not only is this fixture one of the highlights of the season, but it will be a magnificent game on the grounds that both teams have had difficult starts to the season, and that they both struggle at the back. Liverpool thrashed Arsenal 4-0 back in August, so Arsene Wenger will be looking for revenge, too.

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Results over process?

The loss of patience in sport Patience is a virtue. This is arguably one of the most overused sayings in modern society, and therefore is largely ignored. Some people think they may be blessed with an infinite amount of patience, but others might find it difficult to be kept waiting for the smallest amount of time.

Both sides have been demonstrated time and time again in all sports. Players may burst onto the scene and make an instant impact – think Federico Macheda at Manchester United, for example. However, like the unfortunate Italian youngster, things might turn against them and banish them to some of Europe’s lowliest football leagues. Patience from the fans, coaching staff and the board could be the difference between a player becoming successful or simply a laughing stock.

This season has been another brutal one in football, with both managers and players finding themselves banished to the doldrums after only a small amount of time. Frank de Boer, the Dutch tactician, was hired by Crystal Palace to bring an end to their lull in the Premier League, whilst also instilling his more patient style of play into the team. However, after just five games (albeit with no wins and zero goals scored), de Boer was given his marching orders by the club chairman. And with former England manager Roy Hodgson now replacing him, things haven’t changed for the club.

In the National Football League there is a tradition called Black Monday, where the head coaches of several teams will be fired to prepare for a play-off attempt the next season.

In 2013 five head coaches were let go, from the likes of the Detroit Lions, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Washington Redskins, Minnesota Vikings and the Cleveland Browns. The year

before that saw six coaches fired.

This ‘tradition’ came about roughly 10 to 15 years ago, when sports channels started to introduce rolling 24-hour coverage, and the emphasis on results over process became common knowledge.

Young and budding coaches will be well aware that breaking into sport is one challenge, and remaining in it is another.

In Rugby, St Helens sacked their manager Keiron Cunningham after only eight games into the Super League this season, despite him being at the club for 24 years in various capacities. However, the deadly combination of the club not coming close to their goals and performances not improving saw Cunningham ruthlessly fired. There would be no more time for him to prove himself.

Carlo Ancelotti is another example of a boardroom’s patience rapidly running thin.

The Italian manager has been to several clubs throughout his career and has brought success with him. But in his latest role as Bayern Munich manager, Ancelotti was given just over a season before he was sacked. Despite fallings out with key members of the squad, it can’t be denied that Ancelotti is still a top class manager, and with more time may have been able to turn things around.

However, the board swung the axe and Ancelotti is now unemployed; one of the more recent displays of results over process. As more and more money is invested in sport, this will become more prominent, and the pressure on coaches and players will increase. It isn’t a healthy mix, and something has to change soon.

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MATCHDAY EXPERIENCE In this day and age, football is constantly broadcast across various media platforms. To watch the game from the comfort of your own home is rarely difficult, but to do so is to miss out on the matchday experience – the befores and afters that make the game on a Saturday a big day out rather than just the ninety minutes on the pitch. As a Student Ambassador at the club, I arrive at the Vitality Stadium three hours ahead of kick off as The Cherries take on Leicester City.

As I enter the nearby cricket pavilion café ahead of my shift I’m greeted with the familiar clashing of cutlery and the warming aroma of fried bacon. In the Premier League, this kind of treasure is a rarity. The food may not compete with Heston Blumenthal’s range, but full credit to the staff who cope with the high demand each week.

From loyal Cherries fans to Premier League employees, I recognise a few faces in the cafe; some enjoying their meal with the morning paper, others previewing the game with the opposition’s supporters.

Kids from local teams like Christchurch FC have a kick about with their friends and families. There is something almost romantic and fantastical about this other-worldly experience; one only captured once every other week when Eddie Howe and his men make the coastal town proud. As I dig into a delicious egg bap and cup of tea, I feel relieved that Bournemouth’s new stadium, proposed to be built in time for the 2020/21 season, will not be far away. When the move was suggested, I feared for the effect it would have on local businesses that currently profit from the Vitality match days.

Fortunately, the new ground will be just across Kings Park. I polish off my lunch and begin my shift outside the stadium.

I chat with Leicester and Bournemouth fans outside of the ground ahead of kick off, feeling somewhat bewildered when a man in blue wearing a Champions League cap reminds me that this is a team who dominated England and took on some of the best in Europe. It is an achievement that will never cease to amaze.

