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Last Wednesday’s Frat House saw The Blanks playing to a packed union. With crowd numbers hitting nearly a thousand by ten o’clock, the venue was heaving with a lively, energetic atmosphere as students eagerly awaited the arrival of the band.

The Blanks, better known to many people as ‘Ted’s Band’ from hit TV series ‘Scrubs’, performed a very diverse set that included many of their well known covers

and delighted one and all. Students cheered, laughed and sang along to the well performed mix of singing, comedy and choreography.

Venue Manager Chris Smith said, “We were extremely excited to welcome the Blanks into the Venue on Wednesday and very pleased that they were well received by most. It is always slightly difficult operationally to have a live act play on what is traditionally more of a club

night, but I think that this was well executed overall.”

The band began with their beloved version of TV theme tunes ‘Underdog’ and ‘The Facts of Life’ and followed that up with a variety of covers including ‘Over the Rainbow’ and the ‘Scrubs’ theme tune ‘Superman’.

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By preparing a pitch for the ‘Bigger Deal’ trying to secure extra investment in a wider programme of CV enhancing activity that is free for all students.

HAMPERS FOR THE

HOMELESS Fill a shoebox full of winter warmers for the Wycombe Night Shelter and help those less fortunate this Christmas.

Decorate a shoe box with Christmas paper and leave it under the tree in the Students’ Union office.

Suggestions to fill your hamper: - Socks/Gloves/Hats/Scarves - Torch - Toiletries (preferably male) - Books - Stationary Please no food or drink.

For more information volunteering@bucks.ac.uk

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Letter from the Editor Season’s Greetings!!!

Wow...it’s been an unbelievable term, my first as President, and I hope you’ve enjoyed it as much as I have.

The Union has seen a massive increase in participation of our sports, volunteering activities, recreational programme and events which has led to us having one of our most successful starts to the year on the sports fields and in the bar and we couldn’t have done it without your participation!

There’s a lot more to come and 2012 is going to be a great year to be a Bucks student, as always Uni life is about what you put into it and it’s not too late to get involved – if you haven’t already come and

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Hi and welcome to the last edition of The Bucks Student this year!

Don’t stress though, we will be back with a bang in 2012 to bring you all the news and gossip from the university. I hope we’ve all enjoyed our first official term here at BNU. Although I warn you it gets tougher here on in. But that’s what the Christmas break is all about; making sure you relax, catch up on work and eat and drink a lot – for energy, of course. This edition of BS is another great success. We’ve got lots of fun and festive articles for all those Christmas needs. How exciting! A great tip for students

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You can find the ’communication with our students’ survey online, at bucksstudent.com/surveys

found us make it one of your New Year’s resolutions to make the most of your time at Bucks!!

Me? I’ll be promising to give up a whole range of things, a failing miserably, but I’ll certainly be at a host of Union run activities so at least you’ll have a chance to remind me about it!

However the term isn’t over yet – we are finishing the year in style with a packed entertainments schedule with something in the bar every night up to and including the 17th December – so come and celebrate with us before you go, check out the ents section on page 11 and choose your event.

Hope to see you in 2012, Ash

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with no loan left looking for a gift for someone special – buy a photo frame from a local pound shop/Wilkos and stick a picture of you and the receiver on a day you had fun together. A cheap, cheerful and personal pressie -No need to thank me!

Other than that, I hope we’re all set for the break – make sure to enjoy yourselves over the festive season and have great night New Years Eve. See you in 2012!

All the best, Sarah

Letter from the Deputy Student Editor Welcome one and all to the last edition of The Bucks Student before we all head off to gorge on turkey and brussell sprouts! Ah the joy of mum’s cooking eh! I know it’s a couple of weeks yet until the man in the big red suit slides down the chimney with his full sack...I mean big bag...I mean sack-full of

goodies, but the festive season is well and truly upon us.

This week’s edition is packed with seasonal goodwill and Christmas crackers! (Ok, I’ll stop with all the cheesy Christmas puns because even I’m getting sick of them!).

Just have a read through the paper guys because there is plenty to read

and I’m sure everyone will find something of interest.

I would like to thank everyone who has contributed to the paper so far this year and I look forward to working with you all again in the New Year. Now roll on the mince pies!

Nollaig Shona Duit!

Through a diverse range of representation, events, campaigns, activities and services, Bucks Students’ Union has a positive impact on your time at university no matter how you study – find out how by visiting bucksstudent.com/impact.

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Enterprise Festival gives University Continued from front page students business ideas A

host of speakers attended Bucks’s annual Enterprise Festival, where each day was themed to provide students with skills vital for their future careers and businesses.

Will King, founder of the company, King of Shaves Ltd, based in Beaconsfield; Sir William Castell, Chairman of the Wellcome Trust and a Director of General Electric and BP, and Thomas Brown, Head of Insights at The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM); were among inspiring speakers at the week-long series of events at the University’s Campuses in Queen Alexandra Road, High Wycombe. And Oxford Road, Uxbridge.

The week-long festival followed five themed days: Careers and Leadership; Sales and Marketing; Finance and Legal; and the Enterprise Challenge Final and Enterprise Festival Gala Evening, which also being held at the Arts4Every1 Centre, in Desborough Road, High Wycombe. The Enterprise Challenge winners shared a prize fund totalling more than £2,000.

BA (Hons) Business and Advertising Management students Nicola Hayes, Lauren Cleave and Patrick Waithanji picked up a first prize of £800 for their proposal of an online jobsite for students. Second prize

went to student Sander Saar with his idea for Monkey Productions as a way to connect business students with design based students for mutual benefit. Runners-up prizes of £200 went to three business proposals. The first was from Business and Management students Anna Nilsson and Elisabeth Khuen, and Liis Rosenberg, of BA (Hons) Business and Finance. Paulina Przewdziekowska, of BA (Hons) Advertising Management and Digital Communications, and BA (Hons) Business and Advertising Management student Brent McDonald, and Ashley Ktorou, of BSc (Hons) Web Development, were also runners-up. Mike Watson, Enterprise Festival Organiser, said the Enterprise Challenge had presented ‘a range of great and thoughtful ideas’ and said he was pleased with the numbers of students, as well as members of the public, who attended events throughout the week.

This year’s speakers ranged from Brian Tranter, Deputy Chair of the University Council, to Dr David Foster, Deputy Chief Nursing Officer at the Department of Health, and Sir William Castell, Chairman of the Welcome Trust and a Director of General Electric and BP. Mike said: “The Enterprise Festival presented an

excellent opportunity for students to gain first-hand feedback from professionals in a range of disciplines and explore their own skills for becoming more effective and enterprising in their future careers. It was a great success.” Mike was keen to stress that activities continue under the banner of Enterprise Bucks.

Prizes are available in the ‘Creative Talent Showcase’, is running until a Gala evening at the Arts4Every1 Centre on Saturday 16 March. This is The Creative Talent Showcase is a great way for students and alumni to promote themselves and the work they have created and the talents they have developed. Entrants do not have to be taking a course relevant to their talent to enter but just be good at what they like doing. It could be a hobby as a dancer, singer, painter or writer.

Students can also get involved with the ‘Bucks Innovation Lab’, which is aimed at helping students nurture and develop bright ideas into business opportunities, thanks to mentoring support from business figures. A showcase event of work also takes place later in 2012. For more details on the ‘Creative Talent Showcase’ and the ‘Bucks Innovation Lab’ visit enterprisebucks.co.uk.

Above: Award winners at Bucks New University’s Enterprise Challenge, part of Enterprise Festival 2011

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The show also included a number of medleys such as ‘The 4 greatest Rock songs in Rock’ (Who are you? –The Who, Don’t Fear The Reaper – Blue Oyster Cult, Lollipop – Ronald & Ruby and Carry On My Wayward Son – Kansas) and ‘23 songs in a minute’.

The band further added to the comic air of their set by using props such as a talking Halloween pumpkin, which featured vocally in ‘Happy Halloween’, and a dancing Mrs. Santa Clause who became the centrepiece for their version of ‘Maniac’.

When the band came to the end of their set, the crowd almost roared ‘We Want More! We Want More!’ and they were rewarded with a stunning encore. The Blanks began by performing OutKast’s ‘Hey Ya!’ and rounded off the night with another medley. Originally put together for the Scott Mill’s show on radio 1, it comprised Teenage Dream by Katy Perry, Forget You by Cee Lo Green, Barbra Streisand by Duck Sauce, Only Girl

by Rihanna and Dynamite by Taio Cruz.

Chris Smith was delighted with the evening! “I thought that the Blanks were very entertaining in what must have been a very strange gig for them to do! We thrive on these kinds of events and hope that the students enjoyed what turned out to be one of busiest events since Freshers fortnight,” he said Sadly the set was temporarily interrupted only few minutes after it began by the fire alarms going off.

A shower that had been left on in the Gateway building triggered heat sensors and set alarms off across the campus. Students were dismayed to find themselves being herded out of the building by staff after The Blanks had just got on stage, but the evacuation was necessary.

With energy levels running high, some students didn’t want to leave but concerned staff carried on with their job as professionally as possible in a potentially dangerous situation. Chris Smith said, “Sadly we had to evacuate the Venue after a fire alarm had sounded, which is never an easy process with 900 plus students. I would like to praise our team for executing a good evacuation under some difficult circumstances and thank the majority of our students for leaving and returning to the Venue quickly and efficiently.”

Recognising the effect that this situation had on some students, he continued, “I would also like to apologise to anyone who may have found this process stressful or confusing. This is not something that happens often and communication is the biggest problem we face when evacuating this amount of people.”

Despite this temporary halt to the night, staff got the event up and running again very quickly and students finally got to see what they had been waiting for. The band, in professional style, picked up right where they had left off and most people quickly forgot the brief interruption and they delighted in the show.

If you’re interested in learning more about The Blanks then look them up on Facebook or go to the Events section inside this edition and read the interview with them.

Spread some Festive cheer this season!

It’s getting to the time of year when people want to give something back and do something for their community. So why not get involved in some of our volunteering projects before the holidays by spreading some Christmas joy!

Here is a list of our upcoming events: 8th December Christmas shopping with the elderly 14th December Great Ormond Street Christmas Stocking Appeal (N1.01) 14th January Redecorate Chesham Mind Hampers for the Homeless We are collecting old shoeboxes full of gifts for the homeless. Please fill one with warm knitwear, toiletries (preferably male), a torch, stationary or books (no food or drink). Wrap the box and the lid separately in Christmassy wrapping paper and drop them into the SU office to spread some festive cheer to those less fortunate than ourselves!

To get involved please email volunteering@bucks.ac.uk or pop in and see Alice and Tansy in the SU office.

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Dance stars open new dance studio International dance champions Kevin Clifton and Karen Hauer have officially opened Bucks’s new dance studio - Studio 101.

Studio 101 is the first room on the first floor of the High Wycombe Campus. It was opened at the beginning of the academic year in response to a growing interest in dance programmes. Latin and ballroom champions, Kevin Clifton and Karen Hauer, have now unveiled a plaque to mark the official opening.

Prof Chris Kemp, Pro Vice Chancellor and Executive Dean: Design, Media & Management, said: “The idea to teach dance here came from a desire to create programmes that would give students from non-typical dance backgrounds, such as ballroom, Latin American, street dance and cheerleading, the chance to go to university to study dance. The interest in our dance programmes has escalated over the years, so we needed an additional studio space.

We will have around 160 dance students learning here next year.”

Kevin and Karen have both been touring in Burn the Floor, a

two-hour show that features a range of different dances, including waltzes, swing, cha-cha and boogie-woogie. The show has been a hit on Broadway and in London’s West End, and is due to return to the US in the New Year. Kevin and Karen performed a cha-cha from the show to an audience of students, staff and invited guests.

Both performers have worked with students at Bucks, leading master-classes and taking the students on a Burn the Floor backstage tour. Kevin said: “I am always happy to come to Bucks. It is great working with students and seeing the fantastic work that is being done here.

“The new studio is a real asset. As a dancer you want an area to practice in with the right equipment such as barres and mirrors. I had to rent spaces to train in – if I’d had the opportunity to work in this kind of facility it would have been amazing.”

Karen added: “Having a good space to work in enhances your performance and changes the way you look at things. It is good to have a space that inspires you, and that can be seen in the students’ energy and eagerness to learn – they always absorb every detail. We really enjoy being able to give something back to current students.”

Bucks offers undergraduate programmes in Dance and Fitness, Dance and Performance, and Professional Dance Development, as well as a foundation degree in Dance Teaching and a range of Performing Arts programmes. For more information call 0800 0565 660, email advice@bucks. ac.uk or visit bucks.ac.uk.

universitynews Oh, the grand old Duke of York…

BA (Hons) Silversmithing, Metalwork and Jewellery graduate Malin Ohlsson is among 21 young artists, chosen from major UK art shows, displaying work at an exhibition called New Visuality, at studio According to McGee, in Tower Street, York, starting today and running until 30 January. Curator Greg McGee said: “Malin Ohlsson is helping to spearhead the show. Her work is superb; it looks great here, and she has done Bucks New University proud in every way.”

Amber’s red all over First-year BA (Hons) Furniture: Conservation, Restoration & Decorative Arts student Amber Bailey has been recruited as the first ‘Bucks blogger’ for a weekly student blog for Furniture & Cabinetmaking magazine on its website, Woodworkers Institute.com. Amber will contribute to the blog along with a student from Oxford & Cherwell Valley College, providing a forum for discussion and showcasing students’ work and exhibitions. PR Manager Sally Skea said: “This is a great opportunity for students at both institutions under the banner of the National School of Furniture.”

Go with the Flo A film produced by BA (Hons) Performing Arts, Film and TV Production, and Audio and Music Production students, with Bucks’s theatre company-in-residence, Signdance Collective, won the New Talent Award at the Ability Media International Awards in London last month, hosted by TV star Floella Benjamin OBE. The film, Our Rights to Relationships, was produced with Ability Media, which gives disabled and disadvantaged people access to digital media training, and explored sexuality among mainly young deaf, disabled and non-disabled women. Other winners at the competition included BBC Radio 4 and The Guardian newspaper.

Viva forever…

PhD student Emily Coates, studying the Sociology of Sport & Outdoor Education, has been awarded a pass following a viva on her thesis into the experience of parents who rock climb. Emma interviewed couples, looking at how they interpreted their experiences of climbing and parenting. Prof Paul Springer, Head of Research and Special Projects, said: “I offer Emily many congratulations on a great research achievement. This is the eighth successive pass we’ve had in the Faculty of Design, Media & Management, which is testimony to good supervision and students well-prepared for viva.”

Above: International dance champions Kevin Clifton and Karen Hauer at the opening of Studio 101 and unveiling the plaque.

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Water is Gold violent protests in Peru

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For these people water is worth more than Gold.

More than 10,000 people were protesting on 25th of November in Northern Peru against building another gold mine in Cajamarca town. The investment is worth over $4.5 million and the Peruvian government has failed so far to convince protesters to leave the construction area.

The people of Cajamarca are afraid that another gold mine will cut their already poor access to the fresh water. Thousands of protesters broke through the construction area gates and refused to leave. As a sign of protest they destroyed all building machines and builder’s caravans were set

on fire. All these belonged to American investors who are now likely to claim huge refunds from the Peruvian government.

The unlucky investor is American company, Newmont Mining Corp.

Their representatives accused the police of passive involvement and

a lack of any intervention. They claim that Gregorio Santos, the Governor, was seen at the front of thousands of protesters. Rising tension in these protests, which started in mid October, forced President Humali to get involved and try to calm down angry crowds.

Any of the arguments could not force protesters to give up.

It seems that the problem with water access, portrayed in the Icíara Bollaín’s movie Even the Rain, is a serious matter in Peru and should not be neglected.

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Marihuana is like Heroin - Diplomatic battle over 14 year old boy A fourteen year old Australian tourist was caught carrying marihuana in Bali which has one of the strictest anti-drug policies in the world. After months of diplomatic battles between Indonesia and Australia, the boy will probably no longer have to serve six years in prison and his ‘holiday’ will be two months longer than planned.

The boy was arrested at the beginning of October when he was holidaying on the Indonesian island with

his parents. The police found 3.6 grams of marihuana when they searched the boy, which is equal to carrying heroin or any other heavy drugs. For this crime an adult will serve up to twelve years imprisonment in Indonesia, but in the case of youngsters the law is ‘less’ strict – they serve six years.

