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BACK TO UNI AUTUMN FASHION

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IS KYLIE JENNER ‘SELF MADE’?

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ISSUE 1 | SEPTEMBER 2018 | FRESHERS EDITION FEATURES

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Summer bods are made in winter Should the NHS be privatised?

‘Extreme’ world of Protest art Striving for Top freedom What life? ResLife!

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FASHION & LIFESTYLE Alternative ways to get fit Back to Uni Autumn fashion Healthy skin on a budget

DEBATES Youngest self-made billionaire in history Trump stokes racial tensions in South Africa Skin bleaching: A real-life horror story

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TWEETS FROM THE STREETS

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CONTRIBUTORS FEATURES Aakash Bhatia Drew Miller Hyndman Zlatna Nedev Alexis Alley Phoebe Watkins

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It doesn’t have to be hard, it just takes a while As the sun rises over the picturesque Toronto skyline, a fresh bed of snow glistens under the sunlight, he hears the shrill screeching of his alarm clock placed on his work table.

He shudders awake and looks at the clock, which reads ‘4:30 AM’. The alarm clock is strategically placed nearly two feet away from his bed, which forces him to get out of bed to turn it off, a handy trick he uses to avoid the snooze button.

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tilizing all his possible strength, he rolls out of bed, turns off the wretched alarm, puts his running shoes on and whispers “maximum effort” to himself before walking out the door for his morning run. This is the beginning of Adrian’s day.

Adrian recently underwent an incredible body transformation by dropping over 120 pounds over the span of a year and a half.

Before this, he was in the same position as many others. Adrian had a concoction of low self-esteem, confusion and didn’t have the faintest idea of what to do, which introduces the first piece of advice.

1. Gym buddy!

People are always afraid of the unknown, which in this case is the gym. Entering a new and rather unfamiliar environment is extremely daunting, but it’s often easier to do that with someone who is experienced.

Fitness blogger and personal trainer Ellinor said: “Going to the gym with a workout partner increases your confidence and makes the workout seem more like a social activity rather than a lousy chore”.

By Aakash Bhatia

inadvertently social and require support to better themselves. Working out with a partner increases competitiveness because of the Köhler Effect (KE). KE is a theory which explores the concept that people work harder in a group because they don’t want to be the weakest link.

Going to the gym with a workout partner increases your confidence and makes the workout seem more like a social activity rather than a lousy chore.

If the Köhler Effect isn’t convincing enough, this next study might help. The Indiana University department of Kinesiology conducted a study on working out with a romantic partner.

The results showed that couples who worked out together had a 6% drop out rate, whereas couples who worked out separately had a 43% drop out rate. Maybe gym dates will be the next big romantic gesture in the future?

A suitable workout partner does not have to necessarily be human. Marathon runner Joe chuckled and said “my workout partner is my dog Buster”. Humans as a species are

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2. Mix it up!

Repetition equals disinterest. Both Adrian and Ellinor love mixing up their workouts to make sure their results don’t stagnate.

Adrian likes to add in erratic cardio movements such as squat jumps or the jump rope in between lifting weights. Ellinor stated “throwing in small bursts of cardio in between weightlifting increases your metabolism and keeps your heart rate up”.

Don’t be afraid to change workouts and try something new if there is a lack of results.

Joe runs different routes everyday so he doesn’t get bored of the same scenery.

Unfortunately, anyone who chooses this lifestyle is going to have to make some sacrifices, that’s just the way it is.

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3.Dedication Dedication is the most important quality to possess when it comes to chasing success in the world of fitness. Adrian still went for his morning runs during the unforgivingly harsh Canadian winters regardless of how much he “despised them with a passion”.

Ellinor suggests “make a routine and stick with it for a while, that’s very important if you want to stay dedicated”.

4. Compromise A good body does not come easy. In order to achieve results, the number of nights spent out ‘getting smashed with the lads’ will

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likely decrease. Balancing social life, school or work and fitness seems near impossible and Adrian agrees.

“Unfortunately, anyone who chooses this lifestyle is going to have to make some sacrifices, that’s just the way it is” Adrian sighed bleakly. However, don’t forget to enjoy the little things.

“I think that you can definitely be flexible and go out for nachos and beer once in a while,” said Adrian whilst laughing.

Maintaining a fit lifestyle and finding balance is undoubtedly very difficult, yet achieveable.

5. Set goals Setting goals is the most important part of the entire process. “Plan your diets based on your goals, whether it is muscle gain or weight loss” expressed Ellinor.

Maintaining a fit lifestyle and finding balance is undoubtedly very difficult, yet achievable.

Adrian said: “It doesn’t have to be hard, it just takes a while.” Good luck.

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SHOULD THE NHS

BE PRIVATISED?

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he National Health Service has been a recurring problem for governments since its inception in 1948. Rising costs, inefficiencies, scandals, and funding allocation disputes have led to a rise in government re-organisations of the NHS. Since the first one in 1974, the NHS has been reorganised 9 more times, most recently in 2012 under former Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt.

The Health & Social Care Act, 2012, which laid out the most recent restructuring, was pitched by the government as a way to remove bureaucracy and improve efficiency. However, 5 years on and The King’s Fund’s (an independent healthcare charity) ‘Quarterly Monitoring Report’, which surveys NHS trust finance directors and clinical commissioning groups, is predicting an £873 million deficit in NHS budgets for 2016/17.

The repeated failures of re-organisations have led to some to call for a complete change of healthcare system, such as Ann Widdecombe, who called for a “mature debate” about healthcare funding on a recent episode of Question Time. The Dutch system of healthcare is a favourite of those wishing to completely change the way we fund healthcare.

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By Drew Miller Hyndman

In the UK our NHS is funded mostly by taxation, around 80%, with the remaining share coming from National Insurance contributions, prescription charges, land sales, and fundraising schemes. Data from the OECD think tank puts UK spending on health care at 9.9% of GDP for 2014, behind our Western European neighbours.

This disparity is reflected in the quality of healthcare; the Netherlands has repeatedly topped healthcare rankings, most recently in 2015 when they topped the Health Consumer Powerhouse company’s ‘Euro Health Consumer Index’. The report points towards the Dutch system of having competition between a range of insurance companies, leading to greater patient choice in the healthcare they receive and greater accessibility to healthcare.

One of the few criticisms that come up in the report is a reliance on ‘in-patient care’, where patients are admitted to hospital to receive care, and a tendency to institutionalize elderly and vulnerable patients. The report claims this may explain why the Dutch spend a full percentage point more than the UK on health care as a proportion of GDP. The more pressing and obvious issue that proponents of this system will have to face is the public’s opinion. The Dutch system requires, by law, that every resident have a health insurance plan, with those that cannot afford having their payments subsidised by the government. An Ipsos MORI poll conducted in April 2015 showed 85% of voters wanted the NHS to be “taxfunded, free at the point of use, and provides comprehensive care to all citizens”. The same poll also showed that whilst 30% think private provisions of NHS-funded care would improve the health service, 33% said it would make it worse.

Hallam Wiltshire, a Pharmacist at RP Healthcare, believes the conversation needs to change “from privatisation to patient choice” and describes that as “the driving factor in all quality healthcare”. He points towards the current way in which prescriptions can be collected in the UK, with patients choosing which pharmacy they go to. He claims “it drives innovation and you compete for patients based purely on service, whether you want short waiting times, a pharmacist always available, or a free delivery service.”

However, Jet, a Dutch student currently living in the UK for a year, suggests the system isn’t as accessible as Hallam claims: “The experience I had last time with the NHS was really good… I do love how I literally just

need to sign in to get free medicine… In the Netherlands I pay 15 euro. (sic)” She goes on to explain that it can often be harder to see a specialist as “we want to be really sure… as we have to pay for it.”

One of the advantages Jet does enjoy is the ability to travel to other European countries for treatment, a right that UK citizens often have to pay extra for. Jet’s health insurance plan costs €1210 a year, but as she is a student the Dutch government subsidises €960, meaning she pays €250 a year. For context, an average UK student with a If it wasn’t for the NHS, I probably wouldn’t be here. part-time job pays around £198.72 a year in National Insurance contributions.

I also met with Louis, a UK resident who was born 6 weeks prematurely with a heart condition and had a stroke shortly after.

When I asked if his mum could afford the Dutch insurance he replied simply: “God no.” Louis says: “If it wasn’t for the NHS I probably wouldn’t be here, it’s great, except the food is awful!” He goes on, “I get that it’s not perfect, but I needed it, would it be worth my life for a few hours saved in a waiting room? What about hundreds of other people’s lives?” In his eyes, it just isn’t worth the risk.