The game itself is frustrating to watch, with Bournemouth dominant in possession but unable to find a breakthrough or get enough chances to King and Defoe.

Leicester fans once again enjoy their chant ‘champions of England, you’ll never sing that’. It is slightly irritating that they will never shut up about it, but they have a right to be proud. You would be too.

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On 31st May 2014, Carl Froch and George Groves topped the bill at Wembley Stadium for their highly anticipated rematch. A postwar record crowd of 80,000 fans witnessed a stunning 8th round knock out from Froch.

Fighting just a few hours before was the Olympic Gold medallist, Anthony ‘AJ’ Joshua. 6 fights into his professional career, little was known about this undefeated heavyweight.

A comfortable 1st round knockout victory over Matt Legg was never going to steal the show, but was certainly a reminder that there was a new kid on the block.

After the fight Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn claimed, “I believe in two or three years time he’ll be headlining here himself.”

Two years on and the Watfordborn man claimed the IBF world heavyweight title, breezing past Charles Martin with a brutal second round knockout at the O2 arena.

Martin’s compatriots Dominic Breazeale and Eric Molina both travelled to the UK to take on the world champion.

However, they were each swept aside with relative ease as AJ’s career steamrolled ahead of his years.

Fast forward to April 2017 and Hearn’s prediction was met. Joshua, undefeated in 18 fights and yet to be taken past 7 rounds, was back at the

national stadium, this time in the biggest fight of his career.

Wladimir Klitschko, the king of the heavyweight division for a decade, arrived in England determined to spoil the party and inflict a first defeat on the undefeated Brit. The Ukrainian arrived with 64 professional fights under his belt and a career spanning over 20 years. the 27-year-old Joshua really was risking everything.

However, youth was to be the determining factor over experience as the pair created a special night in the capital.

AJ entered the ring in his usual calm and collected manner, despite the pressure of 90,000 onlookers in the stadium together with the millions watching at home.

His relaxed approach to handling his business is a trait which the British public have always warmed to. This has maintained his status as arguably the most charismatic fighter in British boxing.

Despite flooring his opponent in the 5th round, the Brit faced a stern reality check in the 6th round, being knocked down himself and his unbeaten record looking to be in tatters.

But AJ demonstrated true courage and character to dust himself down and finish the job off in the 11th round with a relentless onslaught which went unanswered and an uppercut which will be remembered for years to come.

Anthony Joshua

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The win has propelled him to the very top of the blue ribbon division and with his best years surely still ahead of him, it is going to take a talent similar to himself to halt his momentum.

Joshua has vowed to fight everyone in the division as he aims to become the undisputed champion and is in training camp ahead of his next assignment on October 28th at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium.

The people’s champion

Bulgarian fighter Kubrat Pulev is the next challenger to Joshua’s crown and the 36-year-old travels to the UK for his first world title fight.

But, many regard this as a mismatch and merely a tune up bout for Joshua ahead of stiffer tests to come against the likes of WBC champion Deontay Wilder who also has a perfect winning record to his name.

It has been an astonishing turnaround from a dark past life involving criminal behaviour which is rarely mentioned.

In 2009, Joshua was put behind bars for fighting outside of the boxing ring and two years later after being pulled over by the police for speeding, he was charged and found guilty of possession of the class B Drug Cannabis.

The charge had major consequences for his proposed boxing career as he was suspended from the Great Britain squad and ordered to do community service for a year.

But the recovery is evident, as he leads the way in world boxing.

Joshua is the model athlete and professional, who has achieved so much in his career already but is intent on achieving even more success, as he continues the charge in Cardiff later this month.

Phil Taylor Record breaker history maker

Tiger Woods, Mike Tyson and Michael Schumacher are all names synonymous with total domination in their sport, but one name that is often overlooked is the 16time Darts champion of the world, Phil ‘The Power’ Taylor.

Entering into his final PDC World Championships this December, the tournament he has dominated since 1995, a retiring Phil Taylor is looking to add a 17th world title to achieve a fairytale ending for his illustrious career.

Although he enjoyed playing darts in his youth, Taylor didn’t start taking the game seriously until he turned 26, when future five-time world champion, Eric Bristow, sponsored him with £10,000 that allowed Taylor to focus on darts full-time.

