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Highlights

Editor - Ash Coles ash.coles@bucks.ac.uk Student Editor - Guy Humphrey student.editor@thebucksstudent.com Deputy Student Editor - MJ Mahmood student.editor@thebucksstudent.com Must Read Editor - Donique Lindsey mustread@thebucksstudent.com Student Essentials Editor - Harmeet Singh Anand studentessentials@thebucksstudent.com After Hours Editor - Yael Rivniker afterhours@thebucksstudent.com

Rage against the Machine Charges

Trustee Nominees

Hobbit Review

Rules and Regulations

Green Impact Week

Introducing...

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Editor Ash Coles

HI all and welcome to the latest edition of The Bucks Student. I hope you all had a great break over the holidays and that you are now all settled back into university life. Over the last few weeks, we have been working closely with Union Council and members of University staff to develop a ten point plan, which we think should prioritise where money will be spent within the coming year (see page 10 for the in depth plan). I hope that you feel these are the right priorities for your Students’ Union and if you have any feedback, please feel free to email me at ash.coles@bucks.ac.uk. Other projects that I have been working on since being back have included: recruiting our next Student Trustees for the Union (you can vote for them from Thursday of this week); moving forward with a new strategic plan for the Students’ Union (find out how you can play a part in the coming weeks, where you will have the chance to help shape our future); and giving my input into the planning of the various celebrations we hold annually to recognise your achievements. These ceremonies include: The Union Awards, The Athletic Union Dinner and our Varsity fixture against Reading University. Another part of my role has been discussing and planning this year’s elections – you can read more about my specific role on page 9. If you do choose to stand for any of the full-time positions, the experience you will gain from running is truly an invaluable one. Even if you are not successful in gaining the position you wanted, just by campaigning and working with our specially qualified staff team does wonders for your personal development and CV. If you want to ask me any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch by emailing me at ash. coles@bucks.ac.uk or coming along to the Students’ Union offices at any time. I hope you enjoy this edition and wish you all good luck in any assessments or exams you have this term. Ash Coles President

Student Editor Guy Humphrey

Hope you all had a good Christmas and New Year. Hopefully you spent it with loved ones, and got all the presents you were after! In this edition we have articles about the National Student Survey (NSS) which every final year student should fill in. There is also a chance to win an iPad! Exciting! Bucks Students’ Union are also running the #buckssumorethanabar campaign, for details see page 5 - it also gives you a chance to win some dollar! We are just keen to share; think of it as a late Christmas present if you win. If you don’t I’m sorry. With deadlines looming and the University in full swing, you may become over-stressed with university work. I am. Just to let you know that you are not alone, cue Michael Jackson. The University can help in a number of ways, from tutors, the LDU and the Students’ Union too, you are spoilt for choice. After all we are #buckssumorethanabar. Smooth! Guy

Sabb chat... As your Sabbatical officers we are the voice of the students and are here to make sure your time at Bucks is a positive one. We want you guys to be making the most out of your time here and getting involved with as much as possible, so that when you graduate you have lots of different experiences, qualifications and additional skills to put on that CV of yours. Look out for #buckssumorethanabar And third years fill out the NSS please! If you ever have any questions please don’t hesitate to get in contact with us:

Deputy Student Editor MJ Mahmood

Happy 2013, folks! I hope you’re all having a wonderful start to the year... Well, considering we survived the ‘End of the world’, I guess that’s wonderful in itself. I’m willing to bet that this term will consist of deadlines, now that the initial moving in/settling down and Christmas rush are over. Remember not to leave your deadlines to the last minute (believe me, it’s tempting) and make every minute count. It feels like only yesterday that the new academic year started, and I can guarantee it will zoom past without you even realising, so don’t let it slip away, and grab every opportunity. Bucks Students’ Union are running the #buckssumorethanabar campaign. Be sure to get involved as there’s a chance to win a fab prize! There are more details further on in this edition. The aim is to promote our Student’ Union and encourage students to take advantage of the different activities available. Believe it or not, there is more to the Students’ Union than just cheap snakebites and Frat House! As always, you can get in touch with me at student.editor@thebucksstudent.com. Until the next edition, take care x

Ash Coles, President ash.coles@bucks.ac.uk Naomi Franco, VP Student Involvement naomi.franco@bucks.ac.uk Jack Badu, VP Education and Welfare jack.badu@bucks.ac.uk

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All the latest goings-on around the High Wycombe and Uxbridge Campuses.

Rage against the Machine Charges

Union news

Emily Ward is a second year Contemporary Furniture student. Emily made a successful petition to stop vital machine costs that design students had to use in order to complete their course. This inspiring tale may inspire some of you to speak up in what you believe in! > Why did you want to start up the petition? I was made aware of charge’s to use the CNC machine and laser cutters that would be coming into place next year. I found this quite shocking that we could have to pay to use machinery when students are paying £7,500 a year to be on these courses. I asked a few friends how they felt about it and they couldn’t believe it either. > What did the petition involve? I was surprised at how easy the petition was! I went to talk to the Students’ Union had a petition printed of and walked around the campus asking people to sign it if they believed in it! I got 250 signatures in three days by myself! I think people thought I was a crazy person, but even people on course’s that would never use these machines were signing the petition for it was the principle of charging students more money they did not agree with > Did you have any problems whilst trying to get the petition underway? None at all. Like I said I could not believe how easy it was to do! I just made sure I had a petition and a pen on me at all times and every seminar I was in I would tell people about what I was doing.

> What will happen due to the successful petition? Due to the petition charges for the CNC and laser cutters have now been dropped! So thank you to everyone who signed it! It just goes to show how much a bit of student power can influence the University. > Now that this petition has been successful, do you plan on doing any others? We will have to wait and see! But I would definitely recommend anyone else to create one if they have any issues they want to change! > What advice would you give to anyone who wants to petition or campaign about a particular issue? Always carry a pen! It’s surprising how many students don’t have pens! But seriously, I think it is important to have an aim and know what you want to gain from the petition. I think it also important to weigh up the positives and negatives on both sides of an argument.

Student Editor Guy Humphrey

Student Parking

Putting a brake on car park costs As you may know, the furniture course held a successful petition last term, successfully advocating change! This petition allowed the University to hear the voice of the students, leading to the halt on plans to charge students to use specific machinery. It’s now that time again! Over the last year, the student body has grown. Students come from various places around the country to unite here at Bucks for our education and student

experience and many of you drive to University. Many of you stay on campus after 5pm and when it’s time to go back to your cars, you may walk alone to a far car park. You may be paying a lot just for parking and that’s an extra cost that has a negative impact on us who already live on a limited income. I ask every single one of you car drivers to come to your nearest Students’ Union and sign the petition to allow;

Debate of the week The Christmas break is a time meant to relax from the stress of the first university term. For many, this wasn’t the case as university assessments meant that Student Editor many were doing work over Guy Humphrey the Christmas period for deadlines due at the beginning of January. This could be seen as a good thing as it gets one of the assessments out the way, and as you have no lectures, you can focus on it. For those organised, you could get it done at the beginning of the Christmas period and then relax. It would also mean you are less stressed throughout the second term, especially good for final year students who have a dissertation.

a) students from High Wycombe Campus to park on campus after 5pm; and b) for the University to find a solution for the students at Uxbridge Campus so that they can park safely after 5pm as well. Let’s make a change together and join us in the campaign to get STUDENT PARKING after 5pm!

by Mary May Yateem Faculty Officer for Society & Health

Assessment Deadlines through Christmas – good or not? However, things could get in the way over the Christmas period such as work or other family issues. Also, the majority of students I’ve talked to find it hard to work when at home. Personally speaking, this is the case for me too, with work and home simply being too comfortable; I found it very hard to focus. The fact I didn’t have any assessments set over the Christmas period helped too. I’m sure this debate is one that differs degree to degree, assessment to assessment, and student to student. How you balance your time is up to you. Personally, I would say to do assessment as efficiently as you can, however long it takes you. Quality is the key.