Sadly for Louis, the public is worried it won’t last, with 63% of respondents in the Ipsos MORI poll saying they don’t think the NHS will be free at the point of use within the next 5 years. The debate rages on, in the meantime, people’s lives remain in the balance.

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‘EXTREME’ WORLD

OF PROTEST ART

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rtists who tackle political issues in their work are often named and shamed in the media world - branded as hazardcausing, extreme attention seekers. But if not with talent and a creative vision, how would we fight for fairer and better world?

Activist artists, social movements, interventions, protests and the power to name that which oppresses you. Protest art keeps the discussion alive when state suppression is at its highest. Ai Weiwei remains a crucial figure of political activism and social interventions, revealing the lies of the Chinese government. In Russia, Pussy Riot have become a symbol of the battle against Putin’s oppressive regime.

Contemporary art has been so much about innovation and wanting to be the first with something - wanting to be ‘edgy’ even.

But in the Western world, where freedom of speech is at least guaranteed in law, where uncensored images and slogans are flooded daily and contemporary artist are finding new ways to provoke the public every day, what gives us pause or makes a statement? A common criticism of the art world – that moving spectacle of expos and fairs and biennials – is that it exists in

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By Zlatna Nedev

a self-referential bubble, so is it possible to argue that protest art could actually have an important political impact?

David Garcia, Professor of Digital Arts and Media Activism at Bournemouth University, said: “The most extreme example of political art is Picasso’s painting ‘Guernica’, which became a symbol for the potential of the republic of movements in Spain. And it was a major symbolic moment when that painting was returned to Spain which was Picasso’s idea, that only when democracy prevailed, that painting will be allowed back.“ “Now, there is no evidence that the existence of that painting made a tiny bit of difference to how long it would take the political culture in Spain to change. It maybe had no impact at all; we could say that it was just a small part of the movement, and that it was important not because it had a direct media influence, but because it gave the kind of encouragement and straight to one side of the argument.“ Garcia added: “Contemporary art has been so much about innovation and wanting to be the first with something – wanting to be ‘edgy’ even. Sometimes artists might be first to start a movement, but I don’t think you could say that that is going to be a general rule. I think what you can say is that in some form to be an effective piece of movement,

the people advocating the movement can’t just depend on dry factuality.”

Taking it upon themselves With an American administration that imposed dramatic cuts in funding for art and humanities, and one in ten teachers in England claiming that art, music or drama has been dropped from their schools due to funding cuts, the creative population are taking it upon themselves to prove that art plays a vital role in the society.

Featured in Widewalls’ “Greatest protest art examples – From Picasso to Banksy”, Carrie Reichardt is one of the most famous British artists and a figure of the craftivism movement in the UK and around the world.

Her catalyst to become an activist was when she started writing to someone on a death row.

“I saw an advert in a paper. I thought to myself, it will be interesting to write to a mass murderer. And then when I got a letter back, I realised that that person was a human. I saw that it was nothing to do with mass murderers.

“It was just a political thing. That’s really when I became an activist, because now I had a best mate who was in prison on a death row and I felt obligated to do something. I felt angry about the system.”

Carrie and her friends call themselves extreme craftivists, because ‘extreme’ is a strong word that you shouldn’t use. Just like she calls herself an ‘art terrorist’ – because you’re not supposed to say that word, right?

Deliberately trying to be provocative and shocking, she thinks, is necessary to get people’s attention.

“I always say it to people – go out and put something on the street. Knit something, stick something, something will come out of it, someone will see it, someone will respond to it. They will sympathise, you will light the fire and someone else will see.

We live in a world that is grey and full of government buildings and advertising and if you inject something that is creative it does resonate.”

Art should speak about the world we live in.

Asked about the difficulties that artists are facing nowadays Joe Webb, a visual artist creating mixed media collages, said: “Probably being hidden by the policies of social media. And the commerciality of galleries, it’s easier to sell pretty pictures that distract and amuse over hard-hitting thought provoking ideas.”

Webb uses images from vintage magazines and posters to create surreal narratives showing both a comical and cynical side to the modern world. “I feel art can express ideas or make comments in a concise and simple way that is sometimes hard to express in words. For me, art should speak about the world we live in. I guess artists have a platform to project their ideas… They tend to see things from a different perspective.”

Protest art is not just sending a message, but is a way of communication with the audiences. It adds a voice and is another platform to resist and question the custodians of power. That has always been the fact, artists and activists have always been part of the ‘propaganda’.

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STRIVING FOR

TOP FREEDOM

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oobs.

Knockers.

Tits.

Hooters.

Headlights. Put them in a holster, hold them back with tiny hooks, don’t care if it doesn’t fit correctly, wear it for 10 hours and put on a cute shirt. The buttons have popped and cleavage is showing. What a sexual indecency.

In school, we learn that what defines a woman and a man apart is their reproductive organs. Women’s milk glands enlarge and store fat around the chest; they’re natural and they give us nutrition at birth. Breasts.

Yet, women are taught to cover themselves for the comfort of others.

In this year’s London fall/winter Fashion week, highlighted the attitudes that designers wanted to bring to light in 2017.

What stuck out most on the cat walk this year was what wasn’t worn.

The one thing that could hold a woman back Fashion designer, Kate Gallagher, had models strut down the runway in her signature style to showoff the “strong powerful woman” in her Hallow collection. She had gained inspiration from men’s military apparel in combination with tulle and lace to soften

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By Alexis Alley

the look. To keep the appearance strong she threw away the one thing that could hold a woman back; The bra.

They don’t know what being a feminist is about at all... it’s about choice.

Designer Adam Selman, known to create designs for celebrities like Rhianna, had showcased his message “equality for all” by sending his models off in clear plastic tops for both female and male models.

Conservative individuals may find that going topless should not be practiced at all. Out of respect for everyone else and themselves, woman’s breasts should be hidden. It’s understood that women’s bodies may hold more erotic features - but men have the appealing assets too. So why don’t men cover their bodies?

Representing feminists Actress Emma Watson was put on the spot after posing for Vanity Fair exposing only the curve of her breast. As an internationally known actress and UN representative for gender equality, the photo was criticised for not representing feminists properly.

Her response along with other supporting figures like Gloria Steinem was: “they don’t know what being a feminist is all about…it’s about choice”.

European standards In Europe, women go topless on the beach like it’s nothing. That’s because it is. Women aren’t flaunting or going topless with the intention of getting attention or in the name of persuasion. They’re topless for the same reason men are; they have the choice to do so.

In the US, the city of Fort Collins, Colorado had submitted “the Fort Collins ban” which prohibits women from going topless. U.S. district Judge R. Brooke Jackson had blocked the ban in favour of the organisation Free the Nipple. “Thus, it perpetuates a stereotype ingrained in our society that female breasts are primarily objects of sexual desire whereas male breasts are not,” Jackson wrote.

On the same note, breast feeding is seen as an issue in some areas because mothers expose their breasts. Women breast feed openly in Europe because it isn’t seen as

sexual or gross like it is in other parts of the world. It is expected to feed a child and that’s what a mother should do for her baby. Since this is the organic view of child development, breasts are seen as another part of the body with a higher purpose.

Meanwhile in the States, women are asked to feed their children in bathrooms or cover themselves with blankets. How dare mothers feed their babies.

It perpetuates a stereotype ingrained in our society that female breasts are primarily objects of sexual desire whereas male breasts are not.

There are women who have challenged the laws that bind women to their bra and cover ups. On the 26th of August, National topless day, women march together to support top freedom with organizations like GoTopless founded by spiritual leader Rael. The organization celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. It stands by the idea that: “As long as men are allowed to be topless in public, women should have the same constitutional right. Or else, men should have to wear something to hide their chests”.

Allowing women to practice top freedom as men do, could eliminate what society has fed to us. Nipples shouldn’t make other people uncomfortable because everyone has them! Women should be allowed to have the choice to do what they like with their bodies just as men do. Equality for all, one boob at a time.

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WHAT LIFE?

By Phoebe Watkins

RESLIFE!

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t ResLifeBU HQ we make it our business to make sure that every new student moving into BU halls has the most amazing, fun and most importantly happy year possible.

works with the managers of each Halls of Residence and organises some amazing events.Social However, Wellbeing what makes Skills this programme so special is that not only does it ensure that the newest members of the BU community feel instantly at home and In case you haven’t heard of us by now have lots of fun, but it also gives the RA’s (which, unless we’ve been doing something invaluable so keep an Your home awaywork fromexperience, home very wrong or you’ve been living in a box, eye out for applications to the RA class of won’t be true), every BU managed Halls of 2019/20 (hint hint - this begins in October Residence has a team of ResLife Assistants and you can interview with friends!).