Indonesia has an extremely strict antidrug policy. Marihuana is treated equally with heavy drugs such as heroin or crack and the

boy cannot hope for an immediate release. Due to the law, he should serve six years in prison.

If he was eighteen, his potential punishment would be up to twelve years of imprisonment.

Lawyers hired by his parents are hoping to convince judges to release the boy from his charges. Recently the boy was taken into custody where he is likely to stay for the next thirty days. Reports have suggested that the boy is scared, depressed and he refuses to eat.

Tatiana Liamowa, a well-known Russian evening news presenter, was fired on the 14th November this year, after she showed her middle finger to the audience while performing live on air.

Ren-TV, Russia’s largest private federal television channel had to print out a special declaration in which they explained that Ms Liamowa did not mean to offend any of the people whom she was talking about at that time. It just so happened to be US President Barack Obama and Russian President Miedwiediew on the spot when she made the gesture.

‘On the 14th of November our journalist, Tatiana Liamowa performed the offensive gesture live on the evening news programme.

We would like to confirm that this act had nothing to do with any of the presidents she was talking about but it was just an unprofessional gesture aimed at the editing crew’

– a spokesman for Ren-TV said on Thursday.

The TV-channel also apologised to everyone who felt offended

by Liamowa’s act. The journalist explained she aimed her offensive gesture at the editing crew and she did not realise she was still broadcasting live. She also underlined that her act had nothing to do with Mr Obama or Mr Miedwiediew.

Despite her convincing explanations, Ren-TV did not change its decision. Tatiana Liamowa got fired and she will not be able to apply for a job at Ren-TV ever again. A spokesman for the company also underlined that this decision was made on the basis of trust between the board and presenters and under any circumstances, live or not, they cannot tolerate such ‘highly unprofessional behaviour’ in the studio.

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For titles that the Library hasn’t purchased, students can have a free 5 min preview or rent chapters of e-books for 1, 2 or 3 weeks at a time for a price which varies from publisher to publisher. See our guide Renting E-books on Blackboard.

Christmas is Coming ... Don’t Forget to Renew Your Books Renew your books online via the library catalogue (make sure you know your library PIN) or use the self-issue machines in the Library or phone us on 01494 605 107 or renew loans at the service desk in the Library. Don’t run up fines over

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Nursing profession has to think again in University students in festive fundraising dealing with rapidly deteriorating patients market for Scannappeal A former chair of The British Association of Critical Care Nurses (BACCN) says the profession needs to think again about how it cares for rapidly deteriorating patients if it is to continue to see improvements in patients’ experience and results.

Mandy Odell, Nurse Consultant in Critical Care at the Royal Berkshire Hospital, was speaking at the first Annual Critical Care Conference at the Uxbridge Campus.

The conference attracted more than 50 nurses from the Thames Valley and west London region, looking into the issue of patient deterioration, and speakers also included critical care specialist Catherine Plowright, of Medway NHS Foundation Trust.

Mandy said observation recording and communication had improved but there was room for improvement when escalating patients for more expert assessment.

She said: “We have a tendency to concentrate on staff failings without fully understanding the pressures that health care staff can be under. We need to understand different clinical situations before we make sweeping judgements about care.

“We all have to work together and appreciate the pressures that everybody else is under so that we can come up

with solutions to help everybody. If any member of staff has a concern it has to be acknowledged and managed, even if other groups of healthcare staff don’t consider it to be a problem.

“The situation regarding patient deterioration is improving and conferences like this provide valuable benchmarks for staff. There is an opportunity to discuss triumphs, as well as share what does not work.”

Mandy discussed her PhD on ‘Detecting and Managing the Deteriorating Patient: An Exploratory Study of Nursing Practice’, which concluded that greater understanding of the context within which ward nurses work is necessary to implement more effective solutions, education and support systems.

Juliet Andersen, current Chair of the BACCN and Department Manager in Continuing Professional Development in the Faculty of Society & Health, said caring for rapidly deteriorating patients was a growing issue.

She said: “Caring for the rapidly deteriorating patient is becoming a more common event in health care because individuals are being nursed and supported in the community setting for longer and therefore are coming into hospital when they are further down the disease trajectory.

“When you add this to an aging

population it is clear that the acuity in our hospitals is rapidly increasing. The conference was aimed at helping health care professionals share their experience and gain new skills and knowledge around the deteriorating ward patient” “It’s time we stopped reinventing the wheel. People use different systems in different Trusts but this conference has been an opportunity to step off the hampster wheel we sometimes find ourselves on in practice and network to hear from other practitioner’s areas and perhaps take those ways of working back into their own clinical environment.”

The conference included an address by Karin Gerber, a Critical Care Outreach Sister at Royal Berkshire Hospital, about developments in recognising deterioration, and workshops focusing on issues including respiratory failure and an introduction to non-invasive ventilation.

Juliet said Bucks intended to hold a similar one-day event at the same time next year about care of the older patient, with a focus on dementia.

Treasures set to be unveiled at end-of-year MA shows

Enterprising students at Bucks are inviting the public along to a Christmas market in aid of the charity Scannappeal.

The market is in the Gateway Events Hall between 11am and 4pm on Tuesday (6 December) and will feature more than 30 stalls, manned by around 220 students, selling items including handmade jewellery, artwork, gems and photography and even featuring a Santa’s Grotto and elves handing out festive treats.

It is organised by secondyear Corporate Events and Conference Management and first-year Business Management students.

It is all in aid of Scannappeal’s £125,000 HeartScan appeal for a 3D heart scanner system for Wycombe Hospital. The cutting-edge system would benefit 1,600 patients a year with breast cancer, holes in the heart and congenital heart disease.

Joanne Hawkins, a second-year Corporate Events and Conference Management student, said: “The Christmas market will be a great opportunity to get the community together to raise money for this fantastic charity.”

Zeenat Sheikh, fundraising officer for Scannappeal, said: “We are thrilled that young

Tribute paid to ‘inspirational’ former sports lecturer Academic staff and students have paid tribute to Alun Evans, who worked as a Senior Lecturer in Sports Management at Bucks between 2001 and 2010 and passed away last month, aged 69.

Alun, who was Secretary of the Welsh Football Association between 1982 and 1995 and also sat on several UEFA and FIFA regulatory committees, was hugely respected within the football industry.

Doug Cole, Employability Project Manager, who worked closely with Alun, said: “You could not fail to respect a man of Alun’s background and be amazed by the wealth and depth of the experience he had

in football. He was a huge inspiration to our students and, thanks to his stories and knowledge, made a lasting impression that will last with them for the rest of their lives.”

Doug collected a book of tributes from Alun’s former students, which he presented at his funeral in Cardiff on 23 November.

One of the students who contributed, Adam Dale, graduated with first-class honours in BA (Hons) Sports Management and Football Studies in 2010, and said he benefited from Alun’s unusual teaching style, which often involved taking meaning from tales about his career.

Adam said: “At first

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We are working together with businesses and associations to provide progressive furniture education from Level 1 (Certificate) through to Level 8 (PhD). It is the first time that the full range of learning levels have been offered together in this way, through an integrated centre for excellence.

The aim of the NSF has been to raise the profile of the furniture industry and inspire people to explore the diverse breadth of career options available.

During its first year notable achievements include gaining funding from the National Association of Decorative & Fine Arts Societies (NADFAS) for conservation students, and a host of prizes for design students, including the Habitat Design Award and Best In Show Runner-Up prize at New Designers; first, second and third prizes at the FX Design and Mixology Student Furniture Designer of The Year awards; and first, second and third prizes at the New Forest Show.

Through the NSF the conservation courses have also greatly expanded their onsite restoration work, and now have a studio base for students at the historic Waddesdon Manor near Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, through which students work with the Manor’s care-of-collection staff. New relationships for conservation work have also been established with RAF Halton and Pinewood Studios in Buckinghamshire, and with Wilton House in Salisbury.

In addition, many high profile organisations from across the furniture industry have engaged with the NSF, including Ercol, Vitra, Contrax, Lago, Hands of Wycombe and The Worshipful Company of Furniture Makers.

National Union of Students NEWS

New project - i am the Change

MA students at Bucks studying Printmaking; Furniture: Design & Technology; and Furniture: Conservation, Restoration & Decorative Arts will be displaying work at their forthcoming end-of-year shows.

The shows take place from tomorrow (Thursday 8 December) until Thursday 15 December in the Gateway and in the Rose Garden at High Wycombe Campus.

The shows celebrate the talent, creativity and success of the postgraduate furniture and printmaking students, who have been studying at Bucks for either one year full-time or two years part-time.

The Private View of the MA shows takes place on Thursday 8 December between 6.30pm and 9pm, and the show is open between 10am and 3pm on Friday 9 December and Saturday 10 December and at the same time from Monday 12 December until Thursday 15 December.

Printmaking students are also exhibiting their final show at londonprintstudio in Harrow Road, London, W10 4RE, until Saturday (10 December).

The exhibition at londonprintstudio is open between 10.30am and 5.30pm on all days, except Saturday 10 December, when it is open between 10.30am and 4pm.

This year’s Printmaking exhibition is called Magnify Multiply and is being showcased at Bucks New University and londonprintstudio, reflecting the two pathways available within the course framework.

The MA shows also coincide with the first anniversary of the National School of Furniture (NSF) at Bucks New University, which is a partnership between the University and Oxford &

people today are willing to help fundraise on behalf of charities in their local area and are very grateful to Bucks students for their support of Scannappeal.”

The event has been arranged with help from Buckinghamshire 4C, a brokerage service that serves to match socially responsible businesses with voluntary sector requirements.

NUS has launched a new project called ‘I Am The Change’ which is designed to encourage YOU to make positive changes which we'll help bring about.

Tell us what change you want to make, whether it be education, the community, the environment, personal development, health and wellbeing, careers or politics, and if it’s one of the most popular ones, NUS will make it happen. Check out nus.org.uk/iamthechange to view the animation.

More NUS News available online at nus.org.uk.

I felt on edge with his unorthodox teaching methods, learning that if I am not concentrating then Alun will pounce and make me look a fool. But it did not take long to realise that this meant I was always switched on and taking everything on board and in fact looked forward to his lessons the most. His football knowledge in particular was second to none and I have never met someone with so many intriguing stories. I really respected Alun due to his vast knowledge and also because he was generous with his time when I needed advice with my work. He taught me that you only get out what you put in, and it’s a valuable lesson.”

NUS calls on Nick Clegg to explain ‘daylight robbery’ The National Union of Students today challenged Liberal Democrat Leader and Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg to address students and explain his party’s support for the changes made to the higher education funding system since the rise in tuition fees.

Figures released today show that as universities struggle to cope with the moving goal posts of HE funding policy another £13.8m has been taken out of students pockets meaning a total of £70m less by 2015. The changed rules reward average fees of under £7,500 encouraging universities to use fee waivers, which no student and most graduates will never see the benefit of, instead of bursaries which put money directly into students’ pockets.

25 institutions have changed their Access Agreements with almost all electing to move funding from bursaries and scholarships to few waivers. When the drop in bursary spending announced today is combined with earlier Access Agreement figures it means £70m less than today will be reaching students pockets by 2015. Liam Burns, NUS President, said: “NUS Annual Conference will be held in Sheffield next spring and I challenge Mr Clegg to face the students whose vote he courted at the last election and explain his continued support for these disastrous reforms.”

Wednesday 7th December, 2011, Bucks Student 7

All I want for Christmas is...EVERYTHING!

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think it was last Christmas when my grandmother picked one of the many Christmas tree decorations in our house and froze for a second. It took her a while to start talking while staring at a thumb-size doll made of wood, cotton wool and handmade face paint. ‘Aww you know what… it’s been seventy years since my father gave it to me for Christmas. I really wanted a doll and I remember he spent days making it for me in our garage. He really was crappy in hand crafts. I think it was the best gift I have ever gotten.’ I did not reply, in fact I did not want to look her in the eyes. It was only a few days after she bought me a brand new laptop.

Seventy years sounded to me like ancient times, so before I started feeling guilty I went straight to talk to my dad. I asked him if he remembered the best Christmas gift he got as a child. ‘Oh dear…’ he said.

I knew nothing good is going to come out of this conversation. ‘I think it was a mini model of a race car from Japan. My auntie gave it to me and it really felt like a treasure amongst the rest of my gifts – candies and biscuits.’

Candies and biscuits are something that we definitely take for granted to appear on the table during Christmas and I doubt if any kid is insanely happy to get some as a gift. I think they are like a nice background for iPads, interactive toys and digital cameras. I think that even my generation can’t remember what Christmas is all about apart from presents, so let me remind you that expensive gifts are not supposed to play the main part during Christmas celebrations.

Christmas is a date commemorating Jesus’ birth, the most important date for Christians after the Resurrection. Liturgically it is the end of Advent season and the opening of Christmastide which lasts for twelve days. It is supposed to be a time for sharing happiness and kindness with your family and friends - a special occasion to spend with the people closest to you, and, if you are a Christian, going to church. It is generally a time to gladden and meditate on your own life. Christmas carols were not made to be a cheerful background in supermarkets while we are sweating to get perfect gifts. Singing all together during Christmas time was supposed to express the happiness and to build

the feeling of solidarity with other people. Catholics have their biggest celebration on Christmas Eve, when they wish each other the best over the Christmas supper.

They always have twelve dishes on their tables, and one spare plate ‘for a stranger’. This plate has to symbolize the will of the members of a family to host anyone who would knock to their door that night. This is, again, to express sharing of their happiness and help to people in need or who don’t have their families. No one is to be alone on Christmas. This is a season of sharing good wishes and smiles.

If you would ask an ordinary child what he is getting for Christmas, he would probably give you the whole list of overly expensive stuff he ‘ordered’. One of my friends was complaining to me the other day she does not even want to come back home for Christmas, because she feels stupid she cannot afford any ‘good’ presents this year. Christmas presents are about showing your appreciation and love to someone. They are supposed to be a nice addition to Christmas celebrations and make everyone happy. Not necessarily to be a Christmas threat, or a massive loan that you will have to

be paying back for the whole year. Oh pardon, until the next Christmas.

It is statistically proven that Christmas time is, in recent years generates the heightened economic activity amongst both Christians and non-Christians.

This holiday has become a significant sales period for retailers and apparently we spend the biggest amount of money during this time or are more likely to take a loan. It is sad to see how we managed to make a brand out of Christmas. We teach our children to focus only on writing a list of wishes and let them scream on the supermarket’s floor ‘I want this! I want that!’ I think it is high time to celebrate Christmas for what it is about, and as I said it is not only about presents.

After my grandmother told me about her hand made doll I must admit my laptop was just staring at me from under the Christmas tree causing a feeling of guilt. So this year I wish everybody a very happy Christmas, without worrying about money and expensive gifts. I hope all of you will share happiness and peace. This is what Christmas is all about!

By Mandi C

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The spirit of Christmas (I know it’s still early but it’s the last edition before the holidays) Jim – “Alright Kev? Merry Christmas, mate.”

Kev – “Alright Jim, yeah same to you. Here you are…”

(Jim opens a lovely gift box, filled with cheese, wine and chocolates) Jim – “Ah thanks mate, the wife will love that. Here you go…”

(Jim passes an envelope to Kev. Kev then opens it and reads a letter. His face slowly drops) Kev – “What’s this Jim?” Jim – “Well basically Kev on your behalf I’ve bought an African family a goat …Merry Christmas mate!”

Kev – (looking rather confused) “You know what Jim, get F****d.”

(Kev takes the box back) Kev (continued) “…Shove your Merry Christmas up your fat backside! …I’m going to follow in your footsteps and give this box to your wife directly; she’s looking

pretty desperate these days!”

(Kev then walks off with the box) ‘Merry Christmas one and all.’

Yes the true meaning of Christmas, it’s about giving not receiving. Just make sure you give something that the receivers going to want or you may have a problem.

I remember once a friend was telling me that his mum makes him keeps receipts, just in case she isn’t happy with the gift. She even cried one time because her husband didn’t buy her a puppy for Christmas …what a complete cow.

Christmas is a time for togetherness, love and peace. I mean c’mon it is after all ‘Dido’s birthday’.