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News in Tweets

Uxbridge news

@buckssu /BucksSUuxb

@BucksSU_UXB DizzdemonaMay So jealous of those having FREE singing lessons today from the SU #buckssumorethanabar Don’t worry, I’m sure my #dissertation is as exciting AdamAnaxis #buckssumorethanabar Fundraisers and student run events put on at @buckssu! Jamieisnice Photographing so many events ! so happy, so committed to land this SU photographer job ! #wishmeluck #buckssumorethanabar BethMurrayMorri Excited by the success of union council meeting on Tuesday im making a list for the next. #buckssumorethanabar chriswells1991 Bucks Su helped us set up a new society #buckssumorethanabar stu_gough Thanks to the @buckssu nightbus for getting me home safe on multiple occasions #buckssumorethanabar BucksSU_UXB We’re visiting trusts today for placement inductions making sure you know while you’re on placement we’re here for you. #buckssumorethanabar saz_ob22 My CV would be verrrry empty without @buckssu! #buckssumorethanabar tomjamesbadger Isn’t it great how @buckssu provide so many societies and activities?! Take event soc for example- completely free! #buckssumorethanabar laurentroiano Hello £686!! Swan takeover #buckssumorethanabar

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Bucks Students’ Union would like to welcome back the February cohort to Uxbridge Campus. We hope your looking forward to your first year or are looking forward to 6 months off 12 hour hospital shifts if you’re just returning from placement. While you’ve been gone we’ve been working hard to improve your student experience and we’ve had a number of successes: Increased activities budget - We’ve doubled the amount of money we’re spending on recreational activities at Uxbridge so there will be twice as many trips, lessons, days out to get involved in. From classics like theatre trips to new courses like rock climbing we’ve got loads for you to do this term. Student Engagement Assistant To help programme all these extra activities we have recruited a Student Engagement Assistant. Jade works Monday to Friday and also helps with Student Reps, promoting RAG and Volunteering and our awareness campaigns. Advice To help you through University a little bit easier we’ve recruited an extra Student Advisor, called Louise. We now have an advisor in the office Monday - Friday and two on Mondays and Tuesdays to help you with any problems you may face, be it finance, academic issues, housing or anything else. If you need to contact Louise,

Kay or Susie just drop an email to suadvice@bucks.ac.uk.

Lockers and changing facilities Thanks to the work of Student Reps we have managed to secure a changing facility and lockers that you where all asking for. Make sure you get your padlock from the Students’ Union office! Training sessions Bucks Students’ Union is committed to developing its members (you) and making you more employable. We’ve come up with a range of training sessions to help you develop these skills from public peaking, meeting skills, research methods and much much more. Keep an eye on bucksstudent.com/events for more information. Student Reps We will again be electing Student Reps for the February cohort. If you are interested in representing your class make sure you fill in a nomination form on bucksstudent. com/representation. Nominations close at 12pm on Friday 22 February. Elections will then take place 25 February - 1 March.

Tuesdays during term time

7.00 – 8.30pm at Stockley Academy

FREE sessions

For more information, contact :

FREE transport provided

Jade Buckingham - 01494 605180

Run by Pink Ladies Netball Club

Email - jade.buckingham@bucks.ac.uk

To keep in touch follow us on @BucksSU_UXB facebook.com/BucksSUuxb

Upcoming events Sabbatical Officers meet and dreet

Fitness pilates

Ash, the Students’ Union President, Jack the Vice President Education and Welfare and Naomi, the Vice President Student Involvement, will be around to greet our Fresher’s throughout the week of Monday 4 February. They are there if you have any questions and can explain more about the work o the Students’ Union. They will also have plenty of FREE tea and coffee so feel free to speak to them and have a cuppa! Mon 4 Feb 8.30am -12.30pm Wed 6 Feb 8.30am -12.30pm Pulse Cafe

Every Tuesday from 5 Feb, 5.10pm - 5.55pm The Park Room, 3rd Floor

Zumba

Bowling

Come along every Monday and take part in our free Zumba sessions, the easy-to-follow, Latininspired, calorie-burning dance session. It’s the fun way to get fit! All abilities welcome.

Sign up to go bowling and compete against fellow Bucks students to win the title of ‘The Best Bucks Bowler.’ We will be taking over several lanes and we will be keeping track of the scores to see the individual and the team that can get the most strikes and gain the highest score. Return transport included, and of course... it’s all free!

Every Monday from 18 Feb 5pm - 5.45pm The Park Room, 3rd Floor

Tue 12 Feb 4.15pm - 7.45pm Airport Bowl, Harlington

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chance to to our great sports, societies and

volunteering opportunities plus commercial

FREEBIES

High Wycombe Campus Ground floor, Gateway Mon 4 Feb, 10am - 3pm

#buckssumorethanabar IF you ask students what they think of the Students’ Union, many will come back with a response such as: “Wednesday night Frat House is frickin’ awesome” or “I love getting smashed on a Friday night.” But, even though we do put on a great night out – which we are very proud of – that’s not all that we do … so … we want to hear about all the other stuff we do which has had a positive impact on you! Let us know the benefits you have seen by getting involved in what we do by tweeting us. Make sure you use the hashtag at the end of your tweet - #buckssumorethanabar! If you don’t use Twitter, you can always complete a comment card (which you can get from your nearest Students’ Union office) or fill in an online form on our new Facebook page www. facebook.com/bucksstudentsunion. Perhaps there is a regular activity that you take part in? Maybe you are part of a society or represent your

fellow students as a student rep? Perhaps you play as part of a sports team for free through the Big Deal? Maybe you have gained skills for your CV through volunteering projects organised by the Students’ Union? There may be other benefits you may have gained from being involved with the Union, such as attending one of our free training sessions to acquire skills on things like public speaking? Or maybe you have come along to a theatre trip or a language course? If you have been involved in anything that we offer, then please comment and let us know how we have had a positive impact on your time at Bucks. Every time we get a tweet, comment card or Facebook post, 5p will be added to the prize fund which will be won by one lucky student. The more you comment, the more money to be won!

Uxbridge Campus Room 0.07, 0.09 Wed 6 Feb, 10am - 3pm

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University news

60 seconds with Bucks New University Pro Vice Chancellor Shân Wareing > What made you want to be Pro Vice Chancellor? I’ve wanted to be a teacher since I was 7, and started tutoring as an undergraduate, and it’s always felt like a vocation. As a teacher I could only affect the students I taught myself - I wanted to be PVC to have a chance to improve institutional issues which affect all students and staff, around getting teaching and all the resources and policies that underpin it, as right as we can. > What are your aims for the University in the near future? Support, development and reward structures for staff, better systems (timetabling, assessment being key ones), employability and enterprise right at the front of curriculum, improved engagement and partnerships amongst staff, students and industry. > How is this University different to others? Some common features – e.g. All universities are facing a big gap between how digital learning could be used and how it is actually being used at the moment. Also some very distinctive features which I think can be a real advantage – our clear commitment here at Bucks to practice based, industry informed and professional education, and our friendliness, are the big differences for me. > Where did you study and what degree did you do? I have four degrees from 3 universities and a professional qualification. My first degree is a BA in English Language and Literature from Oxford University, and I have 2 higher degrees in linguistics (Strathclyde University in Scotland), one in education studies (Institute of Education, part of London University), and the professional award is in educational development (from the Staff and Educational Development Association). I like studying, as you can see! > What were you like as a university student? I was sure they’d kick me out for being stupid in the first year, and finally got to grips with why I was there and what I wanted to learn about in the summer term of my second year, after which it got easier. I also spent a lot of my time rowing. > If you could give any advice to a student, what would it be? Two things – one, nurture your support networks: fellow-students, friends, tutors, family. You need them emotionally and intellectually. My breakthrough moment on my Masters dissertation came walking up a hill in Scotland talking it over with a mate. Two, when someone makes it look easy it’s because they put the work in somewhere else along the line. It applies in sport, it applies to study, it applies at work. Don’t assume they are clever and good at something naturally and you are not. Seek out what you need to know, believe you can learn to do it better, and apply yourself to it. > What film did you last watch? I watched the first quarter of the Hunger Games on DVD but had to turn it off when my 10 year old daughter got scared. I’ll have the watch the rest secretly. > Where would your ideal place to go on holiday be? Greek island – taverna, sea, sun, long days of idling around ahead. > What’s your idea of a perfect night in/out? My husband & I have the last episode of the Killing to watch, so my perfect night in will be watching that on the sofa after the kids are in bed. Could be tonight...

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National Student Survey The National Student Survey (NSS) is an anonymous annual survey conducted by independent research company Ipsos MORI and completed by final year university students. It is a chance for final year students to voice their opinions on what has gone wrong and right at the University. So why should you fill it in? Some students don’t see the benefit of completing the survey, but you deserve to have your say, plus you can help your fellow students through your feedback. Your feedback is also good for Bucks New University to identify any problems and issues which are coming up and address them, as well as seeing the things students are happy with. There are also prizes to be won, including an iPad Mini and a £200 voucher to go with it, as well as two runner-up £100 vouchers. These prizes are just for Bucks students so if I were a final year student, and I am, I would definitely do it! The survey covers academic support ranging from teaching to organisation of the course and is fed back to the University and the Students’ Union. So what improvements have occurred by Bucks using feedback from the survey? Here are a few: You said: It is difficult for those not living close to campus to make special journeys into University just to hand in one assignment

We did: Electronic submission was introduced to enable students to submit coursework electronically saving on printing costs, travel to University to submit, proof of submission as well as a comprehensive plagiarism scan

You said: Students wanted a clear guidance on what is expected of them and what they can expect of their tutors when they study at Bucks

We did: The Learning Partnership Agreement was developed as a guide which clearly sets out for students and staff what each can expect of the other.