(RA’s) living in one of the flats or houses, whose job it is to make sure that the the Whilst the ResLife team are all about fun, students of 2018 have the best year possible. (and preferably in the sun as Bournemouth Most of you will have met us during your is a gorgeous and scenic suncatcher), one arrivals weekend (we’d have been almost of our main focal points is to make sure that impossible to miss in our bright orange every student feels safe and happy in their shirts), and then again during Week One as new home, as moving to a new place full of we threw a whole host of fabulous and well- new people can be terrifying, regardless of received events, ranging all the way from one’s age – and that doesn’t even mention low-key movie and pizza nights to live gigs! the stress of actually studying at university.

The fun doesn’t end there, though. There’s To that end, ResLife events cater for all tastes a whole bunch of other amazing things we and interests, and around exam times are have planned for you throughout the entire especially focused on stress-relief – this is year, and if you don’t know what these when you’ll see pamper nights and doggieare make sure to check out the ResLifeBU cuddles being planned for you. On top of Facebook and Instagram pages so you’re in- this, each Halls of Residence within ResLife the-know, or ask your RA’s! also has a specific Welfare Coordinator, who is there to be another friendly face to Every year, ResLifeBU employ roughly anyone who might be struggling with any forty students and charge them to provide aspect of university life, be it personal or activities, events and excursions for the academic. You are never alone. No matter first-year students, be they undergrads the issue, there is always someone around or postgrads, and as a team this group to pull up a chair and grab a tea or coffee.

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Between the various halls there is a huge number of events coming up, which are well worth keeping an eye on the social media channels for, as the dates and times can often be dynamic, especially when it comes to weather-dependent activities.

These events include, but are by no means limited to, pamper nights, UV sports, beach days, movie nights, skiing, open-mic nights, photography competitions, food-related events (there are a lot of these as many of the RA’s this year appear to be foodies in the extreme), rock climbing, major Halloween and Christmas events (which are definitely worth putting in your diary), quiz nights and a whole load more. Plus, one of the best things about ResLife is that if you, the students, don’t see your passion included in that list or any other event organised, you can tell us, the RA’s, and we can organise it for you; it’s as simple as that!

So, if you don’t know or haven’t yet met your RA’s, it’s high time that you went to one of the fantastic events planned, brought your mates, and had a great time; why on earth wouldn’t you?

RESLIFE EVENTS For information on events follow ResLife on social media:

/BUResLife

Acrylic Art Bomb Extravaganza Big Fat Quiz Big Night In Let Go With a Lantern Elephant in the Room Pamper Night Big Green Week Smoothie Bikes Dry Ski Trip Rock Climbing Mini-Golf, Bowling and Arcade Trip ASSASSIN Halloween Poole Fireworks Trip 17

FASHION & LIFESTYLE

It’s not just how hard you train or how much you lift.

In this edition’s fashion & lifestyle section - the best looks this autumn as University starts again, different ways to get fit that will be sure to keep the boredom away and save you a bit of cash, and the best ways to keep your skin looking good on a budget!

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ALTERNATIVE WAYS

TO GET FIT K

eeping fit isn’t always high on the list of priorities at University, but it makes a huge difference to your studies, your mental health, your food choices, even how long you can party for on a Wednesday night! So let’s re-think what we know and hopefully by the time you reach the end of this article you’ll have some fresh ideas on getting fit this year. Oh, and they’re all cheap, pay as you go or completely free!

Exercise isn’t for me I can’t run I don’t have the time These are all statements associated with keeping fit and this mind-set needs to change. It’s not just how hard you train or how much you lift, if you’re doing nothing right now just moving your body in the following ways for 30-60 minutes a day could transform your health.

So what can we do?

Have you ever considered how long it takes to walk between campuses? It takes 35 minutes. In rush hour traffic that’s as long as the bus takes, so why not walk to/from Uni once a day instead.

By Elizabeth Shirley

Walking can boost your metabolism, tones your entire body, and it’s super easy to bring into your daily routine.

Bournemouth has a beautiful beach minutes away, so grab a speaker, a couple of friends (or go solo) to unwind and strengthen with yoga, because fitness doesn’t mean cardio till you drop!

Even though we’re talking alternative ways to keep fit we are going to talk gyms... because they’re changing away from tedious weights or treadmill into an exciting and uplifting world of group fitness. Gone are the days of 80s leotards and leg warmers, today there’s a class for everyone; cycle yourself strong, fight fit in combat, or love a night out (We’re BU students of course you do!) Get down to The Old Fire Station every Tuesday evening for Clubbercise, set to a party playlist, lights off and the workout disco begins. Finally, motivation is so much easier with friends - find something you can do together. Swimming is a total body workout, no matter what stroke you’re attempting, challenge yourselves each week to add a few more lengths to the session, the best thing is you can keep chatting as you go. So before you splash the loan on that gym thirty seconds away via ever tempting fast food, I hope you’ve found some new ideas that can keep fitness fun and make you look and feel amazing!

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BACK TO UNI

AUTUMN FASHION

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s summer is coming to of festival fashion. The wear a jacket or not is are fashionable styles for all

By Lauren Kenny

an end, so is the scorching hot weather and the season awkward stage of not being able to decide whether to quickly approaching, but don’t worry. This autumn there of those moments.

Checkered Patterns

Animal Print

Unsurprisingly, checkered patterns are all the rage and have been seen in Vogue from the AW2018 catwalks. So for those days where you aren’t sure whether it’s cold enough for a jacket or warm enough for a t-shirt, this trend has got you.

Make sure you let out your inner animal this season because the animal print trend is here to stay. Whether you prefer leopard or zebra print, you will find them both in your favourite high street or online stores, no matter your gender.

Not only are these prints widely available, they’re also in super affordable shops such as Primark, which fits with the notorious student budget. This trend is constantly coming in and out of fashion but this time, you will find it on skirts, jeans, tops and even jackets.

Checked shirts are a lightweight garment, which won’t make you too hot or too cold. They are a casual, comfortable wardrobe-must-have for all genders; perfect to wear to university lectures.

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Knee Length Coats For the colder days where you will definitely need a jacket, knee length coats are back and have graced the catwalks already this year. These are perfect for autumn because they aren’t too thick and they don’t button all the way down so you can show off your favourite pair of jeans with them.

Bold Colours Beige isn’t the only killer fashion colour scheme this year. New fashion combos with unusual palettes are seen everywhere this season. Designers such as Marc Jacobs have been showing off their colourist skills and have been creating outfits with block colours in them, with lots of use of primary colours.

1970’s Biscuit Autumn fashion is well-known for its dark colours but this season’s trend is the “1970s Biscuit” by Marie Claire where more lighter garments are coming in. Mustard has always been an autumnal favourite, but this time there are different shades of beige and camel that are being worn more often as we approach the season.

Blanket Capes Another unusual fashion trend seen on the catwalks this season is blanket capes.

People have quite literally been wearing blankets as a fashion trend rather than wearing a blanket coat. Now that A-list Celebrities like Cara Delevingne and Kate Moss have been wearing them, you won’t look too silly.

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HEALTHY SKIN

ON A BUDGET

By Zlatna Nedev

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uying skincare products and making sure that your skin looks healthy doesn’t have to take it’s toll on your bank balance. And because we know how tight your student budget is we took time to find (and test) formulas that won’t make your wallet cry. So here are 9 skincare products that are actually worth using.

The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 The name is kind of confusing if you aren’t a skincare pro, but here’s what you need to know - Hyaluronic acid attract up to 1000 times it’s weight in water. This means it’s often used in hydrating serums and creams.

Here, it’s teamed with vitamin B5, which is also a surface hydrator. So if you apply a few drops before your regular moisturiser it will give parched skin a major boost of hydration. lookfantastic.com £5.90

LUSH Ultra-Bland Cleanser Made with minimal ingredients: almond oil, rose water, beeswax and honey, this cleanser is simple, yet effective. It will remove impurities and leave skin clean, soft and smooth without any harshness. You can also remove your makeup with it so you’re basically buying two products for one.

lush.com £8.25

LUSH Don’t Look At Me Face Mask Another LUSH favourite filled with nourishing murumuru butter, zingy lemon juice to tone your complexion, rice syrup, grapefruit oil, Tunisian neroli to brighten and organic silken tofu to soften you up in all the right ways.

lush.com £8.50

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Garnier Gel Wash

Avene Soothing Moisture Mask

If there’s one place you can afford scrimp on when it comes to skincare, it would be makeup remover. That being said, you want a product that actually works - there’s nothing worse than scrubbing your eye with a cotton pad and having zero impact on that waterproof mascara. Garnier’s micellar water cleansing gel wash for combination and sensitive skin, not only cleanses but also soothes and removes make-up.