1990 was a big year for ‘The Power’, with Taylor meeting Bristow in the BDO World Championship Final.

The Power was a 125/1 underdog to claim the title but a then 30-year-old Taylor coasted the entire tournament, only dropping four sets throughout, sealing Taylor’s first taste of World Championship glory.

Stoke-on-Trent born Taylor draws comparisons to himself with other stars that have dominated sports, stating that, although a cliché answer, the secret behind his success can be heavily put down to “the fear of getting beaten.”

Speaking to The Independent about his encounter with Stoke hero Sir Stanley Matthews, Taylor said: “We were talking about practising. He told me that when he was a player at Blackpool he used to go running on the beach at five in the morning, long before training, and I said, ‘What did you do that for?’ I’ll never forget his answer.

He said, ‘Because they didn’t’. That was it, see. He didn’t just do things that nobody else did, he did them because nobody else did.”

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“I’m the same. I used to have a practice board by the side of the bed, and I’d set myself targets: five 180s before I went to bed, that sort of thing. Yvonne [his wife] would be in bed, wanting to go to sleep, and I’d be 60, 60 miss, 60 miss, 60, 60 miss... then on New Year’s Eve as the clock struck 12, I would go and hit five 180s, so I knew I’d be the first one that year.”

His sheer tenacity and desire to be the best in the world is what has led to Taylor’s unattainable record-breaking success, with it being unimaginable for a player to dominate the sport as much as Taylor has in the past few decades.

Whilst beginning to wind down his career by attending less events and entering fewer tournaments, Taylor still keeps his winning mentality at the forefront of his mind every time he walks on stage.

Not limiting himself to the 83 major tournament victories already under his belt, Taylor added his 84th and 85th recently, becoming the inaugural Champions League of Darts winner in 2016 and winning his final World Matchplay at the famous Winter Gardens in 2017.

Current ranked number one in the world, Michael Van Gerwen, could be considered by all accounts a better player than Taylor was during his dominate run, and the fact that the field has such little diversity in talent in the present day roster means that every tournament is up for grabs.

2017 alone has seen three players win their first televised major tournament, with Peter Wright, Mensur Suljovic and Daryl Gurney all becoming first time winners of a major.

This means that, even though based on averages, an early 2000’s Taylor would be losing to a present day Gerwen, the fact that Taylor was such a crop above the rest in his prime will most likely lead to his recordbreaking and history-making run never being beaten.

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After a pre-season filled with optimism, it has come crashing down spectacularly for AFC Bournemouth. The South Coast club, hailed for smart signings in an insane transfer environment, have had a shockingly poor start to the new Premier League season. At the time of writing, the Cherries sit 19th with only 4 goals scored and a lot of the blame has been laid at the feet of the expensive new signings:

Nathan Ake

Price: £20m Signed from: Chelsea Position: Central Defender, Left Back

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The club signing Nathan Ake has made a mixed return to Bournemouth after his previous loan spell. The Dutchman had been a solid performer for the Cherries in 2016/2017, keeping 3 clean sheets in 8 starts. However, his permanent deal during the summer has not been an immediate success. Ake seems to have not developed a rapport with his central defensive partners yet and to illustrate this, he has only made 10 successful interceptions in his 6 Premier League games.

Hopefully the young Dutchman can begin to dominate games as he previously did.

Asmir Begovic

Price: £10m Signed from: Chelsea Position: Goalkeeper Another signing from Chelsea, Begovic made his return to the South Coast after a loan spell all the way back in 2007. However, he has made an unspectacular start. He has let in 11 goals at the time of writing, with 22 saves over 6 Premier League matches. However, his passing is not at the standard required for AFCB’s style of play, with over 74% of his long balls not finding their target. If the passing range and communication improves, Begovic can save Bournemouth many points.

Jermain Defoe

Price: Free Signed from: Sunderland (end of contract) Position: Striker Perhaps Bournemouth’s marquee signing despite the lack of a transfer fee, England international Defoe promised many goals when he re-signed for the Cherries this summer. The return was welcomed by all, and much was expected of the 7th highest goal scorer in the Premier League. By his standards, though, the veteran striker has disappointed. He has only scored 1 goal from 6 shots so far and his lack of involvement is best illustrated when the Cherries took on Watford, as he had a lowly 3 touches in total. AFCB could do best to just keep giving Defoe the ball, and hoping he’s put on his goal-scoring boots.