You said: Students told us they couldn’t find what they wanted and took ages to search different catalogues.

We did: The University invested £50,000 in a fast and efficient way of searching across the entire library – the Resource Discovery Tool. You said: At our Uxbridge Library, students felt that they were overcrowded and lacked private study space.

We did: We added an extra room to our library area to enable students to spread out a bit and have more quiet workstations where they can get on with their research and assignment writing. You said: Students have told us that prompt feedback on their assignments helps them prepare for the next assessment

We did: We have made a pledge to give feedback within three weeks of work being handed in. Where this sometimes takes a little longer we will say so.

There will be NSS Helpers around to help you fill it in online. They will be wearing t-shirts with NSS on them. You will find them around campus a lot over the coming months, whether it be on the Gateway link bridge, in the lounge, in Beats or outside the Park Room or in Pulse at Uxbridge. You can find the survey at thestudentsurvey.com if you wish to fill it in at home. The results from the survey will be published at unistats.com in the summer of 2013. Also, please remember that you don’t need to wait for the outcome of the survey if you have something to tell us about. Whether you’re pleased with the way things are going or have a concern, please tell us straightaway. There are many ways to feedback, such as speaking to your Student Rep or visiting the Students’ Union.

LGBT Fellowship Watford Methodist Circuit

For lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans people and friends, families and allies. Welcome whether you’re a Methodist, Christian of another denomination, or have little/no/undecided faith. We meet on the second Sunday of the month, 2.30pm-4pm, at Berry Lane Methodist Church, Mill End, WD3 7HJ. Next meeting is Sunday 10 February For more info contact Rachel and Sarah e: lgbchristianbook@tiscali.co.uk w:berrylanemethodistchurch.wordpress.com If you would like a lift to the event in Watford, please contact the University Multi-faith Chaplain Karen Johnstone on 07544 750 793 or email karen.johnstone@bucks.ac.uk

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St John Ambulance LINKS up with Bucks Students have set up a St John Ambulance LINKS Group to learn more about first aid and gain tips and first-hand advice from expert paramedics and other specialists. Students at Bucks New University practice techniques at the St John Ambulance LINKS group

Ooh, ahh, it’s just a little exercise! A trio of second-year BA (Hons) Dance and Fitness students have organised a taster day for the group exercises classes available at Bucks.

LINKS are dedicated groups of higher education students in St John Ambulance, which exist across the country. The LINKS group at Bucks will provide training and volunteering opportunities in areas including first aid and physical wellbeing. Students will work closely with regional St John Ambulance groups, particularly the unit in High Wycombe, for specialist training and to attend events. Student Daniel McBroom, who is studying Foundation Degree (Arts) Policing and has volunteered with St John Ambulance since he was 12, is part of the group, which is backed by Bucks Students’ Union. He said: “We don’t just cover first aid but also aspects such as physical wellbeing and any other related issues people are looking to find out more about. “We have linked with regional St John Ambulance groups and are looking forward to welcoming paramedics and other speakers. “There is also an option for students to gain qualifications, volunteer with the local St John Ambulance bodies, and also pass on their expertise to new members once they’ve gained some experience. It’s also a good social group and we’re delighted to have set it up at Bucks.” Brian Tranter, a member of the St John Ambulance Priory Group for Buckinghamshire, the regional coordination group, who is also Deputy Chair of Council at Bucks New University, said he was ‘extremely pleased’ that the group had been established. He added: “Our objective is to teach people how to be the difference between a life lost and a life saved, but there is also a social side to the group meaning we not only help to develop students’ learning but also their friendships.” For more details about St John Ambulance LINKS groups go to sja.org.uk/sja/volunteer/first-aid/students-in-highereducation.aspx.

(Left to Right) Students Joelle Bofante, Abigail Watson and Laura Smith are behind the Just A Little Exercise day. Just A Little Exercise takes place between 11am and 2pm on Saturday 26 January at the High Wycombe Campus. Classes lasting 20 minutes in fitball and conditioning; group cycling; legs, bums and tums; pilates; reps & sets; and Zumba™ are available, costing £4 with a valid student ID card, or £5 without, or free to gym members.

Classes take place in the Gateway Events Hall, group cycling studio and two dance studios at High Wycombe. Joelle Bofante, Laura Smith and Abigail Watson are behind the initiative, as part of an enterprise module for their degree. Abigail said: “We have formed a marketing company to push this and see it as a good opportunity

to organise an enterprising event. We hope people enjoy taking part in any or all of the sessions, which are designed in a bite-size format to give a taster. “This is a great opportunity for people who are bored of the treadmill and want to experience the fun and social side of exercise to find out more about what is on offer to help work off those extra

Christmas and New Year calories! “We will also be promoting the event around campus in the lead-up to it so keep your eyes peeled!” Further details can be found on: Twitter @_justalittle_ Phone 01494 601 602 or visit the Gateway Reception.

Daniel’s win opens the Fludgates Student Daniel Fludgate has won £50 of Amazon vouchers after completing a survey giving feedback on the Library Service’s new LibrarySearch system. Daniel, studying Foundation Degree Computing, was presented with his prize by Library Services Manager Ursula Crow and said he was ‘delighted’ to win the vouchers. Respondents had to leave comments after completing the survey to qualify for the prize, which was presented in the library in the Gateway building. The winner was drawn by first-year BA (Hons) Dance and Fitness student, Daniel Browne. Daniel said: “It is great to win the vouchers. LibrarySearch is very useful and I made

particular use of it for a couple of research projects I have worked on this term. It’s easy to navigate round and has a great wealth of material.” Ursula said: “We had a great response to the survey so thank you to everyone who filled it in and is finding the system useful. Thank you also for the suggestions made by the survey respondents and we will keep them in mind for the future.” LibrarySearch is a Google-style all-in-one system for users to search for everything from books and journals to databases and information on the Internet, all from one place. It is intuitive and allows students and visitors to search the Library’s electronic and physical resources, from books, to journals, articles, and

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e-books and videos, using a single search box. It was adopted at Bucks New University for the start of this academic year. Its benefits also include allowing people to conduct a single search across resources, search an individual resource, and limit search results.w Library users can also create their own e-shelf of references, look for resources outside the library, useful information about the library and rank the search results to see the most relevant to them. Students can also receive help getting to grips with LibrarySearch at a LibrarySearch Help Point in the Gateway Library each weekday between 11am and 1pm. No booking is required. Find LibrarySearch at bucks.ac.uk/library/ librarysearch.

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Student Daniel Fludgate receives his Amazon vouchers from Ursula Crow, Library Services Manager.

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Must Read

The need to read section of the newspaper. Don’t miss out on the main features! Submit your articles to Section Editor Donique mustread@thebucksstudent.com

Trustee Nominees

The position of Student Trustee of Bucks Students’ Union is a unique opportunity to be part of the team driving the strategic direction of the Union.

Joseph McCrudden

Emily Ward

Connor Baker

Hello,

My name is Emily Ward.

With respect, I should be elected to Student Trustee because of my strong involvement and interest within the Student Union voluntarily. I believe I have the core values, skills and importantly the incentive to invest the time, effort and support in most cases, to develop the Student Union alongside other trustees with a ‘positive impact’. I also understand the duties and responsibilities as a Student Trustee and am willing to move forward to represent the Students, the Union and BNU to ‘make life better for students’ at Bucks’. I have an open mind set with a wide range of experiences, this I hope to expand and implement through this Student Trustee role as I am motivated by success. The main reason for my application is because this is within my field of passion and interest.

I am a second year Contemporary Furniture Student. I am very hard working and proactive. I like to get things done, and using creative means to find solutions. So far this year, I am Student Rep, Senior Rep and Faculty Officer. The first campaigns I organized was a petition about one of the hidden course costs regarding use of CNC and Laser cutters. This petition was successful and now, the use of the machines, are now free for students! As a Faculty Officer, I already have a good working relationship with students and staff throughout the university on a variety of courses. Being a Student Trustee will allow me to understand areas of the union in more depth and be able to affect change for the student body.

This candidate did not submit a manifesto before the required deadline. See the candidates publicity for more information.

Kindest regards, Joseph McCrudden

Please vote for Emily#1

Info and dates As a registered charity aiming to improve the education of students at Bucks New University, the Trustee Board has final sign off on the Union’s biggest plans. Working alongside Officer Trustees and External Trustees you will ensure that the charity with a turnover of over £2 million a year meets its objectives and continues to operate in the best interests of its members. One ballot box will be located in the Students’ Union foyer in High Wycombe and an online polling station will be available in the Students’ Union Office in Uxbridge. 10am - 4pm Thursday 24 Jan 10am - 4pm Friday 25 Jan Vote online from any computer at bucksstudent.com/vote from 10am Thursday 24 Jan until 4pm Friday 25 Jan The results will be announced online and in the Students’ Union at 11pm Friday 25 Jan.