If you’re prone to sensitivity, redness or dry skin, this mask will be your holy grail. It helps to restore the skin’s barrier, allowing it to defend against environmental aggressors.

Plus, it has an instant soothing effect that neutralises any angry red flare-ups or irritations.

Superdrug £3.99

Super Facialist Anti Blemish Clay Mask If you have oily skin you probably know that clay masks can work wonders and this one is no exception. The formula draws dirt, excess oil and gunk out of pores, leaving them minimised. The salicylic acid helps to banish bacteria, whilst the avocado oil hydrates and rebalances the skin, ensuring it doesn’t feel stripped of moisture post-mask.

Boots £11.50

Innisfree Jeju Volcanic Pore Cleansing Foam This one is perfect for oily or problematic skin. A pore-cleansing foam made with Jeju volcanic scoria, removes trouble-causing impurities in pores for cleaner skin, absorb sebum and purify pores.

Amazon £17.99

Witch Overnight Clearing Serum FeelUnique.com £9.99

Eucerin Replenishing Face Cream If you’ve been struggling with dry, flaking skin, this little tube will be your saviour. It delivers intense moisture that instantly relieves that tight, rough feeling. It’s fragrance and colourant-free, meaning it should be safe for even the most sensitive of skins.

Boots £11

It is designed to help reduce the appearance of blemishes and spots while helping to prevent future break outs without drying out your skin. It works at night (when your skin is naturally healing the most) and leaves your skin visibly hydrated and it looks more radiant and clear.

Superdrug £6.05 This list is by no means dermatologically approved, or suggested by an aesthetician.

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DEBATES

She had the money, and she is in the lime light Kylie Jenner is on course to be the youngest self-made billionaire in history, but is she really self-made? Jenner is aged just 21, but she is already earning far more than the average 21 year old Brit. According to Forbes magazine, her net worth is $900 million. This is down to her owning 100% of her company, Kylie Cosmetics.

She is the youngest daughter of the famous Kardashian family.

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YOUNGEST SELF-MADE BILLIONAIRE

IN HISTORY

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ince Forbes Magazine announced that she will become a self-made billionaire, there has been an outcry of backlash stating that she isn’t selfmade. The definition is:

Having become successful or rich by one’s own efforts But is that the case with Kylie Jenner?

She is part of the famous Kardashian clan, who are best known for their reality television show ‘Keeping Up with the Kardashians’. It can be said that she has been brought into this self-centred world and has had everything sorted for her by her manager/mum Kris Jenner.

Their lives have been documented for the world to see. It can be said that Kylie is only famous because of her family name, not for her own actions. If she didn’t have wealthy, famous parents, she most likely wouldn’t be in the situation that she is today. She wouldn’t even have her cosmetics company.

Social Media has also had a big impact on her popularity, she is a definition of a trend due to posting her life and brand on Instagram.

But with ‘normal’ people, they wouldn’t have a big following when they are starting a new business.

By Hannah Craven

No risk One of the main reasons that individuals are angry about her being called “selfmade” is that her cosmetics line isn’t a creation from a woman who had nothing, no money. She didn’t risk anything like other self-made individuals. She had the money, and she is in the lime light.

She has been more successful with her career than other celebrities who are the same age. Actresses Maisie Williams and Chloe Grace Moretz are known to the world for their acting roles but they aren’t in the same league as Kylie for earnings. Other celebrities such as vlogger Logan Paul are known for their wild and controversial ways but Kylie is respectful in the public eye. She knows any bad press can ruin her business.

It can be said though that she worked really hard to create her business and she has made all the business decisions herself. She funded her business and she has worked hard to sell her products.

I know of many people who have bought her products and love them. Maybe instead of complaining about her, we should support her as a strong female, who has made her original idea into a successful business.

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DEBATES

TRUMP STOKES RACIAL TENSIONS

IN SOUTH AFRICA

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ith a staggering 72% of farming land concentrated into the hands of South Africa’s 8% White population, in the Post-Apartheid era, property ownership remains THE most contentious issue looming over a healing Rainbow Nation still scarred by its traumatic past.

In response to such drastic inequalities, on 1 August, sitting president of the ruling party, the African National Congress (ANC), Cyril Ramaphosa took a decisive step towards rewriting the constitution in order to strip land, without compensation, away from White owners in favour of Blacks.

As expected, the announcement promptly ignited furious debates from both sides of the political spectrum. The left saw the announcement as justified, necessary and timely in the pursuit of readdressing the barbarism of colonialism and Apartheid - Blacks being robbed of their own land first.

The alt-right saw things from an altogether different perspective, an all-out attack on a persecuted White minority. Undoubtedly one of the most vocal and vehement opposers of the ruling was Tucker Carlson, of Fox News, who saw the move as an out-right incitement of hostility and violence towards White Farmers.

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By Silva Chege

As usual, perennial Fox News puppet, President Trump was quick to jump on the bandwagon and fan the flames further by tweeting, blindly and foolishly, in the early hours of last week:

I have asked Secretary of State @SecPompeo to closely study the South Africa land and farm seizures and expropriations and the large-scale killing of farmers.

“South African Government is now seizing land from White Farmers” @TuckerCarlson @FoxNews.

Trump’s tweet effectively turned a regional dispute into to a full-on international political whirlwind, fuelling racial tensions in South Africa, as well as in the US and ultimately weaponizing White Nationalists.

The worst part of it all? It wasn’t strictly true.

Yes, 46 White farmers lost their lives in 2017, but murders of this type were at a 20-year low, and even at their peak, they represented mere drops in the ocean compared to the number of Blacks. In South Africa, the fact remains: if you are Black, you are more likely to be poorer and the eventual victim of a murder. Yet, it seems Trump would rather exasperate the issue rather than understand it.

Offence and Controversy However, this isn’t the first time Trump has created offence and controversy on the African continent. In January, the President was heavily condemned for privately claiming Africans and Haitians came from ‘Sh*t hole countries’ and that the US needed more ‘good’ immigration from places “like Norway”, during a meeting over immigration in the Oval Office.

Such instances only further undermine Trump’s lack of respect towards the African continent and the unique countries, cultures and peoples across it.

While his reluctance to even visit the region personally or as a sitting President, despite its varied nations increasingly being of strategic importance in the face of China’s mounting global influence, demonstrates Trump’s short-sightedness as a leader and unwillingness to see past his own prejudices. Which begs the question:

very little change. Perhaps, race-baiting is a divisionary tactic designed by Trump, to distract and draw the media and more importantly, his political base, away from focusing and reading into the criminal convictions of both his ex-lawyer, Michael Cohen, and former campaign chairman, Paul Manafort.

Potentially both convictions only further implicates the President in the repeated use of underhand tactics during his election campaign. Trump will stop at nothing to protect his own back.

Why is Trump suddenly so preoccupied with South Africa and land ownership?

The focus seems fruitless when considering the same argument has been raging on and on in the Post-Apartheid political era, despite leading to

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DEBATES

SKIN BLEACHING: A REAL LIFE

HORROR STORY

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nflammations, reddening, swelling, burning sensations, poisoning, liver damage, kidney malfunctions… you would expect such gruesome sights and experiences to be the stuff of nightmares or horror films, not the aftereffects of using cosmetics marketed to make users ‘prettier’ or ‘more handsome’.

Restore your skin to its natural fairness.

Achieve that fair and lovely complexion.

Breathe life into dull skin.

Whiter where you want.

Right now, across the world, a time bomb is ticking as a ruthless industry swells and darkens to make the world a fairer place. In truth, the skin bleaching industry couldn’t care less about world peace or justice.

Instead, it is far more concerned with filling its bottomless pockets and imprisoning as many people as possible in the dangerous pursuit of an unreachable standard of beauty.

In 2017 alone, the global skin-lightening industry was worth a staggering £3.4 billion,

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and by 2030 it is projected to mushroom further to £10 billion, with the majority of that growth coming from the expanding middle-classes of South and East-Asia. A recent World Health Organization study on bleaching found that 40% of Chinese, 61% Indian and 77% of Nigerian women admitted to using products like creams, scrubs, pills and even injections on a regular basis - despite such products being known to include powerful chemicals such hydroquinone, corticosteroids or even mercury, intended to inhibit the production of melanin in skin for that ‘Whiter’ look.

With heavy and repeated use, these same chemicals can potentially lead to cancer.