The whole ‘presents’ thing has died down for me now, remembering the joyful days of ‘N64’ and ‘Cindy’ …uh I mean ‘Action man’.

However, now I receive money

that helps to pay rent and buy shopping, I’m becoming a person with real responsibility, rather than tracing around in a cart taking ‘snaps’ of Pokémon, I have to trace around High Wycombe making sure I live.

I do love Christmas day though.

Roast dinner, bottle of port, ‘The Great Escape’, the fire going with the dog lying beside it, ooh lovely!

Sure I have to converse with the family; that repetitive question from every member “so Harry, how’s uni going?” …But it’s worth it.

With the end of the first term nearing I think a break is needed for all of us. It has been a busy year so far and no doubt only going to get busier …and they call students lazy.

Strangely you will miss High Wycombe, I don’t know what it is but after a week or so you will find the lack of nightclubs, the smell

of ‘Chicken Cottage’ and the steep hills all have a place somewhere in your heart, doesn’t the Eden centre look lovely though?

Make sure however you do get out, the snow settles in this place pretty heavily. The only way out is up hill, get your skis out Snowsoc!

I remember last year when I was stranded in Hughenden for a while, all I had was a football that I named ‘Wilson’, we had great times and he was my only companion. I finally got out of Wycombe but I think about our times together every day.

I hope you all have a splendid Christmas and a very messy ‘New Years’ wherever you go back too.

I’m sure we will all come back feeling refreshed and recharged ready to carry on with the festivities that 2012 has to bring.

By Harrison Boileau

Winter Wonderland Hyde Park If you find yourself in London this Christmas, I would recommend a visit to Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park. No matter how old you are, it is a place that will fill you full of festive spirit right up until the 3rd January. It is open from 10am to 10pm, and the best part, it’s free entry!

London’s seasonal theme park includes a variety of rides and entertainment for all ages. Every year it hosts one of the capital’s outdoor ice rinks and this year it is has also welcomed Zippo’s circus to town. Tickets have to be bought for these attractions at the time or pre-paid on the website, which I would highly recommend if you are planning a day out, just to avoid any disappointment.

Upon arrival, you will feel as if you have stepped into Santa’s Grotto.

The trees are laced in twinkling lights and Christmas songs are echoing all around. A Swedish market is located at the front selling an array of homemade cheeses, hams, sweets, chocolates, you name it and they pretty much have it. Little trinkets and souvenirs are also available surrounding the food stalls.

Mulled wine, hot cider and hot chocolate with a mix of different liquors are on offer at every food and drink stand along with masses of every kind of hot food you can imagine. I would advise you to check out the Carousel Bar, which has a revolving floor and uses the decorative horses as tables and chairs, it truly is an experience.

The prices of the rides differ and you should take into consideration that many are quite expensive. However, it is a fun day out and I would urge you to sample what Winter Wonderland has on offer.

By Faye Towler

Sick and Cynical SNOW - it’s white, bright and fluffy but also a huge pain in the posterior…

We’ve all had pleasurable experiences with snow. Making snowmen as a child with your parents, sledging down steep gradients with your mates and launching formidable balls of ice at teachers. I’ve found however that now I’m getting older, I’m even grumpierand snow is even more maddening. Extreme weather creates extremes moods and I’m currently living in a radical state of fear for the magical “white Christmas” people are wishing on.

Last year the UK’s plants, people, roads and businesses ‘suffered’ from the heavy snow – and now there are reports from the MET Office saying we should ‘expect and prepare’ more heavy snow this winter.

We’ve already overshot some National Newspapers 2011 winter predictions; The Mirror said that snowfall would start around October into November; I’m not sure about you but I didn’t see any? It seems even the

experts are wrong sometimes.

I have this feeling inside; this nagging feeling that it is definitely going to snow this year and all I can think about are the safety of our nation’s cats. My cat’s name is Pepper; he’s grey and very fat. I can’t even fathom how much the snow confuses him or what he even thinks about it. I’d hope that he shares my views on snow being irritating, cold and harsh.

The weather is chaotic and unpredictable; like pushing a bouncy ball down the face of the mountain – you can never entirely predict the nature of the balls bounce, spin, height and timing.

Roads close, children laugh, and news headlines explode: “MELTDOWN”, “THE BIG FREEZE”, and “HOW MUCH GRIT IS LEFT?” - all this leads to eventual boredom. Much like when you go out in the snow for the first time. You slip some dry, warm gloves on, comfy shoes and off you pop to trample on virgin snow. An hour

passes and you’re wet, cold and bored of doing the same things. I usually end up whining like dying orca, wanting a hot chocolate and a radiator.

Now it’s time for my ULTIMATE ONLINE OBSESSION: watching videos online of people slipping on ice. Not too often do I laugh at others misfortune but I implore you to watch any collection of these videos and not laugh. The middle-aged men are the best ones; their expressions are always brilliantly animated when they begin to slip. It feels like a year, arms flailing, knees buckling before the final slam. Leaving you (the audience member) either gasping or crying out with laughter.

If it does snow this year – I’ll return to being reclusive like a clam or a bear. I’ll stay in, preserve heat and wait for spring.

Remember: wear comfy shoes, a hat and think of me when playing in the snow gets tedious.

By Ross Henbest

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his year will be the 46th annual Kwanzaa celebration. For those that do not know, Kwanzaa is not a religious holiday, nor does it aim to replace Christmas. It is a seven-day African-American cultural festival beginning on December 26th and ending on January 1st.

Kwanzaa was founded in 1966 by Dr. Karenga who was a leading theorist of the black movement in the 1960’s. At a time of great social change for African Americans, Karenga sought to design a celebration that would honour the values of ancient African cultures and inspire African-Americans who were working for progress.

It is estimated that 18m African-Americans take part in Kwanzaa and the tradition has spread to the UK over the years. Kwanzaa is a holiday of the first harvest of the crops. The name, which is sometimes spelt ‘Kwanza’, comes from a phrase which means ‘first fruits’ in Swahili, an East African language.

Families usually gather after Christmas Day and the big feast is on December 31st.

Kwanzaa is mostly celebrated at home with loved ones but can be held anywhere with families and friends. You can enjoy Kwanzaa with traditional African dishes as well as those developed in the United States by Africans, using ingredients such as sesame seeds (benne), peanuts (groundnuts), sweet potatoes, collard greens, and spicy sauces.

Kwanzaa is celebrated with red, black, and green, which is represented by candles that are lit on December 31st to mark the occasion. These three colours were important symbols in ancient Africa and gained new recognition through the efforts of Marcus Garvey’s Black Nationalist movement. Green is for the fertile land of Africa; black is for the colour of the people; and red is for the blood that is shed in the struggle for freedom.

Each of the seven days of Kwanzaa honours a different principle. These principles are believed to have been key in building strong, productive families and communities in Africa. They are: umoja (oo-MOH-ja) Meaning: unity. Action: building a community that holds together kujichagulia (koo-jee-cha-goo-LEE-yah) Meaning: self-determination. Action: speaking for yourself and making choices that benefit the community. ujima (oo-JEE-mah) Meaning: collective work and responsibility. Action: helping others within the community. ujamaa (oo-JAH-ma) Meaning: cooperative economics. Action: supporting businesses that care about the community. nia (nee-AH) Meaning: a sense of purpose. Action: setting goals that benefit the community. kuumba (koo-OOM-bah) Meaning: creativity. Action: making the community better and more beautiful. imani (ee-MAH-nee) Meaning: faith. Action: believing that a better world can be created for communities now and in the future.

The top five things that stress you out at Christmas

By Shane Millar

Everyone I know really gets into the Christmas spirit and looks at me like I’m insane when I say that it’s not at all relaxing and seldom ever fun.

Now, don’t get me wrong, I’m all for a bit of turkey and tinsel, but am I the only one who thinks that Christmas is the most stressful time of year?

In my opinion these are the top five things that I could do without at Christmas, on a scale of one to five, one being least stressful and five being tear your hair out frustrating.

1. Writing Christmas Cards This might actually be the bane of my existence.

I have never thought anything was so tedious in my life. I do what I’m sure 99.9% of you do. I buy a multipack of cards, having every intention of writing a personalised message in each one.

I actually end up writing the same message to everyone because when it comes to it I can’t be ar**d quite frankly.

2. Gift Giving I have come to the conclusion that I am the worst gift giver in the history of the world. I don’t know what to get anyone. It’s all very well saying: oh I can just buy mum some jewellery. But in reality, my mother has more jewellery than Mr T. And, it is a well known fact that buying vouchers is a big mistake because the person knows how much you’ve spent on them, which is never a good thing.

One year, I bought one of my friends a ten pound gift voucher only to find that they’d bought me a very expensive designer aftershave set.

You can imagine how I felt. Nobody wants to be a cheapskate, even if they have no money.

3. Christmas Songs

Don’t even get me started.

The whole point of a Christmas song, surely, is to cheer you up. Why then, do I find myself reaching for the metaphorical razor blade half way through December, thinking, if I hear All I want For Christmas is You one more time…

4. Christmas Shopping If you ask me, Christmas shopping should be a sport at the Winter Olympics. It’s awful. And by this point stress levels are already off the charts because you’ve had to sit and write 200 cards, each one identical to the last. You’ve already had to buy gifts that you know people are going to chuck out as soon as they get home, and you’ve had to listen to a Christmas CD on a loop while you’re tone deaf friend dances around singing Mistletoe and Wine.

5. Family Parties Of all the things that stress me out at Christmas, I have to say that this is the

worst. I say this not because I hate my family but because I have to walk round a room for “X” amount of hours being introduced to a thousand different relatives, of which I only know three. It’s ridiculous.

Then I have to watch as Auntie what’s-her-name gets absolutely s**t-faced and falls into the Christmas tree.

Mind you, I think she’s probably got the right idea.

A good drink is the only way I can deal with these parties too!

Wednesday 7th December, 2011, Bucks Student 9

Face the facts!

Acne is one of the most common skin disorders in the UK. Whilst 45% of acne sufferers do not need medical treatment to manage the disorder, some of us need that little bit of extra help.

As a former acne sufferer myself, this is a subject that is close to my heart. I know how hard it can be to muster enough confidence to get out of bed in the morning, never mind anything else.

In my experience, the worst thing that anyone with so called “must treat” acne can do is ignore the problem and hope that it goes away. If I had a pound for the number of times I went to the doctors and they fobbed me off with antibiotics or creams that didn’t work, well, let’s just say paying my student fees wouldn’t be an issue.

The best form of treatment for “must treat” acne is a drug called Roaccutane. The drug works by drying out the oils in the skin that cause spots and blemishes.

In my opinion, doctors don’t like to tell you about it because it is expensive.

If you are a sufferer and think that this treatment is right for you, then I must warn you that there are some risks.

They include side effects like: - Cracked lips - Dry/peeling skin - Nose bleeds - And perhaps the most risky of all, raised cholesterol If you have the drug, then you will need regular blood tests to monitor your cholesterol levels. I would advise that those of you with a needle phobia to seriously consider whether this drug is right for you.

For those of you who don’t want to take such drastic measures in your fight against acne, then there are things you can do to help prevent spots.

These include: - Taking good care of your skin. I would recommend a sensitive cleanser - Eating healthily - Taking regular exercise, sweating helps to rid your skin of impurities - Steam your skin over a bowl of hot water, this also helps keep your skin impurity free My advice to you is this: face the facts and don’t suffer in silence.

For more information visit: acnemagazine.com Or do a Google search for treating acne. (Seek your doctor’s advice if you think you need Roaccutane.)

By Shane Millar

Dear Busty...

Dear Busty, I have recently split up with my boyfriend and he has got a new girlfriend already, I’m really down about it. Do you have cures for getting over your ex?

Annie, 18 Well Annie Banannie, we all know that the right thing to do is to throw out your old toys to give them to the desperate and needy! Whatever reason for your split I’m sure it’s for the best, Now Google a picture of a small ding-a-ling and Photoshop his face on the end post it all round Uni. Satisfaction guaranteed! If all else fails go find yourself a massive biker Buck man and get him to roll up on his Harley with you on the back.

but neither can Rudolf so you’re not on your own! Fear not, your Halls bedroom is yours till move out. I’m sure you’re not the only one so why not ask around and anyone else that’s also staying can join you for a massive Christmas mash up! Turn your room into a winter wonderland and deck the Halls (get it!) with bells of Holly (Webster). Check out ish.org.uk who hold specialist international themed events over the holiday period.

Kisses on your face Busty x Dear Busty,

Kisses on your face Busty x

I am in my 3rd year and kind of aware that I’m going to have to be an adult soon and get a job!

Although I’m pretty sure I’ll pass my degree I think I need more to make my CV the best it can be… any ideas?

Dear Busty,

Sandra, 21

I am really worried about Christmas as my family lives abroad and I can’t be with them this year. Can you live in Halls over the Christmas period or do you have to move out?

Well Sandra, you have come to the right place…have you not heard of all the great CV enhancing opportunities the SU can offer you! Where have you been, hiding under a rock - or more like your halls duvet after one

George, 22 You poor Christmas turkey…. it’s a shame you can’t be with your family over the holidays

too many Snakey b’s! Come in and see Alice aka Volunteer lady. She is always organising ways you can help your community like conservation projects or even shopping with the elderly! That’s right you can shop and boost your employability at the same time!

Winner winner chicken dinner!

So there’s no excuse not to get involved. You can even check out the employability workshops that are being run at the SU, Friday 3rd February. For more info check out bucksstudent.com/ employability. In other words get yerrrr finger ooooottt!

Kisses on your face

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If you’re a student, you can register at your University address and you can either vote in person at the polling station or you can ask us to send you a postal vote to your home.

Voting by post: It’s easy – just ring or email and ask us for an application form, or download one from our website. You’ll need to provide a signature and date of birth for security reasons (we won’t pass this on to anyone else). Then we send your ballot paper to you about 10 days before polling day. www.wycombe.gov.uk/voting

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MOVEMBER An interview with the Blanks

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ovember: The month where lads look like paedophiles and creeps. However, it’s all for a very good and deserving cause.

This year, 2nd year Music Management, Branding & Public Relation students were asked to put on two events for this charity: a launch and a finale.

The launch kicked off with a Sweeney Todd theme (kudos to a fresher who provided us with this idea to play around with). The night was full of clean shaven males to mark the beginning of Movember. DJs included Noel (who many of you will know from the SU), lecturer Ray Sylvester, a satanic set from Simon Poole and two freshers from the Live Music & Events management route, James Cornmell & Danny Whitehead.

Face painted moustaches and fingers were to be seen everywhere and a few cheeky jelly shots and carefully themed cocktails. The choice of Bloody Hairy, Tash’mo’politon and Sweenytini ensured students weren’t to be left out with a variety of cocktails.

This finale consisted of a Back to the Future theme complete with hanging hover boards, the clock tower and an actual Delorean car! Thanks to Cheese & Ham for coming down and taking photos with the Delorean.

Entertainment for the night came from The Deloreans, a cover band whose lead singer used to go to Bucks and Daniel Pearce being a guest vocalist. DJ Sets from Ray and Danny again were to be enjoyed and a rather themefitting set from Blue Rinse DJ James Elden.

The Deloreans were absolutely amazing, with songs such as; ‘When the Sun Goes Down’, ‘Sex on Fire’ and a fantastic rendition of ‘Don’t look back in Anger’. Daniel Pearce’s appearance on vocals was absolutely amazing: a real crowd pleaser.

Jelly shots, Dominoes pizza, cakes, raffle prizes and a silent auction ensured that our collection buckets were full by the end of the night.

Kudos to Jessica Downie who has raised an amazing £140 by creating an unusual ‘mo’ shall we say. If you came to the event then you’ll know what we’re on about!

Thanks to everyone who came down and helped us to create awareness and raise money for this well-deserved cause.

Keep an eye out on the BMB page for the total we have managed to raise throughout these events!

By Lauren Troiano

1. Where and how did you all meet?

Sam: George, Paul and I all went to Syracuse University in upstate New York where we became good friends and then George met Philip doing improve in LA and he brought Philip in to our group because we had a lead on a cruise ship. We kept singing after that and we’d sing at parties and stuff like that for fun.

Then there was a cast and crew Christmas party for Scrubs and I offered the group up as entertainment so we sang at the party and the producers were like ‘We gotta to put that on the show!’