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Sabbatical nominations open 28 January Visit bucksstudent.com/nominations for more details

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Sabbatical Elections Every year there are student elections for sabbatical officer positions at the Students’ Union. The officer positions on offer are President, Vice President Education and Welfare and Vice President Student Involvement. If elected, you will be part of the Students’ Union team for a minimum of one year, with a chance of being re-elected for a second year. It will be good hands-on experience of what it’s like to run a Students’ Union - scary I know - as well as a good start at working life. So what are the three roles?

President

Vice President Education and Welfare

Vice President Student Involvement

This is the big boy. You will basically be the Obama of Bucks. Campaigning for change within the Union and University and being the voice of students. You are the one to go to if students are having issues and you will be able to point them in the right direction.

Vice President of Education and Welfare is just that. You look after the education and welfare. Funny that. With this role you help the student body with anything to do with accommodation, child care, student services such as the library and careers service, as well as campaigning for certain issues, very much like the ones that are in the Union Council article.

This is seen as the more creative one. Vice President of Student Involvement helps volunteering, sports teams and societies and helps with charity work and how to make the student experience better. This role is good if you good at holding events and creative.

Ash Coles has been the President for two years and ran uncontested last year. This was unheard of at the time. Unfortunately now, Ash’s reign will finish and he will depart from the Union kicking and screaming. “I have now been president for over a year and half and whilst being a very demanding role it brings with it the most amazing feeling of accomplishment and satisfaction. By being the president it means that you are the main spokesperson for all students at Bucks. You are looked upon to contribute effectively in a range of meetings with different stakeholders. You are there to continually fight for the best interests of students across both campuses. The best part of being president is that every day is different you will never come to work and have the same day as yesterday. You are also supported by a very talented staff team who will bend over backwards to ensure you are happy with the latest campaign brief, up to date on the latest issues affecting students, or simply mentored in a way which makes moving on after your time as an officer as easy as possible. For me standing in the election to be president was always a must I had realised that all of the things I enjoyed doing revolved around the students’ union so working there was my main aim after finishing my studies. I am more than happy to talk to any candidates who are thinking of standing for any of the sabbatical positions and will happily run you through some of the amazing opportunities that lie waiting for you if you decide to run.”

Jack Badu is the Vice President of Education and Welfare and got elected last year. Here is what he had to say about being VPEW: “It was a tough decision to give up my part-time job working as a sports coach in the north west of England. Over the past five years I had gone from being a volunteer to working as a coach educator in Milan, Italy. I knew if I were to leave High Wycombe it would mean entering the real world and being miles away from friends and family. During my handover I thought I’d hit the jackpot. Working at the head of an organisation that turnover millions of pounds a year. Travelling to conferences all around the country and getting a full-time wage. After a summer I came to the conclusion that I’d been elected on what I promised to deliver in my manifesto. If I carried on being shy I’d let down the students. I soon realised that all the university staff were reasonable human beings. They were interested in my views and often asked for my opinion on various issues affecting students. The Union are constantly finding ways to improve the lives of students, through the rep system, via training and development workshops and extracurricular sports and recreational activities. Now I feel I now have the foundation to make a positive change on a larger scale. This University has some amazing students and if we can work together we can do great things, not just at Bucks but also In the local community to improve the town of High Wycombe.”

Whilst both Jack and Naomi are sabbatical officers now, if they want to keep hold of their positions, they will have to become elected for a second year. Any student at Bucks can run for the full time job just as long as they have a passion for students and the Students’ Union and have to be driven, motivated and know what they want to achieve with their time there.

Naomi Franco, who does an article every Bucks Student edition, is the Vice President of Student Involvement after being elected last year. Here is what she has to say about being VPSI: “2012 was an exciting year for me. This time last year I decided to run for Vice President Student involvement. I admit the campaign and getting people to actually vote was tough but in the end it was all worth it. It was such an over whelming feeling to win after all the hard work but it all paid off. I have learnt so much and gained lots of different skills from being a sabbatical officer, and it has been an amazing experience and am so grateful to have had this opportunity and thankful to all the students that voted for me. Obviously this job isn’t for everyone but as long as you have the passion for this wonderful organisation and the dedication for the students, then why not give it a go. It has literally been the best few months of my life and I’m so glad that the students let me have this opportunity. The feeling of achieving something great for the Bucks students is amazing, beating records from previous years with fundraising and increased involvement across the board and planning big events and making them successful and enjoyable for all different types of students. There is so much you can gain and so much you can give, so where its nominating yourself to be an officer or voting it’s so important to get involved!”

Each candidate has to have a manifesto with what logical changes they would like to make for students and the University and be ready to campaign. Nominations open 28 January until the 15 February at 12pm. Election week will commence 25 February with results on 1 March. For more information on how to run for these positions, visit the Students’ Union office where anyone will be willing to chat with you.

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Union Council Derek Godfrey, one of the University’s senior managers, heard from students at the Union Council meeting, 11 December, on how Bucks New University can spend its money in order to be beneficial for students and the University. Over 30 students came, many from sports teams and societies. So, what were the items that came up? One thing that the Students’ Union has been pushing is the removal of hidden course costs. All costs should be shown to potential students, and covered by their fees. This would include text books, essential trips and basic materials for art students. Many students stay past 5pm in order to complete work, especially those who use technological equipment and Mac facilities, as well as more performance based areas such as the Dance studio. Students pushed for 24 hour studios time, editing suites and access to workshops where appropriate. It was also agreed that this would be a good selling point for the University. Linking with this, there was also a push for an Uxbridge bus service from both of the campuses that is part University funded. There was also a noticeable push for a theatre and performance space. This would include a stage with wings, lighting, backstage area etc. It would increase integration with courses, as well as obviously being beneficial for those courses that are more performance based. Again, it would be beneficial for the University as more members of the public and local community could come and watch the shows that would be on offer. Many students, past and present, have realised that just turning up to lectures and getting a degree isn’t enough. Internships

and work placements are highly sought after, and if you can get them, are very worthwhile. Students pushed for more support in getting internships and work experience, and for the possibility for it to be included in their degree if applicable and if this is not offered already. Halls of Residence was also an issue that was discussed. Students talked about their experiences at the Halls and brought up the fact that Windsor and Alexandra House Halls were built before Hughenden was completed. Students wanted to see a refurbishment of Brook Street halls and for Hughenden to be completed. As well as this, the new Students’ Union lounge bar refurbishment has been successful and there was a push for the Union to be expanded, both physically and aesthetically. This would include an extended smoking area which would feature al fresco dining. This would help the student experience due to the decline of the town centre. University refurbishment was also brought up, mainly the South Wing, which could be used for other things that were also brought up such as the sports/society space. There was another push for a smart card which can be topped up at a discount. It would work like your student ID, for use throughout BNU at the Students’ Union, library, gym so that students budgeting can be easier and parents, family or guardians can make sure that the money they are giving is being put on what they want. Other universities already have this and has proved popular amongst both staff and students, The library and the cafes are noisy places even with the silent study area put in place. Due to the design of the building noise travels from every floor. The Students’ Union office

at times, can become cramped, especially when there is a lot of traffic and a lot of students wanting to see members of staff – which can only be a positive thing. Therefore, there was a push for a social area for students to meet and work together outside the library. This could be used for group work and societies and sports teams just to name a few. A few suggestions were put forward including inflatable pods (sounds crazy, yet amazing and totally possible) as well as having walls of chalkboard, white board and pin board which would work particularly well for group work. Linking into this, there was a push for more core text books and essential materials to be stocked at all times. This included the Art Shop and the Library. Students on aviation courses have to have a pilot licence and learn to fly a plane. At the moment, students have to go to a simulator centre and pay in order to get this and this was raised at the meeting. A flight simulator it would work out cheaper for students and be beneficial for the University again which will hopefully be considered. Personally speaking, the meeting was a great success and it was great to see many fellow students passionate about the University, the free drink and food may have helped too. Many of the things may take time, some of there are more achievable than others, but we will hopefully see improvements and it’s nice to know that it came from students.

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Union Council’s 10 point priority plan 1. Removal of hidden course costs

Including essential core text, essential trips, degree shows and expeditions, basic materials etc.

2. Increased access to key facilities

This includes access to 24 hour libraries, studios, editing suites and workshops with the appropriate technical support.

3. Theatre/performance space

Stage with wings, lighting and dressing room space adjacent to stage.

4. Support for placement and internships Proper support to help students find placements, internships and work experience.

5. Improve Halls Accommodation

Refurbish Brook Street / Build out the final seven blocks at Hughenden.

6. Student meeting/social space

Significant space for students to meet and work together outside of the library in a semi-social setting.