Why are people risking their lives to be Whiter? Some point to Western media (namely Hollywood) and its continued portrayal of blonde-haired and blue-eyed women as the gold standard of beauty.

Whereas others would consider the pursuit of fairness across the developing world to be as an ugly hangover of colonialism and its underlying idea that Whiteness is inherently better.

At the same time, it shouldn’t be ignored that the pressure to appear lighter can also stem from within peoples of colour themselves, and in some instances, colourism can take hold. Colourism is a type of discrimination that occurs within the same race and is often predicated on someone’s complexion.

Often, the darker the skin tone, the more discrimination someone may face.

Colourism is particularly prevalent in India, and in its most insidious form can be the deciding factor in job interviews and looking for love. While in Bollywood, beauty has always been attached to fairness and that is why light skinned actresses are usually cast as the main lead or love interest in films.

But, there are those who would argue that skin lightening isn’t an attempt to appear ‘Whiter’ or to even water down ethnicity, rather for cosmetic reasons or out of personal choice. They may even liken skin lightening to tanning, the process of darkening skin through prolonged sun exposure, tanning beds or special creams.

However, it should be acknowledged that tanning is temporary, while bleaching can permanently alter and damage the appearance of someone’s skin. Also, the darkening of the skin is a natural bodily feature, even when done so artificially, in contrast to lightning which goes against its natural abilities.

More importantly, historically speaking, Blackness has always been degraded and associated with inferiority. Thus, when people of colour bleach their skin, they are subconsciously reinforcing fundamentally wrong notions of race and ethnicity – that White is better.

The solution to bleaching? People stop doing it. Yet, it isn’t that simple. It never is.

The underlying reasons behind individuals willingly mutilating their skin are far too ingrained to demand instant abstinence from them. Instead, these same deep underlying reasons must be tackled at their roots.

How? First, the media and fashion industry must offer broader representation, that truly does justice to the diverse beauty this world has to offer, not just the blonde-haired and blue-eyed type. Also, communities of colour must stand up and say NO to colourism in all its various guises and learn to celebrate each other’s beauty. The only way to stand up to White supremacy is to come together in the name of solidarity and actual fairness.

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TWEETS FROM THE STREETS Welcome to the brand new ‘Tweets from the Streets’ section! We’ll be featuring some of the best posts from the streets of Bournemouth - make sure you post what you’re up to on Twitter and Instagram and you could make it into Nerve!

Abs @_abimansfield

danielle @_dxnl

Buying stuff for uni is making me so excited to get back down to bournemouth

Kyle Patrick @FurryCactus1403 Moved out for Uni today @bournemouthuni esketit ;P

Caittt @caitlanhallx Grace is honestly like my sister!

Love her so much! Moving to Bournemouth for uni was the best thing I ever did! Met friends for life (soppy moment)

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Bournemouth for uni shooketh can’t believe I’m leaving london

Samreen Ashraf @Xamreen_Ashraf Beautiful sunny day on campus @bournemouthuni #phdweekend #writeup

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Soon enough I found myself a part of the wave

Photo credit: The Late Show

In this edition’s Entertainment section - reviews of rapper Travis Scott and movies Antman and the Wasp & Mamma Mia. Plus, get the inside track from this year’s Reading festival, and find out all the songs you should be playing this Freshers with our comprehensive soundtrack!

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A READING FESTIVAL

TO REMEMBER

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s the oldest popular music festival running today, it is always magical to return to Richfield Avenue for Reading Festival. With such a variety of stages, there’s always something on for everyone.

Post Malone was the first act on the mustsee list between myself and my festival buddy, so we spent a few hours exploring the site; finding the food that’s good and the food that will kill you. After exploring the camps and falling in love with a carameloreo milkshake, Post Malone really kicked off our weekend. We could constantly feel the bass rumble through us as the roaring crowd sung and jumped as if they were all one entity. Personally, I’m not a big fan, but soon enough I found myself a part of the wave. I was introduced to rock bands

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such as The Faim and the Xcerts, caught The Kooks, got emotional with poet Neil Hilborn, and finished with rock bands The Used and Fall Out Boy. The Used took the cake Friday; with aggressive punk hits, Shakespearian soliloquies weaved into their set between high-energy songs and brilliant showmanship, they were a theatrical masterpiece.

Many couldn’t handle the weather, but for those who did, the band was a punk rock marvel.

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ENTERTAINMENT Saturday was an emotional roller coaster - Skindred started with a funny, insane rock’n’roll set with notable reggae influences. Mike Shinoda followed with a more intimate tribute to his late Linkin Park band mate Chester Bennington, who passed away the prior summer. He played a variety of songs both from his solo EP ‘Posttraumatic’ and from Linkin Park. Shinoda often stepped away from the microphone and let the fans sing ‘so loud that Chester can hear you’. Shinoda also came out during Sum 41’s set, where they gave a briefer tribute to Chester, but mostly played classic pop punk that perked up the crowd.

This year has been one of my favourites, and definitely a weekend to remember

Outlets are reporting on the comeback Panic! At the Disco made from their 2006 Reading festival in which Brendan passed out after being hit with a bottle, forgetting that they played the festival in 2015. The band was just as brilliant as they were back then, with slightly more confidence.

The rain on Sunday didn’t stop me from seeing my favourite band, Billy Talent. Many couldn’t handle the weather, but for those who did, the band was a punk rock marvel.

Afterwards my motivation too was killed until coming out to see a secret set by Frank Carter and the Rattlesnakes. Similar to the Used in their maniacal energy, the band

Reading 2018 Highlights Fall Out Boy Travis Scott The Kooks The Wombats Post Malone Kendrick Lamar Panic! At the Disco

Dua Lipa Kings of Leon The Vaccines Wolf Alice Pendulum Slaves Don Broco

drew a massive crowd despite their secrecy, and showed a particular soft spot as Frank talked about how much he loves his family and respects the crowd and security, which is in direct contrast with Lil Pump, who refused to play due to ‘crowd energy’, and hurled abuse at the security that protected him.

Lil Pump’s entitled, whiny immaturity was almost worth it due to the following amazing, lively performance by Don Broco, who many were there to actually see.

Everyone knew that Kings of Leon were going to play Sex on Fire last, as it’s all anyone came to hear, so I managed to catch some of a superb performance from Hollywood Undead, who, as the last band to be on any stage, gave one last push to make a lasting impact on those with a strong enough will to stay.

I, however, joined many others in the biggest sing along of the weekend to Sex on Fire.

As the music died out, as it does every year, you start to feel the coldness of the night air a little more intensely as you realise it’s over, but this year has been one of my favourites, and definitely a weekend to remember.

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ENTERTAINMENT

ALBUM AND CONCERT REVIEW:

ARCTIC MONKEYS

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nless you’ve been living under a rock, you’re probably well aware that the indie gods that are the Arctic Monkeys made a return this summer. Tranquillity Base Hotel & Casino, the bands sixth studio album, is as pretentious and weird as the title suggests.

Being the fan girl that I am, I nearly pissed in my pants when they announced the new album and anxiously waited for the release date. My face whilst listening for the first time probably resembled that of a kid sitting through sex education for the first time: confused.

A new style This isn’t so much an Arctic Monkey’s album, more a dive into Turner’s mind.

Lyrics like ‘maybe I was a little too wild in the 70’s’ and ‘Jesus in the day spa, filling out the information form’ really make you question his sanity. I can’t help but think the frontman has spent too much time in scatty hotel lifts over the years of touring; the album would be at home playing out of their tinny speakers.

After my hissy fit and outburst of predictable comments like ‘I preferred the old Arctic Monkeys’ and ‘they’ve got so pretentious’ I gave the album another chance. Turner wrote most of the tracks on piano which

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explains the lack of big choruses and the filthy guitar riffs from Jamie Cook, but that doesn’t mean there is no charm to it, it’s just harder when listening to find where the hooks are. But give it a couple more listens and you’ll find yourself asking everyone you why they’ve never seen Blade Runner.

My face whilst listening for the first time probably resembled that of a kid sitting through sex education for the first time: confused.

Stand out tracks include Star Treatment, American Sports and Four Out Of Five, which is the only tune on the album that seems to have a conventional chorus.

Tranquillity Base Hotel & Casino may not be what everyone was hoping for, but it is their most ambitious and daring project to date.

Maybe whilst Turner is looking for his train of thought he can try and find his sanity too.

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ixty pounds for a student is a lot of money, so you can imagine the pain I felt when I parted ways with my cash to see a band whose new album in my personal opinion, fell pretty flat in comparison to its predecessors.