(The interview was interrupted as George Miserlis found the full roll setting on the massage chair, ‘Oooh George moaned...’)

2. So whose idea was it to form a band?

All: That was what it was, just some guys singing for fun. Did you ever see the show ‘Forever Plaid’, it was a big musical hit. George was in productions of that so he had the music of it and that was what we used to audition for the cruise ship.

George was the one who said ‘Hey guys I think we can make some money doing this’.

Phil: That’s when we all had hair’ (The band burst into fits of laughter at this point and Sam did some hilarious impressions of hair falling out reminiscent of his character Ted) 3. What or who inspired you to perform this particular type of music, to go down the route of your documented pledge to just use your voices?

Paul: (Jokingly) Cheapness and laziness!

Sam: We didn’t want to pay an accompanist to come play for us, not that we couldn’t play ourselves (They all play piano and other instruments) but it was hard enough getting four people together so we decided just to use our voices.

Phil: It’s more portable this way you know, we can just

gather in the kitchen at a party.

4. What was the first song you worked on together?

Paul: The Riff Song.

Sam: It’s a song from an operetta in 1927, the Desert Song. The song that got us on to scrubs was the John Williams Superman theme and Paul wrote original lyrics to it and transcribed it for four voices, it’s ridiculous and goes on forever but we sang it at the party and that’s how we got on the show.

5. You perform a hugely diverse range of songs in your own style. How do you choose which songs to perform?

Sam: A lot of it was decided for us by Scrubs.

Sometimes they would say ‘We’re doing TV Themes, do you like the A-team or the Six Million Dollar Man?’ and we’d go ‘The Six Million Dollar Man!’ but that was the most say we had in it.

All: That gave us a lot of our repertoire and then we went on Scott Mills and that was when we decided to do Rihanna and the Top 40 stuff and that seemed to work for us. It’s usually when people say ‘You’re gonna go on this show, prepare something’.

6. Do you all have a favourite song that you perform / do you each have your own favourites? (‘That’s the spot!’ Moaned George, still playing with the massage chair...)

All: Whatever song we’re singing at the time. We just have fun singing together!

7. Did you ever expect to become a world famous band?

All: (Laughing and joking) Yes! Right from the beginning. That’s why we worked so hard and learnt three songs! (‘Oh Yes, OH YES’ George exclaimed as he figured out how to recline the massage chair) 8. If you could perform in any venue in the world,

By Laz Woods where would you like to go?

All: (Still in fits of laughter at George’s antics with the massage chair) Bucks Uni! Royal Variety Show!

Broadway! The top of the Pyramids at Giza! The Fortress of solitude in the North Pole... (They are all clearly huge Superman fans!) The acoustics are amazing, but the audience would be a bit small. (More fits of laughter) 9. What are your most memorable moments from your time together?

Sam: This one right now, maybe we should sing?

Phil: The 100th episode (of Scrubs), we sang ‘Over the Rainbow’ Paul: I had never been on TV before so it was just very exciting to be standing with a camera on you.

Sam: There were different moments like singing ‘Carry On My Wayward Son’ with Kate Micucci (Stephanie Gooch in Scrubs).

Phil: And the last episode from the eighth season of Scrubs where we got to see everybody!

10. Can you give us an idea of what songs you will be working on next?

(At this point Sam asked Paul to ‘give them the notes’ and then they broke into the opening of Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody) Sadly, we had to call an end to the interview at this point as the band had to get ready to perform. No-one reading these words can truly appreciate what an amazing experience it is to meet these four brilliant musicians. They are friendly, down to earth and always quick to laugh and share a joke.

They are clearly the very best of friends. The clear passion they feel for what they do is what hits you most when you speak to them, and it comes through in everything they say.

GLITTER WRESTLING Angel releases FIRST year Business and Festival Management students organised a glitter wrestling competition in the SU last month to raise money and awareness for Wycombe Mind charity.

The event, which was held in the SU on Friday 18th November, was a part of their course with similar charity events taking place around the university.

One of the students Adam Blaxter told the Bucks Student how they were inspired by festivals that have also held glitter wrestling competitions. They raised over £100 for Wycombe Mind - a charity that helps people suffering from mental illnesses - through donations from local shops and businesses.

This included vouchers from Nando’s, Rush hair and the bowling alley. They also received gifts from Lush and Ruby Moon to name a few.

A member of staff from Ruby Moon, located on Castle Street, was present on the day to offer hair mascara and glitter tattoos for a small price, 20% of which also went to Wycombe Mind.

The event saw three pairs of contestants wrestle in a huge pool of glitter – in case the name did not give that away. They went through three bouts of brawling on their knees as the

audience decided on a winner. These hilarious and tense fights left the poor contestants leaving the arena looking like giant disco balls but they were visibly enjoying their time in the glitter paddling pool.

There was also a husband and wife fight – in which a couple who were reportedly rowing over who got to watch EastEnders or Match of the Day, took their anger out in the glitter pool – as you do.

The final saw the winners of the two previous fights – Greasy Spoon and Ruthless Ricky – fight breathlessly to claim their prize and honourable title as the Glitter Wrestling champ.

After a slippery start, Greasy Spoon won the audience over with his comical facial expressions and enduring a severe case of a broken nail, to be titled as the glitter wrestling champion 2011.

The first year Business and Festival Management students should be very proud of their achievements – not only did they bring a fantastic and hilarious event to an otherwise mundane Friday afternoon, but they also did a fantastic job in raising money for a brilliant local charity.

Let’s hope they bring it back soon!

his new track ‘Ride Out’

By Tanya Virdy

R&B singer-songwriter Angel is one of 2011’s most exciting prospects.

The Shepherd’s Bush native has been described by some as the new ‘Bad Boy’ of R&B. Often mistaken for a rapper because of his street-like image, the 23-yearold proves that looks can be deceiving.

With his tattoos and swagger, audiences expect him to start spitting beats when he takes to the stage. On the contrary, Angel’s new mixtape ‘Patience Is A Virtue’ mark him as the angelic new face of UK R&B. With a brand new video for his latest track ‘Ride Out’, featuring one of the hottest underground UK rappers at the moment, Brixton’s Jetski wave general Sneakbo, the production on ‘Ride Out’ is solid, with heavy kicks, piano stabs, and warm synths giving the track a nice groove. Angel’s vocals sit perfectly over the mid-tempo beat, which has a nice summer vibe.

No R&B track these days is complete without a verse from a rapper and Sneakbo steps up and blesses the track with his rude boy swagger, which has those under 18 going crazy.

The video consists of the singer delivering his piercing vocals over the R&B melody while riding around London with a girl in the passenger seat, as he tries to hustle his way into the music industry. Angel can be seen visiting the BBC 1 Xtra studios, to hand out CDs to DJs as they exit the building in the hope that they will listen to his music.

Supporting their peers in the industry, other artists making a cameo appearance in the promo clip include Cleo Sol, Bluey Robinson, RD and Preeya Kalidas.

‘Ride Out’ is taken from Angel’s forthcoming EP ‘7 Minutes Before Time’ which will be released in the near future. So check out the track and video.

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Suck My OXJAM proves a big hit raising a fantastic £480 T

By Gary Anderson

he sizeable crowd of music lovers that attended OXJAM’s takeover of Suck My Acoustic at the Students Union venue on Tuesday November 22 enjoyed a fantastic night of live music and great giveaways. Proceeds from the event, which was organised by Suck My Acoustic’s very own Aaron Livingstone along with Verity Harris, Jamie Alexander and Jaime Ashton from OXJAM, went towards the great work carried out by the OXFAM charity.

Verity, Jamie and Jaime are Music Management and Artist Development students here at Bucks and this was the first time that they have run an OXJAM event. With the success of Suck My Acoustic, which regularly attracts large crowds to the SU on alternate Tuesday nights, it made perfect sense for both camps to come together and put on a great night’s music across two stages.

Aaron welcomed everyone before introducing the first performer of the night, Dan Goss, who is a Suck My Acoustic regular, and he put his own acoustic spin on chart favourites including

a fantastic rendition of Ed Sheerin’s You Need Me I Don’t Need You. Next up was Ronnie who performed a couple of her own songs which went down a treat. John Napier took to the main stage and rolled back the years with a superb acoustic version of the Joy Division classic Love Will Tear Us Apart Again.

Becky Wixon, complete with guitar and harmonica ala Bob Dylan, showcased her talents with a few of her own tracks as well as covering the classic Mrs Robinson before finishing off with an impressive Beach Boys medley. Livingstone then took to the stage himself along with fellow members of Bucks New Uni’s band of the moment Bobby Petrov. With a new EP just released, Petrov delighted the crowd with a few stunning tunes, made all the more impressive as they performed them with an acoustic twist.

Chutes were next on the main stage and the five piece’s infectious rhythm allied to beautiful electric keyboard sounds were enjoyed by everyone.

Bombay Christicle Club aka MATT were the final

performers on the small stage and despite some minor technical issues early on their chilled sound and beautiful harmonies went down a treat. This is Freedom were the final act of the night and were joined by Becky Wixon to perform a great version of The Killer’s track Mr Brightside.

Before the night finished, Aaron and Derek Sheridan called out the winners of the raffle prizes which included a Rolex purse, cds, posters, t-shirts and vouchers. A fantastic prize of a Marshall amp was on offer in a silent auction and the lucky winner was Bobby Petrov front man Callum Spencer.

And that was that. A fantastic night of music and giveaways had come to an end. Special mention should go to Aaron for organising a great night as well as to the guys from OXJAM for providing fantastic prizes.

Aaron also thanked members of Bucks GAA Society, who were out in force on the night helping to set up the stages and selling raffle tickets as part of their volunteering programme.

RIHANNA - TALK THAT TALK What do you mean H you haven’t heard of.... Ólöf Arnalds? ere’s a lesson to Rihanna: Just because you can write a 6th album on tour, doesn’t mean you should.

A lacklustre affair from start to finish, ‘Talk that Talk’ sounds rushed while lyrically making Rihanna sounds like a caricature of herself.

There’s nothing strikingly new about the album which starts off wisely with two massive hits in forthcoming single ‘You Da One’ and the massive Calvin Harris produced ‘We Found Love’.

However, the hits throughout the album are few and far between. On one side there is the rather catchy ballad ‘Drunk on Love’ [which is essentially The Xx’s ‘Intro’ with Rihanna singing over it, lazy? Yes. Yet somehow it just about works...] this is along with the brilliant dance gem ‘Where Have You Been?’ and the upbeat crowd anthem ‘We Want Love’. Meanwhile the deluxe edition offers the fantastic Chase and Status produced ‘Red Lipstick’ featuring Nicki Minaj which is a dark dub step track in

which Minaj shines.

Yet on the flipside there are other incredibly poor tracks like the lyrically bizarre title track ‘Talk that Talk’ in which Jay-Z is simply forgettable and the rather embarrassing word play in ‘Cockiness’ and ‘Birthday Cake’. I get that Rihanna’s raunchy and R-Rated, but kindly stop shoving it down my throat.

Rihanna’s sexier side is at drastic odds with its cookie cutter love songs and neither image ultimately works with this offering. It just seems that throughout this album, Rihanna simply can’t be bothered. There is nothing forward thinking or musically grabbing about the tracks.

Rihanna definitely needs to sharpen up come her seventh album because if this was an attempt to show versatility, it simply didn’t work.

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By Sarah Campbell

Coldplay - Mylo Xyloto

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dmittedly when I first heard ‘Every Teardrop is a Waterfall’, I wasn’t overly sure of what to expect when it came to Coldplay’s fifth album ‘Mylo Xyloto’ (pronounced ‘My-lo zy-letoe’) but I must say I’m pleasantly surprised by it.

A concept album that follows the pair of ‘Mylo’ and ‘Xyloto’, the album further does away with the band’s melancholic, indie tones that made older albums like ‘A Rush of Blood to the Head’ and ‘Parachutes’ so popular.

Instead there is a sharp injection of joy, hope, experimentation and chart pop into the sounds of Coldplay these days. This new direction is made rather plain with tracks such as “Princess of China” featuring Rihanna alongside ‘Paradise’ which further adds the pop stamp of approval.

The album starts off with the gentle yet pleasant enough instrumental ‘Mylo Xyloto’ before quickly leading into the Cure esq ‘Hurts like Heaven’; the album starts like some sort of futuristic, lovers dream.

However, the story throughout the album quickly spirals downwards into misery and angst, whilst still managing to sound incredibly upbeat. Songs like the fantastically paranoid U2 jangle ‘Major Minus’, and the simplistic ‘U.F.O.’ both add to the feeling of heartbreak and despair.

Yet all isn’t lost as the album ends with two tracks looking forward to the future with the festival like ‘Don’t Let it Break Your Heart’ and a relaxing slow number in ‘Up with the Birds’ which builds up to a fantastic end to an album that is overall a grower. After a couple of listens you soon start to appreciate Coldplay’s ear for a good musical hook. Although the concept of the album is flat, the band does make up for it with brilliantly crafted songs. It’s like they’ve never been away.

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By Sarah Campbell

There’s only one real word to describe Ólöf Arnalds and that’s unique.

A known face on the Icelandic scene for quite some time, the singer has been a touring member with Múm since 2003 as well as having worked with other artists such as Mugison, Slowblow, Stórsveit Nix Noltes and Skúli Sverrisson.

The singer has also studied violin and classical singing along with studying composition and new media at Iceland Academy of the Arts.

Somehow Ólöf has managed to find time to work on her own songs and material. A mixture of folk and indie music, the singer told me when I spoke to her recently at a gig that she “doesn’t like to be put in a box”, explaining that her music is an expressive part of her.

This becomes evident in her live shows, which Arnalds doesn’t pre-plan. Audiences are instead taken on a journey based on how she feels that night.

It defiantly makes for an

interesting show if nothing else!

Arnalds is a warts and all performer, she’s happy to make mistakes in her shows because she says “she’s human, I’m not perfect and my mistakes prove that.”

In the past Arnalds has worked with full bands. These days her performances are more simplistic with Arnalds swapping between two acoustic guitars and a ukulele.

Her all Icelandic début album ‘Við og við’ [which roughly translates into ‘Now and Then’] was originally released in 2007 in Iceland and wasn’t released in the UK until 2009. Her second album ‘Innundir skinni’ [Under the Skin] features a duet with the legendary Björk. Neither album puts a musical foot wrong, both are produced by Sigur Rós’ Kjartan Sveinsson and both highlight Arnalds’ stunning talent.

Look out for a third album from Arnalds next year!

Key tracks: ‘Surrender’ ft Björk, Innundir Skinni, Crazy Car, Close My Eyes

By Sarah Campbell

top 5 christmas tracks you must hear! By Sarah Campbell

If, like me you’re fed up of hearing Mariah Carrey’s warbling about what she wants, X-Factor festive domination and The Pogues spreading general misery...then check out some new tracks just in time for Christmas and the New Year!

1. Michael KiwanukaI’m Getting Ready

Fresh from supporting Adele, Coldplay and Laura Marling on tour, Michael Kiwanuka is looking to bring out his third EP ‘Home Again’ on January 1st. This track is the first single to be released from it and it’s a mellow, guitar led song with soulful, wistful tones.

A brilliant slice of the summer in the cold months.

2. The PenelopesNow, Now, Now

French duo Axel Basquiat and Vincent T aka The Penelopes, are looking to unleash their distinctive eletro-pop sound to the masses next year. This first release from the pair is a mixture of quirky keyboard electronic pop and synths complete with a rather genius whistling middle. Not too shabby a track.

3. Slow Moving MilliePlease, Please, Please...

The second of two cover songs featured on this list, this wonderful Smiths cover by Slow Moving Millie aka Amelia Warner featured on this year’s John Lewis Christmas campaign is a piano led gem that is fast gaining well deserved acclaim.

4. Elsie-

The Assassin (Bang Bang)

Up and coming Adidas approved singer, Elsie, has brought out this track as a follow up single to her free download ‘Dakota’.

Officially out February 5th 2012, the song is a mix of gritty vocals and 80s esq beats; perfect for the dance floor.

5. Florrie Sunday Girl

The first of two cover songs featured on this list, both of which are on high profile advertising campaigns at the moment. This Blondie cover by Florrie is for the Nina Ricci perfume. Model, singer and drummer Florrie features in the advert herself along with singing vocals for this rather simple yet pretty track.