7. Refurbish Students’ Union Venue

Bucks has a great social offer but the venue space needs remodelling to cope with the demands of the dynamic programme and growing attendances.

8. Cashless system/smart card

Investment in cashless smart card system (to be incorporated into Bucks Card) throughout the University.

9. Free bus service to and from Uxbridge Campus His should run throughout the day and into the late evening.

10. Library resources

More of the core texts and essential materials should be stocked to ensure all students can access the required info.

Are these our leaders of the future? With Elections around the corner thoughts are turning to who will run, what their policies be and how will they campaign? I decided to look a little further into the future and see which of our current crop of Faculty Officers would have the right stuff to lead our Union in years to come. Rachel Kent, Post grad Diploma in Pre-registration Nursing, Society and Health

Emily Ward, Furniture: Contemporary Design, Design Media and Management

Connor Baker, Performing Arts, Design Media and Management

> Why did you become a Senior Rep or Faculty Officer? I have been a student rep before and I thought it would be interesting and a natural progression when the opportunity became available.

> Why did you become a Senior Rep or Faculty Officer? I became a faculty officer, because I felt that many of the issues that became apparent on my course, related to lots of the students within DMM, and I felt I could help change things!

> Why did you become a Senior Rep or Faculty Officer? There were things I wanted changing on my course that lead me into representation on a course level. This course representation then gave me the great deal of satisfaction gained from listening to my peers and helping implement change. Becoming a Faculty Officer was the obvious next step that would give me the ability to create greater change that can affect the whole of DMM in a positive way, and that is something I wanted to be a part of.

> If you could change any one thing about the University what would it be and why? Lack of free and reliable transport between the 2 campuses because High Wycombe has majority of societies and all the sports. The only way Uxbridge students get access is by paying for the travel and sitting for an hour on unreliable bus services when a minibus could be used for about 25 minutes. > If you could meet anyone from history who would it be and why? Boudicca, she is historical British woman who stood up to the Romans.

> If you could change any one thing about the University what would it be and why? I would want the University to have 24 hour access. This is mainly because many students have part time jobs and other responsibilities, and having the freedom to use the University at the time that best suits them I believe is very important. > If you could meet anyone from history who would it be and why? Eve, I would tell her not to bite the apple!

If you have anything that you would like to see as a campaign please drop in to the Students’ Union office or contact your Student Engagement Coordinator; Will Hoskin - Design, Media, Management: william.hoskins@bucks.ac.uk

Tom Foy - Society and Health tom.foy@bucks.ac.uk

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> If you could change any one thing about the University what would it be and why? The lack of performance spaces for performing Arts courses. At Buck we have incredible teaching and support staff but the performances courses are held back by the lack of space to take the skills learnt and transfer them to our work. > If you could meet anyone from history who would it be and why? Aristotle, because I’d love to sit down and have a drink with a man who defined the origins or modern philosophy, mathematics, theatre and Music. I think he’d have a lot to say.

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Each of the three Faculty Officers, when asked “what the best and worst thing about their role?” was, had a very similar response: The best thing is being able to have a positive impact on the system, being able to influence the way we are educated and making life better for students. The hardest thing about the Faculty Officer role is getting feedback and information from students. So next time you see one of our Faculty Officers with a questionnaire or asking you to sign a petition please take a few seconds of your time and listen to what they have to say. Up and coming campaign ideas > Making students aware of the money they are wasting by not attending lectures > 24 hour access to facilities including the Gateway and Workshops > Art Shop that is run by the Union, catering to students needs at a decent price > 24 hour design competitions allowing different students on different courses to get involved > is what you were told at an Open day actually happening? So you’re asking yourself what makes these students our leaders of the future? The drive and ambition each of our three featured students has shown, the way they have got on with their own ideas and taken on board the feedback they have been able to get from students, coming up with creative ways to get and give feedback and getting the most out of their time here at Bucks.

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After Hours

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Genre Genre 5 5 :: Lo-fi By Sorcha Collister

“Great songs will always be great regardless of the production” ‘We haven’t got enough money for a studio, so you can hear the bass player’s mother hoovering in the background of tracks whilst we passionately voice our first world problems and philosophical musings into a Dictaphone in a drafty garage. A garage that was the bass player’s mother’s enticement and the only thing that allowed the tuneless mite to join the band’, this could be every Lo-fi artist’s bio. Living by the gospel of Robert Pollard (Guided by Voices fame) “Great songs will always be great regardless of the production”. Lo-fi artists rejected the airbrushed and multitracked for the raw and supposedly authentic. These songs defined by the genre encourage shoddy recording. There is genius beneath the rubble of hazy guitar. Their songs are often lyrically commendable but rarely poetry. A never ending source of debate for Lo-fi influence often, Bob Dylan and “his voice of sand and glue”. Lo-fi found a wider audience in the late ‘90s when bands labeled Lo-fi started producing songs that did not totally offend the human ear and merging closer to American-Indie, artists such as Modest Mouse, Beck and Sparklehorse nurtured, influenced and drag the scene out from the depths of static dirt.

Pavement

A flyer for an early Pavement concert sold front man Stephen Malkmus as ‘a nice suburban kid who got hold of a guitar and some heroin and went a little bit wrong.’ He explains himself, “[the music’s] flaws are a big part of what makes it good”. The earliest of Pavement albums are so poorly recorded it makes the music from bus chavs sound like the proms on a Bose surround sound. But if underneath the blur you listen to the lyrics you begin to sense the complexity of the personality which would interest English teacher and therapists. Song lyrics from “Zurich is stained” explains: “I can’t sing it strong enough It’s that kind of strength I just don’t have ... So what does it mean, a mistake or two”? Quoting a true Pavement fan writer Rob Sheffield explained early Pavement “no one knew what the band looked like, or even who was in it, they put credits for instruments like “guitar slug, “pseud-piano grittgitt”, “keybored” “chime scheme”, and “last crash simbosis”...” The guitars all boyish acne and shiver. The vocals were funny-bad poetry sung through a burger world drive-through mike. The melodies were full of surfer-boy serenity, dreaming through a haze of tape hiss and mysterious amp noise.”

Daniel Johnston

A pillar of eccentricity. Daniel Johnston was in a mental hospital as record labels fought for him. However he refused to sign a deal with Elektra Records because Metallica was on the label’s roster and he was convinced that they were possessed. He then dropped his manager (who brokered the deal), because Johnston believed he too was possessed by Satan. Ultimately he signed with Atlantic Records but was dropped due to his album being a commercial flop. Just as it is hard to forge simplicity, it is impossible to forge depth. Unlike his mind, his songs are productionally simple. His thoughts and emotions that are put into these songs could not be further from the production. It is as though after putting all his energy into the songwriting, he stored none for production, worn down from the words. Daniel Johnston was described on his flyer as “music with a moral, kind of like Oscar Wilde’s fairy stories; listen carefully and you could become a better person.” Perhaps not to be compared to Wilde, known for his biting wit, flamboyant dress, and glittering conversation, which Johnston could not be further from. He is, however, a storyteller. And Kurt Cobain wore a Daniel Johnston band t-shirt, so he must be pretty cool, right?

Some cool new hipster band that think they’re deep because they walked past a mental health clinic and read Bukowski)

Todays recording technology enables, anyone, anything, anywhere, anyway, anyhow and it still sounds better than a Beatles recording, that lo-fi should not naturally exist, and the effort put into finding the perfect cassette to rework and dub and bleed in analogue magnetic creates a hypocrisy of the whole system. Just make sure on YouTube you listen to it on 240p quality, none of this unnecessary HD.

“you can hear the bass player’s mother hoovering in the background”

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January 2013 Bucks Student 13

Music

Soundbites New Year

A round-up of the latest music news

By Stefan Miller

Brit Award Nominations

The nominations for the upcoming 2013 Brit Awards took place last Thursday, with Emeli Sande owning the night, receiving four nominations; Best British Female MasterCard British Album of the Year and being nominated twice in the Best British Singles category for ‘Next To Me’ and ‘Beneath Your Beautiful’ with Labrinth. Since winning the Brit’s Critics’ Choice Award last year, the soul songstress has been rolling in success, garnering No.1 hits, performing at the Olympics and recently joining the record books with her debut album spending 47 consecutive weeks in the Top 10 – a first for a solo artist. Other nominees include new artist Jessie Ware for Best Female and British Breakthrough Act, Mumford and Sons for Best Live Act and Best British Group, Taylor Swift for Best International Female, Frank Ocean for Best International Male and Amy Winehouse receiving the first posthumous nomination at the Brits for Best Female.

Who Run The World….Beyoncé!

People may start to think this soon given the exposure she is about to receive in the coming weeks. The stunning superstar is set to make a spectacular comeback in February, performing at the Superbowl with rumoured new music. However, in past weeks it was revealed that Beyoncé will be quite literally the face of Pepsi, appearing in adverts and on cans of the tasty soft drink from March. With a highly anticipated documentary about her life and Pepsi-sponsored projects promoting her new album on the way - in addition to her face soon to appear in everyone’s fridges and vending machines everywhere - it seems that Pepsi and Beyoncé both have their eyes set for world domination!