This was my fourth time seeing the Sheffield rockers live, their AM tour set the bar sky high and although I knew I wouldn’t be let down, I was apprehensive about hearing how their new tracks would fit into the set. Probably the least accessible album to date, you can’t blame fans for not knowing any lyrics from the record. I found myself accidentally locking eyes with someone on the train miming the line ‘technological advances really bloody get me in the mood’ and have made a conscious decision to not listen in public again.

Opening with Four Out Of Five, the mood immediately dipped, the track did little to excite fans who seemed uninterested. The queues at the bar began to build and it felt as though we were watching a support act.

Five minutes later the band launched into Brianstorm and it was as though the whole arena had just been slapped round the face with a bag of morphine. Pints flew through the air and Turner was almost drowned out by 20,000 eager fans who screamed their favourite lines back at the singer. If anyone had doubts about the band before, they soon vanished.

The band then breezed through their back catalogue, focusing mostly on the past three records with tracks like Snap Out of It, Do Me a Favour and Don’t Sit Down ‘Cause I’ve Moved Your Chair being crowd favourites.

Maybe conscious of the poor reception the album has received, they only played five tracks off of the record. A good decision as they killed the mood and were an excuse for toilet and pint break.

Set list Four Out of Five Brianstorm Snap Out of It Crying Lightning Teddy Picker 505 (with Miles Kane) Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino Do Me a Favour Don’t Sit Down ‘Cause I’ve Moved Your Chair Dancing Shoes One Point Perspective Cornerstone Why’d You Only Call Me When You’re High?

Knee Socks Science Fiction Do I Wanna Know?

Pretty Visitors I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor Star Treatment Arabella R U Mine?

The arena erupted when long term friend and fellow Shadow Puppet, Miles Kane came out to play on 505. This was the only time Alex Turner really spoke to the arena.

Not because he was at all shy, you can’t write a line like “there’s no limit to the length of the d***heads we can be” and not have a prodigious ego.

The frontman’s second home is now on a stage playing to thousands. He oozes arrogance and we love him for it. The Sheffield boys have grown into worldwide rockstars and it doesn’t look like the train is slowing down for them.

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ENTERTAINMENT

NERVE REVIEWS:

ASTROWORLD

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aving spent its first two weeks at Billboard’s number one spot, Travis Scott’s third album has exceeded expectations and kept people talking. Is this the result of him excelling musically, or has an array of controversies and internet culture prolonged his moment in the spotlight?

Astroworld presents a combination of high production value and Travis’ trademark psychedelic, spacey aesthetics. Thematically this works wonders, capturing nostalgia for the shutdown ‘Astroworld’ amusement park in his home town. Where modern hip hop/trap are concerned, it demonstrates how well Travis has mastered his crooning autotune vocals. The odd samples, energetic adlibs, multiple phases and beat switch ups make his music a lively experience.

Featuring a wide-range of stars Travis also excels at merging a variety of notable features, which range from Drake and The Weeknd to Tame Impala and James Blake. With this unmatched cohesion, catchy melodies and self-indulgent vibes, Astroworld warrants itself as a worthy contender on the charts and a hit with fans.

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By Jack Eggleton

The odd samples, energetic adlibs, multiple phases and beat switch ups make his music a lively experience.

Shrouded in controversy Controversy surrounded the album’s release, including backlash from the LGBT community when trans model Amanda Lepore’s image was unexpectedly removed from the alternative cover. Following its initial success, Nicki Minaj begun an online tirade as she believed her album was outperforming his, despite statistics saying otherwise. To this day, Travis is criticised for his sudden parenthood with Kylie Jenner, which he explores in detail across the album.

At seventeen tracks, it can become a drag considering many of the highlights take place in the first half. Arguably the content is not as impactful as other rappers are, yet what it sometimes lacks lyrically it makes up for sonically. Audience reception may depend on how you value subject matter in music against catchiness and replayability.

Still, I would recommend this album is well worth a listen.

ENTERTAINMENT

NERVE’S 2018 FRESHERS’

SOUNDTRACK

By Claire Boad

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oving into Uni can be a hugely exciting, scary, intimidating life change for thousands of students and one thing that can help to alleviate the stress is a good tune. So whether you’re busy meeting people at one of the many events at the Old Fire Station or recovering from a hangover, here are our top picks for a soundtrack to match Bournemouth’s Freshers’ fortnight.

you’ve just moved into your house: 1 When I’m So Excited - The Pointer Sisters It’s the big moment, you’ve been waiting to move in for what feels like years and you’re finally here. You’ve moved in for uni and what else can set the tone other than this 80’s banger? You’re excited to meet people, do things you’ve maybe never done before, to do your own food shop. Okay maybe not the last one but you get the idea.

At this point you see your whole future in front of you… or maybe just the 2 weeks of freshers.

first night out as a Fresher: 2 Your Ain’t No Crying in the Club - Camila Cabello Now it’s time to tell every single person you meet for the next two weeks where you’re from and what course you’re doing. You’ll spend as much time in the nightclubs speaking to someone you probably won’t see again till the end of uni as you do dancing. Everyone is your best friend and every moment is filled with dancing, drinking and having a good time. No time for tears here!

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the next morning: 3 Hungover Why - Shawn Mendes This slow song may be about love but in this moment it’s all you can listen to whilst dealing with the worst hangover ever every morning. You question why you allowed yourself to get as drunk as you did last night, knowing you’ll do it all again tonight.

As you begin to recover, at least you are safe in the knowledge that at least a couple thousand other students feel just as bad as you and thank god you can use this as a perfect bonding moment with your flatmates as you discuss the night before over a nice cup of tea. So just sit back, take some headache medicine and relax.

you’re missing home: 4 When Wish You Were Here - Pink Floyd All jokes aside, there is no doubt that there will be moments when you miss home. You maybe miss mum doing your laundry for you or maybe you miss a Sunday roast every week. Don’t worry, you’re not alone in this feeling but it doesn’t make it any easier. A quick phone home should do the trick or, maybe if you live near enough, you could pop home for the weekend (with all your laundry of course).

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Before that super-early induction lecture: Wow!!! 7AM - Slaves You haven’t seen a morning time for what feels like years but this is where Uni truly begins. It’s time for induction and they don’t care what time you went to bed the night before. A 7 am wakeup seemed like something way in your past just a few days ago, but now you realise that Uni isn’t just for partying and that here is where the work truly starts.

Good luck kid, you’re really going to need it.

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NERVE REVIEWS:

MAMMA MIA 2

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t’s been 10 years since the first Mamma Mia film decided they don’t care who Sophie’s real father is. Now, 10 years later, Sophie attempts to bring her family back together once again. Is the film sweet? Sure.

Enduring? Yeah. But besides its surprisingly earnest depiction of grief and sentimentality, this film has very little reason to exist.

Now, I’ve seen the films, I’ve watched the musical on stage, so of course I’ve heard of the soundtrack and the music behind it.

I’ll admit that these films are not aimed at me, but I would be lying to you if I said this sequel is worth your time.

If you’re a fan of the Mamma Mia series, then I’m sure you will love this film

Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again is a film that doesn’t progress its franchise at all, instead all the progression has already happened and what we watch is simply aftermath. If done right, this approach could be rather effective, however Mamma Mia 2 suffers from narrative attention deficit, starting several narrative threads but failing to effectively finish any of them, let alone connect them well.

This all being said, Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again isn’t without its redeeming qualities.

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Lily James does a wonderful job filling in for an absent Meryl Streep. Although the reason for her inclusion in the film is practically non-existent, her performance in the film does bring some delight to an otherwise unsatisfactory timeline. Also, the film does occasionally strike a chord, especially in regard to its unexpectedly touching ending.

Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again is film that doesn’t progress its franchise at all, instead all the progression has already happened and what we watch is simply aftermath.

If you’re a fan of the Mamma Mia series, then I’m sure you will love this film. I just want you to know that Here We Go Again doesn’t progress much; Cher’s character is an absolute monster. Indeed, it is not without its redeeming qualities, however less emotion and more logic are needed desperately if I’m to buy what it’s selling.

MARVEL’S ANT-MAN

AND THE WASP

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he year 2018 has made its mark on cinema history. It saw the origin of a new academy award, the first hugely successful mainstream black superhero movie since the Blade trilogy and Marvel Studios celebrating 10 years of making movies.

Now, I like Marvel, I’ve seen every MCU movie. I admit there are bad Marvel movies (Iron Man 2 and 3) but I also admit there are some truly great Marvel films too. Ant-man and the Wasp rounds off Marvel’s year with an entertaining action comedy to give fans a much-needed dose of fun after Infinity War’s now infamous ending.