E.N.C.O.R.E

By Tanya Virdy Consisting of singers Mark and Cario plus rapper Pierre, UK group Encore bring their unique mixture of R&B and Hip-Hop on Bread & Butter, their first official mixtape. The EP boasts ten tracks including ‘I’m Gone’ and an acoustic version of ‘Fun.’ This mix tape has some real flecks of wider-market potential and on the whole is a solid introduction to the band. The ten-track mixtape sees Cario, Mark and Pierre sing and rap their way through a range of topics, including untrustworthy girlfriends and hotel hook-ups with energy and swagger setting the stage for the release of something more substantial next year.

The introduction sees rapper Pierre proclaims: “This is just the beginning” and indeed the band go straight into the good stuff with track ‘I’m Gone.’ Like any decent mixtape, Bread & Butter has an element of experiment and you get the impression the group are testing out different approaches to their sound and it is interesting to see how the band distribute their rapping and singing skills on the individual tracks with varying results. Both ‘I’m Gone’ and ‘Hands High’ are strong R&B pop singles and feature effective guest spots from rappers English Frank and Perry Mystique.

At its best Bread & Butter is easy to listen to and boasts real chart contending hits like the relaxed and seductive ‘Room Service’ whilst the grime-tinged track ‘Fire & Flames’ is an intense showcase for versatile rapper Pierre and as usual, the MC successfully brings the heat.

The EP frequently sees the band’s singers engage in some spot on harmonies, however it is interesting to note that the band sound most like a unit on the stripped down ‘Fun’ at the end of the project - the trio put in an organic performance on the guitar-assisted track.

As people, the boys are likable and no doubt have all the ingredients of a group that could very well blow up. Bread & Butter definitely leaves a listener intrigued as to what will come next from Encore.

Bread & Butter is available for free at their website.

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t’s almost Christmas, and there’s plenty to look forward to, over in Walford!

Starting off with the Masood’s, we’ve been watching Yusef getting violent with Zainab over the last few weeks and It’s all building up to this Christmas. Yusef wants to run away to Pakistan with Zainab, but Masood gets wind, throwing Yusef’s plans in jeopardy. Will Masood

save his ex-wife from the clutches of Dr. Evil and if so, at what major cost?

Elsewhere, Ricky is back next week but not with the good news that his family have been hoping for.

Also, don’t forget the storyline with Mandy Salter is going to kick things off! An accident leaves Lola’s health (and her unborn baby) on a balance.

Phil’s stalker still hasn’t been revealed, but his suspicions turn to Jack. New evidence comes to light, leaving Shirley to realise that maybe they’ve been looking at the wrong people all this time – and the stalker could be someone a lot closer to home? Things don’t end there because the police get wind and turn up to investigate Phil for two murders – crazy ex-wife Stella Crawford and loveable Kevin Wicks who died while driving one of Phil’s illegal “cut and shut” cars...

The Brannings and Mitchells are

locked in a feud. With Phil believing Jack to be behind the mysterious calls/texts, and Jack and Roxy’s bitter court case over baby Amy – it doesn’t look like things are going to be cooling down between them any time soon..

And here’s a few more titbits – Janine discovers that she’s pregnant with Michael’s child. It’s set to be a major test as to whether they do actually love each other, or is Michael just using her for a darker reason? Good old Hev is going to be murdered in cold blood and the killer won’t be revealed just yet!

Chucky Venn (best known for his roles in The Dark Knight and Footballers Wives) will be joining the EastEnders cast as ‘Ray’, little Morgan’s father. He’ll be on screen early next year, coinciding with Bianca’s return. After agreeing to meet up with Whitney, we’ll find out that he doesn’t know about his son..

Finally, as it’s the last edition of term, I’d like to quickly take this opportunity and wish everyone a merry Christmas and a happy New Year! Take care, and see you all in 2012!

By MJ

Above left: Will Zainab finally see Dr Khan is Dr Evil! Above: Christmas in the square always guarentees heartache and misery! Below: ITV1’s The Jury starring Julie Walters and Emma Watts .

The Jury

By Shane Millar

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The Jury Review

as courtroom drama The Jury guilty of being a success?

I was really looking forward to courtroom drama The Jury when I saw it advertised on ITV1 about a week before it was due to begin. I have to confess that after the first two episodes, I was left feeling disappointed.

I cannot deny that the acting was superb, particularly the performance given by Julie Walters (Educating Rita, Calendar Girls) as witty defence lawyer Emma Watts. If I’m honest, I only decided to watch it because I knew she was going to be in it, as I’m sure did a vast majority of audience members.

The programme was on for a whole week and ran every night for five days. I think that this, perhaps, may have been part of The Jury’s downfall. Because the programme was on for an hour each night, I found myself loosing interest in it as the week went on. The first episode was watched by 6 million viewers, beating BBC1’s Young Apprentice by two million. However, by the second night The Jury also lost two million viewers.

In my opinion, this show’s main problem was that the plotline was not very compelling. While it was interesting to see the process of a court case, and while the creators of the show had gone to great effort to

insure that the case seemed as if it could be real (by way of a fake news broadcast on ITV News at the start of the first episode), I felt that the story lacked any substance or worth.

By the third show, the programme was following a pattern of predictability in that you knew what was going to happen before it appeared on the screen.

The defendant, Alan Lane (John Lynch) would at first appear guilty, and then not guilty, and so it would go.

Other facets of the storyline were also predictable.

The jury foreman, for instance was tricked into believing that someone he met in the public gallery was a jury member from the previous trial, before Alan Lane’s case had gone through the court of appeal.

The “former jury member” was in fact the sister of one of Lane’s victims, trying to influence the foreman into giving a guilty verdict. I’d guessed what was happening there as soon as the woman was introduced to the audience.

The thing that annoyed me most about this programme was that the ending was ambiguous. It was one of those endings where the viewer is left to make up their own mind as to whether the defendant was innocent or not. I always find these type of cliffhangers a little anticlimactic, as it renders all that has preceded it pointless.

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Movie Reviews

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Rachel (Bryce Dallas Howard) and his pop culture-spouting best friend Kyle (Seth Rogen). Despite a few minor problems at work 50/50 (15) Released 25/11/11 (UK) and in his home life, Adam feels Running time: 100 mins as if he has everything in his life in order. That is until the day he discovers he has cancer after a

By Oliver Hunt routine check-up at the doctors.

Now with his life thrown into irector Jonathan Levine disarray and the world constantly has always dealt with patronising him, Adam begins to tough issues surrounding see that his life isn’t as perfect as adolescent frustration and he imagined. loneliness through movies such as The first thing to say about the oddball, buddy stoner comedy this film is that writing a comedy The Wackness and the darkly around a difficult subject, such unappreciated All the Boys Love as cancer, is a hard balance to Mandy Lane. With his new movie strike. Rogen, who is friends with 50/50 written by Ali G writer Reiser and helped him through Will Reiser, he is treading similar his cancer struggle, often kills the ground. mood with jokes that do not work Based loosely on Reiser’s own outside of America. Whilst also experience of dealing with cancer forcing a contrived relationship from a young age, this movie feels between Will and Rachel, the like it was something he needed to only interesting sections of the get out of him. It is only a shame movie involve Angelica Huston that whilst the drama is ever as Adam’s mother. Her vulnerable present, the humour feels forced yet strong characteristics are and often falls flat on its face. performed well, allowing the Adam (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) is audience to easily emote and relate a happy-go-lucky radio journalist to Adam. who spends his time with his As Adam struggles with artistic and controlling girlfriend

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accepting his fate, confessing to live a life of sobriety, he regularly attends therapy lead by Anna Kendrick as the peppy Katharine and whilst the role is nothing new, she plays it very well.

Rogen once again plays the foul-mouthed best friend who sees Adam’s cancer as something to be capitalised on, which had me questioning whether he was actually like his screen alter ego during the time that Reiser was going through his chemotherapy.

But ultimately it is becoming a little tiresome. Bryce Dallas Howard is, as always, very good as the domineering girlfriend and works well opposite the fragile Gordon-Levitt, who in his own right goes through an impressive transformation through the course of the movie.

Whilst some relationships feel generic, the comedy might entertain some. It is definitely worth a watch if only for the ever-brilliant Gordon-Levitt and Huston. The movie is a little uneven at times as it turns from a Bromance to a medical drama to a stoner comedy movie but overall it is fun and enjoyable.

Twilight - Breaking Dawn pt1 Twilight - Breaking Dawn pt 1 (12A) Released 18/11/11 (UK) Running time: 117 mins

By MJ

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he latest instalment in the Twilight saga was hardly the sensational, breath-taking piece of cinematography that it’s been hyped to be.

To sum it up – for a vampire film, it was bloodless and worse than a bunch of 15-year-old boys running around with sexed up hormones.

For those of you who haven’t seen the previous movies, Breaking Dawn is the final book in the Twilight saga. Mortal Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart) meets vampire Edward Cullen (Robert Pattison) and they fall in love *yay*. Only werewolf Jacob Black (Taylor Lautner) *drool* comes into the picture, and sort of falls for Bella. Vampires and werewolves hate each other, and Bella has to choose who she wishes to be with. Eventually, she decides that Cullen is the vampire for her, breaking poor Jacob’s heart in the process. Fast forward to the current film, and Edward’s proposed to Bella... oh, and she wants to turn into a vampire who could potentially blow the werewolf/vampire peace treaty out of the water...

Sadly, Director Bill Condon (who also directed Dream Girls and Gods and Monsters) didn’t quite do the movie justice, as there wasn’t much to go on.

The movie was heavily padded out with absolutely no substance, and honestly shouldn’t have been split

into two parts. There’s a high chance that if the final book was kept as one movie, it could have been a fast paced, action filled movie. Instead movie-goers were forced to plod along, as nothing amazing happens until the second half of the books.

On the plus side, there was plenty of flesh on show.

Whether you’re Team Edward or Team Jacob, there was no shortage of topless scenes. While Jacob’s top was constantly off (it is hard work being a werewolf, you know), Edward’s lack of clothes were more to do with the cringy sex scenes with his new wife. There were a few unintentional humorous moments in this, but overall, it was highly embarrassing and tedious.

Not exactly something I’d recommend to watch with your parents!

Twi-hards will definitely love the movie, however if you’re not a fan of the books or movies, then I definitely wouldn’t recommend it – as it is more likely to be utterly confusing and boring. I like to finish my reviews on a positive note ... Taylor Lautner was looking absolutely spectacular, as usual!

20 Bucks Student, Wednesday 7th December, 2011

Celebrity

Above: Kris is devestated about his wife’s shock decision to end their marriage.

The American Music Awards always have a glamorous line up of stars such as Katy Perry, Jennifer Lopez, Justin Beiber and many more which stand out to impress. But who achieved the award for best dressed?

Singer Taylor Swift, who took away Favourite Female Artist, Favourite Album and Artist of the Year, surely couldn’t take any more? Well she certainly took best dressed in my eyes, wearing a gold sparkly gown

by Reem Acra, with a sleek straight ponytail and elegant emerald drop earrings. She sure dazzled the crowd with a simple yet stunning gown.

Singer and Disney star

Selena Gomez, who was with boyfriend Justin Beiber most of the night, wore a Giorgio Armani gown, which was a beautiful champagne

Everyone wins from Kim Kardashian’s divorce, except their wedding guests of course, but was it a sham ceremony?

Reality TV star Kardashian’s decision to file for divorce after just 72 days of marriage to Kris Humphries shocked even the most fervent of reality show fans.

Members of the public who couldn’t care less about the Kardashian family have been intrigued by the question: Was Kim Kardashian’s marriage to Kris Humphries a sham? Was it simply a ‘showmance’ arranged for the reality-TV cameras?

“I am trying not to read all the different media reports but it’s hard not to see all the negative ones,” Kim wrote on her personal blog after news of her filing for divorce was released.

“First and foremost, I married for love. I can’t believe I even have to defend this. I would

colour with a sweeping fringe - providing an old fashioned, classic Hollywood style. Selena is growing up and she pulled this off as it suited her slim figure and she shined as it was not the kind of attire you would usually see her wear. Sleek curls neatly in place went well with her glamorous look.

RnB singer Mario looked immaculate with a clean-cut look, a light grey tuxedo-style suit with bright white shoes, a crystal white shirt and a grey bow tie. The look Mario was going for certainly outdone the other guys.

The colours most celebrities were going for were gold and metallic this year, a lot of elegance and dazzling looks.

They certainly dressed to impress.

By Harleen Sangha

FOOD & DRINK

not have spent so much time on something just for a TV show.”

The 31-year-old blamed her overwhelming desire for all the things us ‘mere mortals’ have for the divorce, saying: “I want a family and babies and a real life so badly that maybe I rushed into something too soon.”

But then she kind of blamed the ‘mere mortals’ in the audience, saying she was so “caught up with the hoopla and the filming of the TV show that when I probably should have ended my relationship, I didn’t know how to and didn’t want to disappoint a lot of people.”

Technically, Kim apologised, if an “I’m sorry but …” counts.

“I’m sorry if I have hurt anyone,” she wrote, “but my dad always told me to follow my heart and I believe now that I really am.”

She also asked that her courage be respected as she goes through

By Tanya Virdy

Preeya Kalidas is back on our screens. The question is though, has the tiny petite star returned to our screens because her debut single flopped or is she back for the prominent story in the popular soap Eastenders?

Kalidas is a London-born singer, dancer and actress who has been seen on the big screen and on stage.

The young star, who was born in Isleworth in 1980, was raised in Twickenham, south-west London. She started her dancing career at the age of three with ballet lessons and she continued her passion for dance by taking up tap dancing at the age of five.

Kalidas then trained at both the Sylvia Young Theatre School in London and later went to the Songtime Theatre Arts center. It was her time at these theatre schools that really ignited her passion for acting.

Kalidas first appeared on screen in the drama Googleyes. In 1988 she played Usha in a short film called Jump Boy. Kalidas’ most acclaimed roles though have been in East is East, Bodies, Eastenders and Casualty.

She played Monica in Gurinder Chadha’s hit film Bend it Like Beckham.

Another claim to fame is that she was the female lead in Bombay Dreams, which was written by A.R. Rahman. She also sang the popular song Shakalaka Baby in the film, which

Preeya Kalidas

later won an award at the MTV Asia Awards. There is so much more Kalidas has starred in so she is a very talented young woman indeed.

After playing Amira Shah, Syed Masood’s wife for almost a year on the popular British soap Eastenders, the actress announced early in 2010 that she was leaving the series to return to a career in singing.

Her single Shimmy was released in July 2010, taken from her album (I’m Over It) Constant Craving. The album was supposed to be released in September 2010 but has been postponed until March 2012 due to work commitments.

Kalidas has returned to Eastenders after agreeing an extension to her contract for a because of her prominent storyline.

Although I am sure the fact her track Shimmy limped to 85 in the charts was a factor.

By Tanya Virdy

Winter warmer Hot Pot!

By Hollie Wicks

The cold weather has crept in whilst we’ve been peacefully sleeping and all you can think of is staying in bed and not going anywhere, right? Well, I have a good ol’ recipe here, and it’s perfect for this weather!

By Hollie Wicks

struggle to hear people speak.

On the other hand if you are in a party crazy mood then pick TGI Fridays because that’s what you’ll get; a very loud party meal (even if it’s not your birthday).

So as I said before, it was my friend’s birthday and I was in a party mood so I didn’t really mind the wild singing. There were about 13 of us and the waiter had placed us all on two long tables. Now, I don’t know about you, but when I’m out it’s not just the food; I like to talk to people too. We asked to change and the waiter kindly obliged, moving the tables in to one big table. And I mean big, it was huge! Mission accomplished, we could all talk to each other without needing to turn round.

Unfortunately I was the designated driver due to cash flow problems! However, everyone else was on the cocktails, slowly building up the bill on them alone.

(About £7 a cocktail! I was sensible with my tap water again). We all had a starter each or shared with someone. My boyfriend and I shared the boneless chicken wings

this difficult time, which finds her at a nightclub in Sydney, Australia, promoting a new line of Kardashian Kollection handbags with sister Khloe. That would be the sister Kathie Lee Gifford claims walked past her at the wedding reception and whispered “I give it six months.”