The Return of Destiny’s Child

Onto more Beyoncé-related news, the award-winning R&B group Destiny’s Child has reformed. The famous singer took to her Facebook page to make the surprise announcement last Thursday. The girl group, made up of Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams – who have all become established solo artists in their own right since Destiny’s Child disbanded – have reunited to promote their new greatest hits album Love Songs, which includes new song ‘Nuclear’. ‘Nuclear’ produced by Pharrell Williams shows the R&B group embrace a new sound, unique from anything currently on charts. Sounding like futuristic R&B version of Massive Attack’s Unfinished Symphony, Beyonce, Kelly and Michelle’s distinctive voices glide effortlessly over the 90’s inspired trip-hop-like break beat and smooth ambient synths, with their signature Destiny Child harmonies being evident in the mid-tempo song. ‘Nuclear’ shows that the group after 8 years, can still release something new and fresh to the charts.

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Spring Awakening By Frank Wedekind - Translated by Julian and Margarete Forsyth Wednesday 20 February 2013 – Buckinghamshire New University Monday 25 February 2013 – Arts4Everyl Centre

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Spring Awakening, the expose of Germany’s hypocrisy towards sexuality was written over 100 years ago and is the one play Wedekind did not change. Once banned, being labelled as pornography, Spring Awakening is today one of the world’s greatest plays. Unbuckled Theatre makes their company debut staging Frank Wedekind’s play Spring Awakening this February. The play follows the story of a group of teenagers in Germany discovering the facts of life and their sexuality. Their parents and teachers who see natural instincts as sinful and even the mention of sex as immoral only hinder them. Instead, they seek out the knowledge of their friends who really only know snippets of what they’ve heard, what they’ve read and what they’ve guessed. By being kept in the dark, the naivity of the teenagers results in things not ending well for them. A dark and enlightening play about the innocence of youth and the awakening of the their bodies, directed by Hannah Rachael Dodson with a cast of talented, rising actors.

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Debut performance for Bucks student company Black Circle Theatre. February will bring the debut performance of student performance company Black Circle Theatre Company (BCTC). The Company made of third year performing arts students is just one of four which will debut in a week long performance festival at the gateway drama studio. Terrorism will be the first performance on the 18th of February with fellow company debuts the rest of the week. Previous years have worked as one company but with expansion of the course the year were split into four companies to direct their own tours. Making this year the first to have four final year productions. Terrorism, written by Russian playwrights the Presnyakov brothers, is a contemporary dark comedy which circles around the title theme. It explores the meaning of terror in an everyday urban lifestyle, questioning the role of the terrorist beyond just bombs and explosions. The story consists of 6 different scenes which cleverly intertwine, from lovers acting out their submissive fantasies to old women planning murder. All of which, as you may guess, spurs from a bomb at an airport. The resident director of BCTC, Nicola Connolly explains that it is about “more than just being a terrorist; it’s about being terrorised psychologically. How does day to day life relate to the actions terrorist? After all there is always someone who is making your life a living hell”. The performance is the first of two performances, the second to be performed at Norden Farm Arts Centre in Maidenhead the following week on the 27. The show

has been created and directed solely by the students Bucks New Uni, including raising funds for touring costs. Tickets are available from £3 a ticket through blackcircletheatre@gmail.com or through their website blackcircletheatre.webs.com. There will also be updates on the Twitter and Facebook pages which can be linked from the website.

Performance Dates Terrorism by The Presnyakov, Black Circle Theatre Company 18 Feb, Drama Studio 27 Feb Norden Farm The week of the 18 will also see performances of The Pillowman, Black Comedy and Spring Awakening. Information for these performances can be given by email to BCTC.

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Soap round-up Welcome to 2013! I hope you’ve all been staying up-to-date with your favourite soaps over Christmas, whatever it may be.

In case you haven’t, this edition is going to be a quick catch-up on the shenanigans over in Walford. As expected, it was a festive season full of surprises, shocks and scandal (and that was in the Branning family alone). The build up of Max Branning’s big secret has been ticking away for weeks and we finally found out what exactly happened when Max left last year... Kicking things off, Max and Jack Branning joined forces, finally telling their big brother Derek Branning that he was no longer welcome in their lives. Blackmailing Max with this secret, Max begrudgingly agreed to allow him to come to the massive Christmas Dinner as the last family event. But when his estranged son Joey Branning turns up as a guest of Max’s, Derek decides to invite along a special guest of his own... Max surprises Tanya with a new wedding dress (after Lauren ripped her mother’s dress, days earlier, in a drunken rage) and the girls head upstairs after dinner to get ready for the ceremony. A family argument centred around Derek kicks off when his guest turns up, revealing Max’s antics the previous year. She comes in the form of Kirsty Branning (Kierston Wareing) – Max’s wife! Max Branning met and married Kirsty, but after finding out about Tanya’s cancer, he left her and returned to his former wife. A dramatic showdown kicks off eventually culminating in Derek Branning having a fatal heart attack. Meanwhile, Kat Moon’s mystery lover was revealed as Derek Branning – unbelievable, I

know! Alfie throws her out of the Vic and finds solace in his best friend, Roxy Mitchell. Roxy struggles to find her feet as the new landlady as the residents of Albert Square aren’t keen on Alfie moving on so quickly. Zainab Masood and Kim Fox teamed up to help find Denise love, but unfortunately it backfired and led to Ray Dixon kissing Denise. The following day, Ray panicked thinking that Denise had told Kim and lied to Kim, informing her that Denise had kicked him. Kim made it clear to Denise that they were no longer sisters, and Denise seeked Ray out, demanding that he tells the truth. A conversation between them reveals that all is not good between Ray and Kim, so Denise agrees to stick to Ray’s story as long as he doesn’t hurt Kim... In other news, Phil Mitchell and Jack Branning

both propose to Sharon Rickman, with Sharon eventually accepting Jack’s proposal; Lola continues to struggle without Lexi; Ava Branning’s teenage son Dexter, arrives on the Square; Carol Branning finds a letter from David Wicks that Derek had hidden from her; Joey Branning receives a suspended sentence and Alice is left reeling after hearing that her brother did nothing to help their dad when he had a heart attack. The love triangle between Tanya/Kirsty/Max continues as Kirsty vies for Max’s attention, while Tanya fights for the man that she loves. With Max already succumbing to Kirsty once, surely it’s only a matter of time before it happens again? Deputy Student Editor MJ Mahmood

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Movie Reviews

A tale to remember?

By Yola Rivniker

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (12A) Released 13/12/2012 Running time: 169 mins I loved Lord of The Rings. I can recite full texts from the three films, which is why I was very excited when I heard Peter Jackson is making the Hobbit. The Hobbit tells the tale of Bilbo Baggins’ journey, and involves Dwarfs, Dragons and a young and handsome Gandalf. The story takes place before the whole middle earth battle for the sake of all things and Frodo happened. While watching the film, I couldn’t help but get the feeling that something’s not quite right here. The film drags and it seems like instead of three films about one book we can get this over with in one, maximum two films. The pessimistic side of me sees it as another money-squeezing machine from the house of Warner Bros. I wasn’t surprised when I discovered that Peter Jackson had to borrow a few stories from another book in the Tolkien series, The Silmarillion, in order to thicken the plot. The film itself is quite expected. Again there some sort of brotherhood who goes on a quest to fight evil, and again they run into all sorts of dangers on the way… Will this never end? How many bad guys are in middle earth? Can’t a hobbit just gather a group of dwarfs and go save a mountain? The only bright side in this whole extravaganza is Martin Freeman, who was chosen to play Bilbo, a very good choice indeed. My recommendation: If you’re a major Tolkien fan, watch it. If not, I’d wait till it comes out on DVD.