By Dan Harden

a rather jarring fashion. Instead of delving deeper into its main villain, Ghost, resulting in a more compelling character, Ant-Man and The Wasp adds a gang of black market dealers lead by Walton Goggins’ character and the FBI represented by Randall Park.

Although the feeling that the odds are against our protagonists is effectively felt by doing this, I do still wish the film stuck with just Ghost.

Overall, Ant-Man and The Wasp is a pleasant finale to one of Marvel’s best cinematic years to date. A much-needed dose of summer fun after the devastation Infinity War left.

The first Ant-man film was fine, but Edgar Wright’s departure from the film can be severely felt. Now, with no Wright in sight and Marvel Studios adapting a more liberal attitude, along comes Ant-Man and the Wasp.

Is it the best superhero film of the year? No. How does it compare to Black Panther or even Incredibles 2? Not badly, but not too good either. However, Ant-Man and The Wasp is fun, entertaining and the perfect summer blockbuster. If you want a solid good time in the cinema, look no further than this film.

The film does have its faults, however.

Some shots in scenes are cut together in

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BU’S AWARD-WINNING

NERVE RADIO

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efore I joined BU, I always had been intrigued in media and journalism and wanted to get involved with something related to my interest. However, radio hadn’t even crossed my mind. It seemed like an alien concept and I wasn’t even aware of what student radio was. As a nervous 18-year-old, I found the Nerve Media stall at Fresher’s Fair and signed up for the news team expecting to write a few articles for a website alongside my studies. Fast forward 3 years, I’m heading into my final year as Station Manager of Nerve’s radio station. If the first two years are anything to go by, this year is quite simply going to be epic.

The joys of student radio Radio is a blank canvas for creativity and student radio is the epitome of that. When I first discovered this whilst presenting my very first shows, the opportunities became endless. I’ve seen a lot of people come and go from the station, but it’s always those who stick around and invest in to the station that get the most out of those chances.

A conversation I had with a housemate during my second year at the time just sums the nonsensical nature of student radio (and the medium as a whole) that I have grown to adore. He asked the simple question of, “How was your day?” to which I replied, chuckling under my breath, “Yes, pretty

By Charlie Adolphy Station Manager

good thanks”. I didn’t know how to explain to him that I had gone to university to do some work but ended up playing ‘bogies’ in the silent floor of the library, spoke to people on the toilet whilst on-air about their bodily functions and stuffed my face full of cream crackers.

Developing unique skills Apart from countless fun that student radio has provided me, it’s also helped develop some key skills you simply can’t get from a degree. Obviously, sitting behind a microphone is a skill in itself. Learning to articulate and being careful with the words you choose are key elements of communication. Being part of a broadcast environment gives you the chance to perform under a distinctive and exciting pressure. And heading now into the management side of things, I’ve improved my leadership skills and organisation to cope with the responsibility of being in charge. All of this whilst having an abundance of fun and making close friendships.

So, whether you’re looking to develop skills for a future media career or simply want to have a great time, there is room for everyone at Nerve Radio and we look forward to meeting you…

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SPORTS

It could be a very fruitful fourth season in the top tier for the Cherries.

Photo credit: AFC Bournemouth

In this edition’s Sports section - read about how Bournemouth’s darting star could be taking to the same stage as some of the world’s best, find out more about Bournemouth’s oldest football club, see what’s happening in the sporting universe of Dorset, and catch up on England’s test cricket this summer. Plus, we look ahead to AFC Bournemouth’s fourth Premier League season and profile the man that got them there.

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THE POPPIES:

A BRIEF HISTORY

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ournemouth FC, commonly known as The Poppies, is a team name often overshadowed by the likes of AFC Bournemouth. However, they’ve been established a lot longer than the Cherries.

They were originally founded in 1875 as Bournemouth Rovers before later becoming Bournemouth FC in 1889. Despite not being the most well-known club, they participated in one of the first ever floodlit football matches back in 1888 as part of “a grand exhibition of the new electric light”.

Despite their relatively small profile, the club has plenty of ambition and hopes to climb the leagues in the years to come.

They won the West Division in 1905 and 1910 and became County Division Champions in 1914 and 1922.

The Wessex League was formed in 1985 and the club have remained in this division, the ninth tier of English football ever since, with their best finish being runners up to Fleet Town in the 1994-5 season.

Despite their relatively small profile, the club has plenty of ambition and hopes to climb the leagues in the years to come.

By Ross Millen

The Poppies play their home matches at their 3,000-capacity ground, Victoria Park, in Winton. Tickets for matches are available at the ground entrance and concessionary tickets are available for students. A lot of work has gone in over the last few months to set up new sponsorships, improvements to the stadium, media promotion with the aim of helping The Poppies charge for promotion.

Nerve Sport is proud to have a partnership with Bournemouth FC this year and works consistently to help them strive towards new levels. Exciting opportunities will be available every week to students who want to get involved and start working towards a career revolving around sports journalism, photography, filming and editing and much more.

We are aiming to recruit a team of people to help us provide constant coverage and content for the club not only on matchdays but throughout the week as well. Students who help out regularly can be rewarded with opportunities to attend press conferences and matches for AFC Bournemouth and work on more exciting projects.

If you’re interested in the above opportunities look out for the Nerve Sport stand at Freshers Fair. Alternatively speak to your Head of Sport, Dan Davis, or Deputy Head of Sport, Ross Millen.

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AFC BOURNEMOUTH’S 18-19

SEASON PREVIEW

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FC Bournemouth have got off to a good start to the 2018/19 Premier League season, sitting sixth in the table at the time of writing.

The current form will need to continue should their ambitions be greater than merely avoiding relegation again this season. Looking at their fixtures between now (after four league games played) and the end of 2018, if they were to win at home to every team outside the ‘big six’, draw against those sides away, and accept defeat against big six opposition, they would enter the new year on 25 points, setting them in good stead to finish the season strong.

The Cherries can proudly claim to have been the best team on the South Coast for the last year or so, but Saints have won more of these head-to-head fixtures in recent times.

Of course, football isn’t played on paper and there will be games the Cherries win away and lose at home that might go against expectations. Factor in the Carabao Cup and FA Cup (we’d love a good run in either), and it can seem foolish to set a points target.

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By Stephen Wright

Sometimes there’s more than just points on the line. Bragging rights will be at stake again when Bournemouth welcome Southampton on the 20th October. The Cherries can proudly claim to have been the best team on the South Coast for the last year or so, but Saints have won more of these head-to-head fixtures in recent times.

It’s not the fiercest of rivalries, but it will only grow the longer these two sides remain in England’s top flight.

The key players who will be crucial to the Cherries’ success Nathan Ake remains Bournemouth’s strongest asset, and the Dutchman’s defensive capabilities (he’s always in the top ten list for clearances) as well as his goalscoring potential from set-pieces make him vital to Cherries’ success once again.

Callum Wilson will be desperate to show off his goal-scoring form more consistently, having been struck with disruptive injuries over the last few campaigns. He’s the deadliest finisher Bournemouth have so keeping him fit could propel them to a top ten finish come May. We’ve seen little of new signings Diego Rico and Jefferson Lerma so far, but what we have seen suggests the latter could be

the box-to-box defensive midfielder Eddie Howe has been crying out for years. Think of him as Bournemouth’s Naby Keita. Fingers crossed new recruit David Brooks can offer creative flair going forward too.

Ryan Fraser is one of the most underappreciated players in the league; his pace, delivery and finishing is a threat to any defence in the division. Junior Stanislas should be similarly deadly going forward when he returns from injury.

We need to see more from Lewis Cook this year. The World Cup winning captain has certainly got bags of quality, but a few more goals to his game wouldn’t go amiss.

The same can be said for Jordon Ibe, who will be hopeful of adding to his goal tally this season after scoring his first Cherries goal in the emphatic 2-1 win over Arsenal in January.

If those key players can remain fit for the majority of the campaign, with the strength in depth added through Howe’s summer signings, it could be a very fruitful fourth season in the top tier for the Cherries.

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SCOTT MITCHELL: DORSET’S

DARTING HOPE

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ecent changes to the way in which professional darts is played could see Dorset’s very own darting hero, Scott “Scotty Dog” Mitchell, compete regularly under a different governing body to the one that crowned him World Champion in 2015.

Two camps The world of professional darts is split into two camps, the British Darts Organisation (BDO) and the more acclaimed Professional Darts Corporation (PDC).

The PDC, since its inception in 1992, has been widely known as the ‘promise land’ of darts due to its financial lure, more competitive nature and its exposure on national television.