Humphries was reportedly blindsided by the divorce filing and issued a statement to various outlets saying: “I love my wife and am devastated to learn she filed for divorce. I’m committed to this marriage and everything this covenant represents. I’m willing to do whatever it takes to make it work.”

Of course, who hasn’t dated someone who wouldn’t take “I’m outta here” for an answer? Maybe Humphries got the hint after she un-followed him on Twitter?

Who won the best dressed at the AMA’s this year?

This week my boyfriend took me to...TGI Fridays I tell a lie, he didn’t take me there we were invited there for our friend’s birthday.

Now I don’t know if you all know but TGI Fridays is a very lively American style restaurant. It is situated in Cressex at the top of Marlow Hill.

I’ll paint you a picture of just how lively it is. Every time I’ve been, there’s always birthdays happening. That’s cool; I don’t mind seeing you celebrate it. However, celebrating it in TGI Fridays is different to any other restaurant.

The waiter announces it to the whole restaurant and calls over all his/her colleagues to sing you happy birthday, TGI Friday’s style. “Happy Happy Happy Birthday...” it goes on and on. One birthday is fine, when it gets to about ten in one sitting, it’s a little OTT. So if I was you and out for a quiet meal, don’t chose TGI Fridays. Not only is the happy birthday loud, the background music isn’t so background and you may

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with Jack Daniels sauce. They were delicious. We then received our main meal, the wait wasn’t too long.

I had chicken finger BLT, which was scrumptious although a little too filling!

My boyfriend had the baby back ribs and shrimp skewers with Jack Daniels sauce. Everyone else then chose a dessert and soon regretted it. They were all struggling through it. As we hadn’t chosen one, we decided to help everyone else out.

Can’t have a friend struggle alone can we? Mmm... free dessert tastes so much better!

As you can tell the bill was going to be big, cocktails, starters, main meals and desserts for all but a couple. But we weren’t prepared for this price...£357!

Now don’t let that put you off, TGI Fridays can be expensive but only if you don’t pick the right day.

Monday to Thursday its two courses for £9.99 (off a set menu) or three courses for £12.99. They have a website where you can choose what to eat before you even get there and you can book your table too! Check it out on tgifridays.co.uk

Hotpot ingredients - 2 onions - 300g carrots - 1kg potatoes - 450g lean minced beef - 2 beef stock cubes - 400g can baked beans - splash of Worcestershire sauce - handful of chopped parsley

Hotpot method - Cut onions into eight wedges. Chop the carrots and cut the potatoes into large chunks.

Then put the kettle on.

- Pick out your largest non-stick pan, add the mince and fry. Keep stirring all the time until all is evenly browned. Then crumble in the stock cubes and mix well. Add the vegetables, and stir them around, then pour in 900ml of hot water from the kettle. Bring to the boil.

- Reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 30 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.

- Stir in the baked beans and a splash of Worcestershire sauce and heat through.

- Taste it, and if necessary add salt and pepper.

- Scatter over the parsley and then dispense the hotpot into bowls.

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FASHION & Beauty

Eylure Dylash (45 day mascara) -

Tried and Tested

Bicester Village Budget Bargains If you want to indulge in some luxury before or after the big day, Bicester Village is for you. The fashion designer outlet promotes tax free shopping and reduced prices on previous season’s collections. It definitely has something to offer for everyone.

Located in Oxford, it is roughly a half an hour drive north bound on the M40 from High Wycombe or 45 minutes from Uxbridge, however, there are many other easy and efficient forms of transport to take. Please note that there may be congestion and a lot of driving around to find a free parking space, which was the case for me. Try to avoid weekends and peak hours if possible as it tends to get extremely busy. With late opening hours, it lessens the time to rush around

snapping up all you can see in sight, which I guess is a bonus for some.

It is elegantly set out and reminds me of a small Austrian village in the winter as all the shops have a rather cosy, ski -chalet feel to them. The outlet includes shops such as Gucci, Versace, All Saints, Jack Wills, Superdry and Jimmy Choo just to name a few. It is also worthwhile checking out the main website as it lists all stores and many discounts. If you’re feeling rather parched and peckish there are coffee shops and restaurants dotted in every corner to fulfil any appetite.

Offering generous discounts you can’t really go wrong; Bicester is the place to be. So why not make a day out of it this Christmas?

By Faye Towler

Funky Festive Fruits Here are a handful of this season’s must-haves to get you suited and booted for Christmas and New Year:

Letter from the editor

In my conquest to find the perfect, non- clumping, volumising mascara, much to my amazement I stumbled across a product that offered all three requirements in one box. Every latest tube of this black lacquer offers some miraculous wonder to achieve luscious, long and seductive lashes, but we all know that they never seem to deliver. I’m very much into DIY makeup treatments, as being a student; I don’t have fortunes to spend delving into the world of salon glamour.

Retailing between seven and eight pounds and specifying that there is more than enough for 12 applications, this product could be seen as excellent value for money as a high street alternative. There are three main shades to choose from, dark brown, black and blue-black (being the darkest). I decided to try the lighter of the three as I have fair hair and I also wanted to use the dye on my eyebrows.

As with all permanent dyes, make sure you read the packaging thoroughly and undergo a 48 hour patch test as this shows up any allergic reactions. Please note this is very important when it comes to your eyes so I would strongly suggest it.

The product contains a small mixing pallet with mixing tools, the dye, activating lotion and eyelash pads for the excess dye.

Before applying the mix, the eye area must be completely

cleansed of all dirt and oils; otherwise the dye will not work to maximum effect.

I found the mixing and application process very easy; just make sure to keep your eyes shut for the duration of the ten minutes.

For eyebrows, leave the dye on for one to two minutes depending on the desired darkness.

The product claims to last up to six weeks, I must admit that this was not the case for me. However, this could all depend on how porous the hairs are and the rate of growth. The dye seemed to last for around three to four weeks, but there was a significant difference in the thickness, colour and length of my lashes. If you can’t be bothered with coats of mascara everyday then I would definitely recommend Dylash as an affordable treatment.

By Faye Towler

Topshop - Structured sleeveless skater dress (plum) £46.00

• DIY Eyelash Curler – Use your hair dryer to heat up your own eyelash curlers. It will work the same as a hot curling iron, curling the lashes easier. Test heat with finger before use.

• Cracking eyeliner- Place the eyeliner in the freezer for about 20 minutes. This smoothes the texture of the product when applied to the skin.

• Pearly whites even whiter- Mix four teaspoons of lemon juice with two teaspoons of baking powder together and apply the paste to your teeth for five minutes. Rinse and brush teeth as usual.

This will eliminate stains leaving you with a gleaming smile.

• Toner tea time- Ditch the caffeine and opt for a green tea. There are numerous benefits including aiding in fat loss, calming digestion, prevents heart disease, clears imperfections from skin etc.

Republic (Miso) Faux cream fur coat £54.99

New Look - Cut out sling back heels (black) Was 19.99 Now £14.99

Hello everyone, as soon as the Coca Cola advert pops up on TV, this time of year, it means only one thing; “it’s Christmassss!” in the words of Slade.

This is the last edition before the holidays, so I would like to wish you all a very merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. I hope these beauty tips leave you feeling relaxed and ready for the year ahead. Enjoy and most of all have fun!

Lots of festive love Faye x

Rimmel Kate Moss Collection Red 01 £3.99

H&M 10 Pack bracelet £6.99

Barry M - Red Glitter £2.99

- Pineapple is a natural painkiller. It contains inflammatory-enzymes that bring pain relief from conditions such as arthritis.

By Hollie Wicks

- Blueberries can boost your memory.

Eating this fruit regularly, could delay age related problems with short term memory.

- Do you know what the biggest meal would be on a menu? A roast camel, yes you heard right! You can eat camel, and you’d be full for days.

The meal would consist of a camel stuffed with a sheep’s carcass, which is stuffed with chickens, that has been stuffed with fish, which are stuffed with eggs.

Festive Food Ingredients 1 whole chicken - roughly 1.5 kg/3.3 lbs For the marinade: 2 tbs of fresh unsweetened yogurt 2 tbs of lime or lemon juice 2 tbs of garlic paste 1 tsp of ginger paste 1/2 tsp of red chili powder 1/2 tsp of turmeric powder 1/2 tsp of salt

For the filling: 3 tbs of vegetable, canola or sunflower cooking oil 3/4 tsp of cumin seeds 2 medium-sized onions chopped fine 2 tsp of garlic paste 1 tsp of ginger paste 1 tbs of coriander powder 1 tbs of cumin powder 1 tbs of garam masala 300 grams of minced or ground meat (beef or lamb) Salt to taste 2 medium-sized tomatoes chopped fine 1 cup of fresh or frozen peas 1 cup of chopped potatoes - 1 inch cubes - (skin removed) 1 tsp of lime or lemon juice 1/4 cup of chopped fresh coriander leaves 3 tbs of vegetable, canola or sunflower cooking oil to drizzling

The festive season has begun. If you are feeling a little adventurous and want to celebrate with something different, give Indian cuisine a go. This Anglo-Indian dish combines a western concept with Indian ingredients.

By Tanya Virdy

Method - Wash chicken, remove innards and when done, pat dry.

- Put all the ingredients for the marinade in a large, deep bowl and mix well. Put the whole chicken into this marinade and coat well. Cover the dish with cling wrap and keep in the fridge for two to three hours.

- While the chicken marinates, prepare the filling. Heat 3 tablespoons of cooking oil in a wok or deep pan on medium heat.

- Add the cumin seeds and fry for one minute.

Then add the onions and fry until they turn a pale golden colour.

- Add the ginger and garlic pastes and fry for one minute.

- Add the minced meat and all the powdered spices - coriander, cumin, garam masala and salt.

- Continue to brown the minced meat, stirring often to prevent burning. This should take between five and seven minutes.

- Add the tomatoes, peas and potatoes and cook until the potatoes are soft.

- Turn the heat off and add the limejuice and chopped coriander leaves. Mix well.

- Preheat oven to 175 C/ 350 F/ gas mark 4.

- Remove the marinated chicken from the refrigerator and fill the stomach cavity with the minced meat stuffing. Attempt to use all the stuffing if possible.

- Put in a baking or roasting dish and drizzle all over with cooking oil.

- Roast the chicken uncovered for an hour and 15 minutes (75 minutes). It should end up a golden colour.

22 Bucks Student, Wednesday 7th December, 2011

Staged F

The Calendar Girls put on a Show

By Shane Millar

Playwright: A fortnight ago, Aylesbury’s Waterside Theatre played host to the cast of Calendar Girls and the audience were treated to a performance that can only be described as a rollercoaster of emotion.

Based on a true story, this tongue in cheek adaptation of the well known movie (starring Julie Walters and Dame Helen Mirren) was so much more than a comedy, although the script was not short of laughs. What made this production stand out was the way in which the audience’s emotions could be changed from one moment to the next.

In a split second you could go from laughing out loud to welling up with sadness.

For anyone who doesn’t know the plot, a group of women (all of whom are members of the Women’s Institute) decide to produce a nude calendar to raise money for cancer charities. The decision is made shortly after one of the women’s husbands (Annie, played by Jan

Harvey) passes away after a long battle with cancer.

The women quickly become famous and the lure of celebrity soon becomes too much for Annie’s best friend Chris (Lynda Bellingham, Loose Women) who begins to lose sight of the reason why the ladies decided to pose for the calendar.

There is a scene that follows where, she and Annie have a huge fight.

It was acted superbly by Linda Bellingham and Jan Harvey, both of whom left the audience in stunned silence. I promise you, you could have heard a pin drop in that room when that scene ended.

The performances given by some of the actresses were quite surprising, if only because I didn’t expect them to be so believable. Strictly Come Dancing star Camilla Dallerup gave a brilliant performance as confident glamour girl Celia. The character of Celia was meant to be played by Rula Lenska, but for one reason or another, she was absent from this particular

performance.

The fact that Dallerup (who was set to play Elaine, a character which had to be cut) had to take on another role made her performance even better. You wouldn’t have realised that she’d been cast as another character.

The staging of this production was particularly clever. The whole stage had been covered by a wooden floor and some of the scenes took place on a hill. The hill on which Annie’s late husband, John (Joe McGann) had planted sunflower seeds just before he passed.

For those scenes, a huge section of the floor would rise up to form the shape of the hill.

Another clever use of props occurred at the very end of the play, when a field of sunflowers appeared on John’s hill, a powerfully emotive note on which to finish the production.

To date, the real calendar girls have raised over £2 million.

Above: To date the Caldendar girls have raised over £2 million.

By Shane Millar

rom behind the tinted windows of the Porsche, the driver watched Danni Claymore leave Cynthia Crawford’s with a young man that they didn’t know. As the driver watched Danni, they sighed. It had been so long since they’d seen her last. As the pair rounded the corner, the driver turned the key in the ignition and pulled away from the curb.

Returning to their new home, a gated property on the outskirts of Green Oak, the driver got out of the car. They let themselves in to the expensive detached house, and flicked on the lights.

The driver removed their coat and flicked their long, glossy black hair so that it came to rest comfortably in the middle of their back. She then made for the stairs, tired after a long day and in need of a bath.

As she reached the top of the stairs, the young woman’s thoughts returned to Danni Claymore. And then she thought of Rex, and Lisa, and…Raffi. If things went to plan, then she would be seeing them all very soon; tomorrow in fact. This made her feel nervous. What would they say to her after all this time? Would they still want to know her?

It had been a little over two years since she’d seen them last, after all.

And who was the man she’d seen Danni with just now? She’d thought Danni would still be with Rex. But then, of course, this other man could just be a friend.

The woman rubbed her eyes wearily and made for the bathroom.

Julia Harris turned on the light and stared at herself in the mirror. She looked tired.

She should. It had only been three days since she’d flown back from LA, but to her it seemed like a lifetime. Since returning to the UK she’d bought a car, driven to Green Oak and rushed through the sale of her new house, paying in cash. She’d also paid for the star struck previous owners to take a month long holiday to The Maldives, just so they would move out right away. Then she’d been to a London department store to buy new furniture, which had arrived earlier today.

It was then that Julia saw, in the mirror, her Oscar trophy, stood proudly on her bedside table. The sight gave Julia mixed feelings.

On the one hand she was, of course, ecstatic to have won on Oscar, but on the other hand, it reminded her that a career as a Hollywood actress was not all it was cracked up to be.

Next to the trophy, stood a photo, a photo which definitely brought back happy memories for Julia. In it, she and Raffi were arm in arm, and he was smiling as she leant up to kiss him on the cheek.

Happier days, Julia thought morosely.

Still, she comforted herself as she slid out of her designer dress and into the Jacuzzi bath, maybe they can be salvaged. Maybe now I can stop being Julia Harris, Hollywood star, and just be Jewels again.

Danni Claymore was amazed.

She’d never met anyone quite like Harry Felton. For a start she’d never met someone who had the ability to put her totally at ease. Even Rex hadn’t made her feel this comfortable on their first meeting. And he’d had to chase her for weeks before Danni was comfortable enough to have a proper conversation with him.

There was just something about Harry.

Maybe it was his caring personality, or the way he was listening to what she had to say and actually letting her talk without butting in.

They’d been sat in the coffee shop for about an hour and half now, and Danni hadn’t had the urge to check her watch once.

Nor had she been struggling for things to talk about, as she usually did with new people.

Harry had told her all about how he’d gotten into Cynthia Crawford’s because of his supportive drama teacher, and about how he was staying with his brother because there were no halls on campus, and because he lived nearby. He had also told her about his fear of being a bad actor, and how out of his depth he felt.

Danni quickly found herself opening up about her own life too. She’d told him all about life at Sylvia Young’s and gone into more detail about what had happened with Lisa. And before she could stop herself she was talking about… “…Rex. We share a flat, and sometimes he can be really hard to live with.”

“That must be rough,” Harry said.

“It is sometimes,” Danni replied.

“Sometimes I think maybe we’re too young to be in such a committed relationship, to be living together. It’s not that I don’t love him, it’s just…I don’t know, I’m being silly.”

She looked down.

A second later she felt a hand on hers and looked up to see Harry smiling at her. “What were you going to say?” he asked.

She should have stopped there. She knew it wasn’t right to discuss Rex with Harry, when the two clearly disliked each other.

There was a time when she would’ve talked to Lisa, or Raffi…or Jewels, when she was still around. But now, she didn’t have any of those people to talk to.