Pitch Perfect (12A) Released 21/12/2012 Running time: 112 mins Directed by Jason Moore and coming from the book of the same name by Mickey Rampkin, Pitch Perfect is a musical comedy that is one of the best films that I have seen in a long time. The film follow the Bellas, an all-female a capella group at Barden University who try and win the International Championship of Collegiate A Capella. After the group failed to win the previous year, the two leaders of the Bellas try and recruit new members. Beca, played by Anna Kendrick who was also in Twilight, is a first year aspiring DJ. At first she doesn’t want to sing, but soon changes her mind and joins, along with other supporting cast including Fat Amy played by Bridesmaid’s Rebel

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Wilson, after being persuaded by group leaders Aubrey, Anna Camp, and Chloe, Brittany Snow. Fat Amy is the funniest character in this film easily, with many humorous lines. ‘Pump and dump’ and ‘finish them like a cheesecake’ are two of my favourites. Other characters include Lily, a shy and quiet girl, sexually forward Stacie and lesbian character Cynthia-Rose. All of which are funny and genuinely had me laughing. The songs in this are good but I found myself not really caring about them. The two that stood out for me were the Riff Off song and the Finale song mash ups. Overall, the film is a definite DVD purchase, and whilst predictable in parts, the humour definitely makes up for it simply because it isn’t clichéd. Student Editor Genuine laughs to be had. Guy Humphrey

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From food to fashion and everything in between! Submit your articles to Section Editor Harmeet studentessentials@thebucksstudent.com Advice Centre All University staff and students are required to abide by the formal processes and regulations of the University. The University expects all students to be aware of these rules and regulations and to use them appropriately. As part of our Rules & Regulations Awareness Campaign here is a brief explanation of two of these regulations; Mitigating Circumstances (including extensions) and Academic Misconduct. The other regulations that you really need to know about are Academic Appeals, Disciplinary Procedures, Student Complaints and Fitness to Practice and all these can be found by searching the University’s “formal documents” and there is a link to formal documents at the bottom of the University web site, bucks.ac.uk. Mitigating Circumstances (including extensions) Mitigating circumstances are defined as: “A serious disruption of studies caused by circumstances which are beyond the student’s control and which occurred in the period immediately preceding or during the completion of assessment tasks.” If you are experiencing difficulties, you must contact your School Registrar as soon as possible. The registrar will be able to advise you of the most appropriate course of action, which may be: a. an application for an extension to deadline: where the agreement of a later deadline for submission will enable the student to complete the coursework b. claim to the Mitigating Circumstances Panel: where an unexpected event seriously affects the student’s performance and an extension is not feasible or appropriate c. an application to suspend studies: where changes in the student’s personal circumstances or illness make it difficult for them to continue with their studies at the current time. For an extension submit a completed “Assignment and Practice Extension” form and evidence, normally no less than 48 hours prior to deadline to the member of staff authorised to approve the extension, ask your School helpdesk who this should be.

Rules and Regulations Awareness For mitigating circumstances submit a completed “Mitigating Circumstances” form and evidence within 10 days of the exam, hand-in or assessment date for which mitigating circumstances are requested to your School helpdesk. Provide full details of all modules and assessments you believe to have been affected by your mitigating circumstances. Independent evidence is required for both mitigating circumstances and an extension request and needs to cover the nature of the difficulty, how it is affecting your ability to complete your assignments or assessments and how long the difficulty will continue. There is a form to guide you as to what is needed which can be found as an appendix to the full regulations. Forms for extension requests or mitigating circumstances can be found online or by going to your school help desk.

Plagiarism is defined as copying or paraphrasing from any published or unpublished source (whether textbook, journal, newspaper, electronic media, internet or a fellow student’s work) and presenting this for assessment without acknowledgement. Collusion can be defined as involving two or more students working together in order to gain an unfair advantage without prior authorisation from the academic member of staff concerned (e.g. programme leader, lecturer etc) to produce the same or similar piece of work and then attempting to present this work entirely as their own. It is also considered unfair practice for student/students to submit the work of another with or without the knowledge of the originator. Impersonation is defined as permitting a substitute person to take an examination or test on your behalf or to allow oneself to be impersonated in an examination or test.

Academic Misconduct The University has a duty to maintain the standards of its awards by ensuring the integrity of all aspects of the assessment process. The University considers academic misconduct to have occurred when a student violates or fails to comply with the University’s regulations relating to the assessment process. It should be held that academic misconduct may be considered to have occurred regardless of whether the actions(s) or inactions(s) of the student concerned results in, or is designed to result in, any unfair advantage for the student or another. The University recognises four categories of academic misconduct. These are: a. cheating b. plagiarism c. collusion d. impersonation

Process and Penalties Where academic misconduct is suspected the work is not marked until the case has been dismissed or proven and a penalty imposed. All allegations of academic misconduct are sent to the University’s Academic Quality Directorate AQD). The AQD then communicates the allegation to the student via email to the student’s Bucks account or Blackboard and requests a response which must be received within five working days. Academic Quality forwards the student’s response along with all of the available evidence, to the appropriate Head of School for review. In liaison with AQD, the Head of School reviews the case to establish whether a. academic misconduct is evident and if so b. the extent of the misconduct.

Cheating is defined as the possession, communication, or use of information, materials, notes, study aids or other devices not authorised by the instructor in an academic test, examination or exercise, or communication with another person during such an exercise.

If misconduct is deemed to have taken place the Head of School will identify the appropriate penalty and AQD will notify the student of the penalty applied and their right to appeal. Penalties range from a formal warning letter to recommended expulsion from the University

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depending on, for example, the level of misconduct, previous history, and the level at which the student is studying. More information on all the above can be found by going to the University’s “formal documents” as previously mentioned. If you need help or advice with any of the University regulations then do make an appointment to see an Adviser in the Students’ Union Advice Centre. We are independent from the University and you can speak to us in confidence.

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Student Volunteering Week - Photo Competition 11-16 February is Student Volunteering Week. We’re celebrating the amazing impact that students make to society and we want your help to showcase the awesome stuff that students do. NUS and Student Hubs are aiming to gather 365 photographs - one for every day of the year - of students giving their time and energy to making a positive difference in the world around them. You’re pictures will be available online and we’ll create an e-book to display them all. Plus if that’s not enough if your photo is judged to be the best display of student volunteering you’ll win a day with a photographer to help you create professional images showcasing your volunteering or charity work. If your image is of volunteering overseas we will ask you to nominate a charity of your choice to receive the prize in the UK. To submit your photos you can email them to info@studentvolunteeringweek.org.uk with the following information: >> >> >> >>

To be eligible for the prize the following criteria apply: >> The photograph must be of a student volunteering activity, either taken in the UK or internationally. >> A current FE or HE student studying during SVW 2013 or a student volunteering centre must submit the photograph. >> The photograph must to be student’s own work or the student must have permission to submit the photo from the photographer. >> The deadline to get your pictures in is 19 February.

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“Third year Blues?” I’m sure all of you thought at some point about quitting university, or changing the course you’re on. I guess it comes and goes, and depends on mood swings, money situation and assignments’ grades. A friend of mine calls it ‘Third Year Blues’ and I think I have a bad case of it. It would be less upsetting if I was actually a third year. I don’t know where it comes from. Studying Music management in England was my dream for a very long time, and now just the thought about staying here for another year and a half makes me cringe. I had to begin to analyse it, to try to understand where it’s coming from. First thing that

was clear: It’s not England, I love England. Of course Wycombe is not the greatest place to live in, but still, it’s nice. It’s not the money as well; even though international students on a visa have a million restrictions on work, I’m able to make a good amount of money and pay my rent. Then I thought about all the other things I can do, like bake cupcakes and play the piano. But do I really want to bake cupcakes for the rest of my life? And aren’t I too old for the piano? I’m 24 and can barely remember what I did yesterday, let alone which key plays what. I’m now beginning to think its homesickness. A bad case of

homesickness. I started missing things I couldn’t wait to get rid of. So what did I do? What I always do; talked to my mum. It was quickly decided that a visit was necessary, and flight tickets were immediately booked. Surprisingly, I feel better now knowing I’m going home soon, I guess it really was homesickness. My advice to all you with a bad case of ‘Third Year Blues’ is to just get through it. Talk to you mums, think about your options. Decide what will make you happy not at the moment, but for the next few years. Good Luck! By Yola Rivniker

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Historic England day trip We begin with Oxford, a beautiful city just forty minutes from Wycombe by bus. Apart from the many historical landmarks, museums and sites to see, I suggest taking a walk along the street of this amazing city. Every corner will make you feel like you are in a film; maybe become Oxford was the location of some many of them. The best day to go is Saturday as there are many artists performing songs or selling their work on the street. Next stop is Stratford-upon-Avon, the birthplace of William Shakespeare. The best way to get around and to learn about the place is with the ghost walks. A guided tour organised by Stratford Tourism Council, and is aimed to show the relationship between all the historic landmarks and William Shakespeare. Another great feature in Stratford is the river Avon, and the boat cruises that sail on it. You can also rent you own boat, and make you own trail. Last stop is Warwick Castle. Built in 914AD by a lady with a strange name, Ethelfleda, Warwick castle is a beautiful place filled with history from over 1100 years. The great courtyard, countless towers and magnificent interior will make you want to play knight all day long. Main attractions are the Dragon tower, which tells the story of Merlin and magic, and the dungeons, probably the scariest place in the whole castle. The castle is open daily from 10am - 5pm and will cost £25 for the full experience.

By Yola Rivniker

(Top - bottom) Oxford streets, The river Avon and Warwick Castle.