It’s common for players who win the BDO World Championships to make the ‘step up’

The PDC has been widely known as the ‘promise land’ of darts due to its financial lure, more competitve nature and its exposure on national television.

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By Luke Hewitt

to the PDC. However, until changes were made recently by the new governing body for the BDO, players had to commit to either brand, or face fines.

A new stage for Scott Mitchell?

When the new rules take effect from October 1st this year, PDC players can now play in the BDO World Championships and BDO players can participate in the PDC’s Qualifying School.

A BDO statement says the rule changes show its “intent to overhaul the current system and make positive changes for the better from within the organisation.”

This could lead to “Scotty Dog” throwing on a PDC stage once again, with the Bournemouth native having competed in the Grand Slam for the past three years.

Mitchell is likely to make a fourth appearance in Wolverhampton having won the 2018 BDO Gold Cup back in June, but his appearance on this years Grand Slam stage will rely on his placement in the next few BDO tournaments.

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THE HOTTEST SPORTS PROSPECTS

IN DORSET

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he remarkable rise of AFC Bournemouth under the guidance of Eddie Howe has really put sport in Dorset on the map. The Cherries were on the brink of relegation out of the Football League a decade ago, however ten years on and Howe’s men are a fully-fledged Premier League side, sitting in sixth place at the time of writing. Nevertheless, the Cherries are not the only sporting attraction that Dorset has to offer. Take a look at the other individuals and teams prospering in Dorset.

Boxing | Chris Billam-Smith Chris Billam-Smith is Bournemouth’s big hope in the world of professional boxing.

‘The Gentleman’, as he is nicknamed, is a former Poole Amateur Boxing Club member and has a perfect record as a professional, winning six from six. Billam-Smith joined forces with world renowned trainer Shane McGuigan and now trains in London during the week, returning to the South Coast on the weekends.

Following two successive victories at Boscombe’s O2 Academy, the 28-year-old will be heading to the iconic York Hall to face Robin Dupre on October 13th, with a victory paving the way for a shot at the Commonwealth title. Chris is hopeful of a blockbuster fight at the Vitality Stadium in the future.

By Jonathan Nagioff

Football | Poole Town A desperately difficult season for Poole Town resulted in relegation to the Southern League Premier Division South. However, Tom Killick’s side seem a resurgent force, having lost just twice at the time of writing and find themselves in 9th place in the division.

Killick is a passionate manager, who will be determined to lead the Dolphins straight back up, with the crowd at the Tatnam Ground likely to play a huge role in returning Poole to where they belong, so get yourself down to the stadium to support the Dolphins.

The key games to look out for will be two local derbies against Dorchester Town on November 20th and Wimborne Town on December 26th.

Speedway | Poole Pirates Poole Pirates have had another stellar season in the highly contested SGB Premiership.

The Pirates have made it to another play off finish and will be gunning for their first Grand Final win since 2015.

The Pirates, who race at Poole Stadium in Wimborne Road, celebrated their 70th year anniversary this year.

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ONE EYE ON THE FUTURE:

EDDIE HOWE

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ometimes all it takes to change the fortunes of a football club is one man, someone with determination, passion and an other-worldly work ethic. They must be capable of unifying both the club and supporters simply through his infectious enthusiasm and willingness to take risks.

Down on the south coast, a local hero has steered his childhood team through the divisions and to the very summit of the football pyramid. He is the perfect balance between knowing when to throw caution to the wind and when to hunker down and battle for a share of the points. Throughout his tenure, he and his players have evolved into one of the country’s most free-flowing, enviable outfits.

By Dan Davis

foray in coaching. But just nine days later, Cherries welcomed their future manager to help with the centre of excellence.

The rest, as they say, is history. Howe clambered through the ranks, enamouring everyone involved at the club with his relentless dedication and commitment.

When Cherries manager Jimmy Quinn was sacked in December 2008, Howe was called upon to salvage a club that appeared destined for relegation. Despite his reign beginning with two consecutive away defeats, Howe put pen to paper permanently and set about trying to haul back the 17-point deficit that had been put in place after financial troubles at the club.

From rags to riches These days, he deserves every plaudit aimed in his direction, whilst he continues to help his side improve daily.

The fairy-tale story, of course, belongs to AFC Bournemouth. However, one day a decade ago the club’s future precariously hung in the balance. Its managerial team had been dismissed, and with it the club’s favourite son – Eddie Howe. It very easily could have been the end of a rollercoaster journey in football for Howe, a playing career hampered by injury followed by a brief

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After completing the seemingly impossible he became the talismanic figure at the helm of the Cherries, the saviour of the club after a dark tumble into non-league obscurity beckoned.

A rapid surge through the leagues culminated in Premier League promotion in 2015 and the South Coast side have, albeit with a few nervous backwards glances, become a top flight regular. The contrast between the public appeal in 1997, where 3,000 supporters raised £35,000 to battle against their club’s extinction, and the riches of today is night and day.

Howe’s forward-thinking nature has played a pivotal role in the Cherries clawing themselves back from the brink of nonleague football and into the promised land.

These days, he deserves every plaudit aimed in his direction, whilst he continues to help his side improve daily. International superstars gracing the Vitality Stadium pitch has become the norm, and the dream of silverware is becoming ever more tangible.

It has all been made possible because of the extraordinary abilities and vision of one man. He has recently celebrated his tenth anniversary of becoming Cherries manager, and his humble respect for the path he has trodden will likely earn him another ten years should he want them. A sun-beaten town on the South Coast will certainly be hoping he does.

Eddie Howe’s managerial timeline 2008-09: saves Bournemouth from relegation - finishes 21st (League 2) 2009-10: Wins promotion to League 1 after finishing 2nd in League 2 2010-11: Bournemouth finish in play-offs in first season in League 1 2011: Howe signs for Burnley - finish 8th in Championship in his first season 2011-12: Burnley finish 13th in Championship in his first full season 2012: Re-signs for Bournemouth - sitting in 20th place in League 1 2012-13: Takes Bournemouth from 20th to 2nd, winning promotion to Championship 2013-14: Finishes 10th in Championship in first season 2014-15: Bournemouth gain promotion to the Premier League after winning the Championship 2015-16: Bournemouth finish 16th in first season in the Premier League 2016-17: Bournemouth finish 9th in Premier League - defying the odds 2017-18: Bournemouth finish 12th in Premier League

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ROUND-UP OF ENGLAND’S

SUMMER TESTS

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he summer that Pakistan and India came to town threatened to be much more negative than it turned out to be for England. In the end, a memorable final Test of the summer saw Joe Root get his mojo back, James Anderson overtake Glenn McGrath to become Test cricket’s most successful bowler and Alastair Cook bow out in style with a massive score of 147.

It was his knock of 71 alongside an excellent Jos Buttler (89) that set the game up for England in the first innings, before their fast bowlers stopped India on a dramatic final day of the international summer.

The first Test against Pakistan came on the back of an awful winter, featuring a 4-0 loss in the Ashes. England got through to lunch on day one with three wickets down – not what the captain would have been hoping for but better than many of their winter performances. Root, Buttler and Dominic Bess all tried to fire their side to a win, but Mohammad Abbas took 8-64 as Pakistan won by nine wickets.

Their bowlers had more luck as the show went on to Leeds – Stuart Broad took six wickets, Anderson 5 and Chris Woakes 4 throughout the match. Another Buttler score of 80 not out meant that England only needed to bat once on their way to victory.

Next up for Joe Root’s side, Test cricket’s number ones India.

By Ryan Evans

England collapsed from 223-4 to 287 all out in the first test, meaning they were under par in the first innings. A massive 149 from captain Virat Kohli was in vain as there was little support from their other batsmen, and eventually handed England a small lead.

Despite only one of their top seven getting more than 25 runs, the home side managed to cling on to win the first test.

Both sides were tinkered with throughout the nip-and-tuck series. However, England got the better of the conditions for the rainaffected second test, beating the tourists by an innings and 59 runs, thanks to a century

by Woakes and nine wickets in the game for Anderson. In the third test, Kohli, Jaspirit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya all shone for India whilst Jos Buttler scored his maiden test century to no avail. The game finished decisively in India’s favour.

Coming to Southampton for the fourth test, it was the two players recalled to the team – Sam Curran and Moeen Ali – that starred with bat and ball, firing England to a 60 run victory. The emotional win at the Oval made it a deceivingly convincing 4-1. Joe Root’s side showed some great resilience with their star players shining and new prodigies emerging, but the same old frailties showing. They must now turn their attention to Sri Lanka and filling the Cookshaped hole at the top of the order.

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