“Maybe…maybe I’m not in love with him anymore.”

Harry chuckled. “Why is that stupid?” he asked, “If that’s how you feel, then that’s how you feel.”

“I know,” she said, and suddenly she found herself taking his hand. “It’s not.”

Then Harry moved away from her and suddenly her hand was holding empty air.

“There you go then,” he said. “You know, if you ever need a friend to talk to, you know where I am.”

“A friend?” she asked. For a second, just a second, she’d wanted him to kiss her. And that statement had shocked her back into reality. She was with Rex; she could not contemplate cheating on him with Harry.

She just couldn’t. “Is that what we are now, friends?”

“I’d like to think so,” said Harry, chuckling.

That sound sent a shiver up her spine and she immediately berated herself.

“I have to go,” she said suddenly, getting up from the table and nearly spilling her half drank coffee.

“Okay,” said Harry, “I’ll walk you home.”

“No,” she said quickly, “It’s not far, and Rex will be there. I doubt he’ll be happy to see you. See you tomorrow in the lecture, and I’ll meet you after for that dance lesson I promised you?”

“Sure,” Harry said, looking perplexed.

“Bye,” Danni said, and practically ran from the coffee shop.

Chris Addison is a Comic Genius!

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t’s a shame that the maximum amount of stars I can give is five, because this piece of stand up gold is worth so much more than that. If I could give it 10 stars; even 20, then I would.

I could tell that this performance was good because, when I left the theatre, I had what I like to call “face-ache”. Every muscle in my face literally hurt where I’d been laughing so much, and I actually felt dizzy. From the moment Addison walked on stage to the moment he left it, the audience were in fits of laughter so hysterical that tears were flowing freely down our faces.

The true test any standup gig can be put to is the audience’s reaction.

If the audience don’t enjoy the routine, the comedian won’t either and the whole performance suffers as a result. That was certainly not the case here. If anything, Addison seemed to bounce off of the overwhelmingly positive reaction and it made the whole routine all the more

hilarious. You know a stand up comedian is good when the audience are laughing long after they’ve finished talking.

Every seat in the theatre was occupied. Something which my friend clearly hadn’t noticed, as she turned round in her seat in the interval and said: “Oh, it’s a bit empty in here isn’t it, the poor man must feel so bad.”

At which point, I stopped, stared, looked her right in the eye and said: “It’s the interval; people have left to get drinks and stuff.” At which point she turned away from me shamefacedly.

There was, honestly, not one moment throughout the whole routine where I was bored, or disappointed, or, in fact, anything less than crying with laughter. I don’t think I’ve ever laughed so much at stand up.

The next time you see a poster advertising a Chris Addison gig, I definitely recommend you get tickets, because I promise you, you’ll have a night to remember.

By Shane Millar

Shames Travels Javinder Sanghere does it yet again.

This book reads like fiction but the cold hard facts are part of life for many unfortunate young Asian women forced into unwanted and abusive marriages. It is even more amazing to learn that this happens even when they were born and raised in England. It actually happened to the author Jasvinder Sanghera.

Although British in every way except her genes, she was expected to follow the customs of her Punjabi heritage. Ultimately, she ran away from home to escape a forced marriage at the age of 16. Her experiences were vividly related in her best-seller, Shame, published

by Hodder & Stoughton. She talked about the many girls who went through hell because of this custom in Daughters of Shame and now in Shame Travels, Sanghera continues the saga which relates to her own experiences.

One can only imagine what it has been like for her as the title of this book – Shame Travels - is something her father said to her. It was his excuse for not taking her back to his home to meet her extended family. Her parents had disowned her when she resisted the shackles being forced upon her and even her siblings failed to understand. She was ostracised and never met her

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By Tanya Virdy

extended family in Punjab, India.

With her own daughter about to marry, Jasvinder decides to risk rejection by going to Kang Sabhu in India to see for herself the place her parents called home and to try and seek acceptance from relations she had never met before. What she finds there surprises one and all. It is both a gripping tale as well as an inspiration and makes you appreciate what you have; the freedom of choice. The fascinating part of this tale was that there is such a large proportion of young people in the UK still being forced into marriage.

Jasvinder, who is the co-founder of Karma Nirvana – a national project that supports both men and women affected by honour-based crimes and forced marriages opens our eyes to the horrors with Shame Travels.

Karma Nirvana also campaigned for the UK to pass the forced marriage law, giving support to those who need it most. It makes one wonder if this unlawful activity is so prevalent in the UK it must be happening in other countries too but is anyone doing anything about it or is it going to remain a hidden crime?

Verdict: An insight into Indian culture and one woman’s struggle to make a difference.

By Tani Noel

What your star signs say about you?

Firstly happy birthday to all the December Sagittarius people, have a festive birthday. Sorry I couldn’t do any shouts to the birthday people. There was a mix up with the email address. So this month we are looking to see if you truly are your star sign and if you portray certain traits of your birth sign.

Sagittarius: November 22nd-December 21st You are always hunting for ideas and experiences that draw you into greater awareness. You often look at the sunny side of life and the silver lining to any dark cloud. Sagittarius are honest to a fault, for you can say what’s on your mind before you realise that someone’s feelings might be hurt.

Capricorn: December 22-January 19 You set high goals for yourself and then you overcome whatever obstacles may appear between you and the top of your personal mountain. As a Capricorn, you climb the ladder of success and your ambition pushes you forward. Status can be important to a Capricorn and often, at the top of your game, you gain personal satisfaction by knowing that others respect you for what you have accomplished.

Aquarius: January 20th-February 18th An Aquarius can be good communicators as long as you stay in the mental realms. You are friendly but can become uncomfortable as you discuss your feelings. In fact, your friends are very important to you and an Aquarius might be involved with groups of like-minded people in a social club, a political action group or a public service group.

Pisces: February 20th-March 20th You are spiritual in nature and emotional in expression. A Pisces’ intuition and imagination are both your strength and weakness. A Pisces is attracted to the mystical side of things, and herein lay potential danger, for when pulled beneath the currents of everyday life, the realms of imagination and the subconscious offer little structure.

Aries: March 21st-April 19th As an Aries, you live life head first. Would you agree? After all, those horns on your head are not just for fighting. Your headstrong nature can make you a “battering ram” and good luck to the person who stands in your way. Aries crew, you are noted for courage and leadership qualities, primarily because you are nearly always ready for action.

Taurus: April 20th-May 20th A Taurus isn’t necessarily like a Bull in a ring with a toreador. You could be more like peace-loving Ferdinand, seeking the gentle meadows filled with flowers and natural beauty. It’s only a Taurus’ stubbornness that can make you angry enough to charge at someone who is disturbing your peace.

Noted for your determination, you get to where you are going because you will not be distracted from your goals.

Gemini: May 21st-June 21st Well would you agree that you Geminis are curious, talkative, versatile and mentally active. Your mind can bounce around from one topic to another with great ease, making Gemini the champion of cocktail party chatter and light-hearted social encounters. Sounds like some of you guys need to take a Gemini star sign out for an SU night out.

Cancer: June 22nd-July 22nd A Cancer like your star sign, have large pinching claws. So you have been warned. And a Cancer can hold onto things, especially from the past. Cancers are fiercely loyal and have a difficult time letting go.

But as a Cancer, are also quick to bring those you love inside the safety of your outer shell while you nurture them.

BucksSocieties

Each edition of the Bucks Student we will be highlighting and covering different societies that are available for you to join during your time at Bucks (a full list is available at bucksstudent.com/studentactivities. If there is a society that you would like to join then drop them an email OR if get in touch with the Students’ Union if you would like to set a new one up!

Students’ Mooting Society ‘Desire is the key to motivation, but it is determination and commitment to an unrelenting pursuit of your goal - a commitment to excellence - that will enable you to attain the success you seek’ - Mario Andretti Are you determined to succeed in your pursuit of a legal career?

Join the Students’ Mooting Society where you will have the opportunity to present a legal issue against an opposing counsel and before

a judge. You will not only gain invaluable experience for your CV but also gain confidence in public speaking, general research and presentation skills. These skills are useful whatever you decide to do in your future career but are essential for those of you who wish to enter the legal profession.

The Council comprises of Dr Lars Mossesson (Master of Moots), Peter Coe (Joint Master), Heidi De Sousa (Chairman), Yuichi Miyama (Secretary) and Rupinder Kaur (Treasurer).

Non-Council members include: Katharina Thalmair (Vice Chair),

By Teodora Vasileva

Bucks Boxing

This is the second year for the boxing society to continue to bring boxing session to university students at Bucks New Uni. This academic year we have two coaches instead of one with the help from “Sports for Fun” which gave funding to the society.

Bucks Boxing is for everyone, male or females

and for beginners to advance level of boxing. With Bucks Boxing you can just come for fitness training or gain high enough level of fitness and skill you can compete against other universities.

For more information about Bocks Boxing please visit the mini site on the Bucks Student Union website.

Bucks Fencing Society Bucks Fencing Society is a group primarily for those who want to learn how to fight with a sword.

The society covers two main areas which are: Stage fighting and Western European martial arts.

Classes are regulated by the British Federation for Historical Swordplay and taught by instructors from the School of Traditional Medieval Fencing.

Currently those within the group are learning the

different primary guards and strikes when facing an opponent.

Whether you are interested in a forgotten medieval art, a tough workout or want to learn stage fight there is something for everyone.

If you fancy coming along, lessons are every Friday 6-8pm, Dance Studio 2 [Right next door to Beats, East wing, First floor]

By Sarah Campbell

Leo: July 23rd-August 22nd The Lion is considered the king of the jungle and likewise, you Leos have an air of royalty about you.

Many Leos are attracted to the theatre, the performing arts and public relations for you truly understand the importance of putting on a good presentation. As a Leo, you are warm of spirit, eager for action and are driven by a desire to be loved for what you bring to others.

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Virgo: August 23rd-September 22nd You Virgos have the uncanny sense to see what’s wrong with a person, a situation or your environment.

It’s why Virgo makes such natural critics. A Virgo’s practical analytical abilities are second to none. Your mental process may not be the most creative but your razor-like thinking is highly effective. Virgos might be clean freaks but most of you have a messy closet somewhere or a disaster under your bed.

Libra: September 23rd-October 22nd It is said that you Librans too are among the most civilized of the twelve zodiacal characters and are often good looking. Well that’s a compliment to take. They have elegance, charm and good taste, are naturally kind, very gentle and lovers of beauty, harmony (both in music and social living) and the pleasures that these bring.

Scorpio: October 23rd-November 21st The Scorpion is one intense little creature, with enough poison in its own tail to disable or kill a much larger opponent. You Scorpios can use your stinger for self-defense, using your powerful emotional awareness to render your opponent helpless. Your magnetic personality draws others to you but you can also be secretive yourself. Though you have the magic to light up the dark so there’s never a dull moment when a Scorpios about.

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Puzzle Corner

Wednesday 7th December, 2011, Bucks Student 25 The solutions from 1 to 12 are all six-letter words ending with the letter D in the centre. Moving clockwise from 1, the letters in the outer circle will spell the name of a New Romantic singer and promoter.

12 1. Type of cake 11 1 2. Male hawk 3. ...Garner, pianist and composer 10 2 4. Easily forgiven 5. Act of seeing 6. Relative to society 9 3 7. Throat tissue 8. Scamp 9. Antenna 8 4 10. Silvery-white metal 11. Frolic 7 12. Parisian tower 5

Difficulty: Easy

Fill in the grid so that every column, row and 3 by 3 square includes all of the digits from one to nine.

Difficulty depends on each sudoku rating

How to party and stay safe To contact the Advice Centre High Wycombe - Ground Floor, North Block Tel: 01494 603 016 Uxbridge - Room 1.03 Tel: 01494 605 180 Or email suadvice@bucks.ac.uk It’s the season to be jolly and many of us will be going out partying. However it’s important to follow a few simple rules so that the worse that happens to you is that you wake up with a bit of a hangover.

Before you go out: DON’T - Throw loads of drinks down you to get in the mood. It may take an hour or so before the alcohol starts to kick in and you are already piling more on top!

It’s better to take it gently and enjoy the whole night and not end up throwing up and lying in the road.

DO - Work out how you are getting home, book a taxi, or check the times of the buses, trains and check your mobile has credit and is charged up.

Drinks: Drink spiking does happen so NEVER leave your drink unattended! Even if you’re just nipping to the loo, or off for a quick dance, it takes seconds to spike a drink. Date Rape drugs are often clear, tasteless liquids.

Try to drink some water during the night.

Have a designated drink watcher; take it in turns to look after drinks, handbags and so on.

Drugs:

You may be a user of party drugs.

But be aware at Christmas there is an increase in dodgy drugs out there. The Christmas party is not a good time to start experimenting with illegal drugs. If you can have a really good time drinking like you normally do, why take the risk of the unknown?

People you know.. and people you don’t: By far the largest numbers of sex attacks are committed by someone you know and guys get raped too! When you all get wasted together, one of your friend’s mates gets the wrong idea – this is what happens, and if you’re too drunk to say “NO” you’re in trouble.

Everyone you don’t know is a stranger, and it would be impossible to make new friends and relationships if we avoided them all. But be aware that alcohol lowers your inhibitions, so you may be more likely to reveal all to someone you really regret in the morning. Take a couple of seconds to think –it is better safe than sorry. If a hot guy is good enough, he’ll wait for you to call later in the week.

Christmas Sex: It could be an office party, or that guy you’ve had your eye on all year...

Christmas spirit often brings romantic liaisons! If you’re sure you want to do it, and you’re sure the time is right,

and you’re sure you can trust them be prepared for it and have a condom with you. Condoms are one of the most important party accessories. Have unprotected sex and you may get a whole lot more for Christmas than you wished for!

Smoking: If you’re nipping out for a fag, try and use designated smoking areas that are well lit and supervised. Go out with a friend rather than by yourself. When you do go outside, try and take your drink with you.

If this isn’t allowed, leave it with someone you absolutely trust. Perhaps have a ciggie in between drinks.

If you think one of your mates drink has been spiked: If one of your mates feels funny, it’s important to act quickly. Inform a member of staff that you need help. Get them to a safe place, away from the noise and flashing lights. It may be heat, too much alcohol, or exhaustion. But if in doubt and your mate is in a bad way call an ambulance.

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Bucks New Uni play Rush Hockey with Team GB

By Daisy Bodewes

It’s faster, it’s smaller and it’s the new sport to hit Bucks New Uni; it’s Rush Hockey.

On Tuesday November 22, England Rush Hockey teamed up with Bucks New Uni Sports For Fun and invited six ladies and six gents from Bucks’ Hockey Teams to come and give this smaller, speedier game a try.

After a quick briefing from Great Britain Hockey’s Nick Brothers and Richard Smith, on the rules of the game and a quick introduction from Development Officer Kirsty Brammer, the players were told to split into mixed teams, one white Sports For Fun t-shirts, one team black Rush Hockey t-shirts.

The game was quickly underway with very little input from the umpire, the small space being a fabulous opportunity for the players to show off some of their skills against the opposition. The goals may have been a lot smaller, reaching no higher than the players knees, but scoring came from all angles and in this case all over the pitch including one all the way at the back from lads usual ‘keeper Joe Daniel.

Playing at Bucks new home ground Bisham Abbey, which is also the current GB Olympic team training ground, the water based pitch seemed to faze no one with some spectacular saves from Michael Whytock and Joe Thomas, who were putting their drenched bodies on the line defending their goals.

The lack of short corners meant Louise Neal was able put the ball straight back into play when the game was halted, with some magnificent pushes from Ladies

Vice, Tash Ingall, ending in yet more goals to team Rush.

Some speedy travelling from Katy Needham and the usual high performance from Charlotte Camilleri saw a few more goals being scored for team Sports For Fun, but Liam Connelly’s ability to keep hold of the ball meant the score was quickly returned to equal. Rich Johnson defended team Rush Hockey’s end with style.

With neither the ball nor the stick being allowed above knee height, Ladies Captain Jess Maltby got another chance to show off her usual player dodging skills, keeping team Rush Hockey on their toes and bringing out some passionate tactics from Clair Foster.

After two games, the Bucks team were joined on the pitch by the GB players with Men’s Captain Marcus Claytor, proudly shimmying past Brothers and Bucks being given a good run for their money keeping the goals out.