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Old News New Life

Green

Research - feed me Keep reading this column to find out how to feedback to the Students’ Union with your thoughts and opinions. There is everything from filling out surveys to attending focus groups and you can contribute as much or as little as you like!

Each edition of the Bucks Student, we will be teaching you different ways to recycle your newspaper. Send us pictures of any creations you make to union@bucks.ac.uk, and you may feature in one of the editions!

Recycle your newspaper this week by…

Need to get IT off your chest? Come along to the Student IT Forum on Tue 29 Jan, 3pm - 4pm, N2.01! It is a place to raise any concerns over the IT services provided by the University and also to make suggestions on how to improve IT services. The forum will also be used to gain feedback from students regarding the possibility of introducing new services and also to let you know of any changes that are coming.

Jazzing up your nail varnish! 1. Trace your fingernail outline onto the paper and cut it out. 2. Apply a base coat of clear nail polish 3. While it’s still wet, apply the paper, gently press down and then peel back. 4. The print from the newspaper should have transferred onto the nail. 5. Once dry apply a few extra layers of nail varnish to seal it!

Contact gemma.heath@bucks.ac.uk if you are interested in coming along - free food and drink will be provided!

My best buddy You may remember being offered a Bucksbuddy in advance of starting your course. We want to hear from you if you had a buddy, and also if you chose not to take up the offer of a buddy. You can complete the survey at bucksstudent. com/surveys. There is a chance to win £50 if you complete the survey!

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Actors required We have an exciting opportunity for anyone looking to get some screen time for his or her show-reels, plus you can an extra few quid while you’re at it too! We need a selection of students to give a piece to camera about mitigating circumstances, academic misconduct, academic appeals, fitness to practice, disciplinary procedures and complaints. We will need a selection of students to take part and help raise awareness on the University’s Rules and Regulations. If you are interested in helping out please email: stephen.taylor@bucks.ac.uk for more information and a copy of the script.

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Asalaamu Alaikum ASALAAMU ALAIKUM (peace be upon you) from the Bucks ISOC (Islamic Society). We would like to begin by thanking everybody that has supported us over the last few months. We recently attended the FOSIS (Federation Of Student Islamic Societies) Winter Conference and are fully charged for 2013 with lots of exciting things lined up. We are pleased to announce that we will now be conducting Jummah (Friday) Prayers on campus in N1.10 at 1pm, Inshallah (God Willing). The latest Prayer Timetables can be found on our website BucksISOC.com and are updated daily. Please attend Jummah Salaah (Friday Prayer) and we hope that you enjoy the Khutbah (Sermon) which will be in English. We are also supporting the “neutral space/ zone” initiative as there has been a very clear request from a wide variety of students for a nice space for students to meet up away from the alcohol (The Lounge), commercial food (Beats

and Rustybucks) and noise (Library ...yes that’s right, the world’s nosiest Library). We are also looking forward to attending the Refreshers Fair and will be going around campus raising awareness of the ISOC, Islamic Awareness Week and Charity Week. If you would like to be kept informed about all our events and activities, please register on BucksISOC.com or email us at info@ BucksISOC.com as many hands make light work. Volunteering is a very rewarding experience and you will pick up lots of new skills. We look forward to hearing from you soon, Inshallah. Jazak Allahu Khayran (May Allah (God) reward you with goodness). Best wishes from Br. Razwan, Sis Parveen and Br Amir, Masalaama (peace be with you)

FOSIS also provide a chance for students to attend talks from prolific speaksers.

By Br. Razwan, Sis Parveen and Br Amir

Circus Society Reactivation Believer’s Love World The world of performing, fire show and acrobatics is right ahead of you. We are acting again with new power. A lot of events, volunteering and trainings are planned for this year. Regular practice, twice a week, and sharing experience help you to be great performer. So if you know or want to know how to juggle, use POI, contact staff, hula-hoop etc. – JOIN US! Contact on facebook.com/groups/BNUCircus You can find us as well on Re-Freshers Fair on 4 February practising outside the Gateway or watching some performance videos inside, on our stall.

Always wondered what it would be like to be a success in life? Want to find out what true love is? Have plans to do all these great things, ambitions to prosper in life but going no-where? Feeling down, distressed, burdened, heart-broken, falling behind on your studies, can’t keep up with the rent payments, failed relationships, weary, tired and stressed from work? WE HAVE THE SOLUTION! Come to The Believer’s Love World Society to discover a new meaning in life. Find fulfilment, true love and peace like you’ve never experienced before. BLW kindly invites you to join us every Tuesday at 6pm - 7pm in room N1.07. We will be learning the undiluted Word of God which will

SWIMMING £1 AND COURT HIRE Wednesday and Sundays after 1pm at Wycombe Leisure Centre. It’s free for Bucks students to sign up – just ﬁll out an application form at the Students’ Union.

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cause you to excel in every aspect of your life. God has great plans for you, his thoughts are good towards you, and he desires to give you an expected end, see Jeremiah 29:11. He love you very much (See John 3:16 and Romans 5:8). We look forward to meeting you. For more information please contact Michael King on: 07708 225 665 or Lorraine Wong on: 07411 505 874. Alternatively you can email us at blwbnu@gmail.com.

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ON 1 FEBRUARY

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New Year’s Resolution: Start a habit of a lifetime, check your boobs! their boobs look and feel like normally, check their boobs regularly throughout their lifetime and have the confidence to seek medical referral when they detect abnormalities. CoppaFeel! are on a mission to stamp out late and mis-diagnosis of breast cancer and the best way of doing that is to get everyone in the country checking their boobs regularly. If you haven’t already, go and have a chat with your local Uni Boob Team. They will be active all over campus in the next few months to remind students to get a coppin’. Uni Boob Teams have a whole host of activities up their sleeves in order to get you boob aware. Boob Teams are also inviting students to sign up to CoppaFeel!’s free SMS reminder service, which sends you a free monthly reminder to check your boobs. It’s easy to join. Simply text BUCKS to 70500. Kristin Hallenga, Founder of CoppaFeel! said “I envisage a world where boob checking is a standard part of a person’s routine, like brushing your teeth! Start a habit of lifetime today and let’s stamp out late and mis-diagnosis of breast cancer”. Visit coppafeel.org/uniboobteams to find out how to join a team or find out what your boob team is up to.

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CoppaFeel! Uni Boob Teams nationwide are asking students to take-up the ultimate New Year’s resolution; this New Year’s resolution doesn’t require a gym membership or willpower by the bucket load. In fact it will take up to five minutes of your time every month and one day could potentially save your life. What is it? I hear you scream. Quite simply we want you to check your boobs. It is that easy. Every month give your boobs the once over (we suggest in the shower). There is no right or wrong way to do it. Just get coppin’ a feel of your hooters to learn what is normal for you so if you detect a change you can go and get it checked out. CoppaFeel! is a breast cancer awareness charity that educates young people on the importance of checking their boobs regularly and knowing the signs and symptoms of breast cancer. It was founded in October 2009 by Kristin Hallenga who herself was misdiagnosed twice with breast cancer at age 23, and now lives with secondary breast cancer. CoppaFeel! is the only purely awareness and education breast cancer charity, and the only breast cancer charity that specifically targets young people. CoppaFeel! aims is to stamp out late detection and misdiagnosis of breast cancer by ensuring that people know the signs and symptoms of breast cancer, know what

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Last chance to be involved in Hitch 2013! Have you got itchy feet? Are you looking for an adventure and can’t wait until summer?! How does camel trekking in the Saharan desert, swimming through waterfalls and exploring a maze of markets sound? Or what about boat parties, amazing beaches and scenery?! Sign up for Hitch 2013 and spend your Easter hitchhiking through Europe to either Morocco or Croatia! This is the best way to travel, as it’s completely free and you get to meet so many interesting people on the way! The Hitch is in aid of Link Community Development (LCD), a charity

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Green Impact Week is a pa cked 6 days volunteering, of fundraising, an d green initiat your chance ives. It’s to have a try at a bit of volu see what it’s nteering and all about. Or just come alon in the fun, whe g, an ther it be goin g on a bouncy d join donating tins of food, spec castle, tating a netb match or jum all v football ping off a 16 0ft crane all in RAG. the name of Have a look at our calend ar below to se going on, an e what’s d if you want to volunteer more informat or would like ion, please em ail: volunteerin g@bucks.ac .uk. Monday 11 F ebru fines will be do ary - Sunday 17 Februar y: all library nated to RAG ! Pay off your this week an d they will go fines during to two local ch arities.

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Saturday 16 Feb

Monday 11 Feb Fairtrade stand and Oxfam football campaign Don’t Drop the Ball on Aid Uxbridge Campus 9am - 12pm

RAG Raid High Wycombe 9am - 5pm

Rusty’s Tin Challenge Gateway Concourse 1pm- 3pm

Fundraising training 10am - 12pm

Make the campus beautiful! 12pm - 4pm