The evening was finished in the beautiful grand hall of Bisham Abbey with some motivating speeches and inspirational videos about London’s Plan’s for the upcoming Olympics in 2012.

Bucks Ladies and Men’s Hockey would like to thank the GB team for getting involved and also for the signed plaque we were presented with that will now hang proudly in the Bucks Hockey cupboard. We look forward to leading the excitement for Sunday matches of Rush Hockey once they begin after Christmas,

Athletics round-up After an amazing year last year the athletics team is looking to improve on its previous performances.

This year’s team looks to be the strongest team in a long while because we have a mixture of talented track and field athletes.

I’m so proud of everyone in the team because I know without everyone working together

to make the team a success it wouldn’t be what it is today.

If anyone is interested in joining the team please feel free to come along to the training sessions and give it a go. We train Mondays and Thursdays at 7pm - 8:30pm, we meet before hand outside the SU at 6:30pm and go to the track together.

By Tamica Mignott

So far So good for Netball 2nds By Jem Butcher Bucks Netball 2nds have made a strong start to this season, currently occupying joint second position in the 7A South Eastern League.

The team has had many changes due to injuries and we have welcomed two new players to the squad; Sarah Lawrence & Molly Maguire.

We have faced some challenging

matches recently particularly against London School of Economics, but Bucks still managed to secure victory by a score-line of 30-34. Meg Roberts, Robyn Saunders and Aimee Olde have put in some standout performances so far this campaign.

We’re looking forward to our next set

of matches in the new year, hopefully bringing back more wins for Bucks, but for now our focus is on fitness and training. If any new netballers want to join us, training is on Tuesday evenings from 6:30pm 9:00pm. Join us on Facebook: BUCKS NEW UNI NETBALL 2011/2012

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Above: Team GB’s Nick Brothers and Richard Smith give Bucks a taster of Rush Hockey.

Cup Success for Bucks 2nds Bucks Men’s Football 2nds progressed into the third round of the Conference Cup with a gutsy display against Imperial College 2nds on Wednesday November 16. It did not look too promising for Bucks before kick off as reading week caused many squad members to be unavailable. There were three call ups from the fourth team: James Mills, Ryan Bailey and Chris Hedges, who all stepped up to the occasion.

Despite trying to delay kick off to wait for players to arrive, the referee insisted on starting the match, meaning Bucks had to play the first 35 minutes with nine men.

Bucks made light of the numerical disadvantage, quickly taking the lead as Dylan Agako headed home from an out swinging Mills corner. Inspired by the attendance of crocked first teamers Samuel Towe and Joshua Woods, it got even better after 15 minutes when Bucks won a free kick inside the opponents half. Manager Alfie Buckley took the free kick and lofted the ball deep inside the away team’s penalty area, where it fell perfectly onto Gazza Jalloh’s foot to slot home and put the home side 2-0 up.

The nine men of Bucks invited pressure from Imperial College and nearly conceded but for a great fingertip save from Jack Durrell. After 35 minutes two more players arrived and Bucks were restored to a full compliment.

The second half was less eventful than the first period.

Captain Dom Parrella showed constant persistence throughout the match and his hard work was rewarded when he volleyed home from 16 yards to put Bucks three goals ahead. Bucks saw out the game to register their fourth clean sheet from five games and marched into the 3rd round of the cup.

By Alfie Buckley

mens football Bucks 2nd 3 - Imperial College 2nd 0

The Christmas term approaches and the Swans are working harder than ever to beat away the winter blues!

In reading week, a group of swans still in Wycombe, performed at the Christmas Parade. They performed a short routine with a chant during the turning on of the Christmas lights.

Thanks girls!

For the charitable month of Movember, we wore moustaches to training!

This was a hilarious night and laughs were to be heard all evening as stunt groups had to get used to the tashed guys and girls.

Sunday 27th saw the cheerleaders go and support the American Football boys at Bucks VS Brunel. We chanted and danced around the side lines, whooping all the way. Unfortunately, the coach had to explain ALL of the rules of the game

there and then, but most girls picked this up quickly and cheering continued throughout the entire game.

We were asked to do a half time performance which was spontaneously choreographed on the pitch just minutes before. It must have been impressive as Brunel cheerleaders left after half time which left Bucks winning for both teams! Well done to the boys who won 62-6!

We had such a good day and hail to the bus driver Harrison Boileau who also volunteered to be Rusty for the game!

If your sports team would like us to cheer at your games please let us know by contacting: Facebook: Bucks Swans Cheerleading Squad or email Hannah.c.williamson@ gmail.com

By Lauren Troiano

Bucks Ladies Basketball It’s been an amazing year for the ladies basketball team. We have won all our games this season which is an amazing accomplishment for the team. This is looking to be the best season for ladies basketball in Bucks history.

We go into our 4th and most important game undefeated and we hope to continue our winning streak and continue to bring victory to bucks. I’m so proud of the way all the ladies have worked hard this year to make the team a success.

We are all proud of our new initiates and the way they have settled into the team, we feel like a big happy family.

If anyone wants to join the team please feel free to come along and join our training sessions on Mondays 7-8:30 in the sports hall.

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By Tamica Mignott

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Bucks 1sts suffer another Home defeat mens football Bucks 1st 0 - Sussex 1st 2

A goal in each half condemned Bucks Men’s Football 1sts to a second consecutive home loss against a strong University of Sussex 1sts on Wednesday November 23, at The Rye. Despite a late rally the home side were unable to breach a well drilled Sussex defence.

Bucks came into the game off the back of a decent away result at Imperial College London the previous week when they secured a share of the spoils following a 2-2 draw.

With skipper Tom Russell unavailable through injury, Robert Bartley stepped into the centre back role and was impressive in the opening exchanges, snuffing out any dangerous ball around the edge of the Bucks penalty area.

Despite this, Sussex were unlucky not to

have opened the scoring when a fine effort crashed off the crossbar after ten minutes.

At the other end, Gavin James came close after being picked out by a raking ball from Andrew Wiles but the big striker’s shot found the side netting. On a poor surface, both sides were struggling to create any real goal scoring opportunities with Bucks just about dominating in the possession stakes. John Obama saw his header drift over from a Wiles free kick before Ollie Lynch’s strike from 25 yards didn’t trouble the Sussex ‘keeper.

Hayden Dodge in the Bucks goal was quick off his line to smother at the feet of the visiting attacker but was beaten minutes later as the visitors struck against the run of play.

Following a quick break down the left, the ball was played across and found its way into

the net after a goal-mouth scramble.

Frustration was creeping into the Bucks play and they were guilty of conceding some petulant fouls as the first half drew to a close.

Sussex could have and should have doubled their lead after the restart. A header from a corner was cleared off the line before another effort drifted wide of an empty net following a mistake in the Bucks defence. Moments later they were in on goal again but this time they were denied by a superb one handed save by Dodge.

The home side finally threatened after 20 minutes of the second half when James burst his way into the penalty area but was unlucky as the ball bobbled on the dodgy surface just as he was about to pull the trigger. However, the visitors got the crucial second on the 75

minute mark to all but end Bucks hopes of getting anything from the game. Dodge in the Bucks goal will be having nightmares about this one as he presented the Sussex player with an early Christmas present. Taking the ball from a back pass; the unlucky ‘keeper screwed his clearance straight to the visiting striker who had the simple task of rolling the ball into an empty net from eight yards out. It was harsh on Dodge, who had up until then kept his side in the game.

Bartley moved further forward as Bucks went in search of two goals in the last ten minutes but despite good chances for Shaz Hussain, David Sesay and Kyle Rae, the visitors closed out the game to take the three points back down south.

By Gary Anderson

gordos gossip So it’s nearly Christmas and I wonder how many of you have already put your tress up? I know I’m excited to start munching my way through an advent calendar or 2.

But what’s been happening in and around the SU...well the netball girls raised an amazing £900 at their takeover. I bet you weren’t expecting bikini’s in November! The next sports team to take over the venue is Snowsoc with their JungleJam, so get down to the SU to try out their shisha and check out their man on man/girl on girl contests.

So far this season, the sports teams entered into BUCS have secured 60 wins, with 39 defeats and 13 draws, giving us an awesome win rate of 54%. So we definitely need to keep this up and get a couple more wins in the bag to set us up for varsity and as many teams promoted for next year as possible! Honours boards/colours policy Some things I have been working on are.....our sports colours policy.

This means I have reassessed how the members of each club can be awarded and what recognition they will receive according to their commitment and success within their sport. I think its really great that we can recognise and support the people who really put their heart and soul into their sports team and hopefully they come out with either full, half or club colours. This then hopefully will lead onto us purchasing a couple new honours boards to display in or around the sports hall for our sportsman and sportswoman of the year!

I have also been looking into any umpiring/referee courses in the local area for preferably 1st or 2nd year students to attend who are willing and able to officiate one of the university sports teams. If you take a look at my NGB Qualifications page on facebook you will see where the local courses are being held on what date and I will keep you up to date.

In terms of volunteering for the

next couple of weeks...today we are hosting a Christmas lunch with the elderly and tomorrow we will be taking the elderly shopping which should be a real nice treat for them.

If you would like to get involved then please contact me or alice. dewsnap@bucks.ac.uk and we can point you in the right direction. And remember you will learn some great life skills and look at volunteering as experience for work and that cheesy line we all love to use...it looks great on your C.V. I hope you don’t get too fat over Christmas or embarrass yourself at any New Years Eve parties! Come and say hi when your back!

Gordo says Merry Bucking Christmas x Vice President Student Involvement amy.gordon@bucks.ac.uk

Sport For Fun’s new sports launching in 2012 What better way to burn off those additional Christmas calories or to actually keep to your “getting fit” New Year’s Resolution by attending one of our new sports in 2012. We have new sessions in Trampolining, Climbing, Baseball, Ultimate Frisbee and Waterskiing all starting in the New Year.

Why not even give Baseball a try for free before the xmas break – Sunday 11th December 4pm-5pm in the Sports Hall. No experience or registration is needed so grab your mates and attend the session lead by Stan Donley, England Baseball player!

For more details, times and dates of these sessions check the Sport For Fun blog site sportforfun-bucks.tumblr.com or email sport@bucks.ac.uk

RESULTS

WEDNESDAY 23rd november womens badminton Bucks 1st 4 - Essex 2nd 4 mens basketball Bucks 1st 44 - Herts 2nd 49 Mens football Bucks 1st 0 - Suusex 1st 2 MENS FOOTBALL Bucks 2nd 6 - Roehampton 1st 1 mens football Bucks 3rd 1 - St Marys 4th 1 mens football Bucks 4th 0 - Chicester 5th 3 Mens Football Bucks 5th 3 - Portsmouth 6th 3 MEN FOOTBALL Bucks 6th 4 - Uni Creative Arts 2nd 2 Mixed golf Bucks 1st 2 - Bucks 2nd 4 mens hockey Bucks 1st 2 - Roehampton 1st 1 netball Bucks 1st 26 - St Marys 1st 26 netball Bucks 3rd 30 - LSB 2nd 6 MENS rugby Bucks 1st 16 - Sussex 1st 22 MENS rugby Bucks 2nd 5 - SOAS 1st 24 mens volleyball Bucks 1st 0 - Brighton 1st 3 MENS tennis Bucks 1st 2 - Sussex 1st 10 womens tennis Bucks 1st 8 - Westminster 1st 4 Results from 30/11/11 Mens basketball Bucks 1st 40 - Brighton 1st 69 womens basketball Bucks 1st 35 - Queen Mary 1st 47 mens hockey Bucks 1st 1 - St George’s 2 Mens squash Bucks 1st 0 - Brunel 2nd 3 womens football Bucks 4 - London Met 3 Mens Football Bucks 1st 4 - Brunel 2nd 1 Mens Football Bucks 3rd 0 - Brunel 4th 1 Mens Football Bucks 4th 2 - Imperial College 2nd 3 mens Football Bucks 5th 0 - Kings College 2nd 0 mens football Bucks 7th 1 - Bucks 6th 7 womens hockey Bucks 1st 3 - C’ Christchruch 2nd 2 netball Bucks 1st 26 - Brunel 4th 29 netball Bucks 3rd 33 - Imperial College 5th 8 Mens tennis Bucks 1st 8 - Brunel 1st 10 mens rugby Bucks 2nd 8 - Brighton 2nd 18

FIXTURES

WEDNESDAY 14th december mens football Bucks 7th vs St Marys 6th womens football Bucks 1st vs Essex 2nd womens hockey Bucks 1st vs Surrey 2nd mens hockey Bucks 1st vs Essex 2nd mens squash Bucks 1st vs Portsmouth 2nd

BUCKS

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Bucks FC 5th draw mens football Bucks 5th 3 - Sussex 6th 3 After a long journey down, full of mis-directions and banter, we finally arrived at Portsmouth Uni. After a thorough warm up the boys were ready and raring to go. The first 15minutes was dominated by the Bucks boys, and after a perfectly weighted pass through the defence from Tim King put Shaun Loomer one-on-one with the keeper and calmly lofted the ball over the Pompey keeper to make it 1-0. This goal woke Pompey up an as they started to press more and more the Bucks defence was being put under pressure and after a few small errors the Pompey forwards were through on goal to make it 1-1. the game was fairly fought out for the remainder of the first half, an it ended 1-1. After a ferocious half time team talk by manager

By Dom Jolliffe Bucks FC 5th Manager

Dom Jolliffe, the boys started the 2nd half with fire in the belly, but that was shortly knocked out of them when Pompey smashed home from close range leaving the Bucks trailing. With captain Shaun Loomer and manager Dom Jolliffe getting behind the players once more, the boys pressed forward and started to force errors from Pompey, and being presented with half a chance was all the invite Shaun Hemmings needed to slot the ball away to put Bucks back on equal terms! Pressure from both teams started to mount, and Substitute Dan Bowen caused havoc with the Portsmouth defence and won the Bucks a blatant penalty.

After scoring the winning penalty in previous weeks cup match,

Adam Hope confidently stepped up and sent the keeper the wrong way to put the Bucks back in the lead with 10minutes to go. After going more defensively to protect the lead, the bucks defence once more came under alot of pressure, with the refs watch going into injury time, Pompey put pressure on down their left hand side, and as there midfielder cut in behind Craig Marsterson eagerly dived in to take the legs and this awarded Pompey a last minute penalty.

After attempting to put the taker off, the Bucks keeper managed to get a hand to the ball but couldn’t keep it from going over the line! this was virtually the last kick off the game and so the game finished 3-3.

University’s Hockey players help to launch shorter version of the game Mens and womens hockey players from Buckinghamshire New University helped launch a short version of the game at Bisham Abbey National Sports Centre in front of the London 2012 Organising Committee (LOCOG).

Rush Hockey is played on smaller pitches with teams of four or five-a-side. Bucks New University are launching the first Intramural Rush Hockey League starting on Sunday January 29th 5pm -7pm at Wycombe Leisure Centre.Richard Smith and Nick Brothers, members of Great Britain’s Hockey Squad, joined the players from Bucks New University for a demonstration of the new version of the sport in front of LOCOG representatives.

Carina Page, Sports Development and Strategy Manager at Bucks New University, said its teams had just started using the facilities at Bisham Abbey and were ‘honoured’ to attend the event. She said: “Rush Hockey is designed to be fast, fun and more accesible to people and our teams were pleased to be able to showcase what it has to offer and find out a little bit

more about it themselves.”

Kirsty Brammer, Regional Manager for England Hockey, said she was ‘delighted’ the Bucks New University students had participated in the launch.

She added: “The whole idea of the game is that people can just turn up and play and we hope that the Bucks New University players have showed the LOCOG representatives how quickly people can adapt to the game.”

Michael Whytock, who studies BA (Hons) Sports Management with Golf Studies at Bucks New University and is Membership Secretary for the University’s men’s hockey team, said it had been an ‘amazing opportunity’.

He added: “It’s a privilege to share the pitch with the Great Britain players and see what they can do close up.

“The game is a lot faster than regular hockey but it’s great fun and this is a good chance to have a go at it.”

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Bucks New Uni League Starts Sunday 29th January Wycombe Leisure Centre 5pm - 7pm, £1 Per Player Teams of 6 - Enter by emailing sport@bucks.ac.uk or Pop into E2.05 Its HouseMates vs CourseMates vs Friends vs TeamMates!!!

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